We have ended another week and we are all still moving around. Barely, it seems. With renovations, a pre-dawn trip to the airport, a trip to the doctor, daily baby sitting of a collicky two month old, and making a complete meal for my recently deceased superintendent's family, it has been completely stressful.
Bob has been on "vacation". I have been working him really hard with all of the renovations. He told me that he is taking a week off next year and going somewhere alone. He needs to. He probably is going to back to work this week.
Even though we have hired professionals, we have been going through the house doing numerous things as we have a HUGE dumpster available. Every room is a disaster. I tore up all the flower beds as we are getting new concrete.
A word about the builders. I am really pleased with their efforts. Siding is on. We are getting a new covered back porch and patio and a new front sidewalk. Paint is being done. I had a small melt-down at Lowes, but I got my way and only had use my personality get my way. No fists, curse words, or shoving involved.
Rach is working through the management training. Seems to like it.
Veronica is good. She is staying some with her dad this week. Cash is sweet but seems unhappy. He is colicky and frankly I am too old for that. He has been to the doctor. Hopefully, things will be better. He starts his new babysitter this week.
Drew has continued to finish up his flight class. He is looking for an apartment in Warrensburg. Somewhat his idea...somewhat my idea.
I have been to the doctor and am as well as I can be. I have been doing too much and have been failing a little in various ways. Going to work on that a little.
Have a great week!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
July 15
More time has passed with many, many, many activities.
Bob finally returned from Nebraska and began his "vacation". We have been so busy I don't believe the resting part of vacation has come into play.
Nothing big for the 4th. It rained and we were duds.
The 5th, 6th, and 7th was the trip to St. Louis for me, Rach, Veronica, and Cash. We went to the Science Center, Zoo, and City Museum. Veronica enjoyed many things including petting sharks. Cash was well-behaved for the most part. Actually getting into the hotel proved to be quite a challenge for all of us. Babies and Rachel do NOT travel light. Still, a good time was had.
Bob hid at home. Then we were a little surprised that Dave, Dolores, (Bob's former in-laws) and Mike came from CT on Saturday evening rather than Sunday, but only because we hadn't done much cleaning. We are still in the middle of remodeling and didn't have a working kitchen. We had a nice visit and Dave and Dolores took off for Texas in their really nice camper.
As to remodeling...I think they will be finishing up some things this week. We are getting siding and new paint outside and things are looking really good.
Mike has been visiting. He and Ryan have been having a good time together. They have played many video games. Last Monday they went up to see Herman and Toni. They have been to the pool and Bob took them to the movies. They both leave Tuesday, the 17th for CT.
Ryan has gotten his Driver's Permit! Be afraid, be very afraid.
Today, the 15th Bob, me, Ryan, Mike, Drew, Veronica, and Cash went to see Toni and Herman. Ellen came with Cameron and Logan. Toni just returned from the hospital for some testing. I think they have finally found something that will help with the pain in her back.
Rachel is now a manager at Sonic and doing on-line classes. She has given up sleeping and Cash continues to love her the BEST. He loves Poppie Bob a lot too.
Veronica is still full of energy. She saw a magician this week and has been trying to figure out how to make Cash disappear. She promises to bring him back. She is just thrilled because Herman and Toni gave her their swing set for her house.
I went to my writing group. The good news is that they like my first two lines. The bad news is that they didn't like the third. Darn!
This past Friday was some sad news for our school district. Our superintendent passed away. It was quite shocking as he appeared to be in good health and was only 50. His wife works in my building and I will be thinking of her.
As always, a busy week ahead. Hopefully, I will get some things done.
The cat still hates us. Now I have an ugly fish named Jack. He likes me...when I feed him.
Bob finally returned from Nebraska and began his "vacation". We have been so busy I don't believe the resting part of vacation has come into play.
Nothing big for the 4th. It rained and we were duds.
The 5th, 6th, and 7th was the trip to St. Louis for me, Rach, Veronica, and Cash. We went to the Science Center, Zoo, and City Museum. Veronica enjoyed many things including petting sharks. Cash was well-behaved for the most part. Actually getting into the hotel proved to be quite a challenge for all of us. Babies and Rachel do NOT travel light. Still, a good time was had.
