Cut the negativity please

I haven't blogged in 2 years. And looking back over my previous 4 posts, all I can say is that I obviously needed a major attitude change. Not exactly sure when it happened, but I know that my attitude on life HAS changed. I still worry and fret and get upset/angry about stuff. But I'm also better able to step back and reassess the situation and avoid the angry/bitter emotions that once ruled my daily existence. We are still experiencing financial difficulties. But it's enabled me to spend more time with my kids and take advantage of the free events in the area. The library is wonderful. The Parkway is beautiful. The upcoming festivals should be fun. I taught a few dance classes at LMC and had already decided to use my payment to buy Eva a futon. We took her mattresses and converted Riley's bed from a toddler bed to a full size bed. They were both excited. My husband even remarked that he was proud of our bed building/converting session. I was proud to be able to do this, finally. Now the house is a mess. We are going to Kim's for the afternoon, and my mom will arrive on Thursday. So I will be cleaning every chance I get......except for those times that I just want to sit and rest.....like right now. Oh well. The house will be as it will be. Recital is this coming weekend, rehearsals Monday - Thursday, performances Friday, Saturday, Sunday. A full week. But I don't have to work on Memorial Day. And then we'll be leaving for the beach the following weekend. YAY!!!!! I can't wait. So life isn't GREAT. But it's awfully wonderful.