My Journal and Diary
2014
March
Monday, March 31st, 2014
New Furniture, Getting Together with the Laings, Rosie
We had a nice weekend. It wasn't as warm as we wanted, but we warmed things up in other ways.
First, on Saturday morning I took the boys over to dad's place to chip the ice away from his black trailer. We were trying to free it so that we could pick up our new furniture from Di's Decor.
It took a long time, and unfortunately, I cut the wire on the lights in the process; but eventually we got it freed. But dad came out right at that time and said we could probably use Jacob's trailer. Because I was exhausted, and didn't think I could lift the hitch up to dad's van, I took him up on it. We ended up borrowing from Jacob, and Joanne and I went into the city for a late breakfast, a store run, and brought home our new couch and chairs. We also bought a nice chandelier.
Mom and dad came over and dad tried to help me hang the lamp. We finally feel like we have beautiful furniture! It's a high quality too!
Saturday night we had our Crossing worship service, and then Stephen and Michelle Laing came over for drinks and laughs. Giuseppe and the Beckwith's came as well, and we really had an amazing time. I think the Laings fit in really well with us. I hope to get together with them again soon.
Mom came over on Sunday as usual, and I helped her with her computer. Seth and I recorded his version of "Soul Sister," as his application for the LEAP and Challenge programs.
Rose had a major meltdown again today before going to school. I dropped her off at the office doors, and as I drove away she just stood there bawling. I feel really upset about this. I wish that I understood why she hates school so much. She seems so able in school, and her teacher loves her. She seems to have friendships, and I think she's popular. I just don't understand.
I don't have a ton of work on the go, but what I do have I'll try to keep focused on. Now that I'm using the "Breathe Right" strips, I think I'm getting better rest. I feel like I'm better able to concentrate today.