Sunday, November 30, 2008

I Will Return I Swear

Not that anyone really misses me haha! But I miss blogging. This past week has been hell. I have been sick with a mix of bronchitis, strep throat, and an ear infection. I just can't shake it. Plus we had my father in law come in for Thanksgiving so in the midst of being on my death bed I was trying to keep my house clean. Let's just say it's wasn't sparkling when he got here but it could have been sooooo soooo much worse! On top of that the kids were out of school for thanksgiving which means I had to keep those little hooligans occupied. That alone wears me out when I'm NOT sick! Plus I had to cook and travel. Im beat. I really just want to sleep until Christmas is over! Anyone else with me?

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Do NOT Send Out A Search Party

HaHa! I am still here! I have just been incredibly busy lately. This weekend Jer had drill and something came over me when I woke up Saturday morning. I became a cleaning machine. No dirt grime or smudge was left untouched in my house! ALL of my laundry was washed, dryed, folded, AND put away! Big accomplishment for me people. My bedroom floor is actually visible again. Basically I became completely OCD about my house overnight and I love it. I feel like I'm back to normal.

So in my quest for a clean house I did not get on the internet one time from Friday night until Monday morning! Now that's a big deal! Now that things are all spic and span around here hopefully I can start getting on here more regularly again.

Oh, and I lost the urge to drink. It's amazing. Sometime last week I just didn't want to drink anymore. Most nights I am just waiting til bedtime so I can crack open a couple of cold ones and relax but not anymore. Now IF I drink I only have one maybe two and that second one is a stretch, a BIG stretch lol.

I feel like I started a new life kind of and I'm loving ever second of it. I think the kids can tell too because they seem to be getting along better lately but that maybe because I'm constantly telling them that Santa is watching! Hehe!!!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Caged

So D.J. is telling me that we are going to have his first birthday party at PopPops. Sadly my PopPop died last December so this is the first birthday DJ won't have a party there. When he died DJ was too little understand but when he brought it up today I thought I'd tell him that PopPop had died and went to heaven. Here's the conversation:

DJ:When's my first party at poppops.

Me:Oh honey. We can't have a party at poppop's this year. Poppop's not here anymore.

DJ: He's gone?

Me: Yes sweetheart he died and went to Heaven.

DJ: (screams) AND GOT PUT IN A CAGE??????

I then gently explained heaven but not after I giggled a little bit. I have no idea where he got the idea that when you died you were in a cage unless he's seen a coffin which I don't think he has. I thought it was pretty funny though and man it made me miss my poppop!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Feels Like I Haven't Been On Here In Forever!

So here's a few quick updates: 2 days when I picked Mads up from school she had a weird rash all over her face and the trunk of her body. Figured she was allergic to something at school because benadryl cleared it right up. Well she got it real bad Friday night when she layed down so we took her to the doctor on Saturday morning. They told us she has hives...Weird.

We also took Spence to the doctor for a cold. He sounded horrible and I always worry about RSV and colds during this time of year so I took him to be safe. Told me he was fine and just to give him some benadryl. Took him back today for his checkup and he has an ear infection! The first one of my babies to EVER have an ear infection. I almost cried! He seems to be doing pretty good though. Overheard some Target employees talking about putting Vicks on a q-tip and then putting black pepper on it and putting in your ear for ear infections. I went over to them and they said "can we help you ma'am" and I said "um, no I was just eavesdropping. Were ya'll just talking about ear infections?" "Yes" one of them replies. The other belts out "it works like a charm I swear!" I said "ok, thanks, I'll give it a try". I have not. I find this very strange. Has anyone else ever heard of this????

Speaking of target I got into a verbal altercation in Target parking lot the other day. We were waiting for a spot with our turn signal on and the people pull out and these assholes just zip right in and STEAL our parking spot. I was PISSED. So I made Jerry wait until they got out of their car. When the woman got out of the car I said "I just thought I'd let you know that it's pretty rude to take a parking spot that someones been waiting on." She goes "ughhh whatever. what did you want me to do. sorry!!!!" You could tell she wasn't one bit sorry so I told her "well next time don't be rude and back up and give up the space. I have THREE kids 2 of which I am here to get medicine for.!" She then goes, "I have 2 kids." Ok, I don't give a shit. Now if you had four kids then you would have had me beat and would have deserved the parking spot more than me! Then I glanced down at her license plate and it read "OKLAHOMA". I laughed, pointed, and said, "nevermind, that explains it.!
That really pissed her off and evertime she passed me in the store she flipped me off or gave me dirty looks and I LAUGHED it was hilarious!

