Friday the 13th

3-13-09

I took the time to paint my nails last night. I figured this would keep me good on my quest to keep my fingers blood free. They look pretty, actually. My nails are all at a good length, and for the first time in a while, I do like the way my hands look. It is nice!

Ken took Bobby to work yesterday. The only real problem with this is that the kid fell asleep like 10 minutes from the house, and then ended up be cranky pants when he got home. He had a long day. It may be too much for him. Thursdays are long days for Ken, so it may end up being a harder day to take him. However, in order for Bobby to be part time at daycare, he would need to only be there 20 hours a week. So it means Ken would need to take him more than he does, and take him to Maria’s later in the day. So we will see if this is the plan.

Ken went out and got Bobby a new backpack for his trip to my folks tonight. I wanted it to be kind of special. He will have his own backpack with his jammies, clothes, friends, toothbrush, etc, all ready to spend the night. I like the idea of it. When Dax goes for his trip, we will pick out a backpack for him as well. I realized last night when I went to pack his bag, that he had no clean jammies. So I had to frantically throw those in the laundry. So it means when I get home today, I need to pack his bag at that point. Not a huge deal.

Stephanie is coming over tomorrow with Sabrina, which will be way fun. It is supposed to be nice out, so the kids can play out back. Depending on Sabrina’s schedule, we may be able to let the kids have some lunch. I have PB&J and PB and Honey. I have chicken, I have cereal. I have hot dogs! I am set for a kid lunch. And if Stephanie would like, I have hamburgers and hot dogs on hand for grownups. Or even some chicken I can throw on the grill. I am telling you, this BBQ may in fact be the best thing we have ever gotten.

With Bobby staying at my folks tonight and Ken going to Aaron’s, it is just Dax and me tonight. I wonder what we will do. I was going to stop by to get us dinner, but I forgot to get some cash from Ken. Perhaps I will just make him his favorite of a sandwich. I have plenty of things I can eat, so that might be best. Maybe I will bust out some kind of a game. Like memory. He can play a simple version of that. It will be good practice for him to sit still. He is so busy. He is like me in that he has a hard time just sitting. He may want to watch a movie, but he gets bored like 15 minutes into it. Yesterday, we watched some ABC (I was rather disturbed at just how many of the words both of us know). He loves that DVD, yet still couldn’t sit for more than 3 songs. It will be a lot easier to only have to get one kid ready for bed. Plus, I can really work with him on the peeing. He did so well yesterday. He peed three times in the toilet. The third time was the funniest, though. He didn’t look like he was really ready. I had been having him sit and try every 40 minutes or so. So on this last time, I was about to fill my trusty water cup to dump on him, when he goes and spits on himself. Yes, on that! I was so confused, and he laughed. Next thing you know, he is peeing. Who knew Dax pee was just as effective as warm water???

It being a Friday with a weekend full of activities, I know today will be slow. My cube neighbors are both here like an hour early, which is uncool only because then it feels like it really later in the day. I like being here at 6:30 because it is really just Tammy and I. On the up side, everyone seems to be in good spirits, so I will have fun with this.

I was a little bummed this morning when I realized this top to one of my favorite outfits has a hole. The bottom also is damaged. The elastic is all stretched out. So much so that I am a little concerned about accidentally stepping on the skirt and pulling it down, exposing my ass. Not good! This may become a house/around town outfit rather than work. I need new clothes.

Dax will still end up going to bed at normal time (he isn’t as great with staying up past hid bedtime), so I may need to watch one of the movies I have recorded. Of course, depending on when Ken gets home, we may be able to watch Iron Man or Superbad. I think he is going to go to Aaron’s after his last class, which is at like 3, so that is pretty early, and Aaron may only be functional for a few hours. LOL! We will see.

Who knows, if I am up alone, I may just work on the house so that it is one less thing I need to deal with tomorrow. I think I will go to my folks to get Bobby around 8 or so. Maybe a smidge later. I will want to get him home before Stephanie comes at around 11. Ken needs to stay around since we have I think it is Dish Network is sending someone over to install our receiver.

I guess I have been missing out on the Daily Show this week! LOL! I am glad I have it Tivoed. I may need to check out last nights.

I miss having Spring Break. Wouldn’t it be nice if companies could offer Spring Break? I suppose they do in the form of PTO.