Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday

Good morning, my loyal blog-following people. I'm blogging from bed this morning without benefit of a light (beyond my screen illumination) so forgive me my spelling and (probably) my grammar as well. I'm not sure why I should get a pass on grammar just because I'm typing in the dark but roll with me on this one, ok? :)

Why am I blogging in the dark? Simply stated: the kids are still sleeping and I am not ready to have them awake yet and the light from my room shines into Kaylen's room and has the huge potential for waking them. We can't have that yet. :)

Yesterday was a tough day for my little girl. Last night was a tough night for both the kiddos. Dakota is getting ready for her trip to Europe and while she is gone, the kids won't be able to have open contact with her. The cost and time difference makes it all but impossible. She will be there over a week and the kids are reeling from knowing they won't see or talk with her. My heart breaks from them but I know they will survive this. The real question is: Will I? The screaming and crying and flinging themselves at the suitcase she left here was more than I could take last night. We finally got ahold of Dakota and she talked with them for a while. Kaylen calmed down but Kelton was still in tears when he finally fell asleep. Poor boy. I know the anticipation is way worse than then actuality and I know he will be just fine...I just wish I could convince him of that before I lose my ever lovin' mind. Maybe now is a good time for me to look into a life insurance quote for myself because I swear, the week leading up to her trip just might do me in. :)

In other news......the Burgerville on Mill Plain is hosting a fund raising night for our school from 4-8 so if you are in the mood for Burgerville (and personally speaking - I am ALWAYS in the mood for Burgerville) head on over there tonight. You will be supporting a great school AND getting the best cheeseburger in town.

10 comments:

Mimi said...

Could you shut your bedroom door so the ligth wouldn't go into the other room??? Just thinking.......

Tanya said...

Not close enough to Burgerville, but I have been in the mood for a good burger. And just the name sounds enticing. Why is D going to Europe?

Casey said...

A good friend of hers is getting married in England (she lives near Seattle but her fiance's family is all in England).

Dakota said...

Let me add in here that the good friend is also very generously footing the bill! What a wonderful opportunity, but sorry that you and the kids are stressed about me being out of contact. Maybe Skype will work!

Casey said...

I'm not stressed about you being gone. The kids are.

You know - just to be clear. :)

Casey said...

(And yes, travel and hotel is being paid for by the friend and her fiance.)

RMcIntyre said...

Kids have to learn that sometimes a parent has to travel...maybe for work, or pleasure, but its not the end of the world...its called LIFE!

Casey said...

No - it's not the end of the world but it puts a sizable dent in their world right now. It would be completely different if the possibility for daily contact was there. They are spinning because they know they won't have easy access to her and I think they are within their rights to feel that way.

And honestly? They have life shoved down their throats these days so I'm ok with being gentle with them and letting them fall apart if they need to.

I'm sure you didn't mean for your comment to come across as harsh as it did.

Tanya said...

Wow, that's gonna be a crazy wedding bill. But fun.

Kerry said...

Casey

In my past life my x left things for the kids to read while he was gone. Maybe Dakota can write them letters ahead of time and they could have something to read in the morning/night. I know with some webcams for the computers you can videotape something ahead of time as well. She could pick up some postcards and mail them so they would have some mail to save.
Just some ideas to make it a bit easier for everyone while gone.