July 15, 2009

• Pluggin' Along

  Yesterday was a boring day - maybe it was my attitude, maybe not.  I'm VERY restless and easily irritated.  I feel like I talk and talk and no one listens.  Literally - I want to pinch myself sometimes to see if I'm alive.

                          

  The fact I walked into the kitchen (where the floor had just been mopped) this morning and found the handy work of Sushi, didn't please me!  Coffee grounds from the trash!
            

  It feels like stupid stuff is happening.  Like things are unraveling because no one is making sure whatever needs to be done is accomplished.  I feel like I have to prompt and prod my children (and others) to do every little thing.  I despise having to check up on people and act like a patrol officer.
   
       

  JoAnn left, JUST NOW, to get the prescription for Abreeana that SHOULD HAVE BEEN received yesterday around noon.  Nothing like a 24 hour delay when your mouth is in pain and you are 2yo and can't understand!  The pharmacy lied last night (the one I ALWAYS have problems with) and said the doctor had JUST called in the prescription (anesthetic lollipops) and proceeded to tell JoAnn they don't carry those.  The truth is, the doctor had called the prescription in BEFORE JoAnn had pulled the car out of the doctor's parking lot yesterday around noon . . . NOT 9pm!!!
    

  Last night, the pharmacy said they had told the doctor to call the prescription into another pharmacy across town - WAAAAAY across town from *us*!!!  This morning JoAnn called the new pharmacy.  They had never heard of the prescription, never heard of Abreeana's name, NOR had *any* doctor called them about anesthetic lollipops.

                                    

  I called the doctor's office.  (I hate it when I have to get pushy and have to try SO hard to keep my voice even, but I've watched this little girl suffer needlessly and it's beginning to bother me . . . A LOT!)  The receptionist said I could leave a voice mail for the doctor.  I refused.  We're talking 24 hours later and we are no closer to giving Abreeana any relief.  I told them WHERE to call in the lollipops (they are made up special - "compounded" - and only a few pharmacies can do that) and picked a pharmacy in the city we live . . .  NOT clear across town.  I told the receptionist I would wait on the line while they called in the prescription and then they could confirm with me WHERE they had called.  I didn't want Abreeana to have to wait any longer for pain relief.  The receptionist got back on the phone and said the lollipops had been called into our local pharmacy. 

                                              

  I called the pharmacy (just up the street) and, not only did they have the call from the doctor, they had the prescription READY!!!!  Amazing what happens when people do what they are supposed to do.

                         

  My girls are fighting (or bickering) like cats and dogs.  Everyone is in the middle of the other's business and not doing what they are supposed to be doing. 

  Example:  "Rissy, brush your hair."   Rissy goes into Annamarie and Luci's room to break up an argument. 

                               

  It's been just like that - all three of them - for several weeks - and I can't bear any more of it.  When I ask a question, all three girls look at me with blank stares.  "Did you put that book up like I told you to do?"   . . . lonnnnng pause . . .   "I don't know." 

  EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!

                      

  I've decided to give them challenging games to play or activities to occupy their minds.  I don't have it in me to start up "real school" just yet, but something to MAKE THEIR BRAINS WORK!!!!!!

    
                                              Lavender crepe myrtle.

  It's too hot to play outside - a little bit in the pool in the afternoon is about all they can take.  The triple digit figures should stop after tomorrow.  It's like their brains won't function in the excessive heat - but they aren't IN the heat.  That's why I'm guessing they need something more stimulating to do with their time.

        
                                                                      White crepe myrtle.

  Yesterday, I offered a library challenge.  I told them each that I wanted them to give thought the rest of the week to two subjects they would like to know more about.  After each child selected two topics, we'd go to the library next week and find books on those topics.  THEN, each child could present her findings orally to the rest of the family.  I figured each child would learn about their own two subjects and four more subjects from the other sisters.  Since no writing is involved, all three girls can compete equally - adults can read books (that are hard) to the nonreaders.

    
                                            My favorite color (fuchsia) crepe myrtle.

  Anyway, I'm tearing my head apart to come up with something to keep them from biting at each other's throats.  If they don't stop, I will be the one tearing at throats.  I can't stand children bickering or always correcting each other.  It's to the point that I've even heard, "That's not how you hold a bear, Annamarie."  There's a proper way to hold a stuffed bear?  Someone help me out, please!!!

    
                                                 The neighbor's crepe myrtle tree - MY delight!

  I went outside early this morning (after a great night's sleep) to see what I could photograph in the morning sun.  The sunshine and flower colors (and the different colors of greenery) were glorious, but I was limited by our small backyard and the same five or so bushes.  My rose bush isn't doing well, right now.  Probably dying for a drink!

                                                  

  I made my cut floral arrangement (from Wal-Mart) last a little over 2 weeks.  I had to throw it away today.  Ten dollars for 17 days isn't too bad, is it?  LOL!

                  

  I have decided to get paint for the den's remaining few walls.  The den with the chili pepper red accent walls.  I'm going to use some sort of light gold, that will look okay next to the kitchen's yellow walls and the red den walls.  My idea for a light taupe in the formal rooms (off of the den and kitchen) looks like it will turn out nice, too.  I just have to go to the store and pick the paint samples and decide which EXACT color to use.  JoAnn and I could do the den in a few hours.  The formal areas have tall ceilings and big furniture to move.  It will require someone being hired.  I don't have it in me to climb ladders, hoist furniture around, etc.! 

                                     

  I'm revamping the den a bit today to give *me* a new look.  I think something a bit different (for a VERY small amount of money) will give my spirits a lift.  A little hobby to keep me occupied!

                              

  I'll be able to use some of the pictures from the den in Sampson's little hallway between the foyer and kitchen.  There is nothing in that hallway now except off white walls.  BORING!!!!

  Stephanie is on her way over here to pick up Luci and Rissy.  Annamarie is complaining of an ear ache again and I want to make sure she takes her antibiotic and gets NO swimming pool water in her ears.  This ear ache problem has been another thing that has been a round robin of trouble this summer.

                          

  Change of plans.  Jesse just called.  He thinks ALL girls should go to Stephanie's and give them (and us) a break from each other.  Sounds good to me!  I'm off to get the last of the girls' things rounded up for the suitcase.

  Be Blessed  ~

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