June 26th, 2013

  It was one of THOSE days. A test of patience and control were full force. I think I handled it rather well considering.
  I don't want to dwell on the negative, but needless to say, I had 2 out of the 3 boys who were very cranky and disobedient for a majority of the day. To top it all off, Trenton's bike was stolen from our yard. It is really sad. The bike was very special, as he had won it for selling the most raffle tickets when he was in Kindergarten.
 All I can say, is tomorrow is another day. I hope it is better.

Tough Day

:::Big Sigh:::

It is no surprise, I have been in a funk lately; super stressed, anxiety, worried, frustrated.. I could go on. 

My mother and I have never been really close, and I did not have her in my life full time for very long. She has a lot of mental problems and has moderate autism, but has a heart filled with so much love. She has overcome so many obstacles and has worked so hard to be where she is now. 

8 years ago my mother went into remission from breast cancer. It was tough on her and we almost lost her through the battle. But she made it through and has been in remission for 8 years. Until today. I got the call, and it is back. I heard the words I never wanted to hear from her. " I am not getting a mastectomy and I am not getting treatment this time"  My heart sank. I have been numb ever since. It is her choice and her mind might change, but the reality of losing my mother really sank in. No, we do not have a strong , super close relationship, but she is still my mom. 

So, today ends, and tomorrow will start new, but I do not have a very bright outlook on things right now. This year has been tough, and I don't want to focus on the negative, but it really has been a struggle to keep my head up at times. 

5 grateful things

prayer-faith- determination- Eternal families- school almost done 

One of Those Days

A full roll of toilet paper in the toilet...... two packets of crystal light dumped on the counter mixed with water (super red crystal light too!) Pee on the floor..... Grrrr... It is not running smoothly at the Bateman house.

In the high notes... the turkey is defrosting, the rolls are being made tomorrow, pumpkin bread is in the oven, and I think my antibiotics are finally kicking in and the step throat is retreating.

There is a BIG storm rolling in tonight. Lots of snow.. lots of wind, I am hoping for a snow day!

5 grateful things

snow * holiday plans * potty chairs * cream cheese * workout videos