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.