Just stuff..

Thump got to buy hi Durango a few days ago.. It's nice looking, does well in the snow (we got about 6 inches last night) and has lots of room inside for the kids.. Even better, no payments.. Paid in full!
I feel like a total schmuck.. Thump's mom's birthday was the other day.. I have been soo busy, I totally forgot about it.. Thump remembered at about midnight and called the next morning to apologize..
Kids are doing great.. Baby 'A' is eating 6 oz already, and really growing.. He is also sleeping for about 4 hours at a time now.. Yay.. C.C. is doing great too.. Misses her mom, naturally, but does well here too..
Niki from Charlie's called me the other day and said that they got a new book in.. I don't normally read the kind of books they sell at Charlie's, but this was a hoodoo root work book and it looked interesting, so she set it aside for me..
Um, what else?
I guess nothing..

He's home..

Thump got home yesterday.. His flight was delayed 3 1/2 hours, but hey, he's home..

And I tell ya, things are sooo much easier now!

We are gong to go buy a baby swing tomorrow.. The one we have is a battery powered swing and I want one I can just plug in..

Oh, the baby has colic..

Wonderful..

And, since Thump is home, as soon as I can get everything ready I'm going to take care of a few things that have been waiting for some 'witchy attention'..

*cackle*

Yes, some cheese with my whine please..

Oh gods I am tired!

It's only 8:19 PM and I just want to crawl into bed and sleep until Thump comes home.. I have another 40 minutes to go before I can feed 'Baby A' and put him to bed, then stay up for another 30 minutes so I can put C.C to bed.. Then I can go to sleep for about 2 hours, feed baby, sleep again, feed and change baby, sleep, then feed baby again.. He is very fussy tonight.. I'm hoping it doesn't last ALL night.. If it does.. Well, scratch the sleep part..

Their mother has court on Friday.. Hopefully she has behaved herself and can move towards overnight visits soon..

My sister has offered to pick up the baby tomorrow morning and keep him for the day so I can sleep all day If I want, yay me!!

Also the waiting thing? Seriously sucks right now.. I have no idea why, but this week doesn't seem to be moving along AT ALL.. I mean damn.. It's still only Wednesday.. Naturally it's because I'm waiting for Thump to come home, and I know that just a few days after he is home we will have the tax return..

But it's not just me.. Thump says it has been an annoyingly long week for him too..

I'm tired..

Really really tired..

Ups and downs..

I don't know what is gong on with my blog.. A couple times I have checked it, most of it was blank.. Moon saw it too, so at least I know it isn't my PC..
I'm getting closer to having Baby 'A' on a schedule.. At least during the day.. Nighttime is still difficult, but not as bad as it was the first 2 days..
I have run into a few problems though.. I sent an e-mail to the caseworker, hopefully she will get it Monday and see what she can do about fixing it..
The visitation transportation people are really pissing me off.. They are supposed to take the kids to see their mother 4 times a week for 3 hours a visit.. They are also supposed to set up an actual schedule.. But right now, they just pick a random day and say "we will be picking up the kids at this time".. OK, I am a big schedule/routine kinda person.. But these people?? UGH..
The agency is really working on reunification with the mother.. She is doing well, following the plan, and unless she really screws up, she will no doubt get her children back.. But these stupid transportation people set a date and time to get them, then cancel, or else they are an hour late which cuts down on their visit time.. And the last time the canceled, they didn't even call me, so poor C.C. was sitting here waiting to go visit her mother for almost 3 hours.. Poor kid..
But seriously, how can they work on reunification if they can't even get them together for visits??
I know.. Welcome to the world of foster care..

Shovel, snow, shovel, snow..

It's snowing.. Obviously.. I have shoveled twice, in between baby feeding, diaper changes and laundry.. At least I can't say I'm bored right?

C.C. is adjusting to being here.. The baby is doing well..

Today is a snow day (duh) so the kids are bored.. Lucky me.. I have probably said "find something to do, I'm not entertaining you" about 4 times in the last hour..

