I am taking a vacation day tomorrow so today is my last official working day this week. It’s like my Friday…WOOT! The kids are excited because we are putting up the Christmas tree and decorations.
I’m excited because I’m spoiling myself with a three day weekend right after I had a four days off last week!
Before the word “slacker” forms on your tongue, let me share my work schedule with you. Next week is a working weekend. I am doing major router and firewall upgrades starting at midnight next Thursday, and working through Sunday. After that, my next day off is December 15th! I’ll need a vacation day after that to recover!
***Just a reminder that my “Birthday Contest” ends TODAY! If you haven’t entered, please do so for your chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate from Amazon!
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Ummm…ok. Please explain that to my bronchial lining that threatens me with wheezing if I dare take a breath.
Perhaps it’s because I’ve been working more than usual lately. I had the conference call frenzy last week. This week I’ve worked my regular hours plus I’m helping a friend out with her computer network at night. I guess burning the candle at both ends caught up with me. I’m coughing, and hacking, and my voice is almost gone.
My almost-17 year old baby came home from work tonight shivering and crying with a 102° temp. While I wrapped her up in a blanket I immediately remembered why some people say “Moms aren’t allowed to get sick”, it’s because we are moms.
Sure our bodies suffer from symptoms of illness, but as a mom there is always someone to take care of and we often put their needs before our own. We just don’t have time to whine.
Secretly I wouldn’t mind a sick day…but I’ll take a few shots of Nyquil, sip on some tea and honey, and take care of my big little girl.
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Here in the US, we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving this month. Instead of waiting until the official holiday to reflect on what we have to be thankful for, why not take some time out to think about it right now.
In our family, our motto is: Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems.
When we learn to recognize and appreciate what we have, it helps us gain perspective on our lives.
Jenn at Everyday Randomness is holding a contest this month – What Are you Thankful For? Check it out for your chance to win some yummy scents for you and your home.
I am thankful for many things this year, but here are a few at the top of my list:
- The safe birth of Baby A
- That our oldest daughter made it through her illness (resulting in a scary ICU stay) without permanent lung damage.
- That all of us are healthy
***11/05/07*** Update: Only one day after I wrote this, my 5 year old cousin died in a car accident. Please keep my family in your prayers – especially her parents as they grieve the loss of their precious girl.
I tucked my children in last night and wept in gratitude that they are safe and we are here together another day. Life is so very precious and we must not take it for granted.
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