Jeffrey and I do much better as a couple when we can go out together either by ourselves or with a couple of friends at least once a month. We need the time to be a couple and not just parents. I've found a new sitter, one of my co-workers daughters loves Ian and he is looks forward to seeing her. I asked her to come over on Saturday so Jeffrey and I could go out for drinks/appetizers with another couple after his meeting on Saturday. Ian's first question was if she could bring over her Harry Potter "Clue" game - and he was thrilled when she said yes.
We went out to a pace here called Saddle Ridge - it's like a bar/dance club, has a separate section for dinners and they played lots of country music. We had a blast. It ended up being 3 couples. The one lady was way over dressed so about quarter to 10 we ran to Bass Pro next door to see if we could find her something to wear. She did and then kept it on and paid for it. The girls got me on the floor for one line dance which was hilarious cause I'm so un-coordinated (almost glad I don't have a picture to share ;) ). About 11:30 the one couple left to go home and then the rest of us went to another bar cause the one girls brother was there. It was a smaller place and there were lots of odd people there, way more fun to people watch, especially since I wasn't the one drinking. Drove the other couple home around 1:30 and then got home around 2. Man was I tired. But I had to shower before I could sleep (reeked or smoke, yuck can't believe I ever smelled like that). Also, I wanted to wait up for the sitter to call that she'd made it home safe.
It was a great time. I hope to have way more of these "date nights" with Jeffrey, especially now that his college days are coming to an end (23 more days, yahoo).
30 March 2006
Ian's Soccer Game
Last Saturday was Ian's first soccer game for this season. It was an awesome game. He has a great team, they work well together.
For the first quarter Ian was goalie. He did an awesome job and stopped 3 attempted goals from the other team. I was so excited when he grabbed this ball after it went past the two defenders. Jeffrey and I were jumping up and down on the side-lines and I almost missed the oppurtunity to take a picture. The second and fourth quarters Ian played defense and did an awesome job (along with the other defender) of keeping the ball away from the goal. During the third quarter he played forward, which is not his best position, and he did an awesome job of helping to keep the ball on the other side of the field. When the game ended it was tied 2-2 and all of the parents cheered.
Ian is doing awesome this year at practices so far. Last year we had issues with him paying attention or tiring out or fidgeting on the field. I guess that all our yelling from the side-lines last year helped (ha) - it's probably just that he's that few months older.
For the first quarter Ian was goalie. He did an awesome job and stopped 3 attempted goals from the other team. I was so excited when he grabbed this ball after it went past the two defenders. Jeffrey and I were jumping up and down on the side-lines and I almost missed the oppurtunity to take a picture. The second and fourth quarters Ian played defense and did an awesome job (along with the other defender) of keeping the ball away from the goal. During the third quarter he played forward, which is not his best position, and he did an awesome job of helping to keep the ball on the other side of the field. When the game ended it was tied 2-2 and all of the parents cheered.Ian is doing awesome this year at practices so far. Last year we had issues with him paying attention or tiring out or fidgeting on the field. I guess that all our yelling from the side-lines last year helped (ha) - it's probably just that he's that few months older.
27 March 2006
I'm So Mean - Ha
Since Friday my phone at work has been acting weird. Occasionally I get
a dial tone and can make call out but I'm usually disconnected after a
couple minutes. Every time my co-worker hangs up his line, I hear the
dial tone over my speaker phone but nothing when I pick it up to get it
to stop. I called the phone person on Friday and today they are working
on it, great. So the guy thinks he has it fixed without calling CE over
to fix it.
A few minutes later I get a phone call from my mother. I warn her that
we might be disconnected and that I'll have no way to call her back. So
we're talking and she's being her normal irritating self.
A couple minutes into the conversation we were disconnected. I did the
happy dance!
Consequently I had to go get the phone guy, who says he's going to have
to call it in for the contractor to come fix.
Yay, I won't have a phone for a few days. See I'm so mean.
25 March 2006
Ian's Reading
In December Ian read his first story to us that they had been working on in his Kindergarden class. Over the past couple weeks he is now reading more and more. He's even trying to sound out the really long words he sees anywhere we go (e.g. signs on the main street here or restaurant menu items). It is awesome to watch and listen to him learn.
Last night and this afternoon we did the grocery/Target/Sam's Club shopping. For each place he asked that I write all the things we needed in "not cursive" so he could read them for me. Not a problem. So I wrote out 3 different lists and at each store he read the items and then found them on the list as I put them in the cart so he could cross them off. This was he's not only wounding them out to say them he's figuring out what letters I'm saying. Pretty cool and he did an awesome job.
Last night and this afternoon we did the grocery/Target/Sam's Club shopping. For each place he asked that I write all the things we needed in "not cursive" so he could read them for me. Not a problem. So I wrote out 3 different lists and at each store he read the items and then found them on the list as I put them in the cart so he could cross them off. This was he's not only wounding them out to say them he's figuring out what letters I'm saying. Pretty cool and he did an awesome job.
24 March 2006
What Brady Are You?
| You Are Marcia Brady |
 Confident yet kind. Popular yet down to earth. You're a total dream girl. You've got the total package - no wonder everyone's a little jealous of you. |
Sorry, I just found this quiz odd and had to post about it. OK? I'm not confident in anything I do, never have been, it's something I struggle with a lot. I've never been popular, down to earth maybe but never popular. And I seriously doubt that anyone would be jealous of me, I mean what would there be to be jealous of.
OK, now that I've written this out is seems quite whiny and I don't mean for it to be that way but I'm still going to post it anyways.
23 March 2006
22 March 2006
Doll House
Today someone on ScrapShare posted about a doll house that her husband had made. It reminded me very much of the doll house my dad made me as a child and also made me a little sad at how my family is. He had made it when we moved to our first house, previously we had lived in apartments, and he matched the building and paint scheme to that house.
You see when we cleaned out my parents attic a couple years ago, I asked if I could take my doll house and was told no. My sister said no because she was the one who had daughters, I only have a son what would I need it for. For the memories since I was the one who played with it. My mother said no swearing that my dad had made it for her. What!?!?! News to me anyways.
That doll house is now at my sisters and she painted it pink and with a purple roof. It's ruined as far as I'm concerned. The worst part is I don't think they realize or care that it meant so much to me. :( Reason number 77 that I hate my family.
You see when we cleaned out my parents attic a couple years ago, I asked if I could take my doll house and was told no. My sister said no because she was the one who had daughters, I only have a son what would I need it for. For the memories since I was the one who played with it. My mother said no swearing that my dad had made it for her. What!?!?! News to me anyways.
That doll house is now at my sisters and she painted it pink and with a purple roof. It's ruined as far as I'm concerned. The worst part is I don't think they realize or care that it meant so much to me. :( Reason number 77 that I hate my family.
21 March 2006
Normal Week?
This week is going to be crazy. Yesterday I did a lot of running around for an early morning reception and a lunch time reception at work. It was a lot of running here, set this up, run there set that up, and then clean up. It was also Ian's first day back to school in a week and his first soccer practice for spring season. By 9pm when I got Ian to bed and got into bed myself I was exhausted, even though I'd had a nap earlier in the day. We both fell asleep quickly.
Tonight is the Annual Employee Awards night at Jeffrey's work. He won't be home till about 9:30 or so. I'm not sure I'll make it till then, never mind trying to stay up till 10 for Amazing Race. Last year he called at 9 to say he was going out for a drink with some of his co-workers, which I wasn't thrilled with and I'm hoping he won't pull that again.
Tomorrow is Jeffrey's branch manager's meeting. Then Thursday is Ian's next soccer practice. Friday might be free but I'm not positive because it's payday and that normally means grocery shopping at the very least. Saturday is Ian's first game this season and that evening Jeffrey has another manager's meeting for work (this one is all manager's not just branch managers).
Just thinking about this all has my head spinning and it's really just a normal week.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Tonight is the Annual Employee Awards night at Jeffrey's work. He won't be home till about 9:30 or so. I'm not sure I'll make it till then, never mind trying to stay up till 10 for Amazing Race. Last year he called at 9 to say he was going out for a drink with some of his co-workers, which I wasn't thrilled with and I'm hoping he won't pull that again.
Tomorrow is Jeffrey's branch manager's meeting. Then Thursday is Ian's next soccer practice. Friday might be free but I'm not positive because it's payday and that normally means grocery shopping at the very least. Saturday is Ian's first game this season and that evening Jeffrey has another manager's meeting for work (this one is all manager's not just branch managers).
Just thinking about this all has my head spinning and it's really just a normal week.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
17 March 2006
My Car
So all week I've used Jeffrey's car since he was home with Ian. Jeffrey didn't mind and even said we didn't have to switch the order of cars when I asked him to the other night because he didn't mind me using his.
But last night he asked me to switch cars because Ian is feeling better and now has "cabin fever". Poor guy just doesn't know what to do with himself. So Jeffrey is going to take him out of the house somewhere this afternoon.
My car was not happy last night after not being started for four days. It was dang near impossible to get it in gear and when I did it grinded something awful.
