Poppo: paying for new deck stain and misc other house "purtifiers" as well as cooking beans, slicing tomatoes, etc. Also for helping perform said "purtifiers."
Grandy: spending countless hours staining the deck and making her house purtiful, picking out awesome McG gifts, and being a fabulous hostess
Matt: being the "Grillman," who I believe is now a comic book superhero. Your costume shall arrive shortly.
The biggest birthday drawback was the notable absence of the Martin Clan. ;( Not the same without them!! We'll make sure next year's birthday isn't plagued with the Influenza Oinkus de Piggus.
I am currently sitting at the 'Ooshka's puter and waiting for the M. Ooshka to bring me a numma-licious S-bucks frappaccino which I'm pretty sure I spell differently- and incorrectly- each time I write it.
Also waiting for the mortgage guy to call me back- I left a message a little while ago. Hopefully, he'll get on that pretty soon so that we can get this show (if there's going to BE a show) on the road. I refuse to stay in my parents basement any longer than is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
And, for anyone who is interested...I'll be working the next two days, two days off, then three days on. On my two days off, I'll be moving. It's going to be a rough week or so!
On a positive note, because I figured the mortgage guy was going to run my credit, I went online and did a free credit check myself. I was pleasantly suprised to find a big number 7-4-5 under my name. And some of the balances on the cards aren't reflective of payments made in the last month+. As of Saturday, I will have TWO cards completely paid off. Now mind you, these are the cards with the lowest balances and interest rates, but at least now I can dig into the higher interest rates. A time may come soon when I transfer one of the balances from a higher interest rate card to a lower one, but we'll see. The balance tranfser fee might equal what I would pay in interest which would then nullify the whole reason for transfering. I'll keep you all posted, as I know you are sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation.
Ooooh- my Starbucks is here!
- Location:The Oooshka's
- Mood:
chipper - Music:Minnie panting away
- Location:scrapping in the living room
- Mood:
grumpy - Music:Bones
Speaking of good times- Minnie is going to be staying with us for awhile =) I wasn't planning on her coming over until Monday, but RG threw a big fit, which I'd like to think I could have ignored had I not noticed that Minnie was apparently living in the back of his truck :( So I took her for a few days, she'll be going back to him tonight, and then back again with me Sunday afternoon/evening when I get back from the West side. By the way, Minnie's first order of business upon entering my humble abode was to poop in the garage. She had apparently been holding it for quite some time, and after seeing/smelling Daisy's poop tied up in a plastic bag, she could wait no more.
She is attention starved :(
On to happier things...I admitted a ten-year old girl last Friday (?), and she was discharged a day later. She ended up back on Monday night and had apparently requested having me as her nurse =) They didn't assign her to me, why I don't know, but I went and visited her frequently throughout the past few days I worked. Even her parents told me how bummed she was that I wasn't her nurse. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside ;)
McG has a cold- I'm curious to see how difficult our impending journey to the West side will be....
Korbuckle: what are the chances of an early morning coffee/donut/Edmonds beach rub Saturday morning? McG and I would treat you to the donut and hot chocolate/tea/whatever of your choice if you'd accompany us. Sammich, we'd like you, too! ;)
Off to start my day- I have lots to do seeing as how I've been MIA for almost a week...laundry, packing, cleaning, call lawyer (write subsequent check for a billion dollars), etc.
=)
- Location:the house that needs to sell!
- Mood:
optimistic - Music:Taylor Swift channel on Pandora
So if you didn't read momooshka's post, my laptop was stolen. So now it's going to be even harder for me to get my lazy bum to update and read others' posts as well. Bummer, I know.
McG is currently taking a bath and playing with the awesome bath cars/wall stickies Grandy bought him.
Cute story- OK, well I will conceed that it may just be cute to me bc it has to do with my baby and my boyfriend...but anyway...Matt came over after work last night and kissed me right when he walked in the door. McG freaked out, and I thought he was mad bc he was "sharing" me, but then he said, "Kiss kiss kiss.". He didn't want one from ME, he wanted one from Matt. And then when Matt left, McG demanded another kiss ;)
Did you know it's not healthy if your stinkers float? It means your diet has too much fat in it. I learned that when I floated to Pediatric ICU last Sunday. :p
Ok- enough typing on a Mini-Me sized keyboard....I'm going to get my baby out of the tub and ready for bed.
