When I was married to and lived with DH, I detested the weekends. Well, let me revise that. I couldn't stand knowing that he was going to be home for two full days with the boys and I, most likely making the three of us miserable.
But ever since I moved out and moved on, I love the weekend. And the weekend I just had was absolutely perfect to the point that I would have called in today if I had the luxury of doing so. This was the type of weekend that I wanted to last longer not because I'm exhausted and need more days, but because I would keep reliving each day over and over if I could... Just because...
Sure, I look rather lobster-ish with my first sunburn of the summer, but I would take more than a little of the pink heat if it meant I could do it all again.
I have so many pictures I need to get up on here, and I will at some point, but in this post again I'll say I will post photos later... Friday, Dave and I went to Springfield where we went to Best Buy (thank you, Mine!), Chinese Buffet (yum yum!) and the duck park. I have never fed ducks and geese like I did there. The geese were literally walking right up to us and taking the bread out of our fingers. It was amazing! Saturday both the boys had baseball games, and we enjoyed watching both of them play. Thing 1 was pitcher for an inning and nearly caught a line drive to his face! Luckily he got the ball with his glove. Unfortunately, he dropped it. But it's clear to me that the practice he (and Thing 2) have been doing with Dave has been helping their catching skills tremendously! And yesterday...
Yesterday started with Breakfast with the Beatles until it was (in the most wonderful way possible) interupted by a call from Germany. Tears came to my eyes, literally, when I heard Dave say who it was, as I know he's been waiting for communication for over two months. After breakfast we went back out to Springfield and replanted his mom's flower garden while my newly repaired laptop was downloading WoW off his parent's turbo internet. The garden looked FANTASTIC when we were through, and when we got home all tired and hot we were able to play WoW together for the first time. As nerdy as it may sound, we were/are as excited about being able to play together as we can be. :-)
Next weekend will be taking us to New York to see my family, and I can't wait!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
DAY 109, Post 1
Last night Dave and I didn't have the boys so we took the opportunity, as horrible and selfish as it may sound, to eat out. No, I will not deny that we don't eat out with them because of the extra cost associated with feeding two more mouths. And... It's just so much more enjoyable eating out when it's only the two of us.
Anyway... When we arrived back home, DH was in the parking lot, kids in the car with him, and being a giant a**. I won't disclose the details of his attitude, however neither Dave nor I appreciated the way that he spoke to me. And Dave let him know it. And DH's response? Something along the lines of "Get out of my way you stupid jerk!"
Everyday I think more and more about getting a restraining order against him. However I fear the consequences of performing such actions. What would he/could he do to retaliate against me? And the only reason I would get the order is because I am more than tired of him verbally accosting me, whereever and whenever he wants. And his choice location lately seems to be at the boys' baseball games. And that's bullshit.
Anyway... When we arrived back home, DH was in the parking lot, kids in the car with him, and being a giant a**. I won't disclose the details of his attitude, however neither Dave nor I appreciated the way that he spoke to me. And Dave let him know it. And DH's response? Something along the lines of "Get out of my way you stupid jerk!"
Everyday I think more and more about getting a restraining order against him. However I fear the consequences of performing such actions. What would he/could he do to retaliate against me? And the only reason I would get the order is because I am more than tired of him verbally accosting me, whereever and whenever he wants. And his choice location lately seems to be at the boys' baseball games. And that's bullshit.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
DAY 108, Post 1
Although mentally exhausting, these past two days at work have been my favorite so far. I've barely had a dull moment, and in some ways I feel like I'm back working in NYC again. But unlike in NYC, even when the workload is hectic, there are still plenty of smiling faces and friendly attitudes.
I find it funny that the woman at the temp agency who hired me asked me if I thought I could handle working with nine men. Honestly, I don't think I could handle working with nine women! These guys are great to work with and keep me laughing. And unlike CMG, I'm in my first week and I haven't dreaded coming to work once. Do I want to be at home curled up with Dave? YEA! But I don't dread being at work. And that feels GREAT!
I find it funny that the woman at the temp agency who hired me asked me if I thought I could handle working with nine men. Honestly, I don't think I could handle working with nine women! These guys are great to work with and keep me laughing. And unlike CMG, I'm in my first week and I haven't dreaded coming to work once. Do I want to be at home curled up with Dave? YEA! But I don't dread being at work. And that feels GREAT!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
DAY 107, Post 2
I'm beginning to think that my new job is God's way of telling me that I should have followed in my parents' footsteps and gone to school for accounting. Somehow the Administrative Assistant position here includes the special added responsibility of scouring through dozens of tabs on Excel spreadsheets to find where miniscule cost savings figures have come from. And while I normally enjoy detail orientated tasks, the one I've been working on for the past two days is making my eyes cross and blood boil. I'm just glad I didn't listen to my first instinct last night and take my work home with me, as I probably would have smashed the laptop before the night was over.
