I am home with both my boys today, Bud and Bear. Thank goodness for Bud not having school today, Bear almost did me in yesterday.
I had to go get groceries last night and Big D had school last night. I waited for him to get home from work so I could spend some time with him in his two hour break before school. I had to get out of the house and get groceries an hour before Big D left because if I'd stayed home for a minute longer I would've fallen asleep and not gotten any food. And trust me when I say we needed groceries.
Today with Bud home to entertain Bear I've been able to get some chores done: dishes, watering the garden, and taking a shower.
I love watching the boys play together they are hilarious. At about one in the afternoon I asked the boys if we shouldn't get out of our jammies. Bear said yep and started taking his PJ's off right in the quiet room. I started laughing and asked if maybe taking his cloths off in his bedroom wouldn't be a better idea.
I think everyone is finally dressed today except me. I'd better get my buns into gear or it will be time for bed before I get some decent cloths on. At least I got my kitchen clean today, that makes me feel good no matter what I'm wearing.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Happy 100th Post
I honestly didn't think I had that much to say let alone have 100 posts worth. It is exciting being in the triple digits.
I'm sure some out there wish I would have quit after my first post with my lack of talent and excitement. I'm still going strong and I enjoy writing as much, if not more, today as the day I started. One can only hope that I get better and better.
It took me six months to write this many posts. If I wrote everyday like some people I would have been able to get to this spot in half the time. I like to think I am not obsessive about posting. If I get to the point where I Must post once a day I fear blogging will turn into a chore instead of a reward for me.
As it is now I love to share the funny aspects of my day. I love to hear my family laugh at what I write about them. My kids love to see their pictures in my posts. I love to read the comments people leave. I don't want to ruin all this by turning it into a chore.
In the past 100 posts I've shared with you my kids saying the funniest things. I've shared some fears, laughs, and some not so happy moments. I've taken you along my family vacations and shared some sweet memories. With all of this I wonder what the next 100 posts are going to have in store. Who's kidding whom here, it's probably going to be more of the same.
I hope you've enjoyed my blog because I sure have. I look forward to what I can write about next. If anyone has any ideas for me let me know. Thank you for reading and sharing a part of my life with me.
I'm sure some out there wish I would have quit after my first post with my lack of talent and excitement. I'm still going strong and I enjoy writing as much, if not more, today as the day I started. One can only hope that I get better and better.
It took me six months to write this many posts. If I wrote everyday like some people I would have been able to get to this spot in half the time. I like to think I am not obsessive about posting. If I get to the point where I Must post once a day I fear blogging will turn into a chore instead of a reward for me.
As it is now I love to share the funny aspects of my day. I love to hear my family laugh at what I write about them. My kids love to see their pictures in my posts. I love to read the comments people leave. I don't want to ruin all this by turning it into a chore.
In the past 100 posts I've shared with you my kids saying the funniest things. I've shared some fears, laughs, and some not so happy moments. I've taken you along my family vacations and shared some sweet memories. With all of this I wonder what the next 100 posts are going to have in store. Who's kidding whom here, it's probably going to be more of the same.
I hope you've enjoyed my blog because I sure have. I look forward to what I can write about next. If anyone has any ideas for me let me know. Thank you for reading and sharing a part of my life with me.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
First Day of School For My Minions
Today was all the kids' first day of school, except Bear. He did have to wear his back pack to Auntie Rae's so he could be a big boy just like Bud.
With Bud just starting out in kindergarten one of his parents had to stay with him all day. Well, I had a class so Big D took him to school. I felt bad because I sent them at the wrong time. For some reason I switched which crew Bug was in.
At their school they don't have classes they have crews to teach the kids that everyone has to work together to make things happen.
It didn't make a difference he just didn't get to sit with his own crew today, but I will get it right tomorrow.
The girls had a good day getting to see their friends they'd missed all summer. Bug has a substitute teacher all semester because her teacher's daughter is going in for a bone marrow transplant. Bug was pretty bummed about that because she really likes her teacher.
Beaner and Bug both had to take a pop math quiz today, that didn't make them too happy. I had to laugh and tell them it's just getting them ready for college where the professors like to torture their students.
Beaner was hoping the boys wouldn't chase her this year but she confessed when she got home that they are still chasing. Of course she is trying to sound disappointed as she tells me her problem but it's hard to take her serious when her face displays a huge grin.
The Lord's Hand in Aug 2008
8/31/08~ Finally a day of rest, my cousin D came up and we made fruit leather and canned peaches all day yesterday. Today we don't have to worry about anything but church and relaxation, thank you for the Sabbath.
8/30/08~ Driving down the street I saw a house with a fully loaded apricot tree. We pulled over and asked if they were going to use all their apricots or if we could pick some. Not only was it okay for us to pick all his apricot but he also had a peach and a pear tree we could pick as well. Needless to say, it's not going to be a relaxing weekend for me.
