Left the Nest for a week

Blue Java is at camp. He was so excited this morning and anxious to go. He even apologized for complaining when I first signed him up.
I am going to have to start putting money away again so I can send him to camp next year.
It was pretty emotional dropping his stuff off in the cabin. He was ready for us to leave as soon as we arrived.
I have already sent him an e-mail today. Campers can receive one e-mail per day, printed and delivered to their cabin. There are ten of them in a cabin and he is excited that he is on the top bunk.
I miss him already. Petite has her daddy but Blue is my snuggler.

The Three Muskateers

Grande Java is working all of the time. Grande Java has been staying in the town where his work is a couple of nights a week since Grande Java works 15 hour days and commutes almost 3 hours a day.
Pink Java took the kids to the beach 7 hours away and came home 12 hours before having to work.
Grande Java is staying over night again.
Pink Java would like to be without both kids and spend the night alone in a hotel. I would throw in room service, add a pool, a cocktail server and a restaurant with a great breakfast. I of course would add my best girl friends to the mix.
A girl can dream.
WE are working our asses off as a family and I think we are all tired. His business if finally picking up and we are pushing through.

Stressed

I am stressed.
The business that Grande Java is in has picked up but I think ten months of changing our lifestyle is starting to take it's toll on the whole family.
It is truly times like these when I realize I don't have parents or aunts and uncles checking in.
I rely on my friends to keep me grounded.

Progress

Blue Java is reading a novel a week. We both love to read.
He is reading the children's version of Marley and Me. I think it's My Dog Marley.
I am reading Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult this week. It is good but making me have strange dreams.
I went to the gym today-yeah.
Petite Java loves Barbar School(VBS) and has memorized most of the songs. Her loud voice has been addressed daily. I am hoping my friend will gently remind the teacher that this is her normal tone and her loud voice is insane.

Things you pay monthly but don't really get your moneys worth

Birth Control-When you break it down you pay a daily rate --need I say more.

Gym Membership-So last month I gave money to the gym. SO far this month I have used it once. That's one expensive class.
I will try to go at least three times this week. 2 to go.

Hmmmmmmm

Ok here goes.
We just found out the Grande Java's cousins wife passed last night. She had been fighting brain cancer for a long time.
Grande Java told his mom that he would TRY to take off of work so WE could all go up but if not I would come with the KIDS.
Does that mean I take the kids to the funeral or get a friend to watch them? I think he should go-not try to come with us.
Tomorrow is Blue Java's birthday. IT will be his first birthday ever that both Grande and I will be at work. Needless to say he is pretty upset, which breaks my heart but it is difficult to take time off when I only work once a week.
So with that being said I am tired of taking on the sad stuff alone. I am greatful that I get to stay home with the kids and witness the joy but the sad stuff stinks.
The last funeral Grande and I attended together was for my mom. The last four I have been solo, representing our family. I have also attended weddings solo over the years to have him meet me at the reception if he can.

I wish I were organized

I can not find a very important perscription.
It is very important.
I am supposed to take it daily, however it has been missing for two days.
Great. Just Great.