Ahhhh...boy do I feel wonderful! I crashed about 8:30 last night and woke up at 7am this morning. I'm energized and ready to tackle today's schedule!
My kids were flabbergasted last night. They don't often see Mom getting into her pj's at 5pm! But the adrenaline/caffeine rush/whatever you want to call it was wearing off, and I decided after this hellish week, I deserved a night off from 'Mommy Duty':) D took S to see the Jr. High play (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) and brought home KFC. I ate a few chicken strips, a small amount of mashed potatoes, and finished off the cole slaw (I loooooooove KFC cole slaw!). We watched Thursday night's episode of Survivor; I crawled into bed, finished reading Eclipse, and turned out the light at 8:30. Only woke up once during the night, around 4am, because of a dry throat. Yes, I sleep with my mouth open.
I've had my morning coffee; caught up on the One Tree Hill episodes I taped during the week (the ones which had taped on a previous Saturday were lost, due to a power outage); and have checked my email. The rest of the family is due to leave in an hour to go clean out the storage unit up north; I'll have peace and quiet for most of the day.
Change of plans: Our U-Haul truck fell through. I'm NOT getting rid of the family, after all. AAARRRGGGHHH!
Okay, tantrum over. See Anny's blog for more on the subject of 'Life's Detours', hahaha...one day I'll look back on this and laugh...
To-Do List:
-Sign my bookmarks and staple the excerpt pages together
-Double-check contents of rolley cart
-Wrap W's presents (after they leave, obviously!)
-Signing
-Remove posters (and remember where I posted them, lol!)
-Come home and READ! Relax, and maybe finish the damned laundry...
Saturday's Stupid Saying (and I may have already posted this one, but what the hell...it was in my home town!):
USED CARS: These cars won't last long!
-sign in front of a used car dealership (which has since closed) in Lafayette, Indiana
Have a good weekend; we have one more hectic day tomorrrow, and things should slow down around here next week.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Not Enough Hours in the Day!
I'm having one of those weeks in which there is so much to do, but so little time in which to do it. Something's gotta give, and last night it was sleep.
The upside? Did the laundry. The kids helped, somewhat, but just didn't stay on top of it. Since hubby took me to dinner after the viewing, the caffeine in my iced tea kept me up until 4am. So I'm operating on only 2 hours' worth of sleep.
The downside? I have another busy day from hell and will probably crash in the afternoon.
Today:
-Funeral at 10am, which means I have to shower, drop W at the neighbor's, and be on the road by 9am.
-Hang the rest of my posters...yeah, I ran out of time again yesterday...
-Pick up bookmarks from Office Max
-Retrieve my rolley cart from storage
-Order W's cake
-Figure out what the hell we're doing for dinner! At this rate, I vote for pizza. Although, I'll probably fall asleep around 5pm and let everyone else fend for themselves.
I'll be back tomorrow. Check out the blogs to the right and have a good weekend!
The upside? Did the laundry. The kids helped, somewhat, but just didn't stay on top of it. Since hubby took me to dinner after the viewing, the caffeine in my iced tea kept me up until 4am. So I'm operating on only 2 hours' worth of sleep.
The downside? I have another busy day from hell and will probably crash in the afternoon.
Today:
-Funeral at 10am, which means I have to shower, drop W at the neighbor's, and be on the road by 9am.
-Hang the rest of my posters...yeah, I ran out of time again yesterday...
-Pick up bookmarks from Office Max
-Retrieve my rolley cart from storage
-Order W's cake
-Figure out what the hell we're doing for dinner! At this rate, I vote for pizza. Although, I'll probably fall asleep around 5pm and let everyone else fend for themselves.
I'll be back tomorrow. Check out the blogs to the right and have a good weekend!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Love vs Lust
Currently Reading: Still on Eclipse. With all the craziness around here, I've only been able to read a chapter a night, other than the toddler's book of the week, Tootle. Remember that one? W insists we read it at least three times each night; I read it first, he 'reads' it back to me, and we 'read' it together before he snuggles down and goes to sleep.
First of all, sorry for disappearing for a couple of days. It's been crazy around here, with me trying to do edits; kids having early release from school; the death in the family; and doing our best to 'stimulate' the economy with our tax money. I still don't have a couch, inventory, or a new hairstyle, but the bills are paid; S and I have new bedding (mine's a comforter, hers is the complete bed...she was getting tired of Spongebob sheets and comforter!); there is an ample supply of food in the freezer and cabinets; D has a new toolbox; W has birthday presents stashed all over the place; K has money on his phone and some movies. And yes, there is still some left over...I'll have to wait on the couch till next summer, but at least I'll get my inventory ordered next week, and my new website paid for today. It's still being built, but the domain name will be mine, and not attached to citymax. More on this when I have more to share.
