Get the Party Started

The kids are all out for Spring Break this week. I should feel lucky at least that the daughter didn't try to "out-do" her normal antics and want to go somewhere like Lake Havasu with friends for the week. Yeah, I can imagine myself going ballistic about that one! Instead, she has some English critical analysis to work on and supposedly, I say that because I am not quite sure how true it is, but a "group work" time on some school work as well. Personally, I think it is an excuse to go over tot a friend's house, because they seem to have these only on breaks, and it is always an "all day" thing. I never have called her out on it though.... I figure, I need to let her feel like she is getting away with something every once in awhile. I catch her on too many other things she fucks up.

Sis and I plan on getting the kids together this week, as her's are out of school as well. I am thinking tomorrow. My boys want to spend the night there, too. Hey, I could do with fewer kids at home for one night... Maybe, the Wife will think it a good idea too.... Here's to hoping!

This week I will have our traveling dates set. So far, the Wife stands a good chance to get all the days off she needs in July. I get to be the lucky one and set up where we are staying, and when. She's along for the ride. (laugh).

I am heading out this afternoon to pick up one of the Daughter's graduation presents. I'd tell you what it is, but lately I have a suspicion that she has been reading here. I don't care if she does, but I like to keep some surprises up my sleeve.

That's it for now.

PeacE

It only hurts for a little while

Whew! I finally got the spare tire on to my car Tuesday. Of course, in the process, I pinched a nerve in my back. It ain't turning into my week at all.

So I was getting the 4 yr old out of the van, after picking up the kids from Grandma's and running to the station to put air in the spare. And just did something wrong. Damn near dropped the kid as I locked up and couldn't move for a few minutes. After about 30 minutes of being able to sit inside, I got back out there and taught the oldest son how to change a tire. He did a majority of the labor for me. A little constructive Daddy-Son time.

Then I wen to the pub and was feeling no pain when I came home and went to bed.

Today, oh boy! Yeah, the back still hurts, and I found out it is difficult to sit in a chair for more than an hour. And walking around doesn't seem to help. Ibuprofen - I swear that my body just ignores it. I think I had too much back when my teeth were giving me so much pain, that they body just ignores it. I had a couple naps today to help give me somewhat of a "pain-free" time. But that has double-crossed me by not letting me sleep tonight.

Gonna have to stay awake all day tomorrow so I can sleep tomorrow night now. PITA.

I am thirsty as something else today too. Don't know why. Nothing seems to quench the "need" for drink. Water, soda, juice, tea.... nothing fits the bill. I hope I shake it soon. Going to be draining fluid for days it feels like.

PeacE

I'm Craving

No, not craven...that's something a bit different. But seriously, I am craving. A nice, cold beer, in a big mug, at the pub. It sounds so good right now. I must sound like an alcoholic, but I don't care. It has been almost a week since my last drink... that's good for me.

Still trying to plan out dates for the family trip to Indiana this summer. Seems I get dates all set, and something happens that we gotta change them. Then I go back to the calendar and try to re arrange everything. This could be a full time job in itself. I hope to have it done with by the end of the month.

The Wife has been home yesterday, and again today, as she is feeling a bit under the weather. I would say what she has, but it would embarrass her. Needless to say, she has spent alot of time in the bathroom, so I wonder if we are going to have to redecorate soon.

That's all I got for now. Back to facebook, and watching country song parodies on youtube.

PeacE

Thank Goodness for School

I am sooooo glad today is Monday, and spring break isn't here, and it is not a holiday. This weekend, I just had enough of the children. Knowing they were headed back to school, really helped me get through yesterday.

It wasn't like they were killing each other, at the top of their voices, and breaking everything they touched..... or showing their siblings how much they love them by pushing, shoving, and hitting ..... and just plain talking back to the Wife and I, yelling and making excuses, and let's not forget the lying.

And I am talking about all four of them, at different points throughout the past three days.

But, I made brownie points with the Wife. She went Friday night to catch the last presentation of "Clue" that the daughter was performing in, and then Saturday night, she attended a get together of a high school that closed before she graduated. Both nights she was childless basically, and had a really good time. I was at home with the boys, getting the level of my frustration starting to new heights.

But it is Monday. I smile slowly to myself as I sit here, listening to the quiet in the house - Dammit Rusty!! You damn cat! Quit knocking stuff off the counter!

Oh well.... it couldn't last forever.

PeacE

Nothing There

I am at a complete blank as to what to post. Been this way for a few days now. Seems my life has just gone plain.

Enjoy this little bit. Be back later.

PeacE

The Call Finally Came ....

Yesterday felt a bit wasted. I sat around most of the afternoon waiting on that call from the garage saying the van was ready. It never came. By 3pm I finally called. They were still working on it, and would call me back in about an hour or so. When 5pm came around, still no call. The wife called me, I said just plan on it being there overnight, as they close at 6.

We were on our way to the concert when the garage calls me. I am a bit surprised, as it is after hours. Seems the intake manifold came up with another problem/issue (of course) and they were going to have to order a different part. Of course, it costs more... another $35. But, they say they can have it done by mid morning Tuesday. I am like, just get it fixed, please.

I figured I would give them until noon today to call. It is now 10:30am, and they just called 5 minutes ago. The guy is out test driving it, and if I want to come up within the hour, it'll be ready. Finally. I don't know if I want to go. That's alot of money to pay.

Sigh. Oh, I know I will hitch up my pants and drag myself there. Now I gotta figure out how to get the Sis's van back to her, do the kid car seat switch and all - on a convenient time schedule for everyone. Sounds easier than it is...trust me.

PeacE

Today is Less Day

Welcome to Monday. For many, it is a thrill-LESS day. For me it is a vehicle-LESS one as well. I ran our minivan up to garage so it can be problem-LESS hopefully by the end of the day. Of course, in that process, it makes me closer to penny-LESS, and have to get by with LESS for awhile.

Let's talk about FUL (FULL), and maybe how today is a one of those days as well. My Sis, wonder-FUL as she and her family are, loaned us their minivan for the weekend, plus, until we get ours back from the garage. My FIL, as he is able to assist me in rides to/from the garage for the van. And lastly, FULL is what I hope my spare tire to be, once I get to changing the flat on my car.

Yeah, okay. It all sounds cheesy, but I had to fill some space somehow today.

Saturday night I went and watched the performance of my daughter's school play "CLUE". Being how it was a high school play, and open to the whole school, I suppose it wasn't bad. My daughter, and another actor stood out in my memory as being extremely better than the rest. And I include my daughter, not because I am biased. I am pretty critical of her (I am told) but her performance as Mrs. Peacock was very entertaining.

Tonight, both my daughter and son are performing in a school district wide music concert. The daughter plays clarinet for the HS and the son plays French horn for he elementary school. Plus I found out he was selected for the district-wide Honor Band.

My youngest had a very nice birthday. Unfortunately, due to the finances due to van repairs, and the schedule of things to do this weekend, we were not able to go out and celebrate. HE did receive many gifts he had wanted (for a 4 year old) and has only broken one a little bit. Not bad for only being 2 days past his birthday.

Okay, I think I am out of regular thought for the time being. I need to go through my notebook and see what is going on this week that I was told about, or actually wrote down to remember.

PeacE