Today was my last day at my current case. Feels good to know I don't have to go back there. No more brat child, no screaming, no cursing and no listening to her and the boyfriend in the bedroom, eeeeewwwwwwwwwww! But, at the same time, I suddenly have all this free time and not sure what I want to do with it. And, then there's the fact that I won't be making much, if any money, so no more taking myself shopping just because I feel like it. Guess that will be a good thing to teach myself though, live on less money.
I got a call today that the case I was supposed to do over the summer isn't happening until the end of July. So I have 3 weeks to fill. Could paint, but not feeling energetic enough to really start that, and the oldest is working all day now, so my main furniture mover is gone. At this point not sure how long the summer case is really going to be. I've worked with the woman who's doing the case now. She works crazy hours. When I worked with her, when I first started, she was working 16 hour days, 5 days a week. In all the time I was with her, she only took a week or maybe two off. That explains the 2 months off down to, I believe, 6 weeks. I'm not holding my breath though. I'll just plan on bouncing around for the summer. I have been thinking since I'll have this time to try and finish my course I started. I haven't done much with it lately and I'm looking at transferring, possibly in January to a different school. This school offers two 8-week courses and one 17 week course online. I'm thinking the 17 week course. That's if I get myself moving and motivated. Now, lol!
The oldest seems to be ok at his job. I explained and explained to him that he has to keep this job for many reasons. But, the main ones is because it's giving him experience and a future work reference. Told him I didn't want to hear about it being hard work and to hot outside and whatnot. We went out today to get him and thermos and a larger bag for his lunch. He was telling me he's thinking about putting the military off for a while and working with this guy. Can't tell you how glad I was to hear that! We were talking about him maybe staying with this guy for a year and then looking into working for the road department with either the county or state. He's mentioned that before because he knows someone who works for the road dept for the state. I have to check to see what they take, I'm thinking maybe you have to pass the civil service test, not sure. But maybe he can go back to school next year and work on passing or getting what he needs for that kind of job. Anything is better than the military. He did mention the reserves, which I can handle much better. But, he's 18 and he's confused so maybe a different environment will help him decide. He still has time.
Oh yeah, before I forget. The Indian food I made for the graduation party was Tandoori chicken, rice with curry veggies and chickpea curry. Must have been good because there were no leftovers, lol!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Glad it's over............
Well, it's official. The oldest is done school. He is officially "graduated, lol" I posted some of the graduation pics on facebook.
I spent Friday and Saturday cooking food and cleaning the house. I'm glad I worked it that way because on Sunday all I really had to do was cook the Indian dishes. Everything else was basically done.
So, Saturday I had to have the oldest at the school by 10:15 am. The parking lot was already packed, so I dropped him and wanted to go home and get hubby and the youngest and leave. Hubby, as usual, was hungover and moving slow. Graduation started at 11 am. We left the house at 10:55 am. ggrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I have to admit our parking space was a good one, right off the front sidewalk. It was, however, a long, long, long, walk to the auditorium in the school. And it was hot! We get inside and there are lines to go inside. I was surprised at this since we were late. We live less than 5 minutes from the school, but still, I thought we wouldn't have a line to deal with. Anyway, we get the programs and they tell us if there's no seating downstairs, we can go upstairs. Ok, no seats that I can see downstairs, so we climb the stairs to go up into the balcony. I knew it was bad when I hit a line on the steps, lol. No seats up there either. One of the parents was really complaining, and I can't blame her. The thing that got me was people had seats reserved for other people. Ok, fine. BUT..................if the ceremony has already started and your reserved seats are empty, then you need to give them to the people, crowds of people, who are standing. I took notice of those still empty seats just before the ceremony ended. So, from the balcony I decided to record the kids coming in. It was ok, I was upfront and no heads in the way. But, for picture taking, it just wasn 't working for me. So, since I didn't have a seat I left my stuff with hubby and went downstairs with the youngest to try and get some good pics. In the back of the auditorium, there are folding chairs set up for extra seating. I was eyeing them, lol. But, while I was standing I noticed some empty seats in the front. Checked and they weren't reserved or being held. There were only 2 but me and the youngest climbed over people to sit. It ended up being a great seat. I was close enough to get some good pics, except for the man sitting in front of me. Got some great shots of the back of his head too, lol. But, I was right under the ac vent, so it worked for me, lol. The actual ceremony was almost 2 hours long. I can't imagine standing for all that time. Hubby stayed up in the balcony, standing the whole time! Oh well, it's what he gets for making me late! I did think about him after I sat down, since there were 2 empty seats in front of me as well, but since we climbed over 3 people to get in the seats, I didn't want to inconvenience them again by having the youngest go back out to get hubby and then back in again.
After graduation the oldest went to a friends party for most of the day. Sunday was his party. That way, other kids could go to party's on Saturday. I was expecting 19 people for the party. Eleven came. Not to bad. I did feel bad for the oldest since none of his friends came. The party he went to none of that kids friends came either. But the kid did text the oldest saying he was working and probably wouldn't be done until about 8 pm or so. The party was nice, but boy do I have the food left over, lol! Seems like tons and tons, lol. A lot of the burgers and stuff I froze last night so all I have to deal with today is the salads. Going to take them out of the containers and put them in bags. My fridge is stuffed, lol. Did all the cleanup outside last night to.
So today I'm not doing much of anything. I'm so tired, lol! I need things to get back to normal now. I have to work tomorrow and then I'm off for the rest of the week. Sort of like a short vacation. Then back to work after the fourth. The oldest, started his new job today. Reality for him, lol. He's going to be working with a friend of ours who has his own construction company. I told the oldest that he has to keep this job, no complaining about the work being hard, or not wanting to do it. It's a job and he has to keep it. No. Matter. What. He packed his lunch last night and was up when I got up to check, so we'll see what happens. He wasn't happy with me but, that's the reality of life. I complain a lot about my job, but I still have it.
Well, the never ending cycle of laundry is call my name. Again, lol.
I spent Friday and Saturday cooking food and cleaning the house. I'm glad I worked it that way because on Sunday all I really had to do was cook the Indian dishes. Everything else was basically done.
So, Saturday I had to have the oldest at the school by 10:15 am. The parking lot was already packed, so I dropped him and wanted to go home and get hubby and the youngest and leave. Hubby, as usual, was hungover and moving slow. Graduation started at 11 am. We left the house at 10:55 am. ggrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I have to admit our parking space was a good one, right off the front sidewalk. It was, however, a long, long, long, walk to the auditorium in the school. And it was hot! We get inside and there are lines to go inside. I was surprised at this since we were late. We live less than 5 minutes from the school, but still, I thought we wouldn't have a line to deal with. Anyway, we get the programs and they tell us if there's no seating downstairs, we can go upstairs. Ok, no seats that I can see downstairs, so we climb the stairs to go up into the balcony. I knew it was bad when I hit a line on the steps, lol. No seats up there either. One of the parents was really complaining, and I can't blame her. The thing that got me was people had seats reserved for other people. Ok, fine. BUT..................if the ceremony has already started and your reserved seats are empty, then you need to give them to the people, crowds of people, who are standing. I took notice of those still empty seats just before the ceremony ended. So, from the balcony I decided to record the kids coming in. It was ok, I was upfront and no heads in the way. But, for picture taking, it just wasn 't working for me. So, since I didn't have a seat I left my stuff with hubby and went downstairs with the youngest to try and get some good pics. In the back of the auditorium, there are folding chairs set up for extra seating. I was eyeing them, lol. But, while I was standing I noticed some empty seats in the front. Checked and they weren't reserved or being held. There were only 2 but me and the youngest climbed over people to sit. It ended up being a great seat. I was close enough to get some good pics, except for the man sitting in front of me. Got some great shots of the back of his head too, lol. But, I was right under the ac vent, so it worked for me, lol. The actual ceremony was almost 2 hours long. I can't imagine standing for all that time. Hubby stayed up in the balcony, standing the whole time! Oh well, it's what he gets for making me late! I did think about him after I sat down, since there were 2 empty seats in front of me as well, but since we climbed over 3 people to get in the seats, I didn't want to inconvenience them again by having the youngest go back out to get hubby and then back in again.
After graduation the oldest went to a friends party for most of the day. Sunday was his party. That way, other kids could go to party's on Saturday. I was expecting 19 people for the party. Eleven came. Not to bad. I did feel bad for the oldest since none of his friends came. The party he went to none of that kids friends came either. But the kid did text the oldest saying he was working and probably wouldn't be done until about 8 pm or so. The party was nice, but boy do I have the food left over, lol! Seems like tons and tons, lol. A lot of the burgers and stuff I froze last night so all I have to deal with today is the salads. Going to take them out of the containers and put them in bags. My fridge is stuffed, lol. Did all the cleanup outside last night to.
So today I'm not doing much of anything. I'm so tired, lol! I need things to get back to normal now. I have to work tomorrow and then I'm off for the rest of the week. Sort of like a short vacation. Then back to work after the fourth. The oldest, started his new job today. Reality for him, lol. He's going to be working with a friend of ours who has his own construction company. I told the oldest that he has to keep this job, no complaining about the work being hard, or not wanting to do it. It's a job and he has to keep it. No. Matter. What. He packed his lunch last night and was up when I got up to check, so we'll see what happens. He wasn't happy with me but, that's the reality of life. I complain a lot about my job, but I still have it.