8/29/08~ Sometimes it is hard to do our daily chores when there are other things that beckon our interests. I had to subscribe to the newspaper for my class. I can't want to be a journalist and not have a TV, newspaper, or any news magazines. Surprisingly I've been enjoying reading the paper, it's not all negative like I once thought.
8/28/08~ Today is Me and Bear's first day home, alone. I think it is driving Bear crazy not having anyone to play with. There is only some many times mom can chase, spank, tickle, drink of his cuteness (zurbert his neck), eat his toes, swirl him dizzy or capture his crazy button (belly button). Pretty soon he's bored and he wants to just play cars all day. It's a good thing he only has to put up with me for two days a week without anyone there to intervene.
8/27/08~ The three oldest had their first day of school today. For the girls it was no big deal since they have the same teachers as last year. However, this being Bud's first day of kindergarten, he had to have a parent stay with him the hole day. Well, I had school so Big D took an early extended lunch and went with Bud. They had a great time, even though they showed up at the wrong time (my fault). I can already feel us getting back in to a routine, isn't that great?
8/26/08~ We had a very hectic day: the three oldest had a school picnic to go to, Bear had his school open house to meet his new teacher, the girls had piano lessons, Bug went to the temple with her Achievement Days group and Big D had his first night of class (this after waking up at 4a.m. to go to the temple). I was amazed we made it to every thing. I was trying to figure out what we were going to cut out.
8/25/08~ The first day of school left me running around a lot trying to get new things I didn't know I needed and trying to get rid of old things I don't need anymore. All in all it is shaping up to be a busy semester.
8/24/08~ Big D and I had a nice time without the kids. We stayed in bed right up until it was time get ready to go to church, and we didn't have to scramble to get kids ready. Then we went to the Twin Falls Temple dedication, which was awesome. It the second dedication I've been able to attend. I went to the Navoo Temple dedication a couple years ago and that was memorable. I hope to some day get to visit the temple there.
8/23/08~ I canned some corn and more pickles, ooh what a change from the entire past week. The kids did head out to my dad's house for the weekend, which that is always nice. Big D didn't get home from rafting with the young men until about 9pm therefore too late to do anything, plus he was toast.
8/22/08~ My last week day before school starts. I feel like I have to rush to get every thing done that needs to be done before the hectic life of living out of my car commences. The schedule I have to keep up with this year is insane, I hope I don't forget my kids some where. I don't know what I'm going to do with Kinnzi on Wednesdays, I am going to be gone all day long.
8/21/08~ Bug, Beaner, and I went out by the airport and picked chokecherries for three hours. I told them our goal was two five gallon buckets full, but we decided to call it a day when we hit a bucket and a half. I told them they are going to love eating pancakes smothered in chokecherry syrup and be able to tell everyone that they helped with the process.
8/20/08~ College Registration what fun. I pulled into the parking lot at the university and saw the hundreds of parking spaces full and I got a little overwhelmed. I had to take a deep breath and remind myself I wasn't in a hurry and I didn't have to worry about my kids, thanks to Uncle Brook. Amazingly I was in and out in an hour, one hour less than I was planning.
8/19/08~ Canning and more canning. I am canning more bread and butter pickles today. Ooh but I switched it up a bit and tried some relish made out of beets. I hope it tastes good. It's funny, the pickles say you're suppose to wait four to six weeks before eating them, I don't think the pickles are going to last that long. Big D cracked one jar open and now I can't get him to quit. Between him and the kids I won't have any left to share with the rest of my family. I'm just glad they taste good, yum yum!
8/18/08~ Trying to catch up on work. I have a dentist appointment at 2p.m. I need to get groceries, because we are down to the bare skives. I still have to pick my corn and freeze it then run out to my mom's and help her with her corn. Today just gets better and better.
8/17/08~ My crazy sisters haven't let me go to bed before 2a.m. either night I've been here. I hope this isn't the norm when I'm not here or these guys are crazy, oh I guess I already clarified that point didn't I. It's fun being in a big city compared to my tiny town. It has a hole different energy that is invigorating. I guess that's why I can't sleep before 2. Now I have to look forward to the drive home. My time here goes too fast but I do miss my family, although I could stay here for a bit longer and be okay.
