Hi all - Well, according to the Mayan's we shouldn't be here today...and here we are. Although, it's only 10:01 a.m. and the day isn't over yet - I'm pretty sure the Oreo won! Haha! Anywho - this has been an insane month, and I'm tired y'all! But overall it's been good. Of course, my heart has been heavy for the Sandy Hook tragedy - having kids of my own in 2nd and 3rd grade - it's just too close to home. One thing that has helped me has been keeping busy. At work I haven't had the media overload that a lot of others have had - oh sure, I went online and looked up stories and cried...but I haven't seen a news report on tv yet. Not that I haven't wanted to, but we've been keeping the tv from the kids seeing it all - they are at an age they don't need to see so much tragedy, and I don't want to have to answer all the questions that come in the wake of that - call me selfish, but I don't know how I would answer those questions coming from a 7 year old! What can you say? You can't explain such a horrific event to a child because how would they understand when you can't even understand why? Last Friday when I first saw it at work on Yahoo, it made me cry - I went in the bathroom and bawled for those children, their familes and the teachers - and this was before any names or count had come out - it just saddened me to no ends. That evening my friend and I had plans to go see the Hobbit - I'll be honest, it was a blessed relief to be able to get my mind off of the tragedy, if only for a little while. Saturday we were just as busy - Breakfast with Santa, haircut, Holiday Festival at the school, and our neighborhood Christmas Party - it was such a full day that, again, I was able to focus on good things and not the tragedy - except at the school when the prinipal got up to speak and we had a moment of silence for the lives lost at Sandy Hook. It hit us all hard - there wasn't a dry eye in the cafeteria that day. The principal never mentioned WHAT happened (there were hundreds of kids there, and she was very couth about how she addressed it). We also received a memo from the school addressing the emergency safety plans following the recent events. It's a sobering thought - this happened in a little small CT school, but it could happen anywhere. Sunday was my birthday - it was hard to be a celebratory mood, but we tried and still managed to have fun - hubby and I went to see Skyfall, which was great! Tragedy happens, but the world still turns. We move on - a little more jaded and world weary, but we still find joy in the everyday things. Hug your children, say I love you and make the most of every day. Happiness is a choice - we can either drown in sorrow, or we can look at life and realize how blessed we are to have what we have, not get caught up in what we don't. No one is immune to grief - death, heartache, loss - it affects us all at some point in our life. I lost a brother when I was a teenager - it was hard. My word of advice for those who have lost a loved one, whether in this tragedy or in another way - grieve, but don't let grief change who you are. Live, laugh, love, cry...Feel! Cherish the memories and hold on to the thought that the loved one you had was a blessing, and be assured that one day you will see them again! One day...
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tis the Season to be Crazy....er Jolly
I have a love hate relationship with the holiday season! From Thanksgiving to Christmas it's hectic and rushed. Don't get me wrong - I truly do love Thanksgiving and Christmas, but when you throw in two birthdays in the mix, it gets a little hectic. Thanksgiving was nice, but a little rushed. We went to my folks, a couple hours away, and had to drive two cars because hubby had to work the next day, while I and the kiddos planned on staying the night. We got some shopping done on Black Friday, which was fun, but then had to head home. Due to the upcoming crazy weekends Thanksgiving weekend is the ONLY time I had free to decorate the house - so Saturday was spent cleaning and getting out my snowman collection, hanging the stockings and getting the Christmas plates and knick-knacks out in the house. Sunday was saved for completing the tree - it all got done, but by Monday come time for work...I was bushed! Plus...I decided that Monday was a good time to start going to the gym...I am so darn sore it's not even funny!!! I had to have a co-worker help me get my jacket off today, and I couldn't lift my arms to brush my hair...I fluffed as best as I could, sprayed in place and headed to work... I look a little off, but hey...it's all good! :)
Friday my mother-in-law is coming Friday and spending the month with us - which I am really looking forward to! She is a sweet woman, and it is nice to have her around during the Christmas holidays. But...in preparation I have to strip down the guest bed, declutter and vacuum/dust the room (it becomes the boys man cave most weekends, so in other words saying it's messy is an understatement). My daughter turns 9 next week...my parents can only come down this weekend for her birthday - her party is the following weekend. So, two weekends are tied up for her birthday, and I'm still not sure what we are doing for her kids party...sigh! At least her gifts are bought. :) Yay! Then the weekend after her kids party is my birthday. I already have plans on Friday night with a friend who is bringing me to see the Hobbit! Yay! Can't wait! So far I have nothing planned other than that, but I'm sure my hubby and MIL will come up with something - I'd be happy with just a dinner out! Then the following weekend will be last minute shopping, getting prepared for Christmas Day, in which my parents will be coming to stay overnight, along with MIL. It's crazy, but fun! In the oh so much spare time I have, I still need to write Christmas cards and mail them (I always forget step two...lol), wrap the presents we currently have, buy all the stocking stuffers, figure out what we are going to eat on Christmas Day...ham probably, but I have no other ideas on what else.
Oh...of course I forgot the best part! The night before Thanksgiving, as I'm running around trying to get packed for our trip to my folks my son falls asleep around 6:30 - kind of odd, but didn't think much about it. Figured he was tired from being at the Y all day (school's were closed). As I walked into his room around 7:15 to get some clothes, he starts crying in his sleep, then bolts upright holding his right ear. Uh-oh...that's never a good sign. So...off we go to the Urgent Care Center...ruptured ear drum!!! Sigh! The same thing happened to my daughter over the summer THE DAY we were leaving to go on vacation. What is it about my kids and getting sick at vacation and holidays??? So, anyway - he was treated and given lortab - night night??? Nope! Wide open for the rest of the night! Sigh! So, nothing can be easy around our house - but one thing for sure is it is never boring! :)
Hope everyone has a wonderul holiday season - be safe, have fun, and hug all those loved ones around you! :) Most of all remember we are blessed! :)
Friday my mother-in-law is coming Friday and spending the month with us - which I am really looking forward to! She is a sweet woman, and it is nice to have her around during the Christmas holidays. But...in preparation I have to strip down the guest bed, declutter and vacuum/dust the room (it becomes the boys man cave most weekends, so in other words saying it's messy is an understatement). My daughter turns 9 next week...my parents can only come down this weekend for her birthday - her party is the following weekend. So, two weekends are tied up for her birthday, and I'm still not sure what we are doing for her kids party...sigh! At least her gifts are bought. :) Yay! Then the weekend after her kids party is my birthday. I already have plans on Friday night with a friend who is bringing me to see the Hobbit! Yay! Can't wait! So far I have nothing planned other than that, but I'm sure my hubby and MIL will come up with something - I'd be happy with just a dinner out! Then the following weekend will be last minute shopping, getting prepared for Christmas Day, in which my parents will be coming to stay overnight, along with MIL. It's crazy, but fun! In the oh so much spare time I have, I still need to write Christmas cards and mail them (I always forget step two...lol), wrap the presents we currently have, buy all the stocking stuffers, figure out what we are going to eat on Christmas Day...ham probably, but I have no other ideas on what else.