My car has had issues for several months now. I'd taken it somewhere cheap to get the oil change done and unbeknownst to me they had not put oil back in, at least that's what we think because a month our so later I brought it to a friend of ours and he said it's overheating and stuff cause there's no oil in it. But there was no leak, so it would have been nearly impossible to burn through the oil in that month. (That'll teach me to go to a cheap place to get the oil changed.) Also, the friend said the transmission is slipping but it's really not worth repairing because my car typ eis known for major transmission problems once it starts going down hill it just isn't pretty and not worth the money it would take. So I've been driving it even though when stopping it sounds like a siren (not loud enough really to hear outside the car but noisy enough to get annoying). Then this morning it took me two tries to get it to start. The whole way to work (thankfully ony 2.5 miles) it was very difficult to change gears and basically not a fun car ride. Same thing when I went home for lunch.
So I told Jeffrey about it and he actually said what I'd been thinking... I hope the clutch isn't shot. I'll call the repair guy and see what he thinks but it sure seems like car shopping is somewhere in the near future.
But last night he asked me to switch cars because Ian is feeling better and now has "cabin fever". Poor guy just doesn't know what to do with himself. So Jeffrey is going to take him out of the house somewhere this afternoon.
My car was not happy last night after not being started for four days. It was dang near impossible to get it in gear and when I did it grinded something awful.
My car has had issues for several months now. I'd taken it somewhere cheap to get the oil change done and unbeknownst to me they had not put oil back in, at least that's what we think because a month our so later I brought it to a friend of ours and he said it's overheating and stuff cause there's no oil in it. But there was no leak, so it would have been nearly impossible to burn through the oil in that month. (That'll teach me to go to a cheap place to get the oil changed.) Also, the friend said the transmission is slipping but it's really not worth repairing because my car typ eis known for major transmission problems once it starts going down hill it just isn't pretty and not worth the money it would take. So I've been driving it even though when stopping it sounds like a siren (not loud enough really to hear outside the car but noisy enough to get annoying). Then this morning it took me two tries to get it to start. The whole way to work (thankfully ony 2.5 miles) it was very difficult to change gears and basically not a fun car ride. Same thing when I went home for lunch.
So I told Jeffrey about it and he actually said what I'd been thinking... I hope the clutch isn't shot. I'll call the repair guy and see what he thinks but it sure seems like car shopping is somewhere in the near future.
15 March 2006
Cool as a Cucumber
My mom would always say this when a fever broke. Don't know where she got it but it's just what she said. Also don't know if it's common or not. I've never really heard anyone else say it.
Any how, that's what Ian was this morning, cool as a cucumber. He was still asleep when I left for work this morning but I had to go in and check on him before I left.
Jeffrey said he's doing great today except for the congestion and sneezing. He slept until 10, which is fairly late for him. Jeffrey was already up, showered and dressed before Ian woke up.
I'm so glad he's doing better today.
Any how, that's what Ian was this morning, cool as a cucumber. He was still asleep when I left for work this morning but I had to go in and check on him before I left.
Jeffrey said he's doing great today except for the congestion and sneezing. He slept until 10, which is fairly late for him. Jeffrey was already up, showered and dressed before Ian woke up.
I'm so glad he's doing better today.
How Lucky Are You?
| Your Luck Quotient: 32% |
 You have a low luck quotient. You've had a few lucky experiences, but overall, you feel like a pretty unlucky person. Good luck can come your way, but you have to be more trusting in the world. Have some new experiences. Meet some new people. You never know where luck can be lurking! |
14 March 2006
Update on Ian
Update on how Ian's doing... Jeffrey called - I didn't call to bug
aren't you proud of me? lol
His temp is normal and it's been 4 hours since he last had Motrin. We're
going to hold off and see if he can make it till bed time without more
Motrin. He's still coughing a storm and sneezing. He ate 3 more pancakes
for lunch... the kid is going to be tired of pancakes. It's like because
it was the first thing he ate after being so nauseous it's now the only
thing he'll eat? Poor guy I know I do the same thing when I'm sick to my
stomach.
They've done 6 pages of the school work and Jeff asked if I'd help with
a couple more tonight (at regular homework time). No problem.
Then he took a two hour nap. I think he's trying to catch up with some
good sleep.
After nap they played Battleship and Ian won. Ha. Then he proceeded to
remind Jeffrey that the game is for 7 and up. Jeffrey's the up and he's
not even 7 and he won... what a little smart butt he is.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
What Color Green Are You?
| You Are Olive Green |
 You are the most real of all the green shades. You're always true to yourself. For you, authenticity and honesty are very important... both in others and yourself. You are grounded and secure. It takes a lot to shake you. People see you as dependable, probably the most dependable person they know. |
Not so sure about the grounded and secure part but I think the rest fits.
4 Things
Saw this on Melissa's blog and on ScrapShare. Since I'm not sure what to post today I figured I'd share it here.
May have to post on my blog too cause I'm not sure what to put today...
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Baby sitter
2. Life guard/swim instructor
3. USAF - Airman
4. USAF - Civilian
Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Pretty Woman
2. Beaches
3. The Princess Bride
4. Pretty in Pink/Sixteen Candles/The Breakfast Club
Four places I have lived
1. Plainfield, NJ
2. Lancaster, PA (only a few months)
3. Newport News, VA
4. Hampton, VA
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Survivor
2. Amazing Race
3. West Wing (man willl I miss this show)
4. 24
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Ocean City, NJ (every year)
2. Orlando FL (going again in 7 months for Ian's 7th bday)
3. New Hampshire
4. Greenville, SC
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Scrapshare.com
2. Blogger.com
3. My Yahoo
4. MSNBC
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Tacos (according to Ian)
2. Hamburgers/French Fries
3. Italian
4. Steak
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Home with my guys
2. Scrapping Retreat
3. Beach
4. Spa
May have to post on my blog too cause I'm not sure what to put today...
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Baby sitter
2. Life guard/swim instructor
3. USAF - Airman
4. USAF - Civilian
Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Pretty Woman
2. Beaches
3. The Princess Bride
4. Pretty in Pink/Sixteen Candles/The Breakfast Club
Four places I have lived
1. Plainfield, NJ
2. Lancaster, PA (only a few months)
3. Newport News, VA
4. Hampton, VA
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Survivor
2. Amazing Race
3. West Wing (man willl I miss this show)
4. 24
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Ocean City, NJ (every year)
2. Orlando FL (going again in 7 months for Ian's 7th bday)
3. New Hampshire
4. Greenville, SC
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Scrapshare.com
2. Blogger.com
3. My Yahoo
4. MSNBC
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Tacos (according to Ian)
2. Hamburgers/French Fries
3. Italian
4. Steak
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Home with my guys
2. Scrapping Retreat
3. Beach
4. Spa
13 March 2006
The Flu
Well it's been a busy weekend here taking care of Ian. For only the second time in his life he's running a fever. I mean in all the times he's been sick (strep, many many ear infections, tonsilitis) he's only run a fever one other time. I'm not dealing with it well. I'm stressing about it and cant' sleep cause he can't sleep cause he's too hot.
This morning I took him to the doctor's office and they did the nasal test to see if it was the flu. I'm thankful though that it wasn't a blood test because I wouldn't have been able to hold him still alone. Jeffrey happened to be at the doctor's but it was for a physical so he would have been busy getting his own stuff done. Any how the nurse (Ms Kathy) told him it wouldn't hurt and through his tears she was able to get the test done. Ms Kathy felt awful, I felt awful and Ian sat there crying. Almost immediately the line turned blue to indicate that in fact he does have the flu. So Ms Kathy put a mask on him, which he wasn't thrilled about, and for some strange reason he liked it better when the elastic pieces went over his ear rather than above it. We went to Target to get all the prescriptions because the doctor put Jeffrey and I on the medicine to as a preventative measure. Of course Target didn't have his medicine only the adult dose. But the pharmacist was very helpful, she called five or six other places until we found it. So I went through the drive through at Walgreens to drop off the prescription and will go to get it in about an hour.
Ian will be home all week, which if he were feeling better he might be happy about. He didn't even perk up when I told him that it would be daddy that would stay home with him. Although that is also because he's mommy's boy when he gets sick. I'd give up having my mommy's boy back if it would just make him feel better. For now he's relaxing on the couch playing Nick Toons Unite on the Game Cube.
This morning I took him to the doctor's office and they did the nasal test to see if it was the flu. I'm thankful though that it wasn't a blood test because I wouldn't have been able to hold him still alone. Jeffrey happened to be at the doctor's but it was for a physical so he would have been busy getting his own stuff done. Any how the nurse (Ms Kathy) told him it wouldn't hurt and through his tears she was able to get the test done. Ms Kathy felt awful, I felt awful and Ian sat there crying. Almost immediately the line turned blue to indicate that in fact he does have the flu. So Ms Kathy put a mask on him, which he wasn't thrilled about, and for some strange reason he liked it better when the elastic pieces went over his ear rather than above it. We went to Target to get all the prescriptions because the doctor put Jeffrey and I on the medicine to as a preventative measure. Of course Target didn't have his medicine only the adult dose. But the pharmacist was very helpful, she called five or six other places until we found it. So I went through the drive through at Walgreens to drop off the prescription and will go to get it in about an hour.
Ian will be home all week, which if he were feeling better he might be happy about. He didn't even perk up when I told him that it would be daddy that would stay home with him. Although that is also because he's mommy's boy when he gets sick. I'd give up having my mommy's boy back if it would just make him feel better. For now he's relaxing on the couch playing Nick Toons Unite on the Game Cube.
