Well I think my glasses don't like me. Ever since I got them in October they have needed constant adjusting. I take them off at night and the next morning when I put them on they are crooked. It drives me nuts. Tonight got me by surprise when they came apart and one of my lenses fell one floor down from the balcony I was standing on. At the time, I was taking pictures from the balcony in a high school gym. I wound up shooting the rest of the shots blind as a bat. The only good thing is some of the men standing next to me saw where the lens landed so I was able to go find it before someone stepped on it.
It is kind of funny because the sports writer was worried my pics wouldn't come out. Here is proof that I can still take pictures when everything is a fuzzy blur.
http://enewscourier.com/articles/2006/01/24/sports/sports02.txt
http://enewscourier.com/articles/2006/01/24/sports/sports01.txt
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Weekend surprise trip
We went to the Tennessee Aquarium this weekend. My husband decided to surprise us with a family trip. He called me Friday to make sure we had nothing planned for Saturday and then wouldn't tell me anything else. On Saturday morning we got up and headed North. It took me all of about two minutes to figure out where we were headed. We didn't tell the kids though until we got there. They had a blast. The aquarium has added a second building with Ocean exhibits too. The original building houses animals found in the Southeastern waters only.
We then went and walked around the floating docks and up to an under the bridge amphitheater. I don't think that was the safest place to be. Then we walked over to the Hunter Home Museum. They had some interesting pieces on display. The kids weren't sure about it though. The funny thing was in one of the back display rooms there was a woman sitting at a table. She looked like she was watching everybody. My three year old daughter walked over to look at a sculpture and I had to remind to look only and to keep her hands to herself then I looked at the woman and smiled. I swear she looked like she was looking straight at my daughter. A moment later my husband said "look at this!" I realized he was standing in front of the woman and she wasn't real. For a moment he thought she was real too. People must like to touch this exhibit because it has an alarm on it that goes off if you step too close. My husband got
to close and the darn thing went off. After that we walked back to the Children's Museum but it was closed. We'll have to visit it next time.
The tile in the kitchen is still not done. He called to complain about the money we were spending on eating dinner out and I pointed out he was supposed to be done by now. He came home and worked on it last night but not much.
We then went and walked around the floating docks and up to an under the bridge amphitheater. I don't think that was the safest place to be. Then we walked over to the Hunter Home Museum. They had some interesting pieces on display. The kids weren't sure about it though. The funny thing was in one of the back display rooms there was a woman sitting at a table. She looked like she was watching everybody. My three year old daughter walked over to look at a sculpture and I had to remind to look only and to keep her hands to herself then I looked at the woman and smiled. I swear she looked like she was looking straight at my daughter. A moment later my husband said "look at this!" I realized he was standing in front of the woman and she wasn't real. For a moment he thought she was real too. People must like to touch this exhibit because it has an alarm on it that goes off if you step too close. My husband got
to close and the darn thing went off. After that we walked back to the Children's Museum but it was closed. We'll have to visit it next time.
The tile in the kitchen is still not done. He called to complain about the money we were spending on eating dinner out and I pointed out he was supposed to be done by now. He came home and worked on it last night but not much.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Siren's questions
1. What's your favorite breakfast cereal?
Cheerios
Cheerios
2. What do you consider to be "comfort food" and why?
Cheesecake: It's soft and melts in my mouth. Goes great with beer. ;)
3.How do you think people saw you in high school?
The good girl who occasionally did something strange.
4. How do you think people see you now?
the same. How little they know.
5. Why did it change/not change?
I yam who I yam.
6.At what age did you realize that you in fact did know what you were doing sexually and weren't just fumbling around down there? (Much more interesting than when you lost your virginity, in my opinion.)
When I was 19.
7. Briefly decribe your most memorable sexual encounter. (No need for Letters to Penthouse, just tell me what's so memorable about it.)
The night of my husband's birthday four years ago. I took him out for a romantic dinner and we couldn't keep our hands off of each other.
