Today was my monthly PTA board meeting at the middle school. And now nothing seems to make me nervous anymore. At least not when it comes to meetings. Ha! All went well, the little boys were pretty good on the floor next to me, and we got out of there pretty quickly.
I headed straight to the Community Council meeting at the intermediate school. I had decided I'd better resign from the council. I even debated whether or not I would go to the meeting. But I finished my earlier meeting in time, so off I went.
I found out at the meeting that if I drop out, there will need to be mid-year elections for a new member! I am very formally on the council. Oh.
So, I decided to stick it out and finish my two-year term. I just jumped right in and participated. And as a side note, Lance ate a whole bowl full of Reese's peanut butter cups that were set out for the council. It was so funny! I remember when I first joined this council. I was very nervous and shy. I'm so happy to see how I've grown. I don't know if I've done anything to help the school or any of the students, but it's helped me. I was talking to a mom the other day who was asking me about the PTA. I said to her, "You should definitely consider getting involved. I've been surprised at how I've enjoyed it. It is a great way to get to know the administration and to feel a part of the school. It is also a great way to make friends. But best of all, it feels good to volunteer and help out." It was funny because after all the stress PTA has caused me, here I am recommending it to some poor soul!
Tonight, Greg went to look at an entire wood shop full of tools for sale. He says it's his mid-life crisis. 😂 Lately he's been watching youtube videos like crazy about woodworking. Little by little he is developing a cute little shop out in the back of our garage. Almost before he left, he had sort of decided against buying the whole wood shop full of every professional tool imaginable. But he went to have a look anyway. He decided it was a little more than he needed. I decided I like his hobby. In the evening, he'll go out in the garage and work and build for a few hours while the kids and I do homework and reading and bedtime. And Greg LOVES projects. So this is so perfect for him, and it's making him so happy. The kids are over-the-moon excited about continuing our Christmas tradition of homemade gifts for each other. Everyone is brainstorming and preparing for another fun time. Last Christmas, Greg's little wood shop was running around the clock to make all of the surprises for everyone, and it looks like we'll be back at it again this year. It's so fun!
I'm still feeling a bit bombarded with texts and phone calls. My texting arm has started to ache today. But it's no wonder! I've been using that phone like it's an extension of my hand. I did marvel with mom about how lucky we are to have this technology. There is so much good I can do with a simple text to check on someone. I've definitely been utilizing this method, as evidenced by the ache in my hand and arm.
I'll figure this all out at some point. But for now, I'm just along for the ride. And, oh, what a fun ride it is!
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