Please Explain

Exactly how it is that I can be on antibiotics and still come down with something new??

That sinus infection was a doozey. The antibiotics were strong and horrible and made me get another infection.

Now....

Laryngitis. Oh, the kids don't complain because now they have reason not to listen to me. Hubby won't be complaining because now he will have reason not to listen to me. However, I want to be healthy again.

Warm tea seems to soothe my throat so that has been huge on my list today. So does resting and eating soup. I have had so much soup the passed few weeks I am surprised I don't have Campbell's written across my forehead. I have no energy to make my own. A can works.

So will a prescription...if my doctor ever calls it in.............

Week 3

I had a much better title at 3 this morning.

I just can't remember it. Why is it that I can lay in bed, unable to sleep and compose brilliantly but completely forget by the next morning. It drives me bonkers.

The children have managed to eat $241.00 worth of groceries in about 4 days. Seriously. I think I need to put a lock on everything. They are going to be rather hungry by the time the next grocery day comes along because I have vowed no in between days (although I do need milk and bread for hubby).

Otherwise, things are as normal as they are going to get.

We tried desperately to get Nick doing something hockey related. He was hoping to work a summer camp to get his community service hours, but it looks like that one fell through. Enrollment was down, so therefore so was the need for counsellors. We are still waiting for the info on the Jr. team tryouts. I don't really understand how they can have a kid who wants to play, who is pretty good (I can say that, he is mine) yet can't be bothered to return a call with a schedule or time for the kid to suit up. I just don't get it because they are going to be the same people who complain about no interest in the team.

Pffzzzzzzzzzzzzzttt .... that's all I have to say to them.

I haven't enrolled Meg in the next skating session yet. I suppose I should. I just feel terrible that she is on the ice and Nick isn't.

I have been having terrible fits of guilt lately. I don't know what has come over me. I feel bad about everything constantly. Even taking this new job. I can do it for 6 weeks then I run into problems with schedules for Meg and school. I can take the job and quit or I can tell them the truth and let them decide. I know that the majority would do the former but I just can't bring myself to do it.

I am also sitting right smack dab in the middle of a whole crap load of "i don't know". I hate this spot. I have been here before and it is like I just can't make a decision to save my life.

Anyone want to come over and sit on the fence with me??

Towels

The new food group.

I seem to have a constant load of towels to wash. I am not quite sure how this happens. As I sorted my laundry yesterday, I actually had two loads of towels. TWO!!! It seems that no matter how many times I tell the kids that they can use the same pool towel twice in one day, they just don't get it.

I decided to hide the towels.

Is that mean? I don't think so. I think they need to learn to hang up a wet towel to dry or use the same wet one again. Their choice. I figure eventually they will figure it out.

It's Friday in my house. That means hubby is home for the next three days. I just hope he plays nice with everyone.

The big July 4th weekend is coming up. My first as a citizen here. We have no plans. Maybe some sparklers because I am too chicken to actually light fireworks. I have visions of being blown up. Maybe we can go somewhere or just drive around the neighbourhood considering just about everyone else lights them.

Other than that, nothing new. I find out about that job on Monday. They seemed pretty confident that they would hire me. I still don't know how confident I feel about taking it. One thing is for sure though, it will pay for groceries. I need that .. especially after groceries this last go round. I just about pooped my pants, and I shopped at the cheaper place. I know that my boys are teenagers and bottomless pits ... but holy smokes!!

Who said they could grow!!!

Sworn In

or is it sworn at.

Because I have definitely been that!

Today was the day that all my immigration angst has come to an end. Finally. It only took 5 years. I guess the US doesn't trust Canadians. I was the only Canadian at the ceremony today. There were 38 people from 23 different countries. It was definitely a melting pot of cultures.

I now officially get to say y'all and watch NASCAR.

As I sat there in the front row .. I got there a little early so got a front row seat, and listened to them talk about becoming American, I had alot of mixed feelings. Canada was my home for such a long time (my family and ALL my friends are still there!) and it is definitely a country that I love and miss (but you already know that). I do feel fortunate that I have the opportunity to be a citizen of not one great country (Canada doesn't take my citizenship away) but two. Somehow, I still felt something was missing.

A part of me, maybe.

I know that my blood will still flow hockey pucks and the smell of cold air will forever be part of me (I am still convinced that when Dasani water is really, really cold it tastes like icicles ... I know, I know just let me have it .. lol) and real maple syrup will only be served in my kitchen, but there is something ... something I just can't put my finger on. I know that I should be happy .. it is a great day with wonderful new opportunities for me and my kids.

But somehow, I feel lost.

Waiting

For Monday.

Is it here yet? Weekends are a little crazy around here. I look forward to Monday's for a rest.

I am on the Mean Mum list right now. Meg seems to have this same cold that I do and she wants to swim. I told her no. I don't need her worse and another doctor bill. She doesn't like me right now. Oh well ... she should just get in line.

I have my class today and am so far behind in homework it isn't even funny. I had a few quit moments yesterday to catch up a little and I swear an alarm goes off in everyone's head that I am sitting doing something of my own. All of a sudden I was surrounded by hoards that wanted to know what I was doing and would I play UNO.

Monday ... where are you?

I had a call last week about a job. Not doing what I really want to do mind you, but a paycheck at least. I am supposed to get together with the lady sometime next week for an interview per se. So, it may be a good week for me! The only real downfall is that the pay isn't great and I do have to drive a fair distance to get there. I will have to actually do the math and figure it out. I may not be making anything at the end, especially once school starts and I need to put Meg in before and after care. Maybe there is room for negotiation.

In the meantime, I suppose I should go get pretty for class and if I am lucky I can squeeze in another 20 minutes of homework.

I don't think I am that lucky ..............

Red Eye

XBox red eye that is.

Or at least that is what the kids are calling it. It is also known as the red ring of death, I believe. Luckily for Ben, Xbox has an extended warranty that covers this little boo-boo. He will be gameless for the next three weeks.

Send tequila ... I will need it.

The boys arrived safe and sound, obviously. I however, did not fare so well. The day before they arrived I fell sick with a lovely virus that decided it needed a Florida vacation too. By the time Tuesday (airport day) came around I was positively miserable. I barely remember the drive there and back. The best part was all the posters for swine flu in the airport as I sniffled and hacked and begged Megan to put me out of my misery. I was positive Nick could drive home.

I came home, hugged the kids, pointed out the ham in the fridge for lunch and went back to bed. I slept for three hours. It took two days for the Tylenol cold medicine to kick in. I was one grumpy mother, let me tell ya.

Today, it seems to be subsiding. I am still tired and stuffy but not so grumpy anymore. Thankfully for everyone within close proximity to me.

Still .. I am going to curl up on the couch and watch a movie and make them get me tea.

Bugged

Have I ever mentioned the bugs here are huge?

They are. Really. I have never seen bugs or insects quite the likes of here. I even saw one of those "cow killer ants" in my front yard the other afternoon. I thought of going to get my camera and zoom lens, but it turned around and hightailed it outta there.

However, this little Jiminey Cricket was on my window a couple of nights ago.


He was kind enough to let me get my camera and zoom lens and take a photo or two. He was huge! I had only encountered a little hopper this big before and that was on the adventure Meg and I took to the preserve a while ago. I was a little surprised to see one at my house.


He seemed like he didn't mind sticking around either. He was very photogenic and let me take a few pictures. Then hubby scared him away. I am glad that I wasn't around at that point. If that thing had of jumped at all when I was there ... I am sure I would have died. I don't really like bugs and creepy crawlies like that!

That is why, I have a zoom lens.

ps...four more sleeps!!