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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
I passed the HESI test!
I am so happy to report that I passed the HESI test with flying colors. It took me 2 hours to take the exam. I got a 98% in grammar, 88% in math, 86% in vocabulary and 87% in reading comprehension. All I need to do now is wait for everything to be reported to the Nursing Department. Once everything is reported, I will be on the waiting list. I am very excited.
I need to think and plan ahead for my four year Nursing degree. I'm searching for an university that I may want to transfer to so that while I am on the waiting list I can take some classes towards the BS.
I am so excited for my future! I feel like I'm getting a second chance at life. I have been stagnant at my job for nearly fourteen years and feel like I need to better myself.
I guess that's about all to report for the moment.
I need to think and plan ahead for my four year Nursing degree. I'm searching for an university that I may want to transfer to so that while I am on the waiting list I can take some classes towards the BS.
I am so excited for my future! I feel like I'm getting a second chance at life. I have been stagnant at my job for nearly fourteen years and feel like I need to better myself.
I guess that's about all to report for the moment.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Summer Break!
Well, I made it through my first year back in college. I am amazed that I did so well. I am very happy that I have decided to pursue another career. I am looking forward to the next four months off from school. I definitely need the break. I plan to do a lot of fun things with my kids.
Mikayla and Joshua only have four more weeks left of school and then they are on summer vacation. These next four weeks are very busy with end-of-the-year activities. Next week, May 14th, I will be going to the zoo with Joshua's class. That will be so much fun. Friday, May 15th, I will be going to Mikayla's school for Muffins with Mom. I suppose there will be other events too. Joshua has VIP day on Thurs, May 21st so that will be fun to attend as well. Then, Mikayla has her school picnic on Wed, June 3rd. Joshua's last day of school is on Thurs, June 4th. They have Field Day planned on June 4th. They will have half days. Then, the last day of school for Mikayla is Friday, June 5th. I have that day off. I'm planning to take the kids down to the Festival. The last 3 years, it's rained so we haven't gone but I'm hopeful that this year it will be nice.
I love this time of year! Cookouts, parks, swimming, etc. It's always so much fun. I'm hoping to have a funfilled summer with the kids. Of course, I will still have to work but I plan to sign up often to go home and enjoy my summer.
Mikayla and Joshua only have four more weeks left of school and then they are on summer vacation. These next four weeks are very busy with end-of-the-year activities. Next week, May 14th, I will be going to the zoo with Joshua's class. That will be so much fun. Friday, May 15th, I will be going to Mikayla's school for Muffins with Mom. I suppose there will be other events too. Joshua has VIP day on Thurs, May 21st so that will be fun to attend as well. Then, Mikayla has her school picnic on Wed, June 3rd. Joshua's last day of school is on Thurs, June 4th. They have Field Day planned on June 4th. They will have half days. Then, the last day of school for Mikayla is Friday, June 5th. I have that day off. I'm planning to take the kids down to the Festival. The last 3 years, it's rained so we haven't gone but I'm hopeful that this year it will be nice.
I love this time of year! Cookouts, parks, swimming, etc. It's always so much fun. I'm hoping to have a funfilled summer with the kids. Of course, I will still have to work but I plan to sign up often to go home and enjoy my summer.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Long overdue updates
I can never seem to keep this blog up. I need to make a conscious effort at least once a week. Anyway, not really sure where to begin so I guess I'll just start with now and work backwards.
Joe's mom had a stroke yesterday morning. She is still in the hospital. It affected 2 parts of her left brain. Oxygen didn't get to those two parts so some brain cells died. She has some loss of function so the nurse considered it a severe stroke. She had bleeding on the brain and seizures as well. It is very sad to see her in the hospital like that. She said a lot of the numbness has gone away though so that is good. They have her using a walker to build her strength up again. She has lost her peripherial vision in her right eye. Her right hand won't grasp things. She keeps telling her brain to make her hand do what she wants it to do but so far, it's not happening like she'd like it to. They want her to go to the rehabilitation hospital for a day or so so she can start physical therapy. I am so worried about how they are going to pay for the hospital bill as they do not have health insurance. I hope and pray she has a smooth recovery. She doesn't get sick pay from her job so she will be out all this pay. Who knows when she will be able to return to work.
