Day 58 of 365 Days of Pictures

Today is a bad day.  It has only been a week since Pablo has been gone but today was a bad day.  Every thing got on my nerves.  It didn't matter what it was.  I was just in a foul mood.  On days like this I feel bad for the kids.  I was hoping I would feel better as the day went on but no.  I made the kids go outside since it was so nice.  Vivian loves playing outside but it is hard to get the older ones to go outside.

I am not sure what I am going to do with Vivian we are on day 2 of no nap and waking up early.  I am hoping this is just a phase and she goes back to naps, because by 6pm she is soooo grumpy.  She also started climbing out of her crib.  She climbed out yesterday at nap time, this morning after she got up and today at nap time.  She also figured out how to open a regular door knob.  I was sitting on the couch when Vivian walked into the living room.  I asked if she climbed out of her bed "yes" who open your door "i did it"  I didn't believe her so we walked to her room and closed the door.  Sure enough she opened it.

Frank enjoying the beautiful weather

Day 57 of 365 Days of Pictures

Tonight we went to Metairie for the Ceasar parade.  It was a good time.  We also went to Family Gras before the parade.  It was a free event with bands and activities for the kids.  We got to see Tito Jackson perform.  After he performed we headed over to the kids and crafter area.  While walking through the craft area we saw Tito Jackson giving an interview.  After the interview he gave out autographs and posed for pictures.  He took a lot of pictures and in some he held the little kids.  He was a really nice man.  He never rushed anyone and took time with each of the fans.  It was actually the police escort that rushed people so he could leave.

The grand marshall's of the parade were the Smurfs.  It was so funny hearing Vivian screaming "mommy, murfs" over and over.

Day 56 of 365 Days of Pictures

Another beautiful day.  It would have been better but I had to go to the eye doctor.  I only scheduled an appointment because my left eye has been hazy and I have been getting headaches.    Nothing has changed with my vision.  He found no problems with my left eye and said the symptoms I was explaining may be due to allergies.  He recommended an allergy eye drop and gave me some gel eye drops to use at night.  Lets hope this resolves the problems.

Kirsten had another softball game tonight.  The team has showed great improvement over the last 3 games. Tonight they actually played like a team.  I think the girls are starting to understand the game and their positions.  The won the game with a final score of 17-4

Day 54 of 365 Days of Pictures

This was the first day that I spent alone.  Yes I have spent days alone before when Pablo was out of town, but for some reason it just felt different today.  I planned on doing something for me, but I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do.  I took Vivian to MDO, dropped off some prescriptions and then came home.  I picked up the living room, Vivian's room and did the laundry.  Once that was done and I ate lunch it was time to go back to the pharmacy and then I had to go to Home Depot and Big Lots.  I have all the supplies to make Vivian's book sling for her bed.  I just need to do it now.  Tomorrow I have to go get my eyes checked and then I will be going for a walk with a friend.  I am really going to try to make the sling while Vivian naps tomorrow.   I think I need a sewing table that I can keep my sewing machine on, that will fold up for storage and fit in the closet I keep my sewing stuff in.  It will make my sewing projects easier.  Right now I have to get out a table and everything I need to sew.  I did convert an old scrapbook rolling tote into a tote for my sewing machine, patterns and some thread.

Vivian watching some people play golf.  It is hard to explain that they don't want to be disturbed.  She is always yelling "Hello" or "Hi" to them

Day 53 of 365 Days of Pictures

Another day.  Spent the day at home.  The weather has been nice the past few days and Vivian has been playing in the back yard.  She loves jumping on the trampoline and playing with her slide.  As soon as it gets a little warmer I will get the water table out.  I am also thinking of getting a sandbox since she now wants to dig in the dirt.  I am planning on planting a garden this year and may give her an area to "plant" too.

Kirsten had a softball game tonight.  It was very nice out.  Last week it got cold at the game.  Tonight I dressed everyone warmer and brought a blanket, but there was no need to use it.  The temperature was perfect.  Where we play we get to watch the sunset during the game.

Day 52 of 365 Days of Pictures

Day one of Pablo being gone.  I am not sure how I will make it two months without him.  We have done this before, but I was working full time and the time passed quickly because I had work and people to talk to.  Now I am not working and the only adult interaction I get is with Pablo.  It is really bad that I have NO social life.  I spend my days at home with Vivian and rarely leave the house  When I do leave, it is to go the to grocery store or run errands.  I try to get Vivian out of the house and go somewhere fun but that doesn't happen very often because it is an all day event since we live 30 minutes from everything.

Picture of the neighbors tree.  Just playing around with the camera.

Day 51 of 365 Days of Pictures

Today Pablo left for 2 months.  I spent the morning packing his bags and making sure he had everything he needed.  I even slipped a little surprise in his bag.  I bought him a couple of packs of snack size snickers.  Just a little something to surprise him.  It is always hard to tell him goodbye when he leaves, but today was harder  than it has ever been.  The house is going to be so quiet during the day.  I am not sure what I am going to do.  My life centers around my family and he is the only adult interaction I get.  I really need to get a social life.

I spotted this bird on the way home and I was able to get a picture as he was stretching his wings.