Mama Mia Chronicles

October is one of the busiest months in our household. That and the fact that my computer is out of commission are the reasons why I have been so quite lately.

Lets see, first part of the month I tried to study for my classes, only to drop my web class half way through the month. That was just going nowhere to me. I felt bad for dropping it for like 3 sec after I did it, but then I was sooo happy and relieved. I can go on and on about why I dropped that class, but I will spare you that drama, unless you really want to know!

So, when I think about October, things that come to mind are: birthdays, pumpkins, orange color, birthdays, beautiful changing colors of nature, falling leaves, birthdays, pumpkin patch, hey ride, carving pumpkin, birthdays, Halloween and birthdays. Now, I know B you are sitting next to the beach eating ice cream, but this is October in Maryland.

Two monumental things have happened this month (well three if you count me dropping my class). First one is that my baby boy has turned 3 years old. He is so big now. We managed to get him potty trained on time and my baby has started preschool. Now this is that second monumental thing I was talking about. Starting preschool is a big, no make that huge, step for this household, albeit small for mankind. He did great. Much better than expected. Though, for some reason he can't get it into his little head why he has to go back there over and over. Today I took the cupcakes to his class and they sang him Happy Birthday. No, make that the teacher and I were singing and eight three year old kids were looking at us like we had pumpkins for our heads. Now that is another monumental thing. I made cupcakes. That was the first time I made cupcakes, can you believe that? My older one is summer child so I never had to take cupcakes for him to school. Note to self, if I ever have third child, make him/her summer child:-).

The rest of the month is going to be just as exciting. Now that soccer season is over we are having a little party, i.e. the trophy award ceremony. Then my transformer Bumblebee and Optimus Prime will go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating for Halloween. And I get two hours on Wednesday to spend in my own company. It can't get much better than that. I think I might go and by some shoes.

Hugs to all,

Ms D.

5 years ago today god gave me one of the 3 best things I have in my life... my daughter. Today my sweet baby girl (middle child) turned the tend age of 5!! It makes my heart so sad to see how fast time has flown. I remember it like yesterday, going into the hospital to have her and then I blinked and 5yrs have passed. She is my sweet tender hearted little girl. Shes soft spoken and has the heart of an angel. She loves everything and everyone. She is sensitive of others needs and is a friend to all. She is so beautiful both inside and out. I love her so very much and I just thank the good lord that he chose me to be her mother.

We had her birthday parties this past weekend. She had a friends party at McDonalds b/c it was last min and I was debating whether or not to have one for her. You have to invite every child in the class and she has 18 classmates so I was not risking having a ton of kids in my house and in upstate NY there is not a lot to do for birthday parties, it's a shame really. Then on Saturday night we had a family party made some dinner and had cake and ice cream. She had a great time and I think it's safe to say everyone did. My family didn't leave till 10! Well 10:20 to be exact, but we enjoyed every min of it.

Okay well I'm going to sign off with a picture of me and my 5yr old:). Enjoy.

Ok, I admit it...I am super anxious right now!!

Allow me to explain. My father who is in his 70's, is a double amputee with heart problems has now developed unexpained breathing problems as well. He is taken care of soley by my mother, who is only a year younger than he. Since I live on another continent, I have been unable to help out. Well, I speak to my mom a couple of weeks ago, and things sound dire...he is NOT doing well...and now I am running scared. I have always had guilt about leaving them and being this far away, but it is awful when either of them are ill. Now hear this...I am a HUGE daddy's girl, and love my mama as well, so this really hurts my heart! Anyhow, so after a mini consultation with my brother and husband, I decided that it is time for me to step up and go over there to help out. Dammit, it is high time.

Herein lies the problem...what about the kids?! My husband is a (and I quote Cedric the Entertainer on this one) "grown a** man, dog", and can see to himself. Do I take the kids? What about C's school? S is alomst 2...can he be without his mama? Well, after much soul searching it is clear to me that I would be zero help to my mom if I brought them along. Rational, yes...emotional, yes sirreebob! Once the decision was made and logistics worked out as well as reinforecements called in (my husbands parents who-God love 'em- are coming in from their FL vacation), I am sorted.

But am I at peace?-Faaaaarrr from it. I am anxious. Not that they will not be ok...they are with their father, for Pete's sake! He will play Mr Mom for a week before his parents fly in. But that I will be ok...I am already missing them all. Ish...I feel slightly sick at the thought.

So, pray for me. I am thrilled that I am given the chance to bless my parents with this visit...one-on-one time we have not had in 7 years, but I am so anxious about leaving my family for a MONTH.

Thanks for letting me vent.

-Buffy-