I am at work for the first time in a week. I worked last sunday night from 10 pm to 7 am. So, I have seven hours for then and I get fourteen paid to me because the client canceled their service. If they had planned the time away from home then I wouldn't had gotten paid, but since they didn't plan it I get paid. So, that was pretty cool. I did get a little tired of being at home.

On Friday, I met my sister at the YMCA and we walked around. Family got in free so it was cool. I really needed to get out and get some exercise in. Then, Friday, I was already on my way to work when they called and I went shopping and killed time until my friend could meet me to get something to eat.

We decided to put my dog Ann on a diet. We have been feeding her too much. She was just looking too fat. I really am concerned for her heath. I know labs are more likely to have problems with their hips and legs if they are too big. So, no more people food and we are making sure she isn't getting extra. It's kind of hard to be so mean but it's for her own good. Also, my good because she is my little girl and I need her to be around for a really long time. She is the best dog. She sleeps in a dog kennel but we don't really need to lock it. I am really crazy about her. I will never forgot when Tad suggested we get a lab. I jumped at the chance to get a lab. Then, he later admitted that he wasn't serious and wasn't too thrilled with her at first. But now he says that if we have to have a big dog then she is the best one to have.

I love you Ann. Don't eat one of our little dogs! hahahaha

Before, I found Ashley, I started making her a scrapbook with the hopes of giving it to her. I am interested in getting pictures of family that I don't have yet. I been hounding my Dad to get pictures of his Mom and even though he is where the pictures are they just can't go through them. It really bugs me. I have never seen any pictures of either of my grandmother's. If I have, I have forgotten. My Dad basically admitted that he wouldn't able to tell if the pictures were of his Mom or of her mother. So, basically, they have both! That's what I understand.
The only grandparent that I have in the book is my Dad's Dad. I guess that's the most important one because he is the only grand parent that I really knew. But the other three are important too. Shouldn't not include them because of death or mental illness.

I checked my email today to find that someone donated 75.00 dollars to MELD. For anyone that doesn't know that MELD offers support to young Mother's and their children. Also, to young fathers, but sadly the services for them are limited.

I had already collected 30 from blogging and was impressed with that. To get a donation of 75.00 from one person just blew me away. It makes me feel good to know that there is caring people out there.

On Sunday, I picked William up for some pizza and cupcakes for his birthday. It was his 16TH birthday!!! We had a good time hanging out and Amiah was full of smiles as always. I gave William some movie money and we are going to see parnormal tonight. I thought maybe it would be a treat since the movies are priced out of this world. I don't think we will get popcorn, because the last time it tasted different and they said it's probably because of the change in the cooking oil. I know they are using healthier stuff but give me the greesy stuff. lol
So, movie tonight and then next week, I am taking Will to dinner with a couple of his friends. It kind of makes him get three special days for one birthday. I guess that's a good thing.

I can't believe Christmas is one month away. We are gonna have to get a tree up soon. Start playing some Christmas music and do some Christmas shopping.

Happy Birthday 16TH Birthday William. I love you. Where did the time go?

Wednesday Tyler spent about two hours doing homework. On Thursday, I went to the school to have cream of turkey with him. I like to have lunch with him a few times a year. Sometimes, I bring McDonald's. Well, anyways, Tyler was given a break for detention, because I was coming for lunch.

How much homework is too much? He spends six hours at school and two hours of homework isn't all of it. He had forgot to do his social studies. When he suppose to be a kid and have a little fun?

I think sometimes teachers should just have no homework days. Especially when it's nice out and the kids could go play. Winter is coming and it won't be a lot of of going outside. It just frustrates me that school work takes up so much of our time in the afternoon and evening.

I was on FB the other day and I was being silly and was going to list Ann as my kid. lol But it wouldn't let me add her picture unless she was on FB. So, silly me actually thought of making a FB page for her. Would you be friends with my dog? hahahahahaha She has lots to say like woof woof and aarrf aarrf.

pretty girl

Today, was the start of watching Amiah while her Mommy and Dadding bring home the bacon. It was mostly on Tad, but I helped and played with her quite a bit. She will be spending three days a week with us. I really had a good time. She is so adorable. All babies are adorable but she is more so. Maybe, I am biased because she is family.
I am excited to get this time with her. I want to take her shopping and buy her a pretty dress. I probably won't do that this week. I figure we will use this week to understand her routine and then probably go shopping. I also want to try to get Amiah a high chair for our house. It make feeding her baby food a little easier.
Well, I am working. Tomorrow is for sleeping. I hate third shift. Okay, I don't hate it because I can watch tv and play on the computer but it makes me sleepy.

Did anyone notice that Tad started a blog. He did it mostly to hog his name, but bug him to write in it.

I am going to tell a secret tomorrow morning. Check back but don't wait too long because I might not share it for long.

babies oh my

On Monday, I volunteer for Meld. It's my way of keeping Mommies with their babies. My way of putting my money where my mouth is. It makes me feel happy to help out. I love the little babies and the toddlers.
This week, I had two newborn boys. They were about the same age and both kind of happy, but then fuss here and there. They didn't want to sleep. It was okay with me because what fun would sleeping babies be?
So, I sat by their car seats so I could juggle both babies. I don't mean juggle as in throw in the air. I just needed to be able to set one down safely and take turns playing and taking care of them. One baby, pooped himself twice and the other baby I changed so his Mommy would have a dry baby when she came back. I knew I mixed up the babies blankets but I didn't know that I put the wrong pants on the babies. I thought it was funny and luckily the Mom's didn't think much of it. I helped redress them. I got to give Tad and his first wife tons of credit for taking care of twins!!! It must not been easy but then what did they know? They came that way. haha.
Well, anyways, it was fun to play with the little babies.

I didn't have to work today. They called and canceled my shift. I didn't ask why but I am guessing that the man died. I know it's selfish of me but I didn't want to go. I don't think I have enough experience with the final stages of care, because most of my work has just been cooking, cleaning, and hanging out. Also, I just have a fear of someone passing away while I am there. It creates a lot of anxiety in me and also I think how sad it would be for a person to die while a caregiver (stranger) holds their hand. I am just too much of an emotional person to just carry on with my day and go back to work the next day. It's not like my company would pay me to stay home because it's all about the bottom line. I don't personally blame them. Isn't that what most companies do? Money first, then people. If you just look at how long people go to jail for hurting people compared to robbing a bank. It's true.

I am always off on Tuesday and Wedesday but on Tuesday, I have availabilty to work if they call me. I can choose to block my availability but I figure with William's birthday and Christmas around the corner, I better leave it open and see what happens.

Well, work called only after I was home from working 3rd shift all night. So, glad that I didn't hear it. I have to work 4 to 9 with this man who is living out his last days. I just hate working with hospice patients. Don't die while I am working. That is my number one rule. Also, it just makes me sad.