In other news, kids are doing well in school. Mikayla seems to be a shining star at the new school. She has been chosen for quite a few activities this year. I am so proud of her. Joshua is also doing so well in school. He will be going to K registration at the end of April. He is so ready for K now. Last year, not a chance. I am so glad I decided to do another year of PK. Joshua just finished wrestling. He has his awards banquet on March 31st. Mikayla just finished her performance class on Monday. I will be signing her up for the next session and putting both kids in soccer for the spring.
I am still going to college. I have two courses this term. I am taking Chemistry and Developmental Psychology. I think I am doing fairly well considering that I am working FT plus have a family. I must admit that I am looking forward to the summer though. I need a break!
Joe is still at home with the kids and trying to locate gainful employment. So far, no such luck.
We seem to be doing better at the apartment. I am feeling really good about things getting taken care of. I am glad that things are the way they are for now. I am trying to watch what types of things I say to other people from now on though as I have been burnt one too many times. I hate it when people scold me or treat me like a junior high kid. It makes me feel an inch high. I've decided that I am just going to still to the basics and not tell anyone any more of my personal business (money, finances, relationships, intimate type things). I'm just going to stick to the basics of kids, school and life in general.
Well, I need to go for now. Hope to be back another time.
Joe's mom had a stroke yesterday morning. She is still in the hospital. It affected 2 parts of her left brain. Oxygen didn't get to those two parts so some brain cells died. She has some loss of function so the nurse considered it a severe stroke. She had bleeding on the brain and seizures as well. It is very sad to see her in the hospital like that. She said a lot of the numbness has gone away though so that is good. They have her using a walker to build her strength up again. She has lost her peripherial vision in her right eye. Her right hand won't grasp things. She keeps telling her brain to make her hand do what she wants it to do but so far, it's not happening like she'd like it to. They want her to go to the rehabilitation hospital for a day or so so she can start physical therapy. I am so worried about how they are going to pay for the hospital bill as they do not have health insurance. I hope and pray she has a smooth recovery. She doesn't get sick pay from her job so she will be out all this pay. Who knows when she will be able to return to work.
In other news, kids are doing well in school. Mikayla seems to be a shining star at the new school. She has been chosen for quite a few activities this year. I am so proud of her. Joshua is also doing so well in school. He will be going to K registration at the end of April. He is so ready for K now. Last year, not a chance. I am so glad I decided to do another year of PK. Joshua just finished wrestling. He has his awards banquet on March 31st. Mikayla just finished her performance class on Monday. I will be signing her up for the next session and putting both kids in soccer for the spring.
I am still going to college. I have two courses this term. I am taking Chemistry and Developmental Psychology. I think I am doing fairly well considering that I am working FT plus have a family. I must admit that I am looking forward to the summer though. I need a break!
Joe is still at home with the kids and trying to locate gainful employment. So far, no such luck.
We seem to be doing better at the apartment. I am feeling really good about things getting taken care of. I am glad that things are the way they are for now. I am trying to watch what types of things I say to other people from now on though as I have been burnt one too many times. I hate it when people scold me or treat me like a junior high kid. It makes me feel an inch high. I've decided that I am just going to still to the basics and not tell anyone any more of my personal business (money, finances, relationships, intimate type things). I'm just going to stick to the basics of kids, school and life in general.
Well, I need to go for now. Hope to be back another time.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
It's November already!
I cannot believe it is November. I haven't been here in a long time. I was hoping to keep this blog more up-to-date. Things are going okay. A lot has happened since my last post. I will try to give a run down of all the happenings.
