Living the dream...one day at a time

[wishing, hoping]

Had a good day today. I took D to get her ears pierced. I was hesistant because she has a flair for the dramatics. Instead of taking her to the mall I found a place which specializes in kids ear piercing and hair styling. They were very thorough and less expensive than the mall where I could see some teenage girl messing up on D's ears and I would have drama. D never even flinched. Things have changed dramatically since the days when I got mine pierced back in the 80s.

I told J about it and D wanted him to be there so he showed up with OW in tow. S seemed surprised she was there and I said they go everywhere together. Its the schmoopy and schmoopy show. OW stayed in the car at first until J talked to D and she gave him the all clear. Apparently she told J not to bring OW because mom said no. But I told her it was ok if OW is here as long as mom is there too. OW was pretty quiet. Not quiet enough, but she knew this was a mom/daughter thing. She took a back seat begrudglingly. I paid for the earrings and the procedure. J didn't even make a motion toward his wallet. Lol!

Took the kids back to school shopping too. They don't need a lot, but it's always nice to have some new things for school. S picked out a backpack that was over $50. I told him to let his dad buy it. I bought D's backpack, have bought most of the supplies thus far, I will send up buying their shoes so J can buy the expensive backpack. I'm gonna have him buy glue sticks too, because buying two dozen gluesticks adds up.

I suspect S is back with his GF. She is over with her little sisters. The littlest one asked me if I am alone sometimes and I said yes, I am, but I'm okay. I get some peace and quiet and I get to watch whatever I want on tv. She said yeah because kids can be noisy sometimes. I said yes. And I said I have lots of friends too, so it's okay. I am okay and I believe it now. I miss my kids, but I'm okay. I am on my own and I am doing okay. Better than okay.

And the upstairs neighbor installed a new door latch for me and gave me a bunch of fresh veggies from their garden. I am truly blessed.

It gets better. Sometimes you don't know it's getting better, until it smacks you in the face.

WH