Okay, just let me rant. I just read a blog about someone's dog being killed by two pit bulls. I was very curious since I own a bully mix.
The facts of the case...this person's dog was OFF-LEASH and was outside without its owners knowledge. It is not known whether or not it wandered into the offending dogs' yard or not. That being said, why is it immediately assumed to have been two pit bulls? Might it have been two American bulldogs, or two boxers, or even two other breeds of dogs? The act was not witnessed, so to blame two pit bulls is ignorant. And WHY was this act not witnessed? Because an irresponsible owner allowed his dog to get out OFF-LEASH! Leash laws are present not only for owners of notorious breeds, but for the protection of EVERY dog...I'm surprised it made it to the offending dogs before being struck by a vehicle! You might say, well, my dog accidently gets outside off-leash, it happens. Okay, so what if the dog that "accidently" gets off-leash is a big "vicious" pit bull? Who would get the blame then? As a dog owner, you have to be smarter than your dog! Even if you have the biggest baby of a dog ever, and I think I am in that catagory, anything can happen out there. They can get run over, stolen, even attacked by dogs protecting their own yards and families.
Now, the biggest "pet" peeve I have, excuse the pun, is ignorance about animal aggression vs. people aggression. Some breeds are very pet aggressive. This is a trait that was bred into them. Working dogs were bred to WORK. Some were bull baiters, some were holders, some are retrievers, some bred to run along side fire trucks, not in them...you get my point. Animal aggression does NOT equal people aggression. There are people aggressive dogs out there...dogs that were bred to PROTECT their owner and be watch dogs. Pit bulls were not bred to be watch dogs. They were bred to bait and hold bulls, so their owners could make the kill. They were also bred for dog fighting, which has been outlawed, but was a big sport many generations ago. Just because a dog is animal aggressive does not necessarily mean it is people aggressive. Are there pit bulls that are people aggressive? YES! Please note that this is not characteristic of the breed and not true to the breed's temperment. Every responsible pit owner in the world thinks that people aggressive dogs need to be humanely euthanized or at the very least, spayed and neutered, so as to not pass on that aggressiveness. The problem lies with irresponsible people who want to bolster their limpdick egos with a big mean dog. So they create a big mean dog. They sell big mean dogs.
Anyway, of course, my heart goes out to any animal that meets an untimely death, even the owner whose dog got loose and killed. But media hype and public ignorance is what leads to BSL (breed specific legislation) and the outlawing of all dogs. In Denver, after a BSL passed, families were forced to give up their family dogs, dogs like my Sierra, to be euthanized for NO reason, other than they were of that breed specification.
Just a tidbit for thinking...dog breeds were tested for temperment and guess which breed got one of the highest scores for gentleness with humans? Pit bulls and Golden retrievers both scored 83.2 %.
Please don't buy into the media hype. Please do your own research. Please, please don't encourage backyard breeders and puppy mills to continue. Simply don't give them your business. Always spay and neuter your dogs and always consider rescues and shelters for adoption. A good place to start is http://www.petfinders.com
One last thing...never trust any dog with a small child. Any breed. Have you heard about the infant who was killed by the family's Pomerainian? Probably not because that wouldn't sell papers like a vicious pit bull attack would. Any dog can bite. Bigger dogs have bigger bites. A responsible owner doesn't necessarily equate a responsible parent. Wait until your child is older to understand how to not hurt your pets. Or, if the child comes after you've had your dog, be smart. Never leave your child unsupervised. Duhhhh, on that one, but working in transitional housing for the time that I have, I see a lot of unsupervised children.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Happy Easter!!!
It is 6:30 AM. The kids are still sleeping. We watched the real Ten Commandments last night with Charleton Heston. I fell asleep at right about the time Moses parted the Red Sea. That was like 11:15 PM and the movie was still going strong. It started at 7! I don't remember it being so long when I was a kid.
Yesterday, I watched Finding Home, which is a great movie, especially since it takes place in Maine, or Hollywood's version of it, although on the back cover, they say she goes back home to Nova Scotia...throughout the movie they only make references to the made up island they are living on, which in the movie they say several times it is on the coast of Maine...so Hollywood, islands just off the coast of Maine, on which people live, are still a part of MAINE. Maine is in no way a part of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is CANADA! Very close to Maine and a good way to spend the day, but NOT MAINE! Maine is one of our 50 states of the United! Not CANADA! Another woman in the movie gets two acres of land left to her in a will which is located in the fine town of Fort Kent! Lucky her! :) That would be my luck. You have just inherited some lovely acres of land and it is in....Fort Kent! How ever will you come down off of cloud 9? Actually, my luck would be more like inheriting Milo, but whatever.
I watched Zathura, which I thought was fantastic. A great kid's movie. An outerspace Jumanji. And I watched Must Love Dogs, with Diane Lane and John Cusack. Good, good movie. I was watching Just Friends when Zach told me the Ten Commandments was on at 7, so I haven't finished it yet. So funny. I forgot about wanting to see it when the trailers were out. I LOVE Ryan Reynolds. His facial expressions just crack me up. Anyway, in this movie, he was best friends and fellow cheerleader with a beautiful popular girl (played by Amy Smart) and was in love with her. He starts out the movie in a fat suit and moves to Hollywood and becomes rich and skinny and bent on getting his BFF as his girlfriend. Good for laughs. I can't imagine ever having a sad day if Ryan Reynolds was my boyfriend. I hope he knows he's ruined Alannis! Seeing Alannis Morisette with Ryan Reynolds, actually just seeing Alannis smile, is like that scene in the second Addams family, when Wednesday is at summer camp and she tries to smile. Don't get me wrong...I love Alannis...I have all of her CD...actually I have the other one too, even though it wasn't as good as Jagged Little pill. But she can't be happy. A happy Alannis will be a poor Alannis. I can't believe Joey was the one who was responsible for Jagged! When I found that out, I was like, "Dude, it can't be true. Get over it! He babysat the Olsen Twins!" Then again, I can't say much, for I was once in love with Tom Selleck's ugly brother! :)
Okay, I've majorly digressed...plans for today are as follows...a quick clean-up of the house. We're going to put on our happy faces and clothes other than pajamas. The menu today consists of:
Wine List:
*Yellow Tail.....my favorite Merlot
*Apple-grape Sparking Cider
Appetizers
*baguette, sliced thin, baked with fresh motz and roma tomatoes, with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dip
*chips and dip
*veggies and dip
*stuffed celery, with olive cream cheese and some with vegetable cream cheese
*deviled eggs
Main Course
*glazed ham
*mashed potato and chives
*sweet potato with broiled marshmallows on top
*cranberry sauce
Dessert
*pieces of pie of our choice from Governor's...assuming there is still room for food, the kids and I decided to go out to eat for dessert!
Okay, Happy Easter everyone!
Yesterday, I watched Finding Home, which is a great movie, especially since it takes place in Maine, or Hollywood's version of it, although on the back cover, they say she goes back home to Nova Scotia...throughout the movie they only make references to the made up island they are living on, which in the movie they say several times it is on the coast of Maine...so Hollywood, islands just off the coast of Maine, on which people live, are still a part of MAINE. Maine is in no way a part of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is CANADA! Very close to Maine and a good way to spend the day, but NOT MAINE! Maine is one of our 50 states of the United! Not CANADA! Another woman in the movie gets two acres of land left to her in a will which is located in the fine town of Fort Kent! Lucky her! :) That would be my luck. You have just inherited some lovely acres of land and it is in....Fort Kent! How ever will you come down off of cloud 9? Actually, my luck would be more like inheriting Milo, but whatever.
I watched Zathura, which I thought was fantastic. A great kid's movie. An outerspace Jumanji. And I watched Must Love Dogs, with Diane Lane and John Cusack. Good, good movie. I was watching Just Friends when Zach told me the Ten Commandments was on at 7, so I haven't finished it yet. So funny. I forgot about wanting to see it when the trailers were out. I LOVE Ryan Reynolds. His facial expressions just crack me up. Anyway, in this movie, he was best friends and fellow cheerleader with a beautiful popular girl (played by Amy Smart) and was in love with her. He starts out the movie in a fat suit and moves to Hollywood and becomes rich and skinny and bent on getting his BFF as his girlfriend. Good for laughs. I can't imagine ever having a sad day if Ryan Reynolds was my boyfriend. I hope he knows he's ruined Alannis! Seeing Alannis Morisette with Ryan Reynolds, actually just seeing Alannis smile, is like that scene in the second Addams family, when Wednesday is at summer camp and she tries to smile. Don't get me wrong...I love Alannis...I have all of her CD...actually I have the other one too, even though it wasn't as good as Jagged Little pill. But she can't be happy. A happy Alannis will be a poor Alannis. I can't believe Joey was the one who was responsible for Jagged! When I found that out, I was like, "Dude, it can't be true. Get over it! He babysat the Olsen Twins!" Then again, I can't say much, for I was once in love with Tom Selleck's ugly brother! :)
Okay, I've majorly digressed...plans for today are as follows...a quick clean-up of the house. We're going to put on our happy faces and clothes other than pajamas. The menu today consists of:
Wine List:
*Yellow Tail.....my favorite Merlot
*Apple-grape Sparking Cider
Appetizers
*baguette, sliced thin, baked with fresh motz and roma tomatoes, with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dip
*chips and dip
*veggies and dip
*stuffed celery, with olive cream cheese and some with vegetable cream cheese
*deviled eggs
Main Course
*glazed ham
*mashed potato and chives
*sweet potato with broiled marshmallows on top
*cranberry sauce
Dessert
*pieces of pie of our choice from Governor's...assuming there is still room for food, the kids and I decided to go out to eat for dessert!
Okay, Happy Easter everyone!
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Oh My...
4 hours later, most of my errands are done! Holy crap! It is bad out. People are everywhere. You would think it is the day before Christmas!!! Everyone is racing around trying to stock up on things. I don't even think the stores are closed tomorrow. I stocked up on the goodies. A nice bottle of Yellow Tail Merlot (my favorite) and lots of snacks. I bought the kids a new 20-gallon fish tank for their Easter present. We got three fish. I bought Zach a large 3-D kite, Hayley a new pair of capris pants and Kayla two new Stephen King novels. Plus some traditional Easter candy that they will divvie up. I think they will have a happy Easter. I've decided that with all of the food we're going to have tomorrow and appetizers, if by any chance there is still room for dessert, the kids and I'll go out to eat to get it. We'll go to Governor's and just order dessert!
Saturday
Things I need to do/buy today:
*lightbulbs
*marshmallows
*go tanning
*get my latte
*go to Brewer and take Lexi and Cody home
*clean up room
*buy dessert
*get Easter presents for kids.
I'll get the expected candy of course, but I need to get them some presents. It was easier when they were little...kites, jumpropes, bubbles...now they want more expensive stuff! :)
Time to get my coffee.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Emperor's New Groove Theme Song
*lightbulbs
*marshmallows
*go tanning
*get my latte
*go to Brewer and take Lexi and Cody home
*clean up room
*buy dessert
*get Easter presents for kids.
I'll get the expected candy of course, but I need to get them some presents. It was easier when they were little...kites, jumpropes, bubbles...now they want more expensive stuff! :)
Time to get my coffee.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Emperor's New Groove Theme Song
Friday, April 14, 2006
Happy Good Friday Everyone!
A very long day today! I'm glad it is over. Did a few of my errands tonight. I'm running out of gas fast! My sister-in-law called two seconds after I walked in the door...Can I watch Lexi and Cody tonight? UGH! I love having them here but sometimes I just want to chill. Anyway, I bought some new movies so that should keep them busy. Oliver Twist, Zathura, Finding Home (for me) and Must Love Dogs!
Tanya's post cracked me up about her daughter being able to get a dog after they move into their new house!
I bought the ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes (Zach requested they be baked with marshmallows on top...that is how his grandmother makes them), stuffed celery, deviled eggs, cranberry sauce and bakery rolls, veggies and dip. Crap! I forgot dessert! I bought a nice Merlot for me and sparkling cider for the kiddos. We're going to have a hoity-toity, fancy-pancy dinner, just us four! I'm really excited about it! I'm thinking candlelight and making it a big deal. Maybe I'll even let them even eat off the fancy dishes! I know they aren't royalty and all, but I might die before that ever happens! :)
I have Monday off! One, because it is the day after Easter. Two, because it is Patriot's Day and I am patriotic! :)
Oh blessed God, I am going to be able to sleep in tomorrow! Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!
I fell asleep last night watching Rent.
Okay, we're ordering pizza tonight for supper!
Current Mood: great
Current Music: Let's Get It On.............Marvin Gaye
Tanya's post cracked me up about her daughter being able to get a dog after they move into their new house!
I bought the ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes (Zach requested they be baked with marshmallows on top...that is how his grandmother makes them), stuffed celery, deviled eggs, cranberry sauce and bakery rolls, veggies and dip. Crap! I forgot dessert! I bought a nice Merlot for me and sparkling cider for the kiddos. We're going to have a hoity-toity, fancy-pancy dinner, just us four! I'm really excited about it! I'm thinking candlelight and making it a big deal. Maybe I'll even let them even eat off the fancy dishes! I know they aren't royalty and all, but I might die before that ever happens! :)
I have Monday off! One, because it is the day after Easter. Two, because it is Patriot's Day and I am patriotic! :)
Oh blessed God, I am going to be able to sleep in tomorrow! Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!
