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| Busy weekend! |
| 03.28.04 (3:11 pm) [edit] |
WOW! It is already Sunday! I haven't posted since Wednesday! Thursday was such a horrible day at work--I was too tired and too upset to post I guess. ONly one good thing happened--someone told me about another job that I could basically have if I wanted it! Boy do I want it! Only it is part-time with no insurance benefits. I could stay part-time at the hospital I am at and have benefits and work the other job 10-20 hours until a full-time position came open. I just don't trust my dept. head when it comes to my schedule. To say it nicely, she would "mess" me up royally. We'll just have to see.
Friday, Tony and I had some errands to do and then we went to talk to someone about getting Hannah tested for ADD. They are also going to give her an achievement and IQ test to see where she stands. I KNOW I HAVE A SMART CHILD! She just needs to apply herself! The meeting went well and I feel confident about the whole procedure. We had to set up about 5 or 6 appointments. They are also going to check her vision and hearing. I think she hears when she wants to! hahaha! Hannah and Haleigh had softball practice after school and had a great time. Holleigh got filthy in the sand box. UGH! That night, we went to one of Tony's fishing buddies homes. I met him, his wife and the daughter and son. The daughter is 10 I think and the son is 6. Our kids seem to get along pretty good...of course there were a few moments of fussing and such, but not too bad! They had grilled chicken and invited us to eat. I really enjoyed it, not just the chicken-heeheehee--but visiting with his wife. We got there about 7:30 maybe, and did not leave until about 1130 or close to midnight. I hope they enjoyed our company as well and we didn't wear out our welcome! The girls slept until about 830 Saturday morning! I got up about 615 and started working on the house. I had a ton of laundry backed up so I took it to the laundromat in town and did it all at once! Saturday night, Tony grilled us some steaks and I baked some potatoes and made baked beans. We were stuffed! Then we watched some rented movies. Great family night!
Today we went to church, Tony left to go fishing right after church and now it is just me and the girls! We have watched [i][b]Spy Kids[/b][/i] entirely too much! I finally made them go outside since it is such a pretty day. I wanted to take them to the park, but I'm feeling sick at my stomach today. It's a weird feeling and I can't explain it, but I was sick all during church--miserably! Now I wish the girls were back inside so I could lay down and take a nap! Can't do that while they are outside! Goodness-I've got to work tomorrow and Tuesday , too! I might be calling in!
WHEW! That's enough typing--gotta lay back down! :(
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| Tired! |
| 03.24.04 (11:16 pm) [edit] |
What am I still doing awake? I am about to fall over onto my computer! Work was tough today--physically and emotionally. I had the oncology floors and the pulmonology floor--both really depressing! My family has soo much to be thankful for. "That's all I have to say about that...", as stated by Tom Hanks in [i][b]Forrest Gump![/b][/i]
Anyway--I have to work tomorrow then I am off for the weekend, Friday until Sunday. Can't wait!
Guess I need to hop in the bed and get some sleep!
[b]Have a good night![/b] :D
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| About my day... |
| 03.23.04 (10:22 pm) [edit] |
Today was a pretty good day. Deva, her 2 girls,Danielle, her baby girl, Tony, Holleigh and I met up at McDonald's at lunch. Deva's hubby Scott showed up a little later. I enjoyed it--I don't get out much and love meeting up with friends from time to time.
I finally turned in Hannah's paperwork to get her evaluated for ADD. I've only had it since August 2003! About time, huh! She is just struggling so terribly in school and I know she is a smart kid! She is just not applying her little self. Much consideration went in to this decision, especially since medicine might be suggested. There is a lot to think about. I know I don't want Ritalin! I'll have to research some on ADD.
Speaking of research...I am researching himeschooling and work from home opportunities. There is sooo much stuff to look at! I hope what I have looked at is legitimate! It seems to be--guess I'll find out!. I have 3 prayer requests tonight.
1. Pray for Christy(member of my forum) She just lost her father to a motorcycle accident and had to drive from Biloxi to Georgia. Go to my forum and click on the topic of SEE ME AT WWW if you would like to read her blog and leave her a comforting comment.
