Okay, okay, so it's been 2 months since my last post...mostly due to my computer deciding to stop working. Then I was out of the habit, and kept meaning to get back to it, but just never really sat down and did it...so, yeah, sorry. Anyway...what has happened since June 3?? Let's see...I'll try to do an overview of each month.
June
Audrey officially finished 2nd grade (wow!) and then started summer school. She was gone half-days, which at least gave her some semblance of a schedule. The only bad part was that she had to be on her bus at 6:45am...and then got dropped off at 2pm, so the day was completely split in half. Isabel and I went swimming pretty much everyday and went to the library. Pete practiced more with his band, and they drove me crazy playing "Mississippi Queen" over and over again.
Isabel left on June 21st to go stay with her dad for the summer. I was not happy about that, especially since I was only given one week's warning...but I'm trying to be fair, so whatever. She misses him and his family. Luckily, once we live closer, I won't have to deal with her being gone for months at a time. Saying good-bye to her at the airport was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. It felt like I couldn't breathe. I have called her everyday since she's been gone at 6pm, just to tell her hi and I love her. Some days ( a lot of them) Jon doesn't answer, which pisses me off, but in general he's pretty good about remembering to have her call me back. On to...
July
The first is when Pete and I went to this awesome Lebanese restaurant for Sarah's birthday. The food was amazing, especially these appetizers wrapped in grape leaves...so good! Pete was very interested in the belly dancer...lucky for him, I'm not a jealous person. She tried to get me to dance with her, but I'd only had one dirty martini and was SO not drunk enough for belly dancing in front of a restaurant! hahaha!
Then on the weekend of the Fourth, we camped out in Rockwall at Rick's. That was a LOT of fun! My mom watched Audrey for us, and I got so, so drunk since I didn't have any children to keep track of...Pete just kept laughing at me. I am a chatty drunk, so every time he would catch my eye, I was huddled in a corner with someone sharing life stories and hugging. hahaha! I also threatened his place in the band by demanding he teach me to play the drums and the saying something to the effect of "you just wait, Buddy...they're totally going to want a girl drummer and you'll be gone" then I also informed him that he would have to teach me the songs and let me use his drums :) It's a good thing he loves me or else he would never put up with me! After it got dark, we went to watch fireworks...one of Rick's neighbors spent almost a grand on fireworks (wtf??) and they were awesome, but the thought of spending that much on fireworks boggles my mind. This is where it gets fuzzy. I know we went somewhere else, and I was laying on a blanket looking at the stars and then dancing to "Piece of My Heart" with Sarah...oh, and there was a song about "Jade is the girl of the hour" that I loved. I'll see if I can find the link she sent me. Around this point, I believe I passed out and woke around 5am to Corey, Sarah, and Sean drinking out of a whiskey bottle. I sat with them for a bit and then went back in the tent with Pete.
What else happened in July? We got our new bedroom furniture, which we both love and I have to say, it's nice to be able to fold and put away some clothes instead of having them all hanging in the closet. OH!! Harry Potter!! Pete got us tickets to the midnight showing in 3-D sometime in June when they first went on sale :) He's only read the first few books, but I've made him watch all the movies with me, and he really likes them. So, we dropped Audrey off with my mom in Plano, then went out to dinner at Love and War in Texas, which I'd never been to..driven by a few times, but Pete had a gift certificate from the owner, so we figured we might as well use it! I don't remember what I got, I think fish tacos. They were good. The place was very "Texas-y" which was cute. The beer I ordered was HUGE! But I only had the one...I didn't need to be wasted at Harry Potter. I won't get into just how awesome the movie was, but it was...it was pretty much perfect. Were there glaring differences between the book and the movie? Um...yeah. Did it take away from the movie? Not really. I was just happy that the part with Snape's memories was the way it should have been. That was one of my favorite parts of the book, and if that had been wrong, I would have been seriously pissed. I loved that the 3-D glasses were like Harry's...I have a pic of me and Pete wearing them somewhere...I'll see if I can find it.
Dianne and Caleb came to visit on July 20 (Mike and Paul's birthday) and we finally got to find out what they are having ...it's a boy!! His name is going to be Liam. My sister looks adorable, of course, thought I know she's uncomfortable. I hate to tell her that from here on out, it's just going to get worse...poor girl! We went (mom, me, and Dianne) and did her registry...it took about 2 hours and we all were sick of baby stuff by that point, but she did get some really cute things for Liam. On Saturday, Dianne decided she wanted to go see a roller derby at Fair Park, so off we went. Michael decided he would just meet us after...and Pete drove over after he got done with work. It was an experience, I'll say that. Very interesting people. I don't know if I'd go again, but at least I can say that I've been to one. Afterwards, Michael, Pete, Dianne, Caleb, and I went to Vickery Park to have some drinks. Well, Dianne had her one allotted cup of coffee. We had a pretty good time, I got kinda drunk from my martinis, and Michael got drunk from his whiskey and Coke...I don't know what Caleb was drinking, but he kept getting louder and louder...Pete was our DD, which was good, otherwise we would have been sleeping at my mom's place! Dianne managed to make it until about 12:30, which impressed me...I remember how tired I would get when I was pregnant. Dianne and Caleb left on the 26th, which was really hard. The next time I see them, I'll have a new nephew! When I told Isabel, she said that she wanted a girl cousin...I told her to take that up with her Aunt Dianne and Uncle Caleb.
Finally, on July 30th, Pete and I went out in Dallas for our one-year anniversary. I don't know how you figure out when your anniversary is, if you never have the "we're a couple" talk...for us, it was like, we met, we liked each other, and hung out every day. At night, we'd sit and talk until 3 or 4 in the morning. It just happened. So, he decided to count from the first time we kissed, which was a week or so after we met, which makes our anniversary July 23. So, we went to Dallas to the area where we actually had that first kiss. We road the trolley down to the DMofA and back. Stopped and got gelato and then walked back to the car. It was a really nice evening. Nothing too crazy, just the two of us spending time together. Which brings us to...
