Things to be crabby/things to be happy about

Things to be crabby about:

• I can't sleep ( I should get coping tips from A)


• A and I will have to negotiate the taxes next year -- who gets the write-off for new kid (ugh!) since you have to alternate years


• Did I mention that I can't sleep


• Freezer is leaking because I let the ice in the icebox get too high


• Heater problems because of design flaw: water damage in the garage and my utility closet


• G's eczema is outrageously bad (his stupid dad) and he has a mild fever

Things to be happy about:

• The new kid: a complicating factor, but a blessing


• The new kid means a $900 deduction (it counts)

• A should be happy because the new kid will be his 1st

• I've been fearful that I'll be as fat as last pregnancy but I've only gained 2 lbs -- ideal weight gain is 3 (1st month), so I'm on target
• G and I baked chocolate chip cookies last night and he discovered the joys of cookie dough -- he was fun to watch
• Even though I drive Andreas crazy, he's still around, still sweet
• I still have some peace of mind and I'm discovering meditation
• Other than G requesting extra babying, he has exceeded teacher expectations in pre-K so I'm very proud that his regression following the divorce was minimal
• I have cool god-kids (Raul Jr. and g last Feb)

Note: spacing is off, but it's 4:00a.m. and I can't sleep; c'est la vie