We moved into a new apartment in mid-August. We were fortunate to find a good deal and receive some housing assistance to boot. I am so thankful for the help we received. It was a huge blessing. Praise God for everything working out in the end. I knew it would but it was still so stressful over the summer with everything going on.
Mikayla is in the 3rd grade this year. She attends a new school and is doing well academically. She really misses her friends from her old school.. I feel so bad for her but hopefully things come along for her. She is enjoying her acting class. She wraps that up next week Wed. I am hoping that I can go to her final performance. I will have to see if I am able to go.
Joshua is in Fab 5's this year. He attends a new school and is doing very well. He has made new friends and is very outgoing. I am very thankful for that. He is learning a lot this year. I am so glad I made the decision to wait a year to put him into Kindergarten. He has a wonderful teacher right now. However, she will be moving on in about a week so Joshua will have a new teacher very soon. I hope she has the same energy and can keep Joshua excited to learn.
Joe is still trying to find a job but it is not easy. He fills out applications, goes on interviews and tries so hard to look but nothing has worked out yet. He is very frustrated about the whole situation. I feel so bad for him because I know that he feels awful about it.
I (Jennifer) keep myself very busy. I still work FT and now attend GRCC PT. I am taking Biology and Psychology. I am doing pretty well in both classes. Biology is very challenging for me. I have decided to go back to college to try and pursue a Nursing degree. I just feel that I am not in a good position in life as I had hoped so am trying very hard to make a better life for my family. I am happy to report that at the end of next week, all of my attendance points will roll off and I will have a clean slate again. It has not been an easy 6 months but I DID it!!! I am so proud of myself for staying focused and really trying to be at work sick or not. Believe me, I've had days where I wanted to stay home but forced myself to go to work anyway.
In October, we got a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The Neon was falling apart and I was just sinking money into it. I gave the car back to my sister. It was mostly paid off but just wasn't worth keeping any longer. I had to borrow money (student loan) to get this van but it became a neccessity. I put half down and owe less than $1000. My goal is to pay it off very soon so it is owned outright. I will get another Student Loan disbursement in January and plan to get things that I need and will try to make a larger payment to pay off the van quicker. The goal is to get another vehicle so that it limits wear and tear on this van. So, I am going to look into getting another vehicle from the same place in a couple of months. I just don't want to have two car payments. We'll see how it works out.
Sometime in July, my sister, Jessica, her boyfriend , Daniel and my niece, Danielle moved back to Michigan. I am so happy!!! I don't see my niece as often as I would like due to my hectic schedule but it is nice that they are here. She just turned 1 in October and I took her to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate her birthday since I had class in the evening. Jessica is working at BK right now and living at my mom's house in the upstairs apartment. My mom moved out of the house back in September so now they have the whole upstairs along with her twin, Julie.
Amy and I go to school together. We are going to try and do the nursing program together. It is fun to have class together. Joe's sister Jessie is pregnant again and is due at the end of February. She is having another boy. She plans on naming him Thomas Joseph. I think that's about all for current news.
Thanks for reading if you got this far.
We moved into a new apartment in mid-August. We were fortunate to find a good deal and receive some housing assistance to boot. I am so thankful for the help we received. It was a huge blessing. Praise God for everything working out in the end. I knew it would but it was still so stressful over the summer with everything going on.
Mikayla is in the 3rd grade this year. She attends a new school and is doing well academically. She really misses her friends from her old school.. I feel so bad for her but hopefully things come along for her. She is enjoying her acting class. She wraps that up next week Wed. I am hoping that I can go to her final performance. I will have to see if I am able to go.
Joshua is in Fab 5's this year. He attends a new school and is doing very well. He has made new friends and is very outgoing. I am very thankful for that. He is learning a lot this year. I am so glad I made the decision to wait a year to put him into Kindergarten. He has a wonderful teacher right now. However, she will be moving on in about a week so Joshua will have a new teacher very soon. I hope she has the same energy and can keep Joshua excited to learn.
