I'm so random these days

My 10 year old son would call me "random Mama." Random is one of his favorite words these days. He also likes to say "creeper" all the time now. He thinks he's funny calling everyone a "creeper." I think he got that reference from Scooby-Doo. Glad to see that he's supplementing his vocabulary education :)

Anyway, random Mama wants to say on this Friday...

• I was trying to reach a piece of paper that I dropped on the floor. It was in a tight spot between two batches of books. For some reason, I decided to hold the table and stretch to reach it while one leg is extended out. Guess I'm trying to subconsciously fit yoga into my day. Anyway, Jillian walks in and says, "Wow Mommy, you can do ballerina moves." I don't think I looked that graceful. Gratefully, I didn't fall on my face in one of my usual "Lucy" moments.
  
  
• I have to-do lists posted everywhere. Time to consolidate those lists. I also have to add all the tasks floating around in my mind. The Virgo in me needs to organize ASAP!!
  
  
• I'm typing and typing and typing stories for the publishing center at the school. I manage the center, and we are now flooded with stories. I tend to keep all the long stories for me to type. I feel bad asking another mom to type a very long story. One teacher is going to give me a 71 page handwritten story. I'm hoping that this 4th grader has big handwriting :) I also hope I can understand most of it. Some days, I feel like I'm interpreting hieroglyphics. It is fun to see those young imaginations at work.
  
  
• I'm not good at saying "no." I just got recruited to help out with the gardening/beautification committee at school. I love flowers, but I don't know anything about gardening. Maybe I'll get a green thumb out of this experience.
  
  
• "Mommy, mommy, the bees are going to get me!" It seems like I hear this cry every time I get Jillian all ready to go and play outside. Are the bees waiting for us?
  
  
• I love how I instantly start dancing when listening to my MP3 player. Even when I'm feeling stressed or worried, I know that the right song will lift my spirits.
  
  
• 4 children: 2 like to draw, 2 hate to draw. Elementary school teachers like to see their students draw often. Guess who is drawing (trying to pass as a 7 year old) for my guys?
  
  
• For all my gal pals, is it just me or do you feel bloated most of the month? Maybe it's that daily cookie. Well, that cookie has to stay on my "sanity" list :)
  
  
• I'm the oldest mom at the bus stop. A young mom said to me, "You've been coming to the bus stop that long!" I think I'll add that experience to my resume next to diaper changing whiz :)
  
  
• No more babies in this house. Baby wipes, however, are everywhere. I rely on them for all sorts of messes. I bet I'll have them handy as a senior citizen too.
  
  
• Time to have a job summit meeting with hubby. I feel like his chief of staff or campaign manager. I better get my speech ready! He needs motivation today. He may fall asleep in the recliner soon :)
  

Happy Friday everyone!