Flu - like jump in front of a bus kind of flu. Complete with fever, chills, you name it. Ick, ick, ick. So, S didn't make it to Gma's because of the sickies, I haven't been to work in the last 3 days because of it. And the washer and dryer haven't stopped.
Feel better (lots) today and I'm trying to reclaim the house. Nothing like Christmas to let me know exactly how SMALL this house is.
Had a great time with my sister. I'm hoping she didn't get the creeping crud. As of Thursday - she was ok. But I really got bad on Friday.
The kids are LOVING camp. It was so funny to hear J go on and on to S about camp - like she had never been there. "Can you hardly wait"?
So we start a whole new year. Looking forward to tomorrow. Bears vs.Packers - ought to be a goodie - even though it doesn't count for anything.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
Merry Fing Christmas!
Already the fighting, the whining, the screaming and pushing have begun! Both of the kids are really in need of a serious "tune up". Was Christmas seriously made to make people feel like big looser parents?? Dang! Last night at church was nasty (S) and then J feels the need to compete for nastiness title. This morning we got up and played with all of our toys for about 2 minutes before the fights broke out. I'm in REAL need of a vacation. S is getting worse - with the talk, the mocking, the general Auti symptoms and I'm getting worse at handling them. I used every trick in my bag last night. Fidget, pets, hand squeeze, yoga breath you name it - all for nothing.
Aunt J comes today. I so hope stuff settles down a little. In 1/2 hour I'm locking them both outside to blow off some of that stink. They are just TOO much today. Rockwell must have been on some other planet when he painted his "family" pictures.
Aunt J comes today. I so hope stuff settles down a little. In 1/2 hour I'm locking them both outside to blow off some of that stink. They are just TOO much today. Rockwell must have been on some other planet when he painted his "family" pictures.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Carols for the SN Parents
My very favorite Special Need Christmas Carols: :-)
#1: We Won't Go
(sung to the tune of "Let It Snow")
Oh, your party sure sounds delightful,But our child's behavior's frightful,And since we'll just bring you woe,We won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
Well, the tantrums he won't be stopping,And we'll chase him 'til we're dropping,He just can't stand the stress, and soWe won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
If we actually made it there,After miles of yelling and gripes,We would suffer your guests' cruel staresAnd overhear all of their snipes.
Oh, they'd whisper that we're bad parents,And our child is quite aberrant,'Til our spirits were sunk, and soWe won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
#8: You Better Watch Out
(sung to the tune of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town")
You better watch out,
You better not get
Toys that my child's not ready for yet.
Ask me for ideas this year.
I'm making a list,
I'm checking it twice,
And if you don't ask, you're naughty not nice,
Please take my suggestions this year.
Those age-appropriate playthings
May fit those "average" tots,
But my special little angel
Needs a lot of extra thought.
You can't catch her up
With a puzzle or kit.
Why not get a gift
That really will fit?
We threw out that stuff you bought last year.
#10: There Goes Routine
(sung to the tune of "Here Comes Santa Claus")
There goes routine,
There goes comfort,
There goes therapy.
Here comes boredom,
Here comes whining,
There goes sanity!
School break's here
And I should cheer
The time to spend with my kids.
But though I bless
Togetherness
I feel like I'm losing my wits.
But here comes New Year's.
Here comes three cheers,
Here comes tears of joy.
Get the backpacks,
Meet the buses,
Goodbye, girls and boys!
Though it means
More homework scenes
And teacher battles and such.
Ending Christmas break
Can make me
Love that school so much!
#1: We Won't Go
(sung to the tune of "Let It Snow")
Oh, your party sure sounds delightful,But our child's behavior's frightful,And since we'll just bring you woe,We won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
Well, the tantrums he won't be stopping,And we'll chase him 'til we're dropping,He just can't stand the stress, and soWe won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
If we actually made it there,After miles of yelling and gripes,We would suffer your guests' cruel staresAnd overhear all of their snipes.
Oh, they'd whisper that we're bad parents,And our child is quite aberrant,'Til our spirits were sunk, and soWe won't go, we won't go, we won't go.
