Lets do it...

Ok, I feel like a total slacker, but I also feel like I had a legitimate reason for being so.  I still have yet to go to the YMCA since joining.  The first week I was tied up with school and tests, then, the sickness emerged.  First it was Gavin and Spencer, then I got it, then Bridget and finally Natalie.  It was horrible and I got the worst end of it.  I am still hacking up a lung which is why I have not gone this week yet but my goal.. is to go Wednesday (or Friday).  Ok, so I'm back to making an attainable goal because honestly, my first attempt was not very heartfelt.  The positive to being sick was I lost a couple pounds and I will be OK if I do not ever find them again.

Up until now I have been spending all my non-extra time perusing for a house.  House hunting is honestly the most stressful thing I have done in a while.  Now that this activity is possibly not necessary anymore, I really need to kick it into high gear and start playing my roles and performing my duties again.  Since we have been sick going on 2 weeks now, I hate to admit that I cannot remember the last time I cooked a real meal.  My kids and husband are so sick of cereal and oatmeal that I think we all need a break from it.  So tomorrow Im going to make a hearty pot of Beef stew.  I figure it is a safe meal for a group of recovering sickos, plus it just sounds good.

I want chickens.  I don't know why but I want some and have wanted them for a while.  I also want to plant my garden.  I need some more patience because if I jump the gun I could be setting myself up for disappointment again and I don't think I can handle it.  So I am just trying to get in the pre-planning stage.  That way if things for whatever reason don't turn out with the house then I won't have too much invested besides my emotions and they are pretty used to getting worn down so I can handle that. 

I am ready for spring.  I am tired of being cooped up, of cold weather, and gray skies.  I think that if things work themselves out in the next few weeks, we will be on ouw way to a more enjoyable and joyous time in our lives.  We have been in the dark ages for far too long and I'm ready for some rays of sunshine.