Ugh! That is all. We had a good weekend, this weekend. Saturday night we went out to Brickhouse (not the greatest food) with some friends. It was fun. Got a big ol' beer tube of Dortmunder Gold and a tap and enjoyed that for a while. It was worth the bad food just for that. The kids got to stay with our friends' kids. Big boy played Wii (OF COURSE!) and Pumpkin bothered everyone and probably screamed a lot. The poor fish in the tank.
Sunday, Pumpkin played outdoors for quite a while. It's just what she needed. That girl needs activity. It curbs the screams. Then she napped - but for far too long. Wouldn't go to bed until midnight. I went to bed and told her not to leave her room. I heard her playing in there for quite some time. She was fine. I guess I shouldn't give her naps anymore.
Earlier in the day, Pumpkin was watching figure skating on TV. She was mimicking the skater. Running around the room and spinning around. It was super cute. I got a video of her on my camera. She did that all night - mimicked the actions of characters on TV. Monsters, Inc. was particularly funny!
Big boy was tired this morning. He almost fell asleep on the way to school. I hope he has a great day! I didn't do his math homework with him this weekend. It'll have to be tonight and/or tomorrow night. I have to help him more with his schoolwork. I can't let him fall behind, but it's hard. I wish I were a better teacher.
Looks like we'll be having more lovely weather here in the Buckeye state. Winter storm watch until Wednesday. Hopefully, it'll pass us by. I don't feel like more snow!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
not interesting
I think that I have trouble writing here because I'm just not that interesting. Which is why I started doing this in the first place. I tend to think I'm dull. Not stupid. Just boring. I hate the fact that I am not a great conversationalist. I envy those who are. They seem to go father in life in general. Maybe I just need more self-confidence. Humph.... (this could be PMS, I suppose)
Stories for the day....
R keeps getting stuck at work taking care of the loose ends. I guess that's what he gets paid the big bux for, eh? Last night was especially painful. And being in the business, I could tell that R was getting robbed by this broker. (I wonder how many brokers it went through). R took care of the problem with aplomb. And he was in a pretty good mood at home, too! Playing Wii - The Godfather - hah! the Baptism scene. Excellent!
Big boy (B) had FIG Group today at the hospital. This year there are a few more kids. The group is at about 6 now. B seems much more in control after group. If he misses two weeks in a row, like last fall, he is all out of sorts. I got him a follow up appointment with a nurse practitioner taking on Dr. S-L's patients. I am looking forward to it, April 27. I'm glad I called! They are scheduling that far out - that tells you something - there's an awful lot of kiddies out there dealing with this. Big guy did NOT want to go to sleep last night! I've laid with him until he falls asleep since he was two-and-a-half. It's often a pain, but it gives me a little one on one time with him at the end of the day. He's getting to a point that he might not need me there anymore. That's good. Some independence. Or me doing less spoiling. I don't know. He seems to fall asleep faster with someone to burrow into.
Pumpkin (A) is something else! She didn't want to go to sleep last night either. (Prompting me to go out for some smokes and Bud Light! - shame on me) I hope there's nothing wrong more than she's just pushing her limits. Unfortunately, she woke up at 5:15 until 6:30 then conked out making it a complete and utter joy to get her going again when it was time. I have to get this child into day care. My poor mother needs a break! And Pumpkin needs socializing with kids her age. Big boy just shoves her out of the way (for the most part). My little girl. So different from her brother. Ahhh...
Book Fair at the elementary school this afternoon! Maybe they'll have calendars. (I need one or two for home)
Stories for the day....
R keeps getting stuck at work taking care of the loose ends. I guess that's what he gets paid the big bux for, eh? Last night was especially painful. And being in the business, I could tell that R was getting robbed by this broker. (I wonder how many brokers it went through). R took care of the problem with aplomb. And he was in a pretty good mood at home, too! Playing Wii - The Godfather - hah! the Baptism scene. Excellent!
Big boy (B) had FIG Group today at the hospital. This year there are a few more kids. The group is at about 6 now. B seems much more in control after group. If he misses two weeks in a row, like last fall, he is all out of sorts. I got him a follow up appointment with a nurse practitioner taking on Dr. S-L's patients. I am looking forward to it, April 27. I'm glad I called! They are scheduling that far out - that tells you something - there's an awful lot of kiddies out there dealing with this. Big guy did NOT want to go to sleep last night! I've laid with him until he falls asleep since he was two-and-a-half. It's often a pain, but it gives me a little one on one time with him at the end of the day. He's getting to a point that he might not need me there anymore. That's good. Some independence. Or me doing less spoiling. I don't know. He seems to fall asleep faster with someone to burrow into.
Pumpkin (A) is something else! She didn't want to go to sleep last night either. (Prompting me to go out for some smokes and Bud Light! - shame on me) I hope there's nothing wrong more than she's just pushing her limits. Unfortunately, she woke up at 5:15 until 6:30 then conked out making it a complete and utter joy to get her going again when it was time. I have to get this child into day care. My poor mother needs a break! And Pumpkin needs socializing with kids her age. Big boy just shoves her out of the way (for the most part). My little girl. So different from her brother. Ahhh...
