Sinead and the Grades

Where to start…? Well, it has been absolutely wonderful having Ryan on day shift. He has been getting out of bed easier and over-all he seems happier. I personally couldn’t be more thrilled-unless he where to get his truck registered so I could have my van back…but all in good time and if that is the only thing I have to sacrifice to have him home in the evenings it’s well worth it.

Kieran has really made progress in school. He’s pulled most of his F’s to C’s. My brother, Travis has been staying with us and he’s given Kieran great direction on the right way to get his assignments done. I know that raising his grades has really helped raise his self-confidence to heights it hasn’t been since his dad passed away 3 years ago. I’m really proud of him and more pleased to see him be proud of himself.

Steff pulled one of the more devastating stunts of her near 5 years on this planet. You see, she found or hid some scissors and decided she wanted to be a hair stylist and who needs to go to school -right? She not only butchered her hair but she also did a number on Sadie’s as well. I seriously just wanted to cry, instead I called Ryan and informed him I needed to take the girls to Great Clips in hopes that they could salvage anything or at the very least even it all out. Thus, Sadie has a boy haircut and it’s been discovered she looks like her brother. Steff’s didn’t turn out so well. The lady that cut it did a horrible job and I’m so completely dissatisfied that I will be taking her back in for it to be fixed-let’s put it this way…she has a mullet with a bald spot on the right side of her head. I’ve tried styling it but her bald spot is so obvious she probably looked more ridiculous than she would have if I hadn’t done anything. Sadie looked very much like a little boy until I put a cute headband in her hair.

9-1-1 Good or Bad?

So, yesterday I have a doctors appointment and decided to shower, who doesn't want to be clean for a visit to the doctor? So I jumped in the shower with my brother Travis and my son Kieran to hold down the fort-or better yet keep the house standing. Steff and Sadie discovered Kieran's cell phone and thought they'd call the only number they know know(read Steffanie)...Yep, 9-1-1! While I'm in the shower Steff's being extremely persistent about getting my attention( I lock the door so I don't have to worry what they are in to). She does this a good 5 times. Once I shut the water off I hear her telling me someone is on the phone. Thinking they dialed a wrong number or possibly out of the US I come flying out dripping wet...
Just as Steff informs it's 9-1-1 my heart sinks and I want to crawl in a hole. I got on with the dispatcher and she informed me that Steff was banging on the door so much at her direction and that Steff has informed her there is a fire. None of which is true but I have to appologize in saucy amounts to this lady and advise her that she had plenty of supervision available although they had fallen back to sleep. She was nice and shortly let me go but that was an experiencd I'll never forget.
I've always wondered if Steff knew how to dial for emergency services. I have to say that I'm proud of her but admitt the timing was less than ideal.

Excitement with a Challenge

Ryan has left us...He's taken a flight to Hartford CT and we dearly miss him. It's only been one day but everyone feels the impact. We can't wait til the week is over so that we can see him again. Did I get ya there fo a second?
Ryan went to Hartford to train to be a programer at JD Machine. Something he's really excited about. We all are actually ecstatic because this means he'll be home in the evenings to help with the kids and spend more time with them, not mention it's a step up in the company.
Exciting things...
As for the challenging stuff, it's just a little more work without him home...But, short term pain for long term gain.
He said his first day went well. It was over before he knew it and he was eshausted as well. I'm praying the whole week flies by the same way. If you'd like to talk to him you can still reach him by his phone and I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone.