Tonight I got home from my Gus Macker Meeting, and I got waved down by Safety Vest Kid and he tells me that my dogs are out! I see Annie in his yard running through his sprinkler! I get her in the car and then as I get closer to the house I notice that my next door neighbor was having people work on her yard. I think they were, I dunno, attacking them or trying to see them? Either way SVK got Jett back in the yard.
Angus was just outside the gate barking his little head off at the mower guy and both were soaked! They had ALL THREE run through not only my sprinkler but every one of them at each house on the way to Safety Vest Kid's house! Silly pooches! Although it freaks me out that they got the gate open, it's good to know that they would rather play than run across town...so all is hunky-dory!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Is buying me a phone...comitment?
OK, So THANK GOODNESS we are halfway through summer! I dread summer, it's such a busy busy time for me and this summer is even more than usual! Add that with no rain since September of last year and going on 20+ days of over 100 degree weather...it takes away one of my top two summer loves...(the other being summer food)
Anyway, Dave tells me that he wants to get me a new phone. I don't CARE about my phone doing awesome tricks or anything, I just want it to ring! Anyway, turns out, after he and I talked about making our bills more balanced...he comes up with this. Our cell bills have been separate because his gets paid for by his work...so with adding a line, it was gonna cost him a whopping $9 with the uhhh "family plan". Getting rid of my $80 bill. So we are in line at AT&T and the lady asks us what we wanted to do and I totally cashed in on the opportunity to get a couple relationship sucker-punches in.
She asked "who is taking responsibility for this number?" and he said "I do" LOL so I said are you suuuure you are ready for this commitment? It was pretty funny!
So, now I have a Smartypants phone, one less bill, and an addiction to Angry Chickens. With this knew phone though, maybe I can organize my work stuff a little better to have it on the go for me. So, that's a bonus!
Anyway, I have a HUGE busy week coming up...getting ready for July 4th, my youngest turns 7 years old and balancing it all is gonna be a challenge, but the rest from this weekend along with the relief from finally getting to clean my casa, I think I am up for the challenge!
Anyway, Dave tells me that he wants to get me a new phone. I don't CARE about my phone doing awesome tricks or anything, I just want it to ring! Anyway, turns out, after he and I talked about making our bills more balanced...he comes up with this. Our cell bills have been separate because his gets paid for by his work...so with adding a line, it was gonna cost him a whopping $9 with the uhhh "family plan". Getting rid of my $80 bill. So we are in line at AT&T and the lady asks us what we wanted to do and I totally cashed in on the opportunity to get a couple relationship sucker-punches in.
She asked "who is taking responsibility for this number?" and he said "I do" LOL so I said are you suuuure you are ready for this commitment? It was pretty funny!
So, now I have a Smartypants phone, one less bill, and an addiction to Angry Chickens. With this knew phone though, maybe I can organize my work stuff a little better to have it on the go for me. So, that's a bonus!
Anyway, I have a HUGE busy week coming up...getting ready for July 4th, my youngest turns 7 years old and balancing it all is gonna be a challenge, but the rest from this weekend along with the relief from finally getting to clean my casa, I think I am up for the challenge!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
FINALLY!
WHOO HOO! I finally got the check for the Lee Greenwood concert, so now it HAS to happen! LOL
Anyway, after some thought, I think it might be worth looking into to write about working vs. domestic goddess's in the book that Ash, Kellie and I want to write. I think we can still use our "freakmoster/a**hole" angle...but I think it might provide the angle we might need for success! This came to mind today when chatting with Ash on Facebook and we were talking about having the exact same issue with our men while at home...it was a uniting moment I thought. It doesn't matter how you parent, we all live and fight the same battles. What do you think?
I have a funny outline that we came up with for the chapters...I really DO think that we have something here! I am going to start outlining the stories I have in mind for each one (for my angle) and see what you guys think about how to layer them.
Anyway, after some thought, I think it might be worth looking into to write about working vs. domestic goddess's in the book that Ash, Kellie and I want to write. I think we can still use our "freakmoster/a**hole" angle...but I think it might provide the angle we might need for success! This came to mind today when chatting with Ash on Facebook and we were talking about having the exact same issue with our men while at home...it was a uniting moment I thought. It doesn't matter how you parent, we all live and fight the same battles. What do you think?
I have a funny outline that we came up with for the chapters...I really DO think that we have something here! I am going to start outlining the stories I have in mind for each one (for my angle) and see what you guys think about how to layer them.
