May 23, 2008

• My Perfect Life

  First of all, let me explain that I had a migraine from the pits of hell descend upon me, completely out of the blue, yesterday evening.  I told Jesse I felt like I had been in a car wreck, thrown from the vehicle, and my head had hit the pavement and split open in the back.  I asked him to check my head to be sure it wasn’t cracked open.  He assured me I “just” had a migraine.

  I took two migraine pills – they were totally ineffective.  So, after four hours, I gave in and asked Jesse if I could try his migraine shots (Imitrex) and gave myself (I know . . . who could believe I had the guts to do that!!) a shot in the arm.  The syringe cap (that holds the needle) wasn’t securely tightened to the syringe’s body.  I guess when I pulled the cap off the needle, I accidentally pulled some of the needle cap away from the body.  Some (I think VERY little)  medicine went *in* me but most of it dripped down my arm.  I tightened the needle cap back down onto the body of the syringe and grabbed another vial of Imitrex (also known in our home as “Liquid Gold” due to it’s cost – something like $200 for six vials) and tried a second time, using only part of the bottle of Imitrex – maybe 3mls – not really knowing for sure if you could “overdose” on Imitrex.  I eventually (after an eternity of writhing in pain) fell asleep.

  I’m happy to report that my head is just fine this morning.  This new problem with migraines (so the doctor says) is just another thing that *can* occur during the pre-menopausal stage in some women’s lives.  Oh, yay!  Let’s stand up and applaud womanhood!

  So, I woke up feeling fine this morning, thinking it was Saturday.  I relaxed with a cup of coffee and then questioned Jesse as to why the weekly (and not the week-end) people were hosting “The Today” show.  That’s when Jesse gently informed me today was actually Friday.

  I have to take Stephanie to work today (she needs to be there at 12:30) and Annamarie & Luci to their therapy appointment at 2pm.  I’ll have JanaLyn in tow the whole time.  I have to grocery shop AND pick up Stephanie at 4:30, then come home, unload groceries, and magically cook something for dinner.

  Before I end this post, I want to share with all of you who have commented on what a lovely and beautiful home I have, because I want you to see my “Perfect Susie Homemaker” abode that I woke up to this morning.

  Now this first picture is MY fault, because Stormy cries to go outside and then cries to come back in about 92 million times each morning, so the muggy weather is pouring into our home right now.  If I keep the door closed, she claws at the weatherstripping.  You can see it ripped from the corner of the door.
  

  Here is my tidy and clean den.
  

  And yet another view of my spotlessly clean den.
  

  As I turned to the kitchen, I found this dying dandelion had mysteriously appeared on the den’s carpet. (???)
  

  My girls were “happily” arguing over how much cereal one should put in a bowl and who “HAD” to pour Luci’s milk into her bowl this morning.  It seems it was NO ONE’S turn.   Notice the clothes hanging to drip dry in the doorway????
  
  Don’t let their sweet cherub smiles deceive you . . . they WERE arguing!

  Here is my “pass the city’s inspection code” kitchen.
  

  All of this because of one headache rendering me helpless for ONE evening??????!!!!!!! 

  I felt quite overwhelmed and went back to my restroom.  Yes!  THIS is my bathroom sink and counter!!!!!
  

  As I walked out of my bathroom, I noticed my dresser was in competition with my bathroom sink.
  

  I’m not really sure (because I don’t remember much about last night) HOW all of this came to be.  And I really have no idea how this will all be UNdone with my schedule being what it is today and my being needed everywhere except at home.  Maybe the “fairy maid” I so often dream of will come today?……..

  Oh, one more thing.  Luci has announced to  me this morning (probably about 5 times, already) that she intends to wear her nightgown while we go to our appointments this afternoon.
  
  Despite her pleased look, I’m not as equally impressed or pleased by her defiance of wearing her nightgown everywhere we go. 

  Then again, aren’t we supposed to “pick our battles” when it come to our children???  AND, is it *really* that wrong for an almost six year old to travel in her nightgown all day?  I may just leave this one alone and ask her to put on a pair of bedroom slippers. 

  I’m having an odd premonition about the rest of this day . . .

  LOL!!!

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