Grumble, grumble...growl!

Why does nothing ever work out the way we want it too? I guess that would just make life to damn simple! I have in this journey of mine, really tried to learn not to sweat the small stuff. I have tried and am still trying, but that is usually easier said than done.. Of course it is the little things that keep adding up to eventually be a big thing!!! Life is one unending lesson after another.
Ok I am not going to bitch and grumble any more, I'm gonna dig out my happy face slap it on and be a perky little person...you know the one that annoys everyone!

I rescheduled Marshall's Oral surgery, of course it will have to be done while school is in unless a cancellation comes in before then. Our Disney cruise keeps getting pushed back to what now looks like the last week of February. So that means more days of school missed for all of them! We have been waiting on court check to come in since Aug...did they friggin' for get about my husband!! My sinuses are so full of pressure that I feel like my head will explode any minute...but I can't be sick! I am the man and the woman of the house these days! There isn't much that I can't do around here...I may have not known how to do it all but along the way (17 years of it) I have figured out a thing or two. After all, the one lesson my dad taught me and taught me well was to NEVER depend on any one but yourself and there is NOTHING that you can't do if you put your mind to it. Well, like I said life is one big lesson..... The lesson I am trying to learn is how to change to oil in the van. Hell if dumb and dumber can do it, I figure there is still hope for me. I am pretty handy to have around. I have a friend of mine, who I love dearly (hi Susan)but whose husband (Hey Wilt) told me that she will pass up the gas station on the way home, get home and tell him that the car needs gas and he has to go fill it up...she won't!! Oh and yes she is a blond!
Anyway I guess I'm just getting worn down and tired of being the man and the woman. I love my husband dearly and in no way am I mad at him...(I just needed somewhere to vent) It just goes to show you that life is full of lessons, no this is not what we wanted to happen in any way what so ever..no one ever plans an accident other wise it truly isn't an accident. No one plans to have sick kids, but there are plenty out there. All I am saying is the timing in all of this really sucks, but can't change it and need to keep trudging forward. At least I can still count on my husband for a paycheck...for now any way..hoping he's back at work before he runs out of time!

Tomorrow is a half of day for the kids, Nathan gets to where his PJ's to school tomorrow for Polar Express day. He is so excited..that is one of his FAVORITE movies of all times, he watches it every time he finds it on TV...I keep for getting to buy the movie for him, and yep, I've forgotten again this year and can't seem to find it anywhere! The whole school will watch it at the same time and they get to have cookies and hot chocolate while watching it...the teachers and all wear their PJ's too. So cute.
Saturday we have special visitors coming all the way from the North Pole...Yep Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to our house for a visit, and yes I will take lots of pictures to share with you.
Tuesday, we are going on a tour of the French Quarter with Make~A~Wish and Macy's. We will stop at the St Louis cathedral and take pictures with Santa again!!
Wednesday, my dad's birthday and the day I take Tyren back to the doctor for hopefully some really good news..... then of course Christmas Eve and Christmas. Busy, busy, busy...just the way I like it. Hopefully I won't hear I'm bored, at least until after Christmas I hope and then I hope they get enough stuff from Santa to keep them busy enough to keep from saying it........

One can hope can't they!


In case I don't get back before then...MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of You...Yeah even YOU!!!

****update

Oral Surgery is a no go for today. Marshall was way too nervous for our doctor to do it and he doesn't put people to sleep at his office so he is sending us to another Oral Surgeon, his own actually, who will put him to sleep and then do it. Poor thing had an asthma attack and couldn't breathe. I'll let you know when it is rescheduled for.

