I would definitely be up for it right now. Haha.

I know I am not lol. I feel like going to bed already.

I have so much energy right now and I have to be at work so early tomorrow. It is going to be rough haha

Yeah I need to get some sleep too, but I still have a hard time falling asleep even if I am tired.

I’m sorry to hear that! That is awful!

Good morning! I hope you have a great day!

Yeah especially when I have to get up early!

I hope you are having a great day too!

it’s okay. Im just at work. I wish I was home though.

I just got home! A very long day. Especially when dealing an obnoxious 10 year old that decided to throw the biggest crying fit today. Stomping around slamming doors and crying like the world was just so cruel to her! I could not escape fast enough! I need a drink lol.

Oh my goodness. That is awful. Just reading that makes me think I need a drink too.

Tomorrow is a short day at work for me and I cannot wait.

When her mother got there I told her everything then ran for it lmao! Ugh so not in the mood for all that drama.

Yay for short days. I was suppose to have it off, but no such luck!

I would have ran for the hills too!

What are you doing today?

I had to babysit again. This time she did not say one word to us. Just sorta sulked around the house. It was better then the crying! Tonight we are going to see Detective Pikachu :D very excited about that!

The 10 year old didn't say a word? And I want to see that SO bad! :)

OH Jealous! I'm hoping to see it with my kids this weekend. I NEED closure. I hated that the game was left on a cliffhanger. I also just heard today that they are making a Detective Pikachu for the Switch that will be a continuation of the 3DS game.

Not one word. It made it very uncomfortable in the house. I kept taking the baby for a walk lol.

I never played the game. I have no idea what the movie is going to be like, but it looks so freakin cute! Today is the last day our local theater is showing it so it is now or wait for video and I want to see it on the big screen :D

That is super uncomfortable... Haha. I don't even know how I would react

At least there is only one more day (her mom has Fri off) and then next week they are going on a trip with her school :D FREEDOM!!!! lol

That is awesome. You just need to get through one more day. You can do it!

fingers crossed Saw the movie and we loved it! Deff buying it later on ❤

Temper tantrums are never fun to deal with. As long as they are not physically hurting themselves, anyone else, or damaging things it's best to let them get it out of their system. Afterward, make sure the person knows what behaviours are unacceptable. Yes, it's good to tell parents but you also have to set your own rules so you emphasize your own authority... cuz sometimes the parents aren't that helpful. I'm the type that a kid tries that with me, they'll soon find out they won't get what they want by being that way. Depending on the kid, I'd explain in a gentle way no matter how angry/sad at the world they are, it's not a reason to take it out on me. A more defiant problem kid, I'd set them straight they would not be welcome at my place... if that's what they are aiming for then I'd tell them they're stuck with me but what they do in my place is up to me so if they want to wind up stuck doing things they don't like with no tv, no smartphone, etc. privileges (almost like dealing with a prisoner) then I'll be their warden. Sometimes tough love is the only way to get through prob kids. You can choose how people treat you... you can't control their behaviour but you can choose how you behave. Same goes with animals... even if their owners have a tough time demanding respect animals know quickly with me they won't get away with things (well except Gismo that tries and sometimes I compromise but other times he does find out who's the real boss and it ain't him). Dogs are even easier... show them you're an alpha in a calm but assertive way and they'll usually calm down and be good around you.

Anyways, best of luck dealing with her... it's not an easy situation to be in and you're doing an amazing job. She doesn't realize what she's putting you through but some day years from now hopefully she'll look back on these times and realize how incredible you were. ❤

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Finally have a moment to catch up a bit.

Right now, the temp in Montreal (Canada) is tough for plants. The nights are a bit cool, especially for plants that need a bit more warmth like tomatoes. I have one plant I grew from seedling (cocktail tomato) that I'm not sure will make it :S

If all goes well, I'll have over 50 varieties of plants in my competition garden. I put decorations, made and decorated alleys, put rocks around certain plants, etc. We're not allowed mulch, straw, etc. People have already commented how pretty it is :D

I'm not super competitive... I'll be happy for anyone that wins but it's my last year I can participate since I'm moving and losing the privilege to have it. The new one doesn't do this type of competition.

So... I had 3 gardens to take care of plus indoor plants... Now I've added creating and taking care of a balcony garden (yikes...)

There's this plant nursery (pepiniere) that's decided to stop selling plants. Part of it is horrid construction that will be for several years on their street. The other part is too much cheap competition from grocery stores, etc. The thing is, they have specialty plants and good quality stuff. 40% off... so I caved in. I didn't want to do a balcony garden this year because I'm moving. However, I've been dealing with severe anxiety issues. The balcony garden was the place I would meditate... I need it back in my life.

So... I know the employee that really knows her stuff. I suspect she's autistic as she has some visible traits: does not approach people, avoids looking at them when she talks, etc. However, she really knows her plants :D I avoid eye contact too but in a more subtle way and look at the mouth... Aspies can blend in sometimes, especially women due to "masking". Anyways... I was able to get her council on getting some really good plants. I'll have a beautiful diverse flower garden in large pots that will be able to stay in pots their whole life. I even got a small lilac tree that has deep purple flowers. The rest of the flower colour palette is deep red, dark pink with yellow inside, and blue/violet.

I have 5 large pots waiting for me at the eco center (free) & I have a few large pots already. Yesterday my educator & I went to the grocery store to deal with an emergency situation (food bank changed days without warning & it was closed my scheduled day... so no food for my helper to cook). We also got a bag of dirt. With my knee problem, I'm blessed to have had help bringing everything home :)

I'm not sure when I'll plant everything but I'm looking forward to it :D

I have a lot to do today & following weeks but little by little it'll get done. In a way I want everything to be over with, settled in the new place but I also want to be able to stop and find moments to enjoy myself in the present moment rather than just live for the future.