Saturday, September 8, 2007

Life flies by...

It seems that life if zipping by...

When did my kids get so big? When did I become a grown up?

AAAAKKK!

Friday, June 1, 2007

June First!


I Love June!
What can I say, I am a fan of summertime... I love the long days and warm sun. Beautiful flowers and butterflies... juicy ripe tomatoes.

Madison came into the kitchen and said she and "Snow White" were going to have tea...

I am positive Mr. Cuddles does not like tea... just look at his wittle face!

Friday, May 25, 2007

Wow almost Summer?



How did this happen? It is almost summer. School will be out for my kids. I have one turning 18 June 28 and I can NOT believe that I am that old. Really.




We have a big summer. The addition is closer to a reality. We are supposed to close in about a week and a half on the refi to do the work. Graduation for Mitchell and off to college in August. Scares me to death.

The photos are of Mitchell and Allison before Prom all dressed up.


They were so excited. I will try to post more frequently but gosh my life is a whirlwind.


Wednesday, February 28, 2007

School is done!


I would blog more if I could remember the password! I get tired of needing all these darn passwords. I have so many in my head.

We are getting closer to that remodel! David finished school!!! Now we just wait for the diploma to be issued and then its official. I am so excited I just can not believe its finally done. I am going to plan a party even though he doesnt want one. OR SAYS HE DOESNT! I think we need to celebrate dont you?

I had some success on the web site front. I figured out how to edit the site and to use some templates and such and update it all. ALL self-taught mind you.
My Christmas Cactus is still blooming! November to March so far!! Great work for a 2.00 clearance plant from the grocery store huh?

Monday, January 15, 2007

new but exciting stressor

My husband wants to do two room additions, a new roof, a new ac/heatpump, new siding and a new deck onto our house this year.

PLUS refinancing the house to pay for it all. Fun. Joy. No sweat right?

Ha ha. I freaking hate paperwork and digging and faxing and messes like construction.

Oh joy oh joy!! Now i would LOVE another bedroom and a new den/sunroom along the back of my house. I would LOVE it!!! but could i survive it all? Dont know...

We cant afford it right now really but as soon as the degree is done he will get a raise so thats 7 weeks away yipee!

SO I guess I better get ready....

Friday, January 12, 2007

TGIF!

I am happy to report that I have survived another week. On or about Tuesday I wondered....
I am beginning to really feel nervous about my son going off to College in the fall. I am NOT READY for this. I know he is. Of course he thinks he is ready for anything. I have my doubts. He seems very depressed right now and I have offered to take him to the doctor but he refuses to take any medication or talk to a therapist. He isnt angry about it he is just adamant that he doesnt need that. I think he does need some medication but I am leary to have him on that with the possibility of increased risk of suicide in children. BUT I hate seeing him so unhappy all the time. I am not giving up.... Im working on him.
I really am crossing my fingers that he gets into VA TECH. I dont think I can handle him going off to Tennessee. It is too far away. He also applied to VCU which is 90 minutes away so that is better than UT. BUT its his third choice not his 2nd after VATECH.
I also have no idea how the hell I am going to pay for it. We have some money in a college fund but it wont be enough for 4 years. More like 1 year without room and board. Maybe two.
I guess it will be Student Loans again. Thats how Dh has paid for his and we havent started paying back that 27,000. SIGH.
SO this brings me to my other little thorn. I definitely can not quit my job even though some of you know that it is really something I do not want to do anymore due to the boss. I have got to have the money coming in at least until Dh finishes the degree and gets promoted and we see how much of a raise he gets.
It finally has turned cold here. 44 today. I would rather have 75 like we had the other day.... or even 60 would do. I need an island life.
My Mom and brother both let me know that they plan to come and stay when Mitchell graduates in June so I have GOT to push myself to finish up some of my little started projects, such as the upstairs bathroom that has 50% of the wallpaper removed at this time. I can not seem to get in there and get it done. Time.

Monday, January 8, 2007

New year!

Its now 2007! A whole new year to mess with. I sure am praying that this year goes better than 2006. It was a bad year for everyone I know. We had car accidents, emergency surgery, pets died, people died. It was just bad.

David has only 4 weeks left of school and then he is DONE! I am so excited. It has taken so long for him. He has worked extremely hard. We will have to have a huge celebration!!

Weather wise this month, its been really warm for January. Today it is raining but it is very warm ... feels like at least 70 at 8:19 am. I am not complaining one bit.