Ok, so the past 2 days have been so nice. NO DH, as he has been on a little trip to Michigan. The kids and I have really enjoyed the peace, quiet, non stress. DS even posted something like that on his FB status. It's been really hard on him. He doesn't really want to talk, and about the only time I get anything meaningful from him is when I see a FB status post. He is really mad at his dad. UGH. Too bad DH just called, while I was typing this. He informed me he is back in Wisconsin, and acts like we just are one happy family, asking for updates on our day today/evening, and letting me know he has a doctor appt today as well.
The bad news update is I got a call from a credit card company questioning some charges on a card I had applied for in 2009. It was an American Eagle Card. I thought it was just a AE store card, but apparently it was a mastercard too. It is in MY name only. DH must have confiscated it when an updated card or statement or something came in the mail, and has been using it fraudulently. Racked up nearly $1600 in charges! Of course I had the card canceled, and they are sending me some paperwork to fill out. My lawyer said to wait until I get the paperwork before proceeding further. I am accumulating all sorts of crap on him that we are going to throw at him during the divorce proceedings so that I can get what I want out of it. Basically I want to not have to pay him any maintenance. I just want to keep my income and pay my bills and move on with my life. If I have to pay him maintenance and don't get child support in return (because he is unemployed and a deadbeat), I may not be able to keep the house. That is really important to the kids at this point. 4.5 years until DD is out of high school, that is my goal. Hopefully by then the housing market will have bounced back and I can sell the house for a decent price.
Oh yeah, he had another run in with the cops on Saturday. Speeding. Lazy cop let him off, even though he suspected him being under the influence of cough medicine. (that really does sound stupid, doesn't it?) I called the cops to find out what happened. They couldn't tell me a lot of details, but enough to understand what was going on. You would think the cop would have run his license and seen the recent activity. Curious though, neither of the other 2 tickets he got since the big one have shown up online.
Friday is our scheduled trip to Vegas. We scheduled it a while ago, with DH's sister/spouse, brother/spouse and dad. A couple of weeks ago he asked me if it was ok if his GF came along. Can you believe that? I suggested maybe we should all sleep in the same bed. Ok, sarcasm, but gee. He looked surprised and said no, she would be in a different hotel. At which point I said, NO, this is my vacation, I don't want her to come along. Really though, all along I had planned to cancel my ticket and use it in the future. I was just stringing him along, why not? Anyway, he promptly booked a flight for her on the same flights we are on. God forbid she would actually do something independently. He doesn't yet know I am not going, but I will tell him so that he can stay at the hotel that we already paid for. No sense wasting that, cause I can't cancel it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
bad choices
Really trying to take the high road here, but seriously, DH is making some really bad choices right now. Aside from his mental instability, and delusions, he just doesn't care or even consider how his actions affect other people.
1. The worst lately was having his mistress at our house. I know she has been there, even though I have, several times, specifically asked that he not bring her there. Yesterday our son came home from school, and guess who he ran into while she was sneaking out the front door as he was moving his car??? YUP. Kudos to my boy, he confronted her. Asked her who she was and why she was there. She told him she was a friend of his dad and was visiting. He then told her I wouldn't be very happy to know that she was there, and she replied that she was sure I'd be fine! UM, HELLO, I AM NOT FINE WITH MY HUSBAND'S MISTRESS SPENDING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME AT MY HOUSE. DS tried really hard to shield me, and waited until he thought his dad was gone to tell me, but his dad wasn't gone yet. I am sorry to say I went totally ballistic. I really hate losing it in front of my kids, but that is such BS. But to have a situation where my son has to do that is just wrong on all fronts. He maturely dealt with it, then consulted with his sister about telling me, and I'm sure felt bad about it after. Especially since DS was very clear to DH that he had no interest in meeting her in the first place! UGH.
2. Aside from having her at my house, DH is totally disrespecting me. He is doing his and her laundry at my house, which is one thing. But when he folds it on my bed, and then leaves it there for me to see I draw the line. I called my lawyer last night, and he is going to talk to DH's lawyer. I want to file a restraining order against the mistress, and maybe DH too. They are causing my kids and me undue emotional distress. Realistically I doubt I'll get anywhere, but I had to do something. Our first court date isn't until March 24.
