November 14, 2014

I was very excited about tonight – fabulous plans with my little ones, and – as tough as things have been lately, I was particularly excited to spend time with The Boy.  Around 8:34 a.m., the first call came in from school – and I was worried, so I immediately listened to the voice mail.  It was Mags: -*-*- had invited her to spend the night, but she didn’t have her iphone so she couldn’t ask before.  Sure, Maggie – go have fun since I ruined your life yesterday by not letting you go to the other event.  School meant more delicious foods from South American countries for Spanish class….

I noticed at school that there was indeed a problem – not only was there the shelf, and the growth, but for the first time in my life (not including pregnancy-related issues), I am unable to see my toes due to two hindrances.  It’s rather painful, too.  Note there are few runners with D cups (I think that’s the minimum of where I am).  To any of you men who think that’s fabulous, grow a pound-each set of balls and then we’ll talk.

Picked up my boy and was talked to by the teacher.  She was so thrilled and impressed by all the work he’d caught up on and very impressed with his attitude.  He is raising hands, asking questions, etc.  I am beyond thrilled.  Those words have brought a joy to my heart  because Ethan seems to realizing that he can  and that there are people who care so much about him.  

We went to Winco, primarily to stock up on dog food, but also for other stuff for our movie weekend.  We have rib eye steaks, baked potatoes, salad, cheese sticks (his call) and chestnuts (our call).  Once at home, he tried to start a fire in the back, but the wood was too wet from the rain, so it didn’t work.  We initially started off with chestnuts, then he wanted all the cheese sticks and I wanted more chestnuts.  We were so full the potatoes (which were baking) will now be twice-baked potatoes tomorrow.   

I got caught up with Ethan as he re-watched the first 4 shows of The Pacific with me.  I doooo love war movies, but BoB wins.  I miss Major Winters and the 506 Regiment of the 101^st Airborne Division.  These moments with my boy are special to me.  

Picture:  Beautiful leaves from Thursday....