August 28th, 2008 by BlogRmom

Did you ever feel like you were spinning in a whirlpool? I swear… my life has had so many speed bump, I am RUNNING looking for that smooth road, just a few miles on it… Hell, just a LOOK at it and I’d be happy. The truth is the speed bumps have made me who I am today, but dammit, why can’t I get a PEEK at the easy road… JUST a PEEK?!?! Is that really so much to ask? Everyday is something.

Last night I headed to the gym at 5:30pm. I came home around 6:30pm with hubby and the kids. My hubby informed me the refrigerator was no longer working.  NICE! It wasn’t running and things inside it were starting to “sweat”. Lovely. He pulls it out to see if it’s unplugged or if we can see something. Nothing there. He goes downstairs to trip the breaker… Nothing… So he pulls it out more, it starts running. Weird. Pushes it back to were it should be, and it cuts out again with a CLUNK noise. So he pulls it back out to see what the heck is going on. It starts running again. Okay, this is annoying. It can’t stay in the middle of the kitchen floor. So he pushes it back slowly slowly waiting for it to click out. All of a sudden sparks start shooting out the back. DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!! I scream. “Get that fucking thing out of my house NOW!” He unplugs it. Grabs the electrical fire extinguisher and sprays the back… He calls his mom. She was not sure but said come get me and we will go to Home Depot. We need a refrigerator. We can’t not have one. I think she didn’t realize how bad it was. So we go to Home Depot. The man says “Sorry, we don’t stock any of the refrigerators.” Oh my goodness are you kidding me?!?!? He says it will be next Tuesday before we can get one. We can not get one elsewhere because we can’t get a high enough credit limit on a card and we don’t have the cash right now… so we are stuck… I say to him… “Can we buy a floor model? We need one tonight.” Seriously… who else goes to Home Depot a 1/2 hour before they close in a frenzy for a refrigerator!?!? He agrees. So we pick one out. It’s been the display for less then 4 months. Good deal. 1 year warranty and we can add 4 more years to that for $100. Good!! Good it. I call my cousin to come meet us with a truck to bring it home.  After an hour of trying to get it in the house, it’s in. My mother in law is here and sees the other one… She says “You are damn lucky that sucker didn’t burn the house down. I didn’t know it was THAT bad.” Oh nice… thanks… scare me some more…

So the new one is in and all hooked up!! We have an ice maker with crushed (YAY) and cubed iced and cold water. I love it. It’s side by side. I am so stressed. I am waiting now on the insurance guy to come and assess the damage to the wall, cupboard, and old fridge… our deductible is $250 so we may get some of the $$ back on the new fridge. I may not file the claim at all.  I called a few moving services this morning to take care of the old one to the appropriate disposal. So that will be gone tonight. The insurance man is on his way.

Will there ever be a light at the end of my tunnel?? Man oh man!!

August 24th, 2008 by BlogRmom

It’s been crazy here. I’ve been getting the kids ready for school. I am so glad that they have just 9 more days until they go back. It will really be a blessing!! I tell you just to have the relaxing days to myself will be so amazing!! I can’t even explain it. I’ve been pretty busy with photo sessions too. It’s not too bad, they’ve all gone very well. I am happy about that. I feel like the last couple weeks have been CRAZY busy though and I haven’t had too much time to do anything.  I am sorry I haven’t been blogging lately. I really miss it, but it’s like I start my day and pretty soon the day is over and the kids are ready for bed.

I got my hair colored back to natural the other day. It’s really wierd!!! I don’t remember the last time that it was that dark. I do like it though. It’s nice and I have a strip of red in the front too. I love it. I have been working out at the gym harder and I am looking into some supplements. I was looking at the best weight loss pills. Hopefully I can find something to help me boost me through this plateau. UGH! It’s annoying!! Okay bloggers, I am off. Talk to you later!!

August 17th, 2008 by BlogRmom

It was one of those days… today I had some errands to run so I packed the kids in the car and we headed out. I don’t usually venture out into the world before 11am and today was no different. I do have Xavier and this week has only been a 1/2 week with him, but it makes me wonder, what the hell happened to my kids!! He’s the polietest little guy ever!! I can’t even begin to explain it. He says “Excuse Me” all the time in this cute innocent little voice. I just love it.

First on the adgenda was to stop at Wal-mart and get my brother a phone. He started his service and needed a cell phone (an At&t one) and since they sell the GO phones, it is cheaper then the none contract price and they work. So, we did that. I asked the guy in the department did the other Wal-marts have different phones then what they had since they only had 2 styles. He says no. Okay… My bro asks a question and he answers. Then he proceeds with “You might want to check the Wal-mart supercenters and see if they have more.” Are you kidding me?!?! Seriously!?!?! Is there a box on the applications at Wal-mart that says Check Yes or No. Are you stupid? Can you pretend if not? OMG!! In all my life… I JUST asked the question and he said NO. UGH! Where DO they find these people???

