tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58786738460938977392024-03-05T00:20:13.323-05:00And this is life....all the fabulous moments from a stay at home MomLorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-49913268520030875972011-03-08T14:45:00.003-05:002011-03-08T15:06:51.931-05:00My tip for the dayI was cleaned out my pantry today. And by pantry and I mean the big cabinet that my parents bought us when we lived in our last rental house. :) I found two half bags of marshmallows, two bags of almost empty chocolate chips and half a box of Multi Grain Cheerios. I was trying to figure out what I could do with this stuff....<br /><br />-The smallows may get ate at some point.<br />-The choco chips can be used in cookies.<br />-The Cheerios? Well the box had dust on the top if that tells ya anything.<br /><br />So I decided to make a trail mix of sorts for the monkeys. They LOVE and go nuts when I do this. (which isn't very often) I combined some cheerios, smallows and a few choco chips and viola! A perfect snack for lunches or after school! I have done this before, but used m&m's, nuts and dried fruit (more like a real mix).<br /><br />Now there is around 25 bags just sitting in the cabinet waiting to be ate. No more fussing when someone asks "what can I have for a snack??" :) :) :)<br /><br />********************************************************************************<br /><br />I was semi cleaning out the freezer's this weekend and you would not believe how many half full containers of ice cream there were! I think it was up to 9. *ducks and runs* Ok so most weren't HALF full, more like almost empty. You know what I am talking about! The container gets so low, that you just put it back in the freezer so that the grocery shopper AKA Mom will notice and buy you more. Or that you put it back in hopes that it will automatically fill up after you shut the door. You know.... lol<br /><br />One container was never opened. The expiration date was 6/09. LMAO I know when I bought it....Marsh's was going out of business and they had like 90% off everything remaining in the store. I got that container of Edy's ice cream for like $.25 I kid you not. Figured we would eat it someday. Well we never did, and it got shoved to the back of the freezer. Story of my life!!!<br /><br />*****************************************************************************<br /><br />And my hives are still around. It blows. The doc said they might go away, then resurface. Then go away. I am hoping they GO.AWAY.VERY.SOON. I hate them. It's like the Zrytec is not even working. I itch all the time, and the blotches just keep jumping. Yesterday I had a fat upper lip. It looked like I had a collagen injection. Today it's gone. This sucks suck sucks!!! We were thinking of taking the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge on Spring Break (in 4ish weeks) and I DO NOT want to wear a bathing suit with red blotches everywhere. People will think I am a leper! I keep praying that they will go away for good.<br /><br />I am completely tired too, which after googleing, apparently comes with hives. Speaking of google, omg I don't want to do that for hives again! The pictures were ok, the talk of hives and how they form and such was fine...it was the fact that some people get them and have them consistently for months...if not YEARS!!!!!!!!!! Freaking out people, fuh-reak-ing OUT!<br /><br />Talk me down, talk me down please.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-17875490214238817792011-03-06T15:54:00.002-05:002011-03-06T16:35:45.283-05:00?????I couldn't come up with anything good for a title so there ya go!<br /><br />As I said, I have been subbing at the kids' school on and off. I like it to an extent. The pay is horrible, but the hours are good and I get to eat lunch with 2 of my monkeys so I guess that makes up for it!?? And our babysitter is really cheap, so sending Tyler there is not really an issue either.<br /><br />Would I take a job there if they offered me full time? Maybe. Like I said, the pay is crap, but the hours are cool. Plus the insurance from the school district is waaay better than we have now, and cheaper. So I would be making less money, but we would be getting more each week from Denny's check. Our insurance through him is astronomical. <br /><br />I honestly don't know why I am even thinking of them hiring me. Pipe dream I guess.<br /><br />So this weekend has been not so fun. Tyler was home "sick" Friday, due to having a fever at 8:45am on Thursday, that resulted in him getting sent home from school. Although he was perfectly fine, and could have went to school, rules say he had to stay home. I digress. Anyway, I had promised him a full bath. He normally gets a shower type bath. So this was a BIG deal to him. The tub was <span style="font-style: italic;">ahem</span> a bit dirty. So I got out the cleaner and cleaned. And cleaned. And cleaned. Did I mention I cleaned? The boy was thrilled and had a blast having his full bath. I began itching a bit afterwards, but didn't think to much of it.<br /><br />Fast forward till the evening, around 6:30ish. I realized at that point, I had really been itching. Everywhere. I go into the bathroom and look at my face and I couldn't believe what I saw. Along side my eyes were these huge red welts. Down the left side, all the way to my chin were more. I freaked a bit. Then realized that they were hives. I haven't had hives for over 10years! I checked the rest of myself, and saw more around my lower back, and a couple around my legs. I found some children's benedryl, and took it, since that is all we had. I figured I was allergic to the cleaner used to clean the tub. I quickly hopped in the shower, to try and remove any of the cleaner from my body. <br /><br />I took more benedryl before bed. I woke up Saturday and seriously could not open my left eye. I had to pry it open with my fingers. I went into the bathroom and about passed out. My eyes were so swollen and my face had red blotches all over it. I checked myself over and found hives everywhere....head to toe. I freaked out even more. I knew I had to make a drs appt and get something stronger than benedryl. <br /><br />To make this long story a bit shorter, I got into the doctors. I left with a script for prednisone (the evil wonder drug). He also told me to get Zyrtec, as it's a better antihistamine than bendryl. I felt like crap, so I ended up missing the girls' basketball games and sat in my chair trying hard not to itch. <br /><br />By last night around 7, I was back to normal. No more hives! Yay! Until today, lol. I woke up fine. After about and hour, I began to itch. The Zyrtec is only good for 24hrs and I think it was just wearing off. It's 4:30 now and my hives are gone again. I took the pill at 11:45. I just hope the hives decide to disappear for good. The doc said stress does not help. And let's just say the stress level has been on high today. Joyous. <br /><br />Other than that, the good news is that I bought a dishwasher last week! Denny installed it Thursday, and we ran it and it leaked. He checked it today, and found out it was not level. A quick fix and we were back in business. I will NOT miss doing the dishes. Not one bit. <br /><br />Later taters!Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-7144857045356585972011-02-22T10:25:00.002-05:002011-03-06T15:54:24.501-05:00Snow day*This post was originally started on 2/22/11. It's 3/6/11 now, but I figured I might as well post it*<br /><br />Today is a snow day for the kiddos. We got around 4" yesterday, then it looks to be another 1 or so overnight. We had freezing rain and sleet in the morning yesterday. So both of those together made for one messy day. The kids even got out one hour early.<br /><br />I know I haven't posted for a bit, I have been busy..........WORKING!!!!!!! Yes that's right folks, working! Ok, it was temporary, but hey it paid! Last Wednesday, I had just gotten up when the school called. It was Mrs. Henry asking me if I could come in and be a substitute! I was like, omg, are you serious? I checked with Denny to make sure he could come get Tyler off the bus, and began getting ready for my day as Mrs. Sheets.<br /><br />I worked until 2:30 as a Gen Ed Para Professional. It was somewhat challenging, but good. Definitely reaffirmed my decision to NOT be a teacher. :) While I was there, I was asked if I could sub on Friday for Mrs. Lahr. I was like sure!<br /><br />Wednesday night, I received a call from Mrs. Carroll. She asked if I could sub for her Thursday afternoon. Once again, I said sure! So I ended up working all day Wednesday, Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-44245291930931921862011-02-10T23:30:00.003-05:002011-02-10T23:36:32.747-05:00Oh my goodnessI logged on here and it reminded me to check the spam part on my comments. That I may have comments that Blogger thought was spam. So I go check. (btw all comments have to be moderated before posted)<br /><br />I went to that page and saw 69 comments. I was like HUH??? I just started blogging again a couple of days ago, how the heck could there be that many already? I am not that popular.....or am I? (LOL)<br /><br />The comments I was seeing was the comments people had made <span style="font-style: italic;">previously</span>. Crazy part? I HAVE NEVER READ ANY OF THEM!!!! <br /><br />omg<br /><br />Where the heck had I been? For awhile there I was blogging consistently. Why I never saw the comments, I have no idea! I did see one that was some spam ad, so that's when I switched moderated comments. <br /><br />I think I am just losing it. <br /><br />It was certainly fun to read all those though. <br /><br />Ok, it's late and I have to get up early.<br /><br />Later taters.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-38117215893895302982011-02-09T19:37:00.002-05:002011-02-09T19:51:23.873-05:00Do you ever have one of those momentswhere you are doing something, and your mind begins thinking of something totally random? My crazy brain does it constantly.<br /><br />For instance, tonight I was putting socks in the washer. Which I hate doing by the way. Laundry itself, no. Socks, yes! I hate touching them to turn them right side out. Skeeves me out just thinking about it. Ugh. If we could afford it, I would just continually buy new socks. Then I would never have to wash any!<br /><br /> Anyway, I was putting them in, thinking of how disgusting they were, when I started thinking of Tyler's birthday party. I had made a cheeseball the night before. (Tip--always make it the day before you need it. Makes them taste soooo good. I have a darn good recipe too..I will have to share it some day) Everyone was getting their food and Denny's Grandma gets some of the cheeseball and proceeds to yell out "OMG Do you really think I want hair in my food?" in front of everyone. Thank God, it was just our close family here. I was so embarrassed! And I rarely get embarrased. She walked up to me holding a scoop of cheeseball, with a long hair hanging out, with more cheeseball hanging from that. In reality, it was quite classic and hilarious. I was mortified. I quickly apologized to everyone, grabbed it out of her hands and disposed of it. I then proceeded to check the rest of the cheeseball over to make sure I didn't see any more hairs. Oh good Lord, I couldn't believe that just happened. <br /><br />Makes you think about the cleanliness of others, ya know? <br /><br />I just find it odd how I was putting socks in the washer and I started thinking of the hair that Denny's Grandma found in the cheeseball. <br /><br />The way my mind works sometimes is insane.<br /><br />On another note, one of my friends could certainly use prayers right now. She and her husband are on an adoption list, and yet another birth mother passed on them. I think this is really beginning to get to her. She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. Her and her DH will be fantastic parents. So an extra prayer for her would totally be appreciated.<br /><br />Later taters.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-5673764443684701812011-02-08T11:56:00.003-05:002011-02-08T13:14:29.660-05:00WowI haven't posted anything here since April 2009. That was dang near two years ago! Geesh! I almost forgot this existed.<br /><br />Here's to keeping the blog up to date!<br /><br />What has been happening since 04/09???<br /><br />Weeeeellllllll.........................<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tyler</span> turned 5 in January and is now in preschool. He goes to the preK at the school he will attend in the fall. The one the girls go to. He goes everyday, for 2 1/2hrs. It's wonderful and FREE! Yes, you heard me right, FREE!!! Why we didn't send the girls there, is beyond me. Ok, it's not really. We had no clue Lincoln had a preschool, lol! Had we known, we would of definitely saved some dough. He is doing excellent there. They say he is a joy to have in class. Sure wish he would be a joy at home.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Olivia </span>turned 8 in December and is in second grade. She has changed quite a bit. We haven't had the evil Olivia in quite some time. Probably since around the time I last posted here. She has tons of friends and is currently deciding what boy should be her boyfriend. She is back in dance, and is doing basketball with Upwards. When it comes to basketball, she does fabulous! We just need to teach her to not ball hog all the time.