Nice, Erin! That is all I have to say! =) I'll see you guys when I get back to town!
Bob Seger here I come! I'm so excited. Well, I have GOT to go finish my hair and run a quick trip to the Mall. I am leaving around 11ish so Mitch and I don't have to rush right off to get to the concert. But we might have to anyway because no doubt we'll have traffic issues since we're leaving in the 5 o'clock hour.
SOOOOOO, I may blog. I may not blog. Depends on how busy I am in the next two days. It'll be back to reality on Thursday. If I don't talk to all of you before then, you'll hear all about my trip at that time! I'm bringing the digital this time, too! I forgot it for our Portland trip.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
AWWWWWWW! This One is from my Son!
This awwwww is from Zachie himself!
I was reading something about what kids remember and so I asked mine if they had to write about a favorite memory of me, what would they write about...and Zach says, "I wouldn't write anything."
I was like,"What? You don't have any favorite memories?" and he says, "I wouldn't write anything because I would run out of paper!"
Awwwwwwwwwww! He is going to be such a ladies man! Already with the lines!
I am so happy and have such a wonderful family. I love my babies more than anything in the world. I thank God every day for letting me be their mom. Even if nothing else worked out in my life ever, I would have to deem this life a success because of them.
My baby boy is getting baptized tonight. Kayla is too! Hayley and I got done this summer! Allison is getting done too! She gave her life to the Lord last week. I am so happy for her and proud of her. She has come so far in such a short time! Her mental issues are virtually non-existent now. She prays with me on the phone and goes to church with me. We help keep each other on the right track.
I was reading something about what kids remember and so I asked mine if they had to write about a favorite memory of me, what would they write about...and Zach says, "I wouldn't write anything."
I was like,"What? You don't have any favorite memories?" and he says, "I wouldn't write anything because I would run out of paper!"
Awwwwwwwwwww! He is going to be such a ladies man! Already with the lines!
I am so happy and have such a wonderful family. I love my babies more than anything in the world. I thank God every day for letting me be their mom. Even if nothing else worked out in my life ever, I would have to deem this life a success because of them.
My baby boy is getting baptized tonight. Kayla is too! Hayley and I got done this summer! Allison is getting done too! She gave her life to the Lord last week. I am so happy for her and proud of her. She has come so far in such a short time! Her mental issues are virtually non-existent now. She prays with me on the phone and goes to church with me. We help keep each other on the right track.
Friday, January 26, 2007
The Greatest Life EVER!!!
Yes, it is official. I have the greatest life ever! I was so disappointed about missing Bob Seger this weekend in Boston and Mitch just got us tickets to see him in Worcester Tuesday night!!! OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH!!! I am sooooooo excited. I am sooooooo excited! I can't even blog because I am SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!
Mitch is officially the greatest person to ever walk this fine earth next to Jesus! Next to Jesus and Bob Seger.
Mitch is officially the greatest person to ever walk this fine earth next to Jesus! Next to Jesus and Bob Seger.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thursday Night
I can't believe the week is over all ready! Tomorrow is Friday! I pick up my truck tomorrow morning. Fuel pump went. I was kinda mad because I just bought the truck (used)...but I've been assured that sometimes these things just go and they give you no warning. I had a new one put on and a new fuel filter and an oil change and tune-up...so I should be good for awhile. Everything else is in great condition and the mechanic thinks I got a good deal, excluding the bad luck with the fuel pump.
Mitch and I had an absolutely fantastic time in Portland. It is official. We are dating. And loving every second of it. Not only did he go to the rival high school, we spent our summers at the same summer CAMP! Unbeknownst to us! I don't remember him at Camp Telok!
SOOOOOO many funny things happened yesterday. So many romantic and wonderful things happened yesterday. My only regret was that I didn't let him buy me the Dooney & Bourke purse I wanted. He was like, "Pick one out. Pick out whatever one you want and I'll buy it for you." I wanted it so bad, but he was already spending so much money on me yesterday that there is no way I could accept it. I did accept a very lovely Yankee candle. Sun & Sand scent. So yummy!
We ate lunch at The Grill in Yarmouth. I've only eaten there with Brian, so that was kinda weird. For supper, we ate at Eggspectations. Ohhhhhh, and he also made me an adorable "Vote for Tank" t-shirt...it is an inside joke. He made it on his computer and printed it off on an iron-on thingy. He also bought me a cute stuffed doggy to go with my stuffed bear.
He dropped me off around 11 and called me 15 minutes later because he missed me (awwwwwww!) and we talked on the phone until he made it back to New Hampshire. He is also calling me at 9 tonight! He is just one of the most incredible human beings I have ever known in my entire life. He is amazing. We had our pictures taken in one of those little picture booths. We are a pretty darn attractive couple, if I do say so myself! I have never felt this way in my life. Even with Brian. WOW! That is a shocking thing for me to say! It is about time, huh??? =)
Mitch and I had an absolutely fantastic time in Portland. It is official. We are dating. And loving every second of it. Not only did he go to the rival high school, we spent our summers at the same summer CAMP! Unbeknownst to us! I don't remember him at Camp Telok!