Tonight Thing 2 is supposed to have a T-Ball game, a make-up game for one that was previously rained out. And it's raining... Again. And as horrible as it may sound, I find myself relieved. DH has been less than cordial at any of the games, and at last Friday night's make-up game (also for Thing 2), Dave was just about to throw him a punch. But I've already reminded Dave, that he's never been in jail, and DH is not an acceptable reason (not that any is) to make a visit there. Plus, I don't have money to bail him out, haha.
I'm a few weeks behind in reading "Our Daily Bread," however when I go home for lunch I'm going to have to show Dave today's to read. The end reads,
"Instead of returning injury and insult, may we live by Christ-honoring and Spirit-empowered alternatives: Live at peace with everyone, submit to a spiritual mediator, and leave it in the hands of authorities and, most of all, in God's hands."
Perhaps DH will someday get tired of being ignored through his insults and tirades, or perhaps I'll have to get a restraining order against him, but in the meantime, I really do have to remember, for Dave and my sake, that we can not take any action except no action.
Tonight Thing 2 is supposed to have a T-Ball game, a make-up game for one that was previously rained out. And it's raining... Again. And as horrible as it may sound, I find myself relieved. DH has been less than cordial at any of the games, and at last Friday night's make-up game (also for Thing 2), Dave was just about to throw him a punch. But I've already reminded Dave, that he's never been in jail, and DH is not an acceptable reason (not that any is) to make a visit there. Plus, I don't have money to bail him out, haha.
I'm a few weeks behind in reading "Our Daily Bread," however when I go home for lunch I'm going to have to show Dave today's to read. The end reads,
"Instead of returning injury and insult, may we live by Christ-honoring and Spirit-empowered alternatives: Live at peace with everyone, submit to a spiritual mediator, and leave it in the hands of authorities and, most of all, in God's hands."
Perhaps DH will someday get tired of being ignored through his insults and tirades, or perhaps I'll have to get a restraining order against him, but in the meantime, I really do have to remember, for Dave and my sake, that we can not take any action except no action.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Day 102, Post 3
Today's addition (my first installment) to those corny "Love Is" books...
Love is being able to find the same cloud shapes when looking at the sky... Especially when they're an obscure object few other people would recognize. Tonight's object: a Naga from WoW. :-). XOXOXO.
Love is being able to find the same cloud shapes when looking at the sky... Especially when they're an obscure object few other people would recognize. Tonight's object: a Naga from WoW. :-). XOXOXO.
DAY 102, Post 2
I can feel my belly growing... The delicacies prepared by Dave in the kitchen and on the grill are already impacting my weight. I can feel it. And it's funny... I know it's happening because a dress I bought two weeks ago (and am wearing for the first time today) doesn't fit as well around the boobs as it did before. No, I'm not pregnant. BUT, I did notice that when I lost weight I lost it in my boobs. Hmmm...
Today for lunch Dave made barbeque pork chop sandwiches and hot italian sausages on the grill. I'm afraid I won't make it through the afternoon at work due to falling asleep due to a full-belly enduced euphoria. The yummy deliciousness is sitting in my stomach, and it's a very good thing there's not a seam running down the front of my dress or I'd be afraid it would split.
Tonight after work Dave and I will be going to play pool with my co-workers. The guys, minus the manager and assistant manager, have a regular Thursday night weekly outing set up and apparently I'm worthy enough to be invited, haha. It probably helps that I was able to connect with JM, one of my co-workers, almost immediately by discussing WoW with him.
Last night Dave and I went down to Beavercreek to go to the Fairfield Mall as well as DSW and Old Navy. Dave introduced me to Bourbon Chicken (was that the name?) at Cajun Ming, and then I introduced him to Williams Sonoma. I think the latter overwhelmed him a bit. I'm not surprised, however, considering the store is packed full of high-quality, over-priced cooking tools. If I could buy him one of everything, I would.
I was tickled (Pink, haha) to find that Gap had stock of my favorite perfume, "So Pink", still on their shelves. Unfortunately it's been discontinued, so I'll soon have to find a new fragrance to wear. Not only do I love it, but Dave as well to the point that he asked me to spray it up under the dashboard in the car on the way home. Within seconds the aroma of "So Pink" filled the car. It was lovely, I won't deny, but even more beautiful was the huge smile it put on his face. Ahhh, how I LOVE seeing his smiles.
