06.25.09
A serious waste of tax payer’s money
On Father’s Day we were sitting in my Grandfather’s backyard/patio having an early dinner while the guys played cards. Listening to music, talking and enjoying the company of family on Father’s day it was nice.
Then we hear the distinctive sound of a helicopter near by. Looking up we see one circling not too far from his house. Watching we couldn’t understand what was going on, and then we hear it. The sound of the Police on their megaphone, while up in the air. “Lower your kite! Lower your kite!”
Yes you heard me correctly, “Lower your kite.”
Apparently someone nearby was flying a kite and the Police didn’t approve so they sent a helicopter up to stop the kite flying law breaker. Are you serious?
There were no power lines near by. No jets and plans zipping across, low in the sky. Just one lonely kite flying.
We all know that the price of gas for cars has risen recently, can you imagine what it costs to fill up a helicopter? All I could do is shake my head and say Are you serious? Something tells me someone was just pissy because HE had to work on Father’s Day.
06.17.09
I’m being eaten alive!
Over Memorial weekend we went on our annual family camping trip, this time we had two new additions to our family, Josh my 7 month old nephew and Pebbles our almost year old dog. Mister and I decided to take Pebbles camping with us because I didn’t like the idea of boarding her and she be locked in a crate all weekend. To prepare for her trip she went to the groomers and got a short cut to her coat then I applied a flea treatment to her skin. All was well and we were off!
Two weeks later we find that she came home INFESTED with fleas! Ugh. We bathed her as soon as we got home, because she was filthy from the weekend, and didn’t see any fleas. Actually we didn’t even think about fleas then. Finally when I began being bitten like mad we realized and then saw how bad she was, since then I swear the dog has had like 20+ baths. lol We’ve set off foggers in our house, shampooed the carpets and furniture, sprayed the dog with an instant flea killer stuff, washed her bedding a few times, got rid of blankets that she lays on because of infestation and sprayed the carpets with more flea stuff. I’m still being bitten and she’s still scratching. Help!
So anyone with dogs and flea experience you got any suggestions? I need help because the warm weather is coming and I have a feeling its going to get worse.
06.09.09
Um, marry me because I’m pregnant, yo
Our College Girl has a BFF that’s six months pregnant. We love her and she’s just like another teenage daughter to us. She is nineteen and pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby. When she first found out she was preggo I asked College Girl Is she getting married now? and was told No, why should she?Ok, fine. But then I just found out that Preggo BFF is getting married on July 17 (my birthday). I’m happy for her that the father/ex-boyfriend is man enough to step up to his responsibility and be a father to their soon-t0-be baby girl, yet it disturbs me that they’re getting married.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for her that he hasn’t dissed her and left her to be a single, teenage mother to deal with all the difficulties that come with raising a child. But it bothers me, as I’ve told Mister, because I asked him Would he marry her, now, if she weren’t pregnant? She’s nineteen and in college, working at a local ice cream joint (not sure what he does) but why is it that just because she’s pregnant is he willing to get back with her AND marry her? I know, in my heart of hearts, its the right thing to do but still I worry about her maybe not understanding what is involved in being a parent and wife. She’s only nineteen, can she handle it? Can she go from Mommy’s house as a child to Wife in her own home at this age? Will they make it down the long, rough road of Life?
Mister is much kinder than I am, he’s happy that the boyfriend/fiance is stepping up, so am I, yet I just can’t help asking Would he marry her on July 17th if she weren’t pregnant???
I guess I’m so much of a Mom that I worry for those who I see maybe making mistakes and have such a hard time letting them make their life mistakes so they won’t get hurt. I want to shield our kids from any anguish they may have to endure on the road to Adulthood. I can’t help it, I’m a woman, mother and Cancer, its what I do. *sigh* I just hope BFF is doing the right thing and that its not a mistake she regrets the rest of her life and ends up scaring her and her daughter. I guess I care too much.
06.03.09
Blowing the dust off this ol’ blog
I just realized I haven’t blogged in awhile, again. That sucks because I use to be all about the blog. Oh wait, that’s when I sat at a desk for 40 hours a week and “worked” between posting and commenting but now that I’m home with my kids there’s nearly no time for such leisurely activities. The horror!
I’ve got nothing new to report really. We survived camping without me being the center of any embarrassing drunk stories…this time. I did get out on the new jet ski but haven’t gotten over my fear of it enough to man up and drive it, that’ll come eventually. It was a nice, long weekend that we’re glad is behind us due to all the prep and put away work that’s involved. But the reward of a great tan is always welcomed!
I’m still looking for a job, no luck yet though. Been on a few interviews but no offers, which really suck ass because it makes a bitch wonder WTF did I say/do wrong for you NOT to want me?? I’m a great person with YEARS of experience so WTF man? Whatever, their loss right? lol See I’ve got confidence pouring out of my finger tips that they’re missing out on. Bastards.
Other than looking for work and still watching my nephew a few days a week my life is the same ol thing, but I love it. I honestly have to say I feel these months of me being out of work has made me a better mom and wife, I can’t explain why but its something I feel and see in the home. Maybe because I’m not focused on my crappy day at the office and have more time to spend with Mister and the kids? Don’t know. But so far its been a blessing in disguise and I’m grateful. Now if only this blessing would turn into a happy ending (not that kind of happy ending you perv’s!) I’d be one happy mama! But I’ve got to be patient and see what’s in store for me, right? Did I ever tell you that even in all my greatness and confidence that patience is not a strong point of mine? Yeah…(tapping the nails on the desk)
