Done
Sat Jan 29 2005

Yesterday was quite a full day. Hubby fortunately had the day off, and we spent the day primarily on the phone making plans and arrangements for #1.

We did have a few errands to run, we had to go to the post office and get officially assigned a mailbox in our neighborhood (no individual mailboxes there, just group boxes located on every block) so we can get the kids into the schools out there.

After that I had to run the final exams #1 had taken back over to his school so they could get graded and he could have (hopefully) passing grades for this last semester.

I don't know why, but at that point my mind shut down. I was done. I didn't care about anything, or more accurately I didn't care that there were things I cared about. I was done. Forget about thinking or acting on anything for the rest of the day. To say the least, this alarmed Hubby somewhat. The birthday party for the twins (actually only #2 since #1 effectively lost his birthday through his actions this week) was due to start any minute, and we had not gotten ready for it.

I informed Hubby that the only thing I cared about at that point was comfort food and not doing or caring about anything. I did express a small amount of lethargic concern as the last time I felt this way was about 17 years ago, and at that time I didn't stop crying for almost three days. People would ask me what was wrong, and were baffled by my response of "I don't know!" When asked why I was still crying, my reply was again "I don't know!" At the time I was in technical school for the Air Force, and my state of mind made learning something of a challenge.

Hubby took charge at that point. He took the kids out to find food for dinner and a couple movies for the evening. He came home with lots and lots of potato chips, three different kinds of dip, cookies, soda, two movies and a HUGE box of chocolates for me.

Now, I had been watching my diet as of late, and since the first of the year I've lost about 6 pounds. I think I found all 6 and maybe some more after the potato chip heaven I immersed myself in last night.

I feel more myself this morning. I seem to have shaken off the apathy through massive doses of carbohydrates. I'm fairly sure my cholesterol levels have tripled. I don’t even want to look at the scales. But I’m feeling better!

I wonder if I can get away with having chips for breakfast?

8 Comments
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jan 29 2005
    Some days I want to check out..
    I hope you are okay. I think probably it is due to all the stress of moving, the big changes. You know, somewhere I read the major stresses in life, moving was #2 after loosing a child. Divorce was like #5. Strange. But when I thought about the way they had things numbered it made a lot of sense. Moving is so huge.. and into a new home.. The hugest!
    You'll be okay
    Hang in there..
    {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}} for you
    Peg
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jan 29 2005
    Ok, first things first, ((((Big Hug))). I am glad you are feeling better today.
    I do understand exactly how you have been feeling; I have been there a time or two myself due to Nathan's behavior...you just get numb. It is to be expected; there is only so much we can take in at any given time. Since most days those of us with challenging children handle quite a bit more than the average mom, when those crisis moments hit, we don't always have the reserves we need. Going numb gives us time to re-group I think.

    In reference to your previous post I'll add this, yes, the school should assume their part of the responsibility for this. What good is an IEP if they don't follow it? As I recall this is not the first time you have seen this failure to follow an IEP in your district's schools. Maybe it is time to introduce the district to a new concept; put them on an ATLP (Accountability Thru Lawsuit Plan).

    Hang in there Ali; your boys have two things going for them that many kids don't have. They have two great parents. You guys will make it thru this.

    Rebecca

  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jan 30 2005
    38 days!!! Wow!

    Looking forward to seeing the color schemes and the carpeting, and the house occupied.

    Shalom
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jan 30 2005
    38 days!!! Wow!

    Looking forward to seeing the color schemes and the carpeting, and the house occupied.

    Shalom
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jan 30 2005
    Your house is beautiful. I sure love it.. and wish you could move in today!!!!!

    When is your move in date?
    It is so wonderful and will be so brand new and clean and just yours.. Oh WOW.. Overwhelming for sure.. Well done
    peg
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jan 30 2005
    Dha .. sorry.. 38 days. Wonderful news.. I am so excited for you
    I am blind.. for one.. And then I notice after I post when is your move in date..
    Sorry bout that
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Jan 31 2005
    Oooo, sheetrock; now that's exciting! 38 days is even more exciting!!

    Are you packing yet? LOL
  • From:
    Sweetsummerbreeze (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Jan 31 2005
    The house is coming along.

    Love the new look of your diary. Very cute