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27 maggio For the visitor...
"Every act of dishonesty has at least two victims: The one we think of as the victim, and the perpetrator as well. Each little dishonesty makes another
Compulsive lying alienates friends and loved ones and often brings about the opposite of what the liar wants: instead of getting the attention they often crave, they end up pushing people away. With therapy, many people can overcome their compulsion to lie and salvage their interpersonal relationships before it is too late.**
We are praying for you and God Bless (: 17 novembre Another Year Older and a WHOLE Lot WiserI can't believe a few months have passed by here and I haven't written a thing. And so is life. When school started I truly believed I would get back into the swing of things and it would be easy to start writing again. I was never so wrong.
In September Koty had been really sick. I thought he'd just had the stomach flu. All kids usually get sick when school starts back up. Think about the 500 or so kids that don't wash their hands after sneezing, using the toilet, etc. He had been complaining of a stomach ache, nausea, headaches and I could list tons of other symptoms. This had gone on for a few days. On a Thursday I'd made an appointment with his pediatrician and the earliest they could see him was the following Monday. Friday he still felt bad so he went to the ER. There I got the shock of my life (it wasn't the end of the world) but it was a knock you in the gut kinda diagnosis. We found out that Koty had Juvenile Diabetes. His Blood Sugar levels were well over 750 and he had severe acidosis (DKA). He was transferred to a local children’s hospital where he was in the PICU for three nights and then went to a step down unit for two nights. In the midst of those five days we had to absorb so much information that I felt I purely overwhelmed. I think any parent would. I have debated for awhile whether to share this information with the masses but I want to tell you what a wonderful son I have. In all the time in the hospital my little guy didn't complain in the least. No matter how many times he was poked and prodded he didn't cry, whimper or protest. He was just grateful that we found out what was wrong and were getting it treated (at the time he didn't know the extremes of JD). After a few days had passed and his BS was coming down and his ketones tested negative we got to move upstairs. He was more comfortable there. There wasn't constant monitoring and there we starting receiving tons of information. We'd had a few consults with his doctor and starting learning the daily management of what diabetes consisted of. Diet, exercise, and naturally BS monitoring and Insulin Injections. Our last night on the step down unit Kota got his IVs taken out and it was the first night I'd got to climb into bed with him since we'd been in the hospital. We watched a little TV and decided it was time for quiet time and shut off the lights and turned off the boob tube. As we lay there I asked him if there was anything he wanted to talk about. His answer was No, but he quickly replied, "Yes!" He lay still as if pondering his words carefully and he said, "You know Mom-- just because I have this doesn't mean I'm not the Dakota everyone still knows... I am still me. I just don't want them to treat me differently.." At that moment I realized what an extraordinary little guy I had. He is way wise beyond his years. I don't have words to say how proud I am of him, or all of them for that matter. There is just something extra special about him. We are still learning things on a daily basis. The hardest thing is figuring out things for him to eat so he has a healthy balance. We have tons of money invested in cookbooks and such. Our diets really have changed that much. We pretty much ate healthy for the most part. You can't tell it by looking at us, but it’s so. He doesn't starve on this diet and he wasn't much of a sweet eater or soda drinker so it didn't/doesn't bother him that he can't pick up those things on a whim. They have to be constructed into his carb intake if he wants those things. I think the whole carb thing was the hardest-- but I was given a tip in the hospital-- don't make it harder than what it has to be. It was a most valuable piece of information. It was quite easy once I got the hang of it. Kota has progressed so much. He is now learning to draw his own injections and knows what foods contain what carb amount so packing lunches is a lot easier with his help. His BS levels are at a happy medium. We are in what is called the 'honeymoon stage'. What that means is that since