Friends, Relationship, and an Apology

I would like to start this post with an apology. I have been really bad at many things lately.

1. 
   
   Blog posting - just not enough time in the day.


2. 
   
   cleaning house - see #1


3. 
   
   Relationships - everyone has fallen into the cracks lately - husband, kids, girlfriends, family.

So this is my public apology. I am sorry if I have neglected you lately.

It isn't because I don't care, because I do.

It isn't because I don't want to check in with you, cause I do.

I have had to become a little selfish lately with my time. Getting the kids where they need to be at the right date and time and trying to spend a little time with my husband in between school and homework is about all that I can manage.

But lately I have been thinking (fretting) about the relationships in my life. So here is my written therapy session.

I choose to have friends that support me. And I support them. We don't have to talk every day or every week. Heck, we can go for months without saying a word, but the minute one of us reaches out to the other, it is as if we never missed a beat. Thank you for being that friend.

Thank you for telling me I need to loose weight, need a haircut, that my shorts are cute, and that calling in pizza was a great dinner. Thank you for telling me what I NEED to hear and what I want to hear.

Thank you for not judging me. For not keeping score of the last time I called, who watched who's kid last, for not asking about your latest achievement. I really do care and want to know. I have had a momentary laps in judgement.

I promise that I will try harder. This semester is almost over and I will be back to normal in a few weeks.

Much Love,

Christine

Because I don't want to study

Here are some ideas for this week that are floating around my head.

1. I only have one more paper for my English class this week and I am DONE for the semester. WHOOOHOOOO!!
2. I really need a haircut. In the worst way. Must schedule this soon.
3. This weekend is going to be just as crazy as last weekend. Lord help me now.
4. I am really looking forward to spring break. I still think I will study over half of the time but at least I will not be running kids everywhere.
5. Addie has her very first soccer game this friday night. She is way too excited.
6. I HATE dieting.
7. I really hate that I gain weight so easy.
8. I need an extra day in my week.

That's all for now. I need to get back to Statistics.

Growing Up

Today was a big day.

I think Addison took her last nap a couple weeks ago. I didn't know it was going to be her last nap during the week. I am very sad.

Reece asked for the password for my laptop. Again, growing up way too fast.

What happened to my little girls?

Day Three of Lock Down

So we are on day three of this great ice lock in. Thought I would share a few things.

• The trash men did not come on Tuesday so the trash has been sitting at the street since then. So when we fill up a bag, we have to walk it out to the street. Normally, not a big deal but
• The street and the yard are covered with at least an inch of ice. We have not been above 25 in four days. The added bonus is going to be the snow that is suppose to come this evening into morning.
• The mail man comes when he can. He has missed a day or two. I think it is because we are a rural route.
• I love my kids but we need some time apart.
• Had I known that we were going to be locked in for three-four days, I would have bought a lot of Dr. Pepper, chips, dips, wings, chocolate cake, and other crappy food when I went to the store on Monday.
• I just want to scream "WHAT?!" every time I hear Momma. Again I do love them but seriously, they call my name like every 5 minutes.
• We are running out of craft supplies. We need tape, pipe cleaners, glue stick, more paper, and over all some new ideas.
• The house is clean - new sheets, clean clothes, dusted, vacuumed. The dog has had her weekly bath. I am running out of things to do but don't tell Chad. He'll think of something "great" that hasn't been done in a while.

I don't know how much more I can take. I don't know how people in the north do it. I won't complain about the heat ever again.

Days like Today

It is on days like today that I am thankful

• my husband can work from home
• my kids are okay with popcorn and a movie
• lots of art projects
• a dog that likes snow
• a great working heater
• more stuff to do around the house than I will ever get done

But what always comes to my mind is that I am grateful for not working as a manager in a nursing home. Even though over four years have past, I still think about all of the work that goes into days like this. I am grateful that I don't have to drive into work. That I don't have to cook meals for 200 because the kitchen staff didn't show up. Or that I would be doing laundry because the laundry staff didn't show. Or that I would be negotiating bonuses, extra pay, or extra days off to get the nursing staff to stay or come in. I don't have to worry about back up generators, pharmacy deliveries, O2 tank fills, and if the heater is working in each room.

I get to sit in my nice warm house and be with my family.

It's beautiful outside

As a result, Minnie will be spending time outside today.

Not just because it is beautiful.

Because she had chewed a hole in the rug.

Not the one in the kitchen.

The one in the the living room.

The one that is in the MIDDLE of the room.

I have sprayed it with the "no chewing" stuff from the pet store.

She is still chewing on it.

Today - I don't like her very much.

Myth Buster

If you were to ask Chad if he takes a nap, he will, without any delay, tell you no. He doesn't need a nap. He's not a kid. Whatever.

Up until recently, I believed him. I can nap any time any where. Chad- not so much. Maybe, when he is sick but that would be it.

Well folks, I am here to bust the myth that Chad DOES indeed nap.

He doesn't do it during the day.

He waits until the house is nice a quiet at night.

EVERY (well almost every) night he falls asleep while watching TV. I have started referring to this period as his "night nap". Right now, he is asleep with the girls. He put them to bed and laid down with them for use one minute. He is completely out. And I know this even though I am studying because....

Addie came and got me. She said that Reece and Daddy were sleeping and she couldn't go to sleep because Daddy was snoring. Being the good wife that I am, I sent her back and told her to wake him up!!!

Sometimes I leave him and the dog asleep on the couch while I get ready for bed. No reason why they should be getting in the way while I am getting ready for bed.

I do wake him up.

Right before I crawl into bed.

Love you Honey!