Friday 5/14, Couldn’t find my phone and was irate before going to work. Mom was doing Peggy's yard so there was a lot of in and out and an easier kind of day. She took a bunch of plants to my house and met me there when I got home. We searched everywhere for my phone, couldn't find it. Really frustrated, retraced steps, nothing. Mom left latish. I couldn't call Eric and he wasn't home by 10 I thought maybe he was staying in Tacoma. I showered and he came home after that. He didn’t' have my phone. We talked for a long time in the bedroom and he told me he felt like when we were in AZ at the property that he was standing with family, not just gf's family. He wants to make me proud and do more with his life so he wants to go back to school full time and pursue that avenue. I was really happy. I was also very tired. He stayed up and I went to bed before midnight. He had to be up at 5. Bah.

Thursday 5/13, Another day I had to stay a little late. Mom had a special delivery for me. It was a gigantic Staghorn Sumac and some Black Locust Freesias. The Sumac was too hard to move myself. I talked to Eric and went up to Chipotle to get us some dinner. Eric got home after 8 and wanted to move the tree but it was so frickin heavy we could only get it a little up into the yard. Eric was frustrated. We watched Office online while we watched Parks and Rec then Office. I balanced my checkbook then into bed.

Wednesday 5/12, I think the worst day at work ever. It was so awful. Mistakes all around though definitely not all my fault, however fingers were pointed to me. Ugh. The end of the day was ok, had to stay late. Just a bad, bad day. Bad. Eric was working late all week and I think didn't get home until after 9. Watched shows and at least got some laughs out of that portion of my day. Tired.

Tuesday 5/11, It was not a very good day at work and I had to stay late so I was exhausted and didn't want to walk. I watched BL and I think updated this while watching. Can't remember anything else.

Monday 5/10, Eric was sick but still up early and got the dogs going. Slept in until 8:30 then got up. Eric made breakfast burritos and we watched tv for a little bit (Joan Rivers was hilarious bending over and shooting a gun through her legs) then I showered and Brizo ate the rest of the apple chips out of my purse. Dressed and got ready and headed out to run errands: Walgreens and Super Supplements. Home, ate lunch then headed out around noon. Work was looong. Home, took the dogs around the block, Eric made dinner, I started on my bills and filing because I'm trying to find my damn soc card. No luck, but got a ton of filing done. Eric made delicious mac and cheese with bacon, peppers and onion. Best ever! I had two helpings, yikes. Back in the bedroom, watched GG and encouraged Eric to sleep in the bedroom. To bed around 11.

Sunday 5/9, Eric was gone early, doing all the grocery shopping, I was up at 7 and worked out for 30 minutes. Eric came back and needed to be let in so I finished and up I went. Showered, woke up the other girls, got ready, packed and soon we were on our way with Kassie and Sky. We stopped by the store for a few more things then over to Grandma's to start breakfast. I cut strawberries while Eric and Kassie busted ass with cooking. Finally it was done and it was good and everyone raved. It was really fun. Grandma cried and said it was the best Mother's Day. Yay, success! Cleaned up, got ready to head out to Goldtown for the day. It was a bit of a drive but we had fun and talking about other potential properties for Mom and Dad. Made it out there and it was HOT. Wandered around, sun was strong. Looked around, it was the same town Mom took us to when we were little with the guy in the outhouse and panning for gold down below. Eric challenged Sky to a dual and won. We went to the Bordello, toured the museum and saw the church. Took the train ride then left with Aubrie and Christian. He's into art and history so we talked art and majors for most of our drive to Keegan's for lunch. I had a veggie melt and it was really good though I couldn't finish it. We had to hit the road to get K&S to the airport. Back to Grandma's then off to the airport. Said our goodbyes and will see Mom and Dad in two weeks, Kass might come too. Dad dropped us after telling us about the depression that will occur in 15 years, so I'm scared and want to start stockpiling. We went through security together then to an open area to chat. Kass and I called Mom and wished her a happy Mother's Day. Sky and Eric talked about S' Mom and rehab and all that. Kass was enthralled and could relate. It was a good conversation. Her flight was delayed and finally boarded about 20 minutes before ours did. We had a good flight back and listened to music and read magazines. We got in about 20 minutes early which gave us a headstart on our trip home. Got the car, home and the dogs were so excited. We went out, got ready for bed and hit the sack. Eric slept on the couch because he didn't feel good and would probably be coughing and blowing nose all night. Poor guy. On the net and eventually to bed.