he has leveled out his pancreas has kinda jumpstarted and started making what little bit of insulin that it can produce and it will eventually wane off. It most usually lasts 6 months to a year. Right now he rarely takes his short acting injection, just long acting, but is thriving and for fear of sounding like a broken record-- he doesn't complain at all. Okay-- here is the rest of the low down.... After Kota got out of the hospital Bob hurt his back and was out of work for about three weeks. During that time Jess fell and broke her thumb rollerblading. We were walking on egg shells for a week. They weren't sure that it was going to need pins, but thankfully she didn't!! They had molded her cast around her thumb and straightened it so it would grow back correctly. The very day Jess fell and broke her thumb Ash was put in the hospital with pneumonia. She was in the hospital for about four days and came home chipper and with cabin fever! We are grateful MaKayla has pretty much remained healthy. I'm not sure I could handle much else at the moment. Lol Report cards came out a few weeks ago and I'm happy to report that since Jess has been on her meds her grades have came up dramatically. We are very, very pleased. Basketball season is getting ready to start and she and Ash are ecstatic about that. I hope she babies her thumb though. We are doing PT to get her accustomed to using it again. In the time that has passed since I last wrote my Mama has done another disappearing act. Koty spoke up about it and wants to share his feelings to her about it. I can't imagine what that will be like. Having a ten year old kid telling you that they wish you no longer in their life because they don't like the Houdini action... it should be interesting. Okay peeps, I guess that’s enough. This chick needs to start another load in the wash. I hope all is well in y'alls word.
Take care :)
Oh! Special thanks to the visitor who never forgot my birthday. It was nice that you remembered :) 25 agosto Time Passes Us ByInevitably time passes us by. We remember things in our past that make us laugh, makes us cry. Times that spring to mind where we've learned a lesson (through ourselves or others) or memories that we conjure up through experience. School is starting here Monday and I can remember how exicting it was to get back and see your friends you didn't see through summer to exchange stories of the adventures you'd had. I remember the smell of a newly cleaned school as you entered through the doors and the anticipation you awaited to get your schedule to see if you had any classes with your best friends. As an adult I've learned to appreciate the freedom I had then. You don't realize it until you start getting your own children ready for their first day back. I didn't think it was freedom then. It was a chore in sense, having to get up early to catch the bus and head to our daily job, learning. But now I know-- those were the days. The only thing you had to worry about was getting your homework turned in on time, sit and wait anxiously for your crush to call, Friday night football games and such. No worrying about paying bills, buying groceries or making sure dinner was fixed in a timely manner so everything else would fall into place as evening approached. To be 15 again and know what I know now.. lol
Time surely does pass us by. In the past month two women that I went to school with have passed away. One I didn't know that well. I am almost certain that it was related to drugs or a drug overdose. The other woman, who I'd known nearly all my life passed from an aneurism. I went to the awake last night and it was so solemn. Sad. I can't express how sad. She had two children. A daughter, a beautiful daughter that had the hair and eyes of her mother. Absolutely beautiful-- and a son, who had the menace in him of his uncle (her brother) and favored her brother, too. Gorgeous kids who will now know their mother any longer other than in their dreams and the memories they have. This woman was so full of life when we were younger. She didn't get upset over anything. She laughed so much that it was sometimes annoying-- but those are the people that seem to make it to heaven before we are even thought about. I think maybe her spirit was so light that God surely needed another angel. I will think of her often as life continues to pass me by because hers was so short.
Two weekends ago I went to my 10 year class reunion. I can tell you that people surely do change. It was a great experience. The girls who were skinny were now fat and the fat girls were now skinny. It was hoot :) It was nice to see everyone and I hope they all continue to do well.
