Well it's that time people.. I am outta here... got a few last minute details to attend to and then off to the Airport.. you kids behave yourselves while I am gone..I have turned off my alerts (except to my journal) but if anything juicy happens please e mail me ;-)
I'm gonna miss you!!!!
Addios!
Au Revoir!
Toodle Pip!
Peace out!
And all that Jazz.........................
L
seems AOl ate my saved mail!!!! I had all the addresses saved and was about to print them out to take with me on trip and they are gone!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR! So anyone who wants a postcard please send me your addresses again... I am terribly sorry!!!
L
First I want to address all the comments to my Heffer entry. You guys are something else. I appreciate all the compliments..and will take them like a lady ;-) However...I did not post pics of myself just for you all to tell me I am not fat.. I am pretty etc etc.. I hate people who do that!!! I can't stand it when women complain about their weight when :
a. their not fat!!
b. They are just saying that so everyone will say "oh you're not fat you're skinny etc etc
Drives me nuts!! I have a couple of friends like that...they will constantly comment on their appearance so some one will disagree with them and tell them how hot they are.. I do not BITE!! I ignore their comments ... I have had several guys tell me that women complaining about themselves is a big turn off..they would much rather have someone with a little confidence and a positive attitude than a total hottie who is always complaining... I think I fit the latter.. I am no major hottie but I am pretty happy with what I have, I try to have a good outlook and have been told I have a great personality..I will take that any day ...
I just wanted to get that off my chest. I really do not think I am a heffer. I just happen to be the heaviest person in my family and it isn't the only thing I want to be known for! I am the same person inside whether I am 85lbs or 185lbs! Just drives me nuts when it's ALWAYS the first thing out of everyone's mouth.
Okay that's quite enough on that subject huh? ;-)
So I have been busy, so much going on..I cannot believe all the stuff that has happened. Remember I told you about one of friends having Prostate cancer? Now another friend in the group has been diagnosed with Uterine Cancer!! I am very close to her and I am devastated. My best friends wife (drama queen) is in hospital .. she had to have her appendix out..my other friends Mum went by ambulance to hospital after she fell in their home and was acting strange, she is now having all kind of tests run because she is delusional..they think she has something wrong with her Parathyroid. I tell you when it rains it pours.. I have been back and forth to the hospital every day and I am drained..in between all that I have been getting ready for the trip..I am almost done..have my trusty to do list right here and am working on it already..
I hope you all having a great weekend...
L
My gratefuls...
1. My health!
2.. A promise of rain today...I hope so..
3... I got to go to the used book store and stock up for the trip..
4....Sales!!! got some good bargains..picked up a couple of outfits..don't want to shop in UK..way too expensive!
5..... To do lists!
Some pics of me..so you can see my "hefferness" I had true beauty take some of me.. I look shorter than I am ..I am pretty tall..guess it's just the way she shot the pic..anyway I wanted you to see why my family calls me the heffer.... <sigh> Put one of Ryan at his peek hamsterness ;-)
So I am off till Monday..can't believe I have to work the day before I leave but can't really complain..I have all weekend to get everything ready... not to be morbid or anything but just in case anything should happen I thought I would just tell you the flights I will be on its British Airways from Newark New Jersey to London Heathrow leaving July 25th in the evening...returning Aug 7th.... leaving London early morning...just so you have a rough of idea of when I am traveling should there be a news flash..I know that's morbid huh?? But the times they are a changing...one never knows...
