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A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That…

/ aidan, church, grrr!, life

Randomness. Just feel like letting things bubble out of me for now.

Dealing with residual bad feelings about certain things (read: people) but trying not to think of it too much. I don’t like the way it makes me feel. My stomach gets all icky inside and the bitterness I feel. It’s just… UGH.

This week has been crazy. Monday night–what the heck did I do? Ah. Went to play around with the copy machine and see how The Bark would come out. Got home around 830ish. Rob came over later, around 10. We hung out. Tuesday night was The Grove. Ah yes. The madness before the show. Powerpoint, The Bark, trying to get everything to come together. Somehow it did. And Jenny E and I got RAVE reviews on The Bark. 🙂 I’m so excited about it, and I had so much fun doing it.

After The Grove, a few of us hung around talking and talking. Then Rob called and he, Kim, Mr. Matt, Tina, Bizzy and I went to Steak and Shake. WOOHOO. I was so happy to see Rob at The Grove! 🙂

Tonight was the chiropractor. Didn’t get home until after 7! Chris ordered pizza, I gave Aidan a bath. I got some writing done which makes me very happy! Finished the 2nd installment in the Georgia Nicholson books, will pick up the 3rd sometime soon. I’m glad the books are fairly cheap. 🙂 Another reason to love YA novels.

Returned stuff to the library, and FINALLY returned Undercover Brother to the video store. I’m sure my fees are insane by now. Oops. That’s why I’m not that great with libraries and video rentals. I just don’t get around to returning them when I should. Oops. But the library stuff is in BEFORE the due date. So hahaha.

Got complimented by Boss #2. He told me I’m doing a good job and then pointed out the things I’m doing well. That’s important to me. 🙂 He’s so funny and cool.

Lots to do Thursday evening. Gotta get a dress, maybe shoes. I’d thought of going to the mall, but I’m too tired already, so Fashion Bug it is. Maybe, if I’m feeling brave and ambitious, I can pop over to Walmart and pick up a few things I’ll need this weekend. Yes, I’ll do that. Not too far from home, so I won’t be getting home too late.

THIS WEEKEND WILL ROCK! 😀

I’ve been BUSY, and it’s okay. As long as I get enough rest I can handle it. The resting is the hard part because my mind is racing a mile a minute all the time.

Aidan is soooo amazing. He’s talking more and more and more and now he knows colors! He knows yellow, blue, green, and purple!! He knows more letters, is making more little sentences and soaking up new words like a spong. He was so cute at the chiropractor! She adjusted him, and he hugged and kissed her. Then it was my turn. I got the super duper deluxe adjustment which I need. My upper back has been hurting a lot lately. 🙁 When she was done with me, he made me get back on the table, then he pretended to adjust me. It was the best thing ever. I love my little Aidan.

Ugh. I was listening to WNCI today and the DJ pissed me off so much I deleted the radio station from the programming in my car. UGH ACK ACK. What a jerk. He said that all children under the age of 7 should wear dog collars that are controlled by every human. And anytime said child did something annoying, people could push a button and administer progressively worse shocks. UGH, I was so furious I was shaking. Joking or not, that kind of crap is not funny. Even Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are better with kids than that! He had the nerve to say he was easy-going and laid back. Whatever.

My argument is this. If the kid’s being a brat, shock the parents for not paying attention or whatever. But that’s a stupid idea. Just as shocking a DOG is stupid and mean too. Ugh, what a JERK. I still have half a mind to tell this DJ “oh sure, we’ll get that implemented right away, but not until you have your first child. Cause you see, that will be the one we start with.” UGH. Brought back bad memories of another certain person saying that kind of crap who is lucky he wasn’t in my presence when it was said. I hate people who say cruel things about children. Some children are bad, I admit, but get the parents, not the kids, especially YOUNG ones. Kids will be kids and most under 7 act the way they do because they don’t know better. Get the parents for not teaching them better, I say.

DOUBLE GRRRR.

Okay enough of that, I’m getting all riled up and that stupid DJ (or anyone else who says junk like that) is sooo not worth it.

I am SOO full of things I want to write but I can’t because I have to be up for work in the morning. There are not enough hours, I swear. Well, there seem to be PLENTY for work all day. None for all the other things. *sigh* I have to get my writing career going. I’ve been waiting and holding back too long. It’s time to shift into serious mode.