8. Did you plan to have all your children or were there any "accidents"? If you don't have kids, why not?
Both planned though the oldest was conceived a few monthes earlier than planned. The second was planned see #7.
9. Hypothetically at least, could you ever adopt a child?
yes, probably a toddler.
10. Do you read strangers' blogs? If so, why?
Sometimes, just to see what other people write about.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Sleep test tonight$%!####
I have a sleep test tonight. Yuck. I was absolutely miserable during the last one. When you walk into the room it looks like a hotel room. Don't be fooled because the bed and pillows are hard as rocks. Then they hook you up to fifty wires and you're supposed to sleep. Heehehehehe. I slept three hours last time and it took an hour to fall asleep. That pillow gave me the worst headache too. I have already decided that I will take my own pillow tonight. I'm also taking a book and if I wake up at 3 a.m. and can't go back to sleep I'm reading for a while. Last time I laid there for three hours and was about ready to rip off the wires and run out of there.
The reason I have to go through this again is because I keep waking up at night. I have started going back to sleep but they think my sleep apnea may not be completely gone. If I still have it I'm having the soft palate removed I am NOT using that CPAP again. The mask for it makes me claustrophobic. I never really knew I had that until I tried wearing the darn thing. I tense up just thinking about it.
The reason I have to go through this again is because I keep waking up at night. I have started going back to sleep but they think my sleep apnea may not be completely gone. If I still have it I'm having the soft palate removed I am NOT using that CPAP again. The mask for it makes me claustrophobic. I never really knew I had that until I tried wearing the darn thing. I tense up just thinking about it.
Monday, January 16, 2006
redoing the kitchen
Well, we started the tiling (sp?) work in our kitchen Sunday. I mopped that darn floor three times. We had trouble getting the linoleum to come up so we are going to have to tile over it. Not to happy about that. When we bought this house they had just put new flooring and carpet in it. Whoever put that linoleum in wanted to make sure that it wouldn't come loose, ever.
We have moved the table and fridge to the living room so we can use them but it is so tight I'm hoping that will keep my hubby from stopping to do something else for a while. I also have a supply of paper plates, cups and stuff to use. He just keeps looking at me like I'm crazy. I am not washing dishes in the bathroom sink, Thank you. It took four monthes to get the hall bathroom usable again. He still isn't done with it either. I'm going to do everything I can to encourage him to finish it this week. I should point out he won't let me help with the actual tiling work he wants to do it alone. I will however be handling the painting of the walls so I guess I'll be doing my share anyway.
We have moved the table and fridge to the living room so we can use them but it is so tight I'm hoping that will keep my hubby from stopping to do something else for a while. I also have a supply of paper plates, cups and stuff to use. He just keeps looking at me like I'm crazy. I am not washing dishes in the bathroom sink, Thank you. It took four monthes to get the hall bathroom usable again. He still isn't done with it either. I'm going to do everything I can to encourage him to finish it this week. I should point out he won't let me help with the actual tiling work he wants to do it alone. I will however be handling the painting of the walls so I guess I'll be doing my share anyway.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
finding peace
I feel like writing about what's in my head today. I am fortunate to have grown up in a family that loved me beyond measure. My sister and I get along great and even though my parents have been through tough times in their marriage they shielded me from it until I was old enough to get it. They have been married for 45 years and I celebrate with them because I know what a true miracle it is they stayed together to find the happiness they have now.
When I look at my husband I see a man that I occasionally just want to scream at and call names, but the truth is he is my best friend in the whole world. We've been married 15 years and anybody who can put up with me and my temper is truely special.
