As I look at the calendar this morning, I realize that our summer is almost over! WHAT! How can that happen? Our schools end on May 27. A mere month ago! Where does the time go? The girls start band camp July 18 for two weeks, they have a week in between, then on August 8, M will start her senior year. C will be a freshmen! Time just flies!
July 10, C will be attending a mission trip with our church. She really wanted to go. She knows a few of the teens that are going but not "friends' with them. I am so proud of her that she is going and really wants to go. It will be hard dirty work. She will come back a different girl-more of a giving heart. She already has a giving heart but I believe this experience will change her.
M is looking at colleges seriously now. She wants to go take a look at North Georgia and Lenoir Ryne in NC. Her first choice is Mercer but she is starting to rethink that one. If any of my readers have teenage seniors, please let me know what you are going through.
This weekend, we will party. On Friday, my little friend, MK will be coming with her family to swim along with 2 other families that we are friendly with. I am really looking forward to seeing my little MK. She is stinking adorable. Saturday, we are heading to L and E house for an early 4th celebration-looking forward to visiting with them. Sunday, one of my preschool families will be joining us here to swim and I went ahead and invited 2 other families to join us. I have been telling them, I will be inviting them over to swim. Monday is our annual 4th of July party that we host. This year, we are doing simple! I always go way overboard with the food-with J and his unemployment issues this year, and me not getting a paycheck during the summer, we are going simple! To begin our fun filled weekend, tonight we are meeting some friend at the local racetrack to watch the races , then one of the best fireworks show!
June 30 is today-today also marks the first time M walked by herself. You ask, how do I remember something like this-let me tell you-Joe N birthday is today-he used to rent our apartment and M just loved him-he was coming home and M saw him and got up and "ran" to him-we all sat there in amazement-she was only 81/2 months old. She has been on the go ever since. Happy Birthday JOE!!
The Casey Anthony trial has really taken some strange turns. Did she or didn't she kill her own daughter? To tell you the truth, I am undecided on whether or not she did it. To listen to all the family members talk, they are all disfunctional. There are so many questions, that twitsts and turns in this trial. The defense is certainly putting the down the path of the jury finding her not guilty. CRAZY!
Enjoy your last day of June, 2011!
D
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Judging Others
Today as I read one of the triplet blogs I enjoy, she had written about her daughters recital she went to yesterday. Here is one of the songs that she had to watch. I found it to be disgusting for 6/7 year old girls not only listening to this song but to have to choreograph it. Then we wonder why this country is going down the sewer real quick.
While I was watching The Price of Right, the president interrupted the program for his comments on the state of union. At first, I was disappointed I was missing my show, but decided that I would listen to what he had to say, after all, hubby has been out of work off and on since December. What I found today, is that Obama is very good at "masking" certain items.
Lets take the Immigration bill that is going into effect here in GA on July 1. He would not answer the multiple reporters questions regarding immigration. I have thought long and hard about this hot topic that people have been killed over. Do I agree with it? I don't have a problem with immigrants-its the way they live here. My grandparents came over to America on a boat through Ellis Island. All four of them were immigrants. They came here legally and lived the American dream. Why do these new immigrants feel it is there right to get free services, but do not pay for any of these services through payroll deductions as both my husband and I do each paycheck. They get food stamps. I looked into getting food stamps-I would get $200 a month in food stamps because my husband is receiving a unemployment check which we would prefer not to. If the employers would make sure they are legal here in the US and pay according to the law, we wouldn't have this problem today. I am sure there are many that would disagree with me-that is fine-I live in America-where I have the right to my own opinion.
He then went on to say the US needs to obtain new businesses here to get employees. Well how do you suppose that we do this if most US companies outsource as much work as they can do overseas. I say for one, for everyone that a US company pays for outsourcing a position here, they need to pay a fine and a hefty one at that. Wake UP America!!! We are slowly becoming a country of complainers and excuse makers. I was brought up with if you don't like something, then do something to change it!
