When I wish my kids were toddlers again…when I wish my husband worked days again….when I was a full time stay at home mom…when we had nothing but that nothing was plenty for us, a small family of four living in a tiny rental house in a quite neighborhood that we so affectionately have deemed “the ghetto” now. One where worries were so big at the time but right now just seem so small. My girls we small enough that boys were a non issue so there was never any of the boy drama we are going through now. School seemed to be something they truly enjoyed and for me, my day was spent cleaning, doing laundry and cooking. Oh, and watching soaps on tv off time was available. It was such a relaxing life compared to now. Simple is what I can call it now. These days, my kids are 15 and almost 19 and if it is not one thing is is another. One boy breaks up with one daughter because he just doesn’t feel as if she is ready for a commitment – uh, heck no she isn’t…she is only 15…and the other boy friend, well, long story but lets just say I believe he is a player and he is better off gone. Needless to say, he has broken my daughters heart. Just in time for her to start college. Good timing there jerk. She needs to focus and all she can do is cry. Bravo you are a real man. What a life. I want my babies back!!! Had I known then what I know now, I think I would have moved us to the country when they were small and really giving them the simple live so that they wouldn’t have to know any better of what all is out there and what kind of parties and playing goes on with these kids now days. The hurt my girls and make me want to live vicariously through them by paying back all of the losers that hurt me when I was young…oh the slow torture…what fun it would be…LOL. What a good role model mom I am….Sorry friends, I am just angry. I don’t like seeing my precious baby girls crying over useless boys. I feel in time when God is ready, God will bring the appropriate men to them and they should stop looking and start focusing on themselves and schooling!! To My Girls:
Okay, off my soapbox and going to bed now…Dang headaches that last for days make me mean…grrrrrr!!! Good night all!!
I was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma on Dec. 31, 2008. Currently I am in REMISSION!! My 1 year birthday will be on May 19th 2010! God is good! I support the American Cancer Society & Lymphoma Awareness. In May, 2009, I had the opportunity to participate in the Relay for Life for my very first time. It will not be my last! On May 22, 2010, I have the priviledge of being part of the Relay in a different way, not only as a Survivor but also as a Volunteer working with the children’s area hosting games & giving away prizes!! We are all aware of the group that supports Breast Cancer and does the 3 day but many are not aware of Relay for Life. Relay is different because it focuses on ALL types of Cancers not just one type. We CELEBRATE the Survivors, REMEMBER those we have lost, and FIGHT so that our families will not have to affected by this horrible disease in the future. Please visit my Relay for Life page and make a donation if you are able. Even if you are not able, please leave me a comment to let me know if you or someone you know is or has been affected by Cancer & what kind. Our team, Heart & Souls, would like to remember or celebrate them on this night.
I am so very busy right now with work that I just haven’t had much time to blog. I get home in the evenings and spend time with my family and before I know it, it’s bed time! I promise to try and do better soon!
I have several reviews I am working on as well as a new recipe I have been asked to try and share. I will at least get that recipe posted this evening! It sounds yummy!
As 2010 approaches, I am hesitant to make any resolutions, as I know I rarely never keep them. This year will be no different. I do want to make some changes in my life, no doubt, but I will not be announcing them out loud or in print because just as sure as I do, I will not keep them. This is why I have trouble losing weight…as soon as I start eating better, something tempting ALWAYS comes along and I just can’t seem to resist it! I am also not very organized but again, I will not say “I am going to do better” because as soon as I do, my pile of papers, coupons, ad and what not will get bigger and messier! That’s just me – and even though I may be a bit overweight & ateensy very unorganized, I am happy so with that being (not) said, I wish you and your family a VERY HAPPY and SAFE NEW YEAR!!
Have a wonderful New Year’s Eve but please don’t drink & drive!!
I spent the first week of December sick which had me in bed for most of those days so no shopping for me! Last weekend was my birthday so hubby and I had a night out…and get this, he is sick! We did have a good time regardless…at least I did! So the start of my last week at work before my 15 day Christmas vacation and guess what? I am sick AGAIN! This time with a horrible sore throat, fever, aches and a lovely cough. The one thing I am most grateful for is all of that Theraflu (stop by and get your $2.00 off printable coupon) that I picked up at CVS a few weeks back! We never use the stuff…now, well, both bottles are close to being GONE! Now I am hoping that I can get to feeling better so that I can manage to get out and get the last of my shopping done. I am thankful to Swagbucks for all of their help in getting my husband’s Christmas gift taken care of! I ordered it today and got it for over 50% off what the normal cost it. I paid for half of it in Amazon GCs that I earned from doing something I normally do…searching the Internet! Thanks to a few Black Friday deals I got my daughters taken care of early and hit a big sale at Bath & Body Works to give as gifts at our family Christmas Eve dinner.
For a few last minute stocking stuffers, party favors or co-worker goodies, check out Organized Christmas. I am loving the fun and easy recipes and printable for easy to make Christmas treats!
Okay, off to see what else is going on out there in the world of frugality! I feel like I have missed so much thanks to germs!
