My Fan Club has spoken. They miss me, they really miss me. However, I will point out that the obligatory "I hate February" rant appeared in this space on January 15th, as a Side Note, where I wondered aloud if January was the new February. Weren't you listening?
But if you insist- February is grey, gloomy and ugh, and this year, it not only seems longer than usual, it IS longer than usual. Satisfied? But in a few hours, February will be OVER. Cue the marching band.
Spent a few hours in the ER with the Oldest tonight. It is very odd, this adjusting to parenting an adult business. I remembered to ask if she wanted me to be in the examining room with her, and was prepared to wait outside if I had to. I mostly kept my mouth shut as she answered the questions the nurses and doctor asked. I tried not to "parent."
It was very hard. Hard to realize that I didn't have to be there at all. Hard to realize that she got to sign her own consent forms, etc. Hard to realize that in a few months, she'll be a thousand miles from home, and I won't even have the privilege of driving her to the Urgent Care if she falls and breaks her arm.
I'm such a Suzy Sunshine, aren't I?
On an up note, we went shopping earlier this week and she picked out bedding and towels for her new lodgings at the House of the Mouse. It was fun, and she let me pay for it.
Honestly, I'll be glad when Spring arrives. There was more snow today and yesterday, and I'm done with Winter, even if Winter's not done with me yet. I dreamt last night about doing yard work, which on some level is very sad, but I felt all motivated and energetic at the idea of weeding and trimming and raking. If it weren't for the freezing temps and four inches of snow on the lawn, I could really have gotten some work done.
I will try, really try, to blog more often. Be prepared for some nonsensical posts, as I try to get back into writing shape. But I want to very badly, and more than that, I need to, so bear with me.
Bring on the Spring!
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