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March 26 No Aspergers hereAfter years of wondering, and months of waiting. we finally found out B does not have Aspergers :) There are some issues, and we still have one more doctor to see. ~ D ~ March 09 The mom QuizA Friend tagged me with this on Facebook. I thought i would post it here :) S - age 5 1. What is something mom always says to you? 2. What makes mom happy? 3. What makes mom sad? 4. How does your mom make you laugh? 5. What was your mom like as a child? 6. How old is your mom? 7. How tall is your mom? 8. What is her favorite thing to do? 9. What does your mom do when you're not around? 10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? 11. What is your mom really good at? 12. What is your mom not very good at? 13. What does your mom do for her job? 14. What's your mom's favorite food? 15. What makes you proud of your mom? 16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? 17. What do you and your mom do together? 18. How are you and your mom the same? 19. How are you and your mom different? 20. How do you know your mom loves you? 21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? B - age 12 1. What is something mom always says to you? I love you 2. What makes mom happy? 3. What makes mom sad? When someone does not listen 4. How does your mom make you laugh? tickles me 5. What was your mom like as a child? 6. How old is your mom? 7. How tall is your mom? 8. What is her favorite thing to do? 9. What does your mom do when you're not around? 10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? 11. What is your mom really good at? 12. What is your mom not very good at? 13.What does your mom do for her job? 14. What's your mom's favorite food? 15. What makes you proud of your mom? 16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? 17. What do you and your mom do together? 18. How are you and your mom the same? 19. How are you and your mom different? 20. How do you know your mom loves you? 21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? 1. What is something mom always says to you? 2. What makes mom happy? 3. What makes mom sad? 4. How does your mom make you laugh? 5. What was your mom like as a child? 6. How old is your mom? 7. How tall is your mom? 8. What is her favorite thing to do? 9. What does your mom do when you're not around? 10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? 11. What is your mom really good at? 12. What is your mom not very good at? 13. What does your mom do for her job? 14. What's your mom's favorite food? 15. What makes you proud of your mom? 16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? 17. What do you and your mom do together? 18. How are you and your mom the same? 19. How are you and your mom different? 20. How do you know your mom loves you? 21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? October 30 It is so sad the wish died! S who is 4 loves dandelions, you make a wish and blow! I have a couple of those in my yard, and it is fall. The other day she looks down and says "Mommy, it is so sad, this wish is dead" Ah to be that innocent again :) ~ D ~ September 16 Torment in disguise - Orlando
I am a HUGE Disney fan. I have never been to Orlando, so the news that I get to go there for a conference next week should be good. *Should Be* In reality I am there for a conference that has me booked the whole time; 9 hours days, at the end of which I have to take 2 Certification tests. They will not send any of the study materials before hand, and several people who have taking the test expressed that the wording is very confusing. Figures :) The conference is actually at one of the Disney resorts, so every second I will see people coming and going from all the different parks and I will be STUDYING. It is inhumane, really. I think I have arranged 1 - 1.5 days to spend at the parks. The thing is how to decide which ones to go to? I am thinking Disney's wild Kingdom (full day) and Epcot (.5 day). I have been to Disneyland, so Disney World is not my first choice. However, I would like to see the Cinderella castle. Any advice? Tormented, ~ d ~ September 10 We did have a birthday party to celebrateSo John did take Hardware Junkie up on his advice and we had a really fun party. I really appreciate everyone who came, many traveled far to make it, and it was very special. In case you are wondering, staple guns are essential to parties that are outside in case there is a hurricane that day (there was BTW). Having plates stapled to the table works well to keep food in place but makes clean up difficult. On a sad note for me, it is apparent that some friends no longer reciprocate friendship. I make an effort every year to send a happy birthday note to them despite not hearing from them. I sent invitations to my birthday and received no response at all. No sorry we can't make it or even a brief happy birthday. So raise a toast for me, that 40 will prove to be more happy then the last couple. ~ D ~ September 06 Castles for HillbilliesI am having this insomniatic mania to blog, so here it goes !! The birthday girl was expressing interest in solving the worlds housing issues. Her new theory goes something like this “ We should build a huge castle where everyone in the world would have their own room. Especially the homeless people* and hillbillies**” No idea why (insomniatic mania?), but this reminded me of a bumper sticker that caught my attention the other day: “Republicans for Voldemort***” Which leads me to my last thought, I think it is obvious why … Don’t tell Ramina, but I am actually eyeing a republican that I may think about considering not voting against in the up coming elections****. signed by one very sleepy, ~ d ~ * no offense