Well I haven't posted for a good reason. I HAVE A JOB! I haven't been home to post. I got the job I interviewed for and have been training this week. I won't be able to look online while I'm at work so I don't know how much I'll be around.
My kids started day care this week and we made the mistake of signing them up for somewhere that could take both of them. That was stupid because my initial instincts were screaming NO! to this place. I didn't see anything terrible I just knew. My husband went there in the middle of the day Mon. and Tues. and noticed the kids were outside all day. (my kids sunburn easily and the daycares are not allowed to apply sunscreen) They went in for short breaks, but that was it. On Tuesday when they put my daughter down for a nap she started crying so the teacher put her in the hall so she wouldn't wake the other children. (The teacher actually told me she did this) We asked my son about it and he told us he saw her sleeping in the hallway with no adults around. They are not going back.
This morning I got up and called the daycare I wanted her to go to and they took her right in. I walked in there and just knew it was the right place. She had a blast. They even put her hair in pigtails. When I came home I didn't recognize her. I actually looked at her and wondered who this little girl was who was in my house. Then I realized it was my noodle. It was funny.
My son spent the day with a friend who has agreed to watch him for the rest of the week. I have to hit up my parents for next week and then he will spend the summer at our school's summer program.
This has been a busy week to say the least.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Mother's day
Well my Mother's day was a quiet one. The kids couldn't wait to give me my gifts. They were so cute. They were so excited they forgot the flowers. I had to remind my daughter to go get them. On Saturday night I said something to my husband about Mother's day and he stood there stunned. He had forgotten it was on Sunday. Nevermind the fact only a few days before I had to remind him to buy a card for his mother. Yes, he did mail it. So as soon as my son got out of his bath and dressed they took off for the store. I told him something small was fine. Nothing fancy. My son picked out a reece's cups big pack (they were gone by the end of the day) and a cute stuffed doggy toy. He also picked out a dozen roses. Then we went to dinner that night. We had Chinese at our favorite restaurant. I've never been wished Happy Mother's day so many times. Everyone who worked there kept saying it to me, and you could tell they meant it. Probably because at the time I was the only Mom in there with her kids. It was fun though.
BTW I went and filled out more paperwork for the job I'm trying to get and ordered my uniforms. As long as I pass my drug test with no problems I start soon. I'm on the hunt for daycare. That is not as easy as it seems. I need summer care for my son too.
BTW I went and filled out more paperwork for the job I'm trying to get and ordered my uniforms. As long as I pass my drug test with no problems I start soon. I'm on the hunt for daycare. That is not as easy as it seems. I need summer care for my son too.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Time to say something
I know I don't talk about politics on my blog, but today I am. I'm coming out. I am a member of Moveon.org. They are working to save internet neutrality. Essentially we are trying to stop the government from allowing private companies too much control over the internet. Is some on these companies get their way when we begin looking for web sites we will only find the companies that have paid to be found. I don't like that one bit. I already pay to view the internet via my subscription I want what's on the other end to stay accessible to everyone.
I wanted to use the one the one that has this qoute: "The internet can't be free." AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre but it wouldn't show up. ATT is one of the main companies behind the push to take control of the internet. Google and other search engines are actively fighting to stop them.
Here is a link to learn more.
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=1771&id=7594-6213013-QHkwtl.KoDYzhUmNsr4vZA&t=3
I wanted to use the one the one that has this qoute: "The internet can't be free." AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre but it wouldn't show up. ATT is one of the main companies behind the push to take control of the internet. Google and other search engines are actively fighting to stop them.
Here is a link to learn more.
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=1771&id=7594-6213013-QHkwtl.KoDYzhUmNsr4vZA&t=3
Thursday, May 11, 2006
next step
Well I go back in for "phase 1" of the hiring process today. I have no idea what that means. The other day when I was interviewed she said I would be called back for a second interview if I passed the test they gave me. They want driving record info today so I guess they are going to make sure I can drive to destination's for work. I think it's time to find out how much this position pays, and if I should start looking for day care for my kids. That would be good to know. She did tell me they were going to hire more than they needed to fill the positions. That kind of thing always makes me nervous. However if I can get in there, and stay with it, I can get the training I need for a Lab job somewhere.
