Thankful

I know this is probably the 100th post you've read about people being thankful, but for me it's nice to get it all down and also to let those people know how thankful I am for them. So...

-I'm thankful for my husband. He really is the best husband ever. Yes, I don't get EVERYTHING my way - but he does his best to make sure my needs and wants are meet. He's a WONDERFUL father and provider. I really couldn't ask for much more in a great husband.

-I'm thankful for my kids. They bring excitement into our lives every single day. Yes, it's HARD raising 5 kids (and dealing with the other stupid parent), but I wouldn't want our lives to be any different. We are so lucky to have such smart, beautiful, well-behaved (most of the time) children.

-I'm thankful for our families. Whenever we've needed the extra help - they've all been there to step up and support us.

-I'm thankful for such good friends who are also there for us when we need. This week when I was SO low - the friends (and family) that were there for me uplifted me so much.

-I'm thankful for my job(s). In such a poor economy still I'm very lucky to have not one, but two jobs that let me support my family. I'm so thankful for the oppourtunities given to me this year at my large-engineering company job and I'm SO excited about what is to come. I'm so thankful to have a boss that is so eager to let me push myself and find out high far I can go and she also is a very caring, understanding person. As much as I don't want to do my second job, I'm thankful that I do have it - hopefully the lawyer stuff will end soon and I'll get him paid off as well as some other things, but in the meantime - I'm lucky to work there.

-I'm thankful for what good health I have - yes, it's been HORRIBLE lately (worsened last night), but it could always be worse - I'm sure there are many others out there much sicker and sorer than me and hopefully mine improves (VERY) soon.

Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and a safe and happy weekend!

What are you thankful for this year?

I'm Sorry and FYI

Apparently my last blog upset some people and I’m sorry for that. This has been my anonymous blog/personal diary and I only set up RSS feeds to Facebook to also keep friends and family in the loop and share photos.

I had every intention of pulling off the last blog from Facebook before it was read, but since Facebook is unpredictable about when they post it (anywhere from 10 mins to 2 days), I was not able to shield those who were hurt. I’m very sorry you were and that was not my motive for writing that way – I’m hurting – I’m emotional – I just wanted to do an emotional dump, and again, I thought it was only to my anonymous blog. I purposely keep it that way to protect myself, my children, and family and friends. The only detailed information you have is what town we live in – other than that I have been very careful about names, places of occupation, etc.

I appreciate all of you who have called and emailed today to make sure I’m okay. Yes – I will be, just not at the moment. As I said, I’m very hurt by the things that happened this weekend (and additional things that happened on Facebook this morning – god, don’t you love technology?). I’m very emotional over the hurt, my physical pain, the poor immunity and lack of sleep. Most times I let things like this roll of my back like water on a duck, but I’m really having a hard time overcoming all of this. I appreciate the friends and family that recognize that and have reached out to me, and I hope that those of you who took it the wrong way can somehow see my side and accept my apology.

Because of this incident I will no longer RSS feed to my Facebook profile. For those of you that have been following the kids and all of our craziness, you will have to go to my blog instead. If you need that address, please message me. Understand that I will continue to use the blog as my sounding board/emotional dump, so if you might be too sensitive to that, please just call me, let’s go to coffee and catch up instead.

The majority of the time I put EVERYONE else ahead of myself, that’s the curse of being a mom I think. I truly do want to put people ahead of my own needs, but I’ve just hit the point where I need a little support. Please recognize that I’m shouting out for a lifesaver at this point – I’m drowning. Again, it’s about ME, not YOU.

I AM NOT OKAY. I will be eventually I’m sure, just not now.

One day...I'm only asking for one

I've had a REALLY crappy weekend - SO not looking forward to a five day one (sort of) if it's going to go as bad as this one.

I must preface this blog though before I go on. I LOVE my husband. On any other day I would do just about anything for him. I LOVE my kids and everything about them. I love helping people out and doing what I can for those that I care about - especially for Mr. S's family that has taken me and my girls in so freely. Please remember that as you read this...

As I said - pretty crappy weekend. Friday night I had to close at my freaking other job. I'm a really hard worker - I only call in when I absolutely have to. I thought I'd be fine on Friday, until I got there and the stupid hostess wouldn't move my section (I had a section with a huge table - there's no way I could have carried those trays without hurting myself). Luckily, there was a really nice girl and we traded one table so she would take the big one. I really should have called in though - I over-did myself.