Bob hid at home. Then we were a little surprised that Dave, Dolores, (Bob's former in-laws) and Mike came from CT on Saturday evening rather than Sunday, but only because we hadn't done much cleaning. We are still in the middle of remodeling and didn't have a working kitchen. We had a nice visit and Dave and Dolores took off for Texas in their really nice camper.
As to remodeling...I think they will be finishing up some things this week. We are getting siding and new paint outside and things are looking really good.
Mike has been visiting. He and Ryan have been having a good time together. They have played many video games. Last Monday they went up to see Herman and Toni. They have been to the pool and Bob took them to the movies. They both leave Tuesday, the 17th for CT.
Ryan has gotten his Driver's Permit! Be afraid, be very afraid.
Today, the 15th Bob, me, Ryan, Mike, Drew, Veronica, and Cash went to see Toni and Herman. Ellen came with Cameron and Logan. Toni just returned from the hospital for some testing. I think they have finally found something that will help with the pain in her back.
Rachel is now a manager at Sonic and doing on-line classes. She has given up sleeping and Cash continues to love her the BEST. He loves Poppie Bob a lot too.
Veronica is still full of energy. She saw a magician this week and has been trying to figure out how to make Cash disappear. She promises to bring him back. She is just thrilled because Herman and Toni gave her their swing set for her house.
I went to my writing group. The good news is that they like my first two lines. The bad news is that they didn't like the third. Darn!
This past Friday was some sad news for our school district. Our superintendent passed away. It was quite shocking as he appeared to be in good health and was only 50. His wife works in my building and I will be thinking of her.
As always, a busy week ahead. Hopefully, I will get some things done.
The cat still hates us. Now I have an ugly fish named Jack. He likes me...when I feed him.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
July 1
Big things happening now.
Bob is guess where...Nebraska. Again. He returns Tuesday and then is on vacation. He are so happy!
While he was gone the porch disappeared and half the kitchen walls are going too. Termites. Termites, the scourge of existence. We got em. We do have good contractors. Although even they seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the job.
I guess the good part is I am getting some work done in the kitchen. New floor, walls, and countertop. The bad news...everything costs a lot. The good news...Bob has been getting lots of overtime.
Now, my news. I am going to be a drop-out. I am quitting the Master's program. I have been dismayed to find out I don't learn as easily as before. Near death experience-brain scarring...
I was working hard and stressing myself out when I suddenly realized I didn't have to do it. There really wasn't a financial benefit, it doesn't change my job, and I just decided to let that particular dream go. Somewhat expensive lesson, but it feels good. (And Bob, I was intending to tell you soon.)
Rachel is moving on with her classes. Baby Cash doesn't always cooperate, but he sure loves his momma. She has a job opportunity as an assistant manager at Sonic. It could mean some regular hours and a chance to do an internship.
Veronica completed fairy camp and enjoyed it greatly. She is finishing up T-ball and is looking forward to fireworks.
Later this week Rachel, Veronica, Cash, and I are going to St. Louis for a couple of days. Bob shared his points from all his travels and got us free rooms.
Drew is still flying for his piloting class. He just returned from a weekend at the lake. It rained.
Ryan has had friends over a couple of times this past week. He is looking forward to getting his official birth certificate, so he can get his driver's permit.
Next Sunday, Dave, Dolores(Mike and Ryan's maternal grandparents) AND Mike are coming for a visit. Dave and Dolores are going visit and then go on with their travels. Mike will remain for a week and then both Mike and Ryan will fly to CT for Ryan to visit.
I am a little freaked out by having guests while renovations are going on, but what can you do? It will be nice to visit. Dolores will be thrilled that I even bought a new coffee pot. I still can't use it or make decent coffee.
Bob is guess where...Nebraska. Again. He returns Tuesday and then is on vacation. He are so happy!
While he was gone the porch disappeared and half the kitchen walls are going too. Termites. Termites, the scourge of existence. We got em. We do have good contractors. Although even they seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the job.
I guess the good part is I am getting some work done in the kitchen. New floor, walls, and countertop. The bad news...everything costs a lot. The good news...Bob has been getting lots of overtime.