Joe is still trying to find a job but it is not easy. He fills out applications, goes on interviews and tries so hard to look but nothing has worked out yet. He is very frustrated about the whole situation. I feel so bad for him because I know that he feels awful about it.
I (Jennifer) keep myself very busy. I still work FT and now attend GRCC PT. I am taking Biology and Psychology. I am doing pretty well in both classes. Biology is very challenging for me. I have decided to go back to college to try and pursue a Nursing degree. I just feel that I am not in a good position in life as I had hoped so am trying very hard to make a better life for my family. I am happy to report that at the end of next week, all of my attendance points will roll off and I will have a clean slate again. It has not been an easy 6 months but I DID it!!! I am so proud of myself for staying focused and really trying to be at work sick or not. Believe me, I've had days where I wanted to stay home but forced myself to go to work anyway.
In October, we got a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The Neon was falling apart and I was just sinking money into it. I gave the car back to my sister. It was mostly paid off but just wasn't worth keeping any longer. I had to borrow money (student loan) to get this van but it became a neccessity. I put half down and owe less than $1000. My goal is to pay it off very soon so it is owned outright. I will get another Student Loan disbursement in January and plan to get things that I need and will try to make a larger payment to pay off the van quicker. The goal is to get another vehicle so that it limits wear and tear on this van. So, I am going to look into getting another vehicle from the same place in a couple of months. I just don't want to have two car payments. We'll see how it works out.
Sometime in July, my sister, Jessica, her boyfriend , Daniel and my niece, Danielle moved back to Michigan. I am so happy!!! I don't see my niece as often as I would like due to my hectic schedule but it is nice that they are here. She just turned 1 in October and I took her to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate her birthday since I had class in the evening. Jessica is working at BK right now and living at my mom's house in the upstairs apartment. My mom moved out of the house back in September so now they have the whole upstairs along with her twin, Julie.
Amy and I go to school together. We are going to try and do the nursing program together. It is fun to have class together. Joe's sister Jessie is pregnant again and is due at the end of February. She is having another boy. She plans on naming him Thomas Joseph. I think that's about all for current news.
Thanks for reading if you got this far.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
I am extremely depressed.
I don't even know where to begin. I have so many emotions going on right now. I am physically and mentally exhausted. Everything in my life right now is so stressed. I'm at risk of losing my job because I ran out of FMLA time. I can't miss any more time until November or I'll get fired. That is enough stress already. Add that to the fact that Joe still doesn't have a job, creditors are calling wanting their money that is owed to them, having to find a place to live in less than 2 months, having little to no money to get things, pay bills and save for a new place to live. I'm about to go crazy!
Joe had an interview yesterday at Charter and was told he'd hear something yesterday or today. Well, he hasn't heard anything yet. It's not looking good. Joe even told me that there were other people in the lobby the day he was there doing testing and interviewing. So, with there only being 3 slots open, it's not looking so good for Joe. I'm just depressed by it. I just cannot believe that this is happening again. 2 months ago, he had 4 interviews with Comcast and didn't get the job. It's really taking a toll on everything. Why is it so difficult to get a job? I don't get it.
Kids are out of school now and the arguing, fighting and bickering has begun. I'm going nuts just having to listen to all the noise from their. Why can't they just get along? If I had the energy, I'd be out doing things with them on my days off. Their room is a mess. I try to get them to do something and they don't want to do anything. It's rather frustrating.
House is trashed. We have to get it cleaned up and start getting things packed up for when we move. The major stress with this is that it is so cluttered that I don't even know where to begin. I need some help to get things picked up and packed away. Then, it's a matter of where we are going to move. I don't have any money to move on so it makes it difficult all the way around. I just don't know what to do in that aspect. Granted, I get a paycheck, but most of the time, it is gone to bills, groceries, bank fees or for something fun to do.
Then, creditors keep calling about collection bills for medical and some other accounts. I just don't have the money to make any kind of arrangement. How can I pay them off when my income is limited and basically gone before I receive a paycheck. I don't even know what to do about that anymore.
