Second Friday Feels

Finishing up my second Friday at the new job, and my brain is officially mush. I’ve learned more about workers’ comp insurance in two weeks than I ever imagined knowing in a lifetime. My highlighter is dry, my coffee is gone, and my brain cells are waving white flags.

This weekend is MYRA, and—shockingly—I haven’t packed yet. I am picking up lunch supplies for Saturday thanks to Aldi pickup (bless whoever invented that). It’ll be a late night though, because I still need to ride Loretta’s horse. Yep, we’ve been those parents—the twins haven’t ridden since the last IJRA two weeks ago. Will this rodeo go well? We can only hope.

The teenagers, on the other hand, have been killing it. I’m proud of every single one of them and hopeful for more clean runs and solid rides. CIMED has only called me twice this week asking for help, and yes, I ended up writing two SOPs to make their lives easier. Old habits die hard.

Meanwhile, my SHEIN cart has been full for a week, and the twins desperately need new clothes. It’s getting colder, so winter blankets for the horses are on the list too. Poor Bojangles—the old king of the barn—is showing his age. I’m not sure how many more winters he’s got in him, and that one hits hard.

Kelly’s in full preteen mode. Middle school girls are... well, middle school girls. Band’s going well—depending on the day. Loretta’s been fighting allergies and tummy aches and keeps asking to be homeschooled. Bonnie’s still the social butterfly and straight-A student that keeps us all on our toes.

It’s November already. I swear October lasted five minutes.

If you’re also feeling behind, burned out, or just trying to keep all the plates spinning—same. So here’s your reminder to breathe, drink some water, and be proud of how much you’re carrying.

Now tell me—what’s your weekend looking like? What are you balancing right now that deserves a little credit?