8/16/08~ I thought since Big D loves rhubarb and we have two huge bushes of the soar stuff I'd better find a recipe that everyone can enjoy. I made rhubarb cookies and muffins, the cookies turned out great, probably because I soaked them over night in sugar. The muffins didn't turn out as good, no soaking. They didn't have much flavor other than biting into a slimy piece of rhubarb, yuck. Ann called me upset and said she needed me right in the middle of baking my muffins. I wasn't planning on seeing her until the next night, but she needed me so I took the kids and Kinnzi to my brother Lowell's until Big D could get off work and pick them up. I made it to Ann's house in time to go through a session at the temple. She's having a tough year, I hope it helped having just having someone to be with her, not that Marie doesn't do it for her. Sometimes you just need both your crazy sisters to remind you of the silly side of life again. I also went over to my best friend, C's, house and helped her paint her front room. We painted on wall Hersey's chocolate brown and the other one striped. I wanted to lick my fingers all day it looked so good. We had a great time reminiscing while painting.
8/15/08~ Getting the kids and Big D ready for their Dad's and Kids Only cam pout tonight. No Moms allowed, I couldn't be happier. I wanted to mow the lawn but my neighbor flooded our yard so I have to wait for it to dry up.
8/14/08~ I canned twenty more pints of pickles, now up to thirty-seven all together. It's a good thing I am sharing all these pickles. I went visiting teaching and enjoyed chatting with my fellow friends. I need to visit them more than just for visiting teaching.
8/13/08~ I canned bread and butter pickles by myself for the first time. I think I did pretty good but we can't really try them for a few weeks until all the flavors mesh. I really hope they taste good, that was a lot of work.
8/12/08~ We went boating for Brook's 34 birthday. Brook Jr. brought a friend, A.J., who kept flirting with Bug, and she him. I don't know how I feel about that even though Big D had his first girlfriend in the fourth grade and I had mine when I was in kindergarten. Well, as close as you can get to a boyfriend that young. I'm just not ready for her to start noticing boys yet. I'm comfortable with her believing they have cooties.
8/11/08~ My day of rest after a great vacation. Poor Big D had to go to work. I am trying to get all caught up on everything, but I can't seem to get up.
8/10/08~ A bit of a preemptive strike, I put a movie on for the kids for the trip home. My garden looked very sad when I got home.
8/9/08~ Another day of nothing but fun at the beach, but a little slower than the day before. Everyone was tired and sore but we still managed to have fun.
8/8/08~ We played a little volleyball in the water, went swimming to get away from everyone for some quiet time, took some pictures, and enjoyed each other's company.
8/7/08~ We embarked on our last vacation of the summer. It doesn't matter how big the vehicle you drive, after the tenth time of, "Are we there yet?" it is never be big enough.
8/6/08~ We finished packing the RV in hopes that we can leave as early as possible for Bear Lake. I am surprised Big D didn't make the kids sleep in the RV so we could leave even earlier than the scheduled 9a.m.
8/5/08~ We went to the Twin Falls open house yesterday with my in-laws. What a beautiful temple! I was a bit difficult keeping Bear entertained and reverent, but I should have known that before hand given the difficulty we have keeping him entertained and reverent at church each week. I love that we can share opportunities like this with our children. Hopefully they learn a bit about the importance of going to the temple.
8/4/08~ Packing the RV getting ready for Bear Lake, our grand finale of the summer. I love traveling with my family, we are a hoot, my kids and my brother's and sister's.
8/3/08~ We had twelve kids in nursery and it wasn't as chaotic as we feared it would be, that is until the last five minutes when we had a collision and banged shins, then another collision which resulted in a bloody nose and tears. A little one whose used to getting his own way having to learn a lesson not to grab, which resulted in his tears of confusion on why he doesn't just get the toy he wants. Needless to say, I'm sure parents think we beat their kids right before they come to pick them up.
8/2/08~ We went school shopping, now I remember why I'm going back to school: I love school shopping. I haven't been able to do that for a long long time and every Fall I get the itch. It's not the same school shopping for your kids, that doesn't give you the same satisfaction.
8/01/08~ We went boating last night, for the fourth time this week. We all had a great time and no one got hurt despite the story of a young man dying out there the night before, which made me being a nervous wreck most of the evening.
8/30/08~ Driving down the street I saw a house with a fully loaded apricot tree. We pulled over and asked if they were going to use all their apricots or if we could pick some. Not only was it okay for us to pick all his apricot but he also had a peach and a pear tree we could pick as well. Needless to say, it's not going to be a relaxing weekend for me.
8/29/08~ Sometimes it is hard to do our daily chores when there are other things that beckon our interests. I had to subscribe to the newspaper for my class. I can't want to be a journalist and not have a TV, newspaper, or any news magazines. Surprisingly I've been enjoying reading the paper, it's not all negative like I once thought.
8/28/08~ Today is Me and Bear's first day home, alone. I think it is driving Bear crazy not having anyone to play with. There is only some many times mom can chase, spank, tickle, drink of his cuteness (zurbert his neck), eat his toes, swirl him dizzy or capture his crazy button (belly button). Pretty soon he's bored and he wants to just play cars all day. It's a good thing he only has to put up with me for two days a week without anyone there to intervene.
