I really have been around my house, but when I am it seems I’m too tired to blog. It’s been a little nutty lately. It would be way better if my laptop was still in operation. I’d like a new one, but have bigger fish to fry at the moment.
Sam is surviving his cast. We went back for a check to make sure everything was going good and he got the goretex lining and a new cast. I sure as HELL wasn’t going through the bulk of summer vacation with him not being able to swim. He seems to be healing nicely. I wish I could say the same for his attitude. He seems to think talking to me like he is the parent and I’m the child is perfectly ok. It is NOT, of course… and yet he keeps trying. GRRR!
My job at AC Moore is going ok. I mostly wander around putting stuff back on shelves if I’m not on register. I keep seeing all sorts of stuff I just HAVE to have! Good thing I’m keeping Sam’s braces in mind or I’d need to get paid in store credit. I haven’t had a full day off since I started. I’ve been getting around 16 hours a week. I’m pretty tired, needless to say. I’m grateful to have the chance to make some extra money.
Sam turns 13 next month. I can’t believe that I have a teenager! It seems like just yesterday he was a teeny little babe. I also have a feeling there’s a growth spurt coming this summer. I’m not buying any school clothes till I see if he’s gonna get taller or not.
I’m really here! I’ve got the two jobs so I’m tired from that. My laptop died, so I’m sharing computer time with Sam. It’s summer and the Yankees are playing so that cuts into computer time as well.
And, as an added bonus, Sam broke his wrist jumping off the steps at school. We seem to have an issue with steps! So I’m a little scarce these days, but I’m still around!
It’s an up and down thing with them isn’t it? I love my boy… he gives me these “awwwww” moments. Then I turn around and he’s the most self-centered thing on the planet. I don’t get it.
Saturday when I cleaned his room I noticed something. I’ve been trying to work with affirmations and positive thinking and I wrote one on my bathroom mirror with dry erase marker. Sam called me a loser, then said he was kidding. So there on Sam’s window in dry erase marker, was a positive affirmation. Awwww, I guess I do make a difference sometimes and he does listen once in a while. I know he thinks I’m a little out there. But that he is learning from me how to change and grow, that makes me happy. He doesn’t have to embrace everything, but if something resonates and works for him, it’s a bonus.
But then the devil side comes out. I ask him to do a few simple chores. Dishes, kitty box, help me take out recycling. And he throws a fit. He’s watching a video, like they don’t pause, and is just generally being rude. Funny how they want things: money, to go to the movies… you name it. But they never want to help. I’m starting my new job this week, the one that will help me pay for the braces, and I’m the bad guy for asking for help. I know… it comes with the title “Mom”.
Anyone want to borrow a 12 year old? Stay tuned to see if he makes it to 13, or if I implode by then1
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I couldn’t find the toenail clippers today. Not unusual so I went to the place where all things go to hide in this house, Sam’s room. O. M. G!!! I swear he cleaned it the other day, but wow. It was awful. I still didn’t see the clippers, but I made a clean spot. Bad idea cuz for the next 2 (yes 2) hours I cleaned his room. The rule is no food upstairs. I found 2 bowls full of potato chips. There was half a bag of popcorn, sunflower seeds everywhere, and candy wrappers. Two half full cans of soda, 3 empty soda bottles… tons of crap he’s taken apart… I ended up with a bag and a half of garbage. By the time I got done I moved the bed and dresser, took out some empty plastic tubs that I can put to good use elsewhere, and had the room vacuumed. I was beat after all of that, so I’ll do all the laundry tomorrow.
I had to get groceries today too and while I was at Wal Mart I got Sam a new pillow and blanket. I wanted to snag him one of those egg carton mattress covers, but I’m low on funds till support comes in. Bills never end! 
I bought the pets presents today. Joba got a toy on a stick and Buster got prime rib flavored chewies. They were so happy! Look how sweet they are! Sometimes they need a little pressie too.
So now I’m just winding down. I’ve got my foot up. It still looks really gross and swells up. No surprise I’m watching the game, right? It’s cool tonight and very comfy in the house. It will be a good sleep night.
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