- Location:guest bathroom toilet so McG can take a bath
- Mood:
content - Music:Fairly Odd Baby movie in the background
Mcg and I went and visited my Peds teacher today. She oohed and awed over him for a long time, which of couse means it was a successful trip. But she did mention how "advanced" he was bc he was coloring with little crayons and such. I'm pretty sure my Mommy Pride Light was flashing out from underneath her office door into the hallway for all the other teachers to see. ;)
I may have a date next week- we'll see. We're still playing the silly-but-oh-so-necessary-I-can't-text-y
Nothing much else exciting- I got my first REAL, big-girl paycheck last Friday. It was AWESOME. I think in two weeks I made more than I did in a two months anywhere else! ;) Yay for money and getting out of debt and being able to go shopping sometimes and not feel guilty! Woo hoo.
That's all for now- good thoughts towards Mooni.......
- Location:My good ol' apartment
- Mood:
content - Music:Country
This is what I just received from Randy's lawyer (by way of my lawyer):
"...On another note, it has come to my attention that you client may have perjured herself in her declarations in support of the motion for temporary order in several ways. There was never a suicide attempt or threat on the part of my client, and Ms. Inman is well aware of that and the circumstance under which that allegation was made. She was also aware that Mr. Fisher has been in grief counseling for some time and that this is not a new development. She is also aware that, after Gavin was nursing less, Mr. Fisher was as involved in Gavin's parenting as she was, caring for Gavin while Ms. Fisher was out at bars with her friends. The list goes on.
These isssues are not things that need to be dragged into a parenting plan decision and since that is the only real issue in this divorce proceeding, it makes it particularly important that our clients are candid and act in good faith throughout the process...."
In the words of my favorite Asian, "Vomitrocious." He is on drugs. He is absolutely *censored* high. I feel bad for his dip-*censored* attorney because boy is she in for a surprise. There was MORE than one threat, and I highly doubt Kim, who was there immediately after the first one, or his MOM or Dallas, who were very involved with the most serious one would "PERJURE" themselves on the stand if need be. I'm pretty sure, yes Debbi- I'm talking to you- lying is on the list of "no-nos" for you obnoxious wanna-be Christians. Furthermore, "been in grief counseling for some time" is also a crock of *censored*. He didn't start going until AFTER his most serious suicide threat, and best believe there is a paperwork trail there. I also believe we DISCUSSED his earlier suicide threats with both the first and second counselors. Lastly, although it is true that he became "more" involved after he came back from Ohio, that *censored*-*censored* still didn't do HALF of what I was doing. And the "many" times I went out to bars with friends is approximately THREE. And considering that I didn't have even an iota of a social life prior to his "life changing epiphany" when he became even SOMEWHAT competent to care for Gavin, I think three times is pretty freakin' acceptable. And to add to that, two of the three times I can think of, I put Gavin to bed before I went out. Factor in the times he went out or did something social without me: ie staying in Pullman with Dallas and leaving me sick at home with Gavin, I think we were pretty even. And "the list goes on" is SHE smoking crack, too? I have NO warrants out for my arrest, I have never had a drug habit, I didn't spend almost forty-eight *censored* thousand dollars by myself in three months. Whatever list they have came from my live journal posts- I truly hope the lying filth from the bottom of the sewer is reading this post- and my PRIVATE journal. Oh, and after reading all of my emails and myspace messages, etc. that he had somebody hack.
I realize this all doesn't matter. He can't prove he didn't threaten, and although I can't technically prove he did I doubt his Mom or family will lie for him in court. I can prove he didn't go to counseling earlier, but really, is it going to make a difference...? Maybe to his attorney who will finally realize what a lying sack of *censored* he is. And mentioning that these things don't need to be brought up to determine a proper parenting plan is ridiculous- YES, they do. If only to prove that he is untrustworthy and emotionally unstable.
So there. That's my rant for the evening because I refuse to call anyone and spout off how angry I am. I don't want to even be angry about it. I know it is silly to even let myself waste any emotions on him anymore. I should just expect the worst, and then when I receive it, I won't be suprised. And to be honest, I am really not as angry with him as I am with myself. I knew SO long ago that this was a bad idea. I wanted out before I even found out I was pregnant. I just felt SO alone and with his dad dying, etc. I just couldn't make things any worse for him. That teaches me to be nice. I just thought I could make myself happy. I haven't been able to let my guard down and do something nice for him without it screwing me over in the end. I wish I would have just done what I wanted and not listened to anyone else or cared about what people would think. I wouldn't have thousands of dollars of debt and a scary soon-to-be-ex-husband who makes me afraid to go walking by myself if I don't answer his phone calls. I don't go to sleep without checking to be sure all of my doors are locked. I still scan the parking lot of my apartment complex when I come home to make sure he isn't waiting for me, mad because he's decided if he can't have me, no one can.
