Remember Her?
Where have I been and what has been occupying my time? Just look….
Any questions? LOL
In truth, although Aniah is the current center of my life, so MUCH has been happening. I have felt overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, perplexed, frustrated and…….well you get the point. And all of those feelings – those were the ones I had on a GOOD day. Ugh. All of that together applied to Diary Land has left me conflicted. I have WANTED to write about it all, but felt totally unable to do so.
Today I start my journey back.
Summarizing…….
Chickie and her BF officially got engaged. They were both ecstatic….for 2 weeks. Then…….well they have a tumultuous relationship. Do I believe they both care for each other? Yes. Do I KNOW that they are young, inexperienced, stubborn and slightly psycho? Oh yes. This results in my having to step up and mediate WAY too often….many times until the wee hours of the morning.
I had a health hiccup. I dealt with it…but only temporarily. There are lifestyle changes needed…and I have been too _____________ (fill in the blank with your favorite word) to deal with it properly. I need to get my act together on this matter.
School/work was VERY taxing this year. And I don’t know that it will get better in the coming year. We are required to do more an more with less and less. Legislators are insane. We MUST get higher school rankings or risk school restructuring, and yet the budget has been slashed by millions. My program is constantly in jeopardy as the focus on pure ACADEMICS increases. It seems that the government, in all its wisdom, believes that every child must be prepared for a college education, whether they want it or not…whether they are suited for it or not. THIS rant could go on and on…so I’ll stop.
My father has now developed osteoporosis (sp?) and so is sure he will be dead in 6 months. Give me strenth!
Chickie has quit her job and been in school for medical billing and coding. This makes money VERY tight. It is a good long term move for her, but it is making the short term HELL.
Compound that with her fiance quitting one of his two jobs. Ugh. He was totally justified. They decided to screw with him, and it comes to my mind that this may have been racially motivated….but without all the details of what happened….he is working only his second job now – far fewer hours and less money per hour. AND I believe he is depressed….and not looking for a replacement job as of yet. Since he was working in the electrical/electrician type field, I have no idea how to best help/advise him.
Money – its always money, isn’t it?
Still…….my darling beautiful grandchild lights up every day. I am amazed and enchanted by her. My children were great, but I find that I now have more internal resources to enjoy Aniah more than I did my children.
I had a plumbing problem that was costly to fix and it looks like it damaged my wood floors….have still not dealt with that. Oh yes – and my air conditioner is barely hanging in there…and costing my WAY too much to run. Needs replacing…….
Right now everyone is out of the house. That happens so rarely…… I think I’ll go pour myself a big tall glass of something and run naked through the house. No reason – just because I can. Toodles!
She’s beautiful! You’re naked. *sigh* What do I say now?
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She is so beautiful, and my GOSH she looks like Chickie! I’ve been thinking about you and wondering what was going on. Sounds like – EVERYTHING. We missed you. Yes. It IS always money, isn’t it? Glad you’re back. Hope your naked time remained uninterrupted!
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Aniah has her grandma’s smile 🙂 So glad to see you post. Seems like forever since I read you. I am sort of back, doing more reading than posting. Like you, I have much to tell and the words just don’t make it to the keyboard. Sure would like to get together again sometime- but I’m not sure either of us can use the gasoline for pleasure purposes.
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Hey! I remember you! 😉 Aniah is beautiful! One of these days (MANY years from now), a granddaughter will take up all of my time, too.
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oh. my. gosh, SW! she is gorgeous! i’m so glad to see you here!
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At least the little one is happy! LOL Hope everything sorts itself out for you soon, hon! Hugz
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My bones seem to be coming back strong. Tell him “there is hope.”
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Welcome back! And Aniah is gorgeous!I’m sorry there have been so many rough patches. I can identify with the educational situation; administrators who have no idea of what is involved in teaching/helping kids make stupid requirements that hurt those children – and their teachers. It is so infuriating!!!! Hang in there; the kids need you. And please, please, please take care of your health, both for the sake of your students and your family, especially that little cutie above, who needs a healthy Grandma in there laughing with her and fighting for her for a long, long time.
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What a beautiful baby! I was just thinking about you and then voila, you bolded on my Faves! Must be the woo-woo in the Universe. I hope you get well and heal whatever health problem has plagued you, and for goodness’ sake! MORE DADDY STORIES!!!!
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{{{{{{{Sunshine Wolf}}}}}}} there’s way too much rain in your life. Am praying for it to stop. Just look a the smile on Aniah’s cute face!
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you are remembered
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Your granddaughter is simply adorable, & I completely understand how they can occupy our time. It is time that I treasure. It’s a stress-free time. I hear your rant, & agree. No wonder you’ve been away for awhile, but don’t be such a stranger – even if it’s just to post more adorable pictures!
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{{{Big Hugs}}}Aniah is gorgeous! And looks very happy.Re running naked: Hey, we’re wearing the same outfit! ;)Nodding at Arbi’s note. Discussion on my HS alum listserv has focused lately on what we can do to try to preserve some of what we were lucky to have when we were students, because we see how the place is being gutted. *Sigh*
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*hugs* She sure is getting big!
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lookit that. nobody forgot you. see how it goes? that is one cute grandchild lady! she’s awesome.
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Welcome back SJ! I missed you. Maybe you can recharge some of your batteries this summer. Running naked through the house is something Leslie and I have been doing the last 2 weeks….Step-son came home last night so now the fun is over until August when he leaves for one more week to be with his dad. Take care and have a great week.
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Oh Aniah is gorgeous! It is so good to hear from you {{{{TOO}}}}
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Hang in there. Take care,
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Aniah is gorgeous and has a smile that could bring light into the darkest soul. When I lived on my own, I would sometimes put on Broadway show tunes or symphonies, etc. and dance naked to them. I’ve danced naked to Mozart’s Requiem. It’s such a liberating, artsy, feeling.
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I hope life gets better soon. You’ve had more than your share of difficulties. But look at that sweetheart. What a beauty! What a smile!
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Saw your latest entry on the front page and have read a few of your entries. I am/have been “so there/am there” w/these last couple that i have read. Looking forward to reading more and getting to know you. Grandkids are the best!
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