My to do list is long..todI need to thoroughly clean the house..get the packing list together...maybe get some yardwork done..we were thinking hubby would be in this weekend and could do it but that got shot to hell so looks like me and Ryan will be sweating our arses off again..;-) Need to clean and shock the pool..confirm FIL and witchy poo still want the dog and the fish...have back up plan if they don't...get my bills together that need paying while I am gone and get them written and put stamps on them and get neighbour to mail them after the 1st when the paychecks go in...see I am organized..;-) I have cancelled newspapers..tomorrow true beauty and I are going shopping..I was going to go last week and pick up a couple of things but she wanted to come so she is off work after today...she too has to go in Monday...She has been working at another property (she is a leasing agent at an apartment complex) and they have had her working in a different part of town..a rough area and it has been worrying me to death.. just this past weekend there were 2 shootings over there..she tells me last night they were less than half a mile from where she is working ..after we get back from UK she will be back at her regular complex which is in a much safer neighbourhood and not far from where we live...anyways back to the list..I get side tracked easy ;-)..so we are shopping tomorrow..saturday we will probably go to the beach or hang at the pool and top up our tans.. Sunday I will be doing all the laundry and packing and getting my nails done and a pedicure...I can't have my pretty nails at work.. french manicure white tips..but as I am leaving for 2 weeks I am going to sneak them in Monday.. I'll wear gloves all day... ha! Monday I won't have time to do much of anything so I need to be all ready by sunday evening.. we will be leaving here around 11 am Tuesday to get to the airport for our flight to Newark... it's a long trip huh?.. leave here 11am Tuesday and won't get to UK till Wednesday morning 6.30 am British time so 1.30 am EST...we should sleep on the overnight flight though.. I usually have a couple of brandies to calm my nerves... ;-).. have the meal.. and then try to sleep so that when we get there we can stay awake for the day..that way you get over the jet lag faster.. if you get to UK and sleep all day you are all off kilter...best to just stay awake and then turn in early...
I realize that I have just bored you all to tears by prattling on about my trip..kind of like when people bring out the vacation pics that no one else has any interest in seeing.. LOL ..I'm sorry but I guess if you were really bored you won't have even made it to this apology huh?? LOL
Postcards...to those who sent me their addresses I thought you might rather have one from UK so I will be sending you some from there...if anyone else would like one just email me your address..it will be my pleasure...I love writing postcards on holiday... ;-)
I am sorry I haven't had time to comment as much as I usually do... I do read all my alerts though..I will probably turn off my alerts when I leave and then just play catch up when I get back.. my sister has AOL and also my friends where I will be staying so I will pop on and say hi but I don't intend to "waste" much time in front of the computer while I am there...but seeing as this is a "cult" I won't be able to stay totally away... ;-) I promise when I get back I am going to explain the whole cult thing... I have a list of to pics that I want to write about.. I have been jotting them down as they come to me...
Have a great day..stay cool....
L
Less than a week to go. Getting very very excited. I hope the weather cools off over there in the next few days..we were hoping for a break from the heat!
Hubby is not coming for his "conjugal" visit this weekend..the situation in Lebanon is preventing that. No traveling. I am so disappointed but my biggest concern is they might refuse to let him come to UK and meet us. That will be beyond disappointing. As hubby patiently trys to tell me he is not in control. I know that. As of now he is still coming. I told him I will believe it when I hear your voice calling me from the airport to tell me you are on your way. The military life can be so hard at times because you truly are not in control and you have no choice but to answer to those who give orders. And as high up as my hubby is he takes orders just like everyone else. By the way the leg is on the mend ;-)
The "cleansing" diet works... I am down about 7lbs and that's with cheating...it is pretty strict..basically fruits and veggies with a couple of starches. I stick to it during the week but allow myself a little freedom on the weekend..it is not meant to be followed for too long..it is basically a kick start and can be used anytime to lose a few pounds or to give your diet a boost that has reached a plateau... true beauty and I have been walking in the evenings too after the sun has gone down... I allows panic before I come home because I am the "fat" one in the family and you can bet your life the first thing out of everyone's mouth is a comment about my weight..."oh Lyn you look like you lost weight" or "wow you're looking well" (meaning FAT) pisses me off but that's just how it is. Sucks to be the heffer in the family. Truth is I have been the same weight give or take 10 pounds since I stopped having kids..16 years ago!!! So this is obviously how I am supposed to be. But this little "diet" I am doing right now is am attempt to look the best I can ..that and my killer tan so I can give my gorgeous (younger) sister a run for her money!! ;-) You know I am totally kidding around..my sister and I are not really like that it's all in good fun..we actually look very much alike..she has youth and no kids on her side but apart from that people always tell us we look like sisters ..LOL
Please say a prayer for a dear friend of ours who has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer..he does not wish to be named but he is a very very dear friend and part of out regular group who hang out together... I am not sure of his prognosis.. I pray that it will be a good one..