My daughter who is a straight A student with great grades/SAT scores will go to college. She will pay for it with grants/loans/scholarships. The girl in Kennesaw who is an illegal immigrant gets to go for free because its her right. Where is my daughters rights in there? How does that become fair? Do I feel for the girl in Kennesaw-absolutely? She was brought here illegally at a young age by her parents. Everything I do for myself has consequences for my children.
I will moderate the comments so keep them clean!
Happy Summer!!!
D
While I was watching The Price of Right, the president interrupted the program for his comments on the state of union. At first, I was disappointed I was missing my show, but decided that I would listen to what he had to say, after all, hubby has been out of work off and on since December. What I found today, is that Obama is very good at "masking" certain items.
Lets take the Immigration bill that is going into effect here in GA on July 1. He would not answer the multiple reporters questions regarding immigration. I have thought long and hard about this hot topic that people have been killed over. Do I agree with it? I don't have a problem with immigrants-its the way they live here. My grandparents came over to America on a boat through Ellis Island. All four of them were immigrants. They came here legally and lived the American dream. Why do these new immigrants feel it is there right to get free services, but do not pay for any of these services through payroll deductions as both my husband and I do each paycheck. They get food stamps. I looked into getting food stamps-I would get $200 a month in food stamps because my husband is receiving a unemployment check which we would prefer not to. If the employers would make sure they are legal here in the US and pay according to the law, we wouldn't have this problem today. I am sure there are many that would disagree with me-that is fine-I live in America-where I have the right to my own opinion.
He then went on to say the US needs to obtain new businesses here to get employees. Well how do you suppose that we do this if most US companies outsource as much work as they can do overseas. I say for one, for everyone that a US company pays for outsourcing a position here, they need to pay a fine and a hefty one at that. Wake UP America!!! We are slowly becoming a country of complainers and excuse makers. I was brought up with if you don't like something, then do something to change it!
My daughter who is a straight A student with great grades/SAT scores will go to college. She will pay for it with grants/loans/scholarships. The girl in Kennesaw who is an illegal immigrant gets to go for free because its her right. Where is my daughters rights in there? How does that become fair? Do I feel for the girl in Kennesaw-absolutely? She was brought here illegally at a young age by her parents. Everything I do for myself has consequences for my children.
I will moderate the comments so keep them clean!
Happy Summer!!!
D
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
This is Summer!
Today is the first day of summer so the calendar tells me. I sit here and wonder what summer will be for me. Get yourself something to drink and sit back and read what has been going on in my world. Warning-not sure how much complaining I will do!
J has lost his job once more. This job loss has really rocked my world as I know it. He is a good person, responsible, and knows his stuff. If you looked at his resume, you would think long and hard why to hire him with his resume for the past year. Anyway, this last job he had heights-very high heights! J will do anything but heights. So suffice to say, this job was not a perfect fit for him. He is awaiting to hear when he will be working again. He has been offered a position with a great company, however, we are just waiting to hear when he will start, pending the results of drug and background check.
M is doing great. She sits around all day and lays in her bed. Last Friday, her and best friend, B, wanted to have a party at our house. Of course, I told her yes, but realized it was the same night, J and I had a date so we canceled our date and stayed home to be chaperone's for her little party she was hosting.
C is having a time of her life this summer-no not really. She is eagerly waiting to go on a mission trip with our church. C will be in marching band with her sister which will start with band camp immediately after she arrives home from her mission trip.
I am so glad school is over. This year was not a good year for either one of my girls. Junior year lived up to all the stresses that everyone before me has mentioned. M did great in school and I couldn't be more proud. C did ok in school and could have done much better if she applied herself. This year, she will be 15 in September. She will be able to obtain her driving permit according to the state. I have told her driving is a privilege and not a right. She has to prove to me she is responsible to drive. By doing that, she needs to maintain straight A's. My rule not the states.
This summer break (remember we have been out of school since May 27), we have spent numerous hours in the dentist office. Both girls had cleaning, cavities to be filled and poor C had 2 teeth pulled. Yesterday we were given our walking papers for another 6 months. We had to use a new dentist because of insurance and oh my-what a great office.
