Inhale, exhale, repeat

Well, today has been quite a day. I hope I don't say that everyday...
Let's see. Woke up this AM, Cici had sore throat, Ellie had headache, I needed to go to work and little ones needed to stay home since they are sick. Less exposure to the outside world the better. So Cici actually volunteered to stay home with them for me. Since I was only working 4 hours, that was perfect. I didn't have to use any vacation or appointment time. They seem to be feeling better so they will be going to school tomorrow. They didn't have fevers, only the princess today. And I took 4 hours vacation time for tomorrow AM. At least it's paid... But I have to be home with the kids. MM actually told me this evening she didn't mind watching sick kids if I had to go to work. She is an angel. You'd be glad to know she checks in with me everyday. That's nice for someone to do, especially when they are going through a similar ordeal, deployed husband, small kids at home. I set up 4 hrs appt time for Friday AM just incase princess' fever hasn't broken for 24 hrs straight. I will cancel it if she's all better.
It's currently 2:30 AM as I am typing this. Bubba is in there doing his head banging thing in the crib. Princess didn't go to bed til midnight and bruiser not til 12:30. Ellie is asleep on the couch and bruiser is in Ellie's bed. Princess actually is sleeping in her own bed tonight. can you believe it? That's not to say I won't have a visitor or 2 in the next couple hours though.
I had a pretty unproductive day at work. CPNI no all day, lots of collection calls. No real sales opportunities. I really want to try to make some smits, especially since after work I went to the doctor and he said no OT for next 8 weeks. I am happy about it. I think I need that couple hours before the little ones get home, plus I don't want to risk being late to pick them up. And I think it'll be better for my hand. So the pros outweigh the cons for sure. Only bad thing, no extra OT $ for Christmas. They will probably stop scheduling it soon anyway. I also got another cortizone shot in my left wrist. It hurt soooo bad the first few hours. I took some advil and right now I can still feel a twinge of discomfort but I guess it'll be better than the carpel tunnel in the next few days. Another reason I am glad to have the day off tomorrow... all the typing I have done today coupled with that shot... whew!
Dasia called me tonight with more tales of her dating life. She has a date with a new guy on Saturday. She is totally on this quest to find a husband. She realizes she's not getting any younger but she says she refuses to date anyone who can't provide for themselves and her... She's a trip.
Ok. I am using my new laptop. Thanks again, my dear wonderful husband. I am mobile! Well, sitting in the bed right now but it's pretty neat. I couldn't sleep while thinking about getting the bills under control so I have been doing online bill pay for the last hour or so and trying to figure out a budget... It's so ugly. ;) I am going to have to invade your savings account tomorrow. Sorry. I will give you details on that later...
I also went to the post office today to mail your blue box and your "care package". The box and tape and "peanut wrap" was 11.00 and the shipping for both boxes plus insurance on the care pkg box was 91.00. Geez Louise! 10-14 days and you'll be laptopping! Tomorrow I am going to get tags for the truck as well. They are up at end of month. Your mom said she was sending the sticker for her car in the mail too. Do I need to do anything with her car while you are gone, my love?
I was chatting online with VW and she told me her husband works for ATT. I couldn't remember which husband you said was an ATT employee. She was giving me a heads up on the Christmas party planning meeting which is 10-11-09 at 1 I believe and also a Seabee wives day at the State Fair. It would be so nice to go to the fair sans the kids for once. That outing is on 10-01-09 so it will depend on getting off work and I will have to see what I can do about the planning party.
I gotta tell you what Elliebear said to me today. Well, she said it under her breath, "I hate you" because I wouldn't let her use the phone. I have kinda been keeping you posted on our situation regarding that but her little rebellion thing is getting borderline out of control. I feel like totally treating her like someone she hates should treat her. So I am going to just stay out of her way. I have tried talking to her like a responsible, sensible person. I have tried spanking her. I have tried grounding her. I have tried exercising her but the effort just makes me tired. I am at the end of the rope with that girl.
I guess that was pretty much my day. Oh I used my vacuum cleaner for the first time. It seemed to do the trick pretty well. It's small and cheesy but we don't have that much carpet so I guess it'll serve it's purpose. It's a dirt devil so it should be reliable. And I finished setting up the laptop this evening. Got my Word 2007 downloaded to it. I did the Antivirus thing yesterday.
Remember to keep the battery off if you are using electricity to operate it and of course that is recommended to save battery life.
I can't wait for us to skype each other... I wanna see that beautiful face of yours. I'd give anything to see you smiling right about now.
I love you so much. And I am so glad I got 2 whole phone calls from you today! Thanks. It always helps me to have a better day when I can hear your voice... Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, remember that you are on my mind constantly, good thoughts all the time and you are soo soo loved, Mr. D.