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Madison</span> is now 10 (omg I can't believe it) and in 4th grade. She is actually in a 4th/5th grade classroom. It's great for her because it challenges her more. Her grades definitely slipped compared to previous years, but she worked hard and got them back up to all A's. She is quite the social butterfly. Every weekend, she is either at her friends house, or they are here. She is taking dance again, and is also in Upwards basketball, Choir and the Math Bowl Team. Definitely makes me run around a lot!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Denny<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span>is still the same. He is still working at the same place. He doesn't work quite as much, but does. KWIM? He still does all the towing around here. And with all the snow we have had, it's kept him rather busy.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Me?</span> Well I am a stay at home Mom again. As of August. My glorious job decided to lay me off, "due to the economy". More on the whole Manpower debacle another day. So I have been enjoying being at home, doing the whole unemployment thing. It's been nice, really nice. I get 2.5 kid free hours a day. If this continues until the next school year, I will get 7 kid free hours a day! WOOHOO! I really hope it doesn't, as I miss working. And the money, lol. Having all this free time has allowed me to get things done that would not have, or would of taken a bit more time. For instance, Tyler's room. We completely re-did the kitchen upstairs and made it into his bedroom. His old bedroom is my new office. My old office is the kids homework room/office. It was something we had been wanting to do for awhile, but just never did. Now it's done!<br /><br />So there have been some crazy changes around here, but for the most part, things are good. One would think that me being home would mean our house was constantly in the "people can drop by" stage. WRONG!! LOL I will admit I have become more Monica Gellar since being off work. I am not at 100%. I would say around 80% Monica. I normally do the dishes every day, keep everything picked up, make sure the laundry is done, etc etc etc. But not the last few days. My laundry room looks like the tables at Goodwill....clothes everywhere! The dishes are not a Defcon 4.....yet. The kids were off school last week for 3 days due to snow. That just totally messed up everything. It threw my schedule completely off. And yesterday was my birthday so I did absolutely nothing, lol. So today I am playing catch up.<br /><br />Ok, well that's enough for now. I am really going to keep this blog up, I swear. Promise.<br /><br />Later taters.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-23080126269718280572009-04-24T12:57:00.003-04:002009-04-24T15:11:10.574-04:00It's so beautifulOutside! The sun is shining brightly! And I am stuck inside. <br /><br />As usual, things are nuts around the household.<br /><br /><em>Tyler </em>is as ornery as ever. He is going through this extreme whiney phase. If something doesn't go his way, or he gets the wrong color of cup, it's like his life is over. He has learned this wondeful trait from his lovely sisters. I am sick and tired of hearing it and normally just ignore it. No really, I take him and look him in the eyes and ask him to explain why he is upset. Then try to help. He got mad at another kid at the sitters, and ripped the kids glasses off. The mom tells Denny that the glasses will cost $125 to fix. And they were brand new in February. Denny brings them home to see if we can fix them. The one earpiece is broke off the frame. It's not fixable. The lady still swears we have to pay $125. Denny took them to the kids eye doctor and walks out after paying $12 for a new ear piece! He said she was the type to take someone for every penny. <br /><br /><em>Olivia</em> is enjoying every day of kindergarten. She loves Mrs. Fahl and has tons of friends. I cannot believe how far she has come! She is reading completely on her own now! It's amazing. She is still having her meltdowns. But now that it is warming up, and she is able to go outside, things have been more tolerable. Maybe she has the seasonal depression. We still need to contact the counselor her pedi recommended. I think she still has some issues that need worked out. But for the most part, things do seem to be getting better. <br /><br /><em>Madison</em> It's hard to believe that she is 8 1/2! She is just amazing. She still loves to cuddle with me and sit on my lap, yet is so independent. She is loving school and her teacher Mrs. Mast. She is one of the top students and just keeps on excelling. I am shocked at the things she knows, lol! She is playing soccer this summer, instead of softball. I think soccer has always been her best sport, but we felt it was her decision. So last year she chose softball. And I think she really missed soccer. <br /><br /><em>Denny</em> hasn't been working near the hours he used to. And THAT is wondeful. Of course, I don't get to see him as much, but we seem to get along better than ever. He is now responsible for getting the kids up, getting them ready for school/sitters, taking Tyler to the sitters and on some days picking Tyler up. He seems to see them more than me now! <br /><br /><em>I</em> have been really swamped with work. The Vera Bradley sale starts next week and I have been super busy finding workers for it. I get to work it again! YAY! Actually I am volunteering, lol. But hey if that gets me the discount and being able to shop Sunday before it opens, I AM THERE!Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-34123732208444707922009-03-31T08:17:00.002-04:002009-03-31T08:30:07.813-04:00Well it's TuesdayThe weeks sure fly by now. Now that I am a working woman again. I really don't think they went this fast when I was working 6 years ago. I know for a FACT they didn't. Somehow time has sped up.<br /><br />We have all seemed to settle down into a routine now. I think everyone has adjusted to me going back to work. Tyler has had a few bad days. But nothing to major. Denny says he cries sometimes when he drops him off. But when I pick him up, Pat says he did that for like 2 mins and then happily went and played.<br /><br />When I come home at night, and I see him, I feel so guilty. I get that "oh I should be home with him, I missed so much!" feeling. Then he throws a tantrum and the guilt goes out the window.<br /><br />Ok seriously, I do miss him. And I do feel slighty guilty. But he is 3. It's not like he is 3 months and I am leaving him. Madison was 6 mons when I went back to work. She turned out just fine. Well maybe.