We also have gone to get our eyes checked. Both girls eyes have decreasingly gotten worse so glasses/contacts are to be worn at all times. The DR reprimanded me for the loss of C's eyesight. He was not very nice about it and the girls heard him in the waiting room. I felt like a child again at the principals office-not that I ever know anything about that. My eyes are also a lot worse but I am getting old so what do you expect at my age.
This past weekend, we hosted a surprise 50th party for a good friend of ours at our house. We enjoyed the day. Our house looked nice and the backyard was finally cleaned up from all the storms we have had. Tree limbs were all over the yard. My flowers are starting to grow nicely.
Some news that makes me want to shake my head and say really:
I have to go back to my life now-as you see, I am overwhelmed with excitement that summer has arrived today!
D
J has lost his job once more. This job loss has really rocked my world as I know it. He is a good person, responsible, and knows his stuff. If you looked at his resume, you would think long and hard why to hire him with his resume for the past year. Anyway, this last job he had heights-very high heights! J will do anything but heights. So suffice to say, this job was not a perfect fit for him. He is awaiting to hear when he will be working again. He has been offered a position with a great company, however, we are just waiting to hear when he will start, pending the results of drug and background check.
M is doing great. She sits around all day and lays in her bed. Last Friday, her and best friend, B, wanted to have a party at our house. Of course, I told her yes, but realized it was the same night, J and I had a date so we canceled our date and stayed home to be chaperone's for her little party she was hosting.
C is having a time of her life this summer-no not really. She is eagerly waiting to go on a mission trip with our church. C will be in marching band with her sister which will start with band camp immediately after she arrives home from her mission trip.
I am so glad school is over. This year was not a good year for either one of my girls. Junior year lived up to all the stresses that everyone before me has mentioned. M did great in school and I couldn't be more proud. C did ok in school and could have done much better if she applied herself. This year, she will be 15 in September. She will be able to obtain her driving permit according to the state. I have told her driving is a privilege and not a right. She has to prove to me she is responsible to drive. By doing that, she needs to maintain straight A's. My rule not the states.
This summer break (remember we have been out of school since May 27), we have spent numerous hours in the dentist office. Both girls had cleaning, cavities to be filled and poor C had 2 teeth pulled. Yesterday we were given our walking papers for another 6 months. We had to use a new dentist because of insurance and oh my-what a great office.
We also have gone to get our eyes checked. Both girls eyes have decreasingly gotten worse so glasses/contacts are to be worn at all times. The DR reprimanded me for the loss of C's eyesight. He was not very nice about it and the girls heard him in the waiting room. I felt like a child again at the principals office-not that I ever know anything about that. My eyes are also a lot worse but I am getting old so what do you expect at my age.
This past weekend, we hosted a surprise 50th party for a good friend of ours at our house. We enjoyed the day. Our house looked nice and the backyard was finally cleaned up from all the storms we have had. Tree limbs were all over the yard. My flowers are starting to grow nicely.
Some news that makes me want to shake my head and say really:
- A little girl in a neighboring county was left in a daycare van for over 3 hours in this heat. The poor mom was called and told her that she needed to get to the hospital immediately where she was told her daughter had died. She was 2 years old. Working with children on a daily basis, I count and count and count. When I can't find one of my little people, I panic for a split second. That is just going from my classroom to outside or to another room in my little school. There are so many questions that need to be answered.
- The Batchelorette- This season is crazy. Ashley is so hooked on Bentley. I wish Chris would show her the outtakes of Bentley before he left. Next week is proving to be lots of drama involved with Bentley coming back and the other guys not feeling it. Stay tuned on this one.
- Hermann Cain will be running for President. Go Hermann!
I have to go back to my life now-as you see, I am overwhelmed with excitement that summer has arrived today!
D
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Milestones
In two days, a milestone will be achieved. My baby will end her middle school career and my oldest will be a senior in high school. Where does the time go? It seems as if yesterday, we were driving M to preschool with Miss Dominque and leaving her with complete strangers. C went to a preschool in a new area when we moved to GA and I left her with more complete strangers.
