Being a grown up is hard.

Remember when you were younger and you thought "if only I was older, things would be so much better!" What was I thinking?!

Here are just a few of the things that I do NOT like about being a grown up....

1. Dealing with issues regarding my house. Unfortunately, my husband, although totally capable of taking care of things around the house, works too much. Since he works so much, he rarely has time to deal with things like blown electrical outlets, broken sprinklers, clogged drains etc...that leaves me to take care of things. Totally boring and not really my cup of tea!

2. Work. I have always said that I love my job. Teaching 8th graders has always been an entertaining challenge that I have been able to face head on. Not this year. I think I have finally met my match. This group of students is challenging in a way that I cannot handle. For example, in the last week, I broke up a fight between two football players, (yes, I realize this isn't smart being that I am all pregnant and what not....I don't need to hear it again) sent 8 kids to detention and signed up 23 students for after school tutoring to bring up their grade....all of which are under 50% with 4 days left before report cards. I want to help them, but they have to want to help themselves first.....sooooo frustrating.

3. Dealing with bills and money. I know we probably all hate this, but man...Nothing makes this more frustrating than insurance and bills. BLAH. Every freaking time I call them with a question I end up in tears or so frustrated that I can barely see straight. Do these companies screw us over on purpose?

4. Learning how to be a good Mom. Please notice that I didn't say "being a mom" but rather, learning how to be a good one. I want the very best for Jonathan and Baby Ley 2 and sometimes, my concern for them and their well being takes my breath away. I wouldn't trade my job as a Mom for anything, but I could deal without all of the worry. Oh and I am going to add the annoying problem of competitive Moms to this as well. Come on ladies, we all want what is best for our kids.....no need to judge.

So that is that. I think I am just tired right now. I would LOVE to snatch up Jonathan and Zack and go to some beach far, far away and just sit and play and relax. Jonathan loves the sand so he could sit next to us and build sand castles (okay, maybe not yet) and Zack and I could lay on chairs and stare at the peaceful ocean.....with a fruity drink in my hand.....doesn't that sound amazing?