Can you believe it? I got ZERO applications regarding my last entry. Figures....I was just playin anyway. Have you ever had one of those weeks where by, oh, about 11:43 am on Tuesday you feel like screaming because you have been annoyed a full weeks worth already? I'm happy to report, however, things are going much better and I've decided to keep the family I have....
Big news on the Betsy front....she finally got her drivers liscense on Friday! Of course, she was not happy with me Saturday morning when I wouldn't let her drive to work by herself (with MY van!). She finally agreed to stop moping around if I would sit in the back, and wee one could sit in the front. I said that would be fine and we headed out. As we got to the light on the main street, it was out and a police officer was directing traffic. She was in the left turning lane and when it was her turn, he threw his hands up in the "what are you doing" position. He wouldn't let us turn left. Why? I don't know....so I am sitting in the back yelling directions, "LOOK OVER TO THE RIGHT, TURN, KEEP GOING!" at the same time wee one was yelling, "MOM! That cop looks like Junior on Reno 911!" After finally getting onto the main drag, we realized that all the lights were out and she had to do a u-turn. Dear Lord above....she did a great job executing the turn, however she gunned it and we jerked into lanes 3-2-1 and back to 2. Thank goodness no one was coming! After about five minutes of silent travel, I asked her, "Aren't you glad I didn't let you drive yourself this morning?" to which she replied, "YES!" LOL....she did a very good job driving I must say. She is very observant and does not go over the speed limit (so far). I know she had a little trouble with the u-turn but that was unexpected. I am not going to turn her loose for a few months, but I'm so proud of the progress she is making. On the way home (not 5 minutes later) the lights were all fixed.....
Yesterday I left the house at 8:45 and didn't return home for more than 20 minutes at a time, until 11:30 pm. I ran and ran and ran. Take Betsy to work, pick her up, shopping, take her to movies, go to bookstore with dh and wee one, pick them up from movies take them to party, go to dinner, go home then pick them up from party.....it was such a busy day! But it was enjoyable none the less. I got a few new things to wear for our trip to NC, as well as some 75% off Christmas ornaments and decorations at Hallmark. Speaking of Christmas....
only 160 shopping days left! LOL....Hallmark was having their Christmas in July celebration going on when I was there. It was rather surreal to walk out of 90 degree weather, into an air conditioned store playing Christmas carols in the middle of July. It did get me into the spirit though....
We went to church this morning (excellent sermon....just what I needed!) then to the grocery store. I am trying to figure out what to make for dinner this week with the limited amount of groceries that I have on hand. I don't want to do a big shop since we will not be home for a while. I believe I have the menu planned for Monday and Tuesday....I just have to think of something for Wednesday and Thursday.
I went shopping with my mom just a while ago. She was raving about a sale they were having at a department store around here so I went with her. I got a gorgeous summer dress and three skirts for $53.00. Not bad considering the regular price for the dress alone was $59.00. I just love sales!
<FONTFACE="COMIC size="4" color="#ff0000" MS? Sans>Right now Betsy is at work, wee one is at her friend's house and JB is in front of the tv eating watermelon. I had some too but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. It wasn't cold....maybe that was the problem. (I just bought it today which is why it wasn't chilled....) I'm trying to eat healthier. I want all my sugar to come from fruit instead of cookies and cakes. I bought some delicious cherries and some ripe nectarines....they looked so good at the store I couldn't resist. I love nectarines....more than peaches because of the skin. I can't stand the fuzzy stuff.
Okay, I'm off to relax and enjoy the afternoon....have a great Sunday!
11 comments:
I'm glad your family is being less annoying. Congrats to Betsy! My son (18 1/2) got his at the end of June and has been driving around himself since. Of course if he were here with me that wouldn't be the case but he is at his best friends in CA and he has full use of their cars! Brave mom there!
BTW, I like nectarines much better also.
