Florida Chick Takes a Breather

The crockpot is about as Suzy Homemaker as you can get...and since my life has spiraled crazily out of control, Suzy Homemaker is exactly what I need. In general, we aren't typically "busy-life" people. We don't generally make plans weeks out because "we're so busy"...because we aren't. With the exception of Tuesday nights devoted to The Biggest Loser, we tend to be homebodies - splitting life between school, work, and reality T.V.

That's why this recent week, with very little time to breathe...or sit...or sleep I've had a slight meltdown - not necessarily emotionally - meaning I haven't had to breath heavily into a paper bag or buy any Atavan on the corner (isn't that the anxiety pill?) but I've definitely had a social crash. I've forgotton friend's birthdays, avoided answering the phone because I can't handle another conversation, and stayed away from all social networking sites (AKA Facebook) because I'm too tired to be fun and witty with my status updates. I've started my first ever season as a baseball mom, and it's exhausting....don't get me wrong - it's fun and exhiliarating - just exhausting.

In that past week, I've been to Jacksonville for a cheerleading championship and a weekend trip spent with cool but hormonal 12 year old girls, I've spent 3 nights watching baseball games, one night watching softball practice, two nights answering late-night texts from stressed out eighth graders about research projects, one Saturday not watching baseball games because I had to be at school for an open house, and 7 nights of crashing into bed before 9pm...I'm plain exhausted.

So tonight, I thought ahead and threw some chicken chili into the Crock-Pot before the first of three games this week. I set it on low and voila! we rolled in late to a completely finished and delicious dinner - no stress, no work and one less thing on my list of things to do...who knows, if I keep this up, I might even get to make plans with friends without scheduling weeks out...now, if only I could find some friends to schedule something with...