Monday, Monday

My work day is almost over. I made it through another one! Whew!
I really shouldn't complain. My allergies were so bad that I ended up having to take 2 FMLA days this past Thursday and Friday. I felt better Saturday. Took the kids to MM's house to celebrate her daughter's 2nd bday. They had fun and it was nice seeing MM as well.
Sunday was nice. I took the kids to the new park they finally finished building near our house. It's nice. We walked on the trail and they played. We also went to the library and I got some books for Elliebear, Princess and Bruiser. Cici didn't want any. She is currently reading something from the school library though. I really hope she pulls her grades up. I am taking her to the eye doc tomorrow to try putting her contacts in again. Hopefully she has some success this time.
I had a great weekend with hubby. He had a visit from his oldest son that I think gave him a warm fuzzy. I don't talk about all of my hubby's kids because they are not a part of our everyday life. But I love them just the same because they are his.
Life is treating me well for now. I am pretty happy.

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Tuesday...

I can't believe I made it through Monday, at work anyway. My allergies were totally kicking my butt. I feel a bit better today, not 100%, but better. At least the calls were decent.
Today is moving by fairly quickly. Someone in our office who has to work on Saturday offered to trade tours with me for his Friday off and give me $100.00 as an incentive. He has something to do with his daughter and nobody wants to work on Saturday. I don't blame them. It sucks not having 2 days off in a row.
I am considering it for the $100.00 though. With Christmas coming and all I have spent on getting contacts and glasses for Cici and I, it wouldn't hurt.
I finally finished this book I have been reading for what seems like forever. I really enjoy reading, when I have the time. And the problem is I start so many books at once. I have started a new one by Andrew Gross called The Blue Zone. It's one of those thrillers about the FBI and some witness protection program members who get discovered or something. I hope it is a fast read.
I really need someone to explain the spousal tuition aid to me for the US Navy. I am so confused about if I qualify or not. I really want to start up with school again. I think I am going to take a walk to clear my head. It's kind of a nice day out.

I had a great weekend!!!

On Friday, hubby and I went to see Devil. I was pretty happy with it. You never know with M. Night Shyamalan how his movies are going to turn out. I guess I can say I am a fan. I had to meet him right after work so we didn't really get to hang out much. We had a trade off. After the movie, he went to hang out with his buddies while I was home with the kids so that I could go hang with my buddies on Saturday. Nice!
Saturday I goofed around with the kids and did lots and lots of laundry! Ugh. So sick of it. Then met up with some wonderful Seabee wives for dinner at P F Chang's at 5:30 and we saw The Other Guys afterwards. I was so tired, I left right after. I heard they went for a coffee... Hate I missed that part but maybe next time... I had a great time! The movie was really cheesy but funny. I really needed that!
On Sunday, lots of football but we did take a break in the middle to watch, as a family, the Prince of Persia. It was pretty good. Disney usually doesn't disappoint me though.
Speaking of Disney... When I bought the P of P DVD, it had those Disney movie rewards inside. I have tons of Disney movies at home. I usually get them when they come out for the kids. I went to their website and input all the codes from my DVDs at home and have 1700 points with them. I can order stuff now. Hubby recommends waiting til I have more to get a larger prize though.
I got a phone call from Cici's history teacher today saying she is turning in sub par work, when she turns it in. I have been checking her homework but apparently she isn't telling me about all of it. She has missed about 4 days of school this year from being sick as well. Guess I am going to have to deny her the privilege of staying home when she is ill from now on. Can't help the ortho appointments. Man, I can't wait til she is out of these freaking braces!

Just Here...

Nothing bad. Lots of good. My kids are doing well in school. I still have a job when so many others don't. Though I really dislike it at times, my coworkers are great. They usually keep me in good spirits.
My friend Jo came to see me today. she is on a project right now for the United Way so she gets to work outside of the office. I really miss talking to her each day at work. Her annual Halloween party is on the 12th and I can't wait!
We have finally made plans for Saturday. Just a few Seabee wives getting together at last! Dinner and a movie. Should be fun. The Other Guys and PF Changs. Yay!
Hubby had some of his buddies over last night. I love his laugh. We are supposed to have date night on Friday as well. Going to see Devil. Hopefully M Night won't disappoint with this one.
I am in a blah mood even though lots of things are going well. Long days just getting to me I guess.

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Wow...