I had trouble falling asleep last night, but for a good reason, rather than bad. I honestly laid there thinking, "Did I die? Am I in heaven?" I was going to ask Dave to pinch me, however I decided instead to lie there enjoying being wrapped up in his arms and listening to his soft snoring. Oh how love is such a beautiful thing!
Today for lunch Dave made barbeque pork chop sandwiches and hot italian sausages on the grill. I'm afraid I won't make it through the afternoon at work due to falling asleep due to a full-belly enduced euphoria. The yummy deliciousness is sitting in my stomach, and it's a very good thing there's not a seam running down the front of my dress or I'd be afraid it would split.
Tonight after work Dave and I will be going to play pool with my co-workers. The guys, minus the manager and assistant manager, have a regular Thursday night weekly outing set up and apparently I'm worthy enough to be invited, haha. It probably helps that I was able to connect with JM, one of my co-workers, almost immediately by discussing WoW with him.
Last night Dave and I went down to Beavercreek to go to the Fairfield Mall as well as DSW and Old Navy. Dave introduced me to Bourbon Chicken (was that the name?) at Cajun Ming, and then I introduced him to Williams Sonoma. I think the latter overwhelmed him a bit. I'm not surprised, however, considering the store is packed full of high-quality, over-priced cooking tools. If I could buy him one of everything, I would.
I was tickled (Pink, haha) to find that Gap had stock of my favorite perfume, "So Pink", still on their shelves. Unfortunately it's been discontinued, so I'll soon have to find a new fragrance to wear. Not only do I love it, but Dave as well to the point that he asked me to spray it up under the dashboard in the car on the way home. Within seconds the aroma of "So Pink" filled the car. It was lovely, I won't deny, but even more beautiful was the huge smile it put on his face. Ahhh, how I LOVE seeing his smiles.
I had trouble falling asleep last night, but for a good reason, rather than bad. I honestly laid there thinking, "Did I die? Am I in heaven?" I was going to ask Dave to pinch me, however I decided instead to lie there enjoying being wrapped up in his arms and listening to his soft snoring. Oh how love is such a beautiful thing!
DAY 102, Post 2
I can feel my belly growing... The delicacies prepared by Dave in the kitchen and on the grill are already impacting my weight. I can feel it. And it's funny... I know it's happening because a dress I bought two weeks ago (and am wearing for the first time today) doesn't fit as well around the boobs as it did before. No, I'm not pregnant. BUT, I did notice that when I lost weight I lost it in my boobs. Hmmm...
Today for lunch Dave made barbeque pork chop sandwiches and hot italian sausages on the grill. I'm afraid I won't make it through the afternoon at work due to falling asleep due to a full-belly enduced euphoria. The yummy deliciousness is sitting in my stomach, and it's a very good thing there's not a seam running down the front of my dress or I'd be afraid it would split.
Tonight after work Dave and I will be going to play pool with my co-workers. The guys, minus the manager and assistant manager, have a regular Thursday night weekly outing set up and apparently I'm worthy enough to be invited, haha. It probably helps that I was able to connect with JM, one of my co-workers, almost immediately by discussing WoW with him.
Last night Dave and I went down to Beavercreek to go to the Fairfield Mall as well as DSW and Old Navy. Dave introduced me to Bourbon Chicken (was that the name?) at Cajun Ming, and then I introduced him to Williams Sonoma. I think the latter overwhelmed him a bit. I'm not surprised, however, considering the store is packed full of high-quality, over-priced cooking tools. If I could buy him one of everything, I would.
I was tickled (Pink, haha) to find that Gap had stock of my favorite perfume, "So Pink", still on their shelves. Unfortunately it's been discontinued, so I'll soon have to find a new fragrance to wear. Not only do I love it, but Dave as well to the point that he asked me to spray it up under the dashboard in the car on the way home. Within seconds the aroma of "So Pink" filled the car. It was lovely, I won't deny, but even more beautiful was the huge smile it put on his face. Ahhh, how I LOVE seeing his smiles.
I had trouble falling asleep last night, but for a good reason, rather than bad. I honestly laid there thinking, "Did I die? Am I in heaven?" I was going to ask Dave to pinch me, however I decided instead to lie there enjoying being wrapped up in his arms and listening to his soft snoring. Oh how love is such a beautiful thing!
