My Friday Vent

Today I just want to vent. It hasn't been a particularly good week. I am really missing my family, I am tired of being a maid, and I am absolutely sick of this weather here in Texas.

The gas prices have me irate. Last year at this time we had already flown home to see my family twice. This year, nada. The ticket prices have skyrocketed, they are about $200 more expensive this year than last. To make matters worse, we will now have to pay for Joelito. He is almost 2 and holding him in our laps is not an option. We would have to bring a car seat and possibly a stroller. There is no way I could do this on my own. Driving isn't an option either. 20 hours in the car with a toddler will not happen.

And yes, I am sick of being a maid. This week as felt like Groundhog Day to me. Everyday has been the same exact routine. I normally like routine, but it is getting to be too much. I used to love making dinner, I love to cook, but this week, ughhh. It is just a chore I would rather not partake in. I am annoyed with laundry, vacuuming, picking up toys, doing dishes, the list goes on and on.

The weather here, for lack of a better word, sucks. Ninety-nine to 100 degrees everyday. To top it off, a heat index of 110. Ridiculous. I don't even like to take Joelito to the park because he gets overheated so quickly. And rain?! Forget it! Once a month now.

Even though I am irritated, angry and somewhat morose, I have tried to put everything into perspective. Life could be much, much worse. I think I have just hit a little bump in the road. I will surpass it. It's just nice to get it out every now and then.