We worked up to Monday and it wasn't so bad...

I know I haven't blogged in a while. I have been so super busy.

The only thing I remember about Thursday was that I still had the problem with my neck and I was so tired that I feel asleep on Private Practice which comes on at 9 PM. I was pooped. I don't remember exactly what happened but I know work really depressed me. The calls were all just from sad, miserable, rude people.
And when I got home and got ready to cook dinner, I looked in the cabinet and my canned goods were gone! My first thought went to Elliebear. I remembered seeing the sign at the school about a canned food drive. I knew the little ones hadn't been playing with them and if so, they would at least be visible.
I yelled her name and said where are the canned goods?!? And she came out of the bedroom with about 10 cans that she had in her backpack ready to be donated the next day. She told me she had taken 24 cans to school already over a 2 day period.
I was so upset. I really wouldn't have minded her donating, but emptying out the cabinet is not what I would've had in mind. And on top of that, she didn't ask me. She STOLE from me and her family. I emailed the teachers to tell them what she had done. Her class didn't win the ice-cream sundae party prize anyway, but I still haven't come up with a totally suitable punishment.

On Friday, I needed a day off. I decided to take a vacation day. I took everyone to school. Then I came home, did some cleaning, went and got Bubba a new crib, got a pedicure and my eyebrows waxed and did some Christmas shopping. I believe I am just about ready. Princess has a razor riprider 360. It's a trike with caster wheels so it wiggles all over the place while you ride. Bruiser has a regular Red Flyer traditional tricycle. They should have fun with those together. I got Elliebear a full size keyboard. I hope I don't regret that one. Cici already has her Nintendo DSi waiting so everyone has a big gift. Except the twins. They have some cool stuff but they won't know the difference so they will be happy I'm sure. I wanted to go to the movies, but I ran out of time. Maybe next time... I can't remember anything else significant happening. I think it was a nice day.

On Saturday, my neck was really bothering me... still... did I mention the doctor told me to get a massage a couple of times a week to see if that helped and I just laughed at him? I went to the base and worked out. Nobody from my little group showed up but me, but that's who I was there for so... My neck felt better for almost a half hour afterwards. It was amazing. But the pain came back. I got on the elliptical for 25 minutes and did 5 minutes of stretching and 25 minutes of weights.
Anyway, we went to Sam's and got some groceries. Honestly, that's about all I remember. Hubby did get his birthday box. It had peanut butter, sardines and crackers, cookies, paydays, peanut butter chews and snicker bars, mustard (for the sardines), a memory card for his camera, sports illustrateds, a card from me... That box was packed! He was so happy to receive it. And I was happy to oblige.
Now I did speak to my wonderful hubby a few times during these days. He has been able to Skype (phone calls with one way video- he can see me but I can't see him) me a few times. I really hope he gets his laptop. Before Thanksgiving will be preferable. If not, ASAP.

On Sunday, I went back to the base in the morning. AW showed up but TR went on a cruise with her kids and her husband's ex wife. That was weird... I was trying to imagine that scenario and just couldn't do it. She said he told her not to become friends with the ex. I LOL'd about that one. I just worked out on elliptical for 25 minutes and did my 5 minute stretch. I cleaned up a bit in the garage. Finally got the Halloween decorations put back in the attic. Got down the Christmas ones. Put away summer clothes. Picked up all the pieces of the carpet padding that PacPac has chewed up while he's out there during the day. Sprayed the carpet with pet deodorizer. Hopefully, I will have a chance to really clean it this weekend. Did more chores in the house. God, I am so sick of laundry! But it's gotta be done.
I was preparing for my Mother in law's visit. I don't know if she'll come by here. I am sure she knows I am so busy during the week she may just wait til I come over to my brother and sister-in-laws house on Thanksgiving to see me and the kids. I cut out her pictures of the kids. They are ready to go except I need to make copies of L's and C's pics so I can give her bigger ones. I realized I am missing my wallet sized pics of the kids.
I put together Bubba's new crib as well. It is amazing. Dark brown mahogany colored wood with the sleigh bed rails. I love it so much. It turns into a toddler bed, then a daybed and then you can use the head and foot boards to make a full size bed later. I told hubby and he says we should get Pinky one just like it. I really want to but I have so much going on! Hubby called me while I was on my way to the gym and we got to talk for about 20 minutes or so. It was so nice to hear his voice and the connection was actually clear! I was truly happy. Took the kids to McD's for lunch. Let them play in the kids zone area. when I got home, I baked (skinless) chicken thighs coated in orange marmalade. It was good. Better than I was expecting as I didn't have a recipe, just an idea. watched Dexter. It was a really good episode. only 3 left til end of the season. I can't wait for honey to come home. Wish we had a DVR, I would be recording these for him. Now we will have to rent the season when it comes out so he can catch up.

On Monday, work. The day wasn't so bad. I had a decent revenue day. I went to Walmart after work with the kids. Got some groceries. By the time we were done, it was 8 PM so we went to Wendy's and got dinner. No baths for kids. Weather getting cold. They are getting runny noses and they didn't make a huge mess tonight. Elliebear gave me a me a massage and my neck/shoulder area felt better. She rubs really hard. Bubba is enjoying his new bed. I think he is just glad to be out of the bed with his sister. I was trying to convince hubby before he left that we should stop buying paper plates. that it was better for the environment and that we could save some money. Screw that! I am so tired of dishes. I bought a 600 count package of paper plates from Sam's.
Elliebear and Princess put up the fake tree. No ornaments yet. We will do that on Thanksgiving or this weekend. But it's up. I am not very excited about Christmas. Trying, but it's not hitting me yet. Tomorrow is a short day. I am excited about that. I have to take Cici to the orthodontist at 9:30 AM. Work at 12:45 and I get off at 4:45. Yay!
I love you, my wonderful husband. I am missing you and thinking of you always. Be safe and know that I am giving thanks for having you in my life... Just wish you were physically in my life... :)