2. Pray that I am doing the right thing for Hannah as far as this possible ADD stuff
3. Pray that God will lead me to an answer that will benefit my family(Of course God can't make a bad decision! Well-I have to work tomorrow and Thursday. Better go to bed
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| Work weekend is over... |
| 03.21.04 (9:42 pm) [edit] |
Today was the last day of my 3 day work weekend. Thank goodness! It has been sooo busy. ER has been crazy...too many wrecks and things invoving children. I am off of work Monday and Tuesday(YAY!!!) Tony and I are going to see an accountant we were referred to for his business. I don't even know what to expect. We've never had an accountant! Guess we are moving up in the world :lol: . Hannah has a doctor's appointment tomorrow, Holleigh has gymnastics, then Hannah has dance and gymnastics. Full day ahead! Oh yeah--I promised Holleigh we would bake cupcakes tomorrow! :shock: When?
I am tired, so I guess I need to get in the bed...ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
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| Family Night |
| 03.18.04 (11:14 pm) [edit] |
Payday! We all went shopping for the girls some sandals tonight...fun...fun. Anyway, then we went to eat at Garfield's which is always nice. After that we went to--where else, but Walmart! We bought a rug(so we are a cheap family!) It was about $80, but it's pretty. Pretty enough to cover all the spots on the carpet where the girls spilled their Kool-Aid. You can still see that stuff after you clean it! It seems to sneak back into view. I will have to forbid food in the den from now on.
We had a pretty good night, if you take away the fussing and whining.
I have to get in bed. Work comes early in the morning and lasts for 12 hours--UGHHH!
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| Beautiful Day! |
| 03.17.04 (1:23 pm) [edit] |
Not much going on today, Hannah and Haleigh in school...Holleigh had preschool, but is at home now(bouncing off the walls!). I keep forgetting that today is Wednesday. I have to go turn in my Girl Scout cookie orders sometime this afternoon. I'll be glad when that is done! We decided we aren't doing Girl Scouts next year--I just haven't told Haleigh that yet. Hannah is fine with that decision, but I feel like Haleigh won't be since this is her first year to do it. We will just have to find other things to keep her occupied. We still have church, softball, dancing, and gymnastics to fill our afternoons.
I talked to a long-time friend this afternoon that I haven't talked to in a long time! It was great talking to her and it just amazes me how we haven't talked in almost a year I think, but we can pick up and talk like we talk everyday(which is what we did when we were both pregnant at the same time!) I miss all that. Life keeps us so busy that we forget to keep friendships going---not anyone's fault--it is just how life goes sometimes! The girls and I went to my parents' home last night and we haven't been there since Christmas I think. Isn't that awful? I tend to avoid people when I am not happy with how my life is going at certain times...at a time when I need a friend or family member the most--I avoid the world. Hhmmm...mark that down on my list of change.
So far I've had a pretty good day. I need to clean before someone decides to drop by, but other than that it's a good day! Just talking to my friend kind of lifted my spirits on lots of things. I don't know if she realized it, but she did. She's great that way. You can just see the Holy Spirit pouring out of her!
Well, I have to go get popcorn for Hannah's class for afternoon snack. She told her teacher we would send it(She did not ask me first! That drives me crazy when she does that!) Maybe I can post again later this evening. It's a beautiful day outside--I also need to get off of this computer!
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| Home again! |
| 03.16.04 (12:54 pm) [edit] |
We returned home from camping on Sunday afternoon. The girls had a blast! They rode their bikes, fished from daddy's boat, went exploring, and made some arts and crafts from things found on their explorations. It amazes me what the girls can create with their bright little minds!
It was back to work for me and back to school for them on Monday. I worked today until 10:00 a.m., but then left due to the department's policy on cutting out overtime. The hospital really is getting too nit-picky or however you spell it! It is ridiculous...which is why I am steadily trying to find a work at home business!
Anyway...maybe more later!
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| Going camping... |
| 03.12.04 (12:25 pm) [edit] |
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We are leaving now to go camping and fishing for the weekend. The girls are excited (and mad because I will not get off of this computer!) I think I will have computer withdrawals! The girls' Spring Break will be over and it will be back to school on Monday. And back to work for me~yuck! Oh well! We are going to enjoy this beautiful weather that God has given us for the weekend. We will be fishing, going on a nature trail, practicing their softball, making some crafts with things we find, riding bikes, having picnics and whatever else our hearts desire!
