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When the boys are amazed (and dismayed) at how often I forget things here and there, I try to explain that I have a lot on my mind every day, like ALL moms, but they aren’t impressed.
Nothing life or death on the list, to be sure, but here’s a sample of what’s knocking around up there today…..
- Saxophones. Two saxophones. The intermediate school music program presentation was yesterday, and both boys want to play the saxophone. I love that they want to take an instrument, but sharing ONE saxophone is out of the question. I see that Evan has helpfully marked a must-attend parent orientation meeting on the 30th on my calendar. I will, at this meeting, be able to make arrangements with one of two “preferred vendors” to rent TWO saxophones for next year. Goody.
- It’s been a while since I’ve seen the dog dragging his ass on the ground (and the carpet). Other than this indelicate behavior, there were no other indication of anal gland issues. Everything seems okay now. Phew!
- The dentist’s office called AGAIN to schedule us all. I already DID. That our dentist decided to take his vacation during our June appointments has put it BACK on my list of things to do.
- Damn you, digital scale! I know, I know – it serves Scott right for weighing himself in the evening (as well as in the morning), but you’re making him crazy – displaying a different weight every time he steps on (three times in ten minutes this evening). Just die already, so I can buy a new scale.
- Annual review? I haven’t had one of those in over a decade, and for this one, I have to “review” myself first and THEN meet with our principal to see what he thinks of the job I’ve been doing. I wonder if anyone EVER rates themselves as NOT “meeting expectations”? I doubt it.
- A bill from an actual collection agency. Terrific. CoreSource strikes again. Scott’s employer, the hospital, has sent us to collections. Nice. Why? Because the insurance we have THROUGH them can’t seem to process our claims correctly. This particular claim has been rejected twice on the grounds that “accident details are needed.” It was a MAMMOGRAM!!
- Where are the pool passes?! I renewed months ago, but have used the same ID cards forever and CANNOT find them. Of course, the pool opens this weekend. This is about as aggravating as the time my driver’s license was stolen four days before I turned 21. Ugh.
What’s taking up space in YOUR head today?
squirrel circus 
Since you asked:
How am I going to eat all the salad my CSA gave me? Making cole slaw for a family picnic I’m not even attending. Turning 20 yards of linen into 15th century Japanese garb for two by June 1st.
I was JUST telling a friend who joined a CSA about the possibility of receiving a LOT of greens early on. Maybe you should share some with the folks at the picnic that you are not attending? Just an idea….. 😉
Said picnic is, indeed, receiving a large bowl of greens with radishes; cole slaw; and canned pickles!
I made a pair of quiches with the spinach and green onions (and bacon and swiss). Yes, greens are abundant in the beginning of the year. I’m making strawberry jam tonight!
Sweet!!!!!
things on my mind? hmm…
1- how to clean my wardrobe as i cant find my clothes anymore
2-i have my assignments sitting in the corner of my room
3-library guys must be looking out for me on streets..have to return the books
4-when is the best time to start workout..
5-shopping is pending
i better stop now before my comment turns into a post .. 😛
Great start to a post, I think! 🙂
I’m stuck on your #4 — need to start a workout (any workout!) soon….
My brain is in mushland today after yesterday’s adventure but all I can think of is “must remove the rest of the staples from the damn sofa before fabric arrives”.
Self reviews, gotta love them but if I may suggest one area that you could note “does not meet expectations” – how about putting “salary”?
And what happened in the mammogram room? Did you hurt somebody? Did you break the mammogram machine?
Ha! Exactly. I need to post a work situation update, but the gist is that the teacher’s accepted a two-year pay freeze, and there’s barely enough money in the district to continue art and music, so I’m fairly confident that this library aide will still be making barely enough to pay for Bailey’s daycare!
I imagine that all of our reviews will go something along the lines of ….”soooo… thanks for continuing to show up every day. nicely done.”
Good question about the mammo — other than practically having to crawl IN the machine to get a picture of my less than ample assets, nothing out of the ordinary happened. 😉
Usually, you wouldn’t need accident details for a mammogram….unless, of course, you got the lady who gave me mine. And who tried to kill my boobs, one crank at a time.
Seriously. Painful. I hear you!