OK, I'll be the first to admit Face Book has been an addiction for me. The nosy little girl I am, I cannot help but search and see what and who I might find out there.
For all you readers that don't know in the past month this is what's happened.
-I've found out I have my job, I'm good till the next round - who knows when that will be.
-We've moved offices, this is my second day in my new home. I have a fun bunch to sit by, about time!
-Ty is almost done with baseball and I'm happy! And yes, there is all ready meetings for football.
-He's also done with elementary school and headed to junior high next year! Attended his D.A.R.E. and 6th grade graduations.
-Tomorrow we (mom, Ty & I) for Florida - we're heading to Clearwater for my cousin's graduation.
-Brian still has his nose in the books and is working right along with his school work. Already time to sign up for fall classes.
-Finished my book 'The Parting' from the Courtship of Nellie Mae Fisher series. Good read cannot wait till the next book in line.
-But I started on a quick read for my trip 'Redneck Cinderella', reviews said it was funny. I hope I am not disappointed as the same author does smut romance, something I am not into.
Well, that's about it. I'm sure you already know about me getting ejected out of Ty's baseball game and how Ty mowed the yard when no one was home!!! If not, look me up - we'll have lunch and laugh so hard we'll have water spewing out our noeses!
: ) Peace
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
M.I.A.
I've been sucked into Face Book lately, that's were you'll find me hanging out. I've been busy keeping up with My Farm and playing Mafia Wars all while being entertained with Stacey and Tina posting past photos of us as kids and sharing memories.
I think all of you that read this knows of my ejection from last Friday night's game. Well, there was a close call last night again. Our poor catcher took a hard hit in the head from a baseball thrown from right field. He had his helmet off while trying to make the play, runner didn't slide and it knocked him to the ground in an instant. There was immediate attention to him. HOWEVER, one assistant coach and ump wanted to argue the play that the runner should have been out since he didn't slide. (This is normally the rule - when there is a play at home runner should slide or it's an out) I spoke up and asked if the game could be forgotten for a minute and the attention be on the poor kid.
F.Y.I. - There's a FULL MOON and people are nuts! Myself included.
We received word that K Gray has suffered a minor concussion and the CT scan was good. Thank you Jesus!
Following up on my movie post - I was very disappointed in The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas. Flash of Genius was good. And Ghost of Girlfriends Past was also good.
Peace
I think all of you that read this knows of my ejection from last Friday night's game. Well, there was a close call last night again. Our poor catcher took a hard hit in the head from a baseball thrown from right field. He had his helmet off while trying to make the play, runner didn't slide and it knocked him to the ground in an instant. There was immediate attention to him. HOWEVER, one assistant coach and ump wanted to argue the play that the runner should have been out since he didn't slide. (This is normally the rule - when there is a play at home runner should slide or it's an out) I spoke up and asked if the game could be forgotten for a minute and the attention be on the poor kid.
F.Y.I. - There's a FULL MOON and people are nuts! Myself included.
We received word that K Gray has suffered a minor concussion and the CT scan was good. Thank you Jesus!
Following up on my movie post - I was very disappointed in The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas. Flash of Genius was good. And Ghost of Girlfriends Past was also good.
Peace
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
NOW SHOWING
I've got an itch for movies lately.
I REALLY enjoyed our "BBs" movie night, as mentioned here's a group of women watching a movie and you would think it would be a chic flick, instead we are gathered around watching "Slumdog Millionaire" - it's a VERY good movie.
Dom recommended "The Tiger and the Snow" which is a foreign film thus - subtitles.
No one wanted to 'read' a movie with me, so I watched it this weekend all by my lonesome. It was a good love story... (Since Dom doesn't read this anymore, I bet I am safe to tell you... no, I cannot do that to him.)
I also started watching "The Lucky Ones" last night. It didn't do well at the movies, not a lot of action, but thus far I have enjoyed it and Brian got a couple of loud chuckles out of it... I just picked it up for Rachel McAdams - I really like her.
The other two left to watch is "Flash of Genius" & "The Boy in Striped Pyjamas"
Peace!
I REALLY enjoyed our "BBs" movie night, as mentioned here's a group of women watching a movie and you would think it would be a chic flick, instead we are gathered around watching "Slumdog Millionaire" - it's a VERY good movie.
Dom recommended "The Tiger and the Snow" which is a foreign film thus - subtitles.
No one wanted to 'read' a movie with me, so I watched it this weekend all by my lonesome. It was a good love story... (Since Dom doesn't read this anymore, I bet I am safe to tell you... no, I cannot do that to him.)
I also started watching "The Lucky Ones" last night. It didn't do well at the movies, not a lot of action, but thus far I have enjoyed it and Brian got a couple of loud chuckles out of it... I just picked it up for Rachel McAdams - I really like her.
The other two left to watch is "Flash of Genius" & "The Boy in Striped Pyjamas"
Peace!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Goodbye Dust Bunnies!
Today I finally remembered to bring in the Lysol wipes to clean my desk. This place is very filthy. They've cut back the cleaning crew and they've also cut back on our supplies budget (I NEED canned air.) They just replaced the air filters in the ceiling too. I think this has been my dustiest desk yet!
While cleaning I opted to get rid a a few things. I figured the less 'stuff' the better. Downsized my pen, highlighter, pencil collection to just 1 mug. got rid of a candy dish another co-worker had made and left behind when she was RIF'd a couple years ago. I think I made the mistake of taking my laptop 'table' away. My computer was at eye level and now I look down a bit. - Betcha, it will be back very soon. I also got rid of a dry erase board and markers. Down sized my step files to 1 and replaced my 'in' box for post mail.
Next I think I want to de-clutter my walls. I already started doing that when I wrote my post about the messages I had hanging on my wall. The only personal things left are a bible verse - Gal 5:22-23, a work prayer, and my "Hannah's Hero" pin along with a post card. That recognizes when I concurred my fear of giving blood. : ) Other things posted are work notes, map of the world, calendar, and a Hodgepodge of items I got when I went to D.C. and met with carriers.
I joked as I'd get my desk cleaned today and they would lay me off tomorrow. Oh well, I DID tell my manager I was trying to clean up my desk for the next person! ; )
You know, they told us the next expected date to hear something would be tomorrow. I am not putting too much stock in it. I did do some digging and have speculated some ideas. I'm not going to discuss them at this time. BUT it's calmed me down just a bit.
Today is bring your child to work day. Ty opted for the day with his gpa. They are going to tour the KC SCOUT office. (It would be interesting to him only he's already seen it with Cub Scouts) There are a few more activities only I cannot remember them but do remember they are going to the sign shop to make a sign. That would be the BIG highway and street signs! : ) He was going to go with gma who works for the government, but he's already done that once. Heck, she sent me the schedule and I told her forget Ty - take me! They were going to have a mock trial, see the S.W.A.T. team, FBI, K-9 unit, and etc!!! She said the men in uniform were easy on the eye! Oh la la!!! Unfortunately, I'm here today.
I'm going back for my laptop stand, my neck already hurts!
Peace.
While cleaning I opted to get rid a a few things. I figured the less 'stuff' the better. Downsized my pen, highlighter, pencil collection to just 1 mug. got rid of a candy dish another co-worker had made and left behind when she was RIF'd a couple years ago. I think I made the mistake of taking my laptop 'table' away. My computer was at eye level and now I look down a bit. - Betcha, it will be back very soon. I also got rid of a dry erase board and markers. Down sized my step files to 1 and replaced my 'in' box for post mail.
Next I think I want to de-clutter my walls. I already started doing that when I wrote my post about the messages I had hanging on my wall. The only personal things left are a bible verse - Gal 5:22-23, a work prayer, and my "Hannah's Hero" pin along with a post card. That recognizes when I concurred my fear of giving blood. : ) Other things posted are work notes, map of the world, calendar, and a Hodgepodge of items I got when I went to D.C. and met with carriers.
I joked as I'd get my desk cleaned today and they would lay me off tomorrow. Oh well, I DID tell my manager I was trying to clean up my desk for the next person! ; )
You know, they told us the next expected date to hear something would be tomorrow. I am not putting too much stock in it. I did do some digging and have speculated some ideas. I'm not going to discuss them at this time. BUT it's calmed me down just a bit.
Today is bring your child to work day. Ty opted for the day with his gpa. They are going to tour the KC SCOUT office. (It would be interesting to him only he's already seen it with Cub Scouts) There are a few more activities only I cannot remember them but do remember they are going to the sign shop to make a sign. That would be the BIG highway and street signs! : ) He was going to go with gma who works for the government, but he's already done that once. Heck, she sent me the schedule and I told her forget Ty - take me! They were going to have a mock trial, see the S.W.A.T. team, FBI, K-9 unit, and etc!!! She said the men in uniform were easy on the eye! Oh la la!!! Unfortunately, I'm here today.
I'm going back for my laptop stand, my neck already hurts!
Peace.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Shh, don't tell on me...
Brian surprised me yesterday afternoon with lunch at Cactus Grill and a movie, "State of Play" for our anniversary - just what this girl needed!
Gotta keep your thinking caps on for this movie! ; )
Peace
Gotta keep your thinking caps on for this movie! ; )
Peace
Monday, April 20, 2009
'memba me?
Hi! Aside from being ill with the flare of sinuses I am battling a demon regarding work. I hesitate to ask for prayer when I don't even take time to pray for myself like I should. I was supposed to know back on March 20th if I still had a job... we still do not know. At first I was fine with it. My attitude was 'continue to work until they tell me different'. Little did I know the effects of the unknowing would have on me. :( I no longer enjoy the job I once loved. I constantly feel we are fighting an uphill battle for nothing.
I have inspirational quotes posted around my cube that I should revisit and reflect upon, I'd like to share some with you.
"Don't waste a thousand dollars of emotions on a ten cent irritation"
"If God brings you to it... He'll see you through it!"
"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic."
"There are many things to think about but nothing to worry about" - Matt Keopke
"Be committed, do what it takes, and you will have what you want." - Dr. Phil
"Get up off your knowledge and do something different with your life" - Dr. Phil
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always gotten."
"Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God."
"Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up!"
"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Peace
I have inspirational quotes posted around my cube that I should revisit and reflect upon, I'd like to share some with you.
"Don't waste a thousand dollars of emotions on a ten cent irritation"
"If God brings you to it... He'll see you through it!"
"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic."
"There are many things to think about but nothing to worry about" - Matt Keopke
"Be committed, do what it takes, and you will have what you want." - Dr. Phil
"Get up off your knowledge and do something different with your life" - Dr. Phil
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always gotten."
"Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God."
"Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up!"
"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Peace
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Did you know I'm an honorary Catholic?
Only when I am with my B's on girl's weekend and we attend mass or when we can't eat meat on Fridays or else we'll burn in hell. However, I did eat a guber burger last Friday, I think God is OK with that. I did take shrimp down with us for my Catholic B's and veggies and dip for my skinny B's and for my fat B's I took Oatmeal Scotties. :)
Also, each year I try my hand at lent and give up something. I cannot say past years have been good. But I am VERY proud to say this year I have succeed! I gave up my Skinny Hazelnut Latte and haven't touched one the entire term! I know I still have 4 days to go, but I haven't had one in almost 40 days. And I can tell you that I haven't missed it as much as I thought I would have. I have turned to stopping at McD's for a small 90 cent coffee, but nothing foo foo just a simple cup of joe.
Peace!
Also, each year I try my hand at lent and give up something. I cannot say past years have been good. But I am VERY proud to say this year I have succeed! I gave up my Skinny Hazelnut Latte and haven't touched one the entire term! I know I still have 4 days to go, but I haven't had one in almost 40 days. And I can tell you that I haven't missed it as much as I thought I would have. I have turned to stopping at McD's for a small 90 cent coffee, but nothing foo foo just a simple cup of joe.
Peace!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
I'll be ok...
Just wanted to let you know that I'm ok, and that I will work through this. It's happened to me before, I'm sure in the long run everyone will accept it.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Last Night
I took Ty to ball practice, thankfully they were indoors! After that I ran him to Scouts where he's almost at his next rank advancement! (Second class) I just wished he'd see the importance of it. I was really excited for him since he's a little behind his friends (working towards Star) as all his sports have been in the way. His eye is on Eagle and he feels that's the only thing that matters. But I had to explain to him you cannot get to Eagle until you reach each advancement which are equally as important. For those of you who are Scout challenged it goes like this: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life then Eagle. And while it looks like Eagle can be reached quick, it takes normally an average of 4 years to get it! A lot of us parents have said, "No driver license until you reach Eagle." I had a fellow mom come up to me and told me she was excited that I was going to camp. She told me to be sure and get a good mattress for the cot and a fleece liner for my bag. I was happy to hear another mom in our patrol (smaller group) was going for the last 5 days of camp! Woot, woot! We bunked together at Nash, the short summer camp of 3 days 2 nights.
While Ty was at Scouts Brian treated me to Ciao! Bella for dinner. I just wanted to skip to dessert. :) I tried something new of theirs, Ravioli Florentine. I always get the petite serving, which is plenty. But this dish had only 3 ravioli in a swamp of sauce. The taste was superb. The server thought I was unhappy with it and didn't charge me for it. That was super nice of him. Little did he know I was saving room for my dessert. My 'whore of all desserts' as Dom calls it. My Tiramisu! Oh, I so could go for another one now.... Just thinking of it made me smile for the day!
Peace.
While Ty was at Scouts Brian treated me to Ciao! Bella for dinner. I just wanted to skip to dessert. :) I tried something new of theirs, Ravioli Florentine. I always get the petite serving, which is plenty. But this dish had only 3 ravioli in a swamp of sauce. The taste was superb. The server thought I was unhappy with it and didn't charge me for it. That was super nice of him. Little did he know I was saving room for my dessert. My 'whore of all desserts' as Dom calls it. My Tiramisu! Oh, I so could go for another one now.... Just thinking of it made me smile for the day!
Peace.
Monday, April 6, 2009
I apologize to my loyal readers...
...that I haven't been writing as much lately.
I would like to share with you a fabulous recipe that Beth made this past weekend. What's it even called Beth?
* block of cream cheese
* 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans
* 1 can of drained ro-tel
* 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese
the directions say to layer but it's better mixed all together. And its SO GOOD!!! You eat them with tortilla chips or veggies.
Our girls weekend was good. Rose and Laura were missed horribly. :( Good times and great laughs!!!
