Valentine shmalentine

It was Valentine's Day yesterday. I tried to ignore it, but I was forced to go out and buy something at the store and there it was; a line up of men buying flowers, candy and big balloons in the shape of hearts. Miserable. The cherry on top for me was the wind outside that nearly knocked me clear over while I was walking. I was also trying to avoid puddles because I was wearing my shoes. By the time I reached my grandmother's place, my shoes were soaking, I was shivering and I was swearing under my breath at all the damned people who were able to be with the person they love on Valentine's day.

Last weekend I visited a good friend which was a nice break for me. Teenager was having a temper tantrum about something just before I left and hasn't talked to me since then despite my trying to call her numerous times on her cell phone. She is still staying at my mother's place (until we leave in March) and it isn't making her very happy.

I won't even talk about things between me and my mother - let's just say that the sooner I get away from her, the better. I wish I could tell you that I had a good relationship with her, but that isn't the case and I'm afraid it is going to stay that way.

I spoke to DH a couple of times yesterday and wished him happy V-day and he told me that he was hiding out trying to avoid the existence of the day too. We are a pair. The stress of all this seems to be getting to us and I think right now we are just tired. February in Canada sucks the big one and trying to get things done outdoors here is terrible. It is cold, dark, dreary and full of sick people. Blech.

Wow - this is post is such an upper huh? The highlight of yesterday for me had to be getting my flu shot. That should say it all.

So, let's update. Still trying to find moola, still have to take teenie to get her shots, get her a visa and her ticket. 5 weeks today the plane leaves. Pressure? Non. ;)

DH has S. with him today and I think that has lightened his mood somewhat. It has been sometime since they have seen each other and he told me that he has him until Sunday. I am very happy that they are getting some time together but I can't help thinking about DH seeing the other woman when he drops S. off. That woman is my nemesis and I just can't find anything to like about her at all. I don't trust her either.

So, nothing much else to report. I hope to have something more positive to say later this week. Otherwise I am going to scare off the 3 readers I have....

Until next time,

Jenni

ps. Love u DH - you are my valentine forever. xoxox