Last week was a particularly long week at school. The kids were more than just a little off, and I found myself to be a little bit overwhelmed with the emotional students I was working with. I swear, people talk about girls being moody, but I work with an awful lot of moody boys, too. I'm blaming the change in weather. I remember when I was in Vegas, and every year around April or May, the kids all started to check out. It's normal, and I'm sure I was the same way when I was a kid. But I'm hoping the rest of the year isn't quite as wild as the last week!
Friday evening, Charley and I met a friend of mine and her kids at the mall. The kids ran around in the new play area, while my friend and I caught up and chatted about our weeks. Later on, we decided to walk around the mall, looking for some summer shoes. Naturally, we came across the Easter Bunny, and decided we had to have the kids' picture taken. It went as you would probably expect. Charley, oddly enough, was not afraid of the Easter Bunny. However, she was in an, 'I don't have to listen to my mom,' mood, so she wasn't interested in doing anything I asked her to do. As it turned out, my friend and I were in the photo. Charley was sitting with my friend, and her daughter was sitting with me. Her son ended up being the sacrificial lamb who had to sit on the Easter Bunny's lap...He was not pleased. It's a great photo, though, and one I'm sure I'll hang onto for years to come!Saturday morning, I took Charley to my mom's house. She was going to spend the entire day and night with my mom, which I was so grateful for. It's unusual for me to get an evening to myself, let alone a whole day, AND evening! But this is really where it becomes evident how much my life has changed since having Charley. I dropped her off around 10, and headed straight to Forest Lake, where I met up with a friend who showed me around the city a little bit. I mean, I work in Forest Lake, but I'm looking at moving that direction, and don't know the area at all, outside of the school. So, it was nice to have someone who knows the area show me around and even give me a little bit of insight into the neighborhoods and surrounding communities. It was so helpful! I know I've said it before, but I know I'm lucky to have people in my life who will jump in and help me out when I'm a little lost! And honestly... when it comes to house hunting... I'm a little lost, when I'm on my own. I'm reminded of when I moved into my current place, and it took weeks to find it! Anyway, we found some nice areas, and I spent much of my morning booking viewings for next weekend. After my little tour of the Forest Lake area, I went straight to the gym, in St. Louis Park, because some of the gymnasts I used to coach were performing. I showed up just before they got started, and I was so happy to see them. It's been several months since I've seen a few of them, and the minute they saw me, they ran at me with open arms, and just about knocked me over with excited hugs. It was so much fun! It made me feel good that even though I haven't been coaching them, they're still excited to see me... Even though I'm their 'mean' coach. Ha! That's part of why I love coaching! The girls know that I'm tough (well, KIND of tough), because I love them.
After that, I went home and let my dog out, and then had to turn around and go BACK to Forest Lake for the Ranger Review, a variety show put on by district staff and students. My co-workers and I were doing a parody of What Does the Fox Say?, and it was pretty amusing. It took forever, but it was fun! From there, I went to White Bear Lake to meet a friend for a quick drink (it was already 9:30 by the time I finished up at the school), and then finally headed home around 11:30. So, basically, it was a LONG day, but it was definitely productive.
Today, I went to get Charley around 10, and was so excited to see her. I needed the break, but I was still happy to pick her up! From there, I headed to Club Kid in Minnetonka, where I was going to take her for an hour or so, while I met some of my best friends for brunch to celebrate an engagement. Naturally, Club Kid was closed. So, I was texting my friend to let her know of my dilemma, and fortunately, another friend's boyfriend offered to babysit! The only problem was that he was in NE Minneapolis. So, I drove across town, dropped her off, and then drove back to Edina for brunch. It was a lot of driving, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat... There's nothing like spending time with a bunch of girlfriends you've known your entire life! Lots of laughter, and a couple of mimosas later, we parted ways, and I went about my regular Sunday business. So, with all of that said, this weekend wasn't relaxing at all. Until right now. However, it was productive, exciting, wonderful, and exhausting... and I wouldn't have changed it for anything! Have a great week!
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