I woke up this morning at 5:30 am. I still had the kink in my neck. It is pretty painful to say the least. I've been taking ibuprofen all day long. I'm thinking it will take about 3-4 days to work itself out. In the meantime, I'll just keep taking ibuprofen until the pain subsides.
I had HERO training today at work. It went pretty well. I am not looking forward to taking new auto claims tomorrow with it though. I'm sure it will go okay but I'm just worried about it. It did feel good to be off the phones today though.
Mikayla had her doctor's appointment today. I suppose it went okay. She gained another 4 lbs. She just keeps packing on the weight. It is becoming a severe problem now. We have to go back in 4 months again for another weight check. I've got to do something for her because it is way out of control. The doctor thinks she is an emotional eater and suggested counseling for her other issues going on. We think she may have anxiety just like me. She goes on July 1st for her 9 year well child check up. We'll talk about things more then.
Joe picked me up from work today. Boy was it a hot one out there today! By the time I got home, it was still 89 degrees. I'm enjoying the nice cool a/c at home. Joe made dinner tonight. We thought we had a good can of cream of chicken soup but it was old so we had to improvise. We had egg noodles with chicken and spaghetti sauce. It actually wasn't too bad. I made green beans and corn to go along with it.
Then, I went to Sam's Club to make a CD for my 1300+ pictures which I intend to get tomorrow. Finally, I went to Wal*Mart to get a few groceries, which came to $10. Now, I'm back home for the evening.
Not much going on. Joshua is aggravating us again, as usual. I don't know what's wrong with that boy. He just doesn't know when to quit. He keeps wiping his apple on my arm and then throwing stuff down the stairs. I'm trying to ignore it though because I think he'll continue to do it more if I pay too much attention to it. I've already gotten after him a few times and right now, he has stopped.
Joe's watching cage fighting....again. I can't stand it and wish that he wouldn't watch it all of the time. Mikayla's in her room watching her shows. I'm online relaxing. Joshua is still bugging us all.
Well, I'll close for now.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday Ponderings
I just thought I'd recap the last week. It ended up being a pretty busy week.
Monday, I just went to work like usual. Nothing special happened.
Tuesday, Joshua had his last soccer game of the season. The kids had a pretty good time even though they lost the game. The coach gave them their medals and they each got a goodie bag. It was a great way to end the season. Afterwards, we decided to go to the drive in to celebrate Joe's birthday. We saw "Land of the Lost" and "Night at the Museum-Part II". It was pretty fun going to the drive in. We had to deal with the rain a little bit but overall it turned out fine.
Wednesday, I had the day off. Joe turned 35 today (6/17). I slept in for a while due to being out late the night before. We went to Tequila Willy's for lunch around 4 pm. That was pretty fun. Megan spent the night. I made Joe a cake for his birthday so we had cake and ice-cream. It was an odd day. We didn't have a whole lot of money to do much else so that is about all we did.
Thursday, Joe had an interview in the morning. He got home around noon. Then, we went to Richmond Park with the kids for a few but it wasn't that fun. We then headed to his parents house for a little bit but then I had to take Joe to work for the World Mission from 3-7 pm. I was going to visit my Aunt Ginger but no one was home so the kids and I headed back home. I made them mac & cheese for a late lunch and I ate the left over burrito from Wed. I called my Aunt Ginger and she was home so we went to visit her from 3-6:30 pm. Then, I went to get gas and then we picked Joe up. Afterwards, we took the kids to CEC for a little bit but then headed home. I can't remember if we did anything else. Something tells me we went to Meijer. Mikayla spent the night at Mary's house on Thursday.
Friday, I worked like usual. After work, I went to Bio. I got $30, which was cool. Then, I went to pick Mikayla up at Mary's house. Then, we came home to begin our family fun night. We had spaghetti for dinner. We watched a movie, "Meet the Fockers". It was a laid back evening. I think I went to bed around 11:30 pm.
