E.R. Friday night, Homecoming for KK Saturday... then KK had a retreat all day today.... so I've been busy with the kids... and MB has been on the road all weekend..
a quick update: Gabrielle, 2 weeks in splint. followup with orthopedic....
Good morning, ladies. I hope everyone has a great day/week. I will be at orientation today, so thought I would say hey before I am away from my desk.
I will try to get a picture of the facility today when I go in. From the outside, of course...the security is unbelievable there. They would probably tackle me if they saw me taking pics....this place is for real...I couldn't believe the application process...security clearance with FBI and TBI, drug screen, background check, etc., etc.
Hi Tina!! I will see you at the gym this afternoon :) ready to sweat it out!! Hope you have a good day !!
Hey Steph...that place does sound like they take their company seriously...I like to hear that :) You handle very sensative info in your job...Hope you have a good day
Marci...my gosh...I bet you were tired last night...hope your day is good!!
Leighann...I liked your flight suit pic next to your comments :) you're too cute...your quote at the top about the three things we need in life...it's a good balance isn't it :) thinking about you and your mom today!!
I wanted to give everyone an update on my mom; spoke to the nurse earlier and this is what he said:
"She is a lot better, she is off both blood pressure medications and only taking one to help her heart contract. Although she is still intibated, she is breathing on her own and is able to follow slight commands with her eyes. They will be working on extibating her and getting he off of that last heart medication and then they will be better able to evaluate her mental status because with the heart attack and the low blood pressure they said she may have some brain damage."
Thanks for all of your prayers! They must be working to go from where we were waiting on a second opinion to the above!!!
I MIGHT be going to Chicago in a couple of months :D :D; every year, the women of the family there have a Christmas Brunch and exhange gifts; my sister has school the day after, so I VERY HAPPILY volunteered to go and represent us both..I think we both need this though, so I hope she can go, even if it is just overnight; this would be my first time at one of these (they've been going on for YEARS)
Kathi, hope you get to go this year - it sound awesome. I love your vision of your mom and aunt - thank you. Paul left a comment on my blog...the TAD post.
Yes, last weekend my husband and I were sending X-rated text messages - I am glad he kept his comment "G" rated! LOL!!!
yqw (you're quite welcome), LA, about my mom and aunt...but another one did sqeak in (a friend of the Apple Valley bunch passed last night of an infection after surgery on Friday)...that's the fourth one in a little over a MONTH that I know..
WE'RE DONE, GOD; DO YOU HEAR ME, WE'RE DONE!!!!
I'm just glad that I don't have to make any gut wrenching phone calls, like I did the last two times
don't know about my Gabrielle and soccer... she's my rough and tough.. and I can't handle my baby hurt... ouch....
we took a bath together tonight.. and I said, did you tell your class what happened... ? she says" yeah, mom, I told them I got kicked in my ball"!!!! LOL Mike said, God, we are in trouble... but I am sure all the 2nd graders knew exactly what she meant!
Oh, she knows "Aunt Tina" IS OUT there at all costs... we just got the giggles b/c she said "I got kicked in my ball"... LOL (like she is a boy)... LOL
Well well well...look what you girls have been up too LOL...there my need to be a disclaimer when opening this blog LMAO ...glad to see the spirits are up and the jokes are flowing :D
So happy Leighann for the positive news on your mom...It's a miracle!!!!!!
Kathi...sorry about another loss...and your travel plans sound, much needed for you to look forward to :)
Tina...Mmmm I wanna eat at your house EVERYNIGHT LOL :) I must check out your blog!!
Marci...So sweet about you and your Gabbi sharing bath time :) Must see your blog!!
Steph...hope your day wasn't too long :) You must share the scoop!!
Bren, after the gym tomorrow, if you're going, can you take me somewhere to get milk and other necessities? Gotta promise me something though...I can't do long, emotional hugs (little ones are fine) yet, or I'm just gonna fall apart on ya, and I'd rather not do that
Whew, yesterday was EXHAUSTING. Some of it was really interesting to learn, like about the company's history, but most of it was like this,
"What are the three different styles of management?" And, "Why do you think people respond better or worse to different styles of management?"
And...
"How do you define 'Integrity'?
And...
"If you had a 'mission statement' at work, what would it be?"
And...after viewing some majorly cheezy videos...things like...
"How do you think employee Raul felt when his colleagues did not include him in the office birthday party?"
OMG. In the meantime, I think my baby was evil to Mr. Paul. :(
She would not nap, and would not let him change her diaper, and I think she cried for mommy quite a bit which was really distressing for me to hear when I called to check on her...It was a shock to all our our routines, and I am glad it was only for a day. That was the longest I have been without her...she screamed with joy and started crying when she saw me. :) So nice to be loved...
So now I have officially completed the code of conduct and ethics training, and will only have to do CLEs periodically, I think an hour a year.
We also discussed the benefits package, which I was only too HAPPY to hear about...go without them for a bit, and you really begin to know how good you had it before...
I don't pretend to know what I'm talking about here, Steph, but have you considered putting Ansley at a sitter's (someone you fully trust, of course) for maybe an hour a day to start with? I think it'll greatly benefit her (and you) to not be so filled with separation anxiety, should an instance like this come up again, where you have to be away from her for a period of time
Hello hello!!! You, too, Tina have a great Tuesday :)
Steph...I'm sure that benefit pkg is a HUGE relief....I just can't imagine survivng without benefits...Your lectures sound so very familiar...yes, we, too get those great talks LOL...only ours our now done on the computer at we get email reminders to do it LOL poor Ansley...poor Paul...poor you LOL!!!!!!!
Hey Kathi!! Call me on my cell this evening and I will take you on the town LOL...not really...but I can get you to the store and back :) (PS...no meaningful hugs...I'll do the fake one...the hug/pat)
Kathi, I know from my experience with my son, who was permanently attached to my leg until he was 4 (only could pry him off to play with dad for a few minutes occasionally) that this clingy-ness is part of having your baby with you all of the time. I know she needs play dates with other children her age, and of course I am considering this but I do not want to leave her with a sitter unless I absolutely have to. I am too selfish...I want her all to myself. :)
This is the reason I work at home. I could just as easily be working in a cubicle but I pushed for this position to keep me "there" with my kids.
