I have been tired a lot and missing my kids a lot. Working at night and on the weekends a lot. Honey is tired, too. Did I mention he got a new job? Well, he did. And the new job is in a new town that takes a 1.5 hour commute both ways. Sometimes he can skim a few minutes off here and there, but it is a whole lotta time listening to NPR, baby. And because they have a bit of flex in their schedule at his new job, he can get to work as early as 6 AM and leave as early as 2:30 PM. Now, while he hasn't been crazy enough to leave the house at 4:30 to get there at 6, he has been leaving at around 5:30 AM. Poor thing. That's rough.
And, of course, that means our sleeping schedules are out of whack. I guess I could start getting up super early with him so I would be tired by 9 PM...or not. Maybe I will just stay up later and read Harry Potter while he snores next to me. It's still bonding time, right?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
About time...
No, this isn't a post about Earth Day, although it should be. It is more about how I dropped of the face of the Earth for the past ten days. Or, rather, how I was living my life and not so much hanging around here.
It's about how the universe teased me with an assistant for 3 whole days until she realized that she makes more than my personal salary waiting tables.
It's about how she left in the middle of a project and my library floor, instead of its shelves, is covered with books.
It's about how I volunteered to do snacks AND a dessert for Teacher Appreciation at Brother's school.
It's also about how the principal scared the bejeezus out of me and all the other parents at the PTO with her whole "We don't have an open door policy. Our door is CLOSED!" speech at the PTO last night.
Additionally, it's about how I am making an entire alphabet out of paper to be laminated for Jelly Bean's classroom, because I am tired of the bare, bare walls and the lack of learning going on there.
It's about how at last week's dance class, I wanted to smack these dumb little girls who wanted to talk about recent movies they saw with the instructor rather than DANCE. I didn't pay to listen to chit chat ladies. Shut up and move your hips, dammit. Or get out.
It's about how I finally bellied up and asked my cousin's fiance' if I could crash on their sofa when I go Up North to see my little sister graduate from high school. They said yes. I was scared they wouldn't. Not because of them, but because of me. I hate asking for stuff.
It's about how our bitsy little pool is freezing cold, but the kids still want to get in every day.
It's also about how my bunnies love me...and no one else. And how if Simon was a dog and bit Brother, I would shoot him myself. (Ok, not really.) But since he is a cute little furry bunny... I won't. Hmm. This seems wrong on some level, but I just can't put my finger on it. Other than I just don't like dogs.
It's also about how we are taking a smashing Disney Vacation and I have made the reservations. Whee!
Finally, it's about nothing at all. The end.
It's about how the universe teased me with an assistant for 3 whole days until she realized that she makes more than my personal salary waiting tables.
It's about how she left in the middle of a project and my library floor, instead of its shelves, is covered with books.
It's about how I volunteered to do snacks AND a dessert for Teacher Appreciation at Brother's school.
It's also about how the principal scared the bejeezus out of me and all the other parents at the PTO with her whole "We don't have an open door policy. Our door is CLOSED!" speech at the PTO last night.
Additionally, it's about how I am making an entire alphabet out of paper to be laminated for Jelly Bean's classroom, because I am tired of the bare, bare walls and the lack of learning going on there.
It's about how at last week's dance class, I wanted to smack these dumb little girls who wanted to talk about recent movies they saw with the instructor rather than DANCE. I didn't pay to listen to chit chat ladies. Shut up and move your hips, dammit. Or get out.
It's about how I finally bellied up and asked my cousin's fiance' if I could crash on their sofa when I go Up North to see my little sister graduate from high school. They said yes. I was scared they wouldn't. Not because of them, but because of me. I hate asking for stuff.
It's about how our bitsy little pool is freezing cold, but the kids still want to get in every day.
It's also about how my bunnies love me...and no one else. And how if Simon was a dog and bit Brother, I would shoot him myself. (Ok, not really.) But since he is a cute little furry bunny... I won't. Hmm. This seems wrong on some level, but I just can't put my finger on it. Other than I just don't like dogs.
It's also about how we are taking a smashing Disney Vacation and I have made the reservations. Whee!
Finally, it's about nothing at all. The end.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The Bunny
The Bunny came last night and left the following:
Because Brother needed a new one. His looks similar to this one. I wanted to find an exact picture because I *asked* the bunny to get a good name brand with quality products. Instead the Bunny brought back a non-name brand bag that we will probably have to replace in three weeks. Let's hope I am wrong.
Because Brother needs the obligatory video game for every holiday.
The Pez dispenser that I filled and Jelly Bean promptly opened, dumped the candy on the floor, and then ate said candy. Off the floor. While holding the Pez dispenser.
Because I went shopping and they were out of the normal stuff.
Because Jelly loves Mickey so much. Guess how much attention he paid them? Just enough to throw them on the floor to get to the candy.
Miraculously, this mini-pool was set up and filled and chlorinated in the backyard! The Bunny must have been up until, oh, 1 AM getting this done. *Yawn*
Also because we did junk food instead of candy this year.
And look! These are bubbles. Say, "Awww."
Our very own little Easter Bunnies, Simon and Dixie got some lettuce from the garden and a phone book to chew up. I am hearing riiiiiippppp as I type.
Additionally, there were Nerds and Laffy Taffy and a bunch of other sugar candy I just don't eat. I bought a flat of beautiful strawberries yesterday from the farmer's market, so shortcake is in our Easter-y future. I am 'hop'ing there are lovely things in your Easter day as well.
Because Brother needed a new one. His looks similar to this one. I wanted to find an exact picture because I *asked* the bunny to get a good name brand with quality products. Instead the Bunny brought back a non-name brand bag that we will probably have to replace in three weeks. Let's hope I am wrong.
Because Brother needs the obligatory video game for every holiday.
The Pez dispenser that I filled and Jelly Bean promptly opened, dumped the candy on the floor, and then ate said candy. Off the floor. While holding the Pez dispenser.
Because I went shopping and they were out of the normal stuff.
Because Jelly loves Mickey so much. Guess how much attention he paid them? Just enough to throw them on the floor to get to the candy.
Miraculously, this mini-pool was set up and filled and chlorinated in the backyard! The Bunny must have been up until, oh, 1 AM getting this done. *Yawn*
Also because we did junk food instead of candy this year.And look! These are bubbles. Say, "Awww."Our very own little Easter Bunnies, Simon and Dixie got some lettuce from the garden and a phone book to chew up. I am hearing riiiiiippppp as I type.
Additionally, there were Nerds and Laffy Taffy and a bunch of other sugar candy I just don't eat. I bought a flat of beautiful strawberries yesterday from the farmer's market, so shortcake is in our Easter-y future. I am 'hop'ing there are lovely things in your Easter day as well.
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