3. Did I tell you I was supoena'd for DH's first court date about his legal issues? Yup, by the DA no less. I guess I can place him at the spot he was arrested at, or something. At least I don't really know anything else. That is this Friday morning. I'll let you know how that goes.
4. Well, everyone that we are friends with on the swim team now know that he is crazy. Long story, but he was really acting stupid and out of character at the state meet this past weekend. It got to the point that he was asked to leave! Of course he says that I'm badmouthing him to everyone, and that all the moms now hate him, but all the dads support him. Yeah, right. Nope.
I really don't want to bash DH all the time, but he is kinda leaving himself open with all the bad choices he is making.
Ok, back to work.
Thankful for this blog, it is good therapy.
And thankful for my bloggy friends. Thanks for your support.
1. The worst lately was having his mistress at our house. I know she has been there, even though I have, several times, specifically asked that he not bring her there. Yesterday our son came home from school, and guess who he ran into while she was sneaking out the front door as he was moving his car??? YUP. Kudos to my boy, he confronted her. Asked her who she was and why she was there. She told him she was a friend of his dad and was visiting. He then told her I wouldn't be very happy to know that she was there, and she replied that she was sure I'd be fine! UM, HELLO, I AM NOT FINE WITH MY HUSBAND'S MISTRESS SPENDING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME AT MY HOUSE. DS tried really hard to shield me, and waited until he thought his dad was gone to tell me, but his dad wasn't gone yet. I am sorry to say I went totally ballistic. I really hate losing it in front of my kids, but that is such BS. But to have a situation where my son has to do that is just wrong on all fronts. He maturely dealt with it, then consulted with his sister about telling me, and I'm sure felt bad about it after. Especially since DS was very clear to DH that he had no interest in meeting her in the first place! UGH.
2. Aside from having her at my house, DH is totally disrespecting me. He is doing his and her laundry at my house, which is one thing. But when he folds it on my bed, and then leaves it there for me to see I draw the line. I called my lawyer last night, and he is going to talk to DH's lawyer. I want to file a restraining order against the mistress, and maybe DH too. They are causing my kids and me undue emotional distress. Realistically I doubt I'll get anywhere, but I had to do something. Our first court date isn't until March 24.
3. Did I tell you I was supoena'd for DH's first court date about his legal issues? Yup, by the DA no less. I guess I can place him at the spot he was arrested at, or something. At least I don't really know anything else. That is this Friday morning. I'll let you know how that goes.
4. Well, everyone that we are friends with on the swim team now know that he is crazy. Long story, but he was really acting stupid and out of character at the state meet this past weekend. It got to the point that he was asked to leave! Of course he says that I'm badmouthing him to everyone, and that all the moms now hate him, but all the dads support him. Yeah, right. Nope.
I really don't want to bash DH all the time, but he is kinda leaving himself open with all the bad choices he is making.
Ok, back to work.
Thankful for this blog, it is good therapy.
And thankful for my bloggy friends. Thanks for your support.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
changes
There are lots of changes going on at the bugmeat house. Some good, some not so good, depending on your point of view.
1. DS got his license on Valentines Day. That was my mom's birthday, and I find that very comforting. Almost like she is watching over him, as they had a special relationship even though he was only 4 when she died.
2. DH was arrested last week. He was speeding 130mph and then fled the police. He has some major legal hurdles to jump over. He has a nice lawyer though.
3. DH has informed me he has a soulmate. And she isn't me. Actually he informed me of this while we were on vacation over Christmas break. Since then he has said that they are taking a break, backing off. No, not breaking it off, just slowing down. Um, yeah. Gee, and I'm supposed to just accept that for the next 4.5 years until DD is out of High School?
4. DH & I are separated. More like I kicked his ass out of the house after I bailed him out of jail. Note I said I bailed him out. His new soulmate didn't. Even though he left with her. It's been working pretty well, considering I cut him off completely from a financial viewpoint. He has no access to our money, although I gave him some cash. He has no access to our credit cards either. He comes over around dinner time for some time with the kids, and gets bored and leaves after about an hour. I won't even go into the myriad of other issues we are dealing with right now. Safe to say I am doing my best to keep him on an even keel, just going along with his lies and delusions. And he has quite a few of those. I think that will change though, based on #5.
