Monday, October 04, 2010
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Honey (I) Do
It’s that time of the year again, you know the time where the school year is coming to an end. The trees that have been sitting bare for months and months are starting to sprout little buds and the grass is turning from that yucky straw color to beautiful shades of green. The sun is coating everything with a warm glow and the remnants of a long, cold winter are disappearing.
That also means that it’s time to get yearly physicals, dental cleanings, and eye exams. I have decided that the best thing to do is get this done at the end of the school year so I can avoid the masses making last minute appointments. They are all good for a year. I have all my duckies in a row and plan on clearing them all out before the final bell rings at the school this year. I hope to be able to do that every year from now on. It’s just too much of a hassle to try and get an appointment any time after August 1st. Let’s see if we can get it all done.
I have some plans going for the summer as well. Some much needed R and R is coming our way. With Dante’s hectic work schedule we only get a few precious moments together to really relax and have a good time. It will be a surprise for the boys…all three of them. Some sun, sand, and good times will be heading our way. I always feel ancy when I am making vacation plans with no help. I tend to feed of Dontes input. What’s a girl to do? (Don’t worry, he never reads the blog so he will stay in the dark)
That also means that it’s time to get yearly physicals, dental cleanings, and eye exams. I have decided that the best thing to do is get this done at the end of the school year so I can avoid the masses making last minute appointments. They are all good for a year. I have all my duckies in a row and plan on clearing them all out before the final bell rings at the school this year. I hope to be able to do that every year from now on. It’s just too much of a hassle to try and get an appointment any time after August 1st. Let’s see if we can get it all done.
I have some plans going for the summer as well. Some much needed R and R is coming our way. With Dante’s hectic work schedule we only get a few precious moments together to really relax and have a good time. It will be a surprise for the boys…all three of them. Some sun, sand, and good times will be heading our way. I always feel ancy when I am making vacation plans with no help. I tend to feed of Dontes input. What’s a girl to do? (Don’t worry, he never reads the blog so he will stay in the dark)
Monday, April 20, 2009
My Baby
My oldest son is in the fifth grade. I swear it seems like yesterday that he was just a tiny little thing that wanted no more than to dance to Elmopalooza and get snuggles from his Mama and Dada. He loved to eat cheerios and drink his bottle. His little swing was his absolute favorite. Bath time was always a fun time. He loved the rubber ducky song and would splash and sing at the top of his lungs. It’s so hard to believe that he will be in Junior High in just a few months. *sigh*
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Shack
I love Barnes and Noble. I love the atmosphere, the rows and rows of books, the people that are scattered either immersed in their own books or looking to discuss whats new.
I just finished reading "The Shack". I bought it forever ago and it sat on my shelf while I read the whole series of Twilight, Marley and Me, and The Secret Life of Bees. I really wasn't too sure what the book was about. I remember being in target and the boys and Donte were looking around and I was drawn to the books. I remember it catching my eye and I vividly remember taking the book into my hands and thinking about how haunting the cover was. A dilapidated shack in the middle of a beautiful light that gleamed off of the snow covered ground, The ladybug that was on the front and back, it all just flowed together in a sense but didn't belong together in another.
I don't know where to even start. This book touched my soul, deep in my soul. I am by no means a Bible beater and I am not a heathen either. I read this book with a completely open heart and embraced the whole thing. Far fetched is one way to describe it, but a few other words are hope, sadness, joy, and peace.
There were many passages that jumped out at me. There were so many times that I paused and reread a line or two...to just take it in a little more. There were so many that just rang so true. Some the author wrote and some he borrowed from others, either way he placed all the words in exactly the right places.
"My Sister's Keeper" is next on my reading list and from what I hear it's a really good read as well.
I just finished reading "The Shack". I bought it forever ago and it sat on my shelf while I read the whole series of Twilight, Marley and Me, and The Secret Life of Bees. I really wasn't too sure what the book was about. I remember being in target and the boys and Donte were looking around and I was drawn to the books. I remember it catching my eye and I vividly remember taking the book into my hands and thinking about how haunting the cover was. A dilapidated shack in the middle of a beautiful light that gleamed off of the snow covered ground, The ladybug that was on the front and back, it all just flowed together in a sense but didn't belong together in another.
I don't know where to even start. This book touched my soul, deep in my soul. I am by no means a Bible beater and I am not a heathen either. I read this book with a completely open heart and embraced the whole thing. Far fetched is one way to describe it, but a few other words are hope, sadness, joy, and peace.
There were many passages that jumped out at me. There were so many times that I paused and reread a line or two...to just take it in a little more. There were so many that just rang so true. Some the author wrote and some he borrowed from others, either way he placed all the words in exactly the right places.
"My Sister's Keeper" is next on my reading list and from what I hear it's a really good read as well.
Sundays = Football
Big Donte has joined a Football team out of Bolingbrook. As we all know men never really grow up and they feel a need to run and muddy each other up as often as they possibly can. Today is cold and rainy. The fog is so thick that it looks like Vilseck on a cold fall morning. The kind of fall morning that your not quite sure if it's actually fall or winter. The boys and I endured the elements as Donte got good and dirty and acted 10 again.
