In a Nutty Nut Shell

Wow! The summer has gone by way too fast. I'm sitting here covered in hives from some unknown allergy. The weather outside is beautiful, hot and sunny (unlike our ever rainy July) and I should be outside enjoying what used to be my favourite time of year. But if I go out, I'll end up feeling like I should be pulling the weeds out of our jungle of a "garden" and I don't think there's any more space on my body for another itchy blotch. Besides, going outside would mean having to put on clothes and anything with elastic (like a bra or underwear) just makes the hives even worse. Even the seams on my nightgown (yes, I am somewhat clothed) are driving me nuts. Nightgown - is that an old person's word? Or two words?

So, anyway, I've re-joined the blogosphere. Yes, I'd like a cookie. Thank you.

We've just passed the year anniversary of my Grandma's passing and also Tyler's stillbirth. I never know what to call it - the day that Tyler was born. His birth? His death? The day my world fell apart yet again? But I'm happy to say that I'm doing well. I've accepted my life as it is and am not dwelling on what it could have/should have been. I'm ready to be a functioning human being again. To give instead of always taking from others.

Things are changing a bit around here. Members of our family will be attending 4 different schools this year. My son will be in his second year of high school, my step-daughter is going into grade 6 (the highest grade at her school), my daughter is going into french immersion at a new school and the biggest change of all is that Hubby is returning to college. He's taking a two and a half year quality engineering course. Woo Hoo for free retraining! Thank you Canada!
I will continue to work part time at my very important, just over minimum wage job as a grocery store cashier. It seems that they've given me the title of Jr. manager which comes with slightly more responsibility but the same pay. Whatever. I'm not complaining. It's all good.

I talked to the he-ex the other day. He sounds good. He says he's happy. He says that things are going well with his girlfriend, he's been working, and he's had the kids for a good part of the summer. He's even encouraging our son to get a job! If you know the he-ex, you'll know how shocking that last part is. I've managed to avoid the she-ex for the most part so there really hasn't been any drama there. Also, my relationship with my step-daughter has been improving. I've been able to take a step back and see things from her point of view. Communicating with her has been easier for whatever reason. I'm very happy with the way things are shaping up.

So that's it - In a nutshell, Life is good. :)