5. I have a lawyer, and am filing for divorce. I had a phone conversation with him, and am meeting him on Friday. Of course financially all of these things are strapping me. But it is what it is. Hopefully I'll get the bail money back at some point. I also have a nice tax refund coming. Don't worry though, I have several friends that know the whole sordid story, or most of it. They also know how to contact each other, in case anything happens to me.
I've had a couple of people say that I'm handling this whole thing pretty well. Looking back, I now realize that our marriage was over for me several years ago. Probably some time during what I call the black years. The years of his active alcoholism. But I'm thankful for those years, as they made me a stronger, more independent person. This is the first time in my life I'll be on my own. Thankfully I won't be completely, as I'll have the 2 most important people in my life with me, my children. 2 more years with DS, 4 with DD. Then they will fly the coop, and I can go somewhere warm. LOL
Well, how is that for an update?
1. DS got his license on Valentines Day. That was my mom's birthday, and I find that very comforting. Almost like she is watching over him, as they had a special relationship even though he was only 4 when she died.
2. DH was arrested last week. He was speeding 130mph and then fled the police. He has some major legal hurdles to jump over. He has a nice lawyer though.
3. DH has informed me he has a soulmate. And she isn't me. Actually he informed me of this while we were on vacation over Christmas break. Since then he has said that they are taking a break, backing off. No, not breaking it off, just slowing down. Um, yeah. Gee, and I'm supposed to just accept that for the next 4.5 years until DD is out of High School?
4. DH & I are separated. More like I kicked his ass out of the house after I bailed him out of jail. Note I said I bailed him out. His new soulmate didn't. Even though he left with her. It's been working pretty well, considering I cut him off completely from a financial viewpoint. He has no access to our money, although I gave him some cash. He has no access to our credit cards either. He comes over around dinner time for some time with the kids, and gets bored and leaves after about an hour. I won't even go into the myriad of other issues we are dealing with right now. Safe to say I am doing my best to keep him on an even keel, just going along with his lies and delusions. And he has quite a few of those. I think that will change though, based on #5.
5. I have a lawyer, and am filing for divorce. I had a phone conversation with him, and am meeting him on Friday. Of course financially all of these things are strapping me. But it is what it is. Hopefully I'll get the bail money back at some point. I also have a nice tax refund coming. Don't worry though, I have several friends that know the whole sordid story, or most of it. They also know how to contact each other, in case anything happens to me.
I've had a couple of people say that I'm handling this whole thing pretty well. Looking back, I now realize that our marriage was over for me several years ago. Probably some time during what I call the black years. The years of his active alcoholism. But I'm thankful for those years, as they made me a stronger, more independent person. This is the first time in my life I'll be on my own. Thankfully I won't be completely, as I'll have the 2 most important people in my life with me, my children. 2 more years with DS, 4 with DD. Then they will fly the coop, and I can go somewhere warm. LOL
Well, how is that for an update?
Thursday, February 03, 2011
The Snow Bowl!
We survived The Snow Bowl, or The Super Snow, or whatever you call it when 12-24 inches of snow fall over a 36 hour period. Really it mostly fell over a 12 hour period of time.
DH was out plowing all day, so the kids and I shoveled the 5 foot drift that was placed directly in the center of our walkway. Go figure.
The kids had a snow day, and I had made sure to bring some work home with me, so I did too!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wish me luck
Today I have my Manager's Review. That means for me. I've never had a review from the two people that are reviewing me. Should be interesting.
We are supposed to be prepared to discuss various topics, including:
Why not just skip over the first part and go right to the second part?
Anyway, I met with my dept, and got some ideas from them, as well as a few of my own, so I typed up a page long list of topics. We'll see how that goes.
I'm not really sure how I fit in to this company right now. The president has been president for 2 years, and he is surrounding himself with people he has hired. I'm not one of them. That has been brought to my attention very clearly, by his actions and exclusion of me in things that really don't matter, like going out to lunch. Still, makes me feel like I'm on the outside of the cool kids club. Whatever.