<br /><br />I think it's just a Mother thing. We feel that we need to be home, yet we need to be at our job. I took off last Wednesday to go with Madison on her field trip. All I could think about was how Jennie was in the office all by herself! I felt horribly guilty for taking a day off. But I think that is partly because this job is so new, I hate to ask for time off. Ok scratch that. It's not because the job is new. I used to feel that way at the dialysis center. And I worked there for 4 years!<br /><br />Enough rambling. It's Tuesday and we (actually Jennie) has 10 testers coming in here, in about 30 mins. I need to get ready. <br /><br />Until next time America. :)Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-86819410265041119072009-03-16T22:52:00.002-04:002009-03-16T22:57:13.179-04:00So Tyler says"Momma, those sparkles are pretty! What do they eat?" as he looks out the window, up at the stars.<br /><br />I love that boy.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-61479862218117553082009-03-13T10:15:00.002-04:002009-03-13T10:27:03.798-04:00Is it sadthat I am bored?<br /><br />I don't have much to say. But I am bored out of my gourd. Really.<br /><br />For some strange reason I am having a hard time coming up with something to say. Yes, to those who know me, that is a crazy thing. Me, speechless? :)<br /><br />I guess I am glad it's Friday. I love my job, but it will be nice to (hopefully) sleep in tomorrow and Sunday.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-26242899106000971932009-03-11T11:33:00.002-04:002009-03-11T11:52:59.893-04:00Long timeNo see! Yes I know it's been forever since I have updated this thing. But I am a working woman again! I have no extra time anymore. Jennie keeps me really busy, lol. <br /><br />Work has been good. Busy, very busy but I love it. I think this is exactly what I needed. I miss seeing Tyler as much, but we try to make up for it on weekends.<br /><br />The kids have been doing okay. A wee bit more frustrating, but it's a change for all of us. <br /><br />They got their Wii last weekend. omg it's so much fun! We only have 2 games, the one that cam with it and Wii Play. I did put Mario Kart and Wii Fit in layaway. A guy from Denny's work let us borrow Mario Kart. I.LOVE.MARIO.KART! We have it for our 64, and for Maddie's DS. So I cannot wait to get it out of layaway! Can you believe that our kids actually SAVED their money for this? Really, they did! We only put about $5o in it.<br /><br />Working has certainly had it's ups and downs. But it's ok, because I got one of my old best friends back! Jennie and I have been friends since 1994. We live 45mins apart, and would only get to see each other occasionally. Maybe at scrapbooking, or someone's birthday. Now we see each other every day. It's wonderful and I love having her "back" in my life. Plus she makes work fun!<br /><br />Bad thing is I have slightly "lost" a best friend. She is still one of my best friends, but we don't get to talk like we used too. Michele and I would chat daily about this and that. Well with me working, we don't get to chat. She does call me a couple times a week, on her way to work. We still see each other at scrapbooking once a month. But it's not enough. I miss our daily, long talks. LOL It's so funny...we would talk almost every day, and for at least an hour each time! I guess it's good we can still text, lol.<br /><br />I HATE NOT LIVING CLOSER TO MY FRIENDS! I love you all!Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-16771268788579744032009-01-04T22:35:00.002-05:002009-01-04T23:15:15.465-05:00I changed my backgroundTo VW bugs...lol<br /><br />I really want a yellow bug, with flower cutouts on my tail lights. So every time my kids see a bug, they yell "MOOOOOM! It's your car! Only it's (insert color here)!!!!! It's really cute and they love doing it.<br /><br />I start my first full time week tomorrow. I am so ready. The money is going to be soooo nice. I am a bit worried about the time away from the kids. I have to be at work at 8, so that means I need to leave at 7:30 if not sooner. The kids normally get up at 7:30. So I have been getting them up 15mins early, just to see them. Mondays and Tuesdays, I get off at 3, so I will see them more. But Wed-Fri I won't get off till 5, not getting home till 5:30, doesn't leave much time for us time. I hate to not keep the job, because I really need it for my sanity. lol But if it takes too much time away from my kids (as much as I want away from them) it's not worth it. I don't want to be the parent they only see a hour or so a night. <br /><br />I know I am thinking way to much into this. I suppose it's just working again jitters.<br /><br />Our Christmas was good. The kids were totally shocked that Santa left gifts. There had been 7,925 calls to Santa to let him know the kids had been bad. Heck even on Christmas Eve, we gave him a call. The loved opening the gifts and seeing it all. The expressions were priceless. Mom and Dad even had gifts from Santa! He even filled our stockings (that NEVER happens). <br /><br />The kids had stayed with Mom and Dad Sunday till Tuesday, because I had to work. She let them go through her gift stash and each pick out something for us. They even wrapped everything! Denny got a Jeff Gordon bear from Tyler, a Jeff Gordon sweatshirt from Olivia and a Jeff Gordon mug from Madison. <br />I got a neat Christmas towel from Tyler, scrapbook paper from Maddy and a wonderful smelling candle from Olivia. <br /><br />It was the best. <br /><br />We went to Mom and Dad's later that day. The kids had fun opening lots more gifts. Jon and Becky were there too. Unfortunately, Michael was with his Mom. We probably won't get to see him until March.<br /><br />Friday night we got together with Linda, Mike, Christa, Tim, Devon, Jeanne, Gary, GG, Emily, Issac, Noah, Billy, Kylie, Chase, Zach and Blake. It was oh so much fun (note the sarcasm). All the kids, except ours and Devon, were awful. We didn't leave quick enough. We went to Christa's afterwards and exchanged gifts. The kids were even more excited that they got MORE gifts! <br /><br />Saturday, we got together with all of Linda's brothers and sisters, and all their kids...etc. It's always a huge gathering and I like to go. Denny's family is great, and I love seeing everyone. <br /><br />Our New Year celebration consisted of Tyler going to bed at 10:30, Olivia falling asleep on the chair around 11, me taking her to bed, Madison staying up till midnight, me falling alseep around 11:45, Olivia coming downstairs at 11:50, me waking up at 11:59, seeing the ball drop, kissing Denny and the girls and to bed I went. Oh what fun. lol<br /><br />We didn't go anywhere because Denny was working on my truck. We bought it knowing some gasket needed replaced. We decided to save a few bucks and have Denny change it. He has done them before, no problem. After he got it all back together, it began to make a ticking noise. He took it to Corey's (our mechanic that fixes the things Denny can't or won't or what he broke) on Friday and we got the bad news.