The last half of the week has brought a little sanity back to the house.  Baseball season has come to an end.  I'm a little sad, but it gives us our evenings back.  The boys sure do love playing, and we really do enjoy watching the games.  It just made for really long days.  This week we've actually begun to get the house back on track.  The end of last week Ryno's team went into the playoffs.  Brian and I were going between games, and I was watching Cal's while he was at Ryne's.  Anyway, the winds were about 25 mph and the sun was high.  Ryne was playing center field, and a ball shifted on him last second crashing into his face, breaking his nose.  It was so gross....  Ryne has handled it really well.  We are so proud of him.  It's not pretty, but his follow up apt at the Dr. confirmed his eyes are good and nasal passage is clear.  He follows up again next week to make sure all still healing okay.  Because nasal passage okay, Dr. says he won't require plastic surgery but he'll have a crooked nose :(  The kids just turned 13.  I'm bummed for him.  It's already an awkward age, and that's not a fun one to add to the mix.  It could've been worse, though.  So, I am thankful that's all it is.

Brian's work told him what they could offer him for him to take the job out in IL.  Then, he didn't hear from them for nearly 2 weeks.  People are so rude....  Anyway, they gave him official offer on Fri.  They said they weren't able to do one of the things they'd initially offered....  They are only paying for part of the move, since they moved us out here.  I feel like he's getting the shaft, but Brian wants it so bad he's jumped on it.  The kids are so excited, and of course Brian is, too.  I'm not...  There are positives to it, but for me, they don't outweigh living so far away from family and friends.  I'm actually really sad about the whole thing...  But it seems I don't have a voice in this one.  I guess I could freak out and put my foot down, but I don't think Brian would be able to forgive me.  He's been all or nothing about this.  If he didn't do this, he was just going to leave the industry he loves and do something else.    Maybe he wouldn't, but that's what he's said.  He knows I'm not happy about it....

I don't really know what else to say about the move...  For now, I'm just thinking about going to Seattle this weekend to see Sarah M. at a winery with my very close friend, Tami.  The following weekend, I leave for Alaska for the week for Caity's wedding.  I'm totally dreading going alone.   I wish Brian could go (it's just too expensive to bring the boys this year).  But when this job came up, Brian knew we wouldn't be able to afford for him to go.  Hell, we can't afford for me to go...but no way I was missing my dear friend's wedding.  So, I'm just keeping my eyes on the next 2 weeks.  Trust me, with this job...I have to have something to look forward to.  My boss introduced me to a supplier the other day as her, "helper."  I was brought on to be a team with her, but she's got serious issues.  I've never seen anything like it....  When it turned out she hadn't heard something I'd told her one day, she told me I needed to talk to her like I'd talk to my Autistic son.....to make sure she heard me.  Are you fucking kidding me?!  I've had to swallow my pride for this paycheck, that's for sure...

Today's Father's Day.  Brian's in there making French toast for the boys, as he does every Sun.  He really is a good Dad.  Early in our relationship, I thought about what a good Dad he'd be.  It's esp impressive, considering his own Dad walked out on he and his brother when they were little.  He hasn't heard from his Dad since he was young.  As for me, this is the first year I've bought a Father's Day card for my own Dad in 9 years.  We hadn't spoken in all of these years until I got a Christmas card this year, out of the blue.  So, did my other sisters.  He's been good about sending birthday cards to us and the kids, but we still haven't had an actual conversation.  So, it's hard to find a card that captures those complicated situations.  I do love him, but it's certainly not an ideal situation...  But I guess some communication is better than none...

I hope you all enjoy your Sunday.  It's a beautiful day here, and I'm planning on making the most of it.

~Jen