Pressure

Marla has been wonderful about pressuring me to blog, and has even started getting other people to pressure me. So, here's a new blog. I hope this makes you happy Marla!
It's freaking snowing again here. All I wanted was a white Christmas, been there done that, so I'm now getting a little tired of all the snow. Plus, it makes me feel a little lazy. I look out my window and watch it snow and I want to forget about my several loads of laundry, all the cleaning, etc that really needs to be done today. Help! I'm motivationally challenged! The kids are arguing about who gets to pick out a movie next, and naturally they can't stand the other's choice. Right now it's a count down to naptime. I love naptime.
Happy New Year everyone!

Gloomy Day

It's such a gloomy depressing day, with all the freezing rain. Eric is working until who knows when tonight, so I have to worry about him until he gets back home. Although I'm very hopeful that this will lead to a white Christmas. Keep your fingers crossed!
Brandon turned 9 two days ago! I can't believe my little boy is almost double digits! He's making me feel very old. He's almost a tween. I'm not sure if I'm ready for this.
Emma is going around the house reciting her Christmas list for Santa ( luckily there's only 4 items on her list). She's getting a little frustrated that Santa hasn't been to her house yet, and it's hard for her to understand that she still has two more days.

Overworked and Underpaid

Why do men think that they are the only ones affected by stress? Holidays in general are very stressful, add that my son's birthday is tomorrow and he has ordered me to make at least 28 cupcakes for him to take to school, there are cookies to bake, and my dear husband is working horrible hours for the next few days so he won't be home until 10. He's getting all crabby because of the stress of working these horrible shifts, but doesn't see how it affects his family too. I am the one dealing with both kids, and trying to calm my three-year-old daughter down when she starts crying saying she wants her daddy. I'm tired and would like a break from my job on occasion as well, but being mommy, cook, housekeeper, organizer, entertainer, etc means that you don't get vacation time.
I am very thankful for my wonderful friend Marla who helps me keep my sanity and will talk me through those damn alcohol fantasies that begin early afternoon (if I'm lucky).