But, they are!
Last week, I put in for another position within the county. It's a better position, better pay, more responsibility, etc. I know that I could do it. And, I know that I'd do it well. I'd fit in with that department, and I know I'd enjoy working there. I feel good about it, but I know at least one of the other applicants has a really good chance.
I guess time will tell. For now, I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Turkey Day 2010
What a weekend! And, it's just Saturday!
Thursday, I got up early to make my dishes to take to my in-laws, and watched part of the Macy's Parade w/Hankadoo. We had a very enjoyable day with Joe's family. The entertainment for the day was Baby Ellie. She's the only baby in the family, and is adorable. She's has bright red hair, huge blue eyes, and makes the cutest expressions. She had full attention. We ate, visited, and had a good time. I have never seen so much food in all my life. There were 15 desserts alone. Everything was delicious, and I really should have worn the stretchy pants.
The second stop of the day was at my Uncle & Aunt's. This is where the day became crazy! I've mentioned before that my family is nuttier than squirrel poop, and on days like Thursday, I'm convinced of that even more. I've never heard such stories in my life. I should have worn my boots, because it was deep. I think my uncles need to add BS Artist Extraordinaire after their names. People were laughing so hard they were crying, people were talking over each other, and there were ten different conversations going on at any given time. They may be loud, obnoxious and full of crap, but I love my dear family. We are a good time!
Yesterday, I was one of the crazy fools that went Black Friday shopping! And, I have to say, it wasn't bad. Saundra & I left late in comparison to the others, we left at 5:30am in comparison to the 2am like some I know. And, we were back home by 8am for me to make my desserts to take to Mom's. We went to Target, and even though the parking lot was full, we found a great spot to park. Yes! The day was off to a good start. I picked up some jeans for Hank, a few movies, a couple of DS games, and a few other little things. We found the shortest line, and only waited for maybe ten minutes before we checked out. It wasn't bad. We were feeling brave so we crossed the street to Wal-Mart. I guess everyone had already been there and left, because it was empty. There were more people there on Wedsnesday night grocery shopping. We picked up a few things, got a cup of coffee and called it a day.
We did Thanksgiving, Part Two at Mom & Dad's yesterday afternoon. We ate, played games, and called it an early night. We came home, watched some tv, and we were all asleep by ten.
Today, Hankadoo and I are going to see "Tangled" with some friends. I'm more excited than Hank. It looks so cute. I guess sometime between now and Monday morning, I need to do all the laundry, clean house, and put the Christmas tree up. Hank has been bugging the snot out of me for a week already to get the Christmas stuff out and decorate.
It's been a great Thanksgiving weekend. Pumpkin pie, crazy uncles, shopping....it's had it all!
Thursday, I got up early to make my dishes to take to my in-laws, and watched part of the Macy's Parade w/Hankadoo. We had a very enjoyable day with Joe's family. The entertainment for the day was Baby Ellie. She's the only baby in the family, and is adorable. She's has bright red hair, huge blue eyes, and makes the cutest expressions. She had full attention. We ate, visited, and had a good time. I have never seen so much food in all my life. There were 15 desserts alone. Everything was delicious, and I really should have worn the stretchy pants.
The second stop of the day was at my Uncle & Aunt's. This is where the day became crazy! I've mentioned before that my family is nuttier than squirrel poop, and on days like Thursday, I'm convinced of that even more. I've never heard such stories in my life. I should have worn my boots, because it was deep. I think my uncles need to add BS Artist Extraordinaire after their names. People were laughing so hard they were crying, people were talking over each other, and there were ten different conversations going on at any given time. They may be loud, obnoxious and full of crap, but I love my dear family. We are a good time!
Yesterday, I was one of the crazy fools that went Black Friday shopping! And, I have to say, it wasn't bad. Saundra & I left late in comparison to the others, we left at 5:30am in comparison to the 2am like some I know. And, we were back home by 8am for me to make my desserts to take to Mom's. We went to Target, and even though the parking lot was full, we found a great spot to park. Yes! The day was off to a good start. I picked up some jeans for Hank, a few movies, a couple of DS games, and a few other little things. We found the shortest line, and only waited for maybe ten minutes before we checked out. It wasn't bad. We were feeling brave so we crossed the street to Wal-Mart. I guess everyone had already been there and left, because it was empty. There were more people there on Wedsnesday night grocery shopping. We picked up a few things, got a cup of coffee and called it a day.
We did Thanksgiving, Part Two at Mom & Dad's yesterday afternoon. We ate, played games, and called it an early night. We came home, watched some tv, and we were all asleep by ten.
Today, Hankadoo and I are going to see "Tangled" with some friends. I'm more excited than Hank. It looks so cute. I guess sometime between now and Monday morning, I need to do all the laundry, clean house, and put the Christmas tree up. Hank has been bugging the snot out of me for a week already to get the Christmas stuff out and decorate.
It's been a great Thanksgiving weekend. Pumpkin pie, crazy uncles, shopping....it's had it all!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving...Then & Now
I love Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite days of the year.
When I was little, Thanksgiving was spent at Grandma & Papaw's. We'd spend the day eating, laughing, playing games and just enjoying our nutty family.
When Joe was in the Army, we never came home for Thanksgiving. We'd always stay at our duty station, have the single soldiers, and all our friends come to our house. I'd spend days cooking, baking & cleaning. There were years that I'd cook two turkeys and mash ten pounds of potatoes. I would make all the sides, and three different desserts. I'd have enough food to feed an Army. Well, maybe not the whole Army, but the motor pool, for sure. I was stressed, but it was worth it. Those Thanksgivings are still some of my favorite memories from our Army years.
Now that we are back home, Thanksgiving has changed. We go to three different places over the course of two days. I only have to fix a few dishes to take here and there. I can actually sit and watch the "Macy's Parade" with the boys. I can enjoy sitting on the couch after dinner and chatting with my sister-in-laws. I can watch the boys play in the yard with their cousins. I can hear the stories that Joe and his brothers tell.
It's about time to break out the stretchy pants. I'm ready to chow down. That part, hasn't changed.
When I was little, Thanksgiving was spent at Grandma & Papaw's. We'd spend the day eating, laughing, playing games and just enjoying our nutty family.
When Joe was in the Army, we never came home for Thanksgiving. We'd always stay at our duty station, have the single soldiers, and all our friends come to our house. I'd spend days cooking, baking & cleaning. There were years that I'd cook two turkeys and mash ten pounds of potatoes. I would make all the sides, and three different desserts. I'd have enough food to feed an Army. Well, maybe not the whole Army, but the motor pool, for sure. I was stressed, but it was worth it. Those Thanksgivings are still some of my favorite memories from our Army years.
Now that we are back home, Thanksgiving has changed. We go to three different places over the course of two days. I only have to fix a few dishes to take here and there. I can actually sit and watch the "Macy's Parade" with the boys. I can enjoy sitting on the couch after dinner and chatting with my sister-in-laws. I can watch the boys play in the yard with their cousins. I can hear the stories that Joe and his brothers tell.
It's about time to break out the stretchy pants. I'm ready to chow down. That part, hasn't changed.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Random Thoughts on a Tuesday
Just a few thoughts for the day:
--The 'Dancing w/the Stars' finale is tonight, and I really hope that Jennifer Grey doesn't win. I loved at her first, but as the season has progressed, she has started to get on my nerves. Don't get me wrong, she looks great, she dances great, but I think she should have stayed looking like Baby and skipped all the work. She doesn't even look like the same person we all fell in love with in 'Dirty Dancing'. I would be very happy if Kyle Massey or Bristol Palin won. I actually voted for Bristol. Don't judge.
--The New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys are touring together. I want to go! They are in Nashville in June. I think my sisters and I need to make a road trip. Instead of a bunch of screaming teenagers, it would be screaming thirty-somethings. Justin Bieber has nothing on NKOTB! Nothing, I say.
--Reese's Cups & Diet Coke are a great breakfast. I don't care what you say.
--The 'Dancing w/the Stars' finale is tonight, and I really hope that Jennifer Grey doesn't win. I loved at her first, but as the season has progressed, she has started to get on my nerves. Don't get me wrong, she looks great, she dances great, but I think she should have stayed looking like Baby and skipped all the work. She doesn't even look like the same person we all fell in love with in 'Dirty Dancing'. I would be very happy if Kyle Massey or Bristol Palin won. I actually voted for Bristol. Don't judge.
--The New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys are touring together. I want to go! They are in Nashville in June. I think my sisters and I need to make a road trip. Instead of a bunch of screaming teenagers, it would be screaming thirty-somethings. Justin Bieber has nothing on NKOTB! Nothing, I say.
--Reese's Cups & Diet Coke are a great breakfast. I don't care what you say.
Monday, November 22, 2010
A much needed afternoon...
Today, I've had a taste of what it would be like if I was still a stay-at-home-mom. I must say, it's been nice. I had to come home at noon and wait for the cable/internet people to come fix the internet. They were here when I got here, which was unbelievable, I've never known them to be early. They were done in 20 minutes, internet was back and running. Thank you--it was a long weekend without it
I really could have gone back to work, but I had promised Hank he could ride the bus home and not go to after-school. I couldn't go back on a promise, Walter would never let me live that one down. So, I changed into my sweats and flipflops, separated several baskets of clean laundry, watched 'Rachael Ray' (Niecy Nash was on, and let me just say, I LOVE her!) and enjoyed a quiet afternoon of just me in the house. Now, I'm watching 'Oprah' and getting ready to start supper. I think I need more afternoons at home.
I really could have gone back to work, but I had promised Hank he could ride the bus home and not go to after-school. I couldn't go back on a promise, Walter would never let me live that one down. So, I changed into my sweats and flipflops, separated several baskets of clean laundry, watched 'Rachael Ray' (Niecy Nash was on, and let me just say, I LOVE her!) and enjoyed a quiet afternoon of just me in the house. Now, I'm watching 'Oprah' and getting ready to start supper. I think I need more afternoons at home.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Why are farts funny?
That is the question of the day! Or better yet, why do boys, regardless of age, find farts funny? That's the better question!
Last night, Hankadoo was cuddled up beside me on the couch, we were watching 'Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving' and enjoying the night. Then, he farted. Right on my leg. He thought it was hilarious. He was giggling hysterically. Then, Joe started laughing. Then, Hank farted again. More laughter.
I'm living with Fartacus & Tooter McPooter.
Boys are gross!
Last night, Hankadoo was cuddled up beside me on the couch, we were watching 'Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving' and enjoying the night. Then, he farted. Right on my leg. He thought it was hilarious. He was giggling hysterically. Then, Joe started laughing. Then, Hank farted again. More laughter.
I'm living with Fartacus & Tooter McPooter.
Boys are gross!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Happy Birthday, Honey!
Joe turns 40 today! I've been giving him grief that he can no longer claim the thirties. I'm fixing his favorite birthday dinner tonight. Country Ham (yuck!), fried potatoes, biscuits and apple dumplins. It's the same dinner that his mom always fixed when he was growing up. She's taking him to lunch, and I'm fixing his birthday dinner. I somehow think I got the short end of that deal.Hank gave him his card and birthday present this morning. I bought him the complete series of The Sopranos. And, I'm not even a Sopranos fan. I have a few more things planned, but that's still a suprise for now. If I tell, it will be the one time that he actually reads my blog!
Happy Birthday, Honey! The boys and I love you.
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