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stressed.

Stressed. This is what I am. Work is tough. Our director wants to change the way I am servicing my students next year. With very little direction and a whole lot of components to consider, I get to make that happen. Ugh. I try desperately not to bring work home, but it is home and on my mind much of every hour.

I really need to get exercising to help relieve my stress, but I can honestly say that we are exhausted. I do, however, have intentions of going to the base gym tomorrow after work while I am waiting for Chris to finish work. Intentions. Such a great word. Let's change it to---I will go. That's better.

I am dieting/eating healthfully, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will receive some encouragement from the scale this week. That would definitely help my mood.

We have the closing date for our house--finally. I will be thrilled when that is all wrapped up so we can close that chapter in our lives. I still love that house, but I am becoming very bitter with the buyers, our realtor. Give me, give me, give me has been the story of the sale. The only silver lining to that chapter is the money in our pockets and the stress relief of not having to carry that mortgage when we leave Massachusetts.

Claire is really coming around. We have our moments of struggling, but they are so much less intense than last week. Thank goodness.

I made our hotel reservations for Jessica and Nate's wedding yesterday. Yippee. I am so excited to see my family. I haven't seen my Mom, Dad, sisters, etc. since Christmas and my Aunts, Uncles and cousins since June of 2008. It will be so much fun to see them all.

Needless to say, I am counting the days until spring break. It can't come soon enough ;)
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Anonymous said…
I feel your pain...my job is very stressful as well...everyone is getting pregnant and we will be working short for what seems like eternity. YUCK! We are excited to see you all as well...I am counting down the days!

Love ya,J
March 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Erin said…
oh Kara!!! This is my last weekend skiing....let's make plans for March. I honestly don't even mind coming down for a few hours to sit & play with the girls (and Sophie) if you just need a mom day to go out with yourself or other lady friends. Honestly - its not an imposition (truth be told - spending a day with your girls sounds great to me). Also, if you want a mini get away with Chris before he leaves - feel free to drop your ladies off here and head to Portland or somewhere coastal for some GREAT seafood! Don't be stubborn - use me use me use me :-P
March 5, 2010 at 5:32 AM
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