Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Brandon has strep throat

Brandon has strep throat, nuff said.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

no meeting?

No team meeting today. The wrap coordinator is really sick. It sucks because I wanted to show them all how awesome Brandon is doing. It's good because I don't have the energy to pick up my house. If I don't do it, it doesn't get done. I guess it's a little too much to ask for some help! Oh well, once this first trimester is over I may feel like a human again. That would be nice.

And by the way, the kids are sick and this is the worst week in all of payroll because thanksgiving is on a Thursday.

Friday, November 21, 2008

let the blogging begin

Well, it's been kinda crappy here in blog land. I've been lazy and neglectful. You see I've got this problem, and i don't feel well because of it. It will go away after another 4-5 weeks or so I've heard..... It's just how it goes. I don't remember it being like this with the first two. I have NO energy. All I can do is sleep. I have never been so tired before. I take a nap at work on my lunch break. I come home and sleep for half an hour before I can do anything. My house is a mess and I'm cranky and whiny. O what fun.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

I am the suckiest daughter in the world.

Yes, you read it here first. Saturday was my dad's birthday. It's easy to remember because it's so close to mine. Someway, somehow, I didn't call him. I know his birthday is on the 15th, I just didn't realize SATURDAY was the 15th. I am his only child, and I totally suck. I called him Monday morning when I got to work and turned the dates on the calender. He said he wasn't mad, but something in his voice said he wasn't happy. I really hope I didn't hurt his feelings too badly. I love him and he is the awesomest dad in the whole fricken world. I win, hands down, suckiest child of the year award......

Friday, November 14, 2008

Short weekend away!

We are going on a short weekend away. Tomorrow after soccer we will come home and pack our overnight bags and go to the Everglades for fishing and a cheap hotel visit. We won't be able to do this for a long time, Rick just got cut to part time. Not good, bad timing. Brandon got another 100% in school today and said his field trip was "awesome". So I'm excited about getting away, but worried about Rick's cut to part time. What's left after part time is no time....

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Brandon got a 100% in school so he got to pick a prize from the prize bag, but he has been whining and agitated all night. Right now he is in the bath tub. I hope he can self regulate himself. I bath usually re directs him. Tomorrow he goes on a field trip at school to Oscar Scherer Park to learn about nature and pick up trash.

In candle news....In two days I sold $120 in candles. I am running out of jars and scents to make. It seems to be a little too successful. Now people are making special orders and driving me crazy.

I am still cranky and feel kinda blech. Still not smoking and it's a little easier now.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Brandon saw Dr Hubbard today, she is happy with his progress and so am I. We are going to go a little higher with the Invega and see if that will seal the deal. I'm very tired today, and a little cranky with this no smoking thing but am staying strong. Rick and the kids are doing karaoke in the living room, and I think I will join them. Stay tuned...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

okay, I know, I suck

I realize that I suck lately. I haven't been blogging about Brandon or Kaylin. I just kinda bitch and moan about my own personal garbage instead of the reason I started this blog. My head has been up my ass and I'm sorry. Brandon is doing well. He is sleeping in his bed, which is good, since he prefers the couch. He's not doing as well in school, he's moved to silver level. I took him to OT and she gave me a sensory diet for him, all I've done is read it. I haven't implemented anything into his schedule. If I did, I know it would help him even more. I am more conscious of him and his behaviors. I know where he is at in a mood and how to get him out of it. His meds have been right on target, and he will see Dr Hubbard tomorrow. I guess I've been taken a break from it all. Is that bad? I guess it is and I answered my own question. I should keep going, even when he is doing well.

Monday, November 10, 2008

I quit smoking!

I quit smoking! I am a nasty mean bitch. Stay away!!!!!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

The weekend

This weekend was pretty nice. Saturday Rick had to work. Brandon, Kaylin and I went to her soccer game and the team totally bombed out. The game was 0-3 up until the last 3 minutes when they scored 2 goals, but still lost. At least it wasn't a shut out. After that we went to Target, I had a baby shower to go to and she was registered there. I picked her up a boppy pillow, got Brandon a halloween costume of Optimus Prime (90% off), bought Tylenol, Tums, and vitamins, and Kaylin picked out a High School Musical III CD to burn onto her MP3 player. We came home and picked up the house, the kids did the living room and their bedrooms, I worked on laundry and the kitchen. I got several batches of caramel pecan pie candles done. Rick came home and I took off to the baby shower at Olive Garden. It was a nice shower, she received most of the things she needed for her baby which was nice. I came home, we got ready and went to Night on Dearborn, Rick's sister owns a shop there and once a month they have an activity where all the shop owners stay open late and do stuff for the community. Last night they had horse drawn wagon rides. The horse was a retired race horse who was injured during a race, these people rehabilitate them and teach the public what they do. The horse's name was Junior and he was a 4 year old race horse. After that we went to Rick's friend Frank's house. I think he had us come with him so I could drive him home! I will post this now and finish up later.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

