Today while my man was busy breaking down the church at the movie theater, I took my boys to the park and took some pics for our Christmas card!
See what you think!
I am a little biased, but I have two of the most handsome little angels around!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
My two handsome boys
Today while my man was busy breaking down the church at the movie theater, I took my boys to the park and took some pics for our Christmas card!
See what you think!
I am a little biased, but I have two of the most handsome little angels around!
By George I think we have an answer!
Okay,
It is the medicine I started taking a few weeks ago.
Today I have had severe itiching just on my hands and my feet and then this evening, my scalp and neck are now broken out. My right armpit has now turned into one big hive!
It has to be the medicine.
I will be calling my doctor first thing in the morning and getting a new med!
P.S. Does anyone recommend a general practioner in Decatur that is good about phone call returning, quick on the visit, seems very understanding, and will get you in quick if you are sick?
I am in the market for a new GP. Mine has awful secretaries, never returns a message that you leave, no personal touch, and hang up on me after they have had me on HOLD for 10 minutes!
Let me know!
It is the medicine I started taking a few weeks ago.
Today I have had severe itiching just on my hands and my feet and then this evening, my scalp and neck are now broken out. My right armpit has now turned into one big hive!
It has to be the medicine.
I will be calling my doctor first thing in the morning and getting a new med!
P.S. Does anyone recommend a general practioner in Decatur that is good about phone call returning, quick on the visit, seems very understanding, and will get you in quick if you are sick?
I am in the market for a new GP. Mine has awful secretaries, never returns a message that you leave, no personal touch, and hang up on me after they have had me on HOLD for 10 minutes!
Let me know!
Friday, November 7, 2008
About to go crazy, (well, I have already been there)
Three days of nothing but itching hands and feet. I went to the emergency room last night because I just could not take it anymore.
They gave me pepcid and a steroid to take by mouth and shot me full of something to keep me from going into shock. This morning, I feel worse. I am shaking all over, itching the welps that are on my hands and feet, my fingers and my toes~
This is driving me crazy...
They gave me pepcid and a steroid to take by mouth and shot me full of something to keep me from going into shock. This morning, I feel worse. I am shaking all over, itching the welps that are on my hands and feet, my fingers and my toes~
This is driving me crazy...
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Itchy, Itchy
I have this weird prickly rash that is only on my feet.
My hands feel itchy too, but no visible signs there.
I am going insane. Benadryl helps slightly, but oh my goodness, this is weird.
I think it is stress.
I think this is a weird stress rash that is bugging the pee-doodle out of me!
I sat down and made a list of all the reasons I could be suffering from stress and here is what I came up with:
1. My grandparents are out of sorts, one in a nursing home as of last week and the other one being tossed to and fro amongst her three kids.
2. My job, enough said...
3. My kids. They are on full throttle all the time!
4. My house. I want to sell it so that I can get the cool house in Trinity.
5. My house has to be clean all the time in case a realtor wants to show it.
6. My job, enough said...
7. My OCD. I am constantly thinking about what needs to be changed, done, or fixed.
8. My weight. I hate being fat.
9. My friends. I worry about them constantly.
10. Our church. My hubby spends all Sunday morning serving the Church and its mission which leaves me to entertain the two boys by myself.
11. I want to be exercising, but I don't have enough time.
12. The desire to do perfect all the time, it just ain't gonna happen.
13. Tristan is in trouble a lot at school, am I being a horrible mom? What's the deal?
14. Pleasing Jeremy. He needs a lot of TLC!
15. Being a good daughter.
16. I haven't gone to see my grandfather yet in the nursing home. I am a bad grandchild too.
17. Money.
18. The economy.
19. Our country's decision of the new pres. Don't like it one bit. Sorry, that is why I get the Freedom of Speech.
20. Laundry. I hate it and it gets on my nerves.
My hands feel itchy too, but no visible signs there.
I am going insane. Benadryl helps slightly, but oh my goodness, this is weird.
I think it is stress.
I think this is a weird stress rash that is bugging the pee-doodle out of me!
I sat down and made a list of all the reasons I could be suffering from stress and here is what I came up with:
1. My grandparents are out of sorts, one in a nursing home as of last week and the other one being tossed to and fro amongst her three kids.