8/27/08~ The three oldest had their first day of school today. For the girls it was no big deal since they have the same teachers as last year. However, this being Bud's first day of kindergarten, he had to have a parent stay with him the hole day. Well, I had school so Big D took an early extended lunch and went with Bud. They had a great time, even though they showed up at the wrong time (my fault). I can already feel us getting back in to a routine, isn't that great?
8/26/08~ We had a very hectic day: the three oldest had a school picnic to go to, Bear had his school open house to meet his new teacher, the girls had piano lessons, Bug went to the temple with her Achievement Days group and Big D had his first night of class (this after waking up at 4a.m. to go to the temple). I was amazed we made it to every thing. I was trying to figure out what we were going to cut out.
8/25/08~ The first day of school left me running around a lot trying to get new things I didn't know I needed and trying to get rid of old things I don't need anymore. All in all it is shaping up to be a busy semester.
8/24/08~ Big D and I had a nice time without the kids. We stayed in bed right up until it was time get ready to go to church, and we didn't have to scramble to get kids ready. Then we went to the Twin Falls Temple dedication, which was awesome. It the second dedication I've been able to attend. I went to the Navoo Temple dedication a couple years ago and that was memorable. I hope to some day get to visit the temple there.
8/23/08~ I canned some corn and more pickles, ooh what a change from the entire past week. The kids did head out to my dad's house for the weekend, which that is always nice. Big D didn't get home from rafting with the young men until about 9pm therefore too late to do anything, plus he was toast.
8/22/08~ My last week day before school starts. I feel like I have to rush to get every thing done that needs to be done before the hectic life of living out of my car commences. The schedule I have to keep up with this year is insane, I hope I don't forget my kids some where. I don't know what I'm going to do with Kinnzi on Wednesdays, I am going to be gone all day long.
8/21/08~ Bug, Beaner, and I went out by the airport and picked chokecherries for three hours. I told them our goal was two five gallon buckets full, but we decided to call it a day when we hit a bucket and a half. I told them they are going to love eating pancakes smothered in chokecherry syrup and be able to tell everyone that they helped with the process.
8/20/08~ College Registration what fun. I pulled into the parking lot at the university and saw the hundreds of parking spaces full and I got a little overwhelmed. I had to take a deep breath and remind myself I wasn't in a hurry and I didn't have to worry about my kids, thanks to Uncle Brook. Amazingly I was in and out in an hour, one hour less than I was planning.
8/19/08~ Canning and more canning. I am canning more bread and butter pickles today. Ooh but I switched it up a bit and tried some relish made out of beets. I hope it tastes good. It's funny, the pickles say you're suppose to wait four to six weeks before eating them, I don't think the pickles are going to last that long. Big D cracked one jar open and now I can't get him to quit. Between him and the kids I won't have any left to share with the rest of my family. I'm just glad they taste good, yum yum!
8/18/08~ Trying to catch up on work. I have a dentist appointment at 2p.m. I need to get groceries, because we are down to the bare skives. I still have to pick my corn and freeze it then run out to my mom's and help her with her corn. Today just gets better and better.
8/17/08~ My crazy sisters haven't let me go to bed before 2a.m. either night I've been here. I hope this isn't the norm when I'm not here or these guys are crazy, oh I guess I already clarified that point didn't I. It's fun being in a big city compared to my tiny town. It has a hole different energy that is invigorating. I guess that's why I can't sleep before 2. Now I have to look forward to the drive home. My time here goes too fast but I do miss my family, although I could stay here for a bit longer and be okay.
8/16/08~ I thought since Big D loves rhubarb and we have two huge bushes of the soar stuff I'd better find a recipe that everyone can enjoy. I made rhubarb cookies and muffins, the cookies turned out great, probably because I soaked them over night in sugar. The muffins didn't turn out as good, no soaking. They didn't have much flavor other than biting into a slimy piece of rhubarb, yuck. Ann called me upset and said she needed me right in the middle of baking my muffins. I wasn't planning on seeing her until the next night, but she needed me so I took the kids and Kinnzi to my brother Lowell's until Big D could get off work and pick them up. I made it to Ann's house in time to go through a session at the temple. She's having a tough year, I hope it helped having just having someone to be with her, not that Marie doesn't do it for her. Sometimes you just need both your crazy sisters to remind you of the silly side of life again. I also went over to my best friend, C's, house and helped her paint her front room. We painted on wall Hersey's chocolate brown and the other one striped. I wanted to lick my fingers all day it looked so good. We had a great time reminiscing while painting.
8/15/08~ Getting the kids and Big D ready for their Dad's and Kids Only cam pout tonight. No Moms allowed, I couldn't be happier. I wanted to mow the lawn but my neighbor flooded our yard so I have to wait for it to dry up.