Today is the Day.....(or one of the days)

Today is the day! Marshall will be going in a little while to have his wisdom teeth pulled. He is a little nervous and doesn't know what to expect. It has been so long since I had mine pulled I really don't remember much other than being so swollen. On top of that he is still fighting with head and chest congestion. I think the stress has gotten to me because I am finally getting the crud. My throat is itchy and a little sore and I am losing my voice, which I think the kids kinda like. Not that they ever listen to it!!! I'm tired and I just want to go and crawl back into bed and sleep. Looks like I will be taking my nap in the waiting room, while Marshall is busy. The only part of the next few weeks that I am looking forward to is not having to get up at 5am.
Ty is bored beyond words. He wants to get out and do something tomorrow. Not sure what we will do considering Marshall will be home and I'm sure in pain and complaining. I do need to finish up a few last minute Christmas presents.
Oh that reminds me, the kids will have some special visitors this Saturday! Santa and Mrs. Claus is coming to our house for a visit. I will be taking lots of pictures. Of course that means I will be cleaning house all day Friday....never know when Santa will inspect the house....
Well I'm off to get another one up and ready for school. Please say a little prayer for Marshall today.

Merry Christmas

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Is it Monday???

Ahhh Sweet satisfaction! Beings that my husband is stuck in the house with very limited things to do....he finally gets it!!!! At about 11:00 yesterday morning, he turned to me and asked.......


IS IT MONDAY YET?
Welcome to my world! and then I reminded him we have two weeks with all this commotion. I could see the look of terror on his face. I don't think he'll ever say anything about the holidays and summer again!

Remind me again why we don't live in China?!!!

We have a busy week ahead. Today we are going out to a Christmas party in Pearl River for the Children's Wish Endowment. Should be fun for the kids. I think later we will stop at my parents house since we won't be far from them. Monday Marshall has all of his exams, and then he is finished with school till after the first of the year. Monday we also have Nate's Christmas program at school. He is so funny the other day he was singing a song for his program and I started singing with him, he looked up and me and said "Mom you were in a Christmas program too?" Boy does he live under a rock or what! It is so much fun watching him learn new things like reading and spelling...busy little mind just growing, growing.....
Tuesday I have a meeting at Amelia's school. Wednesday is Marshall's oral surgery to have all of his wisdom teeth removed...poor fella. I've been there and done that..not a pretty sight...looked like a chipmunk for quite a few days. Mine was done at Easter time so I was still swollen when I went back to school. Marshall will have two weeks before he has to go back to school, but I can't say he won't get in any pictures for Christmas!!!

I also go back to the doctor on Monday afternoon. I think it will be my last visit and he will release me and I won't need to go back to therapy anymore! I think my right leg is now stronger than my left one!
Well gotta go get dressed for the Christmas party, but I thought I would just give you an little update...I know you are thrilled huh! Any way trying to live life to the fullest and a happy one for Mimi (Amelia).

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Update

Amelia's Anc was 1000, so that means no trip to New Orleans for a shot of GCSF. We will repeat counts in about 2-3 weeks per Dr. Wagner in Minneapolis. We will keep praying that they will improve. I hate to have to see my baby suffer so! Transplant is not a pretty sight. Its just not fair that kids have to suffer so. Please know that she is not feeling bad know or has it affected her in any way, she is still her feisty little self and still FULL of energy and pep. But I have been through this once with Marshall, I know the scene all to well!

Tyren continues to heal. We will return to the doctor on the 23rd for more x-rays. He is so bored here. He is by no means a homebody or one to just sit around...that is why I think he likes his job so much, always on the go. He is still sleeping in the recliner as it still hurts to lay flat. His ribs are healing and not hurting as bad but they did say those would take the longest to heal. I'm getting spoiled by having the whole bed to myself!

Marshall is home sick, he went to the doctor on Wed. He has a sinus infection, he is on a 3 day antibiotic and starts another one on Monday for his Oral surgery that will be on Wed. We have a very busy next week, I don't think there is not a day that we don't have something scheduled.
It is weeks like this that make me want to run away and be someone else for a while. Busy is OK but this is insane busy. Thankfully I have wonderful friends who help me get out and take my mind off of things!
Can't believe that the year is almost to an end and Christmas is right around the corner. I just want to put the breaks on and go in extreme slow motion.
But not today go too much to do...gotta run literally!!