Not Me! Monday

It's a new week filled with many more things MckMama and others didn't do.

I must admit I totally do not enjoy days where I have little to no responsibility and am commanded to stay in bed and do nothing. I probably should not even be online right now but what's the harm in a little bloggin' before a nap?

The surgery went well. They definitely did not make me take a prego test before because I told them that I skipped three pills this month and my cycle is waaay off. It's a good thing they tested because we thought we were going to have ourselves a little anniversary gift (I did not forget my pills on our trip. I would never be that irresponsible!). I was asleep when they removed the little guy on my chest but when they turned me over to do the back I woke up and stayed awake the entire rest of the time! Oh the conversation those people had whilst slicing me open. Geez. The anesthesiologist went through my chart and realized that he gave me my epidural when I had Kayley in 2004. Crazy huh?

After they wheeled me into recovery I definitely did not have to go potty in a bed pan. And most of the pee did not make it's way onto the bed instead of into the pan. That would just be disgusting! Good thing it didn't happen.

So I'm in bed now and I'm not feeling worse by the minute. I think the numbing stuff is wearing off and I'm starting to feel some pain. Anywho, I'm glad it's over and let's pray I don't have to do this again!

I don't have much else to yack about on this Monday but I do have a little ditty about Cole. I was carrying him in the house the other day and he did not put his hand on my chest and said "mommy, you're hot!" We're talking looks here, not temp. I did not laugh out loud at my son who clearly got that from his dad. I mean, it's true and all, it's just that perhaps it's a little out of the ordinary for a son-to-mother comment. Then Cole smiled again and melted my heart and I gave him a big old hug. What a goof. I won't be letting him get away with the grabbage ever again though.

What crazy things did you not do this week?

Comfort & Frustration

In efforts to be more positive I will first write of something great that happened this week. I asked a friend for a favor and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Thanks Krista for blessing our family!

This no job situation is really proving itself to be ugly. I'm not freaking out, I'm not. I filed for unemployment and now I'm waiting...and I'm frustrated.

(Sort of) Wordless Wednesday

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A parent of one of the kids in Kayley's class took these. My computer will let me post pictures that are already on here, I just can't upload new ones. So here's what they got of the water relay and the limbo. Please note the pictures of parents bottoms and random people who happen to be in all of these. Haha!

Not Me! Monday

There is no way I'm too lazy to seek out the new Not Me! button and add it to this post. And after realizing it didn't take much effort, I actually changed it.

I'm so not thankful it's a new week. Last week was so trying and I was so crabby and impatient. Thank goodness everyone is mostly well and happy campers.

I did not go to the gym swearing I would not weigh myself, weigh myself and then be surprised at my amazing two pound weight loss! It's amazing what I can lose when I actually try.

Kayley had Hooper (the class stuffed bear) last week. He's an Dodgers, Lakers and Chargers fan, reflective of Ms. Miller's favorite teams. Sadly, Hooper did not wake up in the middle of the night to view Kayley vomiting and then get tossed in the washer for a swim to disinfect. And I did not find crusty puke stuck to the inside top of the washer two days later. Lesson learned: don't put nasty laundry in when it's dark!

Here are a couple of shots my mom got of Kayley and Hooper.

I know these are small but my computer is so lame right now.

I'm so not excited for my trip to Ikea with Krista on Saturday!

I most definitely did not file for unemployment today. It wasn't that difficult and I should be eligible. Now to find a job...

I did not just realize that my surgery next Monday is also the first day of my period. And I have to be there at 6am. Joy.

Kayley came home today and told me she had to bring in a live spider this week for her class. She told me she was afraid because she had to catch it by herself. I did not tell her that's why we have daddies. They will no doubt catch the giant spider living under our neighbors stairs. It's so gross and hairy. What would I do without someone to do the hard jobs and spider catching. I love my husband!

I haven't done Not Me!'s in a while and to me it's just a bunch of boring italicized nots in a regular post. Should I keep doing them or give it up for good?

Wordless Wednesday

Ten On Tuesday

1. Our lappy has a virus. That's why I haven't really been on lately. It's lame. We're working on the problem but it's still going to be a while till it's up and running properly.

2. I'm sick. I had a 102 fever last night with chills, sweats and a cough. So even though I'm supposed to be subbing for Mama K this week at the preschool I didn't go in today. I'm hoping I'll be in tip top shape for tomorrow.

3. I observed the infant to age two classroom at the Patagonia childcare center yesterday. I love that age, love the classroom, love the teachers. I would totally work there if I could.

4. Kayley had her "Groove-a-thon" on Friday. She did so well running the first few laps on her own and Tyler did the rest with her. She did 12 laps! What a kid!

5. Tyler and I had a great time this weekend in Big Bear. We went mountain biking on Saturday. I fell off my bike twice on a downhill single track that was so rocky with powdery dirt. It was so hard! After that I finally got a hang of it and then some punk kid came bombing down the hill and didn't care to inform me what side he would pass me on and rammed right into me! I have four big bruises on my legs and one big scrape. There's nothing like a good set of battle wounds, ya know?

After conquering the mountain we went downtown to see The Informant with Matt Damon. We both liked it but it was not what I expected. Then we went out to a really nice dinner. I wore a red dress and ate filet mignot and sampled some of Tyler's lobster tail. Delicious. The rest of the weekend we relaxed and enjoyed being kid free. It was in the 40's on Sunday. So fallish!

6. Kayley has been asking me about drugs and why they're bad and what they do to your body. What is a mom to say to a five year old about these things?! I did the best I could at explaining things to her but drew the line at the request for me to describe what they look like.

7. I'm so sick and tired of the ants in my kitchen!!!

8. We are starting the process for Kayley to walk to class alone so on the days I'm rushed I can drop her and go. Today I stood at the top of the playground and watched her walk to class. When she got there I walked down with Cole and made sure she made it safe. We'll do that for a few days, then progress to the walking fully alone from the kindergarten drop off area. She made it clear that walking alone was not something she's comfortable with (her words) but I told her sometimes we have to do things that seem uncomfortable. And she did it!

9. Kayley went to the fire station today and Cole gets to go to the pumpkin patch on Friday!

10. I have a bunch of pictures from Big Bear and the jog-a-thon but I can't get them on here because of the computer situation. I will post them asap.

A New Job, Lost Sleep and a Frog

Today I'm working at Kids Corner and I will be for the next couple of weeks. I've been hired as a sub for now. Let's hope I can stay on after my subbing is over or it's back to Montecito.

I'm very tired today. Cole has a high fever and he was up every hour last night. The funny thing is that he did not really complain about feeling bad, he just had a really vivid dream. I guess he was going too fast on his bike and injured his leg. He kept waking up and grabbing his leg and telling me it hurt. So I ended up sleeping with him practically on top of me on the couch all night. Oh the sweat, oh the backache. So now he's back in bed and I really don't know what to do since he obviously cannot go to school.

Today is my consultation for my other surgery. I'm anxious to get it over with. It won't be this week though. Four more days till our trip to Big Bear to celebrate six years of marriage!

Cole got to take the class frog Hoppy home this weekend. We took some pictures of Cole doing things with him to put in his picture album. Cole had so much fun taking care of him!

I'd say these came out pretty well for being taken with a camera phone.

Cole crashed out while watching Planet Earth. Hoppy napped too.

Riding around dad's new shop

Buying mom ice cream from Trader Joes

Hoppy even got to help pump gas!