Have you seen my motivation?

In my defense, I had a migraine off and on all weekend, and I'm tired.

I am also stressing out over work.

It's been an... interesting summer.
Actually an interesting year, since it was a year ago our abrasive supervisor left for greener pastures.

I am looking forward to getting back to my own site on September 9th. Where I can put my hands on anything I need in the back room, where there is no deferring to someone else regarding scheduling (if the kids need a change of scenery or activity level, I can just decide to do that without being told I'm doing it wrong) and I won't be working with anyone who doesn't share my love of the job.

But in two weeks we'll be having company and it's time for me to catch up with all the things that need to be done at home.

I love that Bob comes to visit us. He's a good guy, he loves my kids, they love him, and I know I've mentioned before that in our nearly 33 years of marriage, he hasn't said a single negative thing to me regarding how I take care of his son, my house, my kids, my life in general... not a word.

He's actually said to me that I'm the best thing that's ever happened to his son, that he is happy we got together all those years ago (so am I, really) and I appreciate that.

I even appreciate him coming to visit.

But we have to get the bedroom ready, we need to get a bed or something for him, nothing is done, the house is a mess, we have a ton of stuff to toss out (gonna have to rent a dumpster because part of what we have to get rid of is furniture) and I am tired, my feet hurt and I don't WANNA.

So if you see my motivation or you can spare some of yours, send it out this way, will you?

And I have some phone calls to make today. A couple of them are of extreme importance, and one of them has me a little... apprehensive. I know I'm doing the right thing, and that helps, but it's still difficult for me to do.

I am being deliberately vague because it's work stuff, but considering how I can write it up. I'd love to share, believe me. It's possible that I'll write it all up and then tell you that if you want to read it, email me and I will email you in return. That way I'll know who's reading.

Hm.