D'oh-nuts....

O  <~~~~*the perfect ending to a perfect day as I can't get into the animation factory for a freaking donut graphic! (*sarcasm) So, using your imagination, think of my big "O" as a chocolate donut....

I finally felt better after leaving to go shopping. I got all I needed at Wal-Mart then headed to the shoe store to buy some summer shoes. Of course:

1. The BOGO sale was no longer running and
2. They didn't have anything I liked.

So, I went to Marshalls to see what they had. And what they had consisted of a pile of, oh, I don't know, crap. I knew I had to stop at the store to get some things for dinner, and I had a taste for donuts. For the past few days I've been channeling Homer Simpson, longing for the sickening sweet yet satisfying taste of this holy treat.

I got to the grocery store and picked out a dozen, kindly bringing some home to my family. I shopped, checked out and loaded up the car. Being that I had not eaten all day (well, I did have the bagel), I decided what the heck, threw caution to the wind and snarfed down a chocolately long john whilst driving home. Man that sucker was good....

Of course, I make the entire ten minute trip, only to ever so gently turn onto my street when I hear a sssssslide....thump. Yes, the entire dozen (-1) was on the floor of my car....all of them upside down.

I didn't yell, I didn't scream....I calmly pulled into the garage, opened the door and put them back into the box. I retrieved the second long john from under the car (chocolate side down), blew it off and placed it on top. I then quietly swept the powdered sugar out of the car and took my groceries in. I didn't mention this little mishap to my family until after they had dessert tonight.

Hey, don't judge me....after a day like that I needed some comic relief!

My day so far....

5:14 am: awoken by dh to tell me he is leaving for work (no crap? And I thought you were banging around in the bathroom for the past 30 minutes just for the heck of it.)

5:55 am: alarm goes off....time to get up and get ready to take Betsy to bus stop. I get up, go get wee one from her room, settle her into my bed, put her cartoons on and make sure Betsy is up.

6:05 am: find hairclip for Betsy who has decided to put her hair up today. Ask her if she has lip gloss to which she gives me a smart-a$$ "yeah I guess" answer as she walks away.

6:06 am: yell at her for being said smart a$$ and continue getting dressed.

6:08 am: check on typical-teen daughter and tell her I'm going to go wait in the car for her.

6:09 am: wait
6:10 am: wait
6:11 am: wait....fast forward to 6:freaking19 am: begin to feel a pounding in my right temple and start honking the horn

6:20 am: through gritted teeth remind dd that I am not a paid chauffeur and that if she expects a ride to the bus stop she had better have her princess butt out here when I am ready. Remind her that I have to take and pick up wee one from school every day as well as take her to and from work and dang it she will understand what I mean when she has to pay for her own freaking gas ::take a breath::, so quit disrespecting me.

6:25am: tell her to have a nice day at school as the bus arrives, and she does apologize. But....I pretend not to hear and drive off. I'm mean that way....

6:26 am to 7:00 am: make wee one's lunch, let dog out, feed and medicate him, make wee one breakfast then sit on the computer for a while.

7:00am - 7:45 am: Do wee one's hair, get her packed and ready for school, take her, fight the stupid "morning drivers" who forget that you CAN turn right on a red and make me sit there for 10 minutes waiting for the green. Get to school, wait 3 minutes while wee one drops her lunch box TWICE and holds up the car line. Read the lips of the lady behind me and consider responding with some "sign language" but decide that that wouldn't be appropriate for the mother of a Safety Patrol. Leave the school, hear a good song on the radio and CRANK it up as I drive home. Go to turn on my street only to have WEIRD mom standing IN THE FREAKING MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND NOT MOVING so that I have to drive around her.

7:46 am to present: go inside and take bath, shave the gams, eat a bagel, pick up the house, and make a list for the store.

And how has your day been so far????

I'm crabby.

Like you couldn't tell.

Bah Humbug 7 months early.

Monday again....

Oooooh, I ate way too much yesterday! Well, maybe I didn't eat too much, we just ate our meals too close together.

We started the day going to church, and for some reason got out a little late, so my "Mother's Day Breakfast" ended up being served around 1:00. Of course, we were supposed to be at my aunt and uncles for a cook out at 3:00....which meant I really shouldn't have eaten a very big breakfast. But I hadn't eaten anything (okay, a piece of cold toast earlier) all morning and I was freaking starving!

We left the restaurant and went to my mother's where dh fixed her garage door opener. The arm had actually ripped out of the door, so he spent 20 minutes drilling and screwing it back into place. From there we came home, changed clothes and exchanged gifts. The girls got my mom a new curling iron....one that heats up in 60 seconds AND turns itself off if you forget....something mother has a wee problem with. John and I gave her a gift certificate to use when she goes up to Indiana for a retirement party for our pastor.