I do believe they won't push me out until DH at least has a job. They aren't that mean.
We are supposed to be prepared to discuss various topics, including:
- Goals for Department
- Goals for me as a manager
- Improvements/Needs/Problems in department
Why not just skip over the first part and go right to the second part?
Anyway, I met with my dept, and got some ideas from them, as well as a few of my own, so I typed up a page long list of topics. We'll see how that goes.
I'm not really sure how I fit in to this company right now. The president has been president for 2 years, and he is surrounding himself with people he has hired. I'm not one of them. That has been brought to my attention very clearly, by his actions and exclusion of me in things that really don't matter, like going out to lunch. Still, makes me feel like I'm on the outside of the cool kids club. Whatever.
I do believe they won't push me out until DH at least has a job. They aren't that mean.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Its been a while
So I haven't updated in quite a while. Guess not much to update. Same thing, different day.
Busy at work, busy with swim. I've got to learn to say "no" once in a while.
Work is crazy busy. Our start up company just got a big contract, so that is going crazy. Plus our regular company has come out of the recession going full speed. I finally hired an assistant, and that has helped, but not enough.
I'm now President of our Swim Team. I kind of got it by default. There were 2 of us interested, and since the other person had a swimmer who was a Senior, I let that person have it, and she asked me to be VP. Turns out her swimmer quit swimming, so she resigned, and here I am. Still running the Fundraising as well, but I have another mom helping me, and we've been trying to farm out some of it as well.
I'm also Treasurer of the High School Boys Swim Team. Kind of got that by default too. Some of the Junior/Senior moms met, and turns out no one really wanted it, so they asked me. With my Accounting background, guess I was a natural. Anyway, there isn't much involved with that, so I'm ok. That ends mid February, so again, no biggie.
Also got sucked into a committee with Wisconsin Swimming. They go over the current rules/bylaws and create new ones. There is a lot of upheaval around USA Swimming lately, with some of the scandals, and they really want the individual states to get more organized.
Went to Florida over Christmas Break. That was pretty much a decent time, except for the weather and the big fight DH & I got into. Whatever. At least he is still sober.
Speaking of sober, he reached his 2 year anniversary. Very good news. Too bad he still doesn't have a job. Although that is looking up too. We'll see.
That's all for now.
Busy at work, busy with swim. I've got to learn to say "no" once in a while.
Work is crazy busy. Our start up company just got a big contract, so that is going crazy. Plus our regular company has come out of the recession going full speed. I finally hired an assistant, and that has helped, but not enough.
I'm now President of our Swim Team. I kind of got it by default. There were 2 of us interested, and since the other person had a swimmer who was a Senior, I let that person have it, and she asked me to be VP. Turns out her swimmer quit swimming, so she resigned, and here I am. Still running the Fundraising as well, but I have another mom helping me, and we've been trying to farm out some of it as well.
I'm also Treasurer of the High School Boys Swim Team. Kind of got that by default too. Some of the Junior/Senior moms met, and turns out no one really wanted it, so they asked me. With my Accounting background, guess I was a natural. Anyway, there isn't much involved with that, so I'm ok. That ends mid February, so again, no biggie.
Also got sucked into a committee with Wisconsin Swimming. They go over the current rules/bylaws and create new ones. There is a lot of upheaval around USA Swimming lately, with some of the scandals, and they really want the individual states to get more organized.
Went to Florida over Christmas Break. That was pretty much a decent time, except for the weather and the big fight DH & I got into. Whatever. At least he is still sober.
Speaking of sober, he reached his 2 year anniversary. Very good news. Too bad he still doesn't have a job. Although that is looking up too. We'll see.
That's all for now.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Following directions
I don't go on OT much anymore, and even less do I come here. But I do follow directions quite well.
Kim asked for an update, so here it is.
You can pretty much see what is going on with me on FB, although I don't really write any private stuff on there, like I used to on here.
Work is busy, although maybe not crazy busy anymore since I hired an assistant last month. After a period of growing dissatisfaction, I am realizing that I actually do mostly like my job. Most of the time. There are some hidden and not so hidden 'perks' too. I got an iPhone4!
