John used my work computer today to complete the “All About Me” activity for his science class. He was amazed at the two monitors. He said, “Mom. This is like way cool. I can look at things on one screen and work on the other!”
School Work
Traditional
I admit that there are nights when fixing dinner and the daily mundane feels like a chore. Then, there are nights like these. This is my release and my down time. It is a chance to enjoy a glass of wine and relax. It is a chance to walk away from my career and do something that I enjoy. I had a conversation recently with a woman who told me that I need to stop “playing the traditional role.” That has led me to wonder, “What the hell is so wrong with playing the traditional role?” Just because I menu plan and grocery shop doesn’t mean that Andy doesn’t contribute. He and I are wired differently. He worries about a lot of things that I never even consider and I worry about a lot of things that he never considers. You know what I have realized now that I didn’t realize when I was 22? It is completely okay to worry about those things that people classify as “traditional.” There is nothing wrong with it. I am lucky because I can have the career and be a wife and mom just as easily. Do I feel stressed a lot? Yes. Do I feel overwhelmed a lot? Yes. Would that change because I have a career? No. Would that change because I have kids? No. Live life. Enjoy it. Hate it at times, but realize that “traditional” is in the eye of other people. Not you.
Wall Decor
The “wine” side of the kitchen decor is now complete!
I Got Confused
I apparently got confused and thought it was time to hoard supplies again…
Come a Long Way
I am making some homemade Italian meatballs to add to my homemade spaghetti sauce for dinner tonight.
Usually, I buy premade, frozen Italian meatballs. Yesterday, I thought, “Why would I buy meatballs? I know I can find a recipe and make them myself.” So, I did just that. I will freeze the leftover meatballs and, if the recipe is good, I can just make large batches from time to time to have on hand. I sure have come a long way from my 22-year-old, jarred-spaghetti-sauce using self.
Final
It has only taken four years, but the final decoration is up in the basement. It is officially time to paint! Now, I really need to make the final decision on the color. Any one want to take bets on whether or not that takes another four years?!?
Camping
The Kassel men are off for a weekend camping trip with Troop 706. I hope they have fun!