SOOOOOO many funny things happened yesterday. So many romantic and wonderful things happened yesterday. My only regret was that I didn't let him buy me the Dooney & Bourke purse I wanted. He was like, "Pick one out. Pick out whatever one you want and I'll buy it for you." I wanted it so bad, but he was already spending so much money on me yesterday that there is no way I could accept it. I did accept a very lovely Yankee candle. Sun & Sand scent. So yummy!
We ate lunch at The Grill in Yarmouth. I've only eaten there with Brian, so that was kinda weird. For supper, we ate at Eggspectations. Ohhhhhh, and he also made me an adorable "Vote for Tank" t-shirt...it is an inside joke. He made it on his computer and printed it off on an iron-on thingy. He also bought me a cute stuffed doggy to go with my stuffed bear.
He dropped me off around 11 and called me 15 minutes later because he missed me (awwwwwww!) and we talked on the phone until he made it back to New Hampshire. He is also calling me at 9 tonight! He is just one of the most incredible human beings I have ever known in my entire life. He is amazing. We had our pictures taken in one of those little picture booths. We are a pretty darn attractive couple, if I do say so myself! I have never felt this way in my life. Even with Brian. WOW! That is a shocking thing for me to say! It is about time, huh??? =)
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
January 23, 2007
I had a great meeting with the project coordinator today. He was up from Augusta. And my friend Chelsea who works for him came up as well. She bought me a little present! Awwwwww! She is soo great! I had to work tonight, so I hope she and Stacey had a great time! I miss you guys! Soon, very soon, we will be together again! =)
And The First Lady of Maine (The Governor's wife) has been so kind with her comments about the center and in supporting me to Chip and everyone else in Augusta. Tonight, Chip was like, "You know Jenn, you have a fantastic opportunity in front of you. It isn't often that the Governor's wife backs someone like this and you could definitely use this to your advantage career-wise. Sooooo cool! I will miss it when I no longer work for the government! The Department of Health and Welfare has been such a great job and I've learned so much while being there!
I find it ironic that people have used my blog to post diparaging remarks about me in the comment section and basically threaten me with certain actions when in fact, I don't think they are aware of my job! Hello. Social workers are my friends. My present job is very closely tied to theirs. They are at my home frequently and assure me every day that I am a very good mom and a very good person. This is a personal issue, one in which I will deal with personally. Mitch and I talked a lot about it, as did Mike and I and they both said the same thing...keep doing what I am doing and that they know the truth. People can make all the assumptions about me all they want. I have been pretty honest about my past in this blog and don't hide the mistakes I've made. I also reserve the right to vent in any way that I see fit. Most people who read this, do not know me personally and the few that have read it and have been offended in the past, I apologize for maybe being harsh at a time I was feeling attacked and I was caught venting in my very own blog. If you don't like it, I suggest you don't read it.
The fact is, Mike knows how much I loved him. We talked about it last night. Zachary was the best thing we ever did and Mike and I are the ones that come first when it comes to spending time with him. There is still a lot of bitterness on my part, and Mike tries so hard to just let me work through that. Somedays, he and I can talk and somedays, it is better that we don't. What is important is that we have a beautiful little boy who loves us both desperately and he and I will continue to make our situation work the best it can. We're both sorry for a lot of things and we're both sorry that we can't go back and fix things, but we've also grown up a lot in the last few years. I appreciate Mike and all of the things he does for the kids and me and I made sure I told him last night and I also told him that I know I don't always say it enough to him.
I will also try to not be so mean on my blog when I am angry with someone. This is a healthy way for me to vent my feelings, I am getting a master's in Psychology, I do know some things but at the same time, I am aware that those things have hurt some people and that was never my intention.
Anyway, I have had a bitch of a week. I lost the ruby and diamond ring that Mike had bought me for Mother's day about 6 years ago and I have been pretty sad about that and I was having furnace trouble on like the most freezing cold day of the year, and I have a pretty hefty repair to make on the truck already ($600) and I am working and writing two grants, one with a group and one by myself. I've had quarterly reports, monthly reports and weekly reports to keep on top of. It is hard because of my schedule. Two normal 8-4 days and the rest are a combination of days and nights PLUS I have to work at home. Planning the curriculum for kids ages 4-18 is not easy and I do have my own family to worry about. My kids come first. Sorry. That is the way it will be for all of eternity. Certainly not an excuse as much as an example. Running a home ALONE is challenging, at best. I don't get help with paying bills and going to the bank and the post office and grocery shopping. Driving my kids all around town. Doing a little thing I like to call work. Squeezing in some personal time to avoid going crazy myself.
