Gone crazy. Back later.

[eyesthatslay]

<------ *points to icon* Yes, Dean. Yes I am.

Remember my little office flooding drama back in early May? Well, we only just had new carpet installed last Thursday. My new assistant and I have been working in a makeshift set up for over a month. Needless to say, I was more than a little thrilled things were finally on the way to being restored to normal.

Then, being my life, more crazy stuff happened.

Friday afternoon, my MIL slipped on wet tile at Church and shattered her kneecap. We had the whole ambulance/emergency room experience. She had surgery to wire it back together Monday, and was discharged today. I stayed at home with her most of the day, as my FIL is having to work out of town. She's doing well, so that is a wonderful thing.

Saturday night we came home from work, to discover our A/C was out. Hubby, Baby Dogs, and I had to suffer through 80+ temperatures all night. Luckily, we were able to get it serviced and fixed Sunday afternoon. \o/

Sunday, all the stress everyone's been under came to a head, and I got into shouting match with my FIL at work...and in front of God and everybody. Being part of a family business can be incredibly frustrating at times. We made up, but it was just one more drop in the bucket of suck.

I've already put in over 53 hours at work, since I had to work all weekend to get the offices set back up. Plus, I tackled the cleaning, and reorganizing of the entire building. *iz ded*

Oh, and to top it all off...I have a stupid heat rash.

All this craziness has apparently caused me to be completely discombobulated. How do I know this? Because when I went to brush my teeth yesterday morning, I tried to squirt contact lens solution on my toothbrush. *facepalm*


Maybe this weekend will be better. Please? *begs*

 

Comments

[sunbrae.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you need a vacation!

I hope your MIL feels better soon. I think it's wonderful that you're so strong for your family, even though I know it must wear you down at times. As cheesy as it sounds, every time you post, I find something that inspires me.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Just a return to a normal routine would be heavenly!

Thank you so much, sweetie. You saying that isn't cheesy at all. Your kind comments inspire me, and brighten my day. :)

"contact lens solution on my toothbrush. *facepalm* ..."

[auntconi.livejournal.com]

yikes ~ sounds like you have been through a lot of hassle with 'stuff' ~ hope things settle a bit for you!

Re: "contact lens solution on my toothbrush. *facepalm* ..."

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you, me too!

[bojojoti.livejournal.com]

"You're so lucky to be part of a family business. You can take off whenever you like, be your own boss, and make lots of money."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! No, you have to work weekends, nights, and even holidays sometimes, because the work has to be done. Everyone is the boss over you, and the money is only as much as the business brings in. If someone needs to work cruddy hours or go without a paycheck, it isn't the hired help. And it can get tricky working day to day with family, because you don't want everyone to be glowering at one another over the Thanksgiving turkey.

Shattered kneecap sounds insanely painful.

One better weekend ordered!

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah. Working with family can be challenging to say the least. I think I have it even tougher though, because I not only work with my FIL, but also my hubby! Ack! ;)

She's doing pretty well considering. She has a massive brace that keeps her leg straight, and gives her much needed support when she does need to get around. She tires quickly though, and will need some time to bounce back.

Thank you! I'm waiting on my good weekend!

[bojojoti.livejournal.com]

I work with my BIL, SIL, nephew, two cousins, and husband! Thank God, my MIL "retired," because those were some of the most miserable working years of my life!

Working with family has its challenges!

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Holy cow! You're working with your whole family! LOL

Let's see. My MIL does the payroll, and pays the bills but doesn't work at the office, she works from home. Plus, she's such a sweetheart. She tries to be a buffer between us and the stubborn FIL. We also have a cousin that works with us, so I work with my FIL, MIL, Hubby, and a cousin....so you still have me beat!

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Sending immediate massive good vibes.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I think I'll inject those good vibes directly into my veins for the full benefit. ;)

[ashavah]

Oh goodness. Good luck! I really hope things improve for you!

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I just want normal back!

[grey853.livejournal.com]

Lordy, take a deep breath and hang in there. Hopefully, you'll get a break soon and get some needed time off. {{{Hugs}}}

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Hopefully, we'll get back to a normal routine soon! *hugs back*

[jules1278.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your a/c got fixed! My parents' is out now, and I hope it's an easy fix, too.

I hope your weekend IS much better! :)

*hugs*

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

I hope it's an easy repair for your parents too. We were really lucky it was just a bad capacitor, and it was a fast replace and go.

Thank you! I'm tired of drama. Slow and boring now, please. ;)

*hugs*

[teragramm.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear things are so crazy for you. I hope they get better soon

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. :)

[jerusha]

*pets you* Yeah, that's a whole world of suck right there. Here's hoping that the worst of it is over.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie. I hope so too. :)

[harper47.livejournal.com]

Aw, sorry for all the stress. Here's my rx - spend some time gazing at the pretty of Misha and Jenson. Works for me every time.

Hope this weekend is much better.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

LOL, I like your RX. :)

Thank you, hon.

[lepapillon.livejournal.com]

Hugs!! Wow. That's a lot of things happening all at once. Oh dear. Sounds like they are getting or are resolved but talk about a crash course in stress.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

It seems to come in waves around here. Thank you, hon. *hugs back*

[x-metal-angel-x.livejournal.com]

You definitely need a break dear! *hugs* Sorry about all the stress. I hope things calm down for ya! xoxo ♥

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs back* I'm going to do my best to squeeze in some rest and detox time before Monday.

[winsomeone.livejournal.com]

Sending ((hugs)) to your MIL.

And sending you a virtual bubble bath with your favorite scent.

Psst:I feel your pain- I once dropped cleaning solution in my eye instead of wetting drops. While blinking rapidly in pain I felt like a total idiot.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you, hon. :)

Ack! I imagine that did hurt your eye. You poor thing.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_simplyinlove/]

hahahah! i love your entries!
i'm glad your MIL is doing better!!

So I am right there with you about things being so crazy!! I've been soooo busy and I feel like I'm just losing it. How do I know this??
This isn't a gross story, but I was going to the bathroom and I grabbed the toilet paper and instead of using it like normal people would, I went to throw it away (the garbage is like 4 feet away too) and grabbed a hairbrush mid-throw to use that instead. Thank god my brain kicked it and I didn't use the hairbrush because that would've been painful and I might be considered infertile, but how nuts is that?!

I feel your pain.
This weekend just has to be better!!

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

I'm glad she's doing well too. She's still got weeks of healing, but at least she's not in too much pain, and has good meds. :)

LOL, I'm glad you caught yourself before you attacked yourself with the hairbrush. :P

It must be better or I'll run away screaming.

[cordykitten]

*tight hugs* for you.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thank you, hon. *hugs back*

[danaid-luv.livejournal.com]

*blinking* I've been hiding out for the past few weeks--RL is beyond overwhelming--but I have to wonder if we've been given similar scripts lately. I'm about ready to EXIT STAGE LEFT & keep walking; I'll let you know & pick you up on the way out the door, yeah? ;)

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Let's run away together nao, plz. ;)

Hope RL gives us both a break soon, hon. *glomps*

[psubrat.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie. *hugs back*

[auroragorialice.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm going to add you if that's ok. We have a few fandoms in common and your journal seems cool. Add me back if you want.

[eyesthatslay.livejournal.com]

Hi! Thanks for adding me, it's always nice to meet new people in LJ. I've also added you back. :)