I am supposed to be taking a quick nap before I head out to a jewelry party...instead I am blogging and wishing it were Friday evening again. This weekend flew by way too fast!
I am supposed to be taking a quick nap before I head out to a jewelry party...instead I am blogging and wishing it were Friday evening again. This weekend flew by way too fast!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Bliss
I'm sitting here at my kitchen table, looking out my sliding glass doors as my boys throw a baseball and my dogs laze in the sun. What an afternoon. In a few minutes I am headed over to a friends house to help her unpack. After that....who knows. Thank God for lazy spring afternoons!
Absolutly Nothing
It’s finally getting nice here. The sun is out. I actually wore Capri’s yesterday and am going to slip into my flip flops when I get home. I have been waiting for weather like this for ages.
I find it a little funny that, that really is the most exciting thing going on in my life right now. Not funny in a bad way but in a good way. Calm is a great way to be. I hope the weekend goes by in the same fashion.
Did you see the story of the spinster that was on Britain’s got talent? What a great story. I remember the Paul Potts fella that did the same thing a few years ago and the little boy. What a great way to show that you aren’t supposed to judge a book by a cover. The audience there was awful. They were booing and the dirty looks were really bad. She floored them and I for one am glad that she did. I have the utmost respect for anyone that can get up and do that sort of thing. Can you imagine how hard it is for anyone to get up and sing in front of judges and an audience that is booing you just for your appearance? I can imagine how the audience felt when they heard her beautiful voice….I hope they felt like asses.
I find it a little funny that, that really is the most exciting thing going on in my life right now. Not funny in a bad way but in a good way. Calm is a great way to be. I hope the weekend goes by in the same fashion.
Did you see the story of the spinster that was on Britain’s got talent? What a great story. I remember the Paul Potts fella that did the same thing a few years ago and the little boy. What a great way to show that you aren’t supposed to judge a book by a cover. The audience there was awful. They were booing and the dirty looks were really bad. She floored them and I for one am glad that she did. I have the utmost respect for anyone that can get up and do that sort of thing. Can you imagine how hard it is for anyone to get up and sing in front of judges and an audience that is booing you just for your appearance? I can imagine how the audience felt when they heard her beautiful voice….I hope they felt like asses.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Early Morning Edition
Donnie had band this morning so I had to get him to the school by 8 AM. Dannie and I are now being brainless in the living room until 8:30. Dannie is actually watching Robs Fantasy Factory. Have y'all seen that? It has to be one of the funniest shows ever. I was a huge fan of Rob and Big as well. Great morning brain food huh LOL.
Something else that I find funny is that my neighbor is outside mowing his grass right now....it's 39 degrees and I cant see the difference between the grass that is cut and the uncut portion. Maybe it's his way of willing warmer weather our way. Oh well more power to him.
Today is going to be a good day at work......I may even whistle while I work.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Vent!
I am really over this whole recruiting thing. Let me tell you I don’t like to bitch and whine but sometimes I just gotta let it all out. My husband had a four day last weekend for Easter. We had a great Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We enjoyed family time and frankly enjoyed spending some time just being together with the kids. Monday the boys and I went back to school and my husband had an appointment so he went in to work to do that and ended up staying the better part of the day. He did this on his own instead of staying at home and piddle paddling like he deserved too. They stress numbers in recruiting…stress them like it’s no tomorrow, like their lives depend on it. My husband has worked every Saturday for over a month not counting last Saturday…never mind that 6 weeks ago we had a company meeting that the new station commander put together and the words that came out of her mouth stated that our husbands would be home on most Saturdays. Now I have been living this recruiting life for two years and there are a few perks(trying to be positive) but the disadvantages are many, the threats from higher ups are ridiculous(haven’t threatened us, but have threatened a few in the unit with inconceivable punishments for nothing. When a wife is calling me crying uncontrollably the chain of command has failed), the long nights, weekends, holidays, and middle of the night phone calls are ridiculous. My husbands’ fire team has won the top achievement the last two years at ATC (annual training conference) so suffice it to say they know what they are doing and are obviously doing a great job at it.
*whew* OK that was the PG version of what I needed to vent about. 12 months and counting until I can get back to the normal Army Wife Life.
To some it may seem strange to say normal Army Wife Life but I miss it. I miss the company functions, the camaraderie, and just the fuzzy feeling that it brings to be apart of it all.
I am grateful for what I have and I was fore warned about recruiting. It has had its highs and lows. I feel like I have dealt with it all in stride as has Donte, but enough is enough. I miss Fort Stewart, Vilseck, and Fort Bragg. If I wear my ruby red shoes and click my heels do you think that the wizard will send me home?
*whew* OK that was the PG version of what I needed to vent about. 12 months and counting until I can get back to the normal Army Wife Life.
To some it may seem strange to say normal Army Wife Life but I miss it. I miss the company functions, the camaraderie, and just the fuzzy feeling that it brings to be apart of it all.
I am grateful for what I have and I was fore warned about recruiting. It has had its highs and lows. I feel like I have dealt with it all in stride as has Donte, but enough is enough. I miss Fort Stewart, Vilseck, and Fort Bragg. If I wear my ruby red shoes and click my heels do you think that the wizard will send me home?
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