10 March 2006
Strange Dream
The other night I had a very odd dream. I drempt I was chewing bubble gum. It had no flavor left so I kept taking it out and putting it on a napkin. But I would no sooner take it out than I would dream there was more in my mouth. So I would take more out and put it on the napkin. This kept happening over and over in my dream and it was so real that I expected I would wake up to a wadded up napkin with tons of ABC gum.
After I woke up, it dawned on me why I'd had such a strange dream. That was my first night with my new night guard for my teeth to help me stop grinding them in my sleep. And it does literally feel as if I have gum stuck to all my upper teeth. I'm thankful for my new night guard because my teeth are already not hurting as much as they were. But I sure hope I don't have anymore of those strange dreams.
After I woke up, it dawned on me why I'd had such a strange dream. That was my first night with my new night guard for my teeth to help me stop grinding them in my sleep. And it does literally feel as if I have gum stuck to all my upper teeth. I'm thankful for my new night guard because my teeth are already not hurting as much as they were. But I sure hope I don't have anymore of those strange dreams.
09 March 2006
FW: 2 Choices
This story just gave me goose bumps so I had to share.
TTFN,
Pamela Lynn
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What would you do? You make the choice! Don't look for a punch line;
there isn't one! Read it anyway. My question to all of you is: Would you
have made the same choice?
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning disabled
children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that
would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school
and its dedicated staff, he offered a question:
"When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does
is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other
children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is
the natural order of things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe, that when a child like Shay,
physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity
to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes, in the way
other people treat that child." Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew
were playing baseball. Shay asked," Do you think they'll let me play?"
Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like
Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were
allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and
some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay
could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around for guidance and
said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I
guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the
ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench put on a team shirt with a broad
smile and his Father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in his
heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the
bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still
behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and
played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was
obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning
from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the
bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs
and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was
scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win
the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit
was all but impossible 'cause Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat
properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing the
other team putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved
in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least be able
to make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and
missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball
softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and
hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over, but the pitcher picked up the soft grounder
and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would
have been out and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first
baseman, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and
both teams started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!" Never in
his life had Shay ever ran that far but made it to first base. He
scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!"
Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and
struggling to make it to second base. By the time Shay rounded towards
second base, the right fielder had the ball, the smallest guy on their
team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time.
He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he
understood the pitcher's intentions and he too intentionally threw the
ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third
base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward
home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay"
Shay reached third base, the opposing shortstop ran to help him and
turned him in the direction of third base, and shouted, "Run to third!
Shay, run to third" As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams and
those watching were on their feet were screaming, "Shay, run home! Shay
ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit
the "grand slam" and won the game for his team.
That day, said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face,
the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity
into this world.
Shay didn't make it to another summer and died that winter, having never
forgotten being the hero and making his Father so happy and coming home
and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
AND, NOW A LITTLE FOOTNOTE TO THIS STORY: We all send thousands of jokes
through the e-mail without a second thought, but when it comes to
sending messages about life choices, people think twice about sharing.
The crude, vulgar, and often obscene pass freely through cyberspace, but
public discussion about decency is too often suppressed in our schools
and workplaces.
If you're thinking about forwarding this message, chances are that
you're probably sorting out the people on your address list that aren't
the "appropriate" ones to receive this type of message. Well, the person
who sent you this believes that we all can make a difference. We all
have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the
"natural order of things." So many seemingly trivial interactions
between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little
spark of love and humanity or do we pass up that opportunity to brighten
the day of those with us the least able, and leave the world a little
bit colder in the process?
A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats it's least
fortunate amongst them.
You now have two choices:
1. Delete
2. Forward
May your day, be a Shay Day, sunny today tomorrow & always!
Nervous Today
Not sure how my day is going to go. This may sound silly but mother instinct is telling me that I should have kept Ian at home. The last three nights we have had to clean ouot his ears cause there was major gunk, a good thing that it's draining but bad because it means there is fluid built up. Then last night, he went to sleep in five minutes, so not normal for him. He's usually up for a good hour talking/playing in bed or calling us for water or another book. This morning he woke up and was all congested and complaining of a sore throat. No fever, I checked it but he doesn't normally run one when he's sick. I'm so hoping I don't get a call from the school. Jeffrey said he'd be fine but I'm just not so sure.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
My Mom - Skiing???
OK, I don't know about this... I just don't know.
My mom for most of her life was extremely over-weight (400+ on several occasions; her smallest size was a 14 even in high school). She would diet and then gain more back than she'd lost, very repeated cycle and she would always blame someone else for her weight gain - me for leaving home under bad circumstances, Scott (my brother) for being himself (we never figured out why he was to blame), Doren (my sister) for her bad divorce and moving home with two kids. None of us really should have been blamed and we all knew it.
Then she was diagnosed with Type II diabetes, not surprisingly. When the nutritionist recommended diet was not helping enough she made the major decision to have gastric bypass surgery. Over the last two years she has gotten down to a very surprising 120 pounds, actually scarily skinny.
With her new found body, she has decided to try several things - bungee jump, roller coasters, parasailing, etc. Her newest feat? Skiing. She was doing so well with her lesson that the instructor decided to take her to the higher slope. She was doing great until the last 10 yards and hit a patch of loose snow. Her skis stuck, she kept going and hurt her knee. She was able to ski the rest of the way down and will probably go again. I just hope she realizes that even though she's lost the weight she isn't invincible.
My mom for most of her life was extremely over-weight (400+ on several occasions; her smallest size was a 14 even in high school). She would diet and then gain more back than she'd lost, very repeated cycle and she would always blame someone else for her weight gain - me for leaving home under bad circumstances, Scott (my brother) for being himself (we never figured out why he was to blame), Doren (my sister) for her bad divorce and moving home with two kids. None of us really should have been blamed and we all knew it.
Then she was diagnosed with Type II diabetes, not surprisingly. When the nutritionist recommended diet was not helping enough she made the major decision to have gastric bypass surgery. Over the last two years she has gotten down to a very surprising 120 pounds, actually scarily skinny.
With her new found body, she has decided to try several things - bungee jump, roller coasters, parasailing, etc. Her newest feat? Skiing. She was doing so well with her lesson that the instructor decided to take her to the higher slope. She was doing great until the last 10 yards and hit a patch of loose snow. Her skis stuck, she kept going and hurt her knee. She was able to ski the rest of the way down and will probably go again. I just hope she realizes that even though she's lost the weight she isn't invincible.
Our "Muppet" Family
Last night Jeffrey Ian and I were talking about this test and I told Jeffrey that I'm Scooter. He wasn't surprised. ;( So then I said he's probably Fozzie Bear. He said no way I'm Animal! Animal! We had a good laugh. Then Ian wanted to know why we were calling each other names, it was cute. So we explained we were just being silly and trying to figure out which character we were. After dinner all three of us went down to the computer so Jeffrey and Ian could take the quiz. Here's our Muppet Family.
Me...
Jeffrey...
Ian...
Me...
| You Are Scooter |
 Brainy and knowledgable, you are the perfect sidekick. You're always willing to lend a helping hand. In any big event or party, you're the one who keeps things going. "15 seconds to showtime!" |
Jeffrey...
| You Are Fozzie Bear |
 "Wocka! Wocka!" You're the life of the party, and you love making people crack up. If only your routine didn't always bomb! You may find more groans than laughs, but always keep the jokes coming. |
Ian...
| You Are Gonzo the Great |
 "Is something burning in here? Oh, it's just me." You're a total nutball who will do anything for attention. The first to take a dare, you'll pull almost any stunt. You're one weird looking creature, but your chickens don't mind! |
08 March 2006
Traveling - Going Home
The trip home was not as easy. It was raining, not hard but enough to be
irritating. We took it slow, which caused Ian to ask more often if we
were there yet.
We stopped after about an hour for bathroom, snack and gas for the car.
Ian was starving since his lunch had not been all that healthy. So he
had chicken tenders and a soda. I just had a drink. Then we stopped to
fill the car up and Ian asked for some Pringles (he likes these in the
car) so we ran in to get some and I got a cappuccino.
It ended up taking me four hours to get home which is really an hour
longer since I started from the college and it was half an hour into the
trip. Ian watched 2 more movies - Star Wars Episode 1 and 4. He doesn't
watch them in order just based on what he wants to see - pod races,
Jango Fett, Boba Fett, Darth Vader being made, Ewoks, or whatever. He
loves his Star Wars, you can ask him anything about it and he'll know
the answer.
We made it home just in time for dinner, although Ian and I weren't
really hungry, just tired. I tried to go to bed early but just tossed
and turned. Guess I'll catch up on the sleep as the week goes on.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Lunch with Grandma
Mom had to go to work on Monday morning; she works at a cafeteria at a
local community college. Since it was on the way home for Ian and I she
asked that we stop by to say good-bye. Dad went too and led us there.
Ian was a little uncomfortable because of all the big kids but I just
said they were just the age of some of the kids in our neighborhood who
he gets along with. Everyone was really nice. All the ladies were
thrilled to meet Ian since they'd heard so much about him. The kids
thought he was cute, although Ian didn't like hearing the girls say
that.
