Monday, Monday....

Mondays are uncertain. There never seems to be any continuity with these blasted first days of the work week. Some weeks, I love Monday- it seems to be full of promise. Then on other weeks, it just seems to be a blah day that is not very inspiring. I find that to be the case today. Today was a teacher workday at school, and I really wanted to get a lot of work done. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to quite work that way. I helped some with the postermaker, worked some on professional goals and such, did a little grading, and then I had to take a trip to the district office. In Greenville, it is not such an easy thing to do, just drive to the district office. There is no simple way to get there, and of course, there was a wreck on Haywood Rd. just as I was nearing the 385 entrance ramp. So Monday wasn't quite my day. I was able to work in the yard, planted some bulbs for Spring, and I got the blasted bush that I have tried to remove for the past few weeks out of the ground! I also bought a flag pole and U.S. Flag this past weekend, and put it up today (it is one of those easy ones that screws into the wood on the porch). So we look appropriately patriotic now! I am trying to keep busy, and with working in the yard and taking the girls to soccer practice I believe I accomplished my goal. I have the daunting task now to clean the house. It is unbelievable, how unorganized it is. I have had no help for awhile now and I find myself overwhemed by this. I would say one room a day, but with all the kids that is just the rate that they like to undo what you have done! I wish that I had the do-re-mi to hire someone to do it- wouldn't that be nice?

Steve emailed today to let me know that he has arrived safely (what an oxymoron) in Afghanistan and they put him right to work! He gave me his address so that we could send cards and such through the mail. I have got to get his care package in the mail, now! If anyone finds themselves with a little time and would like to send him a note, card, or some cookies (sugar are his favorite!) his address is:

Steven Blanton

455EAMXZ/C130AMU

APO AE,09354

I am now going to try to write him his daily letter (I did this last time- hope I can keep it up this time!). Hope your Monday was more inspiring than mine!