Next year, as I have told Maureen, we have some pretty big milestones happening in our lives. J will be 50, I will be40 ok 50, we will be married 25 years, M will graduate, go to college and turn 18-yes in that order. C will turn 16 which means she will be driving a CAR-where does the time go.
For all of this, I am thinking of a cruise. My friend, MaryAnn is going Thanksgiving and would love to go with her and her family. She was my first boss way back when I worked at Dime Savings Bank in Walt Whitman Mall-seems like yesterday we met. 30 years later we still are friends. Our other friends are going on a different cruise that week and have asked us to go. Not sure if that is the time I want to go to celebrate all these milestones.
It all starts March 2012- with our anniversary-do we just go on an extended weekend by ourselves and celebrate, do we invite our friends and some family to a nice dinner to celebrate with us, do we let the day go by without any fanfare. When my parents were married 25 years, my brother and sister and I gave my parents a huge party. I was working so money was not an issue for the party.
May-M will graduate from HS. I like to plan parties so this must be a great party to host.
June will be J's birthday-do I have a party inviting friends and family or just hang with him and invite his Godfather and wife for a celebratory dinner.
August-M will be moving to her dorm room in some college away from our house. I will most likely be on anxiety meds by this time.
September - C will turn 16-big party for her big day-whatever she wants will work for us. She will also get her license to drive this month.
December-MY Birthday-what to do...
My question for now is do we celebrate once and do it big or do we small little things to celebrate each milestone for what it is. Only time will tell what we end up doing but any suggestions would be welcomed.
Oh Happy Wednesday!!!
Next year, as I have told Maureen, we have some pretty big milestones happening in our lives. J will be 50, I will be
For all of this, I am thinking of a cruise. My friend, MaryAnn is going Thanksgiving and would love to go with her and her family. She was my first boss way back when I worked at Dime Savings Bank in Walt Whitman Mall-seems like yesterday we met. 30 years later we still are friends. Our other friends are going on a different cruise that week and have asked us to go. Not sure if that is the time I want to go to celebrate all these milestones.
It all starts March 2012- with our anniversary-do we just go on an extended weekend by ourselves and celebrate, do we invite our friends and some family to a nice dinner to celebrate with us, do we let the day go by without any fanfare. When my parents were married 25 years, my brother and sister and I gave my parents a huge party. I was working so money was not an issue for the party.
May-M will graduate from HS. I like to plan parties so this must be a great party to host.
June will be J's birthday-do I have a party inviting friends and family or just hang with him and invite his Godfather and wife for a celebratory dinner.
August-M will be moving to her dorm room in some college away from our house. I will most likely be on anxiety meds by this time.
September - C will turn 16-big party for her big day-whatever she wants will work for us. She will also get her license to drive this month.
December-MY Birthday-what to do...
My question for now is do we celebrate once and do it big or do we small little things to celebrate each milestone for what it is. Only time will tell what we end up doing but any suggestions would be welcomed.
Oh Happy Wednesday!!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mothers Day
17 years ago, I celebrated my first mothers day! Prior to this most glorious day in my life, I would spend this day with a pasted smile and would want to hang out under the blankets and wish this day over.
J and I were married in 1987 and M was born in 1994. As long as I can remember, the only thing I wanted to be was a MOM. Month after month, my desire to be a mom grew. We went to a fertility treatment doctor only to find out that there was nothing wrong with either of us. She put me on fertility pills, spent countless hours trying to conceive a child. Days turned to months, months turned to years. It was very frustrating to me. I couldn't control this one desire. In December of 1993, I turned to the Blessed Mother and prayed that if it was God's will to let me have a child. The next month, I was so sick and thought I had the flu, the rest is history as they say. I had the 9 month flu.
I remember my first mothers day card-it was from Sue's mom. Sue being one of my best friends! It made me feel so special. I was so happy to have a baby. When M was delivered, it was by far one of the best days of my life. My C was born 22 months later and not a day does not go by , that I do not thank Jesus Christ for my children. I have been blessed in ways, I was never able to manage.
