School Play and Mom is tired!

The girls school bus, stops just outside our doorstep, at the end of the block, 1 house away.

But Bree has hardly ridden it all year long.  

First, it was early morning Choir.  The first half of the year, until the Christmas concerts.  

She really loves being involved, but it makes my life a little more difficult.  

I've had to get up early, all school year long, get her ready, feed her, pack her lunch, and drive her to school, and then come back and do it all over again with Elle, so that she can ride the bus.  All the while taking care of Ruby as well.  I'm tired!

So, after Christmas break, it's been the School Play!  

Early every morning, driving to the school.  And then to top it all off, Elle broke her arm, and I've been driving her as well.  She was very fragile the first few weeks after breaking it.

I've also, been walking, and exercising again, and training for the Ogden Half Marathon.

I'm not even sure that Chris and I ever get to see each other.  

Driving to the school at least 3 times a day, finding time to get all my workouts in, dinner, homework, baths,  activities, Dr. appts, and I think I've decided that I'm pooped!

It's a good thing that the play is over in about 4 more days, because I'm going to have to cut something, so I can keep going.

It's time for a Vacation!  And maybe a date with my husband :)

Ok, so Mom is tired...

 

But, the show must go on!!  ha..ha. 

 

And so it is.......

 

Last night, was the first performance of the school play.

I had to go early, to help out.  Set up chairs, number them, hand out programs, etc.. 

Lets keep it real for a second,  

The school is not really set up for this kind of thing.  You have 500 people crammed into a tiny little gym, and if you're not on the first 3 rows, you can't see a thing.  And it was super hot in there.  I didn't get good seats, because Elle broke her arm, the week tickets went on sale and I didn't even remember until the next week.  It is what it is.  I got a few pictures from the back of the room, and they're ok.  

On the upside, they are making a DVD of the play, and I'm buying one.  Maybe I'll have a better view?  Even Chris mentioned, that maybe when it's time to perform, that they use the High School Auditorium.  Now that's a brilliant Idea! 

I don't want you to think that I'm being negative, but remember, (Mom is tired!),  so yes, I am kind of being negative, but I'll pull out of it.  We all have our moments, and I've just reached one of those moments, where I need something to give.  Or in this case, next week after the play is over and my girls are BOTH......Together...... at the same time.......riding the school bus....... to and from school...... things will be a whole lot easier for the last 3 months of the school year!  

 

But really, it's all about Bree, and her desire to be involved, and have experiences, and opportunities, and to most of all have FUN!  And I want that for her as well :)  

 

Here are some pics from last nights Opening night! 

PeterPan Jr. at East Layton Elementary

 

Bree and some of her really good friends, before the performance.

 Oh yeah, and don't judge my horribly makeup job!  Unbelievable!!.... I'm going to have to do better tonight.  Back to the store for some real eyeshadow.  I just hardly wear makeup anymore.  What is wrong with me!  ha..ha..  

Waiting to go on....

Opening Act....

Granny B is always amazing to come and support all of her grandkids :)

We love you grandma!!

This last one, was actually taken on my cel phone of one of the practices.  

I snuck in to pick Bree up, and they weren't done rehearsing.  Probably one of my best photos, because I didn't have 10,000 people sitting in front of me :) ha!