I watched the Country Music Awards last night, it was fun. I cannot tell you the last time I sat down to watch an awards show in its entirety. And I got to do it in peace and quiet too!
We lose cable today but bought a TV antenna as I think we are looking to go with Digital T.V. or HD T.V. - heck I do not know what its called. But I know we'll have no more cable and I'm not doing satelite either. If it were up to me, there wouldn't be T.V. at all.
OK, that's it. Just a nibble of info today. I'll be back tomorrow.
Peace
I would like to share with you a fabulous recipe that Beth made this past weekend. What's it even called Beth?
* block of cream cheese
* 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans
* 1 can of drained ro-tel
* 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese
the directions say to layer but it's better mixed all together. And its SO GOOD!!! You eat them with tortilla chips or veggies.
Our girls weekend was good. Rose and Laura were missed horribly. :( Good times and great laughs!!!
I watched the Country Music Awards last night, it was fun. I cannot tell you the last time I sat down to watch an awards show in its entirety. And I got to do it in peace and quiet too!
We lose cable today but bought a TV antenna as I think we are looking to go with Digital T.V. or HD T.V. - heck I do not know what its called. But I know we'll have no more cable and I'm not doing satelite either. If it were up to me, there wouldn't be T.V. at all.
OK, that's it. Just a nibble of info today. I'll be back tomorrow.
Peace
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I cannot wait till I am in a good mood again...
I had to write yet another nasty gram to the cafeteria,
Today I ordered a pizza but didn't order the attitude that came with it. My pizza was dressed with 5 black olives, a few pieces of pepperoni and a sneeze of cheese. I asked for additional cheese and for it to be cooked longer, that’s when your employee got attitude. (Oh, and when adding wood to the fire, wouldn't you do this while there aren't any pizzas in the oven? I just wouldn’t think it’s sanitary to throw pieces of wood over pizzas while cooking) Once my pizza was heated a little more he asked me, "Is this black enough for you?" I mentioned to him it was fine and it was for here. He then plated it and proceeded to throw my slip on top of my pizza all without a thank you. Gee thanks. That was very unprofessional and uncalled for and I wasn't appreciative of the attitude at all! You’re prices are high and I expect nothing less than satisfaction of my lunch.
Oh behalf of my friend, I’ll mention that the dark headed kid isn’t grilling his sandwiches again. His grilled cheese is nothing more than a cheese sandwich.
Thank you for addressing our concerns. Best regards, Kelly
Peace!
Today I ordered a pizza but didn't order the attitude that came with it. My pizza was dressed with 5 black olives, a few pieces of pepperoni and a sneeze of cheese. I asked for additional cheese and for it to be cooked longer, that’s when your employee got attitude. (Oh, and when adding wood to the fire, wouldn't you do this while there aren't any pizzas in the oven? I just wouldn’t think it’s sanitary to throw pieces of wood over pizzas while cooking) Once my pizza was heated a little more he asked me, "Is this black enough for you?" I mentioned to him it was fine and it was for here. He then plated it and proceeded to throw my slip on top of my pizza all without a thank you. Gee thanks. That was very unprofessional and uncalled for and I wasn't appreciative of the attitude at all! You’re prices are high and I expect nothing less than satisfaction of my lunch.
Oh behalf of my friend, I’ll mention that the dark headed kid isn’t grilling his sandwiches again. His grilled cheese is nothing more than a cheese sandwich.
Thank you for addressing our concerns. Best regards, Kelly
Peace!
Monday, March 30, 2009
I'm not sure what to talk about...
... I still don't know about my job. My nails are gone and my finger tips hurt. I have restless nights, tense neck & shoulders and lovely headaches.
It's not that I am worried about my job. Because I know there's life after this place and God will take care of us. It's just the anticipation of not knowing.
If I'm without a job - I have a summer to plan! ; )
On a brighter note... 3 more days till Girl's Weekend! We're scoping out Cole Camp, Mo hoping to find treasures. And we'll be bowling at a friend's bowling alley in Windsor. Cannot wait. I hope we have great weather.
Tyler was supposed to go on a camp out this weekend, but with the weather, I let him stay home. I am anxious to find out how many actually went.
I'm sure I've told you all that I am heading to scout camp this year with Ty. A whole 10 days in a canvas tent on a canvas cot. I'm sure there was sometime in my life where I would have thought for this to be fun. But now is NOT the time.
I got a haircut last week so that I can grow it out to put it up in a ponytail. I also have a goal to lose 20 more pounds by camp.
My total weight loss is 43.5lbs. I bought my swimsuit snug in hopes that it fits perfect by camp. Wouldn't it be a shame if it was too big by then and would have to find something different?!?!
Also, today I am doing Meals on Wheels. I am excited for that. OK, I'll check in later.
Peace.
It's not that I am worried about my job. Because I know there's life after this place and God will take care of us. It's just the anticipation of not knowing.
If I'm without a job - I have a summer to plan! ; )
On a brighter note... 3 more days till Girl's Weekend! We're scoping out Cole Camp, Mo hoping to find treasures. And we'll be bowling at a friend's bowling alley in Windsor. Cannot wait. I hope we have great weather.
Tyler was supposed to go on a camp out this weekend, but with the weather, I let him stay home. I am anxious to find out how many actually went.
I'm sure I've told you all that I am heading to scout camp this year with Ty. A whole 10 days in a canvas tent on a canvas cot. I'm sure there was sometime in my life where I would have thought for this to be fun. But now is NOT the time.
I got a haircut last week so that I can grow it out to put it up in a ponytail. I also have a goal to lose 20 more pounds by camp.
My total weight loss is 43.5lbs. I bought my swimsuit snug in hopes that it fits perfect by camp. Wouldn't it be a shame if it was too big by then and would have to find something different?!?!
Also, today I am doing Meals on Wheels. I am excited for that. OK, I'll check in later.
Peace.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
We went to CC not CB
Lisa and I meet for dinner occasionally. Just the girls! No kids or husbands allowed!
We normally meet at Cracker Barrel (CB) but last night went to Corner Cafe (CC) for a change of pace. Lisa commented the only thing CC was lacking were the rocking chairs out front, how were we to 'rock' off the food we just ate?!
At CB we meet early enough that our fellow patrons are the average age of 70 plus! Oh we laugh and have a good time with it. We're the youngest there! At CC there is a wide range of folk and even at 5:30p there was a wait time of 5-10 minutes. (If you haven't tried it, you should as you are missing out!)
BUT don't order the Homemade Chicken & Noodle Dinner and I'll tell you why. This is how the description reads: "Real comfort food! Hand-rolled noodles,hunks of chicken in a rich creamy broth makes this a true delight!" And it has the little icon next to it to show it's a favorite. I ordered this as I wanted to try something different from what I usually order like breakfast or the tenderloin. And this MUST be good as it had the icon! I am thinking its BIG chucks of chicken with LOTS of noodles in a CREAMY broth. I saw our waitress heading to our table with our food and I start to salivate! She brought me a bowl of chicken noodle soup... I thought, "Wow, this is nothing as I expected." Disappointment big time. I had broth but their definition of 'creamy' is sure different than mine. I may of had a whole 3 noodles and a few shreds of chicken. It was good for SOUP but that's not what I ordered. Then our waitress wasn't any thing of average. I think she was just dumped off in front of the restaurant doors that night from the turnip truck! "Doot Dah Do"
Happens every time. I should just stick to what I know as Lisa did. She had the opened face chicken fried chicken sandwich and ooh did it look good. She offered half but I declined. I know what to order next time!
After dinner we headed to Dress Barn and K & G Fashions to find her daughter a communion dress. Dress Barn had some really nice clothes on the skinny side. Makes me want to lose weight even faster. We looked on the women's side too but that style was 'grandma' old. We lucked out at K & G. While there we looked at the purses in which we rolled laughing as they had a purse with brass knuckle handles. I put it on and told Lisa I was going to beat her down with my purse! LOL! It was only 9.99 and came in gold! Should have picked it up!
OK, well, just found out that out layoff announcements have been put on hold for another week. Lucky me. Guess I should do some work! :)
Peace
We normally meet at Cracker Barrel (CB) but last night went to Corner Cafe (CC) for a change of pace. Lisa commented the only thing CC was lacking were the rocking chairs out front, how were we to 'rock' off the food we just ate?!
At CB we meet early enough that our fellow patrons are the average age of 70 plus! Oh we laugh and have a good time with it. We're the youngest there! At CC there is a wide range of folk and even at 5:30p there was a wait time of 5-10 minutes. (If you haven't tried it, you should as you are missing out!)
BUT don't order the Homemade Chicken & Noodle Dinner and I'll tell you why. This is how the description reads: "Real comfort food! Hand-rolled noodles,hunks of chicken in a rich creamy broth makes this a true delight!" And it has the little icon next to it to show it's a favorite. I ordered this as I wanted to try something different from what I usually order like breakfast or the tenderloin. And this MUST be good as it had the icon! I am thinking its BIG chucks of chicken with LOTS of noodles in a CREAMY broth. I saw our waitress heading to our table with our food and I start to salivate! She brought me a bowl of chicken noodle soup... I thought, "Wow, this is nothing as I expected." Disappointment big time. I had broth but their definition of 'creamy' is sure different than mine. I may of had a whole 3 noodles and a few shreds of chicken. It was good for SOUP but that's not what I ordered. Then our waitress wasn't any thing of average. I think she was just dumped off in front of the restaurant doors that night from the turnip truck! "Doot Dah Do"
Happens every time. I should just stick to what I know as Lisa did. She had the opened face chicken fried chicken sandwich and ooh did it look good. She offered half but I declined. I know what to order next time!
After dinner we headed to Dress Barn and K & G Fashions to find her daughter a communion dress. Dress Barn had some really nice clothes on the skinny side. Makes me want to lose weight even faster. We looked on the women's side too but that style was 'grandma' old. We lucked out at K & G. While there we looked at the purses in which we rolled laughing as they had a purse with brass knuckle handles. I put it on and told Lisa I was going to beat her down with my purse! LOL! It was only 9.99 and came in gold! Should have picked it up!
OK, well, just found out that out layoff announcements have been put on hold for another week. Lucky me. Guess I should do some work! :)
Peace
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
What's to eat?
During spring break I treated Ty to several of his favorite places to eat for lunch. Lu's Kitchen, Chipotle, Jose Pepper's, and one of my favorites Big Boy's. I know that's a lot of eating out but I fixed dinner at night! Plus I'm just doing my part to save this economy.
Last week I went to the store and stocked up on Lean Cuisine since they were on special for half off. Brian can eat those things no problem but I would rather take homemade leftovers for lunch instead. Although I did take a Swedish Meatball dinner yesterday for lunch and today I am eating the last of the Mexican Chicken I made last week.
Speaking of last week, one night I had made Southwest Chicken salad. I was short on a few of the ingredients but normally it consist of a bed of spinach, black beans, corn, black olives, green onions, sun dried tomatoes, chicken, pepper jack cheese, southwest ranch dressing, and tortilla strips. Well we had left over Chicken, corn, black olives and black beans. So last night I went to the store for more torts and cheese. I cut the chicken into small pieces and mixed in the corn, beans, olives and cheese and made quesadillas. Served with sour cream and salsa. Oh they were so good! And there's enough for more tonight. That is if Brian and Ty will eat them as I am heading to Corner Cafe to meet a friend. Girls Only!!! :)
Peace
Last week I went to the store and stocked up on Lean Cuisine since they were on special for half off. Brian can eat those things no problem but I would rather take homemade leftovers for lunch instead. Although I did take a Swedish Meatball dinner yesterday for lunch and today I am eating the last of the Mexican Chicken I made last week.
Speaking of last week, one night I had made Southwest Chicken salad. I was short on a few of the ingredients but normally it consist of a bed of spinach, black beans, corn, black olives, green onions, sun dried tomatoes, chicken, pepper jack cheese, southwest ranch dressing, and tortilla strips. Well we had left over Chicken, corn, black olives and black beans. So last night I went to the store for more torts and cheese. I cut the chicken into small pieces and mixed in the corn, beans, olives and cheese and made quesadillas. Served with sour cream and salsa. Oh they were so good! And there's enough for more tonight. That is if Brian and Ty will eat them as I am heading to Corner Cafe to meet a friend. Girls Only!!! :)
Peace
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I haven't abandoned ship...
... I've only been enjoying Spring Break. Tyler and I have been sticking close to home. While he's been out exploring the neighborhood sewer system armed with his pocket knife and flashlight (we did it too growing up) with the boys I've been watching some movies I my list. Such as Role Models - not a kids movie but funny in a very raunchy way, Fireproof - I found the acting to be terrible but a good story line, The Secret Life of Bees - cute, and The Express - about the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy (if that doesn't ring a bell to you its about football.)
I have also been suffering with my sinus and allergy headaches with the weather changing therefore I have been sleeping in late (9:30a) and taking naps. While its much needed it makes me feel so L A Z Y.
Saw Gpa Wayne and spent time with him and Uncle Gary. Good time spent although Tyler gets bored easily. I still make him suffer. :) He'll appreciate it all in time.
I was HIGHLY honored last night. Grant passed up Chipotle for my Mexican Chicken!!! I'm not sure I'd pass up Chipotle for my cooking. Grant's dad cannot believe I cook during the week as his wife does not.
I have a new niece, Evelynn Lenann Ariana Snyder. But you can call her Evie. This is Brian's brother's, Darren, baby. She was full term weighing 4lbs 8oz and 18" long.
Brian had a successful fishing trip. He caught the most fish and feed his friends on what he caught.
I'm going to get back to my book, Front of the Class, I'll see you on the flip side.
Peace
I have also been suffering with my sinus and allergy headaches with the weather changing therefore I have been sleeping in late (9:30a) and taking naps. While its much needed it makes me feel so L A Z Y.
Saw Gpa Wayne and spent time with him and Uncle Gary. Good time spent although Tyler gets bored easily. I still make him suffer. :) He'll appreciate it all in time.
I was HIGHLY honored last night. Grant passed up Chipotle for my Mexican Chicken!!! I'm not sure I'd pass up Chipotle for my cooking. Grant's dad cannot believe I cook during the week as his wife does not.
I have a new niece, Evelynn Lenann Ariana Snyder. But you can call her Evie. This is Brian's brother's, Darren, baby. She was full term weighing 4lbs 8oz and 18" long.