I will leave you with my list of gratefuls..
1. Air Conditioning!!!!!!!!!
2.. Five days and a wake up till our trip!!
3... Successful school clothes shopping for Ryan yesterday.. he is one happy camper... my checkbook on the other hand... ;-(
4.... Cucumber melon scented Yankee Candles..the scent is so refreshing and summery..my house smells so good..........
5..... All of you reading this.. Happy Hump Day!! <grins at Phil>
L
I hate Mondays..but you knew that right? lol
So my night out was fun. We went out to dinner first... To The Ale House.. a pub style restaurant..then we dropped one of the younger girls back home and headed out to the bar..had a couple of drinks and then went to this club..actually it is 3 clubs in one.. country line dancing, oldies and hip hop...we went from one to the other..it was fun... not something I would want to be doing every single weekend but it was fun for one night..lots of people watching and laughing.. got asked to dance a few times..declined...LOL..left the club and went back to friends house and sat in the hot tub and had a night cap... it was nice to catch up with everyone..
Yesterday I was pretty lazy.. not used to late nights like that anymore..it was close to 4am when I got home...helped my son with the back yard.. he tied a bandana round his mouth and drove the ride on lawn mower to cut the grass.. I had cut the front on Saturday...then I vegged by the pool all afternoon..even the darn pool is warm..88 degrees in there..it has never got to that temp before..that's how hot it has been here.. and my electric bill reflects it.....:-(
Can't believe I am going to see hubby in 6 days.. wish the timing was better but I'll take what I can get..I have to pick him up at 430 Sunday afternoon then I have to work Monday and we leave for UK Tuesday.. at least he can drive us to the airport...he is excited to be home even for such a short time..him and Ryan can do some male bonding..i.e. CHORES.. on the Monday as Rachel is working too...we are all getting very excited about our trip... I am nervous about leaving my house for that long..I worry about the yard and the pool..the dog is going to my FIL so no worries there...but my neighbor is going to water for me if we get no rain and she will bring in the mail and keep an eye on the place...I am not giving her a key..I am just not comfortable enough with her to have her have access to my house...if their is an emergency inside the house my FIL has key...
Well that's enough of my prattle...I need to go get ready for work... have a great Monday!! ;-)
gratefuls...
1. Girls night out...
2..A drop (literally) of rain yesterday...
3...Talking with hubby...
4....Ryan is feeling much better..my lil hamster...;-)
5.....My tan.... bring it on sis!!!
L
Here are some more pics..big yawn I know..ha! Anyway they are mostly taken around here..on Thomas's last night we threw him a little going away party and those pics are of him and all the kids from the neighbourhood acting crazy..rapping in my sons room..goofing it up for the camera etc..there are a few of true beauty (my daughter) the girl in the pink shirt is one of Ryans friends girlfriends..she looks like my daughter huh?.. there is one of the Dyson..love that thing.. my bedroom...and one of my haircut...some of Ryan with his fat cheeks..bless him..anwway you all enjoy..
I keep forgetting to tell you..Thomas is coming to visit us in UK!!!! Ryan is so happy..I got to speak to Toms Mum in Germany..her english was not so good and my German non exsistant..but we managed with Toms help to get it all arranged... he flys in on the 27th and will make his own way to Oxford and we will pick him up....cool huh??
Okay I'm outta here...