I am so glad I am going to Portland tomorrow. Because my truck is being fixed and won't be done until Thursday or Friday, Mitch is driving here all the way from NH to get me and then we're going to drive to Portland and then on Thursday, he'll drive me home and then turn around and go home. He is such a sweet sweet man. I am so lucky that he is in my life. He is my hourly dose of sanity. We talk almost all day now! Phone calls, emails...pretty much whenever we get a second to check in with each other. We are both so amazed that we have so much to say to each other and make each other laugh all day. Even when I was going through this bad week (Gosh, it is only Tuesday!!!) I had this silly grin on my face through most of it. Have I mentioned that he LOVES that I am smart? =) I'm very happy right now.
And The First Lady of Maine (The Governor's wife) has been so kind with her comments about the center and in supporting me to Chip and everyone else in Augusta. Tonight, Chip was like, "You know Jenn, you have a fantastic opportunity in front of you. It isn't often that the Governor's wife backs someone like this and you could definitely use this to your advantage career-wise. Sooooo cool! I will miss it when I no longer work for the government! The Department of Health and Welfare has been such a great job and I've learned so much while being there!
I find it ironic that people have used my blog to post diparaging remarks about me in the comment section and basically threaten me with certain actions when in fact, I don't think they are aware of my job! Hello. Social workers are my friends. My present job is very closely tied to theirs. They are at my home frequently and assure me every day that I am a very good mom and a very good person. This is a personal issue, one in which I will deal with personally. Mitch and I talked a lot about it, as did Mike and I and they both said the same thing...keep doing what I am doing and that they know the truth. People can make all the assumptions about me all they want. I have been pretty honest about my past in this blog and don't hide the mistakes I've made. I also reserve the right to vent in any way that I see fit. Most people who read this, do not know me personally and the few that have read it and have been offended in the past, I apologize for maybe being harsh at a time I was feeling attacked and I was caught venting in my very own blog. If you don't like it, I suggest you don't read it.
The fact is, Mike knows how much I loved him. We talked about it last night. Zachary was the best thing we ever did and Mike and I are the ones that come first when it comes to spending time with him. There is still a lot of bitterness on my part, and Mike tries so hard to just let me work through that. Somedays, he and I can talk and somedays, it is better that we don't. What is important is that we have a beautiful little boy who loves us both desperately and he and I will continue to make our situation work the best it can. We're both sorry for a lot of things and we're both sorry that we can't go back and fix things, but we've also grown up a lot in the last few years. I appreciate Mike and all of the things he does for the kids and me and I made sure I told him last night and I also told him that I know I don't always say it enough to him.
I will also try to not be so mean on my blog when I am angry with someone. This is a healthy way for me to vent my feelings, I am getting a master's in Psychology, I do know some things but at the same time, I am aware that those things have hurt some people and that was never my intention.
Anyway, I have had a bitch of a week. I lost the ruby and diamond ring that Mike had bought me for Mother's day about 6 years ago and I have been pretty sad about that and I was having furnace trouble on like the most freezing cold day of the year, and I have a pretty hefty repair to make on the truck already ($600) and I am working and writing two grants, one with a group and one by myself. I've had quarterly reports, monthly reports and weekly reports to keep on top of. It is hard because of my schedule. Two normal 8-4 days and the rest are a combination of days and nights PLUS I have to work at home. Planning the curriculum for kids ages 4-18 is not easy and I do have my own family to worry about. My kids come first. Sorry. That is the way it will be for all of eternity. Certainly not an excuse as much as an example. Running a home ALONE is challenging, at best. I don't get help with paying bills and going to the bank and the post office and grocery shopping. Driving my kids all around town. Doing a little thing I like to call work. Squeezing in some personal time to avoid going crazy myself.
I am so glad I am going to Portland tomorrow. Because my truck is being fixed and won't be done until Thursday or Friday, Mitch is driving here all the way from NH to get me and then we're going to drive to Portland and then on Thursday, he'll drive me home and then turn around and go home. He is such a sweet sweet man. I am so lucky that he is in my life. He is my hourly dose of sanity. We talk almost all day now! Phone calls, emails...pretty much whenever we get a second to check in with each other. We are both so amazed that we have so much to say to each other and make each other laugh all day. Even when I was going through this bad week (Gosh, it is only Tuesday!!!) I had this silly grin on my face through most of it. Have I mentioned that he LOVES that I am smart? =) I'm very happy right now.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
January 20,2007
I have spent the most wonderful lazy day at home today!!! Mitch and I played online for a lot of it! He's napping now and then has what he is calling an "intervention" with his parents and then he'll call me tonight when he gets to work. I watched Elizabethtown for the millionth time! He and I are going to watch it on Movie Night, Monday night...we are going to watch another movie together on the phone! =) And Wednesday night, we're going to watch Mystery, Alaska whilst sitting in our in-room whirlpool tub, relaxing and cuddling! He's never seen either and both are two of my favorite movies! He will love them.