Brian had a successful fishing trip. He caught the most fish and feed his friends on what he caught.
I'm going to get back to my book, Front of the Class, I'll see you on the flip side.
Peace
Monday, March 9, 2009
Eating High on the Hog!
I'm a stuffed piggy!
It all started Friday night meeting girlfriends at Grand Street Cafe for dinner. I had their seasonal signature drink called a 'Black & Blue' - but it came out a pretty pink. So cute, I wanted to not drink it but just take it home with me. It had a BLACKberry vodka, BLUEberry vodka, raspberry liquor, simple syrup, fresh sage leaves and (I think) lemon or lime juice. Man O man it was good! Then we started with an appetizer of white cheddar fondue with Granny Smith apples and Bavarian style pretzels. For dinner I started with a Spinach salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette, toasted pecorino Romano cheese, and brandied figs. For the main course, I took Ed's (our waiter) recommendation of Pan Roasted East Coast Cod with Crispy potato-bacon cake, mushroom ragout,and tomato-caper butter sauce. YUM-O! Katie ordered the Double Cur Pork Chop - Grilled 14 oz Alma Farms center cut chop,
herbed potato puree, apple cider jus,grilled cinnamon apple,sautéed spinach with
toasted almonds and onion. (I would love to take Brian back as I think he'd really like that plate.) And Sharon had their evening special which was beef medallions in pasta. It wasn't that great. Of course we all had to polish off dinner with dessert. I ordered the creme brulee, Katie their coconut spice cake with bananas and pineapple with coconut sorbet and Sharon their 'brownie' that was chocolate ganache in Phyllo dough with Raspberry sauce and chopped Hazelnuts. We were lucky enough to share and try all! And if that wasn't enough...
We had Dom, Kathy and Jerry over Saturday night and Dom treated us to his fine culinary skills. He spoiled us with the following...
Chicago 'Italian' Dog Salad
Adobe Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in a Jack Daniels glaze
Chicken Dijon w/ red & green grapes - who would of thought grapes? I DO now!
Tiramisu - his first attempt and it was DELICIOUS!!!
It was too funny with the shrimp,(Dom was a gentleman by asking if it was ok to light it on fire in the house first) Dom thought Ty could do the honors of setting it on fire - he handed Ty the lighter and Ty lit it under the pan rather than lighting the Jack Daniels glaze on fire! :) After seeing the fire Ty and his buddy, Tyler, took out and went down to his house - didn't want to be there when the house would catch fire! ; ) Jerry thinks he left the house weighing 400+ is was that good! Move over Bobby Flay, Dom's in the house!
So with the culinary creativity still in the house Brian made pan seared KC strip, baked potatoes and roasted asparagus with Parmesan last night. Lisa and the kids came over, we told them the asparagus was green beans until after they ate them did we tell them the truth! ; ) And you know what? They actually liked it!
Wasn't the weather beautiful this weekend? I loved that I was able to open up the house and air it out!!!
Now wear are my walking shoes?
Peace.
It all started Friday night meeting girlfriends at Grand Street Cafe for dinner. I had their seasonal signature drink called a 'Black & Blue' - but it came out a pretty pink. So cute, I wanted to not drink it but just take it home with me. It had a BLACKberry vodka, BLUEberry vodka, raspberry liquor, simple syrup, fresh sage leaves and (I think) lemon or lime juice. Man O man it was good! Then we started with an appetizer of white cheddar fondue with Granny Smith apples and Bavarian style pretzels. For dinner I started with a Spinach salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette, toasted pecorino Romano cheese, and brandied figs. For the main course, I took Ed's (our waiter) recommendation of Pan Roasted East Coast Cod with Crispy potato-bacon cake, mushroom ragout,and tomato-caper butter sauce. YUM-O! Katie ordered the Double Cur Pork Chop - Grilled 14 oz Alma Farms center cut chop,
herbed potato puree, apple cider jus,grilled cinnamon apple,sautéed spinach with
toasted almonds and onion. (I would love to take Brian back as I think he'd really like that plate.) And Sharon had their evening special which was beef medallions in pasta. It wasn't that great. Of course we all had to polish off dinner with dessert. I ordered the creme brulee, Katie their coconut spice cake with bananas and pineapple with coconut sorbet and Sharon their 'brownie' that was chocolate ganache in Phyllo dough with Raspberry sauce and chopped Hazelnuts. We were lucky enough to share and try all! And if that wasn't enough...
We had Dom, Kathy and Jerry over Saturday night and Dom treated us to his fine culinary skills. He spoiled us with the following...
Chicago 'Italian' Dog Salad
Adobe Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in a Jack Daniels glaze
Chicken Dijon w/ red & green grapes - who would of thought grapes? I DO now!
Tiramisu - his first attempt and it was DELICIOUS!!!
It was too funny with the shrimp,(Dom was a gentleman by asking if it was ok to light it on fire in the house first) Dom thought Ty could do the honors of setting it on fire - he handed Ty the lighter and Ty lit it under the pan rather than lighting the Jack Daniels glaze on fire! :) After seeing the fire Ty and his buddy, Tyler, took out and went down to his house - didn't want to be there when the house would catch fire! ; ) Jerry thinks he left the house weighing 400+ is was that good! Move over Bobby Flay, Dom's in the house!
So with the culinary creativity still in the house Brian made pan seared KC strip, baked potatoes and roasted asparagus with Parmesan last night. Lisa and the kids came over, we told them the asparagus was green beans until after they ate them did we tell them the truth! ; ) And you know what? They actually liked it!
Wasn't the weather beautiful this weekend? I loved that I was able to open up the house and air it out!!!
Now wear are my walking shoes?
Peace.
Friday, March 6, 2009
What else have I been up to?
Created a FACEBOOK account.
Last Friday I went to see TAKEN, very good movie despite the poor reviews.
Shopped ALL the Fashionbugs in the metro area to get some new spring shirts in my
size.
With momma's help rearranged the living room and family room.
Bought a couple clearance plants for the house.
Down 40 pounds, woot woot!
Re potted Brian's plant into 3 planters, I hope they live.
Enjoyed the outdoors last night with conversations with the neighbors. Nice to see everyone again.
Brian and I gave an outgrown baseball glove to the neighbor's son. When the kids came over to their dad as we were talking, I told them we traded the ball glove for their dog (they just got this winter). And the kid straight told his dad, "Trade back!" I said their weren't any trade backs. He told me he didn't want the glove!!! Bless their hearts, they were in a panic for a moment. What's the matter with me? I cannot help but be ornery!
Tyler is still begging me to go to camp with him this summer. Do I do it?! I have to pay $275 to sleep in a canvas tent on a canvas cot w/o A/C. I think I'm going to crack under pressure and give in.
I hope everyone stays well - this mean you!
Peace!
Last Friday I went to see TAKEN, very good movie despite the poor reviews.
Shopped ALL the Fashionbugs in the metro area to get some new spring shirts in my
size.
With momma's help rearranged the living room and family room.
Bought a couple clearance plants for the house.
Down 40 pounds, woot woot!
Re potted Brian's plant into 3 planters, I hope they live.
Enjoyed the outdoors last night with conversations with the neighbors. Nice to see everyone again.
Brian and I gave an outgrown baseball glove to the neighbor's son. When the kids came over to their dad as we were talking, I told them we traded the ball glove for their dog (they just got this winter). And the kid straight told his dad, "Trade back!" I said their weren't any trade backs. He told me he didn't want the glove!!! Bless their hearts, they were in a panic for a moment. What's the matter with me? I cannot help but be ornery!
Tyler is still begging me to go to camp with him this summer. Do I do it?! I have to pay $275 to sleep in a canvas tent on a canvas cot w/o A/C. I think I'm going to crack under pressure and give in.
I hope everyone stays well - this mean you!
Peace!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Reply to my wonderful friend who ask, "Post Much?"
Darling, darling, darling.... : )
Do I have a story for you! But before that I do apologize for being absent. I've been busy at work and also had to APPLY, yes apply, for my OWN job. (crazier things have happened I guess) We are in another round of wonderful layoffs - when does it end? - It doesn't.
OK, so Monday was an OK day or so I thought. Woke up fine, went to work fine, treated Brian to lunch since he saved me last week, came back to work fine. Then all the sudden - it erupted my stomach. I was sitting here at my desk working and had to make a mad dash to the restroom. I didn't even have time to latch the door. Over and over and more violently it came up. At this point it was more dry heaves than anything else. Once I thought I was OK, I washed my hands... - Oops there it goes again - running back to the stall. At this point I was sweating profusely, had my sweater off and about to pass out on the floor. Once again I gathered myself and made it back to my cube. I called Melanie (co-worker) over to help me. Help me how? I don't know - maybe just to hold my hand? I started getting sick all over again in my trash can, I couldn't make it back to the restroom as I felt terribly faint. Melanie, an Angel, went and got me ice to put on my neck and then more for my forehead. I called Bri and told him he HAD TO TAKE ME HOME NOW. I remember Melanie rubbing my back. I know we had conversation - but I don't remember what I said. I'm sure I wasn't making any sense. She walked me to the car, making sure I had my legs that I wasn't going to pass out. She and Bri poured me in and that's all she wrote. Until about half way home. I woke up out of a dead sleep to puke in a HY-VEE bag. I laugh now because Brian was having a conniption fit as I was getting sick in his vehicle. Once home I unloaded the bags to him and headed straight for bed. I didn't wake till that next morning!
Tyler pulled one over on me, I let him stay home. He complained of his stomach hurting and because I didn't have my truck (still left at work) I had no way to get him. It was at lunch time & between my several naps that he asked if we could have Chinese for lunch. UM, no - you're home sick! Then that afternoon after school was out he wanted to play with friends - no, you're sick. That night - video games - no, you're sick. He did miss a food fight at school, THANK GOODNESS he was home as I am sure he would have thrown a grape! ; )
OK, well hope I didn't gross you out too bad. That's pretty much been it for the week.
Peace!
Do I have a story for you! But before that I do apologize for being absent. I've been busy at work and also had to APPLY, yes apply, for my OWN job. (crazier things have happened I guess) We are in another round of wonderful layoffs - when does it end? - It doesn't.
OK, so Monday was an OK day or so I thought. Woke up fine, went to work fine, treated Brian to lunch since he saved me last week, came back to work fine. Then all the sudden - it erupted my stomach. I was sitting here at my desk working and had to make a mad dash to the restroom. I didn't even have time to latch the door. Over and over and more violently it came up. At this point it was more dry heaves than anything else. Once I thought I was OK, I washed my hands... - Oops there it goes again - running back to the stall. At this point I was sweating profusely, had my sweater off and about to pass out on the floor. Once again I gathered myself and made it back to my cube. I called Melanie (co-worker) over to help me. Help me how? I don't know - maybe just to hold my hand? I started getting sick all over again in my trash can, I couldn't make it back to the restroom as I felt terribly faint. Melanie, an Angel, went and got me ice to put on my neck and then more for my forehead. I called Bri and told him he HAD TO TAKE ME HOME NOW. I remember Melanie rubbing my back. I know we had conversation - but I don't remember what I said. I'm sure I wasn't making any sense. She walked me to the car, making sure I had my legs that I wasn't going to pass out. She and Bri poured me in and that's all she wrote. Until about half way home. I woke up out of a dead sleep to puke in a HY-VEE bag. I laugh now because Brian was having a conniption fit as I was getting sick in his vehicle. Once home I unloaded the bags to him and headed straight for bed. I didn't wake till that next morning!
Tyler pulled one over on me, I let him stay home. He complained of his stomach hurting and because I didn't have my truck (still left at work) I had no way to get him. It was at lunch time & between my several naps that he asked if we could have Chinese for lunch. UM, no - you're home sick! Then that afternoon after school was out he wanted to play with friends - no, you're sick. That night - video games - no, you're sick. He did miss a food fight at school, THANK GOODNESS he was home as I am sure he would have thrown a grape! ; )
OK, well hope I didn't gross you out too bad. That's pretty much been it for the week.
Peace!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thank you to my one and only sister from JoCo
I have a built in barometer in my head, when the weather changes - I get killer headaches. Yesterday afternoon I was suffering, I just wanted to go home and take some meds that I needed and didn't have on me. I left work here at 3:45p and I'm heading south on Nall when all of the sudden my truck dies.
"Oh man!" I thought has I had to get out of the fast lane and try to make it to a side street. So I am coasting downhill and have enough 'umph' to turn off to 123rd St. I called Bri a couple of times who put me on 'ignore' so I texted him "Call me please it is urgent" and "Please call!" I was about to text "911" but then he called. I told him my truck quit on me and I was stranded at the side of the road. He was in the middle of something but he'd be there as soon as he could.
Time went by and so did the big luxury SUVs, cars and minivans. All the Johnson county housewives with a phone stuck to their ears. Along with those masses were older ladies in their Buick's and business men in their BMWs & Mercedes. Never once did someone bat an eye at me. Now I believe if I were somewhere else in a less 'la tee da' area - I would have been approached by good Samaritans. After I sat there a while I tried to start my truck and IT STARTED! Good, so I continued on my way only to get a block further and it died once more.
I called Brian again to let him know I had moved and not far. Ty who was now home from school called and checked on my whereabouts (I always try to make it home before he does). I was stranded at the entrance to a youth center where there was lots of traffic coming and going. Yes, I know I was in an inconvenient spot - but I tried as best as I could to get out of the way. Only one lady asked if I was OK and had help. She had offered me a ride to where ever I needed to go. I declined politely and thank her for her concern. Only 1 asked within the 45 mins I sat there.
Brian finally got there picked me up and we headed to get gas. That was the culprit - no gas. For sometime now I speculated my gas gauge didn't work properly this was just the proof! When I left work it read a quarter of a tank.
Brian ran me to QT on Roe & 435. Where Jordan S, the assistant manager, was VERY helpful (I'll be writing a letter of compliment to QT). Then ran me back to my truck still sitting with the flashers on. Wouldn't you know, my battery had died at that point. I wanted to cry like Lucille Ball cries to Ricky! My knight in shining armor pulled jumper cables from him car and jump started me.
The nicest part about all this is that my headache did finally go away and I was able to enjoy the nice weather waiting for Brian. God gave us a beautiful sunset last night and I got to enjoy it. :)
WOW, I was exhausted. After returning QT's gas can and filling up myself, I headed to Price Chopper for some Chopper Chicken. I didn't make it home until 6:30p! I had planned on making a nice meal for the family and even making something to bring in for snack day today. But I opted out. I'll put the meal off till Thursday - Brian will be done with his class tonight an we'll celebrate him finishing his first three classes! :)
Ty came home from playing at his friends house and ran over to me with his arms open wide and then giving me love asked me how I was. :) That just made it ALL better!