2. My job, enough said...
3. My kids. They are on full throttle all the time!
4. My house. I want to sell it so that I can get the cool house in Trinity.
5. My house has to be clean all the time in case a realtor wants to show it.
6. My job, enough said...
7. My OCD. I am constantly thinking about what needs to be changed, done, or fixed.
8. My weight. I hate being fat.
9. My friends. I worry about them constantly.
10. Our church. My hubby spends all Sunday morning serving the Church and its mission which leaves me to entertain the two boys by myself.
11. I want to be exercising, but I don't have enough time.
12. The desire to do perfect all the time, it just ain't gonna happen.
13. Tristan is in trouble a lot at school, am I being a horrible mom? What's the deal?
14. Pleasing Jeremy. He needs a lot of TLC!
15. Being a good daughter.
16. I haven't gone to see my grandfather yet in the nursing home. I am a bad grandchild too.
17. Money.
18. The economy.
19. Our country's decision of the new pres. Don't like it one bit. Sorry, that is why I get the Freedom of Speech.
20. Laundry. I hate it and it gets on my nerves.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Crazy day
This morning at 5:20 am I rolled over and remembered that I had a two year old snuggled up under my arm and then I also thought of the crazy day that I had ahead of me.
Being OCD and possessing a strong desire for every thing to be perfect, I had to fix a casserole for work, stew a crock pot chicken for the Bible study group we would be hosting that night, make sure my kids were dressed, fed, and in the car, my house was clean in case anyone decided to show it today, and get to the polls before seven to cast my vote.
Well, I did well on some of those things and in the process I forgot Tristan's lunch and the line for voting at 6:45 am was stretched about 100-200 people deep at Julian Harris, so voting was out at 7!
It did all work out in the end because my boss was kind enough to let me go get T-man's lunch and vote all in the same time. It took me 30 minutes in line and ten minutes once I got in there. It was an hour trip total.
We still have our study tonight and we plan on praying for God's hand to be on the candidate that is elected tonight. The tension is thick and people are on edge. I will be glad for this crazy day to be OVER!
Being OCD and possessing a strong desire for every thing to be perfect, I had to fix a casserole for work, stew a crock pot chicken for the Bible study group we would be hosting that night, make sure my kids were dressed, fed, and in the car, my house was clean in case anyone decided to show it today, and get to the polls before seven to cast my vote.
Well, I did well on some of those things and in the process I forgot Tristan's lunch and the line for voting at 6:45 am was stretched about 100-200 people deep at Julian Harris, so voting was out at 7!
It did all work out in the end because my boss was kind enough to let me go get T-man's lunch and vote all in the same time. It took me 30 minutes in line and ten minutes once I got in there. It was an hour trip total.
We still have our study tonight and we plan on praying for God's hand to be on the candidate that is elected tonight. The tension is thick and people are on edge. I will be glad for this crazy day to be OVER!
A time to change
Last night I went and "babysitted" my grandma. That is so weird to say out loud. It is ironic how life changes and we revert back to an infancy stage.
My grandmother is old.
She is near the end of her life and it is sad to think of it that way.
But, on the flip side it is joyous and celebratory to think of the wonderful life she has had these 89 years.
89 years. Wow! Think of all you see in that many years...
I sat near her and just breathed in her same oxygen that she did. I soaked up her time that she spent with me. I have not had much time to just sit with her, just the two of us. We read the Bible together, we did a little small town gossipping and then we just sat quietly. As I sat there saturated in my own thoughts about my day, my week, the election, and many other non-essential things, I wondered what she was thinking about.
What do you think about when you are 89? I have some days where I have literally burned up every bit of energy I could have possibly been given and I just can't form a coherent thought. What do you think that you will think of when you get to be 89?
My grandmother is old.
She is near the end of her life and it is sad to think of it that way.
But, on the flip side it is joyous and celebratory to think of the wonderful life she has had these 89 years.
89 years. Wow! Think of all you see in that many years...
I sat near her and just breathed in her same oxygen that she did. I soaked up her time that she spent with me. I have not had much time to just sit with her, just the two of us. We read the Bible together, we did a little small town gossipping and then we just sat quietly. As I sat there saturated in my own thoughts about my day, my week, the election, and many other non-essential things, I wondered what she was thinking about.
What do you think about when you are 89? I have some days where I have literally burned up every bit of energy I could have possibly been given and I just can't form a coherent thought. What do you think that you will think of when you get to be 89?