August (so far)
Well, aside from being hot as hell, the first week of August has been fairly uneventful. Audrey is most definitely ready to be back in school (so am I, kiddo, so am I!!) and Isabel will be back here in a couple of weeks. Jon and I are trying to figure out if I'm going to go there and get her, or if he's going to bring her here and logistics and money, etc, etc. Mostly I've read a lot of books today. I was annoyed when I went to return them yesterday and there was a sign saying the library was closed because of AC problems. The sign was also misspelled, which made me laugh. But that has left me with nothing to read while Pete is at work all day. Not fun.
And of course, I couldn't discuss this past week of August without at least mentioning the fact that Pete's ex-wife has decided to make a pest of herself...so there, I mentioned it. Jeanette needs to find a hobby that doesn't involve Google search...just sayin'...
Still have a couple more hours until Pete gets home...I know he's going to be exhausted, hopefully they had a good day today. Audrey is pouring Cheerios back and forth between two bowls and making a mess, luckily, they are easy to clean up, so I don't really care as long as she's happy.
Okay, I'm off...and I promise that I will never skip 2 months again. That took almost an hour to type up! Will have to add the pics and stuff later...can't remember what folder my pictures are in on Pete's hard drive, and don't feel like poking around trying to find them. Hope everyone has a great week!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
May 14, 2011
Sunday, May 8 4:38pm
Today is Mother's Day. Pete was really sweet and let me sleep in :) The girls have been mostly well-behaved today, which is a nice change. We've just been hanging out at home today. Maybe later we can go do something, but it's getting late and I have to get Audrey ready for school tomorrow. Isabel has decided that good behavior is over, and I'm watching her pull all the books off the bookshelf **sigh**...what do you do?
This afternoon was fun. The girls were watching a movie, so Pete and I hung out together and it was great to get to spend some time with him when we both weren't completely exhausted. I am so happy with him, I know I say that alot, but it's true. He makes me feel part of something. I don't really know hoe to explain it...I know people say there's that "bubble" that couples have when they first start dating and then it goes away, but it's been almost 10 months, and I still get that feeling with him. It's like we're the only two people in the world and nothing else matters. The girls and Pete are my life. He is my partner in it all, and helps me to feel less overwhelmed by life in general, and the girls in particular.
It's been a little weird not being with my mom today. Apparently my brothers took her out to lunch. No one thought to call me and tell me what was happening. I'm not going to say that doesn't hurt my feelings a little, but there's nothing I can do about it. I am not surprised that they didn't include me...I mean, what if I'd asked if Pete could come? Which is completely stupid, of course I wouldn't. I know how Paul is about him. But to not spend Mother's day with my own mom because my brother is a tool isn't very fair. Whatever. We took her to dinner a couple weeks ago. Hopefully Paul will come around at some point, but I'm not holding my breath.
Isabel talked to Jon today, mentioned Pete quite a few times, which was awkward. But at least he knows that Pete is part of her life and she seems to like him. That must help. Or not. I have no idea, to be honest. But for now it is what it is. And he's just going to have to deal with it. We'll figure it out as we go.
Right now, Pete is at the store. He just totally lost his temper because we couldn't find the keys to the car. We looked for about 15 minutes, and it was because I was exhausted when I got home from work last night around midnight. I vaugely remember having them in my hand when I opened the door, but didn't remember where I put them down. Then I thought where would Isabel put them? Opened the kitchen sink cabinet: bingo! Pete was completely pissed by this point. I mean, yes, it's frustrating when things get lost, but you can't lose it like that everytime something gets misplaced. Especially when it's not like he had to be at owrk or an appointment. He was going to the grocery store. I know he wanted to get it done and that he's exhausted, but geeze. Watching him lose his temper like that really made the happy feeling of this afternoon go away. Quickly. I don't want the rest of the day to be ruined because of that. That would suck. I'm just going to have to act like everything is fine and hopefully he'll calm down and quit acting like some sort of dictator who has to get all these things done NOW. That guy is not fun and makes me feel like just shutting down. I know he gets intense about getting work or chores done, but he doesn't have to make it the way he does. I understand that things need to get done, but you can have fun, too.
I have the best boyfriend ever. He just called me from the grocery store to apologize for losing it. :) I would have called him right when he left, but I didn't think he had any credit on his phone. I hate fighting with him. As soon as he walked off to go take the trash out and go to the store, I wanted to chase after him and tell him I wasn't mad anymore. But I didn't have shoes on, and I was afraid he was still mad and then might say something to hurt my feelings. He didn't, though...he was his usual incredible self and called and apologized and made me love him a little bit more. I can't wait to get home so I can give him a big hug and kiss!
Monday, May 9 9:29pm
Today is Pete's birthday...he's 33 and I have been giving him a lot of shit about it. I spent most of the day preparing for his birthday meal. I asked him what he wanted, and he gave me this recipe from his Meat Book by that British guy Hugh Whatever that he makes me watch those shows about. Anyway, it was for Herb Roasted Chicken. The recipe itself was pretty simple, but I had to go to the store to buy herbs, because I don't have acres of garden around my house, like Hugh does. In the book it says to go grab a couple handfuls of whatever is growing...riiiiight. But I got that stuff, a card, and then the indredients to make his chocolate-walnut cake with coffee-chocolate frosting. I forgot to put the nuts in the cake, but other than that, I think it turned out pretty good. The frosting was a little runny from adding the instant coffee, eh, you learn. I'm sure there's a way to make it so that doesn't happen. I'm just glad that everything was good (he says) and that he liked it. :)
He's so important to me and I want him to know it. I don't have money to take him on vacations or to buy him things, but I can cook. I can tell him how much I love him. That's what I can do. I just hope it's enough.
On a different note, I found a really funny website: ShitMyStudentsWrite.com.
Today is Mother's Day. Pete was really sweet and let me sleep in :) The girls have been mostly well-behaved today, which is a nice change. We've just been hanging out at home today. Maybe later we can go do something, but it's getting late and I have to get Audrey ready for school tomorrow. Isabel has decided that good behavior is over, and I'm watching her pull all the books off the bookshelf **sigh**...what do you do?