See you when we get back!
Short and sweet today. Bye!
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| School's out~ |
| 03.09.04 (10:27 am) [edit] |
The girls are out for Spring Break this week and Holleigh is sick. She's had a fever since last night. It comes down when given Motrin, but has been as high as 103.2. She feels ok at the moment. Forget the park, though! I wanted to take them to the park for a picnic, but it is actually kind of cool outside this week. I have to work Wednesday and Thursday([i][b]Uggghhh!) [/b][/i]We may go camping this weekend if they are all well. We are all getting cabin fever. This is not how I hoped it would be this week!
Tony and I are having major discussions on homeschooling. He is against it and thinks I'll screw up the girls.
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| Spring Break |
| 03.08.04 (12:22 am) [edit] |
[u][b]Post for 3/7/04[/b][/u]
This is for Sunday's post(it is only midnight). I had to work today, the last day of my 3 day work weekend. I'll be off until Wednesday. The girls start Spring Break tomorrow. I hope it is sunny all week.
Hannah got her first sunburn today! Poor thing! She is miserable. We have used Noxema and aloe vera gel with lidocaine to soothe her skin. I gave her some Motrin also, so I hope it helps her rest tonight instead of worrying about the sunburn.
All three girls are asleep. Tony isn't here, it is just me and the girls. It is soo quiet except for the movies on the VCR. I bought some Disney movies on eBay really cheap. I really want the Song of the South, but the bids on it have been getting on up to about $200! I don't think I really want to pay that! Anyway, we watched [i][u][b]The Parent Trap [/b][/u][/i]with Hayley Mills. I love that movie! Now we are watching [i][u][b]The Jungle Book [/b][/u][/i]or at least I am! I need to go on to bed so SI will continue later on!
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| Facing the truth... |
| 03.06.04 (10:15 pm) [edit] |
I've been avoiding my blog again. It's happened before. There are several times I just haven't wanted to update my blog. Yes, I've been busy, but that's not it. I've been on the computer everyday, but I just didn't want to add an entry. This evening on my drive home from my mother-in-law's(where my girls have been since last night and husband has been since he returned from fishing), I realized why it had become such a task to add daily entries to my blog. It wasn't my blog I was avoiding, it was the truth. Truth? About what? The truth about my life and where I am in it. A while back, I had made the decision to only post positive things in my blog. Now I realize that was not a good idea. This is my place to rant and rave, to write passionately about my life, and to reflect back over past posts about how I feel about things and decide what to change to make me a better person and a happier one. I had a friend tell me once, "I just basically want to be happy." And she is...or she seems to be from the outside looking in! She, like me, has her hands full with her children and all of the things that life throws her way. She does get frustrated at times, but things just seem to bounce off of her and she is still happy. I want to be at [i][u][b]THAT PLACE![/b][/u][/i] Right now, I feel that life has spun into directions that I didn't want to go. Have you ever noticed maybe a leak in a ceiling, just an occasional drip....drip....drip...,that you put off and will deal with later because it really is not that bad right now, then some time passes by, the leak gets a little bigger, but you still put it off until one day the ceiling caves and everything just pours and then something must be done about it? That's where I am at this point. :cry: I'm 34, I have 3 beautiful girls whom I adore and are growing up right in front of me. . .and I am missing it. For what? A job I like at a place that I detest. I come home and am ill at my family when they didn't do a thing. It's just my job that has sucked the life out of me and I take it out on everyone! Don't get me wrong-I love taking care of the patients! It is just the management and administration part that I am tired of being hassled by. I so desparately want to work part-time and homeschool my children because I am missing out on them soooo much! They go to school and then to my MIL's until I get home from work. Then, if I work the weekend, my husband is usually doing his own thing, and guess where the girls are---yes--at his mom's. I should be raising my children, not my mother-in-law! I guess I am getting too detailed here. Our life is not the norm...nor is it what I expected. Life throws curves sometimes, but it completely struck me out. I'm now trying to decide what kind of life I want for me and my family... I just know ---this isn't it. I need to search my heart and ask God for guidance toward His will. He is the ultimate decision maker in my life. . .not me.
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