7/5/05

Very tired today. It was a good weekend though.

Note to Melissa: I did call this weekend, you just didn't answer the phone is all...I should have left a message. I hope you had a good 4th of July.

Class is beginning soon! I hope I do well, I think I should if I apply myself of course.

Should be a fairly smooth week. Boss is out on vacation, Melanie is out today as well. I called and spoke to her briefly this weekend, but she was a bit short so I was too. We sure had it all packed into one weekend though. It was non-stop all weekend. I am so glad I have another 3 day weekend coming up! Taty's birthday is in one week from today. I think we are ready, except for the presents. We will be getting those on Friday probably.

We bought a new BBQ this weekend. Had mom over for the BBQ, it was great fun, she really had a good time. I got her to walk with me for a short distance but none the less I DID get her to walk! She was quite out of breath but she made the effort. The first time was at Auntie's house and there is a park across the street from her house. I invited her to walk with me, and she actually took me up on it. The shock factor for me was like WOW! So, we all did. She walks really slow and stops a lot. I think it's because her foot hurts and she mentioned her ankle too. Then, after we ate dinner I drove over to her place to take out the trash and yard debris for her, and bring in the plants sitting on the back patio. I told Taty that we would go across the street to Gold's Gym where they have a swing set for her to play on. Then, mom saw how incredibly close it was and walked across the street to us. Then, Taty had to "go" so we went back across the street. I wanted to get some new shoes, but they were already closed, so we went home after that. TJ had made us some Daqueri's at home, and mom actually drank one with us. I haven't drank with her since I was a teenager. The BBQ got a little exciting, when it burst into flames and melted the handle. We got it under control though, and the food was outstanding! He BBQ'd Johnsonville Brats (mild), Boneless BBQ ribs (beef), a hot dog for Taty and 3 hamburger patties from our freezer. Mom made 2 kinds of potato salad, one with onions and one without and they both were outstanding as well. I bought Ambrosia and forgot to bring it out! TJ will eat it though.

We spent a bit of money this weekend, but pay day is just a few days away. I did buy myself a new curling iron, tried it and liked it. Made sure it came with a warranty. I have enough money to get myself either a nice outfit or a pair of shoes. I haven't decided which I want to do yet. I know I will be getting a pair of sandals from TJ, he said he would buy for me not out of my money. I need to replace 2 pairs of my black shoes for work with a new pair and my white squeaky shoes need to go as well. I'm not sure how I will do it all just as of yet, but I will be saving my money.

I hope I haven't outdone myself with this Monday coming up, picking up and planning and all that. I'm sure it will all work out for the best. I will need to make calls on Sunday to assure everyone will be there who said they would. I have to pick up a few kids to ensure they make it, besides that it should work out well....

It was my grandma's birthday on July 3rd. Another year has gone by without her. I miss her and think of her often. I think of my dad too. I talked to Taty about it, and she also agrees and thinks of them both often. My grandpa isn't taking it so well...I feel he is VERY lonely and wants to go be with her. He is tired of being alone, lonely and seeming like no one cares for him since grandma is gone. I don't get over like I used to. I wish I would spend more time with him but I don't. Life is so busy, he makes no effort to call or come over. I see him when I can, and enjoy the time I have with him. They went on Saturday to the grave site to put flowers on her head stone and say a few words. It really hits him when they go there to see her. I don't want to see him go, but I hate to have him so miserable and alone. My Aunt misses her just as much as grandpa. She claims not to have any friends to confide in other than grandma. I try to be there for her, but I cannot take the place of her and wouldn't try to. I just try to be there for Auntie when she needs me she knows she can confide in me. That's the most I can do. I so wanted to go swimming at Auntie's on Monday, but Mother Nature prevented that from happening! I had Taty in her swim suit to go in the pool, but without Auntie or me in there, she wouldn't do it. I have her on the waiting list for swimming lessons at Mt. Hood C.C. Should be in the next few months or so. TJ was even thinking of taking some himself. I haven't checked on it further because I'm not sure if he is serious or not. If in fact he is, then I will find out more info for him. I'd like us to be able to go to the swim park out by Clackamas as a family and have fun doing it, once we all can swim together without the fear factor. I love the water and hope that Taty takes after me. It isn't TJ's fault, he's dround a couple of times and that's why he doesn't "do" water. I have friends with a boat and Taty has gone with us once on it. She loved it! I do to, but TJ was leary and wouldn't go.