I haven't written for a while. (It seems like I start ALL of my blogs that way now.) But, things have been CRAZY. Spence and I had an emotional few days after my last blog post saying goodbye to some truly incredible people in Georgia. Then we packed up the apartment and with the help of my husband moved back home one week before Christmas. So, I am trying to unpack, shop (which didn't happen), spend time with the family I haven't seen in months, reorganize items that were misplaced when the entire house was painted...oh and not lose my mind!
It is now January 3 and I am finally getting a moment to breathe. Here is a brief overview of what is going on these days:
On one of my first days back, I called the school system to inquire about registration for Spencer. I was transferred three times and finally was told that I needed to go to the school to get a packet. I then called the school and was told to pick up a registration packet and then I could return it on the first day of school (January 9). No problem. Right? Wrong. While I am there, the secretary tells me that I need to contact special education services on January 6 to ensure that Spence will be able to attend the district school, as they are at their capacity in the special ed room and a new teacher would need to be assigned if there are no students leaving. Oh, and the office may not even be open on the 6th. I may need to wait until the 9th to find out. For those of you who are unaware of this, public schools in Jefferson Parish wear uniforms. So, I can't even buy his uniforms since I don't know where he will be going to school. I really should be freaking out around now, but I'm not.
I still haven't completely unpacked, there are boxes everywhere. I need to take down my Christmas decorations and put up my Mardi Gras ones. Despite my best efforts, I still have not caught up on the laundry. And you know what, I don't care. I am so happy to be home and my boys are so happy that Spence and I are home that no one even mentions the clutter. Of course, once the kids are back in school (Pey starts tomorrow), I plan on having everything completed.
You would think that resolutions would be the furthest thing from my mind. But, instead they are at the forefront of my mind. Instead of the usual: lose weight, become more organized and take more control of Spencer's recovery, I have decided to make one blanket resolution for the family- We are adopting a healthier lifestyle. While Spencer and I were on track in Georgia, I would often cheat when I was stressed out. Fast food is bad. Fast food several days in a row is worse. Fast food scarfed down in the car between appointments is horrendous. My new mantra is moderation. Easy to say when I live in the mecca of excess. I am also relinquishing some control of Spencer's recovery and getting the entire family involved. Everyone will have a stake and enjoy the rewards and the milestones we reach. And we will continue to reach milestones.
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