Saturday, I had to work from 7-3:45 pm. After work, we went to Richmond Park for a Father's Day picnic. It was pretty fun to get together with the family. My grandparents, Aunts Sharon, SanDee and Wendy, cousins, Nate, Lonna, Laura, Stacie, Bill were there in addition to Amy and Ed. It was a potluck picnic. The kids played pretty well together. Afterwards, I took Joe to his friend's house for a party. The kids and I went to the Walker Festival. The kids really had a great time there. After the festival, we went to Marie's house and watched the fireworks and had s'mores. I think we left her house around 10:30 or 11:30 pm, I can't remember. I had to go to sleep right away since I had to work on Sunday.
Sunday, I worked from 7-3:45 pm. Work went okay. I was in one of my off moods. I was pretty upset about Natalie. The day before, Amy told me she was mad at me so that just really upset me badly. I got home from work to take a bit of a nap and then dropped Joe and the kids off to his parent's house while I went to Red Lobster to meet up with my Dad, Amy, Ed, girls and Natalie. The meeting didn't go so well. I was so hurt and upset that I just had a very difficult time meeting with Natalie there. I couldn't look at her and I just felt really uncomfortable based on how she treats me and basically ignores me. I kept getting up so fend off my hurt and tears. Finally, I just decided it was best to leave. So, I went out to my car and called my dad to explain what was going on. The tears just started rolling down my cheeks. I really couldn't handle it. It was horrible. So, when my dad got there, I just told him "Happy Father's Day" and then hugged him and left. Then, I called my Aunt SanDee to talk to her. She comforted me and basically told me to go back in there because it was my dad too and not to let Natalie ruin it for me. So, I went back into the restaurant. I tried to be in better spirits but it was still very tense. Natalie is just not a nice person. She is very self-centered, selfish and a spoiled brat! I tried to act like nothing happened. When it was time to leave, I took a couple of pictures and she hugged me and said bye. It was very short and sweet. She didn't even say anything else to me. However, she told Amy that what I did makes her pull away further. Oh fricken well. I am so sick of her acting like she's all that and life revolves around her. I'd love to just have a face to face meeting with her and just tell her exactly how I feel. She really needs to grow up. I admit, I made an ass out of myself but I was hurt. I wish I never would have known that she was mad at me. I wish things were better. I wish I could see my dad more often. I really crave a close relationship but it's just not there. After the restaurant, I went to Joe's parents to pick him and the kids up so we could come home.
Monday, I woke up this morning but didn't feel right. I was so emotionally drained that I just couldn't go to work today. I spent the whole day basically sleeping and in bed. I never even went outside today. I really hope the rest of the week goes better.
Tuesday, I have to work.
Natalie is here until Thursday. I highly doubt I will see her for the rest of her time here. I really don't care if I do or don't. She doesn't like my kids and it's obvious that she doesn't care for me either. I hope she enjoys spending time with her friends. I think she is going to spend time with my dad on Wed.
Anyway, that's about it. It was an exhausting week last week. I'll have to try and write more this week. Mikayla's birthday is on Saturday. I am planning to have the family birthday party for her at Richmond Park. Well, that's about it for now.
Monday, I just went to work like usual. Nothing special happened.
Tuesday, Joshua had his last soccer game of the season. The kids had a pretty good time even though they lost the game. The coach gave them their medals and they each got a goodie bag. It was a great way to end the season. Afterwards, we decided to go to the drive in to celebrate Joe's birthday. We saw "Land of the Lost" and "Night at the Museum-Part II". It was pretty fun going to the drive in. We had to deal with the rain a little bit but overall it turned out fine.
Wednesday, I had the day off. Joe turned 35 today (6/17). I slept in for a while due to being out late the night before. We went to Tequila Willy's for lunch around 4 pm. That was pretty fun. Megan spent the night. I made Joe a cake for his birthday so we had cake and ice-cream. It was an odd day. We didn't have a whole lot of money to do much else so that is about all we did.
Thursday, Joe had an interview in the morning. He got home around noon. Then, we went to Richmond Park with the kids for a few but it wasn't that fun. We then headed to his parents house for a little bit but then I had to take Joe to work for the World Mission from 3-7 pm. I was going to visit my Aunt Ginger but no one was home so the kids and I headed back home. I made them mac & cheese for a late lunch and I ate the left over burrito from Wed. I called my Aunt Ginger and she was home so we went to visit her from 3-6:30 pm. Then, I went to get gas and then we picked Joe up. Afterwards, we took the kids to CEC for a little bit but then headed home. I can't remember if we did anything else. Something tells me we went to Meijer. Mikayla spent the night at Mary's house on Thursday.
