Blue skies, Large thighs, and Deep sighs

The weather is a tease – I’m stuck in the house studying for these exit exams. I’m actually making history, for no one other than myself, but history nonetheless. I am a “work better under pressure” kinda girl BUT contrary to my usual routine, I have been studying for these tests (3 of them I might add) for over a week – it is definitely a record and I assure you it will not be repeated – at least not by this chick. Maybe I should add salt and pepper to those “famous last words” as they may be dinner one day.

Not a cloud in the sky and the wind whistles in my ear; it's singing serenity. There is a remarkable clarity to the blue skies – a wispy cloud here and there. The sun is sparkling - I shield my eyes. The birds sing loudly, weaving in between the houses – lower where there are no fences. Tag you're it - I hear the little boy down the street yell as he jets across his driveway and hits another boy in the head. I have counted at least six people with an iPod attached to their bicep, legs in motion – walking or running, two or three with their dog. I’m jealous. I grab in the inside of my left thigh – ughhhhh! I bet they didn’t eat Krispy Kreme for breakfast – I did – today and yesterday – chance of a repeat tomorrow is very likely.

Jackson has a scrimmage today – I’m not going. *deep sigh* Stop the press – call the news channels. You will never find me missing my children’s extra-curricular activities – except in the event of these comprehensive exams (or something much worse but I’m not going there). Mark will be my stand-in - Jackson's Mommy and Assistant Coach to the Bossier City Storm. He is nothing short of amazing and as a matter of fact, substitutes for me rather well when necessary; even though we all know there is no real substitute for a momma. I am at peace, after all it is not only MY future that rides on these exams – it is the future of my hubby and children; our entire family; our domestic dream. See, we have plans – amazing plans and while I know that it is ultimately God’s plan that we live by – He hasn’t exactly mailed me an itinerary. So… until then, I will pray hard, follow my heart and for now, get back to the books…

Any Questions?