6-18-08

YIKES!

Its been a few days since I have been here. Ive been busy. Sorry.

Eric left about an hour or so ago. My GOD, its quiet here. The dog went up to nap, kids are still sleeping and here I sit, alone. Again. This sucks. I miss him already. I think I sent him a text message before he even left my subdivision.

We had a good visit. It started off with me being just a tad bit bitchy, but things got better. I knew I was going to have issues going back to work. Im sorry, Eric.

This time, things were more chill. We kept busy, as I like to do, but it was more relaxed. More comfortable. Like he was supposed to be here. He did drive me crazy, but as he and I discussed, HE thinks its good. Me, well, the jury is still out. Why do I want a man who drives me crazy? I keep telling him I want things simple. Im looking forward to things settling. I will be the first to admit, Im getting used to him. Kinda like a rash that wont go away. I love him. I think about him a lot. If hes sitting next to me or if Im at work, I think about him. Hes smiling from ear to ear right now.

Like I said in the previous blog entry, we went to Joliet to see my girlfriend and her family. We had a great time. The kids had fun, as well as my Kadie girl. I think she slept the whole way home. Pooped out puppy.

Chicago was amazing. After being in Joliet all day on Friday, we slept in Saturday. The kids didnt go with us and that left us to go our own speed and see what we wanted.

We walked a lot! I mean...A LOT. Great way to test the back out. NOT. After popping 4 extra strength Tylenol, I felt better. I only had issues when we sat down. It like the old door whos hinge needs some WD40. I managed.

We went to Navy Pier. Wrigley Field. Rode the 'L'. Took a water taxi. Went on the Ferris Wheel. Saw Millennium Park. Saw some little kid run around with his underwear on backwards. Watched a few minutes of the Puerto Rican parade. Ate at Gino's. Took a TON of pictures. And almost died in a taxi. Needless to say, we were tired after the days activities.

Sunday, a day of rest. Watched the NASCAR race. Yes, after waking Eric up only once, he watched it with me. Then, THEN......DALE JR WON!!!! OMG!!! Eric witnessed Dales first win of the year. The phone calls and the text messages. It was amazing!!! I was happy! It was a great race. A little hairy at the end because he almost ran out of gas, but still a good race.

Monday and Tuesday were pretty chill. We went and saw my Grandma, until she made us leave. I dont know what she was thinking. It was a good visit. Weird, but good. Eric was glad he got to see her.

So now, here I am. Its Wednesday. Hes gone, things will slow down and go back to normal. My poor kids will have to go back to making their own dinner. Its good for 'em.

Im not sure when I will see him again. Hes got things going on in Pitts. Im going to try and get out to see him in July. I have to see what kind of stuff is going on at work and if I can leave, again.

My back is ok. My last therapy session is tomorrow. Am I 100%? No. I doubt I ever will be 100% again. Im on a diet to lose a little. Its going better than I thought it would. Im eating better and walking more. I just need to keep up with the exercises. Thats the part I dont like. Such is life.

All for now. Not much else to report on. Happy Hump Day!

Peace Out....