Secondly, an interesting topic came up at the Laptop Society: How long can lust last? The usual assumptions is that lust is instantaneous, burns brightly for a few weeks, and then fades into love or disappears altogether.
But one of the members stated he's been in a lust relationship for over 10 years! There's been no 'love' words spoken; they simply see each other once a month and are very happy with this arrangement. So what's your take? I say they're either in love; just not admitting it, or they have simply fallen into a habit and are too lazy to change anything. (Yes, I'm posting this with permission...just no names will be displayed)
He's also stated that if they do miss a month, due to scheduling problems, it seems to intensify the passion when they do reconnect! And the email/phone/texting is more frequent, with the 'I miss you' and concern for each other's well-being expressed more.
So are they secretly in love and too scared to admit it? Or are they deluding themselves and just using each other?
The To-Do List:
-Laundry. There are two sets of sheets in the chute, and K was complaining this morning he didn't have any clean pants.
-Editing Chapter #2...if I get around to it.
-Hanging the rest of my posters around the university. I got chatty yesterday and had to return home before hanging all of them.
-Taking D to eye appointment. K will pick him up, due to next item on said list...
-Taking W to his physical..."The dr has to check you over in order to let you turn 5..." This worked with my older two! Unfortunately, I think shots are on the agenda today, since he starts kindergarten next fall...
-Traveling an hour northeast to the viewing and hope the relatives behave themselves. Since I'm a 'married-in', and did not live here after we married, I'm considered an 'outsider', especially since we had the audacity to find a better life outside of Knox County! And just because we're back doesn't make up for the 16 years we were gone.
First of all, sorry for disappearing for a couple of days. It's been crazy around here, with me trying to do edits; kids having early release from school; the death in the family; and doing our best to 'stimulate' the economy with our tax money. I still don't have a couch, inventory, or a new hairstyle, but the bills are paid; S and I have new bedding (mine's a comforter, hers is the complete bed...she was getting tired of Spongebob sheets and comforter!); there is an ample supply of food in the freezer and cabinets; D has a new toolbox; W has birthday presents stashed all over the place; K has money on his phone and some movies. And yes, there is still some left over...I'll have to wait on the couch till next summer, but at least I'll get my inventory ordered next week, and my new website paid for today. It's still being built, but the domain name will be mine, and not attached to citymax. More on this when I have more to share.
Secondly, an interesting topic came up at the Laptop Society: How long can lust last? The usual assumptions is that lust is instantaneous, burns brightly for a few weeks, and then fades into love or disappears altogether.
But one of the members stated he's been in a lust relationship for over 10 years! There's been no 'love' words spoken; they simply see each other once a month and are very happy with this arrangement. So what's your take? I say they're either in love; just not admitting it, or they have simply fallen into a habit and are too lazy to change anything. (Yes, I'm posting this with permission...just no names will be displayed)
He's also stated that if they do miss a month, due to scheduling problems, it seems to intensify the passion when they do reconnect! And the email/phone/texting is more frequent, with the 'I miss you' and concern for each other's well-being expressed more.
So are they secretly in love and too scared to admit it? Or are they deluding themselves and just using each other?
The To-Do List:
-Laundry. There are two sets of sheets in the chute, and K was complaining this morning he didn't have any clean pants.
-Editing Chapter #2...if I get around to it.
-Hanging the rest of my posters around the university. I got chatty yesterday and had to return home before hanging all of them.
-Taking D to eye appointment. K will pick him up, due to next item on said list...
-Taking W to his physical..."The dr has to check you over in order to let you turn 5..." This worked with my older two! Unfortunately, I think shots are on the agenda today, since he starts kindergarten next fall...
-Traveling an hour northeast to the viewing and hope the relatives behave themselves. Since I'm a 'married-in', and did not live here after we married, I'm considered an 'outsider', especially since we had the audacity to find a better life outside of Knox County! And just because we're back doesn't make up for the 16 years we were gone.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Forgot to Mention...
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Another priceless 'kid' moment:
"What do you want on your birthday cake, W? Spiderman, Batman, Hulk, Thomas?"
"I want the Hulk, 'cause he's big and green...like ME!"
