(I tried to edit it, but I suck at editing photos, so deal. We were in the Bounce House)
First of all, it cost me $200 to have my aforementioned washing machine repaired. It's like three years old. Less than that.
AND!
A couple of lightbulbs in our bathroom vanity burned out. I went to Home Depot to get replacements only to find out that our home builder had decided to use a lightbulb that can only be purchased through a special lightbulb manufacturer. What? I had to spend $57 on lightbulbs and wait two weeks for them to be shipped. I'd like to have a word with the dumb ass that made the lighting decisions.
Things are pretty bleak around our parts right now. We've all had a bout of a nasty cold/flu for the last two weeks. Ryan is in it right now...hopefully he'll be feeling better soon. And Cal can't seem to kick it all the way. He's still coughing a bit. But, it's better than the gross conjunctivitis he was down and out with last week. Actually, both of my kids were hit, but Lilly got over it pretty quick. I hadn't experienced that lovely sickness yet...it was all kinds of gross. Thank goodness it was viral (cold related) and not the pink eye variety. No meds necessary. Boogers coming out of their eyes. Awesome. I felt so bad for Caleb--he'd wake up in the morning and not be able to open his eyes because they were so gooped up. And that stuff is not kidding. I had to put him the bath or shower to get it off. Crazy glue like stuff.
Anyway. We might as well go into hibernation every winter. We are just not healthy people from November to March.
And on that note...I've been weaning myself (under my Dr.'s care) off of my antidepressant. I want to hit the "reset" button, so to speak. I've been on some sort of antidepressant for the last five years...maybe I can treat it naturally. I don't know, but I want to try. If it doesn't work, I have no problem going back on the medication. I'm just curious to see if I can maintain a healthy state of mind without the medication. And I'm not joking around here...I'm not performing some sort of science experiment...like, let's see what crazy things I'll do when I'm off my meds. I'm just feeling really medicated lately and I'm craving...I don't know...to not be. Like when you've only been eating junk for a days and days and finally your body has had enough and the only thing that sounds good is leafy greens. I'm feeling like that.
Enter Omega 3's. That's right...Fish Oil. I'm jumping on the holistic wagon and getting me some Nordic Naturals. We'll see. I'm also putting Caleb on flax seed oil. He's got major poop issues, so instead of spiking his water with Miralax everyday, I'm going to try the flax seed. All I need now is a Subaru and a pair of Chacos (no offense to my Subaru driving friends).
We are still on a budget. And it's still depressing.
In order to save some serious cash every month, I've let my cleaning lady go. I'm nervous about this. No one is going to clean my house for me anymore. I'm responsible for cleaning the little dots of dried pee around the toilet. And I have to carry my vacuum upstairs at least once a week. And scrub the bathtub and shower. And change the sheets. And Clorox the kitchen counters. And clean the oven. Just to name a few. Ugh. I'm having a panic attack right now just thinking about it. I realize I sound like a spoiled brat. I don't care. I've really enjoyed NOT having to clean my house. I HAVE NOT taken it for granted. NEVER. NOT ONCE. I'm determined to learn something from the whole budget thing though and if one of my lessons consists of mastering the art of dusting blinds, I will master it.
Lilly turns 3 on Friday. Ryan and I are headed to Scottsdale, AZ this weekend for our very first weekend away since we've had two kids. We feel bad about being gone on her actual birthday, but she's 3--she won't remember this. And we'll make it up to her. Plus, she's driving me insane with her potty issues, so she owes me this.
And have I mentioned how when she gets really upset she yells, "This is not my life!"
I think I have.
I need to go to bed.
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I dry heaved when you said "leafy greens". I absolutely cannot eat lettuce right now. Gross. But I know what you mean. The detox part.
And I worked at a place in Provo for 3 years & we treated a lot of kids with depression - in their regimen every day - Omega. I've taken it ever since.
I scrubbed my bathroom the other day for the first time in far too long. The whole thing, even behind the toilet. I'd love to pay someone to do it for me. Gross.
Anyway. Scottsdale! Sun! Warm! Have so much fun. You are deserving, & Miss L will survive.
PS, edit that photo? Why? No need. Plus, editing photos is sort of lame.
"This not my life!"
I love it. But seriously, where did she learn this? It's starting at 3..I'm sorry.
Can't wait to see you. I'm so looking forward to Scottsdale, shopping, sun, etc. I NEED THIS.
I have heard about Omega's a lot lately...for all sorts of health benefits, not only depression. That and St.John's wart (?!).
Oh man that conjunctivitis sounds horrible. Glad you guys are on the mend. And glad Lilly didn't get it too bad. I am always worried now with these little babies that had trouble breathing so little.
She's three, won't remember. Have so much fun! Take lots of photos and I'm with Kathryn...I like natural photos much better.
PS: I'm dying DYING at "This is not my life!" comment by the Lil. Really? I'm laughing.
This is not my life!? That is hilarious. If only she knew how cute and funny that was, then she'd start laughing and be over whatever it was that made her upset. In fact, maybe I'll try that.
and I like that picture.
i'm in my rainbox sandles that gave me blisters in soho; standing in the gravel they call landscaping at PHX airport, waiting for jen; and i feel like a firs=class dick for not being there for lilly's bday tomorrow. so this cake will be delivered to the home tomorrow...
http://www.tartsandtruffles.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=CAKE-KD-DISNEYPRINCESS
and why am i reading this blog and finding out about the off-medication plan. i'm either terrified or in a coma... or we need to restock what's above the refrigerator. wtf? no. maybe this weekend will take a turn toward dr. phil.
the goop in the eyes is gnarly; i know because i woke up with it and couldn't find my blackberry with my eyes sealed shut. what's worse: eyes glued shut or not finding my blackberry. i don't know yet.
but this blog makes me relieved that 5.5 years later, i still feel like i married someone who can write something honest... and i did laugh about the subaru and whatever those sandals are that people in davis wear.
for loyal readers, know that we're only 50% bad parents. the rest of the time we have good grandparents to pick up the slack.
if i get a hole in one this weekend i'm dedicating it to briar rose/aurora/sb... whatever the hell her name is....
the chick who walked with someone once upon a dream
p.s. - i just saw the eighth dude in khaki slacks and a blue dress shirt. am i at the byu creamery or the phx airport on my netbook? you decide.
and jen, i'm second-guessing your whole amazing race strategy of not renting a car. az, home of mccain and bitsh*t looney republicans is not public transportation friendly.
shann had better gear up for dd taxi cab duty
I hope you guys are having a great time in the Arizona sunshine! Way to go for giving the no-meds a try, Jen! I've never taken them but have learned how to deal with my "issues" and somewhat off the wall mood swings. Bob calls me a sine wave (our engineering humor) but in the past couple years exercise has helped and learning how to catch the darkness coming and not try to tear down those I love when my first instinct is to do so. You can do it!
Oh and turning 3... she'll totally remember her birthday...and that you guys weren't there. Just kidding. But someone had to say it.
I just love your blog. Every once in awhile I click over from Missy's and your realness just makes me laugh. You've got a great family.
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