of information. I found this site and thought I would pass it on. Our friend Snatch is deployed, but he has a lot of friends and family that hook him up with goodies, and he shares the extras. BUT there are a lot of men and women overseas who do not have anyone to send them anything, and that makes for a very, very long tour. I think we are going to adopt a soldier or two to show out deep thanks.
http://www.anysoldier.com/
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
who woulda thought?
I live in Tabor, Iowa, population oh roughly 1000 (on the generous side). Today the local school which has less then 600 students k-12, had a bomb threat. The only way I knew anything about it was I just happened to be going up to the school to take Bubba his glasses. Chick called me like 1/2 hour later to come get her from a church. The kids were evacuated to two local churches right before lunch. The kids that didn't get picked up had to return to the school and maintain their day. No one ever thinks that something like that will happen. Apparently it was written on a bathroom mirror so, kinda fishy. BUT what does it say that kids today think making these kind of threats is a joke?
Better
I am not so stressed today, just tired. I took a sleeping pill last night because I just knew that I was going to have trouble sleeping from all my inner turmoil. So instead of waiting till 3AM and going 'why didn't I think to take a pill?' I went ahead and took one. Here it is almost 11 Am and I am still groggy. That is why I don't hardly ever take one but sometimes, you know, it is nice to get solid nite nite time.
Chick is working on her fundraising for our trip to DC. Her and I are going to work the concession at the track meet in Glenwood tonight and she is trying to sell magazines. I HATE that one but they do get $8.00 for each subscription, even renewals. If anyone wanted to know how to help over the Internet, I would be happy to email you the info. That is all I will say on that.
Dude learned to dial 911. Unfortunately, he didn't listen when they said EMERGENCY ONLY because all he heard was 'talk to a fireman' . Yeah that is fun, telling him the firemen have more important things to do then talk on the phone.
411's soccer season is in full swing, she is loving it. Still doesn't like the running though. Bubba got glasses, he is amazed at how much better he can see now.
Chick is working on her fundraising for our trip to DC. Her and I are going to work the concession at the track meet in Glenwood tonight and she is trying to sell magazines. I HATE that one but they do get $8.00 for each subscription, even renewals. If anyone wanted to know how to help over the Internet, I would be happy to email you the info. That is all I will say on that.
Dude learned to dial 911. Unfortunately, he didn't listen when they said EMERGENCY ONLY because all he heard was 'talk to a fireman' . Yeah that is fun, telling him the firemen have more important things to do then talk on the phone.
411's soccer season is in full swing, she is loving it. Still doesn't like the running though. Bubba got glasses, he is amazed at how much better he can see now.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
ya know...
There has come a time when I just want to throw my hands in the air and go, what now? what did I do to deserve this? who did I piss off in which previous life so bad that I deserve this stress? To be fair, there is nothing life threatening or catastrophic, it is just a plethora of minor irritations that piles on day after day. So what is new in my life? Nothing, just the same old, different day. The toilet overflowed, AGAIN, guess who got to clean it up. I had to run a kid to the hospital last night, guess who got to clean up the dinner mess from last night. Mr needs a test done, guess who gets to take him. Chick took too long of a shower, guess who's fault that is. Someone left the freezer standing open all night, guess who got to clean up the melted ice cream mess all over the floor. There are no clean towels (see #1) guess who gets to do the laundry. This is wrong, it is my fault. That is wrong, it is my fault. Being a responsible adult is no fun.
We heard from our friend Snatch. He is in the middle of nowhere, an hour away from phones and any kind of shopping or mail even. I am guessing he will be wanting a care package sooner then later.
I am looking forward to May, we have a sisters breakfast, Mothers day, my moms bday, my trip to get away. I am not looking forward to June with all 5 kids home all day every day.
We heard from our friend Snatch. He is in the middle of nowhere, an hour away from phones and any kind of shopping or mail even. I am guessing he will be wanting a care package sooner then later.
I am looking forward to May, we have a sisters breakfast, Mothers day, my moms bday, my trip to get away. I am not looking forward to June with all 5 kids home all day every day.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
I told you so
Every since I have had the option, I have chosen to be barefoot. I have taken a lot, ALOT of grief over this but today, I am gloating just a tad when I found this article.
Barefoot is better
Shoes do more harm than good, as the human foot is nearly perfect, a writer says. » Walking wrong NPR.org
Barefoot is better
Shoes do more harm than good, as the human foot is nearly perfect, a writer says. » Walking wrong NPR.org
Monday, April 21, 2008
Flying turdballs
I have two sons, Bubba and Mr., they have been potty trained for 6 and 2 years respectively. Occasionally, they have bowel issues. This could be stress related but more probably is sheer laziness. I have bribed, yelled, threatened, harassed, begged, pleaded, asked nicely even for them to stop crapping their pants. Apparently they have figured out that I do not enjoy cleaning up after them (or making them do it) because now they have taken to hiding it. You know that expression, it all comes out in the wash? yeah, that is where I am going with this. I was doing laundry this morning and my dryer starts to sound like I am drying a pair of tennis shoes. Which, since I am the only one that does laundry, I know to not be true. So I open the door to see what is making the noise, and out flies a cupcake sized turdball. Lavender fabric softener did nothing to make that smell better. Of course, no one knows anything on how it happened to get there. Happy Monday to me indeed. I love my children, I love my children, I love my children
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
AAAHHHHHHHHH
Have I mentioned that I LOVE Wednesday mornings? All 5 of the lovely children are at school for 4 hours. No babysitting, no Mr., whatever shall I do? Take a deep breath and luxuriate in it I spose. Let's see, Blondie and Chick went to school laughing together. As I write that I am beating on my desk to ward of whatever juju comes from NOT knocking on wood. I keep saying a little prayer that they each will discover that the other is not the handmaiden to satan and that they actually can get along.