Found out another one of my 'adopted' grandparents passed away last week. This gentleman perked up every time we brought Lucky in to see him. His smile and kisses will be missed, but like Cece, he's in a better place.
Another priceless 'kid' moment:
"What do you want on your birthday cake, W? Spiderman, Batman, Hulk, Thomas?"
"I want the Hulk, 'cause he's big and green...like ME!"
Found out another one of my 'adopted' grandparents passed away last week. This gentleman perked up every time we brought Lucky in to see him. His smile and kisses will be missed, but like Cece, he's in a better place.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Out of The Mouths of Babes...
Currently Reading: Finished Picture Perfect and loved it! I'm now on chapter two of Eclipse. And since I know you're all wondering what e-books I bought yesterday, here's the list, in no particular order:
-To Hate and To Hold by Ms Rebel (yeah...don't even have Naughty Nooners yet...)
-To Catch a Casanova by Erica Scott
-Lover's Stone and Soul Stone by Elyssa Edwards
-NovelTea Next Door by Cindy K Green
-Anyone But You, by Ms Jones
-Liquid Heat and Submissive Dreams by Ashley Ladd
-Jake's Return by Liana Leverentz
-Caught and Spanking Good Time by Elizabeth Black
Now the dilemma...which one to read first??? Since I'm already reading vampires, I might as well stay with the genre...
D received a clean bill of health yesterday:) His artificial aortic valve is still doing its job; it's in good condition; and that sugar spike two weeks ago is to blame for his cholesterol being so off the charts. His cardiologist has him on two new meds, one to help with his blood pressure meds. Other than greeting him with, "I see you're still growing that thing" (she's not a fan of his beard), she was pretty happy with him.
After his appointment, he hopped over to see J and the kids, and treated them to Chinese for dinner. A informed him she was "taking care of his alarm clock" and her brother J was "taking care of his fan" until he returns.
At dinner:
"Here, A...try this. It'll put hair on your chest."
"But I don't want hair on my chest! I don't want to look like a BOY!"
J piped up, "Hey, gimmee that. I wanna be a MAN!"
His mother promptly choked on her egg roll. He's only six!
Family News
-No word yet on funeral/viewing arrangements. I'm going to call one of the aunts in about an hour to inquire on how things are going. Update: The viewing is Thursday and the funeral is on Friday.
-My MIL took the news well of her brother's passing..."He's in a better place now..."
-K's getting his paperwork together to present his Eagle Scout Project to the Eagle Board sometime next month. I have to call the office to get his records; somewhere in the move, all of his Boy Scout merit badge cards have been misplaced. The only ones I can find are his Cub Scout ones...go figure!
-We have another reason to travel to Evansville now; we have to visit the BSA store, in order to outfit my nearly six-foot-Scout with new uniform pants. He wants to look proud when he goes before the Review Board.
-S is sooooooo not looking forward to the ISTEP test again in March. This is the transitional year, so they have to take it twice. Too bad they didn't specify the ones who DIDN'T pass have to retake it...oh welll; it won't kill her!
-W (who turns 5 on Sunday) keeps asking if tomorrow is his birthday and when will we go see Grandma and Grandpa? (We're meeting them on Sunday, but he's not figured out this concept called TIME yet...)
Me? I have to go over to campus and get my poster approved, so I can print out the rest of them. Then I'll plaster them all over the residence halls, the Humanities building, the library, and Student Union. Maybe even the Social Sciences building...
Don't know if I'll make to to Guild tonight. Depends on when the viewing is. And I feel bad, because a potential new member contacted me, and from what she's told me about the content of her writing, she might be a prime candidate for Ellora's Cave or even TEB's submissions!
Yes, I will be there tonight...see above:)
Told you I'd be cheerier today...don't you feel better?
-To Hate and To Hold by Ms Rebel (yeah...don't even have Naughty Nooners yet...)
-To Catch a Casanova by Erica Scott
-Lover's Stone and Soul Stone by Elyssa Edwards
-NovelTea Next Door by Cindy K Green
-Anyone But You, by Ms Jones
-Liquid Heat and Submissive Dreams by Ashley Ladd
-Jake's Return by Liana Leverentz
-Caught and Spanking Good Time by Elizabeth Black
Now the dilemma...which one to read first??? Since I'm already reading vampires, I might as well stay with the genre...
