Elias' teefs

I brought the kids to the dentist back in December and they referred Elias to another dentist to see about a cavity between baby molars. They advised against fillings since they are baby teeth and recommended crowns. So, I got him an appointment for dental surgery today and it's been a day. He slept on the sofa last night so I could get him up and in the car for 5:30 this morning. They gave him some pre-op meds that made him a little loopy before bringing him to the back. He had four teeth pulled and two crowned. It took maybe 5 hours total and the room was freezing. The TV was also haunted because it kept randomly turning on. I ended up unplugging it and fell asleep in my chair, ha. When they brought Elias back, he was just starting to wake up and was so confused with the blood on his pillow. So far, he's feeling good, just tired and sore, but he hasn't complained very much. Brave kiddo. He's enjoying the endless supply of popsicles and we had a beautiful nap together.

Dentist

Happy to announce I no longer have gum disease! Finally. Only took a year to clear it up after switching toothpastes, mouthwashes, and flossing more frequently. Less anxiety for sure. Having a cozy blanket also helped.

Boosted

Zac and I got our covid boosters because we're responsible adults. I'm looking forward to when we can all be vaccinated, but until then, I'm just making sure to keep us from catching it as best I can. Too many fuckers out here thinking it's gone when it's not.

20/20

So I went BACK to the eye doctor because I've been getting headaches and my lenses still don't feel right. My vision feels off and it's been more annoying to wear them than not. Guess what? I have basically 20/20 vision. I'm super confused because I'm certain I need glasses, but either their machines are messed up or my eyes are just fucking with me. Who knows? So the glasses... my favorite, cutest glasses, are going in a drawer for now. 

Revamps

First of all, Jessie sent me a care package of delicious macarons and I love her so much for it.

Second: we're making progress on the floors. I say "we" loosely because I don't help very much aside from handing Zac tools and junk. But they're coming along.

Not much more to go. I'll be excited when it's all finished, then I can order the quarter-rounds and repaint the walls. It feels like it will take forever, but we're almost done.

School Year

School is in session! Starting 10th, 7th, and 1st. I took a different route this year and am trying out DiscoveryK12. So far, it's super convenient. All the lessons are right there, YouTube resources, dictionary, reading, etc. Everything is RIGHT THERE and the best part: it's FREEEEEEEEE. All I had to do was buy notebook paper and pencils. I'm mad I wasn't aware of it years ago. Look how grown they are *sobs*.

Covid

I started getting allergies after we got back from Krystal's. I figured it was because they vape in the house and have cats. I also spent time outside, which tends to give me allergies. Cole even gagged up a wad of mucus and ran a fever when we got home, which we figured was maybe from teeth or something. The rest of the fam was feeling alright, but my sinuses would only be tamed with Benadryl. I made an appointment at the Urgent Care to see about maybe getting a Covid test, but the wait time was indefinite and I didn't have the typical symptoms. Three hours passed and we decided to leave. Ashley insisted we were fine and to come over to exchange gifts... so we did. The kids played together and I started feeling better. A few days later, Zac develops a cough. Then the big kids get a cough and low fever and sore throats. Then Elias. So, we made appointments to go through the drive-up clinic. Zac got tested per his job request and sure enough, positive. Once I started getting chest-tightening and a cough a few days later, I got tested and it was positive. I'm 100% the kids have it as well.

2022: A year in review: 2021

1. What did you do in 2021 that you'd never done before?
*A drive-thru Mardi Gras, ate Arabic food, cremated a pet, went gluten free, ripped up carpet by myself.

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for next year?
*I've kept the weight off.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
*Abbi had Ashton.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
*My RubyRoo.

5. What countries did you visit?
*None... still.

6. What would you like to have in 2022 that you lacked in 2021?
*More fun.

7. What events from 2021 will remain etched upon your memory?
*Sometimes removing toxic friendships is liberating.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
*Getting more comfortable in my own skin.

9. What was your biggest failure?
*Didn't travel as much, though it's not really a failure.

10. Did you suffer an illness or injury?
*Lots of teeth issues and an ear infection that wouldn't go away.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
*My Spookylele.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
*Elias learned to read!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
*The friends who showed their toxicity.

14. Where did most of your money go?
*Christmas.

15. What did you get really excited about?
*Removing the carpet.

16. What song will always remind you of 2021?
*I listened to a lot of true crime and Billie Eilish.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Happier or sadder? Happier, though a little sad.
-Thinner or fatter? About the same.

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
*Traveled. But not to see people, just to see landmarks.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
*Going to the dentist.

20. How did you spend Christmas?
*We went to Louisiana.

21. Did you fall in love in 2021?
*Not with anything new.

22. What was your favorite TV program?
*We didn't really watch a lot of TV, but did watch One Punch Man.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
*I don't hate them. I'm just disappointed.

24. What was the best book you read?
*Ehh, I listened to podcasts. I do want to read more next year.

25. What was your favorite musical discovery?
*I hadn't really listened to much aside from 90s grunge and podcasts.

26. What did you want and get?
*A new ukulele.

27. What did you want and not get?
*To move out of this shit country.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
*We didn't go to the cinema.

29. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
*Zac took me out for sushi and macarons. Best vegan sushi I ever had.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
*Not putting Ruby down. Not dealing with Covid all over the place.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2021?
*Think 90s grunge/casual.

32. What kept you sane?
*Biking, cooking, drawing.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
*Amanda Palmer.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
*The amount of people who refuse/d to wear masks... conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, republicunts.

35. Who do you miss?
*Ruby. Those snorts... When it's quiet, it's too quiet.

36. Who was the best new person you met?

*Leah J.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2021.

*Trust no one.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

*There really wasn't anything that stood out.