The stress is building again very badly. I am afraid that if things don't change really, really soon, that it's only going to get worse.
I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!! I have been trying to only focus my energies on my job and not worry about the rest of things but it is not an easy task. I've been doing okay but then something will come up and the stress happens all over again.
In fact, I wasn't even told that I'd only be getting a partial check for tomorrow until Tuesday. Well, that's just great. I have all of my June bills to pay, NSF checks that need to clear, plus gas for 2 wks. I am already into my overdraft protection but it is not helping. I really need some money or win the lotto, which I know will not happen. I can't really ask my family because they don't have money either. Times are hard right now. No one has money to lend. I just wish there was an easy answer.
I haven't been focusing on my health like I am supposed to. I'm supposed to be eating a healthy diet due to my diabetes but haven't been for the last few months. I haven't lost any more weight either. I have to get things in order or my health is going to take a turn for the worse again.
I guess that's about all I can write for now. I just wish I had answers. :(
Joe had an interview yesterday at Charter and was told he'd hear something yesterday or today. Well, he hasn't heard anything yet. It's not looking good. Joe even told me that there were other people in the lobby the day he was there doing testing and interviewing. So, with there only being 3 slots open, it's not looking so good for Joe. I'm just depressed by it. I just cannot believe that this is happening again. 2 months ago, he had 4 interviews with Comcast and didn't get the job. It's really taking a toll on everything. Why is it so difficult to get a job? I don't get it.
Kids are out of school now and the arguing, fighting and bickering has begun. I'm going nuts just having to listen to all the noise from their. Why can't they just get along? If I had the energy, I'd be out doing things with them on my days off. Their room is a mess. I try to get them to do something and they don't want to do anything. It's rather frustrating.
House is trashed. We have to get it cleaned up and start getting things packed up for when we move. The major stress with this is that it is so cluttered that I don't even know where to begin. I need some help to get things picked up and packed away. Then, it's a matter of where we are going to move. I don't have any money to move on so it makes it difficult all the way around. I just don't know what to do in that aspect. Granted, I get a paycheck, but most of the time, it is gone to bills, groceries, bank fees or for something fun to do.
Then, creditors keep calling about collection bills for medical and some other accounts. I just don't have the money to make any kind of arrangement. How can I pay them off when my income is limited and basically gone before I receive a paycheck. I don't even know what to do about that anymore.
The stress is building again very badly. I am afraid that if things don't change really, really soon, that it's only going to get worse.
I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!! I have been trying to only focus my energies on my job and not worry about the rest of things but it is not an easy task. I've been doing okay but then something will come up and the stress happens all over again.
In fact, I wasn't even told that I'd only be getting a partial check for tomorrow until Tuesday. Well, that's just great. I have all of my June bills to pay, NSF checks that need to clear, plus gas for 2 wks. I am already into my overdraft protection but it is not helping. I really need some money or win the lotto, which I know will not happen. I can't really ask my family because they don't have money either. Times are hard right now. No one has money to lend. I just wish there was an easy answer.
I haven't been focusing on my health like I am supposed to. I'm supposed to be eating a healthy diet due to my diabetes but haven't been for the last few months. I haven't lost any more weight either. I have to get things in order or my health is going to take a turn for the worse again.
I guess that's about all I can write for now. I just wish I had answers. :(
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Memorial Day Week
The week started off by my return to work on Sunday. It wasn't too bad. I must admit it was a bit overwhelming but it really felt good to be back to work. Evidently, I went over on my FMLA time so cannot miss any more work between now and the end of November or I will lose my job. So, I am stressed to the max. My health problems are not going away so it will be a bit of a challenge. However, I am just going to focus on what I need to do and I am sure I'll be okay.
I got out of work Sunday at 3:30 pm. We had a cookout and invited Joe's family over. It was a very nice day and the food was great. We had country style ribs, hamburgers, hotdogs, sweet Italian sausage, corn on the cob and potato salad. Yum Yum! I love cookouts. I was able to take some pictures of the kids as well. It was fun!