Grandma spoiled him for lunch; he ate two bites of his grilled cheese
but was still allowed chips and chocolate chip cookies. Lunch was very
nice but it was sad to leave.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Evening Church
Dad had a couple new families to do membership class with on Sunday
night, so we went back over to the church. Each of the families had a
set of twins that mom and I would watch along with Ian. One of the boys
introduced himself and his brother. Then a little later when the girls
warmed up to being there with a new person, the one said we are twins
you know. And I said oh really, she said yes, we were born on the same
day. It was very obvious that each set was twins, fortunately one boy
had jeans and the other had army pants, and the girls had their hair
done differently. All four were impressed when I remembered their names
and attached them to the right child.
The five kids were very wound up, so we let them run a bit in the Sunday
school room, and then they painted and did some mazes. Mom and I were
impressed when we got all five of them to sit and watch a 20 minute
movie.
After they left, we walked back across the parking lot to the house and
Ian was very wound up, jumping and tumbling on the lawn in the cold.
Then we went inside and he ran laps around their kitchen, dining room,
hallway and living room. After a few minutes, I looked at mom and dad,
shook my head and said man am I glad he isn't twins. They just laughed.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Shoe Shopping
Ian needed new shoes. So while we were within 30 minutes of two
different outlet malls what better time to go shopping for his new
shoes. None of his shoes at home fit him. He hadn't told us, he never
has. We only find out when we start seeing blisters on his feet.
We went to the Hagerstown outlets. So we had to go over the mountain.
I'm not sure what mountain but it's pretty big and a very winding road.
Ian loves it, says it's peaceful looking and loves to watch for deer. On
the downside of the mountain we could see another mountain in front of
us and there were 3 sections of snow for a ski resort. Ian wanted to
know if that was where Oma had gone skiing since she had just gone the
weekend before and I had to tell him no that it was not because she went
to one closer to her house.
At the outlets we went to Stride Rite because they have a good variety
of sizes and usually carry the wide width kids shoes. I had the girl
measure Ian's feet to be sure we got the correct size. His feet had
grown two sizes. Poor guy, I felt awful. So we bought 4 pairs of shoes,
two in this size and two in a size up. They were buy one get one half
off and I had a 10% coupon so we only spent 80 dollars for all four
pairs; not bad at all.
Ian did not like the ride home back over the mountain as much because he
was on the creek side so there was a pretty big drop off on that side of
the road.
Once we were back in Thurmont we stopped at Burger King again so he
could have a snack and play on the slides.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Church
My father-in-law is a pastor, which was actually what moved them to the
area. Grandma teaches one of the younger classes and wanted to know if I
thought Ian would go with her or his friend Ethan. I said he would
probably want to stick with her since he was such a Grandma's boy and
she thought he would go with Ethan.
Then she asked why he was so worried about seeing her. So I told her
truthfully it was because he was worried about her from her last
hospital stay. She went in because her pancreas was acting up. Then she
tried to eat solid foods too soon and ended up there for an extra week.
Well Ian had overheard a conversation between Jeffrey and I that it
wasn't good and that she should basically know better than to push
herself. She said she just wanted to go home. So I told her I realized
that and that I was sorry and didn't mean to sound mean but she needed
to take care of herself, better to wait a day and stay in the hospital
then push it and risk dieing. She really hadn't looked at it that way
although she knows death is a possibility all she could think about was
going home. We hugged and I reminded her how much we all love her and
want to see her better. She said she would try to remember this
situation next time because she doesn't want to have Ian so worried
about her. All I could say was thank you. I'm so glad I have a good
relationship with my mother in law.
Church service was very nice, the first Sunday in Lent so there was a
long liturgy and communion too. But Dad's prayers weren't as long as
usual and his sermon was only 3 pages long. Dad was very happy that I
accepted communion. It's been 10 years of marriage and I hadn't done
that. He asked last time why and I said that it was because I felt
awkward since I wasn't a member there. He told me that as long as I
believe I should accept it. So I did and it put a smile on his face.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - The Park
Ian loves to go to the park when we visit his grandparents. The have
several very nice ones in Thurmont. There is the one downtown by Cozy (a
restaurant, shop and hotel), Loys Station (near a beautiful covered
bridge) and now Grandma wanted to bring us to the new one on Rt 15 at
the renovated rest area and information center.
I have to tell you though that for the life of me I couldn't figure why
there would be an info center there, I mean we were already an hour into
MD at that point on Rt 15. It dawned on me why when we did a u-turn to
get on the other side onto 15S. Where my in-laws live they are only 20
minutes from the PA border near Gettysburg. Silly me, it's the new
information center/rest area is for the people traveling south bound.
When we got there though, the park was roped off with caution tape
because it wasn't complete. Ian was very disappointed but we told him it
would probably be ready by the summertime when he visits. So we asked
where he'd like to go. His choice was Burger King; that way he could
have a snack and play on the slides outside. OK, whatever makes him
happy and he had a blast because he had the whole thing to himself.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Pancakes
Mostly I'm putting this because I want to remember the brand of pancakes
my mother in law used. We both felt for sure we wouldn't remember so now
I'll have this to look back at. When we got to the house it was
lunchtime. Grandma and Grandpa wanted to have eggs and pancakes for
lunch which was fine by Ian and I because neither of us had been hungry
for breakfast before we hit the road. Mom tried a new (to her) brand of
pancake mix, it was Hungry Jack Buttermilk. They were awesome; the
batter was very airy and created wonderful pancakes. I'm definitely
going to have to switch to this brand.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - The Ride
The ride there was great, no traffic, not a lot of trucks (which I'm
deathly afraid of) and good weather. There was however a lot of cops. I
counted 20 cop cars and that was just the ones I could see, I'm sure
there were more. It didn't dawn on me until about halfway through the
trip why there were so many - spring break. I don't know about other
schools but several big schools here started spring break last weekend.
Even still I made good time the 238 mile trip only took 3.5 hours. Not
bad.
Ian asked every 30 minutes if we were there yet. It was cool because
he's starting to recognize landmarks on the trip to Grandma's (Busch
Gardens, King's Dominion, Cracker Barrel in Fredericksburg, The big
bridges and construction near DC, the "cool" buildings on I-270 and
Mountain Gate restaurant). So he knew when were getting closer but
didn't actually understand that was 30 minutes between each of those
things. Thank goodness for the portable DVD player. He watched two
movies on the way Star Wars Episode 2 and Sky High. It's weird though
listening to a movie while driving.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - The Talk
When we are in the car, Ian likes to play with my work badges, they are
on a pulley type string that winds back in when you let go plus he
thinks it is just cool that I have badges to get into my work. The one
badge is older (7 years) and he asks when it was taken because he
doesn't remember my hair like that. I told him it was taken while I was
pregnant with him and that for some reason that had made my hair curly.
Ian asks "What's pregnant mean?" I honestly though he knew that it meant
a baby was in a mommy's tummy but OK so I said it just meant it was
while he was in my tummy getting ready to be born. Ian asks "What's born
mean?" So I said it was when God decides you were ready to come out and
mommy went to the hospital so the doctor could help. He asks "How does
the doctor help?" (Ian has a look on his face like I'm nuts.) Well I
said; when the mommy is ready the doctor helps by guiding the baby out.
Ian asks "How can he guide the baby out when there is no hole?" Well
without going into any details I just said that there is a hole made
just for babies to be made and be born. He says OK like that explained
it all. Somehow I have a feeling he thinks that "hole" is my belly
button. I'm so not looking forward to the real version of this talk; I
don't like talking about my own body parts to my doctor never mind my
only son. I think that will have to be a conversation him and his Daddy
have.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Traveling - Not Fair
When I picked Ian up from school on Friday, I asked if he wanted to know
what his surprise was. Of course he said yes. So I told him that we were
going to see his Grandma and Grandpa, just the two of us. Not Daddy? I
knew this was coming and had already decided that if he was going to be
that upset about it we just wouldn't go and I told him so. No, no I want
to go to Grandma's was the reply I got to that one. But he says it
wasn't fair. I asked what wasn't fair. Ian said it isn't fair that you
and I get to go for fun at Grandma's and Daddy has to stay home and
clean. I asked him what makes you think that Daddy would have to be
cleaning and he just shrugged. So I told him that Daddy was staying home
for two reasons, one was because Daddy had work on Monday so we wouldn't
be able to stay as long if he came and because Daddy had a lot of school
work. Then he was a little better but wanted to leave right then for the
trip. I told him that we would leave first thing the next morning.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
07 March 2006
Tools Of Life
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are:
You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
03 March 2006
Have A Good Weekend
Just wanted to wish everyone a good weekend.
I'm heading out early tomorrow to go visit my in-laws with Ian. He wants to see his Grandma. I'm so glad they get along and love each other so much. And as for relationships with the in-laws, I'm a pretty lucky person! They treat me like their own daughter, we have a wonderful relationship. Very cool.
I'll post on Monday to let you know how the weekend went.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
I'm heading out early tomorrow to go visit my in-laws with Ian. He wants to see his Grandma. I'm so glad they get along and love each other so much. And as for relationships with the in-laws, I'm a pretty lucky person! They treat me like their own daughter, we have a wonderful relationship. Very cool.