Now, my news. I am going to be a drop-out. I am quitting the Master's program. I have been dismayed to find out I don't learn as easily as before. Near death experience-brain scarring...
I was working hard and stressing myself out when I suddenly realized I didn't have to do it. There really wasn't a financial benefit, it doesn't change my job, and I just decided to let that particular dream go. Somewhat expensive lesson, but it feels good. (And Bob, I was intending to tell you soon.)
Rachel is moving on with her classes. Baby Cash doesn't always cooperate, but he sure loves his momma. She has a job opportunity as an assistant manager at Sonic. It could mean some regular hours and a chance to do an internship.
Veronica completed fairy camp and enjoyed it greatly. She is finishing up T-ball and is looking forward to fireworks.
Later this week Rachel, Veronica, Cash, and I are going to St. Louis for a couple of days. Bob shared his points from all his travels and got us free rooms.
Drew is still flying for his piloting class. He just returned from a weekend at the lake. It rained.
Ryan has had friends over a couple of times this past week. He is looking forward to getting his official birth certificate, so he can get his driver's permit.
Next Sunday, Dave, Dolores(Mike and Ryan's maternal grandparents) AND Mike are coming for a visit. Dave and Dolores are going visit and then go on with their travels. Mike will remain for a week and then both Mike and Ryan will fly to CT for Ryan to visit.
I am a little freaked out by having guests while renovations are going on, but what can you do? It will be nice to visit. Dolores will be thrilled that I even bought a new coffee pot. I still can't use it or make decent coffee.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
June 20
I am a little behind on the blogging as I try to do it on Sundays.
Bob has been home this last week and just left again this time for Utah. He was supposed to be in Nebraska last week and in fact left to go last week, but was felled by an especially nasty kidney stone that required ambulance and emergency room time. He got well, but drugs were utilized.
Baby Cash also went to the emergency room. Since it was a weekend, and he had thrush(basically an infection in the mouth) Rachel's regular doctor insisted that she come in merely to get a prescription. Of course then she had to wait for six hours with a sick baby, unable to give him any medicine. They only worked with her AFTER she got up and said she was leaving. Cash is fine now. Huge. He is one month old.
Rachel is well and very busy. She is taking four on-line classes. She was a huge help to me this past week with some of my own responsibilities.
Veronica is finishing up summer school this week and staying with her daddy. She is still just a joy to be around. Rach might argue that when it comes to the non-stop whistling.
Drew is flying and working. All is well for him, although he misses some of the friends he has made at college. He wore his suit this past week and it always still surprises me to see him look like the man he now is instead of the boy I remember.
Ryan just finished Driver's Ed. I think he enjoyed it and learned a lot about driving. His teacher is such a nice man. He spent some time over at his friend, Ethan's house last weekend riding a four-wheeler.
We spent Sunday with Bob's parents for Father's Day. Bob's mom was getting around better. We also brought home their tiller for some work, but as yet it is not ready.
I am working on my two college classes and being as successful as I can be given the challenges of my everyday life.
The most significant news of the past week is our family friend Frances Osborne passed away. Frances truly was my second mother and she and my friend Robin have been a part of our entire family's life as long as I can remember. Although she was ill and we are happy her pain has ended, she will missed. I am so grateful we were able to take Baby Cash to see her in the week before she died. Frances just loved babies and I think it was one of the last joys of her life to be well enough to sit up and hold Cash.
I am also grateful that Robin's family was able to come all together at the end to be with Frances. I hope despite their differences they will be able to come together without her.
And of families, all of mine was very helpful to me. I was over the line of stressed and they helped me however I needed! It's a good thing when we work together.
Bob has been home this last week and just left again this time for Utah. He was supposed to be in Nebraska last week and in fact left to go last week, but was felled by an especially nasty kidney stone that required ambulance and emergency room time. He got well, but drugs were utilized.
Baby Cash also went to the emergency room. Since it was a weekend, and he had thrush(basically an infection in the mouth) Rachel's regular doctor insisted that she come in merely to get a prescription. Of course then she had to wait for six hours with a sick baby, unable to give him any medicine. They only worked with her AFTER she got up and said she was leaving. Cash is fine now. Huge. He is one month old.
Rachel is well and very busy. She is taking four on-line classes. She was a huge help to me this past week with some of my own responsibilities.