Book Fair at the elementary school this afternoon! Maybe they'll have calendars. (I need one or two for home)
Friday, January 21, 2011
friday morning
Well, I really need to get up in the morning at home and write this business. It's probably not the best idea to do it at work. Oh well!
A is sick with a fever, runny nose and cough. She won't take the medicine. Great! B is getting it, too!
We are attending the PTA Mother/Son Carnival tonight at B's school. He's very excited. He says, "Mom, would you come with me to the carnival at school?" It was so sweet! So we will go tonight and hopefully have a good time! I hope we see some friends. I'd like to see how B interacts with them. He's been saying lately that nobody likes him and nobody wants to be his friend. I think the kids might shy away from him due to his outbursts in class and his bluntness/literal-ness.
I'll tell you what. When your kid tells you that nobody likes him or wants to be his friend, it absolutely rips your heart to shreds. You know he's sweet and polite and kind. You know he wouldn't hurt a flea. They see flailing hands and arms. They see a loud mouthed boy who talks too high and too loud. They see a boy who gets too close to them. Gesturing too close. Sometimes not making any sense. Sometimes saying scripts from "Finding Nemo" or "The Powerpuff Girls" (yes, I know - don't know where the fascination with those three came from).
He will have friends soon. He will have a part of his school life. He will make the connections the same as the rest of us. He will have a great childhood. He will be happy!
A is sick with a fever, runny nose and cough. She won't take the medicine. Great! B is getting it, too!
We are attending the PTA Mother/Son Carnival tonight at B's school. He's very excited. He says, "Mom, would you come with me to the carnival at school?" It was so sweet! So we will go tonight and hopefully have a good time! I hope we see some friends. I'd like to see how B interacts with them. He's been saying lately that nobody likes him and nobody wants to be his friend. I think the kids might shy away from him due to his outbursts in class and his bluntness/literal-ness.
I'll tell you what. When your kid tells you that nobody likes him or wants to be his friend, it absolutely rips your heart to shreds. You know he's sweet and polite and kind. You know he wouldn't hurt a flea. They see flailing hands and arms. They see a loud mouthed boy who talks too high and too loud. They see a boy who gets too close to them. Gesturing too close. Sometimes not making any sense. Sometimes saying scripts from "Finding Nemo" or "The Powerpuff Girls" (yes, I know - don't know where the fascination with those three came from).
He will have friends soon. He will have a part of his school life. He will make the connections the same as the rest of us. He will have a great childhood. He will be happy!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called autism a national public health concern whose cause and cure remain unknown.
FROM AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG
FROM AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG
well...
We sure blew those NYR's all to hell last night! :) I love my pal!
American Idol starts tonight. I wonder if I can get B into it. Not that the TV is the greatest thing. We shall see! I have to get him off the Wii games or he'll turn into one of those basement kids - all pale and lifeless with dark circles under his eyes. Goodness - I can't wait until spring. We need some outdoors!!!
That's all my dehydrated brain can think of right now. Back to work!
American Idol starts tonight. I wonder if I can get B into it. Not that the TV is the greatest thing. We shall see! I have to get him off the Wii games or he'll turn into one of those basement kids - all pale and lifeless with dark circles under his eyes. Goodness - I can't wait until spring. We need some outdoors!!!
That's all my dehydrated brain can think of right now. Back to work!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
new year's resolutions
Mine aren't very resolute (err, I am not resolute). So, the goal is to stop drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes in order to lose weight and gain money. My bestest friend, J, is doing it, too. She added fried food to her list (just can't do it!) and we both are trying not to drink pop. So - all the good things, right?
The only one I'm succeeding in is not drinking (much) pop. I think since New Year's Day, I have only had three or four cans of pop. Maybe three fountain drinks at McDs. At least it's not two-three a day.
Man, I just HATE giving up beer. The thought is anathema to me. However, I really need to try harder. I have cut it down by about 1/3. Maybe I'll take up wine drinking. An old friend told me that was the way to go. I'll have to check the calories! I'm pitiful. What a piece of work. Hello??? AA??? Anyone?
Cigarettes, they need to go, too. I smell like shit! And I have a strange feeling that they are why my annoying cough will never go away. Hmmm, ya think?
The only one I'm succeeding in is not drinking (much) pop. I think since New Year's Day, I have only had three or four cans of pop. Maybe three fountain drinks at McDs. At least it's not two-three a day.
Man, I just HATE giving up beer. The thought is anathema to me. However, I really need to try harder. I have cut it down by about 1/3. Maybe I'll take up wine drinking. An old friend told me that was the way to go. I'll have to check the calories! I'm pitiful. What a piece of work. Hello??? AA??? Anyone?