8/14/08~ I canned twenty more pints of pickles, now up to thirty-seven all together. It's a good thing I am sharing all these pickles. I went visiting teaching and enjoyed chatting with my fellow friends. I need to visit them more than just for visiting teaching.
8/13/08~ I canned bread and butter pickles by myself for the first time. I think I did pretty good but we can't really try them for a few weeks until all the flavors mesh. I really hope they taste good, that was a lot of work.
8/12/08~ We went boating for Brook's 34 birthday. Brook Jr. brought a friend, A.J., who kept flirting with Bug, and she him. I don't know how I feel about that even though Big D had his first girlfriend in the fourth grade and I had mine when I was in kindergarten. Well, as close as you can get to a boyfriend that young. I'm just not ready for her to start noticing boys yet. I'm comfortable with her believing they have cooties.
8/11/08~ My day of rest after a great vacation. Poor Big D had to go to work. I am trying to get all caught up on everything, but I can't seem to get up.
8/10/08~ A bit of a preemptive strike, I put a movie on for the kids for the trip home. My garden looked very sad when I got home.
8/9/08~ Another day of nothing but fun at the beach, but a little slower than the day before. Everyone was tired and sore but we still managed to have fun.
8/8/08~ We played a little volleyball in the water, went swimming to get away from everyone for some quiet time, took some pictures, and enjoyed each other's company.
8/7/08~ We embarked on our last vacation of the summer. It doesn't matter how big the vehicle you drive, after the tenth time of, "Are we there yet?" it is never be big enough.
8/6/08~ We finished packing the RV in hopes that we can leave as early as possible for Bear Lake. I am surprised Big D didn't make the kids sleep in the RV so we could leave even earlier than the scheduled 9a.m.
8/5/08~ We went to the Twin Falls open house yesterday with my in-laws. What a beautiful temple! I was a bit difficult keeping Bear entertained and reverent, but I should have known that before hand given the difficulty we have keeping him entertained and reverent at church each week. I love that we can share opportunities like this with our children. Hopefully they learn a bit about the importance of going to the temple.
8/4/08~ Packing the RV getting ready for Bear Lake, our grand finale of the summer. I love traveling with my family, we are a hoot, my kids and my brother's and sister's.
8/3/08~ We had twelve kids in nursery and it wasn't as chaotic as we feared it would be, that is until the last five minutes when we had a collision and banged shins, then another collision which resulted in a bloody nose and tears. A little one whose used to getting his own way having to learn a lesson not to grab, which resulted in his tears of confusion on why he doesn't just get the toy he wants. Needless to say, I'm sure parents think we beat their kids right before they come to pick them up.
8/2/08~ We went school shopping, now I remember why I'm going back to school: I love school shopping. I haven't been able to do that for a long long time and every Fall I get the itch. It's not the same school shopping for your kids, that doesn't give you the same satisfaction.
8/01/08~ We went boating last night, for the fourth time this week. We all had a great time and no one got hurt despite the story of a young man dying out there the night before, which made me being a nervous wreck most of the evening.
We're Not In High School Any More, ToTo
Today was my second day of class and I already had a pop quiz. I was a bit intimidated when he said we were having a quiz because not only did I not read the thirty pages I was suppose to, I don't even have the book yet.
Thank goodness it was a quiz from one of the other three books that are assigned reading in the class (AP Stylebook 2007) and that one I had started reading. It also took some pressure off that the quiz wasn't graded, he just wanted to see what we knew and if we knew how to look stuff up in this book.
I kind of wish it would've been graded; I would have gotten a good grade. Now the future tests I'm not so confident about. Too bad I don't already have a good grade under my belt.
Big D went to his first class last night and his professor sprung a pop quiz on them as well. However, his professor said if they didn't pass the test they needed to reevaluate why they were in the class. His professor also said if anyone had taken his accounting class from him last semester that they should do okay on the quiz. Big D did take this guys accounting class - but it was ten years ago.
I remember the good old days of high school when you really didn't start delving into hard work for the first week of school. I pray every day now that I can please just make it through that days class.
I am really excited to learn what this class is all about. I think it will make me a much better writer and it will give me a glimpse into the life of a journalist.
We have to read "All The President's Men" in this class, which I've already read. I was totally enamored with the book and finished it relatively quickly. My professor told us the reason he has us read it is to let us know the hard work journalists have to put into their job and if we aren't up for it then we need to rethink our career path. I am so up for that and look forward to learning all about the 'how to'.
Thank goodness it was a quiz from one of the other three books that are assigned reading in the class (AP Stylebook 2007) and that one I had started reading. It also took some pressure off that the quiz wasn't graded, he just wanted to see what we knew and if we knew how to look stuff up in this book.
I kind of wish it would've been graded; I would have gotten a good grade. Now the future tests I'm not so confident about. Too bad I don't already have a good grade under my belt.
