August 26, 2021

 Well, it's finally here, the end of August and the start of the new school year!  I don't know whether to be happy and excited or sad and depressed.  It feels like it's gone by way to quickly and we could really use a little bit more vacation time, but also, how is 2022 nearly here???

  The upcoming school year is going to be a busy one.  With both minions in school this year, and extra-curriculars 3 school nights a week, plus likely classes or other extra-curricular activities (Scouts likes to do weekend activities occasionally) means that it's going to get hectic.  But when it comes down to it, seeing the minions grow and develop skills that will benefit them as they get older is definitely worth it.

  I started stitching again, although not as much as I wish I would, my brain just can't get into it and my anxiety levels keep spiking randomly.  Well, not as random all the time, sometimes I know exactly what's causing it but can't do anything about it.  I have finished reading a few books so now I am at book 8 out of my 16 book goal, with 4 months to go.  Will I get there?  I hope so, but I'm trying not to pressure myself about it.  If I push it won't be nearly as fun to read.

  So while my home becomes a mess of sorting through clothes to see what still fits/needs to be repaired/handed down/donated/tossed, and backpacks get packed, my bus tote set up and runs practiced, at least I know my routine is back.  Life is somewhat normal again, even if we are still dealing with the pandemic (now in it's 4th wave with the Delta variant).  Maybe I'll be able to start decluttering more, in the house and in my own mind.  Who knows?  All I know is that I am here for the ride!