birthday thoughtfullness

Rick went and did it again, he surprised me. Every once in awhile he does something so thoughtful and sweet it makes me fall in love with him all over again. Rick is your basic burping, farting, scratching, beer drinking, football watching guy kinda guy. He thinks in very basic terms, which is probably pretty good, since I'm pretty low maintenance. Rick is not the love of my life, and I am completely, truly, comfortable and okay with this. Rick is my best friend and our relationship is based on that and our love has grown from our friendship to what it is now. The one love of my life had completely destroyed me and my kids, the man I thought I loved, was someone completely different and our entire relationship was based on lies and deception. If you know me, you know my story. If you don't know me, you don't want to know this story. With Rick I have love, trust, honesty, acceptance, and comfort. To me, that is more important for the long haul. I guess I got a little off track there...last night Rick called to tell me he was running late because he had a delivery in Sarasota, I said okay, no worries. He got home and we ordered Chinese food. We had beef and broccoli with lo mein, General Tso's chicken with fried rice, crab rangoon, egg rolls, and fried dumplings. It was awesome! He then gave me my birthday present, a book by Dean Koontz (which is my favorite author)and chocolate with nuts in a pretty bag and a nice card. Sounds like a normal boyfriend present type thing, right? This is not the typical Rick, he wraps presents in Walmart bags and rarely if ever gives cards. Rick earned himself some boyfriend bonus points.

In other birthday news....my dad sent my vacuum seal bags, 4 lbs of coffee beans, a new cordless phone, and a $50 gift card for amazon. I'm totally excited! My dad has always been the best at birthdays and Christmas stuff. My mom stopped by and gave me a really nice card with a gift card for Bealls outlet. The girls at work bought me some balloons, a card, and made caramel sundaes. Overall it was an awesome birthday.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

1st batch of candles are complete!

I made my first two batches of soy candles last night. I did two pounds of apple cinnamon and 1 pound of Christmas Morning (at Rick's request). They came out pretty good, the color wasn't dark enough. Instead of red, they are pink, but the scent is pretty good. It could be a little stronger. I will do a burn test tonight to check the scent throw and see how the wicks work. I will not make any more candles until the rest of my equipment arrives (digital scale, measuring cup, wisk) that way I can measure things accurately and keep all the batches consistent. I just had to make some last night when the wax arrived, I was so excited.

And Happy Birthday to me! I have two boxes from my daddy. I can't wait until I get home to open them. The girls at work brought in some balloons and a funny card. Casey gave me a gift certificate for my favorite coffee shop. Mmmmm................ Tonight we are having Chinese food for dinner. The rest of the night I will work on washing more clothes. Brandon WAS excited about my birthday until he found out I had to work and wasn't keeping him home from school. Now he hates me and school.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Don't forget

It's voting day, the day before my birthday. How many people can say they get a president for their birthdays?

Sunday, November 2, 2008

I love electricity, indoor plumbing, and running water

The kids and I are home from camping. Rick stayed another night, since he doesn't have to work tomorrow. We had a relaxing time and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. Saturday morning Kaylin had her soccer game, they won again 3-2 and it was actually an exciting game. We ran home and loaded up the car. Somehow, I'm not quite sure how, we got everything in my car. Two children, 1 me, two tents, one large blue tote, a large cooler, 4 chairs, clothes for everyone, and pillows and blankets all squished in my Buick. We made it to the camp site about 1 pm Saturday and got camp set up, Pat and Tori were already set with their camp. They had to use a trailer to get all the baby shit there. We had PB&J for lunch. The kids had fun catching these giant millipede bugs all over the camp grounds. Rick showed up probably about 6pm, he had to work and do inventory at the store. Tori's mom and boyfriend showed up for dinner and later that night Teresa and Vincent stopped by. Brandon had been not so patiently waiting all day for Vincent to get there and once he showed up Brandon wanted nothing to do with him. Vincent wanted to play super heroes and Brandon didn't. They pretty much fought and disagreed the whole time. Brandon was mad at him for having so much energy. After Teresa, Vincent, Tori's mom and boyfriend left the kids went right to sleep. After awhile I did too, I crawled into the tent and about half an hour later I felt a rock in my back, the air mattress popped. When Rick came to bed he was so uncomfortable he slept in a chair. Now we will upgrade to a queen air mattress instead of the double. I'll look out for one on sale and depending on the price we will get one for the kids. We ate dinner (spaghetti and meat sauce) at the camp grounds and then headed home, I called my dad on the way just to chit chat, I try to talk to him every weekend just to kinda check in. The dogs were so happy to see us, Sadie is still looking for Rick to come. I finally got the car unloaded and right now the clothes are all in the wash, the cooler is emptied, the dishwasher is running, the kids are bathed and comfy on the couch. I think I will sleep like a rock.