Two side notes-yes I know it was just a stupid parking spot but I am sick to death of people not having any fucking respect for anyone anymore. Especially you mother fuckers who walk in front of my car after I LET you pass in front of me and can't even raise your hand in thanks. My 4 year olds both say thank you when walking in front of a car surely your lazy ass can too. That also goes when I stop to let you out in traffic..raise a finger people its not that hard and it all goes back to RESPECT. NOBODY owes you a damn thing so when people like me are nice enough to let your stupid ass go then show some thanks!

Other side note: I lived in Oklahoma so I get to make fun of how horrible their drivers are! They think the same thing about Arkansans. I really love many people from Oklahoma...my own mother lives there and my best friend is from there it was just funny when I noticed she was from OK!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Bad Mood

I think it's the weather. Much to blog about just not in the mood! Hope to be back soon!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Menu Planning

How many of you do this? I try. No, really I try. But really how am I supossed to know what I want to eat on Saturday on Monday? I Can't Do It!! I eat what sounds good at the moment. If its alfredo then that's what I eat. If it's restaurant food then that's what I eat. I really wish I coud menu plan. I'm sure if would save me tons of moolah and many trips to the store.

Shit Ton!

That's about how many new blogs I added to my blog roll! Go check 'em out!

I'm Addicted.....

To this!

Seriously addicted. I have a spent countless hours the past two days wasting time playing. Only check it out if you want to waste lots of time and have lots of fun!


And thanks to SASHA for teaching me how to do these little linky thingies!!!!!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Questions?

Taken from another blog: (if I knew how to link to it I totally would!)



) What would you say your most fundamental flaw is?
I have a hard time saying I'm sorry even when I know I'm totally wrong! An apology is like putting sawdust on my tounge and asking me to sing the alphabet...most likely not going to happen.

2) What was your dream growing up?
To become a marine biologist. And then after I met Austin it was to become a marine biologist, have our own boat and raise our children on it while I homeschooled them. Oh how times have changed.

3) What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I could sing like I used to.

4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
Well, if you're buying bring me a shot of tequila, dressed and a bottle of bud light!

5) Favourite vegetable?
I love most of them, except aspargus and brussel sprouts.

6) What was the last book you read?
The Gift by Nora Roberts

7) What zodiac sign are you?
Gemini baby!

8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
just one..a tatoo on my back. used to have my belly button and my tounge pierced!

9) Worst Habit?
I'm a smoker.........ICK

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
Yeah, as long as you don't mind sittin on somebodys lap! I usually have a carfull!

11) What is your favourite sport?
softball. fastpitch. is there anything else?

12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?
depends on the situation

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
talk your head off probably but only after I took a xanax or 10 to deal w/ my nerves

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
just one? hmmm..........I can fit a whole can of spam in my mouth! Don't ask!

16) Do you have any pets?
Yep, my awesome dog, Hershey Monster and my cat

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
say, sorry for the mess and watch your step! Always a chance of tripping over a toy here!

18) What was your first impression of me?
well since I'm still reading the blog I found this on I'd say good.

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
both

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
my weight

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
definetly NOT your conscience

22) What color eyes do you have?
blue

23) Ever been arrested?
lol, which time?

24) Bottle or can soda?
can if I'm at home, bottle if I'm at a store, and fountain if I'm at a restaurant.

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
have a lot of fun!

27) What's your favourite place to hang at?
my house

28) Do you believe in ghosts?
hell yes

29) Favourite thing to do in your spare time?
read a book or read blogs

30) Do you swear a lot?
like a fuckin sailor

31) Biggest pet peeve?
stupid people and bad drivers...combine the two and I am likely to kill somebody

32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
different

33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
my defintion of romance has changed but yes I always appreciate it

35) Do you believe in God?
i believe in a higher power. i'm generally a spiritual person, though not a religious person.