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The election
I am sick of the election.
The mud slinging is driving me insane.
Who cares about Sarah Palin's clothes, her moose hunting, and her jet flights with her kids?
Also, who cares about Obama and his stupid friends?
The only difference between Obama and most of the politicians out there, is that he blatantly denies his friends and then turns around and hugs them, attends a rally with them, or goes to hear them at church!
America has been dragged through their political mine fields for almost two years. The United States of America's election time has become like Hobby Lobby getting ready for Christmas. It comes waaaaayyyy too soon! Yes, I walked into Hobby Lobby in June and there were Christmas trees waiting to be set up. Come on people!
Most politicians are lawyers or at least have a background or backbone (spineless) related to a lawyer. They ALL are corrupt in some way.
I have chosen my "candidate" based on his running mate. That is sad.
Out of all America, this is what we come down to-a cunning smooth tounged liberal and a veteran with a pistol "hot librarian" at his side. Wow America. We are weirdos.
What a day...
Today was single handedly one of the craziest days I have had at my job. We have gotten over the past few days 12 new students. Now for those of you who don't understand what I go through on a daily basis, this may shock you. But, I compare my days at my job to that of a bad United Nations meeting. Opinions flying everywhere, racial issues at the highest, ethnicity a major issue, drugs, family problems, power struggles with a teenager who has always gotten to be the boss, all kinds of behavioral issues and that does not even scratch the surface.
It is days like today that I am thankful for all the OTHER days I have experienced teaching. Some days are great. We get through those days usually without a squabble or a fuss. Most days, however, are just hectic. They end with all the teachers and staff on the verge of being committed to an insane asylum. Well,not that bad, but they are crazy!
It is days like today that I am thankful for all the OTHER days I have experienced teaching. Some days are great. We get through those days usually without a squabble or a fuss. Most days, however, are just hectic. They end with all the teachers and staff on the verge of being committed to an insane asylum. Well,not that bad, but they are crazy!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
COOL!
It was awesome tonight to see how the chain of events went. When God has a plan, you go with it!
We had a call from our Bible Study baby sitter that she could not make it at like 3:30ish. Immediately I began running through my head who we could find. I drew a huge blank, so I called Rachel. She, being my helpful sidekick and bud, springs into action and gets on the horn calling every available teen that she knows, no luck either. We decide to cancel and I call Kim Terry, my mom, and Jeremy. Then, out of the blue, I was talking to God and someone was placed on my heart, Grace Allen. I was like duh! Grace is awesome with the kids. She is so sweet and easy to work with my kids and their hyperactive personalities. She also has her Bible Study group on another night and I knew she would not be missing out on her Group for the week! So, from that point on, we were set! Anne was like cool, and I was like cool too!
Well, the coolest part about tonight, which I can tell it made Rachel very happy, was that we had a full house! And, it was people that did not ordinarily get to make it! We had Kim Terry, Anne Allen (she decided to stay while Grace watched the babies), Rachel and Jonathan, my brother and his wife, Matt and Haley, and Jeremy and myself! The topic of discussion was how often we leave God out of our everyday
routine and how we can change that. Our scripture was from Luke 24. The gospel of Luke tells how these two men were walking on the road and Jesus, whom had just been crucified 3 days before, came to them and walked with them and they were unaware that he was with them. But once they dined with him and he revealed himself to them, they were shocked at their own faith because they did not recognize Christ. It brought discussion of how often we lose sight of God in our everyday life. What can we do to show others that Christ is the center of OUR lives?
Very good discussion tonight. I am beaming for Christ right now. He just amazes me by his love and forgiveness and his way of bringing things full circle.
I am so thankful that he sent Grace and Anne to us tonight. What an awesome change to a "normal" Tuesday night. I also thank God right now that he is using us and the Clifton's as a way of reaching others for His name. We were a little nervous at first, all four of us, about starting a Bible Study that was not part of the Crosspoint groups. But, we felt lead to do this and what an awesome chance to relax and talk about Christ and HIS love for us and how it fits into our everyday lives. We have been taught well by our previous Bible Study leaders and it just all falls into place when we discuss the Upper Room devotionals and put them side by side with our lives and the Word.
Essentially we are Christ's love and He is ours. That is really COOL when you think about it.
