Doctor tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tomorrow morning is my long-awaited doctor appointment. I hope I get to see my own doctor but since its a teaching clinic I don't get alot of choice. I find the new doctors are more thorough than alot of the old guys but my own doctor and good as well. I hope I am able to talk to him. I usually have an easier time talking to the female doctors but I don't think there are any there right now. My doctor is very intelligent and considered one of the best in town but he is opinionated at times. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow when I arrive home.

I had a visit from two elderly gentlemen from my church this afternoon. It was a good visit. The last one wasn't so great so I was a bit nervous. I haven't been to church in many years. I am the only member in my family so that makes it a bit odd. My inlaws are VERY opposed to the LDS church although they know nothing about it. I read my scriptures and pray at home, alone and for now that is where I NEED to do it. I tried to explain that last month but they weren't listening. I know if I were to take my children it would cause many many problems for my husband so I am choosing to keep the peace by staying home. I know that God understands and it alright with it. I think I explained myself a bit better today. At least I hope so.

The boys and I did the horse chores again since Gord is working late. My parents met us there because the boys wanted to show them the horses. Well, my parents were totally disgusted by the place. I knew they would be. My inlaws are not clean people. I am dreading Friday and their return. I'm sure Mexico will be happy to see them leave. LOL

  

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LADY_DONKEY 3/18/2010 9:07AM

Keep us posted! Report Inappropriate Comment

HELLOKITTY70 3/17/2010 8:53PM

I hope you have a good Dr appt tomorrow. I always have to make a list when I go. I'll be thinking about you. Report Inappropriate Comment

A Mom's plate is always full

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Friday is getting closer and with each passing day I feel my stress level going higher and higher. Friday is the day the inlaws get back. Sometimes, I think that I mention them too often but if I don't I blow up. I need to vent. They really are horrible, horrible people.

Adam went back to school today. He's still a bit tired though. Its a short week for him since there is no school on Friday.

I went to walmart today for some groceries and did some laundry and cleaned the house. I didn't really have any me time. Tomorrow is the same, I have to clean in the morning for company at noon and then pick the boys up and go do the horse chores since Gord will be working late. Thursday I have my DR appointment so that day is shot. I haven't had "ME" time in so long. Monday is my next possible time. Why is it that the mom is the one that carries all the stress? A mom's plate is always full.

  

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SUSANHEALTHIER 3/17/2010 2:46PM

Hope you get some Mom time soon...it will be better for your family too. Nice hot bath with candles and soft music sounds nice. Good luck with the in-laws! Susan Report Inappropriate Comment

DOROTHYBERO 3/16/2010 8:32PM

Hang in there - you need to schedule some MOM time - and if your husband won't cooperate you need to hire a sitter. Do something for yourself weekly - a exercise class, ago boiling, take u painting - something just for you. It will make you a much happier person. Report Inappropriate Comment

Law of the Garbage Truck

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The bronchitis is starting to subside. Yeah. Adam is still suffering a lot but in the last hour or two there seems to be an improvement.


Law of the Garbage Truck

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.
We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.
My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!'

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.

As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally.

Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,
so ... Love the people who treat you right.

Pray for the ones who don't.



Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!


Have a blessed, garbage-free day!

  

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NONIE_C 3/16/2010 2:49PM

This is SO right on!!!! I just wish it was as easy to remember it when you're getting dumped on LOL It also made me think of you and all the craziness you've dealt with, and continue to deal with concerning your in-laws. I think you must be some kind of angel to survive their garbage. I'm the kind of person who would throw it back at them, but I think the lessons your sons learn from a kind and peaceful mom like you are far better. Now, your biggest challenge is to treat yourself with the same consideration you give everyone else. I can tell how sweet and kind you are, and I pray that those garbage trucks steer clear of you. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful week. Take care, Nicole Report Inappropriate Comment

TKT123 3/14/2010 1:04AM

cute story...with a moral...thanks for sharing it... Report Inappropriate Comment

CYNEDRA 3/13/2010 8:19PM

Great story. I will have to remember to think of things this way. Report Inappropriate Comment

PAISHAR2 3/13/2010 5:55PM

Give God All the Glory!!!!! Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment

Would this bother you?