36) What happened to question 14?
it got into a knife fight with question 26. neither was triumphant (love this answer!)

Doesn't Get Much Better Than This

So my big kids had a short week at school. Only 3 days. Am I a horrible mom if I tell you I was dreading the two additional days they'd be out of school??? I love them, I really do, but man do these two FIGHT and SCREAM and WHINE and GET ON YOUR VERY LAST NERVE!

During the week Spence Man and I have a schedule. Some of which includes sleeping in the mornings after I've sat up w/ him for half the night. We both need our sleep..trust me.

Well, me and the big kids had two pretty amazing days! Yes they fought, and whined, and screamed and got on at least a few of my nerves but they also played, shared, laughed, and smiled..a LOT!

They spent hours outside playing their little hearts out. I am lucky that my living room looks out into my front yard so I can watch them play while taking care of Spence. And Spence and I even got the chance to get out there and play chase with them. I was holding Spence and the kids would run by and I'd reach spences' little hands out and touch the big kids and yell "TAG" and they would crack up laughing. Even Spencer. He was literally cracking up and my god I love his little laugh.

(Side note: isn't it funny how different childrens' laughs are. DJ's giggles are like bubbles from his belly..they just escape his mouth in spurts and are contagious. Madisons giggles are LOUD and SCREECHY. Although I love knowing my little girl is happy her screams, I mean laughs, makes me want to invest in ear plugs. They are just SO. LOUD. Spencers laugh is just so dang cute because its so new to us. I'm sure he'll develop his own giggle personality soon and I can't wait. Right now just hearing him laugh is wonderful because its all so new!

The best part about my kids playing outside all day??? They sleep like rocks! But tonight they aren't in thier beds! They are on a pallet on the living room floor because we were watching their movies earlier. And Spence is on the couch. (He is battling a cold so I prefer to keep him close) So all three of my sweet babies are laying in the same room I'm blogging in fast asleep lost in the sweetest of dreams!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

That Was Fun

I just got puked on by my big boy. And I mean straight up puked ON! Went to give him a hug and BLECH all over me and the sheets I just washed TODAY. Damn. I don't know how but I laughed when he puked on me. Before kids that would have been IT for me. I would have turned as quickly as he puked on me and I would have puked all over the place. Ahhh the joys of motherhood....the ability not to puke when your kid pukes all down the front of your shirt. Now that's just fucking precious ain't it!

After he pukes he's fine. He wants a pair of pj's (only the kind that match will do which is really throwing me for a loop cause I used to just throw them whatever pj's cmae up first, now I have to search for shit and shit!) And then he wants some "magic soda," more commonly known as Mt. Dew. I know its no sprite or 7-up but we make due w/ what we have! And since he is normally not allowed to drink it when he pukes it suddenly becomes magical and cures all that ails him! Works for me!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Just Sayin

I just want to preface my last post by saying that I'm PROUD as hell that we as AMERICANS have overcome RACE and elected a black (ok, well half black) president. That speaks volumes for us as a country.

Let it be known that I am not racist but I just do NOT agree w/ Obama's politics.

I'm scared people. Real fucking scared. And you should be too.

A Grown Woman Crying

Yes, I sit here close to tears and bile is collecting in my throat. That is how badly I did NOT want Obama to win. As someone who joined the military and has a husband that was injured in Iraq and who has received 3 purple hearts I am to say the least devastated. I am glad my husband is no longer in the military because I know there is no way he could ever "OBEY" orders from our new so called "leader". We are terrified of the man and what he will do to our country. Never will I or my husband follow any orders he hands down. NEVER. As. God. As. My. Witness. NEVER. This is the beginning of the end people. Hope you're ready!

As a side note: I respect each and everyone's right to vote and their opinion but this is my opinion. If you don't agree w/ it and can say so nicely then feel free but if you're just going to be an ass then please quit reading my blog and don't bother commenting!

Monday, November 3, 2008

And Finally...



Our "family" reunion. We met at On The Border and I'm pretty sure we were all pretty damn nervous! I know mom had a giant drink before we got there and I took a xanax because I just don't do well with new situations.