Yes daycare is expensive and everyone survived yesterday:D You are very lucky to be able to stay at home iwth her and bring in the bucks:)
Marci and Tina - I will check out your blogs tonight! Marci, will be home only for the wedding weekend; I will start investigating places to stay. I wonder if they have an Embassy Suites?
Kathi, I know your heart must be heavy - I love you!
Brenda, To quote my mom's nurse this am, "...her recovery is Truly Amazing...they are baffled."
Leigh Ann, that is fantastic about your mom. I will check and see about the Embassey Suites.
Kathi, thinking of you.
Brenda & Tina, good morning ladies.
Steph, yes, daycare is extremely expensive... I had 2 in at one time and it costs me probably around $800 a month... (that's Louisiana rates ) of course.... I'm sure every state is different.
Mylee is with a sitter and she is around $75 a week, but if she were in a daycare it would be $125. unreal!
I would have LOVED to stay home with my children.... my boss would not let me go... he ended up paying my daycare to keep me working.... now, they get off the bus with KK and I put them on the bus... so I got a raise!!!! LOL
Yes, I will be in Smyrna this weekend. I leave on the 14th for FT Rucker and then on the 17th I leave there and head to Kentwood. My little brother (39 y/o) is getting married and Dailen is going to be a flower girl...then from there on the 20th I head to Pensacola and work that afternoon.
Whew!
See you guys later, gotta put my laptop away before I head to the gym.
Wow Leighann...that's a huge schedule, on the road :) Do you listen to books on CD at all?? How sweet Dailen is going to be flower girls...I so can't wait to see her pictures!!!
Steph...you live the ultimate mom's dream :)
Marci...that is sooo very cool of your boss to pay for the daycare...WOW WEE!!!
Bren, I went to the doc this morning, since I had to do some fasting labs; and I WAS NOT GONNA GO ALL DAY W/O EATING; so I'm back from the doctor; but I'm gonna take a nap right now; if I wake up early enough, I'll give you a call
that's great Kathi...I'll have time at about 5:30 but too much after that, I'll be in my home mode and won't be leaving the house...have many things to do when I get home from the gym
Hey ladies... well brenda and i hit the gym...then, i came home and ate leftovers...AND a Drumstick Ice Cream!!! i undid all the gym work... lol
Zach and emily broke up... he doesnt appear to upset about it. I stopped on the way to the gym with brenda and ran into where he works and hugged him... just in case he was sad.
I'm sorry I didn't call, Bren; I got yet another letter from SS about an overpayment and just had another big meltdown...so had to call sis to tell her and just got into talking with her about how EXTREMELY pissed off I am again at Mom for leaving us so unexpectedly, we both cried and then I started arguing with her so she hung up on me ... BUT ...I called back and apologized for starting to argue, and then we had a good laugh at how Mom must be rolling over in her grave cuz, until now, we haven't really gotten into a big argument (VERY unlike us) since she passed; we both thought that she must be pretty proud of us for not doing that; we both realize that Mom would not want us to argue (she didn't when she was alive, but especially now); so things are good; and b/c I don't know where I am financially right now, I don't htink I could afford to go shopping, even for the basics
Yes, LA, my heart is extremely heavy right now; but I think what's getting me through is, even though we can't make any committments yet, I'm thinking we're gonna get to go to Chicago and be with the cousins that couldn't be there when Mom passed; and especially see the cousin(s) - and my uncle - that just lost THEIR mom; in one respect, I'm glad that Mom went as fast as she did, b/c she wouldn't have to suffer, and have us watch her do so, like we are with Dad....how's your mom today, LA?
Hey Kathi...that's nice that you and your sister were able to talk it out like you did...things like that are bound to happen under stressful times...so nice you both got to share those close moments though :) You come from a really good family!! Sorry about the finances...I know that just adds to it :(
Tina........DRUMSTICKS!!!!!!!! Damn...I need to go to the snack section when we visit your house LOL...I had the PB and J after getting the craving from hearing how you make PB sandwich for Tia and cut the crust and then cut the sandwich diagonally :) So very sweet!!
Thank you for understanding, Bren; and yeah, it is good that we can talk these out..and that I can "hear" my mom telling me not to argue with either one of my siblings..that we're all in this together
Morning ladies... HAHAHA Brenda!! I think Im just gonna hafta adopt and feed you! LOL
Well... todays another volleyball game. We will probably get creamed since the team we are playing beat the socks off of Scripps, who beat the socks off of us... *sigh*
I just dont want it to ruin Jenna's love for the sport...
Awww Tina :( Jenna's spirits can't go down with you on the sidelines cheering them all on....they'll work it out :D
Hello to all...darn it...I got in to work this AM and it feels like Friday... :( but it's only Weds!!! I think it's because of how tired I've been feeling!!!! The good thing about today is I'm going to meet some folks I haven't seen in awhile for lunch at Black Angus :D
really Tina :) I may go for it then...I wanted to order a salad but I never had one there before, as a main dish..I've only had STEAK and side salad...there will be NO STEAK OR BREAD for me today LOL....Hmmm well maybe the bread..the wheat bread is so sweet and DREAMY :) Mmmm I'm hungry!!
LA, if there's ANYTHING that I got from my Mom's sudden passing, it's that you cannot let the past get in the way of things, especially relationships with siblings. If Shy's your sister, please try and work on it; sisters are forever, and you're BOTH going through the same anguish over your mom
Kathi...I think we should just send Tina out there to kick her *#^$, then Leighann and her would be able to get to a point you and your sister are at :)
What a coincidence...I have a dear friend who's sister is on hospice right now and the daughter is being very very bad...to the point where my friend is having the accounts frozen....crazy how people act in these times
It's really a shame that some people are like that...as if dealing with a death/someone close to it isn't stressful enough for the family.....NO, it has to be all about them, doesn't it; well, believe me girls, lesson well learned and still learning
At my dad's right now, taking over for sis for tonight; last week, I slept in Mom's bed (on the same side of the bed we found her on) and didn't get any sleep; might try the couch tonight; but one thing I always do when I walk into her room, is say hi to her
Well... CCHS kicked our butts. Varsity didnt even make one game into double digits... ick. JV either... but our Freshman team lost the first and rally during the second to lose 20 to 25... thats the best of all 3 teams...
JEnna was disappointed she didnt get more playing time... i hate this coach... i do not think she knows her ass from a volleyball..wow... its like...scary.
