I've been up half the night feeling bloated and icky. I think I need to start talking bitters or something. Or quit my job :) If only that were an option. My job is stressing me out. I told myself I was only going to do what I could do, then I was going to go home. Problem is, I'm pretty sure the work computer has a virus and it makes everything take 3 times longer than it should. Ack!
I think I'm going to tell Joe he either needs to get the computer fixed or I'm going to restore it to 3 months ago before we started having all these problems. And hope we don't lose any important files. It's getting riddikulus!
So... in happier news:
Cameron and Jarom had concerts on Tuesday night. I got to see Jarom's play with the band and jazz band. Mom and Dad even made it even though Cameron and Jarom only told them about it the night before. Right before the choirs started their concert, I had to leave to go to a class David and I are taking to try to figure out how to cut our food budget way back so we can afford to buy a minivan. David video recorded Cameron's songs, but I still haven't watched them yet.
Last night Jarom had another concert - the jazz band played two songs with the Madrigals. So, essentially, Jarom was in about ten minutes of an hour long concert. I liked "Lullaby of Broadway" and kept humming it after we got home. Jarom told me he hates playing that song because for the trumpets it's mostly just a bunch of random notes. Unfortunately the last twenty minutes of the concert was a Stephen Sondheim medley. Not a big fan. Probably because of a bad experience I had at Tandem doing a program for "Into the Woods." OK, not probably, totally.
At Jarom's concert, I was also successful in taking some of the world's worst photos ever. Sheri would be so proud.
David and Amber went to the spaghetti dinner fundraiser for YW Camp at the church yesterday while Jarom and I were at the concert. I donated a couple of plates of rice crispy treats (of course) and David and Amber came home with a bunch of gluteny things I couldn't eat - angel food cake, cinnamon rolls and brownies. Good thing I bought extra rice crispy treat stuff.
Today Amber is going to La Caille for dinner with her French class. She saved up $28 so she could go, which is pretty impressive for a twelve-year-old. We ended up paying half of it for her because we did the same thing for Cameron earlier this year, so Amber got to keep $14 to spend on something else.
Amber is doing her IP project presentation today. The school invited the parents to come, but Amber refuses to tell me what time her presentation is. Because she doesn't want me to go. Fine. She's probably afraid I'll make sure she does the power point with photos if I go. She's not very happy with me lately because I insist on her doing her homework and turning it in or she can't check out anything from the library. Poor Amber.
Meagan and I are both stressing out about the whole wedding thing. When is it going to happen and all that. I hope she puts it off until after she buys a car and we buy a minivan. I think I need some xanax...
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You and Becky need to find some de-stressing stuff. Whatever and wherever that is. Maybe you can get a job at the Granger Medical Clinic by your house??
Oooo! Oooo! Did you cut off any heads in your photos?! You have to show them to me when you come out!
Xanax is good when you're totally stressed. Only then you don't care about anything either.
Maybe we need to introduce you to the Purple Stuff drink Heidi! It makes me soooo mellow. :) I could probably use some of that right now.
I keep checking Granger Medical Clinice - so far they don't have any jobs available I'm qualified for. Maybe eventually?
Nope, I didn't cut off any heads in the photos, but the lighting is really weird and they pictures are blurry.
Yeah, I don't really want to take xanax, but once in awhile it sounds pretty good. Hmmm... what's in Purple Stuff? I'm guessing it works better than hot chocolate?
Purple stuff! the grape is the best - but we'd have to see if it has food coloring. It might do well with you.
It's like a soda, but it has stuff in to make you calm, opposite of energy drinks, but found in the same section. It looks like Willy Wonka designed the can.
Is purple stuff carbonated? If it is, I'm not sure it would be good right now...
Heidi, I have been thinking of reasons your stomach might hurt. I remember you were told once you were allergic to dogs. David could get Kailien to give Jetta a short hair cut now that the weather is getting warm and then have them give her a bath. Cameron, Jarom and Amber could vacuum up all the dog fur and shampoo the rug and upholstery. If you don't still have the carpet cleaner, you could borrow ours. Then the three of them could wash the walls and appliances and all the other floors and the basement stairs and clean up all the dog fur and dander which you could be allergic to. The Ashtons had to remove all of their carpets because Carol was so allergic just to the dust mites in the carpets. Then let David and Cameron arrange his graduation party without your help. They can make phone calls and reserve things and get others to help with food and such. They would do just fine. If you wait until Melonie's wedding is over Becky and Meagan could do a lot for Meagan's and Sheri would help also with invitations and such. I planned and did everything for my wedding==except the cake and punch.
Then decide just what you can do for Primary and delegate the rest to your counselors and secretary. And then don't worry about what you delegate them to do. Just let them do it the best they can.
DELEGATE TO YOUR FAMILY AND COUNSELORS AND THEN LET THEM DO IT AND DON'T WORRY. Write down what you can do w/o feeling stressed and then tell everyone that that is all you are going to do if they want a healthy Heidi.
I remember you did the same thing to yourself in high school and you were always stressed and had a headache and probably hurting insides. You are just way too talented and consciencious. Get David and the kids to do the housework and cooking and expect them to do a good job.
Then at work do your best, but expect others to do their share and don't get yourself stressed over that either. I know it's easier said then done because I used to worry too much over things.
Then have a little time to do something that you enjoy and that is relaxing. I love you and worry about you and all that everyone expects you to do when they could help you more.
Yes, Mom, you're probably right. I'm having a Primary Presidency Meeting on Thursday where I'm going to tell everyone their responsbilities. Then, sometime this summer I need to have a meeting with the teachers and tell them their responsibilities. I've thought several times about asking to be released, but the time doesn't seem quite right yet. I'll have to see how it goes... Maybe if everyone else doesn't do what they're supposed to do and the Primary falls apart they'll release me anyway? :) I don't think it will come to that, though.
I'll have to have David call Kailien and set up a time for Jetta to get her hair cut. If Kailien's ever home from dog shows. Maybe we'll have to find someone closer to home if Kailien can't do it. Ripping out all the carpet doesn't sound bad, except Jetta would totally freak out. Maybe after she's gone.
I think Cameron's graduation party is just about taken care of and as for the wedding, I'm glad it's not 'til September.
On the plus side, my insides are feeling better now! I'll call you and let you know what they say about my ultrasound.
I love you, Mom!
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