Today several people asked me how it felt being alone in my home. I said great. One of my childhood friends said she would give me two weeks before it really hits me. I doubt it. Especially how Ms. NeNe acted over the phone this morning. She may be out of the house, but I still put the butter on her bread. Some were surprised that I didn't cry when I left her on campus. Heck it surprised me too. Then again it shouldn't, I was raised in a 3 bedroom house with one bathroom, 3 sisters, 1 brother, and my Mom. My oldest sister would visit on occasions (she was lucky, she got to live with Grandma and Grandpa), so that would increase the number. On any given occasion someone or somebodies were arguing or fighting. I don't have those issues anymore.
Now my granddaughter Skye is trying her best to move in with me. She decided to play Ali today at school. The teacher wanted to spank her, but instead she asked for someone to come get her from school. Good thing I rode the express bus to work. Skye will not be living with me, her parents will have to solve this issue. I love her dearly, but I'm not that type of grandmother. I will not be replacing bodies in this house. I've even decided not to get a roommate, I'll just find a second job to pay for my fun activities. At this point I don't even want male company over, I'm truly enjoying my space.
So anyone thinking I will not adjust well, WRONG!!! I'm adjusting, matter of fact, I started adjusting in 2007. I started working on my agenda I have for myself. I wanted to start blogging, I'm doing it now. I wanted to change my eating habits, I'm slowly adjusting. I was too tired to go to the rec center today or workout to my DVDs, but I'll handle up on it tomorrow. I'm working on my bedtime schedule, if it's not done by 9:30 pm, central time, it won't get done. I might have to delay school until next semester due to some unforeseen circumstances, but I'm still trying to start by next week. I didn't do well on the cussing because of NeNe, she didn't handle business as she promised. Although I think she realized today, Moma can't drop everything and run up to the school anymore.
James, NeNe's dad, complimented me today (something he has been doing a lot lately) on how well I have always handled business for her, but now it's time to back off. He's right, but he must also remember I've been doing this for all of her life, he hasn't. I do have to say in his defense, what he has done in the last couple of weeks has left my mouth wide open. He stepped up to the plate to be a better father and man to his daughter. He's showing her that a real man that loves you, will take action and provide for your needs. He won't just talk about, he will be about it. Hmmm, bet I have surprised some of friends, I'm saying something nice about James instead of what I was calling him around prom time and graduation. Anyway, he's planting a positive seed in NeNe. I'm glad I taught my daughters to love their dads unconditionally. They can get mad at them, but they will respect and honor them for their position.
Okay, I'm tired, the 8 states trip in 5 days is getting to me, I can't hang like I use to.
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