The Best Laid Plans...

 

          Well, my week did not go as planned. I have yet to see Stitch LOL. I was supposed to go on Monday, but then my daughter got a migraine. I learned my lesson long ago that when my kid has a migraine, NO MOVIES. Last time we did that, my son ended up in the ICU, and we got a lifetime of worries. So, if my daughter has a headache, that means no go.

           We were going to try again yesterday, but unbelievably, the rain caused the theater roof to collapse. You can't make this stuff up. LOL. Nobody was hurt, but it made a mess. 

          Today is a no-go as well since it is my daughter's gala at church. She gets to dress up and have fun. I tried to get her in a dress, but with little notice, we ended up just finding an outfit she is comfortable in. As much as I would love to dress her up, I will instead let her be comfortable. Her feelings are more important.

          OMG I have it in my head that I want a haircut LOL. I know logically that is a bad idea. I will end up hating it because I will have to style it. I do not like styling my hair.  Plus, I have no clue how my hair will handle being short. It seems to have grown into a weird texture the older I get. It is like it wants to curl, but doesn't know how, so it is just frizzy.  I am hoping the urge will pass soon LOL.

Memorial Day 2025

 

          I wish you a meaningful Memorial Day. It is not a day for being merry or happy; it is a day to remember the people who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. I thankfully do not know anyone personally who died in combat. I have a long history of family members who served, but they all returned home safely. 

          I have no problem with people and families getting together to enjoy each other's company. While I am not grilling out, I am going to be spending time with my kids. After my son gets off work, we are going to go see the Stitch Movie!!! I am so excited. We all have our Stitch shirts and accessories on, and tickets are waiting for us to get there. The movie looks fantastic. 

          Afterwards, in honor of O'hana, I am thinking Hawaiian food for dinner might be good LOL. I have chicken already that I can grill in the oven, and I can get some pineapple to go with it. My son always has rice on hand. I can make some sort of coconut dessert to go with. I need to get my daughter to watch the cartoon version of the movie as well. She has no real clue how awesome Stitch is. 

          He has always been my son's favorite character since he was little. He was seven when the original movie came out in 2002. Our first trip to Disney World was Stitch-focused, LOL. We got to have breakfast with him and met him in person at the Magic Kingdom. He signed my son's Stitch hat. We still have that hat. We also collected so many Stitch pins over the years. Stitch is a character we have definitely bonded over. He is just so cute and mischievous.

Summer Self-Care

 

          I always have such good intentions when the season changes, LOL, but then I get too busy or too lazy to remember what I wanted to do in the first place. I need to find that happy, median place. I want to try to focus on taking care of myself this summer while not forgetting my kids, of course. 

          I know the heat will be outrageous, so hydrating will be so important. I definitely do not drink enough, so that must become a priority. It will flush out my system of toxins and lbs, plus my skin will look so much better.  

          I still want to get outside at least once a day, especially with my dogs. I got them a fancy double leash so I can handle walking both at once, I just need to use it LOL I am thinking early morning or early evening walks will be best. It will just take willpower to do, and I am definitely lacking that. I like sleep too much LOL.

          I need to meal prep more. I have been awful about watching my points, mainly because I just want something quick. If I can take the time to prep stuff beforehand, it will make it so much easier when I am craving food. 

          I managed to get roped into being on the HOA board again, LOL. So, now I have to figure out some time to deal with that. I am not president this time, thankfully. I am just a body to maintain the quota needed. I am not really sure how much I will be needed, I am hoping not a lot. I am only doing it again so we don't get stuck with a conservatorship, which costs big bucks.

          I just want to have a nice, relaxing, yet productive summer. I do not want September to come around and me be disappointed that I missed opportunities for memories. Those are very important to me now.

Don't Stop

 

          "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop".

                                         - Confucius -

          I do so well during the week with my health, but on weekends, I fall apart at work. I blame all the treats the hospital has been leaving us for Nurses' Week and then Hospital Week. It is very hard to say no when I am tired. So, once more, I am trying to get back on track. I didn't go up, but I didn't go down either. I need to be like my kids. Those two have whipped themselves into shape. They have such willpower. They got it from me, but the problem is, they left me with none LOL.

          Yesterday was fun. The kids and I went to Ikea. My son had never been there before. I swear he sat in every chair or couch possible. He regretted not buying his new couch from there, LOL. I bought a few gadgets for around the house, daughter got some plushies and cookies, while my son ended up with a $60 pillow LOL. That thing better be super soft and sing you to sleep for that price.

          Last week, my son and I planted a chaos garden, some grass seed, and flowers. Everything has already sprouted!!! It is awesome. Now we just have to keep it growing. We keep watering it because it is so hot lately. It is supposed to be close to 100 degrees this week. I am staying indoors LOL. Now way am I going out in that willingly. Too darn hot!

I Love Flamingos

 

          Flamingos are just so colorful and funny-looking. My favorite is the Caribbean Flamingo. It has bright pink, peach, and orange feathers. The coloring is so gorgeous. There is a flamboyance at SeaWorld that I always have to visit when I am there.

          My room is also decorated with flamingos, LOL. I have them everywhere: on my curtains and walls, lining my shelves. It is one of my favorite rooms. My son got me a new flamingo for the backyard. It was my Mother's Day present. It is solar-powered and so pretty day or night. 

