Friday, April 18, 2008

Ever Have One Of These Days/Weeks

Oscar says it builds character, but I wouldn't recommend it, and plus it didn't happen to him.

It all started Tuesday morning at 6:20 a.m. I was getting home from working out and my garage door wasn't working right. I pressed the button it would only go up about a foot and then stop. I tried this several times while freezing, but it still didn't work. I stood there debating if I could crawl underneath it, but I was afraid it might try to squish me so I just shut it again. The reason this was such a dilema was I didn't have any house keys. I took Oscar's car keys and no house key was on it. I felt like a criminal trying to open the gate to the fence from the wrong side and sneaking around the back. I only hoped Oscar would hear me knocking on the bathroom window. Thank goodness he did! I got into my warm house and thought my wo's were over. Little did I know.

Here is how the rest of the day went.
I forget to tell Oscar to look at the garage door before he left for work. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but he now works in Meridian (not a quick jog home anymore). My vehicle is in the garage with all the carseats. I need to take the boys to school and I am running late already. So I try to manually disingage the door and pull it up, that doesn't work, and after saying some things I shouldn't I started ripping out carseats to put into my father-in-law's truck. I still need to get Parker ready for Preschool and pick up Molly and McKenna Dribnak (since Jessica's back was still hurting, I'm glad you're better now). Needless to say I was crying by now and very very frustrated. The boys were tardy and Parker barely was ready to go when April showed up for him and McKenna.

The morning started to get better and Oscar promised to come home before 1:00 to fix the door so I could drive my own vehicle. But then....I had Molly all ready to go fed, changed, happy, and Mason decided to give her an open gogurt which she thought was great. She had it all over the front of her cute little outfit. I screamed at Mason (that was a glorifying moment as a mother) and cleaned her up, but she didn't have any extra outfits. I wasn't about to put her in boy clothes either. I decided she would be okay in her onzie at Sara's. Oscar gets home and says I have good news and bad news. GREAT! He opened the door, which was extremely difficult, but one spring was broken. $$$$$$$

I get Molly and McKenna to Sara's, come home and put Mason down for his nap, and remember I have scouts to prepare for in just a couple of hours!!!! My house is a disaster so everything goes to my room and shut the door. The spare bathroom really really needed cleaned. I went to get the supplies out of the laundry room and my last disposable toliet cleaner falls down the air vent. GREAT!

I manage not to hurt anyone at scouts, or burn them with the glue gun. But Oscar and Zachary left for soccer practice with only a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I sat down to watch some TV, thought that might be relaxing. NOT. My digital cable wasn't working and by this time all I could think was everything I touched was breaking! I went upstairs to watch on the little TV and sat on the floor, very comfortable. When I went for a potty break, the handle broke on the toilet. GREAT! This was definetly NOT my day. When Oscar got home from soccer, he just started laughing, and of course I started bawling. I couldn't take it anymore so I just went to bed, hoping the next day would be better. WRONG

I had Oscar pull the garage door up and back out my vehicle, but he forgot to leave my keys! So I am switching carseats again, crying, and running late. Yes the boys are tardy again!! And I somehow had to pull myself together because I had to go visiting teaching that morning. Thankfully Oscar brought my keys back. And visiting teaching did help me although I was a little emotional.

The rest of the week has been a blur. We got the garage door fixed $240, and a potential client for Oscar on refinancing, so I guess that could be a good thing. I still just see $$$ going out and none coming in.

So long story to say why Vicki has been grouchy, emotional, and very stressed the last week!! I don't think it helped that Oscar dropped a bomb on me 2 weeks ago that he was changing careers from Drafting/Engineering for the last 14 years to a loan officer, and not just gradually. He told me Thursday night and quit the next day, so I've been a little stressed, scared of the unknown, and emotional. I pray it will get better.

8 comments:

April said...

oh Vicki....I would have cried too...sometimes there is only so much one can take. You need to soak in a bath with a big chocolate shake and your favorite book! (well you can see what I do when life gets hectic!)

Esther Ogden said...

Oh, you poor lady, Vicki! I feel for you and hope your days are going much more smooth! Jay misses Oscar at work-his sense of humor was always fun to hear about when Jeremy came home. He will be missed.

Anonymous said...

Sis, I have to say that this story is very, um...amusing!! I am surprised that you lasted all day. I would have throw in the towel a lot sooner...Those are the times that you wish mom was only a half hour away :) I hope that the rest of your week was better and you got some relaxation time. I have started to read Twilight again in preparation for the movie release. I am getting so excited for this movie! I am in love with the idea of Edward! Are there really men out there like that? Yeah right :( Check your email because I am sending you some links that are taken on the filming set. I miss you sis! Love you ~~

JD said...

Oh my goodness Vicki...I'm getting emotional just reading about it. You are such a good friend. You had so much of your own stuff to deal with and you didn't even say a word about it and happily agreed to watch my kids for me. Thank you so much for being so selfless. Tell Oscar to pick a night next week because I'm taking you out for a girls night--my treat-you deserve it.

Sara said...

Aw Vicki! I'm sorry you have been so stressed. You definitely should take a day off and do something relaxing. Love ya!

Unknown said...

Vicki, this is one of my very favorite all time posts of anyone! We have all been there on the rotten days, wondering what on earth could possibly go more wrong, when suddenly, there it happens--the handle on the toilet breaks. One day, maybe years from now, you might laugh about this--but for now, thank you for reminding me that we all have these days and we have each other to help us through!

p.s. reminds me of a new country song "you're gonna miss this"

bledsoeblog said...

Vicki, you are amazing! You are so selfless and are always willing to serve others!
It was fun spending time with you this weekend!

Anonymous said...

What ?!?!?! How about me.... :)