Well... gonna grab a bite... a shower and a bed. Im pooped.
Thanks, Marci; I'm prety proud of me, too; can't seem to get the vision of Mom just ROLLING OVER (even though she was cremated) at just how great my sis and I are getting along..kind of sucks that it took this to do so, but I am glad we're finally getting to a relationship that all sisters should have (DO YOU HEAR ME, SHY!!!)
How ARE things, LA? Hope all is going well still for Mom
HEY, STEPH!
Been home for about two hours now; things went well at Dad's last night
Good deal Steph.... change is always difficult, glad it is going so smoothly... :)
Kathi, sometimes sisters can just be bitches... and we have to get over that... you can't change anyone and you can't make them understand your side.... so although I am glad your sister and you worked it out... I understand what Leigh Ann is going thru with Shy.... and Shy is one of those bitches right now!!! (like my sister!! ha)
Hey Tina, hey Brenda!
Leigh Ann, great talking to you earlier... can't wait until next weekend! :)
OMG; today HAS NOT been the greatest day for me; my eyeballs are SWOLLEN b/c I've been crying so much...I'm feel like I'm falling off the edge, girls, and I'm not liking it! I feel like I'm shaking inside again; just took 1 1/2 mg of ativan though, so I'm hoping that calms me down...OMG, I've never felt this much pain (didn't realize a person could feel this much pain before); god, it hurts
The same, LA; I do feel a bit better, cuz I just talked to sis about my dad's appt today w/ the social worker, and what's gonna happen; but I just feel SO EMPTY; there's nothing there
I love you, too; you can't do what I SO DESPARATELY NEED right now...I need my mom back and have everything back to the way it was; I want her back so ******* BAD, DAMN IT
I wish you can come back to CA, so we can hang out and just talk; I did change my plan on my cell, so now I have 1000 anytime minutes/free night and weekend; so maybe a phone call? But you're going home this weekend, so I don't want to interrupt family time, since you haven't been home in a couple of weeks (and with Paul going to play doctor, I'm sure as hell not gonna interrupt that...lol)
I don't know if there's anything TO say...I know you (all) have great empathy for me and I very much appreciate all the incredible support I'm getting from all of ya'll....... Ok, time to see if I can rest now...I'll checkk in when I get some sleep, even it's overnight and I can talk to Steph
Hey you two.... Kathi, glad your meds are kicking in honey.... so sad for you... aching for your mom.... she wouldn't want you to grieve like this.... she will be worried about you... stay strong... :)
Great Leigh Ann, I'll just pay you cash that night.... :) the girls are soooooo excited.. but wishing Rayna & Tori could be there as well...
Sam's car bit the dust this afternoon.... gosh damn... I hope it's not to much to fix... gonna go on line and see what available on the lots....
no gym for me today... fred and i went to 94th Aero Squadron for drinks with some of his coworkers. It was fun...i had margaritas... now im gonna go to bed.
Kathi, I hope you are finally getting some rest...stop walking around, lie down and let the meds work! I know you are hurting, and it makes me sad too!
Leigh Ann, good luck on the PRTs tomorrow. Give 'em heck!!
Call if you get bored out of your skull on the drive in tomorrow...by then I should be CLOSE to being finished for the day. :)
Ok, Steph; I was sleeping for a little while; but thinking of going back to see if I can get some more rest; but I don't feel like I'm shaking anymore, so the meds are working some
I'll call ya after 9 my time, LA; but please be careful driving while talking...have to call SS again tomorrow to see if they got it all straighened out yet; they're still decreasing my income, which they shouldn't do b/c of the special needs trust that's in place...PISSES ME OFF
Hey Tina...Happy Friday to you too!! :) See you at the game tonight!!
Kathi...Gosh, I'm so sad for you ...BIG HUG....hope right now you are resting peacefully :) remember during those moments..they are just moments...and they will pass and you'll have good moments too...just like you have been having...they come in waves...just ride those waves Kathi, ok :) Love to you!!
Leighann...driving home...woohoo!! I know that makes you so happy!!!!!
Steph...happy working!!! Hope you have a great weekend :)
Marci..what a bummer about the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel for you dammit!! :(
yes Brenda... so much going on... I certainly didn't need $1200 in car repairs!!!!!!!!!!!! she only has 57 hours of schooling left... which boils down to about 2 1/2 weeks.... seems like I been saying she has 2 or 3 weeks left for months!!! soon soon soon... :) I'll have to bring her tomorrow.... and go back and pick her up I guess...
Feeling much better today (or at least right now...Thank you Ativan); God, yesterday, I was just SHAKING I was so upset; thank you all for your kind thoughts and words
Kathi, glad you are feeling better and glad you got to talk to Leigh Ann, she will be excited to be able to talk to you and Brenda, and see her hubby and kids today! :) I can't wait until next weekend... and cut up together....
Oh no Kathi, sorry my call timing came in while you were talking to Leighann!!! I was on my lunch break walking...I try to make most of my calls now, that way..LOL..helps get my mind off of the SWEATING LOL
Hey Marci! Funny you should ask about the garden (Allyson's friend's garden) Sunday I plan on getting the plants together from my yard and have them ready for a delivery next week :) I'm SOOOO excited about another project...a friend of mine is thinning out her plants and had me come over to help myself...WELL this past weekend, I did just that...one carload and one truckload!!!!!! I still have the truckload of plants still on the side of my house just waiting for me to plant them...they are all going to be planted on my garden hill so that I won't be needing to water extra....which would raise my water bill...which I can not afford to do....I am SOOOO anxious to get started on it!! Will work all day Sunday out there :D Hmmm maybe an hour or so on Saturday between events!!
Brenda, sounds great... can't wait to see some pictures... :)
Speaking of water bills... I am on the phone with my water company.... I paid my bill on line and they turned my fricking water off!!!!!!!!! I can see where it cleared my account... damn it!!!!! ^(&*^^%&$^$^$$#%##### (THAT'S ME CUSSING!)
Kathi, I wasn't behind... I had paid it.. but unfortunately I pay on line and it's not posting to my account... I have to print everything and fax to them.... a pain in the butt.....
Tina, have fun tonight at soccer!!! good luck... kick butt!!!!
