We are still struggling at work with the shortage of staff in my classroom, it feels like a circus. I start every morning determined to do the best that I can, but somewhere around 10:00 the stuff hits the fan for a few hours. There just are not enough staff for the needs of the students we have. My building is still battling with the department to send me more staff. It makes for a really horrible day, to be honest. I can see why they make you sign a contract, because I don't know if I would stick around for this...

Yesterday after a long day at work, I ended up with a few blissful hours to myself. SO had duty, and the girls went out to dinner with their dad. Instead of going home to Ramen noodles and a half bottle of wine and crying, I turned into IHOP. I had a quiet dinner all by myself with some fresh coffee, and enjoyed the silence. I was just craving a comfort meal, you know? The coffee must have done the trick, because I came home refreshed, ran 3 miles, lifted weights, and walked the dog, all before the kids came home. Sometimes you just need a few hours to clear the noise from the day. I think I will indulge in silence a lot more this year!

But today is yet another day, and I have another chance to do the best with what I'm given.

Closing on the condo is still on time for around the 16th of September. I haven't really given it much thought since I have been slammed with school. I've been putting aside some cute dishes and things I've found at thrift stores that I want to put in the new place, I'm going to enjoy making the condo a little getaway!