Well, the never ending cycle of laundry is call my name. Again, lol.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday
It's been such a busy day today. I can't believe I was up at 7am, but I was, lol. It's been a very long time since I've been up that early, lol! The oldest had graduation practice at 8am. I took him and one of his friends. They were supposed to have a bbq after the practice, but it was cancelled because of the rain. I think they could have at least had the bbg, just moved it inside for them to eat. We've been getting showers on and off all day. The temp is about 72, last I heard. But, the humidity is in the 60's so it's warm, but since there's really not much sun, it's not to bad. Yesterday was a really humid and warm day. I didn 't want to do anything, but I did all the food shopping and other things on my list for that day.
So as of now, my list of things to do is looking pretty good. Work had the nerve to call and beg me to cover a few hours tonight. I said no and I don't feel bad about it either, lol. I just finished getting all the food ready. Everything is cooked and cut. Tomorrow I have to put the dressings and whatnot on it after we get home. I have two hot Indian dishes to make and I'm thinking I'll make them and just put them in the fridge over night. That way, when I get home from church, I can just heat them up. I also have chicken to thaw and marinate tomorrow.
I went shopping yesterday for the party food and the few things we need for the week. Now, I went over the list of food for the party with hubby. He just nodded ok to everything. Today, as I'm making the food, he asks me if I'm making cole slaw. Um, no. He wants to know why not. It's not on the list and you never said anything until now, after I did all the shopping yesterday. Then he asked if I got chicken legs for the bbq. Again, no. I told him I was going to get either chicken breasts or thighs. He agreed and never said he wanted chicken legs. So, hubby got a list to take to work with him, lol. I also made him do the deposit and mail all the bills. These are things he never does. He always gives me the orders and walks out the door. Well, this time it was his turn, lol.
None of the boys are coming anywhere near me right now. Every time they do I tell them something that needs to be done and they're not liking it. Oh well, I'm only one person!
I have a few more things that need to be done for tonight, but for now I need to sit. I've been in the kitchen making food since about 11am. My legs hurt and I'm tired, lol.
So as of now, my list of things to do is looking pretty good. Work had the nerve to call and beg me to cover a few hours tonight. I said no and I don't feel bad about it either, lol. I just finished getting all the food ready. Everything is cooked and cut. Tomorrow I have to put the dressings and whatnot on it after we get home. I have two hot Indian dishes to make and I'm thinking I'll make them and just put them in the fridge over night. That way, when I get home from church, I can just heat them up. I also have chicken to thaw and marinate tomorrow.
I went shopping yesterday for the party food and the few things we need for the week. Now, I went over the list of food for the party with hubby. He just nodded ok to everything. Today, as I'm making the food, he asks me if I'm making cole slaw. Um, no. He wants to know why not. It's not on the list and you never said anything until now, after I did all the shopping yesterday. Then he asked if I got chicken legs for the bbq. Again, no. I told him I was going to get either chicken breasts or thighs. He agreed and never said he wanted chicken legs. So, hubby got a list to take to work with him, lol. I also made him do the deposit and mail all the bills. These are things he never does. He always gives me the orders and walks out the door. Well, this time it was his turn, lol.
None of the boys are coming anywhere near me right now. Every time they do I tell them something that needs to be done and they're not liking it. Oh well, I'm only one person!
I have a few more things that need to be done for tonight, but for now I need to sit. I've been in the kitchen making food since about 11am. My legs hurt and I'm tired, lol.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thought wrong.............
This time yesterday I was really getting used to the idea of having some time off. Lots of it. Well, seems it's not to be. Not that I'm complaining, I'm sure my time off will come, probably at the worst time, lol. Anyway, I've taken a case for the summer. The regular girl is taking the summer off. Monday through Friday, and only 4 hours per day. The drive is a little farther, but I know what I'll be doing for the summer, lol. Not painting, lol! So, I have the rest of the week off to prepare for the party and only working one day next week, and then a few days off. Then this new case begins, lol. So, plenty of time for them to find me something by September now, lol.
The temps here have been fairly decent. It's been a normal June, temps in the 70's and low humidity. Well, starting tomorrow and through the weekend it's supposed to get into the mid to upper 80's and humid. Just in time for the party, lol. Come Monday back down into the mid 70's and less humidity. The only good thing about it is I won't have to be working in that hot house with no fans on. I usually pick the hottest days to work all day, lol.
So, based on the weather, I'm shopping tomorrow and maybe start cooking tomorrow evening and Friday. I think I only have a few things to cook. I decided on mostly cold dishes. Some dishes will have to be put together the night before, but otherwise I plan to have mostly everything done by Saturday. Today is the list making day, and finish the cleaning day, lol. The youngest has a nasty cold so not sure if I'm going to bible study tonight or not. I really need to get curtains up in the kitchen since it's supposed to be so warm the next few days. I've put all my plants outside, so I no longer have to keep the blinds open enough for the light to come in. It's been a weird weather day today. Temps in the mid 70's but the humidity is very high. Cloudy, with both sun and showers. Strange, huh? The only thing that's making it ok today is the cool breeze that's blowing through my house. There was no breeze where I was working today though, ugh! My lady kept complaining about being cold, lol. Not me, broke a sweat just doing the few things I did do, lol.
Ok, enough of this, onto recipe finding and list making, lol!
The temps here have been fairly decent. It's been a normal June, temps in the 70's and low humidity. Well, starting tomorrow and through the weekend it's supposed to get into the mid to upper 80's and humid. Just in time for the party, lol. Come Monday back down into the mid 70's and less humidity. The only good thing about it is I won't have to be working in that hot house with no fans on. I usually pick the hottest days to work all day, lol.
So, based on the weather, I'm shopping tomorrow and maybe start cooking tomorrow evening and Friday. I think I only have a few things to cook. I decided on mostly cold dishes. Some dishes will have to be put together the night before, but otherwise I plan to have mostly everything done by Saturday. Today is the list making day, and finish the cleaning day, lol. The youngest has a nasty cold so not sure if I'm going to bible study tonight or not. I really need to get curtains up in the kitchen since it's supposed to be so warm the next few days. I've put all my plants outside, so I no longer have to keep the blinds open enough for the light to come in. It's been a weird weather day today. Temps in the mid 70's but the humidity is very high. Cloudy, with both sun and showers. Strange, huh? The only thing that's making it ok today is the cool breeze that's blowing through my house. There was no breeze where I was working today though, ugh! My lady kept complaining about being cold, lol. Not me, broke a sweat just doing the few things I did do, lol.
Ok, enough of this, onto recipe finding and list making, lol!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Such a pretty day.......................
And I can't spend time in it. I have to stay in the house with a sick child and clean and do laundry! UGH!!!
Work was just one of those kinds of days. My lady was having all kinds of problems. It was a bad day for her, but the undressing and removing of things, was really starting to wear me out, lol. Every time I turned around she had something off, lol! Finally, finally I put a nightgown on her and opened ALL the windows. She seemed to settle some after that so maybe she was just to warm. She tends to get cold fast, so I have to be careful with fans and opening windows. Not today, lol!
She didn't eat very much lunch, spent a lot of time pulling it apart and then throwing it on the floor. That was a new one, lol! But, after a while, she dozed off and I just left her sleep. I'm very familiar with the cycle.
The granddaughter was home, but was quiet. Very unusual for her. No boyfriend and no screaming and NO phone calls while I was there. That's very odd. If I'm not mistaken, she has one more day to do regents and I know it's sometime early this week. I'm hoping since she was home today, that it will be tomorrow and I will have another peaceful day. I have 2 more days left there and then I'm done with it. Don't have anything lined up yet, but I did talk to my supervisor about doing hospice and state cases. I like those kinds of cases, they are fast and easy. So, I guess I'll see what happens, but it's looking like I'm going to be having a lot of time off in the summer. Doesn't bother me. Having a summer off isn't always such a bad thing, lol.
Now, time to clean the kitchen. UGH!!!
Work was just one of those kinds of days. My lady was having all kinds of problems. It was a bad day for her, but the undressing and removing of things, was really starting to wear me out, lol. Every time I turned around she had something off, lol! Finally, finally I put a nightgown on her and opened ALL the windows. She seemed to settle some after that so maybe she was just to warm. She tends to get cold fast, so I have to be careful with fans and opening windows. Not today, lol!
She didn't eat very much lunch, spent a lot of time pulling it apart and then throwing it on the floor. That was a new one, lol! But, after a while, she dozed off and I just left her sleep. I'm very familiar with the cycle.
The granddaughter was home, but was quiet. Very unusual for her. No boyfriend and no screaming and NO phone calls while I was there. That's very odd. If I'm not mistaken, she has one more day to do regents and I know it's sometime early this week. I'm hoping since she was home today, that it will be tomorrow and I will have another peaceful day. I have 2 more days left there and then I'm done with it. Don't have anything lined up yet, but I did talk to my supervisor about doing hospice and state cases. I like those kinds of cases, they are fast and easy. So, I guess I'll see what happens, but it's looking like I'm going to be having a lot of time off in the summer. Doesn't bother me. Having a summer off isn't always such a bad thing, lol.