Mom walked in before I did and by the time I got inside she was hugging Amanda. For me it was instant recognition and I felt like I had found a missing piece of my life. My heart felt like it jumped right out of my body and attatched itself to my sister. She immediately let go of my mom and we both enveloped ourselves in each others arms. I have to admit I didn't want to let go. I was almost afraid she wasn't real and if I let go she'd disappear. We let go and she met our brother for the first time since he was a baby. Then all the introductions began. She introduced us to her boyfriend of 5 years and I introduced her to my husband and our 3 kids. We promptly sat down at our table and ordered a pitcher of premium margaritas to take the edge off I guess. We ordered our apps and then entrees and then the 3 of us girls decided to go outside and have a smoke break.

Being just the 3 of us out there the conversations started to get a little deep and emotional so I tried to steer everyone away from that. I did NOT want to cry even though I sit here typing this out and crying lol. Dinner went great. Ordered another pitcher of margaritas and I truly didn't want the evening to end. But as you know all great things must come to an end so we all said our goodbyes and made plans for the weekend of Thanksgiving. Her and Corey are going to come to my mom's house the Sat. after thanksgiving and we are going to drink and play games and have tons of fun. I can't wait.

After all these years and especially the past few years w/ our dad dying, and both of my grandparents dying seeing her felt like I was getting a part of my family back. Words can't begin to express how much that means to me. And although I kept all my emotions in check on Saturday night the past two days I have been an emotional wreck. Crying whenever I talk about her or write about her for that matter. And they are not sad tears at all. I'm overwhelmed and it seems the only way for me to express how happy I am is to shed a few tears.

It doesn't help that I know my Dad must be looking down and be so happy that we have all found each other again. Making him happy makes me happy!

Ode To Spence!

I LOVE this picture of my Spence Man!
Hanging out w/ GG!


Making funny faces after sucking on a lemon!



I guess it felt good on his gums!


I actually thought he was enjoying it!



Trick or Treating

My Arkansas Razorback Cheerleader sans pom poms! They kept getting in her way!
The next Matt Jones! He loves talking about how he is going to be a "woo Pig Sooiee Razorback" when he grows up! This mama would be beyond proud!

And Spence Man dress up as a hotdog from the concession stand. I tried to do a theme for halloween w/ DJ as a football player, Maddie as a cheerleader, spence food from the concession stand, and Jerry and I as Razorback fans but I don't think too many people "got" it. Idiots!
I'm sure it didn't help that we went as a Razorback family trick or treating in Oklahoma! We did have a lot of people tell us they loved the Razorbacks though! I was just happy we didn't get anything thrown at us lol.


Carnival and Pumpkin Carving Pics

Spencer was pissed he wasn't getting my undivided attention!
Maddie helping with the pumpkins!

D.J. at the carnival!


Spence Man chillin in the stroller lookin freaking adorable if I do say so myself!



And Maddie playing on the slide thingy!




Here's Some Pics!



Here are some pics of the kids at our Razorback party. Another pic of Jer holding Spencer looking drunk lol! (He doesn't drink)
And us picking out a pumpkin from Wal-Mart! Ghetto I know but we had fun!







Sunday, November 2, 2008

Yay Razorbacks!

We BEAT Tulsa! I can NOT believe it! I was so busy w/ other stuff yesterday that I didn't find out about our AMAZING win until late last night. I can't wait to tell ya'll all about our weekend and my reunion w/ my sister but right now I'm watching CSI so I'll get back to this tomorrow!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

My Retraction

Those myspace posts about Obama...I have no idea if they are true or not! So if you can handle to truth feel free to go fact check them yourselves. I am too lazy! :) I already voted and it obviously wasn't for Obama.

As for me spreading hate...well I don't hate anyone. I don't hate the man, I'm scared to damn death of him and what he is going to do to our country.

Those posts were posted on my myspace and I found them interesting enough to put them on my blog. Most people already have their minds made up who they are going to vote for I doubt my silly little blog posts will seriously influence anyones decision.

If it does well then that means you voted for McCain and my mission is accomplished! (Just kidding...well, kinda)
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