This Week . . . (catch all and catch up)

This week was one of those weeks that seems to drag and fly all at once. On Tuesday I felt like it should already be Thursday, but by Friday I didn't know if I was coming or going (enter overuse of worn out cliches . . . can't blog without them). I think it was because I crammed about three weeks of work into one. I also have two new teachers on my team that I know are going to be awesome, but I'm missing one of my best friends that deserted me at the end of the year. I'm just kidding (about being deserted not about missing her . . . I really miss her even though I've seen her twice this week), but getting two teachers acclimated to the lesson program program from you know where has not been fun. And I feel sorry for them because it really is the worst program ever and takes ten times as long to do lesson plans as it should (and it's not like they have anything else to do). But we made it through, and I'm ready (or as ready as I'll ever be) for Monday morning. And for all my teacher friends who have started or are starting next week, as they say in Hunger Games (because let's face it, I'm a nerd), "May the odds be ever in your favor."

On Wednesday night, I realized that I hadn't seen or even talked to my sister since Saturday. Talk about withdrawals. That should never happen. I went by her shop on Thursday just so I could see her.

I haven't worked out since Monday. Between work and soccer practice and well . . . there's really no excuse except laziness. I unearthed the treadmill from beneath the garage sale stuff, and I plan on jumping on here in a minute. I think . . .

Speaking of soccer practice. It's going really well. And the kids are hilarious. I'll take pictures soon and post them.

We met with the home planner and the builder on Thursday. I'm really excited. The plans are being drawn up this weekend. I'll describe it in detail at some point, but in a nutshell, it's a two story plan with two beds and a game/media room up and master and guest bedroom/study down. We do have a dining room (mostly for the extra seating because I doubt we'll use it much), but the main living area is completely open with living, kitchen with bar, and breakfast area all being one big room. I am so looking forward to having one huge living area. The living room will have ceiling up to the roof line, and the upstairs will overlook the living room. I have most of the interior ideas in my head, but we will pick as we go so that should be interesting. Patrick and I don't always see eye-to-eye on interior design. So yeah, he'll we'll have to make some compromises between the two of us. ;)

I think that pretty much covers this week. We're off to the circus this afternoon, and Andrew can't wait. Have a great weekend all!