What's it all about

No spot for it? Put it here . . .

Been on the counter too long, still no spot for it? Shove it in here. . .

How many people live here?. . .

Today I'm moping around a bit, I haven't had cold in years and I feel aweful. I'm trying to be super sanitary so I don't get little Jade sick, I think the boys have had it already. It didn't affect them much, but for some reason it's really hit me hard (lack of sleep). So I've decided to blog my woes away.

Several years ago I worked for a great friend and mentor. I was his assistant manager and it was my absolute favorite position I ever held at the credit union. The manager I worked for had surrounded himself with great people and the atmosphere was so positive, which was exactly what I needed in my life at that time.

As employees we were evaluated quarterly on performance and values and then given a bonus based on that rating. I was thrilled with a raving review, however, I was bothered by one area. I was given a "good" or "average" rating in the area of organization. What?! I considered myself the organizing queen--this was my specialty. I had revamped training manuals, organized all of the desks, I had spreadsheets for everything, each day was perfectly planned (lunches, meetings, closings, etc). I had done so much and yet he considered me medeocre?

After stewing about this for a few days I sat down with him and asked him why. Why didn't he give me a better rating in this area that was so important to me? I remembered his reply today as I stared at pieces of my now nonorganized life. He agreed with me, he said your organization skills are great but what really makes you great is how you work with people. He said people and relationships are what really matter. Huh, I had to chew on that for little while, but then I began to see a bigger picture.

I've recently started reading "The Mommy Manual". . . . okay, so I read 3 pages last night, I know it is going to be great though. The end of the preface said "being a mommy and helping your children realize their potential is the best way for you to realize your own". Now as I look back on my managers advice, it is these little ones I've been entrusted with that matter.

Someday my cupboards will be perfectly organized, maybe even labeled. Someday my shoe basket will only hold a few pairs of shoes (maybe we'll just get rid of that thing all together). Someday my kids will be all grown up and not need me nearly as much as they need me today. But today I'm going to smile at Jade, laugh with my boys, hold Jesse's hand, and enjoy the wonderful ride I've chosen. . .a little icecream couldn't hurt either :)

My book recommendation of the week:

My icecream recommendation of the week:

2.5 grams of fat & only 100 calories & the best dang icecream I've ever tasted