Alternate titles for this post:
In which I steal content from Elizabeth yet again
My name is Megan and I love lists
Treading water until I can sit down and write up my thoughts on public schooling, updated vaccination schedules, the bazillion items on my endless gifts entries, and various and sundry other thoughts flitting through my brain these days . . .
First of all, thank you all so much for your generous, kind, and encouraging words on Saturday's post. I think my friend Robin correctly recognized part of my internal struggles. It is true that the past few weeks have been full of transition for me. Not only have I become a public school parent, I've also packed up cloth diapers and realized that after four and a half years of wearing them, the nursing bras are no longer a necessity.
I don't know if you caught the Slipping From Their Shells post at Simple Kids earlier this month, but that's actually a very accurate description of where I am right now. This summer has brought some change, and I feel newly emerged and unsteady. I feel like I need to stretch off the cramp of too-tight skin, but these old joints aren't sure how to bend and extend yet. My heart wells up, however, in response to your gracious response. A million thank yous for that.
So, on to the content stealing. Last week, Elizabeth posted her Status Report, and she borrowed the idea from Lisa. Isn't this community fun? I enjoy it.
My Status Report - (nearly the end of) August 2009:
Sitting . . . at the desk in a very quiet house, listening to far away lawn mowers hum while I peck the keys in air conditioned luxury
Drinking . . . diet coke from the can, just like Elizabeth. O, Constant Companion in the shiny silver can. I can't quit you.
Moving . . . much better than this time last week! I cannot even tell you how grateful I am to be WELL this week!
Reflecting . . . a lot. Always.
Planning . . . AJ's second birthday party which will be not so much birthday party as it will be Football Season Kick-Off Party for our Sunday School class.
Looking Forward To . . . the county fair this weekend! Pony rides for the girls, Indian Tacos for me. (Oh, I guess I can share with them, and perhaps even Kyle, too. No, he should get his own.) Animal smells and greasy food. Does it get any better?
Wanting . . . more than I can afford or justify. (Amazon cart, I'm looking at you.)
Hoping . . . to lay down some routines on our This Is Our New Normal days.
Regretting . . . that I didn't get the kitchen floor mopped this weekend. It's an abomination. And yet, here I sit, mop not in hand . . .
Stressing . . . over the To-Do List that regenerates itself every night whilst I sleep.
Surprised . . . at how much fun AJ is on her own. Without anyone around to torture or torment, she focuses more energy into just being. She is such a funny, funny kid. Absolutely delightful. I'm truly enjoying time alone with her during the day.
Studying . . . The Parent Adventure. Kyle and I are facilitating this study at our church this fall. I like it so far. (Don't come near me with the word teaching. We are NOT teaching a parenting class. Are you kidding me? No. Facilitating.)
Frustrated . . . with nothing at the moment. Kinda nice.
Eager . . . to get a home-based Bible study/book club for moms at home off the ground this week. I've been praying for such a group from the day we got here!
Enjoying . . . this spot.
Missing . . . my Room of Grace girls.
So. That's where I am right now! Thank you again, Elizabeth, for inspiration. Hope your Mondays are beautiful!
