A Mother's Day with ups and downs

Yesterday, I was able to receive the one gift I really wanted for Mother's Day...sleeping in!  I had literally been counting down the days until this because our weekend "wake-up calls" had been awfully early the last few weeks.  In fact, ridiculously early some might say!  Anyway, I was very excited to sleep in until 10:00 yesterday.

We had to pick Thomas up from our former town shortly after noon, but unfortunately the other family had a delay.  It wasn't a big deal as we were simply traveling to my Mom's to move furniture and I wasn't in a huge rush.  Thomas was an absolute pain throughout the entire day.  I knew he would be, and for the most part we just left him alone.  Part of the down of the day though, is that my sister was at my mom's house as well, and she was just about as unpleasant as I've seen her in a while.  She clearly didn't want to be dealing with any of us, and after a while Mom just suggested she come back another time when we weren't all there.  It's kind of sad...even Robert mentioned yesterday, "Aunt K was in a really bad mood."  Yes son, sometimes she's just difficult.  We didn't actually move any furniture, but we did spend time going through things, cleaning and helping Mom with various tasks.  Afterwards we visited my paternal grandmother who had a generous surprise for us.  It will ensure that as long as we make frugal decisions, we should not have to eat into our savings this next school year, even if I stay home.  We are very grateful!  She also fed the kids dinner, and is just an absolutely amazing woman...beyond words!

By the time we got home last night, Thomas was barely able to walk upright.  He changed into jammies and the kids made a quick phone call to Andrew's mom.  Afterwards they surprised me with cards and my gift of a bag of candy bars (NOT helping with the diet AT ALL!) and then we just hung out.  It was an amazingly busy weekend, but full of time with my favorite people!

I get to sleep in!

I told my kids there is only one thing I wanted for Mother's Day...to sleep in!  I told them as far as I was concerned my gift was three weeks ago when I got to spend stay overnight visiting with my friends in Indianapolis.  It was such a fabulous evening and I was so grateful to get away even for such a short time.  It wasn't a terribly expense weekend at all, but since I don't like to spend entertainment dollars on just myself so I insisted it be my gift.  I suspect there will still be a card and that is certainly fine, but I really can't tell you how much I am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow!!!!

I can't believe I turned on the a/c before Mother's Day

That's right folks, two days before Mother's Day, I turned on our a/c.  I really can't believe it is this warm here so early.  When I looked at the thermostat, it said 81 degrees, and I decided that was ridiculous!  It isn't going to be terribly cool tonight either, so I decided it was time.  I hate the fact that I have to pay for so much electricity in May!  On the upside, it will be a welcome relief for my allergies!

Where did spring go?

Just last week we were having overnight low's that prompted the furnace to kick on.  This week we are having high's in the upper 80's!  What the heck happened to spring?  I really thought these temps were just an anomaly since it is still early May, but when I just checked the five day forecast it shows nothing but upper 80's...not what I am hoping for!  It's also pretty miserable with allergies this time of year, so I guess the one good thing is that I won't mind too much if we have to break down and turn on the a/c...although there is usually much more of a break between the furnace and a/c!

Life around here

It's so hard to believe that counting today there are 16 days of school left.  Three years from now we will be planning graduation for Robert...oh my goodness!  I often forget how crazy May can be each year as each activity wants to have a "wrap up" activity, but this year it's made somewhat easier by not working...and I have no idea how I did it when I did!

My mom is recovery fabulously well from her surgery.  Her friend texted me yesterday that she just couldn't believe how well mom is doing.  I was grateful to know she wasn't just putting on an act when she spoke with me each time.  She has a tremendous pain tolerance and I'm sure that helps, but she's a pretty amazing woman as well!

Catherine has officially finished with the track season.  I'm not even really sure what to say about it.  She loved it, although I'm not exactly sure what it is that she loved about it.  I'll try not to judge her lack of competitive spirit, and just be grateful that she enjoyed herself.  Robert still has a couple of weeks left in his season.

Looking forward to a gorgeous day!

Into the teens

I am happy to report that counting today, there are only 18 days of school left.  Because of the ridiculous amount of classroom time taken up by state testing my husband cringes every time I count down, but I am very pleased...and so are the kids!  I know that we are going to have a VERY busy summer.  All three kids want to be on swim team and they practice twice a day from the end of May until the middle of July.  The practices are not completely mandatory so if there are other plans that is fine, but there is no "sleeping in just because"...that's going to be a little rough.  I guess we'll just have to hope for some early morning thunderstorms!

Regardless of the sleeping, I'm just looking forward to a more relaxed pace.  Last evening Thomas wanted to play catch with Andrew.  I just kept thinking, "But he needs to shower and it's getting later!"  I don't want to have to be worrying about those things, and it's one of the many things I am looking forward to!

Mom's surgery

Mom had her rotator cuff surgery on Friday.  I'll be honest, it was a pretty exhausting day.  My sister was willing to meet me at the hospital so that I didn't have to leave my house at 6AM, but it was still a pretty early morning.  Mom's surgery went well overall, although it turns out there is a great deal more damage than we originally understood there to be.  The tendons are severely retracted and there is no guarantee they are going to reattach.  Right now it's just a waiting game, and fingers are crossed!

Dealing with my family can be pretty draining as well, and that made Friday evening more exhausting.  I am so grateful to Andrew for taking complete charge of the kids for the day and handling everything.  Hopefully we won't have to continue on this medical trail!