Veronica is finishing up summer school this week and staying with her daddy. She is still just a joy to be around. Rach might argue that when it comes to the non-stop whistling.
Drew is flying and working. All is well for him, although he misses some of the friends he has made at college. He wore his suit this past week and it always still surprises me to see him look like the man he now is instead of the boy I remember.
Ryan just finished Driver's Ed. I think he enjoyed it and learned a lot about driving. His teacher is such a nice man. He spent some time over at his friend, Ethan's house last weekend riding a four-wheeler.
We spent Sunday with Bob's parents for Father's Day. Bob's mom was getting around better. We also brought home their tiller for some work, but as yet it is not ready.
I am working on my two college classes and being as successful as I can be given the challenges of my everyday life.
The most significant news of the past week is our family friend Frances Osborne passed away. Frances truly was my second mother and she and my friend Robin have been a part of our entire family's life as long as I can remember. Although she was ill and we are happy her pain has ended, she will missed. I am so grateful we were able to take Baby Cash to see her in the week before she died. Frances just loved babies and I think it was one of the last joys of her life to be well enough to sit up and hold Cash.
I am also grateful that Robin's family was able to come all together at the end to be with Frances. I hope despite their differences they will be able to come together without her.
And of families, all of mine was very helpful to me. I was over the line of stressed and they helped me however I needed! It's a good thing when we work together.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
June 4-10
Here's what's shakin'
Bob returned Saturday from Nebraska. They want him back but maybe he will get to stay a few days. He is enjoying the LAST episode of his beloved Sopranos.
This week has been interesting for me. I am doing the summer bridge program for my 8th-9th graders. It has gone well. I also started my new workout routine. Yeah, I have one. I am working out at the gym. Apparently I am a weight-lifting stud! I can lift more weight than all the other girls. Finally, some sporty use for all this size. We took a walking field trip last Friday. I still stick at that! I also know the joy of muscle relaxers. Another thing I did was attend my writer's group and met an agent. She was very informative.
Rachel, Veronica, and Cash and I went to visit my friend Robin and her mother Frances. Both were very happy to get to hold the baby and Veronica and Robin had a good time talking about Junie B. Jones.
Veronica and I surprised her mother with a new bench and a flower garden. Rachel continues to be very busy with Cash and her on-line college classes. Cash is growing and looking around more.
Drew is working and flying and enjoying time with his friends.
Ryan is going through Driver's Ed. I think the backing through the cones was a challenge. He was excited that we got the flight arrangements for Michael to come here and Ryan to go to CT for a summer visit.
Cat is alive. Our wild foxes spen a lot of time in our yard and on our porch.
Well I start my on on-line class tomorrow, so I best get some things done.
Have a great week!
Bob returned Saturday from Nebraska. They want him back but maybe he will get to stay a few days. He is enjoying the LAST episode of his beloved Sopranos.
This week has been interesting for me. I am doing the summer bridge program for my 8th-9th graders. It has gone well. I also started my new workout routine. Yeah, I have one. I am working out at the gym. Apparently I am a weight-lifting stud! I can lift more weight than all the other girls. Finally, some sporty use for all this size. We took a walking field trip last Friday. I still stick at that! I also know the joy of muscle relaxers. Another thing I did was attend my writer's group and met an agent. She was very informative.
Rachel, Veronica, and Cash and I went to visit my friend Robin and her mother Frances. Both were very happy to get to hold the baby and Veronica and Robin had a good time talking about Junie B. Jones.
Veronica and I surprised her mother with a new bench and a flower garden. Rachel continues to be very busy with Cash and her on-line college classes. Cash is growing and looking around more.
Drew is working and flying and enjoying time with his friends.
Ryan is going through Driver's Ed. I think the backing through the cones was a challenge. He was excited that we got the flight arrangements for Michael to come here and Ryan to go to CT for a summer visit.
Cat is alive. Our wild foxes spen a lot of time in our yard and on our porch.
Well I start my on on-line class tomorrow, so I best get some things done.
Have a great week!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Now it is June
Another week has passed and we have gone on.
