So the boy's at the doctor's this morning, getting his feet casted so they can make his leg braces. I have no idea how long this process is gonna take, but again, my dad wanted to take him. He's got Vacation Bible School tonight and then he's coming home for the first time since Monday afternoon.
I think he's doing better walking; he seems to be thinking about putting his whole foot on the ground more often and not walking on his toes as much as he had been. It's this whole episode with his feet that's made me decide to reassess where my attention is lately. I kept thinking, it's just feet, it'll pass, he'll be okay. That's the way I've thought about a lot of stuff. Me thinking It's just A, it'll be okay, it doesn't need my attention. Well, the trip to the doctor where he said surgery was a little bit of a wake-up call. This was only his feet; what would have happened if it was something else that I ignored to follow my own interests? What if it had been an internal organ, or his eye, or a recurring headache? I could have killed my child because of my self-centeredness. It is my perogative as a mom to spend more time with him, to observe him, and to know what is going on with him. From now on, he comes first. No ifs, ands or buts.
I'm kinda glad for this episode, but I wish it hadn't have come to this. I wish that I would have had the sense to pay attention to him on my own, and that something like this didn't have to develop to get my attention. He's such a good kid, he doesn't deserve to have to go through physical therapy and wearing these braces.
Well, now you know where we are, and what's going on. Keep him in your prayers, and give thanks that it wasn't something worse.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Updates
Pool:
Got the update yesterday, the pool's not a "15' oval", instead, it's a 30' X 15' oval. A LOT bigger than we had thought, and to be honest with you, a steal for the money. Hopefully it'll be here this weekend sometime, and DH can start preparing the ground for it. We've got a spot all picked out, and i think it'll be nice an private so that we don't have to put up any sort of privacy fence. Perhaps next summer we can build a deck around it. This summer's almost over, so we'll just use the ladder to get in and out of it once we get it "installed".
Vacation:
15 weeks from today. Woot! Can't wait!
General Stuff:
Been thinking about starting a recipe blog for some of the stuff that I make all the time. DH and Conman seem to like my cooking, so why not share it with everyone else? I need to think of a name for it, though.
Oh, and I just bought some new clothes. This "thinner" thing is pretty good, although now I'm sorta in between sizes. The plus-size stuff is too big, but regular women's sizes are too small. Guess I'd better take some more weight off and fit into those smaller sizes!
I reckon that's all I got for right now. More details as they come!
Got the update yesterday, the pool's not a "15' oval", instead, it's a 30' X 15' oval. A LOT bigger than we had thought, and to be honest with you, a steal for the money. Hopefully it'll be here this weekend sometime, and DH can start preparing the ground for it. We've got a spot all picked out, and i think it'll be nice an private so that we don't have to put up any sort of privacy fence. Perhaps next summer we can build a deck around it. This summer's almost over, so we'll just use the ladder to get in and out of it once we get it "installed".
Vacation:
15 weeks from today. Woot! Can't wait!
General Stuff:
Been thinking about starting a recipe blog for some of the stuff that I make all the time. DH and Conman seem to like my cooking, so why not share it with everyone else? I need to think of a name for it, though.
Oh, and I just bought some new clothes. This "thinner" thing is pretty good, although now I'm sorta in between sizes. The plus-size stuff is too big, but regular women's sizes are too small. Guess I'd better take some more weight off and fit into those smaller sizes!
I reckon that's all I got for right now. More details as they come!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Bored, As Usual.
So, yeah. Completely and utterly bored out of my skull. I've done some house cleaning stuff, but now all I have to do is hurry up and wait - both the dishwasher and washing machine are running, and there's not much I can do until they're done.
I've been looking at my site meter hits over there, and it seems my tattoos are a hot subject. Lots of people from foreign countries looking at my tattoos. To satisfy those people, here's another of my tattoos:
This one is Tolkein elven writing, and it reads (roughly) "The pen is mightier than the sword". I got it in honor of my writing career, and it's across the top of my back just below my collar-line. It's about three years old now.
MySpace is wonky here at home. It won't load my applications, and that annoys the crap outta me. I've become totally addicted to "Mobsters" and I love my "SuperPoke Pet", but (I think) because of my internet connection (stupid dialup) I can't access them here. I can do 'em at work, but...well...I'm at work... I'm supposed to be doing, like, work-stuff.
Okay, that's it for now. Who knows, boredom may prompt another entry today. We'll see. If no one strikes up any conversation via IM, the chances of that are pretty good.