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Not in a completely bad way but I am feeling robot mode coming on. Haven't been there in a while. Let's catch up a bit...
Let's see, Monday the 6th was Labor Day. Didn't do anything special. Didn't really feel like socializing. Just a rest day if I remember correctly. No work, thank goodness. The rest of the week was a blur.
On Friday the 10th, Cici and I went to the eye doctor. I had my annual examination done, pretty much the same prescription. I only had 2 hours off work so I didn't have time to pick a frame for new glasses and my contacts have been ordered. Man, laser surgery sounds great right about now. But with my eye problems, I am afraid...
Cici wasn't able to get her contacts in. Since it's her first time wearing them, they won't let her leave the office with lenses until she can successfully put them in and take them out. So we have to go back on a different day. Hubby needs to have an exam done too. Just gotta find the time.
Saturday was nice. Hubby had drill but they let most of the guys out early for our Welcome Home picnic for his unit. It was nice. The kids had fun in the bounce houses. It was very hot out though and after about 2.5 hours, we had enough. Elliebear came home with all these woodcraft projects that had been donated by Home Depot. She has been building like crazy! It was good seeing some of the other wives too.
When we got home, I took Cici and Elliebear with me to see Resident Evil: Afterlife in 3D. The 3D was amazing but the plot, not so great. What can you expect? I was just glad to be out of the house for a day. Spent the evening watching football with hubby.
Sunday was another project day for me. I rearranged my bedroom, dusted everything, moved furniture around, changed sheets, flipped the mattress, etc. I am again pooped but I feel like I got so much accomplished! I am going to basically work on a room every week. At least that is the plan...
Nothing else new and exciting as of yet... But life goes on.

Boy Am I Pooped! But Totally Satisfied!

I have had this wild hair up my butt about house cleaning lately. We both, hubby and I get so busy that it's hard to do anything but the basics. Laundry, dishes. sweeping, mopping, kitchen and bathrooms. But today was different! I went corner to corner in the living room. I dusted, swept, mopped, scrubbed the computer and cleaned between the keys on the keyboard. Cleaned the mirrors, tv screen and pc monitor, cleaned the ceiling fan. I did laundry while all this was going on.
Last week, I did the same thing in the dining area and kitchen one day. And another evening I spent tossing old paperwork and organizing. Since I have decided to blow off school at least until October, I figure I better use some of my free time. I had an extra day off work last week and a 3 day weekend now cause of Labor Day.
Wow. That was interesting, wasnt it?
My life is just that phenominal! :)
Now for the exciting stuff! Yesterday was our 5 year anniversary. We made it! :) My cousin's daughter turned 4. She had a party scheduled for 5 PM. Perfect! We dropped the kids off and headed to the Improv. It was our first time going to that particular one. And it's been so long since we have been out anywhere besides the movies or to shoot pool. It was nice to get all fancied up. The show was called "Defending the Caveman." It was this guys take on the differences between men and women- the 'hunter' vs the 'gatherer' and he was pretty funny. It was perfect for a date night show!
I am so excited for five more years plus eternity with hubby! He's an amazing guy!

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It's been awhile...

Tomorrow is our 5 year anniversary. We have been together since about 9 years but married for 5. Wow. We are such newbies! I am excited though. It's a nice feeling to have love surrounding you.
There is a lot going on as usual. Princess got her first 'sign' in her daily notebook for not being quiet when the teacher requested it. Cici got assigned detention for not turning in her science homework. So she will be staying after school on Tuesday. Elliebear is wanting to sign up for the Texas Girls Choir and run for student council. She is doing great with school but she is having issues with mean little girls. There is always something.
Cici has already missed 3 days of school and we are just ending the second week. She is taking antibiotics for swollen tonsils but no strep or anything. Plus she has been given an inhaler for her cough. She has been feeling better since the doc, thank goodness but I hate she has missed school already.
Everyone seems to be settling in with the new schedules pretty well. The little ones are enjoying being home with dad for now. He is still putting together a package for possible opportunities to work full time with the Navy. Fingers crossed.
I had a talk last weekend with hubby about being bored. I thought I was going to go nuts! I just had a really bad case of cabin fever over the whole week but it totally flared up when I was stuck at home all day. I told him I just felt... bored. I don't know if it was a case of being lonely or what because we are both so busy, it's hard to find time to do anything fun.
I explained to him how I stopped going to the gym so often when he first got home because I wanted to spend more time with him. He needed it. And now I need it and he finds time to go visit his friends and get away from our 4 walls.
We have a cool evening planned tomorrow but I will post about it once it's successful...
Gotta' keep moving forward.