Oh...of course I forgot the best part! The night before Thanksgiving, as I'm running around trying to get packed for our trip to my folks my son falls asleep around 6:30 - kind of odd, but didn't think much about it. Figured he was tired from being at the Y all day (school's were closed). As I walked into his room around 7:15 to get some clothes, he starts crying in his sleep, then bolts upright holding his right ear. Uh-oh...that's never a good sign. So...off we go to the Urgent Care Center...ruptured ear drum!!! Sigh! The same thing happened to my daughter over the summer THE DAY we were leaving to go on vacation. What is it about my kids and getting sick at vacation and holidays??? So, anyway - he was treated and given lortab - night night??? Nope! Wide open for the rest of the night! Sigh! So, nothing can be easy around our house - but one thing for sure is it is never boring! :)
Hope everyone has a wonderul holiday season - be safe, have fun, and hug all those loved ones around you! :) Most of all remember we are blessed! :)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Football Weather is Here - Yay!!!
I get a little giddy when it starts to cool off - I don't know why, but I do! I absolutely HATE the cold, but I love, love, love snuggling in a sweatshirt on a crisp fall day. LOVE it! We finally have started dropping down to the low 70's during the day and down into the 50's at night. Just in time for Halloween...happy dance! :)
This weekend was perfect as far as weather goes. The Susan G Koman had the race for the cure in our area, so my coworkers and I got a team together to walk in memory of our friend, Kelly, and honestly the weather couldn't have been more beautiful. Sunny, bright yet just a slight crisp in the morning air - made it a wonderful morning for a walk. It started at 7:00 a.m. to catch the shuttles to the walk location...they also had a concert in town at the same location, so driving was not an option I was willing to partake in. The shuttles would suit me just fine, thank you! Actually, most of us met up at the shuttle location and had a blast riding together. The shuttles ended up being regular yellow school busses. We rode in the back like the bad kids...it was fun! Haha! For those of you who have not participated in the Race for the Cure before, I highly encourage it - not only is it for a wonderful cause, but it's also a lot of fun. Lots of vendors handing out freebies, which is nice, but the atmosphere...oh the atmosphere is what is so great! So many people, both survivors, friends and family, joining together to fight breast cancer - it's just amazing to see! We plan on getting a team together every year - and I will be there!
After the Race for the Cure went home to get ready for a visit from my parents. It was a low key day, with the hilight going to Carrabas for lunch - yum! And my Georgia Bulldogs won!!! Yay! :)
The weekend was great...until last night. My husband had just finished grilling our dinner and he asked to call in the kids. They had been indoors most of the day (why I don't know - it was gorgeous out) so I told him that we could go ahead and eat - let them play about 15 more minutes. So...I'm just about done eating when my daughter runs in the door informing me that her brother is hurt and crying. I ask her to go bring him home (I was already in my pj's and not really wanting to go outside if I could help it). Well...I was waiting at the door when I saw my daughter with her arm around her brother, and he was loudly sobbing holding his wrist...uhoh...not good! We have managed to make it to ages 7 and 8 with nothing more than a nosebleed! Well - he gets home and his wrist is swollen. So, after a quick look and assessment my husband and I look at each other, nod in agreement - Medcare Express! Since my husband had indulged in a few libations while grilling, I got the honors of bringing my son to the Dr. Poor fella cried all the way there, but was so brave when he went to get the x-rays. Turns out to be a buckle fracture - not a total break, but bad enough. So, they put him in a temporary cast/splint and referred him to an ortho - we go tomorrow to find out if the splint will suffice, or if he needs a different cast. Hopefully this will suffice. Anyway - he was rewarded with not one, not two, but three lollipops and a certificate of bravery with a free ice cream coupon. He even gave his sister one of his lollipops! My sweet boy! Anyway - the whole thing happened because my son was wanting to see what his sister and friend were doing and proceeded to climb up a fence to peek over - his friend pulled his legs to yank him down, causing him to fall and land on his arm. Anyway - wish us luck at the ortho tomorrow!
Next weekend should be more fun (hopefully) - there is a fall fest at the local YMCA, and it sounds like it will be a blast! $5.00 per family - I think it's worth it to check it out at that price, anyway! If it doesn't work out, they have a really cool sounding haunted walk which sounds fun! We may do that anyway! :) I'm getting excited about Halloween - we have a very active neighborhood with lots and lots of kids, so it's always a fun night for everyone! My daughter is dressing up as Draculara - for those of you who don't know, it's a Monster High Character - again if you don't know...no worries! Haha! My son is dressing as Darth Vader - I told him if he gets a cast, he can just hold it out and pretend it's a light saber - haha! He thinks I'm nuts.
Happy Fall to all! :)
This weekend was perfect as far as weather goes. The Susan G Koman had the race for the cure in our area, so my coworkers and I got a team together to walk in memory of our friend, Kelly, and honestly the weather couldn't have been more beautiful. Sunny, bright yet just a slight crisp in the morning air - made it a wonderful morning for a walk. It started at 7:00 a.m. to catch the shuttles to the walk location...they also had a concert in town at the same location, so driving was not an option I was willing to partake in. The shuttles would suit me just fine, thank you! Actually, most of us met up at the shuttle location and had a blast riding together. The shuttles ended up being regular yellow school busses. We rode in the back like the bad kids...it was fun! Haha! For those of you who have not participated in the Race for the Cure before, I highly encourage it - not only is it for a wonderful cause, but it's also a lot of fun. Lots of vendors handing out freebies, which is nice, but the atmosphere...oh the atmosphere is what is so great! So many people, both survivors, friends and family, joining together to fight breast cancer - it's just amazing to see! We plan on getting a team together every year - and I will be there!
After the Race for the Cure went home to get ready for a visit from my parents. It was a low key day, with the hilight going to Carrabas for lunch - yum! And my Georgia Bulldogs won!!! Yay! :)
The weekend was great...until last night. My husband had just finished grilling our dinner and he asked to call in the kids. They had been indoors most of the day (why I don't know - it was gorgeous out) so I told him that we could go ahead and eat - let them play about 15 more minutes. So...I'm just about done eating when my daughter runs in the door informing me that her brother is hurt and crying. I ask her to go bring him home (I was already in my pj's and not really wanting to go outside if I could help it). Well...I was waiting at the door when I saw my daughter with her arm around her brother, and he was loudly sobbing holding his wrist...uhoh...not good! We have managed to make it to ages 7 and 8 with nothing more than a nosebleed! Well - he gets home and his wrist is swollen. So, after a quick look and assessment my husband and I look at each other, nod in agreement - Medcare Express! Since my husband had indulged in a few libations while grilling, I got the honors of bringing my son to the Dr. Poor fella cried all the way there, but was so brave when he went to get the x-rays. Turns out to be a buckle fracture - not a total break, but bad enough. So, they put him in a temporary cast/splint and referred him to an ortho - we go tomorrow to find out if the splint will suffice, or if he needs a different cast. Hopefully this will suffice. Anyway - he was rewarded with not one, not two, but three lollipops and a certificate of bravery with a free ice cream coupon. He even gave his sister one of his lollipops! My sweet boy! Anyway - the whole thing happened because my son was wanting to see what his sister and friend were doing and proceeded to climb up a fence to peek over - his friend pulled his legs to yank him down, causing him to fall and land on his arm. Anyway - wish us luck at the ortho tomorrow!
Next weekend should be more fun (hopefully) - there is a fall fest at the local YMCA, and it sounds like it will be a blast! $5.00 per family - I think it's worth it to check it out at that price, anyway! If it doesn't work out, they have a really cool sounding haunted walk which sounds fun! We may do that anyway! :) I'm getting excited about Halloween - we have a very active neighborhood with lots and lots of kids, so it's always a fun night for everyone! My daughter is dressing up as Draculara - for those of you who don't know, it's a Monster High Character - again if you don't know...no worries! Haha! My son is dressing as Darth Vader - I told him if he gets a cast, he can just hold it out and pretend it's a light saber - haha! He thinks I'm nuts.
