Thursday, January 24, 2013
Powerless!
It's been a day at the very least.
Had a meeting at Logan's school in regards to his "learning disability", better know as A.D.D.. I just had to sign a form to formally inform the school system about it. I thought we had done that when we discussed his Individual Educational Program. Guess I was wrong.
Shortly after I got back home, we lost power. This was at about 1530 hrs. The building generator kicked in. Sort of.
Some apartments have full power, some have none at all. Ours has power but only in the bathrooms. So we have an extension cord running out the the living room giving us some light and sound. I'm getting tired of the radio though.
The super told us we should have full power around 0130 hrs. Better then being told 2 or 3 days I guess. Sigh.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
It's a new year...
Hopefully it will be better than last year. We're 19 days in and so far it's not too bad.
I had a job interview this padt Monday. It seemed to go well, but I haven't heard anything yet. I'll be calling on Monday to find out.
Logan ate part of a raw chicken sandwich from KFC last night. Thankfully there have been no ill effects. He also got a new hair cut and looks better.
Carrie is doing ok. The cold weather is causing some back problems but that's to be expected. Her gall bladder has been causing problems but she sees a surgeon in Feb.
Right now we're kicking back to watch the Red Wings in St. Louis. Sad to see that Lidstrom has retired. Hopefully Zetterberg can lead the team to the Cup this year.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Moved in and Settled
The move went well, Aside from me having to do all the loading and unloading by myself. Logan did help a bit but someone with a bit more strength would have been better.
We're slowly getting to know our way around London. Walking downtown sucks, but we had to do that 3 times. Thankfully we don't need to go there until next month and by then we should have a nice stockpile of bus tickets.
We haven't talked to my mother in a couple of months and, sadly, it has nothing to do with the move.
Kingston was just too damned expensive to live in. We had to sell a lot of stuff just to try and keep our heads above water. I sold all my paintball gear, my PS3 and some other things. Carrie sold off her DVDs, her wedding ring (Can't sell mine, it's titanium) and some other jewellery. It still wasn't enough. All we had left was Logan's PS3. We sold it after we sent out furniture back to the rent to own place.
Logan was understandably sad about losing his game but he understood why. At the same time he was having other problems he was at school(fights, emotional outbursts, saying he was going to hurt/kill himself). He was a mess.
We'd been looking into helping him before we had to sell our stuff. When he kicked another boy in the balls we knew something wasn't right, so we made an appointment with Pathways. They deal with children's mental health issues. Between them and a psychiatrist at the hospital it was determined Logan has ADD.
Now, when we explained this on Facebook, my "wonderful" mother went on and told us we we horrible parents, it was all our fault and since we obviously couldn't provide for Logan we should give him up for adoption. We should sign him over to the older sister because she and her husband have a much more stable life.
Yes, really.
Not one word of support. Just condemnation.
When I called her, I was angry. Seems like a normal reaction to me. Her response was that I was the reason Logan was suicidal and I wouldn't be this upset if it wasn't true.
Am I the only one that sees the failure of that logic? Then she hangs up because she's "too upset to talk".
So I sent off an email pointing out how we, as Logan's parents have done everything right. That this wasn't just my opinion, but the opinions of family doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, Children's aid, Scout Leaders, teachers and others.
I asked her to explain why she thinks she's a good parent when she's made far worse choices than us selling a game system. Keeping us kids in a house with a drug abusing alcoholic was the least of her mistakes. I'd bring up the big one but that's for my youngest sister to bring up.
I told her that if she's a "good" parent then I'm glad I'm so bad. Told her to take me out of the will and that we want nothing to do with her. Ever.
Now....
I'm still fine with not talking to her. At this point, if she were to drop dead I wouldn't bother going to the funeral.
Carrie and Logan on the other hand seem to be missing her a bit.
Which is the better way to suffer: Have mom in our lives to continue her passive/aggressive bullshit or let my wife and son have a hole in their lives?
What I'd like is for her to realize what a bitch she's been, that she has no right to judge me as a parent. I want her to apologize first.
Growing up I was always made to say I was sorry, even for things I didn't do, simply because I was the oldest. I just cannot apologize for this.
I doubt she'll read this and even if she does it's even less likely she'll say she's sorry. She has my emails, she can leave a comment here. But I doubt it.
We're slowly getting to know our way around London. Walking downtown sucks, but we had to do that 3 times. Thankfully we don't need to go there until next month and by then we should have a nice stockpile of bus tickets.
We haven't talked to my mother in a couple of months and, sadly, it has nothing to do with the move.
Kingston was just too damned expensive to live in. We had to sell a lot of stuff just to try and keep our heads above water. I sold all my paintball gear, my PS3 and some other things. Carrie sold off her DVDs, her wedding ring (Can't sell mine, it's titanium) and some other jewellery. It still wasn't enough. All we had left was Logan's PS3. We sold it after we sent out furniture back to the rent to own place.
Logan was understandably sad about losing his game but he understood why. At the same time he was having other problems he was at school(fights, emotional outbursts, saying he was going to hurt/kill himself). He was a mess.
