The beginning of October also means the pace of our life picks up, and doesn’t let up until well after Christmas. I think this last week mentally for me was gearing up to, and accepting that fact. I got the kids Bi-Annual dentist appts. out of the way and have the appts. set up for their flu vaccination this next Saturday. Our parental duties to their general healthcare now complete.
This past week I started seeing a Chiropractor, and will continue to do so on average of two times a week. So far she has provided more relief from the head aches and neck/back problems then Dr. Tall Dark and Handsome at the Pain Clinic, my General practitioner and a Neurologist put together. And has provided it without me having to be on narcotic pain relievers. And that is fantastic! Narcotics are a faulty band aid, that does nothing for the problem but mask it, and possibly leaves you vulnerable to becoming addicted. (They have their place in medicine, although dealing with chronic pain when there are other alternatives should not be one of them) In my humble opinion of course. 
I started my photography class this last Saturday, and I think I am going to enjoy going. I know I learned enough yesterday to actually pick up the camera and not be intimidated by it, which for me is a definite start. I took my first few pictures using my family as models. Professional photography is not anywhere in my near future, but I’m going to enjoy learning what I can anyway. And possibly learn how to use the computer WITH the camera. We’ll see, one step at a time.
Tayler had her first basketball game yesterday, so we were there cheering her on. Well as much as she got the ball that is. She is the only girl on her basketball team, and clearly the boys see her as filler out there. That is not to say this team has any skill beyond my little angel, they lost by well over 30 points. (Nope, wasn’t much to watch) When did team sports resort to co-ed? When I was in school we had boys teams and girls teams, and everyone got a shot at handling the ball. Damn I hate sports! Cut throat BS. And I always seem to walk away angry.
I enjoyed when she played tennis, and she has the upper body strength to excel in it. Unfortunately the X pushed her too hard, scheduling tournaments she really wasn’t ready for, and pushing her to practice EVERY single day.(To the point of her hands being bloody and blistered) I don’t believe parents should push their children that hard. Tayler is a focused young lady, but has more of a sense of balance in life then her own father. I would very much like to bounce the basketball up side the X’s head, possibly knocking some common sense in to him. Although I doubt it would work, and would land me in jail for domestic violence. (Bad joke, sorry) See what I mean about sports making me angry?
I think I just had an epiphany! I now believe it to not be sports that make me angry. I think it is my X’s mentality, and the way he pushes my kids into sports. That idiot is trying to make a child prodigy out of one of his kids, where there isn’t one. Please, they are my children too, and I have no sports ability or sense of competition whatsoever. I admit Tayler has a propensity towards sports, and a strong sense of competition. But there is a big difference between supporting ones kids in that, and trying to push them into being something they are not. I see a butting of heads with the X in my near future. (It won’t be the first, nor the last)
Riley, my dear sweet Satan’s Spawn has no interest in sports whatsoever. He likes to play them with friends once in a while, but just never seemed to be able to engage himself in organized sports. I hope he finds something extra curricular that does engage him, but I am not about to force him into it. He loves to draw, and is getting very good at it. So I like to encourage his drawing ability when I can. I pray a lot for this child. He will be starting a program that is similar to Sylvan soon, I hope that it helps him feel some success and motivates him, fingers crossed.
On a positive note, my wonderful husband received a promotion this last week. A big one, that takes him out of the newsroom, and puts him more into a managerial business role. This was a big step for him after well over 30 years in a newsroom, and I think he will do well at it. This new role means attending a few more functions then we do normally during Arizona’s Season, a point I’m not completely comfortable with. I love our alone time at home, and hope it doesn’t diminish it too much. His decision to take this position wasn’t an easy one, and was done after much prayer on both of our parts. So he enters this new phase of his career, knowing we sought guidance from God, and our future is in His hands.
This past Friday the hubby took the day off, and we headed for our annual visit to Schnepf Farms aka The Pumpkin Patch. It is like attending an old time country fair, and has provided us with wonderful memories now for the last 4 years. From the twangy country music band, to the home made pies, chili and corn bread, to the haunted train ride that goes all over their farm, it seems to have something for all of us. For me, I love the laid back atmosphere, and would choose this event over the downtown Phoenix State Fair any day!
Today we are off to pick out Halloween costumes! All of us. I LOVE Halloween, and the opportunity to play dress up at this time of year! And this is the year that we are hosting the Halloween party. So I also get to pick up scary decorations, and plan a party menu. If any of my AZ Blogger friends would like to attend, shoot me an email and let me know, I’ll give you directions. Our party will be October 29th 6:00 PM to whenever I fall asleep. We will all vote on best costume, voting will be around 8:00 PM for which there will be a stupendous prize! (I think so anyway)
I have not forgotten the Jr. Bloggers or the meme that I committed to, but it seems I am going to push it back a little, my priority being to my Domestic Violence posts thru October, and my need to purge thoughts out of my head so I can function each day without being sidetracked. I know I’ve fallen down on the job, when my Jr. Blogger keeps asking me for the URL of the newest Jr. Bloggers and I keep putting her off. I could take lessons in organization from Tayler. Damn that kid is organized and efficient!
OK, I’ve rambled on enough, the kids will be up soon, and the chaos will continue. I think I will try and get Tayler to help me with party plans. She’ll keep me on track and more organized anyway.
I hope everyone is having a relaxing and fun week-end!
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