          Before I could place it in the yard, I had to mow first, LOL. All of the rain made it a jungle back there. I got sunburned in the process. When will I learn to put on sunscreen first??? There is a spot in the back where I used to have a plant that is no more. When I pulled it up, it left a small crater that no matter how much I tell myself to be careful, I always forget and step in it when I mow. One of these days, I figured I would break something when I did, so that is where my lawn ornament has landed LOL. Now I have a visual reminder to be careful. 

          Another benefit of mowing the backyard is now I get to plant my chaos garden. I just have to find the energy to do so LOL. I have purchased all sorts of veggie seeds, about eleven different kinds, and we will just see what survives. Not sure if that project will get done today or not. I might end up just raking the dirt up to get ready for planting. I also need to figure out how much area I can block off. If I don't, it will be the first place my pets want to explore. They are so noisy LOL.

Hurricane Season Is On It's Way

 

          It has been raining since yesterday afternoon. While I love rainy weather, it has reminded me that hurricane season starts in just two weeks, and I need to get prepared again, LOL. Hopefully, nothing will be too bad this year. Last year, I don't think we got hit with any big mess here in Central Florida. I am hoping this is a repeat.

          I looked, and once again, I am on Team B for the hospital, so that is good. They're crazy if they think I would come in and leave my kids and pets home alone in a hurricane. I love watching the storm, knowing I am safe with them. I also enjoy the byproduct of the upcoming storms, that being the people are more concerned with each other. It becomes a shared experience. 

          Last year, on the one night our power did go out, I realized I should have brought all of my solar-powered yard stuff inside where I could have used the lights LOL, instead of storing them in a pile on my patio. I am going to remember to do so this year, LOL.

          Looking at the infographic I found, I think I need a lantern. Last time, I used this sunflower decorative lantern for light, and while it was pretty, it was probably not the best for the job, LOL. I also need to ensure I am stocked up on flashlight batteries. I think the biggest money that will be spent is on canned goods and water. Oh, and drugs LOL. Need to restock my OTC pain and allergy meds just in case. Now, if it would kindly stop raining so I can go get some stuff LOL.

          

Happy Mother's Day

 

          Happy Mother's Day 2025. This is my 29th Mother's Day LOL 30 if I count when I was pregnant. Thirty fantastic years of having the privilege of being my son's mom and sixteen of having the most amazing daughter. I am truly blessed beyond what I ever could have imagined. Both of them are beyond my wildest dreams of what I wanted my children to be. They spoil me every day.

          It is a low key day over here since I worked all weekend and am wiped out, plus my son goes to work in a bit. He did however get me not one, not two, but three different types of deserts LOL he couldn't decide on which of my favorite treats to get, so he got all of them LOL so much for my diet. My girl is definitely going to help me eat them. She so skinny now that she can easily handle the extra calories.

          I finally got a double dog leash so I can start walking both dogs at the same time. I cannot handle both on separate leashes; I get all tangled up, so I just don't take them for walks. Now, with one leash, we can all go for a walk together in the mornings before it gets too hot.  Healthier for them and me. They are going to be so happy. Not today though LOL I am too tired. I have only had 3 hours' sleep. I need more before venturing outside.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

 

          Proud momma over here. My daughter rocked her two EOC tests, with only one more to go. Got almost a perfect score in biology. She is so smart :) now there is nothing to stop her from graduating. I am not sure why the 10th-grade tests are the important ones. Now she has passed all the required tests, so she is good to go.

          I suppose we should really start thinking about what she wants to do after high school. College is the usual route, but these days even a college education is not a guarantee for a job. It is a guarantee for debt. My son has two degrees and cannot use either one so far. I don't want her in the same situation.

          

Whoops it's Wednesday

 

          How in the world did it get to be Wednesday so fast? For that matter, how is it already May??? This year is zooming by way too fast. I cannot believe we are almost finished with the 10th grade. We are doing state testing this week, and it is stressful. Two more tests to go, a sign language portfolio, and a final, and that is it. My baby becomes a junior in high school. So weird. 

           Speaking of weird, LOL, my blond little princess went and dyed her hair black. She insists it is blue, but even in the sunshine, I see no blue whatsoever. Thankfully, she got my complexion, so she is able to pull it off. She looks cute, but she went from being Aurora to Snow White. I told her I draw the line at tattoos and piercings.

          Payday this Friday!!! Then Sunday is Mother's Day. Oh, and lest I forget, last few days of Nurses' Week at the hospital. I am wondering what they are giving us as a reward. LOL, probably points that we can trade for something we don't need. I tend to save mine up for an Amazon gift card, LOL. I miss the good old days when they actually treated the nurses to something special. Nursing is nothing like it used to be. I would never recommend it as a career now.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

 

           Buenos Dias!!! Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!! Espero que tengamos un gran dia!!!

          I cannot wait for the Stitch movie to come out. It looks so cute. There are a few movies I am excited to see. The new Superman looks cute, I cannot get enough of Krypto LOL, he looks adorable. Fantastic Four, Karate Kid Legends, The Naked Gun, Animal Friends, and Zootopia 2. It's a good thing my son gets us free tickets, LOL.

          Going to be a hot holiday here today. I was promised storms by my weatherbug, but instead it is sunny and going to hit the 90s. My lawn needs the rain. 

          It is also the beginning of Nurses' Week. I cannot believe I have been an RN for 27 years now. That just boggles my brain. Silly activities are going on at the hospital for it, but no way am I willingly going there, LOL I am still having nightmares about this weekend's patients. I think I will stay home and just make tacos LOL.