August 19, 2008

The mid-atlantic heat and humidity is back in a big way after giving us a break for the first part of August. It is never mild in Maryland in August. It is always as hot as hell. We enjoyed the break but it seemed a little strange and I think the whole state was waiting for the other shoe to fall.

Tonight is family dinner night at my mother's. My brother and possibly his girlfriend and my sister and her husband and son will be there along with myself and my family. It is a crowd and Mom loves it. I think today is mac and cheese night. Hmmmm.

I will start that diet tomorrow.

So, I guess I will get to listen to my brother and sister plan their next get together or talk about their last one as if I am not even in the room. I guess they have no idea that it hurts my feelings that I am never invited. It's not that they try to hide it so they must just not realize that I would love to join them. I don't really know what to do about it, so I stuff these feelings. I am Irish. It is a long-honored, proud tradition to just stuff feelings. Why do you think we drink?

Maybe Dad will call. That can be very nice. I have to take my almost grown daughter to the Community College tonight to visit with an Admissions Counsellor. That should be a good time. Dad will question me again about her plans. It all falls on me even though she is an adult and should be able to make these arrangements without my nagging her. Never mind that I never went to college myself. Bitter? Perhaps a little, on some days. I think it would be a waste of my time to go now at the age of 44. Last year, I wanted to go. This year, I am trying to let go of it, make the best of it. I have a family to care for now, what difference would it make in my life?

I do want to write more. So that is why I have so many darned blogs.

I hope someone is enjoying them.

August 15, 2008

So yesterday was my son's birthday. I finally found that Wii thing for him. He's only been waiting since Christmas. I warned him that I will NEVER buy another game system as long as I live because of the stress associated with finding this one.

I work with a bunch of engineers. It is amazing how little common sense some of these guys have. Today one of the glass doors is locked because it is not functioning properly. There is a big sign on the door that says "PLEASE USE OTHER DOOR". Lots of people don't read the sign at first but most eventually get it. I had one though, who never read it, never seemed to even see it, someone who was behind him reached over and pulled the door open for him. Sad but true.

July 21, 2008

I had a fabulous weekend. I took Friday off so it was a long one. I picked up Alison from college and took Mel along for the ride. She was a good girl and it gave us time together even if it was in the car. Alison and I went to Artscape and saw Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform for free. She was awesome. She is in wonderful shape. NJG called me while I was at the concert. I told him I was glad he wasn't with me or he would want to divorce me and go after Joan. He said, "Not a chance." See why I married him?

Saturday we hung out at the house and had a cookout. It was good. Emily had started painting Mel's room and Alison finished it. It's done. It's pink. She loves it. Now I have to start moving stuff in there.

I spent the night last night in the house alone since NJG is in Wildwood, NJ with his daughter. Not the way to start off married life, but I will make the best of it.

July 17, 2008

I am freezing. Why does everyone love air conditioning? I like it to take the humidity out of the air, but I hate to be so cold. I am sitting here with a heavy sweater over my shoulders.

It is supposed to be hto today with a rise in humidity, typical Maryland summer weather. I love it.

I am taking tomorrow off.

The garden is booming. Too bad I don't really like vegetables all that much. Apparently we have ripe tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, zuchinni.

The bees are not as productive as we would like. Looks like a lean year for honey.

July 16, 2008

This morning I finally felt like I got a good night's sleep since I started sleeping at the new house. I had been talking alot in my sleep, which was quite entertaining for NJG, but quite annoying to me. I don't get good sleep when I am in sleep talking mode.

I learned this morning that the American League did indeed win the All Star game for the 12th year in a row. It was the longest All Star game on record and will be the last one played at Yankee Stadium.

My sunburn does not seem to be gettng any better at all. I got burned on my honeymoon on Sunday. I am impatient. I forgot just how bad these things can be. Next time I won't forget to re-apply the sunscreen.

This weekend I have to work on making Melanie's bedroom ready for her. I want to paint and apply a wallpaper border. I am thinking about this one. I am thinking about painting the walls a very delicate pink. She will be using Emily's old daybed but I need to purchase a new mattress. I need to figure out window treatments and then I think we will be all set.

I am not feeling very into my job. I have been searching the want ads. I sent my resume out, but have not heard a thing.