Day 225

I'm going to the movies tonight, so I'm going to write my blog throughout the day. So far, things have gone well. I'm afraid to say it, because I don't want to jinx anything, but I really hope the end of the week continues this way.

I reset my alarm for the regular 15 minutes today, and when it went off again, it had felt like I'd only just shut my eyes. Seeing the sun shining through my curtains had me awake and smiling fast enough though. I got ready, heard Tim leave, and went downstairs. When I got to the kitchen, Nathaniel was waiting for his 3rd breakfast, and Josh was just finishing his 1st. I made the rest of their breakfasts, and got my own while putting away dishes and waiting for Zach to come down.

When Zach finally showed up, Heloise began doing homework with him, so I folded laundry. Heloise eventually left for school, and I got Zach his breakfast. By this time, Josh and Nathaniel had already done teeth and hair, and without me asking, had done their math so that they don't have to do it tonight. Wow! Josh asked if he could do his spellings, but I explained that I don't like the stress of homework in the morning, and that's why they do it at night now. He told me he preferred to finish it in the morning, and I told him it we were going by my rules. Sounds harsh, but things have been working much better this way. He didn't say much more about it. Instead, him and Nathaniel went upstairs and played. They asked when Zach would be able to play, and after he finished eating, he went up to join them. I put in a load of laundry, and got my shoes and stuff on, then called him to do teeth and hair. I was ready to go super early, and was finding myself looking for things to do.

When it was time, I asked the boys to get their things on. Zach went on and on about how he doesn't know how to put his shoes on. I know this isn't true, as we have the same conversation every day. And I told him that. He always says he can't, I say he can, he says he can't, I say he can, and in the end, he puts them on himself. Josh then told him his teacher surely doesn't have time to help everybody with their shoes...to which Zach replied, "No, I do them at school". I asked if their was some type of magic potion or something in the air in the classroom that helped him out, and he said yes, and laughed. After a while, he had both shoes on, and we were out the door. It took what seemed like ages to walk up to the school, because Zach was more concerned about hanging onto the stick he picked up, rather than his water bottle. He must have dropped it at least 5...most likely more, times. Josh was getting aggravated with him, but I told him not to worry.

When we got to the school, we weren't as early as normal. The playground was packed with kids, but it wasn't a stressful situation...they weren't late. Josh went off to put his guitar away, and I watched him saunter over, when the bell rang. I'm sure he'll say something about only getting there right on time later, but I'm not worried, as he was in no hurry to drop off the guitar, and it wasn't my fault the bell rang just after arrival.

Anyway, I sent Zach into his class after giving him a hug and hearing "YUCK" or a sound just like it, come from his mouth. Punk. I walked up to the high street, and to the bank. Their machine was down, so I had to backtrack to the bank machine outside the co-op, then continue past where I had been, to get to the post office and mail some things for Heloise. After that was done, I looked at the cost of a bunch of flags and things to tell my brother about, and then walked back to the house. When I got into the drive, there was a duck walking up it. I took my camera out of my purse and started snapping some pictures. When I had finished, I came in the house, grabbed my computer, nail polish and remover, and the ingredients for my white chocolate mocha, and I came downstairs. I made the Mocha, played some Family Feud, and sat down to watch "Glee". Now that's over, I'm going to switch my laundry over, and then head out to Starbucks. I'll write more later.

Sooo...I went to Starbucks...he wasn't there :( They were sold out of Earl Grey Tea, and one of the ladies I always talk to says that's never happened before. She said I'm the only one that drinks it, so I suggested I go there too much. When the two of us saw I still had money on my card, she said that I'm clearly not there enough. Instead of my usual, I ordered a Caramel Hot Chocolate, and sat down to write a card. When I had finished that, and my drink, I drove back to the house. For some reason walking into Starbucks, and then again as I walked to the car, I felt extremely lonely. Like at any given moment, I would break into tears. I began to dwell on it, but then thought, how silly? I've had some very good days since being back, so why would I let myself get down? I decided to listen to good music in the car, and force a smile onto my face instead of a frown. It worked. Although...right now I'm feeling the same way.