Saturday 5/8, Eric and the boys left by 8 and I was up at 8:30 and went and worked out. Did 2.1 and watched HGTV then up to the room, woke the girls and showered and got ready. We all went down together for breakfast (second time for Aubrie) and enjoyed a very nice continental breakfast. We had fun talking and I told them about my lesbian Lindsay L*han dream; I was very disturbed. We were soon on our way and stopped at Target, called Mom she said to have fun and Grandma wanted us to go to Cute Nails which is exactly where we wanted to go. I bought some new suits on sale and a new little gray layering piece. Nail time, I picked pink again, we had fun, Kassie's treat, then onto to Sprouts for sandwiches. They were super cheap. Kass got some other groceries. Back to Grandma's and ate and waited for the boys and Grandma and Mom to come home. Had big hellos then hung out and chatted then I took pictures for my phone contacts, including one of Cookie for Grandma and Papa. Finally got our suits on for the pool, sunscreen and headed out. Pool was fun with family time and all. Sky was at the hotel and needed to be picked up. We went back, got ready and headed to the hotel to pick up the other kids since time was running out. They brought my pants and I changed in the car on the way out to Mom and Dad's property. It took a while but when we got there it was really beautiful. They showed us where the house would go and also the pool. The scenery was gorgeous and really peaceful. Only a handful of houses in sight. Off to dinner at the Stagecoach which wasn't terrific, but it was so warm and wonderful out and the atmosphere was great. We had a fun time and finally rolled out. We had to go back to Grandma's so I wanted to follow Dad, but Alishia got sick so we had to pull off and find a bathroom. We got lost on the way back, dropped Alishia since we were already by the hotel then got turned around on the way to Grandma's so by the time we got there I was really irritated. Eric was trying to make me feel better. By the time we got back it was late. We changed, took out contacts and went over to Kassie's room. They were doing madlibs and her and Eric put together the menu for the next day. We were there for maybe 45 minutes, then off to bed.

Friday 5/7, I woke up and Eric wasn't there so I thought he didn't sleep with me. Turns out he went to bed at 12:30 and got up at 4:30. Eric got me up at 6 and had already gone to the bank and picked me up 2 donuts. I ate some, got ready, finished packing and off we went to the airport. Parked, shuttled, checked in, through security and started looking around, but soon went to Anthony's for breakfast, Eric's treat. Shopping around, at Fireworks a woman came up and said "Good morning, ladies" and we cracked up. First insult of the day. Got a message that Grandma had had a stroke, so when we went to the north concourse I called Dad and found out things are ok, but scary. Rosemary had emergency surgery and Margareth was on a feeding tube. In threes I guess. I called Peggy, updated her with what I'd done the day before, talked to Mom and chatted about the dogs and eventually to the gate and boarded. The flight was ok and I got through a bunch of mags, Eric spilled his seltzer and my orange juice and it went everywhere. Juice crotch. My knee, shoes, bags were splattered. Second insult of the day. Landed, texted Kass, found them, Papa took us back to his house, talked to Mom, he took us on a real long detour to show us the place. He left to go check on Grandma, she called and talked to Kass and told her where everything was for lunch. She made delish paninis and guac. We didn't know it was for the party. We took off soon after for the hotel but ended up at the wrong one, headed over to the other. We went up, really nice rooms, loved it. We got ready but then Aubs called that we didn't have to go over to the house right then so we changed into suits and went down to the pool. We put our feet in and it was like 90 degree water. We talked about the menu for Mother's Day. Hoping Grandma will let us. The sisters and Christian arrived. We took off not too long after and got a little turned around on the way to Grandma's. All her and Papa's friends were there for the party so we mingled and there were a couple UPS alumni there so that was fun. I didn't eat much because I felt gross from earlier in the day. Lots of talking with Dad and Kass and Eric worked the party. Everyone left a bit after 9 and we packed up too and took off for the hotel. We got our suits on and Eric was in the pool quick. A little chilly for me so we all ended up in the hot tub. Talked in there for a long time then up to the rooms. I showered and got into bed.

Thursday 5/6, Stressful day at work and trying to get everything done before leaving for AZ the next day. I was freaking out once I got home. Mom had delivered the new trees and was trying to talk to me while Eric was trying to leave for the M’s game. I had to pack, feed the dogs, and to top all this off Brizo was shaking and not eating, which is a first. That piglet has never let a meal pass her by, so that made me freak out even more. Eric called to talk me off the ledge. Mom called and wanted to bring over one of the magnolias so then there was that. Sos was supposed to come over at 6:30, Mom and Dad came and left, locked the dogs up and took off for Hakim and Carmen's. Thank goodness we had carpool because traffic on 520 was terrible. We made it pretty quick and beat Kristel. We all hung out, talked, laughed, had a great time. Carmen made a great dinner and we had fun talking around the table. After dinner we watched a bunch of Hakim's videos from Kenya, fascinating. We were there until after 9 I think, so after dessert we all took off. Home, packed, waited for Eric, finally to bed by 11:30. Eric was still up.

