May 13, 2005
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I have been gone so long that people are starting to contact me to ask if I am ok. Aren’t Xangans great? Anyway, I decided that I had better try to write a blog.
I am now working four jobs, which does not leave me time for much of anything. It means that I do not blog, both because of lack of time and because when there is nothing to write about except my sad lot in life, I don’t blog because I don’t think that is very interesting. I have also been dragging myself around sick for a month. Since I don’t get any paid time off from any of my jobs, I cannot stay home. That probably meant that I was sick longer than I should have been. I am feeling better now, though.
That’s about enough “poor me” talk. There are some bright spots. This is a busy time of year for our family. First, there was Easter. That’s not really the start of all the activity, but I have some nice pics, so what the heck – I threw them in! Here are Madison and Ryan coloring Easter Eggs.
And here’s Jake the Giant Toddler with his basket. Did you know there was candy in those things?
We had a candy hunt to fill the baskets and Jake did not quite get that. As fast as everyone else was finding candy, he was re-hiding it, so the candy hunt went on for a long time!
The real start of the family events is Dan’s birthday on April 24. I do not have pictures of that. Then came Grandparents’ Day at Madison’s school. I did not go because I was sick (I can miss the fun stuff when I am sick. I just can’t miss work!), but Dan went and took this nice picture of Madison.
Next came Madison’s birthday. This year, she and four of her friends went to a huge play facility on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation. It’s really a fabulous place for kids and quite inexpensive. I think the intent is to give people a place to drop off kids when they come to gamble. They have a tight security system. The play area is locked. They issue arm bands with bar codes on them and scan everyone, adults and kids, in. Then when you leave, they scan you out. They won’t unlock the door for you until you have been scanned and adults and children from a group are all scanned together, so they know who is there, who has left, and whether or not they left with the proper people. It’s quite the place! Dan and I, Andy, Jess and Jake, and Betsy and Matt all went with the girls. Adults can go in without charge, so it is easy to bring in several adults to watch the kids play. This picture was taken right before we left. One of the girls does not look very happy about leaving, does she? That’s Madison in the middle in the turquoise and white.
Last weekend we celebrated Mother’s Day and later this month we have Andy’s birthday, then Betsy’s. A word to the wise – don’t have all your birthdays in one month! That’s not uncommon in families, though. Did you know that?
Well, that brings you up to date on me. I will try to keep up better now. I will be around to visit as fast as I can. Happy Spring!
Comments (15)
I’m sorry you have to work so many jobs. That has to be hard keeping up. Glad to hear from you.
We last saw our son in 1998 and I sure hope his conference lets him have some time to visit.
Hey Nancy, (((Hugs))) I’m so sorry. I know life can be very stressful sometimes! I’m glad that you were able to have a chance to post right quick. We’ve missed you!!
I sure hope everything will be better there soon! Please don’t work too hard!!!
((((Hugs)))))
~Shara~
P.S. Those are beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them!
My mom had her birthday ON Mother’s day this year. There are some seriously cute kids in these pictures….
Sorry you are so busy with all your jobs
. Thanks for showing the photos of your growing up grandchildren .We have 3 people with birthdays in May in work so that costs a bit 
nice photos and have a nice weekend
Boy, when you DO update, you do it in style!! Great pictures, great gkids! I identify with the working sick part…I did that most of the spring. I think I got over one cold and promply got another…or it could have been the same one on the rebound. I am better now, but suffering effects of stress.
Do you get the summer off from at least one of these jobs? All work and no play will make Nanny a dull granny? Hope things get better soon. Judy
Adorable pics! And great security on that place! Amazing.
The name “Madison” is creeping into England you know.
That picture of all the little girls made me laugh, there is always ONE with a scowl on their face!
May was the birthday month with my ex and two of my five kids born on that month, we did try a joint birthday party for the two children but it never really worked out.
ryc: As it does me! I mean I think there still must be something wrong with them. That just is not normal.
Oh God!! What a beautiful family!!!
Happy belated mother´s day
, and try to take it easy with work… try to enjoy it and it´ll be less hard. 
I know… Easier said than done, but anyways, i wish you the best
Take care and have a beautiful week
Bye!
Really nice photos of family. Having four jobs sounds just awful! Crazy but they told us to stay home when we are sick but since we have laptops they still want us to work! That is really not bad because you don’t spread it and can rest during the day. Take care.
ryc: Thanks. With all my pessimism I keep thinking the only Karma I could get is bad Karma. But, I guess you never know.
Hurry back and for goodness sake watch that health. Hope your having a great week.
These pictures are aawesome and those kids are absolutely adorable!!
I have no idea how you’re managing 4 jobs – I can barely take trying to get things done and working one. My xanga time suffers the most unfortunately and I truly miss it!
Four jobs??? What does that come to in hours/week? Regardless of answer, I think you are working too hard and you undoubtedly agree. Be well, friend.