I'll post on Monday to let you know how the weekend went.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
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Christian Ways To Reduce Stress
An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S . (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S . (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)
How Open Minded Are You?
| You Are 44% Open Minded |
 You aren't exactly open minded, but you have been known to occasionally change your mind. You're tolerant enough to get along with others who are very different... But you may be quietly judgmental of things or people you think are wrong. You take your own values pretty seriously, and it would take a lot to change them. |
Back to Work
So it's Friday and after two days home sick I'm back to work. Still not quite a hundred percent though the hot tea is helping, might have to go get more from home at lunchtime.
I came back to 45 emails. Some of them I could immediately trash - like notifications for the commander's call that was yesterday. Some of them, I'm trying to reply to in an orderly fashion. Hopefully I'll get through them all by the end of the day.
Looks like Ian and I will be going to my in-laws this weekend. The weather should be OK. I won't leave until tomorrow morning because I'm pretty sure I'll be exhausted this afternoon after my day back to work.
Hope everyone has a great day.
I came back to 45 emails. Some of them I could immediately trash - like notifications for the commander's call that was yesterday. Some of them, I'm trying to reply to in an orderly fashion. Hopefully I'll get through them all by the end of the day.
Looks like Ian and I will be going to my in-laws this weekend. The weather should be OK. I won't leave until tomorrow morning because I'm pretty sure I'll be exhausted this afternoon after my day back to work.
Hope everyone has a great day.
02 March 2006
Home Sick
Hi All. I'm home sick again today. Monday I went to the doctor cause I'd been having sinus problems for two weeks. He put me on an antibiotic and a decongestant for the sinus infection. The Tuesday night my stomach was killing me. Wednesday I stayed in bed because anytime I tried to get up an unbelievable wave of nausea would come over me. Ugh. Couldn't even drink the water that Jeffrey brought me before he left in the morning. Today I'm a little better, I made it downstairs and ate a piece of toast and am drinking a bottle of water.
I have to be better for the weekend. I'm taking Ian to see his grandparents (well mostly he wants his Grandma but we'll see them both).
Oh well that's all for now. Praying this stupid cold will go away.
I have to be better for the weekend. I'm taking Ian to see his grandparents (well mostly he wants his Grandma but we'll see them both).
Oh well that's all for now. Praying this stupid cold will go away.
28 February 2006
Last Semester!
Yay for Jeffrey! He started his last semester for his Master's degree
last night. He's been doing an on-line program to get his master's
degree in a year. It's been a long year, especially for him. I don't
know how he does it with work and still spending time with Ian and me. I
think he may want to sleep for a week when he is done in 8 more weeks
and I would gladly let him.
Last night he was telling me that on the first day/week of class the
students all give a brief introduction about themselves. He said this is
a bit redundant because most of the people in his last two classes have
been in classes with him for the whole year. But he said all of them are
ready for this to be done and he for one is ready to be a part of the
family again and go to bed early. I told him I think he's done an
awesome job of not detaching himself from Ian and me. Most night (like
99% of the time) he doesn't even start course work until after Ian goes
to bed. I'm really happy that he has done it this way really proud of
him for going back for his Master's.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
27 February 2006
Monday
Well I wasn't around much over the weekend. I didn't get to watch the Women's Free Skate in the Olympics on Thursday night. Even though I did a great job of not checking the medal count all day on Thursday. I ended up going to bed early with a migraine. Yuck.
Stayed home on Friday too because my head still was throbbing. I slept most of the day and only got up around 4 in the afternoon to take a shower.
Saturday we cleaned house. I'm so thankful to have a husband who doesn't mind helping out with the cleaning. Actually we do pretty good time wise because I do the kitchen and the bathrooms while he does the den/living/dining rooms. Then we work on the laundry and the bedrooms together. All done in about 5 hours time.
Sunday we went out to dinner and saw comedian Ron White with a bunch of friends. It was an awesome time. Dinner was wonderful, though expensive would have been much less without Jeffrey's martinis. The show was hilarious, roll on the floor laughing hysterically.
Ian had a good time with a new sitter. The daughter of a friend of mine from work came over to watch him. They played game cube, had some pizza for dinner, played a board game and played monster trucks for a while. When we got home he was trying to convinc the poor girl to let him watch a movie. Silly us forgot to warn her that he's not one to go right to sleep when you put him in bed. My co-worker said her daughter couldn't get over how sweet Ian was and how much fun they had. And Ian was still talking about her this morning. So I guess we've found a good new sitter.
Stayed home on Friday too because my head still was throbbing. I slept most of the day and only got up around 4 in the afternoon to take a shower.
Saturday we cleaned house. I'm so thankful to have a husband who doesn't mind helping out with the cleaning. Actually we do pretty good time wise because I do the kitchen and the bathrooms while he does the den/living/dining rooms. Then we work on the laundry and the bedrooms together. All done in about 5 hours time.
Sunday we went out to dinner and saw comedian Ron White with a bunch of friends. It was an awesome time. Dinner was wonderful, though expensive would have been much less without Jeffrey's martinis. The show was hilarious, roll on the floor laughing hysterically.
Ian had a good time with a new sitter. The daughter of a friend of mine from work came over to watch him. They played game cube, had some pizza for dinner, played a board game and played monster trucks for a while. When we got home he was trying to convinc the poor girl to let him watch a movie. Silly us forgot to warn her that he's not one to go right to sleep when you put him in bed. My co-worker said her daughter couldn't get over how sweet Ian was and how much fun they had. And Ian was still talking about her this morning. So I guess we've found a good new sitter.
23 February 2006
Olympics
OK, I know I've posted that I love the Olympics. Jeffrey and I even showed Ian how much we love them and now he loves them.
Well today will be the finals of my favorite event, women's figure skating.
I posted on Scrapshare today that I wanted to stay off-line as much as possible today because I'm so tempted to go check out the live coverage of the event.
Well so far I've been good, it will be a little easier once I'm home because I'll have to make dinner, do dishes, give Ian a bath and by that time I can watch it on TV. But I sooooo, want to know what's happening with it. It's very very hard not to go look.
So I'm off to find some busy work, which I don't normally like, but today anything can help to keep me distracted.
Well today will be the finals of my favorite event, women's figure skating.
I posted on Scrapshare today that I wanted to stay off-line as much as possible today because I'm so tempted to go check out the live coverage of the event.
Well so far I've been good, it will be a little easier once I'm home because I'll have to make dinner, do dishes, give Ian a bath and by that time I can watch it on TV. But I sooooo, want to know what's happening with it. It's very very hard not to go look.
So I'm off to find some busy work, which I don't normally like, but today anything can help to keep me distracted.
22 February 2006
Hooray For Ian
Yes, he did it! One day without talking in class!
His reward? He's playing Lego Star Wars before dinner.
Here's hoping he can do it the rest of the week.
P.S. Don't get me wrong, he's a good kid, he really is, he just like to talk and needs to learn when he shouldn't.
His reward? He's playing Lego Star Wars before dinner.
Here's hoping he can do it the rest of the week.
P.S. Don't get me wrong, he's a good kid, he really is, he just like to talk and needs to learn when he shouldn't.
How Do Others Perceive You?
The Lively Center of Attention
Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
Not sure how true it is. You'll have to let me know.
Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
Not sure how true it is. You'll have to let me know.
Running Late
Ugh, so my whole day will probably be off because my alarm clock didn't go off this morning. Thankfully an internal clock must have kicked in because I popped right out of bed at 6:31. Unfortunately, it was an hour later than I normally get up.
Jeffrey wasn't happy because he had a meeting right at 8. So I let him get ready first and jumped in the shower when he was done. Then we woke Ian and got him dressed. The boys were ready ahead of their normal time to leave. So they left and I called my boss to let him know I would be a bit late. Somehow I made it to work only 45 minutes late. Definetly have to figure out what was wrong with the alarm, because I really hate running late.
Oh well, back to work, amazingly I only had about a dozen emails to sort through.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Jeffrey wasn't happy because he had a meeting right at 8. So I let him get ready first and jumped in the shower when he was done. Then we woke Ian and got him dressed. The boys were ready ahead of their normal time to leave. So they left and I called my boss to let him know I would be a bit late. Somehow I made it to work only 45 minutes late. Definetly have to figure out what was wrong with the alarm, because I really hate running late.
Oh well, back to work, amazingly I only had about a dozen emails to sort through.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Guess What? I Tried Something New
So a week ago, Heidi posted about a friend's review of a new drink at Starbucks. And after reading the description in the review, I knew I had to try it!
Well yesterday I ran by Farm Fresh to pick up something for dinner and they were giving out free samples of the new Marble Mocha Macchiato.
Ooohhh, it was awesome. And because of my not liking to try new things, had I not read Heidi post and the review, I probably would not have tried it. But now I think I may have a new favorite drink from there.
Well yesterday I ran by Farm Fresh to pick up something for dinner and they were giving out free samples of the new Marble Mocha Macchiato.
Ooohhh, it was awesome. And because of my not liking to try new things, had I not read Heidi post and the review, I probably would not have tried it. But now I think I may have a new favorite drink from there.
21 February 2006
The Meaning of I'm Sorry
Well, Ian got a pin pulled in class again today. Talk about disappointed, it's like a continuation from last Friday. :-(
All he could say was "I'm sorry, Mommy." Well Ian I know that but think it's mostly because he wants to watch the Olympics and play games tonight but instead will have to go to bed. I asked him if he knows what it means to be sorry. He says he knows that he regrets whatever he's apologizing for and won't do it again. Well then I asked "Then why on earth did you talk again during class?"
