Mothers Day.
I was meant to sleep in, be woken nicely by a cup of tea and snuggly children, before enjoying a lovely relaxing day.
That however, was not what happened.
Amy woke up and I got up with her, to grab her breakfast before diving back into bed and prodding Nathan awake. After Amy had come to bed too and stuck her hideously cold feet on my stomach, I was more awake than asleep. Isaac woke up shortly afterwards and despite kicking Nathan out of bed to deal with the kidlets, I was soundly awake.
Seven also spent a good deal of time barking outside my bedroom window.
So I sucked it up. I got up and had a cup of tea sitting outside with Nathan. I probably should have realised then that Susie wasn’t about when I didn’t have to fend off muddy puppy paws and LOVELOVELOVELOVE. Heh.
I showered, interrupted lots by my small children, before getting dressed and realising Nathan wasn’t about.
I didn’t think anything of it until he came inside looking shaken.
Someone had hit Susie with their car. Stopped to move her off the road, and yet, they hadn’t bothered coming to knock on the door to let us know.
You know, whoever you are? Thanks for that.
Now, it’s not like I live in the suburbs. There are 2 houses within a 500m radius and we’re right next to each other. And Susie was hit right outside our house.
Sigh.
From the look of her, she died instantly and for that, I’m grateful.
Needless to say, I wasn’t expecting to spend mothers day morning watching Nathan dig a grave for my dog.
We went out shopping anyway, grumpy as we were, vowing to kick people in the shins if we got a chance (we didn’t).
That was a crap shoot too. Insane drivers – a P plater who was more interested in talking to her friend than staying within the road lines, a HUGE SALE that was more a bunch of junk thrown into bins and priced and two children determinded to disappear in different directions. We won’t mention the many and varied dislocations. My ribs, I think they’ve forgotten what their purpose is in life. No longer are they a protect the lungs and heart cage of bone, instead they’re a slidey held together by chewing gum bundle of pokey bits.
After we’d found both Sushi places closed (what? I wanted sushi for lunch), we gave up and went to McDonalds. At least we know their chips are GF for Amy. It wasn’t even pleasant to have burgers, which are normally a pretty large treat.
I finally convinced Nathan to take me driving through the Derwent Valley, so that I could take some photos, only to discover a few minutes down the road that I’d left my SD card at home, so photos weren’t on the plan after all.
Sigh.
Fucked up day.
After finding Susie dead, the rest of the day didn’t really have a chance did it?
Tomorrow. Tomorrow will be better.
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Comments
38 responses to “So, mothers day. What a fuck up.”
{{Hugs}} you poor thing, I am so sorry about Susie.
God, V, I’m so so sorry to hear about Susie. That’s just awful 🙁
Aw, the poor thing.
Sorry to hear about Susie 🙁
*hugs* sweety, so sorry you had such a crap day. Next year’s gotta be better, right? xx
Hugs & love. BG Xx
(((hugs)))
Veronica, I am so sorry about Susie. That’s awful.
I’m so sorry, it’s awful to lose a much loved pet.
Oh honey, I’m so so sorry about Susie. It’s terrible losing a pet. How are the kids taking it?
Gosh what a crap day. I think if you get a crap mother’s day, you should get a perfect rest of the year.
What are P plates, by the way?
Yes, you should get a Stellar rest of the year.
Poor Susie. I am so sorry.
Thanks guys, I appreciate it. She was going to be such a good dog too, once she grew out of her puppy phase. Grumble grumble.
Oh, Veronica, that’s terrible! What is wrong with people??
I’m so sorry to hear about Susie.
Do you have a rib binder? Might be worth asking about.
Ohhhh. You definitely need to hit a “do over” button and get a second chance at Mother’s Day. What a sucky day. I’m so sorry 🙁
That is a fucked up day. You deserve a Mother’s Day re-do.
Sorry about Susie.
I am so sorry. I don’t know how anyone can do that and just take off.
I vote for a Mother’s Day redo too.
Poor puppy… poor family who loved her. I’m very sorry.
So so sorry sweetie. xoxo
Rachel – P plates. Right. When you first get your license and you’re learning, you’re on your L plates for Learner. Once you’ve passed your driving test, you get P plates for provisional. You have to display them for 12 months and not drive over 80km per hour at any point, nor have any alcohol in your system. Once you’ve had your Provisional license for 3 years, you get your full drivers license.
Veronica, I’m so sorry about your dog – what an awful thing to happen at any time. Hopefully today is much better for you and that sushi place will probably be open. Go there!
Very crappy indeed. Perhaps you could try again next Sunday?
ah what a crappy day…so sorry to hear about your dog. *hugs*
Oh no. We should be able to unwind and delete some days.
I’m very sorry about your dog, that’s just horrible. hugs.
and I’m sorry the rest of your day didn’t go even a bit to plan either. More hugs.
I’m so sorry about Susie.
I think you should have another mother’s day, one where you get sushi and take lots of beautiful pictures.
Oh no! Poor Susie. You all hardly had time to get used to her and she was such a sweet looking little thing too. I suppose it’s good that she didn’t appear to have suffered, but still, whoever did it should have had the guts to come to the door and apologise.
I’m sorry to hear about your dog, it’s so sad that the person didn’t tell you.
Im so sorry to hear about your poor doggy, i hope everyone one is ok
Ugh. Losing a pet, for me, is one of the worst things that could happen (because I don’t have kids). I’m so terribly sorry that happened, and on such an inconvenient day. Much love sent your way.
So sorry to hear about your dog. Hope your week improves (on the bright side, nowhere to go but up!)
I’m so sorry that Mother’s day was awful and I’m sorry that the beautiful Susie is gone.
I am so so so sorry about Susie. I can’t type more than that. I am so sorry losing a pet is horrendously heart breaking.
xoxoxoxox
I am so sorry about your dog. I suffered each time I lost one. I didn’t know Mother’s Day was in your country too. I thought it was just a made up Hallmark holiday here. Not that I don’t like it! Had a lovely dinner with my daughter and granddaughter at an Indian place.
Oh Veronica, that’s so awful. I’m so sorry for your loss. We lost the doggie I grew up with to a hit and run when I was 11. I was heartbroken. 🙁
Oh Veronica, just saw this. I’m so sorry. I thought my mother’s day was pretty crappy but I can’t even imagine how awful that was for everyone. I’m agitating for a make-up mother’s day this Sunday, I think you should do the same.
Hugs for you.
xx
Sorry about your dog, mate. I know exactly how hard that is. ‘Happy’ Mothers Day anyway, a couple of weeks late.