This afternoon was fun. The girls were watching a movie, so Pete and I hung out together and it was great to get to spend some time with him when we both weren't completely exhausted. I am so happy with him, I know I say that alot, but it's true. He makes me feel part of something. I don't really know hoe to explain it...I know people say there's that "bubble" that couples have when they first start dating and then it goes away, but it's been almost 10 months, and I still get that feeling with him. It's like we're the only two people in the world and nothing else matters. The girls and Pete are my life. He is my partner in it all, and helps me to feel less overwhelmed by life in general, and the girls in particular.
It's been a little weird not being with my mom today. Apparently my brothers took her out to lunch. No one thought to call me and tell me what was happening. I'm not going to say that doesn't hurt my feelings a little, but there's nothing I can do about it. I am not surprised that they didn't include me...I mean, what if I'd asked if Pete could come? Which is completely stupid, of course I wouldn't. I know how Paul is about him. But to not spend Mother's day with my own mom because my brother is a tool isn't very fair. Whatever. We took her to dinner a couple weeks ago. Hopefully Paul will come around at some point, but I'm not holding my breath.
Isabel talked to Jon today, mentioned Pete quite a few times, which was awkward. But at least he knows that Pete is part of her life and she seems to like him. That must help. Or not. I have no idea, to be honest. But for now it is what it is. And he's just going to have to deal with it. We'll figure it out as we go.
Right now, Pete is at the store. He just totally lost his temper because we couldn't find the keys to the car. We looked for about 15 minutes, and it was because I was exhausted when I got home from work last night around midnight. I vaugely remember having them in my hand when I opened the door, but didn't remember where I put them down. Then I thought where would Isabel put them? Opened the kitchen sink cabinet: bingo! Pete was completely pissed by this point. I mean, yes, it's frustrating when things get lost, but you can't lose it like that everytime something gets misplaced. Especially when it's not like he had to be at owrk or an appointment. He was going to the grocery store. I know he wanted to get it done and that he's exhausted, but geeze. Watching him lose his temper like that really made the happy feeling of this afternoon go away. Quickly. I don't want the rest of the day to be ruined because of that. That would suck. I'm just going to have to act like everything is fine and hopefully he'll calm down and quit acting like some sort of dictator who has to get all these things done NOW. That guy is not fun and makes me feel like just shutting down. I know he gets intense about getting work or chores done, but he doesn't have to make it the way he does. I understand that things need to get done, but you can have fun, too.
I have the best boyfriend ever. He just called me from the grocery store to apologize for losing it. :) I would have called him right when he left, but I didn't think he had any credit on his phone. I hate fighting with him. As soon as he walked off to go take the trash out and go to the store, I wanted to chase after him and tell him I wasn't mad anymore. But I didn't have shoes on, and I was afraid he was still mad and then might say something to hurt my feelings. He didn't, though...he was his usual incredible self and called and apologized and made me love him a little bit more. I can't wait to get home so I can give him a big hug and kiss!
Monday, May 9 9:29pm
Today is Pete's birthday...he's 33 and I have been giving him a lot of shit about it. I spent most of the day preparing for his birthday meal. I asked him what he wanted, and he gave me this recipe from his Meat Book by that British guy Hugh Whatever that he makes me watch those shows about. Anyway, it was for Herb Roasted Chicken. The recipe itself was pretty simple, but I had to go to the store to buy herbs, because I don't have acres of garden around my house, like Hugh does. In the book it says to go grab a couple handfuls of whatever is growing...riiiiight. But I got that stuff, a card, and then the indredients to make his chocolate-walnut cake with coffee-chocolate frosting. I forgot to put the nuts in the cake, but other than that, I think it turned out pretty good. The frosting was a little runny from adding the instant coffee, eh, you learn. I'm sure there's a way to make it so that doesn't happen. I'm just glad that everything was good (he says) and that he liked it. :)
He's so important to me and I want him to know it. I don't have money to take him on vacations or to buy him things, but I can cook. I can tell him how much I love him. That's what I can do. I just hope it's enough.
On a different note, I found a really funny website: ShitMyStudentsWrite.com.
May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6 3:05pm
I was really bad about writing this week, which isn't too surprising. It flew by! It's been a pretty good week, though, even if Isabel has been refusing to sleep. Audrey's been acting up, too, but I think that's more to do with her school. We're probably going to be sending her back to Plano next year. I think that might be the best thing for her.
So, the job at Macy's...that is done. I found daycare for the girls, but it was going to be so expensive, it wasn't worth it for me to work. Total it was going to be $269/week. I make 8/hour...before taxes it would have been about $290. That's not counting gas money driving to and from work twice a day (to go, then come back to get Audrey from her bus, then go back to drop her off, then come back after work). My work was willing to let me take my break at the same time every day so I could meet her bus, but the daycare cost was going to eat my entire paycheck...and then some. Once Isabel's in preschool, I will be able to find something and won't have to pay these ridiculous prices. Until then, I will go back to being a full-time stay-at-home-mom...which really isn't that bad :) Well, until I'm going completely stir-crazy, but until then, I should be fine. I'll just have to find stuff for us to do.
Audrey just got home from school and I got some cute fake flowers and a card for Mother's Day. I know she didn't make any of it, or write her name, but it's still nice. Speaking of, I need to get my mom a card. I'll do that tomorrow or tonight. Guess not tomorrow, because I am still working from 1-11:15 (yeah, that's gonna be fun). It reminded me (getting the card and flowers) of when I was in first or second grade. We made bath salts for our moms...don't ask me how, I just remember a baggie of stinky salt crystals that I gave my mom. I wonder if she ever used them. I should ask her.
I feel so relieved that I don't have to figure out a safe place for Audrey to go after-school. I was really stressing about that. I would have liked to be working and making some money, not to mention being around other adults for a few hours a day, but I guess it just wasn't meant to happen right now. Pete was so great about it when I sent him a text telling him that I was freaking out. I really was, too...I was shaking and having trouble breathing because I was trying to figure out a way to make everything work out. He was so sweet and called me to make sure I was alright. Then sent me an email telling me that if I have to stay home for now it's okay. :) I'm such an incredibly lucky person to have him. We'll be able to make it work, God knows I've made it on less! And he suggested that I try selling Avon or something (my mom does) so maybe I'll try that.