I know we all think our own children are the best, but to be honest, I know I have the best girls I could have. They are both beautiful, caring, kind and smart. Everyone loves them! They are respectful! I love my girls with everything in my heart.
Thank you J for giving me the children I have always desired!
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! Ones who fill in when the "real" thing is not there.
J and I were married in 1987 and M was born in 1994. As long as I can remember, the only thing I wanted to be was a MOM. Month after month, my desire to be a mom grew. We went to a fertility treatment doctor only to find out that there was nothing wrong with either of us. She put me on fertility pills, spent countless hours trying to conceive a child. Days turned to months, months turned to years. It was very frustrating to me. I couldn't control this one desire. In December of 1993, I turned to the Blessed Mother and prayed that if it was God's will to let me have a child. The next month, I was so sick and thought I had the flu, the rest is history as they say. I had the 9 month flu.
I remember my first mothers day card-it was from Sue's mom. Sue being one of my best friends! It made me feel so special. I was so happy to have a baby. When M was delivered, it was by far one of the best days of my life. My C was born 22 months later and not a day does not go by , that I do not thank Jesus Christ for my children. I have been blessed in ways, I was never able to manage.
I know we all think our own children are the best, but to be honest, I know I have the best girls I could have. They are both beautiful, caring, kind and smart. Everyone loves them! They are respectful! I love my girls with everything in my heart.
Thank you J for giving me the children I have always desired!
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! Ones who fill in when the "real" thing is not there.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Promises
As I sit here and read the numerous blogs I do, I wonder what I want to promise myself this year. Should I be a better wife, a better mom, have a better relationship with my Lord and Saviour, or a better friend. Lets take each one separately and I will openly or not openly agree with your opinions. This is my blog so I can delete anytime I want to. Here goes:
J and I met in August 1982-that seems like an eternity some days and then some days not so long. We have been through alot and have certainly had our ups and downs throughout the years. When something major in my life happens, who do I go for the support-J. He is a no-nonsense kind of guy-he will eat up alive if you dont' agree with him but he can be so supportive of you if you need help. For now, I am in need of help so he is my rock. He makes everything better! I cook dinner for him almost every night. This is the one thing he asks for all the time. He likes to eat at home and I suppose after all these years, he has adjusted to my cooking. He likes a tidy home-most days it s tidy and clean as I like a clean home as well. That is the extent of my expectations from him for me. So what is the problem you ask-not sure-any comments!
M is my oldest! She makes me very proud of her. She is a straight A student. She is just simply beautiful. She does whatever I ask mostly without me asking over and over. Of course, we have our little arguments but for the most, she is the daughter anyone would want to have. I am so blessed to have been chosen to be her mother. She knows what she wants our of life and enjoys life. So you ask what the problem is- she is stuck on a friend of mine (long story and I am not in mood to chat about that) who has treated her poorly- yes she is an adult. She has told her son he can not talk to M and that has brought great grief to her. I tell M to move on and don't worry about what others say or do as you can not control others. So for now, she has been in a funk since October about this.
C is my baby-not really she is taller than me and at age 14, knows everything there is to know about life. She is gorgeous. She is smart-but doesn't like to apply herself in school. She would rather be social than study. So for now, we have an understanding-lower than a B her phone is mine. I wouldn't trade C for anyone. She brings me so much joy with her witty personality and her smile on her face just melts my heart every day. I am thankful I am her mother. I am so lucky. C does not bring me any trouble so whats the problem? NO problem, she will just study more this year.
