Best Part of the Day - Great night sleep last night - starting to feel better. Met some pals for a quick coffee (tea for me). Had to hit the gym - whoa!
Worst Part of the Day - Parents left early this morning :( Thanks for ALL the help!!! Major fight with our Inernet provider regarding the fact that I realized our wireless internet might not be secure (it wasn't). They were very blase about the whole thing and then tried the whole "well, you should have called when you realized ..." and that's when I started to get really pissy. SEE the thing is if you'd have done your job then I wouldn't have to realize. To their credit, they remained very, very calm through my tirade. I'm sure the word 'bitch' is now in my file, but a lesson from 2010 is that being bitchy gets results. HOWEVER, the wisdom is to know when bitch will work and when sweet as pie will work. Guess you should start out with the pie and if that doesn't work, serve up a big ala mode o' beeeayatch.
Quinn - This morning Quinn crawled in my bed, held my hand and said "I'm glad your are home, mama." Awww.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday October 25, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Walked around Boston for a couple hours prior to my flight. Then had another excellent flying day - no one in my row, ten minutes early and bag waiting for me. My dad picked me up and we were off to home. Hugs to the boyz!! My parents seemed calm and well rested and happy, happy, joy, joy. They didn't complain about ANYthing and only said how much fun it had all been.
Worst Part of the Day - Mama tired and ready to get back to my (somewhat) healthy lifestyle. My bed is acallin' my name.
the Boyz - When I walked in, Wes practically jumped into my arms. He kept looking at me as if to check if it was really me and then hugging me tight. Quinn took one look at me and said "but I don't WANT GiGi to leave!!" I missed you too, buddy :)
Worst Part of the Day - Mama tired and ready to get back to my (somewhat) healthy lifestyle. My bed is acallin' my name.
the Boyz - When I walked in, Wes practically jumped into my arms. He kept looking at me as if to check if it was really me and then hugging me tight. Quinn took one look at me and said "but I don't WANT GiGi to leave!!" I missed you too, buddy :)
Sunday October 24, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Up late and more chatting over a leisurely breakfast - some people had spent the night. Then we met up with a few more pals and then drove back to Boston in rain that was close to freezing - brrrr. Then just hung out with Joe and Stacy and cutie Baby Bro for the rest of the day.
Worst Part of the Day - Can't wait to be able to chew food without feeling like I'm going to pass out - hard to keep your mouth closed when you can't breath out your nose.
Worst Part of the Day - Can't wait to be able to chew food without feeling like I'm going to pass out - hard to keep your mouth closed when you can't breath out your nose.
Saturday October 23, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik had a class in the morning so I got to hang out with Joe, Stacy and the ever adorable Baby Bro. Brogan is in the hilarious 'Frankenstein' stage - the walk with stiff legs and arms out in front. He is timely as it's almost Halloween. After Erik's class we drove up to Concord, NH where we lived for two years to hang out with some old friends. It was so much fun - we got to hang out and eat and chit chat with everyone. There was a bonfire and a wood stove and people covered in blankets ... man, it's cold up there :)
Worst Part of the Day - Um, yes. I do still have this cold and it really, really sucks not being able to breathe (but sinus pressure is lessening).
Worst Part of the Day - Um, yes. I do still have this cold and it really, really sucks not being able to breathe (but sinus pressure is lessening).
Friday October 22, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Still feeling like my teeth are going to fall out and as if someone is tightening a metal strap around my head.
Best Part of the Day - Erik had a late class so we leisurely got up and wandered over to Copley Place. Then lunch with Erik and Joe. On the way back to Erik's class we randomly ran into the wife of one of Erik's best pals from Dental School. She was there with her seriously adorable three girls (11, 8, 5). Erik had NO idea the friend was there and would probably have missed him if not for running into his wife. We met them for cocktails that evening and then off to dinner with Erik's cousin and her husband. We all had SO much fun together - one of those dinners you don't stop laughing.
Best Part of the Day - Erik had a late class so we leisurely got up and wandered over to Copley Place. Then lunch with Erik and Joe. On the way back to Erik's class we randomly ran into the wife of one of Erik's best pals from Dental School. She was there with her seriously adorable three girls (11, 8, 5). Erik had NO idea the friend was there and would probably have missed him if not for running into his wife. We met them for cocktails that evening and then off to dinner with Erik's cousin and her husband. We all had SO much fun together - one of those dinners you don't stop laughing.
Thursday October 21, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Now my cold seems to be a sinus pressure deal - my teeth feel like they are going to fall out and there is immense pain from my nose on up.
Best Part of the Day - Walk with Erik to Copley Place where his Continuing Education deal is taking place. Then I walk through Copley Place mall, meet bro Joe for lunch and continue on to Newbury Street. I walk and walk and walk and get a little lost in the cold rain, but still in high spirits. Home to Joe and Stacy's for delish sushi dinner and then off to bed.
Best Part of the Day - Walk with Erik to Copley Place where his Continuing Education deal is taking place. Then I walk through Copley Place mall, meet bro Joe for lunch and continue on to Newbury Street. I walk and walk and walk and get a little lost in the cold rain, but still in high spirits. Home to Joe and Stacy's for delish sushi dinner and then off to bed.
Wednesday October 20, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Back feels a bit better today - but cold is worsening.
Best Part of the Day - Some minor errands with my parents while the kiddos were in school. Then from school directly to swim lessons which went well - the teacher seems to be from an Eastern Bloc country and takes no crap. Slightly hardcore for preschool swim lessons, but all good. Had the best flying karma EVER - my own row, flight was 40 minutes early (!) and bag waiting on carousel when I walked down to baggage. Cabbed to Joe and Stacy's place in Boston and dropped off luggage and chatted. Then off to the fancy, dancy Taj (the old Ritz) to meet Erik's aunt and uncle. Martinis and hilarity ensued until midnight.