#8: You Better Watch Out
(sung to the tune of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town")
You better watch out,
You better not get
Toys that my child's not ready for yet.
Ask me for ideas this year.
I'm making a list,
I'm checking it twice,
And if you don't ask, you're naughty not nice,
Please take my suggestions this year.
Those age-appropriate playthings
May fit those "average" tots,
But my special little angel
Needs a lot of extra thought.
You can't catch her up
With a puzzle or kit.
Why not get a gift
That really will fit?
We threw out that stuff you bought last year.
#10: There Goes Routine
(sung to the tune of "Here Comes Santa Claus")
There goes routine,
There goes comfort,
There goes therapy.
Here comes boredom,
Here comes whining,
There goes sanity!
School break's here
And I should cheer
The time to spend with my kids.
But though I bless
Togetherness
I feel like I'm losing my wits.
But here comes New Year's.
Here comes three cheers,
Here comes tears of joy.
Get the backpacks,
Meet the buses,
Goodbye, girls and boys!
Though it means
More homework scenes
And teacher battles and such.
Ending Christmas break
Can make me
Love that school so much!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Christmas is WAY over rated!!!
Christmas program today at church. S did VERY well at the first service - the one I wasn't at. The second service that I attended - she was HORRIBLE!!! When you look up the word stress - my picture is next to it with my head exploding!
J did VERY well. He sang, sat quietly, and did exactly what he was supposed to. Since then S has been just over the top. SO much shouting out, back talking and in general a real brat. I know, I HATE that word - but it really fits at this moment. And even though I know that it's the autism that's causing it - it's just SO hard to deal with. You feel like all your nerves are all up at the surface of your skin. They're hovering there - and you can actually FEEL the blood in there - like a big glob of deviled egg stuffing being squeezed through a decorators bag.
I really wish they'd give a class, a seminar, heck even a meeting about dealing with this. I get some tips from the therapists - but dang - in the midst of the thing going on and just regular life - well, I'm failing miserably.
What really sucks is that when I have to take S out of service - or whatever is going on - I miss all of J. Sometimes I feel really sorry for him. Like B and I he never asked for this and the burden was thrust upon him. It's strange to type that "burden" - I actually see S as two different entities. The wonderful little girl who tells me about grandpa and the peanuts and that wouldn't it be funny if she called me Mrs Stevens. And then there's that demon - that screaming, screeching, nasty brat that HAS to have the last word and HAS to keep doing something over and over and over and over and WILL NOT stop.
I'm so tired. I'm so tired of hearing it all - I never realized what a powerful tool loudness is. I swear, if we were to let the Pentagon have her for a day and put her in the cell with the prisoners at Git mo - we'd have our answers by dinner time.
Pastor prayed today that we would be granted the strength and patience to rear our children. Boy, that is the truth. Strength and patience. And I have SO little to spare.
J did VERY well. He sang, sat quietly, and did exactly what he was supposed to. Since then S has been just over the top. SO much shouting out, back talking and in general a real brat. I know, I HATE that word - but it really fits at this moment. And even though I know that it's the autism that's causing it - it's just SO hard to deal with. You feel like all your nerves are all up at the surface of your skin. They're hovering there - and you can actually FEEL the blood in there - like a big glob of deviled egg stuffing being squeezed through a decorators bag.
I really wish they'd give a class, a seminar, heck even a meeting about dealing with this. I get some tips from the therapists - but dang - in the midst of the thing going on and just regular life - well, I'm failing miserably.
What really sucks is that when I have to take S out of service - or whatever is going on - I miss all of J. Sometimes I feel really sorry for him. Like B and I he never asked for this and the burden was thrust upon him. It's strange to type that "burden" - I actually see S as two different entities. The wonderful little girl who tells me about grandpa and the peanuts and that wouldn't it be funny if she called me Mrs Stevens. And then there's that demon - that screaming, screeching, nasty brat that HAS to have the last word and HAS to keep doing something over and over and over and over and WILL NOT stop.
I'm so tired. I'm so tired of hearing it all - I never realized what a powerful tool loudness is. I swear, if we were to let the Pentagon have her for a day and put her in the cell with the prisoners at Git mo - we'd have our answers by dinner time.