Friday, I worked like usual. After work, I went to Bio. I got $30, which was cool. Then, I went to pick Mikayla up at Mary's house. Then, we came home to begin our family fun night. We had spaghetti for dinner. We watched a movie, "Meet the Fockers". It was a laid back evening. I think I went to bed around 11:30 pm.
Saturday, I had to work from 7-3:45 pm. After work, we went to Richmond Park for a Father's Day picnic. It was pretty fun to get together with the family. My grandparents, Aunts Sharon, SanDee and Wendy, cousins, Nate, Lonna, Laura, Stacie, Bill were there in addition to Amy and Ed. It was a potluck picnic. The kids played pretty well together. Afterwards, I took Joe to his friend's house for a party. The kids and I went to the Walker Festival. The kids really had a great time there. After the festival, we went to Marie's house and watched the fireworks and had s'mores. I think we left her house around 10:30 or 11:30 pm, I can't remember. I had to go to sleep right away since I had to work on Sunday.
Sunday, I worked from 7-3:45 pm. Work went okay. I was in one of my off moods. I was pretty upset about Natalie. The day before, Amy told me she was mad at me so that just really upset me badly. I got home from work to take a bit of a nap and then dropped Joe and the kids off to his parent's house while I went to Red Lobster to meet up with my Dad, Amy, Ed, girls and Natalie. The meeting didn't go so well. I was so hurt and upset that I just had a very difficult time meeting with Natalie there. I couldn't look at her and I just felt really uncomfortable based on how she treats me and basically ignores me. I kept getting up so fend off my hurt and tears. Finally, I just decided it was best to leave. So, I went out to my car and called my dad to explain what was going on. The tears just started rolling down my cheeks. I really couldn't handle it. It was horrible. So, when my dad got there, I just told him "Happy Father's Day" and then hugged him and left. Then, I called my Aunt SanDee to talk to her. She comforted me and basically told me to go back in there because it was my dad too and not to let Natalie ruin it for me. So, I went back into the restaurant. I tried to be in better spirits but it was still very tense. Natalie is just not a nice person. She is very self-centered, selfish and a spoiled brat! I tried to act like nothing happened. When it was time to leave, I took a couple of pictures and she hugged me and said bye. It was very short and sweet. She didn't even say anything else to me. However, she told Amy that what I did makes her pull away further. Oh fricken well. I am so sick of her acting like she's all that and life revolves around her. I'd love to just have a face to face meeting with her and just tell her exactly how I feel. She really needs to grow up. I admit, I made an ass out of myself but I was hurt. I wish I never would have known that she was mad at me. I wish things were better. I wish I could see my dad more often. I really crave a close relationship but it's just not there. After the restaurant, I went to Joe's parents to pick him and the kids up so we could come home.
Monday, I woke up this morning but didn't feel right. I was so emotionally drained that I just couldn't go to work today. I spent the whole day basically sleeping and in bed. I never even went outside today. I really hope the rest of the week goes better.
Tuesday, I have to work.
Natalie is here until Thursday. I highly doubt I will see her for the rest of her time here. I really don't care if I do or don't. She doesn't like my kids and it's obvious that she doesn't care for me either. I hope she enjoys spending time with her friends. I think she is going to spend time with my dad on Wed.
Anyway, that's about it. It was an exhausting week last week. I'll have to try and write more this week. Mikayla's birthday is on Saturday. I am planning to have the family birthday party for her at Richmond Park. Well, that's about it for now.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Happy Monday!
Today was very busy at work. It actually flew by pretty quick though. I had later breaks and lunch so that helped out a lot. I have to admit I was happy to see 4 pm. I worked an extra 30 mins. I cannot leave work early much anymore. I am really broke right now because I have been leaving early way too much. So, now it has caught up with me and I'm hurting now.
After work, I went and paid the rent, with money that I don't have. Basically, I am depressed now because I am so broke. It's all my fault too. I am going to a Cash Advance store tomorrow to try and help cover for my bills that need to be paid. It's going to take a month to catch up.