This whole really liking someone feeling is the absolute best!
This whole really liking someone feeling is the absolute best!
Awwwwww....
One of my emails this morning...is it any wonder I smile ALL DAY long???
"I just want you to know that you can make the craziest days sane, the funniest jokes funnier, and the simplist thing deep. I have never met anyone like you and never remember anyone making me feel as comfortable as you. Hearing you say "Awwww" makes me melt, and I can never get enough of you! You are just the perfect daisy! Although this situation was the last thing on my mind when I sent you that email, you are the only thing that I think of. Wednesday cannot come quick enough and be long enough for me. I can't wait to try my super powers, and make you smile. I miss touching your hand and getting you something to drink late at night. I can't wait to kisss you. Ok, enough of that. You know all of that already! I will end by telling you the most important thing... I am HOT!"
Isn't he just the sweetest boy in all the world?
"I just want you to know that you can make the craziest days sane, the funniest jokes funnier, and the simplist thing deep. I have never met anyone like you and never remember anyone making me feel as comfortable as you. Hearing you say "Awwww" makes me melt, and I can never get enough of you! You are just the perfect daisy! Although this situation was the last thing on my mind when I sent you that email, you are the only thing that I think of. Wednesday cannot come quick enough and be long enough for me. I can't wait to try my super powers, and make you smile. I miss touching your hand and getting you something to drink late at night. I can't wait to kisss you. Ok, enough of that. You know all of that already! I will end by telling you the most important thing... I am HOT!"
Isn't he just the sweetest boy in all the world?
To You Internet Stalker
So yeah, I might have one! An internet stalker that is...a certain someone's ex to probably be exact. Interesting! How do I know? Well, I can tell who has read my page and someone googled my whole name which led them to my fantastic blog! At first, I was going to go all private on your butt, but why? This is MY blog! It is where I sort out feelings and ideas and pretty much my whole life! It is where I contradict myself on a daily basis!
I also don't feel like I should have to sensor my thoughts and feelings...kind of defeats the purpose of a blog and/or journal. To make things even funnier, I guess she may have also implied to his parents that I am the reason behind the divorce...hmmm, interesting since Mitch and I have only been talking since November!!! Completely ignoring the fact that during 10 years of marriage, she may or may not have had something to do with the demise of said relationship! But blame me if you must. I have big shoulders...and big taa-taas...which brings me to another funny part of this story. Someone honestly took the whole joke about me being a Hooter completely seriously. So now, all of my friends and I have even more to laugh about! What started out as an innocent lunch lady asking me if I was a Hooter, has turned into me, in fact, actually being one! =) Go me!
Again, internet stalker, I hate to ruin your pristine thoughts of me, but I feel I must. I'm a teacher. Not a hooter. And working on my Master's in Psychology...and guess what? You're a little weird.
So yeah, we talked on the phone last night and he apologized for dragging me into all of the drama. That was never his intention. I assured him that drama follows me around like a love sick puppy and not to feel so bad. Please, this isn't the first psycho ex that has come unglued after nding out about my existence...okay, that was for her. Sorry. I'm not feeling so nice this morning. My plow guy woke me up extra early on a Saturday morning.
I'm also not going private. I will not succumb to the paranoia of someone watching and reading about my every move. And I will continue to write about my every move because I can. Mitch and I will be talking about this later, though. My blog is my blog and if she wants to find out what we're doing, she can ask him. Or I guess, just read about it here. It is a free country.
I also don't feel like I should have to sensor my thoughts and feelings...kind of defeats the purpose of a blog and/or journal. To make things even funnier, I guess she may have also implied to his parents that I am the reason behind the divorce...hmmm, interesting since Mitch and I have only been talking since November!!! Completely ignoring the fact that during 10 years of marriage, she may or may not have had something to do with the demise of said relationship! But blame me if you must. I have big shoulders...and big taa-taas...which brings me to another funny part of this story. Someone honestly took the whole joke about me being a Hooter completely seriously. So now, all of my friends and I have even more to laugh about! What started out as an innocent lunch lady asking me if I was a Hooter, has turned into me, in fact, actually being one! =) Go me!
Again, internet stalker, I hate to ruin your pristine thoughts of me, but I feel I must. I'm a teacher. Not a hooter. And working on my Master's in Psychology...and guess what? You're a little weird.
