FINALLY....Like it or not....

School is over.   My baby girl is officially in Junior High.  I can not believe it.  She goes to her first JH basketball camp Thurs-Sat of this week and another. Mon-Wed of next week.  She is very excited.  On top of that, we nhave the district softball tournament this weekend, state tournament next weekend, and league tournament the week after.  WHEW!  I am so proud of the athelete she is becoming, and hopefully (fingers crossed) it will pay off and send her through college (unlike other activities she could be in that will produce a whole lot of nothing in the long run except for experience).

I got a little extra money, today from school from some stimulus money our school got.  I must say, I worked my booty off for that money...above and beyond what my normal daily duties require, and after taxes took their portion, I am not sure all that work was worth the money.  We also got a nice little retaining bonus a few weeks back, but since we are still up in the air about what our future holds, I have held on to it because I have to return it if we do happen to have to move. 

Speaking of which....nothing.  No where.  I am thinking this is were we are destined to be and raise our family, and I think I am totally ok with that.  I am trying to not worry about the future.  One day at a time.  I have full confidence in my husband.  He is awesome at everything he puts his mind to, so even if hecontinues on this unemployment path, at least he has this side stuff to help out and keep him busy.  I have decided that I can not worry about what others think of me and my family and whether they approve or disapprove of how we live our lives.  Essentially, it is no one's business but ours.  And to judge me and my family...well, go for it.  I don't care.  I do not care how others raise their families or spend their money or live their lives...really, it is none of my business, and I am really tired of trying to please everyone else.  I am an adult with a successful career.  I have earned my right to live my life the way I see fit.  Life is a two-way street, and I, personally am tired of giving with nothing in return.  Now, with us being in the financial situation we are presently, I have thought endlessly on what is important to me.  And I have come to this conclusion.  I want and need those in my life that support me and love me and my family for who we are no matter what...no judgement, no grudges.  I am not, nor should I have to justify how I live my life/spend my money.  We are not perfect and have made mistakes.  But I could turn the tables on anyone very easily if I wanted to (but, really, what is the point...what does it really accomplish?).  We are learning from our mistakes and trying to recoup as best as we know how.  I just am done dealing with the internal turmoil I endure day in and day out trying to make everyone else happy all of the time...and in return my happiness is compromised.

As for the twins, they are doing wonderful.  We had parent-teacher conferences, and they are pretty much on course with what is expected of incoming kindergarteners.  I am continuously amazed at what they come home telling me.  They can count to 12 in English and Spanish.  They can say and recognize their alphabet in English, Spanish and sign language.  Their teacher says they are her best sign languagers in their class.  How cool is that?  They just finished t-ball.  It was a hoot.  I coached, along with two of my friends.  I will be posting pictures very soon.

So, June 7, 2011....last day of school year.  Thank goodness.  Back again at it come August 15th.  Not long enoug of a break, but I guess it will have to do.