<br /><br />Denny put the long rod in the short rod's hole. Therefore causing the valve to break. So currently my truck is sitting in Corey's garage, torn apart. They said we may get it back the earliest Tuesday, latest Wednesday. The $500 we were saving by having Denny doing it, we now have to spend. Story of my life. <br /><br />So I am driving Mom's van again...which I am eternally grateful for. <br /><br />We had our last Christmas gathering on Saturday. This was with Linda and Mike (yes for the third time) and all Mike's kids. It was nice seeing Trish & Shane, Amy, Miranda, Art & Mackenzie, Perry & Dee. Mackenzie is so big...she is almost 7 mons old and so cute. Miranda is such a laid back first time Mom. I love it! I have never seen someone so relaxed with their first baby. We would of stayed longer, but Tyler didn't get a nap and was being awful. <br /><br />I GOT A NEW PHONE! Yuppers I sure did. I got a Blackberry. A PINK blackberry. It's so wonderful. I can surf the web anywhere! I feel so special, lol. It's pretty cool!<br /><br />So that's the update for now. My goal is to update AT LEAST once a week...lol. We will see if that happens.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-84980865966582160532008-12-16T15:12:00.002-05:002008-12-16T15:20:37.309-05:00I just realizedI HAVE 2 FOLLOWERS! O M G <br /><br />I feel so special! Thank you, you 2 followers. I appreciate it!<br /><br />I will admit, I don't "follow" anyones blog. I read A LOT, but don't subscribe and follow them. You should see my blog favorites list. Waaaaaay too long. I have found a bunch more to add to my sidebar as well. Just need to update it.<br /><br />Work is good. Very very busy, but good. I will officially go full time Jan 5th. We can really use the money, and then I will be eligible for health insurance. We have it now, but through my new job it will only be like $60/week. We pay over $600/month now. Which is down from the $1000+ we paid last year! Working for a small company like Denny does, really has some disadvantages. <br /><br />So not only will I be bringing in a steady paycheck, we will also have the extra money from not taking the ins. at his work! What will we do?<br /><br />FINALLY GET CAUGHT UP ON BILLS that is for sure.<br /><br />Did I mention we got a new vehicle? A 2002 Buick Rendezvous. It's blue and so pretty. I LOVE driving it. Not a lot of room in it. I am used to my mini van, where we had TONS of room. But the price was right, so we can't complain.<br /><br />I am going to get my hair done tonight. Color and cut. It needs some highlights. We did chocolate, blond and red last time. The red faded out too quickly. So I think we are going to go back to just blond and chocolate. I love Tonya. She is the best. That's the gal who cuts my hair btw. She is fabulous. I can trust her to make me look gorgeous. ;)Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-14056941494865766672008-12-14T21:12:00.002-05:002008-12-14T21:23:17.768-05:00wowHere it is Sunday again...and I have to work tomorrow! Do you know how LONG it's been since I have said that? 6 flipping years. 6 years.<br /><br />6 years ago, in November, I left my good job at Tri Counties Dialysis Center to become a SAHM. I don't regret leaving. Well ok, in some ways I do. I had no idea what being a SAHM was. I thought it would be so easy!<br /><br />Boy was I ever WRONG! It was THE HARDEST thing I have ever done, no doubt. When you have kids, there is no manual. There is no way to figure out if what you are doing is right or wrong. People who don't stay home, have no idea what it's like. I have had the opportunity to work and stay home, and I will say for certain that staying home is much much harder.<br /><br />My first day at Manpower was last Thursday. It went great! All I did was staple some papers together, and input applications into the computer. Like a million. But you know what? The time flew! Before I knew it, it was 12:30. Then, in what seemed like minutes, it was 2:30. My computer locked up and I couldn't do any more. <br /><br />I have to work tomorrow. As for the rest of the week, I don't know. My guess is possibly Wednesday and Thursday. Next week I know I only have to work Monday, and then the following Monday as well. After that, I am also unsure. They are really wanting to get the office open 5 days a week in January. Once I get trained, I will open it up to that. <br /><br />I am nervous. Nervous that I will totally screw something up. Nervous because it will be my office! EEKS!<br /><br />Tyler did great at the sitter's. He cried a bit when Denny dropped him off, but Pat said he calmed down shortly. She baked cookies with them and fed him popcorn as a snack. He said he had fun. We will see what he says tomorrow. <br /><br />I took the kids' picture Friday night. Had them all gussied up in Christmas garb. I think I took over 40 pics just trying to get 1 good one. I think I actually ended up with 2 good ones. I am downloading them right now, and will put up a few. Tyler wouldn't cooperate at first, then Madison wouldn't smile. Then Olivia threw a fit. <br /><br />A typical photo shoot with my kids.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-13680917096831730692008-12-03T14:21:00.003-05:002008-12-03T14:35:01.985-05:00Holy job hunting Batman!It sure pays to have connections!<br />I have an interview on Friday, for the Manpower job. Jennie called me last night and asked how soon I was ready to start. Jokingly, I said how about Monday. She firmly said yes.<br /><br />ARE<br />YOU<br />SERIOUS?<br />????????<br /><br />Monday? As in less than a week from now? <br />Omg<br />I don't think I am ready for this!<br /><br />They want me in there asap. It freaks me out. Really.<br /><br />I had called daycares and babysitters a few weeks back, but didn't really set anything in stone. So this morning, I made more calls. One is a licensed daycare and is $88/week. We paid $80/week or $20/day when Maddy went. And that was over 7 years ago. I was thankful prices haven't gone up to much. <br /><br />The lady who sits out of her home charges $1.50/hr. WAAAAY cheaper. <br /><br />The other daycare, licensed, is $90/week. She will do daily rates of $20/day. <br /><br />I don't know what to do, or who to pick. I am going to see all 3 tomorrow in hopes to get a good "feel" on them. All 3 came with great recommendations. <br /><br />I am just freaked out.