Rocket Speed

I think I have finally come to accept that my life only operates on one speed, and that is ROCKET SPEED. I need to stop expecting it to slow down. I need to stop expecting free time and just deal with the fact that there is always something major going down, or a whack load of minor things going down, all at the same time. This week was no different.

Highlights:

* 5 suits all in my classroom at the same time. The superintendent, the deputy superintendent, a big wig professor from the U of L, the principal, and the vice. Nice, really nice. Of course the kids and I act completely normal when they are wandering around the room. Ha!

*More house problems. Site plan had to be tweaked. The person I never thought I would be dealing with again........yep, will be dealing with him again this week to get the tweak approved. Lumber quotes still not done from the people who said they would have them done. Still waiting for three contractor quotes, and hoping beyond all hope that I don't go over budget. My awesome cousin Ty helped officially stake out the house for excavation. So grateful for his help, time, and expertise.

*Early mornings. Monday- Marin early morning choir. Tuesday- Coop early morning choir. Wednesday- Marin early morning choir. Thursday- Reg early morning badminton try out. Friday- early morning staff meeting. Did I mention I'm not really a morning person?

*Badminton tryouts. Reg kind of had a major meltdown during one of the try outs and left before it was over. He has kind of of a bad temper at times when it comes to sports, which he probably got from me. I told him that my kids would not be quitters. I made him apologize to the coach and beg to come back to the next try out. He was pretty ticked at me but now he is glad he is continuing. Why can't kids realize that mom is ALWAY right ; ) ?

*Went and saw the Lorax with the kids on Friday night. It was the only way I could convince them to come to Lethbridge with me while I sneaked in a visit to Challenger Building Supplies. It was pretty good. 3D movies are not my favorite. Too much going on for me, but the kids loved it and recited lines and laughed all the way home.

*Saturday morning we did some more fence removal and house staking. Then, in the afternoon I took the kids and my two nieces snowboarding. Conditions weren't the greatest, but man was it warm. Sure hope that was not the last run of the season.

*Daylight savings kicked my butt. Going to church at what feels like 8am is not the most pleasant thing in the world, especially when you waited until late Saturday night to prepare your Young Women's lesson.

Blast of to a new week of adventures in T minus 8 hours!

Yeah, My Dad's Awesome Like That

Two of my favorite guys

I know maybe I have sung my dad's praises before, but I just can't stop from doing it again. My dad and I have always been tight, but lately we have been best buds. This house thing might have something to do with that. I mean, who else could enjoy talking nonstop with me about the price of drywall, lumber package quotes, and traditional heating vs geothermal?

The kids are getting a little perturbed because every time we get together we get into hours long conversations about the above mentioned topics. Obviously, the world doesn't know how freaking awesome he is or he would hold special status, or at least have a holiday named after him. Remember how when you were little you thought your dad knew about everything and could do practically anything? Well, I'm 36 and I still believe that because it is true. You just won't find a person as kind, selfless, hardworking, and humble as my dad. Here is a recount of his awesomeness this week:

*Helped Coop build his cub car.
*Came over several times to talk house.
*Took off work early to Lethbridge with me to meet with the geothermal guy and price out lumber packages.
*Made the most delicious chicken noodle soup and let us have some.
*Worked with me to take out fencing on the building site.

Love my dad!!!!!