Pastor prayed today that we would be granted the strength and patience to rear our children. Boy, that is the truth. Strength and patience. And I have SO little to spare.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Grinches? NO WAY!!!!
Have you been to a Knights of Columbus Christmas Party for Special Needs children??? You haven't lived. It is the most FANTASTIC time you will ever have. Feeling a little down - Christmas blues? Go to this party and you WON"T be able to be Grouchy - guarantee!!! The JOY in this room is unbelievable!!! The Knights put out a feast of Chili, pasta, hot dogs, chips, all the trimmings and then cake (both yellow and chocolate) and ice-cream!!! Then the choir comes in and sings all kinds of Christmas songs to sing to. One of the special needs kids (young adult) Marc, sang Silent Night and I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. The sound of clapping afterwards could be heard all the way to Downers Grove, I'm sure.
And as we all sang - Santa Claus is coming to Town we heard sirens and then - oh, my, they all ran to the street and who should they see? Santa, himself upon the back of a huge Fire truck - lights and sirens blazing! All the kids jumped and screamed and yelled!!! It's like nothing you've ever seen. Take all the cynical crap out of the world and you get - the special needs world.
Santa came in and started to read the names off the presents and one by one each child went up to sit on his lap and get their present. They were so thrilled. They so wear all their emotions upon their faces and you just can't help but be in awe of the sheer joy that they feel.
S got Little People and coloring book and crayons! She lined them all up on the table and just stared at them - anticipating going home and playing with them. There wasn't even one person not happy with their gift. So little means so lot to these kids. It really puts your faith back into Christmas when you attend this event. There's no commercialism, there's no jealousy, there's no keeping up with the Jone's'. It's just pure joy and celebration. Your heart just cant' help but overflow. Kids in wheel chairs are lifted up by adults and helped to dance to the carols. Kids that don't know each other except maybe seeing each other at swimming or something are now forming a dancing train- and for some that's quite a task.
Yes, Virginia - there IS a Santa Claus - he lives in every heart of a special needs child - no matter how old he/she is. You can be SURE that everyone one of them can hear the bells on the reindeer's harness.
And as we all sang - Santa Claus is coming to Town we heard sirens and then - oh, my, they all ran to the street and who should they see? Santa, himself upon the back of a huge Fire truck - lights and sirens blazing! All the kids jumped and screamed and yelled!!! It's like nothing you've ever seen. Take all the cynical crap out of the world and you get - the special needs world.
Santa came in and started to read the names off the presents and one by one each child went up to sit on his lap and get their present. They were so thrilled. They so wear all their emotions upon their faces and you just can't help but be in awe of the sheer joy that they feel.
S got Little People and coloring book and crayons! She lined them all up on the table and just stared at them - anticipating going home and playing with them. There wasn't even one person not happy with their gift. So little means so lot to these kids. It really puts your faith back into Christmas when you attend this event. There's no commercialism, there's no jealousy, there's no keeping up with the Jone's'. It's just pure joy and celebration. Your heart just cant' help but overflow. Kids in wheel chairs are lifted up by adults and helped to dance to the carols. Kids that don't know each other except maybe seeing each other at swimming or something are now forming a dancing train- and for some that's quite a task.
Yes, Virginia - there IS a Santa Claus - he lives in every heart of a special needs child - no matter how old he/she is. You can be SURE that everyone one of them can hear the bells on the reindeer's harness.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Doom
Do you ever have that closed in feeling? Like everything is coming down on top of you? Kind of like the bugs are hanging on the edge of the hole (for all you Tumblebug fans). I think that's why I don't care for Christmas all that much. It's always that way. I don't care how much you prepare - how much you do in November - it's always a race to the finish. And as the cinders embedded in my knee attest - I don't care much for races.
And on top of that I picked a job with that kind of "hurry up and wait" thing too. :-(
Seems to be contagious also. The Mom's were all down yesterday at group and the kids all out of hand. S had to go out twice. She NEVER goes out! She also has a UTI and we had to pee in a cup (VERY hard ) but we did get the meds and hopefully she'll calm down a little more. We're working on "taking control of our engine". I'm not getting it so well and will probably need to purchase a book on it. So here we go again. Like I have time to research stuff at this moment. Uggh.