Monday, was somewhat of a slow day. We actually woke up early around 8:30 am. We lolly-gagged all morning. Finally, just before noon we headed to the cemetery. I was able to pay my respects to my grandparent's. It was sad. I cried. I hadn't been to the cemetery since Grandma was buried in Sept 05. Afterwards, we took the kids to Richmond Park so they could play. Then, we headed home for a bit. After a while we decided to take bottles back to the store and get some things we needed. Then, we went to Taco Bell for some dinner. By this time it was already after 5 pm. We just hung around the house for the remainder of the evening. Joe did make a McDonald's run late in the evening to get us a snack while he was dropping off a bag of trash to his parent's house. They are so nice to let us do that.
Tuesday, I was back to work for my first real day back. It didn't go too bad. I actually did quite well considering I was gone for so long. We were steady that is for sure. I know OT is offered all week long. I can't work it though as the kids have school events that I do not want to miss out on. I had my meeting with Maria, Sean and John about the FMLA situation. It turns out I had 465 hours available and I went over. I still don't see how I went over but that is what they are telling me. So, I am still on final warning. Like I stated, I just have to focus on being there and being well. I took the bus home from work. With gas prices at $4.08 a gallon, it just makes sense. It only costs me $1.30 to take the bus home. The only drawback is that I am on the bus for 1.5 hours. I get home around 5:30 pm. It is a long ride home but it is worth it in the long run. We only have one vehicle so while the kids are still in school, I'll just have to take the bus home during the week. I'm okay with it. It's just an inconvenience. Joe decided to make hamburgers on the grill tonight. We had Jennifer, Kelsey and Kaden over for dinner. The hamburgers were really good. We had fries to go with it. I also had corn on the cob. Another yummy dinner! I practically fell asleep around 8ish so was able to get a little refresher.
My friend Jane called me. Her son Adrian has cancer and he is at the hospital for another round of chemo. Because there is something wrong with his kidneys, he has to stay there for 5 days under observation. Poor kid. He's only 19. I hope I'll get to visit with Jane next week.
Tomorrow, the kids will be busy with school activities. Mikayla has a morning field trip to the Gerald R. Ford Museum. I will be a chaperone for the morning. I am really looking forward to going. It will be so much fun. Then, Joshua has his end of the year family picnic at John Ball Zoo tomorrow from 4-8 pm. This is his last event for the school year. It will be a blast. While that's going on, Mikayla has acting from 5-6:30 pm. So, it will be interesting to go back and forth between the events.
Thursday, Mikayla has field day at school. I will be there for part of the day but will most likely miss the majority of the activities as Joshua also has a school event. Joshua will have his preschool celebration at 10:30 am. It is his last day of preschool. I can't believe my baby is growing up. So, I will have to split my time between both of them. That will prove to be interesting. Then, Mikayla will have soccer practive at 6 pm.
So, that is my schedule of events for the next couple of days. I always find it very exciting. I always look forward to their school events. It will be a welcome break though to have summer. I really need to work some OT to keep our family out.
That's it for now.
Jen
I got out of work Sunday at 3:30 pm. We had a cookout and invited Joe's family over. It was a very nice day and the food was great. We had country style ribs, hamburgers, hotdogs, sweet Italian sausage, corn on the cob and potato salad. Yum Yum! I love cookouts. I was able to take some pictures of the kids as well. It was fun!
Monday, was somewhat of a slow day. We actually woke up early around 8:30 am. We lolly-gagged all morning. Finally, just before noon we headed to the cemetery. I was able to pay my respects to my grandparent's. It was sad. I cried. I hadn't been to the cemetery since Grandma was buried in Sept 05. Afterwards, we took the kids to Richmond Park so they could play. Then, we headed home for a bit. After a while we decided to take bottles back to the store and get some things we needed. Then, we went to Taco Bell for some dinner. By this time it was already after 5 pm. We just hung around the house for the remainder of the evening. Joe did make a McDonald's run late in the evening to get us a snack while he was dropping off a bag of trash to his parent's house. They are so nice to let us do that.