meant to home deprived people by comparing them to hillbillies ** I did not point out that we need extra yard space for the rusting heaps some hillbillies mistake for yard decor *** I added a link to wikipedia on Voldemort in case you don’t know. However, if you really don’t know you are most likely at the wrong blog, because, well, it is Voldemort. Shhh…. don’t say his name again. **** Yes that was worded in a way that could potentially mislead the reader and cause more confusion. You can blame the republican party this year for messing with my mind. September 05 From newborn to Tween in 60 secondsToday is K's 11th birthday. I suspect that every mom reflects back to the day their child was born on birthdays. The experience is so different with each child. The day K was born was the same day as Princess Diana's funeral. I held my newborn child and admired how Princess Diana had been one of the great Mother Role Models. I hoped at the time that I could be as dedicated to my children. I have to say that has not happened. I don't think anyone can say I don't love my children as much as any other mother. I just have so many other things going on in my life. I have always been career focused, and now that I am a single mom don't have much of a choice. If I stayed home and dedicated my self to raising my kids, what would life be like now? How would my kids lives be different? Other then broke, because then I would be a single mom with limited career options :) ~ D ~ September 04 40 and BLONDE!Time to face some hard truths I am blonde and 40 At this point you are either rolling on the floor laughing or so shocked you are re-reading the first two lines
Things to note:
Explaining that I am 40 clears up some of the odd looks :) In dire situations I have to play the single mom of 3 card This changes the looks to pity and the subject drops Occasionally the person acts like 40, blonde, and single mom are contagious and moves to a distance where we can continue conversing in our outside voices ~ D ~
August 08 40 is LoomingOK, I admit it, I am not turning 29 again. I am turning FORTY. I really thought I would have my life more together at this point, but certain things seem to have gotten in my way.
To have a party or not? For a while I thought I would, it is FORTY after all. Now it just seems too late to plan anything. Is three weeks too little time to plan? July 24 Sell or not to sell?I am going back and forth about whether to *attempt* to sell the house.
On one hand it is a maintenance disaster with only me and the three kids; I should spend all my time doing house/yard work to keep it well maintaned. As it is I just do the urgent tasks, and if lucky the kids will helpful and things actually get done. It is getting better since we all moved upstairs. The house is actually decent most of time.
Some of the neighbors don't like me because of the way I left my husband. They obviously don't know the whole story as to why I left in, and I am not going to tell them. They just saw the aftermath and how devestated he was.
Looking at rentals in the School district, I will not save anything in monthly payments by selling. The only advantage is that I can pay off some bills. Bills are killing me, in addition to summer daycare costing more then my orginal estimate, K's health issues have us completly out of benefits for her until Jan, so I am paying hundreds of dollars a month.
Maybe renting out the downstairs is an option. The washer and dryer are down there, but if i could rent to another responsible single mom that could work out well.
My experiences in the past 3 years have left me a bit skeptical about whether or not I could trust anyone.
~ D ~ July 21 FlitteringHow can you focus on one thing when there are so many things that need attention. My mind flitters need to fix holes in wall if I decide to sell house, did I cover security adequately in my test plan, how to find tools for the new feature, those people have no idea how to ship, there were a couple more in there that I forgot already. Stress puts my mind in hyper drive. I juggle it all and the immediate things get done
I really need a tiiny post it note set with lines, and different colors with a book to organize them. It does not have to be so organized that the catagorizes are anything other then "work" " high pri work" "not work" "high pri not work". it has to be compact and have a small pen that never gets lost.
At least then i would be sane. Now it all flitters over and over "new page needs...","i need to tell my sister..." "such in such is stressed about this I should refer them too....", k needs another blood test...", 'forot to tell mom..", "need better male role models for the kids", "will the neighbors really complain if my dog gets out next time", etc etc
~ d July 17 Haunted
Ghosts or Demons? My two oldest have been afraid of ghosts or demons lately. Nightmares. Several debates have been had by them about whether they are ghosts or demons, and the difference between the two. I think they are the same. I think we are haunted by the past, things that have happened that the kids don’t understand. The ghosts and demons keep us awake and haunted. They aren’t real ghosts of course, but ghosts all the same. An escalation in these fears and not being able to sleep has been followed by the news that my ex and his girlfriend have split for the same reasons I left him. My ghosts and demons aren’t related to guilt for once. Who listens to warnings when the prince appears to be a prince and not a toad? ~ d July 10 Fear of slugsSlugs *shudder* are slimy, alien looking creatures that leave gunk over everything.
If the slime itself was not gross enough, it is impossible to get off fingers. I bet there is a market for slug slime removal.