Monday, June 20, 2011
All for Fall
OK, it's Monday, so we have a fresh week to bend to our will. I plan on getting out there and attacking it early on, ya know...like a ninja, and before you know it the week will be OVER! This weekend was so busy for me, and I won't have one off until the week after July 4th...sigh...Summer and time is going so fast!
I can't wait for Fall when I can rest a bit, and feel more in control of my home life. When I am so busy at work the whole domestic life suffers. My house looks like a whirlwind hit it! I plan on taking some of my comp-time this afternoon and tomorrow to get things straight again...it makes me a little crazy when my house isn't clean. I by no means am obsessive about it, I kinda wish I was in a way, but when things are in line you just FEEL better!
Clayton had the boys for this weekend and he called yesterday to see if he could keep them an extra couple of days. Odd, but sure I guess, he's not working still...so I guess he might as well do SOMETHING. (I won't get into that)
Let's talk about rain. Does it still exist? It hasn't rained in Hobbs (measurable rain) since September last year. We are going on day 14 of 100+ degree weather...I miss it. I miss it the sound, the cool, the moisture, the sight and most of all the smell. It just AIN'T NORMAL! When you know you are facing 106 degree weather for the day and you look at the 10 day forecast and there is NO change in sight...it's just disheartening.
I can't wait for Fall when I can rest a bit, and feel more in control of my home life. When I am so busy at work the whole domestic life suffers. My house looks like a whirlwind hit it! I plan on taking some of my comp-time this afternoon and tomorrow to get things straight again...it makes me a little crazy when my house isn't clean. I by no means am obsessive about it, I kinda wish I was in a way, but when things are in line you just FEEL better!
Clayton had the boys for this weekend and he called yesterday to see if he could keep them an extra couple of days. Odd, but sure I guess, he's not working still...so I guess he might as well do SOMETHING. (I won't get into that)
Let's talk about rain. Does it still exist? It hasn't rained in Hobbs (measurable rain) since September last year. We are going on day 14 of 100+ degree weather...I miss it. I miss it the sound, the cool, the moisture, the sight and most of all the smell. It just AIN'T NORMAL! When you know you are facing 106 degree weather for the day and you look at the 10 day forecast and there is NO change in sight...it's just disheartening.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
That's Insane!
Insanity Workout Day 15 : Fit Test - the fact that I wasn't sick sure helped!
Here's the results: All were done in a Minute each.
Fit test 1 Fit test 2
Switch Kicks 55 67
Power Jacks 40 53
Power Knees 77 86
Power Jumps 18 30
Globe Jumps 0 (this is where I died) 6
Suicide Jumps 0 (burpees) 12
Push Up Jacks 19 (did reg. p-ups/others hurt) 23
Low Plank Oblique 33 50
Here's Dave's Results:
Switch Kicks 64 66
Power Jacks 54 46
Power Knees 66 80
Power Jumps 20 26
Globe Jumps 6 8
Suicide Jumps 6 12
Push Up Jacks 14 25
Low Plank Oblique 16 42
Anyway, we have 7 weeks left! I am going back on the wagon with the diet...bleh.
Here's the results: All were done in a Minute each.
Fit test 1 Fit test 2
Switch Kicks 55 67
Power Jacks 40 53
Power Knees 77 86
Power Jumps 18 30
Globe Jumps 0 (this is where I died) 6
Suicide Jumps 0 (burpees) 12
Push Up Jacks 19 (did reg. p-ups/others hurt) 23
Low Plank Oblique 33 50
Here's Dave's Results:
Switch Kicks 64 66
Power Jacks 54 46
Power Knees 66 80
Power Jumps 20 26
Globe Jumps 6 8
Suicide Jumps 6 12
Push Up Jacks 14 25
Low Plank Oblique 16 42
Anyway, we have 7 weeks left! I am going back on the wagon with the diet...bleh.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Flag Day...and other things
"The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights. It has been created by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not of a sentiment, but of a history."
~Woodrow Wilson
Today is Flag Day, which also is/was my grandfather's birthday (the one who went to college) ... He was a very patriotic person, and today I received a form of freedom from my bosses...not the same that our flag has grown to represent, but I will take what I can get!
* The City "Manager" approved the Concert...which frees me to advertise the July 4th festivities that I would have already have had completed in normal circumstances. I was SO relieved when I got the news that I could have cried! So, I am going to work my tush off to make this happen as smooth as possible. I am excited about all the festivities and I expect a large turnout because we are one of the only counties in NM & TX that will be allowed to have a fireworks display.