The girls gave me something that I have been wanting forever....and ice cream maker! It's a really nice one too....I can't wait to shop today and get the ingredients for homemade ice cream. Betsy was less than thrilled with the gift, as she is absolutely sick of ice cream/frozen yogurt by now! LOL. Still, I loved my gift. Wee one made me an adorable card at church as well. I just love those homemade kiddie cards! She wrote to me:

"Mom, you have done sooo much durring the past 10 1/2 years, so I want to pay you back with a BIG kiss!! Smack!!" and there is a picture of some really big lips. On the other page it says, "Roses are red, violets are blue, candy is sweet, but not as sweet as u!!" Gosh, how can you not cry when receiving a card as beautiful as this? Puts Hallmark to shame!!!!

We ended up going to the cook out and having a nice time. My aunt made a 12-egg hunt for wee one, with clues in each egg as to where the next one would be. The last egg had $5 in it. I don't know why she did it....but I'll tell you what, it was the highlight of the party! We all had a great time laughing as she tried to figure out the clues. We ended up eating some wonderful chicken, homemade corn bread, baked beans, potato salad, sausage....see what I mean? It was too much too soon....but so dang good. However, I did pay for it later with a tummy ache! LOL....serves me right.

All in all it was a really nice day. We took Betsy to work at 6 and I picked her up at 10. I did, however, tape DH, so I have something to look forward to watching later on....of course, if I don't quit typing and get on with cleaning, I'm never going to get to watch it!

I'm outta here....

Weed whackin' momma....

What a day! I got up at 7:45 and decided to give the house a once over....which, if you have been reading for any length of time, you know ended up being a pretty good cleaning! LOL....after that I gave the dog a bath and then re-arranged the porch to accomodate my new rocking chair. I had no idea John had gotten it for me until Friday morning. I got up and opened the blinds to the sliding glass doors and there it was. I was so happy! I just love it too....last night I sat out there with the cool night breeze, a magazine and scented candles. Talk about relaxing! What a guy....

The rest of my day was spent in the back yard weeding, raking leaves, trimming the foliage, replanting, and getting things ready to put the rock in. I have to say, I did a damn good job. My feet hurt and I have a blister on my hand....but everything is ready. I need to go to Lowes and buy a few plants and maybe some lawn ornaments. I just remembered that I didn't put out my little gnome garden stakes! I'm sure my mother will be sorry to hear that (she hates my gnomes! lol).

I have two more hours until I have to pick Betsy up from work. These late nights are going to make me crazy! John worked all day today, so we are arguing over who did the most work (I think I did, being that I was outside doing physical work, and he was at his desk! lol), and who should pick her up. I told him that the deal should be that I will pick her up on weeknights, and he can do Friday and Saturday. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

She is really enjoying the job. This is her second day and she is already making everything on the menu, running the register, etc. Her boss is really nice and seems to like her work ethics. One thing she did forget to say when she got hired was that she has her teen bible study on Wednesday nights. The boss asked her if she was involved with anything so that she could work the schedule around her, but Bets was so nervous she forgot. Well, she went in today and told her about it, and the boss said that she will make sure not to schedule her on those nights. I thought that was really nice. I'm just so proud of Betsy for getting a job and wanting to work. She is the only one of her "group" of friends who is working now, and I know that is hard for her. She told me today that she likes the job, but wishes she were a kid again. I had to laugh at that one....

Well, I'm off to put my nightie on....seems dh has caved in and is going to pick her up....on the motorcycle no less!

I want to wish all the mom's out there a wonderful and happy Mother's day!!!! Enjoy!

"My Night Out With the Girls" by: Sherry B.

You know, there is a reason that twenty-somethings go out and party, and married-with-children thirty somethings don't. The older I get, the more I realize that the good Lord's plans for us really do make sense....

I was picked up last night by my friend and two other mom's. One who works full time who's husband stays home, and the other who is also a sahm. They were very sweet and welcoming. We headed off to our destination, a local Mexican restaurant that was having a Cinco de Mayo party. It was rainy and cold, but they had Carona booths set up, a local radio station, and hundreds of men and women looking for a hook-up....

We went in and put in our name for a seat (45 minute wait, outside in the cold, damp weather), and huddled in our group, chatting. The designated driver and I did not drink, however the other two started margurita testing early. It was pretty obvious that we were the "Desperate Houswives" of the group....however, we were the ones that lived around the block from Wisteria lane....the ones who actually look like they have had children and don't get as much camera time. Still, we did receive a few appreciative glances our way....

After about a half an hour, we began the "I am so glad I'm married and don't have to deal with dating but if I did have to which one would I choose" game. Of course, being that the two were drinking, their choices were becoming louder and louder and the guys figured out our game....lol.

Eventually we were seated and ordered our food. The game continued on inside, however the way we were seated made it impossible for me to see the door. All I could see was the window and the booth behind us. My friend all of a sudden screeched, "There's that guy with the great butt!" While I didn't turn around, I got a pretty funny picture anyway....I'm sitting there, with a perfect view of three women, married with kids, staring like dreamy eyed teens at some guy. It was priceless. I told them, "Boy, you should see the view I have....you guys are crazy!" They all laughed and we went on with dinner.

