Tuesday October 8, 2013...

   Well today was good and a challenge all at the same time.  I was really tired all day but managed to get a lot done.  The sky was blue and the sun was out.  I saw an amazing sunrise this morning on my way to take the kids to school, got a walk in this evening, and saw an amazing sunset on my way back up to pick up Jazmins homework that she left behind.
    As you can imagine I was not too happy about the homework being forgotten and having to use gas I don't have to go get it.  I also was not too happy with her attitude while doing said homework, she wasn't measuring right, (why do 3rd graders need to know geometry?) and was refusing to go back and fix it when I let her know what she was doing wrong.  Then there was a page on time and whenever there was a time 1:04 she was writing it 1:4.  I told her she needed to put the zeros in and she refused that as well.
Deep breath.  Deep breath.... 
     Kids will be kids, and everyday there will be challenges.  Keep smiling, say a prayer and hope for the best.
     Today I am thankful for the sunshine on my face, its beauty in rising and setting and being able to witness both. I am thankful to be alive and to have children to drive me nuts.
     I am thankful to have the occasional day off during the week even if I have to work on Saturday, and I am thankful for having a job that pays ok
 when some people don't have a job at all.
     I am thankful for my family and friends and all those that want to be in my life for no reason other than to have me around.  oh and like everyday, I am thankful I could feed my kids.  It's always a good day when you can feed your kids.