Nothing says Happy New Year like a family shared stomach bug
It started with Daughter barfing through Christmas Eve. By the 26-28th, Youngest had it. The night of the 28th, Friend H got it. I was a bit nauseous at work the night of the 29th-30th, but I didn't puke. Husband had it last night, but he never barfs; he gets the runs. He wasn't sick enough to cancel our small New Year's party, though. Tonight, Oldest has it. I spent most of the evening snuggling him in his bed, because he wouldn't let me leave him. Poor thing.
It comes on suddenly, but it leaves fairly quickly. Still, it sucks while you have it.
As for NYE, it was fun. We only had a couple people over. We played a lot of Rock Band; I was very excited to unlock "Don't Fear the Reaper." We rang in the New Year with Dick Clark. He looks very well & is speaking a bit better, considering his massive stroke 4 years ago. He can move both arms now. I remarked that Ryan Seacrest even kinda looks like Dick. But still sucks, sorry. After the New Year, the guys played "Lightsaber Duel." The kids went to bed, with Oldest pissed about the guys playing his game. It's hard to be a kid.
Today my Aunt & Uncle visited. We exchanged presents, then sat down to some pork & sauerkraut, cooked by friend H. It was good. We have resolved to start cooking at home a lot more as a way to save $$ and lose weight. I may join Curves if I get on to a more human schedule any time soon. I need to get in shape, even if I don't lose a lot at first. I need to be able to walk up & down stairs without difficulty. This is sad.
OH! The exciting thing! I got in the mail the reccommendation from the Custody Concilliator. She stated that the Father was seeking primary custody; that we couldn't come to an agreement, and here was her reccommendations. She suggested that we keep things exactly as they are right now. Me with primary custody, the 3 weekend thing, everything. I have to call my lawyer tomorrow to see where to go from here. And Ex has 20 days to file for an adversarial hearing, which I'm sure he'll do tomorrow if he hasn't already. So we'll see what happens. Meanwhile, I need to find a new job, with human hours. Actually, I need to retake HS Chemistry so I can go back to RN school. I gotta call about that tomorrow, too.
OK, I'm gonna stay up a little longer, then head off to bed. I also want to get my hair cut tomorrow, & I have to work in the evening, so I don't want to sleep too late. Hope you all had a great New Year and that 2009 brings you everything you wish and nothing you don't.
It comes on suddenly, but it leaves fairly quickly. Still, it sucks while you have it.
As for NYE, it was fun. We only had a couple people over. We played a lot of Rock Band; I was very excited to unlock "Don't Fear the Reaper." We rang in the New Year with Dick Clark. He looks very well & is speaking a bit better, considering his massive stroke 4 years ago. He can move both arms now. I remarked that Ryan Seacrest even kinda looks like Dick. But still sucks, sorry. After the New Year, the guys played "Lightsaber Duel." The kids went to bed, with Oldest pissed about the guys playing his game. It's hard to be a kid.
Today my Aunt & Uncle visited. We exchanged presents, then sat down to some pork & sauerkraut, cooked by friend H. It was good. We have resolved to start cooking at home a lot more as a way to save $$ and lose weight. I may join Curves if I get on to a more human schedule any time soon. I need to get in shape, even if I don't lose a lot at first. I need to be able to walk up & down stairs without difficulty. This is sad.
OH! The exciting thing! I got in the mail the reccommendation from the Custody Concilliator. She stated that the Father was seeking primary custody; that we couldn't come to an agreement, and here was her reccommendations. She suggested that we keep things exactly as they are right now. Me with primary custody, the 3 weekend thing, everything. I have to call my lawyer tomorrow to see where to go from here. And Ex has 20 days to file for an adversarial hearing, which I'm sure he'll do tomorrow if he hasn't already. So we'll see what happens. Meanwhile, I need to find a new job, with human hours. Actually, I need to retake HS Chemistry so I can go back to RN school. I gotta call about that tomorrow, too.
OK, I'm gonna stay up a little longer, then head off to bed. I also want to get my hair cut tomorrow, & I have to work in the evening, so I don't want to sleep too late. Hope you all had a great New Year and that 2009 brings you everything you wish and nothing you don't.