Tonight, Meld held a dinner for Volunteers to show their appreciation. I got to eat some pizza for free and got a few small things. I paid for Will and Tyler to eat, because I want to expose this to volunteering and it makes me feel good to make them a part of something that I enjoy. They seem to enjoy going.
After, the dinner, we went to the day care room to watch the children. At first, only one child was there. I was actually impressed. All the other Mom's attempted to hang out with their kids during the presentations. Then, one by one, they brought them in.
There is this one little girl. I will call her Ella on my blog. I think she might make an appearance again. She is a beautiful little girl. She likes to be held a lot. I took on that job. I just loved it. I almost felt guilty for not helping out enough with the other kids, but she was so sweet. I already got it in my mind to want to buy her clothes and toys when my money allows it. I probably will resist, because I don't want the Mom to feel like I am giving her a hand out. I know the babysitting is to help the Mom's and by taking care of their babies that is what I am doing, but I feel like I am the lucky one. They don't even know me and trust that Meld only allows people that they can trust to volunteer. It warms my heart just spending a little time holding her close to me. She get mumbling. mmnnn mmmnnn. It reminded me of cookie monster eating cookies. mmnnnnn
I probably will get into buying the children things, but can't really just choose Ella to get them. I will support Meld and let them decide how to pass the items out. I think that might be the best thing. I am so happy that I have found this program to help. I am done having children and don't really desire starting over. (not that I can if I want to) but it's nice to play then send them on home with their Mommies.

mmmmmmm It's almost May!!!! I need some flowers for my flower bed. It's been raining but it's okay, because April showers bring May flowers. Or I could do my Indian dance.

I am off to the Ymca. I can at least soak in the hot tub a few more times. Anyone know of any other gyms that offer a hot tub? Or anyone want to buy me one? I will use my kid's line. I will love you forever lol
My clients have a jet tub that she is hoping to get rid of because she wants a bigger shower. I can see her point, but I wonder if I can get her to give me the tub. It would be highly against company policy to even ask or accept it, but I can dream, right. Well, I am going to get ready for the Y and then have an appointment and then go to work. So, it should be a good day.

I got an email today from the Ymca. I knew that the pools were closing for five weeks due to some new law that the government has done. So, now they have to spend tons of money to comply with the law and get the pool up to code. I figured that is okay. I will still have the hot tub right? That's what I thought until I got the email stating the pool stuff and the hot tubs will be closing. I thought you got to be kidding.
I went to the website and it's because of this new law. It would be too costly of a project to get the drains up to code and also they are worried because there isn't a life gaurd on duty. I am so fucking tired of these people controlling others. It's like we can't have nothing. It's 21 and older. Who is going to drown in 2 1/2 feet of water? It tells you your risks and that's not enough. It's all these sue happy fucking people that ruin everything. Soaking in the hot tub is better than anything else. It's better than sex, getting buzzed or drunk. You can't beat a good soaking in the hot tub with the jets on. It really pisses me off. These people can't let us poor people have a little fun. It's the people who are so far up in the clouds that they don't remember what it's like to not have tons of money. It's just fucking bull shit. I honestly never drive to the Y just to use the hot tub but it sure motivates me to get my ass there. I only have six more days to enjoy it. It's bull shit.

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This tree was dedicated for all the babies lost due to miscarriages, still born, sids and deaths in infants.











I thought the water bowl for dogs was cool or maybe it was for small children. I don't know. Ann gets a lot of attention wearing the saddle bags and even one person asked if they could have my special dog. I told Tad that and he said that people probably think she is my working dog. lol So, now I am a nut case on the bike path. But oh well. I had soda, my keys, and my book and I didn't have to carry it.

bike path spring has sprung

I am going to post some pictures from the bike path. If you want to see the difference go here and check out the before. This will probably also be a test on how good my little camera is. Let's hope we can see the difference because there was one.

This week, was my fourth week babysitting for Meld. I really enjoy it. It's mostly the same kids, but it has changed up a little. It's mostly boys, but today there was two little girls. One little girl kept grabbing a hold of the other girl and pinching her. She would cry and kept saying baby. It was sad.
It's taken me a little time to feel more at ease with the kids and I suppose the kids with me. I played peek a boo and it's fun to remember the silly games that I played with my kids. It also shocks me a little when I remember signs like ball, eat, fall down and other words. It's weird how the memory works and it makes me so happy that my son who didn't talk until he was five can't stop talking now.
Next week, there is a dinner for those who volunteer. I might bring my son's and my friend Rachel. Then, more fun with the babies. I am pretty sure that I will sign up for another ten weeks when this ends, because I like being around the little ones. I love how they use the baby talk and make all those cute noises when they are excited.

We got to the Y an hour before we could swim. So, I walked a little and then hung out with Will. It's kind of odd that I blogged about having passes and out of the blue, Will had a friend who thought she could just pay to get in, but it don't work that way. It worked out okay though, because I used my pass for her to get in. I love the Y. I took three ten minute soaks in the hot tub. I think my only complaint would be that Ann can't come with me. haha.
My client refused to donate money to the Y because he said that it wasn't a clean place. I would have to disagree and think it's more of just an excuse not to give.
Then, I ran an errand for my Dad and got some stuff for our cookout. Then, Tad and Will cooked and Will did some mowing the lawn. I just love summer. I am going to start digging the iris plants out of the front yard and make Tad buy me some different plants.

Along with summer, I can't believe that my daughter will graduate from high school soon. Wow!!!!

I am going to take the kids to the Ymca for some swimming. If anyone ever wants to get in with using some of our free passes just let me know. If I can meet you there, I can let you in, but you don't have to hang with us. You can do your own thing. I pretty sure that I have quite a few passes and why not use them.
Swimming doesn't open till 130 so I hope to get things ready and go a little early. Maybe walk a little. I don't use my membership enough, but can't see myself giving it up. mmmmmm hot tub.

Last night, was my third week of going to Meld. I really love it. Last night, I had Tyler with me, but I am not sure if I can keep doing that, because he doesn't really get that we are helping the babies and are not there for fun. We can have fun, but we have be there for the kids.
I will admit that it's been a little shocking to see all black kids. I don't want to come off sounding bad, because of my background with our my family has been around black people, I probably haven't always given them a fair chance. But last night, when I was playing with this little boy and had him in my arms and holding him. He was smiling and his eyes were so bright that his color just doesn't matter. I saw a cute little boy. So, I am going to try to make more of a effort to check myself with how I interact with black people when I see them.
Sunday, I took some pictures of the bike path so I will try and post them soon. There is a difference.
Today, I went to the Y to work out. I had my mp3 player and it helped me stay longer. I walked on the track for an half hour and then was on the elliptical for an half hour. I was able to watch tv on the machine while I worked out. But then, I went and ate pizza at Pizza Hut. Y good. Pizza hut bad!