I fell asleep last night watching Rent.
Okay, we're ordering pizza tonight for supper!
Current Mood: great
Current Music: Let's Get It On.............Marvin Gaye
Thursday, April 13, 2006
April 13, 2006
I did not want to get up today. I am looking forward to sleeping in Saturday morning. This has been a rather bizarre week. I can't believe Easter is Sunday. I'm going to have to go shopping for the kids tomorrow night. We'll probably be going to my mother's for Easter, but I'd like to just stay home. Cook dinner here. We can do ham, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, squash, stuffed celery, and some brown and serve rolls here.
The weather was so nice yesterday. It was nice to put on a pair of shorts and sit in the sun!
Last night we had a bit of a scare. Zach, Hayley and I were watching tv in my room. Kayla came down and says, "Mom, I think there is an animal in my room. It isn't the color of the cats or Sierra." "Ah, okay," I said. Zach jumps up and was like, "Alright, quick Mom, let's go!" So we all run upstairs. I'm standing on Kayla's bed with Zach and his weapon of choice...a plastic sword from the dollar store. We see the offending animal buried half-in, half-out of some clothes Kayla had next to her bed. "Touch it, Mom," says Zach. "What do you mean, touch it? You're the one with the sword," I say as I move to Kayla's desk, which is higher than the bed and on the other side of Zach. "I think it is dead!" "Well, what the hell is it?" "Kayla's moose beanie baby!" says Zach as he throws it at me! I scream. He rolls on the bed laughing.
Never a dull moment here!
The weather was so nice yesterday. It was nice to put on a pair of shorts and sit in the sun!
Last night we had a bit of a scare. Zach, Hayley and I were watching tv in my room. Kayla came down and says, "Mom, I think there is an animal in my room. It isn't the color of the cats or Sierra." "Ah, okay," I said. Zach jumps up and was like, "Alright, quick Mom, let's go!" So we all run upstairs. I'm standing on Kayla's bed with Zach and his weapon of choice...a plastic sword from the dollar store. We see the offending animal buried half-in, half-out of some clothes Kayla had next to her bed. "Touch it, Mom," says Zach. "What do you mean, touch it? You're the one with the sword," I say as I move to Kayla's desk, which is higher than the bed and on the other side of Zach. "I think it is dead!" "Well, what the hell is it?" "Kayla's moose beanie baby!" says Zach as he throws it at me! I scream. He rolls on the bed laughing.
Never a dull moment here!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
A-HA
I KNEW someone was creeping off their blanket at the end of the bed onto my 400 count down comforter!!! It is a good thing she is cute! :)
Yeah...
I talked with Brian until 10 PM. Missed my favorite show AND missed an hour of The Ten Commandments. Hope God forgives me. I discovered that the real version of the Ten Commandments will be on Saturday night! Cool.
No cowboy talk last night. That was good. He mentioned that he has been having a hard time with work lately and I made him smile yesterday. ??? He owns his own business, so I'm not sure what he's having a hard time with. He is in real estate. The market is still good. Maybe it is just that Brian's dark cloud is now following him everywhere.
Okay, so it is Wednesday again. I have laundry to do. I will think of Tanya while I do it! Tonight is my short night at work. I stopped by my brother's house last night. I go thru the door, Lexi gives me big hugs and kisses which she NEVER does without me asking, unless she wants to go home with me and my brother says, "I wouldn't get too close. She has strep throat." Fan-freaking-tastic!
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: I Walk Alone...............Green Day
No cowboy talk last night. That was good. He mentioned that he has been having a hard time with work lately and I made him smile yesterday. ??? He owns his own business, so I'm not sure what he's having a hard time with. He is in real estate. The market is still good. Maybe it is just that Brian's dark cloud is now following him everywhere.
Okay, so it is Wednesday again. I have laundry to do. I will think of Tanya while I do it! Tonight is my short night at work. I stopped by my brother's house last night. I go thru the door, Lexi gives me big hugs and kisses which she NEVER does without me asking, unless she wants to go home with me and my brother says, "I wouldn't get too close. She has strep throat." Fan-freaking-tastic!
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: I Walk Alone...............Green Day
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Sierra & Me
My sweet girl! It's been 4 incredible weeks with her! I have to take her in to see the vet tomorrow...she had some stitches after she was spayed and now the stitches are gone, but she has visible staples. I don't think I am supposed to be able to see them. They aren't bothering her at all, but I am worried they may become snagged on something. Plus, I think they probably need to come out. I was never told anything about them. I was only told that she had been recently spayed and that she wouldn't need to see a vet for another year, unless it was an emergency basis. Oh well, I will get it figured out tomorrow, I guess! :)
April 11, 2006
My, my...another week is flying by!
I went tanning this morning. We had tacos last night for supper and enjoyed Wife Swap and part one of The Ten Commandments.
This morning, Brian tried getting all senti-MENTAL...I need to emphasize the MENTAL part...about going to Mystic, CT last summer. He reminded me that it was MY helmet that fell in the street...his was securely tied to the bike. I didn't point out that actually my helmet is HIS helmet. He bought it. I think he was trying to make a point about it being mine.
I joined my first ever yahoo group! Yay, me! It is a group of people that own bully breeds. I can't express how insanely happy with our Sierra that we are. There is a girl Robyn, in the group, and her welcoming message to me was, "Welcome to Pit bulls Anonymous...my name is Robyn and I've been an owener for 2.5 years!" It was cute!
Okay, it is 11 AM and I now need to shower off my tanning lotion.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Night Moves...............Bob Seger
I went tanning this morning. We had tacos last night for supper and enjoyed Wife Swap and part one of The Ten Commandments.
This morning, Brian tried getting all senti-MENTAL...I need to emphasize the MENTAL part...about going to Mystic, CT last summer. He reminded me that it was MY helmet that fell in the street...his was securely tied to the bike. I didn't point out that actually my helmet is HIS helmet. He bought it. I think he was trying to make a point about it being mine.
I joined my first ever yahoo group! Yay, me! It is a group of people that own bully breeds. I can't express how insanely happy with our Sierra that we are. There is a girl Robyn, in the group, and her welcoming message to me was, "Welcome to Pit bulls Anonymous...my name is Robyn and I've been an owener for 2.5 years!" It was cute!
Okay, it is 11 AM and I now need to shower off my tanning lotion.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Night Moves...............Bob Seger
Monday, April 10, 2006
April 10, 2006
The kids, dog and I went for a nice walk yesterday. Sierra did okay with two of the dogs there. She was getting kind of snappy with the smaller one, so we parted ways with the other owner, but she (the owner) was very nice. Sierra did great with my parent's little dog and my sister's, but she was also inside and off her leash. Sierra walks so great on a leash, though, so it is fun to have her for company. We only walked a mile and a half yesterday. I usually run about 3 miles. Any more than that, and my knee really starts killing me.
I went to bed early last night to watch some movies. I didn't stay up to chat with Brian. I need a few days to digest it all. Thanks to my friends for listening about this. My conclusion is I'm not putting my life on hold for him. It isn't anything personal; I just don't deserve to be strung along. If I meet someone and I am interested, then I guess I am going for it, unless Brian promises to make some major changes. I miss him and I love him and of course, I really want to spend the summer riding around on the motorcycle again. But I really had to ask myself, what is it specifically about Brian? Physically, there isn't much. I mean, I think he is good looking, but I've definitely gone out with more attractive people. He's an excellent kisser. He has large parts AND he's a generous tipper! Emotionally, he can be very selfish at times. At other times, he is very open and loving and willing to be vulnerable. He is very mentally stimulating, though. I think that is what I love the most about him. When he isn't being this new 'cowboy dickhead', he and I can talk for hours. He's smart and funny. Very, very romantic.
I have most definitely learned a lot from the relationship. I've learned that people that disengage themselves emotionally are just as manipulative as people who use other more obvious means to control another person. Why does he get to be in charge of when we talk or when we see each other?
Okay, ENOUGH about Brian. I've had a lot of fun with my kids and my new dog and going out with my friends in the last two months. I'm hanging out with my sister again (when she is home from CT). My relationships with my brothers are back to where they used to be. Not that any of that had to do with Brian, but because I would spend most of my free time with him, I didn't have a lot of extra time to mend fences, so to speak. The last two months I've been able to devote to my family outside of my children and my relationship with them.
Tonight, The Ten Commandments is on. The kids and I have been looking forward to it. I used to love the Charleton Heston version. I hope this one is good, as well. The kids and I love the movie The Prince of Egypt and they know that this is the same story. I bought so many movies this weekend. Mystic Pizza, Fargo, Summer Rental, Saw II, Rent, Just Friends, and Yours, Mine & Ours. Zach and I love Fargo. We have the same sick and twisted sense of humor. Mystic Pizza, I love, because I've eaten there a few times. Good memories with my friend Allison there and then again this summer with Brian. In one of the scenes, you see the street and store that Brian and I were parked in front of and when we took off, I hadn't secured his bike helmet to the back of the bike, and it went rolling into the busy street, stopping traffic. Kind of embarrassing. And it scratched his helmet! I must have known then, on some level, that he would eventually deserve it! :)
I have a tanning appointment at 5:10 PM. I should probably take the dog for a walk. I bought new jeans this weekend. Size 6's for all of them.
Current Mood: Okay, considering
Current Music: Owner of a Lonely Heart............Yes
I went to bed early last night to watch some movies. I didn't stay up to chat with Brian. I need a few days to digest it all. Thanks to my friends for listening about this. My conclusion is I'm not putting my life on hold for him. It isn't anything personal; I just don't deserve to be strung along. If I meet someone and I am interested, then I guess I am going for it, unless Brian promises to make some major changes. I miss him and I love him and of course, I really want to spend the summer riding around on the motorcycle again. But I really had to ask myself, what is it specifically about Brian? Physically, there isn't much. I mean, I think he is good looking, but I've definitely gone out with more attractive people. He's an excellent kisser. He has large parts AND he's a generous tipper! Emotionally, he can be very selfish at times. At other times, he is very open and loving and willing to be vulnerable. He is very mentally stimulating, though. I think that is what I love the most about him. When he isn't being this new 'cowboy dickhead', he and I can talk for hours. He's smart and funny. Very, very romantic.
I have most definitely learned a lot from the relationship. I've learned that people that disengage themselves emotionally are just as manipulative as people who use other more obvious means to control another person. Why does he get to be in charge of when we talk or when we see each other?
Okay, ENOUGH about Brian. I've had a lot of fun with my kids and my new dog and going out with my friends in the last two months. I'm hanging out with my sister again (when she is home from CT). My relationships with my brothers are back to where they used to be. Not that any of that had to do with Brian, but because I would spend most of my free time with him, I didn't have a lot of extra time to mend fences, so to speak. The last two months I've been able to devote to my family outside of my children and my relationship with them.
Tonight, The Ten Commandments is on. The kids and I have been looking forward to it. I used to love the Charleton Heston version. I hope this one is good, as well. The kids and I love the movie The Prince of Egypt and they know that this is the same story. I bought so many movies this weekend. Mystic Pizza, Fargo, Summer Rental, Saw II, Rent, Just Friends, and Yours, Mine & Ours. Zach and I love Fargo. We have the same sick and twisted sense of humor. Mystic Pizza, I love, because I've eaten there a few times. Good memories with my friend Allison there and then again this summer with Brian. In one of the scenes, you see the street and store that Brian and I were parked in front of and when we took off, I hadn't secured his bike helmet to the back of the bike, and it went rolling into the busy street, stopping traffic. Kind of embarrassing. And it scratched his helmet! I must have known then, on some level, that he would eventually deserve it! :)
I have a tanning appointment at 5:10 PM. I should probably take the dog for a walk. I bought new jeans this weekend. Size 6's for all of them.
Current Mood: Okay, considering
Current Music: Owner of a Lonely Heart............Yes
Sunday, April 09, 2006
My Weekend
I bet you're all just dying to know how my weekend was! :) I would hope you all have better things to do.
I spent some good quality time with my kids. I hung out with my friend Allison thru some of this weekend. Brian showed up out of the blue. I absolutely hate that he can just pick up and act like he hasn't been the most giantist dink of all time and I hate that I let him. He's buying floorboards for the bike to replace the $750 wide floor pegs that he bought for me last summer. I'm not quite sure why he was telling me. I think he was trying to guage my reaction, instead of just asking if I was going to accompany him on the bike this summer. It never ceases to amaze me the games guys will play to protect their precious egos. Let me not forget, he did this to us. We had a wonderful, fantastic thing going and he gets caught up in his depression and pulls away and leaves me to pick up the pieces. So anyway, he went home, we chatted online until about 11. All he wanted to talk about was Bike Week and all the traveling we'd done all last summer and how he was thinking about me when he was at Old Navy. Okay, I felt like slapping him. I think about him almost every minute of every day. Not because I want to, but because I'll be driving by the place where he first kissed me, or where we had our first date or where we had our 400th date, or where we parked the bike so he could have a cigarette. I hate that he asks how the kids are or how my step-dad is feeling...now after all this time...now he asks. It would have been friendly to ask when my step-dad was actually IN the hospital.
