Today I drove my daughter Hannah to her new school campus about eight miles from home. Her former campus closed before Christmas due to mold issues. When we arrived, we wandered empty halls, climbed stairs and finally found Hannah’s new classroom on the fifth floor. No teacher, no students. Ten minutes early. People are probably trying to find there way, I thought. A teacher popped her head in and said, “School starts tomorrow. Today’s an inservice day.”
So much for my ten-year-old’s excitement and my day of productivity. I planned to workout at the Y, blog, and finish two writing assignments due tomorrow and Friday. Instead I skipped the Y and turned into a ball of stress.
We drove back home. I felt like an idiot. What mom doesn’t check when her child starts back to school? I just assumed that since my high schooler started back today so did my fifth grader(they attend the same charter school). Not.
So I start 2008 a bit off track. Hope to still get my writing done. Found a playdate for Hannah. Maybe, if I’m real productive, the girls can swim and I can workout at the Y this afternoon.
It’ll all work out–if I have the right attitude. It’s amazing how quickly my mood can change based on my circumstances. God, help me walk in your ways.
Bless your heart. This sounds so much like something I would do, too. Were you able to accomplish your goals despite the bit of a detour? God, help me walk in your ways. Amen, and amen!
Thank you, Tiffany, for helping me with my “focus” word picture. I think I got it. If you have time, I’d love to have you drop back by Pollywog Creek for a look.
I will be praying for you to identify your word for 2008. How delightful it must be for you and Beth to be able to encourage each other in so many ways.
You know, I don’t think you need to even think about starting the New Year over – the lesson you learned in this “attitude adjustment” was actually a great reminder for all of us.
Blessings on your tomorrow, dear friend! =)
I’m jealous. My daughter attends a school that is 2,000 miles away.
I’ve been visiting the blog of those that have posted on mine because I’m having a little give-way over at my blog to celebrate one year of blogging – no gimicks – just some fun.
http://organizeddoodles.blogspot.com/
We are all just a work in progress. It’s good for our kids to see that is the real truth and we all can learn something new every day. Nothing happens by accidence:)
I’ve made my share of boo-boo in schedules!
Sorry to hear things didn’t work out the way you had expected, but glad to see your asking God for His help 🙂
Have a great day Tiffany.
Much love,
Susan