Their antenna are even slimy.
!! YUCK !!
For those of you who have laughed at my slug phobia for years, check out this article about Killer UK Slugs. They better not be coming here!
I may revert back to my slug related childhood nightmares!
~ D July 02 Thanks for LunchTwo great things happened this week! 1) K's meds started working, I don't have a battle every single day 2) L took me too lunch and we caught up (thanks for lunch in case I forgot) Actually, now that i think about it... lots of good things happened this week 3) D ~ one of my best friends from college ~ had a birthday party at the zoo (no, I won't tell her age) 4) I went to my moms house and got to see my sister, uncle, and met my nephews Bride (they are getting married next week) 5) I had not one but two coffee drinks today (ok one was a store bought frap, but hey i am being positive) 6) I touched base with several other relatives through im/facebook 7) Met someone in person who i have been chatting with in mail Phew! What a busy week. ;) ~ D ~ March 28 Medicine woesB (11) and K (10) have had some serious issues to deal with in the past. I am finally working with a medical professional who seems to understand how much of a struggle it is for me and the kids. We are experimenting with different treatments for both kids. Essential both kids have some form of ADD or ADHD, but with both of them it is not all that is going on. With B the concern is that he also has a touch of Aspergar's, the belief is that it is neurological. K recently started meds for ADHD; in the past when we have had her tested the doctors were sure it was not an issue. However, the new doctor decided we should try a med trial. We did and at the second set her teachers noticed a good deal of improvement in her at school. The improvement was so significant that they strongly encouraged me to continue it. The second issue we are struggling with K is that she has very little control over her emotions or actions. She gets into a mean/defiant mode and even though she recognizes it, she can't control it. It seems to be anger, lashing out, guilt, then an tears and recriminations. She is telling me now that she can't go to school without taking her meds, because her teacher will send her home. I sent her off to school and sent an e-mail to her teacher. Can the school send her home for that? If the do, what are they teaching her? How do I handle when she refuses to do something with out one of us coming away mentally or physically bruised? ~ D ~ February 07 Talking about Baby found alive in field after tornado - Life- msnbc.comNice to find something hopefull and miraculous in the news. It does not mention if the baby has other relatives to take care of it. Hopefully there will be some follow up. Quote Baby found alive in field after tornado - Life- msnbc.com November 30 Talking about Sudan...Just when I think the world can't get any more insane, a women is convicted of naming a teddy bear and insulting the muslim community. She gets 15 days in jail, and expelled from the country. That is not the end of the insanity, now there is a huge protest in Sudan that she should be executed. Quote
Note to self: Visting Sudan would probably not be a good idea. I might find myself in jail after cracking a joke. ~ d ~ November 29 Customer Service A+'sMy diet is going really well. As of this morning 9 lbs, fully clothed :) I don't usually weigh myself fully clothed, so I anticipate that tomorrows weigh in will be a little better. I love these chocolate caramel bars. I made my 2nd order to Weight Watchers site a couple weeks ago. To my surprise it took forever to get here, the first shipment was FAST! I investigated and found out it was delivered over a week ago to my front porch! Another package was also late, so I took a look at the tracking site. It too was left on my front porch. I reported both packages missing, and most likely stolen (the news has been reporting that deliveries on doorsteps have been stolen lately). The other package was through LaToys Etcetera on Amazon. In case you are curious I ordered the Playmobil Princess Advent Calendar. I called the companies, and both of them are sending me replacements for free. I did not expect that, it certainly was not there fault my packages were stolen. A+++++ for them ~ d~ November 13 So far, so good...I have been dieting for 5 days now. I am only supposed to weigh myself once a week, but I cheated this morning :) Almost 5 lbs! I could easily fit into pants that were a struggle two weeks ago!! So far it has been easy to stick too. The whole point system is working for me, mostly because so many foods come pre-pointed. Yes for now I am eating a lot of frozen foods, but as my point count goes up as I lose more weight I am hoping that I can eat what I make for the kids more often. There are three brand names in the stores I have found that list WW pt's - Smart ones, Lean Cuisine (LC) and Healthy Choices (HC). I have not seen Smart Ones on sale, so have not bought any yet. So what have I been eating? Some of my favorites: Chicken Club Panini - http://www.leancuisine.com/Products/Details.aspx?ProductID=10620 Cheese Lasagna with Chicken Scaloppini - http://www.leancuisine.com/Products/Details.aspx?ProductID=11 Four cheese manicotti (yuck on the dessert!): I defiantly like LC's Panini better then HC's so far.
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