In my vacation photos I promised to write about the pavement picture-- so here is the story behind it. We were on our way to Cherokee and I was wearing a necklace Bob had gotten me a few years ago for Christmas. It was a heart-shaped pendent with diamonds all the way around. It meant a great deal to me. I guess us girls are sentimental. I'd been wearing it for some time and there were hairs that were engrossed into the chain itself so I'd taken it off and asked Bob to get the hairs out while I was driving. The drive was so beautiful we decided to stop off at some overlooks to get pictures of the Smokey's and Bob forgot my necklace was laying on his lap. As he got out of the car my necklace dropped onto the pavement. He was so excited to get out and just look the necklace wasn't remembered. After taking our break and getting a few pictures we all got back into the car and left for Cherokee. About ten miles down the road I remembered my necklace and asked Bob where it was. His reply was, "I couldn't have been that stupid!!" He searched all of the front where it could have slid off and no necklace. I was heartbroken. He was feeling bad and as we entered Cherokee I left him at this small beachy area where he and the kids could play in the water while I went back and looked for it. To no avail it wasn't in my view. I cried a little on the way back. Got it out of my system and I thought for sure it would never been found again. I found him and the kids awaiting my return and we decided to take in the sites Cherokee had to offer. We went to a Gold Mine and mined for jewels and such and decided it was time to go get some lunch. After lunch we were making our way back to our chalet and decided to stop once more at that overlook to see if we could find my necklace. We searched everywhere near and close to where we'd parked and low and behold I spot something shiny on the pavement!!! It was my necklace-- now -3 diamonds but I'd never seen a more beautiful piece of jewelry in all my life. It just felt good to have it back in my hands. The jewelry has insurance so it will be on its way to be repaired as soon as I make the time to take it back to the mall. And thats it! The story behind the pic of the pavement. lol
The kids have already left for their Dad's so I guess I will finish up some laundry and vacuum. I can't believe that things are done (except the grass being mowed) and I will have a free night to do as I please. What a relief. Hope all is well in your world :)
08 agosto It's Me Again :)Hello :)
Here to catch all y'all up on my everythings and nothings... but first thing is first. I recently had a blast from the past stop by and if your ever here again I would love to talk to you :) I'd like to know how your doing and all that good stuff :) I truly hope all is well with you and that your out there somewhere achieving all you dreamed of and more! Drop me a line next time you stop by. I still have the same screen names that I use to have and still have the same email address. AGAIN-- I would LOVE to hear from you!
Okay-- here goes!
Let's see-- vacation was something of a dud. Kind of like last year. We had the unfortunate encounter with some nasty bugs. I still get chills thinking about them. Our first day there we spent just checking out DT Gatlingburg. I only cooked once!!! lol And that was breakfast! The rest of the time was spent eating out! It wasn't at all different from last year. The kids still fit and drove us nuts with their constant bantering. We even took over vacation and made it ours for a few days to express just how displeased we were with their arguing. Needless to say it didn't matter. Kids will be kids. We ended up going to the Dixie Stampede one night, we took the kids to Dollywood, Dollywood Splash Country, to a awesome go-cart track, a haunted ghost tour (walk) at night through a graveyard and tons of other stuff. We drove through Cades Cove, went to Cherokee and I shed a few tears along the way. It's only been a few weeks ago but I think I was traumatized sometime during the trip coz I can't remember everything we done! lol
It rained some while we were on vacation so Bob and I decided we'd buy a few board games to pass the time in the chalet. One that we purchased was"Twister" We came home from the store, let the kids get showered and Kay and Ash rarely wear PJ's. Don't ask why. They own them- they just hate wearing them. So here we have Ash and Kay sporting undies and playing Twister. I was taping the kids as they played... hoping for a funny moment, just not one quite like this: Miss MaKayla threw out a whopper for all of us. I couldn't believe my ears!! All four kids were on their colored dots, laughing and just trying to stay in the game when Kay got in this awkard position. I guess it left her staring at her nether regions because out of the blue she says, "Y'all--- my THANG is smiling at me!" I was shocked for a split moment and couldn't help but bust out in laughter. Gawd... what will we do with her? I think she should've been a blonde!
Bob's sister had her baby. It was a girl! Welcome Miss Lauren Nicole :) I am surrounded by babies and it's super hard wanting something you know you will no longer have :(
Let's see-- Every evening here the house is filled with kids. I can't remember the last time my house has seen spotless floors and no dishes in the sink. With fall coming on maybe things will slow down a bit!
