And once again I say, as I often do, humans have a lot to learn from the Bonobo Monkey
No Burning Man This Year
Well, sad to say, I am not going to Burning Man this year. Seems my house renovation has taken precedence. But my friends are still going and I am going to just have to hear about it from them.
Another Day
so, last night, the boys and I went to walmart to get some stuff that we needed. While there, we saw that they had lava lamps on sale for $10. The boys have been wanting one really bad, so I got one for each of them and one for me. They put them together and set them up in their rooms and turned them on and, after a while, the lava was bubbling and it was very cool.
I went to Home Depot and picked out the style for my new counter tops. Oh, I cannot wait!!!!
We read another chapter in the second book of the Lord of the Rings. It is really getting good. I think I have all the voices down pretty well (kept the kids on the edge of their seats anyway).
And for the past week, I have been practicing all the stuff I learned from this web site. My dog, Charlie, is really catching on quick. He is so smart. No more sleeping on the bed for him, though. And he is not very happy about that. But, soon, he will become used to it.
Today is a good day. It is Thursday and I look and feel beautiful today.
So, we are sitting here watching this movie Tremors with Kevin Bacon. It is an old movie, and I have seen it many times, however, I was flipping channels and landed on this. There is this guy, in the movie, who is all gung-ho with his amunition and his fall out shelter and he has 1000 gallons of gas and some enormous amount of water and bombs and guns and everything else, and he reminds me so much of someone I know. Hehheheh. I think you know who you are.
Lucas Lessons
So my little guy, Lucas, who is five, just tells me that he does not like his new school. And I asked him why not. And he says that a boy was pushing him. And I told him that nobody has the right to touch him without his permission and that if anyone ever does, he needs to get away and tell a grownup. I told him that all grownups are there to protect him while he is still so little and that he should never be too shy or too afraid to think that he can just let someone be mean to him like that. I told him to use his words every chance he gets and he will be sure to stay out of trouble. And I told him that if there is no grownup around or if he cannot get away then he has permission to do whatever it takes to protect himself even if it means hurting the other person to get away… but I stressed that is only when there is no grownup around and he cannot get away from being hurt.
He seemed pretty satisfied with what I said and I asked him if still does not like his new school and he said, “No. I like it and my teacher too.”
Wandering Mind
I went and looked at houses today in the neighborhood that I want to buy in next. I cruised the web for a while and found some cool houses too. I also found a couple of welders that I am going to call about. I definitely need to buy a welder soon and get that gate finished.
I really wish I was busier today. I have three projects and I am waiting on information for all three. I know that they are all going to hit me at once, and then I will be swamped and all we be good. Until then, though, my mind keeps wandering….
Popsicle Rafts
Jacob and his classmates all made rafts and sailboats out of popsicle sticks and glue and various other materials. This morning, they went to the little pond at the park by the school and put their boats in the water. I went by to check it all out and it was nice to see all the creativity that went into the boats.
Getting Out
I went out for a couple drinks last night. I went to my favorite local watering hole, sat at the bar and began conversation with the man next to me. Actually, he started talking to me asking me if it was raining outside. He was a decent looking guy with a ball cap on. He had a very strong southern accent, which I am not so crazy about, but it was alright. He told me that he is originally from Alabama. We talked through two pint size beers. He told me all about his career as a personal trainer, how he used to be in the Navy, how he went to the police academy, how he is currently in school trying to get a degree in psychology so that he can be a college psychology professor. Mostly, though, I listened to him talk about his personal trainer business. Then I told him that it was nice to meet him, shook his hand and went home. I am not yet ready to fully socialize, but it was nice to get out. It is always nice to meet a new personality and get a new viewpoint on things.
New Project
Well, as always, good things come when I need them most. I was just put on a project with our design architect. She is going to work with me for the next few days and then I am going to take over while she is on vacation for two weeks. This should keep me more than occupied, especially since I already have other projects on my plate. And I was just wishing for a distraction.
Beginning To Fill The Emptiness
Today is a better day. I talked to Mark on the phone last night. He called from Iwakuni, Japan. He always has a way of helping me sort out my thoughts. I still slept on the couch last night because I really did not feel like being in my bed. I flipped the channels on the TV and watched a bunch of meaningless stuff. But I do feel a bit better today and I managed to throw on some clothes that compliment me, so I feel pretty good about that too.
I talked to Jacob’s teacher this morning and she says that he is doing great, so that is excellent news.
And my puppy thinks that I am super and tells me so every day when I get home.
It is ok to miss someone and, after a while, the longing will fade away and all that will be left are the fond memories to tuck away for a rainy day.