Daily Ooo's: Friday, March 29

[faerywings]

It sure is quiet in here this morning. I guess with the holiday a lot of you are sleeping?
I slept in a bit later than usual but I am really enjoying not running around crazy so far. I am enjoying my cup(s) of coffee in peace and quiet.

After yesterday, I need that!! I know I have complained about this before, that I have created my own monsters by trying to do everything around the house. Gary has been really very sick this week and has not been able to do anything but lay on the couch. It does put more pressure on me, but I get that. But Scott-- OMG I wish that kid would get a calender and stay on top of his plans and not use me as a last minute taxi driver. I just cannot do it. ( but I know I will anyway, b/c that is how stupid I am). Between working (physically exhausting I might add), trying to keep my own house from turning into a pig stye, all of the family stuff like b-days, gifts, budgets and all that crap-- now driving all over NJ for him..... blergh!!!!!!!!!

Then yesterday, both kids had attitudes with me, and all Gary could say was "They're teenagers."
:hurt:

I *know* I need to put my foot down, but in so many ways I have to be both parents and that SUCKS! I have also really put myself in a bad spot b/c I have tried so hard for so many years to be the strong front, that they (including me) forget that I am sick too. I am nowhere near as in bad shape as Gary and hopefully I never will be. But dammit, how come no one comes in and helps me? (Because I don't ask or demand it. See? I know I have done this to myself.)

bah humbug. But at least venting helps. I have thought about goin gback to therapy, even just as an outlet, but I can't afford it ATM, and I am also very scared that if I start letting it all out, it won't stop. It could get ugly. Picture me in the therapist's room, 3 hours after my session ended and I am still yelling at the top of my lungs-- the staff will be trying to get me into a straight jacket and I still won't give up. They'll have to hit me with a tranq dart!!! ound:

So that is my morning.
Thanks for listening, I feel much better now.

 

[whatnext]

Chris

I am nowhere near as in bad shape as Gary

believe me. if Gary is like most men, no matter HOW sick YOU are, you will never be allowed to be the one who is sickest. men.

been up since 5 a.m., trying to pack 50,000 pounds of stuff into my tiny little Gran Prix. we're off to spend Easter D.C. in a few hours. i'm tired already.... i'm pretty sure this is going to be crazy. my son and fam are in the middle of vacating the rental house and moving into and organizing their actual house. lots of balls in the air. i don't do well with chaos, but here i go. the Crazy Lady taking Easter Dinner and lots o' chocolate, etc., etc., etc. on the Road. :boom:

have a beautiful Easter, O-zies.ray2:

 

[Alegna]

Ow I understand how you feel Chris, I did (and sometimes still do) the same but I'm lucky enough I can go to therapy for free and I do go just to let it all out, eventhough the therapist can't do much more then just listen ... it helps.
Don't you get help offered at all or do you say you can manage it yourself? If you do the last then stop doing that. And maybe you have to lower your expectations towards yourself, after all nobody can do it all, so you don't even have to want to .... *big hug*

I wasn't sleeping anymore, I've been visiting a friend and I've some pages scrapped this morning, now it's time for lunch here (I'm a bit late with it)

Have a nice day everyone!

 

[Alegna]

Ow you got up early Phylis, hopefully you have it all packed now, have a great Easter!

 

[LaurieW]

morning- I did sleep in- 5:41- oh well today I have off, soon to be cleaning and laundry and enjoying the sun. I need to make brunch reservations- no cooking for me- only 2-3 of us, so why not brunch it??

shhh - the SUN is SHINING!!!!!!!!

okay back to regular stuff- uploading layouts- just remembered two I need to finish and upload today and many I need to get done this weekend. I should loose a pound or two with my keyboard strokes!!

 

[hondachicc]

Good Morning.....A quickie from me....my kiddos are screaming for breakfast....We all did sleep in this morning....Jaiden and I got up 8 and the boys got up at 8:30 (5 minutes ago)...but they are already fighting...uugghh...