So yeah, we talked on the phone last night and he apologized for dragging me into all of the drama. That was never his intention. I assured him that drama follows me around like a love sick puppy and not to feel so bad. Please, this isn't the first psycho ex that has come unglued after nding out about my existence...okay, that was for her. Sorry. I'm not feeling so nice this morning. My plow guy woke me up extra early on a Saturday morning.
I'm also not going private. I will not succumb to the paranoia of someone watching and reading about my every move. And I will continue to write about my every move because I can. Mitch and I will be talking about this later, though. My blog is my blog and if she wants to find out what we're doing, she can ask him. Or I guess, just read about it here. It is a free country.
Friday, January 19, 2007
January 19, 2007
I got my report all done. It really wasn't bad as I thought it was going to be. I am waiting for Julie to come pick up Lexi and Hayley. Cody is spending the night with Zach.
Current Mood: very happy
Current Music: Champagne Supernova......Oasis
Current Mood: very happy
Current Music: Champagne Supernova......Oasis
A Dog and Her Boy
Zachie sleeping in his Yankees hat with his arm around Sierra! She was asleep too until she heard me turn the camera on!
Working from Home
The internet at the office wasn't working this morning, so I came home to type up a report here. The kids had a snow day today, even though so far, we've mostly just got rain, but they're having fun, so I guess everything worked out! I am a little bummed this morning. I lost one of my ruby and diamond rings brushing off the snow from my truck this morning! =( It was a mother's day present from about 7 years ago! Lots of sentimental value!
I can't wait until Portland! A change of scenery will be nice. We're getting a room with a whirlpool IN IT! Yay!!! Now we won't even have to leave the room! =) Kidding! We'll manage to leave the room, I'm sure! Mitch asked if I wanted to spend the day shopping in Freeport! Duh!!! He even offered to carry bags! Have I mentioned just how sweet he is? And romantic? And funny?
Okay...now I have to get back to work! I'll blog later!
I can't wait until Portland! A change of scenery will be nice. We're getting a room with a whirlpool IN IT! Yay!!! Now we won't even have to leave the room! =) Kidding! We'll manage to leave the room, I'm sure! Mitch asked if I wanted to spend the day shopping in Freeport! Duh!!! He even offered to carry bags! Have I mentioned just how sweet he is? And romantic? And funny?
Okay...now I have to get back to work! I'll blog later!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
SOOOOOO Freaking Tired!!!
WHY??? Because Mitch and I stayed on the phone all night watching a movie together!!! Yes, we can all say another awwwww! He went out and bought my favorite movie Waiting and I already own it, and so we started the movie at the exact same time and watched it! We didn't even put the movie in until 11:30ish...
He doesn't want my road name to be Nadine...he wants it to be Daisy! This is his reason "Daisies are tough flowers that can grow anywhere, but they posses greater beauty than all of the other flowers!" I did remind him about Daisy in The Great Gatsby. I'd like to think I am not as shallow and materialistic and void of conscience as Daisy.
He emailed this morning and said he's off to buy my chariot! And we find out if in the next few days if he's getting the coaching job in Rhode Island...we have been talking a lot about my move and last night he was like, "Well, I hear Rhode Island is very nice. Great grad schools, too. And I might know someone who can get you some kind of discount!"
Life is certainly full of surpises!
He doesn't want my road name to be Nadine...he wants it to be Daisy! This is his reason "Daisies are tough flowers that can grow anywhere, but they posses greater beauty than all of the other flowers!" I did remind him about Daisy in The Great Gatsby. I'd like to think I am not as shallow and materialistic and void of conscience as Daisy.
He emailed this morning and said he's off to buy my chariot! And we find out if in the next few days if he's getting the coaching job in Rhode Island...we have been talking a lot about my move and last night he was like, "Well, I hear Rhode Island is very nice. Great grad schools, too. And I might know someone who can get you some kind of discount!"
Life is certainly full of surpises!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
=)
Just waiting for my nightly phone call from Mitch...awwwww! He is just so freaking sweet! We didn't talk long last night, what with him driving 8 hours total, working two jobs, and taking care of his kids, the poor guy was exhausted! =)
My grumpy mood is gone! Mitch finally woke up this morning about 11 and we talked for the whole afternoon. We definitely cheered each other up! He's trading in his new SUV because he knows I like trucks! He told me today. What a nut. I do like trucks, but I like him regardless of what he drives! I'm not going to argue, though! He's going to buy it and we're going to ride off in the sunset together! His road name is Tank and mine will be Nadine. We joked about it all afternoon! He and I definitely need a vacation, and since he won the Magnum bet, he gets to get what he wants, and what he wants is to hold my hand on some tropical island! =) Remind me to lose LOTS of bets with him! And every time we talk, he says he misses me...this is just so fun! Even if this is all this is...it is fun to be "wooed"!!! Brian was always very good at that, so it is nice to find out someone else can be just as romantic!
