Mom came over to the house this morning and did me a big favor by hanging out with William while I got a few things done around the house. It was very nice to have him occupied for a little while so I wasn't trying to do my thing and keep up with him at the same time.
After lunch she needed to go sign papers on her new car and asked William and I to go with her. I didn't see a problem with that. I figured it would take an hour tops. We sat in the car dealership for nearly 4 hours waiting for them to get her car ready for her to take.
I thought this was a ridiculous amount of time. I was late getting home to get Ben up and get dinner made. I was one hot momma! However,William handled all of this very well, and was for the most part very well behaved. I was very proud of him. The evil part of me was wishing I'd let him climb all over the corvette in the show room.
So in the end, Ben got an extra 30 minutes of sleep, Mom got a new car, and William got brownie points for not completely losing it during 4 hours of waiting.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Attitude Adjustment
Well, I've decided it's time to get back to posting about something good. I won't say every day, but most days. Since I have quit doing this blog, I have gotten in the habit of dwelling on negative things and being stuck in a cycle of self-pity. Well, depending on the situation, I'm usually not very tolerant of self-pity in others, so it's time to quit putting up with it from myself.
Today, while a challenging day in the realm of parenting, had it's definite ups. About 6 o'clock this evening I got a bug in my backside and decided that there is WAY too much stuff in this house. By 9 o'clock had two huge boxes and six giant bags of my belongings gathered up and ready to be taken to Goodwill in the morning.
While I am in no way done purging this house of things that are not benefiting this family, I at least got a start, including, I hope, some of my current funk.
Today, while a challenging day in the realm of parenting, had it's definite ups. About 6 o'clock this evening I got a bug in my backside and decided that there is WAY too much stuff in this house. By 9 o'clock had two huge boxes and six giant bags of my belongings gathered up and ready to be taken to Goodwill in the morning.
While I am in no way done purging this house of things that are not benefiting this family, I at least got a start, including, I hope, some of my current funk.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Chaminade vs. Hot Cross Buns
Today, as I wrapped up class with my 4th graders, we had about 5 minutes left before it was time for them to be back in class. This happens from time to time and when it does, sometimes I'll play my flute for them. (I think it's important that they be exposed to all different kinds of music and most of them will never see a symphony so I do what I can to fill in that gap.)
So, I got out a piece that I've played many times before and I can play pretty well with out much practice. I played the first page of the Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Cecile Chaminade. This piece is rather technically difficult and a pretty important piece of music in the realm of flute literature. So, I busted out a less-than-perfect-but-still-respectable rendition of the Chaminade Concerto.
I was feeling pretty proud of myself. My students were clapping. I was mentally patting my own back when one of my 4th graders raises her hand and asks "Can you play Hot Cross Buns?"
At which point I surrendered and took them back to class. Sigh. Only in small town Texas.
So, I got out a piece that I've played many times before and I can play pretty well with out much practice. I played the first page of the Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Cecile Chaminade. This piece is rather technically difficult and a pretty important piece of music in the realm of flute literature. So, I busted out a less-than-perfect-but-still-respectable rendition of the Chaminade Concerto.
I was feeling pretty proud of myself. My students were clapping. I was mentally patting my own back when one of my 4th graders raises her hand and asks "Can you play Hot Cross Buns?"
At which point I surrendered and took them back to class. Sigh. Only in small town Texas.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Antibiotics
Yep, William has his first ever Rx for antibiotics. I'm thinking the kid got to 2 and a half before needing them, I think that's pretty awesome. So, I'll give them to him with out complaint. Not that he'll take them with out complaint.
William was still running fever when we got up this morning so I called the pediatricians office for an appointment. Got in at 11:30. Dr. Marsh (whom my mother was encouraging William to call Dr. Marshmallow, thanks Mom.) looked at him and listened to him and said he has an ear infection for sure in his left ear, maybe a little bit of one in his right ear and bronchitis. He said it probably started out as a virus and since the virus didn't clear, the infections set in. All that told me was, "Way to go Mom! Should have kept him home from the party."
Anyway, what's done is done except that I have to call the doctors office back in the morning. I picked up his medicine to put it in the fridge and was going to shake it, well, I didn't put the lid all the way back on and my mom's kitchen got splattered with Augmentin. So, I get to have them call in a new Rx and dish out another $25 to fix my screw up.
Here's the good news in all of this. My co-worker took all of my kindergarteners for me because I was gone with William to the doc. I came back and taught my 4th grade class, then my 5th grade class didn't come because they had a special guest today. Then. . .I was done . . . for the day . . . at 1:45. Not a bad way to get back in the swing of things after spring break.
Now, at 9:15 I'm gonna go crawl under the covers and watch Twilight for the 3rd time. I'm a dork. I know.
William was still running fever when we got up this morning so I called the pediatricians office for an appointment. Got in at 11:30. Dr. Marsh (whom my mother was encouraging William to call Dr. Marshmallow, thanks Mom.) looked at him and listened to him and said he has an ear infection for sure in his left ear, maybe a little bit of one in his right ear and bronchitis. He said it probably started out as a virus and since the virus didn't clear, the infections set in. All that told me was, "Way to go Mom! Should have kept him home from the party."
Anyway, what's done is done except that I have to call the doctors office back in the morning. I picked up his medicine to put it in the fridge and was going to shake it, well, I didn't put the lid all the way back on and my mom's kitchen got splattered with Augmentin. So, I get to have them call in a new Rx and dish out another $25 to fix my screw up.
Here's the good news in all of this. My co-worker took all of my kindergarteners for me because I was gone with William to the doc. I came back and taught my 4th grade class, then my 5th grade class didn't come because they had a special guest today. Then. . .I was done . . . for the day . . . at 1:45. Not a bad way to get back in the swing of things after spring break.
Now, at 9:15 I'm gonna go crawl under the covers and watch Twilight for the 3rd time. I'm a dork. I know.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Things I still wonder and the one thing I've learned.
How is it that my kid has been sick for three days and I'm exhausted from him being up and down all night for three nights, but he is bouncing off the wall and singing????
How is it that three hours ago he was shaking with fever and just a lethargic little lump and now he's his wonderful self again? (not that I'm not thrilled that he's feeling better.)