We have the Christmas Party with the "pirates" this weekend. I LOVE this celebration. Nothing like Special Needs children to really make you realize what it's all about! I just stand and bawl like a baby in appreciation of all I have - you just CAN'T be in a down mood with them.
B's working on a new Santa gift for the boy. We've gone through 3 now. He's been jonesing for a Game Boy (the new kind) and B has found a used one for a good deal - AND it plays the games he already has. !!!!
I'm no where on cards, and presents - yes they're bought - but not wrapped. And the house - oh, my gosh - it's just absolutely HORRIBLE!
Got Sade's stitches out yesterday. She's gonna have a scar - not going to be able to be photo'd from the right side. The hair might cover it a little - it's still pretty short from surgery. She's feeling MUCH better. Can't wait to give her a bath on Sunday. Figure we'll do it before the Bears game and let her rub her face to a pulp during the game. :-)
And on top of that I picked a job with that kind of "hurry up and wait" thing too. :-(
Seems to be contagious also. The Mom's were all down yesterday at group and the kids all out of hand. S had to go out twice. She NEVER goes out! She also has a UTI and we had to pee in a cup (VERY hard ) but we did get the meds and hopefully she'll calm down a little more. We're working on "taking control of our engine". I'm not getting it so well and will probably need to purchase a book on it. So here we go again. Like I have time to research stuff at this moment. Uggh.
We have the Christmas Party with the "pirates" this weekend. I LOVE this celebration. Nothing like Special Needs children to really make you realize what it's all about! I just stand and bawl like a baby in appreciation of all I have - you just CAN'T be in a down mood with them.
B's working on a new Santa gift for the boy. We've gone through 3 now. He's been jonesing for a Game Boy (the new kind) and B has found a used one for a good deal - AND it plays the games he already has. !!!!
I'm no where on cards, and presents - yes they're bought - but not wrapped. And the house - oh, my gosh - it's just absolutely HORRIBLE!
Got Sade's stitches out yesterday. She's gonna have a scar - not going to be able to be photo'd from the right side. The hair might cover it a little - it's still pretty short from surgery. She's feeling MUCH better. Can't wait to give her a bath on Sunday. Figure we'll do it before the Bears game and let her rub her face to a pulp during the game. :-)
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Things are CRAZY
Dang, can hardly catch my breath. The house is so WAY out of control and S picks this time of year to go through pants like kleenex!!! So naturally, I'm WAY behind on laundry too. I don't know - something's got to give. Also behind at work too. It's crazy. Just seems like I'm putting out fires lately. When I finally do get to a client's work - it's not all there so I have to make phone calls and put stuff on hold only to come back to it later. ugghh.
Book Fair/Holiday Fest last night at school. ALWAYS a good time. LOVE the book fair. I have become quite the book helper too. :-) Mrs S wanted to know if I'd consider volunteering full time. :-) God, I love books. The only thing is I'm not the greatest when it comes to books that appeal to someone over the age of around 10. I'm more of a picture/read to me chapter book girl. I suppose that will come with aging children. :-) There seems to be a whole subculture of us that kind of know about children's (good children's) books. Like the fact that Van Allsburg wrote the Polar Express WAY before it was a movie and of course Hollywood strayed away from it a tad - should I say "plumped" it up. But they do that to all books. I've never heard someone say "oh, the movie was much better than the book." :-)
Trying to make lists of things and dollar amounts to make out forms for the pre-tax system the Village is installing. Did I mention we FINALLY have a contract!!??!! And to think we have to do it all over again in a year - I think. I don't think it's more than a 3 year contract and we've been without for 2 years. I'll have to ask about that. So finally we are going to be getting 2006 pay to match our 2007 prices???? Yeah, it's crazy - but it's better than 2004 - which is what WAS going on. B's pretty happy and now he can ask about the whole cemetary thing. He didn't want to mess with that till he knew about pay from the contract.