Hello ...and oh my Marci...I'd be so very upset LOL...they owe you BIG time LOL...hope it gets all worked out quick
Steve and I got home from the soccor game...which our team won WOOHOO!!! Poor sweet Tina took one for the team in her face :(
We get home to our Allyson and her friend Ashley...watching home videos...she has completely freaked me out...she says her air time on the home videos put her in the background of her sister Dana...and Ashley confirmed it...OMG...so Steve and I watched part of one tape...the girl's watched 2 of the many we have...Where and the heck she got that idea...I have no clue...it appears equal air time but sure, alot of the one tape was of Dana's classroom...but Allyson said she feels sister got more air time...UGH!!! Silly, I know...but when one kid feels the other got more attention, etc...it rattles my world :( SO now, Allyson is demanding I take her horseback riding to make up for her being in the background growing up...I know, again...odd but I am going to take her horseback riding dammit!!!!! LOL
Hey Brenda!! How fun!! Horseback riding with Allyson! I love horseback riding!
My face is better... thought for sure I would have a shiner... only a slight bruise on my cheekbone.
LeighAnn...we played Kickin Back... I took one of PETEs shots to the thigh... and Rhonda's bullet to the face. WHOO HOOOO WE BEAT THEM!!!! So... I will live with my bruises...as beating these guys is quite a feat!
Love to all! Gonna go do housework so when fred gets home we can go to Oktoberfest!
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I want Cake!!!
Good Night Ladies - Have a great Monday!
If you go to MS, have a safe trip; if you need anything, just please let me know.. Cake does sound good, doesn't it?
YUMMMMMMM!! CAKE!!!
Night all... gonna go put a volleyball picture on my blog...and then nighty night.
take care everyone...Mmmm I want cake too!! Steve bought me a shake from jack in the box :D
Hey all, it's been a long weekend...
E.R. Friday night, Homecoming for KK Saturday... then KK had a retreat all day today.... so I've been busy with the kids... and MB has been on the road all weekend..
a quick update:
Gabrielle, 2 weeks in splint. followup with orthopedic....
Nonnie is tired.... :) :(
No evil cake....
Good morning, ladies. I hope everyone has a great day/week. I will be at orientation today, so thought I would say hey before I am away from my desk.
I will try to get a picture of the facility today when I go in. From the outside, of course...the security is unbelievable there. They would probably tackle me if they saw me taking pics....this place is for real...I couldn't believe the application process...security clearance with FBI and TBI, drug screen, background check, etc., etc.
Happy Monday everyone!!
Hi Tina!! I will see you at the gym this afternoon :) ready to sweat it out!! Hope you have a good day !!
Hey Steph...that place does sound like they take their company seriously...I like to hear that :) You handle very sensative info in your job...Hope you have a good day
Marci...my gosh...I bet you were tired last night...hope your day is good!!
Leighann...I liked your flight suit pic next to your comments :) you're too cute...your quote at the top about the three things we need in life...it's a good balance isn't it :) thinking about you and your mom today!!
Kathi...hoping your day is a good one :)
Steph, that is unreal... High Tech Security! The good thing is, you can probably outrun them with your long legs if they try a tackle! LOL
Good morning all!
Leigh Ann, thinking of you and your mom...
Good Morning!
I wanted to give everyone an update on my mom; spoke to the nurse earlier and this is what he said:
"She is a lot better, she is off both blood pressure medications and only taking one to help her heart contract. Although she is still intibated, she is breathing on her own and is able to follow slight commands with her eyes. They will be working on extibating her and getting he off of that last heart medication and then they will be better able to evaluate her mental status because with the heart attack and the low blood pressure they said she may have some brain damage."
Thanks for all of your prayers! They must be working to go from where we were waiting on a second opinion to the above!!!
Leighann :) that is great news!!! Your mom is a fighter for sure ~ She has given you that quality!!!! Amazing!!!!!! :D
Glad there is some positive things happening with your mom Leigh Ann.
Love and prayers coming your way LeighAnn!
well I think I wet my pants from Paul's comment Leigh Ann!!!!
LMAO
now you must share Paul's comment!!! LOL Can't leave the rest of us hanging!!
Yeah, Marci....spill it
So glad things are turning around for your mom, Leigh Ann; I'll keep prayin
OK..now I see what you were talking about Marci...on Leighann's flight suit post...Paul commented on wanting to play doctor with her LOL ...hehehehe
I thought it was cute!!
Maybe the doctor needs to drive to Pensacola for a surprise checkup! LOL
Oh my LOL...
LOL
I MIGHT be going to Chicago in a couple of months :D :D; every year, the women of the family there have a Christmas Brunch and exhange gifts; my sister has school the day after, so I VERY HAPPILY volunteered to go and represent us both..I think we both need this though, so I hope she can go, even if it is just overnight; this would be my first time at one of these (they've been going on for YEARS)
Kathi, hope you get to go this year - it sound awesome. I love your vision of your mom and aunt - thank you. Paul left a comment on my blog...the TAD post.
Yes, last weekend my husband and I were sending X-rated text messages - I am glad he kept his comment "G" rated! LOL!!!
My mom is doing SO much better - it's amazing!
LeighAnn... YAY for xrated texts... for your mom doing SO much better and for the fact that you "sound" good!
Just got back from the gym...gonna grill cheesburgers and
Thanks Tina...what are you having with those cheeseburgers? LOL!!!
and what... don't leave us hanging tina!!! LOL
(maybe an x-rated text) LOL
Mike and I did that when he was in St. Croix for 3 months... fun!
Kathi, I hope you get to go to Chicago... a nice outing for you even if just overnight....
I am laughing outloud....
Leigh Ann, you did the same thing as me!!!!
SHE MAY BE TIPSY ALREADY WITHOUT US!
LOL! I know...and it's Monday:)
SILLY SILLY girls!! Fred came in and was griping about something... i lost my train of thought and hit send... hahahaha...
...however...xrated and drinks would be WAY more fun than spacing out!!! hahaha
Fred said I should have told you ... burgers and "weinies"... hahahaha
ROF...don't even get me started about "weinies"...LOL!!!
Fred is Bad! but Funny
the three of us can get into some trouble!!!!