I've been looking at my site meter hits over there, and it seems my tattoos are a hot subject. Lots of people from foreign countries looking at my tattoos. To satisfy those people, here's another of my tattoos:
This one is Tolkein elven writing, and it reads (roughly) "The pen is mightier than the sword". I got it in honor of my writing career, and it's across the top of my back just below my collar-line. It's about three years old now.MySpace is wonky here at home. It won't load my applications, and that annoys the crap outta me. I've become totally addicted to "Mobsters" and I love my "SuperPoke Pet", but (I think) because of my internet connection (stupid dialup) I can't access them here. I can do 'em at work, but...well...I'm at work... I'm supposed to be doing, like, work-stuff.
Okay, that's it for now. Who knows, boredom may prompt another entry today. We'll see. If no one strikes up any conversation via IM, the chances of that are pretty good.
Obla-Dee, Obla-Dah...
And so, life goes on.
DH got word from a co-worker, J, that his dad has a 16' oval above-ground pool for sale. It's usually sold retail for $1800, and he wants to sell it for $800, and he will take payments. The catch? It's about 8 years old. It's never been out of the box, so I hope that no critters or anything like that have gotten to it. If that's the case I won't be buying a swimming pool. Otherwise, it's a good deal.
So, I'm totally happy and I can't tell you why. Found something that fills an empty space in me, and it's fantastic. I haven't enjoyed myself this much in years. No, don't ask. I ain't tellin'.
Conman had his first physical therapy session on Tuesday, and he said it was "fun". He's got a bunch of exercises he has to do, and mom keeps going on and on and on about how the therapist is really worried about his feet and that it's going to be super-hard on him and all this jazz. Y'know what? Therapy ain't never easy. He'll do it, oh she of little faith.
I need to see a doctor myself. I found a mole-slash-skin tag sort of thing that I want removed. It's in a rather delicate spot and it needs to go, ASAP. Found a general practitioner that I'm gonna check out tomorrow, see if I can get an appointment soon. Not to mention the other ongoing medical problems that I've got and probably need some attention. Oh, and I'd like to talk with him about mood enhancement, period regulation, and weight loss. Unfortunately, my health insurance won't cover any weight loss products, so that'd be all on me.
So, back to Conman - he's going to try a new sport today. He's going to take a golf class offered at the local country club. He's forever whacking golf balls around the yard anyway, and I figure this way he'll at least have a little professional instruction. Stack that on top of the upcoming football camp (and then midget league football) and ongoing swimming lessons, and that's one little dude with a full dance card. As long as he wants to do it and enjoys himself, I'm all for it.
Work was hectic yesterday. The store was supposed to close at 6PM but I didn't leave until 7PM. The finance manager had to leave early and the last deal didn't get loaded into the system until just before 6PM, and it took me about 45 minutes to draw up the paperwork and close the deal. Add to that the normal end-of-day procedures, and you've got an extra hour of the day that I worked. I have a meeting on Thursday morning (I think) that I have to go to, too, so add another 1/2 a day onto that paycheck, mmkay? Thankya.
So, game considerations - I'll be buying a game card this weekend so that I can "do" the in-game party later this month. That's all I'm going to say right now.
More updates as they come. Ta ta for now!
DH got word from a co-worker, J, that his dad has a 16' oval above-ground pool for sale. It's usually sold retail for $1800, and he wants to sell it for $800, and he will take payments. The catch? It's about 8 years old. It's never been out of the box, so I hope that no critters or anything like that have gotten to it. If that's the case I won't be buying a swimming pool. Otherwise, it's a good deal.
So, I'm totally happy and I can't tell you why. Found something that fills an empty space in me, and it's fantastic. I haven't enjoyed myself this much in years. No, don't ask. I ain't tellin'.
Conman had his first physical therapy session on Tuesday, and he said it was "fun". He's got a bunch of exercises he has to do, and mom keeps going on and on and on about how the therapist is really worried about his feet and that it's going to be super-hard on him and all this jazz. Y'know what? Therapy ain't never easy. He'll do it, oh she of little faith.
I need to see a doctor myself. I found a mole-slash-skin tag sort of thing that I want removed. It's in a rather delicate spot and it needs to go, ASAP. Found a general practitioner that I'm gonna check out tomorrow, see if I can get an appointment soon. Not to mention the other ongoing medical problems that I've got and probably need some attention. Oh, and I'd like to talk with him about mood enhancement, period regulation, and weight loss. Unfortunately, my health insurance won't cover any weight loss products, so that'd be all on me.