How is it that he hasn't eaten in three days and now he's sitting at the kitchen table finishing his 3rd jelly biscuit?
Do you use the same procedure to get red kool-aid puke stain out of fabric that you do regular red kool-aid stain or is there some special procedure???
Is there anything more gross than the sight of milk + red kool aid regurgitated on your couch?
How many times in a row can I watch "Finding Nemo" with out going insane? "42 Wallaby Way Sydney, 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, 42 Wallaby Way Sydney"
What was I thinking letting him go to my niece's birthday party yesterday? (We got maw-maw sick. Sorry, maw-maw.) (Possibly I was thinking that if we didn't both get out of the house one of us might kill the other.)
Is he actually getting better, or is he going to be sick again tomorrow?
Is this yet another "virus" or do I actually need to take him to the doctor?
And finally, the ONE thing I've learned . . .
There is a reason they tell you to give sick kids CLEAR fluids. It's not for their health, it's for ease of clean-up.
How is it that three hours ago he was shaking with fever and just a lethargic little lump and now he's his wonderful self again? (not that I'm not thrilled that he's feeling better.)
How is it that he hasn't eaten in three days and now he's sitting at the kitchen table finishing his 3rd jelly biscuit?
Do you use the same procedure to get red kool-aid puke stain out of fabric that you do regular red kool-aid stain or is there some special procedure???
Is there anything more gross than the sight of milk + red kool aid regurgitated on your couch?
How many times in a row can I watch "Finding Nemo" with out going insane? "42 Wallaby Way Sydney, 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, 42 Wallaby Way Sydney"
What was I thinking letting him go to my niece's birthday party yesterday? (We got maw-maw sick. Sorry, maw-maw.) (Possibly I was thinking that if we didn't both get out of the house one of us might kill the other.)
Is he actually getting better, or is he going to be sick again tomorrow?
Is this yet another "virus" or do I actually need to take him to the doctor?
And finally, the ONE thing I've learned . . .
There is a reason they tell you to give sick kids CLEAR fluids. It's not for their health, it's for ease of clean-up.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Broken record
Scene: My Jeep on the way home tonight.
WB: Momma, wook. (sticking his tongue out)
Me: EEW! (while sitting at traffic light)
WB: Momma, wook.
Me: EEW!
WB: Giggle
Yilliam stick tongue out momma.
Momma, wook.
Me: EEW!
WB: giggle
Yilliam stick tongue out momma.
Momma, wook.
Me: I can't William. I have to drive now. I have to watch what I'm going.
WB: Momma, wook.
Me: I can't William. I have to drive now. I have to watch what I'm doing.
WB: Momma, watch out.
Me: I'm watching.
WB: Momma, watch out other cars.
Me: I'm watching William.
WB: Momma, watch out.
(repeat ad nauseam)
Two year olds are so much fun.
WB: Momma, wook. (sticking his tongue out)
Me: EEW! (while sitting at traffic light)
WB: Momma, wook.
Me: EEW!
WB: Giggle
Yilliam stick tongue out momma.
Momma, wook.
Me: EEW!
WB: giggle
Yilliam stick tongue out momma.
Momma, wook.
Me: I can't William. I have to drive now. I have to watch what I'm going.
WB: Momma, wook.
Me: I can't William. I have to drive now. I have to watch what I'm doing.
WB: Momma, watch out.
Me: I'm watching.
WB: Momma, watch out other cars.
Me: I'm watching William.
WB: Momma, watch out.
(repeat ad nauseam)
Two year olds are so much fun.
Dream a little dream
Ever since Ben and I knew we wanted to get married, I've dreamed of having a new house. My house, that I bought before I ever met Ben, is, for lack of a better term, a turd. It's not only too small, it's poorly constructed and has been nothing but a project for Ben since well before he ever moved in.
As we've all heard a MILLION times on the news, foreclosures are up, home prices are down. This has prompted Ben and I to start, very tentatively looking at new homes knowing that it'll be about a year before we're financially in the right place to buy. Well, "seek, and ye shall find" right?
There is a great little subdivision, in an awesome location that has been slaughtered by foreclosures. We're talking 180-200 thousand dollar homes on the market for about $135,000. I want one of these houses so bad I could just scream. My fear is that a year from now, this little subdivision will be on the rebound and we won't be able to afford a house there anymore.
The next 12 months is going to be very long. Either that, or my luck in the lottery is going to really have to improve.
As we've all heard a MILLION times on the news, foreclosures are up, home prices are down. This has prompted Ben and I to start, very tentatively looking at new homes knowing that it'll be about a year before we're financially in the right place to buy. Well, "seek, and ye shall find" right?
There is a great little subdivision, in an awesome location that has been slaughtered by foreclosures. We're talking 180-200 thousand dollar homes on the market for about $135,000. I want one of these houses so bad I could just scream. My fear is that a year from now, this little subdivision will be on the rebound and we won't be able to afford a house there anymore.
The next 12 months is going to be very long. Either that, or my luck in the lottery is going to really have to improve.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Well. . . not quite what I was hoping for.
At about 3:00 today my mom texts me and says William has been sneezing all day and has a snotty nose. She also says that he hasn't been misbehaving.
So, I'm thinking well, the kid felt bad the last couple of days and that's why he acted the way he did and now he's feeling sick and so maybe we're past the acting like a turd.
No. Wrong. I get to Mom's early to check in on my somewhat sick child (it's just allergies so he's really not sick) just in time for him to empty an entire bottle of Pepto-Bismol onto my mom's carpet. Any body know how to get that pink stain out of carpet? I sure tried, with the steam cleaner even, no such luck.
I spanked him and sat him on the couch and told him not to get up. I went to clean up the mess. I go over to the couch to talk to him after I'm done trying to get the mess out of the carpet only to find that he's taken an entire tube of my dad's arthritis cream and squirted it all over his pants. I spanked him, AGAIN, and then made him sit in a corner for a couple of minutes. After which he was able to tell me what he'd done wrong and he apologized.
I can HONESTLY say I have never been more relieved to have him fall asleep in the car on the way home so I could just put him in bed when we got here. The only question I dare ask at this juncture is "What's tomorrow going to be like?"