Friday, March 12, 2010

Still suffering from bronchitis but starting to get better. Poor little Adam is sick too. This morning he was having trouble breathing and his heart was racing and he had a fever. I gave him some tylenol and a bath and he felt alot better.

I made Pizza for supper tonight since its Gord's favorite and it is the first night in days that he will be home. He hasn't seen the kids for more than five minutes all week. Then this morning he announces that he is leaving for work early (the only time he has seen the boys) to take his sister to breakfast. His parents are blackmailing/bullying him and he has been told to take her to lunch on Tuesdays and breakfast on Fridays. Would this bug you guys? It really bugs me. FIL has told us that Gord is to put the sister and her kid before his own family and this is so wrong. I was hoping that with them gone until next Friday he would come to his senses and realize what they are doing but it doesn't look like that is happening. I am so frustrated.

My doctor appointment is for the 18th. I sure hope I get my own doctor but you never know until you get there. I really need to change my meds since I am under so much stress. I am getting heavier every day and have now reached an all time high. I know I will get past all this in time.

Gord is working Saturday so we won't see much of him until Sunday. I guess thats okay since things are alot calmer when he isn't here. He has been so grouchy. I think he is taking his frustration from his parents and venting it on us. Its not fair to us but he doesn't see it. He is too blind to their manipulations.

I am so glad I have you wonderful women to talk to.

  

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BBUG312 3/13/2010 9:13AM

Hi There, I dont know the history of the family, or why the sister would need so much attention from your husband. Nor am I an educated expert. However I do feel that once you have your own family they must come first. Children must be a top priority. The problem is you cant change him or make the decisions for him. You can only change how it effects you and your kids. So, do the things you want to do with your kids,, with or with out your husband, tell him how you feel, and hope that he will eventually stand up to his family. . I honesly would feel the same as you, and cant imagine why the FIL thinks the sister should be more of a priority then your kids. But again, I dont know the history. Take care, good luck and remember. You cant change others, all you can do is change how you react to them! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMABOF7 3/13/2010 8:06AM

It's hard having a family with little ones without adding the outside stress of in-laws medaling! If the boys are feeling better maybe you could do something fun just with them. Sometimes that helps me. Its a great distaction and reduces stress. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOROTHYBERO 3/13/2010 6:19AM

Some times people have a hard time getting there prioritys right. It is indeed very frustrating. Maybe if you show him that you and yors son are living a happy life without his attention he will come to his senses and want to be part of you happy little family. Report Inappropriate Comment

DETERMINEDJANET 3/12/2010 7:03PM

So sorry that he is not putting his own family higher on the priority list especially when he is already not home that much because of work. How does he react when you try to discuss it with him? Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

HELLOKITTY70 3/12/2010 5:53PM

I understand about grouchy husbands...AND stress, my stress level is soooo high right now, it isn't even funny. I'm just glad I'm already on meds, they seem to help a little. Take a deep breath... Report Inappropriate Comment

Bronchitis

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I have bronchitis. Two weeks ago I had a cold and two weeks before that I had a cold. I think I'm run down. I don't get alot of sleep and my stress level is pretty high. I still managed to go over to the inlaws to do the horse chores though. Adam is sick too, running a fever of 102.
Gord is working again tonight. I'm beginning to think he is just a figment of my imagination. LOL

  

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TKT123 3/12/2010 11:47AM

I have the same thing Lori...you know I think this is just a virus that is going around..I had the same cold for a month now and have bronchitis now too..lost my voice three days ago and still had to work my midnights with a fever over a 100, been a hard week..and I can't stop coughing..asking myself too, when will this all end...but it will..I bought oranges to eat..but I have no appetite, that is the good thing I guess..if there is a good side..many hugs, T Report Inappropriate Comment

2LABS2LOVE 3/11/2010 10:13PM

feel better! Report Inappropriate Comment