Wednesday 5/5, I didn't run because it was hailing and raining, picked up the house, laundry and started packing. Eric was really late and to top off all this shiz, had car problems. I ate a hodge podge of stuff for dinner and we talked in the kitchen for a long time while he was cooking his dinner. We watched our shows and he went to bed; I looked at murder mystery parties online for the UPS crew.

Tuesday 5/4, Castor and I ran at the park after work, two times around. There was thunder and lightening but only drizzling. Didn’t finish this day. I’m sure there was BL and dinner. Eric probably home late, to bed early.

Monday 5/3, The weather was terrible so I didn't go for my run. Eric was late coming home, as would probably be the case all week. I had two tacos for dinner and we watched tv. Eric went to bed and I watched GG in the living room and went through old pictures for Mom, for a video I suspect. Went to bed shortly after.

Sunday 5/2, Eric was awake earlier than me but stayed in bed and cuddled then we did fun stuff with each other. We showered and I suggested going out for breakfast to the Pancake Corral. We got there and had a minimal wait. Breakfast was good but I didn't finish it all. We headed to Costco and picked up a few things, didn't get the rain catcher and composter. Next time perhaps. At home I called Mom and she suggested we go to Furneys to check out their Twisty Baby Locusts, which she had been furiously calling around about. I went over and we drove down, all the while I scoped airport parking options. The Twisty Babies weren't very good, however I found a Butterflies Magnolia and fell in love. Put it on my list. Also, Gardenia and Peonies. Back home we went where I had chores I was fixin to accomplish, but Mom called back a while later and suggested we go to Flower World. I met her at the park and ride and we drove North. Took the looong way. They had a couple Butterflies Magnolia but none were exactly what I wanted so we kept perusing. Walked around for a long time and made notes of which blueberries and peonies I wanted. Back home and went for a short run because I didn't really feel like going but knew I needed to. Eric made chicken tacos for dinner and they were delicious. We watched our shows and I watched DH in the bedroom. Went to bed shortly after.

Saturday 5/1, Up early but super tired. Eric told me he didn't want to start on the fence. I went on a run and did three times around and Eric was already started on yard work and weeding the sidewalk and the street in front of the house. I wasn't in a great mood, not sure why. I went inside and called Mom and she said to get ready and come over and we'd go look at plants. I ate breakfast, showered and took off. We left for Wells Medina and found quite a few good ideas: Twisty Baby Locust, Dynamite Crape Myrtle, Golden Full Moon Maple, jasmine, schizphragma and some that mom liked that I wasn't in love with. We were there a while then went back to MI and she took me by a house with the rock wall she wants at my place. The place was three different huge houses - incredible. Back to her house and I picked up the daphne odora and home I went. I told Eric some of the ideas and he wasn't very into it and kept questioning whether I wanted that stuff, which is a legitimate question, but wouldn't drop it so then I was in a bad mood again. I went inside and laid down and watched part of Bend it Like Beckham, which I've not seen. Snuggled with the dogs and eventually fell asleep. After my nap I was still tired. We went to Ace, picked up ladybugs for the roses (worked like a charm) then off to Costco, which was closed, then Home Depot and spent $50 on makeshift fencing materials which put me in a bad mood again. Home we went. I ate my other half fajita. We decided to watch a movie and I picked Dogville which ended up being a fairly depressing movie. I couldn't stop thinking about it. SNL was a repeat. Eric wanted to get it on before bed but all I could keep thinking about was rape. We cuddled instead. Lovely. Fell asleep by 12:30 maybe.

Friday 4/30, Off work a bit early and Susan decided to run errands before coming over so I took Castor over to the park and we did a couple laps around then back home. I was feeding the dogs when Susan arrived. We sat and talked on the couch for a while then decided on Chipotle for dinner. We agreed to only eat half of our burritos so we wouldn't make ourselves sick. There was a semi-cute legal teen at the next table but he appeared to be very moody and he was wearing camo. On our way home we discovered the Mighty Dollar and both got more than I think we needed. Got a hilarious I <3>