Best Part of the Day - Some minor errands with my parents while the kiddos were in school. Then from school directly to swim lessons which went well - the teacher seems to be from an Eastern Bloc country and takes no crap. Slightly hardcore for preschool swim lessons, but all good. Had the best flying karma EVER - my own row, flight was 40 minutes early (!) and bag waiting on carousel when I walked down to baggage. Cabbed to Joe and Stacy's place in Boston and dropped off luggage and chatted. Then off to the fancy, dancy Taj (the old Ritz) to meet Erik's aunt and uncle. Martinis and hilarity ensued until midnight.
Tuesday October 19, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Woke up today with my upper back killing me and with the start of a cold. The worst part of that cold is that I was not fully over the last cold which had started about two weeks ago. BOO to the HISS. Supposed to team teach this evening at the gym and had to cancel which made me feel terrible - but there was no way in the Hades I could swing it.
Best Part of the Day - Parents arrived! Kiddos psyched and the guest room was totally ready (no longer does it have books all over the floor, cardboard boxes on the bed and a stuffed closet.) Quinn gave big hugs and Wes said "where are my presents?" Sigh.
Best Part of the Day - Parents arrived! Kiddos psyched and the guest room was totally ready (no longer does it have books all over the floor, cardboard boxes on the bed and a stuffed closet.) Quinn gave big hugs and Wes said "where are my presents?" Sigh.
Monday October 18, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Upper back in a good amount of pain. Still on painkillers but fuzzy about addiction - just makes me sleepy and doesn't really get rid of all the pain anyway.
Best Part of the Day - Took Erik's mom on a little 'look what we have in Charlotte' shopping tour. Okay, okay so it was just IKEA and Trader Joe's. But she was very impressed with IKEA - come on, weren't you your first time? The best part was that even though we were under time constraints - only had until 12:50 p.m. as we had to pick up Quinn - she was slow as molasses. There is just no rushing the Reitters. It gave me a giggle as Erik was just so amazed at how slow she was. Heh heh heh.
Best Part of the Day - Took Erik's mom on a little 'look what we have in Charlotte' shopping tour. Okay, okay so it was just IKEA and Trader Joe's. But she was very impressed with IKEA - come on, weren't you your first time? The best part was that even though we were under time constraints - only had until 12:50 p.m. as we had to pick up Quinn - she was slow as molasses. There is just no rushing the Reitters. It gave me a giggle as Erik was just so amazed at how slow she was. Heh heh heh.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday October 23, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
1. Took kiddies to perfecto Halloween party at the Y. Games, Trick or Treating, bounce house, dancing and crafts. They had a blast!! Scarlet was the cutest dog ever and Liam was a most hilarious duck.
2. Scarlet had a "Girls' Night Overnight" at Cuz K.'s with bestie cousin, Abbey. Toooo cute. And lovin the Mama-son time.
Worst Part of the Day-
Kids a tad whiney early in the day...seriously?
Also, yes October B-day fam, I will get a small trinket to ya by the end of the calendar year...eek.
Friday October 22, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Went to get my hair did at fave Aveda place. Luvie.
Worst Part of the Day-
Had to, had to, had to take Scarlet to a mandatory work training on teen suicide. Though she was in the hallway (2 feet away from my in my direct sight) doing homework throughout the 70 minute ordeal, she asked many questions after about the self-destructive teen. Seriously, oh my.
Thursday October 21, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Took Scarlet to new Pediatrician today for 7 year-old Well Child Check-up. Mostly well. On target.
Worst Part of the Day-
Scarlet wants to be an escaped convict for Trick or Treat next week. She has the whole concept: black and white striped jumpsuit, ball and chain on ankle, hand cuffs on one wrist and a bad of money in the other hand. Can I really censor her Halloween costumes at age 7?? Plus, do they make black and white jumpsuits in a size 7?
Wednesday October 20, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Acquired Hallo costume for myself. Alright, alright. Not super avant-garde, but at least I won't offend others this year...
Worst Part of the Day-
So Little L. hid my stupid car keys again this morn. This time I was 10 mins late for work. And yes, this does matter and is highly noticed in the factory-like punch-in hospital jobs....arrrrgggg.
Tuesday October 19, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
1. Will-O was here to cover my evening of on call status. Yes, it is a lame Best Part, but it is a relief not to fret about what if I get called in at 3am? Really, I would wake the kids and drive them to a relative's home??
2. Did confirm that Will-O will be around to for kid coverage so I can attend costume party next week. A little socializing por moi???
Worst Part of the Day-
A little nurse cat fight at the hospital job. Why do I always have to be Miss Assertive and let's talk about it and clear the air?? Well, cause it works. Oh my.
Monday October 18, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
1. Doing my L.L. CPR instructor impersonation to my hospital chaps.
2. Secured 95% of Liam's Halloween costume.
Worst Part of the Day-
1. Dumb 14 hour work day.
2. Scarlet left her bike beyond the garage in the alley and it no longer sits it the alley. Goodbye.
Happy Birthday Brother T.!!! Thanks for being a perfect older bro. Margaritas on the veranda soon!!!
Sunday October 17, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
I am now your friendly CPR Instructor. Read the books, taught a mock class and passed the test!
I truly learned a lot in this course and have some fun tactics on teaching the adult learner. Woo-hoo.
Funny quips in a southern accent per my L.L. teacher: As she was trying to illuminate involuntary muscle contractions--"Have y'all ever chopped a snake in two?" "Have y'all ever pulled off a lizards tail?" Ahhh, no and no. "Then no to cutting off a chicken's head, then?" Ahhh, correct.
