Insert Foot in Mouth

Today was an interesting day. Let's just say that I felt a bit stressed and my mind was racing. I, for some reason, was feeling anxious about Maggie's hoarse voice and Ricky's upcoming blood work/test results. My husband was feeling anxious about school and all the things he had to do. Add all the anxiety to a day full of to-do's on my end and to-do's on his and you get some tension.

So after a bit of wrangling about things and being off schedule already at 11 AM, I raced off to meet up for Maggie's conference. The conference as a whole was great. I heard what I already knew - my girl is an amazing, sweet and smart girl. She cares about her friends and reaches out to those who are sad, lonely or just need a little help. I felt so proud of her! The academic stuff is low on my priority with school for her. Maggie is smart and right where she needs to be. My priority is her social development. It is so important at this age to learn to listen, share, play and resolve conflicts. I know from my experiences that the social is the most important thing going on in this year of schooling. In the end, she is doing well in all areas and thriving!

Of course, me being me and stressing had to make a bit of goof of myself. The filter wasn't working and so I had to ask about a situation that developed at the beginning of the week. If that wasn't bad enough, I had to make a comment about someone who is involved which was more of an assumption than a fact. I must remember that not every thought I have has to come out of my mouth! After I got home I felt badly so I tried to rectify it and be accountable. I am not sure that the person I tried with really cared or got it but at least I made the effort. Sometimes I can be so wrapped up that I forget to censor the crap that comes out of my mouth.

I feel bad and have beaten myself up a bit. But the good news was that when I posted on facebook about it other people stated they were the same way. And it will pass and soon be forgotten. I made a mistake and tried to rectify it. It is hard but I have to remind myself I am human and not perfect. It is great to know that the happenings of today are now in the past and that I have a chance to learn and grow from the experience. That is my silver lining of the whole thing : )