Tuesday, I was back to work for my first real day back. It didn't go too bad. I actually did quite well considering I was gone for so long. We were steady that is for sure. I know OT is offered all week long. I can't work it though as the kids have school events that I do not want to miss out on. I had my meeting with Maria, Sean and John about the FMLA situation. It turns out I had 465 hours available and I went over. I still don't see how I went over but that is what they are telling me. So, I am still on final warning. Like I stated, I just have to focus on being there and being well. I took the bus home from work. With gas prices at $4.08 a gallon, it just makes sense. It only costs me $1.30 to take the bus home. The only drawback is that I am on the bus for 1.5 hours. I get home around 5:30 pm. It is a long ride home but it is worth it in the long run. We only have one vehicle so while the kids are still in school, I'll just have to take the bus home during the week. I'm okay with it. It's just an inconvenience. Joe decided to make hamburgers on the grill tonight. We had Jennifer, Kelsey and Kaden over for dinner. The hamburgers were really good. We had fries to go with it. I also had corn on the cob. Another yummy dinner! I practically fell asleep around 8ish so was able to get a little refresher.
My friend Jane called me. Her son Adrian has cancer and he is at the hospital for another round of chemo. Because there is something wrong with his kidneys, he has to stay there for 5 days under observation. Poor kid. He's only 19. I hope I'll get to visit with Jane next week.
Tomorrow, the kids will be busy with school activities. Mikayla has a morning field trip to the Gerald R. Ford Museum. I will be a chaperone for the morning. I am really looking forward to going. It will be so much fun. Then, Joshua has his end of the year family picnic at John Ball Zoo tomorrow from 4-8 pm. This is his last event for the school year. It will be a blast. While that's going on, Mikayla has acting from 5-6:30 pm. So, it will be interesting to go back and forth between the events.
Thursday, Mikayla has field day at school. I will be there for part of the day but will most likely miss the majority of the activities as Joshua also has a school event. Joshua will have his preschool celebration at 10:30 am. It is his last day of preschool. I can't believe my baby is growing up. So, I will have to split my time between both of them. That will prove to be interesting. Then, Mikayla will have soccer practive at 6 pm.
So, that is my schedule of events for the next couple of days. I always find it very exciting. I always look forward to their school events. It will be a welcome break though to have summer. I really need to work some OT to keep our family out.
That's it for now.
Jen
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Another day has passed.
Today was somewhat of a boring day. We didn't really do anything spectacular. Joe got the kids up and around for school. I just stayed home and basically was on the computer for the morning. I was playing Maj Jong Solitaire. I love that game! It is addicting.
Joe had two interviews today. I am really hoping something comes through soon. I am having a really hard time lately with how things are. It's been 10 months now since he has worked. It is so hard to believe that he hasn't been able to seek employment. He makes his weekly calls to unemployment but nothing has happened. It's actually quite frustrating.
Anyway, when he returned from getting Joshua, we decided to get some lunch at Empire Buffet. Afterwards, we went to Super Wal*Mart to get a prescription for his mom and a few things for dinner. Then, we went to Sam's Club to get the hamburger. By this time it was already 2:50 pm. I rested for about 30 mins and then had to go and get Mikayla.
I dropped Mikayla off at home and then went to Meijer to get hamburger and hotdog buns. I also went to 7-11 to get my tea.
I took a nap until about 6:30 pm. I was tired. I was awoken by the phone. I ate dinner and then just kinda sat around the house between the computer, reading books to kids and going outdoors for a little bit.
This was quite a boring day. I need to get back to work. I have been off work for 6 wks now. It is ridiculous. I will be going to the doctor tomorrow and should get my doctor's release so I can go back to work. I will feel so much better once I am back to work.
