Some sense of sanity!

Jean2 here. I detest PROBLEMS. I seem to think I should have a problem free life. I know that is unrealistic but that is what I want. ZIPPO problems and NO chaos-my 5th graders know I do not like this word !! Why is that always so much to ask? Jean1 thinks I am ridiculous not to expect problems-I agree! I am actually a realist. hehe But seriously- I go to work and teach, grade, do my lesson plans, get evaluated, get trained for eMints, and for the most part try to get along with my colleagues (always crucial), stay in a good mood, impress a new principal and basically try to be SUPERB at everything I do. Leave work with a big SIGH and thankful the day is over. Only to be greeted by my 11 year old, almost 13 year old (makes me sad) and almost 14 year old. They come in the classroom talking and giggling and ready to talk about their day at school. I am not ready to listen as I am knee deep in papers and colleagues wanting to vent about their days. And I also want to vent of course. I need to check my mail, organize things, write down the next days objectives and pack up whatever work I need to do at home. Only to come home to signing papers for my kids, sorting through mail (if I bother to get it-usually leave that for DH), getting them started on homework, cleaning whatever needs to be cleaned, start a load of laundry and decide what is for dinner. Sigh! I know I am not any different than other working moms and I am blessed enough to have outlets. I am surrounded by terrific friends who fit me in their busy schedules when I need that time. Stress reliefs-tennis and softball and just a nice visit in their homes and hopefull dinner as a bonus. Thanks Jean1!hehe These are so good for me-I was feeling groggy, tired and stressed over a few things and went to play my softball game. Now I feel energized and happy. There is something to it after all. LOL! There is my sanity...I wish I could have an outlet every day. But I am pushing it with DH-he is understanding about it FOR THE MOST PART but he likes me home. Sigh! I love my family, I truly do and my priorities are not always balanced. There is something about laughing with your friends that cannot be touched. Just like the fun we have with our DH's can never be replaced. The bonding with our children can never be erased. We need it all. We need our outlets to be better at the things that drive us over the edge. Enough said!!