L
Saturday Morning. The patient is doing well. He looks like a hamster and is refusing to go anywhere looking like that..too funny..bless him. I promise to put some pics up later..I am in a good mood you will be glad to know. After a thoroughly boring Friday evening my Saturday is looking up..got an invite out tonight with some girlfriends..I need it. I was so bored last night I even attempted some crocheting. I am not at all "crafty" artsy maybe but crafty I am not..you have no idea how many attempts I have made at crocheting..I need something to do with my hands.. I get restless just sitting watching TV.. so last night I had another go..so far so good..my kids just roll their eyes when they see the old wool being pulled out..True Beauty says last night "good job we live in Florida Mum and don't need that scarf you've been making for 3 years now" smart arse isn't she? wonder where she gets that? ;-) So I'm going out tonight..and I just happen to have a $70 gift voucher for Kohls..I feel a shopping trip coming on..
Hubby called last night..he pulled a muscle playing indoor soccer..I tried to tell him he's not one of the lads anymore to which he replied I can run the pants off any of them youngsters..uh huh..sure you can babe..as we were chatting one of the "lads" bought him a bag of ice so he could ice his leg down...LOL
lad : "here you go Master Chief...thought you might need this" hubby: "thanks son"
LOL
So Saturday is looking like this...shower, shopping, tan by the pool, girls night out, no crocheting ;-)
You enjoy yours....
My "good things"
1. Hubby..he flipping cracks me up..says he's quit smoking too..uh huh..we'll see...seriously I hope he has..being in remission he especially does not need to be smoking...
2..My kids...I have no idea what my life would be without them..even though they are pretty much grown now they are my life..they have turned into these incredible young adults that I would want to spend time with even if they weren't mine..
3... The fellowship here in J Land.. it is something special..my hubby thinks I have found another cult to belong to...long story will share one day...
4....My better mood..you know how it is ladies..we set the tone for the house..if mama ain't happy ain't no one happy!!! ;-)
5..... Oldies..jamming out to 70's disco music as I type.. oh the memories...
Peace...
L
Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)
As a water sign, it's only natural that Pisces finds comfort in liquids. When those liquids have a high alcohol content, problems can ensue. Naturally, a twelve-step program can be of enormous benefit here. Meditation and yoga can help, too, as they allow Pisces to achieve a healthy sense of nirvana. That's all these Fish are really seeking.
Good Lord!!! Anyone want to see their signs bad habits??
Hi ..just a quick word.. I would really love to exchange postcards with anyone who is interested. I have just started a new art project with Artist Trading Cards and I would love to incorporate that with the postcards..for anyone who wold like to know what ATC's are here is the link...
TGIF!! So what is everyone up to this weekend?? I have no real plans..I am going to stick close to home again today.. take some photos ...I need to document Ryan's face.. he is pretty swollen ..bless him... pain meds seem to be working for him though.. we were just laughing at some of the stuff he was saying at the dentist yesterday.. he was pretty funny! I am going to get some pool time in again today.. apparently my sister thinks she can compete with this Florida tan!! Bring it on baby!! she is too funny..can't wait to see her.. she is finally taking driving lessons at the grand old age of 39...she has passed the theory and just has the driving bit to go.. I know she will do it.. I can't wait for her to have her independence.. I didn't learn till I was 32 and I regret that...
This Sunday is the birthday of one of my best friends who got killed in a car accident last year in Canada. She left behind a hubby and 3 teenage daughters. Her and I were mates from nursery school all the way through secondary school and beyond. She was my clubbing buddy. We went out every single Thursday night. She was a hairdresser and when she was going to tech. college I was here practice "dummy" she turned my hair totally pink once ..I did a couple of shows for her...I emigrated to the states in 83 and she came to Canada in 85.. we still kept in touch she came here twice and I went to Canada once and we talked on the phone all the time. So Trace No Happy Returns just fond memories.I always remember the good times, your smile, your sense of humour, your beautiful girls, my heart bleeds for them...RIP girlfriend you will never be forgotten.