I'm off to try to get some sleep. I know, as do MANY people, that I didn't "perjure" myself in any of my statements. If anything, I was TOO nice. The few things that looked a little off to me, such as them saying "less than three weeks" and me saying "I think it was a little over three weeks" I made an effort to point out. I really do feel bad for his lawyer. It's not her fault she's listening to him- she has no reason to think he would lie to her. I just wish I could spend 15 minutes with her. I bet after hearing even a fraction of THE TRUTH she'd realize what a scumbag he is.
- Location:MY apartment that is free from lying assholes
- Mood:
frustrated and furious - Music:Daisy snoring.
- Location:My apartment that has lots of food now.
- Mood:
sleepy, headachy, and THANKFUL - Music:My Sonicare whirring
Less than a week until I am graduated- yay!!! ;)
That's it. That's all I've got that is LJ postable.
- Location:Home.
- Mood:
sleepy - Music:Daisy snoring.
- Location:getting ready to go to my last clinical!
- Mood:
chipper - Music:Elliott Yamin
I got 88% on both of my last two exams.
Tradesman said they will be cutting RG a check for $5200 VERY soon.
RG is doing his tax return and so far he is at $4100 back. We won't be in debt any more!!!! YAY! And as long as we can be "GOOD," we should be OK from now on! Whoo-hoo for not being broke!
I have two weeks and a half weeks of class left, finals, and my practicum. I find out where I will be for the practicum on Thursday afternoon!
Lastly, I am watching a fabulous episode of Stargate Atlantis, one of my most favoritest shows ever. ;)
- Location:the futon downstairs
- Mood:
hopeful - Music:Ronon's dreamy voice....
I got rear-ended yesterday and my neck/back hurt.
I have a cold and feel like moldy pooh.
My house is messy and gross and dirty.
My son is sick and is, at this very moment, crying quite forcefully in his crib. He was up more than seven times on Monday night, but only twice last night (*thankfully*). Nothing will make him happy- not rocking, singing, walking, drinking water, mommy milk, puppy and binkum, diaper change, pretty music and lights thing in his crib...I know he feels like poop, so I am tempted to give him some Tylenol but it makes me feel like I am cheating, or foisting drugs off on my child so I can get some sleep!
My dog's chewed up my retainers. It will cost at least $80 to get new ones.
Minnie also partially shredded our back door by trying to get in this morning after I realized she chewed my retainers and locked her outside.
My baby is STILL crying.
Did I mention I am exhausted?
Still crying.....
- Mood:
raincloud-over-my-head-ish - Music:Gavin sobbing
Nothing new and exciting - except that thing I can't remember.
Stayed at Duck's and thepigpen's today and played with their chil'en. Fun times- thanks to Grandy for staying overnight. Watched Carter's basketball game, fun times as well. B, C, and RG are downstairs playing video games.
San and Seamus- one third of the way through the Christmas present and LOVING it! It was a slow and confusing start, but I think I've got the hang of it now. ;)
That's all- I'm off to read a bit and go to sleep!
- Location:On a spaceship on the way to comfort Pluto, who is depressed
- Music:Too loud video games.
Test two: 92%
Presentation: fabulous
(Other presentation that I don't have as much to do with is postponed until next week)
I got to do art therapy in my psych clinical conference this week, and it was amazing. ;) But really, how could coloring for forty-five minutes with music and some pretty nifty twisty crayons not be fabulous?
Gavin had his 8 month check up today. I LOVE his doctor; he is amazing. And Gavin didn't even cry for his shot!!!
Randy and I were supposed to go to a hocky game tonight. His company rented the corporate box (or whatever it's called) at the Spokane Arena. Unfortunately, they called them at 3:00 (2.5 hours before the start of the game) and told him the game was cancelled. *insert angry eyes here*
Maybe they will get another date?....He had to call all of his clients and tell them they couldn't come anymore. ;( Stupid Seattle team that can't make it over here.
In other news- I'm excited to take Gavin swimming at the swimming pool for Poppo's birthday! We should have a fabulous time....
So super-nice Martins are going to babysit anyway so that Randy and I can go to dinner since we haven't done anything sans Mr. McG in a REAAAALLLLY long time. I think Bonaire.... Anyway, cookies and thanks to them for loving my baby and including him in their plans.
Other good news- Minnie can now be safely trusted in the house. Well, not 100%- we still have to move everything out of her reach, but at least she doesn't pull things off the table, etc.
Only SIX WEEKS OF CLASS LEFT!! Then I do my practicum and then I graduate and then I celebrate and then I *hopefully* pass my NCLEX test and then I become a real nurse and then I get to go to work and then I get a paycheck!!!!! YAAAAAAY!!!
I wonder where we'll go for dinner.....