My Lord and Saviour- I have been Catholic my entire life. Lately (the past 4 years) I have been feeling left out of the Catholic church-not belonging there. I know that there are many churches who have hypocrites but for some reason it seemed as if my church had many more hypocrites than the norm. I have a relationship with Christ and would like it to be stronger. I pray for peace within myself. I pray for health and happiness. I thank God every day for my husband and my children. We have been going to a new church and I happen to enjoy it very much. I feel at "home" there. M does not like the church that much, C enjoys going there. J - well that is another post as well one day. After the Christmas Eve service, I doubt he will going back anytime soon. His loss and for now I will continue to pray for him that he gets to know and feel the love of Christ. I am not sure if I want to "dive" in the bible studies they offer there but for now, we will continue to go on Sundays as I joke that the preacher is talking directly at me every Sunday.
Friends for me come very easy. I tend to always want to meet and greet new people. I am not overly friendly but I would hope that you would agree I am welcoming. I have a few friends that over the years, I have found are not the friends I thought they were so I just remove from my life. I have some really good friends who I enjoy spending time with. Recently, I was telling C that I used to be a nicer person. I would remember to call/send cards for birthdays. Now it is all I do to remember a birthday is coming up in the month but not the day. I would randomly make or bake an item and drop it off just to say Thank you for being my friend. I miss doing those things. If I saw something in the store, that I would know a friend would like, I would purchase, bring home and wrap so carefully and deliver to the friend I purchased the item for. Where and when did I stop doing this? Not sure but I don't like the place I am in with my friends.
I am not making a resolution to make these better but now that they are out there, maybe just maybe I can be a better person this coming year.
I know I have a great life but always look at the negative and not what I have. This is my promise to myself to be more positive in my daily life.
"D"
J and I met in August 1982-that seems like an eternity some days and then some days not so long. We have been through alot and have certainly had our ups and downs throughout the years. When something major in my life happens, who do I go for the support-J. He is a no-nonsense kind of guy-he will eat up alive if you dont' agree with him but he can be so supportive of you if you need help. For now, I am in need of help so he is my rock. He makes everything better! I cook dinner for him almost every night. This is the one thing he asks for all the time. He likes to eat at home and I suppose after all these years, he has adjusted to my cooking. He likes a tidy home-most days it s tidy and clean as I like a clean home as well. That is the extent of my expectations from him for me. So what is the problem you ask-not sure-any comments!
M is my oldest! She makes me very proud of her. She is a straight A student. She is just simply beautiful. She does whatever I ask mostly without me asking over and over. Of course, we have our little arguments but for the most, she is the daughter anyone would want to have. I am so blessed to have been chosen to be her mother. She knows what she wants our of life and enjoys life. So you ask what the problem is- she is stuck on a friend of mine (long story and I am not in mood to chat about that) who has treated her poorly- yes she is an adult. She has told her son he can not talk to M and that has brought great grief to her. I tell M to move on and don't worry about what others say or do as you can not control others. So for now, she has been in a funk since October about this.
C is my baby-not really she is taller than me and at age 14, knows everything there is to know about life. She is gorgeous. She is smart-but doesn't like to apply herself in school. She would rather be social than study. So for now, we have an understanding-lower than a B her phone is mine. I wouldn't trade C for anyone. She brings me so much joy with her witty personality and her smile on her face just melts my heart every day. I am thankful I am her mother. I am so lucky. C does not bring me any trouble so whats the problem? NO problem, she will just study more this year.
My Lord and Saviour- I have been Catholic my entire life. Lately (the past 4 years) I have been feeling left out of the Catholic church-not belonging there. I know that there are many churches who have hypocrites but for some reason it seemed as if my church had many more hypocrites than the norm. I have a relationship with Christ and would like it to be stronger. I pray for peace within myself. I pray for health and happiness. I thank God every day for my husband and my children. We have been going to a new church and I happen to enjoy it very much. I feel at "home" there. M does not like the church that much, C enjoys going there. J - well that is another post as well one day. After the Christmas Eve service, I doubt he will going back anytime soon. His loss and for now I will continue to pray for him that he gets to know and feel the love of Christ. I am not sure if I want to "dive" in the bible studies they offer there but for now, we will continue to go on Sundays as I joke that the preacher is talking directly at me every Sunday.