Okay I am off to get showered and check on my patient..have a fab weekend everyone...
L
Hi peeps.. just wanted to let you know Ryan had his surgery this morning..all 4 wisdom teeth out.. he did fine..except he woke up crying..a side effect from the anesthesia..he was mortified..bless him...I tried to explain it's just a reaction to the meds. but he was embarrassed...we are obviously home and he is sleeping on the couch... I am glad that's over with....he is going to be feeling pretty rough though for a couple of days I am sure..
Change in DH's plans.. he is NOT going to Iraq..thank you God.. he is going "somewhere else" but the fab. news is he is flying back through Jacksonville and will be able to spend a night here with us.. hmmmmmmmmm.. wonder what we will do??? ;-) Anyone got a spare do not disturb sigh??
Work was chaos yesterday... 13 new patients..I was running front and back check in...I was punch drunk.. I even stayed till almost 8pm because we had some crazy drunk lady who was adamant about being seen.. was a rewarding day though and the Dr. thanked me for staying late..it's nice to be appreciated...
Nothing else going on..I'm going to make the most of being home for the next couple of days..can't leave Ryan alone.. so why not soak up the sun and catch up on some reading...
My daughter and I are on this cleansing diet..we are going to be pretty much vegetarians for the next couple of weeks.. we can eat starches veggies, fruit and a little dairy..that's it. No cokes, no junk..I will let you know the results but most people lose at least 8Lbs a week doing this... my DR at work is doing it after the birth of her baby and has already dropped close to 25Lbs... I am a grouchy cow though let me tell you... LOL and dare I say this here I am PMS'ng too .. glad DH isn't around for this... LOL
Okay I am rambling as usual..so let me most some grats. and get my butt out by the pool....
1. Ryan did okay... ;-)
2.. Dh called my cell phone form Italy to check on his boy...
3... Special txts that make me feel loved...
4....New friends...I so believe in fate...
5.....In less than 2 weeks I will be sitting at my local pub having a nice cold glass of cider....I am soooooooooooooooo ready for my vacation..
Have a blessed evening....
L
OMG I am so happy...Zoe hooked me up with some beautiful tags... I just had to share...here is the link to her Journal..I found her through Ste...I cannot tell you how much I love these tags.. Zoe thank you again !!!!!!
http://journals.aol.co.uk/zoepaul6968/DomesticAbuse/
Peace...
L
Here I am. I haven't been writing or commenting but I have been here I promise.. blame it all on the new Journal I came across thanks to the gorgeous Ainz.. I spent a couple of hours reading from start to finish and I am in love..here is the link
Good Morning Campers!! Rise and Shine!!
It's Saturday and the sun is shining after 2 days of rain.. we sure needed the rain so I am not complaining... I plan to get out by that pool and stay there all afternoon!! I got all the laundry and stuff done yesterday while it was raining... ;-)
Well I am now the proud owner of a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner!! I have wanted one of these for sooooooooo long.. well yesterday they were on sale at Kohls.. $350 with a $100 mail in rebate AND $70 back in Kohls cash!!!!! Could not pass it up..OMG you should see what it got out of my carpets.. I am ashamed..I thought I was clean!!
FIL just called to invite us out to dinner to celebrate their anniversary.. I personally can't stand the money sucking witch he married but I try to be respectful because of the kids so we will go..besides..he's paying... ;-)
Okay campers enjoy your Saturday!!!
My gratefuls..
1. It stopped raining..
2.. SHOPPING.. ;-)
3... Snail mail..
4....Hunters here.. he's the little boy with Spina Bifida that Rachel baby sits... he is too precious..
5.....Lazy weekend mornings....
L
TGIF. So yesterday was a busy day. Got my pedicure.. OMG that girl was the bomb..she gave my feet and calves at least 15 minutes of massage!!! And she painted this adorable little flower on my big toe.. so I have pretty toes again..so important in Florida where we wear flip flops most of the year ;-) I hate gnarly feet...eww!! Also got my hair cut, went to the store, took Ryan to the Orthodontist, and then cooked Fajitas! Today I need to clean the house and do laundry. By the way do you see what time it is?? I have been awake since 4am.. I hope I can go back to sleep for a couple of hours...