Now, time to clean the kitchen. UGH!!!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
tiring weekend
I've gotten a lot accomplished this weekend, and now I'm tired, lol! Yesterday we did all the errands and some weeding in the garden. I discovered there's a groundhog feasting on my veggies, lol! It got to all the lettuce, which was ready to pick, broccoli, cauliflower, and the kale. Out of the herb garden it started on the dill. We have a fence up, but it dug right under the fence. So...................now I have to figure out how to get rid of it. Today the youngest saw 3 of them in the garden. Again, they dug under, but in a different spot. I've seen a ground hog around a lot, going from the high weeds at the back of the neighbors property across to the other neighbors high weeds on their property. We did ask the next door neighbor on the one side to cut his down and he told hubby he could do it. Hubby does mow for this neighbor, since he doesn't have much of a lawn, so hubby is slowly going to work on it. We never had this problem before. I've looked for ways to keep them away, but other than trapping, there really doesn't seem to be much you can do. Of course, we have the option of redoing the fences around the gardens, but it's kind of late for that this year. I have some empty flower boxes so I'll have to put the lettuce in that. Up on the deck, lol.
I went through and made a list of everything I want do get done around the house. I got the sun room cleaned today. What a job! I love that room, but it just seems like it's a dust and dirt magnet out there, lol. Everything's cleaned and looks nice. Even washed and dried the cover on the sofa. Aired the pillows out, until it started to rain. But, I'm happy with it. I'm thinking I should have taken this whole week off. So much to do. The hardest part is going to be all the cooking, since I have to make both American and Indian food. I'm trying to do light, salad type things since it's supposed to be in the 80's over the weekend. As of now it's not looking like any rain for the weekend at all, but it's still early yet.
Hubby went to church with us this morning. I could tell he really didn't want to go, but he went anyway. He's been saying he would go all month, so I told him he had to go today and then he's done for the month, lol. Not a lot of people in church this morning. Service was quicker than normal and everyone just seemed tired. I was talking and next thing I know hubby's gone. I look out the window and there he is, in the car, eyes shut, lol. He came home and I gave him his gifts and then he took a nap. He was snoring in no time.
I promised him Indian food for dinner, so the chicken is cooking and the cauliflower is done. After the dishes, I'm done to. The youngest is folding clothes, last load for the day in the dryer and after dinner dishes, I'm relaxing for the night. I've gotten no knitting done this week. I can't believe tomorrow is Monday and my 4 day weekend is almost over. Just went way to fast, but only working 2 days this week, so hopefully they will go well. And quick work days, lol!
I went through and made a list of everything I want do get done around the house. I got the sun room cleaned today. What a job! I love that room, but it just seems like it's a dust and dirt magnet out there, lol. Everything's cleaned and looks nice. Even washed and dried the cover on the sofa. Aired the pillows out, until it started to rain. But, I'm happy with it. I'm thinking I should have taken this whole week off. So much to do. The hardest part is going to be all the cooking, since I have to make both American and Indian food. I'm trying to do light, salad type things since it's supposed to be in the 80's over the weekend. As of now it's not looking like any rain for the weekend at all, but it's still early yet.
Hubby went to church with us this morning. I could tell he really didn't want to go, but he went anyway. He's been saying he would go all month, so I told him he had to go today and then he's done for the month, lol. Not a lot of people in church this morning. Service was quicker than normal and everyone just seemed tired. I was talking and next thing I know hubby's gone. I look out the window and there he is, in the car, eyes shut, lol. He came home and I gave him his gifts and then he took a nap. He was snoring in no time.
I promised him Indian food for dinner, so the chicken is cooking and the cauliflower is done. After the dishes, I'm done to. The youngest is folding clothes, last load for the day in the dryer and after dinner dishes, I'm relaxing for the night. I've gotten no knitting done this week. I can't believe tomorrow is Monday and my 4 day weekend is almost over. Just went way to fast, but only working 2 days this week, so hopefully they will go well. And quick work days, lol!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Much better day
Yesterday I ended up calling off from work because I had such a migraine. I'm almost positive it was from all that crap the brat sprayed the other day. I left with a headache and a sore throat. The soreness in my throat is almost gone. Usually when she does that my head hurts and my throat, but I think with it being allergy season, it just aggravated me to the point that the headache became a migraine.
It was such a sunny day yesterday and I had to keep everything closed and walked around the house with sun glasses on. But, at least I could get out of bed, finally. By late afternoon, the pounding in my head was much more tolerable and I didn't need the sun glasses, so I worked on my dress and got it all done. I think it still needs to be taken in under the arms, seemed like it was gaping under there. I'll try it on later today to be sure, but otherwise, one thing off the list and plenty more to go, lol. I finally was feeling like myself late last night. I wanted to stay up to wait for hubby, but opted for bed. I figure I needed my sleep more. I decided I'm going to call work on Monday and complain about this brat and why I was sick. Not that it will do any good, but I will feel better. This has to stop, she's going to make someone really sick one day by being hateful. Myself, I only have 3 more days left there, maybe that's why I'm just so irritated with this whole situation.
It's a cloudy day today and supposed to rain so no mulching today. Again. Seems like every time we plan to do it it rains. When it's sunny we don't have the time. I really wanted the mulching done before the party, but not sure that's going to happen. I have a ton of errands to do today, not to mention some serious cleaning along with all the cleaning up from yesterday that didn't get done because I didn't stay of top of the kids. Hhhmmmmmmmm, I think the boys should do most of the cleaning since they are the lazy ones, lol.
It was such a sunny day yesterday and I had to keep everything closed and walked around the house with sun glasses on. But, at least I could get out of bed, finally. By late afternoon, the pounding in my head was much more tolerable and I didn't need the sun glasses, so I worked on my dress and got it all done. I think it still needs to be taken in under the arms, seemed like it was gaping under there. I'll try it on later today to be sure, but otherwise, one thing off the list and plenty more to go, lol. I finally was feeling like myself late last night. I wanted to stay up to wait for hubby, but opted for bed. I figure I needed my sleep more. I decided I'm going to call work on Monday and complain about this brat and why I was sick. Not that it will do any good, but I will feel better. This has to stop, she's going to make someone really sick one day by being hateful. Myself, I only have 3 more days left there, maybe that's why I'm just so irritated with this whole situation.
It's a cloudy day today and supposed to rain so no mulching today. Again. Seems like every time we plan to do it it rains. When it's sunny we don't have the time. I really wanted the mulching done before the party, but not sure that's going to happen. I have a ton of errands to do today, not to mention some serious cleaning along with all the cleaning up from yesterday that didn't get done because I didn't stay of top of the kids. Hhhmmmmmmmm, I think the boys should do most of the cleaning since they are the lazy ones, lol.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Geez, everyone left in a hurry!
Well, today was an awful day at work. I've complained many times about this brat child and her spraying crap. Nothing has been done. It's a rainy, cool day here. Too cool to have any windows open. So this brat comes in with boyfriend in tow and starts complaining about the house smelling like old people. Goes and grabs stuff and starts spraying and spraying and spraying. Now, my lady is trying to eat. This kid is spraying when her grandmother is eating. Spraying everywhere except her room and her mothers. The thing about this kid is she doesn't know when to stop spraying. And it's not just one can, it's all different cans of stuff. Well, you can imagine the smell. The smell is so heavy that the me and my lady are coughing and sneezing. I opened the front door, which has a screen in it to get some fresh air because I just couldn't breathe. And if I can't breathe, then my lady can't either. She's on oxygen for a reason.
When my relief came, she was complaining about the smell being so heavy in there to. Well, I usually don't drive and talk on the cell, but I was so irritated, I called the office and complained all the way home. I was still on the phone when I got home, and everyone knew I was upset. They all ran for cover. It's raining outside and the youngest is outside. Probably over a neighbors house. Unfortunately, I had to take the oldest and hubby to work, so they were stuck in the car with me. Neither one of them was very happy about it either, but I'm just so tired of the same crap all the time!
When my relief came, she was complaining about the smell being so heavy in there to. Well, I usually don't drive and talk on the cell, but I was so irritated, I called the office and complained all the way home. I was still on the phone when I got home, and everyone knew I was upset. They all ran for cover. It's raining outside and the youngest is outside. Probably over a neighbors house. Unfortunately, I had to take the oldest and hubby to work, so they were stuck in the car with me. Neither one of them was very happy about it either, but I'm just so tired of the same crap all the time!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday
Didn't know what to call this, so just called it the day, lol. I took off today to play taxi driver for the boys, lol. Actually, I just wanted a day off in the middle of the week. It ended up being a really productive day. I worked on the dress for the oldest graduation. Since it's sheer, I needed something with coverage under the dress. That I got all done today. The actual dress is all pinned and cut out to. Had to stop because I had chicken marinating for dinner tonight. I started the marinade last night, thinking it would be quick and easy. It was, except we needed something to go with the chicken, lol. So, made broccoli and rice. I made tandoori chicken, which is an indian dish. Hubby was peeking this morning and I told him I would bring him some for dinner tonight. He wanted it which worked out well, since I needed to get gas and drooping off his dinner he would pump my gas to.