So, I'm thinking well, the kid felt bad the last couple of days and that's why he acted the way he did and now he's feeling sick and so maybe we're past the acting like a turd.
No. Wrong. I get to Mom's early to check in on my somewhat sick child (it's just allergies so he's really not sick) just in time for him to empty an entire bottle of Pepto-Bismol onto my mom's carpet. Any body know how to get that pink stain out of carpet? I sure tried, with the steam cleaner even, no such luck.
I spanked him and sat him on the couch and told him not to get up. I went to clean up the mess. I go over to the couch to talk to him after I'm done trying to get the mess out of the carpet only to find that he's taken an entire tube of my dad's arthritis cream and squirted it all over his pants. I spanked him, AGAIN, and then made him sit in a corner for a couple of minutes. After which he was able to tell me what he'd done wrong and he apologized.
I can HONESTLY say I have never been more relieved to have him fall asleep in the car on the way home so I could just put him in bed when we got here. The only question I dare ask at this juncture is "What's tomorrow going to be like?"
Sunday, February 22, 2009
A restful weekend. . . yeah right!
Who is this demon child and where did my sweet son go?
When I left work on Friday I was in a fabulous mood. My hubby was off Fri. night and Sat. night, we had plans to go over to a friends' house Sat. night, my house didn't need too much work, it was all looking great.
Then, something horrible happened to my child. He's been a total little stinker all weekend. Point-in-case, today, he picked up a full can of Diet Coke off of the end table, poured it all out in the floor, laughing while he watched it hit the floor. I picked him up and swatted him really good 5-6 times and he looked at me and laughed. I picked him up, put him on the couch and told him not to get up and he "rawr!" yelled at me. At this point, I was left wondering what in the world I was supposed to do next.
So, my restful weekend took a nose dive out the window. We did make it over to see our friends Saturday evening. Luckily, they have 3 children of their own, so my child's less than stellar behavior wasn't too much of a problem. We had a good time and everyone, including William, really enjoyed themselves.
Today, was marginally better. Today instead of him "rawr!" yelling at me like he was angry, when I got on to him, he screeched at the top of his lungs and started crying. His daddy did not approve of this behavior. He and daddy had quite a few "chats" after daddy got up today.
So, I called my mom earlier and warned her to get to bed early tonight because it didn't look like tomorrow would be restful in any way, shape, or form.
It really seems to me, that with my son, the "terrible twos" seem to come in spurts. He'll have 3 or 4 really bad days, and then all of a sudden, he's my really good kid again. I'm not real sure how to handle his big mood changes.
My MIL wants to take him for a few days this week, and while I'm all about this kiddo getting to see his grandparents, I'm wondering if I let her take him while he's in this kind of mood, will she ever want to take him again? So, Linda, you too might want to be sure and get your rest in before you head this way.
So, with all of that said. I'm going to breathe deeply 5 times, put the last couple of days behind me (except for the sweet hugs and the "Love you momma"s and the "Waddadoin momma?"s. I love those.) and hope that in the morning I get back the child that isn't voluntarily deaf when ever it suits him.
When I left work on Friday I was in a fabulous mood. My hubby was off Fri. night and Sat. night, we had plans to go over to a friends' house Sat. night, my house didn't need too much work, it was all looking great.
Then, something horrible happened to my child. He's been a total little stinker all weekend. Point-in-case, today, he picked up a full can of Diet Coke off of the end table, poured it all out in the floor, laughing while he watched it hit the floor. I picked him up and swatted him really good 5-6 times and he looked at me and laughed. I picked him up, put him on the couch and told him not to get up and he "rawr!" yelled at me. At this point, I was left wondering what in the world I was supposed to do next.
So, my restful weekend took a nose dive out the window. We did make it over to see our friends Saturday evening. Luckily, they have 3 children of their own, so my child's less than stellar behavior wasn't too much of a problem. We had a good time and everyone, including William, really enjoyed themselves.
Today, was marginally better. Today instead of him "rawr!" yelling at me like he was angry, when I got on to him, he screeched at the top of his lungs and started crying. His daddy did not approve of this behavior. He and daddy had quite a few "chats" after daddy got up today.
So, I called my mom earlier and warned her to get to bed early tonight because it didn't look like tomorrow would be restful in any way, shape, or form.
It really seems to me, that with my son, the "terrible twos" seem to come in spurts. He'll have 3 or 4 really bad days, and then all of a sudden, he's my really good kid again. I'm not real sure how to handle his big mood changes.
My MIL wants to take him for a few days this week, and while I'm all about this kiddo getting to see his grandparents, I'm wondering if I let her take him while he's in this kind of mood, will she ever want to take him again? So, Linda, you too might want to be sure and get your rest in before you head this way.
So, with all of that said. I'm going to breathe deeply 5 times, put the last couple of days behind me (except for the sweet hugs and the "Love you momma"s and the "Waddadoin momma?"s. I love those.) and hope that in the morning I get back the child that isn't voluntarily deaf when ever it suits him.
Monday, February 9, 2009
The Best Laid Plans. . .
Well my mystery illness turned out to be the flu after all. I got up yesterday morning and went to church and then went shopping with a girlfriend from work. I finally had to call shopping quits when I was so miserable I could hardly function.
My whole body hurt, fever, chills, the whole nine yards. So, I called in sick to work today and slept on the couch all most all day. And, while I'm feeling much better I think I may have screwed up by trying to do too much tonight. After mom dropped William off I've played with him and worked off and on at getting the house picked up and cleaned up before my MIL comes tomorrow night. Well, just as I put William in the bath tub at about 7:15 I started feeling bad again. Took my temp, back up to 99.
So, I've called it quits for the evening. I'll have to just send my apologies to my MIL for my less than clean house and I'll have to do my laundry to pack tomorrow night. I'm too scared to do anything else tonight for fear that I'll stir up the flu beast again.
I can't afford to do that because I've got to go to work tomorrow to get everything in order for my trip. So, wish me wellness. Lots, and lots, of wellness.
My whole body hurt, fever, chills, the whole nine yards. So, I called in sick to work today and slept on the couch all most all day. And, while I'm feeling much better I think I may have screwed up by trying to do too much tonight. After mom dropped William off I've played with him and worked off and on at getting the house picked up and cleaned up before my MIL comes tomorrow night. Well, just as I put William in the bath tub at about 7:15 I started feeling bad again. Took my temp, back up to 99.