Joe made pork loin for dinner. Then, I made the green bean casserole and baked potatoes. I think we had a healthy dinner. I also had cottage cheese with my dinner. I feel pretty good about that. No more out to eats until things settle down. I've got to save all of my money for gas for the next 2 weeks. It's going to suck but I think we'll be okay. I go to Bio on Wed so hopefully that $20 will help.
Now, we are working on laundry. We have so much to do around this house. All three bedrooms need to be gutted out and cleaned. They are extremely messy and in disarray.
I think we'll spend the next few days organizing some things around here.
Well, that's about it for now.
After work, I went and paid the rent, with money that I don't have. Basically, I am depressed now because I am so broke. It's all my fault too. I am going to a Cash Advance store tomorrow to try and help cover for my bills that need to be paid. It's going to take a month to catch up.
Joe made pork loin for dinner. Then, I made the green bean casserole and baked potatoes. I think we had a healthy dinner. I also had cottage cheese with my dinner. I feel pretty good about that. No more out to eats until things settle down. I've got to save all of my money for gas for the next 2 weeks. It's going to suck but I think we'll be okay. I go to Bio on Wed so hopefully that $20 will help.
Now, we are working on laundry. We have so much to do around this house. All three bedrooms need to be gutted out and cleaned. They are extremely messy and in disarray.
I think we'll spend the next few days organizing some things around here.
Well, that's about it for now.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Weekend Updates
The weekend is nearly over so I thought I'd recap our weekend.
Friday: We had family fun pizza night. We enjoyed watching the Red Wings play the Penguins. The Penguins won 2-1. It was a bit disappointing because the Wings weren't playing as well as they could have been. Oh well, at least we were able to watch the game.
Saturday: We had a very busy day. The day started out with Joshua having a soccer game at 10 am. It was a bit cold and wet to start out with but I guess it cleared up by the time the game was over. Joshua made a goal so we are proud of him for that. I missed most of the game because I had to take Mikayla to a birthday party.
I dropped Mikayla off at the birthday party aound 10:45 am. I hung around for a little bit but then left to go pick up Joe and Joshua from Alpine Baptist Church where they were playing. After the game, the kids had a snack of grapes and a juice box. We quickly went home so that we could gather all of our things for the day. Then, we headed over to Sam's Club.
I ended up renewing our membership and buying a few things. Afterwards, we went to Taco Bell to get a little lunch. Then, we went to CEC to pick Mikayla up from Jessica's birthday party. Mikayla had a great time so that is all that matters. From there, we headed to Speedway to get some drinks for the kids.
Finally, we went to Sam's and Dan's house for Mikey's birthday. Mikey is six! It is so hard to believe. He has really matured a lot over the last year. Sam made hotdogs on the George Foreman Grill along with bacon ranch pasta salad and potato chips. The hotdogs were really good for a change. We've had so many hotdogs in recent weeks that I am starting to feel hotdog'd out (if that's even a word, lol). Anyway, after we ate, Mikey opened his presents. He got some nerf dart boards with guns, couple of Ninja Turtle action figures, another action figure that I can't think of right now and his big present...a skateboard. Oh, he also got some activity books. It was just our family there this time. Dan's parents had another event going on so they were going to get together with them on Sunday. After presents, we had cake and ice cream. The cake was kinda cool with cupcakes surrounding it. I took a quite a few pictures but most were with my regular camera since my digital camera's battery was almost dead.
We stayed at their house until about 6 pm. Then, we headed home. The kids played outside for a little bit and then Joe decided he wanted to go to Meijer to do some grocery shopping. So, Mikayla stayed home to play with Kacie. Kacie's mom, Chris, said she would watch her while we ran to the store. Mikayla ended up eating dinner over there. They were having a BBQ. We got home just after 8 pm. Then, I did 4 loads of laundry. It was very tiresome going up and down 3 flights of stairs. Doug came over just after 8 pm to watch movies with Joe. It was nice to have some company.
Mikayla was behaving just fine but Joshua's behavior was horrible. Joe made a pot of spaghetti, which was very good. I think I finally went to sleep around midnight.