This week we had my co-workers and former co-workers over for a tailgating party on the last day of school. Rach did the grilling and we all had a good time. Then Bob, Ryan, his friend Dalton, and I went to a Royals game with my co-workers and half of Holden. No win, but the boys just kept eating dipping dots.
Ryan, Veronica and I are doing summer school starting Monday. Ryan is doing Driver's Ed. Veronica a variety. I am teaching a transition program for the high school.
Bob was here this week, working each day in the city. The Nebraska site kept calling for him. Then Saturday he returned to Nebraska "never to be seen again". He says he will be back next weekend, but we've heard that before. They want him back again in a week to work into July. Frankly, he is tired of it. I am tired of it. Holding down the fort gets a little old.
I finished work this week. My best advice is not to open the cabinets in my room. It was a shove and hide situation. In August, it will be sort and organize situation. I must be getting older, because I was actually quite happy that the school year was over. Lots of drama among co-workers. Much to my surprize I was put into another graduate class for summer. Apparently, the head of the department bumped a student so that I could take the class. Now I have a night class and an on-line class. Good news is that I will be finished finally with my Masters in the Spring. With the way graduate hours work and the number of them that I have, it may be to my benefit to look elsewhere for employment after next year.
Rachel and I did lunch with the children on Friday. It was an experience. It took Rachel three hours to get everyone ready to go and I think she has accepted that her life has changed forever with two children. We also got lost, chastised by the police, and all that is amazing considering we were trying to go to Powell Gardens. Yesterday we watched Dreamgirls and it was good.
Drew has been taking his flight lessons. He has landed "two and a half" times. The half concerns me. He drove down to Dallas this weekend with several of his anime club friends for a convention. I am not entirely certain what goes on there, but I believe it involves costumes. Afraid to ask!
Veronica has been busy this week and enjoyed a playdate with her friend, Luccee. She is doing better with the whole new brother thing. She is very proud of him.
Cash is growing. He can actually see and focus now. It is funny to see him studying you. He has started eating a lot.
Those are the highlights and maybe some lowlights.
This week we had my co-workers and former co-workers over for a tailgating party on the last day of school. Rach did the grilling and we all had a good time. Then Bob, Ryan, his friend Dalton, and I went to a Royals game with my co-workers and half of Holden. No win, but the boys just kept eating dipping dots.
Ryan, Veronica and I are doing summer school starting Monday. Ryan is doing Driver's Ed. Veronica a variety. I am teaching a transition program for the high school.
Bob was here this week, working each day in the city. The Nebraska site kept calling for him. Then Saturday he returned to Nebraska "never to be seen again". He says he will be back next weekend, but we've heard that before. They want him back again in a week to work into July. Frankly, he is tired of it. I am tired of it. Holding down the fort gets a little old.
I finished work this week. My best advice is not to open the cabinets in my room. It was a shove and hide situation. In August, it will be sort and organize situation. I must be getting older, because I was actually quite happy that the school year was over. Lots of drama among co-workers. Much to my surprize I was put into another graduate class for summer. Apparently, the head of the department bumped a student so that I could take the class. Now I have a night class and an on-line class. Good news is that I will be finished finally with my Masters in the Spring. With the way graduate hours work and the number of them that I have, it may be to my benefit to look elsewhere for employment after next year.
Rachel and I did lunch with the children on Friday. It was an experience. It took Rachel three hours to get everyone ready to go and I think she has accepted that her life has changed forever with two children. We also got lost, chastised by the police, and all that is amazing considering we were trying to go to Powell Gardens. Yesterday we watched Dreamgirls and it was good.
Drew has been taking his flight lessons. He has landed "two and a half" times. The half concerns me. He drove down to Dallas this weekend with several of his anime club friends for a convention. I am not entirely certain what goes on there, but I believe it involves costumes. Afraid to ask!
Veronica has been busy this week and enjoyed a playdate with her friend, Luccee. She is doing better with the whole new brother thing. She is very proud of him.
Cash is growing. He can actually see and focus now. It is funny to see him studying you. He has started eating a lot.
Those are the highlights and maybe some lowlights.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Pictures of our little ones!
Aren't they beautiful? Veronica isn't smiling quite as much as she was at first. I think she is figuring out that Cash is here to say.Also in the photo, a rather racy shot of Eyeore. Who knew?
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