Valentine Treats For Grandson's Class (Pic)

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

I finished the robots for my grandson to give out to his teachers and classmates at Friday's Valentine's Party. All 30 of them! Each one consist of 1 juice box, 1 pipe cleaner, pair of squiggly eyes, 1 box Nerds, 2 Starbursts and 1 chocolate heart. Only issue that popped up was they are suppose to have feet but unfortunately I could not attach them to the bottom of the juice boxes. I think the surface was the problem. The directions suggested additional Starburst candies for these but they didn't work. So I tried different varieties of candy as well as 5 different types of glue (tacky, super, hot, gorilla, and elmer's paste). I even tried clear packing tape. No luck! They just wouldn't stick so I made the executive decision to forgo feet and make them "special". I hope my grandson and the kids like them. The grandson is giving out V-day cards as well.

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Reflections and A NEW Challenge

Friday, February 01, 2013

Last night the Ringling Brothers Circus was SPECTACULAR! LOTS of FUN and the best part was my grandson had an AWESOME time!! All the sleep issues and stress this week faded away when I saw the smiles on his face. It was worth every ounce of personal pain I went through the past several days just to hear him say, "Mema thank you for taking me! I had the best time ever. I love you! Can we go again next year?" -insert tears of joy-











In other news I realized today that with all that went on this week I completely forgot to weigh in. So I have decided to just weigh next week. In the meantime I have joined my FIRST EVER Sparkpeople Challenge:

Sparkpeople 8 Week Diabetes Weight Loss Challenge which I began today, February 1, 2013. My goals are as follows:

1. Track my meals and snacks 5-7 days per week.
2. Incorporate more fresh fruits and veggies into my meal plan.
3. Walk 30 minutes 4 days a week and work my up to 60 minutes 5-6 days a week by Week 8.
4. Do strength exercises 2 days a week.
5. Lose 12 lbs by the end of Week 8 (March 28, 2013)
6. 15 minutes of prayer and/ or mediation per day to help ease tension. Although at this rate I may need something in the range of 24 hrs a day.

I feel I need a boost at the moment in the motivation department especially after this week and what better way is there than to try something NEW.

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Have I Mentioned How Much I HATE Drama

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

It's only Wednesday, and I am done with this week already.

I called my daughter Monday to discuss a couple of topics (boyfriend's birthday, upcoming Valentine treats I'm aking for the grandson to give to his classmates, and plans for dinner before the circus that we are all going to tomorrow). Things were going relatively well until I mentioned a new kid flick coming out on Valentine's Day. I asked if she or the grandson had plans that day. She said no. I previously had thought if Dan, (her BF) was going to do anything for her that day he would most likely choose the evening to do so since he works during the day. So I said to her that her dad and I would like to take her and the grandson to see this new movie after school that day if at all possible. She responded sharply, and I quote, "I don't want to go anywhere with you!" So I replied, "fine, forget I asked. Perhaps we can take the grandson some other day later that week or the following." She exploded with a some descriptive words and names, saying I misunderstood, than abuptly hung up. I tried calling back but no answer. That night her dad called her and of course she answers for him. She told him I misunderstood earlier. That what she meant was she didn't want to spend any part of Valentine's day with me. That it was wrong of me in the first place to presume she would. She also said she has decided we can't have her son this Friday therefore no Heath Adventure nor sleepover. When asked, she gave no reason for the sudden change of plans.

Yesterday, DH called our daughter again, asking if we can take the grandson to a nice dinner prior to the circus tomorrow than with us to the venue. (The daughter had said Monday that her boyfriend works until 4 so we would have to grab fast food on the way instead of going out to a restaurant like previously planned and that the grandson would most likely miss the pre-show.) DH on the other hand had wanted DGS to eat something other than fast food and be able to see the pre-show so he took it upon himself to ask if changes could be made. Now I wasn't aware DH had even called her nor his intention until the call was made. He came to me afterwards and said our daughter was anger with ME (surprise, surprise), and that she felt we didn't even want her to go. After a moment or two of getting over the "What now?" shock, I called her but she wouldn't answer the phone. I tried a few more times yesterday to get a hold of her but no such luck.

So as it stands I have a daughter who hates me for even so much as breathing, foaming at the mouth now for something I didn't even have knowledge of. Not to mention she is acting like a 2 year old, refusing to answer her cell. Tomorrow I am suppose to have an "enjoyable" evening at the circus with her and the grandson no less. Not likely! I am vastly aware of just how horribly stressful tomorrow night will be. After all it is difficult at best to have fun with anyone when the air is thick with hatefulness, disrepect and a bad attitude coming at you from all sides. It puts a dark cloud over everything. I already don't want to go. It's been a nasty week thus far, destined only to become worse.

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Sometimes All One Can Do Is Cry

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tears poured from my eyes last night. Emotionally charged by days of sleep issues and a another awful day concerning the husband and daughter. Nothing what so ever was solved by crying but nonetheless it felt good to give into it. Releasing one's feelings can be a good thing if for nothing else than just letting it all out.

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Dreaming Of A Goodnight's Rest

Sunday, January 27, 2013

My sleep is still disrupted but at least I am getting some. After getting 1- 7 hr stretch in the last week, I am now averaging 4 hours a night. I guess that's better than nothing. Unfortunately as one might imagine it's catching up with me and I have to drag myself through the day. I have a busy week ahead and honestly have no idea how I am going to get through it. DH and I have extra activities with the grandson too this week, the circus on Thursday with his mom and Dan, Health Adventure Museum and a sleepover after school on Friday, and his Basketball game on Saturday. I know I will enjoy the time with the little guy but I have a feeling that at this rate by weeks end I will be totally pooped out and therefore not at my best while I am with him.

Eating on the other hand has been good. I've been on track but as for exercise well, what exercise? Trying to keep myself awake throughout the day takes every bit of energy I can muster just so I can sleep a few hours at night. Gone are the days when I could sleep well at the drop of a hat. Ahhhh to be a teenager again! What I would give just for the sleep alone?

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