Speaking of fall, not to wish summer away, but I am looking forward to the leaves changing. It is the highlight of the year for me. Halloween is coming up and I can't wait to buy the kids and Nomad a costume. How cheesy is that? Wanting to get your doggy a halloween costume? haha
My uncle just had open heart surgery a little over a week ago and I'd like everyone to remember him in their prayers. He is a little devilish... but I guess I would be too if I had my chest split open!
Kota and Ash are getting ready for another birthday. I can't believe they are turning another year older. What do all these parents do when their kids fly the coop? How do they cope?
School is starting here very soon. We always start late August and end in late May, early June. I gotta take the kids' school shopping tomorrow. Don'tcha hate how they always need or want something?
Kay and Jess have Emily staying over tonight. I hope they go to bed soon. It is nearly time for the NG channel. I am addicted to the dog whisperer! And for all those VH1 fans-- how cool was the new Flava Flav series Sunday night? I laughed til I cried!
Hope you all are doing well. Take care of you and yours!
05 luglio Since I've Been Gone...Well, lets see. A few months away sure gives someone tons of things to talk about. First off-- I truly got bored of the whole blog thing. Its not that I didn't think of Reg, Beth, Cindy, Beth Marie and my old pals from here-- its just that I got sooooo bored. I spent way too much time on the internet and needed a break. During that time I think I spent some time with my kids and becoming a VOD (video on demand) aholic.
Around Easter we got a puppy. We named him Nomad BECAUSE he is so hyper and a natural wanderer. He is always on the go. I have a pic of him somewhere and will post it with the entry. He can sit, roll over, sit and stay, jump around in a circle, and a few other things.. nooo hehe I'm not a proud dog owner or anything.. :)
Umm, let's see. In June my brother and sister in law had another baby boy. He was named Mason Alexzander. lol I feel sorry for the baby. My maiden name is Dixon-- can you imagine the poor guy going through life being poked fun of??? and for those of you that don't get it!!! The "Mason Dixon Line" duh! lol He is a cutie. He looks just like Nate did. He is all cheeks and no eyes.
We leave for vacation in exactly 10 days and yes I'm counting down the days. It will be nice to get away from here for awhile. I have our vacation all planned out. Sounds kinda anal but it isn't the beach. There is tons of commercialism but we have to keep the kids busy lest we wanna hear them fussing and fighting amongst themselves. I do not look forward to the drive to and from there.
Believe it or not my mother has finally came to her senses. She has started to come around more and isn't asking for moolah. She has moved from the house that I grew up in and is now living closer to my sister and I. She comes to get the kids every now and again and they are enjoying themselves in her company.
Ex husband has moved back from the Big Easy. He is working, finally. Still no child support but its not like I'm accoustomed to getting it.