Worst Part of the Day-
Well, despite my clear instructions that I had to attend class from 8am-5pm, Will-O was MIA at 7:30am and 7:45 and 8am. I called my L.L. instructor and told her my plight and she said in her Tennessee way, "Well, just bring the kids! It'll be fun." So, I plastered a fake smile on and told the kids plans had changed and we were going to the Best Western conference room with some coloring books and DVD's and yippee, isn't life grand?? The kids really did think it was grand. Then when I received a call from Will-O at 8:45am, the kids were sad to be collected from the super cool Best Western (which was also housing a child pageant and a train fest this fine Sunday...) Shenanigans, I tell ya. And heart palpitations and icky flashbacks of yesteryear...
(Do y'all see why I don't like to count on others named Will-O?"
Saturday October 16, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Started Day 1 of CPR Instructor Training. Man, was I not in the mood for 2 days of 8-hour classes after my 56 hour work week. But man oh man, did it rock! The instructor is a presence and a character! A female from Tennessee who started the class of with, "Obviously I'm a large lesbian..." Oh my. The class total was a motley crew of 4 female RN's: my bad self, 25 year-old cardiology RN from the Philippines, 60 year-old African-American with the Red Cross, and 50 year-old Canadian teacher of early childhood for 30 years who just became RN. We got along famously!
Anyhoo, the instructor was smart, funny and taught amazingly well. Downright fun.
Worst Part of the Day-
In my attempts to separate myself from Will-O, I made a conscious decision to not attend band show tonight in Bayview. I know it will be a goodun...and the show is in honor of/memory of Cousin Joey...errrrrr.
Friday October 15, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Laying er down for rest.
Worst Part of the Day-
Just the standard stupidness of this single-mom-dom and 2 jobs thang...
Happy Birthday to Sista Al!!! Wishing you a year of calm, comfort. (Is that poss??) Luv ya!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday October 17, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Got our boat in the water and took a late afternoon ride. There was tubing (the kiddos and Nana - what a sport!) And wake boarding - by the elder Reitter boys. Sunny and warm when the boat was not moving - fleece weather when the boat was speeding along. All in all a great day on the lake!!
Worst Part of the Day - Had to teach my Centergy class today and I am hurting!! Man oh man. Took some strong pain meds (I didn't even take pain meds after childbirth. Seriously.) I don't know that I could become addicted - made me feel like throwing up at one point. Ugh.
Hopeful End of the Mouse Story - Fessed up to Erik regarding the dead mouse in the wall. We laughed and then he said "let's just go look for the mouse." Okay - but I know it's in the wall. Erik opens the door and in five seconds has located a dead mouse on the floor behind a box. What the .... I may be going insane ya'll. Good thing I was Lysoling and odor controlling in the wrong direction (up) - not to mention not removing the source of the smell. OH my.
Worst Part of the Day - Had to teach my Centergy class today and I am hurting!! Man oh man. Took some strong pain meds (I didn't even take pain meds after childbirth. Seriously.) I don't know that I could become addicted - made me feel like throwing up at one point. Ugh.
Hopeful End of the Mouse Story - Fessed up to Erik regarding the dead mouse in the wall. We laughed and then he said "let's just go look for the mouse." Okay - but I know it's in the wall. Erik opens the door and in five seconds has located a dead mouse on the floor behind a box. What the .... I may be going insane ya'll. Good thing I was Lysoling and odor controlling in the wrong direction (up) - not to mention not removing the source of the smell. OH my.
Saturday October 16, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Launched Centergy this morning and it went just fine. Then a late afternoon visit to Chris and Ann's as Johanna was in town. Kiddos played together so very nicely.
Worst Part of the Day - Might have torn or strained a muscle today ... it really, really hurts. Such a bummer. Also the minivan would not start ... corroded battery was the problem. Took Erik and I at least one hour to change it out. He swears his car only takes about five minutes, I was just pleased that the new battery seemed to solve the problem. Best car problem you can have - just about.
Worst Part of the Day - Might have torn or strained a muscle today ... it really, really hurts. Such a bummer. Also the minivan would not start ... corroded battery was the problem. Took Erik and I at least one hour to change it out. He swears his car only takes about five minutes, I was just pleased that the new battery seemed to solve the problem. Best car problem you can have - just about.
Friday October 15, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Left the house at 8:45 a.m. and got back at 3:30 p.m. With kiddos the entire time - think I might go CRAZZZZZZZZ.
Best Part of the Day - Picked up Quinn's glasses and they are adorable! He is sooo super cute in them. Erik home!!
Best Part of the Day - Picked up Quinn's glasses and they are adorable! He is sooo super cute in them. Erik home!!
Thursday October 14, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Got my hair cut (chopped!) by this most excellent stylist who was recommended to me by several well coifed women at my gym. She was super cool and did a great job. And when I went to pay she said "that will be $15." Um - is this Super Cuts or something?? Shockingly low price for a salon. Also did enjoy it when the woman cutting my hair thought I was 30!?! And yes, this will reflect in your tip.
Worst Part of the Day - Neglecting your children to learn Centergy is NOT doing to get you that Mother of the Year award. Also left my days old iTouch at the coffee shop I stopped at before my haircut. Thank GOD it was still there when I went back. DAMN I am scattered.
Worst Part of the Day - Neglecting your children to learn Centergy is NOT doing to get you that Mother of the Year award. Also left my days old iTouch at the coffee shop I stopped at before my haircut. Thank GOD it was still there when I went back. DAMN I am scattered.
Wednesday October 13, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Super hilarious, energetic, informative and, dare I say, mysterious three way chat with Cuz Pate and KEG. It cracked me up completely and left me baffled ....