Oh yeah, and while instant messaging he wrote this: "I've come to the conclusion I was born a cowboy. I'll wait while you go puke." My response? "I won't puke. This is like last year, when you thought you were born to drive a skidsteer and the year before when you thought you were born to be a truck driver. Brian, you are 43 years old. You were born to be in real estate."
Whatever. Now I am crying again. Carl was right. Brian is still on my 'A' list and I can kid myself all I want. I know I am not the only person to ever go thru this. My mind is great with the idea of removing him from the list. I just wish my heart was.
I think I am taking the kids and the dog for a nice long drive today and enjoy some of the sun and warm weather.
Current Mood: feelings are hurt and I am confused
Current Music: I hate listening to the radio after I've talked to Brian. Every song reminds me of him.
I spent some good quality time with my kids. I hung out with my friend Allison thru some of this weekend. Brian showed up out of the blue. I absolutely hate that he can just pick up and act like he hasn't been the most giantist dink of all time and I hate that I let him. He's buying floorboards for the bike to replace the $750 wide floor pegs that he bought for me last summer. I'm not quite sure why he was telling me. I think he was trying to guage my reaction, instead of just asking if I was going to accompany him on the bike this summer. It never ceases to amaze me the games guys will play to protect their precious egos. Let me not forget, he did this to us. We had a wonderful, fantastic thing going and he gets caught up in his depression and pulls away and leaves me to pick up the pieces. So anyway, he went home, we chatted online until about 11. All he wanted to talk about was Bike Week and all the traveling we'd done all last summer and how he was thinking about me when he was at Old Navy. Okay, I felt like slapping him. I think about him almost every minute of every day. Not because I want to, but because I'll be driving by the place where he first kissed me, or where we had our first date or where we had our 400th date, or where we parked the bike so he could have a cigarette. I hate that he asks how the kids are or how my step-dad is feeling...now after all this time...now he asks. It would have been friendly to ask when my step-dad was actually IN the hospital.
Oh yeah, and while instant messaging he wrote this: "I've come to the conclusion I was born a cowboy. I'll wait while you go puke." My response? "I won't puke. This is like last year, when you thought you were born to drive a skidsteer and the year before when you thought you were born to be a truck driver. Brian, you are 43 years old. You were born to be in real estate."
Whatever. Now I am crying again. Carl was right. Brian is still on my 'A' list and I can kid myself all I want. I know I am not the only person to ever go thru this. My mind is great with the idea of removing him from the list. I just wish my heart was.
I think I am taking the kids and the dog for a nice long drive today and enjoy some of the sun and warm weather.
Current Mood: feelings are hurt and I am confused
Current Music: I hate listening to the radio after I've talked to Brian. Every song reminds me of him.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
April 7, 2006
Last night, we went dress shopping for Kayla's dress. We grabbed some supper and bought some movies. We finally got home at 9 PM. We left around 6. I felt like we were never going to get home! We had such a good time, though. The kids were hysterically funny last night.
Movies I bought:
~Saw II
~Just Friends
~Yours, Mine & Ours
~Rent
This morning, I woke up at 10:30...got my latte, etc. I came home and chatted with my friend Sean for a little while. He is in Afghanistan. He said they drove a convoy into Kabul and that it was scary. I can just imagine. He's trying to keep his spirits up. He reminded me that we have a date for a weekend away when he gets home! We go a couple of days usually without chatting and it is always a relief after a few days of not hearing from him, to know he is still okay. When Brian and I broke up the first time a couple of years ago, I dated Sean briefly, for like a month. He introduced me to his mother as the woman he was going to marry. I was like, Whoa...But despite all of that, we've managed to stay good friends. He is going to send some pics when he can.
And of course, I'll be posting some pics of Kayla in her gown getting ready for the military ball.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Temperature.......Sean Paul
Movies I bought:
~Saw II
~Just Friends
~Yours, Mine & Ours
~Rent
This morning, I woke up at 10:30...got my latte, etc. I came home and chatted with my friend Sean for a little while. He is in Afghanistan. He said they drove a convoy into Kabul and that it was scary. I can just imagine. He's trying to keep his spirits up. He reminded me that we have a date for a weekend away when he gets home! We go a couple of days usually without chatting and it is always a relief after a few days of not hearing from him, to know he is still okay. When Brian and I broke up the first time a couple of years ago, I dated Sean briefly, for like a month. He introduced me to his mother as the woman he was going to marry. I was like, Whoa...But despite all of that, we've managed to stay good friends. He is going to send some pics when he can.
And of course, I'll be posting some pics of Kayla in her gown getting ready for the military ball.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Temperature.......Sean Paul
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Busy Night
The center was sooooo buys tonight! Our artists showed up. Finally! The kids had a ball! It was so fantastic. I also had 3 volunteers tonight PLUS the two artists! It was so nice getting some extra help!
Right now, I am going to go to bed. I'm exhausted.
Right now, I am going to go to bed. I'm exhausted.
Sleepy
Last night, I put the movie The Chronicles of Narnia in for the kids and I to watch and I was out like a light about 15 minutes into it! Out like a light at 8 PM! Not sure why I am so tired. I'm sleeping well. I have lots of energy during the day, except for today. I can't seem to get out of my own way. I am so glad yesterday turned out beautiful, weather-wise. It was supposed to be rain/snow showers all day. Blue skies and sun by about 10 AM. Stayed that way until the middle of the night. I woke up to some white stuff...all of which is now melted. The sun has been trying to peek back out. It is supposed to rain until tomorrow and then back to sunny warm weather.
I am so glad tomorrow is Friday. Kayla has the military ball to go to on Saturday. We have to go dress shopping Friday. Other than that, I think I am going to lay low. Buy some movies. Spend some time with the children. Do some yard work. Raking, early gardening...I should probably start getting the ground ready. I want to plant some tomatoes and some herbs this year...maybe some marijuana...JUST KIDDING...just seeing if yall were paying attention! :) Anyway, this will be my first 'on-my-own' garden...of course I've helped my mother and various grandparents, but that is usually them telling me what to do and when to do it. Any helpful hints will be appreciated.
Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Won't You be My Neighbor.......Mr. Rogers......the kids were watching PBS before school and I haven't found the remote or gotten up to change stations yet. Things I learned on Mr. Rogers today...Did you know that Mr. Rogers' friend Bob, was dressed up in a dog suit to be Bob-dog? Thanks for clearing that up, Fred! :) And boys and girls, you are born a boy or a girl. You can't turn into a girl, if you are a boy. You can't turn into a boy, if you are a girl. But most importantly, you can't really turn into an animal, unless you are wearing a costume!
Can you imagine Mr. Rogers now? Well, boys and girls, I was wrong. If you are born a boy and don't like being a boy and think you should have been a girl, well, you can change that. This is called a sex-change operation.
I am so glad tomorrow is Friday. Kayla has the military ball to go to on Saturday. We have to go dress shopping Friday. Other than that, I think I am going to lay low. Buy some movies. Spend some time with the children. Do some yard work. Raking, early gardening...I should probably start getting the ground ready. I want to plant some tomatoes and some herbs this year...maybe some marijuana...JUST KIDDING...just seeing if yall were paying attention! :) Anyway, this will be my first 'on-my-own' garden...of course I've helped my mother and various grandparents, but that is usually them telling me what to do and when to do it. Any helpful hints will be appreciated.
Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Won't You be My Neighbor.......Mr. Rogers......the kids were watching PBS before school and I haven't found the remote or gotten up to change stations yet. Things I learned on Mr. Rogers today...Did you know that Mr. Rogers' friend Bob, was dressed up in a dog suit to be Bob-dog? Thanks for clearing that up, Fred! :) And boys and girls, you are born a boy or a girl. You can't turn into a girl, if you are a boy. You can't turn into a boy, if you are a girl. But most importantly, you can't really turn into an animal, unless you are wearing a costume!
Can you imagine Mr. Rogers now? Well, boys and girls, I was wrong. If you are born a boy and don't like being a boy and think you should have been a girl, well, you can change that. This is called a sex-change operation.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Wednesday Again
I have nothing exciting to blog about. Sorry.
It is only 10:30 in the morning. This day is dragging. I'm surprised to see the sun out right now. We're supposed to have heavy rain until Friday, so this little unexpected break is quite nice.
I finally heard from my friend Shelley. She emailed me last night. She went to South Dakota for a three week vacation and never came back. She is staying there and finally got back online and filled me in.
It is only 10:30 in the morning. This day is dragging. I'm surprised to see the sun out right now. We're supposed to have heavy rain until Friday, so this little unexpected break is quite nice.
I finally heard from my friend Shelley. She emailed me last night. She went to South Dakota for a three week vacation and never came back. She is staying there and finally got back online and filled me in.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Down Time
I am going to enjoy some downtime before work tonight. Last Tuesday, I cleaned like a crazy woman and then worked every morning on the mornings I don't usually work! I was damn near comatose by the time the weekend got here. Today, I am just going to take it easy. Light clean-up. Tonight at the center we are having cake and ice-cream for Danny and Brittany's b-days.
Kayla is going to the military ball with Derek on Saturday.
Today is the day I get to buy The Chronicles of Narnia!!! The kids and I loved it in the theaters. Plus it is one of my favorite book series EVER! I love C.S. Lewis. An adult book of his, that I enjoyed reading was Mere Christianity. Good book. Jim lent it to me a few years ago.
I am so enjoying Freakonomics. It reminds me of Eric and of Brian's dad, John. It is a definite reminder to this society that correlation does NOT equal causation! Sometimes you have to actually use your brain and a little common sense to discover what the real causes behind some of our trends are...economically speaking.
I need to buy some new cd's this weekend. I need a new copy of my Bad Company and I am looking for the new Warren Barfield and I want another Third Day cd.
Hayley's friend Sarah is staying with us all of April vacation. She doesn't want to go to New York with her family to visit her grandmother. She goes every vacation and major holiday and asked if she could just stick around here for once. Surprisingly, her mother said yes. Sarah's mother is very conservative and uber-Christian and my daughter is one of two of Sarah's friends that she is still allowed to hang out with. And to think Hayley was raised by a former heathen like myself! :)
It is quite breezy today! The winds are supposed to get up to 45 mph. Rain. Maybe snow. I was really liking the 70 degrees, too!
Kayla is going to the military ball with Derek on Saturday.
Today is the day I get to buy The Chronicles of Narnia!!! The kids and I loved it in the theaters. Plus it is one of my favorite book series EVER! I love C.S. Lewis. An adult book of his, that I enjoyed reading was Mere Christianity. Good book. Jim lent it to me a few years ago.
I am so enjoying Freakonomics. It reminds me of Eric and of Brian's dad, John. It is a definite reminder to this society that correlation does NOT equal causation! Sometimes you have to actually use your brain and a little common sense to discover what the real causes behind some of our trends are...economically speaking.
I need to buy some new cd's this weekend. I need a new copy of my Bad Company and I am looking for the new Warren Barfield and I want another Third Day cd.
Hayley's friend Sarah is staying with us all of April vacation. She doesn't want to go to New York with her family to visit her grandmother. She goes every vacation and major holiday and asked if she could just stick around here for once. Surprisingly, her mother said yes. Sarah's mother is very conservative and uber-Christian and my daughter is one of two of Sarah's friends that she is still allowed to hang out with. And to think Hayley was raised by a former heathen like myself! :)
It is quite breezy today! The winds are supposed to get up to 45 mph. Rain. Maybe snow. I was really liking the 70 degrees, too!
Monday, April 03, 2006
Greece, Greece, Greece
We're going to Greece! I've checked it out. I want to go this September. It might not be until next September. We can rent an apartment/hotel that sleeps 4, for $52 a day. It will be like $450 for 9/9/06-9/16/06. Roundtrip flights are what costs so much. $4000 if we leave from Portland. $3200 if the 4 of us leave from Boston. Athens in August is VERY hot. September is slightly cooler. Only sun. And less crowded because most of the tourists have headed home. A lot like Maine. I have always wanted to go and explore everything that Greece has to offer. Plus, Greek men are to DIE for! :) Our apartment is actually on Crete. The Camari Apartment/Hotel.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Weekend Wrap-up
I had a nice weekend. I'm still not feeling quite right, but maybe this is how it is when you start getting old. Alot of it is allergies (damn you spring! ), the drastic changes in weather daily, my tummy troubles and a nagging headache/stiff neck I just can't seem to completely shake. Might be time for some good old Nyquil buddy old pal!
Zach and I had a great time last night. We went to Target, Petco, Best Buy and Borders, where we met up with friends. We all caravanned over to Captain Nicks. Zach did a great job with his lobster. This was his first experience taking it out of the shell himself. He and I shared a twin lobster meal and we could pick our own sidedishes. I had the sweet potato and garden salad. Zach had beans and french fries. He's a bit weird! They jipped us of our rolls. The service was the worst I've ever seen it. It may have been busier upstairs, but wasn't too busy where we were sitting. Maybe they were just understaffed. Erin, Zach and I had dessert after. Strawberry cheesecake for Erin and I and Zach had some kind of puff pastry with ice cream, whipped cream and hot fudge sauce.
I bought a new book at Border's. Freakonomics. Everyone I know has read it and I've read bits and pieces of it but now I have my very own copy.
