Sometimes you just never know what your day will behold. Maybe that is what gets us out of bed in the morning, or, keeps you hiding under the covers. I suppose it goes both ways depending on the day. I certainly didn't know my day would turn out the way it did.
I know how my day ended yesterday....another night of not being able to sleep, indulgence of all the wrong kinds and general stress.
Turns out, I got off easy in some regards. I had something taken off my plate that I should probably have given up myself previously. But if you know me, I gotta do it all, and perfectly. Where the hell did I get this perfect gene? Have you met my parents?? Sorry Dad. Don't worry, he will laugh. So that was a blessing even though I will miss the tasks and interaction. Truly, a blessing, despite the things I will miss dearly. But, no bridges burned, and you never know what the future brings.
Next on the agenda. I had all but decided, despite all of the blog comments I received, that I was not attending graduation. I really just want to spend the time with my Dad. I knew I could win this battle relatively easy. I knew. When Donald graduated it was a day long experience, culminating in seeing him walk over a stage from at least 100 yards away, with kids who were not pleased to be attending. This was my out. My youngest was not pleased with that day. She is 11 now, 8 then. I knew I could win this fight using her to my advantage. So the other night Donald and I were discussing graduation and I was expressing my DEMAND not to attend and he was explaining why I needed to go. So the youngest was in the room, and I decided to make my move. I said, "Haley, do you recall Donald's graduation that took forever and we could barely see him and the day was nice, but you hated it"? She sort of agreed without committing. I think Donald may have gotten to her. Damn him. So I continued, "and remember you were so bored all day, and that is exactly what will happen at my graduation, so don't you think we should just skip and spend the day with Papa and Nana?" And that little traitor said, "NO, isn't that kind of important to go to?" UUUGGGHHHHH. I guess my constant dialogue of get your degree, get your degree, get your degree has resonated with at least one of them, and damned if it wasn't the one I pinned my plan of attack on.
I decided today to attend, I ordered my tickets, arranged extra tickets and ordered my cap and gown. I will try not to grumble too much.
So I got a lot of other stuff done, as I do in a normal day. I had retreated to my new spot on the patio to work on the paper I have due on Saturday (that I have not started). It was about 6:30 PM. Donald was yelling at me to come out front so I went to the front door to explain that I would not be coming out because I was not dressed or showered. I work at home, back off! He yelled back that the feral kittens were living under the deck of our neighbor across the street. If you don't read my blog, you don't know about the cats. Long story. One Mama cat had kittens about 3.6 weeks ago as far as I can tell. OK, kittens, I'm in, shower, no shower, etc. I'm such a sucker for animals in need. So we caught 3 kittens, and no it wasn't easy. I took 2 trips to the pet store, they are not weaned, and don't get me started on the other stuff. I will tame them and find them good homes.
I never did work on the paper, but I snuggled kittens (which is way better). You never know what your day might bring. Today turned out pretty good.
I know how my day ended yesterday....another night of not being able to sleep, indulgence of all the wrong kinds and general stress.
Turns out, I got off easy in some regards. I had something taken off my plate that I should probably have given up myself previously. But if you know me, I gotta do it all, and perfectly. Where the hell did I get this perfect gene? Have you met my parents?? Sorry Dad. Don't worry, he will laugh. So that was a blessing even though I will miss the tasks and interaction. Truly, a blessing, despite the things I will miss dearly. But, no bridges burned, and you never know what the future brings.
Next on the agenda. I had all but decided, despite all of the blog comments I received, that I was not attending graduation. I really just want to spend the time with my Dad. I knew I could win this battle relatively easy. I knew. When Donald graduated it was a day long experience, culminating in seeing him walk over a stage from at least 100 yards away, with kids who were not pleased to be attending. This was my out. My youngest was not pleased with that day. She is 11 now, 8 then. I knew I could win this fight using her to my advantage. So the other night Donald and I were discussing graduation and I was expressing my DEMAND not to attend and he was explaining why I needed to go. So the youngest was in the room, and I decided to make my move. I said, "Haley, do you recall Donald's graduation that took forever and we could barely see him and the day was nice, but you hated it"? She sort of agreed without committing. I think Donald may have gotten to her. Damn him. So I continued, "and remember you were so bored all day, and that is exactly what will happen at my graduation, so don't you think we should just skip and spend the day with Papa and Nana?" And that little traitor said, "NO, isn't that kind of important to go to?" UUUGGGHHHHH. I guess my constant dialogue of get your degree, get your degree, get your degree has resonated with at least one of them, and damned if it wasn't the one I pinned my plan of attack on.
I decided today to attend, I ordered my tickets, arranged extra tickets and ordered my cap and gown. I will try not to grumble too much.
So I got a lot of other stuff done, as I do in a normal day. I had retreated to my new spot on the patio to work on the paper I have due on Saturday (that I have not started). It was about 6:30 PM. Donald was yelling at me to come out front so I went to the front door to explain that I would not be coming out because I was not dressed or showered. I work at home, back off! He yelled back that the feral kittens were living under the deck of our neighbor across the street. If you don't read my blog, you don't know about the cats. Long story. One Mama cat had kittens about 3.6 weeks ago as far as I can tell. OK, kittens, I'm in, shower, no shower, etc. I'm such a sucker for animals in need. So we caught 3 kittens, and no it wasn't easy. I took 2 trips to the pet store, they are not weaned, and don't get me started on the other stuff. I will tame them and find them good homes.
I never did work on the paper, but I snuggled kittens (which is way better). You never know what your day might bring. Today turned out pretty good.
Way to go Haley!! That's MY girl! ;)
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