Nothing much else going on..talked to hubby.. he is doing okay.. he is off to Iraq soon for a couple of weeks so special prayers for him please.. he is geared up for the cup final I am pulling for Italy... just can't do the French... I told hubby how he makes me feel bad if I tell him anything "negative" which is BS in my book.. I am here dealing with all the day to day stuff and I can't even vent to him?? He explained that it makes him feel guilty for not being here.. I guess it's tough for both of us but we are going to have to deal.. this is the worst part of deployments.. I think it's equally hard on each of us.. they think we have it made because we are home with our kids etc and we think they are lucky they aren't here trying to do it all solo...
I am rambling on here this morning so let me get to my gratefuls...
1. That I could bring a smile (and tears!) to Lisa Jo's face...
2.. The thunderstorm last night that bought some much needed rain...
3...Foot massages and haircuts..
4.... Txt messaging my crazy sister.. I can't wait to see her..
5.....Books...re-reading Barbara Samuel's "Kitchen Goddesses".. I recommend any of her books...
Have a great weekend...
L
Another survey..here we go again Ainz ;-)
1.Have you ever been searched by the cops?
Yes
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
I don't do roller coasters.
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? Way back in day in UK
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? Someone else
5. Do you believe in ghosts? Absolutely..I even think we have a few in this house..
6. Do you consider yourself creative?
Yes
7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?
Does anyone think he didn't??
8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
For looks Jolie for personality Aniston
9. Do you stay friends with your exes?
I don't have any
10. Do you know how to play poker?
Nope
11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Not quite
12. What's your favorite commercial?
Geico.. that gecko is too darn cute and of course I love his accent ;-)
13. What are you allergic to?
Pollen
14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights?
Hell no
15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?
yes
16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
not into baseball.
17. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes.. as a kid a lot and just recently in Central Park
18. How often do you remember your dreams?
Most of the time.
19. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?
Last Friday
20. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles?
Yes
21. What's the one thing on your mind now?
Doing this survey had better cure my insomnia
22. Do you know who Ghetto-ass Barbie is?
can't say that I do...
23. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Pretty much
24. What cell service do you use?
Verizon..can you hear me now??
25. Do you like Sushi?
Some of it
26. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident?
No
27. What do you wear to bed?
Boxers and a tank
28. Been caught stealing?
No.
29. What shoe size do you have?
7
30. Do you truly hate anyone?
Yes but he's in hell now
31. Classic Rock or Rap?
Rock.
32. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?
Matthew McCauneghy (why can't I spell his name?)
33. Favorite Song?
Way too many to mention
34. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror?
Oh yea..spent my teenage years singing into the hairdryer in front of the mirror..LOL
35. What food do you find disgusting?
Generally I don't like Vegetables...
36. Do you sing in the shower?
No
37. Did you ever play, “I'll show you mine, if you show me yours?”
Oh yea....
38. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back?
I have done it in front of their face.. we like to take the mickey out of each other...
39. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew?
Yes.
40. Have you ever been punched in the face?
Yes
I am off the pity pot. Today is a new day and a new attitude. Murphy has left the building.. ;-)
Worked yesterday.. it was a nice productive day.. saw some interesting patients..including a strung out addict who was after some methadone... sad sad sad..... day went by fast.. had a nice lunch out with my co workers..vented a little about my weekend which surprised them I am sure because I am usually pretty private... came home and vegged out..
