A juggling technophile shares personal stories, challenges, humor and perhaps some political commentary.
Tommy has been a chore and a half. I allowed him to raise my stress to the point that I yelled at him, I got mad at Noah for wetting his pants, got upset with Sarah for using our bath towels outside (she likes to use them for things rags should be used for but that’s my fault for not having a tool shed/toy shed where they could get stuff like rags), and talked all too firmly to one of the neighbor’s kids for flipping Tommy the bird.
Cathy, the good wife, sent me out to destress. What a woman!
4 kids on a trampoline in the rain. This is a formula for an ER trip. As long as the wrestling is minimal I won’t intervene.
I’m such an ass. I’ve made Tommy, Sarah, Noah and one of the neighborhood boys cry each for different reason. I’m surprised Amy hasn’t cried.
Something is bugging my wife and I can’t guess what it is.
I’m so incredibly frustrated. I need to put in 14 hours today working for myself. I thought I’d shoot for 8 hours. It’s 1pm in the afternoon and this is the first stolen moment I’ve had at my computer. I haven’t even checked email yet.
My plans for the day have completely changed. The afternoon is to be spent by Tommy’s side convincing him to do his school work. I have to start sneaking cat naps during the day and evening so that I can spend the night time working while everyone else sleeps.
A New Day!
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This Morning
Woke at 7. Should have woken at 5 but I intentionally didn’t set the alarm. Ran upstairs to get the garbage out then ran downstairs to get the screaming baby. She doesn’t want to keep her clothes or diaper on. I’ve resorted to duct tape which for the moment is working. A friend also recommends “on emergency” putting the diaper on backwards. Gave Tommy his medicine.
Amy was insisting on trying to get under or over the gate at the top of the stairs. That door just may need to be closed if she keeps it up.
Breakfast is waffles. The only recycling we do is with the syrup container; when it empties, we refill from this giant container. Apparently someone threw away the small container. I’m irritated but not upset. I will question the kids only to teach not to scold.
The kids are home from school today for a teacher in-service. I’m hoping to use today as a marketing day for myself.
Back from shopping. Sarah and I enjoyed it much. Don’t feel like snaking the sink although much progress has been made. Will finish tomorrow.
I need to step away from the computer as I am not being productive..although I am having fun!
Really don’t want to leave the house. Kind in a “let’s accomplish something mode” but I’ve got to go with the flow. Off to hunt candy deals, fire starters and milk. “Here moo moo moo!”
A New Day!
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This Morning
I got up early to scrub the floors. Ew! Need to do that a little more often. Failed to make breakfast in time for everyone to run off to church.
I was throw off balance a little when it was announced that Amy was going to church. A part of me thought “great! We can get the eggs hidden and do some other things without Amy underfoot” Another part of me thought “hey? Shouldn’t I be there for her first time in church?” It was very helpful. Tommy was too wacky to go and was refusing to get dressed for church despite his grandfather’s pleas. So Tommy stayed home and played on the computer downstairs while Cathy and I hid eggs. I enjoy that sooo much!
Upon returning from church, Amy was given a brief headstart to understand the egg hunt game. Took her no time whatsoever to figure out what to do. Shortly she was cackling and having a great time with Granny holding her basket. The kids did a wonderful job finding all but 4 eggs without much help. The 6 prior to that had some hints but the final four became a game of “red hot.”
Lunch was very fulfilling thanks to the grandparents and Honey Baked Ham. Afterwards the kids played and the adults napped.
Sarah helped me empty the trailer and man did the country girl in her come out as she chucked the wood into a pile. All that is left to do is stack it!
Tommy returned from his birthday party excursion needing attention.
Cleared all the split wood from the neighbor’s yard. If I don’t pick up another stick there I’ll be content. If it so happens that I get more wood later that’s good too. I’d like the 7 yr olds to take the wagon down there and collect up all the kindling.
Going to empty the trailer before the rain comes then move to clean the front yard and then the inside of the house.
A New Day!
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This Morning
I like getting up and making something of my day; however, one in a blue moon I would appreciate getting to sleep in a few extra minutes. This thought usually happens as I am struggling to get out of bed then I feel silly later after I’m moving.
This morning I got to enjoy watching “Static” with Noah. It was an episode that included the new and old Batman which thrilled me!
Time to give Cathy her computer back.
Yesterday
After returning home I got dressed and had planned a few hours working in the garage and yard. Cathy was fried and needed a break from Tommy’s shenanigans so we packed up everyone except Tommy and went to the mall to play. Sarah scored some socks, we all had pretezles, Amy lost her blankie and I found it again, and overall we had a great time.
After the mall we enjoyed petting the puppies at PetSmart then were off to Bi-Lo to get 48 eggs for coloring for Easter.
At home, we boiled eggs, cooked chicken, colored eggs, Amy and I walked the neigborhood, Tommy went to his grandparents and Sarah went to midnight bowling (9pm-midnight). Cathy and I had good evening conversation.