After that, we dropped Allison off at her house and visited with my parents for a little while.
Today, I picked up the girls from their babysitting job and we enjoyed our lattes. I've been doing laundry. Zach has been outside all day playing with his friend Dakota from down the street. Right now we are trying to decide what we want for supper. We've gone from Spanish rice, to homemade mac and cheese, to hamburgers on the grill to egg salad sandwiches. I just can't decide what I feel like making. Any of the food sounds appetizing. I am just not in the mood today to cook. I'm going for least ingredients and least clean-up.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Lay Down My Pride.................Jeremy Camp
Zach and I had a great time last night. We went to Target, Petco, Best Buy and Borders, where we met up with friends. We all caravanned over to Captain Nicks. Zach did a great job with his lobster. This was his first experience taking it out of the shell himself. He and I shared a twin lobster meal and we could pick our own sidedishes. I had the sweet potato and garden salad. Zach had beans and french fries. He's a bit weird! They jipped us of our rolls. The service was the worst I've ever seen it. It may have been busier upstairs, but wasn't too busy where we were sitting. Maybe they were just understaffed. Erin, Zach and I had dessert after. Strawberry cheesecake for Erin and I and Zach had some kind of puff pastry with ice cream, whipped cream and hot fudge sauce.
I bought a new book at Border's. Freakonomics. Everyone I know has read it and I've read bits and pieces of it but now I have my very own copy.
After that, we dropped Allison off at her house and visited with my parents for a little while.
Today, I picked up the girls from their babysitting job and we enjoyed our lattes. I've been doing laundry. Zach has been outside all day playing with his friend Dakota from down the street. Right now we are trying to decide what we want for supper. We've gone from Spanish rice, to homemade mac and cheese, to hamburgers on the grill to egg salad sandwiches. I just can't decide what I feel like making. Any of the food sounds appetizing. I am just not in the mood today to cook. I'm going for least ingredients and least clean-up.
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Lay Down My Pride.................Jeremy Camp
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Lobster Tonight
Damn Red Lobster commercials!!! They've been running all week on tv, more than usual it seems like. Anyway, Zach got it in his head that he HAS to have lobster or die! The girls are babysitting tonight, so it will be just the big guy and me. SO lobster it is! We're going to Captain Nicks. I love going to The Village restaurant in Camden, but that is an hour away and Zach informed me, no lazyman lobster for him today! He wants to take it apart himself. This could be a two hour event! If we drove an hour, waited 20 minutes to be seated, wait 30 minutes for food and ordering, 2 hours for Zach to eat his lobster, then an hour drive home...that is 5 hours! For one meal! Normally it would be worth it. The coastal drive is an hour too short in my opinion, because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous, but we're expected to have showers today, even though it is sunny right now. I think we'll just be better off sticking closer to home. He also wants to buy some new movies tonight, in which case, we'd do better being closer to home so we have enough time to watch them!
Okay, I desperately need my coffee. A very kind acquaintance of mine passed away Tuesday evening. The kids and I saw him Tuesday morning outside of his restaurant. Frank owned the art store and the Blues Cafe, which are across the street from Ampersand's. He was only 57. He had had a heart attack about 6 or 7 years ago and was clinically dead for 15 minutes and they brought him back. Anyway, I say acquaintance because I really just knew him to say hi. But I said hi every day for 7 YEARS! He's watched the kids grow up. He's watched me go thru two dogs. He'd always stop to chat about the weather or hold the door open for me, and if I was running late getting my latte, he could be found sitting on the bench just outside his store. They are having a celebration of life service at his restaurant Sunday evening at 5.
Current Mood: a little cranky...no coffee and it is that time of the month.
Current Music: no music yet...sorry
Okay, I desperately need my coffee. A very kind acquaintance of mine passed away Tuesday evening. The kids and I saw him Tuesday morning outside of his restaurant. Frank owned the art store and the Blues Cafe, which are across the street from Ampersand's. He was only 57. He had had a heart attack about 6 or 7 years ago and was clinically dead for 15 minutes and they brought him back. Anyway, I say acquaintance because I really just knew him to say hi. But I said hi every day for 7 YEARS! He's watched the kids grow up. He's watched me go thru two dogs. He'd always stop to chat about the weather or hold the door open for me, and if I was running late getting my latte, he could be found sitting on the bench just outside his store. They are having a celebration of life service at his restaurant Sunday evening at 5.
Current Mood: a little cranky...no coffee and it is that time of the month.
Current Music: no music yet...sorry
Friday, March 31, 2006
Not One, But TWO!!!
That is right! TWO 70-degree days...in a row! In March! Un-freaking-believable! :)
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Finances
Good news on the finance front. I've managed to put away between $800-$1000 per month in my savings account. The rest of my income pays my bills, which right now consist of rent, food, electric, phone and insurance. I don't need to worry about heat again until at least next November. SOOOOOO, my new car plan looks like it is this...run my present car until it stops. It is running very well again (I think it is sensing I am shopping for another). If it stops in May or June, I will have about six or seven thousand for a good used one. If it can wait to die until August, I'll have $12,000 for a new one. Yeah, I can take out a car loan and just buy a new one this weekend. I can afford the $300 a month, but there is something very appealing about just buying a car straight out. No payments. Just insurance. With my other car payments, we were a 2 income family. There was always a little safety net there...we never bought more than Mike's income could handle...my income was our play money. The downside to this plan is regarding my summer fun. I don't know if I want to wait until August, even if mine sticks it out...a newer car by June means the I will feel safer taking more frequent road trips with the kids this summer. I don't know how far I want to venture with this one. BUT, then again, whatever happens happens. It isn't like we'll be stranded anywhere with no money in my savings.
There really isn't anything wrong with my car that a little TLC couldn't fix. It definitely needs a tune-up. It has new tires. A new transmission. It is a 1998 and in really good shape body-wise. But it is getting to that stage where it's quirks aren't that cute anymore...my trunk is a pop the button kind and works when it wants. My door handle on the passenger side sticks up on the outside sometimes, so you have to make sure it is down or the door won't latch shut. And I have 228,000 miles on it, but with a new transmission, this relationship could go on forever. It is inspected and inspectable. The only thing the mechanic could find wrong is that I need new front brakes and a small leak around the oil pan and that can't be too significant as I have no big spots in my paved driveway. In the words of my brother, "At 228,000 miles, SOMETHING better be leaking on this bitch!"
I would have a hard time selling it now because of the miles, although I am shocked at some of the prices dealers are trying to get for their extremely high mileaged vehicles older than my own! I would get more selling the transmission by itself. I could always donate it to Goodwill...how often does that happen? :)
There really isn't anything wrong with my car that a little TLC couldn't fix. It definitely needs a tune-up. It has new tires. A new transmission. It is a 1998 and in really good shape body-wise. But it is getting to that stage where it's quirks aren't that cute anymore...my trunk is a pop the button kind and works when it wants. My door handle on the passenger side sticks up on the outside sometimes, so you have to make sure it is down or the door won't latch shut. And I have 228,000 miles on it, but with a new transmission, this relationship could go on forever. It is inspected and inspectable. The only thing the mechanic could find wrong is that I need new front brakes and a small leak around the oil pan and that can't be too significant as I have no big spots in my paved driveway. In the words of my brother, "At 228,000 miles, SOMETHING better be leaking on this bitch!"
I would have a hard time selling it now because of the miles, although I am shocked at some of the prices dealers are trying to get for their extremely high mileaged vehicles older than my own! I would get more selling the transmission by itself. I could always donate it to Goodwill...how often does that happen? :)
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
This Side of Filth
I'm feeling much better. Tests came back fine. Probably a mild UTI my doctor said, but because of the area of the pain, and my reaction when she pushed, she wants me to keep an eye on it. I could be having trouble with my interstitial myomas again.
Anyway, so it is Tuesday. My cleaning day, unless I have to work Tuesday morning and then it is Wednesday. How can a house get so disorganized after one week? I do my major organizing, sweeping, mopping, laundry on this day so the kids and I just have to do some straightening on the weekends. Oh well, I think I will just resign myself to the fact that my house will always be just this side of messy!
I tackled the bathroom today. Always a disaster with 3 women and one boy in the house. This is a very large bathroom and my laundry room is on one side of it. It used to be my favorite room in the house. It used to be MINE. The laundry consisted of little kid clothes that didn't take up much room and their clothers were always a pleasure to wash and fold. Little footed jammies smelling like Tide and Downy. The make-up was mine. The hair dryer and curling irons...mine! The shampoo and conditioner...mine. Now, I have to have my shampoo. The girls each have their own favorite brands. Zach has to have his Shampoo for Men. We have body washes, loofahs, razors. Zach still has his toys. Whoever wants a shower or bath after him usually has to pick up his army men, Star Wars and Lord of the Ring figures, along with his various boats.
I decided to clean off the top of the fridge...a nice place to store my liquor, assorted small appliances that I use just enough to need to leave out, but not enough to take up valuable counter space. Pretty much it just required some dusting up there. I remember hearing a woman say not to bother cleaning the top of the fridge unless you are expecting company over 6'2!
Okay...off to do some more laundry...3 more loads to go!
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Hold On Loosely............38 Special
Anyway, so it is Tuesday. My cleaning day, unless I have to work Tuesday morning and then it is Wednesday. How can a house get so disorganized after one week? I do my major organizing, sweeping, mopping, laundry on this day so the kids and I just have to do some straightening on the weekends. Oh well, I think I will just resign myself to the fact that my house will always be just this side of messy!
I tackled the bathroom today. Always a disaster with 3 women and one boy in the house. This is a very large bathroom and my laundry room is on one side of it. It used to be my favorite room in the house. It used to be MINE. The laundry consisted of little kid clothes that didn't take up much room and their clothers were always a pleasure to wash and fold. Little footed jammies smelling like Tide and Downy. The make-up was mine. The hair dryer and curling irons...mine! The shampoo and conditioner...mine. Now, I have to have my shampoo. The girls each have their own favorite brands. Zach has to have his Shampoo for Men. We have body washes, loofahs, razors. Zach still has his toys. Whoever wants a shower or bath after him usually has to pick up his army men, Star Wars and Lord of the Ring figures, along with his various boats.
I decided to clean off the top of the fridge...a nice place to store my liquor, assorted small appliances that I use just enough to need to leave out, but not enough to take up valuable counter space. Pretty much it just required some dusting up there. I remember hearing a woman say not to bother cleaning the top of the fridge unless you are expecting company over 6'2!
Okay...off to do some more laundry...3 more loads to go!
Current Mood: good
Current Music: Hold On Loosely............38 Special
Monday, March 27, 2006
Update
Zach has confirmed that I have 3 of 4 symptoms of the West Nile virus, at least according to his science book!
Hayley has confirmed that Adam and Julie are back together..."How do you know that, Hayley?" "Because they kissed in front of me this morning!"
Hayley has confirmed that Adam and Julie are back together..."How do you know that, Hayley?" "Because they kissed in front of me this morning!"
Bird Flu???
NOPE! Kidney trouble! Who knew the two would have similar symptoms??? Nausea, chills, fever, back pain, bladder pain. I just assumed if I were having kidney or bladder trouble, it would burn when I pee. Not necessarily. My doctor thinks it is probably one of a few things...UTI, kidney infection, or my personal favorite....kidney stones! She can't get me in until tomorrow but said that if I am up again tonight, like I was at 2 this morning, to get my butt into the emergency room. She has put me on a cranberry juice and lots of water diet. She isn't too too worried because my urine is clear and I am urinating. Severe kidney stones might block the passage. If it is stones and they're not big, I'll just be sent home with the same diet plan and have to pass them.
I'm actually feeling much better right now. I'm drinking alot and it has lessened the pain. Might just be a close call and a reminder to be vigilent about taking care of myself.
In other news, my brother and sister-in-law are talking again and it looks like he might move back home. I hope so.
Right now, I am home. I worked until lunch today and Claire has sent me to the doctors! Now I am home, drinking fluids and resting on the couch. This is as good an excuse as any to take a nap.
I'm actually feeling much better right now. I'm drinking alot and it has lessened the pain. Might just be a close call and a reminder to be vigilent about taking care of myself.
In other news, my brother and sister-in-law are talking again and it looks like he might move back home. I hope so.
Right now, I am home. I worked until lunch today and Claire has sent me to the doctors! Now I am home, drinking fluids and resting on the couch. This is as good an excuse as any to take a nap.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
UMaine Advances!!!
We advance to our 10TH Frozen Four appearance! I'm very excited! BC made it in, too! They're playing North Dakota, who we've lost to before. We're either playing Cornell or Wisconsin. There is something to be said for two Hockey East teams making it into the Frozen Four.
I have had a very weird weekend. First, Friday night, I wasn't feeling so great, so I scrapped plans to go out with Allison and Eric. At 7:30 PM, my sister-in-law called. My brother moved out last weekend. Anyway, she just wanted to talk. She has been pretty upset and we're still going to be good friends. She is the mother of my niece and nephew AND my kids ADORE her. Anyway, we talked on the phone until 2:30 AM! I kept trying to get off the phone, but she'd start crying again. Needless to say, by Saturday evening, I was wiped! I had bought 4 movies...Elizabethtown, Just Like Heaven, The Brothers Grimm, and Domino. I fell asleep during the last 15 minutes of The Brothers Grimm at 7:30 PM. I slept right thru until 4:30 AM...that was my 8 hours! So I got up, went pee, watched some of the movies that I missed, that the kids stayed up to watch.