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-35649244507788861682008-11-25T23:51:00.003-05:002008-11-25T23:55:28.853-05:00I promiseTomorrow I will post Madison's after pic with her braces. It's 11:51 and I need to go to bed. <br /><br />I am test driving a new van today. Well new to me. <br /><br />It's another Windstar. A beautiful pearly green color. 2 years newer than ours. WITH DUAL SLIDERS! The one and only thing I request in another vehicle. <br /><br />They let us keep it overnight, and it goes back tomorrow. On Monday we get to take home a Olds Silhouette. <br /><br />Both are in our price range. <br /><br />I was really hoping for a Envoy/Trailblazer, but the price is right on these two. We are going to another dealership tomorrow. *crossing fingers* they have what I want!<br /><br />But I will take one of these vans. Beggars can't be choosey! lolLorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-79305812464503009752008-11-24T15:39:00.003-05:002008-11-24T15:44:29.528-05:00Monday Monday...And it is flipping COLD out! I hate it.<br /><br />Maddy got braces today! I cannot believe it. Here is her before shot: (I forgot to take a pic at home, so this is with my phone)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbevEnlXi28KYcubIaBt7WQXr5aRWxKU3FAxMqy5MyyZ-_C_EOwvmiHNavWwCXjIYpovKDSqSFK6VRruYObcBPu5SlGg33fD04U2gPYWkq6QwxOZYye2BMKsCu3f3LaAq0SdjbcVdY8RBt/s1600-h/1124080908.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbevEnlXi28KYcubIaBt7WQXr5aRWxKU3FAxMqy5MyyZ-_C_EOwvmiHNavWwCXjIYpovKDSqSFK6VRruYObcBPu5SlGg33fD04U2gPYWkq6QwxOZYye2BMKsCu3f3LaAq0SdjbcVdY8RBt/s320/1124080908.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272327095605465266" border="0" /></a><br />She was so brave! I am so proud of her. She wanted me to come back at first. But once I was there, she told me I could go sit with Grandma. I will post her after pic when she gets home from the Boys & Girls Club. <br /><br />She goes back in January to have everything finished up. She looks adorable in them. <br /><br />Now I have to dig up a pic of me in mine. omg I looked awful...for real. So awful you readers will probably stop reading, lol!Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-64974533046425911202008-11-21T10:26:00.003-05:002008-11-21T11:18:24.661-05:00I am in love with a man who is not my husbandHis name is Edward Cullen.<br /><br />He sparkles.<br /><br />He drives a silver Volvo.<br /><br />He has the most amazing eyes.....<br /><br /><br />LOL YES! Twilight was awesome! I am so glad I went and saw it! 1. because I haven't been to the theater to see a movie (that I actually payed for--took the kids to a free movie this summer) since last Thanksgiving--Mom and Dad took myself and the kids to see Happy Feet! Before that it was House of Wax--Denny and I went on a date. Before that? Legally Blonde 2.<br /><br />*hanging head in shame*<br /><br />2. Because it was another chance for me to get out with my girlfriend. Michele and I had fun. I told her we need to do this more often! We were not tired and ready to go do something once the movie was over. Really sucked that it was almost 2:30am!<br /><br />I will have to say, I was a wee bit let down. I know movies are NEVER as good as books. There did seem to be a bit missing. But if you had never read the book, then the movie makes perfect sense. I know I am probably confuzzling the heck of you, but I know what I am saying.<br /><br />My beef?<br />1. Edward didn't sparkle like SM made him sparkle in the book.<br />2. Kristen Stewart didn't have chemistry with Robert Pattinson. It was like she was acting too hard to like him. On the other hand, you could tell RP had it BAD for KS!<br />3. It was kinda weird to see how they fell in love so quickly. If you didn't read the book, you would be like how the heck....?<br />4. Rosalie, Emmet, Alice, Jasper and Esme pretty much got no play. They were barely in the movie. I was like why are they here again?<br />5. The guy who played James, Cam Gigandet, is hot, no doubt. But he seemed better suited for Carlisle. And vice versa. No matter what, I cannot see Peter Facinelli as no one else but Mike Dexter in "Can't Hardly Wait". He looked creepy as a blonde. I did not know until this morning, that he is married to Jennie Garth! WOW! PF seems like really good bad guy.<br />6. Jasper---does the dude have to go around looking like he has to poo ALL THE FLIPPING TIME? lol I was like man, chill...here is the bathroom...lol...take a laxative or something, geesh!<br /><br />I know there is more, but it's really starting to look like nitpicker list, lol.<br /><br />Final thought: Excellent movie, whether you have read the book or not. Stays true to the book. Go see it, for sure. Two thumbs up!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/266/1FBF1A0C7F1FBC013CC06403C5AD16C5.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-4270494430857160072008-11-20T16:25:00.002-05:002008-11-20T16:37:58.826-05:00It's about Twilight time!In a few short hours I will be heading to the theater...I simply can't wait! EEEEE! I am so stoked! The sucky part is, the weather. It's been snowing on and off, and when it officially stops the roads are going to be awful. The theater is about 30 mins from here. I will be the person in the right lane, driving 10mph. Please don't honk at me, unless it's to honk to say I am cute, lol.<br /><br />I am playing it very safe. I have my Mom's van and I would feel awful if something happened. I have driven in worse weather, that is for sure. <br /><br />Did I ever mention how I LOVE Indiana weather?????????????????????????<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">(the above statement is a LIE)</span><br /><br />As for the situation with the hubbs, it's just there. We are speaking (see I told you!) mainly because we have too. There hasn't been any apologies (from either side) nor any attempts to talk about things.<br /><br />And guess what????? Jennie called me yesterday asking if I wanted a job!!!! A real leave the house during the day type of job! It would be part time at first, which is what I want. She is talking it over with Nicole, and they are going to call me tomorrow. <br />I can't believe I might actually start WORKING again. My News America job doesn't "feel" like a real job. I mean, I have no one watching over me, no one to interupt me, no time clock....see what I mean?<br />I am scared. Really scared. Is this really what I want? Hell yes it is! I think this is exactly what I have been needing. I need to find me. Of course, this isn't what I see myself doing in 20 years, but it sure is a start. <br />I just hope that I can do a good job and be what they want. <br />Wonder how this will affect me working at the Vera sale in the spring.....Oh yeah the job is to work at Manpower! Not for them, like in temp work...for them like at their office! This is how Jennie started 9yrs ago and now look at her! Miss Big Wig I Run An Office! LOL! <br />Really, I appreciate the offer Jennie and cannot wait to start. Thank you so much.