Alright, Isabel wants me to play with her, and I need to call my sister back. They got to hear the heartbeat yesterday and I want to hear all about it! :)
I was really bad about writing this week, which isn't too surprising. It flew by! It's been a pretty good week, though, even if Isabel has been refusing to sleep. Audrey's been acting up, too, but I think that's more to do with her school. We're probably going to be sending her back to Plano next year. I think that might be the best thing for her.
So, the job at Macy's...that is done. I found daycare for the girls, but it was going to be so expensive, it wasn't worth it for me to work. Total it was going to be $269/week. I make 8/hour...before taxes it would have been about $290. That's not counting gas money driving to and from work twice a day (to go, then come back to get Audrey from her bus, then go back to drop her off, then come back after work). My work was willing to let me take my break at the same time every day so I could meet her bus, but the daycare cost was going to eat my entire paycheck...and then some. Once Isabel's in preschool, I will be able to find something and won't have to pay these ridiculous prices. Until then, I will go back to being a full-time stay-at-home-mom...which really isn't that bad :) Well, until I'm going completely stir-crazy, but until then, I should be fine. I'll just have to find stuff for us to do.
Audrey just got home from school and I got some cute fake flowers and a card for Mother's Day. I know she didn't make any of it, or write her name, but it's still nice. Speaking of, I need to get my mom a card. I'll do that tomorrow or tonight. Guess not tomorrow, because I am still working from 1-11:15 (yeah, that's gonna be fun). It reminded me (getting the card and flowers) of when I was in first or second grade. We made bath salts for our moms...don't ask me how, I just remember a baggie of stinky salt crystals that I gave my mom. I wonder if she ever used them. I should ask her.
I feel so relieved that I don't have to figure out a safe place for Audrey to go after-school. I was really stressing about that. I would have liked to be working and making some money, not to mention being around other adults for a few hours a day, but I guess it just wasn't meant to happen right now. Pete was so great about it when I sent him a text telling him that I was freaking out. I really was, too...I was shaking and having trouble breathing because I was trying to figure out a way to make everything work out. He was so sweet and called me to make sure I was alright. Then sent me an email telling me that if I have to stay home for now it's okay. :) I'm such an incredibly lucky person to have him. We'll be able to make it work, God knows I've made it on less! And he suggested that I try selling Avon or something (my mom does) so maybe I'll try that.
Alright, Isabel wants me to play with her, and I need to call my sister back. They got to hear the heartbeat yesterday and I want to hear all about it! :)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
April 30, 2011
Sunday, April 24 10:07pm
Easter Sunday. I have mixed feelings about today. Not the holiday itself, but about how it was. On the one hand, the girls had fun with their chocolate and hunting eggs (well, Isabel did, anyway) and running around with a major sugar buzz the most of the day. I did not have fun, however, at church trying to keep them from yelling, running around, and basically being those kids. You know the ones I mean...they are noisy, rude, and you wonder if their parents are even aware that their kids are a pain. Well, having been on the other side, I can tell you that yes, I do know my kids can be annoying. Audrey is deaf and autistic...trying to make her understand that her moaning and yelling is bothering people is pretty much impossible. As for Isabel...she's 3-years-old and doesn't think rules apply to her. What this means is that trying to sit through church with them is a lesson in futility. I think we made it to the Gospel before we had to go to the foyer...then Audrey started darting through the people standing out there, so we went outside. Isabel started trying to pick flowers in a garden surrounding a statue of the Virgin Mary, which I'm pretty sure isn't a g ood idea. This made her (Isabel) mad, and so the kicking, screaming 'Go away!!' started, along with her taking off her shoes and running away from me. Awesome. Longest mass ever. At least I got some cute pictures of the girls.
Easter Sunday. I have mixed feelings about today. Not the holiday itself, but about how it was. On the one hand, the girls had fun with their chocolate and hunting eggs (well, Isabel did, anyway) and running around with a major sugar buzz the most of the day. I did not have fun, however, at church trying to keep them from yelling, running around, and basically being those kids. You know the ones I mean...they are noisy, rude, and you wonder if their parents are even aware that their kids are a pain. Well, having been on the other side, I can tell you that yes, I do know my kids can be annoying. Audrey is deaf and autistic...trying to make her understand that her moaning and yelling is bothering people is pretty much impossible. As for Isabel...she's 3-years-old and doesn't think rules apply to her. What this means is that trying to sit through church with them is a lesson in futility. I think we made it to the Gospel before we had to go to the foyer...then Audrey started darting through the people standing out there, so we went outside. Isabel started trying to pick flowers in a garden surrounding a statue of the Virgin Mary, which I'm pretty sure isn't a g ood idea. This made her (Isabel) mad, and so the kicking, screaming 'Go away!!' started, along with her taking off her shoes and running away from me. Awesome. Longest mass ever. At least I got some cute pictures of the girls.
Isabel and Audrey in the Virgin Mary garden where Isabel picked the roses.
Isabel with the infamous flower that started the tantrum.
Audrey was perfectly happy to sit in the garden quietly and nicely...why she couldn't do this in the church, I don't know.
So, even though I know this is technically Sunday's writing, we did stuff on Saturday after I posted...so, whatever. It's my blog and I can do what I want. Saturday afternoon my mom came by and we took her out to eat at this place called Kuby's. It's a German restaurant near SMU. The food was pretty good, I got Jager Schnizle and it basically is chicken-fried chicken. But the mushroom sauce was really good. The red cabbage was awesome. Isabel and Audrey both had a good time. Audrey ate her weight in butter and was super happy, as you can see in the picture below.
Okay, she looks a little possessed, but she's happy, I promise...that's my arm that she's making reach for more butter.
Isabel loved getting to sit by Oma (what she calls my mom) and listen to the accordian player. I took her up to the front where he was playing, and he even let her push some of the buttons. She was pretty excited about that. She was also a big fan of her apple juice, so, whatever.
This is Isabel eating her German sausage..she wasn't quite sure about it.
Finally, I had to get a picture of my mom with the girls in front of the restaurant...it went about as well as I would have expected...but was funny.
Audrey was watching a car, and Isabel didn't want to sit down...typical.
And to go back further in time: the last two pictures are from BEFORE we met up with my mom and the girls were playing at what passes for a playground at our apartment complex.
Pete pushing Isabel on the swings.
