Yeah, I'm a slacker. Do you ever feel like your life isn't worth writing down? In church on Sunday we talked about the importance of a journal, and though I don't write everything down, I consider this as much of a journal as anything. I decided I'd blog, even though there really isn't anything to blog about.
I'm doing my best not to get stressed out about the holidays, the money, the time I have to spend at work, the time I get to spend with family...but I fail. In my daily life I am a relatively organized person. I have time to do things that so many of my friends say they don't have time for- my house stays mostly clean, I get places on time and I usually have everything I need...I am very blessed. But the Holidays come around and I feel less and less "in order." I get overwhelmed with good intentions, and totally let down when I am unable to follow through. I'm not the only one am I?
Yesterday I took Ali to the dentist for the most obvious cavity I've ever seen, only to find out that it needs a "pulpotomy." Which is dental for "baby tooth root canal." Which is financial for "HOLY SH*%" It's almost Christmas and I get to spend 400 dollars on a tooth that's going to FALL OUT! But, if we pull it? Well, that could cause all kinds of "problems" which is dental for "expenses" in the future! KIDS! I know she doesn't want a root canal for Christmas...but...
So, what's the bright spot? I am the new buyer for a scrapbook store here in town...and I'm totally excited about it. I won't get paid except to get the stuff I want, but that's great! I get to shop, and buy what I want with someone elses money and even keep some of it! FUN! I already have a ticket to New Moon and get to see it on Thursday- and I'm ahead on a few things for Christmas. So here's to the season- and here's to trying!
Mary meets Brett
1 year ago
5 comments :
Oh man do I hear ya! I feel like all of our Christmas money is also going to the orthodontist and dentist right now. It really stinks! Why do some things have to be more important than presents?
I'm really excited about your scrapbook store! I'll be one of your best customers. Would you mind carrying Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon...Please! I love those lines. By the way...which store is it?
Hallie had a pulpotomy too....it wasn't all that bad, but like you said, very pricey...
I hear ya on the holidays. I love it an all....but sometimes it is just too much. Can't wait for my dinner tomorrow!
p.s. i mentioned you on my blog today!
I totally hear you on being overwhelmed for the holidays. I feel like I can never do everything I want to anyway, but add being pregnant, and building a new house, and hopefully moving, I am completely overwhelmed. I hope I can get the important things done. Sorry about the root canal. I think dental expenses are the worst. I don't know why everything costs so much. Good luck with the holidays. I think you are great and have it all together all the time..
Oh Stephanie, I love how you write! It all makes me laugh and that in itself can be hard to do these days!! Life is always going to be full of ups and downs but I promise that if we can all see it through your "words" we will all just smile as we walk on down the road...
Yahoo on the scrapbook store!!! Vernal needs a good one! Congrats!!
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