So, back to Conman - he's going to try a new sport today. He's going to take a golf class offered at the local country club. He's forever whacking golf balls around the yard anyway, and I figure this way he'll at least have a little professional instruction. Stack that on top of the upcoming football camp (and then midget league football) and ongoing swimming lessons, and that's one little dude with a full dance card. As long as he wants to do it and enjoys himself, I'm all for it.
Work was hectic yesterday. The store was supposed to close at 6PM but I didn't leave until 7PM. The finance manager had to leave early and the last deal didn't get loaded into the system until just before 6PM, and it took me about 45 minutes to draw up the paperwork and close the deal. Add to that the normal end-of-day procedures, and you've got an extra hour of the day that I worked. I have a meeting on Thursday morning (I think) that I have to go to, too, so add another 1/2 a day onto that paycheck, mmkay? Thankya.
So, game considerations - I'll be buying a game card this weekend so that I can "do" the in-game party later this month. That's all I'm going to say right now.
More updates as they come. Ta ta for now!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Recent Observations
I know it's been a while. Think of this as an update and a glimpse into my mind, what's been going on lately.
First off, the tattoo is healed, and has come out quite nicely. I love having her there, and would really like to show it off with tank tops and the like, but mom still hasn't seen it, and I'm still not quite ready for that fight yet.
Connor's going to have to wear braces on his feet and take physical therapy. He's walked on his tip-toes for so long (not because he has to, because he got into the habit of it) that his Achilles tendons are beginning to shorten on both legs. We caught it early enough so that it will more than likely be resolved by the braces and the therapy. On the off chance it doesn't work, though, the only way to resolve this problem is a tendon-lengthening surgery.
I saw a cousin of mine a week ago this past Saturday, and in about five hours' time, I felt like I'd met someone that I could really enjoy being around a lot. Right now I'm just hoping he gets out of the hospital with everything still intact.
We're going to be buying one of those pools they sell at Wal-Mart this weekend. I really want a "real" pool, but it's just not in the cards right now. I don't want another bill to pay right now (we'd have to take out a small loan to buy a "real" pool), and the summer's almost over. If we were to get a real pool, I'd like to do it in the spring when we can enjoy it all summer. We'll make do on the cheap one from Wal-Mart until we can actually afford a real one.
The game doesn't hold much interest for me these days. My game card runs out on July 15, and I'm considering not buying a new one (after all, I'd have to wait until after payday to get one). I just don't enjoy it, and find myself doing something I never thought I would do - log on only when I'm needed for a raid. That's totally not me, and not the type of gamer that I am. I've spent the better part of the last three years at this, and I think it's time to move on and exert my energy elsewhere in places where it'll be more appreciated and where it's more real.
Looking forward to our trip to the beach in October. I wish I could be there right now; I'm missing the ocean terribly. Not so much the water itself, but the sights, sounds and smells of the beach. I would give nearly anything to actually live down there. but like the "real" pool, that's just not possible. DH is finally settled here - he says it's the first place that feels like "home" to him - and the boy is comfortable here, too. I can't just rip them up and make them do something else just 'cause I'm bored. Again, I have to give up what I want for the sake of everyone else.
The job is going well. Still like my work-mates, and the money's pretty good for a part-time job. I'll be funding our beach trip completely on my paycheck. It is, after all, something I want to do, so I ought to foot the bill, I guess. Hopefully I'm doing a good enough job to get a minor raise soon.
Guess that's about it. I'm going to try and post more as time allows. Hope this finds everyone doing well.
First off, the tattoo is healed, and has come out quite nicely. I love having her there, and would really like to show it off with tank tops and the like, but mom still hasn't seen it, and I'm still not quite ready for that fight yet.
Connor's going to have to wear braces on his feet and take physical therapy. He's walked on his tip-toes for so long (not because he has to, because he got into the habit of it) that his Achilles tendons are beginning to shorten on both legs. We caught it early enough so that it will more than likely be resolved by the braces and the therapy. On the off chance it doesn't work, though, the only way to resolve this problem is a tendon-lengthening surgery.
I saw a cousin of mine a week ago this past Saturday, and in about five hours' time, I felt like I'd met someone that I could really enjoy being around a lot. Right now I'm just hoping he gets out of the hospital with everything still intact.
We're going to be buying one of those pools they sell at Wal-Mart this weekend. I really want a "real" pool, but it's just not in the cards right now. I don't want another bill to pay right now (we'd have to take out a small loan to buy a "real" pool), and the summer's almost over. If we were to get a real pool, I'd like to do it in the spring when we can enjoy it all summer. We'll make do on the cheap one from Wal-Mart until we can actually afford a real one.