My counselor told me I need a work area for my writing alone. So the desk idea I was thinking some entries back is coming back to mind now. I’ll think about it. She said a dedicated work area would make it more real and serious to me. So many people are pulling for me and this writing thing and I’m so scared. Of failing, of success, everything. Dear Lord give me some braverism and strength and patience.

I’m tired and my back feels like poop. I took a pain killer. No dice. Son of a…..

Later, gators.

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Aidan’s Back and Babies are Cute! :)

/ aidan, friends, life

Aidan’s back home! He’s so cute. He saw me and smiled this huge smile. His greetings are so low key now. He’s sooo cuddly and sweet. He had horrible diaper rash, though, so Chris put him in the bath right away. Aidan says “bubble bath!” and so many other words. If someone passes gas, he yells P.U. really loudly and waves his arms around. I have a feeling my mom taught him that. 🙂 He was saying things like “more juice” and “more pizza.” I love to hear him talk, he’s talking up a storm now!

Early Saturday morning, my friend Lauren had her daughter. Little Ellie was 6 lbs 14 ounces, and 20 inches long. She’s precious. She has this cute heart shaped face and the most beautiful little lips ever. Lauren is doing well. I went and saw them Saturday evening. Yeah, about that. I went to Meijer to get a few things for Lauren and Ellie because I’d missed her baby shower. A few turned into a LOT. I got to shop for a baby girl!! I was so excited! I got her so much stuff, and then I got Lauren a journal and some cool pens. She was happy. May have had to do with the Vicoden she was on. 😉

When I left the hospital, I panicked a bit. It looked as if the orientation of the parking lot had changed and my car was M.I.A. I was freaking out wondering what the heck happened. Finally I went back into the hospital and oriented myself with the information desk. Then I realized I’d went out the wrong door. My car was right where I left it.

You don’t know how hard it is for me to admit that. I am the QUEEN of remembering where I’m parked. But man, that was such a dumb move, HAHAHAHA.

I’m hungry. I only had two pieces of pizza and half a candy bar to eat. But it’s bedtime. I’ll definitely be looking forward to after church lunch–IF I make it to church! I think we’re going to sneak in a visit to Lauren and Ellie, and I have Bible Study (guess who didn’t do her homework again), and then dinner with Tony. Max and Erma’s. Yummy burgers and fries. Speaking of fries, I can’t seem to get enough lately. Yes, I’ve been craving the big bad McDs, but I’ve resisted! I’m also craving Quizno’s. Or a hot meatball sub on a crispy sub bun from anywhere. Mmmmmm. I love toasted buns. My favorite place to get meatball subs was Wingslingers. It was this place on campus. They always had super fast delivery times, the people were friendly, the food was AMAZING. I missed it when I moved away from campus. I wonder if it’s still around? Their subs were on toasted sour dough bread and we could get french fries with them. Ooooh, Wingslingers. *drools*

I think I’m going to read now. ‘Til next time…

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Catch Up Time!

/ aidan, life

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, eh?

Yeah, I’ve either been busy or tired and most likely a combination of both.

Hmm, the last time I posted was early Thursday morning, I think. Ack. It took Friday FOREVER to get here. I was so glad when 4pm came. I was even happier that traffic was nice. And I’d had a good day at work. (huh, what??!?!?)

I got Aidan and we went to the chiropractor and then to the mall, where I upgraded my cell phone. I got a new Samsung, a camera phone this time. But it’s pissing me off already because “Get It Now” doesn’t work and neither does “Mobile Web.” I’m going back to the mall to get that straightened out. I’ll be there anyway because I have to return the new Chuck Taylors I got. I thought the size 5 would be okay but it’s not so much. It’s a shame because it was the last pair they had (black and pink ones), but oh well. I could use the money anyway. Couldn’t we all?

Thursday night, Rob and Bizzy came over along with Rob’s brother Josh. We watched Anastasia and ate Ho-hos. You can’t ask for a better evening. Two of my best friends (plus Josh), Ho-hos and quality movies. Plus some Golden Girls, of course. And snacks. And Rob playing guitar too. Yeah, it was fun. Speaking of Rob and Bizzy, I haven’t seen them in two days and I’m kind of feeling some withdrawal coming on. I haven’t had chances to hang out with them as much last week because of feeling so tired. Residuals from being so sick, no doubt.

