Archive for February, 2006

22Feb 2006

Tutu saves the day

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I am so blessed.  I have a Mom who will fly across an ocean to “save” me from myself.  I also have friends and family who will call, write, and send wonderful wishes my way during the rough times.

Can you tell I’m on an upswing?  The packer is here, oddly they sent only one when two is the usual, and Papaya got a 2 1/2 hour morning nap.  He says it will take him two days to pack the house, today is Kitchen, Living Room and Garage while tomorrow is 3 bedrooms, bathrooms and closets.  We’ll see.  He finished my Kitchen in four hours, which is not bad, but not exactly Olympic Gold Medal speed.

Papaya slept quite well last night, a lot of nursing, but that seems to be the norm of late since she is too busy to slow down and eat much in the day and teeth are sore all night.  She’s got molars now, two of them, what a big girl.  She’s learned great things from Tutu.  She can get herself on and off the couch safely, and does not feel the need to protest a little nose wiping if the noise “boop boop” is accompanying the swipe.  

I’m taking my medication, resting when need be and even took two hours to go and get a new haircut and highlights.  Now I just need time to style it enough to take a picture to share.  

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Scientology takes away our entertainment. by Papaya Mom on March 13th, 2006
I don't know how to make a pretty link-thing in blogger so here is the raw deal:http://news.

Fish Tacos for Dinner by Papaya Mom on December 18th, 2005
Adventure Dad is so happy, he's been craving since he heard about them on NPR.

It's not black by Papaya Mom on March 16th, 2006
The Pentagon that is.

Movie - Big Fish by Papaya Mom on December 29th, 2004
Most things that are considered evil are simply lacking in social niceties.

She's walking by Papaya Mom on January 5th, 2006
Papaya is walking these days, she's up to four steps as a time! We spent the day with many different friends; breakfast with Patty & Ryan Beal and Michele, Patrick & Clare Gunther.

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19Feb 2006

Freaking Out

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Papaya is, in the living room, on my Mom’s lap. I could not handle, no
surprise, so I handed her off and came in here. I can still hear
her, crying in my Mom’s arms. She’s had tylenol and dimetap tonight,
teething and post-nasal drip. I told God that this was a bad week
for her to get sick - was he listening? I guess I’m in for another
lesson in patience and humility.

Thank God my Mom came. I’m not patient right now, I feel like being
mean when Papaya is like this and that is NOT me. I’ve got to take my
pills, take my rest with my Mom’s help and get things together. I’ve
got my Mom for a week, after that I’ve got to be back on track.

In a moment, I’ll take a deep breath and go back in there. I’ll
nurse her for the bazillionth time tonight and due to wearing herself
out crying with my Mom, she’ll fall asleep in my arms. Then I’ll
look down at her peaceful face and wonder what is wrong with me, how
could loving someone so perfect be so hard?

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He is so smart... by Papaya Mom on May 19th, 2006
On the way home from Date night I brought up the ONLY thing I "have" on Adventure Dad.

A day at the Market by Papaya Mom on December 18th, 2005
Friday began cold and freezing here.

Running with Adventure Dad by Papaya Mom on July 25th, 2005
Papaya is out and I'm home alone.

Tattoo Girl by Papaya Mom on July 23rd, 2006
We had a lot of fun with temporary tattoos today.

The sky was falling, or so I thought. by Papaya Mom on December 3rd, 2005
I felt like chicken little.

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15Feb 2006

She’s dancing

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It will soon be nap time.

But right now I’m entranced, with her.

She is dancing in circles in the living room floor. Her right foot
in place, spinning around with the other food. She raises her hands
up and down, dances with her arms and her voice. She is holding a
remote control, for the TV, I can’t bear to take away her prop no
matter how loud she accidentally turns up King 5 News.

She is pure and perfect and sweet.

She just pooped, I can smell it, but I must wait for her to be done
before I can change her. Ah, diapers, allowing the creative to poop
without slowing the dancing.

I went to my therapist today, things are back in order in my mind.
It also helps that I hired my favorite cleaning company to clean up
my house. Clean house without having to drag my semiDepressed arse
to do it is just SpecDiddlyTacular.

He’s in port, other wives have heard from theirs, yet he has not
called yet. I know it is because he is logical, has no more than a
minute now and will call for hours this evening. But I’m a GIRL and
I want to hear his voice and know that he loves me. As if that is
even a question. Sometimes you just want to hear the good news all
over again.

Movers come next week. 100,000 maintenance on my car is next week
too - whoa I drive a lot!

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Tea Party by Papaya Mom on August 16th, 2006
This afternoon, in her tent in our living room, Papaya and I had a tea party.