D received a clean bill of health yesterday:) His artificial aortic valve is still doing its job; it's in good condition; and that sugar spike two weeks ago is to blame for his cholesterol being so off the charts. His cardiologist has him on two new meds, one to help with his blood pressure meds. Other than greeting him with, "I see you're still growing that thing" (she's not a fan of his beard), she was pretty happy with him.
After his appointment, he hopped over to see J and the kids, and treated them to Chinese for dinner. A informed him she was "taking care of his alarm clock" and her brother J was "taking care of his fan" until he returns.
At dinner:
"Here, A...try this. It'll put hair on your chest."
"But I don't want hair on my chest! I don't want to look like a BOY!"
J piped up, "Hey, gimmee that. I wanna be a MAN!"
His mother promptly choked on her egg roll. He's only six!
Family News
-No word yet on funeral/viewing arrangements. I'm going to call one of the aunts in about an hour to inquire on how things are going. Update: The viewing is Thursday and the funeral is on Friday.
-My MIL took the news well of her brother's passing..."He's in a better place now..."
-K's getting his paperwork together to present his Eagle Scout Project to the Eagle Board sometime next month. I have to call the office to get his records; somewhere in the move, all of his Boy Scout merit badge cards have been misplaced. The only ones I can find are his Cub Scout ones...go figure!
-We have another reason to travel to Evansville now; we have to visit the BSA store, in order to outfit my nearly six-foot-Scout with new uniform pants. He wants to look proud when he goes before the Review Board.
-S is sooooooo not looking forward to the ISTEP test again in March. This is the transitional year, so they have to take it twice. Too bad they didn't specify the ones who DIDN'T pass have to retake it...oh welll; it won't kill her!
-W (who turns 5 on Sunday) keeps asking if tomorrow is his birthday and when will we go see Grandma and Grandpa? (We're meeting them on Sunday, but he's not figured out this concept called TIME yet...)
Me? I have to go over to campus and get my poster approved, so I can print out the rest of them. Then I'll plaster them all over the residence halls, the Humanities building, the library, and Student Union. Maybe even the Social Sciences building...
Don't know if I'll make to to Guild tonight. Depends on when the viewing is. And I feel bad, because a potential new member contacted me, and from what she's told me about the content of her writing, she might be a prime candidate for Ellora's Cave or even TEB's submissions!
Yes, I will be there tonight...see above:)
Told you I'd be cheerier today...don't you feel better?
Monday, February 23, 2009
Back Tomorrow...
There's been a death in the family. D's favorite uncle passed away last night, after a 3 day hospital stay. Since D's gone for his cardiology appointment, it falls to me to tell his mother.
More tomorrow. Check the blogs to the right for cheery news.
More tomorrow. Check the blogs to the right for cheery news.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday Ramble
Currently Reading: Finished New Moon and now I'm waiting for my daughter to finish Eclipse. I also picked up Jodi Picoult's Picture Perfect while I'm waiting for my e-book buying spree...the money's there, we just haven't transferred it yet. He's hinted about buying me an e-reader...don't know if one is on the agenda when we go to Evansville this week to check the old computer hard drive!
I'm doing the happy dance...the snow is melting!
Checked this site yesterday afternoon and nearly had a heart attack...couldn't see any words! I figured it was just a glitch in the system, so I went off and checked my email, Facebook, and other sites, then returned.
Still nothing.
Okay...were too many people complaining about yesterday's topic? Aaaaa...blogger removed me!
And then I got the bright idea to scroll down and click on the archive. Ta-da...there it was!
Just a few moments ago, the same thing happened. So I don't know what the heck is going on, but apparently if you want to read this blog, you'll have to click on the archive/topic in order to read my rant yesterday!
Of course, if you don't care, then don't worry about it. Maybe the problem is with my computer, not yours, and it's a non-issue??
I'm off to do some non-computer stuff today. See you tomorrow:)
I'm doing the happy dance...the snow is melting!
Checked this site yesterday afternoon and nearly had a heart attack...couldn't see any words! I figured it was just a glitch in the system, so I went off and checked my email, Facebook, and other sites, then returned.
Still nothing.
Okay...were too many people complaining about yesterday's topic? Aaaaa...blogger removed me!
And then I got the bright idea to scroll down and click on the archive. Ta-da...there it was!
Just a few moments ago, the same thing happened. So I don't know what the heck is going on, but apparently if you want to read this blog, you'll have to click on the archive/topic in order to read my rant yesterday!
Of course, if you don't care, then don't worry about it. Maybe the problem is with my computer, not yours, and it's a non-issue??
I'm off to do some non-computer stuff today. See you tomorrow:)
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