So...

So...I'm really busy and work a million hours a week and it is super not fun.  This year is super not fun. BUT-

                there is a but-

as of the moment, we are half way there.  I've been feeling so overwhelmed with way too much responsibility and no relief (& wretched post baby V health issues) .  In fact, last night Q and I opted out of dinner with friends because we haven't had one day with nothing scheduled since June.  JUNE.  Also, I'm extra sure we haven't been out, just the two of us, since June either.

To whom much is given, much is required. 

We are all sick as well.  Since Thanksgiving.  I haven't slept more than 3 hours consecutively since Turkey day and we are going on one hour of sleep for the last three days total.

My students told me I was saying delirious things in school today.

They were quite enjoying my Darth Vador impressions with my classroom microphone.

Life is good.

How about a little catch up shall we?

I have at least 50 thank you cards that should be written.  Will I always drop this many balls? 

I also have one very obstinate little  girl.

She is intense.  And so difficult.  And have I mentioned she does NOT sleep.  Like at all.  Like ever.  But she is all mine and I only have to share her a little bit.  I get to keep her forever and beg Q to build her a playhouse.  She is pretty awesome.  Downright defiant, but awesome.

So... my first semester of clogging is a success.  I have several new and returning students, all of which are fabulous.  We performed way early this year at the Spooky Town Fair.  Sorry no photos of Dickens.  I'll have to track some down.  This dance stuff has been stealing some major time this year.  I can't wait until I can just focus on this and not have so many other balls in the air...

(you know- those ones I keep dropping).

We have this awesome park nearby.  The last time we were there, we took Lailee.

Out of nowhere, a HUGE rain storm   burst from the sky.  We were stranded for a bit.

Silly Annie.  Favorites:  Boots (and nothing else); sitting on the bar; chocolate.  She will do anything for chocolate.

Love these two!  I am such a "lucky mommy" as Annie says.

Violet:

• Chubby!
• Loves watching Annie and me
• A fan of Baby Einstein
• Super cuddly
• Hugs dolls

Annie:

• Loves "two girls"
• "Annie too"
• Will not wear socks
• Drew all over the couch (10 foot stretch) with pen
• A big fan of "s'ment"