Cigarettes, they need to go, too. I smell like shit! And I have a strange feeling that they are why my annoying cough will never go away. Hmmm, ya think?
Monday, January 17, 2011
weekend fun
Saturday we went to Sterle's Country House in Cleveland. It is a Slovenian/German/Austrian food place. Pretty good. They had a live polka band and A was dancing like crazy with her cousins! She just kept getting in the "real" dancers' ways. Oh, well. if a kid can't have fun dancing the Polka, then who can?
Sunday, we went to see Toy Story on Ice at Quicken Loans Arena. It was GREAT!!! B was sitting there with his mouth wide open. He loved it! He said he wanted to go home early - couldn't sit still much longer, but he really enjoyed it. He was all worried about not getting to play Wii. He got over that.
A was her usual bad self. There were kids sitting all over the place her age or younger that were calm and enjoyed the show. Miss A wanted to run! And screech and scream and be a regular PITA. She doesn't get the "She's only two!" excuse anymore. R missed most of the second half of the show. He wasn't happy! He said we'd never bring her again, but I know we will. (Said the same thing about Sam's Club - I doubt we'll never go again! )
Sunday, we went to see Toy Story on Ice at Quicken Loans Arena. It was GREAT!!! B was sitting there with his mouth wide open. He loved it! He said he wanted to go home early - couldn't sit still much longer, but he really enjoyed it. He was all worried about not getting to play Wii. He got over that.
A was her usual bad self. There were kids sitting all over the place her age or younger that were calm and enjoyed the show. Miss A wanted to run! And screech and scream and be a regular PITA. She doesn't get the "She's only two!" excuse anymore. R missed most of the second half of the show. He wasn't happy! He said we'd never bring her again, but I know we will. (Said the same thing about Sam's Club - I doubt we'll never go again! )
Friday, January 14, 2011
before i kick it...
...there are some bands/musicians I need to see in conceert.
Green Day
Social Distortion
Foo Fighters
The Killers
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
Green Day
Social Distortion
Foo Fighters
The Killers
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
am rituals
Ugh! We have a tough time in the morning getting ready for work and school. It should get better soon, but we've had tons of time to get this down pat. I hate being in the car from 7:05 am until 8:05 am every morning!! Somehow, I just can't seem to get moving five minutes earlier! My friends are right - R & I are just a couple of late people.
6:45 (I swear I can't handle 6:30) am: get up, shower (at least a whore's bath), clean up dog's overnight leavings, get dressed. R prefers to get dressed in the living room in front of the wide open, big picture window with all the lights on. Hello! I know that no one SHOULD be looking in our windows before 7am, but who really wants to see that with their pop-tarts??
7:05 am - Should leave the house with sleepy baby A and get to Grandma's house by 7:15. However, we seem to leave at 7:15 instead!! This is the problem. I have to get out at 7:05 or it's curtains for the morning.
7:30-7:40 - Drive back home to get B out the door to school. R feeds him, dresses him. Wow! Good daddy! Thank goodness for the YMCA latchkey program at school. Without them, I don't know where he'd go!!! But the little man needs to play and act silly and talk about his games or give me some dialogue from the most recent favorite movie on the DVR. And what can I do but play along? I love to hear him.
7:45 - Now I have fifteen minutes to get B to school and get to work (20 min away) by 8:00 am. Hmmm. See - it just doesn't happen.
8:10 - Feeling like a jerk, I walk, head down, into the office. Boss & I decided to try 8:30 - 5:30 for a while. But I still am shooting for 8:00. Who wants to work until 5:30 pm in the summertime? Not this girl! We'll wait and see.
6:45 (I swear I can't handle 6:30) am: get up, shower (at least a whore's bath), clean up dog's overnight leavings, get dressed. R prefers to get dressed in the living room in front of the wide open, big picture window with all the lights on. Hello! I know that no one SHOULD be looking in our windows before 7am, but who really wants to see that with their pop-tarts??
7:05 am - Should leave the house with sleepy baby A and get to Grandma's house by 7:15. However, we seem to leave at 7:15 instead!! This is the problem. I have to get out at 7:05 or it's curtains for the morning.
7:30-7:40 - Drive back home to get B out the door to school. R feeds him, dresses him. Wow! Good daddy! Thank goodness for the YMCA latchkey program at school. Without them, I don't know where he'd go!!! But the little man needs to play and act silly and talk about his games or give me some dialogue from the most recent favorite movie on the DVR. And what can I do but play along? I love to hear him.
7:45 - Now I have fifteen minutes to get B to school and get to work (20 min away) by 8:00 am. Hmmm. See - it just doesn't happen.
8:10 - Feeling like a jerk, I walk, head down, into the office. Boss & I decided to try 8:30 - 5:30 for a while. But I still am shooting for 8:00. Who wants to work until 5:30 pm in the summertime? Not this girl! We'll wait and see.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
new blog
New blog - first post. Kids, Autism, Fat, Beer, Liberty, Cigarettes... not necessarily in that order.
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