Alli and Lydia

Allison and Lydia have become fast friends. I think this is great. When I was growing up, I had my first friend that I remember doing things with. Actually, we did everything together. She was more like a sister than just a friend. And I am so grateful to have had her in my life. I can call on her today for just about anything. And then there are the friends that came later. I was a little confused at times in my choice for friends, but in the long run your true friends remain true. And, even if you don't talk to them for six months, the second you do, it is just like picking right back up where you left off. I am so thankful to have friends who have kids the same age as Alli and Zachary. It is so much fun to hang out with our friends and know that the kids are having a good time, too. When I was growing up, my mom was so much older than the parents of my friends that this wasn't the case. I take comfort in knowing that I KNOW the parents of the children my children will be spending the night with. It is amazing the things that are going on in this crazy world and I am so glad that we are friends with good, Christian families who have the same beliefs that we have. Actually, Lydia stayed all night with us last night. The girls had a great time applying make-up, playing dress up, and singing. Then they played baby dolls in the little house area that is set up behind our couch. When I was little, one of my mom's friends had a place behind her couch that was set up like a playhouse and that was one of my favorite places to play when I was little. I love those memories. So, I was hoping to create the same kind of memories for my kids. I am a little nostalgic. That is all. This is just some ramblings.

Ramblings

Today was a good day. It was Zach's day off. The last of a four day stretch he had due to Allison tonsil surgery. I got a lot done around the house, not that you can tell now, but I feel more productive than I have in a while. I got a contract on a listing. And then we had the Pierce's and my brother, Josh, over for dinner. We played a card game. It was fun, but I got mad because I was trying to get a run, when I only needed a set. Jared lost, or rather, had pulled out, his tooth. It made me cringe a little bit, but I now I better get used to it. It won't be too long until Alli is loosing her first tooth. I am tired now and too lazy to get up off the couch and get the remote or to see who just sent me a text. Both the kids are in bed and I just really want to sit here and watch old episodes of A Haunting on the DVR.

Blogging

So, I decided last night to get into this whole blogging thing on blogspot. I have been blogging for a long time on Myspace, but lately that site has been so boring. It's just not doing it for me. It's the same old people doing the same old stuff. Zach has had a blog for a while and suggested that I get one too. So when he took the plunge and got a facebook this week, I got a blogspot. Anyway, my poor page looked so bare, I decided to get some of my old blogs from Myspace. And I am super excited about blogging and reading my friends blogs on blogspot, too. Yea, me!

Letter to Santa

Alli's letter to Santa Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is make-up with some ear rings, three rings, two lipsticks, and lots of other stuff. Love, Allison

Things That Get Lost

things that get lost ...my words train of thought hair car keys the remote control minds baby fat dogs tempers virginity nerve races battles wars loves your way socks opportunities

First Day of School

Allison starts school tomorrow. She is going to be in the 3 yr. old program. She is super stoked and I am too. I am also a little apprehensive as most parents are. I didn't think I would be because after working in the pre-K and mother's day out I saw that alot. The mom's that wouldn't leave or cried when they did. and I so don't want to be that mom, but she's my baby and she is starting a new school and I want to make sure she likes it. I am worried about her making friends, not wanting to take a nap, not liking lunch, having an accident, or just missing me or my mom. Huh? Guess we will just have to wait until in the morning and see how it goes.

Fears

So, sometimes when I am thinking about it gravity freaks me out. Well, it's not the gravity that freaks me out, actually I'm a fan. It is the lack of gravity that bothers me. I remember in some science class where the teacher told us about how fast the earth is actually spinning and traveling. Well, I don't remember it well enough to be exact, but I remember it well enough to be glad I was inside. So, sometimes when I an thinking about it, I think about what would happen if gravity just stopped and we all went flying out into space. How we'd all go flying into space and die. I'm just imaging that first initial instant when it all took place. What would we be thinking before it was all over. I don't know its just weird to think about this force that holds us all down, makes us be able to walk around. Sometimes when I think about I get so freaked out I don't want to leave my house again, not that it would keep me from getting sucked off the face of the planet, but I feel safe here. Also another thing that freaks me out, is how murderers come up for parole. If a person is found guilty of killing someone else why the heck should they get out of prison and get the chance do it again. Or may be they won't do it again, but why would we take that chance. I am talking about a person who made the choice to brutally take another persons life. How is this possible that a murder like this has the opportunity even to go before a parole board. I am not a supporter of eye for an eye, but I don't think they should get out of prison ever! It scares me and with my luck the crazy psycho murderer would move in next door.

