Controlling My Offspring

I need to boost my spirits - perhaps I'm being too selfish by letting life get me down. After all, it isn't all about me. I need to focus more on others - mainly family.
Here are some good things that happened at the home school party last night:

• I got my Books-a-Million Educator's discount card.
• I found out that Saturday mornings at 11am Books-a-Million has story time; this is perfect for when we finish our Lowe's, Home Depot, and Michael's projects - they are all within a couple blocks of each other.
• I spoke to a karate instructor; he was a good talker, and I feel safe letting one or both of my kids get involved in his establishment. He has a tree-nut allergy, so he is understanding of my worries.
• I spoke to a local girl scouts representative who assured me it isn't too expensive, and they even offer "scholarships" to help pay certain fees. Girl scouts start at 5; cub scouts start at 6.

And to stay positive today, I need some "good" thoughts. It could always be worse. My children are healthy and smart. I'm still feeling kicking from a fetus who seems to like music - my kind of guy. I am NOT on bed rest. We have a roof over our heads. My van is running fine. My husband still has a job. Some of the bills are paid. I finished scanning in that workbook last night. I took a load of stuff we didn't need anymore to Hannah Home last night.