Kids are back in school and back at swimming after having most of August off. It was nice, but I actually missed it after a couple of weeks.
Devon has his temporary learner's permit now, so watch out on the roads. Actually he is a very good driver. Most of the time.
I have 2 teenagers now. Marisa turned 13 earlier this month. She is the typical teenager. *sigh*
Don is still not working. 22 months. Not for lack of trying though. *double sigh* However things are good for our family, aside from tight money situation.
As a result of all of most of the above, I don't really do much of anything lately. Well, except visit the library. I've been reading quite a bit, since I'm in two book clubs. Oh and I went to Baltimore on business last week. That was kinda fun.
Now to see if anyone really does read this. Please leave a comment. Maybe I'll update more regularly.
Kim asked for an update, so here it is.
You can pretty much see what is going on with me on FB, although I don't really write any private stuff on there, like I used to on here.
Work is busy, although maybe not crazy busy anymore since I hired an assistant last month. After a period of growing dissatisfaction, I am realizing that I actually do mostly like my job. Most of the time. There are some hidden and not so hidden 'perks' too. I got an iPhone4!
Kids are back in school and back at swimming after having most of August off. It was nice, but I actually missed it after a couple of weeks.
Devon has his temporary learner's permit now, so watch out on the roads. Actually he is a very good driver. Most of the time.
I have 2 teenagers now. Marisa turned 13 earlier this month. She is the typical teenager. *sigh*
Don is still not working. 22 months. Not for lack of trying though. *double sigh* However things are good for our family, aside from tight money situation.
As a result of all of most of the above, I don't really do much of anything lately. Well, except visit the library. I've been reading quite a bit, since I'm in two book clubs. Oh and I went to Baltimore on business last week. That was kinda fun.
Now to see if anyone really does read this. Please leave a comment. Maybe I'll update more regularly.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
My boy!
This is a pic of Devon swimming the 500 yard Freestyle last Saturday. He swam OUT OF HIS MIND! He took 10 full seconds off of his best time to go 5:00.28 (just a little over 5 minutes). Unfortunately it was just not enough to get him to the next level of his High School career, so he is done swimming with his High School team, and now returns to Club swimming for a month. He is a little disappointed, but happy not to have to shave his head! LOL.
His next goal is to get a qualifying time for a higher level meet called the Speedo meet. He is aiming for a time in the 1000 yard Freestyle and 500 yard Free. I think he can get them!
We are so proud of him!
BTW, I did not take this shot.
His next goal is to get a qualifying time for a higher level meet called the Speedo meet. He is aiming for a time in the 1000 yard Freestyle and 500 yard Free. I think he can get them!
We are so proud of him!
BTW, I did not take this shot.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
My latest favorite song
Boys Like Girls
Heard it on the radio, and had to google it, cause I thought it was Taylor Swift singing. Was right, although she isn't in the video.
Heard it on the radio, and had to google it, cause I thought it was Taylor Swift singing. Was right, although she isn't in the video.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all! 2009 was an up and down year for our family, with lots of personal ups, but one major down, the death of my sister's boyfriend. However, aside from that biggie, I would classify 2009 as one of my better years.
Today is a very good day. DH has a special birthday today.
Today is a very good day. DH has a special birthday today.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Cookies!! - end Cookie Monster voice
So have you decided what holiday treat you are going to send?
Have you made them?
Have you sent them?
Have you received?
I did a trial run, but decided on something different.
Mmmmm
Have you made them?
Have you sent them?
Have you received?
I did a trial run, but decided on something different.
Mmmmm
Friday, October 30, 2009
2009 Blogger Cookie Exchange Sign up
I have been nominated by Puffy & Weltek to organize this year's cookie exchange. If someone else wants to do this, I am happy to relinquish these duties.
In the meantime, here is the place to sign up if you are interested in participating. Please add any allergies or specific preferences to the comments here.
Also we need to decide how many cookies to send out. In past years I believe it was either 1 or 2 dozen cookies to 2 different people. When you put your comment here, please vote either 1 or 2 dozen as well.
I also need everyone's real name and address. If you want, you can email me that info, or PM me on OT.
Did I forget anything?