Friends for me come very easy. I tend to always want to meet and greet new people. I am not overly friendly but I would hope that you would agree I am welcoming. I have a few friends that over the years, I have found are not the friends I thought they were so I just remove from my life. I have some really good friends who I enjoy spending time with. Recently, I was telling C that I used to be a nicer person. I would remember to call/send cards for birthdays. Now it is all I do to remember a birthday is coming up in the month but not the day. I would randomly make or bake an item and drop it off just to say Thank you for being my friend. I miss doing those things. If I saw something in the store, that I would know a friend would like, I would purchase, bring home and wrap so carefully and deliver to the friend I purchased the item for. Where and when did I stop doing this? Not sure but I don't like the place I am in with my friends.
I am not making a resolution to make these better but now that they are out there, maybe just maybe I can be a better person this coming year.
I know I have a great life but always look at the negative and not what I have. This is my promise to myself to be more positive in my daily life.
"D"
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year!!!
Hello my bloggy friends! I am back (not sure for how long) but for today, I will update you on what has been going on in my life.
Anna- our foreign exchange student left us in June. With mixed emotions, we took her to the airport and cried and held on. We went through alot while she was here. I am sure she thinks we are crazy Americans as our life is nothing as they portray on German television. We had some good times as well as times-well lets not even talk about that. We miss Anna very much and wish her the best with her life.
School started in August for all of us. I now have a junior in HS and an 8th grader at the middle school. My girls are both in band and for the most part enjoy being a part of the band. M is in the top of her class and makes us very proud. This school year has brought us some challenges with both girls. C is smart but she likes to have fun so that causes us some grief in the house. She doesn't get into trouble, she just chooses not to apply herself.
September was C birhtday. She turned 14. We didn't too much for her birthday as band consumes most of our time in the fall. We celebrated with cake and some gifts for our sweet C.
In October, our house went through some changes. M turned 16 and with turning 16 came a drivers license. I am proud of M. She drives a mustang which her dad bought her for $850.00, then promptly restored the car to its beautiful grace. Her "Sweet 16" party was held in September at our house. She enjoyed her day. We then had a bonfire for her actual birthday party. Maureen came for 2 weeks so celebrate with us.
November brought us my nephew living with us. TJ has had some issues in FL and decided that living with us and working here, life would be good. He was able to obtain a job within his union and off to Atlanta he went. We loved having TJ here but while he went home to discuss some options with his attorney, the union offered him a job with more money. As sad as we all were to see him go, we know he is better off living in his environment.
December is a busy month all around. I started it off at our church with Advent by Candlelight. I have always enjoyed this beginning of Advent. It prepares me spiritually. This year, it was a bit different and only had one speaker. She started off speaking of her puppy (which I do not like dogs) then she tied it all together to have Love, Faith, Hope, Joy. It was a great evening. We were busy at school, making all the ornaments we do. This is one of my favorite times of the year with my class. They are so adorable when it comes to Christmas. I had my annual Christmas Bingo party. I had a great time this year. There were lots of gifts and lots of laughter, not to mention lots of wine going around.
The middle of the month, J got offered and took a position with a previous employer. YEAH!!! More money, promotion and closer to home-almost forgot day hours! What more can we ask for. At this point we do not have health insurance so no one can get sick around here. We decided that paying $1100 a month on COBRA is excessive.
The end of the month, did not bring me good news. Everyone is healthy and I am very thankful for that. ON my birthday, we received notice from an attorney our house is foreclosure. OH MY! is I was able to think when J called to let me know. After figuring out what has happened, our payments have not been applied. I called the bank, talked to numerous people and have come up with a solution-however, it will take some time to clear up as they do not move that quickly.
The last day of the month, we received a letter from the IRS. Apparently our accountant didn't include my salary with our income. I am sure it will handled appropriately-again more paperwork. At this time, I am waiting for a phone call from our accountant to see what we need to do. Not sure who is responsible for this but it did not make for good New Year's Eve. I am glad this came in 2010 to end our year. I am looking forward to only good things happening in 2011.