Bob and I took a road trip this past weekend. We went to Coopers Rock, a small park in the eastern panhandle of the state. We had a great time. We hiked for about an hour just exploring and decided to head back. It had been raining on and off and we didn't bring extra clothes. On our way back we decided to stop off at a K-mart in Clarksburg. While we were there we had a sad but hilarious encounter. I led Bob down the toys section because I wanted to look for a hand held scrabble game. As we started down the aisle I turned around and smiled at him. He intially thought I smiled coz he thought I seen what he seen (gonna get to that). I smiled coz I thought he was thinking 'don't we spend enough time in these things when we have the kids?' anyway... as we ended and aisle and turned the corner there was an employee standing there. As I turned my back to him I heard a loud thump. Bob and I turned around and here was this teenage boy laying flat on his back. I truly thought he was hurt!!!! My heart was pounding and so many things started running through my mind. 'Was he getting ready to seize (years with my sister)... did we need to turn him to his side??? did something drop on his head and he get knocked out??? was it my eye stopping beauty??? lol you were suppose to laugh!! haha!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! None of the above! I yell at Bob, "Help him! Don't just stand there... HEEEELLLLP HIIIIM. HE COULD BE HURT!!!" Bob says, "He isn't hurt, he is high!" I ask, "How do you know?... Help him, seriously-- he looks hurt!" Bob says, "I am telling you he isn't hurt (all the while laughing uncontrollably) HE IS F***IN' HIGH!!" I start towards the little guy and Bob walks over and asks him if he is all right. The kid replies in some kind of stutterly jarble that he is fiiiiinnnnne. Bob helps him up, again, still laughing (I am in shock at the revelation... who gets high at work?? or am I just naive??) and tells him he had better watch getting high at work, not to let his boss see him. Then Bob says, "I am takin' ya to your buggy and your can..." The little guy grasps his buggy and there out in the open is a DUSTER CAN he was sniffing. The kind of duster can that you clean the dust out of your PC with. I was flabbergasted!!! Still am at the notion. What are kids doing these days??? I know, back to the story... anyway, we walk away from the kid after we seen he was okay... only to hear him a minute later with the can going full blast... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (thats what it sounded like) and another minute later..... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh does this kid have no shame??? lol I guess you had to see it. But it blows my mind. Not only was he getting high at work and didn't care who seen him BUT while Bob and I were looking at the books and magazines he came into the stationey dept. and got another can!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Lets see... Oh yeah. Jess was finally diagnosed with ADD. She is on a medicine and seems to be improving some with her attitude. Thats a big PRAISE THE LORD! lol
Bobby's sister is nearing her due date. She and her husband are expecting a daughter.
And now my wind is gone. I can't think of anymore to write about. I will try and be better. Promise. Time to fold a load of laundry. Hope all is well in y'alls world! Take Care All!
Oh! One more thing. I wanna show you a picture of Jess, her friend Chelsey, Kay and Ash when they decided to play in make-up about a week ago! It was hilarious.
07 aprile SOSSo what's up everyone? Spring has sprung! Anyone doing anything interesting? Everyone getting ready for spring break? We are! A whole week of not getting up early... YAHOO!!
Koty is planning a beach trip with his best friend Nick. He will be gone for a week with his family. He is really looking forward to it. Bob and I are still car shopping. We can seem to find anything we really like... okay, maybe we are cheepo's?? We've been going to places online that have the car we want and checking out nationwide prices for the car itself... we are waiting for a local dealers to compete with those prices.
It's mad crazy here at the moment-- like that's anything different than any other time you may pop in and read a recent entry. We are in the process of redoing Kay and Ash's room. We got a steal on a bedroom suite and made the most of the purchase.
Jess is still the same with school. The bullying has stopped for the most part. After her suspension I called the school board to schedule a meeting to have the punishment lifted. Although it was a drawn out meeting and it (the lift) didn't happen, I do think they were afraid of a law suit. Now people-- don't get me wrong. I'm not gonna wield those words to just anyone. But I did let them know that I had talked to someone in law and that I had a decent chance of having their jobs if the problems (the bullying) wasn't halted and put a stop to immediately. It was just a song and dance I was no longer interested in shuffling or waltzing to.
The kids' dad is coming back from New Orelans. Surprise, Surprise. he is still $xx00.00 in arrearages. I don't know how things work where any of you live, but here we have a what is known as 'child advocate' who automatically will garnish his wages for his support owed. Anyway, they caught up with him and had a chat with him. He told them he is away working-- working under the table and that he would have a payment by next week. If he doesn't have some type of payment there by next week they are filing a motion to have him held in contempt of court... with my John Henry gladly on the dotted line :) Some may call me spiteful-- others may call me money hungry, but if he is laying down money for a new home (told by his mama and the kids) then he has money to pay his child support. Annnnywayy! lol Sorry for ranting about that!
My sister and her husband are moving into their new house this week coming. I took her shopping today to find some folk art for her walls. I can't go into those stores with my purse in tow or else I spend way more than I intend to!!! Ugh. I do go Wednesday to pick up a table I ordered from a local folk art vendor. Its great! Antique White trimmed in burgundy. I am super excited about this table. lol
I guess that pretty much wraps up things. Hope all is well in your world! Take care all.