Audrey running laps around the play area.
Now it is pouring rain, both girls are asleep, I am stuffed from the Chili's we had for dinner, and am thinking that it sucks that the outfit I set out for Audrey to wear tomorrow is probably not going to work since it's raining. I guess I can always put he in her tennis shoes. Anyway, that's it for now. I'm off to read my book, spend some more time with Pete, and then head to bed.
Monday, April 25 11:25pm
Today was nuts. I took the car into be fixed and (of course) the guy wouldn't let me use Pete's card. So, Pete has to take the car in before work tomorrow and it should be done by tomorrow afternoon! Yay! I think the guy is trying to trick us into paying more money, though. I thought about what he said needed repaired...and I agree about the bend control arm, or whatever it's called, but he also said a wheel bearing needs to be replaced. That's what my dad had fixed before I came back to Texas. On the exact same wheel. Perhaps it got messed up when I hit that curb, but I remember the guy in Indiana who fixed it said he was surprised at how much "play" there was in the wheel, and then he saw that the others were like that, too. He said that some cars are just like that, and it's not that big of a deal. The guy today was shaking the wheel back and forth saying that it needed to be fixed...but I think he's just trying to get me to have a repair that's not necessary. I'll talk to Pete and see what he thinks.
Good news: I got a call from Leslie at Macy's today about the opening (full-time) in Intimates. She wants me to come in to talk to her on Wednesday. She actually wanted me to work, but I told her that I couldn't. Now I know that I don't officially have the job, but come on...everyone there loves me and talks about what a great job I do, and one of the managers called me personally to tell me about the opening. They don't normally do that. I'm just hoping I get it. Even though it's in Plano, and that's annoying, it's a full-time job and that is all that matters. I'll have to start looking really hard for daycare for Isabel, though. And some sort of after-school program for Audrey. Too bad they couldn't have given me this job back in February. Then we could have afforded a place in Plano and Elisa (according to my mom) would be more than happy to watch Audrey now. But what's done is done. The point is that I may have a job soon. :) I know that will take a lot of pressure off of Pete, too.
Alright, I'm going to read one more chapter (I've let myself start reading the Vampire Chronicles again) and then I HAVE to go to bed!
Saturday, April 30 10:55pm
So, this week totally got away from me...which is both surprising and not. At times this week seemed to drag, but then I went through most of it in a semi-exhausted fog. At least I made it.
This biggest news of the week is that I got a job!! Finally!! Macy's called me in for an interview on Wednesday and hired me on the spot! I'm going to be a full-time permanent employee in the Intimates area (which Pete thinks is funny, because he can say that he's dating a girl who works the Unmentionables Counter at Macy's, like that old guy in "Ocean's 11). I'm very excited about this, because I'm promised between 36-40 hours a week. Bad news? Daycare. The logistics of how this is going to actually work. I know that Isabel can go to a regular daycare. And next week I will find her one and get her all signed up. But Audrey is where I have problems. I could probably find her a place to go afterschool, if that was all that needed to happen...but part of my job means I HAVE to work til closing (9 or 10) twice a week. My mom would be able to pick Isabel up after work (5pm) and then watch her for me, but there isn't anyway for her to get to Dallas to pick Audrey up from her afterschool in time. They usually close at 6 or 6:30. And even then, it would be a lot to ask her to drive all the way to Dallas to pick Audrey up. Now that I'm typing, the only thing I can think of is that maybe if my mom did pick them up on those days and brought them here, then stayed with them until Pete got home from work. Then she wouldn't have to watch them all night. That might work. But it would depend on me finding a place that could watch Audrey until my mom got there to get her, or, on the days that I work until 6, they would have to keep her until I could get there to pick her up (around 6:30 or 7). I don't know any places that stay open until 7. I guess I will just have to look and see what I find.
Alright...Isable is STILL awake (more on that tomorrow) and I have to go be Mean Mommy and make her go to bed. I have let her get away with too much, and she's turning into a real pain in the butt...and a brat. This is done.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
April 23, 2011
Tuesday, April 19 1:30pm
I'm liking the new format. Makes it so I don't have to sit there on Saturdays and try to remember everything that I want to write about for the week. So far this week has been pretty great. On Sunday we went to the farm where Corey's girlfriend's dad lives. The guys (there were 4 of them) all brough their instruments and set up outside and played some songs. It was a lot of fun. The girls had a great time running around outside, but then both decided they'd rather be inside, which was really annoying. Other than that, though, it was a good day.
I'm liking the new format. Makes it so I don't have to sit there on Saturdays and try to remember everything that I want to write about for the week. So far this week has been pretty great. On Sunday we went to the farm where Corey's girlfriend's dad lives. The guys (there were 4 of them) all brough their instruments and set up outside and played some songs. It was a lot of fun. The girls had a great time running around outside, but then both decided they'd rather be inside, which was really annoying. Other than that, though, it was a good day.
Here's Pete setting up his drums and checking something...don't ask me what, though! :)
Isabel had a great time playing drums and looking cute in her tutu and sparkly pink sneakers :)
Me and my guy
Aly is Corey's little girl. She and Isabel sort-of played together...as much as little kids can play together at that age.
Couldn't resist...I love this picture of Pete. He's so handsome :)
Me and Audrey under the shady tree.
So, the pictures give some indication of the happy and fun day we had. I have a ton more, but I won't put them all on here. The girls got home (after Isabel was a terror the entire drive back) and crashed out, thank god! We were all exhausted!
Monday was a pretty regular day. Did some laundry and found out that I could put my memory card directly into my computer (haven't had the cord in forever) and upload my pictures. I had over 400! Now I'm gong to go back to my earlier posts and insert pictures that I didn't have before. Should be fun!
Saturday, April 23 1:40pm
This week dragged, and yet flew by...I can't belive it's already Saturday again. I didn't write this week, mostly because I was just exhausted. I was so tired most mornings that it was all I could do to wake up to get Audrey ready for school and on her bus. Then I'd come in and pass out again. I'm still tired, but feeling a little better. I think that sleeping on the floor is finally taking a toll on my back. That, and I wake up at night with my arms or hands numb. It's really annoying. Sometimes it's my leg. But it doesn't matter, because we'll have a bed soon!
