Such is life..

A new month, and less time with hubby. C'est la vie. The countdown has begun, but one day, there will be no more countdowns, and no more time apart. I could tell you how excited I am for those days! But, I am sure you already know.

We all have learned over the last few years to keep ourselves busy. Otherwise, I am pretty sure we would drive each other insane being cooped up in the house. So, what are we doing? Well, Trey is in the soccer club after school. He wanted to play basketball, but they were only allowing the 3rd graders to do that. (He's in 5th, for those of you that don't know.) He is so athletic. He wanted to do something active. He is wanting to get back into baseball in the Spring. Hopefully, William will get a chance to do that too. Poor thing always misses out when it comes to Spring sports. But, that is a "rant" for another time. WD is wanting to play football and baseball. I think playing a team sport would help him a lot. Anyone agree? I will keep you updated. Alex, well, he is my little helper. He helps with the dishes, laundry and picking up toys. It takes a little longer to get things done (and sometimes things have to get done twice), but what kind of mommy would I be if I told him no to helping?! Not going to happen. Patience is what makes a good mommy. That is one of my favorite lessons to have learned over the last 10 years, and these boys test me on it every day, I assure you.

*Just to tell you a little bit of the excitement that is the House of Shu, I just had a small kitchen fire. Of course it would happen today. Why not? Everything fun happens when he's out playing Army. He's just missing out, I guess. Ha! Besides, everything can't always be in order. What kind of fun would that be? I like to mix it up some. (It was just a little grease fire. No biggie. It put itself out with no damage. All is good.)

I have lost all train of thought now... could be from the mindless dribble that is on television, but I just can't get enough of Maury. Though my life has at times resembled a Jerry Springer episode, I have cut out the drama in my life. Therefore, I soak up day-time talk shows in all their dramatic glory. It reminds me of certain people in my past and brings a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart knowing those people are no longer a part of my life or the decisions I make. And, it makes me thankful to be one of a seemingly dying breed that still learns from her mistakes.