Update:
I have the following cookie exchangers
Frodis
Boo
Puffy
HD
Weltek
dragonflies
you are to send at least 1 dozen cookies (or representative amount of bread or other holiday food) before the end of 2009.
I will leave this open for more exchangers for the remainder of this week. After that I'll draw names and let you know. I still need an address for Frodis.
In the meantime, here is the place to sign up if you are interested in participating. Please add any allergies or specific preferences to the comments here.
Also we need to decide how many cookies to send out. In past years I believe it was either 1 or 2 dozen cookies to 2 different people. When you put your comment here, please vote either 1 or 2 dozen as well.
I also need everyone's real name and address. If you want, you can email me that info, or PM me on OT.
Did I forget anything?
Update:
I have the following cookie exchangers
Frodis
Boo
Puffy
HD
Weltek
dragonflies
you are to send at least 1 dozen cookies (or representative amount of bread or other holiday food) before the end of 2009.
I will leave this open for more exchangers for the remainder of this week. After that I'll draw names and let you know. I still need an address for Frodis.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Cookies?
Since I keep forgetting to look around on blogs from home, and I don't have many links here at work, I will post this here, in the hopes that someone will see this.
Is anyone organizing a cookie exchange for this year? I'd like to be in on it if possible.
That is all.
Is anyone organizing a cookie exchange for this year? I'd like to be in on it if possible.
That is all.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The week in review
Ok, so it is only Thursday. I've had a busy week!
Monday & Tuesday I drove out to Madison for a seminar on Financial Analysis. It was ok. The food was very good. The peep meet on Monday afterward was the BEST! Kim was nice enough to meet me at the Conference Center and we went to a little bar across the street to chat and have a beverage. Then Chris joined us too! It was a short hour, but enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time guys!
Wed I came back to work, and considering I missed 2 days, my desk wasn't that bad.
Went to Marisa's basketball game after work, and she did well, but lost. Considering they only had 6 players, 2 of who are brand new to the sport, they did well, scoring 16 points. Monday they almost won, but ended up losing 21-25. That was the most points their team has ever scored.
Then last night Don & I went to the high school football game. The game was probably going to decide 2nd place in the conference, since both teams were 5-1 losing to the same team who is in 1st place. AHS won 31-13! Yay
We have a meet all day Sat & Sunday, so no sleeping in, but hopefully we can catch a nap after the PM session of the meet each day. No other plans, except maybe Devon's girlfriend coming over, or him going to her house. And I have to finish putting together the swim team fundraiser. Hopefully tonight will finish that up!
Monday & Tuesday I drove out to Madison for a seminar on Financial Analysis. It was ok. The food was very good. The peep meet on Monday afterward was the BEST! Kim was nice enough to meet me at the Conference Center and we went to a little bar across the street to chat and have a beverage. Then Chris joined us too! It was a short hour, but enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time guys!
Wed I came back to work, and considering I missed 2 days, my desk wasn't that bad.
Went to Marisa's basketball game after work, and she did well, but lost. Considering they only had 6 players, 2 of who are brand new to the sport, they did well, scoring 16 points. Monday they almost won, but ended up losing 21-25. That was the most points their team has ever scored.
Then last night Don & I went to the high school football game. The game was probably going to decide 2nd place in the conference, since both teams were 5-1 losing to the same team who is in 1st place. AHS won 31-13! Yay
We have a meet all day Sat & Sunday, so no sleeping in, but hopefully we can catch a nap after the PM session of the meet each day. No other plans, except maybe Devon's girlfriend coming over, or him going to her house. And I have to finish putting together the swim team fundraiser. Hopefully tonight will finish that up!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Cold Monday
Yuk, it is cold today. It's been cold all weekend, but today is worse. Probably because I had to actually go out in it. Started on Friday. The game was great, but it was cold. They had nice fireworks, which was a bonus. Then Devon and his GF went to a bonfire after the game. Saturday was the Homecoming Dance. From what he shared, they had a great time. His back was hurting yesterday though. Probably from all the running around in his dress shoes, which have close to an inch heel.