Obviously I did not grow up celebrating 4th July..it has never been a "real" holiday to me but hey when in Rome do as the Romans right?? And my kids are yanks so we celebrate all American Holidays but it's weird because I don't have any memories or traditions to carry over from my childhood.. the only true holidays I remember from childhood are Easter and Christmas.. and trust me I go all out for Christmas ;-) But all the others, Memorial Day, 4th July, Labour Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving.. they are still new to me after 22 years.... weird huh?? So anyway we will celebrate the 4th today in our own little way.. normally we would be either throwing a barbecue with fireworks or going to one but no one has invited us this year so it's just me and the kids.. I have got Crab Legs and Shrimp.. we are kinda burned out on the burger and hot dogs.. so we are going to have a little seafood feast tonight and may drive to see the fireworks... and I am totally happy with that.. I intend to lay by the pool today and top up my rapidly fading tan... ;-)
I hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th Of July whatever you may be doing.. I am truly grateful to be living in this wonderful country and for the opportunities it has given me.. I may not be American but I appreciate our freedom and the troops who are out their defending that right, including my own hubby.. I sure do miss him...
Peace, Love and Fireworks!!!!
L
My gratefuls..
1. Getting to take care of Annabelle the Dr's one month old baby yesterday.. it was the first time both her and hubby were working at the clinic..we all took turns.. she was an angel.. it was sooooooooo cute to see all the baby stuff all over the office... I am so lucky to work in such a cool place...
2.. The beautiful view of the river on my drive home last night.. lots of activity out there.. I miss going out on the boat...
3...Awesome deal on the seafood.. $3.99 a pound for the Snow Crab legs and $5.99 a pound for Jumbo Shrimp...
4.... Rachel was home last night....
5..... All of you reading this!!! Happy 4th!!!
I forgot to mention this morning that it seems my hubby is one of the chosen few... see below...
Murphy is visiting my house ..AGAIN. Let's see... first the knob to the dryer broke off so we have to turn it on with the plyers, the hose broke..(the end snapped off when I was trying to take the sprayer off) the weed wacker, (the line is one big tangled mess) the ride on lawn mower..(son rode over "something") the automatic pool cleaner, (Snapped off at the jet) dropped the cord less phone and it is in pieces, the remote to TV lost the battery cover so they keep falling out... son left trash can in garage and I opened door yesterday and all I can say is FLIES.... I think that's it... can you tell I need a man around the house?? DH might not be the handiest of men but he can usually fix all these annoying little things.. my son assures me he will get to most of them today... bless him...he trys so hard..
I am so fed up with my daughter.. guess where she went after work yesterday?? Yep..to HIS house.. after all he put me through... I am over it.. <sigh>
my neighbour came over yesterday with a big 'ol frozen dacquiri and said "looks like you need one of these" and that's all... gotta love neighbours like that..
I am trying so hard to keep it all together here.. if I don't I feel like it will just spiral out of control.. it's one thing after another.. I cannot wait to go to England to get away from here and spend some time with my family not to mention seeing DH.. I think he realizes he messed up with his comment the other day on the phone..I could tell yesterday that he is worried sick.. I told him it's okay we all say dumb stuff sometimes.. ;-)
Time to talk about what I am grateful for and put it all in to perspective.. I have it pretty darn good most of the time and I truly believe that these little trials and tribulations are intended for us to take a step back and not take things for granted..having said that here is my list of GOOD things...
1. Getting the yard work done.. nothing like a little physical labour to work out your frustrations and the yard looks fabulous..
2..My son.. bless his heart he is my rock..I worry about him trying to be the "man" of the house though but he damn he is a good kid...
3... Neighbours that bring you Daquiri's when they see you dripping with sweat in your front yard.. ;-)
4.... Good nights sleep..makes the world of difference...
5..... The gorgeous Red Cardinal that has taken a fancy to my birdbath.. got to get a pic of him...
Have a great week my friends...
