My mind is gone, half the time.

An interesting week. Jason took an interest in cleaning out the garage, which has not been touched since we moved here. Ok. Maybe it was not so much an interest as avoiding the future. I told him if it wasn't cleaned up and sorted, I was going to back the truck up (emphasis on BACK THE TRUCK UP) and load everything into it and drop it off at the dump. The journey to how he got there doesn't count. The fact that he has started in on the garage makes me happy. Plus someone will know what's out there.
Dad's birthday was on the 11th! Of course I mentioned on Facebook how I forgot to call him on that day. I only told everyone at work who mentioned the date that it was my Dad's birthday. I told Jason, excuse me, reminded Jason that we had to call, reminded Jacob too. Did I call? Nope. My mind is officially gone. We did go to the high school for their Open House night so we could check out the school, the teachers, the classrooms, etc. I am a bad daughter but I will spend the rest of the year until the next birthday trying to make it up to him. Dad, of course, loves me (I am his favorite daughter. Never mind that I am the only one.) and has already forgiven me. But the guilt will be carried by me for quite some time. You see I am perfect and a superwoman so to forget this important day is heinous and devestating.
Back to the school, Jacob will be going there in September (unreal) and it was nice to see it up close. All of the staff were friendly and personable, the school itself is getting a brand new 7/8 wing (awesome!) and they have sun roofs in the classrooms! They are going healthier in the fall - no vending machines, the cafeteria will improve its menu, so that makes me happy. The 7/8's also have a Breakfast for Learning program so all kids get something to eat in the mornings. The teacher in charge is hoping to expand that program and I am hoping to volunteer. Lots of sports, Jacob wants to play football and rugby maybe - is this the beginning of breaks and sprains? Knock on wood.
Work has been busy but it is such a great place to work. Truly a gift working there. I just hope when my contract is up next year that there will be another place for me in that organization, I love going to work in the morning.