Sunday: I woke up at 5:30 am to get ready for work. I packed my lunch (leftover spaghetti and the Green Giant veggies/cheese side) and then I went to Speedway to get my tea, like I always do and then headed to work. I got to work right at 7 am to begin my shift. It was a very busy day at work today. They had HERO training going on for one of the teams so we were pretty busy due to them being off the phones. They did offer OT so that was nice to have a few extra people in to help with the call volume. I got out of work at 3:49 pm. I then started to head home.
I found out how much my check was for and wasn't too happy about the amount. It's my own fault though because I keep leaving work early. Joe got really mad at me for such a small check. I met Kathy at Speedway to get the $10 that she owed me. She only had $9.80 but that's okay, at least she paid most of it back to me. Then, I went to Sam's Club and got gas. It was just about $39!
Joe decided to get p'zones again tonight so that is what we are having for dinner. I really didn't want to spend extra money. Oh well, life goes on.
So, that's my weekend update. They just got back so I better go for now. I'm playing a game of Trouble with Joshua.
Friday: We had family fun pizza night. We enjoyed watching the Red Wings play the Penguins. The Penguins won 2-1. It was a bit disappointing because the Wings weren't playing as well as they could have been. Oh well, at least we were able to watch the game.
Saturday: We had a very busy day. The day started out with Joshua having a soccer game at 10 am. It was a bit cold and wet to start out with but I guess it cleared up by the time the game was over. Joshua made a goal so we are proud of him for that. I missed most of the game because I had to take Mikayla to a birthday party.
I dropped Mikayla off at the birthday party aound 10:45 am. I hung around for a little bit but then left to go pick up Joe and Joshua from Alpine Baptist Church where they were playing. After the game, the kids had a snack of grapes and a juice box. We quickly went home so that we could gather all of our things for the day. Then, we headed over to Sam's Club.
I ended up renewing our membership and buying a few things. Afterwards, we went to Taco Bell to get a little lunch. Then, we went to CEC to pick Mikayla up from Jessica's birthday party. Mikayla had a great time so that is all that matters. From there, we headed to Speedway to get some drinks for the kids.
Finally, we went to Sam's and Dan's house for Mikey's birthday. Mikey is six! It is so hard to believe. He has really matured a lot over the last year. Sam made hotdogs on the George Foreman Grill along with bacon ranch pasta salad and potato chips. The hotdogs were really good for a change. We've had so many hotdogs in recent weeks that I am starting to feel hotdog'd out (if that's even a word, lol). Anyway, after we ate, Mikey opened his presents. He got some nerf dart boards with guns, couple of Ninja Turtle action figures, another action figure that I can't think of right now and his big present...a skateboard. Oh, he also got some activity books. It was just our family there this time. Dan's parents had another event going on so they were going to get together with them on Sunday. After presents, we had cake and ice cream. The cake was kinda cool with cupcakes surrounding it. I took a quite a few pictures but most were with my regular camera since my digital camera's battery was almost dead.
We stayed at their house until about 6 pm. Then, we headed home. The kids played outside for a little bit and then Joe decided he wanted to go to Meijer to do some grocery shopping. So, Mikayla stayed home to play with Kacie. Kacie's mom, Chris, said she would watch her while we ran to the store. Mikayla ended up eating dinner over there. They were having a BBQ. We got home just after 8 pm. Then, I did 4 loads of laundry. It was very tiresome going up and down 3 flights of stairs. Doug came over just after 8 pm to watch movies with Joe. It was nice to have some company.
Mikayla was behaving just fine but Joshua's behavior was horrible. Joe made a pot of spaghetti, which was very good. I think I finally went to sleep around midnight.
Sunday: I woke up at 5:30 am to get ready for work. I packed my lunch (leftover spaghetti and the Green Giant veggies/cheese side) and then I went to Speedway to get my tea, like I always do and then headed to work. I got to work right at 7 am to begin my shift. It was a very busy day at work today. They had HERO training going on for one of the teams so we were pretty busy due to them being off the phones. They did offer OT so that was nice to have a few extra people in to help with the call volume. I got out of work at 3:49 pm. I then started to head home.
I found out how much my check was for and wasn't too happy about the amount. It's my own fault though because I keep leaving work early. Joe got really mad at me for such a small check. I met Kathy at Speedway to get the $10 that she owed me. She only had $9.80 but that's okay, at least she paid most of it back to me. Then, I went to Sam's Club and got gas. It was just about $39!
