Insane... Crazy... Busy...

That would be me! I don't know why I do it, but every. single. year. I seem to book myself  SOLID. Seriously, to the point that I actually have a little break down at some point, and my poor husband has to tell me "You can't do everything."

It all begins shortly after Halloween, and November lasts about as long as a blink:

We have my birthday (which was actually really low key this year... whew!), then Jared's birthday...

ADD:

Choir - I was volunteering to play the piano for Eryn's choir at school until they could hire someone. The songs were HARD, and although I love to have something new and challenging to play, I actually had to find time to practice! Thankfully (3 rehearsals before they perform at their Renaissance Feast) they've hired someone. Now, I just gotta come up with some sort of period costume for E. Any suggestions? HEHE... the dinner/concert is on Monday! She has a solo and a main speaking part. I can't wait to go watch (and not have to play!)

Pictures - I've been way busier this year than before taking people's family pics. I love it, it's fun, but it's a lot of work... and some things around the house were getting SADLY neglected.

Thanksgiving - we had Jared's sister and her husband with us from Wednesday until Sunday. It was fun (a little too fun, because I fell way behind in the laundry department LOL), and we had Thanksgiving at our church building with my parents, my sisters and their cute families, and two of Jared's sisters and their hubbies... and my Grandpa Grace! YAY! It was super fun :)

Black Friday - Yes. We are those crazy people. We started out at Walmart before midnight, and managed to get all we went for, plus we hit Kohls right when it opened, got our stuff and got out, made it to Target before they opened, got our stuff and got out, and even hit Big Lots for my sister to get a video camera! We were home just after 7!! Seriously, we are insane! (And tired!)

Piano lessons - Not only am I teaching piano, but I decided that we really needed to do a recital. That happened last night. I cleaned ALL DAY, and baked treats, decorated for Christmas so it would be festive, and set up all my parents' folding chairs (thanks Mom and Dad!)... and my students did GREAT. I only have 5 (I don't know how I could handle any more than that... you saw the rest of my post, right?) and I was so proud of them. It was short and sweet, but fun :) I'm so glad it's over.

Book Fair - I volunteered for THREE shifts this time. I enjoy it, but it's two hours cut out of my already busy day... three different days!

I don't know why I have such a knack for overbooking (and over-stressing) myself, but I'm just trudging along in survival mode. I haven't take a single picture (other than for other people) for a couple of weeks now. Not even on Thanksgiving! Therefore, nothing to show on this post, but I'm going to post our family pics next, so stay tuned. That is if I survive the next couple of busy, crazy days I have ahead of me. Eryn has some Ballroom things, dress rehearsal for the Renaissance Feast, etc. Atleast my turn for Sharing Time isn't for a couple of weeks! Now... on to planning KK's birthday party! Boy, it sure comes fast. She's going to be 11 in less than a week!!

WISH ME LUCK - I'M GONNA NEED IT!