The last 5 months in review... And a plan

How do I put this nicely. The last 5 months have been CRAPTASTIC. I try really hard to not let anyone know how really shitty things are, how we're having a tough time, or whatever it is we're dealing with at the moment. But, I feel like getting it out of my head will help me create a tackle it list, in hopes of getting back on our feet and into a routine again.

I had pneumonia for a grand total of 5 months last year. I dealt with it at the beginning of the year and then again for the last few months of it. I know those that have had it will be sympathetic to the situation, but it fucking SUCKED. School with the kids still hasn't gotten completely caught up from it all and I HATE THAT. Some days the whole this is so overwhelming we barely get the basics done, let alone all the FUN learning I wish we could. So, my resolution of the week, is to get all of our "paper" work printed and organized. We will be learning about the solar system for the remainder of the school year and there is much to prepare. Along with a history unit that none of us can agree on. I know many will say that I should just pick it, I'm the mom and teacher. Well, that isn't how we work. We decide together. And that will be decided this week. Printables, manipulatives and project materials will be received and organized.

The house is still in shambles after being sick for so long. I'm ashamed of how filthy I have allowed it to become. There is no excuse and I WILL get my house in order. ASAP.

Basically, everything is completely out of control and it desperately needs to be brought back in and together. I have the month of Feb. to get it back. Thats it. I am the one who needs a schedule and I need to set myself up with one. I think we'll all benefit from it.

Thankfully, I have sought help with Buckfield's Biggest Loser, instead of trying to do it all myself as I normally would have.

This whole post is a really good example of how my brain is working right now. Its just a mess. If you read all this shit, you deserve a cookie!

Buckfield's Biggest Losers sign ups officially started!

We've finally got our act together and we're starting sign-ups for Buckfield's Biggest Loser.
Here's the link:

http://sites.google.com/site/bblclub/

I am looking for volunteers to help organize, let me know if you're interested!

Cue the Jaws Music...

We have a shark on our hands. I wish our CPU wasn't in the shop because I can't wait to show you these pics. Busy Bee was in the tub tonight and I usually give them a good once over every bath time. You know, to make sure nothing is broken, bruised, etc. So, what did I see tonight?

A second row of teeth starting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thankfully they are on the bottom, so we'll just give our dentist a call soon and see what they want to do. But, I'm thinking they'll pull them No big deal. Makes it easier for the tooth fairy, I suppose.

Tooting my own horn, cuz I can

Still not smoking. Totally saved over $200 so far between Big Daddy and I.

Thats right! To all the haters that said I couldn't do it cough*Everett*cough, BITE ME!

New Goings On

Been MIA due to a MAJOR Fibro Flare and what little energy I've had has been with the fam. In similar news though, Andrea and I have created a new blog chronicling our journey with Fibromyalgia because we've made a HUGE decision. We REFUSE to allow Fibro to make us less of a person or hold us back. We're hoping Fibro Foggies will keep up ahead of it. So stop by, won't you?!?!?

Heaven has gained a new angel!

Aunt G flew home tonight. She'll be missed terribly.

Catching Up

I arrived home on Monday. I'm still exhausted, still heartbroken, and still incredibly angry that this even had to happen.

I've had the same conversation with everyone who would listen lately, well, those it was appropriate to have it with... I just don't understand, and probably never will, why something like cancer has to exist. What on earth could someone have done that was so horrible, so vile, as to earn themselves this kind of pain. Now, I know my aunt, and my sister, and our dear family friend. I KNOW none of them have done something in which Karma would come knocking with cancer calling. So, why would something exist that causes such pain? Something I'll never understand...

I was VERY blessed to spend some unforgettable time with Aunt G. She smiled at me. She kissed me. She tried to be funny with me. She got pissed at me when I called her "gorgeous". And the next day, she fell asleep...

Its tough when you know that where you are, isn't where you should be. But, I missed this crew a whole lot. And, I left the other crew in good hands with C$.

Oh, and I'm still not smoking...