So, I've called it quits for the evening. I'll have to just send my apologies to my MIL for my less than clean house and I'll have to do my laundry to pack tomorrow night. I'm too scared to do anything else tonight for fear that I'll stir up the flu beast again.
I can't afford to do that because I've got to go to work tomorrow to get everything in order for my trip. So, wish me wellness. Lots, and lots, of wellness.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Bad Bad Blog Girl
Yeah, I know I definitely haven't been keeping up with my pledge to do a 365. I made it to about 75 and petered out. I don't know why, but I just haven't been in much of an internet mood lately. I haven't been keeping up with my forums or anything. I check my facebook and my e-mail and that's it.
I'm sure the mood will strike again at some point in time, this just isn't that time.
For now, I'll give you a brief state-of-the-family.
For all of you who know my mother-in-law, wish her luck. I'm leaving her in charge of my boys and my animal menagerie for 4 days this week. She's a really tough lady so I know she can handle it. I just hope at the end of it she still wants to come back and visit. We really enjoy it when William's grandmother and grandad come for a visit. Not only is the company great but the food is always awesome as well.
They came to see us earlier this week as a "pre-visit" for her stay this week. She brought all kinds of great food for dinner and then left me with a smoked turkey in my fridge, already cut up. We dove into that turkey today and, oh my, that is some seriously tasty turkey. I'm excited about having a turkey sandwich for lunch tomorrow.
I leave Wednesday AM to go to San Antonio for TMEA convention. I'm really excited for several reasons. One, 4 days in San Antonio. Two, three days off of work that don't come out of my leave balance. Three, getting to spend some time with good friends. Four, getting to spend my Christmas fundraiser money on some cool new stuff for my room. Five, margaritas. Yeah, that's right, I said margaritas.
Unfortunately, I think this day came with an illness for me. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, achy body, but no fever so that's good. Goodness, I really hope I'm not getting the flu right before I leave.
William is pretty much a normal two year old boy. He is funny and sweet and I cherish every moment we have together. He's been a super good boy lately. Except for his obession with pouring out entire bottles of baby powder on the table in his room and then rubbing his hands all in it. We've had three of those incidences this week. That's alot of baby powder.
Ben is doing okay. He's constantly tired, but I think anyone who works 70 hours a week would be. He's busting his tail and making himself stand out above the rest at work which we're hoping will result in him being moved to days soon. William really misses him (as do I) and his being on days would really help with that.
I hope everyone is well. I'll try to blog more. When the mood strikes.
I'm sure the mood will strike again at some point in time, this just isn't that time.
For now, I'll give you a brief state-of-the-family.
For all of you who know my mother-in-law, wish her luck. I'm leaving her in charge of my boys and my animal menagerie for 4 days this week. She's a really tough lady so I know she can handle it. I just hope at the end of it she still wants to come back and visit. We really enjoy it when William's grandmother and grandad come for a visit. Not only is the company great but the food is always awesome as well.
They came to see us earlier this week as a "pre-visit" for her stay this week. She brought all kinds of great food for dinner and then left me with a smoked turkey in my fridge, already cut up. We dove into that turkey today and, oh my, that is some seriously tasty turkey. I'm excited about having a turkey sandwich for lunch tomorrow.
I leave Wednesday AM to go to San Antonio for TMEA convention. I'm really excited for several reasons. One, 4 days in San Antonio. Two, three days off of work that don't come out of my leave balance. Three, getting to spend some time with good friends. Four, getting to spend my Christmas fundraiser money on some cool new stuff for my room. Five, margaritas. Yeah, that's right, I said margaritas.
Unfortunately, I think this day came with an illness for me. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, achy body, but no fever so that's good. Goodness, I really hope I'm not getting the flu right before I leave.
William is pretty much a normal two year old boy. He is funny and sweet and I cherish every moment we have together. He's been a super good boy lately. Except for his obession with pouring out entire bottles of baby powder on the table in his room and then rubbing his hands all in it. We've had three of those incidences this week. That's alot of baby powder.
Ben is doing okay. He's constantly tired, but I think anyone who works 70 hours a week would be. He's busting his tail and making himself stand out above the rest at work which we're hoping will result in him being moved to days soon. William really misses him (as do I) and his being on days would really help with that.
I hope everyone is well. I'll try to blog more. When the mood strikes.
Friday, January 30, 2009
SP Day 87
Well I completed an entire day of work today! Yes that's noteworthy because it's only the 2nd time this week. I must say, I was very spoiled to being lazy by this point in the week so I was VERY tired by the end of the day. So, this bum of a mom, picked up pizza and went to my folks house. Mom whipped up a salad. We all had salad, pizza, and soda. Then Ben went to work and William and I headed home.
My son was apparently very sympathetic to the exhaustion caused by a full 8 hours of work. He conked off on the way home and is in bed, asleep an hour and a half early so I've got a nice amount of time to myself this evening. It also means I'll probably be greeted with an early "Momma. D up momma. Momma whe ah you?" And hey, that's all good. I like him much better in his early morning sweetness than his no-nap, evening crankiness.
A good day. I really like those.
My son was apparently very sympathetic to the exhaustion caused by a full 8 hours of work. He conked off on the way home and is in bed, asleep an hour and a half early so I've got a nice amount of time to myself this evening. It also means I'll probably be greeted with an early "Momma. D up momma. Momma whe ah you?" And hey, that's all good. I like him much better in his early morning sweetness than his no-nap, evening crankiness.
A good day. I really like those.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
SP Day 87
Whew! What a week we've had. Monday was just your average day. Nothing exciting to report. Tuesday the ice started falling, we were released from school at 12:30. I went and picked up William and came home. We had a good afternoon and a great evening. Ben was off work so the three of us had some soup and sandwiches and snuggled up to keep warm.
About 10pm I got a phone call, NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY! I was literally dancing around the house. I was all excited about sleeping in, having a pj day, making breakfast for my family, spending the day with William. I could not conceal my excitement.