At the suggestion of a friend, we are now adding to the punishment. He will write a letter of apology to the teacher and say he won't talk in class. It will probably take him a half-hour to write. Maybe it will help, we'll see.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Please? Oh please? Oh please?
All he could say was "I'm sorry, Mommy." Well Ian I know that but think it's mostly because he wants to watch the Olympics and play games tonight but instead will have to go to bed. I asked him if he knows what it means to be sorry. He says he knows that he regrets whatever he's apologizing for and won't do it again. Well then I asked "Then why on earth did you talk again during class?"
At the suggestion of a friend, we are now adding to the punishment. He will write a letter of apology to the teacher and say he won't talk in class. It will probably take him a half-hour to write. Maybe it will help, we'll see.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Please? Oh please? Oh please?
Weekend Is Almost Over
Well my weekend has been a four day weekend. Yesterday was a holiday and should have been my alternate work day off, so I'm off today too.
Friday night I went scrapbooking at my neighbor's house. It was great! I hadn't been in quite a while, so it was really nice to be there. But also, I got working on my journalling again. And that felt awesome! I got 10 pages done. Yay me!
On Saturday, we went to the mall so Jeffrey could go to his eye doctor appointment and pick out new glasses. We need to get Ian in to see the eye doctor and the doctor was understanding and let him go in while Jeffrey got his exam. We'll make Ian appointment soon, hopefully it goes better than his first dental exam.
On Sunday, my cold got worse. So Jeffrey let me sleep on and off throughout the day. And it must have done the trick because I was almost 100% yesterday.
Yesterday was interesting. Jeffrey suggested that Ian and I go to the movies since he had a bunch of homework to do. At first Ian was all for it, so we picked a time and choose the 2:40 show of Curious George. Then when we were eating lunch we were talking about it and Ian said he wasn't going without Daddy. That really hurt so I told him fine we wouldn't go, asked Jeff if he minded if I left the table and then went upstairs to cry. I understand he's Daddy's boy now and probably will be forever-more but why does it have to hurt so bad when he doesn't want me anymore. Well Jeffrey must have talked with Ian because about 15 minutes later he was up to apologize. Then he asked if we could still go to the movies. I told him yes, so we left and had a great time.
Sorry, I know this has been long but jsut wanted to catch up after the weekend.
Friday night I went scrapbooking at my neighbor's house. It was great! I hadn't been in quite a while, so it was really nice to be there. But also, I got working on my journalling again. And that felt awesome! I got 10 pages done. Yay me!
On Saturday, we went to the mall so Jeffrey could go to his eye doctor appointment and pick out new glasses. We need to get Ian in to see the eye doctor and the doctor was understanding and let him go in while Jeffrey got his exam. We'll make Ian appointment soon, hopefully it goes better than his first dental exam.
On Sunday, my cold got worse. So Jeffrey let me sleep on and off throughout the day. And it must have done the trick because I was almost 100% yesterday.
Yesterday was interesting. Jeffrey suggested that Ian and I go to the movies since he had a bunch of homework to do. At first Ian was all for it, so we picked a time and choose the 2:40 show of Curious George. Then when we were eating lunch we were talking about it and Ian said he wasn't going without Daddy. That really hurt so I told him fine we wouldn't go, asked Jeff if he minded if I left the table and then went upstairs to cry. I understand he's Daddy's boy now and probably will be forever-more but why does it have to hurt so bad when he doesn't want me anymore. Well Jeffrey must have talked with Ian because about 15 minutes later he was up to apologize. Then he asked if we could still go to the movies. I told him yes, so we left and had a great time.
Sorry, I know this has been long but jsut wanted to catch up after the weekend.
17 February 2006
For Heidi... Answer About The Jets
Started putting this in comments but then realized that it was getting kind of long so I figured I'd make a new post.
Yes, I can hear the fighters almost every day they are taking off for training or something. They get airborne about a block and a half (maybe 500 meters) from my office building, it's pretty cool. When there are airshows, they have to close certain roads on base for safety. Which leads me to the other cool thing about where I live... My house is just accross a small river mouth from the base. When there are air shows here, I can sit in my backyard to watch. I get a better view and less traffic. Also, for most tricks or whatever they are going to do they fly right over my house, usually pretty low.
It's awesome. It'll be the biggest thing I miss about living here if we ever move.
Yes, I can hear the fighters almost every day they are taking off for training or something. They get airborne about a block and a half (maybe 500 meters) from my office building, it's pretty cool. When there are airshows, they have to close certain roads on base for safety. Which leads me to the other cool thing about where I live... My house is just accross a small river mouth from the base. When there are air shows here, I can sit in my backyard to watch. I get a better view and less traffic. Also, for most tricks or whatever they are going to do they fly right over my house, usually pretty low.
It's awesome. It'll be the biggest thing I miss about living here if we ever move.
Disappointed - Ian's Pin Pulled
A little background... At Ian's school in Kindergarden they have a system for punishment. At the front of the classroom there is a sign that looks like a stop light made out of construction paper. Each child has a clothes pin with their name on it. At the beginning of the day each child starts out on green. They get one warning for whatever the bad behavior is (not sitting when they should or talking when they shouldn't or not behaving in line to go wherever, etc...). Then if they continue said bad behavior the pin moves to yellow or red if it's repeated a third time. A red will result in a letter home to the parents and a trip to the principal/admin office.
Well Ian's problem is talking. Not sure where he gets it but he talks all the time. A couple of months ago we had major problems with him going to yellow every day and it was getting old. We weren't sure how to punish and because of that we couldn't be consistent with punishment. So we came up with the following... If his pin gets pulled to yellow he goes straight to bed when he gets home, then he can come down for dinner/homework but after that it's right to bed. If his pin gets pulled to red it's straight to bed for that night and no TV or games for the rest of the week. After a few trips to bed it worked for several weeks no pins at all.
Now the last two weeks he's gotten a yellow pulled, not each day but once each week. So we were all excited when he'd made it through Thursday without any pins pulled. So imagine how disappointed I was when I stopped by the classroom and saw his pin on Yellow. I knew it was coming too because when I pulled in the lot his class was on the playground and he wouldn't wave hello. Ugh, so he's up in bed early on a Friday night.
Once I got a card to pick him up, I went out and was talking with his daycare teacher and she said he's been upset all afternoon. So I told her the reason was because of the pin and because he knew he would be going right to bed. She congratulated me on paying attention to the stop light. She said that amazingly there are a lot of parents that don't even check. So for those reading this far, do you pay attention and do you continue with a punishment at home? I'd just like to know because sometimes I think we're being to tough and then other times I'm pretty sure we are doing the right thing.
Well Ian's problem is talking. Not sure where he gets it but he talks all the time. A couple of months ago we had major problems with him going to yellow every day and it was getting old. We weren't sure how to punish and because of that we couldn't be consistent with punishment. So we came up with the following... If his pin gets pulled to yellow he goes straight to bed when he gets home, then he can come down for dinner/homework but after that it's right to bed. If his pin gets pulled to red it's straight to bed for that night and no TV or games for the rest of the week. After a few trips to bed it worked for several weeks no pins at all.
Now the last two weeks he's gotten a yellow pulled, not each day but once each week. So we were all excited when he'd made it through Thursday without any pins pulled. So imagine how disappointed I was when I stopped by the classroom and saw his pin on Yellow. I knew it was coming too because when I pulled in the lot his class was on the playground and he wouldn't wave hello. Ugh, so he's up in bed early on a Friday night.
Once I got a card to pick him up, I went out and was talking with his daycare teacher and she said he's been upset all afternoon. So I told her the reason was because of the pin and because he knew he would be going right to bed. She congratulated me on paying attention to the stop light. She said that amazingly there are a lot of parents that don't even check. So for those reading this far, do you pay attention and do you continue with a punishment at home? I'd just like to know because sometimes I think we're being to tough and then other times I'm pretty sure we are doing the right thing.
50 Questions
This was copied from a friend.
1. FIRST NAME? Pamela Lynn
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My mom's first name became the second part of my first name and my Pop-up picked Pamela.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? A few nights ago, I cried myself to sleep cause I'm tired of being sick.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? For the most part, some days are better than others though.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Salami
6. KIDS? Yes, one son, Ian who is 6yo.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Most days I think yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This blog and a prayer journal that I need to do a better job keeping up with.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I must around my husband or I'd go insane.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes unfortunately, they are huge and almost block the back of my throat. Doctor is thinking of recommending me to the ENT to have them out cause it makes my colds worse.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes, but probably just once.
12. What is your favorite cereal? Life
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not once I've broken them in.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
16. SHOE SIZE? 8.5 W
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My low self esteem/worth.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandma, I really wish she was still here so she could meet Ian. And because I think she would be proud of all my accomplishments. Also, because of the circumstances when she died, I did not get to say good-bye and couldn't attend her memorial.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Blue Jeans and White/Blue Sneakers
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Cheese Danish
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Evavescense - been listening to the Fallen CD a lot lately.
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Vanilla
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Neighbor
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their smile.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
29. Favorite drink? Alcoholic - Smirnoff Twisted Mandarin Orange; Non-alcoholic - water
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer
31. HAIR COLOR? Auburn
32. EYE COLOR? Hazel (Green/Brown)
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not any more.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Tacos (lol)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Can't watch Scary movies, I love Happy endings.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? At home - Must Love Dogs; At the Movie Theater - Chronicles of Narnia
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Aqua
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer - My Bday, Vacation, Jeff's Bday and our anniversary
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs and Butterfly kisses from Ian.