Monday, May 08, 2006
I'm going to hide now!
I have been sick the past two days and I can't believe I'm still awake, but I am. Tomorrow is my 39th birthday and I'm a little freaked out. Can you say AUuuuugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never reacted to a birthday before but this one is getting to me. It may have something to do with me having a job interview tomorrow. This is for a job unlike what I have done before, but I have a good feeling so cross your fingers for me. A prayer wouldn't hurt either. I'm going to have to go back to work full time if we have any hope of ever buying a bigger house. Lately, we've been pretty broke which is another good reason for it, but the biggest reason is that I've been going a bit stir crazy and I think going back to work would be good for me. Oh yeah, I'm getting thinner and I'm starting to really notice the difference my weightloss efforts are making. Building muscle doesn't hurt either.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
my life rated
| This Is My Life, Rated | |
| Life: |  6 |
| Mind: |  4.6 |
| Body: | 5.7 |
| Spirit: | 5.6 |
| Friends/Family: | 5.8 |
| Love: |  9.1 |
| Finance: |  5.4 |
| Take the Rate My Life Quiz | |
Monday, May 01, 2006
Silent Saturday
We had a interesting weekend and mostly lots of fun. We started it with Silent Saturday at my son's soccer game. Silent Saturday is when parents and coaches are asked to not yell during the game. Some of the parents were not happy about this even though we were allowed to clap. One team made signs to hold up. The lady incharge apparently got a lot of nasty emails on the subject and even argued with a grandparent on the previous Saturday.
She's a tough one though she doesn't take anything from anybody. I was the only person I knew that didn't have a problem with it. I figured the point was to shut up the people who get really nasty and yell stuff at their kids. ( and yes that was reason) They did tell us that morning we could say "good job" and other encouragment though. I got a little peaved with our coach's wife because she didn't want to give it a chance and when we were all called together before the game so the soccer president could explain the day she refused to join us.
After the game we were walking by them on the way back to our car, and she asked her daughter if she liked playing better that day. She told her mother she did. That it was nice to play without being yelled at, and my son agreed it was easier not to hear all the yelling. The kids all played better and had more fun that day because we sideline people shut up. Surprise, surprise.
Later that day my son had a roller skating birthday party to attend and I had to take my three year old too. I was concerned because I didn't know what she would do there since she doesn't skate. I'm glad I took our toddler skates along because she put them on, and got out on the floor, and skated with the big kids. She had a blast. My son on the other hand stayed on the carpet, but he still had a great time.
That night we went out to eat and I ordered a steak (at a steak restaurant) and it came out with one side burned. I tasted it and noticed it didn't taste right but I attributed that to its being burned. Since it was so bad I sent it back. I don't normally do that because in my younger days I worked in a restaurant and I know that doesn't go over well. It took so long my husband shared his steak with me and I asked them to box the new one to go. They were very nice about and even gave me a baked potato to go with it. Unfortunately, that piece of meat is still in my fridge because later that night I got sick from food poisoning. I realized the steak tasting funny wasn't from it being burned. I'm glad I only took two bites.
She's a tough one though she doesn't take anything from anybody. I was the only person I knew that didn't have a problem with it. I figured the point was to shut up the people who get really nasty and yell stuff at their kids. ( and yes that was reason) They did tell us that morning we could say "good job" and other encouragment though. I got a little peaved with our coach's wife because she didn't want to give it a chance and when we were all called together before the game so the soccer president could explain the day she refused to join us.
After the game we were walking by them on the way back to our car, and she asked her daughter if she liked playing better that day. She told her mother she did. That it was nice to play without being yelled at, and my son agreed it was easier not to hear all the yelling. The kids all played better and had more fun that day because we sideline people shut up. Surprise, surprise.
