34 of 52 of 2023

This was the kids' last week of summer and it was a complete doozie for them. We did absolutely nothing because I've been working and taking care of mom since Ralph left last week. Dan hardly ever takes time off to hang with the kids.  As a matter of fact he has been so wrapped up in his nintendo switch game that he's been merely a lump on a log.  The kids are often times disappointed that he doesn't engage with us.  I'm not sure what to do about it either.  I mention it to him and he just shrugs it off.  

Anyway, the only outside thing the kids have done this week was the La Mesa Farmers market on Friday.  They both filled up on some good eats there.   Tyler was also able to pick up some books from Barnes and Nobles.   Next year I'll need to do better with planning fun things for them throughout the summer.  

Here we are in a Sunday under Tropical Storm Watch Hilary.  The eye of the storm hits us between 3-6pm.  It's about 230p and its been pretty mild so far. It's been a constant drizzle since about midnight. Moms house is leaking again, surprise surprise.  Im debating whether I'm going to brave the roads and head home to see the family or not.  Haven't decided yet.  Trying to see how bad the rain gets and if the winds will start blowing like they said it would.  

33 of 52 of 2023

This was our last hoorah for the summer.  We spent a few days at Sun Outdoors by the Bay, Monday to Wednesday.  We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  But it got tainted with drama from Jim about the Apostille for the special power of attorney needed for moms land.  I went off on him and now he wants an apology over the phone which will never happen.  So I decided he can go to hell and I decided I will not have anything to do with him from here on out. 

We also completed back to school shopping for the kids.  Oh and we watched the Barbie movie to kick off our little staycation.  It was a great week. I'll be back at moms for the next 2 weeks and won't be home for the kids first day for the 2nd year in a row. 

32 of 52 of 2023

This week went by pretty fast and suspect next week will go by even faster. 

Work has been uneventful. Home life has been busy. We started back to school shopping this week. Tyler cleaned out his dresser and closet do we needed to refresh his wardrobe.  Hannah bought a couple pieces of clothes. Next up is shoes for them.  I think we'll need to go to the mall for shoes. They both want vans. Tyler want a pair of Nike and Hannah wants chucks.  

We ended the week with a picnic for kids and their friends.  Tyler's buds all came thru but Hannah's group was a bit more flakey.  At the end of the day everyone had a great time. 

We're Bay camping next week so we're pretty excited..and we get to take the pup with us. 

31 of 52 of 2023

This week has been an okay week.  From a work standpoint it's been bleh. I found out that I'm going to lead the NW deployment. I'm not super happy about it but it is what it is.  

From a home standpoint it's been good. With Ralph in town, I'm home for the next 2 weeks. There's so much I want to do but so little time to do it. I finally fixed the kitchen drawer that's been broken for a couple weeks now. Next up is to hang the bikes in the back somehow. 

Mom has been a little difficult. We've reduced some of her meds to keep her comfortable.  It'll be interesting to see how she does with this reduced regimen.  She's lost control of her bowels already.  Refusing to eat and drink. So at this point its a matter of time before her body starts to give up.  

In the picture is 3 generations of Dulays.  Taking a moment to appreciate the time the 3 of us can spend time.  

30 of 52 of 2023

The end of this week has been particularly tough with mom.  She had labs done at the beginning of the week.  Her potassium is low as we were expecting since we reduced her potassium pills. She has been fighting me with eating a banana everyday.  

From a family point of view things have been okay.  Kids and hubby are doing ok.  

29 of 52 of 2023

This week was an okay week. From a work front, the project that I was leading was deployed to production.  I'm no longer on the hot seat so super happy to be in a supportive role. 

From a family front, kids are living the summer break life.  I don't think tyler is thrilled about having to spend the night at Lola's twice a week but is understanding about it.  He's learned to cook eggs, hamburger and put together a BLT.  He's making a lot of progress in expanding his palate. 

Hannah's been enjoying pulling all nighters with her friends.   She's been making Youtube videos and other stuff with her friends too. 

We went to the La Mesa Farmers market this week.  The kids liked it a lot. This coming Friday we will leave moms a little later between 330 and 4pm and pick up dinner from there.  

28 of 52 of 2023

This last week we celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday.  We visited mom in the morning then had a very small BBQ at home.  We had ribs and chicken.  

The following day, Hannah had a movie night at her friend Charlotte's house.  She was pretty stoked about it and thoroughly enjoyed being out until 10pm.  

We ended the week with visiting dad. We are back at mom's full time for the next 3 weeks.  Though I'm not thrilled about it, she's enjoying time away from Ralph.