2009-10-24
10/24/08
Hi! I missed you all.
My hard drive crashed a week ago. I just got my laptop back yesterday.
This week showed me just how much time I spend on the internet. I was able to use Bill's work computer a few times, but I missed reading your diaries every day.
It's been quite the week. Work has been crazy (as usual.)
One of the middle school custodians asked MH & I to sub for him when his wife went into labor early and he couldn't find anyone else. After working our regular work day Monday and Tuesday, we spent another 3 hours cleaning. It as exhausting but the OT will come in handy. ;o)
Shelby had her first choir concert of the year, Thursday night. Oh! Some of these kids (especially Shelby, of course) are so talented, they take my breath away!
Bill and I were planning to see a movie last night, but by the time I got home, all I wanted was to put on my jammies and chill. We watched a DVD and called it good. We are such the party animals!
Today I have the house to myself. Bill is working. M stayed overnight with a friend. Shelby is taking her ACT test. (I keep saying SAT test. Her brothers took the SAT 10 and 7 years ago. Where does the time go? Sheesh!)
I've been wrestling with myself about M. I think I'm failing her. She's not doing well in school. She quit her job and hasn't looked for another. Her car broke down and her stepdad said he'd fix it. He's had it for weeks. She and Shelby get along ok, but not great.
She follows the rules here, but rarely spends any "family" time with us. I think she needs more watching and discipline than I'm able to give.
I worry because I know we're getting to the emotionally hard time of year for Bill, Shelby & I. I feel like I need to be focusing on Shelby at this time. She'll be leaving for college before I know it.
I don't know what to do. I feel like M would be better off living elsewhere. I know the situation at her parents home is still the same, so how can I send her back there? About a month ago, she talked about moving back home. After spending the day with her mom, she changed her mind.
I need to call the high school vice-principal. He has spent a lot of time counseling her. I'm hoping he can help me. If any of you have any advice, I'd appreciate it.
Ok, enough about that. I promised myself I'd mop and vacuum the floors today. If I don't get to it soon, I know I'll talk myself out of it.
Take care!
P.S. To you Javelina Hunters - I can't wait to read more about your adventures!