Happy Blogging :) 09 marzo Hello :)Hello :)
Usually when I start an entry after being absent for awhile I usually apologize to everyone. I'm not going to do that with this one because I'm sure you all understand how bogged and mundane life can be and sometimes there are so many tasks at hand that you find a hard time just making time to put your life into interesting details and pose for the public. I can tell you all that life is good, always hectic, but never a dull moment with four kids aboard.
I do want to give a shout out to those who regularly visit and those who have left comments while I've been away. It was nice to see that I was missed. I don't go AWOL delibertly, just lately I haven't had a passion for writing. Tons of things at home have kept me at bay. I have so tried not to use this place for a venting session but I can't keep from it. My existence this last month, as you will read is my life and it is what it is! lol
We've had a lot of problems with Jessica and school. My primary concern was having her tested for LD (learning disabled) and ADD (attention deficit disorder). Neither tests are fully completed but there is a problem somewhere along the line because her grades show great potential for both disorders. This worries me for several reasons:
And the questions could go on and on and on. My second concern is Jessica is the subject of a lot of ridicule at school. She has select friends but she is often bullied. If anyone has a child who has been bullied then I'm sure you can totally relate. This is a frustrating situation to say the least. Since the beginning of the school year I've visited the school on several occasions trying to get the matter resolved, not to mention several phone coversations. I have contacted our County School Board and to no avail, things continue to happen. This very day Jessica has been suspended for 2 days because a of physical confrontation that took place-- and she didn't even start it. What boggles my mind is that she has a punishment that will forever stick on her school record when this could have been prevented in the first place. I feel like there should have been steps taken from authority figures in the school to detour this and make her feel safe and comfortable in her learning environment. This is another subject I could go on for days about. Anyway....
Bob and I have decided to take the kids to Pigeon Forge on vacation. We have reservered a chalet for a decent price. We are excited to have vacation plans out of the way. Thank goodness. Ugh.
Next on my complaint list: my sister. I'm allowed here, am I not? lol Lately she has been seizing a lot. But there is a pattern. I hate to say this but it seems when I say I can't visit or babysit she has a seizure, leaving me to think she is delibertly not taking her meds. It's only a suspicion and there is no way I can confirm this, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by taking care of her all the time. Would anyone else feel this way or am I just being selfish?
We've been shopping for a new car. I have no idea what we are getting but it could be one of a few. We've been looking at Tahoe's, Yukon's, Sequois' (I hope thats how you spell it) and I can't remember what else. Bob and I just can't bring ourselves to buy a minivan. I dunno-- maybe we just don't feel old enough for that. Who knows? I had the Highlander detailed today and I think we will go shopping Monday morning after we get the kids off to school. We will see.
I have recently took up playing spades online and I want to share an experience I had in a game with you. I met some terrible, most unflattering women online. Not only did they cheat through the game but they were very berating and were very loud mouthed. These women said things I'd never say to another human being. They were totally upset because someone entered the game before another one of their friends could join (I started the table) and didn't mind throwing a hissy fit because of this. Never in my life have I heard women talk that way. It was like being a fly on the wall at a teenage boys sleepover. It was very uncooth and very distasteful. I have ignored them and hope I never encounter them again.
I guess I should go. I have company. Hope all is well in your world. 07 febbraio Scary or Hilarious?If you were in a strange place and picked up the lid to this loo would you scream in horror or laugh your ass off... ?? 06 febbraio The Good StuffOne of the hardest things about being a mother is that you have to teach your kids to accept loss. Now I'm not talking about death or anything of that nature. What I mean is sportsmanship. Jessica and Ashtyn's basketball team had a great season. They had a record of ten wins and no losses. Matter of fact, their whole A, B, and C team had that record. It was the first time ever in the 23 years that this buddy league has existed. That in itself is enough to make you proud... but during championship playoffs they were eliminated. Jessica was heartbroken. These kids worked super hard all year only to let their egos get in the way. I am proud either way. It is hard to see a bunch of kids sad because of a 4 point lead in both games from the other team. On a lighter note the A team Jess is rotated for won the championship, so she was rewarded for that. The C team won the championship, incase anyone was wondering.
