You scare me '14.
If I had one goal this year it would simply be to survive. Which does not seem very simple at times.
Gregg will be in the MBA program all year. This is the only year that will happen as he started in May of 2013 and will end in May of 2015. Which kind of makes me sound like a baby now that I read that. It could be so much worse, but if you've read this blog for long you know that I am in no doubt a baby. So wah...
Gregg being in school has been a huge sacrifice for us. I feel like we are barely keeping our heads above ground. Most days it's more like I'm sucking in dirt. I just pray it's all worth it in the end. This will be a hard 365 days though.
What is my plan of action to "survive" this year? I have no idea, but I will tell you how I will make it through the ugly months of January and February.
Diet Coke. It has become a delicacy as of late because Gregg stopped drinking soda months ago and it is no longer a staple in our home. A trip to the drive through of Mickey Dees for their Diet Coke will be like a trip to paradise.
TV. After the kiddos go to bed and Gregg is at school or studying, you better believe I will be catching up on my favorite shows. Luckily, a bunch will start up this week. I won't tell you which ones because a few are embarrassing, but if you want a hint one of them rhymes with the thatchelor.
Books. I love to read, but this last year I only read a handful of books. Escaping to a different time, place, or dimension is just what I need. If it means less sleep, so be it! Well, actually I really need sleep right now so I'll figure that all out later.
Amazon. Thanks to Prime we are addicted to Amazon. It has cut down leaving the house tremendously. With being alone a lot, working when Gregg IS home, a little girl who doesn't function in stores, and a baby who screams the entire time he's in a car seat, I don't like to set out of the house much. I rarely make it to get groceries so Amazon is a perfect solution for miscellaneous items.
Hot Chocolate. It's so dang fattening, but oh so warm and creamy. Plus, I've discovered Reddi Whip makes it that much more awesome.
Work. It has been so amazing to have a salon in my home. Had I not decided to do this before Corbin was born, things would be really messy right now. The babysitter I had for Emme moved far away and with Corbin as sick as he was last month I wouldn't have been able to work at all. I love that I can work while Gregg is home. My clients are the best and I get adult interaction. It's been such a blessing.
Fast Food. I hate you, but I love you. I'm so tired as of late that my body screams for sleep. Every muscle and every brain cell is crying in pain for some shut eye. Corbin has slept through the night once, but Emme woke up several times that night. She's has been struggling to stay asleep for the last few months. A curse of ADHD. What does that have to do with fast food? I'm tired ya'll. I don't have time to cook while Corbin is screaming and Emme is destroying. I rarely make it to the store. Good ol' Gregg has been picking things up during his lunch break. So yes, fast food will have to do for a little while. That and eggs. We eat a lot of eggs.
There you have it. My survival guide 2.0. I may come out of this year a little/alot heavier, and a little older looking, but I will still be standing. Or crawling or rolling. The point is... I will survive.
