May Be More Than You Asked For

Sitting. . . In bed. Annoyed as all get-out that Sawyer keeps shaking the bed. He's playing video games, and apparently it is impossible for him to play without moving his entire body. I was going to take a nap, but quickly found out that wasn't going to happen due to Earthquake O'Sawyer, so here I sit. Laptop jiggling and dripping coffee all down my shirt.

Drinking. . . Coffee. From my penguin mug. With almost as much Creme Brulee froo froo creamer as coffee. Just like I like it.

Moving. . .Slowly. Very slowly. I should be up working on the piles and piles of laundry that have now grown arms and legs and are making their way out of the laundry room door and spilling into the hall. But, I'm not. Instead I'd rather endure the Earthquake.

Reflecting. . . On our first half week of school. I'm sure it is normal after any big leap into unknown territory, but the phrase "What have I done?" has crossed my mind more than a couple of times since we've started. And then there is that other phrase, "I have lost my ever-lovin' mind." But we won't go there.

Planning. . . Some fun trips that I have coming up with friends and family. Keeping my fingers crossed that all will pan out, because there are some peeps I just gotsta meet.

Looking forward to. . . The fall TV lineup. As enthralled as I am in the outcomes of what might possibly be tv's worst excuse for reality television, Big Brother, I am so anxious for the return of all my favorite shows. Oh...and then there is football. I'm so looking forward to football season. Nothing says fall to me like the Indianopolis Colts and my beloved Hogs.

Wanting. . . My laundry to wash itself. Or for my family to decide that yesterday's funk and stank is cool.

Hoping. . .For quiet hearts and peaceful minds. People around me are hurting and confused and worried, and I'm so hoping that the calm will come. Soon.

Regretting. . . The hugacious donut I ate for breakfast this morning. Never mind. The only thing I'm regretting is that I didn't eat two!! So yummy.


Surprised. . . At how content I am with an unbusy schedule. I tend to want to be up and going and in the middle of everything, and since we've started school, things have been relatively quiet. I could get used to being a serious homebody really quickly!!

Studying. . . Fourth Grade Math. Oh dear me. And the life of Christ. I'm glad to say that I'm gleaning much more from Jesus than Fraction studies. As it should be, friends. As it should be.

Frustrated. . . That I had to turn a library book back in without having finished it because I knew I wouldn't read it. Nothing gripes me more. Except when I remember that I forgot to turn the library books back in at all.


Eager. . . To get through all the mundane review portions of our schoolwork. The kids and I are all itching to do something new, but I'm doing as all good teachers do...review.review.review. New stuff can't come soon enough...even if it means fractions. *shudder*

Enjoying. . . This beautiful southern Arkansas weather. When we get sunny days minus humidity in August, then we scream "Miracle!" and dash outside to soak it up. The boys and I went for a walk today and spent some time with the neighbor's horses. Amazing, really.

Missing. . . Summer ease. It's just been over for about a week, and already I'm pining for lazy days at the lake and flipflopped feet in the sand. I'm thinking we're going to take school to the lake a couple of times before fall sets in, just because we can!!

Bummed. . . That the husband and I have hardly seen eachother in forever. Our past week or so has been mostly passing eachother in the hall on our way to head out somewhere. He told me the other day that his work traveling schedule is getting ready to pick back up again, and I'm not looking forward to that at all. But, at least we are employed, fed, and have a roof to sleep under. Not much to complain about.

Now...to try to take that nap. The earthquake has ceased for the time-being.

Oh. Never mind.

It's back.

Grrrrrrrrrr.....


(Thanks, Elizabeth, for letting me totally blog-lift you today! I appreciate it! Can't wait to see you...we need to plan another meeting soon!!!)