Because I hate my husband's. Ok, you may be thinking that I'm exaggerating but Jason got home last night and we had the following conversation:
J- how was work?
A- Good. Why? How was your day? (I'm suspicious because he doesn't usually start off with this unless something bad is coming)
J- Ok, but you're going to be mad...
A- So when do you have to leave?
J- Probably Thursday.
OK. It's that answer that drives me batty. The fact that no one at his job is capable of planning ahead. So I have literally two days to rearrange our entire life because he's going to be gone...again. I know I should be happy that he has a job but I really don't like it when he's gone and the boys don't like it either. When J got back last week Ryker snubbed him for a day and a half. ARG. Plus Ryker is getting a cold and I'm swamped at work and when he's gone over the weekend it just makes it so much worse.
But I'm going to try to be cheery today because it is my FAVORITE holiday and I am the BatGirl!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Why I live in WI
One of the major reasons we live in WI is because that's where our extended family is and they come in really handy sometimes. Like when Jason's gone. Mom came last night and it was good. She helped distract the boys and give them a bath and helped me regain the sanity that's been eroding ever since Jason left. If all goes well, he'll be home tomorrow and my sanity can come back.
Ryker "talked" to Jason on the phone the last two nights. This was very funny. It involved a lot of Jason talking and Ryker pulling the phone away to look at it like "how did Daddy get into the phone?" He knew it was him though because he got a big smile and said "DA!"
Xander on the other hand understands that he gets to talk to Daddy and uses it to tell him things like "I'm playing with my blue car" and "I eat the yellow, mm-hmmm." (Yellow being banana taffy).
But I definitely appreciate the fact that our moms help out when one of us is gone for a while. It really helps relieve the pressure on the parent that's left (I went to bed exhausted on Tuesday). I wouldn't trade that for better weather or beautiful vistas. Wisconsin's just fine by me (even if I do have to bundle the boys in winter coats half way through October!)
Ryker "talked" to Jason on the phone the last two nights. This was very funny. It involved a lot of Jason talking and Ryker pulling the phone away to look at it like "how did Daddy get into the phone?" He knew it was him though because he got a big smile and said "DA!"
Xander on the other hand understands that he gets to talk to Daddy and uses it to tell him things like "I'm playing with my blue car" and "I eat the yellow, mm-hmmm." (Yellow being banana taffy).
But I definitely appreciate the fact that our moms help out when one of us is gone for a while. It really helps relieve the pressure on the parent that's left (I went to bed exhausted on Tuesday). I wouldn't trade that for better weather or beautiful vistas. Wisconsin's just fine by me (even if I do have to bundle the boys in winter coats half way through October!)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
One down, four to go
So Jason is in New York this week for work. Which means that I am flying solo with the boys. This is fine with Xander. He's a "big boy" now and understands things like "Daddy went to work on a plane" and "Daddy will be home Friday" and "Do you want to say night night to Daddy on the phone?"
Ryker, on the other hand, is convinced that I made Daddy disappear. (Because I have super powers, I really do). He makes me go through the house to prove Daddy is not home with pathetic little "da?'s" along the way. These are usually accompanied by dirty looks because obviously I would want to use my super powers to make Daddy disappear. Because having Ryker mad at me is really enjoyable. Plus he seems to be cutting some more new teeth which really makes him pleasant.
I am not cut out for single parenthood. I admit it. That second parent keeps me sane. But I made it through night one and morning one.
Only four more to go....
Ryker, on the other hand, is convinced that I made Daddy disappear. (Because I have super powers, I really do). He makes me go through the house to prove Daddy is not home with pathetic little "da?'s" along the way. These are usually accompanied by dirty looks because obviously I would want to use my super powers to make Daddy disappear. Because having Ryker mad at me is really enjoyable. Plus he seems to be cutting some more new teeth which really makes him pleasant.
I am not cut out for single parenthood. I admit it. That second parent keeps me sane. But I made it through night one and morning one.
Only four more to go....
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
My Ryker
So by popular request here is a cute picture of my Ryker. You have two options: agree or agree.
The Fall TV season
So I am completely and totally addicted to television. I know, I'm a bad librarian but have you seen some of the new shows? For example, Studio 60 is great. You should check it out. It combines smart, witty writing with Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford (two of my faves). You just can't go wrong with that. The new episodes of Gilmore Girls, Lost, How I Met Your Mother and Survivor continue to suck me in. I can't help it, I am hopelessly addicted and the best part is that I can crochet or play with the kids at the same time.
So judge me if you will but I'm kicking back tonight to watch some Gilmore Girls.
So judge me if you will but I'm kicking back tonight to watch some Gilmore Girls.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Our weekend
So we had a busy little weekend. I helped my sister-in-law register for her baby shower, which was both fun and made me glad that it's not me. We then bowled in our league with said in-law's and had a great time kicking the other teams butt. We then played this: http://www.amazon.com/Mattel-J3719-UNO-Spin/dp/B000BTEC8Q/sr=8-1/qid=1159984009/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-9814110-6653511?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games
Which was huge amounts of fun.
Since my folks were silly enough to take the boys Saturday night we actually managed to get some repainting done around the house. Overall a successful weekend but very busy.
Which was huge amounts of fun.
Since my folks were silly enough to take the boys Saturday night we actually managed to get some repainting done around the house. Overall a successful weekend but very busy.
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