My grumpy mood is gone! Mitch finally woke up this morning about 11 and we talked for the whole afternoon. We definitely cheered each other up! He's trading in his new SUV because he knows I like trucks! He told me today. What a nut. I do like trucks, but I like him regardless of what he drives! I'm not going to argue, though! He's going to buy it and we're going to ride off in the sunset together! His road name is Tank and mine will be Nadine. We joked about it all afternoon! He and I definitely need a vacation, and since he won the Magnum bet, he gets to get what he wants, and what he wants is to hold my hand on some tropical island! =) Remind me to lose LOTS of bets with him! And every time we talk, he says he misses me...this is just so fun! Even if this is all this is...it is fun to be "wooed"!!! Brian was always very good at that, so it is nice to find out someone else can be just as romantic!
Grumpy Morning
I am super cranky this morning. I completey missed Hayley's PET at school this morning. She forgot too. She hasn't called from school, so maybe I marked it on the calendar wrong. I broke the carafe to my coffee maker this morning. I do have another coffee maker kicking around here somewhere. I hate days like this when you just can seem to get out of your own way. As much as I love having a long weekend, I don't like the chaos that follows. I spend a day trying to remember what day it is because Tuesday now feels like Monday. All day Monday felt like Sunday. So I just feel off. I haven't had any coffee yet this morning either. There are some moods I don't even think a latte can fix! The good news is, when the day is over, it is over and I'll never have to go through this same day again!
The tasks of today just seem to overwhelm me at this moment...grocery shopping, get the kids, go to work, run to my sister-in-law's, pay some bills...nothing too horrible or extraordinary, I know, but when you're cranky and you don't want to do anything but stay in bed all day, this gets complicated. And today is one of those days in which NONE of this stuff can be put off.
Maybe my latte will help. I just need to get through the day. I need to go for a run. Where's the 50 degree weather when you need it? If I wasn't so busy, I'd schedule in some racquetball with Allison, or Jim, but I just can't today. At least I don't have to share my crankiness with anyone significant until 2 PM. I wish Ampersand's had a drive=thru.
The tasks of today just seem to overwhelm me at this moment...grocery shopping, get the kids, go to work, run to my sister-in-law's, pay some bills...nothing too horrible or extraordinary, I know, but when you're cranky and you don't want to do anything but stay in bed all day, this gets complicated. And today is one of those days in which NONE of this stuff can be put off.
Maybe my latte will help. I just need to get through the day. I need to go for a run. Where's the 50 degree weather when you need it? If I wasn't so busy, I'd schedule in some racquetball with Allison, or Jim, but I just can't today. At least I don't have to share my crankiness with anyone significant until 2 PM. I wish Ampersand's had a drive=thru.
Hailey Smiling
I have had a lot of people ask how Hailey has been. There hasn't been a lot to share...the breathing tube was in and then it was out and then it was in...she's been breathing on her own since this weekend! Go Hailey! She's been moved from the PICU and into a different room while she waits for a room in Rehab. She looks healthy and very normal, but from the people who knew her before the accident, they say she has a long road ahead with relearning everything.
BUT look how far God has gotten her in just 3 short weeks??? IN THREE WEEKS, with the doctors saying their wasn't much hope in her even waking up from the coma and if she did she'd be a vegetable? And that was a step up from their intitial 48-72 hours to live diagnosis!!!
God is simply wonderful, not to mention the body's immensely powerful will to live, combined with people's prayers lifting her up to the Lord from around the world! Science just can't compete!
BUT look how far God has gotten her in just 3 short weeks??? IN THREE WEEKS, with the doctors saying their wasn't much hope in her even waking up from the coma and if she did she'd be a vegetable? And that was a step up from their intitial 48-72 hours to live diagnosis!!!
God is simply wonderful, not to mention the body's immensely powerful will to live, combined with people's prayers lifting her up to the Lord from around the world! Science just can't compete!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Happy Day Off!
We had so much fun last night! Dinner at Chili's. So so good! I got the Monterey Chicken and Mitch got some kind of steak. We rented Little Miss Sunshine, which I am watching AGAIN! Such a funny movie! Love it.
The best news??? It is snowing. With actual snow accumulation! LOVE IT!
Other than that, Zach is at Dakota's. I'm waiting for the roads to get in a bit better condition before I venture to the grocery store. They were messy this morning when I went out for my latte. Not worth a fender bender when I can just wait until they start sanding. They're plowing of course, but that just makes it slick...they won't sand much until most of the snow has stopped falling.
The girls and I are just all cozyed up on the couch and love seat watching Little Miss Sunshine. The house is already clean, so not much to do on that end.
The best news??? It is snowing. With actual snow accumulation! LOVE IT!