We'd been looking into helping him before we had to sell our stuff. When he kicked another boy in the balls we knew something wasn't right, so we made an appointment with Pathways. They deal with children's mental health issues. Between them and a psychiatrist at the hospital it was determined Logan has ADD.
Now, when we explained this on Facebook, my "wonderful" mother went on and told us we we horrible parents, it was all our fault and since we obviously couldn't provide for Logan we should give him up for adoption. We should sign him over to the older sister because she and her husband have a much more stable life.
Yes, really.
Not one word of support. Just condemnation.
When I called her, I was angry. Seems like a normal reaction to me. Her response was that I was the reason Logan was suicidal and I wouldn't be this upset if it wasn't true.
Am I the only one that sees the failure of that logic? Then she hangs up because she's "too upset to talk".
So I sent off an email pointing out how we, as Logan's parents have done everything right. That this wasn't just my opinion, but the opinions of family doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, Children's aid, Scout Leaders, teachers and others.
I asked her to explain why she thinks she's a good parent when she's made far worse choices than us selling a game system. Keeping us kids in a house with a drug abusing alcoholic was the least of her mistakes. I'd bring up the big one but that's for my youngest sister to bring up.
I told her that if she's a "good" parent then I'm glad I'm so bad. Told her to take me out of the will and that we want nothing to do with her. Ever.
Now....
I'm still fine with not talking to her. At this point, if she were to drop dead I wouldn't bother going to the funeral.
Carrie and Logan on the other hand seem to be missing her a bit.
Which is the better way to suffer: Have mom in our lives to continue her passive/aggressive bullshit or let my wife and son have a hole in their lives?
What I'd like is for her to realize what a bitch she's been, that she has no right to judge me as a parent. I want her to apologize first.
Growing up I was always made to say I was sorry, even for things I didn't do, simply because I was the oldest. I just cannot apologize for this.
I doubt she'll read this and even if she does it's even less likely she'll say she's sorry. She has my emails, she can leave a comment here. But I doubt it.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Almost a year? Seriously?
I guess that just goes to show how exciting my life has been....
Things since January have gone ape shit though. I quit my job at the bowling alley. It was a quit or kill situation. While killing Richard would have been a fun and enjoyable choice, I have a kid and wife to think about. It worked out for the best anyway. Does anyone really want to work in a building that has asbestos in it? I figure after a year and a half at Cloverleaf Lanes here in Kingston, I put myself at enough risk for cancer.
Next on the fun list is our rent is going up. It's just too much now so we're moving. Buh-bye to Kingston!! Our new place is going to be about $140.00 cheaper, has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a dishwasher! Down side is that I have to do the move by myself...
Most recently though is the mother in law.... Her husband was abusing her and she finally decided to leave him when he threatened to kill her and himself if she came here for Mother's day. He spent the weekend in the psych ward and we moved her and some of her stuff out while he was on lockdown.
Sounds simple right? WRONG!!!! It looks like the majority of his family is just as nuts as he is. His sister owns the building they lived in and she saw us moving her. She went right off the deep end. Started screaming that we were screwing her over for rent. To hell with the fact that mom felt her life was in danger. I tried to calm her down but she just kept freaking out. She said she called her son, and that wasn't a good thing. So I called the cops.
Her son, his girlfriend(not sure it was a real woman) and his buddy showed up. Immediately got in my face and started screaming. Telling me about how they all know everyone in the police force, saying they were going to tell the cops I threatened them all with a knife.....
Talk a bout a cluster fuck.
Now mom is here with us until we can get her into a women's shelter. She's feeling better but is looking forward to getting out on her own.
Now I think I need something to eat....
Monday, July 11, 2011
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Frozen nose hairs...
I'm sitting here watching The Cape and thinking that I haven't updated in some time. So I installed a blogger app on my phone.
Since my sinus sugery I've been breathing a hell of a lot better. Been sleeping better, deeper too.
The diabetes seems to be coming under control. It took a bit to figure out how my eating habits affected my glucose levels but now I'm in the proper zone. Before breakfast it should be between 4 and 7, I've been hovering around 6.5ish. Two hours after dinner it should be between 7 and 10. I'm floating between 6 and 8! In March I go for more bloodwork to check my glucose and cholesterol levels.
I picked up a home traction kit for my neck. Can't wait for the effects to kick in. Get rid of this almost constant headache, sore neck and shoulder.
I was invited to my niece's first birthday... Mother's having us overnight at her place. I'm not too keen on it. She has 3 cats and I'm allergic. Sigh. Should be intersting no matter what.
Since my sinus sugery I've been breathing a hell of a lot better. Been sleeping better, deeper too.
The diabetes seems to be coming under control. It took a bit to figure out how my eating habits affected my glucose levels but now I'm in the proper zone. Before breakfast it should be between 4 and 7, I've been hovering around 6.5ish. Two hours after dinner it should be between 7 and 10. I'm floating between 6 and 8! In March I go for more bloodwork to check my glucose and cholesterol levels.