Joe decided to get p'zones again tonight so that is what we are having for dinner. I really didn't want to spend extra money. Oh well, life goes on.
So, that's my weekend update. They just got back so I better go for now. I'm playing a game of Trouble with Joshua.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Family Fun Night
Tonight is family fun night. We went to Wal*Mart to get some snacks and then went to Pizza Hut to get P'zones. They were yummy! Then, we started to watch the Red Wings vs Penguins game. So far, Penguins are winning 2-0. It's a bit disappointing. They are in the 3rd period now so I hope they pull something up but I'll losing hope.
Well, the games back on so I'll come back later.
Well, the games back on so I'll come back later.
Monday, June 8, 2009
It was a very busy weekend! I am so glad that the chain of events is about to end. Mikayla has her performance tonight at 7 pm. This is the last event until Saturday. I am so glad because I am extremely exhausted.
Kids had a great school year. I cannot believe that Mikayla will be in 4th grade and Joshua will be in Kindergarten. It is amazing how quickly time flies by. I have about 2.5 months left of summer break before I start the new semester. I definitely am trying to enjoy some time off.
There's really not much else to report.
Kids had a great school year. I cannot believe that Mikayla will be in 4th grade and Joshua will be in Kindergarten. It is amazing how quickly time flies by. I have about 2.5 months left of summer break before I start the new semester. I definitely am trying to enjoy some time off.
There's really not much else to report.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Mikayla had a great turnout for her birthday party. She had 15 kids come plus Joshua. Mikayla chose a Pirates of the Carribean theme. We had it at the local park. They had hotdogs and chips for dinner and Hawaiian Punch to drink. After they ate, they played a bit on the playground. Then, they played water balloon toss. Afterwards, they played a bit more and then I organized a Scavenger Hunt. They were divided into two teams. They had a lot of fun with that.
Then, it was time to do cake and ice cream. After that, they had a little bit more water balloon fun. Then, it was opening presents time. That went by pretty quickly. I passed out their goodie bags and then the party was over.Overall, the party was a great success. There were just a couple of things that happened that really bothered me. I've kinda been fuming about it for about 30 mins actually. I know I need to drop it but it's kinda hard to.
First, I must say that I really tried to make it easy for her classmates to come to her party so I volunteered to pick up a few of the kids. I think I picked up eight kids. I will NEVER do that again. I wasted 1/4 of a tank of gas doing that and was 10 mins late to the party.
However, my friend was nice enough to help me take some of the kids home. I took 5 kids home. Well, this is where the second think just really pisses me off. I think I have a right to be pissed off too. Upon dropping everyone off home, I get home to unload the car and find out that one of the girls that I took home stole a Pirates of the Carribean pail filled with candy. It was for Joshua because he didn't get a goodie bag and everyone else did so I thought that it was good for him to get the pail. Well, Joshua has been crying for almost an hour now over it. How could someone do this to my FIVE year old son? I am just livid! Well, I called one of the parents and said that I was calling all the parents to find out if someone took it. She could hear Josh in the background. I made it clear to her that I was not accussing them but someone definitely took it. Joe sat it right on top of all the stuff in the back and there were three girls sitting in the back. I know for sure it wasn't one of them because I dropped her off last and she didn't have anything in her hands. The parent that I called is who I suspect it is.
I honestly don't think I will get a confession but man that just pissed me off that after I sat there and provided them with a great birthday party, including a very generous goodie bag that someone would do that to Joshua. I feel so bad for him. I will most likely need to go out and buy him another pail, if I can find out and get him some candy to fill it up with. Sorry that I keep going on about this but I'm just so upset. He keeps saying, "I really want it back." "No one can find it." It breaks my heart.Well, I'm gonna try and calm him down. I've already tried but he was pushing me away but I'm gonna try again. Thanks for hearing my rant. Besides the end of the party, the party itself went really well. Mikayla seemed really happy.
Now that I am on my private journal, I will write some more on this subject. Another think that really pissed me off is that two kids came to the party and didn't even bring a card. I can u/s that they may not have money for a gift but come on! I would never send my kid to a bday party without getting the birthday kid something. I am just really disappointed in some parts of the party. I just poured my whole heart and soul into this party and basically, I felt like I gave more to the kids than they gave to Mikayla.
