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July 14, 2008 · 9 Comments

I’ve been a little absent of late. You might have noticed in my lack of commenting, random non-specific posts etc.

Whats been happening in my world.

Well there was a brief run in with some people who think that children on the Autism Spectrum are damaged. I had a bit of a dummy spit about that one (see couple of posts down).

My father-in-law is in hospital and has been since midway through last week.

Annie has something happening with her hips, clicking, some possible dislocation or not growing properly or something. We’ve pulled her out of calisthenics until we find out what is going on and stuff. She got x-rays done last week. Waiting to see what they show. Maybe be nothing, may be something.

Hubby hurt his back moving the couch with the milk spilt in it out to the garage.

My Nephew N turned 3, he is both evil and adorable, just the way a 3 year old should be.

My health continues to batter me around.

We’ve barely been home and when we are here there seem to be visitors over.

Heidi’s PreSchool teacher has resigned, I’m trying to do a social story for that and really struggling.

We got rid of Heidi’s bouncing mattress in the lounge room because the springs were poking through. Heidi’s stims spiraled out of control with no mattress to bounce on, no chair to hang upside down off and so much happening. So we purchased a mini trampoline, some gym matts and no longer have a lounge room – we have a mini home gym instead.

Annie got a WWE foam fold out couch to make up for Heidi getting so much special stuff, now both the girls fight over that constantly.

The washing machine outlet got clogged and waste water from the machine overflowed and flooded our laundry, the water was about 1 inch high when I discovered it.

Hubby accepted work on his days off – nightshift again. :( . That makes me sad because the only time I get time off is when he gets time off. So once again neither of us have had a break and both of us continue to be stressed and cranky.

I’ve done no stitching and am resigning myself to that being the case for the foreseeable future.

So absent. That is me. I apologise for not being able to comment more on your blogs, I miss seeing my friends both online and face to face.

Categories: Random Musings

9 responses so far ↓

  • Suze // July 14, 2008 at 10:56 am | Reply

    What time you have all been having. It sucks having a shift working hubby – I have one too. Thankfully, the kids are a little lees demanding, being older and on a mission to do their own things a bit. But still, I miss him at times.
    Hope things improve soon :)

  • Bettina // July 14, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply

    You’ve had a lot on your plate that’s for sure.

    Hope things ease up some soon

    hugs

  • ausxser // July 14, 2008 at 3:14 pm | Reply

    What can I say….probably nothing….but take this *Sigh* and know that I absolutely feel for you…

    Much love and blessings
    Tannia
    (also been absent)

  • Jayne // July 14, 2008 at 5:09 pm | Reply

    You’ve certainly got your plate full but keep telling yourself the space you’re in at this moment is only a spot you’re visiting for a brief blink of time.
    (((hugs)))

  • Barbara // July 14, 2008 at 5:13 pm | Reply

    Hi Marita. I had noticed that you weren’t commenting and that your posts had sort of shrunk, but I figured you were busy with the girls and that your health was still giving you a go-round. Very sorry to hear that there is much more to it. I wish I could think of something brilliantly comforting to say … but I can’t! I’m thinking how lucky I am that Niek is able to be home (almost) every evening to give me a break, and what a total wreck I’d be otherwise. And I’m thinking about how I turn into a vicious She Bear anytime anyone makes any sort of remark that disparages my children. Grrr!!! As your other comments say, this is a finite period of time, but even knowing that is scanty comfort. Feel free to email me if you want to vent a bit – I don’t mind!

  • brokenfairy // July 14, 2008 at 6:19 pm | Reply

    Not sure what to say that could be of any help but sending lots and lots of (((((((((((Cyber hugs for you and your girls)))))))))))

  • Little Cat // July 14, 2008 at 7:24 pm | Reply

    Oh my, what a time you’re having at the moment. I hope everything settles down to some kind of normality soon.

    ((((hugs))))

  • Chiloe // July 15, 2008 at 4:59 am | Reply

    I cannot believe people will say something like that :( You should not stop yourself to these kind of comments and you should keep fighting for Heidi’s future. You are making a lot of great progress with her and that is what is more important. We all support you even though we are so far away from you and can’t do more than internet support.

    I’m sending you a lot of hugs and I hope all of these won’t let you down. If you want me to call you,let me know: you could have a good laugh hearing my bad french accent :mrgreen: (I don’t pay the phone thanks to my internet connection ;) )

    ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

  • Melanie // July 15, 2008 at 8:14 am | Reply

    {{Marita}} :( Your world is not being kind at the moment. You are an amazing Mum, and an amazing person. I really hope things come around for you all soon.

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