August 14th, 2008 by BlogRmom

It’s been ahile huh? I guess I don’t really have anything to blog about these days. I’ve been living life fly by the day and dealing with that. Nothing really exciting to blog about and nothing really exciting that’s for sure. I uploaded a new layout here… I love the pink and brown, but I thought it was just time for a little change. So I did this with the green. Not sure I LOVE the green but we’ll see.

My brother got a car today. He got a 1997 geo metro. Nothing spectacular, but he did pay for it all himself. And he’s proud.  It does run well and it’s not in BAD shape.  A guy hubby works with was selling it so we know it was taken care of. It’s a starter car. Nothing fancy, but it’s something… we all had things that were workable as our firsts… He’s proud… and I am happy for him. Means no more needing to give him rides too which is nice. So I am happy about that LOL He’s off to get it registered. Of course he needs my mom or dad’s signature (I never did when I was under the age of 18 but whatever). They are throwing some BIG stink, actually it’s my dad. And it’s annoying. I have a MIGRAINE from dealing with him. He’s so moody and he’s such an asshole. He acts like he KNOWS EVERYTHING and you know nothing. Whatever… I am SO not dealing with it anymore. I am TIRED of it. I totally understand him moving out because of my dad. I really truely do. It’s more clear now then ever. I’m so glad I DON’T live at home!!

August 10th, 2008 by BlogRmom

Oh it’s another Sunday… pretty boring and relaxing. Although yesterday was eventful so it’s not going to kill me to have a relaxing day here. We took the kids to Bay Beach with one of hubby’s friends and his daughter, who is SO beautiful by the way – you know I got her in the camera, and Mike & Liz and Xavier (and his mom) and Andy (my BIL). It was fun and the kids had fun, but the lines were SOOOO long. I was a little pissed because Alex wanted to go on the bumper cars and Xavier’s mom, Lola, offered to take him while Xavier was on a ride with Mike and Mariah was on a ride with Andy. Travis and his friend and his daughter had left to go grab food and they were going to come to the house… we were all going to meet back at the house. So anyway, Lola comes back with Alex and says he hopped out of line so we didn’t go… I was like okay… and told Alex too bad… Then Lola leaves to go meet Mike and Xavier off the ride and Alex says… “I didn’t get to go because SHE had to go potty.” WTF?!?! Why didn’t she SAY that instead of blaming it on MY son. Are you kidding me, he’s 4. I was pissed. Liz was looking at me like Don’t kill her B… Just don’t do it… But I wanted to so bad. UGH!! Anyway, I think she’s leaving soon, GOOD RIDDENS!!!! I won’t miss her!! AT ALL!! She keeps procrasting her leave date and that is annoying as hell. Poor Liz. She having to deal with it even more then ME! Anyhow…

Hubby had a mole removed on Friday. It was the size of a coffee bean. It was 3cm deep. They had to cut it out obviously to biopsy it. So we should get the results of it when he goes back on the 18th or before if they call us. Being that it was so deep he has a but that is about 1/2″ long and they DID have to give him 2 stitches to close it. He’s kinda bummed. Not because it will leave a scar or anything like that, but because this is the FIRST time he’s EVER had stitches. He’s a baby, yes, so he’s taking this pretty personal. LOL It’s really bothering him with it rubbing on clothes and things. He’s working today so he’s had to keep his shirt on all day. He’s been off since it was done. He can finally get it “wet” today. They said 2 days… so tonight he can wash it out good with some antibacterial soap. He says it itches pretty bad. I am just glad he’s FINALLY got it taken care of!!

Okay bloggers, that’s it for me today… it’s quite here so I think I may try to scrap something… Not sure… I love this quite time though!!

August 9th, 2008 by BlogRmom

I’ve been out reading some blogs lately and I’ve found some very funny ones that I just HAVE to share with my readers. I think you will enjoy them. The first one is Cake Wrecks. Some of these are just hilarious. Others I can not believe that someone PAID for!! Hilarious I tell you!! The next blog I’ve been reading is Tales from Labor & Delivery. Although she hasn’t been updating this one, there is alot to read and it’s GOOD. Not to miss out. I am stunned at the humor in the labor and delivery department, although I am not sure I SHOULD be!! LOL

Yesterday, we had a nice dinner with Mike and Lizz. We headed to Applebees. YUMMY!! We took the kids and Mike’s son Xavier is here. He’s in town with him mom (the “ex”).  She’s something else, but I won’t go there… His son is SO polite!! He wanted to ride on the motorcycle so hubby took him down the street yesterday and he loved it. It was cute. I took some pictures for Mike and his mommy. I can’t believe how big Liz is getting. She’s going to kill me for saying that (hehe). I totally love her round belly and I got to FEEL Alivia move yesterday!! *wub* It was awesome!! I am still going to be her god mother. I am excited about that. I honestly can’t wait to meet her. If only October would be SOONER!! I’m glad everything has worked out between all of us. I am doing her maternity photo shoot tomorrow :0) That should be a blast.

