Thursday, August 27, 2009

Busy, Busy Day.

Today was a busy, busy day. The morning started out with me going to do my Thursday morning volunteerism. But, instead of showing up at 10 am as I usually do, I was "invited" to show up at 9 am instead (God was cracking the whip!) to help pack bags. Apparently I am a "good worker". Er, I always think of myself as the worst type of slacker but I most put on a good show. Lol. Or other people slack way better than I do. I'll work on that, I promise.

Anyway, bags packed, signed people up, tidied up the clothes closet. Morning well-spent giving back and putting a few checks in the Welcome to Heaven boxes.

Stopping by my friend's house on the way home, I was surprised with an invite to Quiznos. (See what all those Good Girl checks will getcha.) As usual, I had chicken. Odd thing about me, I always order chicken. I may think I want beef but I always order chicken. My friends have learned to live with my quirks.

My friend had the AT&T GoPhone but when we went to Rite-Aid, they didn't have the $15 refill card. So, instead, we trundled off to Radio Shack, and she got Boost Mobile Unlimited. It so rocks not having to worry about sending her a text message or calling her and sucking up all her minutes. Yay!!

Meanwhile, by the time we trundle on home, we have been gone all day. And being that it was after 4, there was no use in me going to sleep as I certainly wake up for my second shift volunteerism. Oo-ra. I guess. ~Yawn~

Wow, was it a busy day for people giving away free food. This mornings line should have been a clue but I passed that off on us being late to unlock the door because we were busy chit-chat...er...working. That was just a delusion because the line for the hot meal was blessedly long. Usually, we are done by 7:15 but tonight we had a line going all the way to 7:45. Geesh. And I got hit on three times; once by a boy that I know I'll have to check id.

Finally wrapped up my day of non-parenting by stopping by my other friend's house because since I work from home, she always comes to see me instead. Her schedule is more in flux than mine. MINE: Scratch, scratch, turn. Scratch the other side. Lol. JK. I work hard. It just never seems like it is very hard because A. It is from home and B. I enjoy what I do.

Anyways, while over her house, another of her friends stopped by with her puppy-wuppy-cutie-pie. And yeah, I have sucker written all over my forehead because I may soon be getting a chihuahua pup when she mates her baby.

Back at home, finally, and barely get a "hey, mom" before they put their heads down and head off to dreamland.

Yes, today was a Mother of the Year day.

Where's my Mug?

~Ms. Katrina

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Yesterday was a blast.

So, yesterday was a blast.

There I was getting a good nights rest. Dreaming about needing to go to the hospital. Only, I end up going to the Children's Hospital. (The babies crying was my clue that I was in the wrong place.) So, I leave the hospital to go to DePaul (why DePaul when Norfolk General is right next door, I'll never understand) only the sound of a child crying follows me as I walk down the road.

Kick in the Mommy instincts.

Because upon waking, lo and behold, my middle child was crying away. Now, for those of you picturing a baby or toddler, let me inform you that said middle child is too-cool-for-school 13-year-old boy. So...crying?? Yeah, full mama mood is in effect.

After prying (yep, even in pain, he is still a typical teen) the reason for his crying out him, I rush him to CHKD. He is having pain behind his eyes but no other symptoms. This information even stumps the medical professionals who give him everything including the neurological exam.

Three hours later, you wanna know what the problem is?? (I know, bad grammar.)

The boy had stayed up to 3 am playing the Wii.

Eye fatigue anyone.

Geesh.

4 hours out of my day well-spent.

Hmph.

Got my revenge though.

The Doctor prescribed 24 hours with no television and no video games.

So, he's sitting in the room, all bored and lonely, pouting and whining as only a teen can!

Bruhahaha.

Is it wrong to take pleasure in his misery???

Nah....

Lol.

And, of course, I reinstated the rule of 10 pm and all electronics go off that I had relaxed for the summer vacation.

Need I say that his older brother is not well-pleased.

Or his little sister, for that matter.

Or the boy that I babysit.

Aww, my poor baby spent the day getting all kinds of evil looks.

Hehehe.

Bad Mommy. BAD!

But, hey, at least I got to watch The Wizard of Oz while at the hospital.

The extended version.

Did I mention it was 4 hours...

Late for School (Supplies)

Here it is, literally just days away from school starting and what have I bought.

Nada.

Why do I feel another year of last minute rush-to-buy school supplies coming on?

And half the time, they don't even use the stuff on the list.

Hm, maybe I should just get the staples and hit the other stuff as they need it.

Pondering....

Saturday, August 22, 2009

I can't be the only one...

In today's society, we are still bombarded with the image of the perfect mom.

Y'know, that lady that brings home the bacon, fries it up in a pan, and never ever let you forget you're a....oh, wait, that's the perfect wifey. Lol.

The perfect mom tends to be in one of two camps, depending on who you ask.

Mom Type 1 (in no particular order, by the way) is the so-called traditional stay-home mother of the immaculate house, perfect kids, and adoring husband. (Um, how many of them have you seen, really?)

Or, there is perfect Mom Type 2 who can go to work, raise the children, and not emasculate her husband, boyfriend, or baby daddy (if she's manage to hang on to him, that is).

But I'm here today to keep it real.

My house is a mess most times whether I'm working that day or not.

The kids are wonderful (for me) but no where near perfect (and smart talking to boot!)

And the husband, well, he was dismissed long ago.

I am a crazy, lazy mom...and I love it!