I guess that's about it. Joshua enjoyed Momma reading him 4 books tonight. He fell asleep around 10 pm. He is such a sweetheart. I love to look at him while he is sleeping. He looks so peaceful. He is my beautiful baby boy.
Mikayla did her homework but with resistance. She has been going through a mouthy stage these days. I hope she outgrows it soon as it is getting old.
Tomorrow is another day so I hope to live it to the fullest. I'll be busy tomorrow and Thursday so that's about it.
Joe had two interviews today. I am really hoping something comes through soon. I am having a really hard time lately with how things are. It's been 10 months now since he has worked. It is so hard to believe that he hasn't been able to seek employment. He makes his weekly calls to unemployment but nothing has happened. It's actually quite frustrating.
Anyway, when he returned from getting Joshua, we decided to get some lunch at Empire Buffet. Afterwards, we went to Super Wal*Mart to get a prescription for his mom and a few things for dinner. Then, we went to Sam's Club to get the hamburger. By this time it was already 2:50 pm. I rested for about 30 mins and then had to go and get Mikayla.
I dropped Mikayla off at home and then went to Meijer to get hamburger and hotdog buns. I also went to 7-11 to get my tea.
I took a nap until about 6:30 pm. I was tired. I was awoken by the phone. I ate dinner and then just kinda sat around the house between the computer, reading books to kids and going outdoors for a little bit.
This was quite a boring day. I need to get back to work. I have been off work for 6 wks now. It is ridiculous. I will be going to the doctor tomorrow and should get my doctor's release so I can go back to work. I will feel so much better once I am back to work.
I guess that's about it. Joshua enjoyed Momma reading him 4 books tonight. He fell asleep around 10 pm. He is such a sweetheart. I love to look at him while he is sleeping. He looks so peaceful. He is my beautiful baby boy.
Mikayla did her homework but with resistance. She has been going through a mouthy stage these days. I hope she outgrows it soon as it is getting old.
Tomorrow is another day so I hope to live it to the fullest. I'll be busy tomorrow and Thursday so that's about it.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Today has been an interesting day. I woke up around 10 am after a night of fun. The kids spent the night at the grandparent's house. So, we putted around the house a bit and then went to pick the kids up around noon.
We visited a little bit. Jessie had gotten Mikayla a box of clothes from a yard sale and Joshua got a helicopter. We then went to Sam's Club to get a newspaper and a can of pink lemonade mix for the kids. Afterwards, we went to the dollar store to get a pitcher for the lemonade. Then, home.
I wanted to do something besides sit at home so Mikayla and I went to see The Spiderwick Chronicles at the movies. I thought the movie was quite entertaining. It did have a few scary parts in it. However, I really enjoyed the magic and the way things happened. The Ogre was scary though.
Now, we are home. It's a pretty laid back evening. Joe made hamburgers and french fries for dinner. They were so good. Have you ever had a hamburger with grilled onions and pepper jack cheese on it? If not, you are really missing a great combination. Dinner was sooooo good.
Tomorrow will be somewhat busy so I'll probably have to retire relatively early.
Jen
We visited a little bit. Jessie had gotten Mikayla a box of clothes from a yard sale and Joshua got a helicopter. We then went to Sam's Club to get a newspaper and a can of pink lemonade mix for the kids. Afterwards, we went to the dollar store to get a pitcher for the lemonade. Then, home.
I wanted to do something besides sit at home so Mikayla and I went to see The Spiderwick Chronicles at the movies. I thought the movie was quite entertaining. It did have a few scary parts in it. However, I really enjoyed the magic and the way things happened. The Ogre was scary though.
Now, we are home. It's a pretty laid back evening. Joe made hamburgers and french fries for dinner. They were so good. Have you ever had a hamburger with grilled onions and pepper jack cheese on it? If not, you are really missing a great combination. Dinner was sooooo good.
Tomorrow will be somewhat busy so I'll probably have to retire relatively early.
Jen
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