Also did an IKEA run with my two kiddos and an extra child - aren't I sooo amazing?? Okay, okay, I threw all three in the excellent child care and went about my shopping.
Worst Part of the Day - SO several days ago I opened up our back storage area in our basement and saw a (gasp!) tail of an animal climbing up and over the wall. Erik went out and bought traps, but I got some poison instead. I laid it on down and then just tried not to think about it. When Erik asked if I had put down the traps, I said "no, I put down poison instead." And he said "well, then they can die in the walls and stink up the place." And I said "no, they go outside to die." He looked at me and said "well maybe." Today I went downstairs to the MOST horrific smell - oh man. One died in the wall! I am odor removing constantly.
Also did an IKEA run with my two kiddos and an extra child - aren't I sooo amazing?? Okay, okay, I threw all three in the excellent child care and went about my shopping.
Worst Part of the Day - SO several days ago I opened up our back storage area in our basement and saw a (gasp!) tail of an animal climbing up and over the wall. Erik went out and bought traps, but I got some poison instead. I laid it on down and then just tried not to think about it. When Erik asked if I had put down the traps, I said "no, I put down poison instead." And he said "well, then they can die in the walls and stink up the place." And I said "no, they go outside to die." He looked at me and said "well maybe." Today I went downstairs to the MOST horrific smell - oh man. One died in the wall! I am odor removing constantly.
Tuesday October 12, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Back still nagging me - booo. Trying to get my house organized seems like a losing battle - every time I clean one area, I see more to be done. Not to mention the rats de rug are constantly undoing my efforts.
Best Part of the Day - Dare I say that learning this new Centergy release is easy sleazy this time around? Am I getting better or just more careless? Hmmmm.
Best Part of the Day - Dare I say that learning this new Centergy release is easy sleazy this time around? Am I getting better or just more careless? Hmmmm.
Monday October 11, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Relaxing and super fun day as Erik was home until mid-afternoon. Much biking and scooting and outdoor fun hooray.
Worst Part of the Day - My downtime this week will be spent learning the new Centergy release ... wishing to just watch MadMen, but instead will be downward dogging. Bet Don could do an entire sun salutation with a smoke in his mouth.
Worst Part of the Day - My downtime this week will be spent learning the new Centergy release ... wishing to just watch MadMen, but instead will be downward dogging. Bet Don could do an entire sun salutation with a smoke in his mouth.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wednesday October 14, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Kinda a fine day at hospital job. Funny, funny work peeps.
Worst Part of the Day-
Felt like absolute shi-ite from 5am-noon (chills, shaking, needing to be in fetal position under warm covers but instead was upright wearing scrubs caring for others...). Worked 8 hours at hospital and then had atypical doc rounds at job #1 this eve (I think Columbus Day threw off Dr.) until 9:30pm. Help my tired bones...
Tuesday October 13, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Started teaching a breast cancer unit as October as in breast cancer awareness month and all. The girls (and staff) are interested and therefore listening and absorbing and engaged. (That's a change.)
Worst Part of the Day-
Oddly I have begun Christmas shopping for my chilluns (and Christmas card perhaps done...what the???) but the 6 October B-days in my fam I am waaaay off. Eeek. My B-day organization has never been suckier.
Monday October 12, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
It's always a more relaxing day when I go solely to job #1...the little things that please. Will-O is also on the scene and it is easier with another.
Worst Part of the Day-
I declare I am having a feminine issue. Non-fun.
Sunday October 11, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Found car keys in Liam's bottom dresser drawer! (The 2 prior places of the lost keys were: in the toaster and in the washing machine. Now I may be on the the obscure hiding places of my young son...) Slept and slept and slept in. Did a lil workie and then headed to my parentals to collect the chilluns. Went to the BEACH (October in Wisconsin, friends...) and had a simple, fresh meal.
Worst Part of the Day-
Perhaps the gang kept me out 3 hours later than I should've been...
Also washed and folded and put away 5 loads of wash. It simply takes oh so much energy and time to keep up on this craziness...(how do the mom's of 6 pull this off??? I understand a lil wine and a lot of Adderall...)
Saturday October 9, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Alrighty--my mom scooped up the kiddies for an overnight. MY LORD IN HEAVEN! Do I need this. Yes, I worked much of the day (biked there and back), but I also exercised, cleaned in peace, napped, Californication-ed, cooked organic yumminess in peace and met my gang out for overdue drinks/eats.
YES.
Worst Part of the Day-
So I was going to meet my mom halfway betwixt our homes this morn (as she is totally helping me, for goodness' sake...) and once the kiddies and their 3 pieces o' luggage each were out of the house, I realized I could not located my car keys anywhere. I scoured the home and they were simply no where to be found. My car was also blocking the other care, so we were nice and stuck...sorry momma...
Arrrrgggghhh.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday October 10, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik and I got some nagging house projects done. Then I made him and the boyz go to a Home Show. And it was AWESOME - so fun for the kiddos (candy, water bottles) and we just got to walk around and look at cool stuff. Then Jeep was having this event - kiddos could drive small Jeeps and rock climb. And then we took a test drive that was kind of freaky - it was supposed to show you how the car handles on tough terrain. So there were huge bumps and angles where you felt like the car was going to tip over and then a HUGE hill. And both boyz are just bouncing up and down with no car seats - nice.
Worst Part of the Day - I know it's hard for kiddos to transition when they are having fun - but really the amount of crying and whining from the littles is a bit hard to take. Just be happy you had some fun - don't concentrate on the fun being taken away. DAMN it's annoying. Then Wes took a nap and woke up so bitter. Third time this week! Reminds me of a year ago when it used to happen EVERY DAY. Can't go back there - will go insane.