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate Surprise (Chocolate Pudding, crushed Oreos and Cool Whip
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Melissa
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? My sister
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Harry Potter
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? My Mouse (Sorry I had to) the picture is Tony Stewart.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Olympics and portions of Survivor
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Ian's laughter and the sound of the fighter jets taking off (I work on an Air Force base).
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Kuwait
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Listening to Friends (or so I've been told).
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? June 24 - Edison, NJ
1. FIRST NAME? Pamela Lynn
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My mom's first name became the second part of my first name and my Pop-up picked Pamela.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? A few nights ago, I cried myself to sleep cause I'm tired of being sick.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? For the most part, some days are better than others though.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Salami
6. KIDS? Yes, one son, Ian who is 6yo.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Most days I think yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This blog and a prayer journal that I need to do a better job keeping up with.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I must around my husband or I'd go insane.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes unfortunately, they are huge and almost block the back of my throat. Doctor is thinking of recommending me to the ENT to have them out cause it makes my colds worse.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes, but probably just once.
12. What is your favorite cereal? Life
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not once I've broken them in.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
16. SHOE SIZE? 8.5 W
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My low self esteem/worth.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandma, I really wish she was still here so she could meet Ian. And because I think she would be proud of all my accomplishments. Also, because of the circumstances when she died, I did not get to say good-bye and couldn't attend her memorial.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Blue Jeans and White/Blue Sneakers
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Cheese Danish
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Evavescense - been listening to the Fallen CD a lot lately.
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Vanilla
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Neighbor
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their smile.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
29. Favorite drink? Alcoholic - Smirnoff Twisted Mandarin Orange; Non-alcoholic - water
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer
31. HAIR COLOR? Auburn
32. EYE COLOR? Hazel (Green/Brown)
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not any more.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Tacos (lol)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Can't watch Scary movies, I love Happy endings.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? At home - Must Love Dogs; At the Movie Theater - Chronicles of Narnia
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Aqua
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer - My Bday, Vacation, Jeff's Bday and our anniversary
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs and Butterfly kisses from Ian.
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate Surprise (Chocolate Pudding, crushed Oreos and Cool Whip
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Melissa
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? My sister
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Harry Potter
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? My Mouse (Sorry I had to) the picture is Tony Stewart.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Olympics and portions of Survivor
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Ian's laughter and the sound of the fighter jets taking off (I work on an Air Force base).
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Kuwait
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Listening to Friends (or so I've been told).
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? June 24 - Edison, NJ
Present From Oma
Oma (my Mom) sent Ian a package and it arrived yesterday in the mail. He loves getting mail addressed to him. And he especially loved this package. She sent him pins for the Olympics. Actually she sent three, one for Ian, Jeffrey and me. He immediately went to find a place for it on his bookbag (everything goes there - pins, stickers, etc...). He wants to show it off to his classmates today.
Ian is loving these Olympics. Wants them on as soon as he gets up in the morning, rather than cartoons. Wants them on in the afternoon, rather than playing video games. And he falls asleep to them at night (yes I'm still letting him watch them till about 10 at night and it's OK).
Any how, I know Oma won't read this but I just wanted to say Thanks, cause you made my little man's day!
Ian is loving these Olympics. Wants them on as soon as he gets up in the morning, rather than cartoons. Wants them on in the afternoon, rather than playing video games. And he falls asleep to them at night (yes I'm still letting him watch them till about 10 at night and it's OK).
Any how, I know Oma won't read this but I just wanted to say Thanks, cause you made my little man's day!
16 February 2006
Stress Test
OK, so my friend at work sends me this email... it has 3 images attached and it says that she's too stressed. So I open the images and it's just pictures, huh? So I ask her and she says they are moving around, um no, not for me???
So I figure that I'll ask you all if they are moving and I upload the images to imageevent. And then I look away from the screen while I have one open from there and guess what... they're moving.
I guess I am too stressed.
Any how here are the images...
So I figure that I'll ask you all if they are moving and I upload the images to imageevent. And then I look away from the screen while I have one open from there and guess what... they're moving.
I guess I am too stressed.
Any how here are the images...
15 February 2006
Have You Ever
Found this one on Heidi's Blog.
Place yes by all the things you've done, or remove yes' from the ones you haven't, and send it to all of your friends (including me - I'm your friend, RIGHT???). This is for your entire life:
1.Have you ever:
(yes) smoked a cigarette
(yes) Drank so much you threw up
(yes) Crashed a friend's car
(no) Stolen a car
(yes) Been in love
(yes) Been dumped.
(yes) Been laid off/fired
(yes) Quit your job - if you count CM as a job
(yes) Been in a fist fight - with my ex-fiance
(yes) Snuck out of your parent's house
(yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
(yes) Been arrested? - if you count being picked up for truancy
(no) Gone on a blind date
(no) Lied to a friend
(yes) Skipped school
(yes) Seen someone die
(no) Been to Canada
(no) Been to Mexico
(yes) Been on a plane
(yes) Been lost
(yes) Been on the opposite side of the country
(yes) Gone to Washington, DC
(yes) Swam in the ocean
(yes) Felt like dying
(yes) Cried yourself to sleep
(yes) Played cops and robbers
(yes) Recently colored with crayons ... yes, with Ian to show him how to stay in the lines
(yes) Sang karaoke
(yes) Paid for a meal with only coins...
(no) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(yes) Made prank phone calls...
(yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose. - milk as a kid my little brother loved to make me laugh when I drank milk to watch it come out my nose
(yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(yes) Danced in the rain
(yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(no) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be - does work every day count? LOL - leaving this cause the work thing counts for me too...
(yes) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(yes) Blown bubbles
(yes) Made a bonfire on the beach
(no) Crashed a party
(yes) Gone roller-skating
(yes) Ice-skating
(yes) Roller Blading - drunk and around the third floor of the dorm
3. Any nicknames? Ramela Rynn (I stenciled my name on something once and that was what it looked like, unfortunately) and Mommy-slommy (Jeffrey is Daddy-Sladdy and Ian is Ian-Slian but I'm not sure where they started)
4. Mother's name? Lynn Ann
5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Water
6. Tattoos? Yes, a heart and a rose on my ankle
7. Body piercing's? nope
8. How much do you love your job (1-10) 1
9. Birthplace: Edison, NJ
10. Favorite vacation spot? Ocean City NJ
11. Ever been to Africa? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes, if you count the street name sign where I grew up
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? D38 - Heidi, we're twins lol...
15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
16. Salad dressing? Ranch or Thousand Island
17. Favorite pie? My daddy's Rum Cream Pie, yum!
18. Favorite number? 7
19. Favorite movie? Beaches
20. Favorite holiday? July 4th
22. Favorite food? Tacos (Ian was asked this once, this was his answer and since I don't really have a favorite it stuck)
23. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
24. Favorite brand of body soap? Oil of Olay Body wash
25. Favorite TV show? Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race, 24, ER
26. Toothpaste? Colgate Total Whitening
27. Favorite smell? Vanilla
28. What do you do to relax? scrapbook
29. Message to your friends reading this? Thanks for something new to put on my blog.
30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With a degree in something, Moved to PA and enjoying Ian's teenage years, ha.
31. What do you do when you are bored? Play games on line
32. Furthest place you will send this message? Not sure.
33. Who will respond the fastest? Not sure
34. Least likely to respond? My sister
Place yes by all the things you've done, or remove yes' from the ones you haven't, and send it to all of your friends (including me - I'm your friend, RIGHT???). This is for your entire life:
1.Have you ever:
(yes) smoked a cigarette
(yes) Drank so much you threw up
(yes) Crashed a friend's car
(no) Stolen a car
(yes) Been in love
(yes) Been dumped.
(yes) Been laid off/fired
(yes) Quit your job - if you count CM as a job
(yes) Been in a fist fight - with my ex-fiance
(yes) Snuck out of your parent's house
(yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
(yes) Been arrested? - if you count being picked up for truancy
(no) Gone on a blind date
(no) Lied to a friend
(yes) Skipped school
(yes) Seen someone die
(no) Been to Canada
(no) Been to Mexico
(yes) Been on a plane
(yes) Been lost
(yes) Been on the opposite side of the country
(yes) Gone to Washington, DC
(yes) Swam in the ocean
(yes) Felt like dying
(yes) Cried yourself to sleep
(yes) Played cops and robbers
(yes) Recently colored with crayons ... yes, with Ian to show him how to stay in the lines
(yes) Sang karaoke
(yes) Paid for a meal with only coins...
(no) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(yes) Made prank phone calls...
(yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose. - milk as a kid my little brother loved to make me laugh when I drank milk to watch it come out my nose
(yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(yes) Danced in the rain
(yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(no) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be - does work every day count? LOL - leaving this cause the work thing counts for me too...