Pretty much have the Christmas shopping done. I'm still not sure how we're going to work the whole Mom and Dad gifts. If we're going to put them on their beds as surprise (it's flannel sheets) and put the trees up in their rooms? Still have to plan that. Plus have to find out from Aunt J what's up (I was interupted on the phone last night) with her visit and then plan out Camp and Grandma's for Christmas Vacation.
S got a tea set in her advent this morning. The "People" were enjoying tea when she left on the bus this a.m. She's going to have a very merry People Christmas this year. Santa, Aunt L and Aunt J are all purchasing People. She ought to be in heaven. :-)
Book Fair/Holiday Fest last night at school. ALWAYS a good time. LOVE the book fair. I have become quite the book helper too. :-) Mrs S wanted to know if I'd consider volunteering full time. :-) God, I love books. The only thing is I'm not the greatest when it comes to books that appeal to someone over the age of around 10. I'm more of a picture/read to me chapter book girl. I suppose that will come with aging children. :-) There seems to be a whole subculture of us that kind of know about children's (good children's) books. Like the fact that Van Allsburg wrote the Polar Express WAY before it was a movie and of course Hollywood strayed away from it a tad - should I say "plumped" it up. But they do that to all books. I've never heard someone say "oh, the movie was much better than the book." :-)
Trying to make lists of things and dollar amounts to make out forms for the pre-tax system the Village is installing. Did I mention we FINALLY have a contract!!??!! And to think we have to do it all over again in a year - I think. I don't think it's more than a 3 year contract and we've been without for 2 years. I'll have to ask about that. So finally we are going to be getting 2006 pay to match our 2007 prices???? Yeah, it's crazy - but it's better than 2004 - which is what WAS going on. B's pretty happy and now he can ask about the whole cemetary thing. He didn't want to mess with that till he knew about pay from the contract.
Pretty much have the Christmas shopping done. I'm still not sure how we're going to work the whole Mom and Dad gifts. If we're going to put them on their beds as surprise (it's flannel sheets) and put the trees up in their rooms? Still have to plan that. Plus have to find out from Aunt J what's up (I was interupted on the phone last night) with her visit and then plan out Camp and Grandma's for Christmas Vacation.
S got a tea set in her advent this morning. The "People" were enjoying tea when she left on the bus this a.m. She's going to have a very merry People Christmas this year. Santa, Aunt L and Aunt J are all purchasing People. She ought to be in heaven. :-)
Monday, December 11, 2006
Six weird things about me.
My favorite midwife, Frectis has tagged me! According to the rules: EAch player of this game starts with the "6 Weird Things About You". People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rule clearly. After you're done, tag six people by listing them on your blog and leaving a note in their comments section.
1. I have a strange fear of running water - no, not the faucet but like waterfalls, storm drains, and damns. I have no idea where it comes from - I was never in a tragic waterfall accident or anything like that.
2. I'm deathly afraid of mice. Like running, screaming, having to be on TOP of something if one is seen. When I smoked we always smoked outside of our house (after the kids were born) and in the winter when it was too cold we would smoke in the garage - I saw a mouse in there once and from then on I never smoked. So my lungs are black - but mice - no way!!!
3. Things MUST match. If cups (like sippy cups) have lids - and the lids all fit the other cups it doesn't matter - each cup must be stored and put together with the matching lid. Things must also be symetrical and even. Don't know why - suspecting it's that 'autism' gene that runs in the family. :-)
4. Very scared of bridges. This has been since my adult (productive member of soc) life. When I was in college we would walk over the train bridge to Quinsippi Island and sit on it and dangle our feet out. We also dumped road sign over the Mississippi Bridge - but that's another story. :-) Again, this fear is not founded. I am a very strong swimmer (former life guard) and have never had some sort of fearful accident with or on a bridge.
5. I'm ALWAYS trying to get "into" schedule. I'm WAY "all or nothing". If I can't do something everyday and it fit in (like excersize) I can not do it. It MUST "fit" and that word has a very relative definition for me.