Glad you survived your week, and also that you enjoyed church today. Church is always a good ending- and beginning to the week!
Blessings!
~Erin
We had a great church service, too, this am. We had two young men baptized as a result of God's moving them. Very cool. Traci
yeah know what you mean about keeping your family!!!!!!!!!!! But I tell you it aint always easy when you want to bop them !!!!!!! LOL Congrats to betsy!!!!!!!!!! I rememebr and yes Rachael did a 321 lane change on me too once LOL Man I found some courdory jeans for me at walmart they are getting in fall stuff and I always go crazy for it!!!!!!!!
sugar from fruit doesn't have the same effect as cake and cookie sugar. It just don't. WTG betsy...my first fifteen uturns on a six lane highway I wound up on the side walk so tell her not to feel bad. I think it's funny you sat in the back. I am never letting my daughter drive my car less im with her...I already told her she's gotta have her own and pay her own car insurance. I can't believe that xmas in july stuff...geeeeeeeez any money making scam the shops can think of. I don't like to even think of christmas till a weekbefore it happens. LOL about nobody answering your ad. it would have been funny if kids had applied. I wanted the job as your kid but I just won't be able to meet your demands...I will never have that cream cake dammit
And when ya leaving?
Way to go Betsy!!! I get nervous when there is a cop directing traffic and I have been driving for YEARS!!! I am sure you were freaking a bit in the backseat though, I know I would have been!!! Ummmmmm, Sherry, you used the "C" word and you know how much I dislike that word! SHAME ON YOU!
Hugs and love, Lisa
I DON'T MEAN TO SCARE YOU BUT PLEASE GO BY YOUR ENTER VOICE ABOUT THAT CAR AND LETTING HER DRIVE. MY DAUGHTER WAS 16 GOING TO DRIVERS ED. WE HAD A NEW LANDROVER AND ON A FAMILY TRIP. SHE KEPT BEGGING TO DRIVE BUT MY HUSBAND AND I TOLD HER NO WE WERE ON A TWO LANE HWY AND SHE GOT MAD BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS DEAD BUT WE SAID NO AND STUCK TO IT. ABOUT 20 MIN. LATER I TOPPED A HILL A WOMAN WAS IN MY LANE I SWIRVED TO MISS HER AND WE ROLLED 7 TIMES KILLING MY HUSBAND AND 4 YR OLD GRAND BABY. THERE WAS TWO CHOSES HIT HER HEAD ON AT 5O MILES AN HR OF SWIRVE. EVERYONE TOLD ME HEAD ON WE WOULD HAVE ALL DIED. AT LEAST SHE WASN'T DRIVING AND I DID ALL THE RIGHT THINGS AT THE TIME BUT THEY STILL WERE KILLED JUST LISTEN TO WHAT YOUR ENTER VOICE TELLS YOU THAT'S GOD SPEAKING TO YOU. COME OVER FOR A VISIT AND SEE MY NEW ADDITION AND GREAT NIGHT
well done to Betsy on her driving licence. I had to rofl at the reminder how many shopping days to Christmas, I usually never think about it till after September but ty for the reminder :).........Jules xxxx
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ooo congrats to Betsy on her license! I only have a couple of more years until Caitlin gets hers...yikes!!
Only 160 more days till xmas...oh my! lol
I had some fresh pineapple yesterday, so good!
Have a great week :)
Gretchen
This is my first time visiting your journal......gonna be back though! I sure dread when my girls get their liscense....and it wont be long. Great going on the sale you ran into, I never can seem to be that lucky*sigh*
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Erica
I was on the edge of my seat reading about Betsy's u turn and if she was going to make it or not! Yay- I was taking a huge sigh of relief when she made it thru! I felt like I was right there and the whole time I'm thinking, oh no, I have three children to teach to drive?! Yikes! Sounds like you found some great bargains! I haven't been shopping in ages. I hope to get out and do some soon! Hugs,
Lisa
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