May you always have a tank full of gas!
Peace!
"Oh man!" I thought has I had to get out of the fast lane and try to make it to a side street. So I am coasting downhill and have enough 'umph' to turn off to 123rd St. I called Bri a couple of times who put me on 'ignore' so I texted him "Call me please it is urgent" and "Please call!" I was about to text "911" but then he called. I told him my truck quit on me and I was stranded at the side of the road. He was in the middle of something but he'd be there as soon as he could.
Time went by and so did the big luxury SUVs, cars and minivans. All the Johnson county housewives with a phone stuck to their ears. Along with those masses were older ladies in their Buick's and business men in their BMWs & Mercedes. Never once did someone bat an eye at me. Now I believe if I were somewhere else in a less 'la tee da' area - I would have been approached by good Samaritans. After I sat there a while I tried to start my truck and IT STARTED! Good, so I continued on my way only to get a block further and it died once more.
I called Brian again to let him know I had moved and not far. Ty who was now home from school called and checked on my whereabouts (I always try to make it home before he does). I was stranded at the entrance to a youth center where there was lots of traffic coming and going. Yes, I know I was in an inconvenient spot - but I tried as best as I could to get out of the way. Only one lady asked if I was OK and had help. She had offered me a ride to where ever I needed to go. I declined politely and thank her for her concern. Only 1 asked within the 45 mins I sat there.
Brian finally got there picked me up and we headed to get gas. That was the culprit - no gas. For sometime now I speculated my gas gauge didn't work properly this was just the proof! When I left work it read a quarter of a tank.
Brian ran me to QT on Roe & 435. Where Jordan S, the assistant manager, was VERY helpful (I'll be writing a letter of compliment to QT). Then ran me back to my truck still sitting with the flashers on. Wouldn't you know, my battery had died at that point. I wanted to cry like Lucille Ball cries to Ricky! My knight in shining armor pulled jumper cables from him car and jump started me.
The nicest part about all this is that my headache did finally go away and I was able to enjoy the nice weather waiting for Brian. God gave us a beautiful sunset last night and I got to enjoy it. :)
WOW, I was exhausted. After returning QT's gas can and filling up myself, I headed to Price Chopper for some Chopper Chicken. I didn't make it home until 6:30p! I had planned on making a nice meal for the family and even making something to bring in for snack day today. But I opted out. I'll put the meal off till Thursday - Brian will be done with his class tonight an we'll celebrate him finishing his first three classes! :)
Ty came home from playing at his friends house and ran over to me with his arms open wide and then giving me love asked me how I was. :) That just made it ALL better!
May you always have a tank full of gas!
Peace!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tyler's First Taste of Salsa
They are requesting baby pictures of our sixth graders for their graduation exercise. I came across these, my favorite, and submitted them for the slide show. Tyler and I laughed and laughed over these last night. :)
Peace
Monday, February 23, 2009
Two For One Day...
Or rather an afterthought. Yesterday between camping and ball practice I kept Ty down so that he could get a little rest and ordered up a movie on On Demand: Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo. I told Ty that this was a popular way of dancing when I was his age. A little while into the movie he mention that back then they really liked color. All the colors were bright and had all the neons. Then he ask me,"Are all those people still alive?" (Blank stare) I let it roll by with a simple response of, "Oh yea, they're still around." Sorry to my parents who are still young! Now I know how you felt when I was that age asking those ridiculous questions!
Thanks for the memories...
I heard some disturbing news this weekend - 3 eighth graders went to school drunk last week and there is one girl pregnant. Ready or not: here comes junior high!
Tyler and other fellow scouts and parents were abruptly awakened at midnight to exploding tires of the truck which hauled the troop’s trailer to this weekend’s campout. (The cause was believed be an electrical short) Very scary as there were tents as close as five feet from the trailer that stores propane. At Sunday’s church service all boy lead, taps was played and a moment of silence was observed for the truck. I wasn’t there but at Saturday night’s campfire, I understand there was a song made of about the truck to the tune of “Burning Ring of Fire”. The blessing is that the truck caught on fire away from home as he parks his truck close to his kid’s bedrooms. I am thankful no one was hurt.
2009 basketball season ended this Saturday with second place. The boys played hard and never gave up, it just wasn’t in our favor this year to place first. I am really going to miss the company on Monday & Thursday nights. We had a great group of boys and hope to see them next year. A boy on the other team was thrown out of the game because of unsportsmanlike conduct on Ty. The kid hit Ty in the face with the basketball and then shoved him. The other team was also given a technical foul. Tyler handled it very well, you could see the rage on his face but he never let into it.
It’s the end of February and we are already on baseball practice number three. Ty’s bat was looking hot yesterday. He was doing great with his pop flies and grounders too.
Brian is feverishly working on his school work although he’s upset with me because I won’t do his homework for him. ; ) I told him last night, “Just like I tell your son, I’ll HELP you but I’m not doing it for you!” He claims he has a hard time talking about himself. If you believe that, please raise your hands. (crickets chirp) I am super proud of him though, he’s a fabulous student.
Not sure what to update on me, I’m just the gal that hangs around the house to do laundry, cook, clean and provide taxi services. I was able to sort through Ty’s school work that I wanted to keep to scrapbook. What I thought would be a horrible task wasn’t that bad after all. I have kept a lot of papers from preschool to present and wasn’t sure how to downsize. I’ve attempted it many times before and not ever making headway. But the right feeling finally came and I was able to pitch most of it and only keep a few precious ones. I’m sure once I work on each grade I might be able to downsize further.
Peace!
Tyler and other fellow scouts and parents were abruptly awakened at midnight to exploding tires of the truck which hauled the troop’s trailer to this weekend’s campout. (The cause was believed be an electrical short) Very scary as there were tents as close as five feet from the trailer that stores propane. At Sunday’s church service all boy lead, taps was played and a moment of silence was observed for the truck. I wasn’t there but at Saturday night’s campfire, I understand there was a song made of about the truck to the tune of “Burning Ring of Fire”. The blessing is that the truck caught on fire away from home as he parks his truck close to his kid’s bedrooms. I am thankful no one was hurt.
2009 basketball season ended this Saturday with second place. The boys played hard and never gave up, it just wasn’t in our favor this year to place first. I am really going to miss the company on Monday & Thursday nights. We had a great group of boys and hope to see them next year. A boy on the other team was thrown out of the game because of unsportsmanlike conduct on Ty. The kid hit Ty in the face with the basketball and then shoved him. The other team was also given a technical foul. Tyler handled it very well, you could see the rage on his face but he never let into it.
It’s the end of February and we are already on baseball practice number three. Ty’s bat was looking hot yesterday. He was doing great with his pop flies and grounders too.
Brian is feverishly working on his school work although he’s upset with me because I won’t do his homework for him. ; ) I told him last night, “Just like I tell your son, I’ll HELP you but I’m not doing it for you!” He claims he has a hard time talking about himself. If you believe that, please raise your hands. (crickets chirp) I am super proud of him though, he’s a fabulous student.
Not sure what to update on me, I’m just the gal that hangs around the house to do laundry, cook, clean and provide taxi services. I was able to sort through Ty’s school work that I wanted to keep to scrapbook. What I thought would be a horrible task wasn’t that bad after all. I have kept a lot of papers from preschool to present and wasn’t sure how to downsize. I’ve attempted it many times before and not ever making headway. But the right feeling finally came and I was able to pitch most of it and only keep a few precious ones. I’m sure once I work on each grade I might be able to downsize further.
Peace!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
With days like yesterday, I'm getting cabin fever!
Ahh, the days are getting longer and the colder weather is fading away as buds are starting to appear on the trees. Only 30 more days till Spring is officially here!Yippee!
Brian and I took dOg for a walk in the neighborhood last night. And we got to talking about all that we want to accomplish this next spring/summer; I'm itching to get started too.
Paint the west side of the house where it had faded.
Stain the front railing.
Repaint the front entrance and add a storm door.
Replace all the mulch from the beds and trees.
Rearrange the flower beds.
Update the landscaping around the burning bushes.
And this is just a few of the ideas. I think I just found out what to do with myself over Spring Break! ; ) Now if the weather will just cooperate!
Peace!
Brian and I took dOg for a walk in the neighborhood last night. And we got to talking about all that we want to accomplish this next spring/summer; I'm itching to get started too.
Paint the west side of the house where it had faded.
Stain the front railing.
Repaint the front entrance and add a storm door.
Replace all the mulch from the beds and trees.
Rearrange the flower beds.
Update the landscaping around the burning bushes.
And this is just a few of the ideas. I think I just found out what to do with myself over Spring Break! ; ) Now if the weather will just cooperate!
Peace!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
One good book deserves another...
On Sunday I finally finished The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks, I cannot get enough of his books, they all are such a sweet read. I only used one tissue at the end. I cannot tell you more, you'll just have to read it for yourself. :)
I desperately wanted to pick up another from my Christmas stack but Ty reminded me I needed to finish Marley so that he could return it to the library today at school. I have read Marley and Me once before but Marley is the juvenile version of the story. Tyler didn't know I had read it once before and was overjoyed to bring this book home for me to read. (He loves to bring home books for me to read that make me cry, he's got a knack for it.) I feverishly read through Marley and finished it last night while the boys were playing Call of Duty: World at War on Wii.
Picture it: I in my chair, Ty in the other and Brian on the sofa. Both are intently into this killing game giving each other pointers. I have my nose in this book sobbing quietly until I blow my nose. It takes a couple tissues before anyone notices me and ask, "What's wrong?" They LOVE doing this to me as if their oblivious to the effects of a sappy book or movie. Even though I had read the story once and seen the movie - I knew what happened at the end. I just couldn't help it. I used a total of four tissues! And that is Ty's reasoning for not reading the book - its sad.
After gaining composure, I went up stairs to select my next read. Tyler asked if he could choose it for me. It made it a lot easier as I was like a kid in a candy store - I couldn't choose just one. So he choose for me to read Front of the Class. This is a story of a young man who despite his tourettes syndrome becomes a teacher, a teacher like he never had. It was recently a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. I think it will be a quick read.
One book down eleven to go! And I keep adding to my list! If I get laid off, I might have to work in a bookstore!
Peace!
I desperately wanted to pick up another from my Christmas stack but Ty reminded me I needed to finish Marley so that he could return it to the library today at school. I have read Marley and Me once before but Marley is the juvenile version of the story. Tyler didn't know I had read it once before and was overjoyed to bring this book home for me to read. (He loves to bring home books for me to read that make me cry, he's got a knack for it.) I feverishly read through Marley and finished it last night while the boys were playing Call of Duty: World at War on Wii.
Picture it: I in my chair, Ty in the other and Brian on the sofa. Both are intently into this killing game giving each other pointers. I have my nose in this book sobbing quietly until I blow my nose. It takes a couple tissues before anyone notices me and ask, "What's wrong?" They LOVE doing this to me as if their oblivious to the effects of a sappy book or movie. Even though I had read the story once and seen the movie - I knew what happened at the end. I just couldn't help it. I used a total of four tissues! And that is Ty's reasoning for not reading the book - its sad.
After gaining composure, I went up stairs to select my next read. Tyler asked if he could choose it for me. It made it a lot easier as I was like a kid in a candy store - I couldn't choose just one. So he choose for me to read Front of the Class. This is a story of a young man who despite his tourettes syndrome becomes a teacher, a teacher like he never had. It was recently a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. I think it will be a quick read.
One book down eleven to go! And I keep adding to my list! If I get laid off, I might have to work in a bookstore!
Peace!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy February 14th
Why is there a certain day set aside to celebrate love that should be celebrated all year long? Surprise, surprise Brian and I do not exchange on Valentine's Day. Tyler wanted to get those chocolate roses for his teachers - the ones that are like 2.99 each. Heck no, I told him - your dad and I do not even get anything for one another.
Per Request-
ACTUAL POSTING FROM CRAIG'S LIST)
To the woman that crapped in my car... (NE Portland) We met on Craig's List so I am hoping that this post finds you. I know that it could quite possibly be the most humiliating first date that you have ever been on, but I am willing to look past that. I thought we had chemistry sitting at McMenamins sharing that basket of Cajun Tots while drinking the Terminator Stout. I really felt like there was a connection there. I found you to be intelligent and witty and looked forward to further conversation with you. At some point in life, everyone has gambled on a fart and lost. It just happened to be on a first date in the passenger seat of my car. Please don't feel bad. The package I sent you with Pepto the next day and the note that said "First dates are always a crap shoot. Call me" was meant to be funny, not offensive. I have gambled on a fart and lost on multiple occasions. The first time I did it was very memorable. It happened when I was five and sitting on my uncle's lap. I am lactose intolerant, but love cheese. I probably win 95% of the time, but I don't think anyone wins 100% of the time. That's why they call it "gambling". I'm the last person to judge you for crapping your pants. In fact, I am impressed by your boldness. The timing on the other hand, could have been a tad bit better...like when you're not sitting on a heated leather seat... What I am trying to say is that if you want to go out again, I would be more than happy to take you someplace where we can get a meal that is high in fiber and less taxing on the digestive tract. I await your call, Tad
P.S. - If you shat yourself on purpose to end the evening early...Touché...
Have a great weekend! And Happy Valentine's Day!
Peace.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Hi, I know it's been a couple of days.
I've been busy here at work 'putting out the fires' that's been burning my desk for a while now. I have been told by CEOs and higher ups that we are supposed to be a company that's 'easy to do business with'. BUT there is so much internal red tape it lights my short fuse. I try to fight it and push back but it never works out nor do I get the immediate help I need from my manager. I'd gotten tired of it and finally pushed all that to the side. Well, times up. Something needs to be done with it and the time is now. That is before they lay me off. No, no, no - I'm not certain of that but that day will eventually come. There is life after this place!
I really don't have much else to say. Brian has been consumed with school and homework. Tyler is wrapped up in Call of Duty on the Wii Wi-fi. And I am mentally exhausted once I come home at night. And dOg is always there to welcome us home with his stinky breath and fur! :) My house is still screaming for a cleaning, I keep putting that at the bottom of the list. I'm thinking of taking dOg this weekend and treating him to a much needed bath. I like going to those self serve pet washes, I like that I can leave the mess behind! Many of times I thought about doing it at home but the thought of a water logged bathroom and a drain full of hair is not a pleasant one.
