Long Overdue

Okay, okay...so I've been asked for an update and—I'll admit—it's MUCH needed!What have I been up to these past few months? Well, I did it again. I thought I met “the man of my dreams”. He sure was a charmer, I'll give him that. We started talking in February after he contacted me online. I was real hesitant at first, but didn't know why...hindsight is definitely 20/20!
Long story short, he turned out to be psycho. I ended up losing my job, lots of money—I didn't really have to lose—and almost my car...not to mention respect from friends and family as well as my own. Luckily though, I did not lose their love!
Since then, I've been home (which is still at my parents) trying to rebuild my life. I got a job which I will start this Monday at a school for kids and adults with special needs. I'm SOOOOOOOO looking forward to it! I can't wait. I'm actually a little disappointed because I was supposed to start two Fridays ago. I got everything in order though, am finishing up paperwork tomorrow, and am just waiting for Monday to come...I even forgot that it's the 4^th of July on Friday.
I had the boys in a daycare that I thought I was satisfied with...until about a month or so ago. They've always called for silly reasons when it came to Mikey. Mostly it's due to his teething symptoms: tugging at his ears; drooling; cranky; and my favorite (yeah right)...ahem, uncontrollable BMs. Well this time they had gone too far. They told me that I couldn't bring him back until I had him checked out by the doctor and brought back a doctor's note saying he was okay.

I refused to take him, because I knew he was teething and the only “symptom” he had was the BM. If he was pooping all day with no end in sight...okay, maybe that's exaggerating. If he had more that one, or other symptoms, I could see their concern. But he had one crazy poop...and that was it. That's like going to the doctor and saying I know I ate something I shouldn't have eaten, because every time I eat it my stomach acts up. Well, my stomach is now going crazy. Am I sick??? NOOOO, moron! If you want to eat it, eat it but just know that you're going to have indigestion.
He's teething! I'm not wasting the doctor's time or mine...not to mention toting a teething, miserable tot along...just to get a note saying so. I called and asked if they could fax a letter saying so, but stupidly called the school after that. They told me he had to be seen by the doctor...period!
So I just didn't take him to the doctor, his teeth came through, and we've been spending our days together since then. I don't know how people are Stay-at-Homes and don't go crazy...I really don't. I mean don't get me wrong, I love my boys...but they would drive me MAD! :D
I was trying to get a daycare where both of them could go, and that I was satisfied with...as well as pleasing to my bank account. Well, it's down to the wire, but I DID IT!! It is the cheapest I've found, with THE best program. It's a flat rate for each kid, no matter the age; 10% discount for each kid, 10% discount for paying 7 days in advance. Sweet deal! The older kids get to go on trips, they're taught Spanish, have computer classes...they all have play time—twice at the inside playroom and twice at the outside playground. Lunch is provided and includes all of the toddler staples...mac n cheese, PB n J, hot dogs, pizza, grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and one I'm forgetting. :P And the owner seems super cool...not at all uppity about being the owner, ya know?
Mikey will start on Monday when I start work, but Elijah starts the week after that. The reason being that he's on vacation since this past Monday until next Sunday—not this coming—with his dad in Indiana. :( It's only been 3 days and I'm missing him like CRAZY!!!! :'( He checked it out last Friday and loves it though, so that's a plus! His teacher at the old daycare is going to miss him though. She was so sad when I told her he wouldn't be coming back after vacation.
She was an awesome teacher! I hope she is the beginning of many. I can't believe he'll be going to school soon! With this program he'll be in Pre-K. It's in their school building. Oh yeah, I didn't tell you. Not only is it a daycare, but they have another building for their academy. It goes up to 10^th grade right now, but they're working towards 12^th. I am totally amazed by the program, if you couldn't tell. ;)
The Friday before, we celebrated Elijah's graduation from the Preschool program. He was decked out in his cap and received a diploma...it was so cute! (No I didn't cry, but I came close.) I'm so proud of my little man!!

Well, I guess that's more than enough for one update. I promise to try and keep this thing updated better than I have been. I just haven't been in the mood for much of anything these days with everything that I've gone through and all. I hope you all are doing well.

*SMILE*

PS...Mikey is a walker now! :D