If it could go wrong...it has!

It has been a while since I've had "one of those days". The kind where you just need to crawl back into bed and restart the day on the right foot. It has been very frustrating and just when things were looking up, things got ugly again!

I slept in a bit this morning, and I got up about 8:00. I strolled leisurely through the house and took my time, because I was thinking that I didn't have to leave the house until 10:30. Wrong! Micah reminded me that he had Drama Club this morning, which begins at 9:30. There was no way to get everybody ready and out the door in time, so Jamie took a quick shower and drove him. That was fine until I noticed that he had forgotten a piece of paper he'd been working on for a t-shirt contest, which was due today. So, I called Jamie just as he had dropped Micah off. He raced home, printed what they had worked on, raced it back, and came back home.

I got the girls ready and started taking a shower. Abbi had looked at her schedule and said that she needed to wear her white jersey. So, Jamie gets home and we run to get Micah, only to find out that we had forgotten the video camera. So, another trip back home to get the camera, then get to soccer just in the nick of time for the game (not 15 minutes like they are suppose to). We walk halfway to the field and her coach waves at her and I notice that she is suppose to wear blue today. Abbi usually wears tanks under her shirts, but of course, today was not the day, so we had to run back to the car to reverse the jersey.

We get home, cram lunch into our mouths, Jamie and the girls take off towards Murray (Jamie has a speaking engagement), and Micah and I dart off towards Annie. I dropped Micah off and went and got a book that I had on hold at the library then went back to the theater.

The day was looking up. Everybody was where they were suppose to be and I was cozied up at the theater with my book waiting for the show. Micah did great and it was his final performance as Sandy. The show ended and I sat back down to wait for Micah to change.

I take my keys out of my purse and I look, "Oh no...where is the car key!?!?". I had my entire key ring, but the car key was missing. Well, obviously I drove the car there, so it had to be somewhere. Right? I thought it got knocked off inside my purse, so I go diving in looking for it. Just as I was about on the brink of dumping my purse out on the pavement, I decide to look in the window of the car. You guessed it! There lay the car key perfectly on the passenger seat.

WHAT!?! How did that even happen? My keys never fall off my ring, but it decided to jump off the keyring on the day that Jamie was out of town! The day that Micah and I were going to actually enjoy the luxury of going out to eat, which is a rare treat around here! The day that I was going to spend time with my son just doing whatever he wanted to do, which is also a rare treat? WHY!?!?

I called Jamie for any insight into this situation before I totally lost it. About that time, one of the theater mothers offered me a ride home. So, we decided to grab the ride while we could and kiss our night out good-bye at the same time.

We pull into the driveway and Micah bursts into tears, which makes me burst into tears. I called Jamie to tell him that we are home, and we are safe and sound, but we are both sorely disappointed. We had been talking about where we were going to go eat all week and we are both looking forward to it. I promised him we'd do it another day, but that doesn't really make it better today, does it? He is sad and I'm sad.

So, now to decide on what to eat tonight and how to spend our time together. It won't be the same as planned, but I guess we can do something here. He is wanting to paint, so I'm going to break out the paint and let him have at it.

Oh, by the way, Jamie said they were running late due to some horrible road construction and were standing completely still at times. YAY for saturday, huh?

Updates

This week has been very busy.

Micah has had play practice for his encore performance, which is going well. They had to replace 'Rooster' (you know, the bad guy?), and we were all kind of disappointed in that. That boy did such a fabulous job, but apparently he is a genius and has started college even though he is only 'suppose' to be in 9th grade. That makes me feel less smart just thinking about it. Anyways, they had to re-arrange a few of the characters, so it'll be interesting to see how the new little actor will play the part. Jamie will be the first to see the Encore on Friday night and I'll be seeing it Saturday afternoon.

Abbi is finishing up soccer for 2009. She is disappointed that it will be over. It has been a lot of fun for all of us. I'm very happy that we decided on the Upward program for this. She has built some confidence, learned the fundamentals, and had Christ in the center of it. Not to mention her coach just being fabulous. Coach Katie is a wonderful Christian lady! Saturday is her last game and Sunday afternoon is her awards.

Jamie and the girls are headed to Murray after the game on Saturday. Jamie is speaking at a youth rally or something for some friends of ours. It'll be whirlwind trip. The girls are tagging along to go visit with family. Micah has his performance, so we'll be staying back and after his play, we are going to do some fun things around town and eventually go out to eat, which is a treat for both of us. I told him that he will be the cutest little date that I've ever had!

Chloe had her first "playdate" yesterday. A friend of ours, her 3 year daughter, and baby came over to kill time while waiting for her oldest daughter to get out of pre-school. I think we are going to make it a bi-weekly event. It was good and bad. Chloe had a ball and she talked about it all day. It was nice for me to have some adult conversation. But, it was "bad", because Chloe really doesn't understand the sharing thing yet. It made for some stressful moments where her true colors came out. Maybe if she didn't have 3 siblings that spoil her rotten and give her whatever she wants, she might understand this a bit better!!!!