Thanks for letting me vent. I'll be here tomorrow.
Peace.
I really don't have much else to say. Brian has been consumed with school and homework. Tyler is wrapped up in Call of Duty on the Wii Wi-fi. And I am mentally exhausted once I come home at night. And dOg is always there to welcome us home with his stinky breath and fur! :) My house is still screaming for a cleaning, I keep putting that at the bottom of the list. I'm thinking of taking dOg this weekend and treating him to a much needed bath. I like going to those self serve pet washes, I like that I can leave the mess behind! Many of times I thought about doing it at home but the thought of a water logged bathroom and a drain full of hair is not a pleasant one.
Thanks for letting me vent. I'll be here tomorrow.
Peace.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Linny!
Now that they beans are spilled I can tell you all. Lindsay is expecting! I freaked Brian out when I told him the news after I found out. I said, "I see a baby in the future." He quickly replied of course you do Darren's and Dylan's (his side). I told him, nope there's one more. He was quickly relieved when I said it was Lindsay's. "Why do you have to play like that - that's not nice", he says. Hee, hee, hee - anything to get a rise out of him. :D
She is also getting married soon. With her twisted warped mind, she would like it on this Friday the 13th! ; ) Funny how we are totally different she loves her horror and I my romance. So CONGRATULATIONS Lindsay and David!
Brownie B - you inspired me!!! This weekend I took my scissors to my own hair. I have cut my bangs before and a little around my face but never got in there and actually cut more than that. It actually turned out well! Holy cow it sure sprang up and I have a little natural curl to it.
It was a busy weekend and then have a busy week in front of us too. Brian is in school from Wednesday night to Saturday evening. :( I'm actually going to miss him. I'm proud of him; he's really been tackling his school work head on even being as sick as he has.
I went to an interesting baby shower this weekend of Darren's (Brian's brother) girlfriends. The girl was 30 mins late to her own shower. I was taken back by some of the blunt comments that were made by a few people! WOW! I kept thinking, "Really? She just said that out loud." She received duplicate gifts (one being ours {Mel and I went in together on one 'big' gift}) because other people didn't want to mess with the registry as it was 'too much of a hassle'. Maybe if you and I ever have one on one time, I can tell you the stories.
Today feels like Spring, I cannot wait for warmer days. This morning it was beautiful at 56 degrees. It's raining now and we have a possible chance of thundershowers this afternoon/evening!!! Yippee!
Watched Appaloosa this weekend, I bought it sight unseen but heard it was a good movie. Not bad. I'll need to watch it once more in peace and quite. Tyler was busy texting during the movie and I kept hearing his ringer "You've got mail." It gets so tiring...
Well I think I'm done here. Better get to work before the Latte wears off...
Peace.
She is also getting married soon. With her twisted warped mind, she would like it on this Friday the 13th! ; ) Funny how we are totally different she loves her horror and I my romance. So CONGRATULATIONS Lindsay and David!
Brownie B - you inspired me!!! This weekend I took my scissors to my own hair. I have cut my bangs before and a little around my face but never got in there and actually cut more than that. It actually turned out well! Holy cow it sure sprang up and I have a little natural curl to it.
It was a busy weekend and then have a busy week in front of us too. Brian is in school from Wednesday night to Saturday evening. :( I'm actually going to miss him. I'm proud of him; he's really been tackling his school work head on even being as sick as he has.
I went to an interesting baby shower this weekend of Darren's (Brian's brother) girlfriends. The girl was 30 mins late to her own shower. I was taken back by some of the blunt comments that were made by a few people! WOW! I kept thinking, "Really? She just said that out loud." She received duplicate gifts (one being ours {Mel and I went in together on one 'big' gift}) because other people didn't want to mess with the registry as it was 'too much of a hassle'. Maybe if you and I ever have one on one time, I can tell you the stories.
Today feels like Spring, I cannot wait for warmer days. This morning it was beautiful at 56 degrees. It's raining now and we have a possible chance of thundershowers this afternoon/evening!!! Yippee!
Watched Appaloosa this weekend, I bought it sight unseen but heard it was a good movie. Not bad. I'll need to watch it once more in peace and quite. Tyler was busy texting during the movie and I kept hearing his ringer "You've got mail." It gets so tiring...
Well I think I'm done here. Better get to work before the Latte wears off...
Peace.
Friday, February 6, 2009
The answer to your question is...
...no, I haven't heard a reply from the job in which I submitted an application for. I also haven't answered your previous question re: if I would still be on campus. The answer to that would be no as it's with another company.
I do thank my lucky stars that I am employed. In a perfect world I would wish to be let go from my current company and collect on the severance package while taking on another job in the mean time and not missing a beat. I'll know more by March 15th re: my current job - meaning if I have one or not.
On a higher note: my weight loss to date is 36 pounds. Woohoo.:)
Peace
I do thank my lucky stars that I am employed. In a perfect world I would wish to be let go from my current company and collect on the severance package while taking on another job in the mean time and not missing a beat. I'll know more by March 15th re: my current job - meaning if I have one or not.
On a higher note: my weight loss to date is 36 pounds. Woohoo.:)
Peace
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Just checking in...
... Nothing new to report. I really, truly despise my job right now and want to be in my 'happy place". See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Breakfast Burritos
Last summer while on our annual lake trip Lisa M. introduced me to Chorizo, a Mexican sausage. We made breakfast burritos and they were super delicious. So on the next trip to the grocery store after getting back from the lake, I had purchased some and threw it in the freezer. (You need a nice size crowd to feed for what I bought.)
I had intended to take it out to mom's on New Year's Eve to make burritos for breakfast in the morning since they had never had it but plum forgot about it as it continued to occupy space in the freezer.
Then a couple of weeks ago after celebrating Brian's birthday my inebriated friend and I decided to cook breakfast the next morning so I threw the Chorizo in the fridge to thaw over night. I told her we were out of torts (tortillas) but Brian could run to the store and get them. And she offered up that we could make our own! THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MY CLUE. I should have known better, that next morning when I got up our sobered friends had coats and shoes on bidding farewell. Wait! What about breakfast?! I should have known it was the alcohol talking when she suggested we make the torts from scratch. (However, I do have a recipe from the newspaper I want to try about making my own.)
So there you have it, I have been looking at this Chorizo staring me in the face waiting for me to do something with it since. Well last night was the night. I thought I could make my Mexican Chicken casserole with the Chorizo in place of the chicken. But my son warned me, "Do not waste a bag of Doritos!" and "I don't like to add anything to my Mexican Chicken." So I chickened out and made breakfast burritos instead.
I didn't make them the exact way we did at the lake so I called Lisa and inquired. "Lisa, it's your white friend. How do I know when the Chorizo is done?"
(At the lake we fried potatoes, then added the Choizo and finally scrambled the eggs with in it all. I don't know about you - but I don't like leftover and reheated eggs.)
Choizo is red and has an... oh an... unpleasant consistency right out of the package. If your familiar with the Bristol Stool Scale, it resembles type 4. Lisa informed me it only takes about 5 mins to cook. (with that info I thought it was best not to look at the ingredients listed on the package.) After cooking it takes shape of ground beef. I drained it on 4 paper towels on a plate (the fat content is unbelievable); there's a reason I'm giving you this information.... Then I fried the potatoes, which turned out VERY WELL!
At this point, I would then cook the burritos for one person at a time to ensure freshness. I threw back in the pan - sausage and potatoes to reheat a little. Trying to mash up the potatoes a little bit I broke a turner. Threw that away and got my eggs ready to scramble in. While that was taking form, I nuked the torts then plated Ty's 2 burritos and he said, "Oh yea, I remember these now - they are really good. Especially when you make them!" - I love my guy!!! I then made me one and boy - oh - boy was it spicy. Normally the hotter the better for me but I couldn't wait to coat my stomach with milk. Err - ok - a Latte! Cleaned up the dinner dishes and text Bri that he missed one heck of a dinner.
We were off to get Ty to Scouts. Brian picked Ty up from Scouts to head to bball practice so that I could go home. dOg was happy to see me, he came from upstairs to greet me. I let him out to potty while I fed and refreshed his water. I left him fully indulged in his dinner. Uhuh! I came upstairs to see he was busy with his evening's appetizer - 4 grease soaked paper towels!!! He had ate the middle and the only thing left was the whites of the edges where the grease didn't quite reach. dOg is 12.5 yrs old and knows better! Now trash day was yesterday so these paper towels were in the pit bottom of the can. I truly didn't think dOg would try to get to them. Prove me wrong one more time. He came upstairs - well to the front door landing, that's all the closer he wanted to be to me. I shamed him, he cowered and that was that. Except for the repercussions that might take effect on his stomach. Do I dare leave him in the house or do I confine him to the garage for the day? Do I go ahead and make rice to settle his stomach?
I didn't tell Brian what happened till this morning since I was asleep by the time they got home. Didn't even hear the garage door open - which is not normal for me, so I know I was super tired and needed it. I stayed behind this morning to make Brian a couple burritos so that he too could enjoy them. He did and then I told him to pop a couple of tums for insurance reasons. ; ) I hope there not as spicy going out as they were going in! ouch!
Peace!
I had intended to take it out to mom's on New Year's Eve to make burritos for breakfast in the morning since they had never had it but plum forgot about it as it continued to occupy space in the freezer.
Then a couple of weeks ago after celebrating Brian's birthday my inebriated friend and I decided to cook breakfast the next morning so I threw the Chorizo in the fridge to thaw over night. I told her we were out of torts (tortillas) but Brian could run to the store and get them. And she offered up that we could make our own! THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MY CLUE. I should have known better, that next morning when I got up our sobered friends had coats and shoes on bidding farewell. Wait! What about breakfast?! I should have known it was the alcohol talking when she suggested we make the torts from scratch. (However, I do have a recipe from the newspaper I want to try about making my own.)
So there you have it, I have been looking at this Chorizo staring me in the face waiting for me to do something with it since. Well last night was the night. I thought I could make my Mexican Chicken casserole with the Chorizo in place of the chicken. But my son warned me, "Do not waste a bag of Doritos!" and "I don't like to add anything to my Mexican Chicken." So I chickened out and made breakfast burritos instead.
I didn't make them the exact way we did at the lake so I called Lisa and inquired. "Lisa, it's your white friend. How do I know when the Chorizo is done?"
(At the lake we fried potatoes, then added the Choizo and finally scrambled the eggs with in it all. I don't know about you - but I don't like leftover and reheated eggs.)
Choizo is red and has an... oh an... unpleasant consistency right out of the package. If your familiar with the Bristol Stool Scale, it resembles type 4. Lisa informed me it only takes about 5 mins to cook. (with that info I thought it was best not to look at the ingredients listed on the package.) After cooking it takes shape of ground beef. I drained it on 4 paper towels on a plate (the fat content is unbelievable); there's a reason I'm giving you this information.... Then I fried the potatoes, which turned out VERY WELL!
At this point, I would then cook the burritos for one person at a time to ensure freshness. I threw back in the pan - sausage and potatoes to reheat a little. Trying to mash up the potatoes a little bit I broke a turner. Threw that away and got my eggs ready to scramble in. While that was taking form, I nuked the torts then plated Ty's 2 burritos and he said, "Oh yea, I remember these now - they are really good. Especially when you make them!" - I love my guy!!! I then made me one and boy - oh - boy was it spicy. Normally the hotter the better for me but I couldn't wait to coat my stomach with milk. Err - ok - a Latte! Cleaned up the dinner dishes and text Bri that he missed one heck of a dinner.
We were off to get Ty to Scouts. Brian picked Ty up from Scouts to head to bball practice so that I could go home. dOg was happy to see me, he came from upstairs to greet me. I let him out to potty while I fed and refreshed his water. I left him fully indulged in his dinner. Uhuh! I came upstairs to see he was busy with his evening's appetizer - 4 grease soaked paper towels!!! He had ate the middle and the only thing left was the whites of the edges where the grease didn't quite reach. dOg is 12.5 yrs old and knows better! Now trash day was yesterday so these paper towels were in the pit bottom of the can. I truly didn't think dOg would try to get to them. Prove me wrong one more time. He came upstairs - well to the front door landing, that's all the closer he wanted to be to me. I shamed him, he cowered and that was that. Except for the repercussions that might take effect on his stomach. Do I dare leave him in the house or do I confine him to the garage for the day? Do I go ahead and make rice to settle his stomach?
I didn't tell Brian what happened till this morning since I was asleep by the time they got home. Didn't even hear the garage door open - which is not normal for me, so I know I was super tired and needed it. I stayed behind this morning to make Brian a couple burritos so that he too could enjoy them. He did and then I told him to pop a couple of tums for insurance reasons. ; ) I hope there not as spicy going out as they were going in! ouch!
Peace!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Quick Weekend/ Monday Update
I left early Friday due to a terrible, horrible, very bad, no good headache. It was still dull come Saturday morning till I took more drugs to knock it.
Ty's orienteering outing went longer than expected. Brian also went along with the group and found it very interesting. I on the other hand stayed behind in the truck to read The Lucky One and catch a quick snooze which did me good. They were supposed to be done by 12:30p but it was closer to 2p before we got out of there. So no time for extra events and had to move right along to the bball game.
Which was horrible. At half they were ahead by 9. It went into double overtime and they lost by one. If only our boys would slow down and take control.
After the game we headed home. I sent Brian out on his bike and Ty to play with friends while I worked on the laundry and ran to the grocery store for a few extra items.
Sunday was church then a quick trip to Target to get home in time to work on laundry before mom and Steve came for haircuts. After I was done spinning heads, mom and I took Tyler over to his friend's house for his birthday/Super Bowl party. I was jealous as we were due over at Jeff's (Bri's bro) at 6:30p for Dylan's 17th b-day. What red blooded American schedules a birthday party right in the middle of the Super Bowl?? We did get to see some of the commercials and the good plays. But it would have been nice to have been able to watch the entire thing. Oh well.