Big D went to his first class last night and his professor sprung a pop quiz on them as well. However, his professor said if they didn't pass the test they needed to reevaluate why they were in the class. His professor also said if anyone had taken his accounting class from him last semester that they should do okay on the quiz. Big D did take this guys accounting class - but it was ten years ago.
I remember the good old days of high school when you really didn't start delving into hard work for the first week of school. I pray every day now that I can please just make it through that days class.
I am really excited to learn what this class is all about. I think it will make me a much better writer and it will give me a glimpse into the life of a journalist.
We have to read "All The President's Men" in this class, which I've already read. I was totally enamored with the book and finished it relatively quickly. My professor told us the reason he has us read it is to let us know the hard work journalists have to put into their job and if we aren't up for it then we need to rethink our career path. I am so up for that and look forward to learning all about the 'how to'.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Fun Facts About Tiff
~ My Favorite Car: For the longest time it has been my secret, and sometimes not so secret, desire to own a 1965 Mustang. As I am maturing and I realize there are a few modern comforts I can live without, such as, air conditioning, power steering and cruse control. So I think I would settle for the new Camero that they used on the Transformers movie. 8/24/08
~ My Most Selfish Desire: I live in an older part of town in a home that was built back when builders added character to their homes. I have always loved older homes. When I drove by this house, before it was even on the market, I called my realtor and told him I wanted the house. It is perfect for my family and in the perfect location. However, there is this house right across the street that is all beautiful red brick, built around the same time as mine so it has character, the lot is twice as big as mine and so is the house, and it has a front porch (I love stooping). I've been teasing my husband for years that if it ever came on the market I would pounce on it. The little old lady who lives there took me for a tour one day and after that I couldn't quit thinking of every thing I would do to it if it ever became my decision. Big D, frustrated with all my wishful thinking, said, "You know you are coveting thy neighbors house?" I'd never thought of it that way before but that is exactly what I was doing, I'm so bad. I'm not going to lie to you, if it ever came on the market I would still do every thing in my power to attain it, which isn't much. I just don't have the thought in my head, "This will be mine. Oh yes it will be mine." Now I look at it as if it's ment to be it will happen. Some times I feel naughty like I am secretly cheating on my house, which if I had to live the rest of my life in this house, I would be fine with that. 8/23/08
~ My Worst Date: I was dating a young man named Jimmy. We were out with a group of friend, at least two car loads, looking for an open bowling alley. Tyson, the driver of the car I was in, missed his turn so he cut down an alley. In the alley was a gang of drunk young men. We slowed down and waited for them to move and then drove on. We stopped infront of the closed bowling alley and exited our vehicles to discuss our options with the car behind us (this was back before the time everyone had cell phones). As everyone's talking the gang came out of the alley and started yelling at Tyson saying he tried to run them over. My date grabbed me and threw me in the car as a fight broke out. It was a good thing the gang was drunk, their blows weren't as hard as they could've been. We all got back in our cars and got out of there before someone got seriously hurt but I was so shaken up after that. I had a hard time going to that part of town for years, and never at night. 8/22/08
~ My Earliet Memory: We were living behind, what is now Jefferson Elementry. I was probably about two or three. I had a nightmare and came out of my bedroom looking for someone to comfort me. My parents were still awake, so it couldn't have been too terribly late. However, I thought they were awake just for me. Of course I was a daddies girl so I always felt safest in my daddies arms. We had a special bond he and I, it's like his heart reached out and soothed mine. 8/21/08
~My favorite color: For the longest time it was white, but every one would argue with me that white isn't a color. So until white gets inducted into the Hall of Colors, I choose Sage Green. 8/20/08
~ My Most Selfish Desire: I live in an older part of town in a home that was built back when builders added character to their homes. I have always loved older homes. When I drove by this house, before it was even on the market, I called my realtor and told him I wanted the house. It is perfect for my family and in the perfect location. However, there is this house right across the street that is all beautiful red brick, built around the same time as mine so it has character, the lot is twice as big as mine and so is the house, and it has a front porch (I love stooping). I've been teasing my husband for years that if it ever came on the market I would pounce on it. The little old lady who lives there took me for a tour one day and after that I couldn't quit thinking of every thing I would do to it if it ever became my decision. Big D, frustrated with all my wishful thinking, said, "You know you are coveting thy neighbors house?" I'd never thought of it that way before but that is exactly what I was doing, I'm so bad. I'm not going to lie to you, if it ever came on the market I would still do every thing in my power to attain it, which isn't much. I just don't have the thought in my head, "This will be mine. Oh yes it will be mine." Now I look at it as if it's ment to be it will happen. Some times I feel naughty like I am secretly cheating on my house, which if I had to live the rest of my life in this house, I would be fine with that. 8/23/08
