The TV oh what a horrible, filthy, wonderful, relaxing device. I am without one for sometime, how I so look forward to my down time with my pal TV. I need to find a name for it; maybe ZONEY, or Bob. Well needless to say my daughter broke ours today not S because that would make sense my youngest K did. K was upset because I was cleaning the garage from the water heater and not doing CRAFTS right when she requested it. I had told her to wait and I we would, as soon as I was done. The other three were playing wii and she took it upon herself to find a toy and hit the Plasma. End of Wii, End of TV.
I so miss my husband, my better half, the person to say "It's okay, calm down." in times like this.
This was such a weird weekend, the water heater broke but thank goodness for grandpas who can fix it all. I thought I had a leak but I was mistaken thank goodness for great-grandpa who showed me I am wrong. And then the TV while a lesson will be learned, so thank goodness for whatever that is to be I am sure I will find out.
I spent the evening very upset and calling BestBuy, GeekSquad and Panasonic nothing, nada, zilch. "We can't do anything if it's the screen have to buy a new TV" is what everyone said. WHAT! xo@*$O^TO^ ( I didn't say this but I wanted too). I instead bowed my head, poured my fourth cup of coffee, and sighed. I have decided that it will rest and I will put this on the back burner for the rest of the evening. I can call homeowners in the morning, and THANK GOD for AMAZON!!! Already found some great deals!!
What got me was the fact that I miss my husband, really miss my husband. I never realized how much I depend on him, it's not that he does everything. I am not that type of women to let my husband do everything. I have learned how to really, really run the household, hold down the fort, raise the children, discipline, fun, and all that comes with being on my own. We are lucky to see him every now and then for a day but really what is a day in every day. It seems like it all just comes crashing down when he's not home. I have learned a lot of lessons in this. It's just that I miss him to just tell me to stop and relax to look at and feel his vibe that I need to calm down because yes I can go overboard.
What did I learn from today?? Hmmm... well the kids did very good without their nightly "quiet time" they played all the way until dinner time with all their toys, castles, polly pockets, action figures and cars. They made towns together, laughed and of course wrestled (a frame was broken in the midst of this). Lil' grandpa, grandma, and big grandpa (my grandfather) came over to assess the damage on the TV and give their thoughts. I really think they came to see if I was breathing and not going crazy. I passed their test and the smiles made me feel better. Watching grandpa make the kids laugh, learning from big grandpa a little family history and just enjoying my mom's company made me realize I AM BLESSED, the TV doesn't matter, my spirits were calmed.
The end of the night ended with something that hasn't happened it a long time, too long..... A LOT of bedtime stories were read. I read four big books and I have a feeling the library will be getting a visit from us very soon. Crafts will be made and board games will be pulled out from the dust. Yes it SUCKS that the TV is broken and I can't veg out at night but books will be read (currently reading the Help) and I think I will enjoy it, I think the kids will play better without thinking they can run to the TV.
Wish me Luck on our NO TV for who knows how long... maybe 1-3 weeks depending on Amazon shipping.
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