Worst Part of the Day - I know it's hard for kiddos to transition when they are having fun - but really the amount of crying and whining from the littles is a bit hard to take. Just be happy you had some fun - don't concentrate on the fun being taken away. DAMN it's annoying. Then Wes took a nap and woke up so bitter. Third time this week! Reminds me of a year ago when it used to happen EVERY DAY. Can't go back there - will go insane.
Saturday October 9, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Now I'm really not feeling well - coughing, stuffed up, sinus pressure. Blah.
Best Part of the Day - My iTouch came yesterday and I am officially obsessed. It can play Netflix movies and be a reader like a Kindle. I can check my e-mail and FB and surf the web all while making breakfast. Love, love, love it.
Dinner out tonight and the babysitter (male) was so great with the kiddos! There were train tracks built all over the basement when we got home. Love it.
Best Part of the Day - My iTouch came yesterday and I am officially obsessed. It can play Netflix movies and be a reader like a Kindle. I can check my e-mail and FB and surf the web all while making breakfast. Love, love, love it.
Dinner out tonight and the babysitter (male) was so great with the kiddos! There were train tracks built all over the basement when we got home. Love it.
Friday October 8, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik home - littles super pumped up. If I am a B list movie celeb in their world, he is now the top o' the A list. He gives them Vitamin Waters and takes them on scooter rides (I refuse as they don't listen). Not to mention he is a boy. Quinn said the other day he wished that I could be a boy.
- also had Q's pediatric ophthalmologist appointment today. So he can barely see out of his left eye (!). It's called Amblyopia (yes, people do call it 'lazy eye' but Dr. D doesn't seem to like that term). He has to wear glasses all the time and a patch for two hours each day. This will try to get the brain to start using the left eye. Dr. D said that it was so good we caught it so young as it is correctable. Yes, that is good - but how could we have not known he can't see out of that left eye??!! I guess the body really does do some amazing compensation. Oh and his glasses are soooo cute - he looks adorable. Unlike when my brother had to wear glasses and looked a like real nerd. Styles have changed.
Worst Part of the Day - This slight cough I've had all week is suddenly very productive and I have sinus pressure and am completely stuffed up. Booooo.
- also had Q's pediatric ophthalmologist appointment today. So he can barely see out of his left eye (!). It's called Amblyopia (yes, people do call it 'lazy eye' but Dr. D doesn't seem to like that term). He has to wear glasses all the time and a patch for two hours each day. This will try to get the brain to start using the left eye. Dr. D said that it was so good we caught it so young as it is correctable. Yes, that is good - but how could we have not known he can't see out of that left eye??!! I guess the body really does do some amazing compensation. Oh and his glasses are soooo cute - he looks adorable. Unlike when my brother had to wear glasses and looked a like real nerd. Styles have changed.
Worst Part of the Day - This slight cough I've had all week is suddenly very productive and I have sinus pressure and am completely stuffed up. Booooo.
Thursday October 7, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Kidnapped my friend J who was suddenly free - she's been pretty much running the local elementary school since school began. Amazing what these Stay at Home mamas do for the school system - in a way I think it's admirable and in a way I think "hell, you should get paid for that jazz." She rode around with me while I ran errands and then we met Ann and M for lunch. I had tofu lettuce wraps and they were the highlight o' me week. De to the LISH.
Worst Part of the Day - Lots of yelling and not much listening in the household. Yesterday Wes announced "I got put in time out TWICE today." Congrats, friend. Today he had a "Great Job" sticker and got treasure box. He's up and then he's down, he's in then he's out. He's wearing me out. I don't know if he could ask more questions every day. Some I don't even understand - but you have to be very careful not to just answer 'yes' to something as it might be "sure you can go to Chuck E. Cheese tomorrow" and he WILL remember.
Worst Part of the Day - Lots of yelling and not much listening in the household. Yesterday Wes announced "I got put in time out TWICE today." Congrats, friend. Today he had a "Great Job" sticker and got treasure box. He's up and then he's down, he's in then he's out. He's wearing me out. I don't know if he could ask more questions every day. Some I don't even understand - but you have to be very careful not to just answer 'yes' to something as it might be "sure you can go to Chuck E. Cheese tomorrow" and he WILL remember.
Wednesday October 6, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Impromptu outing with friend C - she's so very fun to hang out with and has this positively perfect eight month old who she can tote with her like a baby doll. And he's so light to carry, unlike my 45 lb sweet n sours. But then I remember C preggo last year and how J and I would always look at her and look at each other and say "Glad it's not ME." Not to mention that my last baby doll was more like a Colicky Colin than and Sweet Susie.
Worst Part of the Day - Getting more and more estimates for stupid things like - foundation issues and dock staining. Home ownership can really blow.
Worst Part of the Day - Getting more and more estimates for stupid things like - foundation issues and dock staining. Home ownership can really blow.
Friday October 8, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Took the kiddies out to din...they were perfecto.
Oh and my personal Californication marathon. Oh my, do I love that!
Worst Part of the Day-
Rushin round the end of day...
Thursday October 7, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Had parent-teacher conferences after school today. Grand report for Mizz S. Refreshing to have your child LOVE school and LA-hoooove her teacher. This teacher is pretty amazing: dedicated and super fantastic with kids (perhaps how they all should be--but are not.) I am also thinking that the teach and I could have some fun conversations over wine...she's cool.
Worst Part of the Day-
I thought parent-teacher conferences might be 10 minutes long. We chatted for 1 hour 10 mins and would've kept going save for the fact that I was laaaaaate to get Liam. More rushing (and speeding) and huffin and puffin. Geez.