I cooked some Chicken Parmesan (sans breading) for dinner yesterday. Actually turned out really good! So good I'm actually having leftovers for lunch today. Marisa also baked a cake yesterday, so between both we heated up the main floor nicely.
I won my FF game! Yay! I'm only 2-2, which is unusual for me. No Packers this week, so I had to settle for watching the Stillers beat Detroit, and then watched some of the Denver game.
I'm listening to Daughtry's new album. I really like a couple of the songs. "No surprise", "Life after You" and "Tennessee Line" so far. The link to the songs is in the upper right corner of the website.
Today begins a crazy time for our family. Marisa starts her basketball games. Just about every Monday & Wednesday. Of course we have to shuttle both her and Devon to swim as well, so it will create some crazy driving arranging. Thankfully we have 2 drivers!
Have a good week everyone!
I cooked some Chicken Parmesan (sans breading) for dinner yesterday. Actually turned out really good! So good I'm actually having leftovers for lunch today. Marisa also baked a cake yesterday, so between both we heated up the main floor nicely.
I won my FF game! Yay! I'm only 2-2, which is unusual for me. No Packers this week, so I had to settle for watching the Stillers beat Detroit, and then watched some of the Denver game.
I'm listening to Daughtry's new album. I really like a couple of the songs. "No surprise", "Life after You" and "Tennessee Line" so far. The link to the songs is in the upper right corner of the website.
Today begins a crazy time for our family. Marisa starts her basketball games. Just about every Monday & Wednesday. Of course we have to shuttle both her and Devon to swim as well, so it will create some crazy driving arranging. Thankfully we have 2 drivers!
Have a good week everyone!
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Update
1. Ok, I am really irritated that the forecast here mentions the word SNOW in it for Sunday night/Monday. UGH. I know, I know, there is no mention of accumulations, and I need to face facts, that winter is on the way, but sheesh! We haven't even had any sort of Indian Summer to speak of! I want it to last at least until Halloween!
2. Devon is going to Homecoming this weekend. With a girldfriend. That really freaks me out. We will go to the game on Friday night. Don & I like to go to HS sports. Weird, I know. Of course Devon leaves us as soon as we get out of the car, and then we meet back again at the car after the game. LOL.
3. My sister and I were both stood up on the same day. Me for a lunch date, her for a dinner date. I find that kind of funny. Of course neither of us had a love interest, but still, funny.
4. I can't believe I have to deal with the Packer loss for 2 weeks! Rotten time for a bye week. At least I won my Fantasy Football game. I played against a 14 year old.
2. Devon is going to Homecoming this weekend. With a girldfriend. That really freaks me out. We will go to the game on Friday night. Don & I like to go to HS sports. Weird, I know. Of course Devon leaves us as soon as we get out of the car, and then we meet back again at the car after the game. LOL.
3. My sister and I were both stood up on the same day. Me for a lunch date, her for a dinner date. I find that kind of funny. Of course neither of us had a love interest, but still, funny.
4. I can't believe I have to deal with the Packer loss for 2 weeks! Rotten time for a bye week. At least I won my Fantasy Football game. I played against a 14 year old.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Blog entry
Ok, so I'm a day late in following Kim's directions to update my blog. But I have been posting entries more often lately.
Sadly, I have lost most of the contacts of other blogs. I cleaned up my computer at work, thinking I had the links at home, and then found out I didn't. :(
Thank you Kim for the lovely post card. We had a great time peep meeting too! I will have to find my pictures and add them here.
Another sadly, I think our summer is over. We had 80s for the past week or so, and yesterday it was in the 70s. The forecast for the rest of the week is low 70s dropping into the 60s, with 40s & 50s overnights. But at least no rain. Now I know I should be wishing for rain, since we haven't had any for at least 3 weeks, but rain adds insult to injury when summer leaves, IMO.
My carpel tunnel has resurfaced. I think it is due to Farm Town on Facebook. So I am cutting back on my online farming time. LOL Don keeps saying I should focus on my own garden and get those carrots out. Guess I better get to that.
That is all for now.
Sadly, I have lost most of the contacts of other blogs. I cleaned up my computer at work, thinking I had the links at home, and then found out I didn't. :(
Thank you Kim for the lovely post card. We had a great time peep meeting too! I will have to find my pictures and add them here.