The next morning my excitement was very dampened when I woke up at 8 am to find we had no power. At 9am we still had no power. Around 10 it came on, then went off. It was getting COLD in this house and having no power and too much ice to go anywhere that there was power was really irritating me. So at 10:30 I gave up and called the electric company again. The lady on the other end of the line was very pleased to tell me that power had been restored to my area. I told her it might have been restored to my area but not to my house. So, she started a new work order and told me my estimated time of restored service was 1pm. I wanted to scream!
Finally, when the house had just about gotten too cold to bear and the darkness was driving me crazy, at 11:30 the power came back on and stayed on. Halleluja!
So, the rest of Wednesday passed with out note. The sun came out, the ice melted and dried up. I got out of the house at about 5pm because I was going stir crazy. I went and did a little clothes shopping, picked up some chicken and came home.
Today, life should have resumed some normalcy. I got up and got ready. I was fortunate to have Ben home this morning so he got William up and they played and spent some time together before William and I hit the road. I dropped him off at Mom's and went to work. About the time my last class of the morning was over my cell phone said I had a text message. Mom was texting me telling me she didn't feel well. So, I found a sub, quickly left some stuff to do and went and got William.
He and I spent the rest of the afternoon here at the house and visited with Ben before he had to go to work. Then, because we needed a few necessities like TP and milk, William and I went to Wal-Mart and did our usual Saturday grocery shopping on Thursday.
Like I said, it's been a crazy week. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly. I am really craving a normal day at this point!!! The good news is William and I were home when Ben got up on both of his days off this week so we got to spend some good family time and I got to spend tons of time with my little guy this week. He might have made me want to scream a time or two but I'll definitely call that a fair trade.
About 10pm I got a phone call, NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY! I was literally dancing around the house. I was all excited about sleeping in, having a pj day, making breakfast for my family, spending the day with William. I could not conceal my excitement.
The next morning my excitement was very dampened when I woke up at 8 am to find we had no power. At 9am we still had no power. Around 10 it came on, then went off. It was getting COLD in this house and having no power and too much ice to go anywhere that there was power was really irritating me. So at 10:30 I gave up and called the electric company again. The lady on the other end of the line was very pleased to tell me that power had been restored to my area. I told her it might have been restored to my area but not to my house. So, she started a new work order and told me my estimated time of restored service was 1pm. I wanted to scream!
Finally, when the house had just about gotten too cold to bear and the darkness was driving me crazy, at 11:30 the power came back on and stayed on. Halleluja!
So, the rest of Wednesday passed with out note. The sun came out, the ice melted and dried up. I got out of the house at about 5pm because I was going stir crazy. I went and did a little clothes shopping, picked up some chicken and came home.
Today, life should have resumed some normalcy. I got up and got ready. I was fortunate to have Ben home this morning so he got William up and they played and spent some time together before William and I hit the road. I dropped him off at Mom's and went to work. About the time my last class of the morning was over my cell phone said I had a text message. Mom was texting me telling me she didn't feel well. So, I found a sub, quickly left some stuff to do and went and got William.
He and I spent the rest of the afternoon here at the house and visited with Ben before he had to go to work. Then, because we needed a few necessities like TP and milk, William and I went to Wal-Mart and did our usual Saturday grocery shopping on Thursday.
Like I said, it's been a crazy week. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly. I am really craving a normal day at this point!!! The good news is William and I were home when Ben got up on both of his days off this week so we got to spend some good family time and I got to spend tons of time with my little guy this week. He might have made me want to scream a time or two but I'll definitely call that a fair trade.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
SP Day 86
Do you ever wonder if little people understand a whole lot more than we give them credit for?
For example: Yesterday, my child, my sweet angel, was a holy terror! He drove me past the edge of my patience by ignoring me all day and doing what he darn well pleased. He got his rear end spanked more times than I can count by both myself and his daddy. I sadly admit that I completely lost my temper and found myself yelling at him. (Which wound up with me sitting on the couch in tears but that's beside the point right now.) I mean he really just pushed it and pushed it all day yesterday.
Today, though, I feel like crap. I mean I'm pretty darn sick with a head cold and I haven't felt like moving all day because every time I do the pressure in my head threatens to drive my to my knees in pain. The same child that just about put me in an institution yesterday was a perfect angel today. He was all "pleases" and "thank yous", all "yes mam's" and "no mam's". I didn't quite know what to think. He did as he was asked all day including eating at every meal. There were no fits or temper tantrums in this house today. I mean, I took this kid's baseball bat away because he kept hitting it on the coffee table and when I took it from his hands and put it on top of the book case he said "thank you momma".
So, the only conclusion that I can draw is that he loves me and he knew I felt bad and he did his best to make my day easy. That or he's just a two year old boy.
For example: Yesterday, my child, my sweet angel, was a holy terror! He drove me past the edge of my patience by ignoring me all day and doing what he darn well pleased. He got his rear end spanked more times than I can count by both myself and his daddy. I sadly admit that I completely lost my temper and found myself yelling at him. (Which wound up with me sitting on the couch in tears but that's beside the point right now.) I mean he really just pushed it and pushed it all day yesterday.
Today, though, I feel like crap. I mean I'm pretty darn sick with a head cold and I haven't felt like moving all day because every time I do the pressure in my head threatens to drive my to my knees in pain. The same child that just about put me in an institution yesterday was a perfect angel today. He was all "pleases" and "thank yous", all "yes mam's" and "no mam's". I didn't quite know what to think. He did as he was asked all day including eating at every meal. There were no fits or temper tantrums in this house today. I mean, I took this kid's baseball bat away because he kept hitting it on the coffee table and when I took it from his hands and put it on top of the book case he said "thank you momma".
So, the only conclusion that I can draw is that he loves me and he knew I felt bad and he did his best to make my day easy. That or he's just a two year old boy.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
SP Day 85
I had a very productive day today. Mom came around 11am and picked up William so I could get some stuff done. I left here and spent an HOUR at the bank. (That was some kind of crazy mess!) Then I went and got my hair cut. Just a little trim. I didn't want it as short as it was last time. I'm really happy with the length it is now so I'm keeping it. From there I went to Best Buy and got Ben and I both new cell phones.
I love my new phone. I got an LG Vu and I'm really stoked about it. It's completely touch screen and does tons more stuff than I could ever possibly need. Ben got a blackberry curve and I don't think he's real thrilled with it. So, he might be headed to trade his in.
