It's Still Raining

Yes, it's still raining...I am so ready for summer!

This morning started out well, I got up a 1/2 earlier than I normally do and so was able to get some things already done before the kids got up. Unluckily, Linda decided that she didn't want the breakfast she specifically asked for (and was made), but wanted what her sister had. When she was told no, she asked for the cereal she threw one of her tantrums. Finally got her calmed down, but then at the table she started name calling. Her favorite "name" to call lately is bitch. I truly don't know where she is getting that word though. No, I'm not perfect, I do on occasion "slip" and say a swear word (as does the husband), but honestly I don't use that word. So, not sure where she is picking it up, maybe at school? Then she went into the lounge and right in front of her sisters decided to try to tear the wallpaper off the wall. Luckily, they stopped her, but I've got a feeling it's going to be one of those days. Normally she has speech therapy on Friday's, but her therapist is out of town today.

Alex and Linda are right now sitting at the table next to me drawing. I'm keeping a close eye on them because Linda will try to sneak off with the pencil to mark on walls. But, they are making really cute pictures!

Last night was fun, the oldest and I went to her Cadet's meeting where I'm helping teach first aid. All in all it went quite well and it's nice to know that these kids will at least have the basic first aid skills. We then went to the store afterwards and of course I got the "I can't live without this" spiel. Why do kids always want the silliest things?

Afterwards it was home, just in time to give kisses and hugs before bedtime to the three youngest. I went to bed around 9 last night. Unluckily bad night, though the sleeping pills are supposed to help with keeping me asleep and not having nightmares, they aren't working to well. May have to talk to the doctor about getting something stronger. I really don't want to do that though...so, we will see. I don't take them at all when I'm on call with the ambo, but I normally do that only on weekends or during the week when all the kids are in school, so if I don't get much sleep I can either nap or be lazy and conserve.

This weather is driving me insane (more so than usual). And I know the kids hate it. They want to go outside, but it's just to darn wet and cold. I really wish summer would get here (or at least a sunny day).

Ta for now