One of those Mondays.

I'm not a Monday Hater. I don't whine when the weekend is over (usually). I don't like spending my weekend dreading Monday. (usually) That said. It's one of those Mondays. My eyes, which I thought were allergies, are now looking decidedly more pink-eyeish. My throat is sore. Doctor appointment is schedule (just a sidenote and shout out to my amazing NP, she's so great and her office is so accommodating!) My whole family has to get a TB screening to re-certify for foster care. So we have to do that as well. Then I have to go get papers notarized for foster care. Then I have to go to the DMV to renew my drivers license. They do these gross close up shots now, and I'm really hopeful my vampire eyes will be gone by then. Otherwise that picture will haunt me for ten more years. (and the paperwork said I was 126 pounds, I signed that at 19, makes me sad) So to recap:
Doctors office with 4 kids.
Possible Pink Eye and Strep.
TB screenings for me and three kids.
Waiting in line to have papers notarized.
Waiting in line at DMV and have to get a picture with vampire eyes.
Oh, I forgot to mention that I didn't do laundry all weekend. Not a HUGE deal, but then I forgot I have to wash the kids bedding. So I'm staring down the belly of 8 loads of laundry.
To me, my dear readers, that is a crappy Monday!

Now for the good news! It's not affecting me that much. Usually this type of uncontrolled situations spiral my head out of control. But I've been praying for calmness and peace in the midst of unforeseen stuff. We have a lot of unknowns coming up in the next few months and I don't want to be running for the Xanax every time. So I'm rather happy that this 'stuff' isn't controlling me as it once would. I'm actually kind of chuckling at the absurdity of this morning. I will not ask "what else" because that's just silly. There's lots else that could happen, but this is enough for me.

I spent yesterday at church, then a baby shower where I was surrounded by good friends, fun conversation, and adorably cute babies. Then when I got home my boys went hiking for the whole afternoon. That left me and the baby home alone. After some cleaning came some nap time and general quietness. It was a refreshing day. There's lots to look forward to this week. My birthday and Harry Potter night with some of my favorite people. We have our re-certification visit. So I'm going to rock my Pollyanna attitude and have a fabulous, albeit, red-eyed day!

Let me throw some numbers at you.

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4 days until my 30th!
6 days until The End of Harry Potter.
7 days until I'm helping put together food kits to send overseas.
16 days until our Fresh Air Fund child gets here.
29 days until Brandy's 30th!
43 days until Johnny's birthday!
45 days until our ten year anniversary and vow renewal!
46 days until Women of Faith!!!!!
62 days until Brandy's due date!!! (which is one year to the day of our Forks, WA trip)

That's as far out as I'm going right now! That's all the fun stuff that's coming up for us around here. What are you looking forward to?