I'm a soccer mom...

First off, where does the time go??? It's been over a month since I've posted.....geesh.....I know you all have been waiting for me to post....you can admit it...it's ok!! lol!
You know, as a woman, you are many, many things........I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, KINDA MOM...(jonathon's new name for me...isn't it adorable?!?), auntie, co-worker, teacher, taxi driver, maid, cook (sometimes), coach, child of God, volunteer, scrapper, manager....the list can go on and on! I remember thinking in my younger days (like REAL young days!) how I was going to be my OWN person, married with children or not......I was not going to be the mom that waited on her children and defined herself by what housework she did that day or how many dirty diapers I changed. I've grown up, gotten wiser and though I LOVE being a mommy and wife and all the other titles that come with it, There is more to it than just being a mommy! But any way you look at it, it's the most rewarding job anyone can have!! I admire the women that can have 17 children with one on the way, who home schools her all her children, but God knows, I couldn't do it, I admire my friend who has a 2 young children at home and gets up with her husband to make him breakfast and pack his lunch, but God knows, I DON"T do that...lol! God has shaped us into the women that we are and it doesn't mean there is only one way to be a great mommy! I feel like I'm a better mommy when I work outside of the home a few days a week, and venture out with some friends for coffee...(if my girl friends are reading this...we are WAY overdue), or lock myself in a room and scrapbook for a day! And though there are days that are so chaotic and tiring, I wouldn't change it for the world!!
So, speaking of my children, Egan and Jonathon are almost finished with school!!! As Egan told me today.....6.5 days left....Oh my goodness....I have an almost 3rd grader!!! He is getting so big!! I love having conversations with him about life or kids at school!! He's growing up to be a sweet little man! Of course, he is completely annoyed by his little brother though! Milo seems to get a kick out of pushing Egan's buttons....It's kinda funny to watch!
So with less than 2 weeks of school left....it seems to be just a free for all fun time! It is driving me bonkers......just to let you in on how much they are NOT learning the last few weeks....no school on Memorial day, regular day Tuesday, Whitecaps with Fr. Den on Wednesday, Thursday is bowling day, who knows what on Friday....next monday is field day, and wednesday they have yet ANOTHER field trip to Dwight Lydell Park and Friday is a 1/2 day....I think we should get a break on tuition for the last few weeks of school! No uniform days, all these field trips etc.... am I just being crabby?? Ok, I probably am...but still, don't you think it's a bit ridiculous?? If you don't agree, you can keep your comments to yourself!! hehheehe
Speaking of being crabby......the honeymoon is over at work. I've worked at Catherine's for almost 3 years...and have loved 99.9% of it!! I absolutely love love love my job, everything about it. I truly believe this job is a gift from God! However.....(yes, there is a BUT!!), lately I've been feeling underappreciated and just plain grumpy about some things at work!! (Yes, I know, probably PMS'ing but still, I think I have some valid complaints....I think....or maybe not??) The Executive Director has been out in left field lately....doesn't pick up her calls, passes the buck on some big issues and just like leaves the office without telling me where or when she'll be back. Pretty bad when her husband calls me today and I told him she wasn't here, and I didn't know what to tell him...by the way, her husband is pretty needy lately too.....calls all the time!!! I know, I shouldn't complain, but it has just been stressful lately and I'm not sure if there is an end in site?!?! I just need to keep praying and giving it ALL to God.....
Ok, another complaint while I'm at it....there is NO stoppin' me know!! Watch out!! hehehe....
We have a cat and a dog...and we have a cat and a dog too many....and before you say anything, I FULLY realize I'm the one that NEEDED the cat and brought the dog home....I know, I know.....what was I thinking.....Had I been able to see into the future......I wouldn't have begged for the cat and felt so bad for the dog....but hind sight is 20/20, right? But back to my complaining.....our cat (who I will say is the sweetest cat I've ever met....) is a puker.....I don't often use the word puke b/c it just doesn't sound as pleasant as 'throw up', however, we are now 10 years past the pleasantness, and my cat is a puker....and yes, it's as disgusting as the word! The cat, over the last 9.5 years...has puked on MANY MANY things, for example: computer keyboard, down the heater, countless clean clothes, rugs, carpeting, bedding...like just freshly washed bedding....scrapbook pages, and yes, the last one, really really pisses me off!! So, our cat is on it's last life out of 9! It is now and has been on prednisone for about 4 yrs (since I was prego for Milo and whenever the cat would puke, I joined in!....and that is NOT funny!!...for me anyway). So, the cat has been better but still has issues. I gave my husband ONE week to get this cat shaped up or else....and yes, I really mean, or else!!! My friend, Natalie, is VERY sick of me crabbing about the cat, she would never say it, but she's not an animal lover to begin with, so I KNOW she's tired of my crabbing...)Last nite was the LAST straw!!! The cat had been puking all weekend, and Dan cleaned it up (b/c if you noticed earlier, that is not something I define myself as.....poop picker upper maybe, but NOT puke cleaner upper...not even my own children!! ask anyone who knows me!!) anyway, the trash was full yesterday, full of cat puke that my wonderful husband had cleaned....and then the dang dog gets into the trash...and I come home from work with 2 hungry, crabby kids, and voila, welcome home mommy!! Trash everywhere and CAT PUKE!!!! ok, really, this is way more than I bargained for!!! So, I calmly called Dan and told him in one week, if the cat is still puking......then.......yep, it's used up all 9 lives!! Dan is the martyr here....'come on, give him one more chance'...he gives more chances to this LOVELY puking cat than our own children...WHY?!?!?!?! I know I'm probably all talk, but seriously, it's disgusting and I'm tired of it!!! My house does not NEED and animal making more of a mess!!! my children have that job down pat!!
I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day?! I know it will be a better day!!! (I can be optimistic at times!) Thanks for listening to my ranting!
enjoy the beautiful weather!!!