We had a call from our Bible Study baby sitter that she could not make it at like 3:30ish. Immediately I began running through my head who we could find. I drew a huge blank, so I called Rachel. She, being my helpful sidekick and bud, springs into action and gets on the horn calling every available teen that she knows, no luck either. We decide to cancel and I call Kim Terry, my mom, and Jeremy. Then, out of the blue, I was talking to God and someone was placed on my heart, Grace Allen. I was like duh! Grace is awesome with the kids. She is so sweet and easy to work with my kids and their hyperactive personalities. She also has her Bible Study group on another night and I knew she would not be missing out on her Group for the week! So, from that point on, we were set! Anne was like cool, and I was like cool too!
Well, the coolest part about tonight, which I can tell it made Rachel very happy, was that we had a full house! And, it was people that did not ordinarily get to make it! We had Kim Terry, Anne Allen (she decided to stay while Grace watched the babies), Rachel and Jonathan, my brother and his wife, Matt and Haley, and Jeremy and myself! The topic of discussion was how often we leave God out of our everyday
routine and how we can change that. Our scripture was from Luke 24. The gospel of Luke tells how these two men were walking on the road and Jesus, whom had just been crucified 3 days before, came to them and walked with them and they were unaware that he was with them. But once they dined with him and he revealed himself to them, they were shocked at their own faith because they did not recognize Christ. It brought discussion of how often we lose sight of God in our everyday life. What can we do to show others that Christ is the center of OUR lives?
Very good discussion tonight. I am beaming for Christ right now. He just amazes me by his love and forgiveness and his way of bringing things full circle.
I am so thankful that he sent Grace and Anne to us tonight. What an awesome change to a "normal" Tuesday night. I also thank God right now that he is using us and the Clifton's as a way of reaching others for His name. We were a little nervous at first, all four of us, about starting a Bible Study that was not part of the Crosspoint groups. But, we felt lead to do this and what an awesome chance to relax and talk about Christ and HIS love for us and how it fits into our everyday lives. We have been taught well by our previous Bible Study leaders and it just all falls into place when we discuss the Upper Room devotionals and put them side by side with our lives and the Word.
Essentially we are Christ's love and He is ours. That is really COOL when you think about it.
Monday, October 27, 2008
inspired
I am particularly inspired about my husband tonight. He is no sissy man, he is a man of all men! He works hard all day only to come home and help cook, take care of his babies and his wife, and he watches the kids when I need some "me" time (most of the time without complaining).
He spends all his free time trying to make me and our boys happy. For instance,a couple of weeks ago I was having a particularly rough day and he tried to surprise me with a rose on my car. Except I left early to get across town to wash my car and missed him and the surprise. What a loser I felt like. I get home and find my man chasing our kiddos around the house and a beautiful long-stemmed rose on my counter top.
He also spends a lot of time volunteering, without complaining, at our church. He truly has a servant's heart and I admire him for that. He never ceases to amaze me with his patience and his easy temper when I have screwed up. God truly did design us in Heaven as opposites meant to be drawn together. I forget that sometimes when I get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life of a hectic career, rowdy boys, errands that need to be ran, and a household that requires constant attention.
I just thank God for husbands like Jeremy that no matter what continue to love, trust, and honor a crazy, sometimes non-deserving wife like me. We all feel inadequate at times. I know that next to my two children, Jeremy is my biggest fan and cheerleader. I struggle to live up to his expectations and hope that I can create an environment only he would love.
I love you Jeremy. God Bless men like you.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
1234
I have this little thing I do with numbers. No one really understands it but me. I love the consecutive 1234. They add up to a perfect 10. Wish I was a perfect ten. I miss those days of feeling like that.
Having a hard time right now, don't expect anyone to pitty me or even feel concerned. But, I feel like a bit of an Eyore from Pooh Bear stories and then also a little like Ren from Ren and Stimpy. One second I feel sorry for my psycho self and the next I feel jacked up and wired with crazy hair and bulging eyes.
Who needs drugs and alcohol when you are crazy?
Having a hard time right now, don't expect anyone to pitty me or even feel concerned. But, I feel like a bit of an Eyore from Pooh Bear stories and then also a little like Ren from Ren and Stimpy. One second I feel sorry for my psycho self and the next I feel jacked up and wired with crazy hair and bulging eyes.
Who needs drugs and alcohol when you are crazy?
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