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Busy Brain

Do you ever experience the sensation of having a super busy brain? I do. My mom and I were chatting the other day and I found myself at a strange loss for words. Normally I can prattle on about what is going on around here. I found myself feeling like we are crazy busy, but I couldn't put my finger on excactly what was keeping us so busy.  Just life I guess.  The constant humm of schedules for 7 people tends to keep things running at a pretty frenetic pace most of the time.

School for all
Rugby for Nick
Appointments left and right for Victor
Youth group for Michael
After-school and weekend workouts for William and Jack
Teen social lives
College prep
Post grad school applications/interviews
and that is just the kids!!

Jeff and I try to fit lives in there too! We are people with interests.  We are involved in things.  We have jobs.  Wow, I need a nap just writing about it.  No wonder I am tired all of the time. Wouldn't trade it. I am just noting that if I run into you and smile, but clearly can't remember your name (even if I have known you for years) please give me an extra measure of grace..... I am lucky I remember my children's names. :)

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