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Published On: Sep 08, 2007 11:33 PM
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Published On: Sep 08, 2007 11:33 PM
So...
It feels like it should be tomorrow already -
hell, it feels like it should be Friday
already. The day started out pretty nicely,
actually, since we had a delayed opening - I am such a better teacher at ten
then I am at 8, I will readily admit, and those 25 minute periods whizzed by for
me and the kids both. And then home. To an empty house and a sense of
foreboding.
A sense alleviated when I finally reached E - he was out with his mom having a late lunch. They came over, picked me up, and we went Christmas tree shopping - fake Christmas tree shopping that is. I just can't see cutting down a whole tree on a yearly basis just to have up for a week or two, and my mom has a real Christmas tree-spontaneous combustion phobia which I have inherited a teensy bit off - but anyway, mama, super generous as always bought us a really pretty life-like tree - barely clears the ceiling, but they just don't sell trees that fit tiny, low ceilinged farmhouse around here....
It was the floor model, and 50% off, even Mama wouldn't have bought it at the price they were asking otherwise - she also bought us each an ornament (me, E, and the pooch) I like to just get a few ornaments each year so that as we hang each one they have a bit of a story. A little sparse, but I like the memories more then a full tree. I'll post pics once we put lights on and decorations - Wednesday I think. E is taking his first final (Public Health Law) tomorrow - wish him well, and lots of passing with flying color thoughts please!
Then we came home and I still felt a bit off, nausous and nervous - with good reason. First it turned out that E and his mom had been fighting all day - I was too tired to notice the tension in the air, but apparently they've made up, so it's all good. The the biggie - little bro was in a car accident. He's fine - shaken, no stiches needed. He ran into the median, says a guy ran him off the road. I love my brother, but he speeds and doesn't wear a seat belt, so I can't totally see him an an innocent victim, without wishing he's be more careful - that and stop smoking so damn much. But anyway, I'm just worried, glad he's ok, and still coming down from the adrenaline - remember, the LAST time I got a call from my aunt re: little bro he had OD'ed...
Update: They all just came in - he looks fine, car's at the shop across the street. His insurance is already sky high since he's been in so many accidents/tickets already, so I don't think they're going to report it, just fix up the car as best they can - he and my dad work together so the commute isn't a problem. Now I need to rest - back to my 15 minute routines - tonight it will be house stuff/grading/relaxing (although relaxing may also be quilting since the shower is on Saturday! Keep us in your thoughts that this household might reach some state of calm as the holidays hit - if that's possible. Hugs all. BTW, I love the audblog post, mamarama - thanks for keepin' on keepin on till it worked....I may try it, but I'm so darn shy that way. At least I can post a happy pic (dog interupting my sewing BIGTIME!), right?
A sense alleviated when I finally reached E - he was out with his mom having a late lunch. They came over, picked me up, and we went Christmas tree shopping - fake Christmas tree shopping that is. I just can't see cutting down a whole tree on a yearly basis just to have up for a week or two, and my mom has a real Christmas tree-spontaneous combustion phobia which I have inherited a teensy bit off - but anyway, mama, super generous as always bought us a really pretty life-like tree - barely clears the ceiling, but they just don't sell trees that fit tiny, low ceilinged farmhouse around here....
It was the floor model, and 50% off, even Mama wouldn't have bought it at the price they were asking otherwise - she also bought us each an ornament (me, E, and the pooch) I like to just get a few ornaments each year so that as we hang each one they have a bit of a story. A little sparse, but I like the memories more then a full tree. I'll post pics once we put lights on and decorations - Wednesday I think. E is taking his first final (Public Health Law) tomorrow - wish him well, and lots of passing with flying color thoughts please!
Then we came home and I still felt a bit off, nausous and nervous - with good reason. First it turned out that E and his mom had been fighting all day - I was too tired to notice the tension in the air, but apparently they've made up, so it's all good. The the biggie - little bro was in a car accident. He's fine - shaken, no stiches needed. He ran into the median, says a guy ran him off the road. I love my brother, but he speeds and doesn't wear a seat belt, so I can't totally see him an an innocent victim, without wishing he's be more careful - that and stop smoking so damn much. But anyway, I'm just worried, glad he's ok, and still coming down from the adrenaline - remember, the LAST time I got a call from my aunt re: little bro he had OD'ed...
Update: They all just came in - he looks fine, car's at the shop across the street. His insurance is already sky high since he's been in so many accidents/tickets already, so I don't think they're going to report it, just fix up the car as best they can - he and my dad work together so the commute isn't a problem. Now I need to rest - back to my 15 minute routines - tonight it will be house stuff/grading/relaxing (although relaxing may also be quilting since the shower is on Saturday! Keep us in your thoughts that this household might reach some state of calm as the holidays hit - if that's possible. Hugs all. BTW, I love the audblog post, mamarama - thanks for keepin' on keepin on till it worked....I may try it, but I'm so darn shy that way. At least I can post a happy pic (dog interupting my sewing BIGTIME!), right?
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Posted: Mon - December 8, 2003 at 08:32 PM