I can't even begin to express how happy I am today is Friday! The reason?...I don't have to work tomorrow..or the next day. We have been having some issues at work with personalities (well, really just one) that are WAY hard to be around. And a break from that stress is most welcome!
Enough about that!
I have been promising to take Gracie to see the Hannah Montana movie - so, tomorrow is the special day! This is a sacrifice on my part - we watch Hannah Montana's show at least three times a week while I am getting dinner ready...that's more than enough for me! At least the theater is in the Tulare Outlet Mall, so maybe I'll just HAVE to see what kind of sales they have! Gracie is excited though. Mike and I have decided I need to spend more quality alone-time with my daughter. So much of our normal everyday lives revolve around the baby. Without realizing it, Gracie is told "no" quite often because of the effect her actions will have on Jacob. For example, Gracie will want to play in the backyard, but Momma says no because Jacob will have to follow. He tries to keep up with her and climb the jungle-gym and I'm affraid he'll fall and break his neck. And if I let her go out alone, he stands at the screen and cries because he can see her! All this is too much for my already stressed psyche after a day at work and trying to make dinner, so Grace is forced to do things that make my life easier - it's not fair, and I feel bad. Anyway, giving Gracie some special attention makes me a better mom and affirms she is a very important part of this family. I'll make sure to rate the movie for you so you can either rush out and see it, or just skip it!