Today for lunch Dave made barbeque pork chop sandwiches and hot italian sausages on the grill. I'm afraid I won't make it through the afternoon at work due to falling asleep due to a full-belly enduced euphoria. The yummy deliciousness is sitting in my stomach, and it's a very good thing there's not a seam running down the front of my dress or I'd be afraid it would split.
Tonight after work Dave and I will be going to play pool with my co-workers. The guys, minus the manager and assistant manager, have a regular Thursday night weekly outing set up and apparently I'm worthy enough to be invited, haha. It probably helps that I was able to connect with JM, one of my co-workers, almost immediately by discussing WoW with him.
Last night Dave and I went down to Beavercreek to go to the Fairfield Mall as well as DSW and Old Navy. Dave introduced me to Bourbon Chicken (was that the name?) at Cajun Ming, and then I introduced him to Williams Sonoma. I think the latter overwhelmed him a bit. I'm not surprised, however, considering the store is packed full of high-quality, over-priced cooking tools. If I could buy him one of everything, I would.
I was tickled (Pink, haha) to find that Gap had stock of my favorite perfume, "So Pink", still on their shelves. Unfortunately it's been discontinued, so I'll soon have to find a new fragrance to wear. Not only do I love it, but Dave as well to the point that he asked me to spray it up under the dashboard in the car on the way home. Within seconds the aroma of "So Pink" filled the car. It was lovely, I won't deny, but even more beautiful was the huge smile it put on his face. Ahhh, how I LOVE seeing his smiles.
I had trouble falling asleep last night, but for a good reason, rather than bad. I honestly laid there thinking, "Did I die? Am I in heaven?" I was going to ask Dave to pinch me, however I decided instead to lie there enjoying being wrapped up in his arms and listening to his soft snoring. Oh how love is such a beautiful thing!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
DAY 101, Post 1
I love my new job. LOVE it. But the hours between 2 and 4pm seem to drag unmercilessly. And even worse are the days (like today) when I have eaten a big lunch and my eyes just want to keep crossing. Today the Mountain Dew and coffee don't seem to be helping either. So... I blog.
Yes, I know I shouldn't be doing this from work, but I have a dilemma as far as work is concerned. I'm GREAT at my job. And I'm quick to get my work done, which leaves me with a void in my To-Do pile. Currently I have work to do, however I'm waiting for responses from my co-workers before I can continue on any of it. And I've already cleaned my desk, including spraying it with cleaner, and my e-mail inbox. And I've started on a Power Point presentation for the weekly Monday Morning meeting, even though my pre-decessors didn't normally work on it until Friday. But, yes... I get satisfaction out of surprising people with the news that my work is already finished... Correctly... And ahead of schedule.
Yesterday Dave and I bought a grill and last night he made DELICIOUS beef ribs for dinner. I've never had beef ribs before, and even Mr. Picky Eater Thing 2 loved them! I have to say however, that I had absolutely no clue how much buying a Propane tank cost! Speedway charged over $50 for the tank (because we needed to buy a new tank, not just exchange an empty for a filled), but on a positive note, they give 1000 speedway points with a tank purchase. Now if I only knew how to cash in Speedway points... Hmmm...
Tonight is the first of our two much appreciated (regular) nights off from the boys of the week. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my boys. However, the quiet in the house for those two nights is... Welcomed with open arms... And I will say that I know I like it even more because I know their dad won't be calling to talk to them, even though he already saw them earlier in the day. Perhaps I'll come across as uncaring, but on the nights when he has them, I try to give him HIS time with them without interuptions from me. But he doesn't look at it that way. And I feel he intrudes on my time with the boys. And unfortunately for the boys (and him I guess), they don't want to talk to him when he calls. But he gives attitude to me and them if they don't talk to him, so I am forced to give them no option but to talk to him. And that sucks.
Alright.. Back to work.
Yes, I know I shouldn't be doing this from work, but I have a dilemma as far as work is concerned. I'm GREAT at my job. And I'm quick to get my work done, which leaves me with a void in my To-Do pile. Currently I have work to do, however I'm waiting for responses from my co-workers before I can continue on any of it. And I've already cleaned my desk, including spraying it with cleaner, and my e-mail inbox. And I've started on a Power Point presentation for the weekly Monday Morning meeting, even though my pre-decessors didn't normally work on it until Friday. But, yes... I get satisfaction out of surprising people with the news that my work is already finished... Correctly... And ahead of schedule.