Later that day my son had a roller skating birthday party to attend and I had to take my three year old too. I was concerned because I didn't know what she would do there since she doesn't skate. I'm glad I took our toddler skates along because she put them on, and got out on the floor, and skated with the big kids. She had a blast. My son on the other hand stayed on the carpet, but he still had a great time.
That night we went out to eat and I ordered a steak (at a steak restaurant) and it came out with one side burned. I tasted it and noticed it didn't taste right but I attributed that to its being burned. Since it was so bad I sent it back. I don't normally do that because in my younger days I worked in a restaurant and I know that doesn't go over well. It took so long my husband shared his steak with me and I asked them to box the new one to go. They were very nice about and even gave me a baked potato to go with it. Unfortunately, that piece of meat is still in my fridge because later that night I got sick from food poisoning. I realized the steak tasting funny wasn't from it being burned. I'm glad I only took two bites.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Busy weekend
Well the others have posted about it already, but I live here so of course I'm late. We had such a good time seeing each other last week. The weekend turned out to be exhausting but I survived it. Saturday alone my family had a soccer game to attend, then we went to picnic with my friends and their families on the mountain. Later that day we got together with my extended family and had a portrait made. I did all this on five hours sleep which for me isn't much. To say the least, I crashed early.
We had such great time at the picnic until my poor son started feeling bad. I think he was just worn out after his soccer game. We had fun though. My daughter didn't want to leave. She was having way to much fun. Thanks to Kelly's oldest daughter Emily for running around the playground with noodle she just loved it.
We had such great time at the picnic until my poor son started feeling bad. I think he was just worn out after his soccer game. We had fun though. My daughter didn't want to leave. She was having way to much fun. Thanks to Kelly's oldest daughter Emily for running around the playground with noodle she just loved it.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
this and that
I haven't "weighed in" in a while. Okay, bad humor but who cares. I just realized I haven't been negligent in my writing. I'm not surprised though I've felt more like playing video games during my free time than writing. I did want to say I'm still working out and boy do I feel it now. My muscles are sore.
My son has begun spring soccer so we have gotten into the full swing of that too. He is so excited to be playing again. My three-year-old daughter and one of the player's on the team have the same name so when they called the girl to throw in the ball my noodle went running to play the game. She was not thrilled when I told her they weren't calling her, but the other girl. She did find the mud though.
Speaking of my son he had a mishap at school yesterday. Two girls were running and they collided. When that happened one of them also ran into him and left teeth marks in his forehead. My understanding was that the girls were bleeding pretty good. They all went to the clinic. The school called me to tell me about the accident, but didn't see a need for him to go home. Then they called me back so I picked him and took him to the Dr. Apparently, we narrowly avoided an orbital "blowout" fracture. He will be fine, but may develop a black eye.
My son has begun spring soccer so we have gotten into the full swing of that too. He is so excited to be playing again. My three-year-old daughter and one of the player's on the team have the same name so when they called the girl to throw in the ball my noodle went running to play the game. She was not thrilled when I told her they weren't calling her, but the other girl. She did find the mud though.
Speaking of my son he had a mishap at school yesterday. Two girls were running and they collided. When that happened one of them also ran into him and left teeth marks in his forehead. My understanding was that the girls were bleeding pretty good. They all went to the clinic. The school called me to tell me about the accident, but didn't see a need for him to go home. Then they called me back so I picked him and took him to the Dr. Apparently, we narrowly avoided an orbital "blowout" fracture. He will be fine, but may develop a black eye.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
weight loss
I've been working out all week which is surprising since it has been spring break. To begin with I gained weight but now it's dropping off. Yeah! Three pounds so far.
Today my shoulders are sore because of lifting weights. I've been walking the area around the pond by the gym but it got to cold for that so I've also been on the tread mill. The trainer and I are going to rework my program to help lose the weight better. She thinks we can speed things up a bit. This for health purposes since I have sleep apnea. After that subsides I'll slow it back to a normal one to two pounds a week.