Who let the dogs out? by Papaya Mom on January 15th, 2006
Papaya reached out and touched Peter (my Dog) today! This is a breakthrough as she has, until now, been afraid of dogs.

My lucky number. by Papaya Mom on November 14th, 2006
Today was a great day;Breakfast was yummy:2 Fat Free Crumpets1 Tbs.

Friends don't let friends by Papaya Mom on August 11th, 2006
1.

Ruminating by Papaya Mom on August 6th, 2006
on life.

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14Feb 2006

Depression

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I’m depressed.  It’s not that Adventure Dad is gone,  or that Papaya is teething, that Papaya pooped in her bath twice tonight before I gave up, or that I’m moving us alone.  It’s that I’m BiPolar and all of the above things together are putting me over the edge.  I’m having a hard time cleaning my house, a sign for me that things are amiss.  Luckily it does not seem to impact my care of Papaya, thank GOD, and she is as happy and healthy as a girl who is growing molars can be.  

I’m trying to focus on the future, as in April, when we will be settling into a new house.  A new start, a place I can decorate and live in and be the me I want to be.  I want to be a wife who keeps a clean home, has dinner on the table, and takes nights off to date my husband.  I want to dress nicely; matching panties and underwear and clothing that could be business casual but a teensy bit more casual.  I want to wear flattering pants and sweater sets.  I want to wear nice shoes, but not heels.  I want to do my laundry on a regular basis so I don’t end up doing it all on Saturday.  I want to wash my face, do my hair and wear a bit of makeup daily.  I want to work out and be a bit thinner, but more importantly, feel stronger.  I want to work on my Wyatt hips/thighs and make them leaner.  

So, these are my goals.  I feel excited writing them and know that I just have to get through a few weeks of stress to start on them.  It is doable, and  I’m seeing my therapist this week to make sure that this depression does not overcome me.  I deserve better and so does Papaya.    

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Mount Saint Helens by Papaya Mom on July 28th, 2005
And off we went to take Papaya on her first trip up a Mountain.

A day at the Market by Papaya Mom on December 18th, 2005
Friday began cold and freezing here.

Old Fashioned Wife by Papaya Mom on November 3rd, 2006
Last night, while strutting my awesome gray outfit (long pants, sweater and neat snowflake necklace) at the Submarine Cocktail party I ended up talking to a very nice woman.

I might switch by Papaya Mom on January 10th, 2007
not AWAY from my Apple, but to Cingular.

Happy Thanksgiving by Papaya Mom on November 24th, 2005
My Pecan Pie is like a brownie, It's a Chocolate Pecan Pie but it is still too tough - I think I cooked it too long.

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13Feb 2006

I like my new site….BUT

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I totally miss the ability to have comments and post back and forth with online friends. Hmmm. I’m going to figure out how to cross post with both blogs so I can have the joy of interaction.

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I'm inspired to menu plan these days. by Papaya Mom on October 29th, 2006
MenuWeek of October 30 through November 5Monday Steak, Pan Roasted Balsamic Onions, Salad, Sugar Snap PeasTuesday Chinese Chicken SaladWednesday Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast, Potato and Onion Cakes, SaladThursday Submarine Cocktail Party!Friday Leftover Pork Roast, etc.

Adventure Dad, and the CNO, appreciate me. by Papaya Mom on November 20th, 2006
Today's eMail foreward from Adventure Dad (written by the Chief of Naval Operations aka.

Birds by Papaya Mom on January 3rd, 2006
Papaya and I had a conversation about the birds this morning.

Looking Back by Papaya Mom on November 25th, 2006
Time travelingthanks to Lobbylu.

Sleep, or lack there of. by Papaya Mom on December 3rd, 2005
Papaya woke at midnight.

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01Feb 2006

Papaya’s New Website!

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Family and Friends;


Papaya has a new website she’d love to share with you!

Main Page:
Welcome


Aloha,


Papaya Mom and Papaya

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I bite my tounge. by Papaya Mom on April 12th, 2006
The Ikea furniture is going to be delivered tomorrow.

Sleep, or lack there of. by Papaya Mom on December 3rd, 2005
Papaya woke at midnight.

Time... by Papaya Mom on April 4th, 2006
On Wednesday at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00in the morning, the time and date will be 01:02:03 04/05/06.

The Firehouse Brewing Company by Papaya Mom on March 7th, 2006
Our first great restaurant on this trip was tonight in Rapid City, South Dakota! The Firehouse Brewing Company was a find thanks to one of those fliers in the lobby of our hotel room that Papaya feels the need to remove from the rack.

Brie-and-Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken Breasts by Papaya Mom on April 18th, 2006
Tonight's dinner:From The Complete Cooking Light CookbookAlthough this elegant dish is low on calories, the melted Brie-and-onion combination creates a rich-tasting, butter consistency.

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