Where Have I Been?

I've been to London to visit the Queen.

Yea right!

Let's back up to Friday July 6th. I worked all day and then we drove to Disney Land. We stayed the night in a very nice Motel/Hotel.

Saturday: Off to Disney Land and California Adventure Land. We all had a great time. If we had it to do over again we'd let the kids bring friends that liked to ride roller coasters and go to California Adventure land first. We'd also drive over early the morning of our adventure and stay the night there after playing all day. That wasn't possible this time because I was on call Sunday.

Sunday: I worked for 10 hours. I was NOT a happy camper. I just kept thinking I have to work Monday AND I'm on call again. This was a huge big deal to me because Michael was leaving Tuesday. So after stewing for most of the day, I finally picked up the phone called my friend/boss and told there was just no way I could do it. Not only was I not going to be on call Monday I wasn't coming to work at all! She was very understanding and gracious. When I finally left work I met Gab and Michael at a friend's house for dinner. Very nice relaxing time.

Monday: Michael and I ran errands and packed and visited. Michael spent some time with the kids. Busy day. I managed to pick up the house and cooked a really nice meal for all of us.

Tuesday: up at 0230 to get Michael to the airport. Kevin was still up so he helped Michael load the car and said good bye. He chose not to go to the airport. Gab and I took him and said goodbye. We did really well. I did choke up but I kept it back. Then I took Gab to a friend's house and I went to work. I was on call again as well so it was a very late, long day for me.

Wednesday: To work for me. Gab and Kevin stayed home so the furniture could be delivered. Oh, it was SOOO nice to come home to the smell of new leather. I sank down and didn't move again for hours.

Thursday: 0045 Gab and I had a major blow up. Not fun. We finally went to bed. I was up at 0500 and off to work again. The bus schedule and fare were left on the table and the car keys went to work with me. She was not happy with my decision but I stood my ground. I got home at a decent hour tonight and both Gab and Kev were home all evening with me. I enjoyed it.

Friday: That's today. Work. Gab drove herself to her orthodontics appt. with a friend. Here I am finally at the computer. Sounds so boring to type it all out in this manner. It does give you a feel maybe for what life has been like the last week.

This post reminds me of when I was in the 6th grade. When my mom would come home from work I would follow her around the house and tell her about my day. I don't remember her ever just sitting down and listening. She had things to do. Now as a working mom I completely understand. Anyhow, I didn't just hit the highlights of the day. I would start with the first class of the day and tell her something that happened and wouldn't stop until I had gone through the whole day!