I am loving the weather, 70's yesterday and today. Then mother nature has to go and get PMS and give us a rainy 48 degrees tomorrow. All the more reason to spend as much time outdoors today.
I was listening to the radio this morning and they were talking about a bill that is going to Mayer of Omaha, Mike Fahey, about letting under 21 people into concerts at music venues (bars) where they normally wouldn't be allowed if they have a notarized permission slip from their parents. I think it is a good idea within limits. Like say 18 and up with permission slip and 16 and up with an adult. It is a smaller venue, easier to keep track of who is doing what. Like one mom called in and said,' I would rather my son be somewhere everyone knows his age then somewhere he is sneaking it.' As for myself, I guess I am having a hard time understanding the big deal. I used to go to the clubs in Colorado Springs when I was 16. I had to pay a $20 cover charge(regular cover was like $5), get a neon wristband and surrender my ID. If at anytime I didn't have my wristband or I had been caught doing something naughty, they would have called the police to come escort me home. It was a ball, the $20 was hard enough to come by that I didn't wanna waste it by getting tossed out let alone be escorted by cops. I was easily intimidated though so maybe that makes a difference.
2 weeks and 2 days till my mini vacation with my sister and my mom. That is how I am choosing to look at it as opposed to going to Kansas (the evil state) to see my nephew graduate (from a 2 year program at age 28). It'll be the first time I have seen Terrie since '05 I think. I am trying to remember, I know it was Christmas. Anyway, it will be nice to go be a grown up.
I am so excited, it is officially yard sale season. There are three I am looking forward to going to this weekend, one of which is my sister in law, Dianne's, work is having their annual sale. All the employee's donate stuff to it, I will just have to go down to it. HEE HEE Then two weeks after that is a sister breakfast. Chick was asking me the other day when her and Megan can start coming. I think I will have to get with Chelle about starting another tradition because I am selfish and don't want to give up it being just the sisters. Even though I am just a lowly in law. I forget that once in awhile, my poor kids are so confused. "If Aunt Dianne is your sister, how can she be my Gramma Diana?" no no Dianne is Mike's sister, Diana is my mom. yeah, 411 is 8 and still gets all the relations mangled. At least they knows that everyone loves them, that is most important.
I am loving the weather, 70's yesterday and today. Then mother nature has to go and get PMS and give us a rainy 48 degrees tomorrow. All the more reason to spend as much time outdoors today.
I was listening to the radio this morning and they were talking about a bill that is going to Mayer of Omaha, Mike Fahey, about letting under 21 people into concerts at music venues (bars) where they normally wouldn't be allowed if they have a notarized permission slip from their parents. I think it is a good idea within limits. Like say 18 and up with permission slip and 16 and up with an adult. It is a smaller venue, easier to keep track of who is doing what. Like one mom called in and said,' I would rather my son be somewhere everyone knows his age then somewhere he is sneaking it.' As for myself, I guess I am having a hard time understanding the big deal. I used to go to the clubs in Colorado Springs when I was 16. I had to pay a $20 cover charge(regular cover was like $5), get a neon wristband and surrender my ID. If at anytime I didn't have my wristband or I had been caught doing something naughty, they would have called the police to come escort me home. It was a ball, the $20 was hard enough to come by that I didn't wanna waste it by getting tossed out let alone be escorted by cops. I was easily intimidated though so maybe that makes a difference.
2 weeks and 2 days till my mini vacation with my sister and my mom. That is how I am choosing to look at it as opposed to going to Kansas (the evil state) to see my nephew graduate (from a 2 year program at age 28). It'll be the first time I have seen Terrie since '05 I think. I am trying to remember, I know it was Christmas. Anyway, it will be nice to go be a grown up.
I am so excited, it is officially yard sale season. There are three I am looking forward to going to this weekend, one of which is my sister in law, Dianne's, work is having their annual sale. All the employee's donate stuff to it, I will just have to go down to it. HEE HEE Then two weeks after that is a sister breakfast. Chick was asking me the other day when her and Megan can start coming. I think I will have to get with Chelle about starting another tradition because I am selfish and don't want to give up it being just the sisters. Even though I am just a lowly in law. I forget that once in awhile, my poor kids are so confused. "If Aunt Dianne is your sister, how can she be my Gramma Diana?" no no Dianne is Mike's sister, Diana is my mom. yeah, 411 is 8 and still gets all the relations mangled. At least they knows that everyone loves them, that is most important.
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