Hello again, ladies! Hope everyone is having a nice day. I'm just relaxing today and catching up on laundry and puttering around the house. I had a very busy day yesterday, but it feels good so many of my chores are done. Karrie, this is my second year having the summer off. I have looked for something, ideally babysitting, but not much luck. I was offered a sub position for infant/toddlers, but the pay was minimum wage. My mother in law, who kept asking me , "what are you doing this summer?" even said it's not worth the time and travel for that. I have to agree. I understand Early Childhood Educators still make the low end in salary, but with my degree and experience, I do think I am worth a little bit more. It's very hard on us financially, but it does wonders for my mental and physical health. Teaching is very emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. I was plugging in over 50 hours most weeks and that's not counting prepping and preparing at home. I'm not complaining; I absolutely love what I do, but this break is just what the doctor ordered....especially this year. I worked through my grief and pain this year with a smile on my face and gave 110% always. I would like to do something, but it has to be worthwhile. As for me, I am mentally at a good place to start focusing on me again. In fact, I am starting a local Biggest Loser Competition. Weigh in is tomorrow and it begins June 1st. My friend and former coworker is joining me, so it will be fun. We are planning to walk together. I went to the dollar store and bought some new containers and baggies. I cannot wait to go shopping for my fruits and vegetables and start planning my meals. I am ready. I got this....AGAIN! I hopped on the scale yesterday and I am 325lbs. We'll see what will happen. The contest is from 6/1 to 8/31. I think this is just what I need to motivate me and keep me accountable.

Boston: I hope you are feeling better and I am glad your son is relatively okay after that accident. Such scary stuff....us moms never stop worrying. Take care of yourself!
Karrie: You are such a kind and giving person, but even people like you can only take so much! It stinks you are and your husband are not appreciated by your neighbor. I do know that your dad appreciates you, though. I am glad you get to enjoy your time together.
Julie: Congrats on the new job. Everything will work out with the kids.
AnniB: So good to "see" you here. Take care of yourself and listen to your body.
Carol: Did you get to see EWL? What did you think of Ty? I was heartbroken, then mad!!!