Pete's dad sent him a pretty good amount of money, which will be enough to get the car fixed AND get us a matteress. Plus, we'll have money left over. I know that Pete is frustrated that we haven't done anything yet today. He woke up early today and is tired. I finally got him to go lie down for a bit. He was getting grumpy and snapping at us. I am going to finish this, then get in the shower. I already gave Isabel a bath, so she just needs to get dressed, then I'll bathe and dress Audrey and we'll be ready to go.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
April 16, 2011
You'd think that because I don't work (working once every two weeks hardly counts as "working") I'd be able to remember everything that happened in the course of a week that I wanted to write about on Saturday...you'd be wrong. So, I'm changing up the format of my blog. The anal-retentive person in me is screaming her head off, but I'm shutting her up. Yes, it grates on me that I'm changing the way I'm doing this, but sometimes improvements have to be made...and besides, it's my blog, and I can do whatever I want. Basically, I'll write during the week, not everyday necessarily, and then post it on Saturday. This way it will be a more complete look at the week. We'll see how it goes...if it works, great. If not? I'll just go back to writing and posting once a week. To partially satisfy Ms. Anal Retentive and quiet her objections to change, I'll date each separate post. That should do it. Yep...she's quieted down :)
Thursday, April 14 (1:54 pm)
Twitter. That is really all I have to say. The one word sums up so much. It is bad. I signed up for a Twitter account like 2 years ago, or something, but never really used it. I think after about a month I got bored and stopped. Now, you can see that I have a link on here to my Twitter account, and check it and tweet, frequently. It's bad. I mostly do it because I love reading what my favorite celebs have to say (nothing too intelligent most of the time)...but it's still pretty cool. I especially like that people like David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) will take pictures on-set and post them. I am a huge fan of "Bones," and love that he'll take pics from behind his desk with all the cameras set up, or ask opinions about what crazy socks to wear (if you don't watch, you wouldn't know that his character, Booth, always wears brightly colored socks and a belt buckle with a rooster that says "Cocky"). Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) is another one that's fun to read...and the fact that both of them were on "Buffy" isn't lost on me...but seriously, "Buffy" was awesome. I would love to have the entire series on DVD **ahem** hint to Mr. Duric!! :) I wonder if the guy who played Spike has Twitter...James Marsters is his name, by the way...let's check. Nope, no Twitter, just an official news page. Lame. Honestly, most of the activity on there is between me and Pete (dorky, I know...though if you would like to follow him it's @Stundek there you will learn about Manchester United, random music, and the annoying folks that come into his work! :) Pretty entertaining, though.
Now I am being forced to play Wii ping pong with Isabel, so I will write more later.
Friday, April 15 (7:05 pm)
Today was shopping day. After the nightmare that was yesterday (my car got towed, it cost $170 to get it back, then got lost driving to the towing lot TWICE, and had to drive the car 25-30 mph the entire 16 miles home).it was nice to go buy some stuff. Shopping always makes me happy :) I don't think it has the same effect for Pete, but that's probably because I'm spending his money. Though I didn't go too crazy...the only thing I bought that I really didn't need was a dress that cost about $15. And, once he sees it, I don't think he'll be too angry! :)
Audrey and Isabel have been eating pretty much all day. It's insane. They went through an entire package of cookies, Audrey's had 8 chicken nuggets and a medium order of fries from Jack in the Box, Isabel had the same, then Isabel has had 2 pieces of turkey, an apple, and 2 oranges. And they both want more food. Seriously?? At this rate, the food will all be gone by the weekend!
I made some chicken and vegetables for dinner, but the carrots and potatoes cooked down to mush...so, I don't know if anyone is even going to want to eat them...I know I don't want to...but I will, just to be a good example and not waste food...blah, blah, blah. That's what I get for using canned veggies instead of fresh or frozen. That's what I usually buy, but these were on sale. Now I know why. Lesson learned.
I have to work tomorrow, which I'm really not looking forward to. It's a one-day sale, and a Saturday. Shoot me. But it's good that I'll be earning some money. I have to be there at 2, and am done at 11. Yuck. Plus, I'll have to get the girls from my mom's and then drive back here, so I probably won't even get home until around midnight. Awesome. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's money...that's a good thing.
I need to go now. Pete will be home any time. I can't wait to see him. I missed him a lot, and won't see him at all tomorrow...well, not really. He's leaving around 5:30 tomorrow morning, and then I won't be back until late...sucky.
Saturday, April 16 (9:52 am)
This week has seriously tested my ability to be lose my temper and not lash out. Isabel has been awful all week. I know she misses her dad and his family, but good god!! She is kicking, biting, screaming, crying, and throwing toys and stuff at me...this week her redeeming qualities have remained dormant. Bedtime is a constant bid for "something else," whether it's a story, song, or drink, or she just starts sobbing. Which quickly turns to rage. Then hysteria. It's fun.
I have to work today from 2-11, not looking forward to that, but I have to remind myself that it's money. It's not really working that I have a problem with, it's having to drive there in my car. I get so nervous that the wheel is going to fall off or something...but what choice do I have? I have no idea how to get there with the buses and trains. I'm sure it's possible, but then how do I get home? As much fun as staying the night at my mom's with the girls sounds, I mean, keeping them from breaking things and stuff...I just don't want to. Plus, we're (me, Pete, and the girls) are going to that farm tomorrow morning and have to be ready by like 10am.
Awesome, Isabel just threw a toy at me because I won't play Wii for her. She had to go to timeout because it was a giant plastic book. I swear, anyone else and I would beat the crap out of them...lucky for her, she's my daughter and I love her and I know she's not trying to piss me off.