Happy Fall to all! :)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Goodbye my friend
I just found out, minutes ago, that a dear friend and coworker just passed away. I'm still in shock, and so angry that such a sweet, young life has been taken from us! Only 43 years old - beautful, sweet, funny - everyone loved her! Liver failure...due to breast cancer, chemo, injections and a genetic gene that affects the liver. My boss and I went to see her in the hospital just last week...I'm so glad we did. She was up and walking, and in good spirits, and we just knew she was going to beat this thing. She was released to go home on Friday...then today...I just don't know what to say. Kelly, my friend...I love you, miss you and will always remember you!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Why post when I can read great blogs!
So...what have I been doing lately? Obviously not posting here. Between work, and kids, and hubby, and cats, and life...well I read other people's blogs! Seriously - I am in awe of some of the daily haunts I visit...not a single one of them have I ever met in person...but I feel like I know them. I read their posts with their witty stories and anticdotes and laugh with them. I read their tragedies and sob at my desk...trying to keep it stifled so as not to alert my co-workers to my frowned upon extracurricular activities while at work. Why then do I not write more? Because I'm intimidated and completely suck at writing compared to these women who I feel I can call friends (although they probably don't even know who I am). Even so...the blogging world is funny - it takes you to places you would love to be, to places you hope to NEVER be, and all the while you are soooo glad you are living your own journey. I just don't have a clue how to make my life, which I love dearly and wouldn't trade for anyone else in the world...how can I get that on the screen the way others can? It's a daunting task. So...that's why I'm gone for long bits of time. But...I am alive, and happy, and soooooo glad football season is here!!!! :)
Has everyone else's kids gone back to school yet? Mine have been back for 2 weeks and are absolutely loving it. Me too - but it's not the school so much as just a regular routine. Our summer was chaotic - our house became the hangout house for the neighborhood - which at the start of summer was GREAT - I knew where my kids were at all time. By the end of summer I didn't even want to open the door to another kid and threatened to lock mine out...whew - it was exhausting. So, woohoo for school! :) Although - the first week wasn't even complete when we got the first fundraiser packet sent home...seriously??? And school pictures...they usually aren't until October - just in time to send the family at Christmas time!
Anywho - hope everyone had a great summer - we went to the mountains for a week - rented a cabin and it was heaven. Although, we could have done with less rain - it literally stormed every day we were there. So, it cut out on some of the swimming and hiking time...but it was fun none-the-less. Hoping to go back next year, and I can't wait!!! Had one week sans kids, and it was great too - although all of my best laid plans for getting things done while they are gone never get completed! Sigh...but the quiet is nice.
Gotta tell a "fun" story about today - we had the blood mobile at work today. I was the first one in - the lady gets me in the seat, preps my arm, sticks in the needle... as she's pulling her hand back to grab the tape, she accidentally jerks the needle out of my arm...I kid you not it looked like someone had slashed my arm. I have blood running down my fingertips and pooling on the floor!!! It was awful, but we all laughed...what else can you do? So they tell me...we're going to have to use your other arm. Which went smoothly - but it's a little freaky to have all of your co-workers come in to donate while there is a man with a biohazard bag cleaning up you spilt blood - if I were them I don't know that I would continue on...lol! So...now instead of one arm bandaged up, I have both. Anyone who donated gets their name in a pot for a day off with pay...I think it needs to be me! Haha! :) Hey...at least they gave me a drink AND not one, but two snacks, when I left. I can deal with that!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Has everyone else's kids gone back to school yet? Mine have been back for 2 weeks and are absolutely loving it. Me too - but it's not the school so much as just a regular routine. Our summer was chaotic - our house became the hangout house for the neighborhood - which at the start of summer was GREAT - I knew where my kids were at all time. By the end of summer I didn't even want to open the door to another kid and threatened to lock mine out...whew - it was exhausting. So, woohoo for school! :) Although - the first week wasn't even complete when we got the first fundraiser packet sent home...seriously??? And school pictures...they usually aren't until October - just in time to send the family at Christmas time!
Anywho - hope everyone had a great summer - we went to the mountains for a week - rented a cabin and it was heaven. Although, we could have done with less rain - it literally stormed every day we were there. So, it cut out on some of the swimming and hiking time...but it was fun none-the-less. Hoping to go back next year, and I can't wait!!! Had one week sans kids, and it was great too - although all of my best laid plans for getting things done while they are gone never get completed! Sigh...but the quiet is nice.
Gotta tell a "fun" story about today - we had the blood mobile at work today. I was the first one in - the lady gets me in the seat, preps my arm, sticks in the needle... as she's pulling her hand back to grab the tape, she accidentally jerks the needle out of my arm...I kid you not it looked like someone had slashed my arm. I have blood running down my fingertips and pooling on the floor!!! It was awful, but we all laughed...what else can you do? So they tell me...we're going to have to use your other arm. Which went smoothly - but it's a little freaky to have all of your co-workers come in to donate while there is a man with a biohazard bag cleaning up you spilt blood - if I were them I don't know that I would continue on...lol! So...now instead of one arm bandaged up, I have both. Anyone who donated gets their name in a pot for a day off with pay...I think it needs to be me! Haha! :) Hey...at least they gave me a drink AND not one, but two snacks, when I left. I can deal with that!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Spring Fever - anyone else have it yet?
So Spring is in the air - although we had such a mild winter it has felt on the verge of spring for months. Anywho - is anyone else out there feeling the fever? I am having such a hard time concentrating on work, or getting anything done...although, things have been sooooo crazy lately I feel like I'm constantly chasing my tail. It started with last week. Friday our company went Bronze...that's a huge deal within the corporation, so we had a big celebration on-site - games, food, dj, door prizes...the whole nine yards. It was hot and sunny, and I got sunburnt bad...still peeling - ouch! Then I had to leave there by 5:00 (although the celebration continued) because I had tickets to bring my son to Phineas and Ferb Live -which was a blast btw! :) We had to be there by 7:00 - needless to say I was a bit rushed. Got home, put on deoderant and body splash (hey...I didn't have time for a shower, and I didn't want the people next to me wondering what was wrong with me...I had just spent the WHOLE day outside in the hot, blaring sun). We didn't get home until well after 9:00 p.m. My daughter had a sleepover at the school, and we were instructed that pickup time was 8:00 a.m. - seriously??? That's my one day to sleep in. So I crawled out of bed at quarter til and threw on jeans, ponytailed the hair and was off. The plan was to come home and get ready, because...we had to travel to a birthday party two hours away, and had to be there by noon. It didn't happen - we went, but didn't arrive until after 1:00 p.m. - traffic was horrid, and weather was starting to get iffy. Anywho - spent 4 hours in the car, and only 2 at the party. Sigh! It was for my best friends son, so it was worth the drive...but I was sooooo tired! Sunday was a day of nothing but cleaning - house was a disaster (two kids...toys everywhere...out all day Saturday - yeah it was needed). Then the work week began...and I'm stressing because this Saturday is a local festival, and my best friend is coming down to go to it - that will be fun, and that's not what is stressing me. The following day my MIL and her sister are coming to spend the week with us. My MIL's brother and wife come in the following day. Spring Break begins monday for the kids, so I need to make sure my house is company ready by Friday - because Saturday is already shot! I can't wait to have the company, but at the same time I'm a bit overwhelmed...you know how it is when you feel like you're entertaining, even when it's just family? Well...that's how it will be and I'm alreay tired thinking about it. I want some downtime...serious downtime. Sigh! The next month will be just as crazy - my daughter is in a school play coming up (on a Saturday???) and my son's birthday is just a few weeks away. And my best friend is getting married the same day of his birthday party!!! How I'm going to juggle that I'm not quite sure yet...but we'll get it done. I won't miss either of them, as they are too important! So...anyway - things are going good...just busy, busy, busy and I need a long, long nap! Just think - Easter is almost here. Oh yeah...I got out my Easter Tree and decorations last night...they look so cute! :) Anyway - hope everyone has a wonderful Spring, and catches the fever like I did...just hope you get a nap!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Date Night - Dinner and Smooches
I am so excited! The kids school is offering parents night out tonight, so hubby and I get to go out to dinner. As in, nice, candlelit, adults only conversation dinner. This NEVER happens! I'm sooo excited! We have had reservations for two weeks to this quaint little Italian Bistro downtown, and I'm already starting to drool thinking of all the yummy things this place has to offer. Did I mention I'm excited! :)
My daughter cracked me up when I told her that daddy and I were going on a date. She wrinkles her nose and goes "Ewwwwwwww! All you're going to do it sit and smooch and give googly eyes, cuz that's what people do on dates"! Haha! The thoughts of an 8 year old girl...priceless! I hated to burst her bubble and tell her that after 10 (almost 11) years of marriage, date nights aren't quite that sappy anymore.
