Winter Blues

Battling winter blues this week. My husband's baseball season is starting up with practices and scrimmages, and I desperately want to be a supportive wife and fan. It's just so hard when the high is in the 30's or 40's to sit outside and enjoy baseball. Wednesday night, I had on three jackets, two pairs of pants, gloves, a hat, etc. I was so bundled up I couldn't turn my head to see the batter. It was no fun at all. Luckily, for today's scrimmage, the sun is shining with an afternoon high of 58. This cold is taking a toll on my running ambitions. I didn't run at all this week. Slacker! I have been sick, but we all have our excuses. Next week looks like lovely running weather... we'll see how it goes.

Sticking to my budget has been harder this week. I think that's because it's officially two weeks until pay day, the time of the month when I typically run out of money. I managed to blow my minimum balance, which means I need to re-attempt this resolution. *Insert pouty face. Oh well! Can't win 'em all.

Finding small things to do for others this week was easier. A pregnant friend has been craving margaritas, so I took her a margarita scented candle to work. I helped a coworker hang a bulletin board. My height really helps with those kind of tasks. My sister in-law found out this week she is pregnant... with TWINS! To help congratulate her, I surprised her with flowers and gummy bears. I thought the gummy bears were appropriate because her babies are about that size at 8 weeks.

Today, I will help my husband by selling concessions at his baseball scrimmage. Not thrilled, but I do what I can to alleviate his stress. The weather is nice enough today to enjoy some baseball...

Yesterday, our second graders went on a field trip to see The BFG at the Peace Center. My students were amazed by how nice the theater was. One of my little girls said, "Mrs. Garland, it feels like we're rich or something!" It was one of those reaffirming moments-- when I remember why I chose to be teacher. Seeing their faces and reactions to the play and listening to their conversations about the book provided me with the chance to be thankful. Pleased with the experience I was able to provide my students and with their spectacular behavior, I reflected on how this resolution of being more thoughtful is making me more aware of other people's needs and perspectives.