Had parent-teacher conferences after school today. Grand report for Mizz S. Refreshing to have your child LOVE school and LA-hoooove her teacher. This teacher is pretty amazing: dedicated and super fantastic with kids (perhaps how they all should be--but are not.) I am also thinking that the teach and I could have some fun conversations over wine...she's cool.
Worst Part of the Day-
I thought parent-teacher conferences might be 10 minutes long. We chatted for 1 hour 10 mins and would've kept going save for the fact that I was laaaaaate to get Liam. More rushing (and speeding) and huffin and puffin. Geez.
Wednesday October 6, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Snuggling up with me sweets. They are such lova's!!
Worst Part of the Day-
Rushing around post-work to cellect Miss S. downtown and then grab Lil L. westside. Fighting heavy traffic both ways. Got a lil pulled ova by policia. Doh. I promptly grabbed by RN i.d. and my driver's license and handed both to police man and gave the "I'm on-call tonight..." He was clearly impressd with my RN deal and said, "I don't want to make you late. Tell everyone that not all cops are jerks." Gave slap on wrist and I was off! Not alllll cops are jerks, indeed.
Scarlet asked when she saw the police lights, "Are we all going to jail tonight?" Oh my.
Snuggling up with me sweets. They are such lova's!!
Worst Part of the Day-
Rushing around post-work to cellect Miss S. downtown and then grab Lil L. westside. Fighting heavy traffic both ways. Got a lil pulled ova by policia. Doh. I promptly grabbed by RN i.d. and my driver's license and handed both to police man and gave the "I'm on-call tonight..." He was clearly impressd with my RN deal and said, "I don't want to make you late. Tell everyone that not all cops are jerks." Gave slap on wrist and I was off! Not alllll cops are jerks, indeed.
Scarlet asked when she saw the police lights, "Are we all going to jail tonight?" Oh my.
Tuesday October 5, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Today was the gorgeous fall day of my littles' gorgeous fall photo shoot. We planned to meet the photographer on the grounds of St. Francis Seminary in Bayview. A perfect setting with crunchy leaves and sunny sun. The kids did alllllright.
Worst Part of the Day-
I guess I should've just scheduled this on a day when Will-O was out of town. And perhaps on a day off completely so I could've gussied up. A weeee bit o' stress may have led me to look a weee bit of faking me smiles...
I had to work my standard 8 hours and asked Will-O to have the kids bathed and ready to rock when I came in the door (we would have 15 minutes to get to the shoot.) The kids were bathed, but they were all in the basement watching a movie and then no one wanted to leave. Oh, but Liam was in undies only as I didn't lay out the outfit for him. Huh. So, late, late and whines and stress en route to shoot.
Several times I had to stress to the photographer to focus on the kids as Will-O suddenly had his shirt off and was rolling around in the grass with the momentarily clean and pressed kiddies. Then any time I stopped to fix Scarl's hair (I don't want to pay hundreds of dollars to get 80 pics of her with hair-covered face...) I would get a "don't contrive everything...let it be natural." (Yes, naturally contrived, my friend.) Please think more Christmas card photo and less Rolling Stone cover. Just this once. Semi-exhausting and not what I was going for (/paid for.)
Happy Special Day to Brother Mike!!!! I am glad you are not yet 30. That would cause me to freak out...I remember the day you were born. I was irked you were not a girl--but I'm glad you are you!
Today was the gorgeous fall day of my littles' gorgeous fall photo shoot. We planned to meet the photographer on the grounds of St. Francis Seminary in Bayview. A perfect setting with crunchy leaves and sunny sun. The kids did alllllright.
Worst Part of the Day-
I guess I should've just scheduled this on a day when Will-O was out of town. And perhaps on a day off completely so I could've gussied up. A weeee bit o' stress may have led me to look a weee bit of faking me smiles...
I had to work my standard 8 hours and asked Will-O to have the kids bathed and ready to rock when I came in the door (we would have 15 minutes to get to the shoot.) The kids were bathed, but they were all in the basement watching a movie and then no one wanted to leave. Oh, but Liam was in undies only as I didn't lay out the outfit for him. Huh. So, late, late and whines and stress en route to shoot.
Several times I had to stress to the photographer to focus on the kids as Will-O suddenly had his shirt off and was rolling around in the grass with the momentarily clean and pressed kiddies. Then any time I stopped to fix Scarl's hair (I don't want to pay hundreds of dollars to get 80 pics of her with hair-covered face...) I would get a "don't contrive everything...let it be natural." (Yes, naturally contrived, my friend.) Please think more Christmas card photo and less Rolling Stone cover. Just this once. Semi-exhausting and not what I was going for (/paid for.)
Happy Special Day to Brother Mike!!!! I am glad you are not yet 30. That would cause me to freak out...I remember the day you were born. I was irked you were not a girl--but I'm glad you are you!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday October 5, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Crisp, crisp day - chill in the air, warm sun. Favorite time of the year is fall in the Carolina! Kiddos loved seeing Nana and Papa even though the visit was too short.
Worst Part of the Day - Had to pick up Erik's parents from the airport with the following instructions "the plane lands at 3:35 p.m." So I circled the airport for at least 45 minutes. Um next time they can call after going through customs :) Glad they are home safe and sounds like an amazing trip.
Worst Part of the Day - Had to pick up Erik's parents from the airport with the following instructions "the plane lands at 3:35 p.m." So I circled the airport for at least 45 minutes. Um next time they can call after going through customs :) Glad they are home safe and sounds like an amazing trip.
Monday October 4, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Hearing from Wes about his day with Erik. He is so hilarious to listen to - he talks a mile a minute and will correct himself and use phrases like "whatever" and "why did we do that again?"
Worst Part of the Day - Back still tweaked. I can feel it getting better, but it still hurts!