Hubby got the new job and starts next week! He's thrilled, and can't wait to get back to the world of the working. After a year of staying at home, being Mr. Mom and cook (I would say housekeeper, but I'd be lying!) he can't wait...and neither can I. Now, I may actually be able to keep the house in some sort of decent order. Maybe...give me two months and I'll let ya know!
We are all going down to the Y tomorrow - one perk of hubby's job is we get $15/month family membership...not too shabby! Looking forward to joining a Zumba class, or something along those lines. I've been keeping up with the Sweat It Out on Just Dance 3...that is so much fun!!! I probably look like a fool trying to dance, but hey...I got 5 stars on Party Rockin In The House!!!! Not too bad if I say so myself! :)
Anyway - I'm rambling while I should be working...but as I've posted before, it's really, really hard to work on Friday's. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
My daughter cracked me up when I told her that daddy and I were going on a date. She wrinkles her nose and goes "Ewwwwwwww! All you're going to do it sit and smooch and give googly eyes, cuz that's what people do on dates"! Haha! The thoughts of an 8 year old girl...priceless! I hated to burst her bubble and tell her that after 10 (almost 11) years of marriage, date nights aren't quite that sappy anymore.
Hubby got the new job and starts next week! He's thrilled, and can't wait to get back to the world of the working. After a year of staying at home, being Mr. Mom and cook (I would say housekeeper, but I'd be lying!) he can't wait...and neither can I. Now, I may actually be able to keep the house in some sort of decent order. Maybe...give me two months and I'll let ya know!
We are all going down to the Y tomorrow - one perk of hubby's job is we get $15/month family membership...not too shabby! Looking forward to joining a Zumba class, or something along those lines. I've been keeping up with the Sweat It Out on Just Dance 3...that is so much fun!!! I probably look like a fool trying to dance, but hey...I got 5 stars on Party Rockin In The House!!!! Not too bad if I say so myself! :)
Anyway - I'm rambling while I should be working...but as I've posted before, it's really, really hard to work on Friday's. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Finally Friday!
Hi all - I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for today? Why...no reason, I just love Fridays! Nothing planned, nothing to have to prepare for but the end of the work day. Fridays are jean days...so it's comfortable, and relaxed, and who really works on Fridays? No set plans for the weekend, and I'm VERY happy about that - I love weekends with no expectations. Just the family and me hanging out, doing some light cleaning, and having fun. We just recently got the game Just Dance 3 for our Wii...what a blast! My daughter was rewarded by having a good report card, and I've all but taken it over...haha! Hey...it's a good workout. Maybe I'll attain that goal of 20 lbs. after all. :)
I have nothing of importance to talk about, but my son completely made us laught last night. We found him on the kitchen counter, and my husband asks him "What are you up to?" to which my son immediately replied "No good"! Hahaha! Totally cracked us up...he's 6! Nothing like honesty. Hoot!
Anyway - as always when I come on here I don't have anything to say...my mind is blank, but I just felt the need to come type. I'm happy it's the weekend, and hoping the weather is nice enough to get out and enjoy some sunshine and get the kids out of the house for a bit. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well. :) Happy Friday!
I have nothing of importance to talk about, but my son completely made us laught last night. We found him on the kitchen counter, and my husband asks him "What are you up to?" to which my son immediately replied "No good"! Hahaha! Totally cracked us up...he's 6! Nothing like honesty. Hoot!
Anyway - as always when I come on here I don't have anything to say...my mind is blank, but I just felt the need to come type. I'm happy it's the weekend, and hoping the weather is nice enough to get out and enjoy some sunshine and get the kids out of the house for a bit. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well. :) Happy Friday!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
My first post of 2012
Hello 2012 - this is the first post of the year, although it's almost February. Almost February...how can that be? The year just started, and the month is almost over. Wow! Well, anywho 2012 is already starting out so much better than 2011 was. Last year there were way too many deaths not only within our family, but among family friends as well. It was a year of sadness and loss on many levels, that is for sure. It was also a year of financial strife - my husband got to play Mr. Mom for the summer, since the job market was bad. It was a struggle, but we made it. Hubby went back to get his personal training certification, and just as the class ended in October he injured his shoulder - as in torn rotater cuff injury! Yikes! So, off to the Dr, and meds, and PT...so internship to complete certification, and job were placed on hold. Then...I injured my back. Went to the Dr. thinking I had a kidney infection, only to find out I had compressed disks! Yikes! So...more meds, and rest, and medical expenses. Haha! So...as you can see 2011 will not be missed!
So far in 2012 - My hubby got his internship, and clearance from the Dr. on his shoulder. Woohoo! Looks as if there may be a job opening for him once the internship is complete. Double Woohoo! Kids are doing AWESOME in school! My back is better. Everyone in the family is healthy and well. My dad went on a mission trip overseas, and got home safely. We have already booked and scheduled our summer vacation - sooooo excited! Last year was the beach...this year the mountains! :) Come on July...
So, now that 2012 is here, there are some things I wish to accomplish. With my hubby becoming a personal trainer, I definitely need to get in shape myself...I need to lose about 20 lbs. They are starting a Zumba class in my neighborhood...sounds fun, and it's only $5/session. I think I can swing that! So...wish me luck.
More time with the kiddos - I definitely need to do more with the kids...I need to be more creative with our time, and make it very special. Being a busy working mom, sometimes I just want to go home and veg... but I have two very needy children wanting my attention. I need to give them my all - they are growing up before my eyes, way too fast! Stop, play, read...whatever - just do it! One day they won't want me around so much, so I need to enjoy it while I can!
More time with hubby - sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I forget to give my hubby the attention he deserves. I mean, I know the kids keep us busy, and life in general is non-stop...but we need to stop, and remember why we are here in the first place. We married for love, have two beautiful children as a result, and we need to keep that in mind and don't take it all for granted.