Today I did Meals On Wheels for the first time ever. I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was another 'feel good' opportunity and I know the recipients sure appreciate it. I've hooked up with a friend from Embarq whose done it for years. We're scheduled to go once a month. We first had to go to the community center to check in and pick up our route information and the coolers, one holds 'hot' and the other 'cold'. We pass out 10 meals (it was McRib today with baked beans, tator tots and a milk), everybody gets one hot and one cold. And you need to watch because some people have a 'diet' marked on the sheet therefore they get a 'diet' cold sack. Once the meal is delivered you have to mark off in pencil NOT pen. Once all are delivered you return to the center to drop off the cooler and turn in the packet so they can be used for the next day. Someone delivers a meal each day to these people. And on Friday's some receipents will get 2 frozen meals for the weekend. I told Lisa too bad they didn't include a bar a soap every once in a while for these poor folks. Made me sad for them. Hopefully my smile brightened their day as their smile did for me.
Peace.
Ty's orienteering outing went longer than expected. Brian also went along with the group and found it very interesting. I on the other hand stayed behind in the truck to read The Lucky One and catch a quick snooze which did me good. They were supposed to be done by 12:30p but it was closer to 2p before we got out of there. So no time for extra events and had to move right along to the bball game.
Which was horrible. At half they were ahead by 9. It went into double overtime and they lost by one. If only our boys would slow down and take control.
After the game we headed home. I sent Brian out on his bike and Ty to play with friends while I worked on the laundry and ran to the grocery store for a few extra items.
Sunday was church then a quick trip to Target to get home in time to work on laundry before mom and Steve came for haircuts. After I was done spinning heads, mom and I took Tyler over to his friend's house for his birthday/Super Bowl party. I was jealous as we were due over at Jeff's (Bri's bro) at 6:30p for Dylan's 17th b-day. What red blooded American schedules a birthday party right in the middle of the Super Bowl?? We did get to see some of the commercials and the good plays. But it would have been nice to have been able to watch the entire thing. Oh well.
Today I did Meals On Wheels for the first time ever. I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was another 'feel good' opportunity and I know the recipients sure appreciate it. I've hooked up with a friend from Embarq whose done it for years. We're scheduled to go once a month. We first had to go to the community center to check in and pick up our route information and the coolers, one holds 'hot' and the other 'cold'. We pass out 10 meals (it was McRib today with baked beans, tator tots and a milk), everybody gets one hot and one cold. And you need to watch because some people have a 'diet' marked on the sheet therefore they get a 'diet' cold sack. Once the meal is delivered you have to mark off in pencil NOT pen. Once all are delivered you return to the center to drop off the cooler and turn in the packet so they can be used for the next day. Someone delivers a meal each day to these people. And on Friday's some receipents will get 2 frozen meals for the weekend. I told Lisa too bad they didn't include a bar a soap every once in a while for these poor folks. Made me sad for them. Hopefully my smile brightened their day as their smile did for me.
Peace.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wow, what a week!
Thank the good Lord above it's Friday!
I am mentally and physically exhausted. It started out Monday with an announcement of another round of layoffs as that never gets tiring to hear. (roll eyes) Then it was run here, run there until it snowballed into a big blur.
I want to sleep in this weekend but there is absolutely no way as Tyler is due to meet for Scouts at 9:30am sharp approx 15 miles from home tomorrow morning. Then church on Sunday. Last Sunday since Brian and I were tired from his birthday celebration the service seemed to go twice as long... Then there's the thought - no - the idea - not that either - the reality that my house needs a good scrubbing. I thought that I would/could work on it when I get home a night a little here and there. But I've been beat once I get home from work. Enough with the ho-hum.
Yesterday my group went to Harvester's for a team builder. We assembled Back snack Packs for the hungry youth in our community.
From the Harvester's website:
BackSnack
More than 101,000 children in Harvesters’ service area are enrolled in free and reduced-price school meals during the week, but what do they eat on the weekend?
Harvesters offers the BackSnack program, which provides backpacks of food to low-income children for the weekend, to combat weekend hunger. The program creates a partnership between Harvesters, a participating school and a local corporate, civic or religious organization.
Harvesters provides the food, and the partnering organization provides the backpacks and the volunteers to pick them up, clean them out and pack them with food. School staff picks up the backpacks and distributes them on Friday to the kids, who bring them back on Monday to start the whole process again.
So for 2 hours we worked an assembly line from the start of plastic bags we'd insert a tube of saltine crackers, individuals servings of white & chocolate milk, soup can, pop tart, juice, 2 cans of beanie weenies, a can of peaches and 2 servings of cereal. They would then be sealed shut and boxed up on a palate. We rocked as we completed 9 palates approx 6 feet high. Which equates to 1300 packs! I felt so good about what we were doing that I could have stayed longer to make more. My ultimate job would to be to help people. I would find such great satisfaction in that. God blesses a cheerful giver!
Peace.
I am mentally and physically exhausted. It started out Monday with an announcement of another round of layoffs as that never gets tiring to hear. (roll eyes) Then it was run here, run there until it snowballed into a big blur.
I want to sleep in this weekend but there is absolutely no way as Tyler is due to meet for Scouts at 9:30am sharp approx 15 miles from home tomorrow morning. Then church on Sunday. Last Sunday since Brian and I were tired from his birthday celebration the service seemed to go twice as long... Then there's the thought - no - the idea - not that either - the reality that my house needs a good scrubbing. I thought that I would/could work on it when I get home a night a little here and there. But I've been beat once I get home from work. Enough with the ho-hum.
Yesterday my group went to Harvester's for a team builder. We assembled Back snack Packs for the hungry youth in our community.
From the Harvester's website:
BackSnack
More than 101,000 children in Harvesters’ service area are enrolled in free and reduced-price school meals during the week, but what do they eat on the weekend?
Harvesters offers the BackSnack program, which provides backpacks of food to low-income children for the weekend, to combat weekend hunger. The program creates a partnership between Harvesters, a participating school and a local corporate, civic or religious organization.
Harvesters provides the food, and the partnering organization provides the backpacks and the volunteers to pick them up, clean them out and pack them with food. School staff picks up the backpacks and distributes them on Friday to the kids, who bring them back on Monday to start the whole process again.
So for 2 hours we worked an assembly line from the start of plastic bags we'd insert a tube of saltine crackers, individuals servings of white & chocolate milk, soup can, pop tart, juice, 2 cans of beanie weenies, a can of peaches and 2 servings of cereal. They would then be sealed shut and boxed up on a palate. We rocked as we completed 9 palates approx 6 feet high. Which equates to 1300 packs! I felt so good about what we were doing that I could have stayed longer to make more. My ultimate job would to be to help people. I would find such great satisfaction in that. God blesses a cheerful giver!
Peace.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Stop what you're doing...
... and go see Gran Torino. I thought that was a fabulous movie, one to own. It's got some hefty duty language so it's not a kiddo friendly movie. I was stranded without tissues and so I had to leave the theatre with sunglasses on. I know I fooled everyone who saw me when I walked out as they didn't have a clue what I was hiding! ; )
Tyler was very successful on his camp out. The only thing that got cold was his nose. (His mom is awesome! She packed him right!) We made sure he took a pad to layer between the cold ground and his body. Then he doubled his sleeping bags (his into Brian's) since neither was rated below 22 degrees. Next he took some one time use foot warmers along with a bundle of several wool socks, hats and gloves. Come February - his camp out is 2 nights. He's not excited but I told him not to write it off quite yet.
However we did it, we found a slice of time for Tyler to finally buy Rock Band for the PS2. And because we were busy all weekend long last night was the first time we got to play it. Ty on drums, Brian on bass and myself on mic. SNYDERS can ROCK the house!!! Come on over and I'll perform "Wanted: Dead or Alive" for you. I'll have you to know I had the best percentage over all. This momma rocks! I would start out by dedicating the song to dOg who was our only fan. :)
Tonight: Sex education film preview. And I cannot understand why Ty wouldn't want to come with! ; )
Peace.
Tyler was very successful on his camp out. The only thing that got cold was his nose. (His mom is awesome! She packed him right!) We made sure he took a pad to layer between the cold ground and his body. Then he doubled his sleeping bags (his into Brian's) since neither was rated below 22 degrees. Next he took some one time use foot warmers along with a bundle of several wool socks, hats and gloves. Come February - his camp out is 2 nights. He's not excited but I told him not to write it off quite yet.
However we did it, we found a slice of time for Tyler to finally buy Rock Band for the PS2. And because we were busy all weekend long last night was the first time we got to play it. Ty on drums, Brian on bass and myself on mic. SNYDERS can ROCK the house!!! Come on over and I'll perform "Wanted: Dead or Alive" for you. I'll have you to know I had the best percentage over all. This momma rocks! I would start out by dedicating the song to dOg who was our only fan. :)
Tonight: Sex education film preview. And I cannot understand why Ty wouldn't want to come with! ; )
Peace.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy Birthday Brian!
I am only 1 year 6 months and 1 day older than Brian. And to celebrate his birthday I'm taking him to the Majestic Steak House for dinner and then see Grand Torino. I thought he wanted to see it and when I told him the plans he asked, "What's that about?" Oh well,I want to see it and I know he'll enjoy it anyways.
All the while we're doing that, Tyler has a camp out this weekend. And its going to get COLD at 15 degrees. I've been given a lot of ideas on what to pack so that he'll stay warm. Tomorrow they'll hit the rock climbing gym. Which we'll have to pick him up early for his basketball game then take him back afterwards. Once that's over - off to a friends house for a birthday/ slumber party. Sunday I'm off to cut grandpa Wayne's hair then over to the Sr. Snyder's for some Chicken and Dumplings finished off with carrot cake.
All I can say is I'm glad I've already got laundry done! Whew!
Peace
All the while we're doing that, Tyler has a camp out this weekend. And its going to get COLD at 15 degrees. I've been given a lot of ideas on what to pack so that he'll stay warm. Tomorrow they'll hit the rock climbing gym. Which we'll have to pick him up early for his basketball game then take him back afterwards. Once that's over - off to a friends house for a birthday/ slumber party. Sunday I'm off to cut grandpa Wayne's hair then over to the Sr. Snyder's for some Chicken and Dumplings finished off with carrot cake.
All I can say is I'm glad I've already got laundry done! Whew!
Peace
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Today has been a success...
... I applied for one of my 'fun' jobs. Cross your fingers. It's investigative work. I cannot help it, I'm nosy by nature and I think that's a true plus!
I also did some exercise last night. It wasn't my first choice but it worked. After dinner Brian and I along with dOg walked the block. It was a half mile that's all dOg and Brian could handle. dOg due to his hips and Bri due to the cold. If I am going to walk the block I need to go 2 rounds for the mile. 1/2 mile is better than no mile at all. I also got some walking in at work with Charlotte. So did about 25 mins in total. Again, was wanting more but it's better than none.
Brian starts another class tonight. I think I'm going to kick Ty off the video games so that I can do a work-out video. Or maybe we can do a whole night of Wii Sports!
Peace!
I also did some exercise last night. It wasn't my first choice but it worked. After dinner Brian and I along with dOg walked the block. It was a half mile that's all dOg and Brian could handle. dOg due to his hips and Bri due to the cold. If I am going to walk the block I need to go 2 rounds for the mile. 1/2 mile is better than no mile at all. I also got some walking in at work with Charlotte. So did about 25 mins in total. Again, was wanting more but it's better than none.
Brian starts another class tonight. I think I'm going to kick Ty off the video games so that I can do a work-out video. Or maybe we can do a whole night of Wii Sports!
Peace!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Who's the doctor here?
Drugs are not always necessary. Belief in recovery always is. ~Norman Cousins
So I walk in this morning in a somewhat good mood - I have coffee in hand, no headache (yet), and a descent night sleep. The red light on my phone is lit to indicate I have a message waiting. I check it and it's my doctor's office with my lab results.
I call a little after 8am to find my levels of cholesterol are not exactly to ideal. Duh. Let me back up, they have always been high, it’s no secret – take a look at me, I’m not exactly the walk of health. But I have proactively been losing weight. That exercise is still not were it needs to be and I have cut way back on eating, maybe I … – NO - I know I need to be making better choices of what I consume. Anyway, that's another soap box speech.
My point here is that my doc was quick to prescribe a drug to help reduce my numbers. STOP THE TRUCK! My head was spinning with all the numbers and orders given to me that I failed to ask questions back. Such as, "Can't I try to control this with diet and exercise first?" I am not about to take a pill for something I know I can control. I'm the kind of person who hesitates to question authority. She's the doc and she knows best, right? But I am determined NOT to take this pill and control it 'all my by myself'! So I guess I should call her back and let her know my plans huh? It just really put a damper on my day.
And by the way, while they are high they're not that high.
251 Total (200 or below is normal)
49 HDL or good cholesterol (45 or above)
152 LDL or bad cholesterol (100 or below)
248 triglycerides (149 or below)
and my blood sugar level was at 92 or normal
I think doc is quick to prescribe something, and that ok when it's oh say something like Vicodin or Darvocet. :)
All kidding aside, thanks for the wake up call doc but I won't be needing anything else!
One other sideline comment.
- Paul Blart was actually not that bad. All the boys liked it real well. We got there about 25 mins to show time and the theatre was already a little packed (remember from previous postings - I like my back row). And as time went on I was glad to see we got there when we did as people were having trouble finding seats at 10 mins till movie time. This one lady comes up and ask if the seat next to me is taken (uh yes, for all the coats I'm carting.) and told her no and moved the coats to my lap. (no biggie, really) THEN she asked the people next to me if they can scoot down (basically putting them in the back corner of the theatre) so that she and her son can share popcorn.... KUDOS to the man as he said, "I do mind because we were here first, but I will." He said it a couple of times to make sure she heard it. She wasn't a claim to health either so it was a tight fit and she wasn't comfortable because she kept moving and re-situating herself. Then she spots two seats a couple rows down for her and her son to move into. She then turns to me and says, "here - you can have your seats back!" What did I do to get that kind of treatment!?! In the back of my mind, I was thinking I maybe on one of those shows "What Would You Do?" ABC News does so I was on my best behavior!
This is why I'm always on the fence - I can see both sides of it 1. Yes, I like my space so I wouldn't mind moving my coats. 2. I think its ballsy for someone to ask to move down, but in the end I would do it. 3. Yes, I got there early enough to pick my seat so I shouldn't have to move but I would feel guilty not moving.
Peace.
So I walk in this morning in a somewhat good mood - I have coffee in hand, no headache (yet), and a descent night sleep. The red light on my phone is lit to indicate I have a message waiting. I check it and it's my doctor's office with my lab results.
I call a little after 8am to find my levels of cholesterol are not exactly to ideal. Duh. Let me back up, they have always been high, it’s no secret – take a look at me, I’m not exactly the walk of health. But I have proactively been losing weight. That exercise is still not were it needs to be and I have cut way back on eating, maybe I … – NO - I know I need to be making better choices of what I consume. Anyway, that's another soap box speech.
My point here is that my doc was quick to prescribe a drug to help reduce my numbers. STOP THE TRUCK! My head was spinning with all the numbers and orders given to me that I failed to ask questions back. Such as, "Can't I try to control this with diet and exercise first?" I am not about to take a pill for something I know I can control. I'm the kind of person who hesitates to question authority. She's the doc and she knows best, right? But I am determined NOT to take this pill and control it 'all my by myself'! So I guess I should call her back and let her know my plans huh? It just really put a damper on my day.
And by the way, while they are high they're not that high.
251 Total (200 or below is normal)
49 HDL or good cholesterol (45 or above)
152 LDL or bad cholesterol (100 or below)
248 triglycerides (149 or below)
and my blood sugar level was at 92 or normal
I think doc is quick to prescribe something, and that ok when it's oh say something like Vicodin or Darvocet. :)
All kidding aside, thanks for the wake up call doc but I won't be needing anything else!
One other sideline comment.
- Paul Blart was actually not that bad. All the boys liked it real well. We got there about 25 mins to show time and the theatre was already a little packed (remember from previous postings - I like my back row). And as time went on I was glad to see we got there when we did as people were having trouble finding seats at 10 mins till movie time. This one lady comes up and ask if the seat next to me is taken (uh yes, for all the coats I'm carting.) and told her no and moved the coats to my lap. (no biggie, really) THEN she asked the people next to me if they can scoot down (basically putting them in the back corner of the theatre) so that she and her son can share popcorn.... KUDOS to the man as he said, "I do mind because we were here first, but I will." He said it a couple of times to make sure she heard it. She wasn't a claim to health either so it was a tight fit and she wasn't comfortable because she kept moving and re-situating herself. Then she spots two seats a couple rows down for her and her son to move into. She then turns to me and says, "here - you can have your seats back!" What did I do to get that kind of treatment!?! In the back of my mind, I was thinking I maybe on one of those shows "What Would You Do?" ABC News does so I was on my best behavior!
This is why I'm always on the fence - I can see both sides of it 1. Yes, I like my space so I wouldn't mind moving my coats. 2. I think its ballsy for someone to ask to move down, but in the end I would do it. 3. Yes, I got there early enough to pick my seat so I shouldn't have to move but I would feel guilty not moving.
Peace.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
While I slept better last night...
... I wished I had access to a chair massage. I would so utilize that for 60+ mins today. I could fall asleep and drool all over the chair it's not even funny. My neck is so tight and tense and my back is stiff. Shoot, I could use a foot rub too.
I think I might head over to the scrap booking store today at lunch, if I get what I want done here at work.
Tyler was too funny last night re: homework. It's been a true struggle for him lately and we end up in arguments. Yesterday he comes home and says, "I just want to get it done without any problems so I can play Wii." - Took me by surprise, a pretty grown-up thing to say! In which he did and soon was playing Wii on the Wifi setting.
I have taken 'homework' time to set at the table and hand write out collected recipes. I cherish my grandmas' hand written recipes and hope one day mine will be just as cherished too. BB, remember all that time I spent typing out those recipes and printing them??? Well, I am re-writing those and disposing of the printed copies. :)
Not much else going on. Shout out to Dom for pecking on the keys again. Woot, woot.
Peace.
I think I might head over to the scrap booking store today at lunch, if I get what I want done here at work.
Tyler was too funny last night re: homework. It's been a true struggle for him lately and we end up in arguments. Yesterday he comes home and says, "I just want to get it done without any problems so I can play Wii." - Took me by surprise, a pretty grown-up thing to say! In which he did and soon was playing Wii on the Wifi setting.
I have taken 'homework' time to set at the table and hand write out collected recipes. I cherish my grandmas' hand written recipes and hope one day mine will be just as cherished too. BB, remember all that time I spent typing out those recipes and printing them??? Well, I am re-writing those and disposing of the printed copies. :)
Not much else going on. Shout out to Dom for pecking on the keys again. Woot, woot.
Peace.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Work is making me ill.
Yesterday and today there has been something in the air here at work that makes my eyes water. (So long make-up, the little I did have on.) Maybe its a subconscious cry since the company is doing yet another round of layoffs. And my nights haven't been too restful. I wake up on the hour every hour. I even have a crick in my neck. But I'm not telling Bri - he'll want to get be back as I applied pressure to his pressure points last night. And if you've ever experienced it - you know it hurts! That is if you don't know how to do it properly and I do not.
Brian starts school this week. I might have some extra time to myself. Unless I am suckered into playing Madden 09 or Mario Kart. In my perfect world I'm thinking I might pick up scrap booking again but take a different approach. The first time I had a hay day of purchasing everything possible and then felt too overwhelmed to know where to start! I bought a lot of 'cute' stuff with no rhyme or reason. This time I am only going to work with a set amount of pictures and a theme. Such as School Days for either my pictures or Ty's depends on what I can find. Joann's has a great sale (40% off) but didn't find what I was looking for. I headed to Michael's and it too was a bust. Thought I'd head to Archiver's today at lunch but at a whopping 14 degrees - it can wait.
Peace
Brian starts school this week. I might have some extra time to myself. Unless I am suckered into playing Madden 09 or Mario Kart. In my perfect world I'm thinking I might pick up scrap booking again but take a different approach. The first time I had a hay day of purchasing everything possible and then felt too overwhelmed to know where to start! I bought a lot of 'cute' stuff with no rhyme or reason. This time I am only going to work with a set amount of pictures and a theme. Such as School Days for either my pictures or Ty's depends on what I can find. Joann's has a great sale (40% off) but didn't find what I was looking for. I headed to Michael's and it too was a bust. Thought I'd head to Archiver's today at lunch but at a whopping 14 degrees - it can wait.
Peace
Friday, January 9, 2009
A couple of mile stones this week...
... that I have to toot my horn about.
First, I have reached my 1st gallon of blood donations! Took some time to get there but I did it! And just think when I first started to donate, I was scared to death. And I had to make a production about it. I had to faint then have the smelling salts, the ice packs on the head & abdomen, I had to have all the attention! What would take the normal person 20 mins would take me 90 mins.
After a couple of times I thought I was getting better at the art of giving, I gave my pint and was at the table getting my reward of cookies & coke and in the middle of talking to my friend I suddenly turned white as a ghost and said, "I need to lay down." The newbie behind the table wasn't quick enough to act so I slumped out on my chair and laid on the ground with my feet up on the chair. Did I mention I was in a dress? And did I mention I didn't care? A time or two after that incident by trial and error I learned I have to lay completely flat while I give and I don't squeeze when they tell me to. (You know - squeeze for 5 release for 5) Since then it's become second nature to me and I don't even give it a second thought. I feel as if I am paying it forward.
Secondly, I have reached the 30 pound mark of weight loss - again. This time it's permanent. The main thing I am still doing cutting my portions way back. Brian and I always share when we go out to eat which has helped the pocketbook too. I am slowly getting back into exercise. I got a new phone for Christmas that I can download music to and I think that will help me when I go for walks. Gotta get those upbeat songs!
Peace.
First, I have reached my 1st gallon of blood donations! Took some time to get there but I did it! And just think when I first started to donate, I was scared to death. And I had to make a production about it. I had to faint then have the smelling salts, the ice packs on the head & abdomen, I had to have all the attention! What would take the normal person 20 mins would take me 90 mins.
After a couple of times I thought I was getting better at the art of giving, I gave my pint and was at the table getting my reward of cookies & coke and in the middle of talking to my friend I suddenly turned white as a ghost and said, "I need to lay down." The newbie behind the table wasn't quick enough to act so I slumped out on my chair and laid on the ground with my feet up on the chair. Did I mention I was in a dress? And did I mention I didn't care? A time or two after that incident by trial and error I learned I have to lay completely flat while I give and I don't squeeze when they tell me to. (You know - squeeze for 5 release for 5) Since then it's become second nature to me and I don't even give it a second thought. I feel as if I am paying it forward.
Secondly, I have reached the 30 pound mark of weight loss - again. This time it's permanent. The main thing I am still doing cutting my portions way back. Brian and I always share when we go out to eat which has helped the pocketbook too. I am slowly getting back into exercise. I got a new phone for Christmas that I can download music to and I think that will help me when I go for walks. Gotta get those upbeat songs!
Peace.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Where has 12 years gone?
Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful. ~Charles Osgood
Guess what I was doing 12 years ago today? I was welcoming my Ty Guy into the world!!! Oh and what a ride it has been. Each January 8Th I when I wake up in the morning, I think back to the hospital visit. I smile as I recall each little detail of the day I can remember...
It started on Jan 6Th 1997, I had went for a check up and they had decided to induce me. That's when I decided I didn't want to do this anymore! I had gone by myself to the check up so I drove myself home. And since I was in a state of panic, I almost got into an accident on the on ramp to 71 highway!
Once in the room they sat we up with the belt that monitors the baby's heartbeat. When I laughed it sounded like I was 'rapping'!
When they first tried to induced me they called it a 'medicated tampon', in which later I didn't see the resemblance.
When that didn't take effect, they gave me the 'pit', but then decided to take me off because there was another lady having a complicated birth with her twins.
By this time my Doctor has left the building and enters Dr. Crab Apple who I had a run in with at the office once or twice. Great - I thought.
My sister and her then boyfriend have an accident on the way to see me. It was ice and snow out. My visitors in day 2 (that nothing happened) were Bri, mom, Linds, Stac. That evening Jerry came by he left after 'Roseanne'. But was there for my first contraction that 'kicked my butt'.
Later that night my water finally broke. (Now, I always mention that I never understood why woman couldn't tell if their water broke or not. As they say it's like peeing your pants. Duh! I would be able to tell that!!!) I'm here to tell you - I wasn't for sure... I had been poked and prodded so much that I thought I lost some use of muscles. The nurse tested it and sure enough here goes nothing...
It was a long, long night of pain. All in my back too. Let me stop here and give my applause to Bri for capturing it on tape - thanks dude. They administered the epidural which only numbed by boobs. No help whatsoever.
My mom, bless her heart, didn't realize my focal point was my water cup and was in the way of it. Then tried to hand it to me as I worked through a contraction.
Dr. Crab Apple, dressed in his nice street clothes, came to put in my catheter in. Guess who peed all over him!? ;D DON'T mess with me, I'll get you back!
Stac comes to visit again and hears, "You can start pushing anytime." as she rounds the corner to my room!
The baby (as we don't know the sex at this point) is stuck and doctors & nurses decide to do an emergency c-section.
I plead to put me under, I REALLY don't want to do this anymore.
I remember about 10 seconds of the operating room...
When I start to slowly wake up in recovery I hear my mom, whose holding my hand, tell me we had a little baby boy... I smiled real big as my eyes remained closed.
On the way back to the room, they asked me if I wanted to see him. He was in the nursery as he needed extra oxygen. I looked over and there he was with his head in what looked to be like a cake dome.
Later they brought him into me, I CANNOT BELIEVE HE IS MINE!!!
Dad, Susan and Mary come that night to see us or rather him. ; )
Sherry came and was there when I changed his first diaper, I was scared.
We had a lot of visitors.
I developed an infection so my visit was a week. Which was fine with me, I wanted all the pampering I could get because I knew it would soon be over! I didn't even feel bad when I had Ty sleep in the nursery.
I will never forget Martha, she was my first nurse and the BEST ever. She took such good care of me. I didn't want her to leave me and even wanted to take her home.
When we did get to go home, Wayne drove me and Ty and Brian followed. It was the coldest day yet of that winter. Wanda met us at home with a bunch of sleepers and a friend of theirs sent a bunch of clothes as well.
dOg took to Ty very well or as well as expected. There was the instance of chewing up the breast pump and eating a brownie. I joke now that he wanted a snack of milk & brownie! ; )
And there you have it - they start of a wonderful family. Oh we have had our ups and downs. Along with trials and errors - but its lessons learned that continues to make us wiser.
Peace.
Guess what I was doing 12 years ago today? I was welcoming my Ty Guy into the world!!! Oh and what a ride it has been. Each January 8Th I when I wake up in the morning, I think back to the hospital visit. I smile as I recall each little detail of the day I can remember...
It started on Jan 6Th 1997, I had went for a check up and they had decided to induce me. That's when I decided I didn't want to do this anymore! I had gone by myself to the check up so I drove myself home. And since I was in a state of panic, I almost got into an accident on the on ramp to 71 highway!
Once in the room they sat we up with the belt that monitors the baby's heartbeat. When I laughed it sounded like I was 'rapping'!
When they first tried to induced me they called it a 'medicated tampon', in which later I didn't see the resemblance.
When that didn't take effect, they gave me the 'pit', but then decided to take me off because there was another lady having a complicated birth with her twins.
By this time my Doctor has left the building and enters Dr. Crab Apple who I had a run in with at the office once or twice. Great - I thought.
My sister and her then boyfriend have an accident on the way to see me. It was ice and snow out. My visitors in day 2 (that nothing happened) were Bri, mom, Linds, Stac. That evening Jerry came by he left after 'Roseanne'. But was there for my first contraction that 'kicked my butt'.
Later that night my water finally broke. (Now, I always mention that I never understood why woman couldn't tell if their water broke or not. As they say it's like peeing your pants. Duh! I would be able to tell that!!!) I'm here to tell you - I wasn't for sure... I had been poked and prodded so much that I thought I lost some use of muscles. The nurse tested it and sure enough here goes nothing...
It was a long, long night of pain. All in my back too. Let me stop here and give my applause to Bri for capturing it on tape - thanks dude. They administered the epidural which only numbed by boobs. No help whatsoever.
My mom, bless her heart, didn't realize my focal point was my water cup and was in the way of it. Then tried to hand it to me as I worked through a contraction.
Dr. Crab Apple, dressed in his nice street clothes, came to put in my catheter in. Guess who peed all over him!? ;D DON'T mess with me, I'll get you back!
Stac comes to visit again and hears, "You can start pushing anytime." as she rounds the corner to my room!