6. I like strange smells. Gasoline, skunk, chlorine, perm solution, horses (esp the tact oil) or cows, even wet dog. Again - I'm suspect of the autism gene. :-)
When I started out to write this list I thought "I don't have anything weird - but as I write I am coming up with more and more. Like dominoes.
Ok Bloggers, these of you have been tagged:
http://stephsitsandknits.blogspot.com/
http://mommychris.livejournal.com/
http://yoursmineours8.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/catahoulaleopard
http://dee32067.blogspot.com/
1. I have a strange fear of running water - no, not the faucet but like waterfalls, storm drains, and damns. I have no idea where it comes from - I was never in a tragic waterfall accident or anything like that.
2. I'm deathly afraid of mice. Like running, screaming, having to be on TOP of something if one is seen. When I smoked we always smoked outside of our house (after the kids were born) and in the winter when it was too cold we would smoke in the garage - I saw a mouse in there once and from then on I never smoked. So my lungs are black - but mice - no way!!!
3. Things MUST match. If cups (like sippy cups) have lids - and the lids all fit the other cups it doesn't matter - each cup must be stored and put together with the matching lid. Things must also be symetrical and even. Don't know why - suspecting it's that 'autism' gene that runs in the family. :-)
4. Very scared of bridges. This has been since my adult (productive member of soc) life. When I was in college we would walk over the train bridge to Quinsippi Island and sit on it and dangle our feet out. We also dumped road sign over the Mississippi Bridge - but that's another story. :-) Again, this fear is not founded. I am a very strong swimmer (former life guard) and have never had some sort of fearful accident with or on a bridge.
5. I'm ALWAYS trying to get "into" schedule. I'm WAY "all or nothing". If I can't do something everyday and it fit in (like excersize) I can not do it. It MUST "fit" and that word has a very relative definition for me.
6. I like strange smells. Gasoline, skunk, chlorine, perm solution, horses (esp the tact oil) or cows, even wet dog. Again - I'm suspect of the autism gene. :-)
When I started out to write this list I thought "I don't have anything weird - but as I write I am coming up with more and more. Like dominoes.
Ok Bloggers, these of you have been tagged:
http://stephsitsandknits.blogspot.com/
http://mommychris.livejournal.com/
http://yoursmineours8.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/catahoulaleopard
http://dee32067.blogspot.com/
Friday, December 08, 2006
The Eyes Have It
S went to her first eye appt today. She did VERY well. No need for glasses. Might be min. stigmatism - but nothing to worry about right now. J played in the waiting room and was quite good. As I sat there watching the two "work the crowd" - it occurred to me that the two together would make a great polotition team. He gets along with everyone - doesn't know an enemy and she remembers everyone's name. It's quite commical.
So we hussled home and litterally inhaled our lunch - picked up or friend Juan and headed for school. They were all glad to see her. And she was very glad to be there. I'm not sure who likes school more - her or him.
I tested in J's room yesterday. I'm sure it's because I tested him - but I was amazed at not only does he know the stuff - but he's quick. It's vrey sad to see where some of the kids are though. They're so cute. I really enjoying helping out.
Tax season starts soon - I will be working full time by Feb 5. I'm excited - but not. It's so hard to keep up with the house now - let alone when I have even less time at home. :-( Also, we're looking into night time swimming lessons. Since our little problem with JBSRA we're going to look into "reg." swimming lessons for S. I'm really anxious to see how she does.
Gonna try and put up the tree this weekend. The Bears don't play till Monday night - so I think we'll be ok. I am going to miss my Monday night meeting though, so I can see it. There are priorities in this world. :-)
Ran accross a book the other day titled: Grow Your Own Monster. I could have written that book. I definitely am growing my own Monster. He is obsessed with the Advent calander and who opens when and what number package goes with it. Ugghh. Sometimes Christmas is really just one big pain in the butt. :-)
Missed Nancy at Group yesterday. S did very well. The boys and S made a gingerbread house and I was told that she really did well. No screetchy voice and no mother hen stuff. She CAN do it - she just looses it sometimes.
So we hussled home and litterally inhaled our lunch - picked up or friend Juan and headed for school. They were all glad to see her. And she was very glad to be there. I'm not sure who likes school more - her or him.