More time for friends - I have been lacking in this area lately, and it makes me feel horrible. For example, I have a dear friend that I could have sworn I saw two months ago...counting back it was before my FIL passed away, and that was in June! 7 months...how did that happen? I'm a horrible friend! I seriously need to carve out a little more time to devote to doing more with my friends - even if it's just a night doing nothing but sitting on the porch and chatting (those are actually some of the best nights)! I have about 5 local friends I need to contact ASAP and make dates with. And many more that are long distance I just need to call!
Finances - Oh...the endless cycle of paying bills. I know this will never end, but hopefully this will be the year that hubby gets a good job, our debt goes a little lower, and we can (maybe) splurge on a few items we've been talking about but never have quite enough in the piggy bank to get to...ie, new car since mine is old, fence in the yard, new carpet - again icky old, new flat screen tv since ours died (sob).
Well...I know there are many more things I could add to my 2012 list - some will happen (kids, hubby, friends), some we will see (20 lbs, Zumba...), and some I'm probably just dreaming about (car, fence, tv, carpet...). Anyway - I hope you all have a wonderful, wonderful 2012! I'm going to try! :)
So far in 2012 - My hubby got his internship, and clearance from the Dr. on his shoulder. Woohoo! Looks as if there may be a job opening for him once the internship is complete. Double Woohoo! Kids are doing AWESOME in school! My back is better. Everyone in the family is healthy and well. My dad went on a mission trip overseas, and got home safely. We have already booked and scheduled our summer vacation - sooooo excited! Last year was the beach...this year the mountains! :) Come on July...
So, now that 2012 is here, there are some things I wish to accomplish. With my hubby becoming a personal trainer, I definitely need to get in shape myself...I need to lose about 20 lbs. They are starting a Zumba class in my neighborhood...sounds fun, and it's only $5/session. I think I can swing that! So...wish me luck.
More time with the kiddos - I definitely need to do more with the kids...I need to be more creative with our time, and make it very special. Being a busy working mom, sometimes I just want to go home and veg... but I have two very needy children wanting my attention. I need to give them my all - they are growing up before my eyes, way too fast! Stop, play, read...whatever - just do it! One day they won't want me around so much, so I need to enjoy it while I can!
More time with hubby - sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I forget to give my hubby the attention he deserves. I mean, I know the kids keep us busy, and life in general is non-stop...but we need to stop, and remember why we are here in the first place. We married for love, have two beautiful children as a result, and we need to keep that in mind and don't take it all for granted.
More time for friends - I have been lacking in this area lately, and it makes me feel horrible. For example, I have a dear friend that I could have sworn I saw two months ago...counting back it was before my FIL passed away, and that was in June! 7 months...how did that happen? I'm a horrible friend! I seriously need to carve out a little more time to devote to doing more with my friends - even if it's just a night doing nothing but sitting on the porch and chatting (those are actually some of the best nights)! I have about 5 local friends I need to contact ASAP and make dates with. And many more that are long distance I just need to call!
Finances - Oh...the endless cycle of paying bills. I know this will never end, but hopefully this will be the year that hubby gets a good job, our debt goes a little lower, and we can (maybe) splurge on a few items we've been talking about but never have quite enough in the piggy bank to get to...ie, new car since mine is old, fence in the yard, new carpet - again icky old, new flat screen tv since ours died (sob).
Well...I know there are many more things I could add to my 2012 list - some will happen (kids, hubby, friends), some we will see (20 lbs, Zumba...), and some I'm probably just dreaming about (car, fence, tv, carpet...). Anyway - I hope you all have a wonderful, wonderful 2012! I'm going to try! :)
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving - What are you thankful for?
I know I don't write here often enough, but things are always so crazy! I think about writing, then something comes up. I have thoughts running through my head at all times of the day, but when I go to write, I'm all of a sudden blank. Why is that?
Anywho - with Thanksgiving coming up I thought I would post about all the things I'm thankful for this year. The list is long, but it's a good reminder for those days when I'm not feeling so thankful - this will be here to let me know I am truly blessed in many ways:
1. I'm thankful for my wonderful family. My husband, my two beautiful children, my always supportive and helpful parents and mother-in-law.
2. My sweet furry kitties who always know when mama needs some snuggle time.
3. A house we can call our own - although a lower mortgage would be nice. :) At least we have a home, and have been lucky enough to keep it during the hard times.
4. My job - although I sometimes complain (okay a lot complain) about my work, I actually do enjoy my co-workers, and I like what I do. And, again, during this economic downturn I am thankful that I have a job to go to.
5. My car - although it may be old, and it grumbles at me on cold mornings, it gets me where I need to go, and has never let me down. (Although I would rather have my hubby's mustang...it's perty). ;)
6. My church - although we don't go as often as we should, I love to go to church. I always feel refreshed and better after attending. Why don't I go more often? I'm lazy and like to sleep in on Sunday's...that's the honest truth. But I do like that connection to God whenever I do go.
7. Food - I love food...any type of food. And I am blessed to have an abundance in our pantry at any given time.
8. My health - I just had all my biometrics done recently and on a scale of 1-100 (with 100 being excellent health) I got a 91. Not too shabby...I could lose a few pounds, but overall I can't complain.
9. My friends - whether far away, or near and dear I am blessed to have many friends. Many I get to see often. Many I haven't seen in years, but I know I could count on them in a pinch if I called. And I hope they think the same way about me!
10. The gift of reading! I LOVE to read a good book - and there are so many good ones out there I have yet to read. I love that I have that passion for reading. My husband can't stand to read, and that is a foreign concept to me - I find it sad. Thank goodness my children are starting to pick up on my love of books. It's encouraging!
Okay - I'll stop at 10 for now...I know there are so many other things to be thankful for, but I won't bore you anymore. I just hope that everyone has a safe, and very Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!
Anywho - with Thanksgiving coming up I thought I would post about all the things I'm thankful for this year. The list is long, but it's a good reminder for those days when I'm not feeling so thankful - this will be here to let me know I am truly blessed in many ways:
1. I'm thankful for my wonderful family. My husband, my two beautiful children, my always supportive and helpful parents and mother-in-law.
2. My sweet furry kitties who always know when mama needs some snuggle time.
3. A house we can call our own - although a lower mortgage would be nice. :) At least we have a home, and have been lucky enough to keep it during the hard times.
4. My job - although I sometimes complain (okay a lot complain) about my work, I actually do enjoy my co-workers, and I like what I do. And, again, during this economic downturn I am thankful that I have a job to go to.
5. My car - although it may be old, and it grumbles at me on cold mornings, it gets me where I need to go, and has never let me down. (Although I would rather have my hubby's mustang...it's perty). ;)
6. My church - although we don't go as often as we should, I love to go to church. I always feel refreshed and better after attending. Why don't I go more often? I'm lazy and like to sleep in on Sunday's...that's the honest truth. But I do like that connection to God whenever I do go.
7. Food - I love food...any type of food. And I am blessed to have an abundance in our pantry at any given time.
8. My health - I just had all my biometrics done recently and on a scale of 1-100 (with 100 being excellent health) I got a 91. Not too shabby...I could lose a few pounds, but overall I can't complain.
9. My friends - whether far away, or near and dear I am blessed to have many friends. Many I get to see often. Many I haven't seen in years, but I know I could count on them in a pinch if I called. And I hope they think the same way about me!
10. The gift of reading! I LOVE to read a good book - and there are so many good ones out there I have yet to read. I love that I have that passion for reading. My husband can't stand to read, and that is a foreign concept to me - I find it sad. Thank goodness my children are starting to pick up on my love of books. It's encouraging!