The game doesn't hold much interest for me these days. My game card runs out on July 15, and I'm considering not buying a new one (after all, I'd have to wait until after payday to get one). I just don't enjoy it, and find myself doing something I never thought I would do - log on only when I'm needed for a raid. That's totally not me, and not the type of gamer that I am. I've spent the better part of the last three years at this, and I think it's time to move on and exert my energy elsewhere in places where it'll be more appreciated and where it's more real.
Looking forward to our trip to the beach in October. I wish I could be there right now; I'm missing the ocean terribly. Not so much the water itself, but the sights, sounds and smells of the beach. I would give nearly anything to actually live down there. but like the "real" pool, that's just not possible. DH is finally settled here - he says it's the first place that feels like "home" to him - and the boy is comfortable here, too. I can't just rip them up and make them do something else just 'cause I'm bored. Again, I have to give up what I want for the sake of everyone else.
The job is going well. Still like my work-mates, and the money's pretty good for a part-time job. I'll be funding our beach trip completely on my paycheck. It is, after all, something I want to do, so I ought to foot the bill, I guess. Hopefully I'm doing a good enough job to get a minor raise soon.
Guess that's about it. I'm going to try and post more as time allows. Hope this finds everyone doing well.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Been Busy...Argh...
So, yeah, I've been away. I know I haven't posted in a week or so, but I've been running around like you wouldn't believe.
The first thing that happened was I got my new tattoo (see last post). Here's the evidence:
Yeah, I like her. A lot. I'm exceptionally proud of the tattoo, and very pleased with the way she turned out. She's on my left shoulder, and is about 8" tall by 5" wide. That photograph was taken in the shop the day the work was done, so it looks a little red and inflamed; now, four days later, it's started to calm some and the red looks more gray now. What has it done for me? Made me want more (as usual). It's DH's turn now. Not to mention all my friends that have decided that they have to have new ink now, too.
Conman is back from vacation (yay!). He went to the beach with my parents, and from his frenetic description of all the things they did, it sounds like he had fantastic time. I missed him terribly, but I'm glad he got to go. We wouldn't have been able to go on vacation twice this year (once with him and once for our anniversary) so I'm glad mom and dad took him. He's my little bronze man...so tanned and his hair is so blond. So cute.
DH and I have finally got our vacation in late October / early November planned. It's our 10-year anniversary, so we decided we needed to take off and get away for a little while. We're going to the beach, one of my favorite spots in the entire world; DH just goes wherever I say. He doesn't care where we go, really, as long as he and I can spend some private time together. That's all that really matters, anyway.
So, I've had some other things on my mind, too, but I'm not quite ready to discuss it here (or with anyone, for that matter). More information to come as I get my mind set on what I really want to do.
That's the update, then. Posting again soon...stay tuned!
The first thing that happened was I got my new tattoo (see last post). Here's the evidence:
Yeah, I like her. A lot. I'm exceptionally proud of the tattoo, and very pleased with the way she turned out. She's on my left shoulder, and is about 8" tall by 5" wide. That photograph was taken in the shop the day the work was done, so it looks a little red and inflamed; now, four days later, it's started to calm some and the red looks more gray now. What has it done for me? Made me want more (as usual). It's DH's turn now. Not to mention all my friends that have decided that they have to have new ink now, too.Conman is back from vacation (yay!). He went to the beach with my parents, and from his frenetic description of all the things they did, it sounds like he had fantastic time. I missed him terribly, but I'm glad he got to go. We wouldn't have been able to go on vacation twice this year (once with him and once for our anniversary) so I'm glad mom and dad took him. He's my little bronze man...so tanned and his hair is so blond. So cute.
DH and I have finally got our vacation in late October / early November planned. It's our 10-year anniversary, so we decided we needed to take off and get away for a little while. We're going to the beach, one of my favorite spots in the entire world; DH just goes wherever I say. He doesn't care where we go, really, as long as he and I can spend some private time together. That's all that really matters, anyway.
So, I've had some other things on my mind, too, but I'm not quite ready to discuss it here (or with anyone, for that matter). More information to come as I get my mind set on what I really want to do.
That's the update, then. Posting again soon...stay tuned!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Today's the Day!
In just a little while - about a half an hour - I'm taking off to get tattoo #6. I can't wait; I'm totally excited. I'm thinking I'll put it on my abdomen somewhere. When I get home this evening, I'll post up a picture of it so you all can see my newest insanity!
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