Thursday, April 14 (1:54 pm)
Twitter. That is really all I have to say. The one word sums up so much. It is bad. I signed up for a Twitter account like 2 years ago, or something, but never really used it. I think after about a month I got bored and stopped. Now, you can see that I have a link on here to my Twitter account, and check it and tweet, frequently. It's bad. I mostly do it because I love reading what my favorite celebs have to say (nothing too intelligent most of the time)...but it's still pretty cool. I especially like that people like David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) will take pictures on-set and post them. I am a huge fan of "Bones," and love that he'll take pics from behind his desk with all the cameras set up, or ask opinions about what crazy socks to wear (if you don't watch, you wouldn't know that his character, Booth, always wears brightly colored socks and a belt buckle with a rooster that says "Cocky"). Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) is another one that's fun to read...and the fact that both of them were on "Buffy" isn't lost on me...but seriously, "Buffy" was awesome. I would love to have the entire series on DVD **ahem** hint to Mr. Duric!! :) I wonder if the guy who played Spike has Twitter...James Marsters is his name, by the way...let's check. Nope, no Twitter, just an official news page. Lame. Honestly, most of the activity on there is between me and Pete (dorky, I know...though if you would like to follow him it's @Stundek there you will learn about Manchester United, random music, and the annoying folks that come into his work! :) Pretty entertaining, though.
Now I am being forced to play Wii ping pong with Isabel, so I will write more later.
Friday, April 15 (7:05 pm)
Today was shopping day. After the nightmare that was yesterday (my car got towed, it cost $170 to get it back, then got lost driving to the towing lot TWICE, and had to drive the car 25-30 mph the entire 16 miles home).it was nice to go buy some stuff. Shopping always makes me happy :) I don't think it has the same effect for Pete, but that's probably because I'm spending his money. Though I didn't go too crazy...the only thing I bought that I really didn't need was a dress that cost about $15. And, once he sees it, I don't think he'll be too angry! :)
Audrey and Isabel have been eating pretty much all day. It's insane. They went through an entire package of cookies, Audrey's had 8 chicken nuggets and a medium order of fries from Jack in the Box, Isabel had the same, then Isabel has had 2 pieces of turkey, an apple, and 2 oranges. And they both want more food. Seriously?? At this rate, the food will all be gone by the weekend!
I made some chicken and vegetables for dinner, but the carrots and potatoes cooked down to mush...so, I don't know if anyone is even going to want to eat them...I know I don't want to...but I will, just to be a good example and not waste food...blah, blah, blah. That's what I get for using canned veggies instead of fresh or frozen. That's what I usually buy, but these were on sale. Now I know why. Lesson learned.
I have to work tomorrow, which I'm really not looking forward to. It's a one-day sale, and a Saturday. Shoot me. But it's good that I'll be earning some money. I have to be there at 2, and am done at 11. Yuck. Plus, I'll have to get the girls from my mom's and then drive back here, so I probably won't even get home until around midnight. Awesome. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's money...that's a good thing.
I need to go now. Pete will be home any time. I can't wait to see him. I missed him a lot, and won't see him at all tomorrow...well, not really. He's leaving around 5:30 tomorrow morning, and then I won't be back until late...sucky.
Saturday, April 16 (9:52 am)
This week has seriously tested my ability to be lose my temper and not lash out. Isabel has been awful all week. I know she misses her dad and his family, but good god!! She is kicking, biting, screaming, crying, and throwing toys and stuff at me...this week her redeeming qualities have remained dormant. Bedtime is a constant bid for "something else," whether it's a story, song, or drink, or she just starts sobbing. Which quickly turns to rage. Then hysteria. It's fun.
I have to work today from 2-11, not looking forward to that, but I have to remind myself that it's money. It's not really working that I have a problem with, it's having to drive there in my car. I get so nervous that the wheel is going to fall off or something...but what choice do I have? I have no idea how to get there with the buses and trains. I'm sure it's possible, but then how do I get home? As much fun as staying the night at my mom's with the girls sounds, I mean, keeping them from breaking things and stuff...I just don't want to. Plus, we're (me, Pete, and the girls) are going to that farm tomorrow morning and have to be ready by like 10am.
Awesome, Isabel just threw a toy at me because I won't play Wii for her. She had to go to timeout because it was a giant plastic book. I swear, anyone else and I would beat the crap out of them...lucky for her, she's my daughter and I love her and I know she's not trying to piss me off.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
April 9, 2011
Last night was LONG...Isabel isn't feeling good and was up most of the night coughing. I felt so bad for her because there wasn't much I could do for her except try to get her back to sleep when she woke up. That's one of the worst things about being a mom: watching your kid feel bad and not being able to make it better.
Seven hours later:
My mom came by today and hung out for a few hours. It was good to see her, we chatted and she took me and the girls to the grocery store to get some stuff. Isabel had a complete meltdown in the store...like hitting, screaming, going rigid...lots of fun. I knew it was because she was tired, but geeze! It was like she was possessed! Finally she calmed down, but for a while there I thought her head was going to start spinning!
Now she's watching "Ponyo" again and Audrey is laying in her room playing with some toys. All is calm...for now...let's just hope it stays that way. :)
This week has been okay. Audrey was really sick Monday and Tuesday...like, fever, sleeping 23 hours a day, not eating sick...I was worried for a while that she was going to end up in the hospital again, but by Wednesday she was doing better. We finally got her bus situation taken care of--thank goodness! All it took was me emailing her teacher, principal, and the autism compliance specialist to get it taken care of! hahaha! It makes me glad to think that I won't have to deal with DISD after next year...
Speaking of plans for the future...Pete and I have been doing a lot of talking about weddings and marriage. Things are looking pretty serious, and he even had me give him a short list of rings that I like (granted, this was because I sent him a pretty long list on Monday or Tuesday). But if he wasn't in the same place, he wouldn't have been so interested...right?? The date is pretty much set: July 28, 2012. We met on July 17 of last year, and this summer would be too soon to have anything put together...so I looked at a calendar and found a Saturday that was close to our anniversary. This year July 23 is actually on a Saturday, but I think that it would be too soon. Not that I am worried about our commitment to each other, but that we could not afford anything more that a trip to City Hall...not what either of us has in mind. :) I love that he actually will look at wedding stuff with me and give me opinions. This is about both of us, not just me. I have never understood why people tell the bride that the day is all about her...um, without the groom you're just a nut in a white dress at a hugely expensive party...by yourself.