Anyway, when I got back, I watched Desperate Housewives, folded laundry, put it away, and began making a "Countdown til we don't have to listen to Maija anymore" Chart. I had just outlined the words in pencil when it was time to get the boys. I forgot their rugby was cancelled tonight, so I stupidly took the car to get them. As soon as I stepped out of the house, I felt all bunged up and sneezy. Tina reckons I have hay fever. Ew.

We drove back to the house, and when we arrived, Heloise was walking in. Nathaniel did his spellings with me, and I walked him up to Beavers. It was nice to just be him and I. That doesn't happen...like ever. I dropped him off, and walked back. When I got in, Zach was doing flashcards with Heloise, and I began making Josh's dinner. While he was waiting for it, after Zach had finished his words, Josh read to his Mom. Dinner was on the table for him, and I was e-mailing my Mom.

Josh and Heloise had to leave for swimming, so Zach and I went to get Nathaniel. Zach didn't want to, but I eventually got him out the door. Once we had locked up, and were across the street...he decided he had to pee. Awesome. We ran back to the house, and when he finished, the two of us ran up the street and through the first pathway as I was afraid we were now going to be late. I was walking backwards momentarily to try to get him to hurry, when he said "I don't like when you walk backwards...you're walking into the street". "Ok" I said...secretly thinking OMG HE CARES ABOUT ME!!!! When we arrived...they were just doing the scout's honour...or whatever you call it. Nathaniel came out, told us all about hunting for bugs, and how they found a Japanese Beetle that they don't know how it got to England, while we walked home. On the way, Zach picked a flower and gave it to me. "This is for you" he said. Awww! Then, he picked another. "And this one's for Toni". What a sweetheart!

When we got back, the two of them watched TV while I made their dinner. They sat down to eat, and I washed dishes. They had only just finished their desserts, I was finishing up the rest of the dishes, and they were watching Pink Panther when Heloise and Josh got in. I grabbed my hoodie, slipped on my shoes, grabbed Toni's gift, and was on my way.

She was already at the theatre when I got there, so we went in, stood in line, and got our tickets. The couple in front of us were all over each other, and then the boyfriend yelled out a pretty rude comment. We chose to ignore them. I got my popcorn, and we went into Screen number 10. We watched the previews, WHICH REMINDS ME...Although we didn't see the preview for it...I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE RAMONA QUIMBY MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!! We saw the preview at "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", and I'm SO excited! Anyway...we're watching the previews, and it goes to the screen before the movie, where every thing's quiet...and this guy behind us...farts! It was so loud, and everyone in the theatre was trying not to laugh. I was doing fine, until I noticed the guy in front of me killing himself laughing. He seriously went on for like 10 minutes. It was a good 5, at least, at the beginning of the movie. He was shaking he was laughing so hard, but trying to stay quiet. Poor guy. The girl he was with did not look impressed that he was laughing, although she did too, at certain times. But THEN! Stupid me. I can see this guy shaking out the corner of my eye, and all I can think of is Stephen and Kurt. Mostly Kurt, cuz he does this...farting noise with his mouth when things are quiet, and grosses people out...but I could just picture the two of them, sitting in this movie, waiting for it to go quiet, and then doing it, and I started getting the giggles. Luckily I was able to keep it under my breath, but I was really afraid, at one point, that I wasn't going to be able to stop. Anyway, the movie went on, and it's now one of my FAVOURITES! I really loved it. Toni did too.

I drove back to the house, and I am absolutely exhausted. As I approached the door, a little frog jumped over to it. It's funny, I wanted to pick him up...but at the first sight of a spider, I squirm. I came in, and ran upstairs to grab my camera. I've been waiting to get a pic of a frog. When I came back down though, he was gone. I had a quick word with Heloise, made a cup of tea, and came upstairs. When I was in the washroom, a gross little spider ran by, and that's when I cringed. I took some toilet paper, and somehow managed to squish him without being sick. I then picked him up, and flushed him down the toilet. It's supposed to rain tomorrow anyways I think. I really am tired, and am losing my voice again. So now, I'm going to jump in the shower, and shortly after...I'll be passed out. Good Night xx