Other than that, Zach is at Dakota's. I'm waiting for the roads to get in a bit better condition before I venture to the grocery store. They were messy this morning when I went out for my latte. Not worth a fender bender when I can just wait until they start sanding. They're plowing of course, but that just makes it slick...they won't sand much until most of the snow has stopped falling.
The girls and I are just all cozyed up on the couch and love seat watching Little Miss Sunshine. The house is already clean, so not much to do on that end.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Sunday
It has been a nice laid-back weekend! I got some cleaning done and visited with my friends. It is snowing...FINALLY! Yay! Yay! Yay! Not very much. Just a dusting! I am sooooo glad I have tomorrow off!
I have got a good headstart on my spring cleaning...the living room is FINALLY organized! Bathroom and kitchen are done daily, so they're never too bad. Upstairs, I'm going to have the kids toss out everything they don't want or need. Salvageable items will be put curbside during spring clean-up with a free sign and the rest I'm going to truck to the dump! I LOVE my truck!
I have Sierra's yearly vet-check up all scheduled. She has been such a delight to have! I am so so happy with her and with my kitties Chloe and Claudia. Claudia is Chloe's daughter and looks just like her except she is FLUFFY and fat like her brother Baxter, that I gave to Bailey. I am pretty sure Karen and Bailey will be at Jessy's baby shower, so I can't wait to visit with everyone!
My life is so incredibly good. I am so happy and feel so blessed. AND it is almost vacation time! The kids are excited! January is almost done... February usually goes by fast because not only is it a short month anyway, it is broken up with the kids week long vacation from school. March will be a long four weeks! But if the winter weather is any indication of what is to come, March could be quite nice around here! Of course, I'll start tanning again next week, so I'll need February and March to get nice and dark before Virginia Beach and Orlando.
Okay, latte time.
I have got a good headstart on my spring cleaning...the living room is FINALLY organized! Bathroom and kitchen are done daily, so they're never too bad. Upstairs, I'm going to have the kids toss out everything they don't want or need. Salvageable items will be put curbside during spring clean-up with a free sign and the rest I'm going to truck to the dump! I LOVE my truck!
I have Sierra's yearly vet-check up all scheduled. She has been such a delight to have! I am so so happy with her and with my kitties Chloe and Claudia. Claudia is Chloe's daughter and looks just like her except she is FLUFFY and fat like her brother Baxter, that I gave to Bailey. I am pretty sure Karen and Bailey will be at Jessy's baby shower, so I can't wait to visit with everyone!
My life is so incredibly good. I am so happy and feel so blessed. AND it is almost vacation time! The kids are excited! January is almost done... February usually goes by fast because not only is it a short month anyway, it is broken up with the kids week long vacation from school. March will be a long four weeks! But if the winter weather is any indication of what is to come, March could be quite nice around here! Of course, I'll start tanning again next week, so I'll need February and March to get nice and dark before Virginia Beach and Orlando.
Okay, latte time.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Happy Saturday
Andrea's birthday/housewarming party was a success! She got a lot of nice things and A LOT A LOT gift cards! =) That will definitely help decorate her new place!
Today has been a nice day! It was fun to hang out with Allison and Debi and Andrea, plus my girls and I got to meet Debi's mom and sister and Andrea's dad and his wife.
I am now watching Monster House! I love that movie!!! Zach is at Dakota's. I'm cuddled on the couch with Sierra and Hayley. Kayla is catching up on her celebrity gossip magazines!
My living room is spotless! I finally took the tree down and Christmas decorations! My living room is back. Everything is dusted and swept and organized and the kids' lingering presents have all been taken to their rooms and put in their new spots!
I'm going to take a long hot bath tonight and just relax. And read. Mitch has to work tonight, so I will call him and keep him company. Such a busy guy! =) I am glad he's been able to manage coming to visit me two weekends in a row! We should have a lot of fun. Swimming. Hot tub. Sauna. Out to eat and then we're going to watch movies. I hope he doesn't have to hurry back on Monday. He has the day off, as do I, so I think we can take a little drive somewhere. He said he's bringing me a present! I am so excited!
Next weekend, I have to go baby shower shopping. Jessy's baby shower is on the 28th. I have an itemized list of what she's registered for! This is very predictible of her, but she and I have similar tastes in style, so it should be an easy hunt. It'll be good to see Kami. Whenever Jessy calls, she is always like, "Oh, Kami says hi and she wants your purse!" My Louis. Which has been demoted to my make-up bag now! We went purse looking last week and the one I want is $250. That would be so totally wicked!
I'm getting sleepy. Maybe a nice little nappy would be just the ticket! =)
Today has been a nice day! It was fun to hang out with Allison and Debi and Andrea, plus my girls and I got to meet Debi's mom and sister and Andrea's dad and his wife.
I am now watching Monster House! I love that movie!!! Zach is at Dakota's. I'm cuddled on the couch with Sierra and Hayley. Kayla is catching up on her celebrity gossip magazines!
