M/C Wed-nes-day

Today started out with crabby kids and tears leaving for school. DS was crying that he would miss me. Daddy was on skype and DS was just a wreck.  I wish these next 6 weeks would hurry up and get over with!!  AAhh!  We are falling apart.  And so much stress is coming up- we're moving away- FAR away, away from the grandparents he's gotten to know, the cousins and the friends, his bedroom, etc.  My 3 yr old dd seems to be taking this all far better than any of the rest of us. Although I spend much of my time ignoring how I feel about the deployment. 

I volunteer at his school this morning, so I'll be able to see how he's doing.  It seemed to me the last 4 days he was doing outstanding- dry pants, great days at home and school.  Everyone's entitled to an off day every now and again.

With all the tears and commotion, I took a few minutes to let him collect himself, hug me as long as he needed to, get all the tears out and then took him to school and inside myself.  Even though he was late, it was worth it to me go give him the dignity needed to calm down. 

It is a hard job to be a parent!

sharismom

How many more gov't dollars do you think the Census Bureau will waste in order to remind us to fill out our census forms this year? 

We got the ltr in the mail and I wondered the exact same thing. Do they think that the people who wouldn't normally bother to fill it out will do so if they get a ltr in advance?

I feel blechy this morning. Sort of like I need to eat something but also like I'd better not eat anything. Hope it goes away.

DH came out from the gym yesterday to a handwritten note on the car that said "Hi Sexy! I love your arms. Call me xxx-xxxx". I could tell he was feeling kind of flattered but mystified when I got home. I did a reverse look-up on the number and it was a country music radio station. I'm sure someone was just pranking him but he has no idea who. I felt bad bursting his bubble though but did tell him he does have great arms. :)

sharismom

How many more gov't dollars do you think the Census Bureau will waste in order to remind us to fill out our census forms this year? 

 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-FRICKIN-MEN!

I am sick to death of it.  We got notices it was coming, fancy shiny practically laminated door tags after that, some more shiny reminder cards, and a letter.  We got it and filled it out.  But then got two more reminder cards that if we hadn't filled it out, we should.  We sent it back in December, I want to say... and we just got another letter in the mail telling us it was coming.  ARE YOU F'IN KIDDING ME?!?!?!  Thank you - I have been beyond annoyed by the volume of reminders, and especially annoyed at the quality of printing $$$ - because I know those are my tax dollars.  Ya could have funded an after school program or a homeless shelter with all this excess money spent!!  GAWDDAMMNIT!

I am clearly in a bad mood.  After two lanes of traffic stopped for me in the crosswalk, this d-bag decided he should be able to move forward the remaining 12 feet to the other cars stopped at the light ahead - essentially trying to run me over as I'm in the crosswalk.  I threw up both middle fingers and a "You can go to He!!"  I don't need a 2x4 today - I'm ready to pull a Chuck Norris and do it with my fists.

Paige - ROFL!! You go girl!!

miranadobe

I am clearly in a bad mood.  After two lanes of traffic stopped for me in the crosswalk, this d-bag decided he should be able to move forward the remaining 12 feet to the other cars stopped at the light ahead - essentially trying to run me over as I'm in the crosswalk.  I threw up both middle fingers and a "You can go to He!!"  I don't need a 2x4 today - I'm ready to pull a Chuck Norris and do it with my fists.

Chuck will be honored.  It is, after all, his 70th birthday today!

sharismom

Chuck will be honored.  It is, after all, his 70th birthday today!

HOLY COW!!  He doesn't look anywhere close to being 70!

Its raining buckets here.  Ugh.  And, I'm starving and don't know what I want for lunch.  Actually, I do want pizza, but BF vetoed that idea.

sharismom

Chuck will be honored.  It is, after all, his 70th birthday today!

 Nuh uh, really?!?  YAY!!!    That's makes it alllll better!  *sigh* - a little zen and honor for Chuck.  I should have worn these today: 

with this: 

 I got all the beer questions right. Not sure if I should be proud of that lol. I'm having a heck of a day at work. It started off by coming in EARLY and having the software site be down so I couldn't work. GRRRRRR. I should have stayed in bed today. I may be needing that 2X4 today.

cakana

Paige - ROFL!! You go girl!!

LOL!!!!  You got me laughing here!

Shammy.....take a deep breath.....good job this morning! {{{Hugs}}}

Hubby and I have been invited to a friends birthday dinner tonight at a new Italian place we have been hearing about.  Hubby needs a break, he had a trying day yesterday.  They will be able to get him laughing!  He is usually the "story" teller and can get everyone just about to tears it will be good for him.  He said he is not up to it really but I am going to make him go....that is in my own very special way

Huggs and good vibes to everyone today!   Very special positive happy vibes to Paige, lol!

OMG Paige I love those pants!! Chuck Norris is always good for a laugh.

I'm going to the beach today too! But I am running, hopefully a good once since the next few days are supposed to be icky outside.

Mmmm bread and butter.

I just realized I haven't seen Baby Sonja - can someone the picture to me so I can ooh and awww over it?

Deb W.

iluvjamison

I just realized I haven't seen Baby Sonja - can someone the picture to me so I can ooh and awww over it?

Yeah, me too.  I'm feeling left out.

BTW, Deb, how are the "girls" today?

sharismom

BTW, Deb, how are the "girls" today?

Very perky, thank you very much.

Deb W.

Um, yeah, I was sleeping at the time that said BBD did zoomies on the bed.  It was worth it to hear DH giggling.  He hasn't been doing a lot of that lately.

I'm feeling left out.  All we got was the Census reminder letter yesterday.  I guess the Gov't blew their wad in Denver.

Okay, Grady & I are off to TRY & donate blood again.  I really hope that the blood techs have their act together today or this is going to be my last time trying.  The last time we went they tapped the wrong artery.  He seems to have better flow on one side over the other.  It's in his file.  They realized this only after taking too much blood to try & draw from the other side but they didn't have enough to fill a bag.  What bothers me is that they couldn't use one drop of his blood that time.

Okay, I need to go.  I'm working myself into a grouchy mood.

((HUGS)) to everyone.

Aww... Rest in Peace, Granny D.  Your efforts will continue to inspire:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100310-NEWS-3100367 

http://www.grannyd.com/