Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Rotten Potatoes?

Ever smell rotten potatoes? Well, that is what my van smells like right now. We're having some trouble with it, so I've let it sit for about a week. We got in it last night and were overwhelmed with the stench. We've cleaned all the trash out, but it still stinks. I assume one of the kids has stuffed something under a seat, behind a seat cushion, in an ashtray, etc that is ROTTING. UGH! Pretty yucky!

I have horrible PMS this month. I cannot even stand myself---I'm sure my family is ready to flee the city. I keep trying to consciously adjust my attitude, but it is just not working. So, while I know it is not Christ-like, I have given into it and will allow myself to just be cranky for a day or two.

Yesterday, our boys were playing in the front yard with some neighbor kids. Through the window, all of a sudden I saw 5 boys running like lightning and screaming at the top of their lungs. Our 3 burst through the door, all hollering and screaming at once. I finally understood they had run across a nest of yellow jackets and had been swarmed by them. My youngest son, Bryce got 4 stings, but otherwise they all escaped. I ended up staying home from school...between Bryce's "injuries", my PMS, the cost of gas--I just decided I was due for a night off. And next week is Fall Break for me. YIPEE!

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Only 13 !!!

My stepdaughter is a very beautiful young lady. We knew when she turned 13 that things would be changing soon. We've both heard lots of stories from our friends about their teen daughters.

Well, the wheels have been set in motion. Chelsea has her first "boyfriend". She talks about him constantly. Some of the things she says are so funny....Tim and I just look at each other and shake our heads. I am trying to show an appropriate amount of interest...but I can't help but be wary. Of course, I don't want her to grow up too fast. I am only a little bit worried about her getting into something physically because this boy doesn't go to her school or live very close to either of her parents. In fact, his dad coaches her brother's baseball team. That is how they met. Now, they are together every ballgame, sitting on the bleaches together. It is really cute though...they pretend to not be looking for each other. Very non-chalant. Then, after about 30 minutes, they casually say hello, then are stuck together like glue. He is coming to watch her softball game Saturday, which means she won't be worth a red cent in the game.

More what worries me is her getting her young heart broken. I mentioned this to Tim, who agrees, but says it's going to happen, and many times. There isn't anything we can do about it. And I know he is right. But, that doesn't keep me from dreading it. In my teen years I broke a lot of hearts and managed to get my own broken a time or two. I remember how devastating it felt. She just seems so young and innocent...I hate to see that part of her youth slip away.

For now...her daddy and I will just keep a bemused eye on them. They all seem to be growing up too fast.

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

It's crazy !

As most of you know, I go to school full time in the evenings and work part time. I just talked to my best friend who is the one who got me to go back to college with her. We've both finsihed 5 semsters now...still a long ways to go, but it is a good start. We are college sophmores in our mid 30's!

Anyhow, she's dropping out...all for a job at a gas station that pays $7.50. She says it is just too much...working part time and going to school. She says it is too hard..she's having a hard time understanding the classes. What is worse..she is dropping out in the middle of the semester so she won't get any student loans or financial aide for this semester. She will have to pay for the whole semester out of pocket, getting no credit for it. Considering they are always broke, it will take her years to pay. The school won't allow her to change her mind and come back with an outstanding balance

Do you ever want to just throttle someone? Shake some sense into them? I just see her throwing her future away so that she can work at the gas station while her husband sits at home playing on the computer. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with working at a gas station, but seems like an easy job for a college student to me.

OK...I am done ranting. It just breaks my heart to see her do this. I don't think she's thought it all through and I am 95% sure she will regret this.



Thanks for letting me let off steam!

Saturday, October 01, 2005

The fair

Well, we managed to survive the fair last night. It was a lot of fun. The demolition derby (aka Redneck-o-rama) was a hoot. The first time I heard myself exclaim, "BOOM", I was quite shocked. The testosterone must have been contagious.

We rode rides which taught me that I really am starting to get older. My 6 year old son talked me into taking him on a HUGE Ferris wheel. Now let me explain, one of my life goals is to ride the tallest, fastest roller coasters in the nation. However, I am terrified of heights, and specifically Ferris wheels. Tim and the other kids got a huge laugh out of watching me sit like a statue the entire ride. Even Bryce teased me as we sat at the top, overlooking the entire city. He'd peer of the side, waving at his siblings, saying, "We sure are up high, Mom." Then laughing like crazy.

One down moment was when someone tried to steal my purse. We were in a mob and someone grabbed it from behind. Thankfully, not only was it over my shoulder, but I had my hand tight on the strap. I told my next door neighbor about the incident, so she promptly bought me a Fanny pack for similar outings in the future. What a smart idea!

All in all, it was a really fun evening. We ate too much, spent too much, but laughed a lot. It is good that the fair only comes once a year.

Today was typically full of baseball games. Everyone won today, so all is right in the world. (at least for the moment)

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