Now, being that the place was so crowded, our waiter was running pillar to post trying to get everything done. And I will admit that when one of the women asked for more salsa, he did pretty much "throw" it to her....so, as we were waiting for our check I caught the eye of the manager and he came over. He asked how everything was and the two margurita girls pipe up...."Great but our waiter SUCKS!!!!" OMG....the other girl and I just put our heads on the table....lol. It was so freaking funny. The manager says, "Well, they all suck tonight because it's so crowded....but what can I do for you?" So the girls say...."You could at least get us a cute waiter!" OMG x2. I, at this point, tell the guy, "You have to realize that they are the drinkers, and we are the drivers!" LOL....he laughs and leaves the table. Not two minutes later this really cute, young waiter comes over with our bill and says, "Good evening ladies....and how are you?" ::flashing of sparkling white teeth:: I happen to turn around and there stands the manager, laughing his a$$ off....I tell ya, it was quite the scene.

Eventually we paid and left....on the drive home the conversation in the car was centered around our husbands, and how much we love them and would never trade them in, etc., etc....I have to say, it was a fun night, but not quite what I had expected. I guess I'm just not into the party scene anymore.

Coming in to my cozy home was such a relief....the dishes from the dinner I had made before I left weren't washed, however they were stacked neatly in the sink....dh had helped wee one with her homework and they were relaxing in front of the tv watching a movie together. She was not bathed or in her pj's like she should have been, her school bag wasn't packed and ready to go, and the dog was whining to go out....and I was thrilled to be in the middle of it all! Hubby asked how everything went and I told him it was fun but that I missed him and was glad to be home. I believe I saw a glimpse of a satisfied smile on his face....but that's okay. On the counter was a bag of peanut m&m's that he had bought me while I was out. Now that's the kind of man I would choose!

 

My baby is growing up....

Guess who got a job today? My little baby Betsy!  We are so proud of her! She got a call this afternoon from the local ice cream shop and they asked if she could come in for a quick interview. After getting home from school, her dad and I took her to the store, and she was hired on the spot! The owner said that she had remembered her from when she came in to fill out the application and had "liked her attitude". She is excited and nervous. I'm sure she will do fine....it's a really clean place with all girls working there. As a matter of fact, the daughter of one of the guys that works for my husband has a job there as well. I think it will be a lot of fun for her. She starts tomorrow night and is scheduled for Saturday as well. I guess this means we have to follow through on our promise of a car. We told her that we will provide the car, but she has to provide the insurance and gas once she gets a job. I suppose I will now be scouring the web, finding articles on the best cars for teens!  (Any suggestions here would be appreciated....)

I spent the ENTIRE day out of my house. I am so not used to that. I left at 7:30 and didn't get back until 3:30. Then made dinner and left again at 5:00. My "real life" friend and I had to go to school and present the teachers with their "teacher appreciation" gifts, then go to the mall to purchase gift certificates for them with the money we collected from the kids. So, not wanting to waste a perfectly good trip to the mall, we shopped! I didn't buy anything though. Well, I did buy a Polly Pocket set for wee one, and a little something for Betsy....but I didn't go over $14.00. I tried on a ton of clothes....but nothing looked great. I just can't buy unless I really like it. I almost got some capri's, but they just didn't do it for me.

Tomorrow night is my big night out with the girls. I'm nervous! I don't know any of them besides my gal-pal....and she is one of those women who knows EVERYBODY. Really outgoing and friendly. You know, maybe I will have a drink....just to settle my nerves! LOL....just kidding. We did do breakfast todayand I felt lost without my dh with me. We always go to breakfast together. But don't tell him I said that. If he knew I actually missed him, he will never let me live it down! LOL....

Okay, I'm outta here....I have to pick Betsy up from church. I tell ya, it's a good thing the price of gas went down to $1.98 because I'm gonna need to fill up again with all this driving around!

Tree house Saturday....

As you can see by the pictures, dh and wee one started building her tree house this weekend. They have the support beams up so far, and boy did they work hard! Wee one is so excited about working with her dad. They have made plans to put in steps underneath that lead up to a trap door....windows....ceiling fan....indoor/outdoor carpet....etc. It is going to be really cool when they are done. They are going to make it look like our house on the outside, with brick on the front and white on the sides. I didn't do any of the physical work....but as you can see I provided lunch! LOL.

Not much else went on this weekend. We went to the mall on Saturday night and Betsy filled out some applications. Sunday was spent at church, then we took my mom out for lunch. It was a nice weekend all around.

This week is "teacher appreciation week". The children brought in a cut flower for the female teacher, and candy for the male teacher today. Tomorrow we will be buying lunch for them....and I forget what the rest of the week holds. As I was driving to school this morning, every bus stop I passed had children standing with bunches of flowers. It was cute.

I have a pounding headache this morning. Oh man, it's afternoon! I didn't realize that....where does the time go? Only 14 days of school left for my children....I had better stock up on tylenol. LOL. Okay, I'm going to go take some now and maybe take a nap....have a good one.