THE DAY TO DAY STUFF

Crying. Whining. Moaning. Complaining. Sick. Tired. Drained. Exhausted. Sleep deprived. Tension. Frustration.
Ever feel like any of those?

Take your pick. I have felt like a combination of most of those over the past few weeks. Kids sick. Kids whining. Kids crying. I'm moaning because I've had it. I'm tired because my kids become helicopters when they sleep with me - hence the sleep deprivation. Tension? From what you ask? I guess just life. Frustration? How many times do you have to tell your kids to PICK UP THE WET TOWEL OFF THE BATHROOM FLOOR??????????

However, all that being said, I am in a fairly good mood. I have a girls night out planned. Planned being the operative word because the plan has not been carried out yet. Factor in the Cling On Kid (you know I am not going to tell you which one it is) and a few tears mixed with some hacking and a sore throat and we will see if that whole girls night out even happens. Yet, I am looking forward to the possibility of actually getting dressed and going out.

This single most important thing is that our family is together and we are laughing and getting through this difficult time. The kids are not angry at God for allowing Gary to die - that is huge in my book. The mere talk of Hurley pooping on the kitchen floor and then strangly trying to eat it can break tension and bad moods in a nano second. Hobie is getting better slowly. There are just so many good little things that happen everyday. I will take a smile here and there and some laughter - even when it is not the appropriate time to laugh. Cling On kid loves to snuggle and instead of wishing I could have some more time to myself I will embrace his snuggle and be glad that he loves me so much.

So much is going on. Snack bar shopping needs to be done. Kids are going to the Ducks game tonight. Zach and all of his buddies are all fired up about the Power Balance Bracelets. Zach is determined to get a bracelet before his game tomorrow because he knows it will help with his game performance. If you want information on Power Balance just go to www.powerbalance.net. Pretty neat stuff.

So, I am off to kick box and then to Zach's Spelling Bee. He came in 2nd last year so hopefully he will do as well this year.

Peace and Love and Joy to all of you. I will hopefully be drinking a margarita tonight!

Love, L