That it's not snowing anymore....and I should really do a new post. So, here I go...
It seems like I have had a lot going on the last few weeks. Last week, my brother, Rob, my sister-in-law, Kim and nephew, Carson came for a visit. They live in Bentonville, and I really don't get to see them near as often as I would like. I thought I had this great plan worked out to only work part of the week, spend some time with them and some time with Michael and have a really good "vacation" from work....well, seems like nothing ever goes as planned.
The week started off great. Sunday I took Carson to the park after lunch and then it was on to help Shelley with Easter sittings (Carson included). I took off work Monday to spend the day with Carson doing something fun, even though I had no idea what that was going to be....he had a little bit of a cough, but we all figured it was his allergies acting up and it would be no big deal after we gave him his Benadryl. We (Me, Mom and Kim) took him out to the UAM pond to let him look around...he loves it out there for some reason...and then it was off to eat at Ameca. After lunch, we thought it would be fun to take him bowling (he just turned 5 and this is only his second time to go). Long story short, he loved it, did great and kept coughing....
By Tuesday, I was back at work, and Carson was still sick. After no sleep at all for him Tuesday night due to his cough, which was also accompanied by a fever at this point, he was off to the doctor bright and early Wednesday morning...Have you guessed what was wrong with him yet??? It was the flu! He got some medicine and the doctor said he should be fine in a couple of days, so knowing that I had had my flu shot I wasn't worried. Kim needed to go run a few errands, Rob was out at the farm helping my dad and I took over the reigns of taking care of Carson for a little while since my mom can't be around people with the flu since she has no immune system due to her MS...By Thursday, Carson was feeling better, and Rob and Kim decided they would try to make the 5 hour trip back home while he was feeling up to riding, even though he still had a cough and a fever. I had taken off at noon to hang out with them some before they left and to spend some time with Michael, so after they left it was off to the house to spend some quality time with the hubby.
We spent Thursday afternoon fishing in our pond with Shane...Michael was catching fish right and left and me and poor Shane couldn't catch a break! We finally gave up at dark with me catching 0 fish, yes that's right, none...Shane catching about 5, and Michael catching about 30...how fair are those numbers??? LOL After not having any fishing luck, and Hannah getting off work it was off to the River to eat dinner.
Friday, Michael and I spent the day hanging out at the house. We did more fishing in the pond and lots of laying around doing nothing...lol
By Saturday, I wasn't feeling very good, but Michael and I wanted to do some fishing at the river and at the lake, so off we went. Another useless fishing trip not catching anything, but it was nice to get out of the house for a little bit. Sunday was Easter and Michael's mom wanted to take us to Pine Bluff or Little Rock to eat lunch and hang out for a while, so off to Chili's we went. By this time, I'm feeling really cruddy, but think it's my allergies acting up....and I really wanted to go and enjoy some different food than the same stuff we get in Monticello all the time. Lunch was great, we did a little shopping and headed home. Now, I officially feel like crap. My throat is sore, I can't stop coughing and I have a fever. Sunday night was horrible with no sleep and feeling awful.
Monday morning, I was off to the doctor after going in to work to do a few things since I had already missed Thursday afternoon and Friday...have you guessed what was wrong with me? Yep, you guessed it....the FLU! I got some medicine and went home....and woke up the next day. My cough medicine I got had codeine in it, and after one dose of it...I was out for the count!
I pretty much remained that way all day Tuesday and Tuesday night....Wednesday I rejoined the "Life of the Living" and actually felt well enough to hang out on the couch and watch T.V. I also stayed awake all day, which was something all new for me! LOL
Today, I'm back at work and gettting back in to my routine...I already can't wait for the weekend so that maybe I can actually get some things done! Sad, isn't it? LOL
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
IT'S SNOWING.....
WOO HOO!!!! IT'S SNOWING!!!!...and sleeting. I am so excited at the thought of maybe getting some snow that I don't know what to do. The forecast is currently calling for 1-4 inches this morning and this afternoon and 1 inch tonight. I CAN'T WAIT!!! I WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN!!! lol
Thursday, March 6, 2008
What's bugging you today?
Is it just me or does it drive anyone else crazy when people who say they want to keep their private life private feel like they have to announce everything in their life like a little kid?! Don't say that you don't want others in your "business" yet announce every aspect of your life to whoever will listen! Why do people feel compelled to hurt others to make themselves feel better? And better yet, why as a society do we accept this?
Do you know people that feel and act this way (NO NAMES)? Is there really any way to change this??...I don't think so. When will these people realize that everyone, including them, is better off if they just keep their mouths shut? How do they not realize that they are not only hurting the person that they are "trying" to hurt, but everyone else around them as well?? I am not talking about anyone specific...I just thought about this this morning and it has bothered me since.