I am starting to cough again and guess what? I had the funny colored mucous Saturday morning. BOO. I don’t think I’ll get as sick as before, but this is probably a cold so yeah. Bah. That crap is going around and around at work and elsewhere. We’ve had entire schools closed due to illness.

I am seriously late in returning Undercover Brother to Hollywood Video. Dang. I’ve only had the membership oh, say two weeks? Not a good start.

He spends a LOT of time alone…

I have a CRAPLOAD of pictures to post, and I have all but one of my meme pictures done!!!! 😀 I’ll try to have the meme pictures up this week! 🙂 The others–yeah, about that. See, I didn’t realize I take so many pictures. It might be a while before the albums are updated.

In the meantime, click the cut to see some “teasers.”

WoO-HoO Pictures!

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Unexpected Fun & Other Stuff

/ aidan, friends, life, mommyhood

Catching up with Chad and Christy, lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse (yay, got my steak craving satisfied!), a bit of shopping at Old Navy, seeing Rob at Auntie Anne’s, good times at Gameworks (Happy Birthday, Jenny E!)–definitely some last minute fun I didn’t anticipate when I woke up this morning.

Even though Aidan’s mood swings were less than desiring–in fact, he’s still in the other room having a fit but he won’t let Chris or me near him–I still had a good time playing some games, especially that Balloon Game thingy. Didn’t get to play DDR, the lines were way too long and the kids playing were way too good. I wasn’t about to wait all that time to embarrass myself!

Eh…Aidan is crying and crying. He’s hanging his head and sounding so pitiful, but anytime one of us tries to help him, he gets FURIOUS and pushes us away and runs off! What does one do in that kind of situation? Right now, I’m just leaving him and letting him have his moment. Oh Lordy, I’m never having another child. I can’t stand these situations. The crying, the helplessness. 🙁

At least I have lunch with Becky to look forward to tomorrow! 🙂

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Just Writing.

/ aidan, books, friends, life, meme, mommyhood, sick

Just felt like writing. I slept on the couch last night because I was coughing so much I didn’t want to wake up Aidan. Tonight, I’m sleeping in the guest room so I can cough to my heart’s content. Except, I’m not really content when I’m coughing so much….

Aidan is so precious. It’s kind of weird to me how Chris can leave him alone and crying before he goes to sleep. I’m sure I derail whatever Chris is trying to teach him by doing that because if I hear Chris leave Aidan’s room and Aidan is screaming, I drop everything and go in there with him. I did that a bit ago. Aidan just wanted a soft cheek to touch as he fell off to sleep. It’s so amazing how this little hand is so gentle and special. So full of non-judgement and unconditional love. I don’t like for people to touch my face, but Aidan has full reign. 🙂

I’m slowly starting to feel better. The coughing fits seem to be getting milder, thank goodness. I can sit up for longer than an hour at a time. I don’t feel nearly as exhausted and stuffy as I did before. The first part of this week was pretty much a blur, especially Tuesday and Wednesday. A congested, stuffy-nosed, coughing-filled blur. I hate being sick so much. I lose out and I get so behind and I have no energy for anything. Finally am I starting to feel a bit more like myself.

It must be “Thursday.” I remember back in early 2000, I had a horrible case of the flu. I was throwing up, I could not sit up for more than ten minutes at a time. I had absolutely no appetite. I was sleeping all day. I was miserable and crying because I was so weak and tired and sick. Then Thursday came and I felt better. Chris gave me orange juice and I am convinced the o.j. helped me somewhat. I remember watching Ever After and feeling so happy that I could walk to the bathroom without feeling like I was going to collapse.

One of my books that I put on reserve is in at the library–Speak. Becky recommended it to me, so I’ll go and pick that up soon; they’re holding it ’til the 23rd. I’ll turn in Wicked while I’m at it. I put that third book in the Traveling Pants series on reserve, but last I checked, I was number 115! It’s going to be a while before I get to read that book, huh? Of course, I could just buy all three of them from amazon the next time I get paid. Actually, I may have gotten paid today…? I’m not exactly sure. Hmmm.

There is a cat in here purring. I think it may be Fi. 🙂 Yup, it’s Fi. Yay.

<3 Rob & Bizzy <3!!!
(and ho hos and macaroni and cheese!)

I am having a fit. A Megan (megnita) fit. (ya know, like a nicotene fit?) I haven’t seen her in ages. I must hang out with her soon.

Meep

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