The baby (as we don't know the sex at this point) is stuck and doctors & nurses decide to do an emergency c-section.
I plead to put me under, I REALLY don't want to do this anymore.
I remember about 10 seconds of the operating room...
When I start to slowly wake up in recovery I hear my mom, whose holding my hand, tell me we had a little baby boy... I smiled real big as my eyes remained closed.
On the way back to the room, they asked me if I wanted to see him. He was in the nursery as he needed extra oxygen. I looked over and there he was with his head in what looked to be like a cake dome.
Later they brought him into me, I CANNOT BELIEVE HE IS MINE!!!
Dad, Susan and Mary come that night to see us or rather him. ; )
Sherry came and was there when I changed his first diaper, I was scared.
We had a lot of visitors.
I developed an infection so my visit was a week. Which was fine with me, I wanted all the pampering I could get because I knew it would soon be over! I didn't even feel bad when I had Ty sleep in the nursery.
I will never forget Martha, she was my first nurse and the BEST ever. She took such good care of me. I didn't want her to leave me and even wanted to take her home.
When we did get to go home, Wayne drove me and Ty and Brian followed. It was the coldest day yet of that winter. Wanda met us at home with a bunch of sleepers and a friend of theirs sent a bunch of clothes as well.
dOg took to Ty very well or as well as expected. There was the instance of chewing up the breast pump and eating a brownie. I joke now that he wanted a snack of milk & brownie! ; )
And there you have it - they start of a wonderful family. Oh we have had our ups and downs. Along with trials and errors - but its lessons learned that continues to make us wiser.
Peace.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
What to read, want to see...
You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. ~Paul Sweeney
For Christmas I got a dozen books, that's right 12 books! I don't know where to begin as I want to read them all first! I received
The Christmas Sweater
The Courtship of Nelly Fisher (3 books in the series)
Front of the Class
A Smile as Big as the Moon
The Lucky One
Night Swimming
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
If Life is a Game - These are the Rules
This should keep me busy for awhile. I did finally finish Behind the Scenes by Elizabeth Keckley. It was a very interesting book but not necessarily a page turner.
For my movie interest of the month of January I want to see the following...
Slumdog Millionaire
Bride Wars
Valkyrie
Seven Pounds
Defiance
New In Town
I will have the pleasure of seeing Paul Blart: Mall Cop on January 16th with Tyler and 2 of his friends for his birthday - woot, woot. I am afraid this movie has all the funny parts in the trailer. Afterwards will be dining at Culver's for a Butter Burger! yum, yum.
I haven't had the chance to see the following yet and will even have to catch some on DVD as I have already scoped out there 'release to DVD dates'...
Appaloosa (Western)
Igor (my movie star husband John Cusack)
The Lucky Ones (Rachel McAdams)
The Express (Football)
The Secret Life of Bees (book based - should probably read it instead)
Pride & Glory (Edward Norton)
The Boy in Stryped Pajamas (WWII)
Role Models (sick twisted humor)
Four Christmases (Reese & Vince - I love them!)
Peace
For Christmas I got a dozen books, that's right 12 books! I don't know where to begin as I want to read them all first! I received
The Christmas Sweater
The Courtship of Nelly Fisher (3 books in the series)
Front of the Class
A Smile as Big as the Moon
The Lucky One
Night Swimming
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
If Life is a Game - These are the Rules
This should keep me busy for awhile. I did finally finish Behind the Scenes by Elizabeth Keckley. It was a very interesting book but not necessarily a page turner.
For my movie interest of the month of January I want to see the following...
Slumdog Millionaire
Bride Wars
Valkyrie
Seven Pounds
Defiance
New In Town
I will have the pleasure of seeing Paul Blart: Mall Cop on January 16th with Tyler and 2 of his friends for his birthday - woot, woot. I am afraid this movie has all the funny parts in the trailer. Afterwards will be dining at Culver's for a Butter Burger! yum, yum.
I haven't had the chance to see the following yet and will even have to catch some on DVD as I have already scoped out there 'release to DVD dates'...
Appaloosa (Western)
Igor (my movie star husband John Cusack)
The Lucky Ones (Rachel McAdams)
The Express (Football)
The Secret Life of Bees (book based - should probably read it instead)
Pride & Glory (Edward Norton)
The Boy in Stryped Pajamas (WWII)
Role Models (sick twisted humor)
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Where to go, where to go?
The alternative to a vacation is to stay home and tip every third person you see. ~Author Unknown
With the new year comes a whole set of vacation days...
Bri and I have talked about going to D.C. - Holy Cow, have you seen the prices for airline tickets just to get our there? We might as well just continue to look at the picture books I bring back from my business trips. (Which has been nix to budget cuts this year.) We also talked about going back to Orlando to do the Universal Studios thing sometime. There is no way we are going to jump on a plane this year! And I don't think I am ready to spend four days in a car just to get down there and back. As I told mom I have an interest in going back to Lansing, MI to see the family. But if I do, I will be driving - even if it does take all day to get there.
I took a break yesterday to look on line for flying out to D.C. over Ty's Spring break but quickly remembered Bri has his annual fishing trip planned for that weekend.
Maybe this year we can look to the West and go somewhere that way. I haven't been to too many places out there. I would like to see Mt. Rushmore or maybe the Black Hills... Yellowstone - only that seems like a LONG drive. I miss not having out camper anymore, it would be great to take that along for those ideas. I should probably do some research soon so that we can find something to explore this year.
Have any ideas? Please share!
Peace
With the new year comes a whole set of vacation days...
Bri and I have talked about going to D.C. - Holy Cow, have you seen the prices for airline tickets just to get our there? We might as well just continue to look at the picture books I bring back from my business trips. (Which has been nix to budget cuts this year.) We also talked about going back to Orlando to do the Universal Studios thing sometime. There is no way we are going to jump on a plane this year! And I don't think I am ready to spend four days in a car just to get down there and back. As I told mom I have an interest in going back to Lansing, MI to see the family. But if I do, I will be driving - even if it does take all day to get there.
I took a break yesterday to look on line for flying out to D.C. over Ty's Spring break but quickly remembered Bri has his annual fishing trip planned for that weekend.
Maybe this year we can look to the West and go somewhere that way. I haven't been to too many places out there. I would like to see Mt. Rushmore or maybe the Black Hills... Yellowstone - only that seems like a LONG drive. I miss not having out camper anymore, it would be great to take that along for those ideas. I should probably do some research soon so that we can find something to explore this year.
Have any ideas? Please share!
Peace
Monday, January 5, 2009
Here we go - another year!
Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to. ~Bill Vaughn
We did something a little different this year for New Year's Eve. Tyler & I stayed the night at my mom & Steve's house while Brian was at home watching football. He was invited out but decided against it, which was OK with me. We had good intentions on spending a fun filled evening watching Hancock, playing the board game - Boxers or Briefs, and playing Mario's Kart and Sports on the WII. Ty even brought out his two bottles of Sparking Grape Juice - Red & White.
During Hancock - I was out like a light, but would wake every once and awhile. After Hancock Steve went to bed (he was on call all week and had made two trips out that day) as he was tired out. Tyler was determined to keep grandma Cindy up as he wouldn't let her fall asleep in her chair. Mind you - during the day we shopped (Mom, Linds, Ty & I) for approx. 10 hours! My dogs were barking! (feet ached) Ty's New Year's wasn't quite like he had planned but had an OK time. We did play Wii the next morning after breakfast and drank the Sparking Grape Juice - Welch's 2007 (good year) at breakfast.
Another good story I want to share (from my comment to Stac re: parking lots at a stand still)... "I too was in that parking lot mess near BEST BUY. GIRL- would you believe that I put my truck in 4 wheel drive and jumped the curb to avoid setting in that traffic!!! I sure did - my mom and Ty were cryin' in the back seat and jumped the curb in front of 2 cops directing traffic out of the Center! ;D"
Brian and I dropped Ty & mom off at Best Buy while we ATTEMPTED to go to the Sprint Store. It was nasty stop & go traffic inch by inch for AT LEAST 30 mins. I was at a quarter tank of gas and by the time we were done I was on fumes! And I would do it all over again! :)
Oh and how about this story - (I know it's my first day back from being out of the office for 17 days and should be focusing on that instead of this - but I have locked myself out of my system and waiting to regain access again. I could be cleaning my desk - dust bunnies have taken over since I left! YIKES!) OK - A.D.D. girl - focus here - So this morning I am sitting at 119th and Nall waiting on the light when I see bubbles floating through the intersection.... What?! Where on earth are these bubbles coming from? It takes no time to follow the trail and see it's coming from a car on the left side of the intersection from me. I'm thinking to myself is it the car making those? Is there a bubble blower attached to the car? Then I see it's coming from the driver's side window. So I think it's some girl on her way to school with some friends. My light turns green, I make my left hand turn I grab a glimpse of the driver and you'll never believe it was an elder man blowing the soap bubbles!!! It put the BIGGEST smile on my face! I would have never guessed! Good for him for keeping his youth!!! :)
Other things we did on vacation...
* Attended a Children's Christmas Program at church
* Lisa and I took the kiddos bowling
* Ty got his bottom braces
* Had a impromptu Nerf war with Ty, Bri & myself
* Saw Marley & Me
* Saw Bedtime Stories
* Saw The Women
* Watched Get Smart
* Watched The Dark Knight
* Bri & Ty went to snow creek from 7p - 2a
* Went to the Birmingham - Waggoners Estate in Independence
* Went to the Truman Home
* Shopped the Independence Square
* Ate ice cream at Clinton's Soda Fountain - BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! All the authenticity is gone!
* Ate lunch at Rhineland Restaurant (German)
* Ate dinner at Ciao Bella
* Went to Jean's house for our annual Game day
* Spent Christmas Eve with mom & Steve
* Spent Christmas Day with dad, Susan, gpa, U Gary, Linds & David
* Spent Christmas Evening with the Snyder clan
* Had our Warrensburg Christmas the following Saturday
* Took down the Christmas decorations
* Put up new curtains for the bedroom, something Bri doesn't understand as we already have blinds - it's a girl thing! ; )
* Attend a Mary Kay facial party
And that's pretty much everything I can think of at this moment in time. I'm sure there is much more... But right now I have a zit on the inside on my nose that's taking my concentration away on the account it hurts! You can say gross all you want and say you could have gone all day with out hearing it - BUT - you feel my pain as we all have had them! ; )
Blessings to you in 2009!
Ok, one more thing, I am a follower of Dennis and thought it was too cute not to share... (click to expand)
We did something a little different this year for New Year's Eve. Tyler & I stayed the night at my mom & Steve's house while Brian was at home watching football. He was invited out but decided against it, which was OK with me. We had good intentions on spending a fun filled evening watching Hancock, playing the board game - Boxers or Briefs, and playing Mario's Kart and Sports on the WII. Ty even brought out his two bottles of Sparking Grape Juice - Red & White.
During Hancock - I was out like a light, but would wake every once and awhile. After Hancock Steve went to bed (he was on call all week and had made two trips out that day) as he was tired out. Tyler was determined to keep grandma Cindy up as he wouldn't let her fall asleep in her chair. Mind you - during the day we shopped (Mom, Linds, Ty & I) for approx. 10 hours! My dogs were barking! (feet ached) Ty's New Year's wasn't quite like he had planned but had an OK time. We did play Wii the next morning after breakfast and drank the Sparking Grape Juice - Welch's 2007 (good year) at breakfast.
Another good story I want to share (from my comment to Stac re: parking lots at a stand still)... "I too was in that parking lot mess near BEST BUY. GIRL- would you believe that I put my truck in 4 wheel drive and jumped the curb to avoid setting in that traffic!!! I sure did - my mom and Ty were cryin' in the back seat and jumped the curb in front of 2 cops directing traffic out of the Center! ;D"
Brian and I dropped Ty & mom off at Best Buy while we ATTEMPTED to go to the Sprint Store. It was nasty stop & go traffic inch by inch for AT LEAST 30 mins. I was at a quarter tank of gas and by the time we were done I was on fumes! And I would do it all over again! :)
Oh and how about this story - (I know it's my first day back from being out of the office for 17 days and should be focusing on that instead of this - but I have locked myself out of my system and waiting to regain access again. I could be cleaning my desk - dust bunnies have taken over since I left! YIKES!) OK - A.D.D. girl - focus here - So this morning I am sitting at 119th and Nall waiting on the light when I see bubbles floating through the intersection.... What?! Where on earth are these bubbles coming from? It takes no time to follow the trail and see it's coming from a car on the left side of the intersection from me. I'm thinking to myself is it the car making those? Is there a bubble blower attached to the car? Then I see it's coming from the driver's side window. So I think it's some girl on her way to school with some friends. My light turns green, I make my left hand turn I grab a glimpse of the driver and you'll never believe it was an elder man blowing the soap bubbles!!! It put the BIGGEST smile on my face! I would have never guessed! Good for him for keeping his youth!!! :)
Other things we did on vacation...
* Attended a Children's Christmas Program at church
* Lisa and I took the kiddos bowling
* Ty got his bottom braces
* Had a impromptu Nerf war with Ty, Bri & myself
* Saw Marley & Me
* Saw Bedtime Stories
* Saw The Women
* Watched Get Smart
* Watched The Dark Knight
* Bri & Ty went to snow creek from 7p - 2a
* Went to the Birmingham - Waggoners Estate in Independence
* Went to the Truman Home
* Shopped the Independence Square
* Ate ice cream at Clinton's Soda Fountain - BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! All the authenticity is gone!
* Ate lunch at Rhineland Restaurant (German)
* Ate dinner at Ciao Bella
* Went to Jean's house for our annual Game day
* Spent Christmas Eve with mom & Steve
* Spent Christmas Day with dad, Susan, gpa, U Gary, Linds & David
* Spent Christmas Evening with the Snyder clan
* Had our Warrensburg Christmas the following Saturday
* Took down the Christmas decorations
* Put up new curtains for the bedroom, something Bri doesn't understand as we already have blinds - it's a girl thing! ; )
* Attend a Mary Kay facial party
And that's pretty much everything I can think of at this moment in time. I'm sure there is much more... But right now I have a zit on the inside on my nose that's taking my concentration away on the account it hurts! You can say gross all you want and say you could have gone all day with out hearing it - BUT - you feel my pain as we all have had them! ; )
Blessings to you in 2009!
Ok, one more thing, I am a follower of Dennis and thought it was too cute not to share... (click to expand)
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