They Come in Threes « Temporary? Insanity

They Come in Threes

by Kym on November 5, 2008

Bad things, good things, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. And while the second and third things have blessed my life abundantly lately, it’s bad things I can’t help focusing on at the moment.

First, Emma toppled over the TV whilst performing some strange form of acrobatics and managed to fetch herself a glancing blow to the head. The hysterics that followed were mammoth. No bumps or bruises, thank heaven, but once I’d finally calmed her down I turned to chocolate for solace (this is where the peanut butter cups factor in…mmm…peanut butter and chocolate…).

Second, I threw out my neck in a way that is causing a very odd sort of pain to knife through my spine and set the room to spinning if I happen to turn it in the wrong way. Problem is that the definition of “wrong way” keeps changing. This developed into a headache that made my eyeballs hurt whenever one of the kids yelled. Bedtime could not come too soon tonight.

Lastly, the most disturbing of the lot (of course), my Granny and her new husband John will be arriving shortly. The tennant I blogged about last week is banging about, dealing drugs, and having a loud gathering of associates in John’s home. John and Granny are staying in the basement suite and Granny is rightly afraid for their safety. She and John are moving into out basement guest room for an as yet undetermined period of time.

The before pictures? Not happening tonight. My NaNoWriMo endeavour? Somewhat in question.

It’s past my bedtime. I’m hurting and I’m worried. And I just want to curl up with a good book and pretend it all away.

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Oh sweetie I’m so sorry. I hope you did just that and got some rest. Poor Emma, your poor neck (I think a massage is in order) and your poor granny. What a horrible situation. Hugs.

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by Jo Beaufoix on November 6, 2008 at 1:16 am. #

You are so right. Things do come in threes. Good luck! So sorry that things are being so difficult right now.

by Brooke on November 6, 2008 at 5:35 am. #

Kim that just sounds dreadful. I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter bonking her head. That is always a frightening thing.

I threw my back out once and it was a quite similar experience. Alieve is a miracle in a pill for that sort of thing.

I’m so sorry to hear that your grandmother is caught in that sort of problem. It’s a blessing that she has you to help her out. The police still won’t do anything now that it appears that drugs are involved?

I hope you are feeling better soon.

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by Deconstructing Jen on November 6, 2008 at 5:38 am. #

hey hon, I had a moment and thought I would stop by and say hi. Glad I did because now I can give you a hug {} Remember to breath and drink plenty of water. Love you.

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by Sandra on November 6, 2008 at 5:49 am. #

So sorry about all this right now. I really hope your neck gets better. Nothing makes us more tired than a neck that’s out. I get cranky and irritable. That is so nice of you to house your Granny. That sounds like a horrible situation they have been in.

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by Jan on November 6, 2008 at 6:27 am. #

Piper toppled over one of our TV’s once. She wanted to be on TV so she stood on top of it. I’m not kidding, that’s what she told me. She was three.
I’m sorry about your neck. I hope you feel better soon!
Thinking of you :)

by Abra on November 6, 2008 at 6:44 am. #

Quel nightmare for your Granny! My best friend owns some rental properties and constantly deals with stuff like that. Scary, scary indeed.

How about you and I BOTH just pretend it all away?

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by Amber's Crazy Bloggin' Canuck on November 6, 2008 at 7:15 am. #

At least they usually come in threes and not fours right? Things will look better in the morning and the topple over TV will be a distant memory. You are a good girl for taking care of your Granny. Big karma points for that one.

by Tonya on November 6, 2008 at 7:16 am. #

Oh man; I’m sorry. *big hugs*

by Beth on November 6, 2008 at 7:23 am. #

I can’t believe your grandparents don’t have a legal way to throw that guy out. That sucks, bad.

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by Melanie J on November 6, 2008 at 8:06 am. #

Oh, honey, I’m sorry you’re having such a rough spell! Love you and hope things look up today.

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by Erin on November 6, 2008 at 8:54 am. #

awe lady…when it rains it pours, hey??!! It seems to be the tone for the month…. so far its all discombobulated.

did you wreck your neck doing your hair?? (odd how the slightest thing can do it) It took mine about a week and 1 chiropractic visit to be better, but I tell ya, I am soooo careful about flippin’ my head about when I’m doing my hair these days!! lol…
hope your feeling more lol-ish today.
maybe we should postpone tomorrow??
xo

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by Jenn on November 6, 2008 at 9:00 am. #

Good luck! I don’t know if you saw my post about feeling overwhelmed the other day, but I feel your pain…. only it’s not in my neck or eyeballs. Sorry.

My husband’s going to take an elder-law class in law school next semester. If he learns anything helpful, I’ll let you know. (Wow, what a relief for you… in about 4 months some random stranger *might* give you some insight. Oh well, I just wanted to offer something and that’s all I’ve got.) Best wishes for quick recovery and increased capacity to cope.

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by Steph @ Diapers and Divinity on November 6, 2008 at 9:09 am. #

Here’s hoping you find a chiropractor and pain relief and bad tenant (theirs, not yours) relief soon.

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by Eowyn on November 6, 2008 at 9:11 am. #

I hope you feel better! I know what pains in the neck are like. I am hoping things come in threes………..
I have got in an accident in three cars this year……NO MORE!

by Kelline Boel on November 6, 2008 at 9:22 am. #

Dude, you have exceeded your limit of craptastic crap.

Hope it gets better soon.

by tracey on November 6, 2008 at 10:20 am. #

Sorry about your neck. I’m glad your daughter is okay! And I am really disturbed over the fact that your Granny and John can do nothing in this situation. It enrages me!

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by Erin on November 6, 2008 at 10:20 am. #

Take a breather and relax. It will be ok.

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by Lisa Milton on November 6, 2008 at 11:17 am. #

I so hope you’re feeling better today? Do you have a chiropractor? I finally found one and he saved me from having to go through surgery down the road. I love him nearly as much as James. (Just kidding!…Mostly!)

I’m so sorry it’s been stinky for you. Feel better soon!

And you might want to lay off of the PB cups. I know all to well how they’ll lure you in with their siren call, but you’ll feel soooo guilty later.

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by Rebecca on November 6, 2008 at 11:22 am. #

Oh, man, why do these things happen all at once? I guess because of the rule of three rule. It’s really real, isn’t it? I hope you are feeling better today!

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by Heidi Ashworth on November 6, 2008 at 12:29 pm. #

Oh, I’m so sorry! I wish I could give your neck a massage and entertain your kids while you enjoyed a good book. I hope it all gets better soon!

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by Tirzah on November 6, 2008 at 4:04 pm. #

Checking back — hoping that TODAY is going better!!

by Beth on November 6, 2008 at 4:30 pm. #

Oh goodness, I hope that they get that guy out of there! If he’s dealing drugs and stuff, can’t they call the police? I’m glad that you are able to have them stay with you, at least then you know that they’re safe.

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by Jaina on November 6, 2008 at 5:09 pm. #