Things have been pretty 'normal' for Hannah this week. She is having a good week and looking forward to her trip this weekend.

Maybe after Sunday afternoon, we can breathe again!

Poisen Ivy on the Face

We had a church picnic Sunday night. The kids were climbing around on some trees. We didn't think much of it until Abbi got up the next day with poison ivy on her face, arms, and legs. Poor baby! And tomorrow is school picture day. Oh well! I don't buy school pictures anyways.

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

Saturday, we went and visited the traveling Nina and Pinta replicas. They are supposedly built to scale and one (the little one) was made with old fashioned tools and all too. There was a lifeboat of sorts on one that was handmade by a 14 year old kid! Apparently the crew on these travel all around the USA. They even sleep in the same area of the boat that Colubus' crew did. We weren't allowed down there, but could peep down through the hole and it made me clausterphobic just thinking about it!

Micah thought it was really cool and was really into the whole experience even though he eventually ended up a bit seasick. The girls like the "pirate" ships, but weren't really into the history part like Micah was. Although, it was not Micah that had the best time on these boats. It was my husband! This is him doing his piratey "ARG" in the picture.

Sometimes you really do get what you pay for

You know I'm all about saving a buck. I've actually posted on here many times about our mission to become debt free (which is coming along nicely by the way). But there are a few areas that scrimping is not really worth it!

One of the most challenging things to me about moving has been the "change". I know that change is inevitable and quite obvious when you move. But you do take a lot for granted when you move I think. The doctors that know you before they open your file, your mechanic friend that gives you a good deal, and the school that have familiar hallways just to name a few.

But, there is one area of change that I have really found myself in a panic about and that is my hair. I don't really consider myself "high maintenance" with my looks, but maybe I am more than I realize. I also don't really consider myself "vain", but maybe I am more than I realize. The last time I had a "good" haircut was over a year ago on a trip back to Murray when my old hairdresser did it one last time.

I've tried to be money smart in this area, but it really hasn't done me any good. I ended up with mediocre hair styles, crooked eyebrows, and salon experiences. Because as a stay-at-home mom, part of going to the salon to me is the "experience" too. The last time I got my hair cut, I left in tears and it has been many many years since I've cried about my hair. The lady did not listen to me or even talk to me much for that matter. She hacked my hair off, then exclaimed that she didn't do it like the picture I brought. She ignored me while I was in the chair and talked to the person behind her while using more 4 letter words than a PG-13 movie.

So, it has been 5 months since scissors had touched my hair, because I was having such anxiety about it. I finally bit the bullet and went to a nice salon in town knowing that it was going to cost me. And...it did. But, I called Jamie as I left the salon and said, "That was the best money I have ever spent". She was just so nice and professional that I practically wanted to kiss her. But, I resisted. And, I look at it this way...I don't have to buy diapers anymore, so I can afford to do this for myself. Right?

Chloe's first reaction was, "You look like Shisha (Nisha)". I guess it sort of is along the same lines minus the blond locks. Forgive the terrible photos. I'm not very talented at taking pictures of myself, which is a skill that teenagers have down to an art. My hair doesn't always show up that well in photos either, I've noticed (too dark), but here ya go.

Labor Day Weekend 2009

We had a nice restful weekend. Saturday, Nana and Pawpaw came for a visit to watch Abbi play soccer. Who, by the way, scored 2 out of the 3 goals for her team. WOOHOO! She even dribbled it between somebody's legs, swooped around on the other side, and scored for one of them. She was very proud of herself. We were too!

I have to say, We are really enjoying the soccer. I didn't really know much about the game until a month ago, but I'm learning and it is a lot of fun to watch. Her team is doing excellent, but the Upward program is just so great. It is hard not to love it!

Sunday, we had another great worship service in the new sanctuary. It is still very cold in there. Yes, churches are usually cold, but I swear, this is unusually cold. Even Jamie was cold and he never complains (usually the opposite). Brrrrrrrrr! We don't have night church on holidays, so that is always nice too. We just kind of hung out since it was raining. The kids broke out the Wii, which they have literally not played in months. I'm sure it'll soon get more of a workout since winter is upon us.

Yesterday, we decided to make a Sam's Club run, which the kids love. They love to go and get "examples" (samples), which are around every corner. We went and loaded up on apples from the orchard again. Love that place! The apples are so juicy and big and cheaper than the grocery store! We also went for a bike ride to the soccer field and Abbi and the kids kicked around the balls. It was a pretty good day.

Today, back to the old grind. Micah tried out for school choir and should find out tomorrow if he made it. We are crossing our fingers on that one. He really wants to do it and since it goes hand in hand with Drama, we are allowing him 2 activities.

Encore! Encore!

That's what Micah will be up to in a few weeks. He was called back to resume his role as "Sandy" in "Annie Jr." for their encore presentation, which is the last weekend of the month. It'll make for a busy week, but we are all looking forward to it again.

He is also trying out for his school choir next week, so hopefully he'll make that too, and Drama Club starts back up this weekend.

Needless to say, we are busy people! But, it is a "good" busy.