Exhausted, but Fulfilled

Day #21 of NaBloPoMo has almost come to an end, but I am writing this just in the nick of time.

I have been busy all day. ALL. DAY.

Mom, Mason, and I got to school at 8:30. Some of the LMS PTA Board members showed up and we prepared for tomorrow's Staff Appreciation Snack. When we finished around 12, a group of us went to a new, local cafe for lunch. It was amazing, with fresh ingredients and great atmosphere. And, like I discussed yesterday, I got to enjoy the almost 80 degree sunny weather while we dined al fresco. Hello Vitamin D. And dare I say, I think I may have even got some extra sun on my face?

Mom and I returned to the school to sharpen almost 3000 pencils. Yes. THREE THOUSAND PENCILS. You know what happens when you sharpen that many pencils? The electric sharpeners become overheated. We had to quit after three of the pencil sharpeners died on us because they were too hot. Ooops. Don't worry -- they aren't broken, just needed a rest!

I was a bad mom and pulled Mason out of school a few minutes early. We were ready to go and after practically spending the entire day at the school, we wanted to leave. I gave him the option of leaving early and riding home with us or riding the bus. We decided since we had some time, we would hit up Sonic Happy Hour. Score!

As soon as we got home, Mason walked the Wondermutt while Mark and I went out to buy The Boy's Birthday presents. Well, some of them. Some of the others aren't available until tomorrow. Once home, I became a pencil-decorating-banner-making-picture-gluing crazy lady. We just stopped three minutes ago so that I could write this entry. Once I finish, I promised Mom we would finally watch Dance Moms (our guilty pleasure on Tuesdays. Don't judge!).

So, today was another wonderful, busy day of volunteering and hanging out with amazing friends. I have another semi-busy day tomorrow when we set up for Staff Appreciation then come home in time to celebrate a very cool Thirteen year old's life.

On Thursday, I will be able to share a lot of the crafties I have been concocting (have too many staff members who read this that I'd like to surprise!)!

Goodnight -- it's time to watch some crazy, screaming women!