* Summer Recess has been going well for the most part. We have had a HUGE amount of kids sign up and we have about 270 or so show up a day. It's gone pretty smooth but the inevitable petty bickering has started...so hopefully I will get that nipped in the bud this week.
* Clayton still doesn't have any sort of employment...though he has expressed interest in having the boys for Father's Day...honestly I am surprised he even knew it was this weekend. He told me that he is going to Dairy Fest in Stephenville, TX...he said that you could buy a wristband and get all the grilled cheese, milk, cheeseburgers and cottage cheese you can handle! SOUNDS LIKE A FLIPPIN' NIGHTMARE if you ask me! LOL
* David and I have been doing well with our Insanity workouts...today, though it is a rest day, is our 14th day. So, after two weeks...I can't say that I have lost a pound, but I feel good. I said in the beginning that I would start back on Nutrisystem two weeks in, so I am back on the wagon for that tomorrow. bleh. I just love food, and I stinkin' love to cook...sigh... I can do it though!
~Woodrow Wilson
Today is Flag Day, which also is/was my grandfather's birthday (the one who went to college) ... He was a very patriotic person, and today I received a form of freedom from my bosses...not the same that our flag has grown to represent, but I will take what I can get!
* The City "Manager" approved the Concert...which frees me to advertise the July 4th festivities that I would have already have had completed in normal circumstances. I was SO relieved when I got the news that I could have cried! So, I am going to work my tush off to make this happen as smooth as possible. I am excited about all the festivities and I expect a large turnout because we are one of the only counties in NM & TX that will be allowed to have a fireworks display.
* Summer Recess has been going well for the most part. We have had a HUGE amount of kids sign up and we have about 270 or so show up a day. It's gone pretty smooth but the inevitable petty bickering has started...so hopefully I will get that nipped in the bud this week.
* Clayton still doesn't have any sort of employment...though he has expressed interest in having the boys for Father's Day...honestly I am surprised he even knew it was this weekend. He told me that he is going to Dairy Fest in Stephenville, TX...he said that you could buy a wristband and get all the grilled cheese, milk, cheeseburgers and cottage cheese you can handle! SOUNDS LIKE A FLIPPIN' NIGHTMARE if you ask me! LOL
* David and I have been doing well with our Insanity workouts...today, though it is a rest day, is our 14th day. So, after two weeks...I can't say that I have lost a pound, but I feel good. I said in the beginning that I would start back on Nutrisystem two weeks in, so I am back on the wagon for that tomorrow. bleh. I just love food, and I stinkin' love to cook...sigh... I can do it though!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
My hands are tied...
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. ~Etty Hillesum
The political drama continues at work. The burden of this event is extremely hard to carry. I am trying to wait out the storm but the necessity/urgency of needing to take care of this myself is very difficult to curb. I can't stand that one little person can ruin something that will be so amazing for thousands. It's a hard lesson in tolerance(for stupidity...).
Some of the best advice my mom has ever given me was not to worry 'because most things you worry about don't happen anyway'. The thing is, I am not a person that has ever worried about my reputation, but now my professional reputation is at risk. It's something I have worked hard on, and I am good, damn good...to have someone get into a pissing match with my boss (who won't stand up for me) is almost more than I can take.
I joke all the time that I get to play for a living. I love my job because when you love it, it doesn't feel like work. That's not saying it's not hard, many people can't do what I do or wouldn't want to because it's very random, fly by the seat of your pants, very public, high octane stuff. It's challenging and I usually handle it on a case by case basis, with much success, but this time...I have worked myself to the bone sacrificing everything including my own health, for the greater good, and it may not matter because of one little man with a pen. The risks could black-ball my name across the country when it comes to booking acts. sigh...
I am trying to go in with a fresh outlook every day, but my guard is up, so I feel like I have to arm myself for battle while still hoping for the best. I don't know what else to do.
The political drama continues at work. The burden of this event is extremely hard to carry. I am trying to wait out the storm but the necessity/urgency of needing to take care of this myself is very difficult to curb. I can't stand that one little person can ruin something that will be so amazing for thousands. It's a hard lesson in tolerance(for stupidity...).
Some of the best advice my mom has ever given me was not to worry 'because most things you worry about don't happen anyway'. The thing is, I am not a person that has ever worried about my reputation, but now my professional reputation is at risk. It's something I have worked hard on, and I am good, damn good...to have someone get into a pissing match with my boss (who won't stand up for me) is almost more than I can take.