Just a quick question...........do you think that spending $200 total on two children's Easter baskets (that are 3 yo and 6 months old) too much money? I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The girl I used to babysit for put that on FB yesterday that she had spent $200 at Target on their baskets....OMGOOODNESS!!!! I spend about $40 on Jesse and Jaiden's (total for both)

 

[Alegna]

What do you put in those basket?? we don't have that here, my boys only get some chocolade eggs and a bunny and that's it ... for all 4 together about $10 I guess

 

[terryb]

Chris--you do way to much. I agree with Phyllis---you will never be sicker than Gary. For some reason--women have to do it all. Men!

Phyllis--I don't do crazy well either. I thrive with structure and if someone or something upsets my apple cart.........not good.

I'm going to work today. Taking the day off from visiting my mom. I really need to go to the grocery store. Maybe this afternoon---can you tell I keep putting it off!

Have a wonderful day and weekend.

 

[AnikA68]

Hello girls,
Chris: seems like a normal life when you have 2 teenager kids. My son is the opposite and nerver argue. WE have had some troubles with him the last few months, when he started with puberty (very late). We talked so much with him, about all. And all what he said was everytime "yes, yes, yes".....and he went on doing the same things like before. Now we let him do what he wants ( he don´t do anything bad !) and now all is better.
my daughter like to give always answers.......sometimes it would be better she is calm.

my girl friend which I haven´t seen for years, she got a baby in December and I haven´t seen her during her pregnancy, so it has to be years, is visiting me now. I still wait for baby watching:nod:

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning O-zies a beautiful sunny day here, that is once the sun comes up! Its still very dark here and I even slept in this morning too. MG is still snoring in bed, so I am enjoying my coffee in the peace and quiet of my computer room. Three days off and then the chaos begins with inventory, I know that no one really feels like doing it, especially since we are so unsure about our jobs after its done!!

Chris - Vent away my friend, its free therapy here at the "O"!! Perhaps its time to sit everyone down and remind them that you are also sick with the same thing they all have and you would love it if they could be a bit more understanding about it!! But you are right you will never be as sick as Gary!!

Phylis - Hope you get it all packed into your small vehicle! Hope everyone appreciates all the cooking and preparation you have done to make their Easter a very special one!! If not then pack up all those goodies and come to my house!! :becky: Have a safe drive my friend and enjoy your hectic Easter with your grandmen!!

Angela - Hope you are enjoying your day! Sounds like you have been very busy with scrapping!! Whats for lunch today?

Laurie - Brunch reservations sound wonderful!! So happy for you that the sun is making an appearance in your neck of the woods!! Spring is coming!! Enjoy your day off!!

Nana Linda - Wow you got to sleep in this morning!! Have you figured out what you are going to do with the kids while the Easter break is on? Yes $200 is waaaayyyy too much to spend on Easter Baskets! My gosh what is in them golden eggs?? I spent about $20 each for the grandkids, I thought that was too much, but most of it was fun stuff to do and not very much chocolate, then of course I had to ship it out them :mmph: Enjoy your day, hopefully you can get some time to yourself today! :hug:

Terry - Hope you get your grocery shopping done, then it will be out of the way one more thing off of the list right? Hope your mom is feeling better and that you get caught up with work! Try to take some time to yourself to just relax this weekend!

Anika - You must be thankful that your children are not much trouble for you!! How nice that you are visiting with your girlfriend that you have not seen in so long!! Have a wonderful time catching up with her and hope that you have a fun weekend!!

Well lots of yardwork to do today, the backyard is full of branches and pinecones from the wind storms we had last week and now it is finally warm enough to get out there and get it cleaned up. Then off to Costco tomorrow to fight the crowds :mmph: oh well we have all day. Enjoy this long weekend my friends!! :wave:

 

[Kiliki]

sleep what is this???? I have gotten about 4 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours......