My Kids Are My World

Sick, Yet Again
I woke up this morning feeling like crap. My nose is running, my throat is sore, and my chest is hurting a little. I hope it is just allergies or something. Brandi wants Sierra to come over tomorrow, and I need to finish some last minute cleaning before I agree. I found the cutest tickers, as you can see. And for those who do not know me, Christmas is my holiday. I put up my tree before Thanksgiving almost every year. I love to decorate my house, and make all the gifts I give. Oh boy, and do I make some awesome Christmas Cookies!!!! Yum-yum! I also love to have company on bake day, so if you're interested in participating, let me know! The more the merrier! I know, I know, there is a bunch of time between now and then, but I just love the holidays!!!!Well, I'm off. I watched a couple of movies today, and there are still a few more I want to catch while I'm feeling blah. I hate to waste a day when I feel good to sit in front of the TV, but since I'm under the weather today, it's the perfect time. Until tomorrow.....
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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Food Network
It seems last night I forgot about my favorite food network shows. Ace Of Cakes ~ love the Duff ~ unfortunately, it is on Thursdays at 10, so once ER starts back, I will try and catch it on the weekends.Iron Chef America ~ one hour ~ 5 dishes ~ one secret ingredient ~ how could you not like watching chefs cook under pressure. Besides, Bobby Flay is kinda cute!Food Network Challenges ~ all kinds of things ~ my faves are the cake challenges.Next Food Network Star ~ yeah Amy! ~ the new season won't start til next Spring, but definately one of my favorites.Army Wives ~ not on FN but great anyway ~ the season just ended Monday night, and I have no idea when it will be backThe Class ~ I really liked this show, and I'm sad it's not coming backI think that's it. If I remember any more, I'll be sure to add.On another note, my child is leaving for the weekend tomorrow. Morgan's mom is picking them up from school, and leaving from there, so I won't see her after school. I hope she doesn't get home sick. It's supposed to rain every afternnon while she's gone, but I hope it is nice most of the day. I need to call Sierra's mom and see about the girls getting together here this weekend. Brandi is dying to show off her room. I have gotten so many emails from BSIS this week. The teachers like to keep in touch. The PTO has sent a few as well. Ryan is still doing well, yeah! I guess I'm done. I'm pooped. Need some sleep. I'll write more in the morning. Sweet Dreams!
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The Big Bang Theory
I wrote about this show last night, and someone left me a comment about a behind the scenes look on youtube. I checked it out, and the show looks soooo funny. Go check it out for yourself.Oh, and when you leave a comment, let me know who you are. I think I know who you are, Mr. New York. Let me know if I'm right!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Fall Schedule
Before Weeds started the other night, thye were previewing upcoming things. I was thrilled to see Dexter is coming back with a new season on Sept. 30. I can't wait. And because once I get something in my head, I can't think of anything else, I felt the need to find out all the premiere dates for the shows I love. While browsing all the network sites, I found a few shows that might be woth checking out. So here we go.Monday8:00pm How I Met Your Mother 9/24 ~ This show is extremely funny!8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9/24 ~ This is a new one and stars Kaley Cuoco(8 Simple Rules) and Johnny Galecki(David from Roseanne). It look like it will be pretty funny too.10pm Weeds ~ Already into the season, and I love it!10:30pm Californication ~ It's growing on me. There is less sex each episode, so hopefully that trend will continue.Tuesdsay9:00pm House 9/25 ~ Can't wait!10pm Tori and Dean Inn Love ~ I know, but I watched it one day when Oxygen was running a marathon, and I was hooked.WednesdayThis is going to suck because there are 3 different shows premeiring at 8pm, and I want to watch them all!ABC ~ Pushing Daisies ~ The guy can bring dead people back to live by touching them, and he helps to solve their murders, or something. Looks funny.CBS ~ Kid Nation ~ There is so much controversy over this show, how can you NOT watch? 40 children, 40 days, no adults. They must build their own society. Looks interesting.FOX ~ Back To You ~ Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton. Need I say more?Thursday8:00 pm Survivor-China 9/20. Probably my second favorite show. I love to watch with the kids, and Kasi loves it! Definately looking forward to arguing with her as to who will win!9:00pm The Office Colleen loves this show, and I love Steve Carrell(however you spell it!) I think he is the funniest man alive! Watch The 40 Year Old Virgin or Little Miss Sunshine if you don't believe me!9:30pm Scrubs Not my favorite, but will pass that half hour.10pm ER 9/27 Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! My number one, hands down favorite show. As I've said before, I have never missed an episode. This is rumored to be their last season, and if it is I will be crushed!Friday9pm The Womans Murder Club ~ It premiers in October, and is based on the James Patterson books, which I love! I have all six if anyone wants to borrow, except for Colleen. She looses books. (I'm still waiting for Suzanne's Diary for Nicolas o be returned. It's been YEARS!)And then Sundays will be Dexter. The times left blank mean I don't watch anything yet. Any recomendations would be accepted, as long as the shows don't suck!I'm looking forward to 2008 mid-season stuff like Amazing Race, Idol, The Tudors, and of course Deadliest Catch! Allright. I'm off to bed. Sweet Dreams!
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Problems, What Problems?
I am so happy that Ryan has been doing so well this past week with school. Maybe it's because it's new, but he gets up easily in the morning, no arguing. He takes his ritalin without being reminded. (He prepares his drink and brings me the medicine. He does NOT take it on his own) He hasn't been in trouble at school. He does his homework willingly, which is a big improvement. Last year it was a battle everyday just to get him to read. Now he begs to go to the library. I hope it's because he is getting older, and not just a temporary thing. I like this new Ryan. Not that I didn't like the old one. You know what I mean. If he continues to do this well, I might talk to the doctor about maybe lowering his dosage. I don't want to rush that, because it's possible that he is doing so well because we finally found the correct dosage for his needs. I guess we'll be able to see on his first report card how well he's doing with his grades. He didn't feel very well yesterday when he got home, his throat is bothering him again. This morning he could barely talk, but he refused to stay home. He said it's the first test week and he didn't want to miss any notes. I guess it is a little overwhelming to have to make up work for 6 different teachers. But, since he gets strep often, I told him if his throat isn't better tomorrow, he was going to the doctor. I wish they would just take his tonsils out and be done with it. I don't want him to be 40 having it done like Junior was. But his doctor says that even though he gets infections frequently, it's not frequent enough to warrant surgery. Whatever. I just hope Ryan continues to do well, and that it shows on his report card!
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

World's Finest Fundraisers
I HATE FUNDRAISERS!!!!It started again yesterday. They want my 5 year old to sell wrapping paper and edible goodies. They want the older 2 to sell chocolate bars. I let Ryan do this last year. What a disaster! Once you bring the box home, with 50 bars inside, you can not send it back. You have to sell it all. I ended up buying $35 worth of candy! This year I said no way.Besides, I can't afford to buy anything, so how can I ask friends and family to buy overpriced crap? I won't do it.Now don't get me wrong. I do participate in some of them. I love the "art" fundraiser where they make things like magnets out of your childs drawing. I buy those every year. I buy them. I don't guilt anyone else into it. And the school does get a portion of the proceeds. So I do my small part.Maybe this year I'll but two magnets.....
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Monday, August 27, 2007

Another Lazy, Lazy Day
I could not sleep again last night, don't ask me why. But it left me feeling tired, which translates into me doing nothing all day. Around 10 I did venture out and go fishing with Junior for a few hours. We didn't even get a nibble. Yesterday we went to the same spot, and I caught a catfish big enough to snap my line a few feet from the bank. I was so mad I almost threw my rod in the lake! Anyway, when we got back I sat and watched The Departed. Wow, what a good movie! I can see why it won the oscar! I spent the last 1/2 hour of the movie shocked. If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend it highly. Just don't watch it with the kiddies around. Lots of violence and language. I also attempted to watch Snakes On A Plane. Oh my! What a waste of time. Usually, once I start watching a movie, I will watch it all the way through no matter how awful it is. But not this on. Once the snake attached to the girls boob, I turned it off. It was hugely stupid.Kasi is very excited about this weekend. I'm okay, for now. Colleen wants me, Ryan and Boo to go to Hollywild this weekend with her and mom. (for those who don't know, that's a mini-zoo) I'm not sure if we will. I think I might have plans already, I just can't remember what they are! Oh well. I hear memory loss is one of the signs that you're getting old. I guess I'm on my way!So that's about it. I have to clean this messy house tomorrow. I want to invite Crystal over soon, just not while my house is in it's current state.Maybe I need a maid....
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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Blogs, Blogs, and More Blogs
Last night I assisted Nicole in creating her blog. It came out good. The kids asked if they could have their own blogs. I said I would think about it. So last night I thought it over and decided it would be good for them to keep one. So this morning I assisted them. Their's each came out pretty cool. Kasi's is definately a girlie page, while Ryan's is all about Stweart and Greavedigger. Definately all boy. Both pages are private, and that will not change. I want to be able to control who views them. So if I've sent you an invite, take the time to set up a google account so you can view their pages. I'm hoping it will be an incentive for them to behave, do well in school, and also to help with their writing abilities. I want them to love to write and read, like me!Anyway, that was my exciting morning. I'm supposed to go with Nicole to Crystal's to pick up a pool, which is a story in itself. Maybe I'll share that later. Right now I'm gonna go find some quiet corner in my house and veg for awhile! Is that possible with 3 kids and a husband?
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Saturday, August 25, 2007

Oh, What Fun!
Today we met Brandi's friend Sierra at McDonald's for lunch so they could play. She had so much fun! Neither wanted to leave. Kasi spent last night at her friend Morgan's house. Morgan's parent want to take Kasi camping with them next weekend. I told Kasi she could go, and I'm sure she will have a wonderful time, but I am still a little nervous. They will be going to Myrtle Beach, which is about 5 hours or so away. If Kasi gets home sick, it's not like we can go pick her up. Morgan is an only child, and they have beautiful camper, so I'm pretty sure the girls will be well supervised. I have never let any of my kids go that far away before. Hopefully I will survive the weekend and not have an anxiety attack. In a couple of weeks, my brother and his wife are going away, and asked my mom to babysit their youngest two children. She wants to take Kasi with her to help with ther kids. She is becoming quite the sought after kid!Nicole came over before and we set up her blog. Go check it out in a few days, as she hasn't posted anything yet. The link is on the side. I guess that's about it. I'll write again soon!
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The River ~ Garth Brooks
You know a dream is like a riverEver changing as it flowsAnd a dreamer's just a vesselThat must follow where it goesTryin' to learn from what's behind youAnd never knowing what's in storeMakes each day a constant battleJust to stay between the shoresAnd I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryLike a bird upon the windThese waters are my skyI'll never reach my destinationIf I never trySo I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryToo many times we stand asideAnd let the water slip awayTil what we put off til tomorrowHas now become todaySo don't you sit upon the shorelineAnd say you're satisfiedChoose to chance the rapidsAnd dare to dance the tidesAnd I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryLike a bird upon the windThese waters are my skyI'll never reach my destinationIf I never trySo I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryThere's bound to be rough watersAnd I know I'll take some fallsBut with the good Lord as my captainI can make it through them allAnd I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryLike a bird upon the windThese waters are my skyI'll never reach my destinationIf I never trySo I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dryLord, I will sail my vesselTil the river runs dry
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Friday, August 24, 2007

Garth Brooks
Tonight, my radio station, wssl, played a Garth Brooks concert on air.It took me back.The year was 1992 or 1993. Garth was playing at Nassau Coliseum in New York. Me and my sister decided to try and get tickets. They were going on sale on a Saturday. The Friday before, you had to go to the Ticketmaster and get a bracelet.We went.The following morning, we show up extra early to make sure we're there on time. The guy who works for Ticketmaster says he will draw a number at random, and whoever has that number bracelet will be first in line, and then go from there.He picks a number.He calls it out.It was MY number!I start screaming cause I'm thinking I'm gonna get great seats. I ended up 34 rows from the stage, on the floor. Pretty good seats considering the size of the arena.This was a couple of months before the concert, so I am patiently (yeah right!) waiting for the day to arrive. Finally it's concert day. Me, Tami, one of her friends, and my then boyfriend go. I'm so excited because it's my first country concert. I'd seen New Kids On The Block (please control your laughter) 3 times, Def Lepard twice, Richard Marx, Bryan Adams 4 times, Rush a couple of times, but never a country artist.We get there and the seats are okay. Being on the floor, the rows are level. As a vertically challenged person, it was difficult for me to see, but it was the best concert I had ever been to! He had such an amazing energy. I remember when he sang The Dance. He stopped singing at one point, and the audience finished the song. He commented that when that happens, he knows that his music is loved. Well, yeah. And that is an AMAZING song. (My favorite is The River. THAT song has such a wonderful message about never giving up, and rolling with what life gives you) Anyway, I will never forget that night, and hearing this particular concert played this evening, I think it was from the same tour. It really took me back. I could probably see him a handred times and still be as excited as I was that day!Of course, he will never compare to the Keith Urban concert I went to, but that's for private reasons I can not share! Just kidding! Maybe...
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Thursday, August 23, 2007

A Funny Thing Happened....
Okay. Picture this. Brandi dancing along with the Oompa Loompa's while watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you've seen the movie, you know how funny that is! If you haven't seen the movie, go watch it. It's a little creepier than the original, but still funny in it's own way.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Getting Back Into The Routine
It's the third day of school, and we are finding our routine. I hate getting up so early. Today I tried to lay back down after the kids left, but I just couldn't do it. Maybe tomorrow. Anyway, the bus comes around 7, and Brandi's home by 2:30, Ryan and Kasi by 4:40. Homework is going smoothly, the older kids read an hour every night. I read three books to Brandi when she gets home. I forgot how much work I had to do when it's homework time. This year I've started laying out the kids clothes at night before going to bed. This saves precious time in the morning. Tonight I need to do shoes as well, since Brandi's sneaker dissappeared sometime during the night, only to be found this morning with seconds to spare. I am generally not an organized person, but I figured I would try. Wish me luck!I'm off. I need to get supper started and kids bathed and hair straightened and outfits laid out and do the dishes and finish the laundry and......
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

I Win ~ By Default
And the winner is......ME! That's sounds like I actually accomplished something today, doesn't it? Not really, at least not by my doing much of anything. Confused? Let me explain.All morning, I am dreading the call to the transportation guy. I start calling at 7. Busy. I keep trying for the next half hour, still busy. I left with Junior to go cut Jean's mom's grass. Stop home around 11, I try again. Still busy. Who could this guy possibly talk to all day? Anyway, we leave again, get back around 1:30. I call again and, hurray!, it rings. A woman answers, and I say that I would like to speak to someone about the bus routes. She says, talk to me. So I do. I go through the whole dropped at the corner, new driver speech I've been rehearsing, to which she replies....."We tried something different yesterday that obviously didn't work. All routes will be returned to there original drivers, and it will be the same as last year." Yeah! I got what I wanted and didn't even have to fight for it! Brandi cried this morning as soon as she saw the bus. She didn't want to go. I hate those mornings. It makes me sad all day wondering how she's doing. She did get off the bus this afternoon with a big smile on her face, and said she had a good day. We sat and did her homework (yes, homework in kindergarten), and now she is watching a movie. God, I love that kid! I'm waiting for Ryan and Kasi to get home. Hopefully it will be before 5 today. On another note, I want to throw my computer out the window and laugh when it explodes upon impact! I hate it. It is an absolute piece of crap! In fairness, it is probably my own fault. I like to download things. I don't defrag like I should. So last night I plug up my ipod, and it tells me I need to download current software. Okay, so I do. Halfway through, it says I don't have enough disk space and it can't finish. It was able to remove my old version of itunes, so now I have nothing! I have no idea if my ipod will even charge now. I tried to defrag, and it said I need like 15% of free space, then it said I only have 1%. So I dump some games and such that I don't need, but I still only have 6%, and nothing else to remove. I don't know what to do! I want to get a new computer in Feb., but since I talked Junior into the pool, who knows if he'll part with a couple hundred for a new computer. I guess I've got 6 months to wear him down!
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Monday, August 20, 2007

Me vs. The Bus Guy
Today was a disaster with the bus. The bus didn't get to my house until 7:20. School starts at 7:40 for Brandi. They were so late she wasn't allowed to eat breakfast. Thank goodness I had her eat a go-gurt around 7:15, or she would have had nothing until lunch. She gets home around 2:45, normal time. Ryan and Kasi should have been home by 4:40, at the latest. Around 4:50, I start calling the transportation office. Busy, busy, busy. I finally get through around 5, and get an answering machine. I then try the school, and get a message saying the office is closed. I called the district office, and get a message saying they close at 4:30. By this point I'm pissed cause my kids aren't home, and I can't find anyone to tell me where they are. Around 5:10, I get someone on the phone from the school and they say that the buses are so messed up that they still had kids at the school waiting on the bus. The school gets out at 3:10. These kids had been sitting there for 2 HOURS! I ask if she can see if mine are still there, cause I would have had Junior go get them. She comes back and says they left the school 10 minutes ago and would be home soon. They didn't get here until almost 5:30. Usually, for the past 4 years, the kids have been dropped off at the house. They had a new bus driver today, and she dropped them off at the corner. Now, I live on a relatively busy road. The cars FLY down it and there is no sidewalk. So tomorrow morning I have to call the transportation guy and find out why they weren't brought here. When Ryan and Kasi were at Mayo, I had to fight this guy about the bus, and I won. The kids were in K and 1st grade, and the bus was pulling in my driveway to pick them up and turn around. They got a new driver, who insisted that I send my 4 & 6 year olds to the end of the road at 6:30 in the morning to be picked up! I couldn't even walk them down, because I had a newborn at the time! So anyway, I finally won, and the bus came to my house. Granted the kids are older now, but I don't see why they need to change the route after 4 years! Ryan claims a kid on the bus was telling her to turn off our road, which is unnessisary.(I think that's spelled wrong) She can get to 221 both ways. Anyway, I will not quit until my children are dropped off at my house, like normal.The kids did have good days at school. Brandi and Kasi both love their new classes, and Ryan is okay with his schedule. He didn't get into chorus, silent yeah!, and the teacher wanted him to join band or orchestra. Unfortunately, the school doesn't provide instruments, and we can not afford to buy one. So he is stuck taking Spanish. Personally, I think this will be better for him in the long run, since in a few years Spanish will be the most common spoken language in the US. Either way, I hope they all have a great year!
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First Day Of School

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Sunday, August 19, 2007

Happy Feet
You gotta love new shoes. What you can't tell from the picture is that both pairs have "heels". The white ones are Brandi's. They are not new, Kasi wore them once, to my sister Colleen's wedding. They are the only thing she wore that day that wasn't covered in blood, but that's another story. So Brandi inherited them, and is tickled pink. She's been waiting years for them to fit. Kasi's shoes are new. I ended up buying her 3 pairs of jeans and these shoes last night with the money from Jean. I love having daughters. It's so much funner to dress them than Ryan.I spent today hemming pants and playing Life. I used to love that game as a child, and I gotta say, it's still pretty fun. We taught Boo how to play, so me and the girls played while Ryan slept. He ended up spending the night at Brandon's, but they didn't sleep. At all! So when he got home around noon, he crashed until I woke him at 4. I wasn't going to let him sleep all day, cause then he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. They are all in bed now, and I'm waiting for Army Wives to come on at 10. I think there is only one or two episodes left for this season. Anyway, I'm gonna go. I will definately be taking pictures in the morning, and will post them sometime tomorrow. Think happy thought for Boo. She's afraid she will cry at school. I just hope she gets on the bus without tears, cause THAT breaks my heart!
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Saturday, August 18, 2007

My Kiddo's
I was playing with the camera today and took some shots of the kids. I know they are super cute. Just thought I'd share!I went back pack shopping with my mom and the girls today. We met Colleen and Carson at wal-mart. I love that kid! I can't believe he is going to be a year old! Anyway, Ryan was with Junior, so I had to pick out his bookbag. Orange, of course. The kid is a Tony Stewart freak. (His whole room is orange and black.) Kasi got a really cute pink briefcase looking bookbag. Brandi didn't need one, since the school provides for kindergarten, so she got a lunch box instead. It's pretty cute. She also got a sandwich holder and rubbermaid drink box. Oh, and a little flower blue ice pack with a ladybug (her favorite) on it. After wal-mart we went and had lunch at Wade's. It was a very nice afternoon. Ryan is going to spend the night at Brandon's house. Or should I say TRY and spend the night. He has made it through the night at this friends house, so hopefully he will again.I guess I need to go feed the troops. Jean is giving Kasi money for school clothes, so we need to eat and then go find her some jeans. She outgrew all but one pair! She is absolutely beautiful, isn't she? Look at those eyes! Oh well, I'll be back tomorrow!
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Friday, August 17, 2007

Dirty Little Secret
I sat and watched High School Musical last night with the girls. Then tonight, we watched High School Musical 2. I will admit it, they were cute movies. Kinda the Grease of their generation, yet nowhere near as good. Unlike Grease, whose main message was to change to get the one you want, these movies have decent messages. Follow your dreams, try new things, and do your best type things. I think I like the first one better, but that holds true for most sequels...they are not usually as good as the first. Colleen will argue that Saw 2 was the best of the three, and I'll give her that one. Anyway, Sierra didn't end up coming over. She didn't want to leave her Daddy. When I explained to Brandi that she's the same way with me, she understood. I spoke to Crystal, her mom, and we agreed to meet somewhere, probably McD's next Saturday so the girls could play. Crystal also said that when Boo and Sierra were on the phone this morning, they were talking about their birthdays. Boo told Sierra she wanted her own computer. So Crystal says they just bought a new computer, and did I want their old one for Brandi. Sure, I say, if she's sure she won't use it. She assures me they won't. So now Boo will have a computer in her room. At 5 years old. Absolutely no internet, but it will be good for her to play her games and for the older kids to do reports and stuff. That;s it for now. I'm tired and ready for bed. Have a wonderful Saturday! Be jealous of me, I get to go back pack shopping with 3 kids and my mom!
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Time Flies
I can not believe school starts Monday. I have been waiting all summer, and now the time has come. I will have 8+ hours to myself. Alone. No kids. I can watch R rated movies. I only have to fix lunch for myself. I can nap if I want to. But.....I'm gonna miss Brandi. This is her first "full day" school. For the past 5 years it's been the two of us. Kasi was already in school when she was born, so I never had to divide my attention when she was little. I'm used to having her with me all the time. It's gonna be weird. Her friend Sierra will be here at 1:30. She's so excited. This is her first "play date". I am extremely uncomfortable around people I don't know, and am just short of an anxiety attack waiting for her mom to drop her off. I always feel like I don't know what to say. That I appear stupid to other people. Or that people think I'm stuck up because I don't talk. Maybe I need some type of medication. Or public speaking class. Yeah, that wouldn't cause me to have a stroke!Ryan was home before 9 last night. He claimed his throat hurt, which is code that he just wants to come home. If he ever gets uncomfortable or scared or whatever, he says his throat hurts. Evean has never made it through the night at our house either. Ryan has spent the night at his friend Brandon's house, so maybe it's just Evan. Who knows.I hear the oven timer, so I guess I need to go make the chicken salad for lunch. Have a great day!Oh, just in case you're wondering, as long as I don't speak, my mouth is okay. The pain is bearable today, and I actually slept pretty good last night. Keep sending happy thoughts my way!
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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Misery
I am in horrible pain today. My bottom wisdom tooth is coming in, again, and it is killing me. I couldn't sleep last night, it hurt so bad. I finally got up around 3 and watched movies the rest of the night. (I watched Fargo, which is such a good movie!) When Junior got home, I took a percocet, and slept for about an hour and a half. Even that didn't touch the pain. This happens every few months, but never this bad. My wisdom tooth is slowly coming in, and I really need to get the dang thing yanked, but we don't have the money right now. So I suffer.Brandi's friend Sierra called today, and wanted Boo to go to her house tomorrow. This will come as no suprise to those who know her, she will not go. Which led her mom to say Sierra could come here. How could I say no? Now I will spend tonight cleaning house, and Junior will have to borrow someones weed eater in the morning to do the yard. I am embarrassed to have people see my yard in it's current condition. It looks horrible. Kasi is definately hitting her 'tween years head on. Her friend Morgan calls, and they spend HOURS on the phone. She is very excited about this school year, although none of her friends are in her class. With all the elementary schools merging, it will be a good opportunity for her to make new friends. Ryan is spending the night at Evan's tonight. Hopefully he won't come home. He came home last time. Didn't even make it until midnight. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.Have a good evening and I'll be back tomorrow!
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

You Never Know
This afternoon I was blog surfing, and was shocked when I read my sis-in-laws page. A friend of my sister Colleen died this morning. He went to the doctor with what they thought was bronchitis, and was in the hospital days later fighting cancer. This was only a month ago. I'm not sure how old he was, but it wasn't older than late 20's, early 30's. Very, very sad. It got me thinking how life can really change in the blink of an eye. I always tell Junior and the kids I love them. Before we get off the phone, before they go to bed, before we go anyway apart, all the time. I don't want our last words to each other to be anything else. And you are not always given the chance to say good-bye. So, my advice.......never part angry. Say I love you alot. Hug and kiss the kids every day before sending them off to school, even if it embarrasses them. If you make mistakes or hurt someone, apologize. I am a big believer in moving past things, especially with the ones you love. You only have one family, although there may be many branches. Forgive who you can. Love who you can't.
Okay, that's enough mushy, gushy crap. I'm gonna go crochet something. I've been working on butterfly magnets today. They are looking pretty cute!
Oh, if you want to read about Colleen's friend's journey through his wife's eyes, go to my sis-in-laws blog and link through today's entry. I don't know how to link through mine!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

My Son, The Janitor
I am very proud of my son. Today at registration, we had to talk to the lunch ladies to find out about the paperwork for free lunch. They couldn't say enough good things about my child. I remember him telling me last year that he took the trash out after lunch. Well, these ladies said that he helped sooo much. He would do whatever they asked him to. Willingly. With no complaints. Where is this child at home? It makes me happy knowing that my kid doesn't worry about what the other kids think, he wants to help. Even if it means being the garbage man. The ladies were so excited that he wants to help again this year. I love this kid!
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Registration Day
I took the kids to register for school this morning. I was a woman on a mission. I didn't want to wait in lines or waste time "gabbing". So we went to Brandi's school first. That's her coloring her star for the classroom. Her teachers seem really nice, and her BFF Sierra is in her class. She just happened to be there when we were. They were so excited to see each other. It also makes Brandi look forward to the first day of school. YEAH! The second picture is of Brandi and Sierra and their teachers from last year, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Reese. I love them both! When Brandi was in the hospital, Mrs. Reese called and wanted to come see her. She brought Brandi a "book" of pictures the kids in the class drew wishing Brandi well. She also came with balloons and a goodie bag filled with all the things Brandi needed to draw. It was so sweet! Mrs. Smith was on maternity leave at the time, or I'm sure she would have come too.Anyway, we went to the Intermediate school next to register Kasi and Ryan. I had my camera in my bag, but it was so crazy I forgot to take pictures. Kasi's teachers seem really nice. She will have 2 different teachers, and have to switch classes once. Ryan, on the other hand, has 6 teachers and switches classrooms for each. They both have lockers, and it makes me feel really old. My kids are out of elementary school. I can't believe how fast they grow!Now I'm ready for a nap. We have got bedtimes down, yeah, and Junior got us up at 6:15 this morning. I didn't go to bed til after midnight, and had a hard time falling asleep, again. So today I'm dragging. I hope I get my second wind at some point, cause there is lots to do today!
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Monday, August 13, 2007

Beauty
I've been looking for the meaning of colors. Purple, my favorite, is feminine and romantic. It is also the color of spirituality. People who pick purple as their favorite color are strong and independant, as well as sensitive and observant.
Who knows if any of that is true. I just love the color purple. I found this picture, and think it is absolutely beautiful. Which led me to find the meaning of beauty.
The dictionary says beauty is "the guality in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, wether arising from sensory manifestations, a meaningful design or pattern, or something else". Then I started thinking about the things I think are beautiful. So here is my list of beautiful things.
~my children
~a baby's smile
~a southern rainbow (in NY you never saw both ends)
~feeling content with my life
~unconditional love
~the moment when one of my kids does something for the first time (walk, ride a bike, laugh)
~the bond between me and my sisters
And finally, my family. I am part of a wonderful, if sometimes crazy, marriage that works. My kids think I'm nuts, which is okay. I think I'm a great mom, and I'm proud of that. Junior is a great dad. We may not seem "normal", but we're in it together for the long haul, and I know we'll make it.
I'll see you all dancing at my 50th wedding anniversary!
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Sunday, August 12, 2007

