January 8, 2010

• Weird Post

  It's a weird day here. I feel weird. Things are just weird. There is snow on the ground here in West Texas. The sun is shining, but it's cold enough that it doesn't melt the snow. That's just weird. I've put forth effort into straightening up, but it doesn't even look like I have. I don't really feel like doing anything but reading a book, watching a movie, and taking a nap. All three will not happen with these kids. Just typing this requires more patience and time that it's worth. It's a decent distraction, though.

  After being on the waiting list, we finally got Caden into the Mother's Day Out program here. It's twice a week. He enjoyed going last week. He is so very independent. I dropped him off the first day and he walked into his room and just started playing. I visited with his teacher for a minute, then asked Caden if I could have a hug before I left. He said "Oh sure, Mom, sorry about that Mom. Love you, Mom. Bye, Mom, Bye!" It was like he had forgot to shut the backdoor or something...like oh how silly of me. Now that  I've hugged you get moving. I'm the only one that had a hard time with it. He is adjusting very well. This is a good break for both of us. Mattie is going to start going this Tuesday. I'm really shaky about it, but I know it will be best considering this is going to be a really tough semester for me. School starts Monday.

  I also just need the time. I've yet to spend a night away from both the kids since Mattie's been born. I'm far past ready for it. I don't think it would be so bad if Wesley didn't work insane hours. It's so rare for him to be home before 5:00. He is supposed to be off at 4:00...and honestly, I think 6:00 is a good average. So on days like this, when I'm tired and cranky, I wonder how it is that I don't go insane. It's a good thing Wesley is off tomorrow. He's so good to help. But things are 10 times noisier when he is home, too. I yearn for quiet. I know that one of these days, I'll miss all of this noise, but at this moment I yearn for quiet. I would love a place to curl up and study and be left alone...just for a little while. I'm going to make it happen, too. Sooner rather than later.

  I need to go to the chiropractor. My hip is really out of alignment...and it's pinching things. My neck is doing funny stuff, too.

  Have I mentioned that Mattie is crawling? She just gets it everywhere she goes. I can't remember Caden crawling so fast and furious. Of course, he didn't really have the room to. Mattie is also just doing everything she can to keep up with her brother.

  Gophers. We have gophers in our yard and backyard. Not prarie dogs...gophers. This is weird to me. Their holes are starting to piss me off. I can't wait for Wesley to be home this weekend to shoot them. If he doesn't take the time, I'm off to find poison. Caden plays in their dirt mounds and this really grosses me out. It's weird that it bothers me, but it does. If you have had gophers and were successful in their removal, please feel free to share any tips you have.

  Well, I better get off now. It's taken a bit just to write this. There are diapers to change, sippy cups to refill, snacks to prepare. Make it a great weekend, everybody. I'm going to! I'm going to get over this weird mood and make the most of this weekend.

  Con Mucho Amor!

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