My spirits are really high today. I cannot give any reason except for I feel like I am getting balance back into my life AND the sweltering heat of summer has seemed to gone, even if only temporarily.
A couple weeks ago Dave encouraged me to try doing my workouts in the evening since getting up in the morning and trying to cram them in along with everything else was causing stress in my life. Once I've had a bad morning at home, my day just seems to spiral down at work too. I resisted for some time and then thought I would give it a try. I started a little over a week ago and I am amazed at the outcome so far. I was worried that working out too late at night would cause me to have trouble sleeping. So far, that doesn't seem to be the case. I am finding it makes my mornings so much easier because after my workouts I am able to get lunches made, review and sign kids papers, gather my own stuff for work together, and even read my scriptures before showering and going to sleep. Then in the morning, all I have to do is get dressed and fix breakfast. The key is to get kids in bed by 8:30 so I am not up until midnight. The other key is to not allow my work deadlines and stresses to interrupt my personal time at night - this has been a large part of my problem even when I wasn't trying to exercise.
It's been a really nice Sunday morning. It's 10:20 a.m. and I've been able to accomplish so much already this morning that I will not feel bad about a nap this afternoon. The kids have been playing semi-nicely with their new "Gluep" and they are all ready for church. By the way, "Gluep" is a slimy playdough made from water, Elmer's Glue, and Borax for anyone interested. It's kind of weird looking and I am amazed that it doesn't stick to everything. But...it keeps them busy for a long time.
The kids are doing great. Matthew started soccer practice last week and Alyson was scheduled but cancelled due to rain. Both kids are excited to be playing this fall. They had fun last night as they practiced with each other in the backyard. Rachel is excited to be able to bring her tuba home from school at the end of this coming week. She is thrilled with the idea of playing in the band. I hope this excitement continues as practices will be required and she may have to work at the music harder than anything she's done thus far in life. She is also thrilled to be called on to babysit for several neighbors and friends from the ward - even more exited with the money it brings in.