Showtime
I am very excited that the third season of WEEDS starts tomorrow night. For those who have never seen it, it is about a single mom who is a pot dealer/grower. I think it is a very funny show. It is on at 10 on Showtime.I like alot of the SHO shows. Tami thinks I would like Entourage, but that is on HBO, and I rarely watch that channel. They do have a few of the most recent episodes on demand, so once the kids go back to school, I might sit and watch a few to see what it's all about. Anyway, these are the other SHO shows I like:DEXTER This is the show about the forensic guy who also happens to be a serial killer. The first season was great, and I am anxiously awaiting the second.THE TUDORS This is the show about Henry the 8th. I'm usually not into "period" shows, but this one was pretty good. They did kill off a lot of the main characters in the first season, so I'm curious to see the second.CALIFORNICATION This is a brand new show that premieres tomorrow after WEEDS. It stars David Duchovny as a writer who writes a bestseller that is made into a movie, which he hates. That causes a severe case of writers block. He is also addicted to booze, drugs, and sex. I watched it the other night, thanks to "on demand" and it was okay. There was a lot of sex, and it was really weird, but one of the women he sleeps with is Madeline Zima. She was the little girl in the movie, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle. It was creepy seeing her naked. Maybe if I can get past that, I can watch the show, We'll see. I will at least watch one more episode to see where it's headed.I also watch tons of normal TV too. Once the new seasons of my favorites start, I will have lots to say. I would also love to know if anyone recomends a show I am not currently watching. I'm open to new things. I guess I better get off this thing. I have housework to do that I was waiting until it cooled off to do. My silverware drawer was infested with ants this morning, so I soaked everything and it all needs to be washed and put away. I will be so happy when ant season is over!
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Sesame Chicken
I am looking for a recipe. I want to make the glaze that goes on Sesame Chicken. I have the dark, breaded chicken pieces, I just can not find a recipe for the glaze. I want it to taste like the sesame chicken you find in the restaurants. Any ideas?
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Saturday, August 11, 2007

Cool, Baby!
This is going to be me tonight. Sleeping in my own bed. In a cool bedroom. After a lot of looking and calling around, Junior finally found us an AC unit for the bedroom. It is a floor model from Sam's. No one else had any left. Not Lowe's, not Home Depot, not Wal-Mart, nowhere. So with fingers crossed he brought this one home. And it works! YEAH! I will kill whoever wakes me in the morning. I need like 18 hours of sleep to make up for the past week. So maybe I won't kill them, but I can find lots of extra chores for them to do. I did absolutely nothing today. There weren't any good movies on, and I didn't want to leave the living room, so I spent the day reading. There was a movie that started at 8 that I wanted to watch called Man of the Year. It has Robin Williams in it. I remember seeing the coming attractions when it was being released and it looked so funny. But I forgot. I think it's on again at 11, so I'm gonna try and watch it then. I get like 8 different HBO's, and one of them plays the same movies, just 3 hours later. If I miss it then, I'm sure I'll catch it one day this week.We have to go register the kids for school on Tuesday. That is also the day Junior can go apply at the free clinic. Unfortunately, they only take patients with cronic problems, and don't do routine care. Since I have nothing wrong with me (okay, stop laughing) I can't get in. But as soon as I have something diagnosed, I'm good. Not that I'm wishing for anything.I'm off. Kids to get to bed. I'm trying to ease back into bedtimes. We'll see. Sweet dreams!
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Friday, August 10, 2007

Ollie
This is Oliver. As you can see, his new favorite place is the pool table. He knows he's not supposed to be up there, but he doesn't care. What's really funny is that he can tell when Junior is coming down the hall. I guess he knows his footsteps, cause he will haul butt before Junior catches him up there. Ollie knows I don't care, as he "posed" for this picture. He is definately a mama's boy. He won't go to the kids when they call him, but he comes running when I do. He does like to sleep on Brandi's pillow though.Thank goodness Junior and his dad are going to get the new AC in the morning. I can't stand sleeping on the floor. My back is starting to hurt, and I didn't fall asleep last night until almost 2. I hope I won't be up that late tonight. I need to get up early in the morning to get some groceries put away. We shopped today, but by the time we got home the dining room and kitched were too hot. You broke into a sweat just thinking about coming in here. Mom is coming to pick up her Angel Food tomorrow, and I like to have the house halfway clean. You know how mothers are.I guess that about does it for tonight. I will be back tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a little cooler. I'm tired of breaking records.
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The Great Bedtime Debate

The first day of school is fast approaching. 10 days.
I told the kids starting Monday, we will go back to bedtimes, to get used to getting up for school. Last year, Brandi went to bed at 7:30, Kasi at 8:30 (except on Thursday, Survivor night), and Ryan at 9. This year they want later bedtimes. I refuse to change Boo's. Hitting the bed at 7:30, she is asleep by 8. Up at 6. That's 10 hours. At 5 years old, she needs that much sleep. Kasi I might let slide to 9. She will be in 5th grade, same as Ryan last year. How can I not let her do what I let Ryan do?
Here's the problem. Ryan gave me a hard time getting up last year. I don't want to let him stay up later. I think 9 is late enough. By the time they get in bed, get settled, and fall asleep, it's closer to 9:30 anyway. If I let him stay up til 9:30, it will be close to 10 by the time he's asleep. That would still be 8 hours of sleep, but is that enough for an almost 12 year old? Should I let him try it and see how he does? I hated it when I had a bedtime growing up, but now I understand. Funny how that works, huh?
So, any advice? Words of wisdom?
Okay, for something totally unrelated, we went and paid our car insurance today. Now, my biggest defense for not getting my permit was that our insurance would go up too much. We wouldn't be able to afford it.
I was wrong. Way wrong. I wouldn't even need to go on the policy until I passed my driving test. I didn't think that made sense, but the agent assured Junior that as long as he was in the car while I drove, it was fine.
And even worse news? Our payment would only go up $10 a year. Yup, that's right, $10 a year. Because I'm 35, most of the fees, like age and stuff they hit you with when you learn to drive as a teenager, do not apply. That sucks. Now Junior is really going to be on my case to get my permit.
What most people do not understand is that I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE!!!! I do not want to be responsible if something horrible happens while I'm driving. The thought of taking the test terrifies me. I'm a baby, I know. I also know how much easier it will be if I drove. I know that if something, God forbid, ever happened to Junior, me and the kids are screwed. I know these things.
I know it is probably not as bad as I think. I've been told many times, just do it. You will be so glad you did. But that requires me to act like an adult. To be responsible.
And I don't want to!
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Thursday, August 9, 2007