LOL
HAHAHAHAHAHA... ohhhh yes... and once you add Brenda to the mix... we are in BIGGGG trouble!! hahaha
AW LA... you dont wanna talk "weinies"?? hahaha
LOL again
yqw (you're quite welcome), LA, about my mom and aunt...but another one did sqeak in (a friend of the Apple Valley bunch passed last night of an infection after surgery on Friday)...that's the fourth one in a little over a MONTH that I know..
WE'RE DONE, GOD; DO YOU HEAR ME, WE'RE DONE!!!!
I'm just glad that I don't have to make any gut wrenching phone calls, like I did the last two times
But yeah, Chicago should be a blast, if I/we go
Where is Miss Brenda?
She is at Bible study... went straight there after our gym trip.
I just put a few soccer pics on the blog... when ya all get a sec...
I saw them.. they are awesome...
don't know about my Gabrielle and soccer... she's my rough and tough.. and I can't handle my baby hurt... ouch....
we took a bath together tonight.. and I said, did you tell your class what happened... ?
she says" yeah, mom, I told them I got kicked in my ball"!!!! LOL
Mike said, God, we are in trouble...
but I am sure all the 2nd graders knew exactly what she meant!
What about those "weinies" Tina.. how where they!? LOL
Sis, do you go home this coming weekend? or not until the wedding?
Steph,
how did today go????? give us an update... I'm sure long and tiring and stressfull....
but you know us....tell us all about it...... :)
Marci... you crack me up!
Kiss poor Gabby's thumb and tell her next time to KICK the ball with her FOOT...not her THUMB! hehe...
Miss Tina would hate to have to beat up her coach or Deflate the soccer ball cuz it hurt one of her favorite little girls!!!
*grin*
Oh, she knows "Aunt Tina" IS OUT there at all costs...
we just got the giggles b/c she said
"I got kicked in my ball"... LOL
(like she is a boy)... LOL
I posted a few funnies on my blog....
hahahah!! too cute Marci! WEll... off to bed... gonna watch Chuck and then Heros if I can stay awake that long... LOL.
n'night, Tina
Marci, Gabbi's too funny...how's the thumb, Miss Gabbi?
I'll go and have a looksy, Marci
Well well well...look what you girls have been up too LOL...there my need to be a disclaimer when opening this blog LMAO ...glad to see the spirits are up and the jokes are flowing :D
So happy Leighann for the positive news on your mom...It's a miracle!!!!!!
Kathi...sorry about another loss...and your travel plans sound, much needed for you to look forward to :)
Tina...Mmmm I wanna eat at your house EVERYNIGHT LOL :) I must check out your blog!!
Marci...So sweet about you and your Gabbi sharing bath time :) Must see your blog!!
Steph...hope your day wasn't too long :) You must share the scoop!!
Bren, after the gym tomorrow, if you're going, can you take me somewhere to get milk and other necessities? Gotta promise me something though...I can't do long, emotional hugs (little ones are fine) yet, or I'm just gonna fall apart on ya, and I'd rather not do that
I have a 2:50 appt with the neurologist tomorrow at kaiser (doing the bus), but after I get home, maybe? I'm thinking around 530 or 6
Whew, yesterday was EXHAUSTING. Some of it was really interesting to learn, like about the company's history, but most of it was like this,
"What are the three different styles of management?" And, "Why do you think people respond better or worse to different styles of management?"
And...
"How do you define 'Integrity'?
And...
"If you had a 'mission statement' at work, what would it be?"
And...after viewing some majorly cheezy videos...things like...
"How do you think employee Raul felt when his colleagues did not include him in the office birthday party?"
OMG.
In the meantime, I think my baby was evil to Mr. Paul. :(
She would not nap, and would not let him change her diaper, and I think she cried for mommy quite a bit which was really distressing for me to hear when I called to check on her...It was a shock to all our our routines, and I am glad it was only for a day. That was the longest I have been without her...she screamed with joy and started crying when she saw me. :) So nice to be loved...
So now I have officially completed the code of conduct and ethics training, and will only have to do CLEs periodically, I think an hour a year.
We also discussed the benefits package, which I was only too HAPPY to hear about...go without them for a bit, and you really begin to know how good you had it before...
I don't pretend to know what I'm talking about here, Steph, but have you considered putting Ansley at a sitter's (someone you fully trust, of course) for maybe an hour a day to start with? I think it'll greatly benefit her (and you) to not be so filled with separation anxiety, should an instance like this come up again, where you have to be away from her for a period of time
Morning Ladies! Sounds like a helluva day for both you and Ansley, Steph. And of course... Mr.Paul...
Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!
Hello hello!!! You, too, Tina have a great Tuesday :)
Steph...I'm sure that benefit pkg is a HUGE relief....I just can't imagine survivng without benefits...Your lectures sound so very familiar...yes, we, too get those great talks LOL...only ours our now done on the computer at we get email reminders to do it LOL
poor Ansley...poor Paul...poor you LOL!!!!!!!
Hey Kathi!! Call me on my cell this evening and I will take you on the town LOL...not really...but I can get you to the store and back :) (PS...no meaningful hugs...I'll do the fake one...the hug/pat)
Kathi, I know from my experience with my son, who was permanently attached to my leg until he was 4 (only could pry him off to play with dad for a few minutes occasionally) that this clingy-ness is part of having your baby with you all of the time. I know she needs play dates with other children her age, and of course I am considering this but I do not want to leave her with a sitter unless I absolutely have to. I am too selfish...I want her all to myself. :)
This is the reason I work at home. I could just as easily be working in a cubicle but I pushed for this position to keep me "there" with my kids.
Besides, who can afford day care? :)
Good Morning All,
Yes daycare is expensive and everyone survived yesterday:D You are very lucky to be able to stay at home iwth her and bring in the bucks:)
Marci and Tina - I will check out your blogs tonight! Marci, will be home only for the wedding weekend; I will start investigating places to stay. I wonder if they have an Embassy Suites?
Kathi,
I know your heart must be heavy - I love you!
Brenda,
To quote my mom's nurse this am, "...her recovery is Truly Amazing...they are baffled."
Thanks again for all your prayers!
That is what I told John...everyone is still alive and I dont think she made any attempts to escape...don't think I don't know how lucky I am!
Who is getting married?
You did say you are coming home this weekend, right?
Leigh Ann, that is fantastic about your mom.
I will check and see about the Embassey Suites.
Kathi, thinking of you.
Brenda & Tina, good morning ladies.