Worst Part of the Day - Back still tweaked. I can feel it getting better, but it still hurts!
Sunday October 3, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Took out the box o' Halloween decorations and the kiddos are PSYCHED up. So fun.
Also a lazy day with a late in the day family walk - Erik, Clarence and I all walking, Quinn and Wes on scooters. Americana.
Worst Part of the Day - Took out the box o' Halloween decorations and the kiddos mauled just about everything and made a huge mess and it was drama to get them to clean it up. Then EVERYONE basically passed out (after said drama) and took a nap.
Also a lazy day with a late in the day family walk - Erik, Clarence and I all walking, Quinn and Wes on scooters. Americana.
Worst Part of the Day - Took out the box o' Halloween decorations and the kiddos mauled just about everything and made a huge mess and it was drama to get them to clean it up. Then EVERYONE basically passed out (after said drama) and took a nap.
Saturday October 2, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik took littles to soccer and I hit le gym and then grocery store. A late in the day boat ride (with fleeces!) was very invigorating and fun.
Worst Part of the Day - Must have tweaked my lower back - it is KILLING me. When I'm at rest, it feels just fine. But any sort of movement - egad! Also took kiddos out to dinner after late in the day boat ride and they were fired up and antsy and the drinks took WAY to long to get to our table. Next time - order in!!
Worst Part of the Day - Must have tweaked my lower back - it is KILLING me. When I'm at rest, it feels just fine. But any sort of movement - egad! Also took kiddos out to dinner after late in the day boat ride and they were fired up and antsy and the drinks took WAY to long to get to our table. Next time - order in!!
Friday October 1, 2010
Happy Birthday to Scar the Dar!!! Listen to yo mama, girl. And everything will work out just fine.
Best Part of the Day - Met up with pal C and her two littles at the playground. It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. The kiddos played for over two hours.
Erik home!
Worst Part of the Day - I picked my face before the pimple was ready ... and now I have a huge scab on my face. Lovely. Also realized at 6 p.m. that something is wrong with our gas - cooktop, hot water, heat. Called and was told that someone could be here Monday from 8 a.m. to Noon. Hmmmm. So Erik got on the phone and complained and then talked to a manager and suddenly - someone was dispatched to our home for the 2 minute fix. So the moral of the story is - be a total bitch/dick and you will get better service. Terrible, terrible lesson.
Best Part of the Day - Met up with pal C and her two littles at the playground. It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. The kiddos played for over two hours.
Erik home!
Worst Part of the Day - I picked my face before the pimple was ready ... and now I have a huge scab on my face. Lovely. Also realized at 6 p.m. that something is wrong with our gas - cooktop, hot water, heat. Called and was told that someone could be here Monday from 8 a.m. to Noon. Hmmmm. So Erik got on the phone and complained and then talked to a manager and suddenly - someone was dispatched to our home for the 2 minute fix. So the moral of the story is - be a total bitch/dick and you will get better service. Terrible, terrible lesson.
Thursday September 30, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Met my pal J during the day for some chit chatting. You can feel it getting cooler - ready for some fall.
Worst Part of the Day - I think I have broken out more in the past five weeks than the past five years (and it might be more than five weeks ... my skin seems to have taken on the personality of a 16 year old. But as an added kick in the ass, I also have wrinkles. I don't know what is going on with my skinny, skin, skin.
Worst Part of the Day - I think I have broken out more in the past five weeks than the past five years (and it might be more than five weeks ... my skin seems to have taken on the personality of a 16 year old. But as an added kick in the ass, I also have wrinkles. I don't know what is going on with my skinny, skin, skin.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday October 4, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
A rewarding day at the hospital...had an 80 year-old patient who looked as fit as a darn fit 60 year-old man. He was sweet and funny and just an all around cuteness. He said, "I just want to live a little longer so I can travel and run a marathon--maybe to 90." Inspiration.
Worst Part of the Day-
Just figured out I hadn't blogged in weeks...doh.
Sunday October 3, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Party time!! A successful, old school party zone from the hours of 1-4pm at the Cahill/O'Neill home. A bounce house (Cuz K!!), sidewalk chalk, spanking machine and duck, duck, goose for the kiddies and some Qdoba catering, wine and chatting for the grown-up set equalled fun for all. Special notes: Scarlet's teacher joined the gathering (and was mobbed by kids upon entering) and Terinel stayed a tad later with Wyatt-the-Cute so the 7 of us could hang out a little. Very enjoyable.
Scarlet was pleased as punch.
Worst Part of the Day-
By 6pm this party fun time mama was done-ski. Nighty.
Saturday October 2, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Going to the gym. I relaxed, I ran. (I had a lil break from tending to others' needs.)
Worst Part of the Day-
Need a body double. Or a helper...is that called a partner/spouse person??
Speaking of spouse--I saw my friend, Matt, at the gym and when we were done talking I told him, "say hi to Nikki for me." Scarlet of course asked who was Nikki and 'cause I just wanted to get going and didn't think she knew the term I said, "his lovely spouse." Then Scarlet got quiet and spouted to Matt and me, "You know, if you eat a raw fish you will see your future spouse in your mind. I read that in a book." Ma lord.
Friday October 1, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
My sweet/sensitive/smart/sassy Scarlet is seven!!! Oh my. Contrary to what most moms say, it does seem appropriately like 7 years. (I am honored to be your mama, Miss S.)
I re-told Scarlet her birth story tonight and she beamed as usual.
My parents came over to have a cake and open presents this eve and it was really special.
Worst Part of the Day-
I still have a buttload of things to retrieve from the store(s) for Scarlet's party Sunday and I do declare I have gone 11 times....what up?
