Just a quick thought...

I'm trying to get back into the habit of posting but I don't have much to say. I guess that's a great thing. No drama, nothing to bitch about. I'm starting to get a little stressed about the amount of things I'm taking on. If anything else comes up I have got to say no!

I'm really enjoying the people I've met through the cub scouts so I think that's where I'm going to spend most of time for a while. The mommy network never really became the place I thought it would. When I first joined it had lots of night-time sans kid stuff but then they decided it was too much and since my kids are school-aged it never really became the group I needed. Then all the Christian/election bs that when on just soured the whole thing I guess. It was a group for playgroups mostly after all. I personally love to debate things and I always will. I don't take any of it as personal attacks and don't hate people for having different opinions. Now the boards are boring. I still like book club and love to catch a movie anytime so I guess it is what it is. I guess I had more to say than I thought. I just got a little sad when I saw that all those people who used to blog seem to have stopped too and it made me think about all that drama only a few months ago.

4 months!!!

I can't believe I let so much time slip by. I've been busy but seriously...Well in case anyone is still following me not much has been going on. We've had mostly good times which is probably why I haven't taken the time to reflect on them. School is over and I couldn't be happier. Unfortunately they didn't get Sean's IEP in place in time to save first grade but at least next year will be easier on all of us. Derek finished on honor roll...woo hoo!!! He also made advance soccer which is a huge accomplishment for him. I don't know how I feel about driving around for a sport I (as anyone who knows me knows) really don't like.

We're taking over as WEBELOS den leaders soon & I think we're both pretty excited about that. We'll be spending lots of quality (cliche I know) time with Derek as we work through all the badges with the boys. I really enjoyed spending time with all the scouts at day camp. It was one of the most rewarding things I've done as a parent.

Work is even panning out much better. My schedule is pretty consistent and the $$ is much better than before. I'm applying to be a "skill trainer" soon. I'm hoping eventually to be a manager. It takes about 4 years with this company and by then I should have much more time to devote to myself.

Of course, now I have to get one vent out there too. What is with parents? Do they really think their kids annoying/obnoxious behavior is cute to the rest of us? Here's a hint we don't. Only you think your kid screaming and throwing shit all over the place is cute. Do you really let your 5 year throw food on the floor at home? I doubt it. A crying baby is unacceptable in a restaurant for more than a few minutes. By restaurant I mean anywhere people sit and eat, with the exception of Chuckie Cheese. You would not like me to stand right next to you and start yelling now would you? Oh and by the way, the coffee and food and other stuff we carry around on trays tend to be both hot and heavy. It is not a good idea to allow your toddler to run around the servers feet. For those of you who think the world revolves around your adorable kids it's for their safety. I would never expect you to be considerate.