I have that much juice left on my laptop. I needed to find a quitting point so that I don't end up on the computer all day long, which is tempting to do on a cold, dreary day in Boston. But I need to hit the gym and finish up processing the photos from this wedding.
Yes, I'm in Boston. I flew up here with Shawn since he had to be here for work. My ex in-laws are staying at my house this week because they will be in charge of the kids during their visit. In other words, Nick will be around but on a very limited basis, just to put the kids to bed at night. I had to type up 5 pages of instructions, detailing everything from lunch box contents to driving directions to the Bruiser's school. Maybe I'm too type A of a mom, or maybe I just know how the grandparents are. It's a challenge for me even while pumped up with caffeine and endorphins. I'm not sure how these sedentary retirees will fare.
Anyway, they will be fine. Especially with the Princess there to tell them what to do. I just hope she doesn't succumb to their daily routine of sitting around and forgetting what time it is so that she can be late to everything. I am just a bit annoyed that the dad isn't stepping up to the plate now that he has this opportunity to spend some good quality time with each kid, which is a challenge to do when you're the only parent available.
But I will digress. It's the same old thing. The difference is... now it's not my concern. The kids are obviously more attached to me. But that's because I put them first. He does too... don't get me wrong. But he does it in his own convenient way.
This is my first stretch of free time in a while. Most of August and September has been a bit busy, with the dad either out of town for work (and pleasure) or sick with the sniffles. But I have to bury myself in this wedding and get it done... so I can get paid. (I know I don't rake in the salary like my ex so perhaps this is chump change to him... but that's beside the point, now isn't it?)
Anyway, I fear that I'm coming off as bitchy in this blog entry but I'm in a pretty good mood. The pool here is saline, a new alternative to chlorine. I'm curious to take a dip later on today, but this can only happen if I work up a sweat in the fitness room (a promise my made myself).
I have my BodyPump training on Friday so I guess I need to do some exercise before then. *sigh*
At the very least I have some time to think. How to lead a happy and productive life. First I need to reevaluate what I've done to contribute to the mess and just not do it any longer. :) It takes two to tango after all. I'd say the same for my marriage, though I don't think Nick has done much to improve himself. Just my observation.
Two minutes of juice left. I suppose I should log off now.
Monday, September 22, 2008
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3 comments:
I know that you do not respect your in-laws much, but the first thing you can do is let them run the weekend. Even if the kids are late, eat junk food, etc., it is not the end of the world in the grand scheme of things. Leave them directions, but make it clear they can work it out themselves. It won't be the way you want, but you are a bit of a Type A and nothing every will. Take this advice from another Type A.
Ahhh Boston... I really love that city!
Saline pool? How was that??
M~
Tabor... I know what you mean. That's the difference Prozac has made. :) I know it sounds like I'm kidding, but seriously, things just don't bother me any longer, most especially things I don't have control of.
Marianna - the pool was so nice! It was like swimming in the ocean but not as salty. And you don't have that chemical feel when you get out. I think all the Marriots are transitioning to that.
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