The Six of Us

Lee left Saturday (early) it was a long weekend but we made it through and had some good times.  Several weeks ago I committed to picking up half of a shift tonight and working 6-11.  My sister had offered to come over put the boys in bed and then leave and the older kids could get themselves in bed.  We don’t need the money I was just doing it as a favor because my coworker worked the first half of my shift so I could attend the primary program.  Karma And all of that.  My mom is only in town a few days between trips and offered to bring over dinner.  I was stressed about the whole thing but I knew it would all turn out okay.  Lee told me to lower my standards and if the house was standing and the kids were alive well then the night was a success. A few hours before I was suppose to leave for work I got a text saying don’t bother.  At that moment I felt relieved.  I felt as though God had known what I needed and what the kids needed even ...

What an emotional draining week.  Took everything I had to keep my sanity.   Wednesday was court of honor for Jake he earned several merit badges.  Later that night we found out somebody from church died.  She was young and one of the nicest, kindest people I have had the privilege  of knowing. Lee will likely attend the service.  I am still undecided. Thursday was the first cross county meet.  It wasn't great.  It wasn't even good.  Jake got passed up by a good friend but still maintained his spot. Victoria lost an whole minute and lost her standing as one of the top JV runners she cried and then I cried. But there is always next week and there is always another meet (at least for a few more years). Then we went to meet the teacher at the middle school. My kids have the most amazing teachers.  Teachers who know their strengths and weaknesses.  Teachers who are passionate about what they are teaching and kn...