How could I NOT be?

Tired?
how could I NOT be tired??
really, I am a single mom with 3 kids..
all preteens..
I work full time and go to school,
kids are in theater , boy scouts and girl scouts,
we have a home to clean (Thank the Good Lord)
and 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 rabbit and 3 reptiles.
of course, I am tired!

Happy?
how could I NOT be happy?
I am a mom of 3 wonderful kids...
all growing up into amazing people!
I have a great job! I love where I work..
I love who I work with.
I get to go to school which will benefit my family and I.
My kids are able to participate in theater on a wonderful scholarship..
My older 2 love scouts!!
We have a little home that we love!
and we are blessed with so many animals
that add joy to our family!
of course, I am happy!

blog award:) and 7 things you don't know about me!

Thankyou To my friend, Becky at
http://beckyjoie.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog.html
I was so excited and honored! Becky is an amazing writer which makes the honor even more special!
So, now I get to nominate 7 fellow bloggers!

1) Sharks Bait Reef
http://sbreef.blogspot.com
interesting as well as fun blog to read!!

2) My friend Amy
http://oneblessedmamma.blogspot.com
I am always impressed with the way Amy writes! and her pictures are amazing!

3) My friend Breeze
http://breezedaze.blogspot.com
who writes the most amazing poetry!! and always touches my heart!

4) Ms Diane!! WHO I know gets LOAD of awards
http://dianesaddledramblings.blogspot.com
This is a funny, touching and inspiring blog!!

5)Funny, funny Sherri
http://matteroffactsite.blogspot.com
This blog is smart, interesting and so very, very funny!

6) single dad
http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com
This blog will touch your soul!

7) Ms sassy scribbles
http://sassyscribbles.blogspot.com
the name is great!:) and the topics informing with a mix of fun!!

Ok. Now I am supposed to write 7 things you might find interesting about me! (I will post the rules for the award below this!) hmmmmm..

1) I was born in Johannesburg, south Africa. I lived in Central Africa until I was 12.

2) My baby toe nails grow straight up the air! EEWW:)

3) I own a tortoise that is the 3rd largest species of tortoise in the world. One day he will reach 100 pounds! And he will be sleeping in a dog house in the back yard!:)

4) I don't kill anything, not even spiders!

5) I tend to wear long skirts and dresses, (modest) but I have a tattoo and want to get my belly button pierced for my birthday!

6) Being a mom was my greatest dream! And it is still the thing in my life that I take the most pride in.

7) I am a vegetarian..and love it!:) Don't miss meat AT all!

Here are the rules for the award (and I quote):

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

schedule..schedule..schedule..

then scrap it!:)
so much of my life
is a balancing act!
learning what to keep and what to let go!
and sometimes what you let go
is not for always
just for now...
I have a schedule
and some of it matters!
School..work..bed..
but the in between..
I have a time line!
And I am learning,..
life is too short!
Do what you can,
and do it well..if you can!
BUT, let go what you don't have to do..
and accept that some things just won't be done as well!
Learn to shut drawers when needed
and shove it under the bed when necessary...
but also learn WHEN that phone call must be made,
dishes done..
and those drawers?? yup , they have their turn too...
learning to just be,
and learning to accept that I can only 'be' so much.
has truly been an 'enlightening' experience!