~ My Worst Date: I was dating a young man named Jimmy. We were out with a group of friend, at least two car loads, looking for an open bowling alley. Tyson, the driver of the car I was in, missed his turn so he cut down an alley. In the alley was a gang of drunk young men. We slowed down and waited for them to move and then drove on. We stopped infront of the closed bowling alley and exited our vehicles to discuss our options with the car behind us (this was back before the time everyone had cell phones). As everyone's talking the gang came out of the alley and started yelling at Tyson saying he tried to run them over. My date grabbed me and threw me in the car as a fight broke out. It was a good thing the gang was drunk, their blows weren't as hard as they could've been. We all got back in our cars and got out of there before someone got seriously hurt but I was so shaken up after that. I had a hard time going to that part of town for years, and never at night. 8/22/08
~ My Earliet Memory: We were living behind, what is now Jefferson Elementry. I was probably about two or three. I had a nightmare and came out of my bedroom looking for someone to comfort me. My parents were still awake, so it couldn't have been too terribly late. However, I thought they were awake just for me. Of course I was a daddies girl so I always felt safest in my daddies arms. We had a special bond he and I, it's like his heart reached out and soothed mine. 8/21/08
~My favorite color: For the longest time it was white, but every one would argue with me that white isn't a color. So until white gets inducted into the Hall of Colors, I choose Sage Green. 8/20/08
Kids Say The Darnest Things
Those of you who have children understand when your children make you bust a gut laughing. The other day Bug said the funniest thing and she wasn't even meaning to be funny.
All the kids were over at Uncle Brook's house when Brook came in and said, "It's time to go over to Aunt Tiff's so I can go Home Teaching." Uncle Brook has been inactive for almost twenty years and has never gone Home Teaching before. Bug looked at Uncle Brook and said, "That is the worst excuse you have ever used." Brook being a little flabbergasted said, "No really I'm going Home Teaching." "Yeah, whatever." said Bug rolling her eyes at him.
I got a good laugh out of that one.
This weekend my kids were out at Papa Guy and Grandma Honey's house. Bear asked Grandma Honey if she knew who Lowell Jr. was and she admitted she did. "Why doesn't he get to come out here then?" asked Bear. She laughed and said that next they will have to invite Lowell Jr.
Out of the mouth of babes apparently comes raw truth.
All the kids were over at Uncle Brook's house when Brook came in and said, "It's time to go over to Aunt Tiff's so I can go Home Teaching." Uncle Brook has been inactive for almost twenty years and has never gone Home Teaching before. Bug looked at Uncle Brook and said, "That is the worst excuse you have ever used." Brook being a little flabbergasted said, "No really I'm going Home Teaching." "Yeah, whatever." said Bug rolling her eyes at him.
I got a good laugh out of that one.
This weekend my kids were out at Papa Guy and Grandma Honey's house. Bear asked Grandma Honey if she knew who Lowell Jr. was and she admitted she did. "Why doesn't he get to come out here then?" asked Bear. She laughed and said that next they will have to invite Lowell Jr.
Out of the mouth of babes apparently comes raw truth.
Monday, August 25, 2008
What A First Day
My eye has not quit twitching since I woke up this morning. I made it to class on time, with time to spare. My professor is new, not only to me but to the university. He's from North Carolina and he's only been here for about nine days. He was a jester and trying to get the class to laugh, but we were all sceptical. I was sceptical for no other reason than usually when a professor is all funny and trying to make you relax with his humor, it's a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde thing. He draws you in and then he turns into this monsterly hard professor. So yeah go ahead and be all funny professor man, but I'm on to you.
I bought my books for this class back at the beginning of summer. I have four books for the class and I've read one and a half. Come to find out our "New" professor changed two of the four books. I was so proud of myself saving so much money ordering online only to now have to reorder more books. And then having read two of the four books, I was a bit smug thinking I was ahead of everyone else, oops I was wrong.
Big D is a little ticked at me. I am just hoping that the book I ordered for his class is the one he needs or I am a skewed duck. I definitely don't think he is going to let me order books online again.
Other than the book debacle, I think I am going to enjoy this class. It will be hard but I think I will learn a lot. I hope I can stay up beat and positive throughout the entire semester.
I bought my books for this class back at the beginning of summer. I have four books for the class and I've read one and a half. Come to find out our "New" professor changed two of the four books. I was so proud of myself saving so much money ordering online only to now have to reorder more books. And then having read two of the four books, I was a bit smug thinking I was ahead of everyone else, oops I was wrong.
Big D is a little ticked at me. I am just hoping that the book I ordered for his class is the one he needs or I am a skewed duck. I definitely don't think he is going to let me order books online again.
Other than the book debacle, I think I am going to enjoy this class. It will be hard but I think I will learn a lot. I hope I can stay up beat and positive throughout the entire semester.
How Early Is Too Early?