Do you know people that feel and act this way (NO NAMES)? Is there really any way to change this??...I don't think so. When will these people realize that everyone, including them, is better off if they just keep their mouths shut? How do they not realize that they are not only hurting the person that they are "trying" to hurt, but everyone else around them as well?? I am not talking about anyone specific...I just thought about this this morning and it has bothered me since.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
How Do You Save Money?
Ok, Shelley and I have been talking a lot lately about different ways to save money. What do you do? Do you buy food or clothes from the "store brand" instead of name brand? Do you cook the majority of meals at home to keep from spending money on fast food? Do you buy food and other things (toilet tissue, paper towels, etc.) in bulk to save? Tell me what you do...give me your ideas. I am ready to REALLY start saving some money and welcome any suggestions...
YIPPEE!!!
IT'S SNOWING....IN MONTICELLO!!! LOL
TOO BAD NONE OF IT WILL STICK AND IT WILL BE 70 DEGREES IN A FEW DAYS AGAIN!
TOO BAD NONE OF IT WILL STICK AND IT WILL BE 70 DEGREES IN A FEW DAYS AGAIN!
Monday, February 25, 2008
I'm back...
Ok, watch out! I'm back and better than ever! Ok, not really but it was worth a shot...LOL
I hope that everyone had a great weekend...mine sure was. It was one of those weekends that I was both lazy and productive and we all know you can't beat that! Friday night Michael and I went to the Village in Star City to eat at the BBQ place and man, was it good! I absolutely LOVE their "toothpicks" appetizer (f0r those of you who haven't been, they are strips of onions and jalapeno peppers that are battered and deep fried, much like a french fry and served with Ranch dressing). After we ate, we did the usual window shopping that we like to do there...
Saturday was my lazy day for the most part...I got to sleep in for the first morning in FOREVER thanks to a certain someone not calling to wake me up at the crack of dawn...(you know who you are...LOL) but I did miss my Saturday breakfast....that's about the only morning that I ever eat a "real" breakfast...oh, well there's always next week! Anyway, after I finally got up I enjoyed some time watching tv and hanging out on the couch with Michael and the dogs. Well after noon, I finally decided I should stop being quite so lazy and I did a little cleaning while Michael gave Chaos and Maverick their baths. Then, it was off to town for a little girl time....you know the usual Wal-Mart, Stage trip...LOL
Yesterday, was our day to REALLY clean our house. We had Michael's mom coming over for dinner and I hate for everything to not be in its place when she comes over--even though I know that she could care less...We had a wonderful dinner, that my hubby helped cook by the way, and now we also have a clean house. What could be better? LOL
Overall, we had a great weekend and I really hope that everyone else did to....oh, and sorry to bore you with all my rumbling, at least I finally posted something! LOL
I hope that everyone had a great weekend...mine sure was. It was one of those weekends that I was both lazy and productive and we all know you can't beat that! Friday night Michael and I went to the Village in Star City to eat at the BBQ place and man, was it good! I absolutely LOVE their "toothpicks" appetizer (f0r those of you who haven't been, they are strips of onions and jalapeno peppers that are battered and deep fried, much like a french fry and served with Ranch dressing). After we ate, we did the usual window shopping that we like to do there...
Saturday was my lazy day for the most part...I got to sleep in for the first morning in FOREVER thanks to a certain someone not calling to wake me up at the crack of dawn...(you know who you are...LOL) but I did miss my Saturday breakfast....that's about the only morning that I ever eat a "real" breakfast...oh, well there's always next week! Anyway, after I finally got up I enjoyed some time watching tv and hanging out on the couch with Michael and the dogs. Well after noon, I finally decided I should stop being quite so lazy and I did a little cleaning while Michael gave Chaos and Maverick their baths. Then, it was off to town for a little girl time....you know the usual Wal-Mart, Stage trip...LOL
Yesterday, was our day to REALLY clean our house. We had Michael's mom coming over for dinner and I hate for everything to not be in its place when she comes over--even though I know that she could care less...We had a wonderful dinner, that my hubby helped cook by the way, and now we also have a clean house. What could be better? LOL
Overall, we had a great weekend and I really hope that everyone else did to....oh, and sorry to bore you with all my rumbling, at least I finally posted something! LOL
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Be Thankful...
I got this today in an email and thought it was worth sharing...
Very interesting perspective by Jay Leno...I hope you will all read to the end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity. That's right, Jay Leno!!
Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see....
"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right?The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?Is ou r unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortun ate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings.Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.Fact is we a re the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11?
The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?Think about it...are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failin g to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go.They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allo w a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad.We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day or at least be thankful and appreciative."With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"Jay Leno2007
Very interesting perspective by Jay Leno...I hope you will all read to the end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity. That's right, Jay Leno!!
Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see....
"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right?The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?Is ou r unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortun ate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings.Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.Fact is we a re the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11?
The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?Think about it...are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failin g to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go.They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allo w a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad.We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day or at least be thankful and appreciative."With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"Jay Leno2007
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