The science fair was last week and Jess placed first in her category! Ask me if I'm proud? Uh huh! I think I was more excited about her winning than she was. Paperwork was sent home last week for Jess to be tested for ADD. Jessica doesn't have the behavorial disorder but I truly do believe that she does have the attention deficit part. She can't stay on task and finish anything.
What did you guys think about the Superbowl? It was a split cheering party here. Jessica was cheering for Pittsburgh and Bob was for the Seahawks. I watched bits and pieces of it, having no interest what so ever. We did grill out and have some finger foods. The last few years we had bowl parties but since we'd been at the civic center all weekend we decided that we weren't going to have one this year. It was a relief not to cook for everyone and to not have a HUGE mess to clean up.
I think winter is finally set in here. We've been getting little spurts of snow storms and it's been getting colder as of late. I miss those 50 and 60 degree sunshining days. **Sigh**
We kept Nate one day last week. He is a ham. He is walking everywhere now. He knows what No-No means and when you say it he shakes his head and shakes his finger. Also, he would rub his head on the TV screen to feel the static and turn around and laugh. That was hilarious!
Anyway- time for the laundry! Hope everyone is doing well. Take care all.
27 gennaio Everything Has Changed..I came into blogland today and everything has changed. I suppose it's a great idea! Everything is just a mere click away- not much different I suppose. Just more organized.
Today I went to my Gram'mas to roll her hair. She recently got a haircut. It is much different seeing her with shoulder length hair than with long locks that are wore in a bun. She has been losing a lot of her hair the last couple of years and she thought it was time for a change. Her silverish-white strands really stand out now into little curly Q's. It was a nice visit. I washed her dishes up while there and watched her make her infamous chocolate walnut fudge. She, my aunt and uncle are traveling this weekend to see her sister in VA so she is preparing tons of goodies to take with her.
Today I also visited with my Aunt at work. She was her happy, cheery self and gave me my usual religious banter about how I'm doomed for hell if I don't start attending church. Not just any church- but the family church. I don't know about a lot of people-- but I believe that you don't lack any more faith in God if your absent of a particular place of worship. I believe that we can all remain spiritual if we have faith and do abide by the ten commandments. ... wondering If I'm opening a can of worms here... Aren't we all responsible for our own spirituality? I do realize that attending church can be a higher learning experience and a reminder to keep yourself at the foot of the cross, but can't we practice those things in our own homes and it be balanced in some ways? Any comments are welcome on this issue.
My sisters' kids were here a lot this week. We kept them Sunday night because my brother in law was sick. Little did we know how sick the baby was until Sunday night. Bob and I didn't sleep a wink. She had a horrible cough and was trying to supress it. I imagine you all know what it's like to try and not cough... like you kinda grunt-- I feel like a idiot trying to describe it, but you know it was painful for her. We laid in bed with her for awhile and every time she moved or made a noise we moved and made a noise.. lol We are so out of practice. Needless to say she was taken to the doctor Tuesday and she has RSV. She sounds a little better today than she did this past weekend and thank God for that.
Jess and Ash's team is still undeafeated. They started tournaments this week. They've played game one out of the tournies and have won it. Games started on Monday and they got a by (all sports fanatics can tell me if I mispelled that) and played a team Wednesday and won! Looks like our A, B, & C team may go undefeated this year. Bob's Dad is super proud. He coaches the A and B team!