I joke all the time that I get to play for a living. I love my job because when you love it, it doesn't feel like work. That's not saying it's not hard, many people can't do what I do or wouldn't want to because it's very random, fly by the seat of your pants, very public, high octane stuff. It's challenging and I usually handle it on a case by case basis, with much success, but this time...I have worked myself to the bone sacrificing everything including my own health, for the greater good, and it may not matter because of one little man with a pen. The risks could black-ball my name across the country when it comes to booking acts. sigh...
I am trying to go in with a fresh outlook every day, but my guard is up, so I feel like I have to arm myself for battle while still hoping for the best. I don't know what else to do.
Monday, June 6, 2011
I made it through Monday!
After, months and months of planning, weeks of sickness and unrelenting struggles. I made it to my goal: MONDAY, June 6th! My program got started, ran smoothly and all I can say is:
WHEW!
WHEW!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Back to Normal
I got the boys back after a week with their father. They got out of school, and I didn't have anywhere for them to be...he wasn't doing anything, so there we go. I tried to put out of my mind that they have absolutely NO business at this man's home...it's a nightmare...he and his wifey have NO common sense when it comes to daily life, let alone raising children. I swallowed my fears based out of need and hoped for the best.
As far as I know there were only a few incidents: one being that step-mom took the kids to the pool when she herself doesn't even know how to swim...then when my oldest wanted to get out because he was really cold...she GROUNDED him! The second - They don't supervise the kiddos on their trampoline...some sort of fight broke out and Gavin had the HUGEST bruise on the left side of his forehead...by the time I saw it, it was in the super nasty/green stage. Third, since she works late at sonic, they think it's ok for the kids to have the same schedule as her. As in, they don't give them breakfast until noon, lunch is supper and they feed them dinner at 9 or 10! OMG!!! SO, not happening again. My kids get up early and shouldn't have to sit for half the day while they sleep in...it's the MOST ridiculous thing I have ever heard of!
They don't engage the kids, they plug in the xbox (that they bought instead of paying child support) and let them pretty much do whatever. Needless to say, they were ready to be home. We didn't even go through the usual "daddy detox".
Poor Kainan has been suffering the same sinus issues that I have! He spent today snoozing and it's just not normal for him to not want to run, play and EAT! Hopefully tomorrow we will find our sense of normal again.
As far as I know there were only a few incidents: one being that step-mom took the kids to the pool when she herself doesn't even know how to swim...then when my oldest wanted to get out because he was really cold...she GROUNDED him! The second - They don't supervise the kiddos on their trampoline...some sort of fight broke out and Gavin had the HUGEST bruise on the left side of his forehead...by the time I saw it, it was in the super nasty/green stage. Third, since she works late at sonic, they think it's ok for the kids to have the same schedule as her. As in, they don't give them breakfast until noon, lunch is supper and they feed them dinner at 9 or 10! OMG!!! SO, not happening again. My kids get up early and shouldn't have to sit for half the day while they sleep in...it's the MOST ridiculous thing I have ever heard of!
They don't engage the kids, they plug in the xbox (that they bought instead of paying child support) and let them pretty much do whatever. Needless to say, they were ready to be home. We didn't even go through the usual "daddy detox".
Poor Kainan has been suffering the same sinus issues that I have! He spent today snoozing and it's just not normal for him to not want to run, play and EAT! Hopefully tomorrow we will find our sense of normal again.
Friday, June 3, 2011
The latest greatest
Man, this time of year really wears me out. not only do I run around like a chicken with my head cut off, it also is taking it's toll on me physically too. I have NEVER had so many sinus issues in my entire life! I simply CAN'T stop everything to get better...which is probably making it worse on me. I keep telling myself that if I can juuuuust make it through Monday...(my program starts that day)
I have spent the last week without the wee ones, which is odd. I have really enjoyed my solo time with Dave, we have been doing all sorts of things together from movies, little side trips, new work out regiments...the best thing about them being gone is being able to come and go to and from work very very quickly!
I miss them, the daily in and out of their funny selves. Last night Gavin had a game so I went and got them so I could get them ready for the game. Their father didn't even want to go to the game, and wouldn't have if I hadn't have browbeaten him. While we were getting ready. Kainan came out of the kitchen shaking out a trash bag. I asked him what he was doing with it, and he told me that he noticed the trash was full and he took it out to the polly-cart and was putting in a new bag! I was SO surprised! I've never really told him to do it as a chore, Dave always does that. I asked him if he does that at his dad's house, to which he replied "they don't let me help." I was so proud of my young MAN. I mean really, I guess I have been babying him...he's gonna be 10. Maybe I should step it up on the chores with him, because if I think about it, 4th grade was when my mom really gave me my own set of chores other than my room.