Maybe I shouldn't feel this way but damn it all, it's my kid that is hurting over this. I haven't told Mikayla about this. She would be so upset that someone stole something from her brother. She is having a sleepover at Mary's tonight.
Well, I should at least type the party guests names so at least I can remember who came to the party:
Mikayla, Joshua, Kacie, her cousin Hailey, Ashley, her cousin (can't think of her name), Minhquan, Rook (neither one gave a gift or card), Mandi, Kayla, Jasmine and her cousin Lydia (ones that I think took the pail with candy), Mary, Jessica, Jawuan and his sisters Azia and ? (can't think of his other sister's name).
I would love to be more detailed about the party but it is late and I am tired. The whole purpose of the party was so a classmate that was moving could come. As it turns out, she couldn't come.
Mikayla will have her family party on her actual birthday, June 27th. I hope that party goes much smoother.
Then, it was time to do cake and ice cream. After that, they had a little bit more water balloon fun. Then, it was opening presents time. That went by pretty quickly. I passed out their goodie bags and then the party was over.Overall, the party was a great success. There were just a couple of things that happened that really bothered me. I've kinda been fuming about it for about 30 mins actually. I know I need to drop it but it's kinda hard to.
First, I must say that I really tried to make it easy for her classmates to come to her party so I volunteered to pick up a few of the kids. I think I picked up eight kids. I will NEVER do that again. I wasted 1/4 of a tank of gas doing that and was 10 mins late to the party.
However, my friend was nice enough to help me take some of the kids home. I took 5 kids home. Well, this is where the second think just really pisses me off. I think I have a right to be pissed off too. Upon dropping everyone off home, I get home to unload the car and find out that one of the girls that I took home stole a Pirates of the Carribean pail filled with candy. It was for Joshua because he didn't get a goodie bag and everyone else did so I thought that it was good for him to get the pail. Well, Joshua has been crying for almost an hour now over it. How could someone do this to my FIVE year old son? I am just livid! Well, I called one of the parents and said that I was calling all the parents to find out if someone took it. She could hear Josh in the background. I made it clear to her that I was not accussing them but someone definitely took it. Joe sat it right on top of all the stuff in the back and there were three girls sitting in the back. I know for sure it wasn't one of them because I dropped her off last and she didn't have anything in her hands. The parent that I called is who I suspect it is.
I honestly don't think I will get a confession but man that just pissed me off that after I sat there and provided them with a great birthday party, including a very generous goodie bag that someone would do that to Joshua. I feel so bad for him. I will most likely need to go out and buy him another pail, if I can find out and get him some candy to fill it up with. Sorry that I keep going on about this but I'm just so upset. He keeps saying, "I really want it back." "No one can find it." It breaks my heart.Well, I'm gonna try and calm him down. I've already tried but he was pushing me away but I'm gonna try again. Thanks for hearing my rant. Besides the end of the party, the party itself went really well. Mikayla seemed really happy.
Now that I am on my private journal, I will write some more on this subject. Another think that really pissed me off is that two kids came to the party and didn't even bring a card. I can u/s that they may not have money for a gift but come on! I would never send my kid to a bday party without getting the birthday kid something. I am just really disappointed in some parts of the party. I just poured my whole heart and soul into this party and basically, I felt like I gave more to the kids than they gave to Mikayla.
Maybe I shouldn't feel this way but damn it all, it's my kid that is hurting over this. I haven't told Mikayla about this. She would be so upset that someone stole something from her brother. She is having a sleepover at Mary's tonight.
Well, I should at least type the party guests names so at least I can remember who came to the party:
Mikayla, Joshua, Kacie, her cousin Hailey, Ashley, her cousin (can't think of her name), Minhquan, Rook (neither one gave a gift or card), Mandi, Kayla, Jasmine and her cousin Lydia (ones that I think took the pail with candy), Mary, Jessica, Jawuan and his sisters Azia and ? (can't think of his other sister's name).
I would love to be more detailed about the party but it is late and I am tired. The whole purpose of the party was so a classmate that was moving could come. As it turns out, she couldn't come.
Mikayla will have her family party on her actual birthday, June 27th. I hope that party goes much smoother.
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