- Location:home
- Mood:
hungry - Music:Kellie Pickler: I Wonder
And I let my paid LJ account lapse, and it got rid of my cute icons (giddy petah and snottyp petah) that San drew me. ;(
Our heating bill went up to $200 this month. We are going to start burning our furniture for heat. If anyone has anything old and beat up they'd like to donate to the cause, we'll take it off your hands and roast weenies on it.
- Mood:
stressed - Music:Rascall Flat's "Me and My Gang"
I am exhausted now, so I am heading off ot bed. I have to do a bunch of laundry tomorrow, finish my thank you cards (which I started a long time ago), and do some other random things...
- Location:downstairs in the video rocker...
- Music:Randy's dumb movie
- Mood:
depressed
So we had the most fabulous party last night!
Mom-and-Pop-ooshka came as well as Ducky and thepigpen- which made me super happy! RGs mom and her new boyfriend were visiting and the newly engaged Kelsey and Ryan came as well. We had delicious food- waaaay too much! and after the ooshkas and farm animals left (and that is NOT slam, it was just a good way to group them together with their two nicknames!) we played Cranium. I don't really like playing games that much, and this one was really hard because we played with the booster pack. Ryan and Kelsey won- Kelsey is an absolutely amazing artist with her eyes closed! Then Debbie and Bob went to bed (10:45pm!) and we played "Wordster" where the card had three letters on it and you have to come up with ten words that have those three letters in them consecutively (not next to each other, but in that order). For example: PIL could be "PILl" "PILlow" "PhILisophical" (Kelsey had that one!) etc.
That was about all- Dallas was supposed to stop by, but we still haven't heard from him...
I am busy trying to upload and pick out which wedding photos to get printed up and RG is playing football on the PS3- baby gabin is sleeping!
I am very excited for the san monster and seamus dragon to come visit. (I thought san got a cool beast after her name, it's only fair that seamus does too.)
I'm off to add some of these pictures to myspace and thefacebook!
- Location:downstairs futon
- Mood:
optimistic- its a new year! - Music:NFL game on the TV
So I love how I've been home now without any school for three days and my house is messier than before. I have cleaned EVERY DAY and it just gets worse. Now mind you, I have somewhat of an excuse- we brought in all of our Christmas decor boxes, but still- I mean, really. It's getting ridiculous. And I kept trying to decorate today and Minnie just undecorated everything for me. I put some garland-y stuff around the display case at the front door, and I looked out the window 20 minutes later to see it as well as several bright red plastic poinsettias laying in a pile in the back yard. Oh well.
Our tree is up, but undecorated. I don't know if I will get to it before G-baby and I leave with Poppo and Momooshka for the West side. Maybe I can manage the lights- but that will be it. We can wait to do the rest. Or I'll leave the lights for Randy; I just know he isn't as anal about evenness and such as I am.....
On a sad note- Andy's grandpa died. He flew up here on Tuesday from Boise to see him in the hospital. He was doing much better- he was talking and everything and crashed all of a sudden. They performed CPR for almost 15 minutes, but his heart refused to start up again. ;(
Alright- I think I heard the dryer exclaim that it was done with my jeans. I'm going to go finish packing! (I think I might actually fit all of G baby and my's clothes in one TINY bag!)
- Location:next to my lovely smelling tree
- Mood:
sleepy - Music:Gavin's mobile playing Bach..or Mozart....something like that....
So the trip was lovely- the weather was fabulous, and I should be studying right now. I am listening to one of the lectures that I missed while I was gone, but it is extremely boring. Additionally, I have only read overf my notes twice. Oh well.
So I had breakfast every morning with three to five iguanas. They were great. Also, I got to feed some lizards while we were at the "national park." They were AWESOME. I tricked a few of them into crawling up my leg to get their numma-nummas. And there were flamingos everywhere, which was super cool. And now I am FREEZING here. Brrrr....
I will have pictures soon- from the trip, Gavin with Santa (which I am hoping to do this week), etc.
I think I am going to change my phone number. ASAP. I know I didn't sign up for anything, but I have just received my THIRD text message giving me the link to a girl on girl porn website in the last twenty minutes. I'm hoping this will help. Plus, then I won't have to push (1-509) before I dial in Spokane. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow afternoon when I'm done with my exam. If I get a new number, I will be mass emailing my new number....
- Location:Kitchen table
- Mood:
thirsty but freezing! - Music:Adoption lecture
Yay for great Thanksgivings!
I am still digesting my delicious dinner and desert- while watching Hannah Montana. G-baby is sleeping and Randy is heading off to bed as well. I am on my way as well- I just wanted to wish everyone HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
- Location:The big comfy chair
- Mood:
sleepy - Music:Best of Both Worlds