Today my shoulders are sore because of lifting weights. I've been walking the area around the pond by the gym but it got to cold for that so I've also been on the tread mill. The trainer and I are going to rework my program to help lose the weight better. She thinks we can speed things up a bit. This for health purposes since I have sleep apnea. After that subsides I'll slow it back to a normal one to two pounds a week.
I've been tagged
I tried to do this twice but something happened both times to keep me from finishing. I'm trying again.
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Cashier for Hardee's
2. waitress at Godfather's Pizza.
3. Concession stand employee at local movie theater
4. Box office employee at local movie theater
Four Movies you would watch over and over: (in noparticular order)
1. Star Wars (all of them)
2. Star Trek (most of them)
3. You've Got Mail
4. While You Were Sleeping
Four Places you have lived:
1. Eufaula, AL
2. Florence, AL
3. Huntsville, AL
4. Madison, AL
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. CSI
2. Law and Order
3. Criminal Minds
4. Cold Case
Four Places You want to visit before you die:
1. Crete
2. Yosemite
3. Grand Canyon (again)
4. Cedar point park
Four places you have been on vacation:
1.Panama City Beach
2. Orlando
3. Washington D.C.
4. Indian Rock Beach
Four websites I visit daily:
1. msn.com
2. yahoo.com
3. I village
4. blogspot.com
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Cheesecake
2. bananas
3. Peanut butter
4. milk
Four places I would rather be right now: (notnecessarily any particular order)
1. the beach
2. taking a warm bath
3. on a roller coaster
4. With my hubby in bed. ;)
everyone I know has been tagged so if you read this and want to do it, go for it.
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Cashier for Hardee's
2. waitress at Godfather's Pizza.
3. Concession stand employee at local movie theater
4. Box office employee at local movie theater
Four Movies you would watch over and over: (in noparticular order)
1. Star Wars (all of them)
2. Star Trek (most of them)
3. You've Got Mail
4. While You Were Sleeping
Four Places you have lived:
1. Eufaula, AL
2. Florence, AL
3. Huntsville, AL
4. Madison, AL
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. CSI
2. Law and Order
3. Criminal Minds
4. Cold Case
Four Places You want to visit before you die:
1. Crete
2. Yosemite
3. Grand Canyon (again)
4. Cedar point park
Four places you have been on vacation:
1.Panama City Beach
2. Orlando
3. Washington D.C.
4. Indian Rock Beach
Four websites I visit daily:
1. msn.com
2. yahoo.com
3. I village
4. blogspot.com
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Cheesecake
2. bananas
3. Peanut butter
4. milk
Four places I would rather be right now: (notnecessarily any particular order)
1. the beach
2. taking a warm bath
3. on a roller coaster
4. With my hubby in bed. ;)
everyone I know has been tagged so if you read this and want to do it, go for it.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Kind of neat.
Your Linguistic Profile: |
60% General American English |
20% Dixie |
20% Yankee |
0% Midwestern |
0% Upper Midwestern |
I stole this from Memphis Steve who stole it from someone else. I like it because I think it shows what I hear alot: "Where are from? You arent from here." People are usually surprised to find out that I'm a true Southerner and have lived here all my life.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
I swiped this from Lola
| You Are a Fierce Femme |
 You have a wild side, and you aren't afraid to bring it out when the time is right. But you also know when to hang back and keep your "crazy chick" persona in check. In fact, some of your friends may be surprised to find out how far you can take it... You may look mild mannered, but it's all an act! |
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Go ahead and laugh because I'm clutzy.
Well, I have a story to tell about being a clutz, and why it's unwise to leave stuff on the floor in my path. Yesterday I started cleaning out my kitchen cabinets to make room for all the stuff I have crammed in them. Last night I got into the cabinet with my plastic storage containers and spread them all over the floor. Then I neatly stacked them up and decided I would finish with them today. Big mistake.