Dessert, Desert ~ You Pick

This is where I want to live. It is so hot outside, and in my house. I said last night that my room wasn't cool. Well, that's because the AC broke. Again. We just replaced the stupid unit last week. I guess because it was so hot yesterday, the thing went kaput. So me and the kids are camping out in the living room. Junior is going with his dad Saturday to buy a new unit for our room. Until then, I get to sleep on the floor. Fun. I know you wish you were me. Sitting here with sweat dripping down your back and face and everywhere else. I know, I should be in the cool room. But there are only so many "kid appropriate" movies I can handle in one afternoon. I needed some grown up time, so here I sit. Writing and reading.
If I lived in that beautiful igloo, I would never be hot again.
But I'm sure by winter, I would wish I lived in the dessert, I mean desert.
I would LOVE to live in the dessert for the rest of my life! Who wouldn't?
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Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Hot, Hot, Hot

It was so hot today. I think the official temp was 104. Unbearable! That temp broke a SC record. We didn't even get in the pool. The water is no longer cool. It feels like a sauna. Not exactly refreshing. I finally put a sheet up in the door to the living room. The window AC wasn't cooling the house, but at least now we have one cool room. And of course I pick today to do the laundry. Running the dryer heated up my bedroom, so now I have to wait for that room to cool back off before I even attempt to go to bed. Right now I'm sweating my butt off cause the computer is in the dining room. No AC in here. When we moved in 4 years ago, we got a big central unit. Junior hooked it up. It burned up our meter box. After calling in the AC guy, it was discovered that the wiring in the house, which my father-in-law did himself, can't support the unit. So we have the central air, we just can't use it! So we suffer.
On to other things. Junior is being watched at work. In a good way. He has been "playing" boss this week, and found out last night that they are observing him. It's rumored the job he's doing this week may open up. His current boss wants to go back to Jersey. The last time this job opened, Junior interviewed for it. They gave it to the current guy, who transferred down. They told Junior he had seniority. So anyway, if he leaves, Junior may get it. I hope, I hope. We were going to sign up to get insurance for us. Us being Junior and I. The kids are covered by Medicaid. Anyway, it would cost $260 a month. Just for us. We can't afford that. We would have to turn off water and the phone, and we kind need those. Even giving up cable and internet, which I do not want to do, wouldn't make a difference. So we're screwed. If he gets this promotion, it might be possible. There is also this free clinic I need to look into. Junior really need to get on a pain regimen for his back. Surgery is out of the question, he won't do it. But there has got to be a way for them to manage his pain. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to find some info about the clinic.
I guess I'm done bitching about money and things I can't change. Ryan has a doctors appointment tomorrow morning. He needs to get back on his ritalin before school starts. I'm gonna let Junior take him. There is no point all of us going cause then Junior and the girls sit in the car, and we're supposed to break records again tomorrow. Thank God Friday is payday. I need to get out of this house. I've been stuck here all week and need a change of scenery.
I am off to bed. I could ramble all night, but I'm sure you've heard enough. Until tomorrow......Sweet Dreams!
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Game Night

Tonight was game night. At least according to Brandi. First up was Sorry. Of all the kids games, that is my favorite.
But Brandi cheats.
Openly. She doesn't try to hide it. She "fixes" the deck. Tonight she fixed the deck, only she fixed it in my favor. I won. She's a good sport though.
My punishment for winning?
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Chutes and ladders. I HATE that game. It takes so long, and there is really no way to cheat. You spin the spinner.
I haven't yet figured out how to rig that. There must be a way.
Come on. Help a mother out. I need a way to cheat at Chutes and Ladders.
Ask around. Get back to me.
So after a horrible game that we didn't even finish, I had to play.....
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Dora Candy Land. Not so bad.
Easy to cheat.
Except that Kasi was playing too. You can't cheat while Kasi plays. She watches everyone like a hawk.
After 5 minutes, Brandi just wanted to play with the figurines anyway, so Kasi and I finished.
I won. I guess it was a good night for me.
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So Much To Do, All Day To Do It
The first day of school is fast approaching. I'm excited, and sad at the same time. My baby is going to full day kindergarten. I don't know if I'm ready for this. I will be alone all day. As nice as that sounds, I know it will get old. Quickly. I've thought about maybe working a little, which leads to the same question. Where can I work a few hours a day, and not weekends? If you're thinking McDonald's, forget it. I don't think I could handle that again. Besides, they require working weekends. Junior suggests working on my crafts, then doing craft fairs and the flea market. A good idea, I guess. Maybe make up a few Christmas gift ideas. Who knows. It's something to think about.I have been cleaning my house all morning, with Kasi's help. She's such a good little helper. We're taking a break to eat lunch, then it's back to it. I feel like I have so much to do, and not enough time to do it. Which makes no sense, since I have nothing else to do, and nowhere to go until Friday. We pick up our Angel Food this weekend. We ate just about all of last months food, and most was pretty good. I still have the chicken thighs. I don't know what to do with them. Junior and I don't eat them, but I was thinking of making a stew or soup or something with them. Any recipe ideas are welcome!I guess I need to get back up. Lots and lots to do!
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Monday, August 6, 2007

Shut Up and Sing

I just finished watching the documentary "Shut Up and Sing" about the Dixie Chicks. I found it to be very interesting. They have been through so much. Now, I am NOT saying that I like or agree with what Natalie said. I do, however, believe that they have the right to say whatever they want to. That doesn't make me un-American or un-patriotic. That is what makes me American, the fact that I believe in freedom of speech. Country music fans are saying that The Chicks turned their backs on them. Okay, but who turned their back on who to begin with? Who banned their music? Who smashed their CD's? Who protested their concerts? They defended themselves. They pused back when they were attacked. Wouldn't you? They have paid dearly for that one sentence. Those few words.Again, just to be clear. I am not saying that I agree with what was said. I don't think it was a very American thing to say. I just like their music. I always have. I'm not making a political statement by listening to it. I'm making a choice to listen to good music. Whether you like or hate, agree or disagree, it is just music.Just music.Move on already.
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Sunday, August 5, 2007