Another sadly, I think our summer is over. We had 80s for the past week or so, and yesterday it was in the 70s. The forecast for the rest of the week is low 70s dropping into the 60s, with 40s & 50s overnights. But at least no rain. Now I know I should be wishing for rain, since we haven't had any for at least 3 weeks, but rain adds insult to injury when summer leaves, IMO.
My carpel tunnel has resurfaced. I think it is due to Farm Town on Facebook. So I am cutting back on my online farming time. LOL Don keeps saying I should focus on my own garden and get those carrots out. Guess I better get to that.
That is all for now.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Music
Watching the 5 season recap show of SYTYCD last week reminded me of some of the really good performances and songs. One song in particular has stuck in my mind. Love Annie Lennox!
Why
I was listening to my new favorite music station, Pandora a lot lately. When I popped it on this morning, another great song popped up. One More Night. Phil Collins is not one of my favorite artists, but after thinking about it, he has lots of really good songs. Of course, as far you can't forget this one
Ok, back to work.
Why
I was listening to my new favorite music station, Pandora a lot lately. When I popped it on this morning, another great song popped up. One More Night. Phil Collins is not one of my favorite artists, but after thinking about it, he has lots of really good songs. Of course, as far you can't forget this one
Ok, back to work.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
First Day of School
So today is the official First Day of School for this year. Lots of changes. First, Devon & Marisa are no longer in the same school, and won't be in the same building ever again. Our HS has 2 campuses, 1 for 9th & 10th graders and another for 11th & 12th graders. So unless she takes a higher level class when she is a 10th grader and he is a 12th grader, they will be in different buildings! They are growing so fast!
Devon is a High Schooler now! He wouldn't let me go to the bus stop with him. LOL. I didn't really ask, I just said I thought he wouldn't be cool with that, at which point he agreed. I did take his picture before he left the house.
Marisa is in 7th grade now. Almost the biggest kids at school. She got sick this morning. Actually threw up. I'm not sure why, but I think it was nerves, because by the time we got to the bus stop, she was reasonably fine.
Last night we had an open house at the High School. The principal spoke for a while, and then we got to go through his schedule to his classes. Just about 10 min per class. Enough to meet the teachers and get list of supplies. Thankfully not much in supplies. Binders, paper, pens, pencils, protractor, calculator and white erase markers. We had all but the last. I had fun going down the halls from room to room. Even though maybe only 30% of the parents were there, sometimes the busy intersections that Devon warned me about were quite congested. Can't imagine when there are 1200 kids changing classes at the same time, with 1/2 of them nearly clueless! LOL. He was already talking about finding short cuts and which halls to avoid...
One thing that I'm looking forward to is being able to monitor all his grades, and not having to wait for progress reports. We've stressed to him that now it really counts, grades wise. I know, he'll be fine.
OMG, just a measly 6 years from now and both my kids will be high school graduates!
Devon is a High Schooler now! He wouldn't let me go to the bus stop with him. LOL. I didn't really ask, I just said I thought he wouldn't be cool with that, at which point he agreed. I did take his picture before he left the house.
Marisa is in 7th grade now. Almost the biggest kids at school. She got sick this morning. Actually threw up. I'm not sure why, but I think it was nerves, because by the time we got to the bus stop, she was reasonably fine.
Last night we had an open house at the High School. The principal spoke for a while, and then we got to go through his schedule to his classes. Just about 10 min per class. Enough to meet the teachers and get list of supplies. Thankfully not much in supplies. Binders, paper, pens, pencils, protractor, calculator and white erase markers. We had all but the last. I had fun going down the halls from room to room. Even though maybe only 30% of the parents were there, sometimes the busy intersections that Devon warned me about were quite congested. Can't imagine when there are 1200 kids changing classes at the same time, with 1/2 of them nearly clueless! LOL. He was already talking about finding short cuts and which halls to avoid...
One thing that I'm looking forward to is being able to monitor all his grades, and not having to wait for progress reports. We've stressed to him that now it really counts, grades wise. I know, he'll be fine.
OMG, just a measly 6 years from now and both my kids will be high school graduates!
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