I picked up a home traction kit for my neck. Can't wait for the effects to kick in. Get rid of this almost constant headache, sore neck and shoulder.
I was invited to my niece's first birthday... Mother's having us overnight at her place. I'm not too keen on it. She has 3 cats and I'm allergic. Sigh. Should be intersting no matter what.
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Back in October
I was scheduled to go for sinus surgery. I needed my septum straightened out and a polyp removed. One week before surgery I was diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic.
I've been pricking my finger regularly and keeping an eye on things. I'm not an extreme diabetic so I should be OK with dietary changes and exercise.
Surgery went well. My septum is nice and straight now and the polyp, golf ball sized, was removed with out problem. When I woke up in the recovery room they asked if I wanted some water. I told them very plainly, "I want a hamburger." I was just a little hungry. Going 24 hours with out food will do that to you.
My breathing has improved a lot, but I'm not at 100% yet. The right side, where the polyp was, is still producing blood clots and they interfere with airflow. How ever they are are forming less often every day. The left side seems to be having trouble due to the electric heat we have in the apartment, it dries me out and swells the tissue a bit. NasoGel several times a day helps a bit.
Work at the bowling alley is ok. It's not enough hours, 12 a week, and they are shrinking a bit that back a bit. New winter hours should have me at 11.5 hours a week. With Christmas holidays coming up I'm only going to be in for 4 hours a week. Thankfully I'm willing to take other peoples shifts if they call in sick.
I'm still looking for something better though....
I've been pricking my finger regularly and keeping an eye on things. I'm not an extreme diabetic so I should be OK with dietary changes and exercise.
Surgery went well. My septum is nice and straight now and the polyp, golf ball sized, was removed with out problem. When I woke up in the recovery room they asked if I wanted some water. I told them very plainly, "I want a hamburger." I was just a little hungry. Going 24 hours with out food will do that to you.
My breathing has improved a lot, but I'm not at 100% yet. The right side, where the polyp was, is still producing blood clots and they interfere with airflow. How ever they are are forming less often every day. The left side seems to be having trouble due to the electric heat we have in the apartment, it dries me out and swells the tissue a bit. NasoGel several times a day helps a bit.
Work at the bowling alley is ok. It's not enough hours, 12 a week, and they are shrinking a bit that back a bit. New winter hours should have me at 11.5 hours a week. With Christmas holidays coming up I'm only going to be in for 4 hours a week. Thankfully I'm willing to take other peoples shifts if they call in sick.
I'm still looking for something better though....
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Poke, drill, fill, get up early...
So what's going on? Not a hell of a lot.
I have to go to the dentist today at 3:50 and have my last filling done. They put a temp filling in on Tuesday because I was bleeding like a stuck pig. I guess fillings don't stick to blood. Hopefully I'm unfrozen enough to eat tonight.
Tomorrow I have an interview at the bowling alley at 2:00pm and I start work there Saturday morning. It's only 2 shifts a week but it's a start. I'll find out pay and hours tomorrow. Minimum wage here is $10.25 an hour so I'm expecting at least that much. I'm hoping for 8 hour shifts but I'm guessing they'll be 4 hours as I'll be doing the morning cleaning.
Schools open next week so we'll be able to register Logan at his new school. He starts back on Sept 7. That's what? Two weeks from today? Hopefully they give us a list of school supplies he needs.... When I was a kid we'd get a list with our last report card. His last school sure as hell didn't bother with that. Even the school board website doesn't have a list. What's up with that?
Hopefully this school is run better than his last one. His principal was a moronic bitch. I'd hate to freak out on kids again this year for picking on Logan like I did last year. Their dad called the cops on me and wanted me arrested. That didn't happen though. Cops were both parents and agreed with what I did but suggested I handle it differently next time.
Look at that. It's now noon. Time for food and more coffee.
I have to go to the dentist today at 3:50 and have my last filling done. They put a temp filling in on Tuesday because I was bleeding like a stuck pig. I guess fillings don't stick to blood. Hopefully I'm unfrozen enough to eat tonight.
Tomorrow I have an interview at the bowling alley at 2:00pm and I start work there Saturday morning. It's only 2 shifts a week but it's a start. I'll find out pay and hours tomorrow. Minimum wage here is $10.25 an hour so I'm expecting at least that much. I'm hoping for 8 hour shifts but I'm guessing they'll be 4 hours as I'll be doing the morning cleaning.
Schools open next week so we'll be able to register Logan at his new school. He starts back on Sept 7. That's what? Two weeks from today? Hopefully they give us a list of school supplies he needs.... When I was a kid we'd get a list with our last report card. His last school sure as hell didn't bother with that. Even the school board website doesn't have a list. What's up with that?
Hopefully this school is run better than his last one. His principal was a moronic bitch. I'd hate to freak out on kids again this year for picking on Logan like I did last year. Their dad called the cops on me and wanted me arrested. That didn't happen though. Cops were both parents and agreed with what I did but suggested I handle it differently next time.
Look at that. It's now noon. Time for food and more coffee.
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