the un-break

Spring Break is right around the corner, and may I say that I am NOT looking forward to 20 consecutive non-school days plunked right in the middle of March.  Everytime I get on facebook I am reminded of how beloved this spring holiday used to be to me.  All my teacher-friends can think of little else other than what fun they will be having without their students.  I used to be them.  I would count down the days beginning that first day back from Christmas break.

Alas that is I no longer.  I'm now on the team rooting for shorter and less frequent school breaks.  In fact, year round boarding school is looking fabulous right about now.

i'm not your superwoman

One of the many, many things that I find more and more irritating these days is the idea of Mom as Superwoman.  Yeah...I realize this isn't a new thing.  TV's been trying to get us to swallow this pill for years, but it seems like a number of us maternal-types are buying. 

The majority of the women I seem to encounter are clearly all from the same school for over-achievers.  They are everything to everyone at all times and smiley and pleasant while they do it. 

It makes me want to puke. 

feeling numb

The Evan finished his bar exam today. When I asked him how he felt, he texted "feels numb". I can relate. Sometimes numb is good. It lets you catch your breath, allows you to hang out for a minute in peace. It doesn't stay for long, but it's good while it lasts.