<br /><br />Oh and one question Jen, can I wear jeans to work? ;)Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-87655928129464563222008-11-17T20:26:00.003-05:002008-11-17T20:32:13.618-05:00Well it's MondayAnd it sure feels like it!<br /><br />Still driving Mom's van.<br />Still have no clue what we are going to do for a vehicle.<br />Still am crazy busy.<br /><br />We had a Girl Scout mtg tonight, and Michele's troop came over to help. They are earning a certain badge, and needed to help a younger troop out. 5 of her girls came, and I think they had a good time. Our meetings are rather chaotic, so it's hard to tell.<br /><br />Did I ever say I am addicted to Facebook? Cuz I am! It's awful the way it sucks you in. My fave thing now is My Farm and Yoville. I love meeting new people through Yoville. I have met some crazy people, that I love to chat with. And then there are the crazy people who I DON'T want to talk too! LOL<br /><br />TWILIGHT!<br />TWILIGHT!<br />TWILIGHT!<br />TWILIGHT!<br /><br />Yes I have my ticket for the midnight showing! Michele and I are going. And I cannot wait! Oh Edward Cullen, what you do to me. mmmmm yummy! I am going to come home at 3am and not be able to sleep, I just know it!Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-24175851258547037442008-11-12T15:28:00.002-05:002008-11-12T16:04:07.783-05:00Life around hereHas certainly gone to pot. lol<br /><br />I have so busy I cannot think straight. My goal of updating this at least 3 times a week, is not going so well.<br /><br />My previous post stated that bad things happen in 3's. Unfortunately, it's happening AGAIN here.<br /><br />1. Last Friday, as I was heading to Fort Wayne (I am always heading there when all hell breaks loose!) to meet Michele, I noticed my temp gauge was nearly pegged. I quickly pulled over and called Denny. He was frustrated, as it was Friday and he was really busy. He came to the rescue rather quickly, bringing along water and antifreeze.<br /><br />He began pouring some in, then looked underneath....and saw all that he had put in...flowing nicely onto the pavement. He told me I wasn't going anywhere, and to start driving home, and hoping I could make it.<br /><br />I couldn't.<br /><br />I got about 7 mins from home and the temp gauge started going back up. <br /><br />Long story short, a freeze plug is bad. If our mechanic fixes it? $1500 If Denny fixes it? Around $100, but it would require 4 FULL days of labor...taking the engine and transmission completely out of the van....not happening.<br /><br />So I am van-less. <br /><br />We bought this van in 2004 for $400. Wrecked. Bought another van in 2005 for $500 for parts. Sold the rest of the parts off the 'parts' van and actually MADE $500-600. That is after paying ourselves back the original $900. <br /><br />It's been to Canada 3 times. Actually been a decent vehicle, despite having no heat or air in the back, sometimes not having heat in the front, passenger window doesn't work, no clue if the airbags worked, non working antilock breaks, no cd player, only 1 sliding door, tires that constantly go flat no matter what type you put on....etc etc etc. LOL<br /><br />And now it's going to van heaven....it's awaiting the crossover at Pearson's bull pin.<br /><br />2. SO Chris tells Denny he can drive the Saturn. We head out there Saturday evening. I am driving Denny's beastmobile back home. It's misty outside. Roads are wet. The Beastmobile has no brakes. I slide down Jefferson St like it's icy out. <br /><br />BAM!<br /><br />Actually just a nudge and smack. <br /><br />I hit the lady at the stoplight. Bust up her taillight, and mark up her pretty white car with some scratches. Scare her to death. She says she has never been in an accident. <br /><br />FTR: This is actually only my 2nd one ever, that I have had while driving. Was in one with Emily many many moons ago... and she was driving.<br /><br />Long story once again shortened, Denny's truck has hardly any damage, the cop gives me crap about not having proof of insurance (which we do have BTW) and my husband yells at me, in front of the lady and the cop, telling me how much damage I have done to her car and how stupid I am, how he told me to be careful.........Had I thought of it then, I would of put the truck in drive and ran right over his pompous ass. He freakin deserved it.<br /><br />3. The cop tells me I can leave. I wait for Denny to pull out, then go myself. I get home and he is nowhere to be found. My parents are there, freaking out and wondering if I am ok. He comes home a bit later. Come to find out, the Saturn quit on him! He had to walk about 3 1/2 blocks home. So then he proceeded to moan and whine about that.<br /><br />I darn near went and filed for divorce on Monday. No joke. I don't deserve to get treated with such disrespect as I did on Saturday. No matter what happened. He never did once ask if I was ok. I am sick and tired of him treating me like dog shit and thinking it's ok. I get mad, we don't speak, then we have to for some reason and wham, he thinks all is well. <br /><br />Yes I am very angry with him right now. <br /><br />So that's how my life has been going. My parents were nice enough to loan me their van until we figure out what they hell we are going to do.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-1959544463158240582008-10-26T13:52:00.002-04:002008-10-26T14:09:03.572-04:00Bad things happen in 3's, yes?1. Friday, Mom and I headed to Ft Wayne to do some shopping. We had been driving about 10mins, and I noticed a very loud sound, coming from the right front. As we passed the next town, it got louder. I pulled over, thinking it might be a low tire.<br /><br />I checked every one, and they were fine. As we continued, it got even louder and began vibrating the van. I told Mom I was turning around, heading to Roanoke and pulling over. Denny could come look at it there.<br /><br />He got there, looked at the tire, then took it for a drive. He came back and said he thought it was the wheel baring. Great. Told me to drive it on home and he would order the part.<br /><br />I start driving home, all the while the noise is getting SO LOUD. I could only drive 35-40mph. He called me and said to pull over at the shop, so he could jack up the van, just to double check it was the baring. <br /><br />We get there and he jacks it up. Grabs the wheel and it darn near falls off in his hands! MY LUGNUTS WERE ALL LOOSE! Had we driven much more, the whole thing would of come off. Mom and I were thrilled we had not gotten on the Interstate (a very busy one, at that!) Denny tightened them all back up, and I made him check the other 3 tires too! <br /><br />PSA for today? Check your lugnuts!