Another Day, Another Day...

Well, life has been pretty busy lately, and I can feel myself settling into somewhat of a routine. I still feel like I'm floundering a little this semester - it's just not what I was used to... Physical science seems to be kicking my butt on a regular basis. Projects for Young Adult Literature and Continental Novel keep sneaking up on me real sneaky like. Global Education is keeping me busy with observations at Joplin High School each week. And I'm not altogether sure what's going in Educational Psychology...we've only had two classes since the semester started.

I am getting the chance to do some great reading, however. I've read three of the "Twighlight" books, several YA books like "Freak the Mighty" and "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes", and the incredible french novel "Dangerous Liasons" by Laclos. The calculated deviousness of Madame de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont is unprecidented, and I have to say, if you haven't read this book - read it! Then watch the movie with Glenn Close and John Malcovich...

Today we are working on cleaning up the apartment - it's amazing what two snow days can do to an 800 sq. ft apartment! We're cooking spaghetti for a church fundraiser on Sunday, so a trip to Sam's is on the agenda. Then it's homework-city... My dad's getting ready to go through radiation again for his cancer. It consumes my thinking most of the day, but that's an entire blog topic in itself - I'll save it for another day.

Even though life seems crazy sometimes and we find ourselves settling into the craziness like a warm blanket, I feel God urging me to find a balance in my life and to bring that balance to my family. For me, I think balance is taking a break from homework to play Mario kart with the kids. It is sometimes letting the laundry go a day or getting in and cleaning the kitchen before bed. It is letting go of my fears and living life for today - making the most of the relationships that are important to me each and every day. I hope you can find some balance in the midst of busyness. Balance that enables you to lean over the edge for a better view and not topple over into the abyss. Balance that enables you to love and laugh and cry and reflect.

Have a great weekend and if you have time, read Twighlight...