How I Know...

How'd you like to have this job??!!

I know what I am and what I'm not.

I guess it comes with age and not really caring about impressing people anymore - that mind-set belongs in high school, as far as I can tell. I now tend to seek out people who are good for my soul, and I really think I have a good radar for the attributes I most admire in a person. I think we all tend to weed our garden as we mature. Our families keep us busy and our homes become our sanctuaries. For me, simple pleasures are enough to keep me happy, for the most part, and friends are part of the equation that keeps me balanced and fulfilled.

Today was one of those days - hotter than I'd like and a bit desperate for time on my own to get work done. Life Guard duty was on the agenda, naturally, and I was a cranky one. Luckily, a good friend came over to keep me company as my two youngest kids acted like pills. Isn't it funny how your kids can just make your skin crawl with embarrassment sometimes? I am a fairly strict mum, so when they misbehave in public I am almost shocked at their gall. Either way, they came around enough and the day didn't deplete me totally...

Which brings me around to realizing more little bits about myself.

Like, how I know I am married to a true Maritimer?

I made/heated up fish cakes and beans for supper and even managed to choke one down. I washed it down with some trifle, so that helped.

How I know I'm an overprotective mother?

I burst into tears when I found out my son had gotten off the plane too soon on his way to Toronto. It all turned out fine and the crew waited for him to realize his mistake, but I was a bit traumatized imagining how scared he must have felt, especially considering it was his first solo flight...

How I know I'm a cheap date?

When I agree to tag along on a trip to the gas station, just to spend uninterrupted time with my husband. And I was excited to go!!

Or maybe that just means I need to get out more...

How I know I need more Scrabble playing friends in my life?

When I play against myself, which is actually quite hard to do, especially if you want to cheat! I love games, and despite growing up with five siblings, never had anyone to play games with. Maybe I just need more friends?

How I know I am a disorganized blogger?

When I late again at posting my Take a Bow Tuesday feature. Looks like it might be a Take a Bow Wednesday post this week!!

Watch for it!!!