I got up this morning and fixed breakfast for the kids and got stuff ready to go. I walked all around this stuff and never once ran into anything. Then I decided to have a bowl of cereal. Bowl in hand I turned to walk to the table and stepped on a plastic lid. Now remember I have tile floors now. I went "ice skating" across the floor on my left foot and couldn't stop. I got my first flying lesson with my right leg high in the air, and then dropped the bowl. Of course it broke. I landed square in the middle of the kitchen floor yelling DAMN! on the way down. My son asked me if I had broken my leg and I assured him I hadn't. Just my ego. Though I wasn't entirely sure something wasn't hurt. My husband came in and admonished me for cussing in front of the kids and then left. I "thanked" him for asking if I was okay. To which he informed me that since I was just sitting there he figured I wasn't hurt. He then helped me clean up.
I started making jokes about ice skating in the kitchen and that had not been my plans for this morning. I'd rather be making jokes now than telling people well I'm on crutches because......
I got up this morning and fixed breakfast for the kids and got stuff ready to go. I walked all around this stuff and never once ran into anything. Then I decided to have a bowl of cereal. Bowl in hand I turned to walk to the table and stepped on a plastic lid. Now remember I have tile floors now. I went "ice skating" across the floor on my left foot and couldn't stop. I got my first flying lesson with my right leg high in the air, and then dropped the bowl. Of course it broke. I landed square in the middle of the kitchen floor yelling DAMN! on the way down. My son asked me if I had broken my leg and I assured him I hadn't. Just my ego. Though I wasn't entirely sure something wasn't hurt. My husband came in and admonished me for cussing in front of the kids and then left. I "thanked" him for asking if I was okay. To which he informed me that since I was just sitting there he figured I wasn't hurt. He then helped me clean up.
I started making jokes about ice skating in the kitchen and that had not been my plans for this morning. I'd rather be making jokes now than telling people well I'm on crutches because......
Monday, March 13, 2006
Okay, I know I've said this before...
I'm starting a new diet today. I have been so frustrated with my inability to lose weight mainly because I lose momentum quickly. Yesterday I got a kick in the butt that made me rethink my reasoning. I was standing in line to place some things in a kids consigment sale and saw my reflection in a wall of windows. It was a side view and it made realize how big I really am. There were other people of varying sizes and I was the biggest one. OUCH! The windows didn't distort either so it was kind of scarey.
Now I know your saying to yourselves "She sees herself in the mirror everyday why would this suddenly change things now?" I do, but I make a point of looking at myself from the front not the side. Not as frightening size wise. It was enlightening to see myself from a distance and sideways.
I'm starting out at 210 so I'm going to post how I do on here. Just once a week though.
Now I know your saying to yourselves "She sees herself in the mirror everyday why would this suddenly change things now?" I do, but I make a point of looking at myself from the front not the side. Not as frightening size wise. It was enlightening to see myself from a distance and sideways.
I'm starting out at 210 so I'm going to post how I do on here. Just once a week though.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
okay, I got a little happy with these.
| Your Love Life Secrets Are |
 Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? It's important to you that your lover is very attractive. You like to have someone to show off. In fights, you speak your mind and don't hold back. You know you're right, and you can get quite angry about it. Getting over a break-up doesn't take long. Easy come, easy go. |
| Who Should Paint You: Andy Warhol |
 You've got an interested edge that would be reflected in any portrait You don't need any fancy paint techniques to stand out from the crowd! |
| Your Animal Personality |
 Your Power Animal: Eagle Animal You Were in a Past Life: Whale You are active, a challenger, and optimistic. Hard-working, you are always working towards a set goal. |
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
dreaming soul
| You Are a Dreaming Soul |
 Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all... But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses. Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others. Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life. Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul |
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
interesting
Okay, I stole this from Memphis Steve who stole it from Binsk (whom I don't know) but I thought it was interesting so I tried it. Here are the results:
Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, and Helen Hunt are all gorgeous so I liked those.
Gary Sinise: The scarey part was I saw the strongest resemblence here.
Neil Gaiman: I have no clue who he is.
Yael Bar Zohar and Alizee: Again no clue, but they are pretty.