I remember it like it was YESTERDAY:
I had to do the dishes. (to this day I hate them) My mom told me if I wanted to learn to cook I had to do all that came with it. She had me clean up....YUCK...paminto cheese that was stuck on the inside of a crock-pot. Now, you guys know my aversion to cheese. I remember distinctly gagging the entire time, and wondering why my mother was subjecting me to this child abuse!
Anyway, I asked A**hole about the trash thing and he was just as surprised as I was about it, and agreed that Kainan hadn't done that at his house. We shared a "proud parent moment"!
I guess it's just proof that no matter how much we worry about good vs. bad decisions with raising our kids that inner character comes through and makes itself heard no matter what. :o)
Tomorrow I will be picking them up, and taking them to a surprise picnic with Jamey and Kellie! I am so excited! We plan on breaking in the new playground equipment at Green Meadows Lake and then go swimming! I am ready to get my tan on! hee hee!
Sorry for another rambling blog...I can't seem so keep my thoughts in order...probably something to do with all these weird meds....lol
I have spent the last week without the wee ones, which is odd. I have really enjoyed my solo time with Dave, we have been doing all sorts of things together from movies, little side trips, new work out regiments...the best thing about them being gone is being able to come and go to and from work very very quickly!
I miss them, the daily in and out of their funny selves. Last night Gavin had a game so I went and got them so I could get them ready for the game. Their father didn't even want to go to the game, and wouldn't have if I hadn't have browbeaten him. While we were getting ready. Kainan came out of the kitchen shaking out a trash bag. I asked him what he was doing with it, and he told me that he noticed the trash was full and he took it out to the polly-cart and was putting in a new bag! I was SO surprised! I've never really told him to do it as a chore, Dave always does that. I asked him if he does that at his dad's house, to which he replied "they don't let me help." I was so proud of my young MAN. I mean really, I guess I have been babying him...he's gonna be 10. Maybe I should step it up on the chores with him, because if I think about it, 4th grade was when my mom really gave me my own set of chores other than my room.
I remember it like it was YESTERDAY:
I had to do the dishes. (to this day I hate them) My mom told me if I wanted to learn to cook I had to do all that came with it. She had me clean up....YUCK...paminto cheese that was stuck on the inside of a crock-pot. Now, you guys know my aversion to cheese. I remember distinctly gagging the entire time, and wondering why my mother was subjecting me to this child abuse!
Anyway, I asked A**hole about the trash thing and he was just as surprised as I was about it, and agreed that Kainan hadn't done that at his house. We shared a "proud parent moment"!
I guess it's just proof that no matter how much we worry about good vs. bad decisions with raising our kids that inner character comes through and makes itself heard no matter what. :o)
Tomorrow I will be picking them up, and taking them to a surprise picnic with Jamey and Kellie! I am so excited! We plan on breaking in the new playground equipment at Green Meadows Lake and then go swimming! I am ready to get my tan on! hee hee!
Sorry for another rambling blog...I can't seem so keep my thoughts in order...probably something to do with all these weird meds....lol
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I hafff a pain in my shesst and I can't breef!
OK, so David and I got our Insanity workout program in the mail today. Day one starts out as a 25 minute fit test...and I am pretty sure that I shouldn't be working out with this chest congestion that I have going on...I did what I could, and I think that Dave was surprised about how tough I am. Working out is something he's never seen me do. I think this will be good for us. :o)
Anyway, after we worked out we got the grill going and lighted the tiki torches on the back porch. We had steak, roasted corn and broccoli...I had brussel sprouts. It was such a nice evening and it was our first meal since I bought the patio furniture. :o) The fury children behaved while we ate until I said to David "have you ever seen a dog eat a corn on the cob?" It led to us giving them one and it was so funny! We then tried the broccoli and the brussel sprouts I swear Jett went and stashed his sprout behind the tree!
I could usually take or leave summer, with the heat and all but man, I do love to grill and enjoy all the bounty that summer offers!
Anyway, after we worked out we got the grill going and lighted the tiki torches on the back porch. We had steak, roasted corn and broccoli...I had brussel sprouts. It was such a nice evening and it was our first meal since I bought the patio furniture. :o) The fury children behaved while we ate until I said to David "have you ever seen a dog eat a corn on the cob?" It led to us giving them one and it was so funny! We then tried the broccoli and the brussel sprouts I swear Jett went and stashed his sprout behind the tree!
I could usually take or leave summer, with the heat and all but man, I do love to grill and enjoy all the bounty that summer offers!
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