(yes) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(yes) Blown bubbles
(yes) Made a bonfire on the beach
(no) Crashed a party
(yes) Gone roller-skating
(yes) Ice-skating
(yes) Roller Blading - drunk and around the third floor of the dorm
3. Any nicknames? Ramela Rynn (I stenciled my name on something once and that was what it looked like, unfortunately) and Mommy-slommy (Jeffrey is Daddy-Sladdy and Ian is Ian-Slian but I'm not sure where they started)
4. Mother's name? Lynn Ann
5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Water
6. Tattoos? Yes, a heart and a rose on my ankle
7. Body piercing's? nope
8. How much do you love your job (1-10) 1
9. Birthplace: Edison, NJ
10. Favorite vacation spot? Ocean City NJ
11. Ever been to Africa? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes, if you count the street name sign where I grew up
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? D38 - Heidi, we're twins lol...
15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
16. Salad dressing? Ranch or Thousand Island
17. Favorite pie? My daddy's Rum Cream Pie, yum!
18. Favorite number? 7
19. Favorite movie? Beaches
20. Favorite holiday? July 4th
22. Favorite food? Tacos (Ian was asked this once, this was his answer and since I don't really have a favorite it stuck)
23. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
24. Favorite brand of body soap? Oil of Olay Body wash
25. Favorite TV show? Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race, 24, ER
26. Toothpaste? Colgate Total Whitening
27. Favorite smell? Vanilla
28. What do you do to relax? scrapbook
29. Message to your friends reading this? Thanks for something new to put on my blog.
30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With a degree in something, Moved to PA and enjoying Ian's teenage years, ha.
31. What do you do when you are bored? Play games on line
32. Furthest place you will send this message? Not sure.
33. Who will respond the fastest? Not sure
34. Least likely to respond? My sister
Thankful For A Kind Stranger
This morning, I am not feeling well. I have almost no voice (my yell sounds like a whisper), I'm achy, I'm extremely tired, I have a headache and I probably should have stayed in bed.
But I didn't. So on my way to work I stopped at 7-11 to get something warm to drink because I thought it would help my throat feel better and maybe might help me wake up some. So I stop the car, get out, lock the doors and go inside. I had just finished getting my Cappuccino when a nice gentleman says "Who owns the red Saturn?" Shyly I raise my hand and he comes over to offer me a friendly bit of advice, "Ma'am, you really shouldn't leave your purse in the car, especially when your wallet is partially sticking out so you can see the money in it." So, I thank him, tell him I appreciate that he told me and run out to get my purse. Fortunately the lady working at 7-11 didn't think I was trying to steal my coffee. I came back in to get a water and pay. Again I thank the gentleman because had he not been an honest/nice person I would have been without my purse.
I know what I did wasn't smart and I should be more careful. But I am extremely thankful for the kind stranger this morning.
But I didn't. So on my way to work I stopped at 7-11 to get something warm to drink because I thought it would help my throat feel better and maybe might help me wake up some. So I stop the car, get out, lock the doors and go inside. I had just finished getting my Cappuccino when a nice gentleman says "Who owns the red Saturn?" Shyly I raise my hand and he comes over to offer me a friendly bit of advice, "Ma'am, you really shouldn't leave your purse in the car, especially when your wallet is partially sticking out so you can see the money in it." So, I thank him, tell him I appreciate that he told me and run out to get my purse. Fortunately the lady working at 7-11 didn't think I was trying to steal my coffee. I came back in to get a water and pay. Again I thank the gentleman because had he not been an honest/nice person I would have been without my purse.
I know what I did wasn't smart and I should be more careful. But I am extremely thankful for the kind stranger this morning.
14 February 2006
What Does Your Candy Heart Say?
Happy Valentine's Day
| Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me" |
 A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out. Your heart is open to where ever love takes you! Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned out Your flirting style: lots of listening and talking What turns you off: fighting and conflict Why you're hot: you're fearless about falling in love |
13 February 2006
I'm Soooo.... Not Ready For This
So I picked Ian up from school today (which if you read my earlier post, he did have a good day and wasn't acting tired) and he's holding a card from someone. He hands it to me to read and it's a Valentine from a little girl in his daycare. She gave it to him early because she won't get a chance tomorrow.
It's cute, lots of mispelled words (they are in kindergarden so they are phonetically spelled and that's OK).
So I'm talking to the daycare person and she's like oh yeah she absolutely loves Ian. Yikes.
Then when I get to the car I call Jeffrey to tell him and he says, well I was going to tell you at home but... a co-worker's daughter who also works at the school was babysitting this girl over the weekend. When the sitter got a Star Wars cup out, the little girl says, Ian would love that!
So Jeffrey asks Ian if this is his girl-friend and Ian says no she's just a girl who chases me around alot.
Oh my... I'm soooo.not.ready.for.this!
It's cute, lots of mispelled words (they are in kindergarden so they are phonetically spelled and that's OK).
So I'm talking to the daycare person and she's like oh yeah she absolutely loves Ian. Yikes.
Then when I get to the car I call Jeffrey to tell him and he says, well I was going to tell you at home but... a co-worker's daughter who also works at the school was babysitting this girl over the weekend. When the sitter got a Star Wars cup out, the little girl says, Ian would love that!
So Jeffrey asks Ian if this is his girl-friend and Ian says no she's just a girl who chases me around alot.
Oh my... I'm soooo.not.ready.for.this!
Too Tired
This morning Ian was too tired to get moving. Jeffrey went in to lay out his clothes and Ian hid under his geeks (blankets). Then Jeffrey gave Ian his six minutes to get ready. (It used to be five but then Ian turned six and for everything he now wants "6" and he'll hold up that many fingers to tell you.)
Six minutes later, I went in expecting to help Ian by straightening his socks or pants or making sure his shirt wasn't on backwards but I found him still asleep hidden under the blanket. So I got him out from under the blankets and started waking him up but he was too tired, kept rubbing his eyes and rolling back over to go to sleep. Finally got him dressed but I had to threaten to not let him stay up to watch the Olympics.
Poor guy, he loves watching them as much as his Daddy and I do. I would hate to take this away from him. It is only, after all, for two weeks.
I guess I'll have to wait and see how he does at school today and how tired he's acting after dinner tonight. Maybe I can just tape them for him, at least parts that I know he'd like and let him watch them earlier in the evening.
Six minutes later, I went in expecting to help Ian by straightening his socks or pants or making sure his shirt wasn't on backwards but I found him still asleep hidden under the blanket. So I got him out from under the blankets and started waking him up but he was too tired, kept rubbing his eyes and rolling back over to go to sleep. Finally got him dressed but I had to threaten to not let him stay up to watch the Olympics.
Poor guy, he loves watching them as much as his Daddy and I do. I would hate to take this away from him. It is only, after all, for two weeks.
I guess I'll have to wait and see how he does at school today and how tired he's acting after dinner tonight. Maybe I can just tape them for him, at least parts that I know he'd like and let him watch them earlier in the evening.
10 February 2006
Blog Words - One Month of My Blog
Well, a week or so ago one of my SS friends found this SnapShirts.
I didn't do it then because I wanted to wait to get my word cloud until it was my one month anniversary of my blog. Silly, huh? Oh well... here it is.
I didn't do it then because I wanted to wait to get my word cloud until it was my one month anniversary of my blog. Silly, huh? Oh well... here it is.
08 February 2006
Should You Quit Your Job?
Yes Melissa... I had to do this one... and you might be surprised at the results. lol
| Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 82% |
 Your job is a disaster - it's surprising you've lasted this long. You need to quit if you can, even if you don't have another job lined up. As far as stressful work situations go, yours is off the scale brutal. Almost any job would be better than what you've got! |
07 February 2006
Scripture Tree
The Scripture Tree.....thescripturetree.com
Click on a flower – after reading hit the BACK button and click on another!
What's Your Inner Blood Type?
Found this one on Melissa's blog.
I'm A+ and most of this description fits pretty well, I think.
| Your Inner Blood Type is Type A |
 You seem cool and collected, though a bit shy. You are highly driven and a perfectionist, but that's a side you keep to yourself. Creative and artistic, you are a very unique person who doesn't quite fit in. People accept you more than you realize, seeing you as trustworthy and loyal. You are most compatible with: A and AB Famous Type A's: Britney Spears and Hilter |
I'm A+ and most of this description fits pretty well, I think.
02 February 2006
A Good Morning!
Good Morning Blessings
If it stops with you, then the blessing will disappear. The blessing will only keep working if it is continuously passed around. If you are a recipient of a blessing, keep the blessing working by being the source of blessing to other people.
If it stops with you, then the blessing will disappear. The blessing will only keep working if it is continuously passed around. If you are a recipient of a blessing, keep the blessing working by being the source of blessing to other people.
Good Morning !!!!
This morning when I wakened
and saw the sun above,
I softly said, "Good morning, Lord,
Bless everyone I love."
Right away I thought of you
And said a loving prayer,
That He would bless you specially,
And keep you free from care.
I thought of all the happiness
A day could hold in store,
I wished it all for you because
No one deserves it more.
I felt so warm and good inside,
My heart was all aglow.
I know God heard my prayers for you,
He hears them all, you know.
you have two choices ... smile and close this page or pass this along to someone else to spread the good feelings.
01 February 2006
What Kind of Coffee Are You?
OK... I'm still trying to find my way out of the haze of medicine from the past few days... and I need more coffee because I'm still half asleep... then I go to Blogthings.com for fun and this was one of the first ones on the list... too funny.
And sad but true.
And sad but true.
| You Are an Espresso |
 At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high |
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