I'm BACK!!! I think....

So we've heard this song and seen this dance plenty of time before. I know. I have no excuses so I won't make up any.

I've been very busy (does that sound like an excuse?) Well, I'm not trying to make it one. It's the truth.

Between work and juggling 2 kids playing 2 sports, it's been crazy.

For some time, we only had Devyn in sports playing baseball and football. But since basketball has started, we included Miah in the sports. She is a real trooper. She runs A LOT. I don't see how she does it. I'm tired just watching her.
So there we have 2 kids in sports. Both Devyn and Miah in basketball.

Well, just recently (literally, like these past 2 days) the coaches for baseball and softball have called to set up practice.

SOOOO, Miah and Devyn are currently practicing/playing baskeball and practice for baseball/softball.

It's awesome. I can't wait to be at the games again cheering them both on.


I'm also planning a mini vacation to San Antonio/New Braunfels and hopefully if I have time to Austin. I'm taking the kids.

I KNOW, I KNOW...mini vacation?...kids?

It doesn't seem to be meshing well together, but I have a master plan for the times I plan on going out. That plan is....DOMINIQUE.
He could use the extra money.

I plan on visiting any and all old classmates I can get a hold of.

So, if you are reading this and want to hang out, leave me a message.

My old blogging buddies, sorry. I'm gonna come and see what's up with you guys.

Not quite over yet.

I was hoping that with the weekend coming already that I would get a chance to be able to rest and restore my energy.


No dice.


Angel is still laid out.

He claims to still not be able to see. I am now leaning toward the reason being that he's been so doped up since we've been home on all those meds that I mentioned that he hasn't been able to focus because.....he's high.


I sprung into action and proposed a plan.
Stop giving him the cocktail of Vicodin, Lunesta, Tylenol PM and sometimes...NyQuil (his request).

I've officially become Angel's pusher. I'm the worst enabler.


Anyway...


My new plan is too......not give him the sedatives.

DAMN!!!


Well. I can't finish this post right now because something just came up.
Dom called me from my mom's house complaining of pain in his lower right abdomen area.
We are concerned and are hoping it's not appendicitis.

Guess who we called?

Yup.

The kid's pediatrician.

Dom called at 9:51 pm on Thursday night....AND HE ANSWERED...AGAIN!!!


He rocks!!
The situation...doesn't.


Of course he told me to take him into the E.R.
So....I need to go and get my mom so that she can stay here with Angel (cause he still can't see) and the kids so I can take Dom to the ER.



I can't think anymore.

P.S. I'll be the one in the E.R. waiting room. Twittering.

Need..to......breathe....

Oh Man...

These past few weeks have been crazy for me.


Dealing with Dom and his bladder infection.
Taking all of the kids to the Doctor's office.
Getting meds for Dom.
Taking Miah, Dom and Angel to get new glasses.
Taking Angel to the Consultation.
Taking Angel to the Surgery.
Everyday (except Sat. and Sun.) working .

It was inevitable.

I was going to burn out.

I don't think I have any more fuel left in me.

On Monday, I knew I only had a few patients this week on each day so I would be able to handle taking care of Angel during his recovery.
He's doing a little better..I think.
He hasn't actually gotten up to see anything so I can only guess.
The light hurts his eyes so he stays in bed...in the dark...all day. Vampirish.


Don't worry.

Tomorrow we aren't playing the same game.
Gonna have to get him up to make him start doing something or he won't be going back to work on Monday.


Also...my office decided I wasn't doing enough or something and gave me 5 new patients (for this week). Some are repeat patients who just needed to be reassessed by the Physical Therapist before they can continue therapy and others are Brand Spankin new to me.

This means that I have to meet new people AND find out where they live.
I don't mind once I've been there then I can just go right there and not have to find them.
They have to get adjusted to me and my horrible Spanish.


Also, since Angel can't see and has taken to the Vampire lifestyle, I have to take Devyn to baseball practice alone.
Ooohhhh..I know, I know...All I do is sit there and wait for it to be over but I'm tired too.