Then I went and picked up William from mom and dads. We came home and had dinner with Ben then left and went grocery shopping. By the time we got home at 7:30 kiddo was out cold so I put him straight to bed. I got groceries put away and was chilling out by 8pm. So, I got a lot done today and I'm still going to bed early. YEA!!!
On a side note: I've got a head cold and haven't slept much in a couple of nights because of the congestion. And Wild Bill got into fire ants last night for the 2nd time this week ( this time I figured out where they're at and they're now choking on some poison). He has about 10 really bad bites on his left hand. His little hand is all swollen and red. I've been giving him Benadryl a few times a day and putting hydrocortisone cream on it but they're still really nasty looking. I think I'm going to have to let the pus out of them tomorrow and I'm really not looking forward to that. I'm just hoping I can get both of us feeling better soon.
I love my new phone. I got an LG Vu and I'm really stoked about it. It's completely touch screen and does tons more stuff than I could ever possibly need. Ben got a blackberry curve and I don't think he's real thrilled with it. So, he might be headed to trade his in.
Then I went and picked up William from mom and dads. We came home and had dinner with Ben then left and went grocery shopping. By the time we got home at 7:30 kiddo was out cold so I put him straight to bed. I got groceries put away and was chilling out by 8pm. So, I got a lot done today and I'm still going to bed early. YEA!!!
On a side note: I've got a head cold and haven't slept much in a couple of nights because of the congestion. And Wild Bill got into fire ants last night for the 2nd time this week ( this time I figured out where they're at and they're now choking on some poison). He has about 10 really bad bites on his left hand. His little hand is all swollen and red. I've been giving him Benadryl a few times a day and putting hydrocortisone cream on it but they're still really nasty looking. I think I'm going to have to let the pus out of them tomorrow and I'm really not looking forward to that. I'm just hoping I can get both of us feeling better soon.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
SP Day 84
Caught being good!
Yup. I (really I swear) was caught being good at work. We have a little bucket in the teacher's lounge and any time you catch one of your co-workers going above and beyond or doing something you think is awesome you write a little note on a slip of paper and put it in the bucket. Every once in a while the admin draws out a few teachers names and those teachers are rewarded with a free half day off.
My name got drawn this time around! I had 4 slips put in the bucket about me. Getting to read the slips and see that others appreciate the things you do really is an awesome reward all in itself.
I think I'm going to spend my half day clothes shopping before I go to San Antonio next month for a music educator's convention.
Yup. I (really I swear) was caught being good at work. We have a little bucket in the teacher's lounge and any time you catch one of your co-workers going above and beyond or doing something you think is awesome you write a little note on a slip of paper and put it in the bucket. Every once in a while the admin draws out a few teachers names and those teachers are rewarded with a free half day off.
My name got drawn this time around! I had 4 slips put in the bucket about me. Getting to read the slips and see that others appreciate the things you do really is an awesome reward all in itself.
I think I'm going to spend my half day clothes shopping before I go to San Antonio next month for a music educator's convention.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
SP Day 83
William and I were so happy to have visitors today. My good friend Jackie and her little girl Rachel came over and spent the day with William and I. We had so much fun. It was great to see Jackie and the kids had a ball playing together. Here are some pictures.
William and Rachel having some "poot naks" (AKA fruit snacks).
Playing in the driveway with sidewalk chalk. Rachel is so good at sharing. She needs to teach William some of those sharing skills.
Coloring. So much fun.
Hug goodbye!
He didn't want her to go. I mean he REALLY didn't want her to go!
William and Rachel having some "poot naks" (AKA fruit snacks).
Playing in the driveway with sidewalk chalk. Rachel is so good at sharing. She needs to teach William some of those sharing skills.
Coloring. So much fun.
Hug goodbye!
He didn't want her to go. I mean he REALLY didn't want her to go!Wednesday, January 14, 2009
SP Day 82
Any of you who know me very well know that I am a true fan of the "Harry Potter" books. I have read all 7 of them at least twice. Some of them more than that. The series is so well written that it truly takes you into another world. After reading all of those, I've had a hard time finding good books that really keep my attention.
(I know. My reading selections are to literature what Paula Abdul is to American Idol. Entertaining but insignificant.)
So, several of the women I work with are reading the "Twilight" books. A series of 4 "vampire" books the first of which was recently made into a movie. I had no interest in these books because I just don't read vampire books or watch vampire movies or really give a crap about vampires in general.
All the girls were talking in the lounge one day about the "Twilight" books and I said I wasn't interested in reading them because I really had no interest in a vampire book. (I'm sure my tone was rather condescending.) This led to a discussion about the Harry Potter books and I told everyone that Ben had made fun of me for reading them and so I told him to read the first book and if he didn't like it, he could make fun of me all he wanted. Ben has read all 7 books and loves them ALMOST as much as I do. Well, I opened my mouth.
The next morning one of the women who is reading the "Twilight" books brings me the first book and says "Read the first book and if you don't like it you can make fun of vampire books all you want."
I read the book in 3 days. OMG! What an awesomely written book. I finished it on my lunch hour today. I went by Wal-Mart after work today and picked up the second book. I can't even begin to explain how well the author pulls you in to the story. I HAD to have the second book to read when I go to bed tonight.
Speaking of which, I'm off to read another "stupid vampire book" and probably enjoy every minute of it.
(I know. My reading selections are to literature what Paula Abdul is to American Idol. Entertaining but insignificant.)
So, several of the women I work with are reading the "Twilight" books. A series of 4 "vampire" books the first of which was recently made into a movie. I had no interest in these books because I just don't read vampire books or watch vampire movies or really give a crap about vampires in general.
All the girls were talking in the lounge one day about the "Twilight" books and I said I wasn't interested in reading them because I really had no interest in a vampire book. (I'm sure my tone was rather condescending.) This led to a discussion about the Harry Potter books and I told everyone that Ben had made fun of me for reading them and so I told him to read the first book and if he didn't like it, he could make fun of me all he wanted. Ben has read all 7 books and loves them ALMOST as much as I do. Well, I opened my mouth.
The next morning one of the women who is reading the "Twilight" books brings me the first book and says "Read the first book and if you don't like it you can make fun of vampire books all you want."
