Hiking the Trails

So this morning I had talked a friend into hiking the trails with me. Little did I remember that a week ago we had tons and tons of rain. So, needless to say the trails were in less than perfect condition. We get started om our hike with our toddlers in jogging strollers, and after a few minutes I realize why they close the trails during heavy rain and for a while after. There were huge craters and crevices everywhere where the water had run off. In addition there were loose gravel and rocks which made it pretty challenging maneuvering a stroller with a 35 pound kid in it. My friend is athletic and goes to the gym all the time, but she is not used to pushing a stroller up and down hills under these conditions. Not that I am either, but I do walk these trails all the time and it was hard even for me.

To make light of the situation I tell my friend "At least you don't have to go to the gym today!" Her reply "I already went...this morning at 5:30! Thought the hike was going to be a walk in the park." Oopps!

Rough Week

This week is almost over...yeah! It's been a little rough to say the least. Hubby out of town, the little one not sleeping, and some stuff going on with my dad. Sometimes I wonder why I am being tested. It's like someone is going "Let's see how far we can take this before she snaps." In spite of it all I have managed to keep myself together, not my appearance...heavens no. Good thing hubby is out of town and not having to see my disheveled look. But I have been able to keep the household together. Rooms have been cleaned, laundry has been done, the dog has been walked, the toddler has been entertained with park play and playdates, and I have even managed to squeeze in a few workouts. It's the only way to keep my sanity...to keep myself busy. If I sit down I'm afraid I will not get up. Anybody ever had that feeling?

I did accomplish something very important though. I wrote my letter of resignation and mailed it to my boss. Yes, I quit my job in these tough economic times. I can't handle the stress level right now. Not with a toddler who seem nowhere near sleeping through the night. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulder. Now I can focus on my family and think about what I really want to do with the rest of my life. I am interested in the field of wellness promotion rather than dealing with the acutely ill. If I can do something to prevent people from getting hospitalized in the first place then I would feel more accomplished. I'm going to look into it...after some well deserved rest. Good night everyone!

Another sleepless night...3 episodes of nightmares for the little one. What doesn't kill you make you stronger...right?

So the 16 year old got a job today at the local movie theater. No more laying around doing nothing on weekends...yeah!

Sleepless nights

So hubby is out of town, and the little angel slept in my bed from midnight on. It wasn't very cozy let me tell you. He was tossing and stirring, moaning and snoring all night long, and he kept kicking off the blankets which meant I got cold. Then of course like a rooster he is up for good at 6:30 am. It's going to be a long day.

Silent Night

Everyone's in bed, the house is quiet and I have my thoughts to myself. Pretty good feeling I must say. Alone time is not something that come in abundance over here. There is always somebody needing something, so right now I am content.

Well, maybe I am crazy, but I just wrote my letter of resignation to the hospital. And in today's rotten economy. It was a very liberating experience. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. What am I going to do now? The heck if I know, but I am free. I guess I will sleep on what to do with the rest of my life.

Cell phone drama

My 16 year old can't find her cellphone. It's lost...in her room or on the couch. She is panicking and hyperventilating. "It's gone, now I don't have a phone." Well, you had it less than an hour ago, and you haven't left the house, so it's not really gone is it? "Yes it is. I've looked everywhere." So, she rants and raves at me and the poor boyfriend for the next 15 minutes.
Then the boyfriend finds the phone in the shoe closet on the floor. She had dropped it on top of a shoe while she was getting another pair. Teenage girls, what else is there to say...if there is no drama we'll have to create some.