I've been up since 6am, I've showered and my hair is done, I've changed my shirt twice, I've checked my bag and classroom number and now I'm ready to go to school. However, it is only 8:45am and my class starts at 9:30am. I know I want to go early to find a parking spot and my classroom but how early is too early?
I am so excited and nervous I can't sit still any longer so I am babbling on my blog, sorry.
It really is a beautiful day outside, the birds are chirping, a squirrel is scurrying across the fence, my kids are all out at my dad's so the house is quiet, and my dog is wondering when it's her turn for a little TLC.
All that good stuff is going on yet in my head all I can think about is, I'm going to be the oldest person in my class, is my professor going to be an self righteous ass (I've had one or two of those before), am I even going to like my class or am I going to screw up my hole academic career that I just barely started, again.
The really funny thing is none of those worries matter. Who cares if I'm the oldest in my class I'm not there to socialize and be friends with anyone. It does matter if I like my professor because it will make the semester that much harder and longer, but I will still make it through. I'm not going to let the opinion of one professor derail me from what I want to learn. I need to not go in with an attitude of, "I don't want your damn jack anyway".
Not liking the class is mute because I know I am going to love it. This is what I love doing. I just have to tell myself I am going to school to learn, not to already know every thing.
So if my head is full of these stupid worries that don't even make a difference, why can't I get them out of my head?
Oh, it's 9:03am I think I'm going to take off now! Wish me luck!
I am so excited and nervous I can't sit still any longer so I am babbling on my blog, sorry.
It really is a beautiful day outside, the birds are chirping, a squirrel is scurrying across the fence, my kids are all out at my dad's so the house is quiet, and my dog is wondering when it's her turn for a little TLC.
All that good stuff is going on yet in my head all I can think about is, I'm going to be the oldest person in my class, is my professor going to be an self righteous ass (I've had one or two of those before), am I even going to like my class or am I going to screw up my hole academic career that I just barely started, again.
The really funny thing is none of those worries matter. Who cares if I'm the oldest in my class I'm not there to socialize and be friends with anyone. It does matter if I like my professor because it will make the semester that much harder and longer, but I will still make it through. I'm not going to let the opinion of one professor derail me from what I want to learn. I need to not go in with an attitude of, "I don't want your damn jack anyway".
Not liking the class is mute because I know I am going to love it. This is what I love doing. I just have to tell myself I am going to school to learn, not to already know every thing.
So if my head is full of these stupid worries that don't even make a difference, why can't I get them out of my head?
Oh, it's 9:03am I think I'm going to take off now! Wish me luck!
Friday, August 22, 2008
My Last Friday of Freedom
I am going a bit crazy, I am not ready for summer to be over. At the start of summer I seriously thought the summer was going to go by slow and relaxing. We had our few major activities planned but other than that not much, boy was I wrong. I think out of the whole summer I ended up only having one weekend with nothing to do.
Now school is upon us and I don't know if I am ready for all that routine again. Which is really funny coming from me because I thrive on routine. I think Big D's laid back easy going personality is rubbing off. I think we may even be switching places, which is sad for him since I've always been the uptight worrier.
The past few weeks I've been in this mad dash scramble to "get every thing done". It's not like once I get these chores out of the job drawer I don't have to do any more. I just want to get myself to a point where I can concentrate my focus on school.
I've been trying to get all my canning out of the way, which is impossible since our garden isn't done producing yet. I have peppers coming in and a few tomatoes, now I am waiting for the onions to be ready so I can can some salsa. Little things like that are going to compete for my attention and pull my focus from school.
I believe I am secretly excited for school to start, but I don't want to neglect my duties as a mother and wife. If I feel I am neglecting my family it will be hard to justify me going back to school so soon. If I can't become an expert multi-tasker I will have to wait three more years before I can justify going back to school.
Oh I hope I can juggle well!
Now school is upon us and I don't know if I am ready for all that routine again. Which is really funny coming from me because I thrive on routine. I think Big D's laid back easy going personality is rubbing off. I think we may even be switching places, which is sad for him since I've always been the uptight worrier.
The past few weeks I've been in this mad dash scramble to "get every thing done". It's not like once I get these chores out of the job drawer I don't have to do any more. I just want to get myself to a point where I can concentrate my focus on school.
I've been trying to get all my canning out of the way, which is impossible since our garden isn't done producing yet. I have peppers coming in and a few tomatoes, now I am waiting for the onions to be ready so I can can some salsa. Little things like that are going to compete for my attention and pull my focus from school.
I believe I am secretly excited for school to start, but I don't want to neglect my duties as a mother and wife. If I feel I am neglecting my family it will be hard to justify me going back to school so soon. If I can't become an expert multi-tasker I will have to wait three more years before I can justify going back to school.
Oh I hope I can juggle well!
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