I know it's been awhile. Joel's visit ended over a week ago and then my computer crashed...again. Stupid hard drives. But I'm back online and back into the old swing of things.
Speaking of 'the swing of things', let's talk about that, shall we? Ever since Maya and I moved out here, I've tried to make new habits and 'traditions', if you will. One of my big goals was to keep the condo clean. Much more clean than my home was in Indiana. Living with a husband, two teens (well, teen and 20-something now) and a kid made for a messy house, and one I just finally tired of trying to clean all the time. Now that it's just Maya and I, it's much easier to clean up the kitchen after dinner, do the laundry, pick up the living room. I have no excuse out here.
I've also made sure that I cook more meals. The five of us were rarely home at the same time in Indiana, so it was drive-thrus and convenience meals. Now that I have this new space and more time on my hands (ahem, no theatre...) I make sure Maya and I have home-cooked meals most nights of the week.
But as we get settled into our life out here, it's different when my husband comes to visit. We are so thrilled when he is here, but I can understand that he feels more like a visitor. This isn't his 'home' just yet, and actually, we'll be moving into a bigger place by end of summer anyway. But I understand it's hard for him to find his own place out here with us now that Maya and I have gotten into our own habits. I felt the same way when we went back to Indiana for the holidays. It wasn't odd being with my family, but odd being in a place I hadn't lived in several months. I lived out of my luggage for the 12 days I was there, and most of my 'stuff' was here in Colorado. My name is still on the mortgage, but it felt less like home.
Now, I know my husband is one of the few that read this blog and I don't want him to think there is anything negative in this post! :-) But it is an odd feeling knowing that you've left someplace to start anew elsewhere. I wonder where 'home' really is. Will it feel more like home when he moves out here and we're together again? Will it feel odd not having the other two kids with us, since they'll be in Indiana making their way through college? Only time will tell.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
When it rains...
Hubby is here! And good thing, too. Remember that comment I made last entry about single parenthood? I probably couldn't have made it through this week without him.
First of all, let's update on Maya. She got over her cold/fever, but has had a continuing cough. Hubby arrived on Saturday. Sunday morning, my dear child wakes up and says she's itchy. I take her in the bathroom to wipe down her skin to get a better look (she has very dry skin and had scratched the crap out of it.) HIVES were covering her legs and arms. Soon they popped up on her face. I called our pediatrician's weekend message service and had a ped nurse call me back. She suggested Benadryl and said not to worry unless she had a fever or trouble breathing. After giving her Benadryl, I tried to think of what could possibly have caused them. Found out hubby and kids had been using a scented laundry detergent. I buy unscented detergent because Maya has such sensitive skin. I assumed it was a contact reaction to his clothes.
I send her off to school on Monday - which, by the way, was very snowy as the winter storm started hitting. It took me much longer to get to work. I walk into my office...and the school nurse calls. Maya has broken out in hives again. SO, I had to drive back out in the crappy weather back to her school. I decided she could come home for the rest of the day, as she was incredibly itchy and the kids kept all asking her questions on why she was getting bumps all over her face (poor girl.)
I drop her off at home (since Joel was there to watch her) and go back to work again. I called her pediatrician's office again to discuss further. We determined that it is more than likely a secondary reaction to the virus that she was fighting off the work before. She said it could last 3-4 days and to keep giving her Benadryl.
Tuesday, the weather was SO COLD (sub-zero temps all day) that Maya's school district closed. In fact, I think all school districts closed. My work shut down for the day too so we all huddled inside and hubby made warm, spicy chili! And yes, the hives continued. But at least she could stay home and not be subjected to the other kids' curiosities.
Wednesday saw another school closure due to very cold temps, so again, hubby could stay home with Maya so I could go to work. Well, I could go to work if I could get my truck to start!!! It was dead. It had been so cold the day and night before that it would not start. A friend of ours who lives across the way asked if Joel could watch her daughter as well so she could go to her classes downtown. I hitched a ride with her to work, being two hours late.
Today, Thursday, Maya was sent off to school with Benadryl. She said she didn't need it at all during the day, but tonight, more hives. It's day 5. Let's hope they go away soon. I am crazy busy at work and was able to stay until 6:30, when hubby picked me up. The plan was to take tomorrow off so we could go to lunch together and a movie while Maya is in school. But duty calls at work, so I'm taking Monday off instead.
It's been a crazy week and I'm so thankful to have my husband here with us. Maya couldn't be happier (well, except for the whole itching thing). We're going to an Avs game on Saturday. I'm planning a solo shopping day on Sunday. Dinners are planned with friends and co-workers. It's nice to have a social life again, even if it's just for a short time.
First of all, let's update on Maya. She got over her cold/fever, but has had a continuing cough. Hubby arrived on Saturday. Sunday morning, my dear child wakes up and says she's itchy. I take her in the bathroom to wipe down her skin to get a better look (she has very dry skin and had scratched the crap out of it.) HIVES were covering her legs and arms. Soon they popped up on her face. I called our pediatrician's weekend message service and had a ped nurse call me back. She suggested Benadryl and said not to worry unless she had a fever or trouble breathing. After giving her Benadryl, I tried to think of what could possibly have caused them. Found out hubby and kids had been using a scented laundry detergent. I buy unscented detergent because Maya has such sensitive skin. I assumed it was a contact reaction to his clothes.
I send her off to school on Monday - which, by the way, was very snowy as the winter storm started hitting. It took me much longer to get to work. I walk into my office...and the school nurse calls. Maya has broken out in hives again. SO, I had to drive back out in the crappy weather back to her school. I decided she could come home for the rest of the day, as she was incredibly itchy and the kids kept all asking her questions on why she was getting bumps all over her face (poor girl.)
I drop her off at home (since Joel was there to watch her) and go back to work again. I called her pediatrician's office again to discuss further. We determined that it is more than likely a secondary reaction to the virus that she was fighting off the work before. She said it could last 3-4 days and to keep giving her Benadryl.
Tuesday, the weather was SO COLD (sub-zero temps all day) that Maya's school district closed. In fact, I think all school districts closed. My work shut down for the day too so we all huddled inside and hubby made warm, spicy chili! And yes, the hives continued. But at least she could stay home and not be subjected to the other kids' curiosities.
Wednesday saw another school closure due to very cold temps, so again, hubby could stay home with Maya so I could go to work. Well, I could go to work if I could get my truck to start!!! It was dead. It had been so cold the day and night before that it would not start. A friend of ours who lives across the way asked if Joel could watch her daughter as well so she could go to her classes downtown. I hitched a ride with her to work, being two hours late.
Today, Thursday, Maya was sent off to school with Benadryl. She said she didn't need it at all during the day, but tonight, more hives. It's day 5. Let's hope they go away soon. I am crazy busy at work and was able to stay until 6:30, when hubby picked me up. The plan was to take tomorrow off so we could go to lunch together and a movie while Maya is in school. But duty calls at work, so I'm taking Monday off instead.
It's been a crazy week and I'm so thankful to have my husband here with us. Maya couldn't be happier (well, except for the whole itching thing). We're going to an Avs game on Saturday. I'm planning a solo shopping day on Sunday. Dinners are planned with friends and co-workers. It's nice to have a social life again, even if it's just for a short time.
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