How We Have Spent Our Days

How We Have Spent Our Days

Can I just tell you that I cannot believe it has been SO long since I've written. My last post was on Friday and it's Thursday. That is just ridiculous. I'm not going to moan and groan about it though, let's just get you all caught up with my little life, shall we?

Friday was a typical day around the house. Not too much really went on. We did enjoy some sunshine and outdoor time on Friday evening so that is always nice. Axle always LOVES playing outside. He's definitely not going to be a homebody. Annalee even enjoyed it too. She got to sit in her walker for the very first time. I think she liked it except for the fact that her feet won't touch the ground yet. It won't be long though. She's growing way too fast.

 The weekend was a good one. We spent our day watching Disney on Ice at the Civic Center. Anika wanted to take a friend with her so we had to leave Little Annalee with my Mom. I know, not fair BUT really Annalee is still too little to understand anyway. I must get a bigger automobile eventually though. My car is just too tiny for everyone. The show was FANTASTIC. It was well worth the $125.00 it cost to see it. The food and other items they sold were outrageous but that is to be expected. We didn't end up buying much while we were there anyway. We all had a slice of pizza and a pop while watching the show and I did buy Ax a small Mickey Mouse stuffed animal. He loves Mickey so much. Bless his heart, he came straight home though and gave it to Annalee. Isn't that the sweetest? After the show we went to Applebee's for dinner. The food was delicious but the service sucked. Every time I eat at Applebee's I'm disappointed in something. I have no idea why I keep returning. I think it must be the Blondie's. Best dessert ever in my opinion :)

Sunday we took the kids riding. Lee had spent the night at Mom's so we got an early start. I think we were all packed up and out the door by about Noon on Sunday. We rode ALL day long. Ax had a blast. He did fall asleep on the way home though. I suppose Anika and Torie had a good time. You know teenagers, they don't really ever say much. The Hubby and I enjoyed it. We covered a lot of ground. It was a cooler day but definitely not cold. We were bundled up so it was pretty comfortable. I think it was well after 5:00 when we got home so by the time I got Lee picked up and Torie took home, it was time to call it a night.

Monday started out okay. Anika had to be at the Prestera Center for open intake at 8:00 am. The Prestera Center does a Mental Health Evaluation and then gives out referrals. Can I just tell you there are loads upon loads of crazies at a Mental Health Center. I know, what did I expect but gee whiz. I'm telling you, those people made me feel sane. Luckily, we do not have to go back there EVER! Anika has an appointment set to meet with a child psychologist for counseling. I hope it helps her. Since our accident back in May, she has became very depressed. I know people don't understand but when you are involved in an accident that takes a life, it takes a toll on you. The fact that it was a very young life taken I think has made it harder. Maybe not but that is how if feels. Anyway, after 3 hours at the "nut ward" we finally got our appointment and got out of there. We had lunch at Cracker Barrel which is always fun. I opted for my usual, Chicken and Dumplings. We also went out to the mall but by this point my Mother and I were at odds so it was a MISERABLE trip. Mom bought the kids there Easter goodies which I totally appreciated but at the time, I was not in the mood. Annalee got a new Purple Dress with some White Shoes, Ax got a Tux with a purple shirt and tie & Anika got MISS ME Jeans ($110.00- CRAZY) and a new Makeup Mirror. Of course now I'm going to have to buy Anika something purple to match the other two for Easter. I'm thinking she's going to get a Purple Top to wear with those jeans. For that price she needs to live in the darn things. Axle was tired and not in a good mood. Most of the trip with him was spent dragging him off of quarter machines, begging him to please get out of the floor and chasing him around Penny's in only his Superman Undies. Yeah, not fun. I was going to take pics but frankly by the time we got to the mall and to the quarter machines, I was just done. I finally dragged my crew home around 4:00 at which time Axle refused to let Nana leave so he got to go home and spend a few hours with her. She called around 7:00 wanting me to bring him so clothes so he could spend the night. Well, I did BUT he changed his mind and ended up coming back home with me. He was asleep before we ever got to the house. He was just exhausted and so was I.

Tuesday was another day that I wish I'd had my camera BUT I didn't. Mom took Anika to her Orthodontist appointment for me on Tuesday so that I could take Little Man to Storytime. This was our first time ever doing Storytime at our local library and we will be going back. They sang songs, read books, played games, did a craft and had snack. Ax didn't participate a whole lot but I think after a few times he will. He did do the craft but that didn't surprise me, he loves things like that. They were focusing on the Letter X which I thought was neat. There craft was to glue little bones on the Letter X to make an X-Ray, how fun is that! Annalee was so good during the whole thing. I think she enjoyed it almost as much as him. After Storytime some of the ladies and kids all go to The Community Center Play Zone and have lunch while the kids play. My Sister in Law and I decided to join them. We picked up McDonalds for lunch and headed on up there. There was about 7 kids total and they had a blast. Ax loved playing on the slides. Believe it or not I've never taken him there before which is sad since it's just right up town. I think this will be our new Tuesday adventure from now on. I needed the time out and so did he.

Tuesday evening was a rough one. The Hubby made me angry first thing and the night just got worse and worse. I didn't sleep a wink pretty much all night long. I really think I may need to go back to the doctor and get put back on some medicine. I've really been struggling with depression, anxiety and severe anger issues lately. 

Yesterday was a do nothing kind of day around here. I was absolutely zonked from being up all night the night before. Frankly, I did what had to be done and that is about it. My head busted all day. I'm blaming some of this moodiness on PMS and I know that is where the headache came from. I'm hoping next week will be better :)

In other news, I've broken out my new rainboots several times this week. LOVE these boots. My Mom informed me that they were just a little much but I don't care, I like them.

Axle still pretends he is a car but he now starts himself by turning his toes. No kidding, he reaches down and turns his toes before he starts zooming through the house making car noises. That boy is going to have an imagination.

The Hubby's job has changed once again. They closed another mines down the other day so he will be starting a new job at a new location on Monday. All this change stresses him out. I'm sure it would me too though. Hopefully he likes the new location. It's about the same distance from home so that is a plus. I guess right now we should just be Thankful he has a job. With the mines really going under around here, jobs are hard to come by.

I worked on the Happiness Project up until the weekend. Frankly, I was failing miserably. NOT completing tasks that I wanted to complete was just exhausting me and dragging my moods down so I quit. I mean how can you be Happy when the Happiness Project is making you unhappy. Right now I just think I'm not stable enough (emotionally) to handle such a project. I might revisit it one day.

Chocolate has been my best friend this week...FOR REAL!!!!

Well friends, that about has you all back up to speed. Today is a cold one here in my neck of the woods so the kids and I will be spending our day indoors. I've got some Tot School planned for Axle because I swear we are going to get back to doing that. It's very high on my priority list. Other than that, it's going to be a pretty low key day and that is okay with me, I need the rest :)

Dear Friends...I'm really hoping to get back to regular blogging soon. Frankly, blogging and my blog friends make me happy. Yes, I spend too much time on the computer and so I'll be trying to limit some of my other activities (time wasters) but I really enjoy my blogging so hopefully I'll be back into the swing of things soon.

Hope you all have a good Thursday

Angie