Nemesis

I had a wonderful night out with my sister. We went to Nakashima's where we were thouroughly entertained by Brett (maybe in more ways than one??). LOL! Okay - don't take that statement too far - he was cute and cut up with us - that's all (I swear it!). :) Then we went to B and N where she found this wonderful book called Q and A A Day; 365 Questions * 5 years * 1,824 Answers, a 5 year journal. So, there is a different question for each 365 days with space for you to fill in the year. So, 365 days later you answer the same question, exactly one year later (or would that actually be on day 366??). Anyway, I figure I'll blog about some of my answers. And, that is exactly what I'm doing in this post.

The Question: Who's your nemesis?

Well, I first had to look up the definition because I would've thought it meant who I don't like right now, or who hates me. But, the definition is - the inescapable or implacable agent of someone's or something's downfall. Hmmm. Now, what a perfect question to have only a day after I was so disappointed with myself for my child not bringing home an envelope given to him - to give to me - so I could finish up the PTO newsleter and have it out in time. What was in that envelope was important to finishing the newsletter. I yelled at him and when tossing things out of his book bag and snow bag in haste, searching for anywhere the envelope could've been stuffed, I accidentally hit him in the head with his snow boot. I didn't physically hurt him but I did hurt his feelings and immediately I knew I was wrong. I had to let it go - and apologize to my kid (and he's so darn forgiving - I didn't think I deserved it).

So, my answer: PTO

I do love my work for the PTO but I have a tendency to put it ahead of the things (people) that matter most - and a big reason why I work on the PTO, my child enjoys seeing me at school and by being there - he gets to see me more than if I weren't at his school. I know if must be refreshing and exciting for a 2nd grader to see his mom during the day - that he's the lucky one. I don't want to say I can't wait for it (PTO) to be over, but I do need to keep perspective. I had been blogging my hours working on PTO related activities -but stopped when the pace began to pick up for Family Fun Night. Blogging helped me to keep perspective and keep a balance between school and home. So, I'm just going to have to make the time to continue blogging about PTO - and hopefully, enjoy it again and still be a good mom!