Much Ado About Nothing
It was a quiet day today. Jean took the kids shopping and got the rest of their school supplies. That helped alot. Now we just need to get Kasi and Ryan some jeans, and Brandi a pair of dress shoes, and they are good to go. Mom is getting their book bags. It's so great that we have help, otherwise our kids would go to school in their underwear with one sheet of paper and a pencil. We are truly blessed.Anyway, Junior and I seriously discussed getting a "real" pool. I think I finally talked him into it. Hopefully when the time comes we can find a good deal.I'm off to bed. Sweet dreams!
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Bull Brahma Baby

I survived the rodeo. We got home around midnight, and the kids are wired. Good thing we can all sleep in in the morning. I had a really good time. It is exciting to watch the cowboys ride the broncos and bulls. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. It was good to see Bubba and Star. They grow up so fast. Bobby gave Brandon a mohawk. I would kill Junior if he did that to Ryan. Check out the album on the side. I couldn't believe it, but Brandi actually laid her head in Juniors lap, and fell asleep! I tried to carry her back to the car, but she woke up. I put her down outside the arena, and she was missing a shoe. Junior and Ryan had to go back in and find it. It's always something.
Okay. Time for bed. Have a wonderful Sunday.
By the way, Somebody was looking over us today. Kasi was looking for a plastic cup in the cabinet I keep beside the trash. Guess what she found inside? Yup, the missing gameboy! Ryan is soooo happy. I asked Brandi why she said she threw it away, and she said she thought she did. Good thing her aim is off!
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Saturday, August 4, 2007

A Girl Can Dream
It has never bothered me that we struggle financially. Okay, maybe there have been times I wish we were able to do things or buy things we didn't have money for. Most of the time I accept the fact that we will never be rich, and most of the time I am okay with that. We chose to have me stay home with the kids. At the ages they are, with homework and stuff, I wanted to be here, hands on. I don't regret it. I love being a mom. But....Ryan mentioned the other day that his gameboy is missing. He is always responsible with his things, especially that. He cleaned his entire room yesterday, and nothing. After a lot of searching, Brandi finally admitted that she threw it away. She was joking with Ryan, and thought he took it out of the trash. Apparantly not. This was over a week ago. That trash is long gone. I wanted to go to wal-mart immediately and buy him a new one. I can't. We don't have the money. And with school starting soon, we won't have the money for a while. Ryan cried and cried. He is hurting. I am hurting. As a parent, you want to do everything for you're child. AND I CAN'T FIX THIS!!!!! Not now, anyway. He says he understands. What choice does he have? Brandi is upset, and genuinely sorry. She thought Ryan got it out. Ryan thought she was kidding. I guess this year for his birthday, he'll want cash. Or maybe I can talk him into waiting until Christmas and asking Santa for a DS. We'll see.Kasi has a birthday party at 1:00, so I guess I need to get off this thing. Maybe go to wal-mart and price gameboys. Maybe by the time I get back, the money tree in my backyard will finally be producing something green. A girl can dream....
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Friday, August 3, 2007

Finally...
The pool is back up. I use the word 'up' loosely. In order to get the green out, I emptied the whole thing, scrubbed the liner, then filled it back up. I didn't put it in the exact same spot, so it didn't fill properly. We ended up with less than 2 feet of water. At this point I don't even care. The kids can get in and cool off. I even sat in it for a little while this afternoon. I can still lounge on my float. That's all that matters!We just finished watching the last Drak & Josh. As usual, it was predictably silly, yet extremely entertaining. I'm sad there will be no more. That was one of the only Nick shows I'm willing to watch with the kids.Tomorrow night is the rodeo with the in-laws. Last year I enjoyed it. I just hope it's not too hot. I'm not a big fan of the horse and barrel crap, but I like the bucking broncos and the bull riding. I hope to get some pictures.So anyway, I'm off to bed. I was finally able to sleep in my own bed last night after 2 nights on the living room floor. (don't ask why. It involved a broken A/C, busted fan, and ants) I thought I would sleep well, but really didn't. So tonight I am past exhausted and reaady for about 12 hours of shuteye.Goodnight and sweet dreams!
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Playing Around

I am playing around with my site. I can't decide which template I like, and keep changing the colors. I'm also still trying to figure out all the little "extras". So please be patient. Eventually, I'll get it perfect! I like that I can add individual pictures to a post. That's Kevin and Brandi. I could just bite them both! Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back soon!
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Thursday, August 2, 2007

All switched
I finished transferring all my old entries from my other space. It took me all day. So I am now officially home.Anyway, I caught up on all the laundry today. I love the way it feels knowing the only dirty clothes in the house are the ones people are wearing. We were so busy with my sisters this past week. It is so great to see the kids play together, even though by day 3 they were fighting as much as playing. Too much togetherness, I guess. I did brave embarassment and get in the pool at Terrra's. And had a really good time. It was great seeing them so much this past week too. I wish we all got together more often.So if you're reading, leave a comment and tell me how beautiful my new space is. Until next time...
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A New Beginning
Welcome to my new home. I decided to change so you will be able to leave comments. It's easy. Click "comment" below, write me a nice message, sign your name, and then hit anonymous. Simple, simple. I have had a busy week. I am not seeing my sisters anymore before they leave. I am going to miis them. I am also happy to have a day to catch up on laundry and housework. We still have ant problems. I give up! I'm about to burn the house down! Just kidding.I can't believe it's August. The kids will be going back to chool in 18 days. Yes, I'm counting. Brandi informed me yesterday that she IS NOT going. She wants her teacher to come here and teach her. It should be an interesting first day!So I hope you all enjoy my new space. Some have commented on not being able to leave comments on the other site, so this should solve the problem. Until next time....
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