Busy weeks ahead...

Yesterday I had an eye appointment and it was quite possibly the most frustrating appointment ever. You see, I have been having issues with things being blurry while I drive; Travis will point out something and I am unable to read it and at night I am just plain blind, a hazard to others and myself. So I went to the doctor because I am concerned for Clark’s safety. I want to make sure that I keep him around for a long time, plus he needs his mommy. The doctor ran the tests and then looked me straight in the eye and said, “you have better than 20/20 vision.”  WHAT??? No, it can’t be. So he had me look at a line on the chart and asked if I could tell him the letters. Well I am in my thirties, I am educated, and I know my alphabet… Uh yes, I believe that is either an O or a C, next is an E or an F, the next one is an H and the last one is a T. The reason that I could tell him this is not because I can CLEARLY see the damn letters; it is because I can make an educated guess at what capital letter is on the chart. HELLO!!! So the doctor then put a prescription to my eyeballs and asked if I could see the chart better and low and behold it was CLEAR! Um yes, give me that prescription and let me be on my way!

After the eye doctor I had a luncheon to go to across the street, it consisted of a lovely group of ladies getting together to say good bye to the neighborhood. We ate good food, had a few laughs, and watched the children play with each other for what might be one of the last times. During this luncheon the conversation turned to recent events at the middle school, events that make me think homeschooling is going to be the best option for our kids. You see apparently the principal announced over the loud speaker the other day that TEA-BAGGING would not be allowed at recess. THAT’S RIGHT, TEA-BAGGING!!! Are you shitting me? I cannot believe that 1) some kid is tea-bagging another kid at recess and 2) the principal is announcing it to the entire school! Can you imagine your kid coming home and saying, “Mommy, what is tea-bagging?” HOLY SHIT!!!

Those are my two funnies from yesterday, I’m sure today will bring more…

On another note, I am trying not to get overwhelmed with thoughts about our upcoming move but every day I walk out my front door there is a moving van at one of my neighbor’s house packing up their things. This gives me the itch to start throwing things out, to get rid of the clutter and dust collectors. Today is the area wide yard sale and I gathered things to get rid of. I’ve got necklaces and earrings that I never wear, purses that go unused, scarves that have never touched my neck, air conditioners that we won’t need in our new place, candle holders that just take up space, etc… Hopefully it will all sell.

Have you had any “holy shit” moments provided by something another adult has said to your kid?

I need a nap...

The posts might be a little slow over the next few days, I need a nap.

You know how when you go to the doctor they ask that you show up at least 15 minutes early for your appointment? Yeah so um I showed up to Clark's 6 month appointment yesterday not 15 minutes early but 24 hours in advance. What a ding dong. I mean seriously a day early???

So today we will be going back to the doctor to get his check up and then I it is off to get his shots. I imagine he will be a cranky little guy this evening. I certainly hope not.

This past Sunday Clark and I ran a 5k together. Well he sat back and watched the scene go by as I ran it. Let me tell you, it was no easy feat. The thing started at 2pm and it was hot as hell out. Both times I hit the water station (out and back course) I took two small sips of water and then poured the rest on my head. I managed to keep an 11 minute pace. Which for pushing an additonal 30lbs is impressive, I think (that might be low balling, I mean the baby is 22lbs, then there is the ten pound diaper bag, water bottle, and the stroller itself...).

I also managed to "chick" a few guys. Let me tell you, as a runner I have always been one to get bothered when I have been passed by anyone pushing a baby stroller. I mean really someone pushing their kid is running faster than me??? So I can only imagine what a man must feel when it is a chick pushing a stroller passing him. I had a fellow stroller pusher finish 100 meters in front of me, he had kept his eye on me the entire time, when I had to walk through the water stops he would walk, when I had to stop and run after a cup that was tossed from the stroller he walked, and when I would pick up pace he would too. I guess he didn't want a woman to make him look bad. :)

Anyway, I hope that I can pick up the speed on my next 5k. Hopefully it won't be blazing hot out for it...

Have you ever "chicked" anyone? How did it make you feel?

Still no baby

So Clark's "medical" due date, based on the first day of the last menstral cycle, was on Saturday and he was a no show... I know for a fact that he was conceived on the 22nd of Feb because I was charting my monthly cycle, so his actual due date is TODAY!!!

He still has not made too many signals of wanting to make an appearance. Fingers crossed he will get it together and come soon, I am starting to get impatient.