Today, we just hung out here, watched the hockey game and I've been feeling headachey and feverish.
Current Mood: still very happy, but feel like I might be coming down with bird flu
Current Music: Black Velvet...........Alannah Myles
I have had a very weird weekend. First, Friday night, I wasn't feeling so great, so I scrapped plans to go out with Allison and Eric. At 7:30 PM, my sister-in-law called. My brother moved out last weekend. Anyway, she just wanted to talk. She has been pretty upset and we're still going to be good friends. She is the mother of my niece and nephew AND my kids ADORE her. Anyway, we talked on the phone until 2:30 AM! I kept trying to get off the phone, but she'd start crying again. Needless to say, by Saturday evening, I was wiped! I had bought 4 movies...Elizabethtown, Just Like Heaven, The Brothers Grimm, and Domino. I fell asleep during the last 15 minutes of The Brothers Grimm at 7:30 PM. I slept right thru until 4:30 AM...that was my 8 hours! So I got up, went pee, watched some of the movies that I missed, that the kids stayed up to watch.
Today, we just hung out here, watched the hockey game and I've been feeling headachey and feverish.
Current Mood: still very happy, but feel like I might be coming down with bird flu
Current Music: Black Velvet...........Alannah Myles
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Frozen Four Countdown
Gooooooo BLUE!!!!!
UMaine advances past Harvard Crimson on our way to the Frozen Four again! Great game. Maine outplayed Harvard 6-1. Tomorrow at 2 PM we meet up with number one seed Michigan State. We're number 3. We have nothing to lose!
Right now, I am really missing my UMaine Athletic Department days! Aside from my real job there, I also helped with the Event Staff and helped plan the Pep rallies before big games. I remember one day the Athletic Director calling the office when we were in the Atlantic 10 conference (football) and needing some pins before the press conference and the pep rally. "Sure, no problem! Jenn and I can do it!" says my boss, Kenda, "How many do you need? Okay, 2000 in an hour...can do!" Remember this is called Badge-A-Minut for a REASON! We took charge of the pep rally planning after that fiasco and switched to Mardi Gras beads in our school colors! Badge a minute, my ass!
Current Mood: Happy Happy Happy!
Current Music: Maine Stein Song
UMaine advances past Harvard Crimson on our way to the Frozen Four again! Great game. Maine outplayed Harvard 6-1. Tomorrow at 2 PM we meet up with number one seed Michigan State. We're number 3. We have nothing to lose!
Right now, I am really missing my UMaine Athletic Department days! Aside from my real job there, I also helped with the Event Staff and helped plan the Pep rallies before big games. I remember one day the Athletic Director calling the office when we were in the Atlantic 10 conference (football) and needing some pins before the press conference and the pep rally. "Sure, no problem! Jenn and I can do it!" says my boss, Kenda, "How many do you need? Okay, 2000 in an hour...can do!" Remember this is called Badge-A-Minut for a REASON! We took charge of the pep rally planning after that fiasco and switched to Mardi Gras beads in our school colors! Badge a minute, my ass!
Current Mood: Happy Happy Happy!
Current Music: Maine Stein Song
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Conversations from the Car
"Jeez, I can't wait until that guy with the giggley headlight stops following me!"
"Mom, pull over before you start having seizures!"
Me aloud, waiting in traffic, "those steps on that house are crooked."
"Jeez, Mom, there is more to life than house grammar!" ~ Zach (can you tell he is an English teacher's son?)
So young, yet so wise!
Teresa, you and your wisdom teeth are in my prayers! :)
Yes, dead wood or any mention of other wooden stick like objects made to be shoved up an available ass are usually code for Brian.
I accidently inhaled some new brand of super renuzit fabric refresher (think Febreeze)...so now my nose is completely free from residual odors I may have picked up in my life and I now have the nose of a bloodhound. I can smell eau de cigarette a mile away. Remember to point to nozzle away from face before squirting.
The weather update for today was 45 degrees...no rain or snow of the like that was predicted.
Current Mood: very very sleepy
Current Music: "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)"............T-Pain & Mike Jones.........thanks to my daughter Hayley. Zach, you'll note that I did NOT change the grammar of that sentence, but I really really wanted to....are those even names? T-Pain? And my dad scoffed at Milli Vanilli!
"Mom, pull over before you start having seizures!"
Me aloud, waiting in traffic, "those steps on that house are crooked."
"Jeez, Mom, there is more to life than house grammar!" ~ Zach (can you tell he is an English teacher's son?)
So young, yet so wise!
Teresa, you and your wisdom teeth are in my prayers! :)
Yes, dead wood or any mention of other wooden stick like objects made to be shoved up an available ass are usually code for Brian.
I accidently inhaled some new brand of super renuzit fabric refresher (think Febreeze)...so now my nose is completely free from residual odors I may have picked up in my life and I now have the nose of a bloodhound. I can smell eau de cigarette a mile away. Remember to point to nozzle away from face before squirting.
The weather update for today was 45 degrees...no rain or snow of the like that was predicted.
Current Mood: very very sleepy
Current Music: "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)"............T-Pain & Mike Jones.........thanks to my daughter Hayley. Zach, you'll note that I did NOT change the grammar of that sentence, but I really really wanted to....are those even names? T-Pain? And my dad scoffed at Milli Vanilli!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Crazy Day
I am working 8-12 and then 3-8 tomorrow. Iona has a funeral to go to and Carl will be out of the office until 12:30...it won't be too bad, though, but I am sure I will be tired when I get home tomorrow night!
I ran most of my errands today so I won't have to worry about any tomorrow. Sierra was so frigging cute today. She ran the errands with me and got two dog treats at the bank today, got a dog treat when I stopped to get gas and got a doggie donut when I went thru the drive thru at Dunkin Donuts! The kids taught her how to roll over. What a ham!
We're having tacos tonight for supper.
Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: woohoo, woo--00--hoo...Vonage theme song...I got it stuck in your head, didn't I?
I ran most of my errands today so I won't have to worry about any tomorrow. Sierra was so frigging cute today. She ran the errands with me and got two dog treats at the bank today, got a dog treat when I stopped to get gas and got a doggie donut when I went thru the drive thru at Dunkin Donuts! The kids taught her how to roll over. What a ham!
We're having tacos tonight for supper.
Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: woohoo, woo--00--hoo...Vonage theme song...I got it stuck in your head, didn't I?
Wednesday is Here!
I need to go get my latte. I am yawning non-stop. Not sunny today. A nice warm cloudy day. A day when I could take a nice nap, which I just might do. I don't need to be anywhere until 2 PM, which is when I pick up the kids.
I had horrible indigestion last night. Three Tums, I took. I have a backache today. Sierra took over most of the bed. I push over, she pushes over...she literally has to be right by my side, touching me. Very sweet, but not so good for the back. Maybe I'll let her sleep with Kayla tonight. Right now, I am blogging on the couch with my laptop and who is asleep with her head in my lap? I think she thinks she is a cat. I have never seen a dog sleep so much. I imagine she probably didn't get a lot of restful sleep while she was living on the street and in the shelter.
Another week almost over. Time just flies by when you're having fun. The kids were good at the center last night. The boy on the leash started medication! Praise be to the medication Gods. If this were my child, I doubt I would explore the medication route, but since he's not, medicate up! He was ready to leave and then he comes back and says, "Jennifer, stand right there, " so I stood right there and then he came over and hugged me. It was sweet. Early in the day, I told him several times what a good boy he was being and he continued playing saying, "Yes, I am."
Okay...I need to get dressed, get my latte, go to the bank, and go tanning. I think I will save my grocery shopping for this evening. It is just such a chore for me. I wish I enjoyed it more. And I have a ton of laundry to catch up on. I did accomplish alot yesterday, though. I got all of the floors swept and mopped. Dishes were done and put away. I'm doing my bedroom this weekend.
Current Mood: sleepy and happy
Current Music: Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night...definitely not one of their better cds.
I had horrible indigestion last night. Three Tums, I took. I have a backache today. Sierra took over most of the bed. I push over, she pushes over...she literally has to be right by my side, touching me. Very sweet, but not so good for the back. Maybe I'll let her sleep with Kayla tonight. Right now, I am blogging on the couch with my laptop and who is asleep with her head in my lap? I think she thinks she is a cat. I have never seen a dog sleep so much. I imagine she probably didn't get a lot of restful sleep while she was living on the street and in the shelter.
Another week almost over. Time just flies by when you're having fun. The kids were good at the center last night. The boy on the leash started medication! Praise be to the medication Gods. If this were my child, I doubt I would explore the medication route, but since he's not, medicate up! He was ready to leave and then he comes back and says, "Jennifer, stand right there, " so I stood right there and then he came over and hugged me. It was sweet. Early in the day, I told him several times what a good boy he was being and he continued playing saying, "Yes, I am."
Okay...I need to get dressed, get my latte, go to the bank, and go tanning. I think I will save my grocery shopping for this evening. It is just such a chore for me. I wish I enjoyed it more. And I have a ton of laundry to catch up on. I did accomplish alot yesterday, though. I got all of the floors swept and mopped. Dishes were done and put away. I'm doing my bedroom this weekend.
Current Mood: sleepy and happy
Current Music: Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night...definitely not one of their better cds.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
March 21, 2006
Another beautiful sunny day! It is supposed to be mid-40s today. It'd be warmer, but we have this gusty wind that has been blowing around for a few days. It will warm up this weekend but is supposed to rain! Of course! I'm itching to go down to Virginia Beach again next month. I really want to but I really don't want to spend a week of my vacation time. Last year, it didn't matter. This year, I only get 2 1/2 weeks...three if I throw in some sick days.
I don't have to work until 3 today. I took the kids out to breakfast this morning before dropping them off at school. Now it is just me and the dog. I have the hallway/entryway/stairs swept and mopped. Now I just have to sweep and mop the kitchen and living room. I like to do a good sweep on Tuesdays...the kind where you actually MOVE furniture...the rest of the week, the kids help out and rarely does the furniture get moved. At least they help! This weekend, I am seriously going to clean my room. I keep putting it off. I have clean clothes that are on the end of my settee, that could be put in my armoire and dresser...I've just been lazy. I did dust my room a bit last weekend, but I think that just stirred some more up. It definitely needs a good damp cloth wipe down!
The city's spring clean-up will be in April. So the kids have been warned...clean your rooms and get everything that is broken or you don't want ready to be put by the side of the road. The city comes thru and picks it all up one day a year for nothing. I have the kids old pool going, some older oriental carpets that are probably worth a lot of money, but I really don't want to clean them or pay to have them cleaned.
It isn't even 9 AM yet. I can't believe I've been so energetic so early on in the day. Well, I am going to put on some tunes and finish my house work. I really should go grocery shopping at some point today, but I am just not feeling it. I'll do it tomorrow morning.
Current Mood: happy happy happy...I'm starting to scare myself!
Current Music: Jennifer Knapp cd
I don't have to work until 3 today. I took the kids out to breakfast this morning before dropping them off at school. Now it is just me and the dog. I have the hallway/entryway/stairs swept and mopped. Now I just have to sweep and mop the kitchen and living room. I like to do a good sweep on Tuesdays...the kind where you actually MOVE furniture...the rest of the week, the kids help out and rarely does the furniture get moved. At least they help! This weekend, I am seriously going to clean my room. I keep putting it off. I have clean clothes that are on the end of my settee, that could be put in my armoire and dresser...I've just been lazy. I did dust my room a bit last weekend, but I think that just stirred some more up. It definitely needs a good damp cloth wipe down!
The city's spring clean-up will be in April. So the kids have been warned...clean your rooms and get everything that is broken or you don't want ready to be put by the side of the road. The city comes thru and picks it all up one day a year for nothing. I have the kids old pool going, some older oriental carpets that are probably worth a lot of money, but I really don't want to clean them or pay to have them cleaned.
It isn't even 9 AM yet. I can't believe I've been so energetic so early on in the day. Well, I am going to put on some tunes and finish my house work. I really should go grocery shopping at some point today, but I am just not feeling it. I'll do it tomorrow morning.
Current Mood: happy happy happy...I'm starting to scare myself!
Current Music: Jennifer Knapp cd
Monday, March 20, 2006
March 20, 2006
First day of SPRING! Yippee...I wish it felt more like it! :)
I had a great time yesterday with Eric and Erin and Eric's family. It was a nice drive, both ways.
Today, I bought a new down comforter. I started my shopping spree just looking for a high thread count duvet...I found a very nice one and was ready to check out when I saw a VERY NICE down comforter...the same price I was going to pay for the duvet. SOOOO, I bought the new comforter and two new shams and two new Tommy Hilfiger pillows. I will still buy a duvet for my old comforter and give that to Hayley who has the sweetest quilt in the whole wide world on her bed, but she wants to change her room! :( It'll be easier to just give her my comforter and let her change duvets when she wants to change her room.