Can't we all just get along?

If these animals can...so should we...

This is my favorite ad right now :)

When your time is up

We had something really sad happen in our community this week.

On Thursday there was a REALLY bad accident on Hwy 30 (the main road by our house). A grain truck and a car hit each other head on - the Hwy was closed for 6 hours and even when I went through at 5:30 they were still cleaning up. I had heard on the radio that the driver of the vehicle had died and since it was between Missouri Valley and Logan - I always have this thought that I hope it's no one I know.

Unfourtunately this time it was.

So long, farewell

Not to all of you of course, but to my wonderful friend named....

SPRING/SUMMER/FALL

She is such a wonderful friend. She allows me to wear my flip flops and other cute high heels. I love my little summer skirts and sundresses. The days are longer. I get somewhat of a tan. I don't have to cook as much since Mr. S LOVES to grill. But sadly, she left this week with no hope of return for another 6-7 months :(

This week we not only had to experience the dreaded time change - (I hate that - why can't everyone be like AZ and leave time alone?) - but OLD MAN WINTER moved into the area - he's so cruel.

Thursday morning, I had to drive to work in this...

I really probably shouldn't be taking pictures while speeding down the Interstate at 75+mph in thick fog - huh?

Thank you Veterans

To all Veterans - THANK YOU!
Thank you for your service, but most of all for your loyalty to this country and its people.
To my little brother,
Thank you for being a good servant to your country. You are a wonderful man (I can't believe I'm calling you that - you'll always be that little kid trying to play with the "gir-illas"). You are such a wonderful provider and role model for your family and your (soon to be 2) sons.

Thank you!

I'm tired...

I’m tired of being sick. I’m tired of coughing…I’m tired of my chest hurting…I’m tired of being a sick , whiney baby. The meds haven’t done anything – so it seems. I rested all weekend and called into my 2nd job to give myself recuperating time (also got a HUGE guilt trip by the dumb hostess when I checked in on Sat. – yeah – really don’t feel bad about not coming in and coughing all over the customers – stupid lady). I’m worried about this week – probably can’t call in again – but the running around and smoky kitchen probably isn’t going to improve my situation…

I’m tired of working my 2nd job. I was starting to think about quitting and then I started getting stupid lawyer bills again. Hopefully I can reduce my days after the first of the year (all depends on my stupid ex I guess though)….

Just an 'eh' kind of week

I don't really have a whole post necessarily - just random thoughts....
Everyone at work has the “crud” right now. It actually extends beyond our walls though – they even had a story in the newspaper the other day about it. Mine started two weeks ago with a super sore throat, fever and body aches. Then it moved to my chest and I’ve been COUGHING my head off. The other day I decided enough was enough and went to the DR. Um, yeah – mine turned into bronchitis. I just hope this is the only year I have it and it doesn’t turn into a re-occurring sickness. Yesterday I slept most of the afternoon/evening and felt TONS better today – but after a very productive day today – I’ve scraping bottom tonight. Luckily it seems to only being affecting adults (Mr S has it now) all the kids seem fine though and it doesn’t seem to be originating from school –weird – that’s the “crud” capitol of the world.

I did get some good news the other day – my ex has been arrested!!! I was surprised how fast they went after him – the warrant was barely issued last Wednesday. We’ve sent a letter to his public defender mentioning our “offer”, so hopefully when we have our arraignment on Monday AM – we might get somewhere with him. Otherwise – eventually he’ll get out and he’ll just run for the border and try to escape his responsibilities like always. Whatever – as long as I can get him out of mine and the girls lives. We’re so much better off – well minus the fact that I’ve had to shell out almost $3000 for his stupidity (ugh –my divorce was only $400 – why is it that I can’t get the same support as welfare moms from the state? Ugh, don’t even get me started on that).

Halloween Recap

This year we did things a little different. We only had the girls and Mr. S and I have been SOOO sick. We also changed our routine and headed over to Mr.S's aunts house for an early dinner and drawing names for Christmas. She always makes the best food. We got to see Mr. S's little cousin that just had surgery - it's so amazing how kids bounce back so fast!
So this yearJrMsS was  Cleopatra (originally planned on being a dead bride) and LMS was a Southern Belle (originally planned on being a cat).