My living room is spotless! I finally took the tree down and Christmas decorations! My living room is back. Everything is dusted and swept and organized and the kids' lingering presents have all been taken to their rooms and put in their new spots!
I'm going to take a long hot bath tonight and just relax. And read. Mitch has to work tonight, so I will call him and keep him company. Such a busy guy! =) I am glad he's been able to manage coming to visit me two weekends in a row! We should have a lot of fun. Swimming. Hot tub. Sauna. Out to eat and then we're going to watch movies. I hope he doesn't have to hurry back on Monday. He has the day off, as do I, so I think we can take a little drive somewhere. He said he's bringing me a present! I am so excited!
Next weekend, I have to go baby shower shopping. Jessy's baby shower is on the 28th. I have an itemized list of what she's registered for! This is very predictible of her, but she and I have similar tastes in style, so it should be an easy hunt. It'll be good to see Kami. Whenever Jessy calls, she is always like, "Oh, Kami says hi and she wants your purse!" My Louis. Which has been demoted to my make-up bag now! We went purse looking last week and the one I want is $250. That would be so totally wicked!
I'm getting sleepy. Maybe a nice little nappy would be just the ticket! =)
Thursday, January 11, 2007
In the Air?
It is comforting to know, from talking with friends, and reading others' blogs, that I am not the only one completely running on fumes right now.
Mitch and even Brian, have been doing a wonderful job at keeping me sane and cheered up, as well as our blessed, wonderful, super fantastic, marvelous, amazing Lord has done wonders with my sanity the last two weeks. No one in blog world knows, and only a few close friends and coworkers know, that I have taken in the girl that was being raped by her step-father. It is only short-term, until the trial, and that is tomorrow. I will blog about it when this is all over. Not because any of you need to know intimate details, but because I need to de-stress and put all of my thoughts in writing. Plus, I'd like to demonstrate the complete incompetency of the DHHS system and how hard it is for foster families and the scrutiny they are under when they are the ones trying to HELP! Foster parents seem to be last on the list for emotional, physical, financial and legal support!
Anyway...that post will be coming up in the future. If you don't want to read it, then don't. But this has affected my life greatly, for better or for worse, and this is MY blog. But out of respect for the delicacy of the situation, I haven't wanted to share yet. But for my future sanity, I will at a later date.
Ironically, this whole story with Mindy has been keeping my mind off of my own turmoil. Watching and hearing about baby Hailey's amazing recoveries and God's miracles surrounding her life are keeping me on the right track right now. I only wish it didn't have to be something this extreme to do so. Little Hailey, you are always in my prayers. You are such a sweet blessing to so many people in this world. I can't wait to meet you someday!!!
So Lord, I just ask you to bless my friends, in their times of struggle, or depression, or ill-health. Even my friends that haven't accepted you. Especially my friends that haven't accepted you. Remind them that you love them even if they aren't feeling so loved right now. It is times like these that I know you are carrying us. Give us the strength and the peace to get through our trials. Let me continue to praise your name even when the chips are down. In Jesus' name, I pray.
Mitch and even Brian, have been doing a wonderful job at keeping me sane and cheered up, as well as our blessed, wonderful, super fantastic, marvelous, amazing Lord has done wonders with my sanity the last two weeks. No one in blog world knows, and only a few close friends and coworkers know, that I have taken in the girl that was being raped by her step-father. It is only short-term, until the trial, and that is tomorrow. I will blog about it when this is all over. Not because any of you need to know intimate details, but because I need to de-stress and put all of my thoughts in writing. Plus, I'd like to demonstrate the complete incompetency of the DHHS system and how hard it is for foster families and the scrutiny they are under when they are the ones trying to HELP! Foster parents seem to be last on the list for emotional, physical, financial and legal support!
Anyway...that post will be coming up in the future. If you don't want to read it, then don't. But this has affected my life greatly, for better or for worse, and this is MY blog. But out of respect for the delicacy of the situation, I haven't wanted to share yet. But for my future sanity, I will at a later date.
Ironically, this whole story with Mindy has been keeping my mind off of my own turmoil. Watching and hearing about baby Hailey's amazing recoveries and God's miracles surrounding her life are keeping me on the right track right now. I only wish it didn't have to be something this extreme to do so. Little Hailey, you are always in my prayers. You are such a sweet blessing to so many people in this world. I can't wait to meet you someday!!!
So Lord, I just ask you to bless my friends, in their times of struggle, or depression, or ill-health. Even my friends that haven't accepted you. Especially my friends that haven't accepted you. Remind them that you love them even if they aren't feeling so loved right now. It is times like these that I know you are carrying us. Give us the strength and the peace to get through our trials. Let me continue to praise your name even when the chips are down. In Jesus' name, I pray.
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