It is 6:19 PM and I am ready for bed. I am ashamed to say this, but I was in bed by 7 PM last night. I think I was asleep by 7:30. I woke up at 10:30 PM, thinking it was like 3 in the morning or something. I fell back to sleep. Woke up at midnight and woke up at 4. Tonight, I am going to try to just stay awake like a normal person and go to bed at a more reasonable time.
Tonight is Super Nanny and Wife Swap.
Erin, don't forget about Sons & Daughters...it comes on Tuesday night at 9 PM on ABC.
Okay, time to get my jammies on, brush my teeth and take out my contacts.
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Cocaine...............Eric Clapton
I had a great time yesterday with Eric and Erin and Eric's family. It was a nice drive, both ways.
Today, I bought a new down comforter. I started my shopping spree just looking for a high thread count duvet...I found a very nice one and was ready to check out when I saw a VERY NICE down comforter...the same price I was going to pay for the duvet. SOOOO, I bought the new comforter and two new shams and two new Tommy Hilfiger pillows. I will still buy a duvet for my old comforter and give that to Hayley who has the sweetest quilt in the whole wide world on her bed, but she wants to change her room! :( It'll be easier to just give her my comforter and let her change duvets when she wants to change her room.
It is 6:19 PM and I am ready for bed. I am ashamed to say this, but I was in bed by 7 PM last night. I think I was asleep by 7:30. I woke up at 10:30 PM, thinking it was like 3 in the morning or something. I fell back to sleep. Woke up at midnight and woke up at 4. Tonight, I am going to try to just stay awake like a normal person and go to bed at a more reasonable time.
Tonight is Super Nanny and Wife Swap.
Erin, don't forget about Sons & Daughters...it comes on Tuesday night at 9 PM on ABC.
Okay, time to get my jammies on, brush my teeth and take out my contacts.
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Cocaine...............Eric Clapton
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Roadtrippin'
Eric and I are heading out at 9:15! I'm really looking forward to it. The weather is beautiful! It could be a little warmer, but I am not complaining. Hopefully I'll have lots of pics to share. Okay, I have to go get ready. I need to figure out what I am going to wear. I'm going for comfort because it'll be a long drive.
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Dirty White Boy............Foreigner....yes, again
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Dirty White Boy............Foreigner....yes, again
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Got my latte. Got the kids some breakfast. Picked up some shampoo that I was out of. Bought my adorable niece everything she asked for. Luckily for me, none of it was expensive. I love spoiling her and then sending her HOME! :) Taught the boys a lesson. They were hiding when we were leaving for the store...so they got NOT A THING! Next time I yell for them to come and see what I want, I bet they will remember this.
I have to go shower and then get my niece and nephew home. Zach and I will be going to the park along the water front to play with the dog. After that, I am going to do a quick clean-up of the house and wait for the girls to get back. Tonight, we'll probably go out to dinner and take the dog to that pet store.
I'm meeting Eric at his house at 9 tomorrow morning, then our roadtrip will begin. It'll be fun. A nice relaxing drive in the country, listening to some good tunes, with the company of good friends. If anything it'll break up the monotony of the routine we've all found ourselves in.
I dreamt last night about the Apocalypse. It is kind of hazy now.
Current Mood: still kind of sleepy...go figure
Current Music: Foreigner
I have to go shower and then get my niece and nephew home. Zach and I will be going to the park along the water front to play with the dog. After that, I am going to do a quick clean-up of the house and wait for the girls to get back. Tonight, we'll probably go out to dinner and take the dog to that pet store.
I'm meeting Eric at his house at 9 tomorrow morning, then our roadtrip will begin. It'll be fun. A nice relaxing drive in the country, listening to some good tunes, with the company of good friends. If anything it'll break up the monotony of the routine we've all found ourselves in.
I dreamt last night about the Apocalypse. It is kind of hazy now.
Current Mood: still kind of sleepy...go figure
Current Music: Foreigner
Saturday
Blah!!! I slept for 12 hours.
My niece and nephew spent the night last night. I'll be dropping them off this morning.
I'm headed to Norway with Eric tomorrow. His grandfather has been very sick and I offered to go with him to keep him company on the drive. Brian and I made that trip on the motorcycle 4 or 5 times when we were heading to New Hampshire and Vermont.
I am supposed to go out tonight with Allison. I wanted to go out last night and she had to ask her friend "Kristen" again, if she could go. I'm not quite sure what Allison has gotten herself into. Anyway, I still want to go to the pet store and buy dog food and more toys. At this pet store, we can bring Sierra with us. That will be fun and she can pick her toys out herself!
Well, I have to go get my latte and figure out what I am going to do today!
My niece and nephew spent the night last night. I'll be dropping them off this morning.
I'm headed to Norway with Eric tomorrow. His grandfather has been very sick and I offered to go with him to keep him company on the drive. Brian and I made that trip on the motorcycle 4 or 5 times when we were heading to New Hampshire and Vermont.
I am supposed to go out tonight with Allison. I wanted to go out last night and she had to ask her friend "Kristen" again, if she could go. I'm not quite sure what Allison has gotten herself into. Anyway, I still want to go to the pet store and buy dog food and more toys. At this pet store, we can bring Sierra with us. That will be fun and she can pick her toys out herself!
Well, I have to go get my latte and figure out what I am going to do today!
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Thursday Already!
These weeks just fly by. Of course, the weekends always do, that is a given, but Mondays are in the office, and then I go home to the kids and we have supper and watch our shows. Tuesday, sometimes in the office in the morning, sometimes not, and then I pick up the kids and we head to the Learning Center. Next thing you know, it is Hump day.
My sister is back up from Connecticut with the baby. The kids and I stopped over to my mother's after work. First, we stopped at Wendy's with Danny, after work, on our way to drop Danny off at home. Then on to my brother's. We grabbed Lexi (my 4 year old niece) and then went to my mother's. My niece Gabby was already there. She was absolutely adorable last night. Of course, my newest baby niece, Gracie, was the cutest!!! My mom had all four of her kids at home and all of her grandkids, plus my Aunt (her sister) and my cousin Meghan stopped by. It was fun. A little crazy, though. My mother and sister each have King Charles Cavalier Spanials (kind of like a minature looking Cocker spanial)...so two of their dogs were there, plus mine and all of the kids. Surprisingly calm.
We went home and I was asleep by 9:30 or so. I woke up. Got the kids to school. Chatted with Eric this morning. Now, here I sit, sipping my latte, blogging on my laptop with my dog's head in my lap! Life is as perfect as it isn't.
Spring is finally here. Mud season has arrived. My front lawn is quite muddy where the paved driveway ends and the grass meets. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. A good reason for all of us Irish to get drunk, though I don't think many in my family have ever really needed a particular reason to get drunk. For me, spring isn't officially here until after Easter. I don't know why, but I never feel like it is spring until that event is over. Kind of like summer is officially here once the kids are out of school, even though the official day of summer happens much later than that.
Current Mood: pretty darn happy
Current Music: One Fine Day
My sister is back up from Connecticut with the baby. The kids and I stopped over to my mother's after work. First, we stopped at Wendy's with Danny, after work, on our way to drop Danny off at home. Then on to my brother's. We grabbed Lexi (my 4 year old niece) and then went to my mother's. My niece Gabby was already there. She was absolutely adorable last night. Of course, my newest baby niece, Gracie, was the cutest!!! My mom had all four of her kids at home and all of her grandkids, plus my Aunt (her sister) and my cousin Meghan stopped by. It was fun. A little crazy, though. My mother and sister each have King Charles Cavalier Spanials (kind of like a minature looking Cocker spanial)...so two of their dogs were there, plus mine and all of the kids. Surprisingly calm.
We went home and I was asleep by 9:30 or so. I woke up. Got the kids to school. Chatted with Eric this morning. Now, here I sit, sipping my latte, blogging on my laptop with my dog's head in my lap! Life is as perfect as it isn't.
Spring is finally here. Mud season has arrived. My front lawn is quite muddy where the paved driveway ends and the grass meets. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. A good reason for all of us Irish to get drunk, though I don't think many in my family have ever really needed a particular reason to get drunk. For me, spring isn't officially here until after Easter. I don't know why, but I never feel like it is spring until that event is over. Kind of like summer is officially here once the kids are out of school, even though the official day of summer happens much later than that.
Current Mood: pretty darn happy
Current Music: One Fine Day
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
March 15, 2006
Another day in the life of me. Spent the morning at the vet's with the cats...they had to have their booster shots or whatever and their yearly rabies. Fun, Fun! Another $170. Jeez, pets get expensive. Thankfully we're done for another year, barring any major accidents or illnesses...knock on wood.
My new BFF is sleeping by my side. She is so sweet. She sleeps with me, which Kodi never did, except on the couch. Kodi would try to sleep with me, but because of her size and because apparently she felt I was a bed hog in my own queen size bed, she'd get up during the night and move to the couch. Sierra has extremely short hair like Kodi, so shedding is a minimum.
I have to work tonight 3-6. Not too bad. Followed by a quick trip to my brothers and then on to Wendy's for our Wednesday night ritual. Home so Kayla can watch Lost and so I can catch up on some reading. I was asleep by 10 last night. I slept until 8:30 AM. I have not gotten up once in the middle of the night since we've gotten Sierra.
Well, I have to go pick up the kids and finish my last load of laundry before heading to work. All of my bills are finally paid. This has been an exensive week.
Current Mood: excellentay
Current Music: my washing machine
My new BFF is sleeping by my side. She is so sweet. She sleeps with me, which Kodi never did, except on the couch. Kodi would try to sleep with me, but because of her size and because apparently she felt I was a bed hog in my own queen size bed, she'd get up during the night and move to the couch. Sierra has extremely short hair like Kodi, so shedding is a minimum.
I have to work tonight 3-6. Not too bad. Followed by a quick trip to my brothers and then on to Wendy's for our Wednesday night ritual. Home so Kayla can watch Lost and so I can catch up on some reading. I was asleep by 10 last night. I slept until 8:30 AM. I have not gotten up once in the middle of the night since we've gotten Sierra.
Well, I have to go pick up the kids and finish my last load of laundry before heading to work. All of my bills are finally paid. This has been an exensive week.
Current Mood: excellentay
Current Music: my washing machine
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
March 14, 2006
The kids and I are so happy with our newest member of the family. She is perfect. She fits right in. She loves to ride, which is nice. She loves to go for walks and is so sociable with other dogs and people. Kodi was fine with familiar people and cats but didn't like other dogs. Eric got a scare one time babysitting her. He came over to feed and water her. He was even familiar to her, but the kids and I were gone and she was protecting her property.
The kids lost a friend this weekend in a tragic car crash. Elliot was 16 and had just got his license 3 days before the accident. Speeding + driver inexperience + unfamiliar road = disaster. I knew the girls had known him because they went to school together over the years, even though he was a grade ahead. Zach, however, took the news harder than the girls...I didn't realize how well he knew him...Zach informed me they all rode the school bus together, until last week, when Elliot got his license. Getting Sierra when we did was the absolutely right thing. It made a sad day much less sad. Zach slept with Sierra last night.
It is so cute. Sierra will sleep on the couch cushion adjacent to Kodi's cushion, but won't lie down in her spot. It is like Kodi is still there, sleeping where she is supposed to and Sierra respects that. And it isn't like Kodi's scent isn't already on EVERYTHING we own. She never discriminated where she laid down. Every cushion was available to her, she just had a preferred spot.
Wow, Erica Kane isn't looking so hot anymore. I am enjoying some All My Children. I don't indulge very often. I watched the latest Harry Potter movie about 3 times last night. I love that movie! Another movie I can watch over and over is A Series of Unfortunate Events.
I finished Buffy Season 7 again. I get depressed every time I watch the last episode. I watched it when it actually happened a few years ago on tv. I feel the same way each and every time.
The kids lost a friend this weekend in a tragic car crash. Elliot was 16 and had just got his license 3 days before the accident. Speeding + driver inexperience + unfamiliar road = disaster. I knew the girls had known him because they went to school together over the years, even though he was a grade ahead. Zach, however, took the news harder than the girls...I didn't realize how well he knew him...Zach informed me they all rode the school bus together, until last week, when Elliot got his license. Getting Sierra when we did was the absolutely right thing. It made a sad day much less sad. Zach slept with Sierra last night.
It is so cute. Sierra will sleep on the couch cushion adjacent to Kodi's cushion, but won't lie down in her spot. It is like Kodi is still there, sleeping where she is supposed to and Sierra respects that. And it isn't like Kodi's scent isn't already on EVERYTHING we own. She never discriminated where she laid down. Every cushion was available to her, she just had a preferred spot.
Wow, Erica Kane isn't looking so hot anymore. I am enjoying some All My Children. I don't indulge very often. I watched the latest Harry Potter movie about 3 times last night. I love that movie! Another movie I can watch over and over is A Series of Unfortunate Events.
I finished Buffy Season 7 again. I get depressed every time I watch the last episode. I watched it when it actually happened a few years ago on tv. I feel the same way each and every time.