I have two of the most beautiful kids and yes they can be a handful (especially my son) they bring out the best in me. For awhile the worst was coming out and that's when I realized I had to see the Dr. Some people would think that putting myself and my son in ADHD meds is a horrible thing, but it isn't. Ever since I began the treatment which includes a stimulant and a anti-depressant I have found some peace. In the past I never could have sat and played games with my kids without loosing my patience and now I can. The thing I love the best is that when my kids cuddle up with me on the sofa I can wrap my arms around them and hug them feel the deep love and peace of being their Mother that I was too busy to allow myself before.
Some would say that we only find peace by turning to God and that meds won't help you with that. Guess what meds can help you if you need them. I kept asking for help in my prayers and found myself feeling strong thoughts that meds would help me. I believe that God helps those that help themselves. We have a brain and he expects us to use it.
You are never too busy to love yourself and those around you.
When I look at my husband I see a man that I occasionally just want to scream at and call names, but the truth is he is my best friend in the whole world. We've been married 15 years and anybody who can put up with me and my temper is truely special.
I have two of the most beautiful kids and yes they can be a handful (especially my son) they bring out the best in me. For awhile the worst was coming out and that's when I realized I had to see the Dr. Some people would think that putting myself and my son in ADHD meds is a horrible thing, but it isn't. Ever since I began the treatment which includes a stimulant and a anti-depressant I have found some peace. In the past I never could have sat and played games with my kids without loosing my patience and now I can. The thing I love the best is that when my kids cuddle up with me on the sofa I can wrap my arms around them and hug them feel the deep love and peace of being their Mother that I was too busy to allow myself before.
Some would say that we only find peace by turning to God and that meds won't help you with that. Guess what meds can help you if you need them. I kept asking for help in my prayers and found myself feeling strong thoughts that meds would help me. I believe that God helps those that help themselves. We have a brain and he expects us to use it.
You are never too busy to love yourself and those around you.
Monday, January 09, 2006
The giant playhut
I have found that buying large objects and sitting them in the middle or your livingroom can really tick off your spouse. Mine came home the other day and was so angry he walked into the other room and didn't say a word. Later he left and went back to work again without saying anything. Later I explained to him that is would collapse down flat when not in use and it would be okay.
He started calming down about it after I started cleaning out our room and throwing stuff out hand over fist. I should point out we are pack rats and tend not to throw anything out. This playhut is huge. My great room is quite large and it fits in it pretty well. I have alot more cleaning to do though. Wish me luck.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Monday, January 02, 2006
Cleaning house
I'm awake and feeling better. Okay, I'm still wishing I were in bed, but hey when the kids get up so do I. I have to clean up from Christmas. My kids new toys are spread out all over the place. I actually gave away two garbage bags full and we still runneth over. I guess it's time to do some more donating.
My husband and I spent Saturday taking our bedroom apart and giving it a thorough cleaning. We hadn't cleaned under the bed in eight years so it was really dusty. It was so bad that the dust bunnies were chasing us out of the room. They did not want to be evicted. However, one escaped and my husband saw it slowly crawling across the floor yesterday hoping no one would notice.
We still have lots to do though. My dresser looks like a mountain. It has reached the point where I might as well not have a mirror. Everytime I find something that belongs to me somewhere else in the house I add it to the pile. Not the best idea. I fully expect to walk in my room one day and find the whole thing has crashed to the floor and the dresser breathing a sigh of relief from the lost weight. When it's done I'll share some pics. Time to go clean.
My husband and I spent Saturday taking our bedroom apart and giving it a thorough cleaning. We hadn't cleaned under the bed in eight years so it was really dusty. It was so bad that the dust bunnies were chasing us out of the room. They did not want to be evicted. However, one escaped and my husband saw it slowly crawling across the floor yesterday hoping no one would notice.
We still have lots to do though. My dresser looks like a mountain. It has reached the point where I might as well not have a mirror. Everytime I find something that belongs to me somewhere else in the house I add it to the pile. Not the best idea. I fully expect to walk in my room one day and find the whole thing has crashed to the floor and the dresser breathing a sigh of relief from the lost weight. When it's done I'll share some pics. Time to go clean.
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