The only person I've told (aside from the Internet!) is Amanda. Mostly because of my friends, she's the one I talk to the most. Normally I would have told my mom and sister by now, too, but I don't want to take away from Dianne's news :) She and Caleb are having a baby (it was confirmed) and she's due December 4th!! I've already gotten the attention/excitement of having babies and getting engaged and married...I'm not so selfish that I can't let her have that. And besides, we're not even officially engaged yet. Once that happens, then obviously I'll tell everyone :) But for now, I'm fine with keeping it (mostly) to myself. Besides, Paul is just now sort-of coming around. He is giving us his old couch and love seat, and even bringing it here, but he said he doesn't want to see Pete when he does...luckily, we have plans with one of Pete's friends tomorrow for the entire day, so I told my mom that I would give her a key to give to Paul and he could bring it by while we're gone. I can just imagine the shit storm when he finds out that we're getting married. BUT it wouldn't be until next summer...by then, we'll have been dating for 2 years...I'd say that's plenty of time. And please, him and Elisa were dating for like 6 months or something before they got engaged.
Planning this wedding with Pete is a lot of fun...and is coming shaping up to be a much different type of wedding than the one I had with Jon. It seems like Pete and I both want a small, semi-casual, outdoor wedding. It's going to be special and only have the people we want there. The colors are looking like they'll be lemon yellow, white, and a kind of charcoal grey color. I saw them in a picture on the Knot, and it seemed perfect for a summer wedding. And yellow is such a joyous, optimistic color...exactly what I imagine for my marriage to Pete :) There are lots of really pretty decor ideas using tall vases and lemons...maybe I should grow a lemon tree! hahaha!
Even though we don't have a whole lot of money, I wouldn't trade my life now for my life a year ago...or even two years ago...I feel like a different person: happier, freer, more optimistic about life, the future, and pretty much everything. I know a lot of people would chalk that up to the "honeymoon phase" of a relationship, and they may be right...it has only been about 8 1/2 months that Pete and I have been dating, but the changes I've seen in myself are more than just the happy feeling you get when you're falling in love with someone. It's like I've found myself again, and while I was doing that, I found him. And he helped me with becoming the me I used to be (does any of this even make sense??)...which is weird, because he didn't even know the old me. That is just another example of how I know he is the one for me...well, that and even after 8 1/2 months I still sometimes get butterflies when he smiles at me :)
Seven hours later:
My mom came by today and hung out for a few hours. It was good to see her, we chatted and she took me and the girls to the grocery store to get some stuff. Isabel had a complete meltdown in the store...like hitting, screaming, going rigid...lots of fun. I knew it was because she was tired, but geeze! It was like she was possessed! Finally she calmed down, but for a while there I thought her head was going to start spinning!
Now she's watching "Ponyo" again and Audrey is laying in her room playing with some toys. All is calm...for now...let's just hope it stays that way. :)
This week has been okay. Audrey was really sick Monday and Tuesday...like, fever, sleeping 23 hours a day, not eating sick...I was worried for a while that she was going to end up in the hospital again, but by Wednesday she was doing better. We finally got her bus situation taken care of--thank goodness! All it took was me emailing her teacher, principal, and the autism compliance specialist to get it taken care of! hahaha! It makes me glad to think that I won't have to deal with DISD after next year...
Speaking of plans for the future...Pete and I have been doing a lot of talking about weddings and marriage. Things are looking pretty serious, and he even had me give him a short list of rings that I like (granted, this was because I sent him a pretty long list on Monday or Tuesday). But if he wasn't in the same place, he wouldn't have been so interested...right?? The date is pretty much set: July 28, 2012. We met on July 17 of last year, and this summer would be too soon to have anything put together...so I looked at a calendar and found a Saturday that was close to our anniversary. This year July 23 is actually on a Saturday, but I think that it would be too soon. Not that I am worried about our commitment to each other, but that we could not afford anything more that a trip to City Hall...not what either of us has in mind. :) I love that he actually will look at wedding stuff with me and give me opinions. This is about both of us, not just me. I have never understood why people tell the bride that the day is all about her...um, without the groom you're just a nut in a white dress at a hugely expensive party...by yourself.
The only person I've told (aside from the Internet!) is Amanda. Mostly because of my friends, she's the one I talk to the most. Normally I would have told my mom and sister by now, too, but I don't want to take away from Dianne's news :) She and Caleb are having a baby (it was confirmed) and she's due December 4th!! I've already gotten the attention/excitement of having babies and getting engaged and married...I'm not so selfish that I can't let her have that. And besides, we're not even officially engaged yet. Once that happens, then obviously I'll tell everyone :) But for now, I'm fine with keeping it (mostly) to myself. Besides, Paul is just now sort-of coming around. He is giving us his old couch and love seat, and even bringing it here, but he said he doesn't want to see Pete when he does...luckily, we have plans with one of Pete's friends tomorrow for the entire day, so I told my mom that I would give her a key to give to Paul and he could bring it by while we're gone. I can just imagine the shit storm when he finds out that we're getting married. BUT it wouldn't be until next summer...by then, we'll have been dating for 2 years...I'd say that's plenty of time. And please, him and Elisa were dating for like 6 months or something before they got engaged.
Planning this wedding with Pete is a lot of fun...and is coming shaping up to be a much different type of wedding than the one I had with Jon. It seems like Pete and I both want a small, semi-casual, outdoor wedding. It's going to be special and only have the people we want there. The colors are looking like they'll be lemon yellow, white, and a kind of charcoal grey color. I saw them in a picture on the Knot, and it seemed perfect for a summer wedding. And yellow is such a joyous, optimistic color...exactly what I imagine for my marriage to Pete :) There are lots of really pretty decor ideas using tall vases and lemons...maybe I should grow a lemon tree! hahaha!
Even though we don't have a whole lot of money, I wouldn't trade my life now for my life a year ago...or even two years ago...I feel like a different person: happier, freer, more optimistic about life, the future, and pretty much everything. I know a lot of people would chalk that up to the "honeymoon phase" of a relationship, and they may be right...it has only been about 8 1/2 months that Pete and I have been dating, but the changes I've seen in myself are more than just the happy feeling you get when you're falling in love with someone. It's like I've found myself again, and while I was doing that, I found him. And he helped me with becoming the me I used to be (does any of this even make sense??)...which is weird, because he didn't even know the old me. That is just another example of how I know he is the one for me...well, that and even after 8 1/2 months I still sometimes get butterflies when he smiles at me :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)