Thursday September 30, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Successfully pulled off cupcakes (a mix of yellow and chocolate cake) and juice/cups routine for B-day treat for my best girl (almost forgot--no school tomorrow on actual B-day!!!)
Worst Part of the Day-
Have not wrapped B-day gifts for my girl though I have had hidden in trunk of car for months...eek.
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Due to slow census at job #2 (egomaniac German is in Germany texting us as he is driving 120 on the Autobahn...), my schedule today was from 7am-noon. Then skedaddled off to job #1 to get a fair crack at the ever growing heap of work on me desk.
Worst Part of the Day-
Clearly I work too much.
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Finished up the Sexually Transmitted Infections unit at job #1. The girls did a pretty good job on their presentations--(and not just cause they had all these S.T.I.'s in the past...bad joke...) A well done/received/needed unit.)
Worst Part of the Day-
Just the long day 2 jobs-n-a-row thingy.
Monday September 27, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Slept in a little as Will-O was present to take Scarlet to bus, etc. Wowie.
Worst Part of the Day-
Dealing with a licensing person at job #1...incredibly flat affect, nit picky and wanting a ton more forms to state what I already do. Blah.
Sunday September 26, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Went to super kid-centric fundraiser/playtime event for friend's son battling cancer (named, Zen.) The kids had a BLAST playing and running and singing (Scarlet pushed her way onto the mini stage to sing back-up) and amazing face paint (think Broadway show amazing). Amidst the kid chaos was able to chat with Krissy (mom) and Carlos (dad) and think this day was a success.
Worst Part of the Day-
The ride home always seems to take oh so much longa.
Scarlet Quote:
"That Zen is one cool kid. I always do like the wild ones, though."
Saturday September 25, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Headed to Chicago for a group slumber party at Sean/Alli's. The kids were so excited to head out and the night was ab perfect: picked up my fave Middle Eastern at Sultan's, we all watched E.T. and the kids went to bed without a peep so I could swill wine and chat, chat, chat.
Worst Part of the Day-
Stupido Chicago traffico.
Kid Quotes/Quips:
Liam refuses to call the movie, E.T. by its name--he will only say, "that alien movie."
Scarlet commented on how E.T.'s hand "looks moist all the time...I wouldn't want to eat the Reese's Pieces he was holding in his moist hand..." I agree and remember thinking the same!
Friday September 24, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Worked with a different doc partner today at the hospital. Must paint pic: this likely gay male is such a joy to work with: neat, efficient, tidy, pleasant, polite. A fun diversion from our highly un-p.c., egocentric (though hilarious) German. (Well, I guess I am also pretty un-p.c. with this description...)
Worst Part of the Day-
So Will-O is gone each Wed through Sun for the last 9 weeks. I am going slightly nuts as I just want to have a built-in-the-home g.d. babysitter. I just CANNOT plan if I want to go out with buds...the nights I book a sitter, I am exhausted and want to stay in and veg...the nights I am getting calls to go out, I cannot find a sitter...booooooooo.
Thursday September 23, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Open House at Scarlet's school. Super duper great to see my first born so happy and well-adjusted in the school zone. Her teachers do rock!!
Worst Part of the Day-
Open House at Scarlet' school. Liam was a hellian. He ran away, got lost, came back in a school mom/acquaintance's arms and then was a non-listening pill until I had to carry him out. (Deja vu of each fall and winter Open House at this damn school...I am always solo carrying him out Vietnam vet style. Dudes.)
Wednesday September 22, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Happy Birthday to Molly! Feelin kinda on top of it as I was able to successfully email b-day gift to her in the knick o' time. Truly wishing a day/year of peace 'n love!!
Worst Part of the Day-
After a fairly calm coupla weeks with Will-O, tonight had a strange (as I didn't see it comin) , yet typical blowout where he stormed off and headed for Chicago early. Oh well, another morn of me getting both kids off by 7:10...ho hum. (And I got you Packer tix for B-day, too...)
Tuesday September 21, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Well, if I do declare, Will-O turned the big 4-0 today. As the kids were psyched and I am nice, we had a mini celebration at the home this eve with Chinese food, ice cream sundaes and funny, fun & creative gifts. (A good/mutual friend was present to act as buffer zone=all on best behavior!)
Worst Part of the Day-
Just rushin around post-work to head up mini celebration...left my wallet in car when "running in" to grocery get ice cream sundae finxins....doh.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Drove on down to SouthPark mall with some amigas (the hoity toity mall in Charlotte - think Neimans, Nordstroms, Kate Spade stores, a whole store devoted to Tumi and Michael Kors and True Religion and the like. So I use about 5% of the mall. But super fun to walk around.) Got coffee and mostly chatted more than shopped. Almost late to pick up littles from preschool.
Worst Part of the Day - Remember that DVD from Redbox that was all scratched up? I had called Redbox and they gave me two free rentals and told me to return it and it would be removed? I got that frackin' SAME DVD again today! In case you think I'm being dramatic, the woman on the phone at Redbox even CONFIRMED that it twas the same DVD. Booooooo.
Worst Part of the Day - Remember that DVD from Redbox that was all scratched up? I had called Redbox and they gave me two free rentals and told me to return it and it would be removed? I got that frackin' SAME DVD again today! In case you think I'm being dramatic, the woman on the phone at Redbox even CONFIRMED that it twas the same DVD. Booooooo.
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Got my car inspected easily and with no hassle. On my way in half an hour ish.
Worst Part of the Day - Got my days mixed up today and wondering if I'm going slowly insane? Quite possible. The children might finally have knocked all rationality from me.
Worst Part of the Day - Got my days mixed up today and wondering if I'm going slowly insane? Quite possible. The children might finally have knocked all rationality from me.
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