Monday Monday

I got my rear end out of bed this morning at 5am and took Mack for a 3 mile run. It's a little hard to get up that early but once I get moving, I feel wonderful. It really gives me energy to start my day. Today was a good day. I had a girl shadow me today at work. I met her this summer while working at Achieve. I hadn't heard from her but at the time, she was interested in learning more about what a SLP does. Well she called me the other night and asked if she could come hang out with me at my school one day. I felt like God was speaking to me to try to help this young girl decide what the next step of her life should be. After talking to her today, it turns out she's in the almost exact same low spot I was in when I was 23ish. She walked around with me all day today and I tried to show her what its like to do my job. We talked alot and I really hope I've helped her take that next step. I've learned that life is about taking risks and you never know what might have been unless you go for it.

I also worked my private practice job afterschool. Although I don't really like working until 6:00, I'm thankful that I have a career that allows me do make a little extra pocket change on the side. Our wedding is costing more than we imagined but its all worth it. After working an 11 hour day, I came home to dinner on the table. Love that Neal is a better cook than me!

I try not to stress about mundane things like cleaning, laundry, paying bills, etc. I'm struggling with whether or not to tackle all these things on the weekend or during the week. I just hate to spend my whole weekend doing un-fun things. But I also just want to chill with Neal when I get home from work during the week. I'm praying that God helps me find a balance soon. I'm not sure how people with kids make everything happen. But at the end of the day, I know what's important. I don't want to wake up one day and say "man, I really wish I would have cleaned all night instead of watching DWTS with Neal." Yes he watches DWTS. Probably just for the skimpy outfits but the nonetheless, he watches it!