Emma Watson and Judy Garland: Pretty strong resemblance
Victoria Principal: She's beautiful too, but I didn't see the connection.
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/Company/face_recognition.php?s=1&lang=EN
Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, and Helen Hunt are all gorgeous so I liked those.
Gary Sinise: The scarey part was I saw the strongest resemblence here.
Neil Gaiman: I have no clue who he is.
Yael Bar Zohar and Alizee: Again no clue, but they are pretty.
Emma Watson and Judy Garland: Pretty strong resemblance
Victoria Principal: She's beautiful too, but I didn't see the connection.
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/Company/face_recognition.php?s=1&lang=EN
Monday, February 27, 2006
I have my kitchen back
As of eight o'clock last night my kitchen became usable. Yippee! I have no words to describe how happy I am. The tile looks great. The kitchen feels smaller though because all the furniture is back in there, but at least the living room is back to normal. I still have alot of work to do on the kitchen such as painting, but that is my stuff so at least my husband won't have to listen to me wishing he were done.
I did make one discovery that I was trying to prevent. I washed all the dishes and put them away before we vacated the kitchen and planned to use paper plates and plastic cups. This worked well for me and the kids, but by husband kept going into the kitchen and using the regular ones. He wouldn't wash them though he would just pile them in the sink. The other day he put some in the dishwasher but not the silverware. This morning I went to empty out the rest of the sink and found a disgusting mess underneath. I was not happy. I had tried to prevent this from happening. What really surprised me though was that the kitchen didn't smell bad from it. Well it's cleaned up now and I have to put the pantry back together next.
I did make one discovery that I was trying to prevent. I washed all the dishes and put them away before we vacated the kitchen and planned to use paper plates and plastic cups. This worked well for me and the kids, but by husband kept going into the kitchen and using the regular ones. He wouldn't wash them though he would just pile them in the sink. The other day he put some in the dishwasher but not the silverware. This morning I went to empty out the rest of the sink and found a disgusting mess underneath. I was not happy. I had tried to prevent this from happening. What really surprised me though was that the kitchen didn't smell bad from it. Well it's cleaned up now and I have to put the pantry back together next.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
At home with a "sick" child
Okay, it's time to actually write something instead of posting quizzes. I was supposed to go talk to my son's class today about photography, but I had to postpone it because he got sick at school yesterday and can't go back until tomorrow. He feel's fine today though. Go figure. I needed to go to Walmart today so I took him with me; instead of buying him a hotwheel I told him if he wanted something I would get him a book. This seemed like a good idea at the time. He loves to read.
When we got to the books I found a cheap copy of the Chronicles of Narnia and got it for him then he was supposed to pick out something else. He wanted a coloring book, but he never colors so I told him to pick out a regular book. This turned into a battle of wills finally I told him that he had to pick something because I was leaving and started walking away. He grabbed a book but wasn't happy about it. After we got to the checkout line I saw a Disney Adventure magazine. I gave him a choice between that and the book he grabbed since he said he didn't want it. Instead of making him happy it only made things worse he threw a fit. We finally checked out, and he calmed down, then he got upset again when I asked him to help load the car. When we got home he did help unload and calmly went to his room. He also took the book and is in there happily reading it. Can you say Mom is ready to scream. I had hoped we would have some fun together today we'll see.
When we got to the books I found a cheap copy of the Chronicles of Narnia and got it for him then he was supposed to pick out something else. He wanted a coloring book, but he never colors so I told him to pick out a regular book. This turned into a battle of wills finally I told him that he had to pick something because I was leaving and started walking away. He grabbed a book but wasn't happy about it. After we got to the checkout line I saw a Disney Adventure magazine. I gave him a choice between that and the book he grabbed since he said he didn't want it. Instead of making him happy it only made things worse he threw a fit. We finally checked out, and he calmed down, then he got upset again when I asked him to help load the car. When we got home he did help unload and calmly went to his room. He also took the book and is in there happily reading it. Can you say Mom is ready to scream. I had hoped we would have some fun together today we'll see.
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