LaLaGirl – Twinfinite Chaos! Parenting Multiples and Dealing with Autism

I’m SURE you’ve been wondering exactly what the hell’s been going on in my world besides all this corrupted database/wonky ass domain redirect bullshit. And, I’m gonna tell ya.

Okay. The kids! They started Kindergarten. I mentioned that, but I failed to mention how completely stressed out I was about all of it because I was doing everything all by my lonesome, while Paul was off being a big, bad biker. I got the kids registered at their new school, bought school supplies, took the kids to orientation, washed and hung all their school clothes, and then took them to their first day of kindergarten by myself. (Well, with Kayley.)

Looking back now, I’m thinking, “So?” but at the time, I was freaking the fuck out. I really don’t know why. Paul goes to Sturgis every year, and I do FINE while he’s gone. One year, I even threw a party! The infamous Mommy’s Happy Hour Playdate of 2006. Last year, I kept the kids in their good routine, and even got up early every day. Go, me. But this time, I just couldn’t hang, man. I don’t know why. I have no idea what my deal was. I was kind of struck down by some serious anxiety, though. I’ve not dealt with a whole lot of anxiety, so I wasn’t sure if that’s what it was, or if I was losing my mind altogether. Either possibility seemed plausible.
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So. I didn’t mention this on my blog, because I didn’t want any crazy stalkers coming to pay me a visit, but Paul just got back into town from a little road trip.

He and his buddies trailered their bikes and drove out to California to his aunt’s house, and then they rode all over California – up to Big Bear, all up the PCH, and then to the motorcycle rally in Hollister. They had a blast. I think they got pretty fucking sick of one another too, though – can you imagine sitting in a vehicle with your brother and your dad and two buddies for 40 hours? Yeah. That’s how long they were together in close quarters – 10 hours a day, 2 days there, 2 days back. The actual riding part of it sounds like it was really fun, though.

Did I mention they were gone for TEN FRIGGIN DAYS? Yeah. I was home alone with my five children, losing my mind for ten whole days.

So, I’m heading out of here for the weekend, ALONE. I’m driving up to the mountains to visit my sister, and we’re going to drink wine and giggle a lot. With NO children anywhere around us! I can’t wait. Here I go.

Have a great weekend!

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