Okay - I'll stop at 10 for now...I know there are so many other things to be thankful for, but I won't bore you anymore. I just hope that everyone has a safe, and very Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Blue October...isn't that a band? Or just my mood...
I am soooo over October. First, this begins the crazy season at work - benefit enrollment begins...in other words lots of unhappy employees coming to me to ask questions, ask more questions and blow off steam about how unhappy they are. Trust me, I don't like the changes either, so don't yell at me!! I just work here. Second, this is the time of year that school pictures are taken (meaning buy a package, or two), school fundraisers are in abundance (meaning spend more money on stuff you don't need) and school activities are overflowing (meaning I will somehow fit this into my schedule if it kills me). Add to that I have to find two Halloween costumes in the next week - they are SOOOO expensive, and I have tried to think of things to make at home, and we just don't have the stuff to do it! Ugh! I just went to 3 Dr. appts. in the past month, had two teacher conferences, and now hubby has a hurt shoulder and an MRI scheduled tomorrow. So...I am really, really ready for October to be done! But then comes the stress of car taxes due next month, Thanksgiving, daughter's birthday, and party in early December, followed by my birthday and then Christmas. So...I guess I'm already in panic mode. No money, no time, and no patience. Plus I found out I may be flying out of state for work soon...like early November soon. Yikes! It's still up in the air, but I need to know SOON if I'm going or not. Man...I guess I need to come on here and vent more often. I bottle it up for a month or two, then come on and vent. The funny thing is noone I know reads this - there may be someone out there who checks it out, but this is just my place to vent about everyday life, crazy events and work!
Anywho - that's really all I have to say. Oh...and I really do love the band Blue October! :) A thank you to them for giving me a label for my blog today.
Anywho - that's really all I have to say. Oh...and I really do love the band Blue October! :) A thank you to them for giving me a label for my blog today.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Goodbye Summer, Hello School
Well, it is that time of the year again where parents breath a big sigh of relief, and kids just plain sigh. School time is just around the corner for many - for us it starts on Monday, August 15th. It seems to be earlier and earlier every year. Anywho - I honestly can't say I'm not ready for school to start - our summer has been a bit unusual...not bad, but not good by any stretch of the imagination. From my last post I mentioned my Father-in-law was in bad health. After over 40 days in the hospital fighting pancreatitis, his body finally shut down and he passed away on June 3rd. My husband was already up giving his mom moral support, and my parents had my kids at their house. I had to tell them over the phone that their Paw Paw didn't make it. Not the best conversation to have with a 7 1/2 and 6 year old. It was HARD. Then while my parents had the children at their home I drove up for the funeral. It was a nice service, and it was good to see everyone. Afterward I stayed a few days to help my Mother-In-Law with household chores and yard work. Then it was off to get the kiddos. In July we all went to the beach house again this year at Edisto - it was nice, but with my FIL's recent passing there was a bit of a damper on the beach mood. We had a good time, but I could tell my husband was edgier, the kids more restless, and my MIL kept to herself a lot....understandable, but still not the ideal vacation. We still had a nice time and tried to make the best of it. The kids and hubby went to visit his mom mid-summer, and I had the house to myself. That was a nice week for everyone. The kids, hubby and MIL stayed busy and did lots of fun activities, and I...oh, I got to enjoy a week to myself...well, mostly. My mom came down for a couple days and painted my sons room, and we got to go shopping and hang out...which was great. But those days to myself...oh they were heavenly! I got to watch what I wanted to on the tv, I got to eat what and when I wanted, sleep without the tv on!!! My hubby has to have the tv, and I like a dark room...it was great! Although, I was very happy when they returned home. All in all, the summer hasn't been great for the kids - they were home with daddy most of the time, and most of their friends were either out of town or at camp. We did go to the pool a few times on the weekends, but most of the time was just spent at home. I am taking off Friday so that we can do something fun as a family before they have to go back to school on Monday. I feel it's only fair to do something, considering the summer they have had. So...I feel a visit to the water park in order. Woohoo! Nothing better to beat the dog days of summer. And then ice cream...
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Spring Time Blues
I thought the blues were supposed to hit in the fall and winter...I seem to have a case of the spring time blues. I think I know the root cause - 1. It's beautiful outside, and I'm stuck at work indoors all day long. 2. My house has not had a bout of spring cleaning since last spring - it's beyond awful and I don't know where to start. To make it worse, my husband (a realtor) has taken a sabatical due to the economy and is playing Mr. Mom...well, housekeeper he is not! I soooooo badly want him to go back to work...yes, we are broke, but I don't care about that. We've been broke since the economy fell in 2008 and we've held up fine. My house on the other hand is falling apart with him home, and it's driving me up a wall. I seriously can't wait to get MY schedule back in place. Ack! 3. Summertime is almost here, and we are broke...that makes it hard to keep the kids entertained. We had promised them come summer they could go to their old summer camp, but it just ain't gonna happen...and I'm sad for them. :(
On a happy note, we get a beach house for free for the week of July 4th...we got to go last year, and it's a beautiful 4 bedroom house 1 block off the beach, and I'm soooooooo totally thankful for hubby's sweet friend who is letting us have it again this year. My folks will be going with us too - unfortunately in-laws won't make it due to my FIL having health problems. :( But I'm just glad we do have something to look forward to.
Anywho...life is still crazy. Kids last day is next Friday. They will be attending a new school next year - we haven't moved, but a new school has popped up closer to us, and we are in the new attendance area. Not sure if I'm happy or not - a lot of their friends will be staying behind...but they will still know several kids moving as well. They're young - they'll be fine. Kids adjust well!
I don't know exactly why I'm so bluesy all of a sudden. It could be 1. 2. 3. listed above, along with the fact that I read a blog earlier that got me weepy...it talked about when you need a good down and dirty cry, things that will always work...just reading the list made me want to crawl under my desk in the fetal position and let loose! I don't know that my co-workers would appreciate it, though. They may be on the phone with the EAP and setting me up for the next available counseling session. Ha!
Well, I always have so many random thoughts to type about, but I always have a brain freeze as soon as my fingers start typing. Why is that? I guess it's a good thing I'm not a writer - it doesn't come naturally to me. I just like to type - even senseless words and typing allow me to vent. In college my roommates used to get me to type their papers for them...not write them, just do the typing part. In a weird way it was therapeutic. I didn't have to think too hard - just tap away with my fingers and away goes the stress...I know, I'm weird...what can I say?! :)
On a happy note, we get a beach house for free for the week of July 4th...we got to go last year, and it's a beautiful 4 bedroom house 1 block off the beach, and I'm soooooooo totally thankful for hubby's sweet friend who is letting us have it again this year. My folks will be going with us too - unfortunately in-laws won't make it due to my FIL having health problems. :( But I'm just glad we do have something to look forward to.
Anywho...life is still crazy. Kids last day is next Friday. They will be attending a new school next year - we haven't moved, but a new school has popped up closer to us, and we are in the new attendance area. Not sure if I'm happy or not - a lot of their friends will be staying behind...but they will still know several kids moving as well. They're young - they'll be fine. Kids adjust well!
I don't know exactly why I'm so bluesy all of a sudden. It could be 1. 2. 3. listed above, along with the fact that I read a blog earlier that got me weepy...it talked about when you need a good down and dirty cry, things that will always work...just reading the list made me want to crawl under my desk in the fetal position and let loose! I don't know that my co-workers would appreciate it, though. They may be on the phone with the EAP and setting me up for the next available counseling session. Ha!