The youngest is now done school. The oldest goes all day tomorrow and then that's it for him. Hubby has helpers, lol! Hubby got up early today and put, finally, a door knob on the bathroom door, that works. The old one didn't quite latch right so I took a large bottle of bubble bath and left it on the floor by the door so when someone was in there, they could just slide that in the front to keep the door closed. Unfortunately for me, the cat knew all she had to do was stand outside of the door and push with her head real hard and she could get the door open. Wish she could have learned how to close it, lol. Now, she won't be able to!
Have to work tomorrow and Friday and that's it for this week. I'm not taking on any extra time. I'm glad I had today off and I'm glad I took 2 days next week off. There's so much to do for this party. I was looking at my house today and I realize I need to give it a really good cleaning. With all the windows open all the time, so much dust comes in off the road. The ceiling fans are getting dusty from being used all the time now. I need to do all those little things I don't do on a regular basis. Except dust, seems like I could dust daily. And vacuum, lol. I think I'm going to start the cleaning when I get home from work on Friday. That way I'll have a head start and I can yell at anyone who leaves a mess. Actually, I'll just tell everyone that after I clean, if they don't clean up after themselves, they will have to re clean the whole room. None of them want that, lol. I told hubby that today and after he made bread he had some flour on the floor and he got a wet paper towel and cleaned it up. He never does that, he leaves it, lol!
I need to go find a quiet spot, my headache is getting worse. Hopefully it's not a migraine starting.
The youngest is now done school. The oldest goes all day tomorrow and then that's it for him. Hubby has helpers, lol! Hubby got up early today and put, finally, a door knob on the bathroom door, that works. The old one didn't quite latch right so I took a large bottle of bubble bath and left it on the floor by the door so when someone was in there, they could just slide that in the front to keep the door closed. Unfortunately for me, the cat knew all she had to do was stand outside of the door and push with her head real hard and she could get the door open. Wish she could have learned how to close it, lol. Now, she won't be able to!
Have to work tomorrow and Friday and that's it for this week. I'm not taking on any extra time. I'm glad I had today off and I'm glad I took 2 days next week off. There's so much to do for this party. I was looking at my house today and I realize I need to give it a really good cleaning. With all the windows open all the time, so much dust comes in off the road. The ceiling fans are getting dusty from being used all the time now. I need to do all those little things I don't do on a regular basis. Except dust, seems like I could dust daily. And vacuum, lol. I think I'm going to start the cleaning when I get home from work on Friday. That way I'll have a head start and I can yell at anyone who leaves a mess. Actually, I'll just tell everyone that after I clean, if they don't clean up after themselves, they will have to re clean the whole room. None of them want that, lol. I told hubby that today and after he made bread he had some flour on the floor and he got a wet paper towel and cleaned it up. He never does that, he leaves it, lol!
I need to go find a quiet spot, my headache is getting worse. Hopefully it's not a migraine starting.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Nice day
Today was such a nice day. Sunny and comfortable. This past week has been a lot of clouds and showers. It did rain late yesterday afternoon, which made it much cooler. It was rather warm and on the humid side. But today, just gorgeous.
Hubby took me out to do my birthday shopping. There really wasn't anything specific I wanted. Well, there was, but I knew I wasn't getting it. What I really wanted was a wooden gazebo. A neighbor of his cousins has one, but it's long in length, kind of rectangular. There's enough room inside it to put wicker furniture. It's really nice, I like it. But I want hubby and the boys to build me one like that, but hubby says they are hard to make. Um, what about your carpenter friends?? Anyway, I want mine to have built in window boxes all around the outside. Maybe next year. At least the thought is in his head and I'll get it, eventually. The year before we bought one of those metal gazebos. It lasted a total of one week before a nasty storm blew through here and bent and broke the metal pieces for it. That was quite an expensive lesson. I honestly believe that when those strong storms come through, especially if they are hitting the field first, they pick up speed as they come through. Seems like me and the neighbor have a wind tunnel between our houses that just sucks the winds through, lol. So, since I wanted some shade over where we bbq I went and bought a cheap gazebo in April. Would you believe that cheap, flimsy thing is still standing??
We got hubby's tools he's been wanting while we were out. He's been looking at combination drill/screwdriver. I'm glad I waited because I almost bought him one, but it wouldn't have been what he wanted. He wanted an electric one. I would have gone for the rechargeable. But, he got that and a bit and driver set to so hubby's a happy camper right now, lol. I have put away some shirts and a pocket tool thingie. It's one of those tools that turns into like five more or something. I don't know, I just saw it and knew he would like it. So he will get that on father's day next week.
Well, I need to relax a little. Shopping with hubby was one of those lets hit all the stores days. He must have been in the mood to shop. I really wasn't, which is unusual, lol. I'm tired and my eyes just burn like crazy today!
Hubby took me out to do my birthday shopping. There really wasn't anything specific I wanted. Well, there was, but I knew I wasn't getting it. What I really wanted was a wooden gazebo. A neighbor of his cousins has one, but it's long in length, kind of rectangular. There's enough room inside it to put wicker furniture. It's really nice, I like it. But I want hubby and the boys to build me one like that, but hubby says they are hard to make. Um, what about your carpenter friends?? Anyway, I want mine to have built in window boxes all around the outside. Maybe next year. At least the thought is in his head and I'll get it, eventually. The year before we bought one of those metal gazebos. It lasted a total of one week before a nasty storm blew through here and bent and broke the metal pieces for it. That was quite an expensive lesson. I honestly believe that when those strong storms come through, especially if they are hitting the field first, they pick up speed as they come through. Seems like me and the neighbor have a wind tunnel between our houses that just sucks the winds through, lol. So, since I wanted some shade over where we bbq I went and bought a cheap gazebo in April. Would you believe that cheap, flimsy thing is still standing??
We got hubby's tools he's been wanting while we were out. He's been looking at combination drill/screwdriver. I'm glad I waited because I almost bought him one, but it wouldn't have been what he wanted. He wanted an electric one. I would have gone for the rechargeable. But, he got that and a bit and driver set to so hubby's a happy camper right now, lol. I have put away some shirts and a pocket tool thingie. It's one of those tools that turns into like five more or something. I don't know, I just saw it and knew he would like it. So he will get that on father's day next week.
Well, I need to relax a little. Shopping with hubby was one of those lets hit all the stores days. He must have been in the mood to shop. I really wasn't, which is unusual, lol. I'm tired and my eyes just burn like crazy today!
It's going to be one of those days...........
Woke up this morning sneezing and coughing like crazy. Made a cup of tea and hopped in the shower, hoping between the steam and the caffeine, it will calm my allergies down until the benadryl kicks in. No church this morning. Who knows what silly thing I'll do in my allergy fog this morning, lol. So, I'll listen to the church program in the comfort of my living room where I can doze off until the benadryl wears off.
The plans yesterday were to take me out for lunch and then shopping for my birthday. Didn't happen. Hubby wasn't feeling good. Again. So, maybe I'll just take his credit card and take myself shopping, lol. That will give him a quick recovery! So, I went into town and checked out the dollar stores for different graduation stuff. I found some really large graduation bowls and serving trays. I was checking out the graduation balloons since I will get them the day of the party. I'm thinking I'm going to go to the store where you have to preorder the balloons. They seemed to have a nicer selection than the other one. Hopefully by preordering them, I can be in and out. Since I've been planning this party, the youngest has been having fits about it. He's one of those kids where he thinks he has to have all the attention on him all the time. The head butting has begun, lol! He's just going to have to deal with it and get over it. I might be a little grayer by the time the party is over, though.
The work week this week is a 3 day one. Unfortunately, the boys will both be home Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Why do they have to have 2 1/2 months off in the summer, lol??
The plans yesterday were to take me out for lunch and then shopping for my birthday. Didn't happen. Hubby wasn't feeling good. Again. So, maybe I'll just take his credit card and take myself shopping, lol. That will give him a quick recovery! So, I went into town and checked out the dollar stores for different graduation stuff. I found some really large graduation bowls and serving trays. I was checking out the graduation balloons since I will get them the day of the party. I'm thinking I'm going to go to the store where you have to preorder the balloons. They seemed to have a nicer selection than the other one. Hopefully by preordering them, I can be in and out. Since I've been planning this party, the youngest has been having fits about it. He's one of those kids where he thinks he has to have all the attention on him all the time. The head butting has begun, lol! He's just going to have to deal with it and get over it. I might be a little grayer by the time the party is over, though.
The work week this week is a 3 day one. Unfortunately, the boys will both be home Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Why do they have to have 2 1/2 months off in the summer, lol??
Friday, June 12, 2009
The weekend is here!!
I'm so happy that this week is done. I'm actually even more happy that I made it through today! I had to work longer today. I really didn't want to but did it anyway. Next week is a 3 day work week so I'm hoping it will go as well as today did.
Our kids are basically done school here. The high school kids anyway. My kids went to school because there were things going on in school they wanted to do. Imagine my surprise when the brat child came walking in the door, with boyfriend to tow, at 11:15 this morning. I'm groaning, thinking what a long day this was going to be, but it wasn't. The boyfriend kept her occupied for a short time. Then, when he had to leave, she occupied herself until he got home and called her. She was still on the phone when I left. No wonder the cordless phones are never charged, she's on the phone for hours at a time. At least she was quiet. I've been wondering just what the attraction is between the two of them. She's 14 and he's 18. Well, I found out today. He's just as immature as she is, and she's his first girlfriend. Explains a lot.