Monday, March 13, 2006
My New Baby
I picked her up during my lunch break. It took over an hour, but well worth it. She's been micro-chipped and spade and has had all of her shots. We're meeting with the vet this week or next, so he can get to know my sweet girl. I have had my last (hopefully for a long time) restless night, waking up because of different sounds during the night. While Kodi was alive, I slept sound because I knew she was keeping watch over her house and family. I encourage anyone who is financially able and physically capable to have a dog, please, please consider a shelter dog. Sierra has had such a hard life, though only 3, it is my honor and pleasure to give this survivor the love and kindness and respect all dogs deserve.
Current Mood: elated and missing Kodi...I wish she was here to share in this
Current Background Noise: the damn train (sorry Eric) and Judge Judy
Current Mood: elated and missing Kodi...I wish she was here to share in this
Current Background Noise: the damn train (sorry Eric) and Judge Judy
Mama's Girl
Upon my return from a short shopping trip to buy her bones, snacks and new toys, she was waiting for me at the door and was right by my side on the couch. So sweet!
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Sierra
Possibly the newest member of our family. I will pick her up on Monday if the adoption goes through. The kids and I met with her today. She is the most calm and easy going dog I have ever met in my life. She is three and was picked up by an animal control officer. She is fully trained and unfortnately was used for irresponsible breeding purposes. She had had a litter of puppies and was pregnant again when they spade her. Those days are behind her now and she loves to cuddle and kiss and just wants a family to love her for the rest of her life. That we can do! :)
FUUUUUUUUU*K!
My night...
I get to the house and the candles are burning and he meets me at the door with what I know will be a wet sloppy kiss that I have so been dreading...only the kisses have improved. He earns a point! Then I say, "Oh today was so busy at work today, I had to work thru lunch...can we go to eat right now? Like right this freaking minute? I am so hungry. I have a headache... maybe herpes...let's go." I'm racing to his truck as he is trying to tie his left shoe.
We get to the Sea Dog. Of course, it is packed tonight. I've been 3 or 4 times in the last few months and it is always dead. My first night out without Brian, and the place is packed with a ton of people I know. I play it cool. We have to wait a half hour for our table. I am talking to the hostess when I feel this creeping arm squeeze me from behind. I am instantly thinking, "MAN, he can't even wait until we're alone!" I turn around, wildly, prepared to remove his arm at his shoulder. It is Karen! (Bailey's Mom)...We hug. She's drunk. Loudly she says, "Jenn, I love you! This isn't Brian. Where is Brian? What happened to Brian? This isn't Brian!!!" "SSSHHHH! It is okay, Karen," I say, " Brian is okay. He hurt his back. This is my friend. Brian is fine. We're fighting, but he'll live." "Oh, been there and done that, " she says, "Brian will come around, don't worry."
Okay, so we sit at the table, eat our food and we catch up with what we've been doing the last few months. I talk obsessively about Brian. Brian, Brian, Brian. I begin to annoy myself. There is a really really cute single guy staring at me two tables away at this time. He comes to our table. Seems he knows my date. He lets me know his long time girlfriend just left him. He is sooooo cute. I'm damning my date's existence secretly.
I have 3 jack and cokes. So much for NOT drinking. We leave and head for Pete and Larry's (a bar)...Oh fan-fucking-tastic! It is karaoke with Joey...what he likes to call Joeyoke...I like to call Jokieokie...anyway...another cute guy there. We share meaningful glances all evening. I spy some friends from high school. It turns into our 16th class reunion. We catch up. High school friend Dan introduces me to lover KEVIN. "I'm gay, Jenn. Always have been." Apparently he was waiting for my mouth to drop or my head to spin...AHHH, Dan, on Prom night, when we all got pissed off at our drunk boyfriends and left in the limo without them and rode around Bangor with our dresses off, hanging out of the moon roof in our sexy lingerie and you didn't care? Kind of a tip off that you might be a LOT bit gay!
The highlights of the evening? High school friend Scott, with bigger man-boobs than my own woman boobs, singing Purple Rain...and having to go to the bathroom (again) and this time, seeing puke in the toilet. This is where I began to laugh maniacally, in the toilet stall, thinking my life had better get f***ing better than this and I mean SOON!
So we leave the bar at 11:45. I get tired, really really tired (really, I did) in the three miles back to his house. I say, Thanks for the night out. It was nice to get out and drink a little. He kisses me again. Again, I am amazed that his kissing has improved greatly. I tried not to run to my car, but walk in a slow and even paced fashion. Inside my head, I was running, though. I get in my car. I start the engine and I peel out of the driveway. I was home in like 3 minutes.
Now here I am. Huge beer headache. I'm hungry and tired and I miss Brian and I love Brian and I need to sleep.
I get to the house and the candles are burning and he meets me at the door with what I know will be a wet sloppy kiss that I have so been dreading...only the kisses have improved. He earns a point! Then I say, "Oh today was so busy at work today, I had to work thru lunch...can we go to eat right now? Like right this freaking minute? I am so hungry. I have a headache... maybe herpes...let's go." I'm racing to his truck as he is trying to tie his left shoe.
We get to the Sea Dog. Of course, it is packed tonight. I've been 3 or 4 times in the last few months and it is always dead. My first night out without Brian, and the place is packed with a ton of people I know. I play it cool. We have to wait a half hour for our table. I am talking to the hostess when I feel this creeping arm squeeze me from behind. I am instantly thinking, "MAN, he can't even wait until we're alone!" I turn around, wildly, prepared to remove his arm at his shoulder. It is Karen! (Bailey's Mom)...We hug. She's drunk. Loudly she says, "Jenn, I love you! This isn't Brian. Where is Brian? What happened to Brian? This isn't Brian!!!" "SSSHHHH! It is okay, Karen," I say, " Brian is okay. He hurt his back. This is my friend. Brian is fine. We're fighting, but he'll live." "Oh, been there and done that, " she says, "Brian will come around, don't worry."
Okay, so we sit at the table, eat our food and we catch up with what we've been doing the last few months. I talk obsessively about Brian. Brian, Brian, Brian. I begin to annoy myself. There is a really really cute single guy staring at me two tables away at this time. He comes to our table. Seems he knows my date. He lets me know his long time girlfriend just left him. He is sooooo cute. I'm damning my date's existence secretly.
I have 3 jack and cokes. So much for NOT drinking. We leave and head for Pete and Larry's (a bar)...Oh fan-fucking-tastic! It is karaoke with Joey...what he likes to call Joeyoke...I like to call Jokieokie...anyway...another cute guy there. We share meaningful glances all evening. I spy some friends from high school. It turns into our 16th class reunion. We catch up. High school friend Dan introduces me to lover KEVIN. "I'm gay, Jenn. Always have been." Apparently he was waiting for my mouth to drop or my head to spin...AHHH, Dan, on Prom night, when we all got pissed off at our drunk boyfriends and left in the limo without them and rode around Bangor with our dresses off, hanging out of the moon roof in our sexy lingerie and you didn't care? Kind of a tip off that you might be a LOT bit gay!
The highlights of the evening? High school friend Scott, with bigger man-boobs than my own woman boobs, singing Purple Rain...and having to go to the bathroom (again) and this time, seeing puke in the toilet. This is where I began to laugh maniacally, in the toilet stall, thinking my life had better get f***ing better than this and I mean SOON!
So we leave the bar at 11:45. I get tired, really really tired (really, I did) in the three miles back to his house. I say, Thanks for the night out. It was nice to get out and drink a little. He kisses me again. Again, I am amazed that his kissing has improved greatly. I tried not to run to my car, but walk in a slow and even paced fashion. Inside my head, I was running, though. I get in my car. I start the engine and I peel out of the driveway. I was home in like 3 minutes.
Now here I am. Huge beer headache. I'm hungry and tired and I miss Brian and I love Brian and I need to sleep.
Friday, March 10, 2006
MEN! Part Two
Getting ready to go out and now I am chatting with Brian. My stomach hurts and I don't want to go. How can he talk to me like there isn't a huge big ass f***ing elephant in the room? He completely acts like nothing is wrong! And what exactly is wrong? Other than the fact he's done nothing but push me away for the last month and a half...completely ignore me on Valentine's Day, didn't even thank me for his present or card...now he is waxing his motorcycle and thinking of me.
My anger is waning.
My anger is waning.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
MEN!
So get this...I make plans for tomorrow night...nothing big, just a date with someone from the gym, not anybody I am really interested in, just someone to take my mind off of this huge mess with Brian...just a nice dinner out and a chance to dress up...and who decides tonight is the night he needs to talk? I think he has some kind of sixth sense about this kind of thing. I haven't really considered breaking up with him, even though I am very mad, but I have focused on getting my life back...doing the things I like to do, when I like to do them, etc...and you know what? I have been having a HELL of a good time! I'm spending more time with friends again and my extended family. This break-that-isn't-a-break has been good for me. Emotionally and mentally speaking. But I talked with him. It is so infuriating that he can just start right back in where he left off and act like nothing has been amiss for the past month and a half. I played it cool...answered his questions...inquired about the kids and his back/knee trouble. I don't want to play it cool, but I refuse to let him think I will jump every time he says jump. The last time we went thru this, I started dating someone else, ironically also from the same gym and when Brian said jump, I was dating someone new. The problem? I just want Brian. I don't want anyone else, but I also don't want to just sit around and waste my life while he figures out what he wants. Do you know how many NICE guys like me? For the record, Brian is a nice guy, too, but he's utterly fucked up, which has forced me, on some subconscious level, to mistakenly put him in the "bad" boy level...anyway, I have a lot of nice guys that like me. And I can think of a million reasons not to date them. On one hand, I am so scared of being in a boring, loveless relationship, that I think I avoid nice relationships and always find myself in these grand-scale, epic-sized relationship montrosities. On the other hand, I am not getting any younger and I DO want to settle down eventually. With Brian, I thought I had found the perfect match...things certainly are nowhere near boring, but he definitely has settle down, long term potential...besides, he is my best friend in the world. He knows me better than I know myself sometimes. When things are good, they are so completely wonderful, it helps me overlook things when they are not so good.
Okay...all that rambling was for me mostly...I sort things out with my verbiose diarrhea...I'll be okay. I got to go pee and go to bed!
Current Mood: confused
Current Music: Peaceful Easy Feeling..............Eagles
Okay...all that rambling was for me mostly...I sort things out with my verbiose diarrhea...I'll be okay. I got to go pee and go to bed!
Current Mood: confused
Current Music: Peaceful Easy Feeling..............Eagles
March 9, 2006
I am bored! I don't work until 3. I won't pick up the kids for another hour.
My sister emailed and said she and the baby will be here for another visit next week.
I have got to say Buffy Season 7 is probably my favorite.
My ear aches.
My sister emailed and said she and the baby will be here for another visit next week.
I have got to say Buffy Season 7 is probably my favorite.
My ear aches.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Need to Work on List of Creative Titles
Yesterday, on the 15 minute drive to work, I counted no less than 6 cars broken down with their hoods up. Occasionally I'll see a car or two per week, but SIX in a day? Of course I immediately jumped to the apocolyptic war of the worlds conclusion! Paranoid? You betcha, but this my friends, will be precisely why I survive such a crisis. When the aliens come, and they will, I will be ready! And this is how I achieved bomb shelter worthiness!
Work was good tonight. I feel like I am coming down with the flu, though. Headache, fever, just achey all over.
Did you hear about the girl that caught the bird flu and died? Okay, what about all of the specialists saying "Don't buy into the media hype about this thing...you'd have to sleep in the bird barn to catch this particular strain!" Yeah, okay. I haven't done any research on the topic pertaining the girl specifically, so I know nothing of the particulars yet of her circumstance...for all I know, she resided in a bird barn...however, seems like maybe the 'media hype' on the subject was closer to the truth. Time will tell.
Also, is it weird that my 11 year old son turns the radio UP at 2:45 PM to listen to Dr. Gary Chapman? Weirder still that his FAVORITE poet is Gretrude Stein? Or how about the fact that he listens to Delilah (syndicated love song talk host) more than me? His defense? "She soothes me!"
Current Mood: mood good...feeling a little sick
Current Music: I Can Only Imagine...............Mercy Me
Work was good tonight. I feel like I am coming down with the flu, though. Headache, fever, just achey all over.
Did you hear about the girl that caught the bird flu and died? Okay, what about all of the specialists saying "Don't buy into the media hype about this thing...you'd have to sleep in the bird barn to catch this particular strain!" Yeah, okay. I haven't done any research on the topic pertaining the girl specifically, so I know nothing of the particulars yet of her circumstance...for all I know, she resided in a bird barn...however, seems like maybe the 'media hype' on the subject was closer to the truth. Time will tell.
Also, is it weird that my 11 year old son turns the radio UP at 2:45 PM to listen to Dr. Gary Chapman? Weirder still that his FAVORITE poet is Gretrude Stein? Or how about the fact that he listens to Delilah (syndicated love song talk host) more than me? His defense? "She soothes me!"