My friends mom, Gale, will undergo some more tests this month to see how far the cancer has spread. AT this time, she is comfortable and will determine what the next course of treatment will be if any depending on the results.
Yesterday, SM and I spend the afternoon together. WE talked about our blogs, other blogs we read and what to do with ourselves this coming year. My goals for this upcoming year is to more organized and to lose weight. I am not going on a diet but a life style change. I hope to do this for myself. I read other blogs and see how other people have lost weight and they do it for themselves. I need to do this for me!
Have a Happy New Year!
"D"
Anna- our foreign exchange student left us in June. With mixed emotions, we took her to the airport and cried and held on. We went through alot while she was here. I am sure she thinks we are crazy Americans as our life is nothing as they portray on German television. We had some good times as well as times-well lets not even talk about that. We miss Anna very much and wish her the best with her life.
School started in August for all of us. I now have a junior in HS and an 8th grader at the middle school. My girls are both in band and for the most part enjoy being a part of the band. M is in the top of her class and makes us very proud. This school year has brought us some challenges with both girls. C is smart but she likes to have fun so that causes us some grief in the house. She doesn't get into trouble, she just chooses not to apply herself.
September was C birhtday. She turned 14. We didn't too much for her birthday as band consumes most of our time in the fall. We celebrated with cake and some gifts for our sweet C.
In October, our house went through some changes. M turned 16 and with turning 16 came a drivers license. I am proud of M. She drives a mustang which her dad bought her for $850.00, then promptly restored the car to its beautiful grace. Her "Sweet 16" party was held in September at our house. She enjoyed her day. We then had a bonfire for her actual birthday party. Maureen came for 2 weeks so celebrate with us.
November brought us my nephew living with us. TJ has had some issues in FL and decided that living with us and working here, life would be good. He was able to obtain a job within his union and off to Atlanta he went. We loved having TJ here but while he went home to discuss some options with his attorney, the union offered him a job with more money. As sad as we all were to see him go, we know he is better off living in his environment.
December is a busy month all around. I started it off at our church with Advent by Candlelight. I have always enjoyed this beginning of Advent. It prepares me spiritually. This year, it was a bit different and only had one speaker. She started off speaking of her puppy (which I do not like dogs) then she tied it all together to have Love, Faith, Hope, Joy. It was a great evening. We were busy at school, making all the ornaments we do. This is one of my favorite times of the year with my class. They are so adorable when it comes to Christmas. I had my annual Christmas Bingo party. I had a great time this year. There were lots of gifts and lots of laughter, not to mention lots of wine going around.
The middle of the month, J got offered and took a position with a previous employer. YEAH!!! More money, promotion and closer to home-almost forgot day hours! What more can we ask for. At this point we do not have health insurance so no one can get sick around here. We decided that paying $1100 a month on COBRA is excessive.
The end of the month, did not bring me good news. Everyone is healthy and I am very thankful for that. ON my birthday, we received notice from an attorney our house is foreclosure. OH MY! is I was able to think when J called to let me know. After figuring out what has happened, our payments have not been applied. I called the bank, talked to numerous people and have come up with a solution-however, it will take some time to clear up as they do not move that quickly.
The last day of the month, we received a letter from the IRS. Apparently our accountant didn't include my salary with our income. I am sure it will handled appropriately-again more paperwork. At this time, I am waiting for a phone call from our accountant to see what we need to do. Not sure who is responsible for this but it did not make for good New Year's Eve. I am glad this came in 2010 to end our year. I am looking forward to only good things happening in 2011.
My friends mom, Gale, will undergo some more tests this month to see how far the cancer has spread. AT this time, she is comfortable and will determine what the next course of treatment will be if any depending on the results.
Yesterday, SM and I spend the afternoon together. WE talked about our blogs, other blogs we read and what to do with ourselves this coming year. My goals for this upcoming year is to more organized and to lose weight. I am not going on a diet but a life style change. I hope to do this for myself. I read other blogs and see how other people have lost weight and they do it for themselves. I need to do this for me!
Have a Happy New Year!
"D"
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