Since I worked late, I didn't get to see hubby at all today. I even asked hubby if he had plans for today since it's my birthday, and he said no and to go ahead and work if I wanted to. So, I'm thinking the man forgot. When I got home there was a card and red roses on the table waiting for me :) I called him to thank him and asked him when he got the stuff. He said Wednesday. So I wanted to know why he didn't tell me last night he remembered my birthday. He said he knew if he played dumb I would think he forgot and then the card and roses world be a real surprise. Especially since I worked all day with the brat child, lol. I guess he could not have planned it better if he had tried!
I was really looking forward to a quiet peaceful night. Not!! The boys have no youth group tonight so I have them home with me. I'm just going to stay in and pay the bills and start on my dress for the graduation. I haven't done anything on it at all. I'm going to try to have it all pinned and cut out by the end of the weekend. It's pretty simple, except it has a zipper up the back. I haven't put a zipper in for a long time. This should be interesting.
Well, time to eat. For some reason I'm really hungry!
Our kids are basically done school here. The high school kids anyway. My kids went to school because there were things going on in school they wanted to do. Imagine my surprise when the brat child came walking in the door, with boyfriend to tow, at 11:15 this morning. I'm groaning, thinking what a long day this was going to be, but it wasn't. The boyfriend kept her occupied for a short time. Then, when he had to leave, she occupied herself until he got home and called her. She was still on the phone when I left. No wonder the cordless phones are never charged, she's on the phone for hours at a time. At least she was quiet. I've been wondering just what the attraction is between the two of them. She's 14 and he's 18. Well, I found out today. He's just as immature as she is, and she's his first girlfriend. Explains a lot.
Since I worked late, I didn't get to see hubby at all today. I even asked hubby if he had plans for today since it's my birthday, and he said no and to go ahead and work if I wanted to. So, I'm thinking the man forgot. When I got home there was a card and red roses on the table waiting for me :) I called him to thank him and asked him when he got the stuff. He said Wednesday. So I wanted to know why he didn't tell me last night he remembered my birthday. He said he knew if he played dumb I would think he forgot and then the card and roses world be a real surprise. Especially since I worked all day with the brat child, lol. I guess he could not have planned it better if he had tried!
I was really looking forward to a quiet peaceful night. Not!! The boys have no youth group tonight so I have them home with me. I'm just going to stay in and pay the bills and start on my dress for the graduation. I haven't done anything on it at all. I'm going to try to have it all pinned and cut out by the end of the weekend. It's pretty simple, except it has a zipper up the back. I haven't put a zipper in for a long time. This should be interesting.
Well, time to eat. For some reason I'm really hungry!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Finally, some rain
For days now there has been a chance of rain, but I've yet to see it. Then last night, as promised, it finally rained. I'm glad because I don't have to go out and water the veggie garden, the herb garden and all the window boxes and hanging planters. Not to mention the flower beds because I put some seeds in there to, lol. I don't know what got into us this year, but we just bought flowers and veggies and herbs like crazy. So much for a smaller veggie garden this year. I do have to say though, hubby did plant everything in rows so it will be a little easier when I have to go in there and pick stuff. I'm hoping anyway.
Not much else has been going on lately. The boys start their finals on Thursday and then they only have maybe 2 more days of school before they are done for the year. I don't remember having this much time off when I was in high school. We had to stay the whole day when we had final exams. I'm just not ready for them to be home and all the time, lol. Little do they know hubby has a whole list of things he's going to be expecting them to do. Both of them, lol. The youngest always has a way of getting out of work around the house. Hubby's gotten wise to him and plans on making him work all summer. It will be good for them.
Not much else has been going on lately. The boys start their finals on Thursday and then they only have maybe 2 more days of school before they are done for the year. I don't remember having this much time off when I was in high school. We had to stay the whole day when we had final exams. I'm just not ready for them to be home and all the time, lol. Little do they know hubby has a whole list of things he's going to be expecting them to do. Both of them, lol. The youngest always has a way of getting out of work around the house. Hubby's gotten wise to him and plans on making him work all summer. It will be good for them.
Monday, June 8, 2009
New beginnings
I guess everyone has a breaking point. A zero tolerance level. Well, I think I've reached mine. Correction, I know I've reached mine. This has been on my mind for a while, but I've always pushed it to the back of my mind and that was where it stayed. Always, I'll deal with it when I have time kind of thing.
Lately, I've noticed on some days that I have to eat every few hours. If not, I get shaky, and start to sweat. I eat and I feel much better. I am well aware of what this is an indication of and I absolutely refuse to ignore the signs and let this become a full blown disease. This is something I can control and will control. I won't let this get out of hand, because now is the time to stop it before I can't.
I'm a total book freak. I love books. I would devote an entire room to books and make it my mini library. I have quite a few books on natural cures, natural remedies, and herbs. Problem is, I very rarely crack the cover after I get them. They just sit on the shelf gathering dust. Or getting buried behind other books because it seems lately that I have no more room on my bookcases. Since today was a day I had no plans to really do anything, I decided to take a look at what I have and do some informative reading. I spent quite a bit of time online yesterday looking for allergy remedies. How I ended up on facebook, I have no idea, lol. Must have just been wandering. Anyway, I found some really good sites and some, hopefully, useful advice. I was talking to one person who also suggested that I take a look at the foods I eat, that maybe some food I eat is what's causing the pain in my leg. She suggested pineapple. I had heard this before and also read that yesterday to. For the past week I've been putting local honey in my tea in the morning. I have noticed a slight difference in my allergies. My eyes aren't pasted shut or swollen in the mornings, and my lungs feel better. I used to wake up in the morning and take a deep breath and my lungs would just hurt. I haven't felt that in the past few days. I'm still sneezing and coughing and my eyes will itch occasionally, but the itch isn't so bad that I can't ignore it. For me that's an improvement. I was also out on a windy day and didn't react like I normally would. That was the real test for me. Dry windy days are miserable allergy days for me. It's a slight relief, but I'll take it.
I had bought a new allergy med, over the counter that I was going to start taking. I should have looked up the side effects before I bought it, but I didn't. What I read about the side effects scared me enough that I won't be taking it or giving it to my youngest. I went online looking specifically for the side effects because they weren't listed on the box. I thought that was odd. Now I know why. I was telling hubby what my plans are and he's all for it. He has recently decided to stop eating meat. He thinks that's why he's gaining weight. It's not. Since he's been back from India he promised his father that he would give up the whiskey. For the most part he has, except instead of whiskey every night, he drinks beer. I think the beer puts more weight on him than the whiskey, but his wanting to eat better will only help me to. I have to do a little more research on what I need to be eating in place of the meat, but meat and sugar are out. By no sugar I mean not adding any extra sugar. I can't use any of the sugar substitutes, including splenda, because they give me leg pain. I am switching to the cane sugar though. I was reading the sugar can play a huge role in allergies.
Then, of course, there's my weight. I really do need to lose weight and since I'm at that age where I gain in my middle first, that will be the first place the weight will leave. At least the last time I got serious about weight loss, that was the first place I noticed was getting smaller. And with that comes better health, lower blood pressure, and stability in my blood sugar. Why would I not want that??
Hubby and I talk about getting out and walking, but have yet to do it. Our schedules are so off I'm not sure if we will ever be able to walk together. I used to get up every morning and walk for 30 to 45 minutes, before breakfast. Now I'm just lazy about it. I did walk the perimeter of wally world today. That took me a good 15 minutes. I had to go in there for something for myself and my friend. Had I known that they wouldn't have what my friend needed I would have just walked around once. Up and down every single toy isle, at least 3 times before I just gave up. At first I went kind of fast, but as I wasn't finding what she wanted, I slowed down and actually stopped to really look. But, it was cool in there, for a change. Either that or my prayer to keep me cool in the store was answered, lol. I don't know why but when I go shopping, some stores I just practically run in there, and have to remind myself to slow down and just walk and look. Excess anxiety, I guess.
Back to work tomorrow. UGH! I really don't want to. It's been so nice just doing whatever. I feel so relaxed right now. But, as of now, I don't have anything new at the end of the month, so I just might get a nice relaxing break. I think I need it, lol.
Lately, I've noticed on some days that I have to eat every few hours. If not, I get shaky, and start to sweat. I eat and I feel much better. I am well aware of what this is an indication of and I absolutely refuse to ignore the signs and let this become a full blown disease. This is something I can control and will control. I won't let this get out of hand, because now is the time to stop it before I can't.