I tested in J's room yesterday. I'm sure it's because I tested him - but I was amazed at not only does he know the stuff - but he's quick. It's vrey sad to see where some of the kids are though. They're so cute. I really enjoying helping out.
Tax season starts soon - I will be working full time by Feb 5. I'm excited - but not. It's so hard to keep up with the house now - let alone when I have even less time at home. :-( Also, we're looking into night time swimming lessons. Since our little problem with JBSRA we're going to look into "reg." swimming lessons for S. I'm really anxious to see how she does.
Gonna try and put up the tree this weekend. The Bears don't play till Monday night - so I think we'll be ok. I am going to miss my Monday night meeting though, so I can see it. There are priorities in this world. :-)
Ran accross a book the other day titled: Grow Your Own Monster. I could have written that book. I definitely am growing my own Monster. He is obsessed with the Advent calander and who opens when and what number package goes with it. Ugghh. Sometimes Christmas is really just one big pain in the butt. :-)
Missed Nancy at Group yesterday. S did very well. The boys and S made a gingerbread house and I was told that she really did well. No screetchy voice and no mother hen stuff. She CAN do it - she just looses it sometimes.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
SO much STUFF
Where to start. Snow day on Friday - for the first time in S's 6 years. She did prety well. We only had about 4 or 5 inches. The kids went out and played and stayed out a lot longer than I thought they weould.
Saturday we went to the Fest of Lights. We sat on Santa's lap and told him that they wanted the Little People School for S and Bullseye Ball Bounce and Roll for J. We made ornaments and played gaems and then went through the drive through at Mickey Ds. It was too cold to stay for too long.
Sunday we watched the Bears win and had Church meeting. While we were talking that night J opinioned that Santa on Sat. wasn't real. He was perfectly fine with it and said it almost like "by the way". We explained that these were helpers and that they would report back to the real Santa and that he shouldn't tell smaller children because they did think it was the real Santa. He's so funny. The conversations you can have with him are amazing. For someone who is so silly and off topic a lot of the time he CAN pull it together and really have some nice insight.
I volunteered at the Book Fair yesterday. I just love school. You can really FEEL the energy that exudes from the place. Everyone is always in a good mood (or they fake it very well) and it seems like one big family. I got into a conversation (butted in) with several 5th grade boys about the Bears game. I got a couple of those "I'm amazed you know what football is, Lady" looks. I also told the wrong teacher that her library books were due. They prob won't ask me back very soon. *I* sure have a good time. :-)
I can't tell you how horrible the house looks. I'm VERY behind on laundry, the toilets all need scrubbing. Ugghh. How do people do it??
And now I'm off to swimming lessons. You really *miss* these days huh? I'm not sure I buy it.
Saturday we went to the Fest of Lights. We sat on Santa's lap and told him that they wanted the Little People School for S and Bullseye Ball Bounce and Roll for J. We made ornaments and played gaems and then went through the drive through at Mickey Ds. It was too cold to stay for too long.
Sunday we watched the Bears win and had Church meeting. While we were talking that night J opinioned that Santa on Sat. wasn't real. He was perfectly fine with it and said it almost like "by the way". We explained that these were helpers and that they would report back to the real Santa and that he shouldn't tell smaller children because they did think it was the real Santa. He's so funny. The conversations you can have with him are amazing. For someone who is so silly and off topic a lot of the time he CAN pull it together and really have some nice insight.
I volunteered at the Book Fair yesterday. I just love school. You can really FEEL the energy that exudes from the place. Everyone is always in a good mood (or they fake it very well) and it seems like one big family. I got into a conversation (butted in) with several 5th grade boys about the Bears game. I got a couple of those "I'm amazed you know what football is, Lady" looks. I also told the wrong teacher that her library books were due. They prob won't ask me back very soon. *I* sure have a good time. :-)
I can't tell you how horrible the house looks. I'm VERY behind on laundry, the toilets all need scrubbing. Ugghh. How do people do it??
And now I'm off to swimming lessons. You really *miss* these days huh? I'm not sure I buy it.
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