L
Be careful what you wish for. Remember how much I kept saying I didn't want to go to that picnic? Well I didn't go BUT that's because I was dealing with the police. Yep most of you called it when you said the BF was going to be trouble.. he was. He got himself worked into a complete rage because he could not find Rachel and she would not talk to him..he called me several times and the last time he called he told me to tell her she couldn't hide forever and when he found her she was going to get it.. I told him if he laid a finger on her it would be the last thing he ever did to which he asked if I was threatening him.. I said no I am just saying if you touch my daughter then that will be your last breath.. he flips and says well how about I come over there and kill you and your whole family first...So I called the police and they got here before him.. he had his hands in his pockets when he got out the car so they pulled a gun on him..had him spread eagled in the driveway... it was horrid.. I could have had him arrested for aggravated assault for threatening to kill me but I was nice and let them just issue him with a trespassing warrant..he cannot come on our property for 2 years..if he does I call the cops and he immediately goes to jail... maybe I should have just had him arrested but i just couldn't do it.. call me a fool..but this kid may be a punk and i may not like him too much but he has been in our lives for 4 years and i kept thinking what if it was my Ryan acting like a fool over his girlfriend...i remember being that young and crazy jealous..so I gave him a second chance... I hope he uses it wisely because i will not hesitate to have him arrested if he shows up here ever again.. me and my daughter have some serious talking to do today too when she gets home from work..
Thanks for all your concerns.. I hope I have this taken care of.. yesterday sucked... on top of it all England lost... :-(
have a good evening....
L
Morning All.. okay several of you have asked about Thomas..he was an exchange student who came over for a year from Germany to do his senior year at an American high school..he graduated May and now has gone home..he did not want to go..he wants to join the marines..his parents made him go back but as soon as he turns 18 he says he will be back..I was not his Host parent, his host family lived on the next street over and he and my son became friends through school and have been pretty tight all year... needless to say we have some long faces around here... :-(
True beauty ( my daughter) is having boyfriend problems and I am at my wits end. I don't normally write about personal stuff here but I am going to blow if I don't get this off my chest..just called DH (stands for dickhead not dear hubby this morning!!)in Italy and he said "what do you want me to do about it from here" nothing I just wanted to talk..it's your daughter too dammit!! So here's the drama..BF of 4 years+ is on his way out.. I can tell my daughter does not want to be with him anymore, BUT he is not happy..he is controlling at the best of times and when Rachel was younger she put up with it now she has finally seen the light and he can't deal...she wanted to go out with friends last night and he was giving her a hard time.. told her she couldn't go..he was at work.. she finally told him she was going to bed..hung up phone and then left here with her work clothes to go to a "friends" she is 21 I don't tell her what to do but as long as she lives in my house I do expect to know where she is and if she is coming home etc.. so anyway..he shows up here. I had left the front door unlocked because my son didn't have his key..well son forgot to lock door after he went to bed so in waltzes BF...pissed as hell and looking for Rachel..paced all night I guess cuz was here when woke up.. we got into it.. i told him that Rachel can do as she pleases and the reason she spent the night out is she knew he would come here....I guess she is not answering his calls and he is soooooooooooooo mad.. she is supposed to work today and he told me to tell her he will go to her job... I am so pissed off with him..we have our own issues...but anyway to cut to the chase..he just left and i talked to Rachel and she is NOT going to work. I told her she can't hide forever and she needs to talk to him. I am afraid he is going to get her fired..she is supposed to work tomorrow too and if she doesn't talk to him today he will just go there tomorrow.. i am afraid he might do something to her... i have visions of him hitting her or worse.. I will kill that punk with my bare hands if he harms her..not to mention my son is all riled up and ready to kill him too...oi oi oi ..I can't take the damn drama people!!!! So that's my mess.. all i want to do today is watch England kick butt!!! Did I mention i have that picnic to go to which is at the same time footy is on...grrr!!! I am seriously thinking of dropping off my contributions and leaving....
I do have things to be grateful for though..
1. Spent the day with my friend Jen yesterday..
2..The sun is shining, no rain..great pool weather...
3...My beautiful family..with all their drama
4....Candles..my house smells yummy....
5.....All off you JLanders!!! :-)