Current Mood: mood good...feeling a little sick
Current Music: I Can Only Imagine...............Mercy Me
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
More FYI
Okay, so I'm a little late picking up the kids and I haven't had lunch yet and I had some leftover Kentucky Fried Chicken in the fridge, so I grab a drumstick, head out the door and begin driving down the road. At one point, I have the drumstick in my mouth and my hands on the wheel and I'm thinking, Wow, I am a barbarian! So I am eating away and there is a minor turn in the road. Nothing unexpected as I have lived on this road for 11 years. Well, there should be a warning about driving while under the influence of Kentucky Fried Chicken. My fingers SLIPPED off the wheel while I was turning the car in the direction it SHOULD be going and the wheel spins back the other way and my tire bumped the curb...I could just imagine all of the other drivers behind me wondering if I was drinking, drugging, or talking on my cell phone...nope, I was just stuffing my face with fried chicken! Anyway, let my trials by error be your I-Ching, your words of wisdom, your guide...no fried chicken while driving...no Armoral on the steering wheel ( I found out about this in a similar fashion) and definitely and I mean definitely no matter how much you want to NEVER NEVER Pledge your hardwood floors! After the three kids and the dog failed to manuever the turn into the living room, sliding into the front door, I realized pledging the floor was probably a no-no. Isn't it a wonder I haven't been permanently snatched up by the man of my dreams?
OH, and I stapled my own thumb at work tonight. Stapled! My thumb! As in, I ejected a staple out of the -er and it entered thru my thumb NAIL and I looked down and was momentarily detached from my body and I said, "Wow, I have a staple sticking out of my thumbnail." Then the pain set in and I was then like, "Oh My GOD, I have a frigging staple sticking out of my thumbnail!!!"
Live and learn, live and learn!
Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Hot Child in the City
OH, and I stapled my own thumb at work tonight. Stapled! My thumb! As in, I ejected a staple out of the -er and it entered thru my thumb NAIL and I looked down and was momentarily detached from my body and I said, "Wow, I have a staple sticking out of my thumbnail." Then the pain set in and I was then like, "Oh My GOD, I have a frigging staple sticking out of my thumbnail!!!"
Live and learn, live and learn!
Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Hot Child in the City
March 7, 2006
Nothing too exciting going on. I worked this morning. I will work this afternoon. I will work tonight! I have this week's scheduling done for the Learning Center. At least for the older kids. We will be doing Comic Strips tonight and on Thursday, more work on our identity unit.
That new show, Sons and Daughters premiers tonight. We are going to watch it when we get home. Zach has been repeating all week, "We're going to Hell." "Why do you say that?" "Because we're Jews!" which is the conversation the little girl on the show has with her parents. Zach also likes the preview of when Grandma is napping and the kids write on her face with permanent marker and the dad says, "What are you doing? That is permanent marker. Now Grandma is forever Hitler!" and the camera pans to a sleeping Grandma with a hitler mustache. My favorite preview is of the older daughter talking to step-Grandpa as to why he is leaving Grandma...or the part when Dad breaks the news to the kids that Grandma has fallen and hurt her "na-na" and might be taking a trip to Heaven to sit next to Jesus. It looks like it will be a funny show. Tonight will tell.
Such sad news about Dana Reeves. Dead from lung cancer at age 44. She never smoked. I feel so bad for their 13 year old son. He's lost both parents, within two years of each other.
Okay...I need to grab a quick lunch before picking up my children and heading back to work.
That new show, Sons and Daughters premiers tonight. We are going to watch it when we get home. Zach has been repeating all week, "We're going to Hell." "Why do you say that?" "Because we're Jews!" which is the conversation the little girl on the show has with her parents. Zach also likes the preview of when Grandma is napping and the kids write on her face with permanent marker and the dad says, "What are you doing? That is permanent marker. Now Grandma is forever Hitler!" and the camera pans to a sleeping Grandma with a hitler mustache. My favorite preview is of the older daughter talking to step-Grandpa as to why he is leaving Grandma...or the part when Dad breaks the news to the kids that Grandma has fallen and hurt her "na-na" and might be taking a trip to Heaven to sit next to Jesus. It looks like it will be a funny show. Tonight will tell.
Such sad news about Dana Reeves. Dead from lung cancer at age 44. She never smoked. I feel so bad for their 13 year old son. He's lost both parents, within two years of each other.
Okay...I need to grab a quick lunch before picking up my children and heading back to work.
Monday, March 06, 2006
FYI
If you are ever considering tanning and you ever already have a slight fever...DON'T TAN that day! Should be obvious to most, but I took the day off yesterday from tanning and didn't want to miss two days in a row. I started feeling a bit feverish and headachey about an hour before I was to go. Not wanting to cancel my appointment and not wanting to miss another day, I talked myself into going. I won't be doing that again! I've taken some tylenol and consumed lots of beverages and took the kids to KFC tonight. I am feeling much better! Ah well, we all need a little near death experience once in awhile to let us fully appreciate our lives.
In other good news, I got a letter in the mail regarding my child support. I'll be getting $300 a week. Down from the $415 that was initially ordered and up from the $200 I was presently getting. Plus he still provides insurance. He can appeal it again and it will go to superior court, but after that, there is nothing else he can do. I really hope this is it.
In other good news, I got a letter in the mail regarding my child support. I'll be getting $300 a week. Down from the $415 that was initially ordered and up from the $200 I was presently getting. Plus he still provides insurance. He can appeal it again and it will go to superior court, but after that, there is nothing else he can do. I really hope this is it.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Kingpin
We had a fun night last night. Dinner, the arcade, shopping at Walmart and a night of bowling. I bought a new electric blanket. They are on sale for $40! Normally they are $80-$100. It has two controllers and an automatic shut-off after 10 hours. I have notoriously cold hands and feet and even I was TOO warm after awhile, so I give this 5 out 5 stars. I also bought some new flannel jammies. On clearance for $3! I also bought q-tips, baby powder and deodorant. When did Walmart start carrying 400 count sheets? It is about time of course. I don't sleep on anything less than 400. Yes, I am a princess! Just kidding, but there are some things I don't scrimp on. Sheets are one of them.
Plans for today are...probably some cleaning, reading, movie watching and Kakuro!
Current Mood: well-rested
Current Music: Sleeping Angel..............Stevie Nicks
Plans for today are...probably some cleaning, reading, movie watching and Kakuro!
Current Mood: well-rested
Current Music: Sleeping Angel..............Stevie Nicks
Mommy & Zach
I scored a 75 bowling!!! I even beat Zach! This is important because I am a horrible bowler and this is the highest score I've ever gotten and also the first time I have ever beaten Zach! :)
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Saturday
My errands are all done this morning. We're just chilling out at the house. I bought 4 new movies last night. The Wedding Crashers, In Her Shoes, Fever Pitch, and The Corpse Bride. I also still haven't watched Sahara yet. I bought that a few weeks ago. The girls are babysitting today and tonight. I have to drop them off at 4 PM...then it will be just Zach and I. We are meeting my friend Allison and the boy she watches, Jordan, at the mall. Jordan is ten and gets along well with Zach. Anyway, we're meeting at the mall and we'll let the boys play in the arcade for awhile and then we'll have supper at Ruby Tuesdays. After, we're going bowling. It won't be a late night, I know that much. Last night, the kids and I all settled in, in the living room, ready to watch movies. We watched The Corpse Bride, had supper and then started watching The Wedding Crashers. Kayla was out before 9 PM...Zach, Hayley and I were out about 9:15! And we all slept until about 8 this morning. I finally got a good nights sleep, without waking up in the middle of the night and then staying awake. I am looking forward to a repeat of last night.
I am looking forward to seeing the movie Aquamarine! How lame am I? :) I read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with my 8th graders a few years ago and loved it and really enjoyed seeing the movie with my girls, so the girls and I are looking forward to this movie. Harry Potter dvd is going on sale Tuesday. Can't wait to buy that. Kayla is expecting Buffy Season 7 in the mail on Monday.
The weather is warming up, thank you God! I am so ready for spring!!! I know my pocketbook is ready for a break from my heating bill, as well!
Current Mood: relaxed
Current Music: Had to Cry Today...................Blind Faith (early Clapton band, with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Rick Grech)
I am looking forward to seeing the movie Aquamarine! How lame am I? :) I read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with my 8th graders a few years ago and loved it and really enjoyed seeing the movie with my girls, so the girls and I are looking forward to this movie. Harry Potter dvd is going on sale Tuesday. Can't wait to buy that. Kayla is expecting Buffy Season 7 in the mail on Monday.
The weather is warming up, thank you God! I am so ready for spring!!! I know my pocketbook is ready for a break from my heating bill, as well!
Current Mood: relaxed
Current Music: Had to Cry Today...................Blind Faith (early Clapton band, with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Rick Grech)
Friday, March 03, 2006
Sad and Happy and Weird
I was SO happy just a minute ago! I ran into my preschooler Sammi's mommy at the grocery store and we caught up for a few minutes and we traded numbers so I could spend some time with my girl! She just had a meeting with my bosses, Claire and Shawn at DHS, as she is a Social worker for DHS and we are the Department of Health and Welfare...so anyway...then I randomly saw two books that I was going to buy at Border's tomorrow, on sale 60% off...it was FATE!!!
Then I got home, started supper and checked my email...I got an email from my friend Sean...we dated briefly, during a break between Brian and I about 2 years ago, and we've remained good friends. He emailed me and let me know he was in Indiana right now and is being deployed to Afghanistan at the end of the month. He asked for some pictures of me so he could keep them with him.
More weirdness...a woman I work with Mary, is on her way to Indiana to be with her husband for a little while before he gets deployed to Afghanistan...oddly enough, Sean and Randall work together.
Then I got home, started supper and checked my email...I got an email from my friend Sean...we dated briefly, during a break between Brian and I about 2 years ago, and we've remained good friends. He emailed me and let me know he was in Indiana right now and is being deployed to Afghanistan at the end of the month. He asked for some pictures of me so he could keep them with him.
More weirdness...a woman I work with Mary, is on her way to Indiana to be with her husband for a little while before he gets deployed to Afghanistan...oddly enough, Sean and Randall work together.
March 3, 2006
A LOOOOONG day at work today. Thank God for Carl and Iona! They always make me laugh.
My belly is hurting tonight. You might consider trying the new Deli sandwiches at Wendy's...DON'T...I haven't felt right since. I'll stick to the greasy cheeseburgers from now on. I think the kids and I are going to go buy some movies and stay in for the evening. I'm just not feeling so great.
Well, I have a tanning appointment with Kayla and I will blog more later.
My belly is hurting tonight. You might consider trying the new Deli sandwiches at Wendy's...DON'T...I haven't felt right since. I'll stick to the greasy cheeseburgers from now on. I think the kids and I are going to go buy some movies and stay in for the evening. I'm just not feeling so great.
Well, I have a tanning appointment with Kayla and I will blog more later.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Cute
One of my favorite students, Courtney (age 6), and I had a funny moment last week. We were sitting together on the floor, reading and one of the other girls hit her own sister, so I said, "We don't hit at the Learning Center, so tell your sister you're sorry and please stop." Courtney looks at me and says, "Wow, you should be a teacher! You sounded just like one!"
Thanks, Courtney! I am glad the $30,000 I invested on my education was on the right career path...according to Courtney.
Thanks, Courtney! I am glad the $30,000 I invested on my education was on the right career path...according to Courtney.
Happy March
Warmer weather is on its way! Next week, things are looking like they'll be back in the 40s and maybe higher. Officially, I don't believe our thermometers got below zero during daytime hours this past week, but it has been very windy, making it feel like it is below zero. I know it is cold when my car does this rrrrrr...rrrrrr...before starting and my car prefers 20-30 degrees. It doesn't like it colder than that, and I have to say my car makes more noises and acts weirder when the weather warms up. But when it is like 20 out, she purrs like a kitten. Anyway, knock on wood, my car has started every day for me since I've owned it.
I woke up early again. This time it was 2:30 AM. I went online and checked out this website for German Shepard dogs...some breeders/trainers in Washington state (I think) deal with imported shepards. On the site, they have an adult dog section and for $5000 and up, you can have the dog of your choice delivered right to your airport. Transportation is included in the cost and you get a video of your dog with its handler and learn the commands (German) for that dog. The dogs are fully trained for family/personal protection and for K-9 work. I was just so intrigued by the site. I checked out their customer satisfaction page and was impressed with the loyalty of their customers.
So if I had an indispensible amount of money, I would buy:
*a fully trained German shepard or two
*all new Mac computers for me and the kids...have you seen some of their new stuff? I love my iBook and I even have OS X...but it isn't as pretty as some of the new stuff! :)
*my own tanning bed
*the new 7 passenger Land Rover is pretty HOT!
Current Mood: good
Current Music: You Can Leave Your Hat On..........Joe Cocker
I woke up early again. This time it was 2:30 AM. I went online and checked out this website for German Shepard dogs...some breeders/trainers in Washington state (I think) deal with imported shepards. On the site, they have an adult dog section and for $5000 and up, you can have the dog of your choice delivered right to your airport. Transportation is included in the cost and you get a video of your dog with its handler and learn the commands (German) for that dog. The dogs are fully trained for family/personal protection and for K-9 work. I was just so intrigued by the site. I checked out their customer satisfaction page and was impressed with the loyalty of their customers.
So if I had an indispensible amount of money, I would buy:
*a fully trained German shepard or two
*all new Mac computers for me and the kids...have you seen some of their new stuff? I love my iBook and I even have OS X...but it isn't as pretty as some of the new stuff! :)
*my own tanning bed
*the new 7 passenger Land Rover is pretty HOT!
Current Mood: good
Current Music: You Can Leave Your Hat On..........Joe Cocker
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