Steph, yes, daycare is extremely expensive...
I had 2 in at one time and it costs me probably around $800 a month... (that's Louisiana rates ) of course.... I'm sure every state is different.
Mylee is with a sitter and she is around $75 a week, but if she were in a daycare it would be $125.
unreal!
I would have LOVED to stay home with my children....
my boss would not let me go... he ended up paying my daycare to keep me working.... now, they get off the bus with KK and I put them on the bus... so I got a raise!!!! LOL
Yes, I will be in Smyrna this weekend. I leave on the 14th for FT Rucker and then on the 17th I leave there and head to Kentwood. My little brother (39 y/o) is getting married and Dailen is going to be a flower girl...then from there on the 20th I head to Pensacola and work that afternoon.
Whew!
See you guys later, gotta put my laptop away before I head to the gym.
Wow Leighann...that's a huge schedule, on the road :) Do you listen to books on CD at all?? How sweet Dailen is going to be flower girls...I so can't wait to see her pictures!!!
Steph...you live the ultimate mom's dream :)
Marci...that is sooo very cool of your boss to pay for the daycare...WOW WEE!!!
Yes, Brenda, way cool..... that's why I didn't quit my job!
I am very envious of Steph though... would love to be smooching my girlies right now at home!
Leigh Ann, am trying to research a hotel with an indoor pool for the kids...
Bren, I went to the doc this morning, since I had to do some fasting labs; and I WAS NOT GONNA GO ALL DAY W/O EATING; so I'm back from the doctor; but I'm gonna take a nap right now; if I wake up early enough, I'll give you a call
that's great Kathi...I'll have time at about 5:30 but too much after that, I'll be in my home mode and won't be leaving the house...have many things to do when I get home from the gym
Hey ladies... well brenda and i hit the gym...then, i came home and ate leftovers...AND a Drumstick Ice Cream!!! i undid all the gym work... lol
Zach and emily broke up... he doesnt appear to upset about it. I stopped on the way to the gym with brenda and ran into where he works and hugged him... just in case he was sad.
Well... shower and beddy bye... night all!
I'm sorry I didn't call, Bren; I got yet another letter from SS about an overpayment and just had another big meltdown...so had to call sis to tell her and just got into talking with her about how EXTREMELY pissed off I am again at Mom for leaving us so unexpectedly, we both cried and then I started arguing with her so she hung up on me ... BUT ...I called back and apologized for starting to argue, and then we had a good laugh at how Mom must be rolling over in her grave cuz, until now, we haven't really gotten into a big argument (VERY unlike us) since she passed; we both thought that she must be pretty proud of us for not doing that; we both realize that Mom would not want us to argue (she didn't when she was alive, but especially now); so things are good; and b/c I don't know where I am financially right now, I don't htink I could afford to go shopping, even for the basics
Yes, LA, my heart is extremely heavy right now; but I think what's getting me through is, even though we can't make any committments yet, I'm thinking we're gonna get to go to Chicago and be with the cousins that couldn't be there when Mom passed; and especially see the cousin(s) - and my uncle - that just lost THEIR mom; in one respect, I'm glad that Mom went as fast as she did, b/c she wouldn't have to suffer, and have us watch her do so, like we are with Dad....how's your mom today, LA?
Hey Kathi...that's nice that you and your sister were able to talk it out like you did...things like that are bound to happen under stressful times...so nice you both got to share those close moments though :) You come from a really good family!! Sorry about the finances...I know that just adds to it :(
Tina........DRUMSTICKS!!!!!!!! Damn...I need to go to the snack section when we visit your house LOL...I had the PB and J after getting the craving from hearing how you make PB sandwich for Tia and cut the crust and then cut the sandwich diagonally :) So very sweet!!
Thank you for understanding, Bren; and yeah, it is good that we can talk these out..and that I can "hear" my mom telling me not to argue with either one of my siblings..that we're all in this together
Morning ladies... HAHAHA Brenda!! I think Im just gonna hafta adopt and feed you! LOL
Well... todays another volleyball game. We will probably get creamed since the team we are playing beat the socks off of Scripps, who beat the socks off of us... *sigh*
I just dont want it to ruin Jenna's love for the sport...
Awww Tina :( Jenna's spirits can't go down with you on the sidelines cheering them all on....they'll work it out :D
Hello to all...darn it...I got in to work this AM and it feels like Friday... :( but it's only Weds!!! I think it's because of how tired I've been feeling!!!! The good thing about today is I'm going to meet some folks I haven't seen in awhile for lunch at Black Angus :D
BLACK ANGUS!!! YUMMY!!! They have an AWESOME cobb salad!!! YUM YUM! Have fun!!
really Tina :) I may go for it then...I wanted to order a salad but I never had one there before, as a main dish..I've only had STEAK and side salad...there will be NO STEAK OR BREAD for me today LOL....Hmmm well maybe the bread..the wheat bread is so sweet and DREAMY :) Mmmm I'm hungry!!
Brenda,
LOL! I thought it was Thursday earlier!!!
Tina, good Luck on the volleyball game:)
Kathi, too funny about you and your sister. I wish me and Shy could work things out that quickly.
Marci,
I will look some, too.
Mom is doing better, not really responsive, though and that is scary. Joni says, "she is not a good as they led us to believe."
Hey Leighann...nice to see you and your cute picture :D Gosh...that's really a rollercoaster with your mom :( thinking of you~
LA, if there's ANYTHING that I got from my Mom's sudden passing, it's that you cannot let the past get in the way of things, especially relationships with siblings. If Shy's your sister, please try and work on it; sisters are forever, and you're BOTH going through the same anguish over your mom
Kathi...I think we should just send Tina out there to kick her *#^$, then Leighann and her would be able to get to a point you and your sister are at :)
What a coincidence...I have a dear friend who's sister is on hospice right now and the daughter is being very very bad...to the point where my friend is having the accounts frozen....crazy how people act in these times
Someone giving my LA a hard time??!!?? OH they so do NOT wanna do that!!
*cracking knuckles*
...so... whats it gonna take to change this??
hahahahaha
ROF LOL! Gosh, I love you girls!!!
Couldn't agree more, Brenda; GET HER, TINA!!