<br /><br />2. We go back to the house quick for a bathroom stop, as we were right down the road. Mom walks into my kitchen and says "Lora, there is water all over the floor!" I was like WHAT? Thinking my fridge quit working, or that I ran the dishwasher that morning and it was bad, I ran in. My ceiling was leaking. Pouring out above my stove! O M G. We replaced the other side of that roof a couple of years ago, (in October of all things) and apparently now this side needs replaced. <br />Sometimes I love being a home owner!<br /><br />We put out some bowls and Dad, who was there to work on the bathroom, promised to check on it while we were gone. I called Denny, who was much less than thrilled.<br /><br />3. Denny comes home from work and tells me he almost quit. In fact, he actually locked up his toolbox and walked out. He had a legitimate reason. I won't be posting the details, as I don't feel comfortable. His boss stopped him though. Things are ok now, but it still scares me. He is the moneymaker here and we can't have him quit. <br /><br />I could exchange #3 with the fact that I have been sick for a week now. And that the house is an absolute disaster, as no one else knows how to pick up or clean up after themselves. <br /><br />*******************************************************<br /><br />On a lighter note, I have a new Oliviaism! Been awhile, right?<br />Denny was helping her with the homework Thursday night. He was asking her what type of punctuation was needed for the sentence she just wrote. <br /><br />She sat, thought about it, and said " A pastor's fart!"<br /><br />Denny and I burst out laughing and looked at her saying WHAT????<br /><br />She said, "Ya know a pastors fart the little thing that looks like this"...and she proceeded to draw an <span style="font-style: italic;">apostrophe</span>.<br /><br />If that doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will!<br /><br />Stay tuned for pics from Veggie Tales Live! Yes, I had the pleasure of taking the kids, along with my Dad, to see that yesterday.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-10383933517802791932008-10-23T17:37:00.002-04:002008-10-23T17:42:55.242-04:00Being sick sucksI hate it.<br />I hate the fact that I just don't get sick, I get S I C K. <br />A common cold throws me for such a loop.<br />I have virtually no immune system. <br />That and the med I am taking, pretty much wipes me out.<br />My doctor told me to live in a bubble.<br />Seriously.<br />Now I see why.<br />I have been sick since Sunday.<br />With. A. Cold.<br />Not anything huge, just a cold.<br />But a cold to someone like me is like bronchitis to a person with asthma. <br />Not good.<br />Why don't I have any immunity?<br />Crohn's Disease people. I am in remission, but it still seems to reek havoc on the immune system. That, along with the medication I am on, makes it nearly impossible for me to stay healthy. The med is a cancer drug. Pretty potent I might add. <br />I am off to buy my bubble.<br />I wonder if I can get a pink one....Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-47034426779472772942008-10-16T20:00:00.003-04:002008-10-16T20:25:17.272-04:00Ever feel like a failure?I totally have to be the worst person in the world.<br /><br />I am failing everyone.<br /><br />From my kids, to my husband, to my friends. <br /><br />I can't stand knowing I am not doing the right thing. Or at least what I feel is the right thing.<br /><br />I know parenting didn't come with a manual. But I could really use one right now. I am so tired of my kids' whining and constant fighting. Everything is a competition to them. EVERYTHING. If they can't have the bowl they wanted for cereal, a meltdown ensues. And it's not just one. It's all three! I don't know why they don't listen to me. No, I don't mean listen by 'pick up your socks'. I mean really<span style="font-style: italic;"> listen</span>. I will tell them no (for a certain reason) and they will meltdown. I try and explain why I said no, and they can probably eat (wear, use, have, etc) that certain item later. But they don't hear me. All they heard is no. And it frustrates me to no end! UGH!<br /><br />As for marriage, well who really gives a rats azz? If he is unwilling to make a change, why should I? Should I stay and keep on living the lie? Why should I just be okay with the way he wants to be? WHAT ABOUT ME?? When do I get a say in things? Oh, that's right. The hired help doesn't have a voice.<br /><br />And to my friends, I am sorry. I know I haven't been the best one lately. <br /><br />I have royally screwed up one friendship so much, I don't think my friend will ever talk to me again. To this friend, I am so sorry. It was a total miscommunication. I felt attacked. My first think was to defend myself. I am sorry. It should of never went on that way. I care about you very much, and I can't stand the thought of you not speaking to me. I told you that you were going to have to make the next move. I have said my part, now I just have to wait and see what you think. I know our friendship is worth saving. We have been through so much and to let one little mistake get in our way, would be stupid. Please know I am always here for you, NO.MATTER.WHAT! I know you are hurting right now. If time is what you need, then fine. I am willing to wait. You are definately a friend worth waiting for. You are someone special.<br /><br />I am just a big ol' failure.Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878673846093897739.post-43827555211589503962008-10-16T16:13:00.001-04:002008-10-16T16:21:26.698-04:00Ok so I switched upBecause I couldn't stand the darkness of it! So now you all are stuck with pumpkins.<br /><br /><a href="http://floridascrapbooking.typepad.com/scrapulescence/">Beryl</a> over at <a href="http://houseofpaper.com">House of Paper</a> is starting daily blog prompts for us! <br /><br />Yesterday's was <span style="font-style: italic;">What are a couple of your simple pleasures?</span><br /><br />Right now here are mine:<br />1. warm fuzzy blankets<br />2. a McDonald's coke<br />3. hearing my kids laugh as they play together<br />4. uninterrupted Mommy time<br />5. scrapbooking supplies<br />6. time with the girl friends<br />7. long talks on the phone<br />8. pumpkin spice lattes<br />9. looking at the beautiful fall colors<br />10. the dvr (lol!)Lorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794113324141191926noreply@blogger.com2