I went to bed about 1:30AM and woke at 7:10AM. After taking Alex to the bus I came back and crawled back into bed. I did not get back up until 10:20AM which means the alarm clock screeched for twenty minutes with me ignoring it. Mom got me up. Must get new alarm clock! Tomorrow may be the day to do that.
I took a shower and wrote an email. Then I spent a good hour paying bills. I hate to see my bank balance dwindle so quickly, but it happens.
Alex had a half day at school today so he came home about 12:30PM. I read some of my favorite blogs. Then we had to go for the parent/student advisory meeting at his school at 2:15PM. The advisor was not there when we got there so I looked at his schedule and we discussed it. We waited twenty minutes and the advisor did not show. I left him a note to let him know I did come… and we left because Alex had a 3:00PM appointment with his doctor. We talked about Alex’s novels while we waited. My teen-ager is an excellent writer with a super imagination. He will go far if he does well in the Marines… I still wish he would choose something else to do with this war on, but I have to support him and just pray a lot. We finally saw the doctor about 4:15PM and were quickly out of there.
We took the prescriptions to SAM’s to fill them and picked up a few things in the store. I have ink cartridges for the printer now. Alex got Sims 2 and a memory card for his iPAC. He wanted to go see a movie when we left SAM’s so we went to the mall and checked movie times. The one he wanted to see did not start until 7:00 which was two hours and we decided to go on home. Then in the car I asked if he would like to get something to eat. He said sure and suggested Krystals, I said I was thinking more Olive Garden or Friday’s. He said, "Oh yeah, Friday’s." Then a few seconds later he said "Second thought it was really bad last time." I said, "Yeah well, then how about Outback?" His face lit up and he said, "Outback is great." We almost never eat at nice restaurants, so this was a treat for both of us. We will not do that again probably for a few months. We had excellent service, excellent food, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. By the time we finished I decided we could make the movie without too much wait time, so we saw CONSTANTINE. This was a very good movie, although I may have some nightmares tonight. Some of it was a little too close to my experience to be really comfortable, but it was good.
The coincidence thing is still happening for me a lot. I read something or think something and it comes up in conversation. Really strange, but life always surprises me. I was so busy today in "real time" that I did not get to be in the virtual world much. I enjoyed my day. Alex is great company, and he and I continue to get along so well. I am blessed by this child in so many ways. He is a true gift from God. He still loves to spend time with me, and that is wonderful in a sixteen year old.
Typing is still hard. I am so glad I see my psychiatrist Saturday. This malfunction really worries me.
I am going to finish making the rounds to other blogs and settle in for the night. Hope you all have a great Friday!
Smiles,
Jo Ann
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I just wanted to let you know I\’ve been reading your blog…keep up the good work. I find it amusing that we all have our rounds we make. It seems mine grows larger each day! It\’s a shame that I have to work and do other things besides just blog all day and night!
Hi Jo,Sounds like you had a great day with Alex! Those times are so special – I know how much I cherish them. I am hoping to get at least one more day like that before we move on 3/15.Joseph wanted to go into the Navy after high school and we went so far as going to the recruiter – he attended some workouts with the group of new recruits, took tests, and the only thing left was to sign on the dotted line – then he changed his mind. Hallelujah! I just want you to know that my prayers are with you – Lilli
Hi, Jo…Just checking on my pal…Looks like you had a nice evening….Constantine might be too scary for me! LOL!
Hi Jo Ann,I can only smile after reading your entry. You are so very lucky to have such a great son who obviously loves you very much. My children are growing up so fast and sometimes I wish they were babies again. You certainly deserved and I imagine, needed a day like today. 🙂
Red Kitten, thanks for reading. It is hard to get around to everyone everyday.Lili, it was very special. I am glad Joseph changed his mind about the Navy. I hope Alex will do the same about the Marines, but he seems awfully set on it. Thanks for the prayers.Reeking_Havoc, thanks for checking on me. I had a wonderful evening. I did not have nightmares so I am content… Leigh Ann, I am fortunate with Alex. He is my biggest fan as well as us being best friends. We love each other so much. I only wish he was little when I think how close his leaving is becoming. It has been very special with Alex at every stage. Yesterday was great and I did need it so badly.Smiles,Jo Ann
Awesome! Glad he\’s a friend as well as your son.Constantine looks interesting. Glad you liked it!
HopeJo, I\’m just following JP around. We\’re in the same timezone, so…Glad to hear there are moms like you in this world that raise sons like yours. Great job!
JP, it is awesome having such a good relationship… we have so much fun. Constantine was interesting. Had some great lines too. The ending was very apt, and not quite what you expect. The special effects were well done too. Reminded me of Dante somewhat.Lisa, I really sometimes wonder how this kid turned out so great, because I do not think of myself as being a very good mother. I have spent lots of time with Alex though and I am always here for him if he needs to talk. I am fortunate to have such a son, and some young woman is going to be very blessed to catch his heart. He has such a good heart. Smiles,Jo Ann