I miss you

...Just wanted you to know. I will be back. 

A bunch of rich people making decisions about kids

I decided to join them because Geoffrey Canada is presenting. I've been biting my tongue since I got here.

Em opens a bank account

I've already learned I'm going to be the one teaching her responsible habits (if history is any indication) so we're already learning about money management.

A new bed

It was almost spring break so Zenith's bed went home for a wash. He hated the floor, so Auntie Melissa improvised and he got a kindergarten bean bag!

When I have so very much to do...

...I tend to lay on the couch, doing nothing at all. Which is what's happening RIGHT NOW!

Kindergarten ain't for wimps

Emmaline spent the day in kindergarten. Between her and Brandon, I've had two visitors this month. Makes me grateful I do what I do and can share it with my favorite kids.

I've decided that every child I love needs to spend a day at school with me. It's soo much easier to understand what a child is like, where his/her struggles exist, and how he/she interacts in school when you can actually SEE it. Yes, I can give you feedback on your child, but first he/she must spend a day with Ms. Conte.

Plus, it's guaranteed to wear a gal out.

And

I'm sick. Again!

Whoops

Someone smelled bad at the gym. Turns out it was me. #fail

Ugh

I'm having a little bit of a pity party. I'm really overwhelmed. I think being a doctorate student, doing an internship, teaching a new district program, having 50 students, taking care of three cats (two of which are on twice daily meds), having a 70 pound pup by your side most of the day that needs a decent amount of exercise, learning to co-parent a seven year old, writing a newspaper column, taking 12 credits, and trying to do a little good for yourself will wear a person out. I'm tired, unprepared, fat, frustrated, and down.

Oh, and did I share I now have to wear a night guard to bed every night? My dentist said the stress is being shown on my teeth and I'm grinding them so bad that they're showing a lot of wear in only three months, my jaw bone is out of alignment, and my mouth locks every time I open more than two inches...and since I'm a stress eater that's pretty much every five seconds. Apparently I'm grinding at night as well as all day long. I don't know which is worse - the fact I show stress in my mouth or on my ass.

Rant over.

Three years

Day one I wasn't sure if I'd ever love him. Year one I liked loving him. Year two I hated that I loved him. Year three I really love him, feel like I'm right where I'm supposed to be, and am excited for what's ahead.