One thing I know for sure is that life…for whatever reason…is full of curve balls.
The minute you think you have a handle on it…
WHAM-O.
Annnnnnd…
no.
Like…it just can’t stand it if you think…for one second…that you’ve got your sh*# together. The second the ole’ “WOW! Things are going so well!” thought enters your mind…just go ahead and take 6 steps backwards (one for every word), stand on your head, and do some sort of sunshine dance in every room of your house to reverse that thought. Heaven forbid life get the clue that you thought it.
Well…fine.
Two can play at that game.
The long weekend offered some traces of the Summer that has been replaced by annoyingly hot temperatures, homework, and a mosquito infestation right out of the Amazon. We are not even two weeks in and my attitude sucks.
And when this happens…I know it’s time to bring out the big guns.
Like…forcing my focus onto things like College Football, Pumpkin Spice Coffee creamer, Fall scented candles, perusing the holiday inspired store at Cracker Barrel, the promise of plaid flannel dresses for the girls and long sleeve waffle t’s under t-shirts for the boys, talking about costumes, and pumpkin candy corn.
This weekend provided some inspiration. But truth be told…I’m gonna have to tape the above list to the fridge and make something off of it happen daily.
Clemson had a big win over Georgia Tech and we were cheering with gusto.
The girls set up a “buffet” and AJ even drew the game with marker. Let’s not even mention how much spilled lemonade I mopped up off the kitchen floor the next day.
She made it until the 4th quarter. And in her defense…it was a long game. She literally went from a full buck to this in about 8 seconds. There’s some rodeo lingo for ya.
This morning…she created a work space right next to mine.
I sat and uploaded pictures and she wrote a letter to a friend. I could totally see myself sharing a cubical with her. Although she would have to cut down on the “mamma…how do I spell” questions. That’s somewhat distracting. But for now…I’ll take it.
Three cheers for inspiration.
And burning through the last of the Summer Scented candles.
And mosquito spray.