Weekends rock

I'm having a pretty good weekend, all things considered. I've been playing on the Internet, snacking on yogurt and organizing my "stuff" (in my mind only, as I am not allowed to lift anything yet).

TGIF

Well, I made it a whole week! For some reason I am feeling more sore than I have previously. Maybe the meds aren't working as well, or maybe I shouldn't have gone to the grocery store with Steve (lol). Not too much going on. I have been working on some crafting projects for fun. They are sock monsters made from socks, felt, buttons, etc. I call them Sock Mamuu's ("mamuu" is what the kids used to call "monsters"). Check 'em out.

Josh and Bianca

My most favorite (and only) son, Joshua. He will be 25 in August. Unbelievable!

And, the daughter of my heart, Bianca. Josh has finally found his soul mate (and his match!)

Melissa's girls

Aliyah (will be 7 in July)

Aubree (will be 1 on June 9th)

Nicole's Family

I'ziah (will be 7 in Sept)

Anya (will be 5 in Aug)

Nicole &

Malaki (will turn 1 on June 18th)

Amber & Family

Ariana (5 in Sept) &

Daymien (turned 3 in Feb)

Alyssa Marie
(will be 7 in July)

Amber

Family Pics #1

My Sister, Janet

Me :)

My hubby, Steve

My Mom, Dorothy

My Dad, James

At least the weather here is nice

I spent 5 weeks staring at these apartment walls and watching WAY too many crime dramas after my hysterectomy, so it was great to be able to go back to work and feel like I was actually accomplishing something. Yet, 2 weeks later, here I go again.... One of my objectives in writing this blog is to keep my brain semi-active. The doctor said 6-8 more weeks off work (which I really don't think I can handle). I see him next week, so maybe I can get that modified a little. Meanwhile, I will bore all my friends with the tiny details of my life. Ha ha.

Today Steve drove me to Riverside so the Surgery RN could remove my staples. After looking at my incision, she decided to remove only half and leave the rest for the doctor next week. At least it was a nice drive and I got out of the house for awhile.

Steve found out from some of his fellow classmates that they were offered jobs at a company that had said he didn't have enough experience. He's pretty upset, so he is down at the school now trying to find out what is going on. Unfortunately, he is not very aggressive and isn't likely to fight for his rights. Sigh!

But, my new motto is to remain optimistic even in the face of adversity. Wish me luck!

A good starting place

After speaking with Lynn tonight, she suggested I start my own blog so that I can share my trials and tribulations with everyone at once. Not that anyone who doesn't know me or my family would believe a word of what goes on in my life.

It has been nearly one week since my emergency surgery and I am doing much better. My staples will be removed tomorrow and I am semi-looking forward to that. I fear it may be painful, but it will be nice not having them rub against my clothing, since I'm always afraid they'll get caught on something and be ripped out (ouch).

I spoke with my boss on Tuesday morning, and he assures me that he will help me get enough advanced leave so that I won't be without a paycheck. That takes some of the pressure off. Steve's unemployment has ended, but he is still applying for jobs. And, on the bright-side, I guess this gives me some more time to work on crafts and such to try and earn some money.

I will send an update tomorrow!