The weekend was promising to be tons of fun and started out that way, but ended up kinda exhausting instead.

Friday night, a group of us went to Shep's for their Elbow Convention, Night One.

I joined as an Elbow last year so I was looking forward to THIS year. Plus having all new friends it was bound to be a good time.

and it was.

I had a blast. It was so much fun. Dave and April had to literally drag me off the dance floor, I was having such a good time. The band was great and Trish and Sam were such hoots that I didn't really want to leave. Oh well. I was a good girl and went home with my ride.

We then went over to Dave's where we all sat on the deck until around 1:00.

Saturday morning, the guys were doing the "Walk in Her Shoes" event to raise awareness and money for the local women's shelter. I didn't get too many pictures this year because Sam showed up unexpectedly (She didn't know I would be there, either) and she brought the kids, so I was holding baby Tanner for the LONGEST time!!!! (my shoulder was even sore after holding him!!! I just don't have the "baby holding" muscles built up yet.) But Tanner was a bit hit and I was the proud grandma, showing him off to all!!! So, not too many pictures, but that's okay. April took some of the guys wearing the heels.

Then I went shopping and then home. Took a nap and got up in time to go out to Heather and Stewart's for their daughter's first birthday party. That was just okay. I am not a huge Stewart fan as everyone will tell you, and luckily he was distracted and hiding in the bowels of his mansion somewhere so I didn't have any contact with him at all. He did not greet me, nor say goodbye. I saw him on Friday night and I received the most wishy washy hug from him I have ever received in my life. That was okay with him. I was there for his wife, not him.

Spent a few hours there, then we were supposed to go back to Shep's for the Elbow Convention Night Two, but everyone was too tired, so we all headed to our respective homes and crashed.

I did not sleep well at all that night. I was still stressed out about the whole Jim thing and just could not shut it off in my head.

I did manage some sleep and even slept in until 7:30 the next morning. I promised April I would make some monkey bread for breakfast so after my shower, I went over to Dave's to make it and start calling people to join us.

Which they did. And we had a nice, leisurely breakfast on the deck. I went home around 10:30 and mowed my back yard, which took until a little after 12:00. I made Rice Krispie bars for the football auction at Doug and April's later. Then I tried to take a nap, but that was not happening at all. So, I got up and sat out on my deck for a while reading. Then I got my ass in gear, took a shower and went over to Dave's for the auction. Dave was auctioneer and I mostly visited with the ladies while the guys bid on their fantasy football players. They totally take this VERY seriously!!!

There is a lot of money involved here and these guys mean business!!!

Dave was a great auctioneer and went quickly through the players, but it still took over four hours, including breaks. My mom called me while I was there and I talked to her for a while. She could not believe all the stuff happening with Jim and she was so empathetic that she got me crying and stuff. My emotions have been near the surface for DAYS and it was time to let them out. So, I got a little cry. Then April wanted to know what was going on with me, so I got all emotional AGAIN, which I HATE doing.

During the auction, it started raining a bit and we had taken the Mustang down there, and since the car is missing the weather stripping around the trunk and engine (we need to replace that) Dave asked me to drive hit home and get his Mitsubishi, which was cool. It was the first time I drove the Mustang and what a fun car!!!!!! I loved it!! I should have taken it for a longer drive rather than just the few blocks to Dave's!!!

Anyway, got back and Sam showed up and I got to visit with her. The guys rooked me into writing the players' names on the board for them, so I did that for a while.

The auction finally ended and Dave and I went home to just relax and talk a bit.

Then it was off to bed.

So, it started out with lots of fun, and then kinda ended with high emotions and feelings of insecurity.

I still don't know what Jim will have planned for me. I just know he will not let the restraining order go without some sort of retaliation.

He cannot contact me at all, so I have no idea what is in his head.

I texted Jenner about some zucchini that Dave picked up for her at the farmer's market. I invited her to come pick it up this morning at my office. I know that I have to talk to her and let her know what is going on but I really am dreading it. My Mom said I NEED to tell her, so that she doesn't hear it from Jim and get only his side. I understand this, but I really hate to burst her My Dad is Perfect bubble.

I think that is causing stress, too.

I hope this week goes better.

I am really glad that I got the restraining order, especially since Dave will be gone from Thursday until next Monday evening and I will feel unprotected. And unsupported. I have friends, yes, but there's nothing like knowing you can count on our best friend, ya know?

Tonight I am going to Trish's for a Pampered Chef party. Tomorrow night I was invited to Sam's for a girls' dinner. Then Wednesday, Sam wants me to go to Yesterday's Gone with her. Saturday night is a girls' night out while all our men are in South Carolina.

I said yes to all these, but I think I will need to cancel Wednesday night. Dave is a bit hurt that I have plans on his last night home before his trip. So, I will have to bow out on karaoke this week. I hate to do that, though, because Sam has not been out of the house without Tanner since she gave birth a month ago. And I know she needs the time off.

Anyway, I better see what Bossy Man has in store for me today. I have a feeling it will be a pretty busy day!!!

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