I'm a total book freak. I love books. I would devote an entire room to books and make it my mini library. I have quite a few books on natural cures, natural remedies, and herbs. Problem is, I very rarely crack the cover after I get them. They just sit on the shelf gathering dust. Or getting buried behind other books because it seems lately that I have no more room on my bookcases. Since today was a day I had no plans to really do anything, I decided to take a look at what I have and do some informative reading. I spent quite a bit of time online yesterday looking for allergy remedies. How I ended up on facebook, I have no idea, lol. Must have just been wandering. Anyway, I found some really good sites and some, hopefully, useful advice. I was talking to one person who also suggested that I take a look at the foods I eat, that maybe some food I eat is what's causing the pain in my leg. She suggested pineapple. I had heard this before and also read that yesterday to. For the past week I've been putting local honey in my tea in the morning. I have noticed a slight difference in my allergies. My eyes aren't pasted shut or swollen in the mornings, and my lungs feel better. I used to wake up in the morning and take a deep breath and my lungs would just hurt. I haven't felt that in the past few days. I'm still sneezing and coughing and my eyes will itch occasionally, but the itch isn't so bad that I can't ignore it. For me that's an improvement. I was also out on a windy day and didn't react like I normally would. That was the real test for me. Dry windy days are miserable allergy days for me. It's a slight relief, but I'll take it.
I had bought a new allergy med, over the counter that I was going to start taking. I should have looked up the side effects before I bought it, but I didn't. What I read about the side effects scared me enough that I won't be taking it or giving it to my youngest. I went online looking specifically for the side effects because they weren't listed on the box. I thought that was odd. Now I know why. I was telling hubby what my plans are and he's all for it. He has recently decided to stop eating meat. He thinks that's why he's gaining weight. It's not. Since he's been back from India he promised his father that he would give up the whiskey. For the most part he has, except instead of whiskey every night, he drinks beer. I think the beer puts more weight on him than the whiskey, but his wanting to eat better will only help me to. I have to do a little more research on what I need to be eating in place of the meat, but meat and sugar are out. By no sugar I mean not adding any extra sugar. I can't use any of the sugar substitutes, including splenda, because they give me leg pain. I am switching to the cane sugar though. I was reading the sugar can play a huge role in allergies.
Then, of course, there's my weight. I really do need to lose weight and since I'm at that age where I gain in my middle first, that will be the first place the weight will leave. At least the last time I got serious about weight loss, that was the first place I noticed was getting smaller. And with that comes better health, lower blood pressure, and stability in my blood sugar. Why would I not want that??
Hubby and I talk about getting out and walking, but have yet to do it. Our schedules are so off I'm not sure if we will ever be able to walk together. I used to get up every morning and walk for 30 to 45 minutes, before breakfast. Now I'm just lazy about it. I did walk the perimeter of wally world today. That took me a good 15 minutes. I had to go in there for something for myself and my friend. Had I known that they wouldn't have what my friend needed I would have just walked around once. Up and down every single toy isle, at least 3 times before I just gave up. At first I went kind of fast, but as I wasn't finding what she wanted, I slowed down and actually stopped to really look. But, it was cool in there, for a change. Either that or my prayer to keep me cool in the store was answered, lol. I don't know why but when I go shopping, some stores I just practically run in there, and have to remind myself to slow down and just walk and look. Excess anxiety, I guess.
Back to work tomorrow. UGH! I really don't want to. It's been so nice just doing whatever. I feel so relaxed right now. But, as of now, I don't have anything new at the end of the month, so I just might get a nice relaxing break. I think I need it, lol.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Beautiful day
Such a nice day here today. This whole week has been rather cloudy, and yesterday and today have been sunny and just really nice. I did all my errands yesterday so I could stay home most of today. It feels good to come home put on sloppy clothes and just do nothing knowing there is really no place I have to be.
We went to see hubby's uncle yesterday. Well, I didn't but hubby and uncles friend did. Lets just day this experience is something I hope I don't ever have to go through with anyone close to me. Morning visiting hours are from 9 to 11 am. We had to be up by 6:30 and ready to walk out the door by 7:30 to meet the friend at 8:30 to register to see the uncle by 9 am. It takes us an hour to get to that area, then another 20 minutes to the place. I think the actual visiting time is only about 30 minutes, by the time they go through their thing.
At first hubby's uncle was upset that he came to see him. Can you believe it? Hubby asked him why he didn't contact anyone and his excuse was he doesn't have access to a phone. I'm sure he can use a pay phone to call. Someone. Then he tells hubby to tell his family where he is ( like hubby didn't already) and that he's ok. We still aren't sure of the real reason why he's locked up. They story he told hubby is almost the same story he told the lawyer when he was arrested for drinking and driving the first time. I'm sorry, but I really don't believe the cops just go out looking for people. I think you have to do something to get their attention. He swears he wasn't drinking this time. I don't know. He was telling hubby that on Tuesday they are moving him to another place where he has to go to school and can maybe work during the day, after he does this schooling for 2 months. Now, I'm not sure, but I'm thinking he must have to take a class about drinking and driving. I know in this state that if you are caught, you have to before you can get your licence back. Hubby did say his licence is probably gone for a long time now and that he has court next month. I'm still thinking he violated his probation somehow and that's why he's in jail now. Then before hubby leaves he tells hubby to come and see him every week. He's bored. Well, if he would have behaved himself, he wouldn't be in this situation right now and he wouldn't be bored. Hubby thinks maybe every other week or so. This man just doesn't realize how hard this is to do this. Hubby closes the station at 2:30 - 3:00 am. Sleeps for a few hours, then has to get up and travel over an hour, just for a 30 minute visit?? By the time we get home it's close to noon and hubby has to be at work again at 2:30. It's hard on him. I've noticed since he's been back, he's not as energetic as he used to be. The man's slowing down, and he's always so tired. Some days he worries me.
Well, I'm going to go lazy outside on the swing and maybe think about looking through my fabric stash to see what I have for my dress. I also have tons of beads. Maybe I'll see what I have and work on some earrings or a necklace or something.
We went to see hubby's uncle yesterday. Well, I didn't but hubby and uncles friend did. Lets just day this experience is something I hope I don't ever have to go through with anyone close to me. Morning visiting hours are from 9 to 11 am. We had to be up by 6:30 and ready to walk out the door by 7:30 to meet the friend at 8:30 to register to see the uncle by 9 am. It takes us an hour to get to that area, then another 20 minutes to the place. I think the actual visiting time is only about 30 minutes, by the time they go through their thing.
At first hubby's uncle was upset that he came to see him. Can you believe it? Hubby asked him why he didn't contact anyone and his excuse was he doesn't have access to a phone. I'm sure he can use a pay phone to call. Someone. Then he tells hubby to tell his family where he is ( like hubby didn't already) and that he's ok. We still aren't sure of the real reason why he's locked up. They story he told hubby is almost the same story he told the lawyer when he was arrested for drinking and driving the first time. I'm sorry, but I really don't believe the cops just go out looking for people. I think you have to do something to get their attention. He swears he wasn't drinking this time. I don't know. He was telling hubby that on Tuesday they are moving him to another place where he has to go to school and can maybe work during the day, after he does this schooling for 2 months. Now, I'm not sure, but I'm thinking he must have to take a class about drinking and driving. I know in this state that if you are caught, you have to before you can get your licence back. Hubby did say his licence is probably gone for a long time now and that he has court next month. I'm still thinking he violated his probation somehow and that's why he's in jail now. Then before hubby leaves he tells hubby to come and see him every week. He's bored. Well, if he would have behaved himself, he wouldn't be in this situation right now and he wouldn't be bored. Hubby thinks maybe every other week or so. This man just doesn't realize how hard this is to do this. Hubby closes the station at 2:30 - 3:00 am. Sleeps for a few hours, then has to get up and travel over an hour, just for a 30 minute visit?? By the time we get home it's close to noon and hubby has to be at work again at 2:30. It's hard on him. I've noticed since he's been back, he's not as energetic as he used to be. The man's slowing down, and he's always so tired. Some days he worries me.
Well, I'm going to go lazy outside on the swing and maybe think about looking through my fabric stash to see what I have for my dress. I also have tons of beads. Maybe I'll see what I have and work on some earrings or a necklace or something.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Blue mood for a Friday
Usually come Friday I'm ecstatic. Not this Friday. Work went fast, came home and managed to get on hubby's nerves. Not intentionally. I realize now hubby is stressed over his uncle being in jail. Oh well, not a lot you can do about it. I will know tonight if he's going tomorrow or not. He said something about having to get permission or something to come see his uncle. I don't know. I'm clueless when it comes to this kind of stuff. So after hubby jumped on me I just went off and started my house cleaning. Didn't say a word. He knew I was upset, but he's thinking for the wrong reasons. He came back in the house and asked me if I wanted him to ask someone to take him to see his uncle. Totally clueless! Not even close to the reason why I'm upset. I might pay him a visit later, in person, and tell him why I'm upset.
To make myself feel better I took myself shopping. Why is it when you want to buy something, you can't find anything?? I did go and get the stuff for the oldest graduation party. So glad I went to dollar tree first. They had tons of stuff, everything I needed. I was going to try walmart first, but then I remembered how hot walmart always is so dollar tree it was. Of course, I also decided to look for a dress for his graduation. I want something made out of cotton, or at least something that will be cool. No such luck, everything knit or polyester or some other kind of hot, hot fabric. I saw a lot of things that were nice, but I figured if I'm buying a new dress, I at least want to wear it to church to. Everything, and I mean everything, was just cut way to low for church. I have a no cleavage rule for things I wear to church. I did venture into walmart anyway. Boy was it hot in there! I was sweating just standing in the checkout line! The temp is only about 70 here today and cloudy. But, I did find a melon colored knit dress I can wear for his party. Unless it's humid that day. I tried it on and it fits great. Who would have thought. I was in Fashion Bug and I picked up some cute tops. They were marked down and buying them made me feel better. I grabbed the two of them because they were cotton and the fit is really cute. As for the graduation dress, well, I'm thinking I'm going to have to make myself something. One thing I noticed when trying on dresses. They just never fit right. If it fits nice in one place, it gaps in another. UGH! If I make it myself, at least it will fit in all the right places. I found a pattern, now just have to make sure I have fabric.
