Day 40

Ok, first of all I’m writing Day 40’s post on Day 41. That is how busy I have been for the last two days and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to let up for the next few more.

Let’s start off with me getting my godson (age 5) and his brother (age 7) the day before my birthday. Why? Because he wanted to come celebrate his birthday with me as our birthdays are so close together. I was hesitant at first because I knew I wanted to enjoy my birthday and try to relax but my daughter begged me to go get him because she claimed that she missed him so I agreed to go get him. Now my godson and his brother are close in age so of course I could not take one without the other so I ended up with both of them. My daughter promised that she would watch them and I wouldn’t have to bothered with them at all. I don’t like calling anyone a liar but…

Anyway, I ended up with a house full of non-relaxing issues. I had my three children, my godson and his brother and two puppies. My house was in total chaos. My daughter soon tired of the two boys and I had to pretty much threaten her with bodily harm to make her do what she promised. Those two boys had so much energy, just thinking back on when they were here makes me tired. I did enjoy my birthday for the most part because I left the madhouse and went out to enjoy my day. I told myself that as long as the house was still standing when I returned, I won.  It was. I eventually went to bed happy to be thirty- I mean 29.  

I will say that much of Day 40 was a blur. I do remember that I woke up at my usual time totally ready to do another 3 miles. How could I not? I did 3 miles on my birthday so what was going to keep me from doing 3 miles the day after? I’ll tell you what. Bebe’s kids, that’s what! I couldn’t even enjoy my morning run without being disturbed. Just as I finished up two miles, my phone started ringing off the hook. I had to answer it whilst running and handle all of the problems that were going on there. After answering the first couple of phone calls, I figured I’d be okay to finish my run. I figured wrong. The cell was ringing again. Finally, I decided my mojo had been stolen and it made no sense for me to go any further.  I was annoyed and could no longer focus. I jogged off the track, walked back to my vehicle and headed home.

Upon returning home, I realized I then had to take both puppies to the vet for a check-up. I had less than an hour to shower and get myself together and get to the vet. I got myself together in record time and took the puppies to the vet.

After returning from the vet, I took Bebe’s children back to Bebe. I am so done with little kids. They had my poor nerves frayed. I will not volunteer to babysit two little kids ever again. After that, the day just whisked by and the only thing I remember is eating lobster and drinking sangria at a restaurant. By the time I go home and got into bed I barely knew who I was let alone what I had done. All I know is I did a little over two miles on the track and could have easily done more had I not been harassed by the insurgents in my home. I'm so annoyed I didn't get to finish the extra mile. I was doing really well and my time was pretty good considering I dropped my phone while running at some point trying to answer it. I really need to reconsider the fanny pack idea.

Anyway, that was day 40. I learned an important lesson that day. I have ENOUGH to do. I will not be adding any additional children, responsibilities or jobs to my plate anytime soon.

Ms. P.