just one week after

turning 13 and the middle school drama begins. whew. what chaos the past few days. this has been quite a learning experience for me. i thought i was really passing the mama test, when after handling, listening, supporting...i asked her to do something around the house and all i heard was "great. as usual, you never make anything better!" AAARRRGHHHHHH.....

however, in our defense, i do believe she is aware of all that i have been helping her with. i am not just blankly taking her side. i listen. i ask questions. and then i try and give her the tools to handle it.

i do believe i aged exponentially this week, and if i were a true drinking woman, this would be the time to indulge.....

working from home today, which is really wonderful. have already practiced my piano, done laundry, stripped the sheets and have made my to do list, and it's only 8:22am!!!! need to try squeezing in mowing the lawn as well!

have to get organized with my time for the next few days, and get my life ready.

hope the sun is shining wherever you are.

kisses.

a