Coffee Chat

G'Morning y'all!

It's Monday and my booty was up EARLY, 5am, for no particular reason.

I did my usual thing, turned on keurig for my first cup of coffee....oh yeah!!

And, here's what.....I'm on recovery mode after working 4 days straight!
Whewww!! Working Retail is ROUGH!
My 'stay at home mama' status has been changed, seasonally. Maybe, I don't know. What I do know, is that working has changed my perspective on a few major things.

One. My girls are on my mind every single second. Normal. I miss them. And, even though they are kept safe and entertained with my friends. I'm thankful for these friends, they take in my 3 girls and all their craziness. I still miss them. They know mama is at work and that I will be back. I originally, wanted a job I keep myself busy...to push myself in an area that is hard to get to. Retail wasn't really that part of the idea but it is what it is. My husband is proud that I managed to work things out and get outside the house into the "work world" and take time for "myself". I'd much rather be running for "me time"....y'all know that.

Two. Personality at work. I go from friendly to not so friendly. Im not talking about being a rude cashier. Just not starting a happy conversation and getting straight to their total cost. It's the holiday season, some people are happy and others feel obligated to have to buy gifts for their loved ones. And, thats sad. They tell me they only come in once a year. I see all kinds of people. I've seen people spend over $100 on items, and drop them off directly into the toys for tots donation box. Pretty amazing to witness that. I see lots of children come through, the happiness in their faces. I shopping for Christmas is exciting for some and a hassle for others. And, that's sad. I hope they find their holiday cheer.

Three. The number of gifts can't buy happiness. True happiness is spending time with your loved ones. And, coming home from the craziness into my normal craziness is something special. Don't get me wrong, I've taken advantage of a few deals while at work. But I'm definitely not going overboard. The ultimate gift for Christmas 2012 is being in TEXAS with family. They are more excited about that than gifts. They've mentioned it often and I'm overwhelmed for them too. They KNOW what having a family feels like, even miles away. They know what family is. And, that's important for me.

Four. Workouts & running has suffered. And, as much as I stress and beat myself up. I'm okay with it. Sorta kinda. My balance is hurting and I pick myself up and get back at it. And, that's major in my book.

Five. Deployment. What deployment!? I've been so busy to not think much about it. Bonus! Another plus, not being online as often, so I see "LESS" of the dramatic misery posts. Wouldn't that be something, if all those spouses also got jobs to keep distracted....yeah, right. Just a thought...a lot of them don't challenge themselves with something, like work, school, hobbies,....enough to do for themselves. Even without a job, I strived to keep myself moving.

Alrightyyy, time to get moving, time to gear up for a RUN with the double jogger. Lets see how long baby girls keep happy while Mama Runs.

Whoops, it's only 6:30...girls have to get up first. Leanna has to head off to school first. I'm ahead of myself.
I'm READY.

Have a super fabulous day y'all.