It's really a shame that some people are like that...as if dealing with a death/someone close to it isn't stressful enough for the family.....NO, it has to be all about them, doesn't it; well, believe me girls, lesson well learned and still learning
At my dad's right now, taking over for sis for tonight; last week, I slept in Mom's bed (on the same side of the bed we found her on) and didn't get any sleep; might try the couch tonight; but one thing I always do when I walk into her room, is say hi to her
Well... CCHS kicked our butts. Varsity didnt even make one game into double digits... ick. JV either... but our Freshman team lost the first and rally during the second to lose 20 to 25... thats the best of all 3 teams...
JEnna was disappointed she didnt get more playing time... i hate this coach... i do not think she knows her ass from a volleyball..wow... its like...scary.
Well... gonna grab a bite... a shower and a bed. Im pooped.
Poor Jenna :(; WOW on the coach
I hate when the coaches act like they know everything.. and they don't know diddly squat!!!!!!!!!!!!
damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leigh Ann, thinking of you... maybe give Shy a quick,.... shut up shy..... maybe that will work....
Happy Thursday ladies!!
Leigh Ann, if the quick shut up doesnt work...smack her one!
Love ya!
Morning, everybody. I thought I would pop in and say hello. Sorry if I seem distracted, but I am...very busy at work!
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Hey Steph! Glad to see you...hope your busy work schedule is going smooth and not stressful :)
Kathi...that's really cool you say HI to your mom :)
Tina...that's too bad about the coach :( you'd think they would get a loud clue
Hey Marci!! Hope all's well on your end :)
Leighann...How's things?? Pretty funny about having your own posssie (did I spell that right?) having your back
Hey all,
Steph, did you start your new job? are still working from home?
Brenda, we will pounce on anyone! ha
Kathi, glad to see you and sister can work things out...
I am proud of you!
Thanks, Brenda. It is going smoothly thus far!
Marci, yes I have begun, and yes I am still at home. :)
Thanks, Marci; I'm prety proud of me, too; can't seem to get the vision of Mom just ROLLING OVER (even though she was cremated) at just how great my sis and I are getting along..kind of sucks that it took this to do so, but I am glad we're finally getting to a relationship that all sisters should have (DO YOU HEAR ME, SHY!!!)
How ARE things, LA? Hope all is going well still for Mom
HEY, STEPH!
Been home for about two hours now; things went well at Dad's last night
Good deal Steph.... change is always difficult, glad it is going so smoothly... :)
Kathi, sometimes sisters can just be bitches... and we have to get over that...
you can't change anyone and you can't make them understand your side....
so although I am glad your sister and you worked it out... I understand what Leigh Ann is going thru with Shy.... and Shy is one of those bitches right now!!! (like my sister!! ha)
Hey Tina, hey Brenda!
Leigh Ann, great talking to you earlier... can't wait until next weekend!
:)
Hi all...hang in there Steph :)
Marci :) love your commentary LOL
Tomorrow is FRIDAY WOOHOO!!
Hi everyone - I am busy PACKING!!!
I feel for Jenna...that is so tough.
Marci, yes next weekend is going to be a lot of fun. I wish the rest of you could be there!
Steph, do you still work the same hours...I know they always worked out for you guys.
Kathi, thanks for hollering at Shyann for me. LOL!
Brenda, yes tomorrow is Friday!
Marci,
Paul has booked our rooms. Doubles for the kids and kings for us...yah! Side by side, but not adjoining.
OMG; today HAS NOT been the greatest day for me; my eyeballs are SWOLLEN b/c I've been crying so much...I'm feel like I'm falling off the edge, girls, and I'm not liking it! I feel like I'm shaking inside again; just took 1 1/2 mg of ativan though, so I'm hoping that calms me down...OMG, I've never felt this much pain (didn't realize a person could feel this much pain before); god, it hurts
Kathi,
I feel so bad for you...how are you doing now? It's been almost twenty minutes...
The same, LA; I do feel a bit better, cuz I just talked to sis about my dad's appt today w/ the social worker, and what's gonna happen; but I just feel SO EMPTY; there's nothing there
Oh, I wish there was something I could say...just know that I love you and if I can do anything just let me know.
I love you, too; you can't do what I SO DESPARATELY NEED right now...I need my mom back and have everything back to the way it was; I want her back so ******* BAD, DAMN IT
I wish you can come back to CA, so we can hang out and just talk; I did change my plan on my cell, so now I have 1000 anytime minutes/free night and weekend; so maybe a phone call? But you're going home this weekend, so I don't want to interrupt family time, since you haven't been home in a couple of weeks (and with Paul going to play doctor, I'm sure as hell not gonna interrupt that...lol)
LOL!!! Call me tomorrow after 9am your time...I should be on the road driving home and we can catch up.
I am heading off to bed to read before I crash. We have the Physical Readiness Test tomorrow. Mile and 1/2 run with push-ups and sit ups...what fun!
Good night all!!!
Ativan's starting to kick in, so I'm gonna go rest now; check back later
Oh, I missed your previous post...I know you want her back... I don't know what to say.
I don't know if there's anything TO say...I know you (all) have great empathy for me and I very much appreciate all the incredible support I'm getting from all of ya'll....... Ok, time to see if I can rest now...I'll checkk in when I get some sleep, even it's overnight and I can talk to Steph
Hey you two....
Kathi, glad your meds are kicking in honey.... so sad for you... aching for your mom.... she wouldn't want you to grieve like this.... she will be worried about you... stay strong... :)
Great Leigh Ann, I'll just pay you cash that night.... :)
the girls are soooooo excited.. but wishing Rayna & Tori could be there as well...
Sam's car bit the dust this afternoon.... gosh damn... I hope it's not to much to fix...
gonna go on line and see what available on the lots....
Hey ladies...
no gym for me today... fred and i went to 94th Aero Squadron for drinks with some of his coworkers. It was fun...i had margaritas... now im gonna go to bed.
Love you all...
things are better; just really groggy from ativan; so going bac to bed; much calmer, but walking around like i'm drunk.......WEEEEEEEEE
Kathi, I hope you are finally getting some rest...stop walking around, lie down and let the meds work! I know you are hurting, and it makes me sad too!
Leigh Ann, good luck on the PRTs tomorrow. Give 'em heck!!
Call if you get bored out of your skull on the drive in tomorrow...by then I should be CLOSE to being finished for the day. :)
HAPPY FRIDAY, ALL!
