Wednesday, November 10, 2021


I got new glasses last week with a little bling on them, rhinestones.  Never thought of myself as a bling woman but as I've gotten older I want something more interesting on my face.  Do you remember bedazzlers?  How I scoffed at those women and now I'm one, although maybe a little more subdued.


I have a day off today and I had to go for a covid swab.  I've lost my voice and I have a sore throat so I thought I'd at least get the test to make sure I'm fine for work on Friday.  I ordered groceries online for the first time ever because I have to stay isolated until the results come back.  It wasn't hard at all and I'll pick up the groceries when I pick up my hubby from work.

Gracie and her brother will be coming over after work to visit Jack.  I'll wear a mask.  She's mad at me again or still, not sure.  Sadly or gladly, I don't give a flying fuck what she thinks of me.  Jack is better and back to daycare although he's not sleeping well and only wants his poppa.  He got so upset last night that he vomited which he doesn't like at all.  It's hard watching him struggle and he has no words to tell us how he feels.  Gracie is oblvious to all of this because it's only about her.



I took the dogs to the dog park on Sunday and this was the view.  It was crowded which you can't tell from this photo.  The park is huge and most people like to walk through the trees, including me.  We still don't have snow thankfully and none is forecast for the next week which is lovely. 

I've filled out all the paperwork for guardianship and I was going to file it at court today but that will have to wait until next week.  I imagine Gracie will lose her mind, again, when that happens and she is served.  

Aside from Gracie, we're getting used to having a full-time child again.  Meals and meal times have changed, weekends are tiring but he's such a sweetie.  He goes to bed at seven now, instead of nine when he lived with Gracie.  We get up early and need to get to work and he seems to do well with the new bedtime.  I've also noticed I don't put things off until later but rather do them when I have time.  He's quite the motivator.  Jack also loves talking to "Alexa", except he calls her Lexa and she doesn't quite understand him, yet.  

And humor helps.


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  1. Are Jack's visits with his mother in the presence of someone else? Her mother?
    By the way- I LOVE those glasses. You look wonderful in them!

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    1. On Wednesdays, Gracie and her brother come here and on Sundays, Gracie and her brother go to her mother's house.

      And thanks.

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  2. Those are cool glasses! I never thought I would live in leggings (thought I was too old) but they are versatile and comfortable, especially for an aging body. ;) I'm glad that you're getting into a routine with Jack; everyone benefits from the stability. Gracie is going to be the proverbial thorn in everyone's side. I'm sorry. You're dealing with enough.

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    1. I like leggings but I'm always cold when I wear them. They are extremely versatile and have elastic waistbands. Miss Katie wears them a lot now. The leggings accomodate her diaper and don't slip down under her tummy. Plus she likes the feel of tight clothes on her skin.

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  3. Love the glasses! Is Gracie aware that you're going to be seeking guardianship, or will she first realize that when she is served? If it's the latter, is there a way to soften the surprise so she doesn't go ballistic? Or maybe that's inevitable.

    At any rate, Jack is undoubtedly better off with you and I'm glad to hear he's prospering, if still on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster.

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    1. Gracie knows we are applying for guardianship and was okay with it at one point but isn't now. It's up to the judge and considering she has a no contact order and assaulted the little guy, I doubt she can do anything about it. The social workers support us applying for guardianship.

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  4. Splendid new glasses Nurse Lily. They suit you and should help you to see even more clearly that Gracie ought to be extremely grateful that you and The Big Guy were there to be Jack's safety net.

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    1. Gracie should be but she's not. She's angry. She can't look at herself and so blames everyone else.

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  5. Hey ... It's good to see what you look like! The glasses suit you for sure!
    I hope everything goes well with the guardianship! It will be interesting to read what ends up transpiring in Gracies life ... will she still have visiting rights?

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  6. I really must get caught up now, so you're obtaining Guardianship of the Grandson, I'm glad he'll be in a more secure Home to grow up in. Kinship Placement can be tough, tougher still if Parent(s) are resistant to the arrangement or run interference and don't put the Child's best Interest above their own. I know you can do this, I Hope it goes well and you work it out so that he's Secure in your Home and The System doesn't start making too many demands upon you? In this State Kinship Placement was complicated, but Thankfully The G-Kid Force had all Parents on board and we've managed to have them develop at least some relationship with the Kiddos they could not Raise. Now that The Young Prince is grown, he and his Dad get along better, tho' he's still more Mature than either of his Parents. *LOL* Princess T really doesn't feel she 'knows' either Parent since they live in another Country and she has no remembrance of them in Real Life, she was 2.5 last time she saw them in person, she's 16 now. Contact is still sporadic, but pleasant enough it's not too awkward for her, she understands her Mom is not Well, she understands both of her Parents struggled with Substance abuse too, I've kept it 100% while not vilifying their Parents... we just keep it Real tho'. Do you think Adoption of him might be in the Future? Most States have more Services offered with Adoption than with Kinship Placement that can help the Custodial Grandparent Raising a Grandchild(ren).

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  7. PS: The Glasses look good on you... but I had to Smile at the Bedazzled Jeans!

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  8. I like your bling. I've been thinking I should get some bling glasses for myself if/when I ever get round to buying more! And I'm glad Jack seems to be settling down a bit more. Surely the earlier bedtime is what he needs rather than 9 p.m. at such a young age! (Loved the joke too)!

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  9. You look great in those glasses!

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  10. Glasses are great!

    From the first day I've said Jack was lucky to have you two. Who knew it would come to this? I hope everyone can see what is best from that little guy......he needs stability and safety.

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  11. I like bling -- also known as "shiny things" -- too, but on my glasses or clothing it always falls off, so I've given up on it. Here's hoping yours sticks around, Madonna! -Kate

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  12. The bling is good! We can all use a touch of the shiny.

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  13. That Pooh joke! Ha! As for your precious little one Jack, he knows on some level that his life is changing, and maybe he isn't settled with the new shape of it yet. It's been pretty unpredictable up to now, but he will begin to trust your presence more as time goes on. My heart goes out to all of you.

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  14. Deb! I just realized Pixie is you!
    love
    kj

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  15. Sure do like your sparkly glasses and your sense of humor! It is a great relief to know that Jack is settling in with you and the Big Guy now.

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