Category: Daily Life

Took Sarah to her theraphy appointment. Returned to find Noah bullying one of the neighborhood boys. I wanted to enact a swift punishment (having already made Noah apologise to the other boy and his father) and Cathy defended his actions. I understand more and more everyday why the traditional roles have the woman raising the kids and the father away from the house most of the day earning the money.

I put another voicemail in with the company that helps our special event annually. I may need to drop in on them.

Listening to Eric Clapton Unplugged.

The cat absolutely doesn’t want me to work on the computer today.

Amy is up.

I have the strong desire to brew. But I can’t brew just a cup. I don’t know how! I suppose it’s time to do some ratios.

I almost forgot to mention that Amy was up most of the night with random crying. I felt horrible that I could not figure out what was ailing her.

The carpool crew left out the door at 7:04 and I warned Tommy that his bus would be here in 5 minutes and his response was “and you’ll be back in what, 10 minutes?” As we were waiting in the driveway of the carpool friend Tommy’s bus drove by. So I went back to the house to make sure he was at least making an effort to get on the bus. He was in his room panically putting on clothes say “I know. I know. It’s here.” So I left him to his on accord and last saw him walking barefoot to the bus carrying his shoes and socks. At least I’m certain he didn’t have time to sneak stuff.

The others were dropped at school in great spirits. The carpool friend has spiked hair today; I have been forgetting to spike Noah’s hair and he hasn’t been mentioning anything. His allergy cough was bad today. I need to get out and buy some Claritin for him.

Starting to really enjoy Blogshares. This is my latest purchase. No particular reason. I’m playing penny stocks with it and it has links to music.

Castles and Artillery I can’t read the words but the pictures of Europe are interesting. This is my random blog peek today.

A New Day!

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This Morning

Slept hard. Vivid dreams but no details remembered except I know one was about the kids and another was about waking up.

When I talk to the 7 year old and he stares back blankly, it gets on my nerves.

Today’s primary goal: Filing cabinet and office cleaning. Secondary: New client acquisition.

Last Night

Watched Charlie Sheen on “Terminal Velocity.”

Rough afternoon. I became increasingly intolerant of Tommy.

I did finally get a “round tuit” and cleaned out an entire carload of Goodwill stuff! What a pleasure!

Took Tommy to group therapy and Amy to a park. I had the opportunity to give some climbers advice on how to walk a slack rope and taught them how to stand on each other’s shoulders. Amy got a good laugh out of me trying to walk the slack rope. I just thought that we should have one in the yard. I bet the boys would get a hoot out of it!

Amy loves the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed the park. Tommy had an outstanding group session “his best ever.”

Returned home to cook fish sticks and crab legs for dinner. Now I’m weary but don’t dare lie down.

Tommy and I are off for the afternoon. First Goodwill, then group therapy.

The task. The biggest two things that would help this household are 1) predictable income and 2) cleanliness. The predictable income will take time and can be arranged while others sleep. I think I’m set off on #2. The variety of choices are unending. I think I will begin with a trip to Goodwill.

I think if I achieve something useful today I’ll reward myself tonight learning about stocks on Blogshares.

Wow! I’ve always been fortunate to have interesting opportunities befall me. I’m going to be interviewing soon for a software quality assurance or “other” position here in Knoxville that does all their work with the military. That’s a bit scary. Guess I have some background checks in my near future! I suppose blogs make that a bit easier on these agencies. The FBI didn’t need Carnivore, it just needed Blogger! We did the work ourselves!