I got the baby to sleep in the bassinet last night instead of my lap.. It was nice to sleep in an actual sleeping position :)

I miss Thump.. I know I have said this about 50 times already, but.. Nothing ever happens when he is home.. There is never any drama, surprises, problems, nothing.. Then again, maybe it all happens when he is home too, and he just takes it all in stride and takes care of anything that comes up, so it doesn't seem like there are ever any problems..

But just 7 more days and he will be home..

Yay..

Wednesday..

I got 2 foster kids on Monday.. Wasn't supposed to get any calls until after March first, but they called anyway.. So I had to do a frantic search for a bed for the older girl.. Luckily Sage and Moon came to the rescue (as usual)..
So, I have 2 kids at the moment.. C.C., she's 7 and her baby brother A who is 3 weeks old, and the tiniest 3 week old baby I have ever seen.. The first night was rough, last night was better..

It sucks, but everything seems to happen when Thump is gone.. I get the kids, and the car seat doesn't fit right so I can't really go anywhere.. Another reason I wanted to wait until March..
Then my cell phone got disconnected.. I had to pay my last $75.00 to get it turned on.. They gave me until the 17th to come up with $299.00 or they will shut it off again.. AND we won't have money till the 25th.. So that kinda sucks..
I can't wait till Thump is home and we can get the taxes done!!!

Waiting sucks..

The 25th is the new moon.. I don't usually bother with moon phases, but for this I will make an exception.. I have some stuff to take care of.. I would like to do it now, but I need another person, and I know that the only person who would be willing to help is Thump.. He won't be home till the 21st..That's ok I guess.. It will give me time to plan everything..sometimes I really hate people..

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War does not determine who is right,

it determines who is left.

Spring.. Maybe?

I'm going to start spring cleaning tomorrow.. I went to the store and stocked up on cleaning supplies and I'm working on my to-do list..

I haven't told Monkey yet.. I know I will hear a lot of complaining from her about it.. Especially after I told her that she couldn't go to D.J.'s after school anymore.. She spent every evening there last week and by the time she got home she had just enough time to do her homework, eat and go to bed.. She hadn't done chores in a week and Sweat Pea's cage was beginning to smell... So I told her that she could only go over on weekends.. She was kind of annoyed by that..

Oh well.. She'll get over it..

Thump called yesterday.. He said he thought he was getting sick.. I told him to go to the medic and see for sure.. I hate it when he gets sick over there.. The last thing he needs is to be transported to the hospital again.. Especially if he has a fever.. He gets delirious when he gets a fever.. My husband in a hospital in a third world country?

Uh uh..

It gives you wings!

When I went downstairs this morning, I decided that I would try to go the entire day without caffeine.. I'm sure the fact that I absolutely hate making coffee in the morning is what prompted me to do this..

Bad idea.. Really bad idea..

Plus, I figured, if it got too bad, I could just grab a Red Bull from the fridge..

Well guess what? I'm out of Red bull!! How could I possibly be out of Red Bull? I love Red Bull.. I need it to function properly.. Yes, I freely admit, I am a Red Bull addict.. It is practically unheard of for my fridge to be empty of Red Bull..

Yet empty it is..

Note to self.. Set up the coffee pot before bed..

I'm going to the store to buy some Red Bull..

I think I will stop at Scooters first..

Dear Alcohol..

First let me say that I’m a huge fan of yours. As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game, and you’re even around at the holidays (hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we’re stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings).
However, lately I’ve been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:

Phone calls and text messages: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation after 2 a.m. can have much substance or necessity. Why would you make me call my ex’s? Especially when I know, for a fact, they DO NOT want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night.

Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal. But, why do you suggest that I eat a taco with chili sauce along with a big Italian meatball and some stale chips (washed down with wine & topped off with a Kit Kat AFTER a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I’m an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

Clumsiness: Unless you’re subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer this issue home by causing me to fall down. It’s completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.

Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop! This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening’s debauchery may be in order. But, the 3 p.m. hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out (face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn or wherever), the hangover should be minimal and in no way interfere with my daily activities.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now and would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You’ve been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter and the needed companion when I just don’t know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.
In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Friday 3 p.m. (pre happy hour) on your possible solutions. And hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

Thank you..

I hate celebrities..

Ashley Judd has been publicly attacking Sarah Palin for the last week over the aerial hunting of wolves in Alaska..

Seriously.. I despise Palin.. IN MY OPINION the woman is a Nazi..

I can't stand the woman.. I hate her political views, her attitude, her ignorance, her voice, even her glasses.. I think I rate her right up there with Rush Limbaugh on my list of 'worlds biggest assholes'..

I do NOT agree with the aerial hunting of wolves in anyway whatsoever..

And I wouldn't mind if someone shot her from the inside of an airplane either..

But, c'mon Ashley.. The campaign is over.. Ariel hunting doesn't only take place in Alaska, Palin is not the only official that supports it..

Obviously Judd is only using Palin's name to get more attention for her cause..

I am so sick of celebrities telling the rest of the world how to think, how to vote, what to eat, what car to drive, etc..

And what is so damn awesome about them anyway??

Jeez.. Just shut the fuck up already..

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I need a drink..

Thursday..

Monkey is at a friend's house.. She has gone over every afternoon this week, and I'm beginning to notice how quiet it is without her..

Clay called today.. He is fine, working a lot and tired whenever he calls.. But at least he's calling..

I miss him.. 15 days until he's home..

I'm feeling kind of lonely today.. I have been all week.. Its funny.. When Monkey is home things don't seem as lonely when Clay is away.. I guess I don't notice it as much when she is here.. But right now, it couldn't be more obvious that Clay isn't home..

The house seems bigger somehow..

I dunno..

Weird..

Libra Today

Funny.. I was going to tell someone today exactly what I thought about a certain situation.. Maybe I should wait until tomorrow huh? LOL

Open to the AlternativesLibra Daily Horoscope
A powerful need to express your opinions can put you at odds with others today. The judgments you make regarding worldly affairs may be in direct opposition to the beliefs of your colleagues. If you respond tolerantly to their counterarguments, you may discover that there are aspects of those unfamiliar positions that intrigue you or touch you deeply. Adopting a broadminded approach to the question of values can help you see the world around you in an entirely new way. Because you are likely unafraid to admit your mistakes today, you may have little trouble pinpointing and rooting out the flaws in your own arguments in order to replace them with concepts that are more sound.

Better..

Thump called yesterday.. So now I can sleep tonight..

It's warming up outside.. Hopefully it will stay that way.. I love snow, but I'm tired of the cold..

I saw that the groundhog saw his shadow, so we will have 6 more weeks of winter..

Hopefully the groundhog is just paranoid, and spring is coming..

Well, that was an informative and highly entertaining blog post wasn't it?

Oh.. Also...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZANNE!!

It's Tuesday..

My sister called yesterday and scared the crap out of me.. Told me that she had just seen on the news that a rig in Africa had exploded and over 100 people were dead.. UGH..

It was in Kenya though and Thump is in Congo..

Still.. The words "Oil, explosion" and "Africa" all in the same sentence?? Not very comforting..

I was hoping Thump would call so I could at least hear his voice.. I know it wasn't his rig, but still, a little reassurance would be nice.. Didn't sleep last night.. I stayed awake thinking "what if" all night..

This sucks..

Blessed Imbolc :)

Thig an nathair as an toll

La donn Bride,

Ged robh tri traighean dh’ an t-sneachd

Air leachd an lair.

THEY DID IT!!

They did it!! Steelers won! Whoo hooo!!

I was worried towards the end of the 4th quarter.. REALLY worried.. But they won!

I was a little disappointed though, Ward and Polamalu didn't play up to their usual standard.. Ward was injured though, I don't know what was going on with Polamalu though.. He was in a coke commercial though.. That was pretty cool.

But Harrison?? OMG! He was AMAZING!! Longest run to a TD in Superbowl history.. A full 100 yards! Boo Yah!

Holy crap, I said the word "though" 4 times..