Saturday, August 29, 2009
new lawn mower
I forgot to write that I got a new lawn mower today. My dad helped me put it together. I had every intension of mowing this evening, but I still feel so sick. I honestly think I have bronchitis again. I'm having some trouble breathing. Oh well, such is the life of a single mom. The grass jungle will be there tomorrow for me to cut.
Rough Week
It has been a rough week at the Ahrens/Linder house this week. I found out last weekend that my great aunt Shirley was dying of cancer. She lost her battle on Tuesday and her funeral was this morning. On Wednesday, I got court papers from David's attorney stating that he is taking me back to court for additional time with Austin (anybody who knows this situation, knows how ridiculous this request is) and he wants me to pay his attorney fees and court fees. I think Krista put it best in her blog when she said that he could take a flying leap. Then later Wednesday night I found out that the father of a little girl in Austin's class died from his diabetes. I didn't know him, but my heart goes out to that poor little girl who lost her daddy when she is only 7 years old. I just pray that next week brings better news.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Not a good day
How come some people with Crohn's Disease die at 29 while others live to be a ripe old age. So far, David has made it to 42. Let's hope its not much longer. Just kidding, I know at least Austin would be upset.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Neglecting the Blog
Austin's First day of Second GradeI have been neglecting my blog lately. Two weeks ago, my sweet momma had her knee replaced. All went well the first time, until she got her staples out. At that time they suspected a possible infection and she had to have yet another surgery. This time she has been in a lot more pain and does not feel as good. Today was her first real outing since her hospital stays. We went to Kohls to buy Ms. Paige a birthday present. Then we went to Red Robin for some expensive hamburgers. I took a sick day because I needed a mental health break (Never a good sign when you are crying by 6:45 in the morning!) I have been back to school for three weeks now and seem to be losing my mind a bit earlier in the school year than in the past. Normally, I don't start going insane until late November. At least I have lost 3 pounds since returning to work.
This week was Austin's first week back at school. I'm not sure how well this year is going to go. This teacher is tough and strict, but Austin needs structure. On the second day of school, Austin was required to sign a computer use agreement for the school. He spelled his name "A-U-S-I-N. I said, "look at that, are you missing something". He looks and it and then stares at me blankly. I said, "Are you missing a letter?" He looks down and adds the "t" like this "A-U-T-S-I-N". I hope this is not a preview of things to come this year. That boy has known how to spell his name since Preschool. He just doesn't pay any attention (Ugh!!)
Finally, only 11 more days before payday. Then we will finally get to buy something, anything. It is so exasperating not having any money.
This week was Austin's first week back at school. I'm not sure how well this year is going to go. This teacher is tough and strict, but Austin needs structure. On the second day of school, Austin was required to sign a computer use agreement for the school. He spelled his name "A-U-S-I-N. I said, "look at that, are you missing something". He looks and it and then stares at me blankly. I said, "Are you missing a letter?" He looks down and adds the "t" like this "A-U-T-S-I-N". I hope this is not a preview of things to come this year. That boy has known how to spell his name since Preschool. He just doesn't pay any attention (Ugh!!)
Finally, only 11 more days before payday. Then we will finally get to buy something, anything. It is so exasperating not having any money.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Work, Mom, stupid people
I have three things to blog about today so my readers will get a treat. Just kidding! First, today was my first day of work. I am actually getting physical ailments when thinking of work (Maybe it is time for a change of job - or at least location). Anyway, I feel a bit lonely this year, being in the schools.
Secondly, my mother is having her right knee replaced and something about it is troubling me deeply. I think it is the recovery process. I'm not sure that she will do all that she needs to do to heal. I am praying that all goes well and she will be up and around again soon.
Lastly, a stupid person of the week alert - on the way home tonight I noticed that my gas light was on so I stopped at the gas station to get a bit of gas. A car shortly pulled up next to me. As I was putting the nozzle back into the pump, I noticed that the man was smoking a cigarette and talking on his cell phone. I don't know what kind of moron he is, but we hurried out of there as to avoid him blowing us up. Boy, you would think that there should be some limit to stupid people, but I keep seeing more and more weekly (sometimes daily!)
Secondly, my mother is having her right knee replaced and something about it is troubling me deeply. I think it is the recovery process. I'm not sure that she will do all that she needs to do to heal. I am praying that all goes well and she will be up and around again soon.
Lastly, a stupid person of the week alert - on the way home tonight I noticed that my gas light was on so I stopped at the gas station to get a bit of gas. A car shortly pulled up next to me. As I was putting the nozzle back into the pump, I noticed that the man was smoking a cigarette and talking on his cell phone. I don't know what kind of moron he is, but we hurried out of there as to avoid him blowing us up. Boy, you would think that there should be some limit to stupid people, but I keep seeing more and more weekly (sometimes daily!)
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