So my weekend is open. I don't have anything really planned, except to get the invitations done. That I can do tonight. Maybe it will be nice to stay home on a weekend for a change.
To make myself feel better I took myself shopping. Why is it when you want to buy something, you can't find anything?? I did go and get the stuff for the oldest graduation party. So glad I went to dollar tree first. They had tons of stuff, everything I needed. I was going to try walmart first, but then I remembered how hot walmart always is so dollar tree it was. Of course, I also decided to look for a dress for his graduation. I want something made out of cotton, or at least something that will be cool. No such luck, everything knit or polyester or some other kind of hot, hot fabric. I saw a lot of things that were nice, but I figured if I'm buying a new dress, I at least want to wear it to church to. Everything, and I mean everything, was just cut way to low for church. I have a no cleavage rule for things I wear to church. I did venture into walmart anyway. Boy was it hot in there! I was sweating just standing in the checkout line! The temp is only about 70 here today and cloudy. But, I did find a melon colored knit dress I can wear for his party. Unless it's humid that day. I tried it on and it fits great. Who would have thought. I was in Fashion Bug and I picked up some cute tops. They were marked down and buying them made me feel better. I grabbed the two of them because they were cotton and the fit is really cute. As for the graduation dress, well, I'm thinking I'm going to have to make myself something. One thing I noticed when trying on dresses. They just never fit right. If it fits nice in one place, it gaps in another. UGH! If I make it myself, at least it will fit in all the right places. I found a pattern, now just have to make sure I have fabric.
So my weekend is open. I don't have anything really planned, except to get the invitations done. That I can do tonight. Maybe it will be nice to stay home on a weekend for a change.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Feeling bombarded
The oldest came home today with all the info for graduation. Wow, that's a lot! So many things going on in the next few weeks, I felt exhausted just reading the papers, lol. One thing I'm thankful for is that he actually gave me the paper the day he got it, not weeks after. He's been known to do that. The actual last day of school is on the 15th. From then until the 25 it's exams and regents. The oldest only has two days of exams and the youngest one day. The oldest does have to be in school for a few hours on the 25th, and 26th for graduation things. Since my parents decided not to come for the oldest's graduation, I think I will only be taking the 25th and 26th off. If I'm around I can better stay on top of things if I catch him as he walks in the door. Since we are only getting 6 tickets for graduation, we decided to have a party for all the people we want to invite but don't have tickets for. I'm thinking of having the party on Sunday afternoon. It will give me a chance to catch my breath a little. I'll take the weekend to make plans and get invitations together and out.
Speaking of the weekend. Hubby has an uncle, the one who lived with us for a while. For the past 2 weeks his family, in India, has been calling hubby because no one has heard from this guy. He was working for the family but, something happened and he got let go. His wife refuses to take him back. The whole family, except hubby, is mad at him again and wants nothing to do with him. This is a real sore spot between hubby and me because I am siding with his family on this one. Hubby, however, will bend over backwards to do what he can for him. So, last week hubby wanted to go to the town he was living in and see if he could find someone who might know where he is. His family seemed to think he was in the hospital. So, instead of searching a town, I called the hospital in the town he was living in to see if he was there. He's not. While this guy was living with us he was going to court for a dwi and had lost his license. He was given probation and a fine. About 5 months later he get his licence back. Hubby and I both thought maybe he was in jail. I told hubby that since he was on probation and if he got caught drunk driving again, he would go right to jail to do the time. Well, we have a friend who works for corrections so hubby asked him to check if he was there. The friend checked 3 jails and his name didn't come up. So, again hubby wants to search this town to see if he can find his guy. I got the number of the place where he was working and hubby called and talked to the guy he worked with. He is in jail. He didn't want anyone to know where he was, that was why this guy didn't contact anyone. Now hubby wants to go this weekend to see him. Personal feelings for this guy aside, I think hubby should just stay home and get his sleep. If this guy wanted hubby, or anyone for that matter to visit him, he would have told his friend who to contact. He didn't. This will be another day, if we go, of driving in circles not knowing where we are going. I don't know the area and neither does hubby and he's not known for getting good directions. I want hubby to get as much info as possible before we go. Nothing like going and finding out visiting hours are over. I'm so not looking forward to the weekend and making this trip. But, the good thing about this is we finally know where he is. I don't think it was right of him to put his parents through all this, or anyone else. But, whenever anyone has a problem, they always drop it at hubby's feet to take care of for them. It gets old after a while.
Speaking of the weekend. Hubby has an uncle, the one who lived with us for a while. For the past 2 weeks his family, in India, has been calling hubby because no one has heard from this guy. He was working for the family but, something happened and he got let go. His wife refuses to take him back. The whole family, except hubby, is mad at him again and wants nothing to do with him. This is a real sore spot between hubby and me because I am siding with his family on this one. Hubby, however, will bend over backwards to do what he can for him. So, last week hubby wanted to go to the town he was living in and see if he could find someone who might know where he is. His family seemed to think he was in the hospital. So, instead of searching a town, I called the hospital in the town he was living in to see if he was there. He's not. While this guy was living with us he was going to court for a dwi and had lost his license. He was given probation and a fine. About 5 months later he get his licence back. Hubby and I both thought maybe he was in jail. I told hubby that since he was on probation and if he got caught drunk driving again, he would go right to jail to do the time. Well, we have a friend who works for corrections so hubby asked him to check if he was there. The friend checked 3 jails and his name didn't come up. So, again hubby wants to search this town to see if he can find his guy. I got the number of the place where he was working and hubby called and talked to the guy he worked with. He is in jail. He didn't want anyone to know where he was, that was why this guy didn't contact anyone. Now hubby wants to go this weekend to see him. Personal feelings for this guy aside, I think hubby should just stay home and get his sleep. If this guy wanted hubby, or anyone for that matter to visit him, he would have told his friend who to contact. He didn't. This will be another day, if we go, of driving in circles not knowing where we are going. I don't know the area and neither does hubby and he's not known for getting good directions. I want hubby to get as much info as possible before we go. Nothing like going and finding out visiting hours are over. I'm so not looking forward to the weekend and making this trip. But, the good thing about this is we finally know where he is. I don't think it was right of him to put his parents through all this, or anyone else. But, whenever anyone has a problem, they always drop it at hubby's feet to take care of for them. It gets old after a while.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Dragging like it's a Monday
Bed was my friend this morning. I did not want to get out of it. Especially to go to work, lol. Had a very hard time falling asleep last night, was way to late when I finally did. Then, of course, hubby crawls in and, snore, man all night long!! He either was really tired or the pollen is starting to get to him to. I'm going to benadryl his butt tonight if he starts again. When I finally got out of bed, my eyes were all puffy and icky. I did the caffeine thing this morning, instead of a pill because I never would have gotten anything done at work otherwise. Went outside to get in my car and it's covered in pollen. So, I decided to give myself a break and turned the air on to drive to work. I normally don't do this, but I was sniffling and still sneezing when I left. I wanted to hold my breath as I was walking outside, lol.
Yesterday when we were in town I noticed the health food store is finally open. About, probably 2 years ago it caught fire and has been closed since. There were signs in the front saying it was going to open soon, but after a while you just get used to seeing them. If I go over the weekend that will give me time to check in my herbal book about what to use for allergies. I'm already at my wits end, but not desperate enough to use what the doc gave me. I know, why put myself through all that if I don't have to. I'm one of those people who if I have to take a med for something, I prefer the older stuff. Stuff that's been around for ages. Supposedly, the newer stuff works faster and is better, but, I just don't feel the newer stuff has been tested well enough. Strange view from someone who works in the health care field. Way to many times, recalls on meds come out after they have been on the market for a while because after years of use, the effects of people using them are known. I had gone to the doc, years ago, and was given a new med for my allergies. Didn't trust it so I didn't take it. About a year after that, it was pulled from the market because of it causing heart attacks in people who were using it. That just reinforced my belief that older is usually better.
Work was uneventful. I'm actually glad, because I was tired. Today I was glad the windows were all closed. It's in the mid 70's here, but I needed the relief this morning. The woman who does the scheduling called me to confirm my last day there. She still doesn't have anything else for me. That scares me, probably because I can't remember the last time I didn't work. Jobs in my area are scarce, even the boys can't find one. I keep telling myself to put in in God's hands because the right job will come along at the right time. I just don't know how hubby is going to handle my not working for a while if it comes down to that.
