Another Day of Fun

We've been to the dentist this morning. That statement says it all. I am in such a grumpy mood after being there. This time, the kids did great but I have a cavity. So, I get to go back next week. Oh joy. I have been flossing every day so I was really upset and frustrated by that. Oh well. They also forgot to seal Mr. T's teeth so I have to take him back on Monday. They didn't have time to do it because it was time for them to go to lunch. They also couldn't get his xrays because the tech that we all love wasn't there. I told them it wouldn't work if she wasn't there. I think next time I'll take the kids to a kids' dentist. Can you tell I'm still mad about the whole trip? I can't believe I have to go back next week. ARGHGHGH!!!!

Oh, and I told the hygienist something positive about myself that I had started to do and then jokingly said, "I bet you don't believe that." And she agreed by saying, "No, I don't believe that." And it hurt my feelings. There I said it. I really expected her to be nice and try to argue, not agree. Do they really all think I'm that pitiful? I struggle with wanting everyone to like me, even my dental hygienist that I see for 40 minutes twice a year. How pathetic is that. I don't know if I'll have the courage to go back next week or ever again. :)

Oh, and my kids set a bowl on my endtable that my grandparents gave me as a high school graduation gift, and it left a horrible ring that ate right through the finish. It's the second time so now the table has 2 LOVELY rings on it. I really should give up trying to have nice things. Maybe Darron could refinish it as part of a Christmas gift when the kids move out. Gloom and despair. :)

I am going to stop now that I've gotten that all off my chest and focus on the things I have to be thankful for. I am thankful for my kids, my wonderful house that is warm all the time, for my hubby, for my God, for family, for teeth that haven't completely fallen out :), for vacation days from school so we can hang out together as a family. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.

The Gift of Today

I thought that today we were going to have stuff to do, but our plans changed and I am now finding myself with nothing to do for a couple of hours. I know I get hours of alone time during the week, but this is time that I had something scheduled and now I don't. I cleaned yesterday; I even conned the kids into helping. I finished my work last night. I got the kids ready for the day early this morning. So, now I actually get to curl up on the sofa with the newspaper or a book and just enjoy a few FREE hours. What a gift. I almost don't know what to do. There really is nothing that I need to be doing. I could pull out the rest of Christmas but I think I'll just go chill out instead.

P.S.-I would have much rather gotten to do what was planned. :) Miss ya sis. We'll make up for it next time.

The List

Here's an update.

Mr T has strep. Figures. That makes 5 out of 7 cousins on this side of the family with that junk. The verdict is still out on Miss A and myself.

I get the bad mother of the week award for sending Mr T to school for 2 hours so that he could infect everyone; I knew better.

We skipped church tonight so that we would not infect anyone. The people I called to tell them I wouldn't be there didn't get the message so I look like a total slacker. They called here looking for me. I let my hubby answer the phone. :)

At the doctor's office, the nurse asked me to spell my first name and I actually replied, "M-O-M-M-Y."

I did not get even one minute of that all-day nap I planned.

On the positive, I have some work to do, for the first time in weeks, and I should hopefully have all day tomorrow to do it. That is if no one else gets sick. We'll see.

It Feels Like A Monday

I had all these great plans for today and they are all blown apart, even though it's only 9:30. I have not been feeling good the past couple of days, but I had stuff I HAD to do so I just kept on trucking. I was so looking forward to spending my day alone, recuperating. It is my first sick day with both of my kids in school and I was looking forward to being sick in peace. That plan disappeared when Mr T woke up croupy in the middle of the night. I kept him home from school and began to try to figure out what we were going to do. But, by 8:30, he was feeling so much better that he talked me into taking him to school. So, I think my day has been redeemed and all is back on track. As I am driving home, I get a phone call from my sister in law saying that both her kids have strep. And it's like a light bulb went off. I bet that is why I've been sick and I'll bet Mr T has it too. So, I am now waiting to go retrieve my kids from school for a 11:30 doctor's appointment.

Explain to me how I can go into school and re-check out my sick kid. They already looked at me like I was a horrible person for bringing him to school when I said he was late because he was sick this morning. I get the BAD parent award today. And I can't tell you how much my daughter hates the strep test. She really is good at the guilt trip. I am hoping that eating lunch out and then ice cream will help smooth things over.

So, I have totally forgotten my hopes of laying around all day. I may need serious meds after today is over. :)

Our Sunday

It's been awhile but I have been very busy. My girl Ashley was baptized yesterday and it was truly a wonderful day. Seeing her take that step of faith was huge for me. What a blessing my kids are to me. I got to stay with her and watch her be baptized from "behind the scenes." It was like we got to share that time together. Lots of family was able to come and we had the best time being with them. We ate and ate and ate some more; we played games; and we laughed together. It was perfect.

I just finished talking to a dear friend, and she was pouring out her heart to me. I hung up and was overwhelmed with the reminder that people really hurting. I get so insulated with my life and my "to do" list that I forget that there are people who really need God. In my Bible study this morning, I was reading about focussing on including God in every part of our day. I want to consult him before I make any decision. I want to be right where he needs me so that I can help others.

I have some great pictures that I'll try to add soon. Love ya'll.