Ok, Steph; I was sleeping for a little while; but thinking of going back to see if I can get some more rest; but I don't feel like I'm shaking anymore, so the meds are working some
I'll call ya after 9 my time, LA; but please be careful driving while talking...have to call SS again tomorrow to see if they got it all straighened out yet; they're still decreasing my income, which they shouldn't do b/c of the special needs trust that's in place...PISSES ME OFF
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Tina...Happy Friday to you too!! :) See you at the game tonight!!
Kathi...Gosh, I'm so sad for you ...BIG HUG....hope right now you are resting peacefully :) remember during those moments..they are just moments...and they will pass and you'll have good moments too...just like you have been having...they come in waves...just ride those waves Kathi, ok :) Love to you!!
Leighann...driving home...woohoo!!
I know that makes you so happy!!!!!
Steph...happy working!!! Hope you have a great weekend :)
Marci..what a bummer about the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel for you dammit!! :(
Thanks Brenda, they just called its only the front axle.. about $150 for part & $100 for labor... so its not the transmission thank the Good Lord!!!!!
Kathi, thinking of you....
Leigh Ann, happy driving home...
Tina, how is your day going?
Steph, knowing you are busy.. have a great day!
Marci...what a huge relief, I'm sure!!! :) WOOHOO!!
yes Brenda... so much going on... I certainly didn't need $1200 in car repairs!!!!!!!!!!!!
she only has 57 hours of schooling left... which boils down to about 2 1/2 weeks.... seems like I been saying she has 2 or 3 weeks left for months!!!
soon soon soon... :)
I'll have to bring her tomorrow.... and go back and pick her up I guess...
I hear ya Marci...same here too LOL...Gosh that 2 1/2 weeks is on the edge of the seat exciting!!!!!
How is your work going Brenda?
did you start planting and such at the house you showed us?
Hi girlies
Feeling much better today (or at least right now...Thank you Ativan); God, yesterday, I was just SHAKING I was so upset; thank you all for your kind thoughts and words
Going to call LA now...
LA'S in Birmingham, AL; just got off the phone with her...Brenda beeped through, so had to get off
Kathi, glad you are feeling better and glad you got to talk to Leigh Ann, she will be excited to be able to talk to you and Brenda, and see her hubby and kids today! :)
I can't wait until next weekend... and cut up together....
Oh no Kathi, sorry my call timing came in while you were talking to Leighann!!! I was on my lunch break walking...I try to make most of my calls now, that way..LOL..helps get my mind off of the SWEATING LOL
Hey Marci! Funny you should ask about the garden (Allyson's friend's garden) Sunday I plan on getting the plants together from my yard and have them ready for a delivery next week :) I'm SOOOO excited about another project...a friend of mine is thinning out her plants and had me come over to help myself...WELL this past weekend, I did just that...one carload and one truckload!!!!!! I still have the truckload of plants still on the side of my house just waiting for me to plant them...they are all going to be planted on my garden hill so that I won't be needing to water extra....which would raise my water bill...which I can not afford to do....I am SOOOO anxious to get started on it!! Will work all day Sunday out there :D Hmmm maybe an hour or so on Saturday between events!!
Brenda, sounds great... can't wait to see some pictures... :)
Speaking of water bills... I am on the phone with my water company.... I paid my bill on line and they turned my fricking water off!!!!!!!!! I can see where it cleared my account... damn it!!!!!
^(&*^^%&$^$^$$#%#####
(THAT'S ME CUSSING!)
LOL....
just laugh Marci, Just laugh...
that's me giving myself THERAPY so very well needed!!!!!
They did that only after one "warning"? I thought you had to be behind two or three months before they shut off the water
Hey ladies!! Busy day. Play soccer tonight... but no Jeff or Kristy - so I hope everyone else shows up.
Brenda and Steve are coming along...I think. Fred got drafted for Overtime...then got undrafted... lol
Crazy day! Love toall!!
Kathi, I wasn't behind... I had paid it.. but unfortunately I pay on line and it's not posting to my account... I have to print everything and fax to them....
a pain in the butt.....
Tina, have fun tonight at soccer!!!
good luck... kick butt!!!!
That SUCKS, Marci; I pay my bills online also and they get posted immediately to my acct; they're dumb*****
I wonder if LA's getting a "complete physical" (wink, wink)
OH, I bet L.A. is getting her physical.... and she also has a follow up wiht her "doctor" next weekend!!!! LOL
we are so bad.....
LOL; yes we are, but we're fun :D
Hello ...and oh my Marci...I'd be so very upset LOL...they owe you BIG time LOL...hope it gets all worked out quick
Steve and I got home from the soccor game...which our team won WOOHOO!!! Poor sweet Tina took one for the team in her face :(
We get home to our Allyson and her friend Ashley...watching home videos...she has completely freaked me out...she says her air time on the home videos put her in the background of her sister Dana...and Ashley confirmed it...OMG...so Steve and I watched part of one tape...the girl's watched 2 of the many we have...Where and the heck she got that idea...I have no clue...it appears equal air time but sure, alot of the one tape was of Dana's classroom...but Allyson said she feels sister got more air time...UGH!!! Silly, I know...but when one kid feels the other got more attention, etc...it rattles my world :( SO now, Allyson is demanding I take her horseback riding to make up for her being in the background growing up...I know, again...odd but I am going to take her horseback riding dammit!!!!! LOL
Yes, complete "physical" was performed, but Paul says, I need more "tests" run!
LOL...ROF!
I may need a real doctor after last night!
Hey Brenda!! How fun!! Horseback riding with Allyson! I love horseback riding!
My face is better... thought for sure I would have a shiner... only a slight bruise on my cheekbone.
LeighAnn...we played Kickin Back... I took one of PETEs shots to the thigh... and Rhonda's bullet to the face. WHOO HOOOO WE BEAT THEM!!!! So... I will live with my bruises...as beating these guys is quite a feat!
Love to all! Gonna go do housework so when fred gets home we can go to Oktoberfest!
OUCH, Tina; hope you're ok; or you'll be ok
OH MY LORD, LA!....LOL; glad you guys had fun last night; how'd the girls react to seeing you for the first time in three weeks? (as if I didn't know)
LOL...oh my Leighann...I'm sure follow-ups will be needed LOL
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Love it!
Go Paul!!!!!!
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