I can't believe it's already June. The boys are basically done on the 15th. They have to go back and take a few exams, but for the most part, the will be home all the time after that. The oldest graduates this year. I can't believe it. I've been thinking about trying to get my parents here for his graduation. Of course, that's a lot of planning on my part. Hubby's ok with it. I figured he would be, he doesn't have to make any of the trips, I do. I called them and left them a message about it, but haven't heard back from them yet. I need to know by Friday so I can get the time off. I've decided if I do this that I'm not going to rush it. It's a 7 hour drive each way, so one day to get there and one day to get back. But, I need to be back in time to make sure the oldest has everything he might need. The day before graduation is the senior breakfast and picnic. Graduation in on a Saturday, so I was thinking of driving back the Monday after and coming back home on Tuesday. Or maybe Wednesday, since I might not have a steady job after that. I'm willing to sit through the summer, but I definitely want something by September. Plus I'll be starting my class again in September. Hopefully, I'll be done by this time next year, and then I can go on from there.
Well, I need to catch up on some journals. Haven't been to many at all lately. Then I have some reading to do. We have been going through the book of Genesis in Bible study. We've been working on it for 3 weeks now and have only done the first two verses in chapter one. But, it's interesting and through. I just really wish hubby could be there. He would get so much out of it.
Yesterday when we were in town I noticed the health food store is finally open. About, probably 2 years ago it caught fire and has been closed since. There were signs in the front saying it was going to open soon, but after a while you just get used to seeing them. If I go over the weekend that will give me time to check in my herbal book about what to use for allergies. I'm already at my wits end, but not desperate enough to use what the doc gave me. I know, why put myself through all that if I don't have to. I'm one of those people who if I have to take a med for something, I prefer the older stuff. Stuff that's been around for ages. Supposedly, the newer stuff works faster and is better, but, I just don't feel the newer stuff has been tested well enough. Strange view from someone who works in the health care field. Way to many times, recalls on meds come out after they have been on the market for a while because after years of use, the effects of people using them are known. I had gone to the doc, years ago, and was given a new med for my allergies. Didn't trust it so I didn't take it. About a year after that, it was pulled from the market because of it causing heart attacks in people who were using it. That just reinforced my belief that older is usually better.
Work was uneventful. I'm actually glad, because I was tired. Today I was glad the windows were all closed. It's in the mid 70's here, but I needed the relief this morning. The woman who does the scheduling called me to confirm my last day there. She still doesn't have anything else for me. That scares me, probably because I can't remember the last time I didn't work. Jobs in my area are scarce, even the boys can't find one. I keep telling myself to put in in God's hands because the right job will come along at the right time. I just don't know how hubby is going to handle my not working for a while if it comes down to that.
I can't believe it's already June. The boys are basically done on the 15th. They have to go back and take a few exams, but for the most part, the will be home all the time after that. The oldest graduates this year. I can't believe it. I've been thinking about trying to get my parents here for his graduation. Of course, that's a lot of planning on my part. Hubby's ok with it. I figured he would be, he doesn't have to make any of the trips, I do. I called them and left them a message about it, but haven't heard back from them yet. I need to know by Friday so I can get the time off. I've decided if I do this that I'm not going to rush it. It's a 7 hour drive each way, so one day to get there and one day to get back. But, I need to be back in time to make sure the oldest has everything he might need. The day before graduation is the senior breakfast and picnic. Graduation in on a Saturday, so I was thinking of driving back the Monday after and coming back home on Tuesday. Or maybe Wednesday, since I might not have a steady job after that. I'm willing to sit through the summer, but I definitely want something by September. Plus I'll be starting my class again in September. Hopefully, I'll be done by this time next year, and then I can go on from there.
Well, I need to catch up on some journals. Haven't been to many at all lately. Then I have some reading to do. We have been going through the book of Genesis in Bible study. We've been working on it for 3 weeks now and have only done the first two verses in chapter one. But, it's interesting and through. I just really wish hubby could be there. He would get so much out of it.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Don't know where the time has gone
It seems I manage to make it on here weekly lately. Hubby's home, the weather is nice, and things are busy. When I get home from work, after sitting inside, the last thing I want to do is stay in my house. I like to get outside when the weather is nice. Not that it's any good for my allergies. I suffer for it some days. Yesterday ended up being nice and cool in the afternoon after a brief thunderstorm. It pushed the humidity out and got nice and very windy! A really cool wind, lol. I know, I was outside in it. But, my allergies weren't bothering me so I thought I would be ok. Well, today is another story. I feel like crap right now. It seems like they snuck up on me over night. I still have some singular the doc gave me from last year, but I'm not suffering enough to start taking it. I hate the fact that I have to take this every day until the first killing frost. So, I'm going to go and get some local honey, and try that. I use honey in my tea every morning anyway. I don't expect to have any relief this year, but maybe next, since it has to build up over time, but it's better than taking something that has a lot of side effects that I, quite honestly, just don't want to deal with. And, it can make you sleepy. So, I can take that everyday and still walk around in an allergy haze. I've tried the otc non drowsy allergy meds. And I don't get sleepy, not even at bed time. I end up having to take something to make me sleep. Not an option for me either.
Saturday night the youngest brought in flowers for me. I don't know what they were, except they were very fragrant. Set my allergies right off. Since he put them on the kitchen table, I held my breath and took them outside before church set them on the picnic table, lol. But, I had to breathe and it was enough to set my allergies off. Since we were headed out the door to church, I had to stop at a store to get some benadryl. I had to take it on the way to church. Well, I was in a fog anyway from all the sneezing. I really should have just stayed home and went back to sleep, but I didn't. Yesterday was a nice day, comfortable temp, with high humidity. We got to church and they had the heat on in the church! Could not believe it. I thought maybe just to take the chill off from the night, but it stayed on for the whole service. The boys were fanning themselves, because they were hot. Me, I was comfortable, I wore flip flops and a sleeveless top. Because I know better! Anyway, the boys were concerned because I was sneezing and sniffling and coughing and what not. They carried all my stuff except my car keys. I had them. Service is over and I'm searching through my purse for my car keys. No keys. I'm in a haze, so I could have done anything with them. The youngest goes and looks in the car thinking I might have left them in there. Nothing. I'm almost positive I carried them in with me. Could I have dropped them? Can't remember what I did with them. So, finally, I think maybe they are on the floor. I stand up and there they are, behind the cushion where I was sitting, lol. So, it's going to be that kind of day.
Get home after church and decide I really need to have a nap so this groggy feeling will leave. I lay down in the bed and close the bedroom door because I just want quiet. I very rarely close the bedroom door. So, after a while, I hear hubby trying to open the door. He can't get it open. That's odd, did I lock it? I turn the knob, and as I'm turning and pulling, I find the knob in my hand, lol. Ask hubby if he's still on the other side, because I have the door knob in my hand and can't open the door. He still can't open the door either. So, I crawl out our bedroom window, since I'm panicking that I'm locked in. Our house is all one floor, with the deck being right outside our bedroom window. I come around the house and when I get inside, there's hubby and the oldest, laughing hysterically, because they think I'm still inside the bedroom, lol. They ended up having to take the whole doorknob off to open the door. Hubby seems to think maybe the knob on that side was loose since I like to hang stuff on the knob. Maybe, I don't know. They put the knob back on and it's working fine. Don't know what happened. Guess it was just that kind of day, lol!
Saturday night the youngest brought in flowers for me. I don't know what they were, except they were very fragrant. Set my allergies right off. Since he put them on the kitchen table, I held my breath and took them outside before church set them on the picnic table, lol. But, I had to breathe and it was enough to set my allergies off. Since we were headed out the door to church, I had to stop at a store to get some benadryl. I had to take it on the way to church. Well, I was in a fog anyway from all the sneezing. I really should have just stayed home and went back to sleep, but I didn't. Yesterday was a nice day, comfortable temp, with high humidity. We got to church and they had the heat on in the church! Could not believe it. I thought maybe just to take the chill off from the night, but it stayed on for the whole service. The boys were fanning themselves, because they were hot. Me, I was comfortable, I wore flip flops and a sleeveless top. Because I know better! Anyway, the boys were concerned because I was sneezing and sniffling and coughing and what not. They carried all my stuff except my car keys. I had them. Service is over and I'm searching through my purse for my car keys. No keys. I'm in a haze, so I could have done anything with them. The youngest goes and looks in the car thinking I might have left them in there. Nothing. I'm almost positive I carried them in with me. Could I have dropped them? Can't remember what I did with them. So, finally, I think maybe they are on the floor. I stand up and there they are, behind the cushion where I was sitting, lol. So, it's going to be that kind of day.
Get home after church and decide I really need to have a nap so this groggy feeling will leave. I lay down in the bed and close the bedroom door because I just want quiet. I very rarely close the bedroom door. So, after a while, I hear hubby trying to open the door. He can't get it open. That's odd, did I lock it? I turn the knob, and as I'm turning and pulling, I find the knob in my hand, lol. Ask hubby if he's still on the other side, because I have the door knob in my hand and can't open the door. He still can't open the door either. So, I crawl out our bedroom window, since I'm panicking that I'm locked in. Our house is all one floor, with the deck being right outside our bedroom window. I come around the house and when I get inside, there's hubby and the oldest, laughing hysterically, because they think I'm still inside the bedroom, lol. They ended up having to take the whole doorknob off to open the door. Hubby seems to think maybe the knob on that side was loose since I like to hang stuff on the knob. Maybe, I don't know. They put the knob back on and it's working fine. Don't know what happened. Guess it was just that kind of day, lol!
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