Oh So Tired

There are several pertinent facts about my life these days. For the sake of staying awake long enough to finish...bullets it is :)

-I am tired all the freaking time. Working long days. And it seems like our schedule has been in a constant state of motion. With the Race for the Cure this weekend and then Abby's birthday party/Chicago trip coming up on the horizon there is no forseeable sleep time in my near future.

-There are no words to describe the emotional rollercoaster that is being the Mama of an almost 1 year old baby girl. And I use the word baby loosely. Because seriously there is no baby-ness going on over here. Abby is walking. WALKING. Sometimes running. Always giggling about something. Always getting into something. ALWAYS has that adorable look of mischief on her face. My heart is bursting with pride every time I look at her. And breaking at the same time, because I honestly have no comprehension of where the past year has gone.

-I have baby fever something fierce. I'm trying to live vicariously through friends at the moment. We'll see how long I can hold out. Chris is hoping a year. I'm not ready to give myself that much credit.

-I could really use a second job to support my party planning habit. I have a succesful bridal shower and bachelorette party under my belt. Now I have redirected the focus to Abby's party. I *love* parties.

-Being at a bachelorette party with mostly single people made me feel really old. I could sing you a medley of Laurie Berkner. But the latest club songs? Not so much. However, I think a girls night out was probably a really good thing for me. Not only to have a chance to let loose, but to take time to appreciate the incredible life and husband I have. I have a tendency to remember to take care of everyone but myself. I should remember myself more often.

-Work is surprisingly good. I think there might be another fork in the road coming soon, but for right now I am content. And, more importantly, Abby is content. Regardless of anything else I adore the people I work for, agree with and support their vision for their school/students, and honestly feel like I am able to make my family, my baby, my number one priority.

There are a million (at least) more thing I meant to write down. But if I fight the sleep much longer the window will be gone and I will be up all night. Which never makes for a fun Mama. One pertinent fact about my life that is always constant. I need my sleep. I love my sleep. And off I go :)