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This Morning

Woke groggy with a dull throb in my head. Amy was raspy and coughing all night and I’m worried about her. The other kids didn’t call even though we asked them to call every night. Not sure if bio dad discourages the calls or if our kids are just that absent minded. Either is a strong possibility.

I am torn between doing the yardwork which would make the sife happy and working on the computer to be able to drive money into this household. I think I will probably work on the yard briefly.

Watched Scooby Doo with the wife. Amy made it through most of it finding the belching and flatuations of Scooby and Shaggy very funny. We of course enjoyed the college humor.

My eyes now itch too much to do anything productive. There is the ghost of the hard working driven me that would take the energy that I do have and stay up most of the night realizing my projects and launching new websites. Right now I think I want a beer and some sleep.

The bank account has gone negative. I wonder if I can convince the bank not to close it. I should stay up finding contract opportunities in Nashville or Atlanta.

Bio dad picked up the 3 older children and the 2 year old got down right offended. We went to Sam’s to stock up for the week.

I need a container for some kersene. I think I’m going to burn my yard tomorrow.

Nap for Amy is over. Did Tommy’s screaming contribute to a shorter nap? Who knows?

Lunch break has me delayed. Doggone need to eat!

Cover letter written. Extends 1.33 pages but seems appropriate. Will be delivered with support documents this afternoon.

Social networking exercised.

Next step: marketing emails

Eric Clapton Unplugged is helping me get some cover letters and resumes out.

I took the Mensa IQ Test and was very disappointed in my performance. Apparently I was dropped on my head as a baby. Thanks to Alice for the quiz link!

Noah has been sucked into the tv.

Amy is jolly. Spinning until she falls down, hollering and playing with toys. Occasionally sucked into the tv but can manage to escape its grasp.

Amy goes to the end table where the remote controls are. She picks out the DVD remote control, begins jumping up and down shouting “Elmo Nemo Elmo Nemo Elmo Elmo Elmo” so I put in Elmo in Grouchland and just as it starts up she says “Elmo in Grouchland“! Astounding!

While I am holding her she finds something on my shoulder she doesn’t like so she says “Dada eewww Dada eeewww” and swipes her hand at my shoulder to brush it off. I think it was either tears or drool from when I was holding her.

Amy awakes and screams because her shirt is stuck over her head. I get her calmed but she cried for “mama”. All is better after some play time.

My muse will leave me before I get word one typed.

I know you aren’t supposed to use sarcasm with kids and that it is a difficult concept for them to get and you really don’t want them using sarcasm; however, it is somewhat amusing to converse with Noah with an occasional sarcastic remark. He is so literal!

N: dropping spoon on floor, dropping cereal bowl on counter

D: “Noah, do you think you could make a little more noise?”

N: pauses, turns head, looks confused “Did you say ‘more’?”

D: “Yes” pause. explanation ensues

A New Day!

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This Morning

The muse has me but Amy is up. I think I’ll let her play in the room while I try to get this cover letter written.

Last Night

I was torn between wanting to work on the computer and lie in bed. A decent laptop would have come in handy. I diddled on the computer for a bit then wasted time watching the History Channel about recovering lost airplanes.

Cleared more of the sidewalk while cooking dinner. Would have probably gotten further but I overloaded the wheelbarrow and the wheel went flat. Removing the rest of the sidewalk should go quickly. What in the world am I to do with all this cement?

After dinner Amy and I went for a nice walk. Cathy volunteered me to do it as a bribe to Amy. I stressed for a second then enjoyed the walk.