Although I don’t have children in public school anymore the first day is still a big deal for me just because of my job. So the first day for me consists of learning names of children I pick up and figuring out the best order to pick them up in so that I can get each school in a good amount of time. This is a very frustrating process because no matter what someone I’d going to be unhappy. I being who I am hate when people are unhappy but I can only do the best I can. I managed to only be early to two schools. The rest were absolute fails. But I know I will eventually figure things out. It’s basically going to be a bunch of trial and error.
I have decided that I am determined to read more books this month. I keep buying books but I’m not reading them as fast as I am buying them. So I am back on my mission to make time for reading. I have read for about three days straight so far. So I am really proud of myself. I am also trying to explore reading different genres than I am used to. Like autobiographies and self help books. I just want to broaden my horizons beyond just the romance novels that I usually read.
I had a bit of an epiphany yesterday. People will use you for as long as you allow them to. If you don’t set boundaries they will continue the behavior. At some point you have to put your foot down. I have started to pay attention to certain situations and am beginning to realize that in some of those situations people ask me to do things because they know I am stupid enough to actually try to do it. Also sometimes you have to realize when something just isn’t working and give up. I used to look at giving up as failure but it really isn’t. If you have given your all and it just isn’t working it’s okay to throw in the towel. So boundaries are needed for all areas of your life work, parenting, marriage, friendship, and any other relationship that you have. Cause without boundaries people will use and abuse you.
I’m almost close to 100 workouts on my treadmill. I am super proud of myself. I can’t wait to see that number on my treadmill. I am on a mission to be jogging. I have kind of had a bit of a setback. I wasn’t running as well as I wanted so I slowed down and started walking again. I’m hoping to get back to a walk/run soon. I think I moved a little too fast and was pushing my body more than necessary. I am mad I had to start over but I know it’s okay.
This week is bittersweet for us. This is the last week we will be a family of four under the same roof. Nishe’ goes back to school this weekend and then Tyler will be going the week after that. I am a little sad to see them go. I have enjoyed having them at home. I know they need to go back to school. Having to leave them and not see them for awhile is so different than when we did first day of school in public school. At least then I knew I would see them at the end of the day. So now I am preparing to adjust to not seeing my babies for a few months.
So I am looking forward to seeing what the rest of this week holds.
