Saturday, June 5, 2010

Alive and in California....

Whew!What a crazy past week its been you guys!So much I've wanted to share but as my luck would have it whenever I have found time to blog I couldn't find a reliable internet connection to "borrow".My flight here went smoothly.Traveling with not one but two small children made me nervous but thankfully my kids are awesome and worked with me,the second flight we caught was the longest part of the trip and luckily they slept through most of it.

My mom picked us up from the airport and we spent the first few days at her house.She has a great platonic relationship with her best bud Louie who she is roommates with(anyone that says men and woman can't be just friends I kindly beg to differ and direct them to example A).Louie is a car nut and besides having a pretty sweet 60s Corvette he added this 1950 shoebox Ford that I was drooling over during my whole stay.
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On the 31st my little girl turned 3!I can't believe it but she really is this little lady now and not just my baby (but she'll always be my baby).She wanted to see some fish for her birthday so she was obliged.
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The rest of the time I've spent feeling overwhelmed and trying to find my routine.Its a little harder than I expected to take care of someone that should have a 24 hours a day nurse AND balance my life but I'm doing the best I can.In case I've been a little vague about my family emergency its because I didn't want to complain since I try to avoid the negatives of life on this blog but just so everyone is clear I came out here to help my dad (technically ex-step father but the closest thing I've ever had to a dad so the dad title he gets).

He had his legs amputated because of his diabetes.He refuses to give himself his insulin and is suffering from a mild case of dementia.Basically if I had to sum up what I'm dealing with when it comes to him its like being stuck in an episode of Hoarders,Scrubs,Clean House and add a dash of family drama but at the end of the hour I do not get to change the channel,its all on repeat.If he lives outside of the time frame of the 6 to 8 months I'm staying here to take care of him I'm worried about what will become of him but as much as I should probably worry about that for now I'm trying to take it one day at a time.

Ah,sorry needed to vent a little there,feel better now.In more upbeat news I'm happy to report my Etsy shop is back up in running.I kept it open during my move and didn't have too many issues getting caught up on orders and everything unpacked quickly but the lack of listing nearly killed me!I did mange to squeeze in one new listing today
and still have a TON more to get to but time is not on my side and neither is a reliable internet connection!I need to shop around and find a cheap provider while I'm staying here.So folks that's what is new and exciting? with me this week.I'm dying to get out there and thrift and see what pretty things southern California has to offer.

8 comments:

  1. Just checking in with you to see where you have landed in your life changes that are going on. I see you're in CA doing the care taking and have the kids to care for too. I wish you the best with this and hope you have some help that can really wear you down. Will look forward to when you get up in Alaska and would love to hear how you like that.
    Take Care
    Nan

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  2. Definitely looking forward to getting up there!Hubby left today and landed a few hours ago,he sent me a few photos already its SO pretty up there.

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  3. I'm happy to hear you are safe and sound here in sunny California :) and although it sounds like you have your hands full, I hope for the very best for you and your family during your stay here :) Happy 3rd birthday to your little darling! ooh, and I love love that shoebox! Have a lovely weekend!
    ((hugs))

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  4. I am really excited for you all in this new chapter of life. Can't wait to see pics from Alaska! You are such a good person to take care of family. Its a great example for your kids. Happy Bday Heidi!! :)

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  5. Big hugs girl -just keep breathing and ask for help when you need it if you can. (((((hugs))))

    Really want that car.

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  6. hey honey, having been through the caring thing I speak from experience here, it's fabulous what you're doing, but don't forget about you too sometimes. It was easy for me cos it was my husband I was caring for but in essence all caring takes it's toll.

    Good luck with your caring journey, sending hugs and lots of strength & stamina!

    Fiona
    x

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  7. Welcome to Cali! Sorry to hear about your dad, you are a saint for being there! Just remember that ;-P !

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  8. Happy Birthday to your daughter and wish you the best in Cali! Love your blog :)

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