Ongoing Blog Part 2

14. People who shake their heads at my kids for misbehaving. This make me pissed off. Tonight, I took my kids who had not had a nap today out to dinner by myself. I know that this may not have been the best idea, but a girls gotta eat. Now keeping in mind that my sleepy children might not be on their usual angel behavior, I did not pick one of the many upscale 5 star restaurants we have here in Durant, but instead picked a very family-friendly restaurant known for its great burgers and family atmosphere. We go here alot. Being that it is a Sunday night the joint was packed. While trying to get Zach's order over the phone, put my own order in and wrestle my kids, I got a little bit frusterated and chose to let my kids go stand in front of the claw machine and pretend they were winning toys. If you don't have kids yet, you will learn when you do, that sometimes it is just easier to pick your battles. It was after we got to the table that a woman sitting across the restaurant shook her head at Zachary JUST because he was standing on the table screaming as loud as he could that in a pitch was only a few pitches below one only a dog could hear. Actually, I am a pretty tough mom and although he did make it to the top of the table, he only got a little screach out before I had him in a head lock with my hand over his mouth. Here I am, out numbered and in public so you know I can't spank him or DHS would be hunting me down and maybe I didn't think he deserved a spanking, its not his fault he was delirious from lack of sleep. Kids all the time don't get into trouble for doing a lot worse. But here is this woman who doesn't know me, doesn't know my children, and doesn't care, she just thinks she is so cute sitting over there shaking her ugly head and pissing me off. Why do some people think they know so much more than anyone else. 15. People who think they know so much more than any one else.

Allison

At the lake on Saturday, Alli came out of the water and was frantically looking for her alligator. She kept asking us "where is my alligator, where did my alligator go?" We looked and looked for her alligator for about 5 minutes thinking it was one of her sand toys. I asked her if she meant the penguin and she said "nooooo!" Frustrated, I told her I didn't think we had an alligator, but she was sure we did. So, I asked her what it looked like. She looked at me, got this I-can't-believe-you're-so-stupid look on her face and and said with her little attitude "Mom, it looks like juice!" She had been talking about the Gatorade we had been drinking! We laughed and laughed when we realized. And she has been calling it Alligator ever since!

An Ongoing Bog

1. My kids have learned to whine and do it all the time. When ever they don't get their way, even little Z, says "Pweeeze, Momma" over and over and over. It really pisses me off. I don't give in and they whine more, which leads to me spanking them. 2. People who call DHS when you spank your kids in Wal-mart. It hasn't happened to me but happened to a friend of mine and that really pisses me off. I should be able to spank my kid when he needs it, he's mine. I was spanked and I can tell you I am much better off for it. If I was spanked for something, you can bet I never did it again. What is this time out crap. 3. Why when you go to the beach, you end up bringing half of it home with you. I just swept my kitchen and right there on the floor was enough of West Burns Run to fill my kids sandbox. This pisses me off a little. I hate to see what I find in the entry and the van. 4. People who say "You drive a van!?!" Man, that pisses me off. Yes I drive a vary nice Dodge Grand Caravan of my choosing. I got it for my birthday last year, and I love it. In my opinion, I am one hot mini-van momma! And I love scaring people who are standing close to it when I open my doors with the remote. I can also tote a ton of girls around for girls night out which is also a plus! So be warned the next person who gets that look on their face and say with disgust "A van, Huh?!?" is probably going to get punched in the mouth. 5. People who lie. People who say what they think you want to hear to get what they want. This pisses me off. I asked someone a question about a house and they lied, knowing full well they lied. My client bought the house, only to find out about this little lie a little too late. Let's see how the liar likes the lawsuit. 6. Campaign commercials piss me off. No reason other than they bug me! 7. I know I have mentioned this before, but the fact that I have like a million t.v. channels and still nothing is on pisses me off and is actually pissing me off right now. I am steamed! 8. Bad drivers piss me off. I almost was in a wreck early tonight because some man just pulled out in front of me. IDKY he pulled out in front of me maybe he didn't see me. People who need to get their eyes checked piss me off. 9. And those dreams piss me off. You know the ones about things and people you should not be dreaming about and those dreams that seem so real, when you wake up and realize they aren't and you're back to your old messy house and you're own life. It pisses me off. 10. When the power goes out and the DVR has to completely reset itself really pisses me off. Especially when it happens so often. 11. The people next door have let their grass grow to like 4 ft. and that really really pisses me off. They don't live there anymore and it is on the market and if they aren't going to mow it, I don't think it will ever sell. Actually, the fact that it is even there kind of...no, it extremely pisses me off. 12. and 13. See Wednesday, Aug. 6th TBC