Yesterday Dave and I bought a grill and last night he made DELICIOUS beef ribs for dinner. I've never had beef ribs before, and even Mr. Picky Eater Thing 2 loved them! I have to say however, that I had absolutely no clue how much buying a Propane tank cost! Speedway charged over $50 for the tank (because we needed to buy a new tank, not just exchange an empty for a filled), but on a positive note, they give 1000 speedway points with a tank purchase. Now if I only knew how to cash in Speedway points... Hmmm...
Tonight is the first of our two much appreciated (regular) nights off from the boys of the week. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my boys. However, the quiet in the house for those two nights is... Welcomed with open arms... And I will say that I know I like it even more because I know their dad won't be calling to talk to them, even though he already saw them earlier in the day. Perhaps I'll come across as uncaring, but on the nights when he has them, I try to give him HIS time with them without interuptions from me. But he doesn't look at it that way. And I feel he intrudes on my time with the boys. And unfortunately for the boys (and him I guess), they don't want to talk to him when he calls. But he gives attitude to me and them if they don't talk to him, so I am forced to give them no option but to talk to him. And that sucks.
Alright.. Back to work.
Monday, May 9, 2011
DAY 99, Post 1
It's been another amazing week. Yesterday was Mother's Day and I do not hesitate to say it was the BEST Mother's Day I have celebrated. It was DH's weekend to have the boys (although I had them from 11am - 7pm yesterday) and... I got to sleep in! At about 10am I was woken up by Dave with kisses and an invitation to the kitchen for breakfast. And what a breakfast it was! He had made me a HUMONGOUS omelet with shrimp scampi, onions, salsa, mushrooms (?) and lots of other deliciousness and I got to enjoy Breakfast with the Beatles with him.
After we picked up the boys we went to church, and then home where the boys were blown away to see that Dave's TV has made it's way to Troy... And the Wii and old TV are now set up in Jacob's room. Dave has been VERY helpful in implementing discipline in the house, and not in a harsh manner. Actually, his method of discipline is all about earning respect and rights by giving respect and contributing to the house. So, the although the Wii and TV are now in Jacob's room, the remotes for all of the above are in our show organizer in the front hallway, out of reach in the top row of shoe holders. The boys are now aware that in order to play/watch ANYTHING, they must have done all their chores and have been respectful all day. There are no second chances on being respectful.
Later yesterday afternoon the four of us went to Brukner Nature Center. We walked the path(s) for a while, but because of all the rain, we suddenly found ourselves without a path and surrounded by mud and water. While at first we tried to stay dry and clean, it didn't work for two long. I will add pictures to this post later tonight. We almost had a pet snake, however (and thankfully) the thing escaped from Dave's pocket somewhere along the walk. I can't say I'm disappointed, although I know the boys were.
When we got home I attempted to wash/dry all of our sneakers however I managed to break the dryer in the process. Dave's been working on fixing it today (the belt came off the drum) and I'll be helping finish it up when I get home tonight. (I'm very excited, as I (1) LOVE doing this type of thing and (2) know it's not an activity Dave would normally let me help with... Especially considering he did my nails last night, haha.)
Pictures and more will come tonight...
After we picked up the boys we went to church, and then home where the boys were blown away to see that Dave's TV has made it's way to Troy... And the Wii and old TV are now set up in Jacob's room. Dave has been VERY helpful in implementing discipline in the house, and not in a harsh manner. Actually, his method of discipline is all about earning respect and rights by giving respect and contributing to the house. So, the although the Wii and TV are now in Jacob's room, the remotes for all of the above are in our show organizer in the front hallway, out of reach in the top row of shoe holders. The boys are now aware that in order to play/watch ANYTHING, they must have done all their chores and have been respectful all day. There are no second chances on being respectful.
Later yesterday afternoon the four of us went to Brukner Nature Center. We walked the path(s) for a while, but because of all the rain, we suddenly found ourselves without a path and surrounded by mud and water. While at first we tried to stay dry and clean, it didn't work for two long. I will add pictures to this post later tonight. We almost had a pet snake, however (and thankfully) the thing escaped from Dave's pocket somewhere along the walk. I can't say I'm disappointed, although I know the boys were.
When we got home I attempted to wash/dry all of our sneakers however I managed to break the dryer in the process. Dave's been working on fixing it today (the belt came off the drum) and I'll be helping finish it up when I get home tonight. (I'm very excited, as I (1) LOVE doing this type of thing and (2) know it's not an activity Dave would normally let me help with... Especially considering he did my nails last night, haha.)
Pictures and more will come tonight...
Monday, May 2, 2011
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