Well, I always have so many random thoughts to type about, but I always have a brain freeze as soon as my fingers start typing. Why is that? I guess it's a good thing I'm not a writer - it doesn't come naturally to me. I just like to type - even senseless words and typing allow me to vent. In college my roommates used to get me to type their papers for them...not write them, just do the typing part. In a weird way it was therapeutic. I didn't have to think too hard - just tap away with my fingers and away goes the stress...I know, I'm weird...what can I say?! :)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Smile - Sob
My 7 year old daughter did the sweetest thing last night, out of the blue. She was busy working at the kitchen table, over what I though was drawings or such. She was there for a very long time, and when I walked into the kitchen, was told by my husband I was not allowed over there. Turns out that she was writing me a letter - the sweetest, dearest thing I've ever seen - I need to post it verbatum later, but in a nutshell she went on to tell me what a wonderful mother I was, and how much she loved me! It was a whole piece of paper full of her 7 year old thoughts...if you think I didn't get teary eyed over that...wow! Then the poor darling wanted to decorate it to make it pretty - she colored on the back with a marker, and the page tore! You would have thought her little world ended - it was heartbreaking because she had worked so hard. :( I don't care if is torn or not...it's a keeper in my book! Sooooooo sweet!
Life continues to be crazy. I have been fighting this upper respiratory crud for almost a month now - I finally caved and went to the Dr. last friday - yep upper respiratory infection and sinusitis. I am taking antibiotics (that sulfur junk) and some codeine based cough syrup...it's getting better, but everyone at work was ready to take me out to the field and shoot me earlier - i still have these horrific coughing fits! Sooooo ready for it to be gone! Yuck!
Did anyone out there know that today is Dr. Seuss's b-day? I was told by my kids - they are celebrating his bday at school today! LOL! Just a tidbit of trivia for you! :)
Gotta run
Life continues to be crazy. I have been fighting this upper respiratory crud for almost a month now - I finally caved and went to the Dr. last friday - yep upper respiratory infection and sinusitis. I am taking antibiotics (that sulfur junk) and some codeine based cough syrup...it's getting better, but everyone at work was ready to take me out to the field and shoot me earlier - i still have these horrific coughing fits! Sooooo ready for it to be gone! Yuck!
Did anyone out there know that today is Dr. Seuss's b-day? I was told by my kids - they are celebrating his bday at school today! LOL! Just a tidbit of trivia for you! :)
Gotta run
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Happy Day!
I don't know why I'm happy today - I just am. Maybe it's because tomorrow is friday, and I am taking half the day off. Maybe it's because the weather is absolutely beautiful - warm and sunny, and gorgeous! :) I'm so tired of the cold...and we didn't even get any of the crazy snow this year. It's just been kind of blah, and now spring is not so far away. I love spring! :) Or maybe I'm happy because I found out my dear, dear friend of many, many years is moving back to state. I'm thrilled because she was too far away before, and now she will only be a couple hours away!
My life is still crazy...don't get me wrong - it doesn't ever seem to slow down much! My boss is still out on leave, but luckily there haven't been too many crazy events. It's been manageable! I do miss her, though, and am ready for her to return. My kids are still funny, sassy, sweet and irritating all at the same time. I think they are starting to feel early spring fever as well. It's been so long since they've been able to play outside, and they are definitely feeling pent up. Hoping tomorrow to get out with them and do something fun in the sun!
No plans for the weekend - but hubby is looking forward to the Daytona 500. Any other racing fans out there? I'm not particularly, but he enjoys it...I tolerate it! Hoping to have some company over to make it more endurable.
Anyway -I'm outta here for now. Hoping everyone a wonderful, sunny day too! :)
My life is still crazy...don't get me wrong - it doesn't ever seem to slow down much! My boss is still out on leave, but luckily there haven't been too many crazy events. It's been manageable! I do miss her, though, and am ready for her to return. My kids are still funny, sassy, sweet and irritating all at the same time. I think they are starting to feel early spring fever as well. It's been so long since they've been able to play outside, and they are definitely feeling pent up. Hoping tomorrow to get out with them and do something fun in the sun!
No plans for the weekend - but hubby is looking forward to the Daytona 500. Any other racing fans out there? I'm not particularly, but he enjoys it...I tolerate it! Hoping to have some company over to make it more endurable.
Anyway -I'm outta here for now. Hoping everyone a wonderful, sunny day too! :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Rainy days and Tuesdays...
Wow - what a day. It has not been a good one! Found out that my FIL, who has had ongoing heart problems, was told today that a procedure they were hoping would help him could not be done - the Dr. won't touch it - said it's too risky due to his medical history and current condition. So...he has a leaking valve, and nothing can be done. Not good! :( So that has put a bit of a damper on an already bad day.
My daughter is home sick today. She has had a sore throat and a nasty cough since the weekend, so I thought it would best to keep her home. My hubby is home with her, but now he's feeling bad. Did I mention it's rainy and cold here today too?
My work - wow...that's all I'm going to say! My boss is going out on medical leave starting Thurs. for about 6-8 weeks. I will be the only person in HR for that time, and boy do we have some ongoing issues! So...I'm a bit nervous to be here by myself for that long. I do have some support, but for the most part it will be me. Ugh! I don't see any vacation days in my near future! LOL! Today just wore me out - and it's not even 4:00 p.m. I was on the phone for 45 minutes with a worried employee, I received information on some leave information I'm still trying to figure out how to handle, and I still have SOOO much to do before 5:00. I'm sooooo ready to go! And did I also mention, we are not allowed to listen to radios at work - makes for a VERY long day! Ack!
I feel like all I do is complain the few times I get on here...I guess that's why I invented this little blog...to vent my frustrations. So...I'm going to continue! We are broke - so broke it's not even funny. My hubby can't find anythign since the real estate market crashed, so we pulled the kids out of the after school program so he could keep them to save some money. It's just not working! Soooooo tired of working and having NOTHING to show for it. Seriously, it's horrible! I grew up a little spoiled, so I have to admit, this is hard! I'm learning to appreciate how to save more, but the thing is there is nothing there to save! A happy meal is a treat for the kids now - that's pretty sad. :(
Anyway - enough whining! Things really are good in my life - I just vent the bad stuff. I am blessed to have my wonderful family, my sweet kitties, wonderful friends, a job I actually do like (even though it doesn't always sound like it) and I'm not really lacking for anything in my life. I WANT things, but don't really NEED anything I don't already have. So...thanks for letting me complain about my petty problems. :) Hope everyone else is having a wonderful Sunny Tuesday! Go away rain!
My daughter is home sick today. She has had a sore throat and a nasty cough since the weekend, so I thought it would best to keep her home. My hubby is home with her, but now he's feeling bad. Did I mention it's rainy and cold here today too?
My work - wow...that's all I'm going to say! My boss is going out on medical leave starting Thurs. for about 6-8 weeks. I will be the only person in HR for that time, and boy do we have some ongoing issues! So...I'm a bit nervous to be here by myself for that long. I do have some support, but for the most part it will be me. Ugh! I don't see any vacation days in my near future! LOL! Today just wore me out - and it's not even 4:00 p.m. I was on the phone for 45 minutes with a worried employee, I received information on some leave information I'm still trying to figure out how to handle, and I still have SOOO much to do before 5:00. I'm sooooo ready to go! And did I also mention, we are not allowed to listen to radios at work - makes for a VERY long day! Ack!