I can't sleep at night because Angel moves a lot (Click here. It should explain why) and I worry about him crying out in pain (he hasn't yet, but I'm still worried).
Around 5 am is when I've been getting up because of the fact that I worry. I don't get to fall sleep until late for the same reason.
I drive around all day worrying because Angel is home alone and he can't see and he may be in pain. So I want to call him but I don't want to wake him in case he's sleeping comfortably and pain free. Then I will just cause pain if I call him...

So I come home from wherever I am and check on him......he's always sleeping.
No need to worry.


Between Doctor office visits, Dom's bladder infection/recovery, Angel's surgery/recovery, new patients, Devyn's baseball practices, lack of sleep and worrying all the time...





What else can I do?

This is my life.
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On a more motivating note.....

My brother and sister-in-law WILL be coming next month.

It's going to be AWESOME!!

I was really pushing for his visit as soon as he mentioned it because I know it's probably going to be the only time ALL THREE of my parent's offspring will be in the same place at the same time....IN A LONG TIME.

MY WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE HERE!!

I've gone with my children to NY to visit a few times but rarely have we gotten together with our younger sister who lives near me.

This also includes my 3 children, my sister's 3 children and my brother's 2 children.
My parents are going to be in grandparent heaven.
AND...THEY BETTER LOVE IT!!

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!!!

April is a very busy month for us.
April 3rd is my 10 year Anniversary.
April 4th is Dom's birthday.
April 11th is my parent's Anniversary.
April 14th is my niece's birthday AND my brother and sister-in-law's Anniversary.

There is no better month to get together. (unless you count November and December..hee hee).

They will be arriving April 8th.
Once I can figure out how to do it...I will put a countdown on the blog...just for them.

P.S. If anyone knows how to do it...make one with skulls for me and send me the code...THANKS!!

ONE MORE DAY!!

Alright, I've been a bum and haven't even finished wrapping my gifts. Of course, Angel has been here and hasn't helped me one bit.

I had a whole list of things for him to do while he is here for the 2 weeks and we have yet to complete them. It's not like I've been sitting around the house doing nothing though, I HAVE been working. I am still going to be working today. I've managed to move some of my patients around so that hopefully it works out that I will have Friday as well as Thursday off.

Angel already has plans to go fishing with his brother in law all day Friday through Saturday.
Whateva!

I need a break anyway.

I don't know why I've been exhausted (could be the frickin early morning wake-ups that I keep getting and not being able to go back to sleep). I get plenty of sleep which could be the problem. Last night I crawled into bed around 8:30 and passed out. I woke up several times throughout the night but only to look at the clock. At 12, 1 and 3 am ...Angel wasn't in the bed. I didn't dare get up and go check on him.
Around 4 he came in and I asked him why didn't he come to bed and he said because he fell asleep in front of the TV.

That was all it took. That little conversation took place and now I am up for the rest of the day. Well, me and Tattoo and the dang dogs.

I have 5 patients today so It's gonna be a short day.

Jenn may be coming this weekend so I will let you know how that and the season goes.

Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Not ready for it to be over!!

I'm talking about the weekend.

I had so much to do.
Angel and I went to Mexico on Sat afternoon and just spent some quality time there together.

I had to go back and forth to Walmart numerous times because I kept forgetting stupid crap like make-up or deoderant.

We had promised to take the kids for breakfast at IHOP and Angel was dragging behind and making us late.

This is him standing and watching TV. He's mesmerized. He can't draw himself away from the screen. I've called his name several times but he doesn't respond.

Maybe next time I'll just turn off the TV so we could get a move on.

Guess what he was so captivated by?..... Steel Magnolias, people.

Angel continues to think I'm a little mental because I bathe my cats. Any cats that I've owned were routinely bathed. Here's Tattoo in the tub. I call them "Swimming Kitties".

He reminds me a little of Michael Phelps reaching for the Gold. I'd say Tattoo made good time.

Either way, I don't want to go back to work tomorrow. I need more days off.