Sunday, June 3, 2012

The boredom of...being me.

My thoughts for the day...


Hello my minions! I know it has been a while. But with the fast pace of the medical field and the constant practices and games my daughters are participating in, I have little or no time to do much of anything. Guess my life isn't so boring now. I know you must be thinking...what an oxymoron this woman is becoming. Maybe I should change my blog name. NOPE! I still find this to be dull and monotonous. Yes, I am bored still. Before you say it, yes you can be busy and be bored.

K, however keeps me a proud mommy though. She loves to be a catcher.


And B loves to be in cheer. She's in the pink and white dress...


My favorite part about being a mom is seeing them grow up and do things that they love. This is another one of them. 


Ok, that was from the first week of her learning her flute. But hey, she has gone on to be one of the best in band. She is first chair and will be in the seventh grade. I hope she gets a scholarship for this. She would do just great! Then I won't have to pay for college. 


All in all, the girls are what I live for. They make me smile in the morning and laugh throughout the day. They keep me busy when I am off work and they love me unconditionally. I do see the boredom at other times. I love them to death, but if the both of them had not been (happy) accidents, I think I would have never had kids.

I have no tolerance for kids birthday parties and that is why after their first birthday, they have never had a party. But the money each year that I don't spend on cakes and venues and decorations goes towards nice little weekend birthday trips. We go to the zoo or we just go to a hotel with a pool. Who knows, the possibilities are vast. Last year we went to Hot Springs, Arkansas for the oldest. In March, for the youngest we went to Knoxville, TN. This year for my oldest, she wants to go to St. Louis to Six Flags. Maybe I can talk her out of that and go to a near by water park. That may get her to change her mind... Who knows!

Have a nice summer, minions!    





Sunday, April 1, 2012

Good mood time!

So Friday, I finally got my first REAL job! Benefits, 401k, vacation time...the works! Thing is, this is such a relief. No more part time or fast food work. No more work where you have more education than your boss! Ok, that was a bit harsh and I now sound like my husband. Bad me...



I feel such a weight off of my shoulders and the husband seems like he does too. The kids are excited because they get to go to summer camp for once, and I love the fact that in this lovely state I live in, my oldest is old enough to baby sit! (Free baby sitting!) Not to mention, the dog gets to stay inside through the hottest part of the day.



All that aside, and we as a family will be more financially comfortable. Thank God for volunteer positions! This helped me find and get a job. Through sheer determination and a tweaking of my priorities, I now have a full time job.


Happy weekend everyone!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The boredom...of a busy mom

So I have taken up another task! Coaching softball...I know, right? I'm already busy enough and I take on another task. But hey, I'm looking for another job to keep me double busy to keep my mind from wandering. (Yes, I want two jobs!) Technically, I would have three with the two that would bring in money and the one where I take care of everyone at home and keep the house looking somewhat clean.


In the mean time, I am coaching my daughters softball team. (Name of team to come later...) I really like being the one in charge. These girls look to me for direction and I give it to them.




The only gripe would be the parents. I have had people call the park commission about how unorganized things seem during practice...we have only had two! Some of these parents have even threatened to ask for refunds. How rude! We admit that there have been some disorganization, but if the parents would butt out and stay off the field we wouldn't have such a problem. 


Take the first practice for instance: One parent kept heckling her own child while she was trying to learn how to pitch! Saying mean things like, "You can't do it. You don't have what it takes to play that position." Every time the woman would say something the kid would make a bad pitch, but when her mom shut up, the kid did fine. I hate bully moms...


I never would do that to my kids. Self esteem for a kid is important. I'm not saying give the kid a trophy even if he/she loses, I am saying that if a kid wants to try something let them!


Enough of my gripe. My whole lesson of the week is simple really. I realized that I don't really not like some other's kids. It's their moms and dads that are sorry "you know whats".   

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The boredom...in me

Yes, my title says it all. I am boring. I stay home on the weekends and clean and watch TV. In the mornings I get up and get everyone ready and out the door so I can get ready within the 30 minutes I have left of the morning before rushing out the door. 



From there, I am at work all day!




Where I sit slaving at the computer, wading through countless piles of paper and files. Putting up with the monotony of the work and day. The bright spot to my day is being able to work with my best friend and a great boss. The only downside is the monotony and the fact that for some reason on Wednesdays, I find myself nodding off at my desk a gazillion times! So, at the end of the work day I pack up my things and leave for my second job. 




Yes, my second job. This above is my second job because the only thing that I get help with is the laundry! No one sweeps or makes sure the dog didn't create monstrous hairball under the sofa. No one makes sure all the animals are fed and happily walked and bathed. No one cooks for me when I don't feel like it. No, I do all of that. Then it is time for my third shift! 




Yes, soccer mom to boot! I shuffle the kids around and make sure they get here and there. (Their games are important for their social skills, etc.) The youngest actually plays soccer while the oldest plays softball. That sport is the one I understand. And since it is so close to being college baseball...




which I thoroughly enjoy. I can enjoy sitting through this one. But Ole Miss baseball starts in February and ends in June. (At least college baseball does...) And I enjoy this sport more than any other. That subject is another post. 


After I get done with the soccer and softball games, supper has to be started. Those nights are a late supper night and I am glad the sport seasons for the girls are short. So after all that running around and cooking, I am exhausted and have to deal with my husband. Who might I add is not very exciting on an exciting day. But I have to deal with propositions that I am too tired to deal with. So he gets shot down regularly...poor guy. No wonder he is grumpy! More about that later too!


You might ask: "Why are you saying you are boring? Your life doesn't sound boring." 


Well- I am. I don't have time to hang out with friends. I don't have time to go fishing or watch the news. I have nothing to contribute to normal conversations because of this. I sit like a bump on a log on the rare occasions that we do entertain because I know nothing. Useless facts, yes. I could kick your butt playing Trivial Pursuit! But to have a discussion on world politics, pop culture, etc. you would find me a bore. I have opinions, yes. But I couldn't tell you who is running for president this year aside from Obama! 






I admit, I am no dummy. I have no time to catch up on the important stuff. I can DVR my favorite shows, but sometimes I don't get to see them for two weeks! Sad but true. 


The bottom line is, I am bored with my life. Restless, if you shall. I'm not suicidal, more fed up with the path of my life professionally and a little personally. There has to be more out there, but where do I start?