Report cards came out today for Jess. She is pulling over a 2.0 but her grades still aren't where I'd like them. Are parents too eager to push their kids and in their rebellion they aren't too eager to please you because it would be that exactly-- pleasing you? She has her first semi-formal dance coming up for Valentine's Day. She is excited and honestly, I am too! We didn't have semi-formals in junior high when I went and I never attended prom because I was preggers. So this will be so much fun. Note to self: Make Jess a hair appointment on Monday before you forget!
The kids are going to their Gram'mas this weekend so they can go to the Grand Prix. I think they are exicted. I really hope MaKayla goes this weekend. It will be a nice break from the constant fighting she and Ashtyn do on the weekends we have Ash.
Bob and I looked around for the Dude Ranch vacations and it seems they want a fortune to vacation there. Prices vary- $1500-$3500 per adult, $1000-$2800 per child. I think it's out of our price range! lol Hello! We live comfortably but that didn't include airfare. We certainly won't be doing that any time soon! We are thinking of going to the Smokey Mountains or back to the beach. I'm not a huge fan of the beach idea, then again our kids are a year older so maybe they will act a little more mannerly and a little more respectable.
Miss MaKayla turns a year older on Monday. I can't believe she will be 8. It doesn't seem like that long ago that she was wearing her necklaces of pacifers and even some on her fingers for rings. When one nipple would get hot in her mouth she would exchange for another. This went on until she was nearly five years old. Her teeth were becoming malformed and she had what was called an open bite. I'd never heard of it until we visited an orthodonist. He explained that if she didn't kick the habit within a few months she was going to be a good canidate for palate reconstruction. My then boyfriend at the time and I talked to MaKayla and told her Santa wouldn't be coming to see her if she didn't lay down her pacifer. At night we would snip a nipple off one of the binky's while she was sleeping to help her kick the habit. It finally got to where she had just one left and she cut the nipple herself. With about 50 pacifers on the necklace she had time to prepare for there ultimate demise. It was kinda embarrassing going some where and have people look at your daughter's binky lei and wonder what in the heck??? But it was better to have it wrapped around her neck than go around looking for a pappy (she called them a pappy) at bedtime and listen to her cry because there were none to be found. You would look under beds, in couch cushions, under the couch, in the toy box! Ugh! Sure glad those days are over-- but forever memorable. :)
My Mom is still upset and still hasn't called. It's strange to think that you would go to such extremes to keep your kids' at bay just because money was the biggest issue of your relationship. I would like to think that if my kids were able to make it on their own and didn't need assistance or ask for a loan here or there just to make ends meet. It's strange to think a parent wouldn't care to ask their kids for money on a regular basis or to even think you could ask them to aide you in some way of getting a large amount of money by using your own kids. I don't know what to make of her. I often wonder if I'm gonna be one of these people that won't grieve for their parent because the parent wasn't much of a parent to begin with. You hear about things like that.
This month made five years my Papaw had been gone. It was the first year I wasn't super depressed on the 17th and just kinda laid in bed all day doing nothing. I guess time does heal all wounds. He was so extra special. I can sometimes still smell him. I think it may be my mind playing tricks on me, but it helps me to remember just how sweet he was.
The days seem to be getting longer. I am so thankful and so excited. I would like to see one good snow before spring gets here but I won't complain if we get sunshine beforehand. I really look forward to warm weather. It's a renewal for my soul. It's like I hibernate myself, awaiting the blooms of the flowers and the sweet smell of a spring rain. Bob and I are getting serious about house hunting again. I want to buy land. We are never going to find a house in our 'now' neighborhood for what we can afford. I don't want to be these people who are struggling to make a house payment and put their kids through college, too. That doesn't make sense to me. I look around at a lot of people I know and I wonder how they can afford to be in debt like they are. By no means am I green with envy because they may have a nicer house or a nicer vehicle-- it's just you wonder how they actually put food on the table. It amazes me. I think I am debtphobic! lol It is going to be really hard for me to commit again to a longterm payment. Anyway- this chick should skadaddle. I think I have prolly typed more than y'all wanna read. Hope everyone is well!
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