I feel like all I do is complain the few times I get on here...I guess that's why I invented this little blog...to vent my frustrations. So...I'm going to continue! We are broke - so broke it's not even funny. My hubby can't find anythign since the real estate market crashed, so we pulled the kids out of the after school program so he could keep them to save some money. It's just not working! Soooooo tired of working and having NOTHING to show for it. Seriously, it's horrible! I grew up a little spoiled, so I have to admit, this is hard! I'm learning to appreciate how to save more, but the thing is there is nothing there to save! A happy meal is a treat for the kids now - that's pretty sad. :(
Anyway - enough whining! Things really are good in my life - I just vent the bad stuff. I am blessed to have my wonderful family, my sweet kitties, wonderful friends, a job I actually do like (even though it doesn't always sound like it) and I'm not really lacking for anything in my life. I WANT things, but don't really NEED anything I don't already have. So...thanks for letting me complain about my petty problems. :) Hope everyone else is having a wonderful Sunny Tuesday! Go away rain!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Is it time to go yet?
I have been soooooooooooo sleepy all day long. Don't know why. Got lots of sleep - even slept in today, due to the fact that the kids had a 3 hour delayed start for school for weather conditions. The funny thing is we never even got a drop of rain this morning - ugh! So, I was late to work, and have been fairly busy - but it's been extra super quiet in here. Makes it very boring, even with a busy workload. And the sky is gray...I didn't eat lunch because I got in late...we aren't allowed to listen to music (this one KILLS me). So...it's 4:38 and I am, literally, counting down the minutes until 5:00 p.m. I will run out the door the second the hour turns!
The weekend was rather quiet, but good. I took the kids to see the Yogi Bear movie in 3D. They enjoyed it - I can only say I was entertained watching their enjoyment! I've seen better movies - but I've also seen worse, so can't complain. We had a fun outing anyway. :) That was the kiddos first 3D movie - I think they were a bit overwhelmed. They definitely enjoyed the popcorn - in 37 years I have never finished a bucket of popcorn, regardless of the size...until this weekend. My kids wolfed down the bag! I'm beginning to wonder if they aren't part squirrel - they have to be hiding that food in there somewhere and storing it for another rainy day!
Anyway -just babbling - I now have 7 minutes to go and I seriously want to scream! How can a day (not even a full one at that) go by so slowly? I think the company is manipulating the clocks. Ugh, boredom sucks!
Yes - technically I could start on something else, but when you have 7 minutes, why bother? My mind is on home, working out, dinner, hubby and chaotic kids at the moment - not conducive for starting work projects. Seriously - it took me 4 minutes to write that line...my brain is frozen - a by product of the unusually freezing cold weather we have been having! Anyway - I'm down to 3 minutes now. I can officially begin locking up and starting the shutdown process...yay, yay, yay! For the 2 of you who may stumble upon my blog accidentally, I hope you have a wonderful evening! I plan to! :)
The weekend was rather quiet, but good. I took the kids to see the Yogi Bear movie in 3D. They enjoyed it - I can only say I was entertained watching their enjoyment! I've seen better movies - but I've also seen worse, so can't complain. We had a fun outing anyway. :) That was the kiddos first 3D movie - I think they were a bit overwhelmed. They definitely enjoyed the popcorn - in 37 years I have never finished a bucket of popcorn, regardless of the size...until this weekend. My kids wolfed down the bag! I'm beginning to wonder if they aren't part squirrel - they have to be hiding that food in there somewhere and storing it for another rainy day!
Anyway -just babbling - I now have 7 minutes to go and I seriously want to scream! How can a day (not even a full one at that) go by so slowly? I think the company is manipulating the clocks. Ugh, boredom sucks!
Yes - technically I could start on something else, but when you have 7 minutes, why bother? My mind is on home, working out, dinner, hubby and chaotic kids at the moment - not conducive for starting work projects. Seriously - it took me 4 minutes to write that line...my brain is frozen - a by product of the unusually freezing cold weather we have been having! Anyway - I'm down to 3 minutes now. I can officially begin locking up and starting the shutdown process...yay, yay, yay! For the 2 of you who may stumble upon my blog accidentally, I hope you have a wonderful evening! I plan to! :)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wow!
I don't even remember the last time I posted on my blog...I check other blogs, I hang out on FB, I text...but my poor blog is so neglected. Life just won't slow down. My old cell phone died a few weeks before Christmas, so my hubby and I decided it was time to update. I used to get on my laptop, but I now have a Blackberry and internet, so my laptop doesn't get any use at all. I love my phone!!! Not that I had much time before - my kids seem to sense when I have any free time and they very quickly snuff it out. They can be in their rooms playing quietly, and the second I go to do something for myself, there they are! Haha! How do they know??? I'm sure you other moms out there know exactly what I'm talking about! :) Kids - gotta love em!
I hope everyone is having a good 2011! Mine has been okay, so far. The end of the year was bad for my poor hubby and son - they both had some stomach bug that kept them in the house for days. My daughter and I had a fun New Years hanging out with neighbors, though, so I can't complain. It's been hard to get back in to the swing of work...especially when I'm the up front and center person for HR complaints and payroll issues...what a week! Crazy, crazy, crazy - and it's only Wednesday! I'm already looking forward to the next holiday - it can't get here soon enough! Lets see...we get MLK Day, so that's 12 days away...I'm sad!
Anyway - nothing to chat about really - not that anyone stops by to read. I just have this on here to ramble. I'm good at that! Anyway - again, happy new year to all. I am making a vow to myself to come on here and ramble more often. Hopefully it will be a little more exciting than this entry. I'm just very out of practice. :)
I hope everyone is having a good 2011! Mine has been okay, so far. The end of the year was bad for my poor hubby and son - they both had some stomach bug that kept them in the house for days. My daughter and I had a fun New Years hanging out with neighbors, though, so I can't complain. It's been hard to get back in to the swing of work...especially when I'm the up front and center person for HR complaints and payroll issues...what a week! Crazy, crazy, crazy - and it's only Wednesday! I'm already looking forward to the next holiday - it can't get here soon enough! Lets see...we get MLK Day, so that's 12 days away...I'm sad!
Anyway - nothing to chat about really - not that anyone stops by to read. I just have this on here to ramble. I'm good at that! Anyway - again, happy new year to all. I am making a vow to myself to come on here and ramble more often. Hopefully it will be a little more exciting than this entry. I'm just very out of practice. :)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Slow down please....
Wow - I started this blog with the good intention of keeping up with it. Well, as we all see that hasn't happened. Hahaha! Life is just moving too fast. Since I last posted I've been on a business trip to Chicago, our company has been bought out by another (lots of new work...yay), my hubby got a new job and my kids continue to keep growing on me. My daughter is going into pre-k in a couple weeks and my son will be there next year...how did that happen? They were just little people and now they are on the verge of school. Time goes waaaaay too fast. My daughter is getting a bit sassy now too - picking up things at daycare. Luckily not as hostile as elementary school, but she did tell me the other day "Mommy, you're getting on my nerves"...she's 4! I had to bite my lip not to laugh. My son (who is 3) has a favorite saying that never fails to make me laugh. Anytime something is not to his liking he quotes "That's not supposed to happen" - too darned cute! Work has been absolutely nuts - gone are the days of taking a break...with an integration to the new company going on, there is no such thing as a break. Between work and home, I don't even know what one is anymore. Sigh! Oh to take a vacation...a real one. I could take the island life about now. Anyone willing to sell me a ticket? One way... ;) Okay...enough daydreaming - back to reality. Work calls.
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