I read the book in 3 days. OMG! What an awesomely written book. I finished it on my lunch hour today. I went by Wal-Mart after work today and picked up the second book. I can't even begin to explain how well the author pulls you in to the story. I HAD to have the second book to read when I go to bed tonight.
Speaking of which, I'm off to read another "stupid vampire book" and probably enjoy every minute of it.
Monday, January 12, 2009
SP Day 81
REAL SOCIAL OUTING! This is not something that happens very often and when it does, it's usually with my family. Not that there's anything wrong with hanging out with my family. We have a great time when my big ol' crazy family gets together. But, we often wonder what it would be like if we actually had friends that we went and did things with.
Well tonight, we met an old friend of Ben's and her husband for dinner. It was a great dinner. The 4 of us have lots in common and we had a great time! It was wonderful to get out and be with other people and talk and laugh and have fun. I think we're going to do it again very soon.
William was even very well behaved and actually ate his dinner.
All of this took place in Cleburne where we went to get Ben new insulated bib overalls for work. We got him those, plus a new work jacket. Then we went and got him some parts and supplies for work. After leaving there we went and got him some new boots for work. So, when he goes back to work tomorrow night he'll be all fitted out in new stuff and hopefully stay warm. Of course, I couldn't have him spending all that money and not spend any on me so I got a new coat too. My winter coat is off white colored so it stays dirty. I picked a brown one to wear every day and I'll save my off white one for church and stuff like that. I thought brown was very appropriate since I couldn't keep the other one clean.
Unfortunately, Ben has to go back to work tomorrow night. Bummer. I'm hoping he'll get some good rest tomorrow. With all of the time we've spent together the last couple of days I know he hasn't gotten much sleep. I think I'll knock him upside the head with a hammer as I walk out the door tomorrow so I know he'll sleep well.
Well tonight, we met an old friend of Ben's and her husband for dinner. It was a great dinner. The 4 of us have lots in common and we had a great time! It was wonderful to get out and be with other people and talk and laugh and have fun. I think we're going to do it again very soon.
William was even very well behaved and actually ate his dinner.
All of this took place in Cleburne where we went to get Ben new insulated bib overalls for work. We got him those, plus a new work jacket. Then we went and got him some parts and supplies for work. After leaving there we went and got him some new boots for work. So, when he goes back to work tomorrow night he'll be all fitted out in new stuff and hopefully stay warm. Of course, I couldn't have him spending all that money and not spend any on me so I got a new coat too. My winter coat is off white colored so it stays dirty. I picked a brown one to wear every day and I'll save my off white one for church and stuff like that. I thought brown was very appropriate since I couldn't keep the other one clean.
Unfortunately, Ben has to go back to work tomorrow night. Bummer. I'm hoping he'll get some good rest tomorrow. With all of the time we've spent together the last couple of days I know he hasn't gotten much sleep. I think I'll knock him upside the head with a hammer as I walk out the door tomorrow so I know he'll sleep well.
SP Day 80
Sunday was a good day. William and I got up and went to church. (I know, I know, nobody fall down with shock now please!) He was pretty well behaved all during church. I don't think anyone around me heard the sermon. They were all too busy watching my son go from the end of one pew to the end of the next cleaning them with a wipee. I never let him get more than two pews away from me but it was quite funny.
When we got home, I fed him lunch and laid him down for a nap. He slept for 3.5 hours!!! I couldn't believe it. He is consistently a 2 hour napper when he's at home. I guess he must have needed it though because he sure was in a good mood when he woke up. By the time he got up, Ben was up and we had a great evening together.
After William went to bed Ben got out my boxes and I boxed up all the Christmas decorations. That's always a little sad. But, it was nice to get the tree out of the way. In this tiny house, it's just one more thing for us to trip over.
All in all, Sunday was a great family day. I really enjoyed it.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know we did.
When we got home, I fed him lunch and laid him down for a nap. He slept for 3.5 hours!!! I couldn't believe it. He is consistently a 2 hour napper when he's at home. I guess he must have needed it though because he sure was in a good mood when he woke up. By the time he got up, Ben was up and we had a great evening together.
After William went to bed Ben got out my boxes and I boxed up all the Christmas decorations. That's always a little sad. But, it was nice to get the tree out of the way. In this tiny house, it's just one more thing for us to trip over.
All in all, Sunday was a great family day. I really enjoyed it.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know we did.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
SP Day 79
"Wa-mee do!"
This has become a frequently repeated declarative statement in our home. He really wants to do so many things for himself. He wants to tie his own shoes, zip his own coat, and feed himself. These things are totally expected. It's the things he wants to do that I don't expect that just make me laugh.
Today he wanted to clean some spilled coffee in the kitchen floor. I handed him the rag and said okay. He put the rag on the floor and instead of using his hands, did what he's no doubt seen us do. He used his foot to push the towel around on the floor. I just about cracked up.
He saw me sending a text message tonight. The next thing I know he's pulling my phone and I hear the familiar "Wa-mee do." He wants to lock the doors, feed the dogs, push the basket, dust the furniture, brush the cats, and just about every other thing he's seen us do.
I mentioned in my last post that he's making connections. This has been so much fun. Tonight he pulled two plastic fish out of his toy box that he hasn't played with since he was less than a year old. He pulls them out and tells me "Clown fish." Surely enough, they are clown fish. He's seen "Finding Nemo" like twice and I've never pointed out that those are "clown fish" but he made that connection.
I found him in the kitchen last night squatted down next to his tricycle. I asked him what he was doing. "Put gas in car." He knows that you've got to put gas in your car to go somewhere and he wanted to go somewhere on his tricycle so he needed gas.
Recently, I find my self asking him frequently, "Where did you learn that?" He just grins and goes on doing his thing. I just love watching him become smarter and smarter and beginning to use his imagination in his play.
What a great little guy.
This has become a frequently repeated declarative statement in our home. He really wants to do so many things for himself. He wants to tie his own shoes, zip his own coat, and feed himself. These things are totally expected. It's the things he wants to do that I don't expect that just make me laugh.
