January 20, 2010  

Not So Wordless Wednesday II

Mother of the Titans (Gaia, not Nissan) there’s been some heinous fuckery going on this past week.

I’m about to go on a news strike again. Currently we can’t turn the news on while Livvie is awake, because she’s not capable of understanding a lot of the tragedy that occurred over these past 7 days, and I don’t want to upset her by explaining it all to her.

In my personal life there’s been some calamity and heartbreak as well, but I’m doing a good job of making sure I don’t dwell.

So without further ado, I present to you the small happies and fabulosity of my week.

Jonas is astoundingly mobile. While it has resulted in the literal rending of my hair, it’s an amazing thing to see a static (riiiight) lump of babyhood suddenly turn into a Real Boy. I’ve given up counting how many times per day I utter, “Where did Jonas go?” and now I’m having to close doors and barricade power cords. He’s using every available vertical object to pull himself up to stand, and he has begun doing the pushups that use only his toes and his hands because he’s trying to stand on his own as well. Bittersweet, this has been, but it’s also very exciting.

I went two weeks without raising my voice, let alone yelling. I blew it yesterday when Livvie got rough with Jonas because she chose to sit in a stupid location, and he rolled into her, and she pushed him. I should have let it go, because he’s begun doing a very good job of standing up for himself, and when she took a toy from him yesterday he basically gorilla-thumped his chest and yelled at her. Good job, son.

After 26 weeks I got a haircut. Twenty-six weeks. To say I looked like shit is an understatement, because when you wear your hair very short, even going longer than 6 weeks makes you look like who struck John and ran. Rich caught me with his electric clippers and took them from me, and he forced me to take a few hours on Monday to use my gift card on a real cut. My chick was working, the only one who knows how to work around my cowlick, and we had good conversation while she tsked over the state of my hair. I left there feeling a gazillion times better about myself. I no longer feel ugly and frumpy. I no longer look like a tired mom.

I mailed some packages out to friends under stress, and I’m hoping they smile when they receive them.

I slapped some starter roller skates on Livvie yesterday because she’s obsessed with skating, and she remained upright for over an hour before finally falling. She totally gets it.

Rich and I have moved from being in love to being In Love again, and it’s nice. There’s nothing like catching your husband leering at you when he thinks you aren’t looking. We haven’t had a fight in weeks. A real one anyway. We still have our daily fake arguments for the sake of arguing. They’re fun, and they make me giggle.

I discovered last night that I have cussed only one time on Twitter, and according to Cursebird I have the swearing ability of a primary school teacher. I laughed so hard over that I nearly woke up the kids. If you’d like the real story, check out my guest post about my favorite profanity on Terribleminds. It’s called, “Rhymes with Punt.” I shouldn’t have to say more.

I laughed out loud a lot this past week.

I started writing a book, and I’ve managed to get 600+ words down so far. Not a lot, but it’s a beginning. I’m actually enjoying doing it, and I’ve never felt authentic writing fiction before.

Although I have nowhere near enough money to buy the new computer I need, I managed to get the important files off of my computer before it dies. It’s still acting wonky, but I’m no longer terrified that I’ll lose every photo I’ve taken since 2004. I shipped my dead camera off for replacement, and I should have a new one within 10 days of their receiving it.

I got to see most of 24 on Sunday night. All two hours. I’m not going to discuss Monday night.

The stars have been amazing every night. While I’m missing the Big Snow that happened a year ago today, it’s been in the 60s every day, and damn if that doesn’t feel good.

It’s your turn now. Give me the good(s). Let’s share it with the world. Folks in Egypt are stopping by here now. France and Sweden too.

Let’s show them we’re not all a bunch of miserable fucks.

About Julie

40 years old, Mom of 2, wife of 1. Country Newbie who wants some goats and chickens. Now please.

14 Responses to “Not So Wordless Wednesday II”

  1. mamajenn says :

    Only have a sec- I’m supposed to be getting ready- My good thing for today- for now- We’re headed to Springfield today to see the periatologist again- good thing is We get to have an u/s and see Canaan! Yay!

    And Chris and I spent time last night just laying close and laughing. Good medicine. :)

    Have a great day julie!!!!

  2. John Colton says :

    So, you want good news? I’ll give you some good news.
    So, long term good news, I’m headed off to Wilmington for a very promising film school, with lots of chances I don’t think I could have had anywhere else. So, come July, I’ll be a very happy man.
    In the now, I had a date last night, with a second date (same person) on Friday. All in all, happiness abounds!

    Oh, as for publishing, if you need help with that, my father’s a book editor, and does some independent work :)

    • sheltergirl says :

      That is excellent news. I’m very excited for you. You’re going to do great.

      This date had better be good to you. Or she will feel my wrath.

      And your dad might run the other way when he gets a load of my plot. And characters. Well, all of it. But it’s keeping me laughing anyway.

      • John Colton says :

        I’m sure my dad has dealt with worse. I mean, come on, he raised me :)

        So far, the date (her name’s Jennifer btw) has been very good to me, but if that changes, I’m glad to know you have my back, as I with yours!

  3. Diana says :

    I’m grabbing lunch so I’ll have to make this quick, but here goes. Jacob’s second report card was fabulous. He is really doing well in school now for the first time ever. I have vacation rime scheduled for March and hope to see.you during that time. I cleaned house yesterday, the whole thing! Boo, the cat, loves to sit on the very top of the Christmas tree. She has a great vulture imitation.

  4. sheltergirl says :

    Thank goodness. GO Jacob!!!

    Yes, get down here please.

  5. Bets says :

    I went to a great training yesterday and learned some things that I really think will help with some of my students.

    It was so beautiful yesterday that I took my dog for a 5 mile walk.

    We had a fabulous Skill Builders group today.

    I’m in a rush or I would have more to report on!

  6. Heather Groves says :

    My son told me he “loves me every day mommy”.

    I made a nice turkey chili the other night and had green onions in the fridge to top it with (along with other things) but the green onions were serendipitous.

    I am happy you are so happy starting this new writing adventure. You are a heck of a writer.

  7. Safeena says :

    My fattest cat got her coochie shaved and has been happy, affectionate and smell free ever since. This is no small deal.

    I scored some Earth Boring Dung Beetle BUGGA! yarn, no small feat, I am no longer a BUGGA! virgin.

    Today at lunch there was a meatball on my spaghetti.

    My Dad (82) called today to talk about the development of fabric as an industrial vs. a home product and what it meant to womens’ independence. And salt. The man never stops wondering, learning and sharing. He is the most fascinating father now but was the most ass father when we were young. Guess we all grow into our strengths as we get older.

  8. ribbonoffmyeyes says :

    Good stuff of late… managed to get new set of “Soft Claws” on my evil cat without him drawing any of my blood, win!

    My dog Mica made me laugh out loud A LOT yesterday. She is on her 11th year and is a slug most days, so when she peps up and talks to me, making her lips puff out, it makes me as happy as anything!

    I had a great time Saturday night celebrating a friend’s birthday and dancing with the girls!

    My sis, 2 year old nephew, and a dear friend have been very ill. All of them turned a corner today and are on their way back to normal.

    My boyfriend told me today that I am “always beautiful” and he treats me better than any person ever has in my life =)

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