Today he wanted to clean some spilled coffee in the kitchen floor. I handed him the rag and said okay. He put the rag on the floor and instead of using his hands, did what he's no doubt seen us do. He used his foot to push the towel around on the floor. I just about cracked up.
He saw me sending a text message tonight. The next thing I know he's pulling my phone and I hear the familiar "Wa-mee do." He wants to lock the doors, feed the dogs, push the basket, dust the furniture, brush the cats, and just about every other thing he's seen us do.
I mentioned in my last post that he's making connections. This has been so much fun. Tonight he pulled two plastic fish out of his toy box that he hasn't played with since he was less than a year old. He pulls them out and tells me "Clown fish." Surely enough, they are clown fish. He's seen "Finding Nemo" like twice and I've never pointed out that those are "clown fish" but he made that connection.
I found him in the kitchen last night squatted down next to his tricycle. I asked him what he was doing. "Put gas in car." He knows that you've got to put gas in your car to go somewhere and he wanted to go somewhere on his tricycle so he needed gas.
Recently, I find my self asking him frequently, "Where did you learn that?" He just grins and goes on doing his thing. I just love watching him become smarter and smarter and beginning to use his imagination in his play.
What a great little guy.
SP Day 78
Friday was an unexpected day. I didn't feel well Thursday night. I had lots of abdominal pain and cramping and I just kept waiting for the nausea and vomiting to hit. Thankfully it never did but I didn't sleep well and I was still in pain on Friday morning. So, I debated and debated about calling in to work. I finally decided to just suck it up and go. I mean, it's Friday after all; it can't be that bad.
So, I took William to mom's to find that she'd been debating and debating about calling me. She'd been up all night with stomach issues too and she wasn't feeling well either. But she decided if I could tough it out so could she.
So, I went to work and still felt a little ooky but not terrible. I called mom about 9am to check on her. She sounded worse, so I just made the call that I didn't feel good, mom didn't feel good, and William still wasn't 100% after having a little cold last week so, I left work and went and got him and we came home.
It was a good choice. He and I both slept from 10am until noon. Then we had a great day. Every minute I spend with him lately is so much fun. (Not to say that there aren't still some very challenging times.) But he's learning so quickly and talking so much and making connections. I love the unexpected things that he comes up with.
We, despite no one really feeling well, had a great Friday.
So, I took William to mom's to find that she'd been debating and debating about calling me. She'd been up all night with stomach issues too and she wasn't feeling well either. But she decided if I could tough it out so could she.
So, I went to work and still felt a little ooky but not terrible. I called mom about 9am to check on her. She sounded worse, so I just made the call that I didn't feel good, mom didn't feel good, and William still wasn't 100% after having a little cold last week so, I left work and went and got him and we came home.
It was a good choice. He and I both slept from 10am until noon. Then we had a great day. Every minute I spend with him lately is so much fun. (Not to say that there aren't still some very challenging times.) But he's learning so quickly and talking so much and making connections. I love the unexpected things that he comes up with.
We, despite no one really feeling well, had a great Friday.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
SP Day 78
Back to school.
After two weeks off I was back at work this week. It's been a really great week. I've had lots of fun with my students. I've laughed and they've left every day saying "That was fun." Can't ask for better than that.
So, my new year is off to a great start.
How's yours?
After two weeks off I was back at work this week. It's been a really great week. I've had lots of fun with my students. I've laughed and they've left every day saying "That was fun." Can't ask for better than that.
So, my new year is off to a great start.
How's yours?
Monday, January 5, 2009
SP Day 77
Okay, so I'm not doing so great about posting every single day. I am doing much better than I did on my previous blog though so I'm still calling this a success so far.
Things have been pretty status quo around here the last few days which is a blessing in and of itself. So, to keep you entertained and to satisfy my MIL's craving for WB pictures, here are the many outfits of Wild Bill.
Yes that's his vest, coat and shoes from his wedding tuxedo with his puppy dog pajamas. Only my child.
He insisted that I let him tie his own shoes. He worked at it for a good 10 minutes.
Truck pajamas, plaid shirt, green converse tennis shoes and his cowboy hat. Believe me, I had NOTHING to do with this choice. He about had a COW when I made him change to go to town. He kept saying, "No, momma. Wa-mee wear dis." "Wa-Mee" is how he says his own name.
Things have been pretty status quo around here the last few days which is a blessing in and of itself. So, to keep you entertained and to satisfy my MIL's craving for WB pictures, here are the many outfits of Wild Bill.
Yes that's his vest, coat and shoes from his wedding tuxedo with his puppy dog pajamas. Only my child.
He insisted that I let him tie his own shoes. He worked at it for a good 10 minutes.
Truck pajamas, plaid shirt, green converse tennis shoes and his cowboy hat. Believe me, I had NOTHING to do with this choice. He about had a COW when I made him change to go to town. He kept saying, "No, momma. Wa-mee wear dis." "Wa-Mee" is how he says his own name.
Green flannel pajama top, no bottoms, cammo socks and his toboggan. Oh, and don't forget the "cheese".
Thursday, January 1, 2009
SP Day 76
Happy New Year!
Well it's a new year and I had my black-eyed peas today. So, everything must be right with the world.
Haven't heard anything from the newlyweds, which is, I suppose, as it should be.
I'm already dreading going back to work on Monday. I have SO enjoyed my break.
However, I'm headed to the Texas Music Educators Association convention in mid-February with some of the girls I met at my Orff class this summer. I'm getting very excited about that. My Mother-In-Law has very kindly agreed not only to keep my child during this time but she volunteered to come here to stay with him to make things easier for him. I think they're going to have a great time and I'm looking forward to spending my money I made at my cake auction on great stuff for my classroom and having some grown up time.
Well it's a new year and I had my black-eyed peas today. So, everything must be right with the world.
Haven't heard anything from the newlyweds, which is, I suppose, as it should be.
I'm already dreading going back to work on Monday. I have SO enjoyed my break.
However, I'm headed to the Texas Music Educators Association convention in mid-February with some of the girls I met at my Orff class this summer. I'm getting very excited about that. My Mother-In-Law has very kindly agreed not only to keep my child during this time but she volunteered to come here to stay with him to make things easier for him. I think they're going to have a great time and I'm looking forward to spending my money I made at my cake auction on great stuff for my classroom and having some grown up time.
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