Okay bloggers, time for me to start my day!!

August 7th, 2008 by BlogRmom

I got my order in the mail today from E.L.F. And no this is NOT a paid review or anything of the sort, I am just one VERY pleased customer!! Let me just say that I am SOOOO in love with my mineral make-up from them. It is absolutely WONDERFUL. I love love it. It was finally time to pamper mom and I did. I am so glad that I placed the order. As a matter of fact, I placed ANOTHER one today. I was so impressed. I can share with you the coupon code carolina will save you 50% off an order up to $15.00.  And being that MOST things are only $1.00 you really can get a TON!! It’s a great site. In fact I have everything all set and will be ordering AGAIN tomorrow!! I want more!! E.L.F. You have pampered me and I love it!!

A quick update for me… I managed to get through some of my housework… mopped my floor, got 2 loads of laundry done, vaccummed, dishwasher emptied, dishwasher reloaded, and lazanga made for supper. It was a successful day I feel. I have one photo session this weekend. Travis is off tomorrow and the weekend. I am excited and I think on Saturday we are grilling out. So that should be fun and that should be a filled weekend. The next 2 weekends he works so we are going to enjoy this weekend.

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August 7th, 2008 by BlogRmom

I’m finding my motivation these days slim and far between. I have none. I have very little. Actually, I think it’s because of housework. If I didn’t have housework, I would have LOTS of motivtion. Really. Actually that is it. I know that is it. LOL I hate doing any of it. I like a clean house, but I want a maid. Yup… sounds like the PERFECT plan!! In my PERFECT world! Not… Back to reality… There is laundry to do, a floor to mop, a dishwasher to unload and lunch to make, the dog needs a bath, the pool needs attention… UGH!

My brother is here… things have worked out. I talked to my parents and they are fine with everything now. My mom is upset, hurt, just like a mom would be, but he’s 5 months from being 18… there’s not alot you can do. So other then that there’s no more to update there. He’s living here. Not sure for how long, but for now.

As I said above, the pool needs attention… I am the proud owner of a green pool. We ran out of clorine. So today I have to go get some and shock the crap out of it to get the green away. So I have to run to the store and get shock… UGH!! And then I suppose I will start the housework *sigh*

I also have to make a call to a few mortgage lenders. We really want to refinance our home. We had an appraisal done a while back. We just haven’t gotten a lender we felt was worth doing all the paperwork for. We obviously want a better deal then what we have currently. So I am not sure… It’s so daunting!! Who said owning a house was fun?!?!?

August 5th, 2008 by BlogRmom

So remember my words a few weeks back in my hard lesson about not letting anyone else live here? Well I have to eat them… We have a house guest. I have no idea how long this will last either. I can’t know. I won’t know, until it ends… I’ll explain.

My younger brother, he’s 17, showed up today on my doorstep. He NEVER comes to my house EVER. So when he came today I was shocked. He had walked from my mom’s house. He was upset and distraught.  He told me that he refused to go back home.  I told him to come in and lets talk. We talked. He’s tired of my dad. My dad is always bitching and yelling and NO one is ever doing ANYTHING good enough for him, EVER! My mom is even frustrated and has been on the verge of tears talking to me several times.  Since my dads heart attacks he has gotten more and more moody with each one. He’s unbearable at times. You just have to PRAY he takes a nap so you can have some peace. Hell I moved out at age 16 and that was BEFORE he had any heart attacks. He was just unbearable. He’s not a pleasant person to get along with at all. My brother has 5 months until he turns 18. He really wants to get his own place now. He’s got 2 jobs and honestly I have no problem helping him get a place, but I’d really LIKE to see him get a car, and more so I’d like to see him finish school. I do NOT want him to fall into a hardship and not want to let me down, so in turn drop out of school. I would NOT fly with that.  And he’s the type that’s pretty closed, so I was SHOCKED that he opened up let alone came to me. I can not NOT help him. I just can’t. It’s my brother. My mother had him when I was 12 and I was old enough then to be taking care of him and did alot. So I just couldn’t turn away. Especially because I understood and could relate. I been there with my dad. Totally!! My only thing was, I was an uncle’s girl and had that crutch!! I loved my uncle and he loved me. He didn’t give my mom and dad the option… it was just that way. And it worked out. Thankfully.

So I waited for Travis to come home, all the while Andrew and I talked… As soon as Travis came home we filled him in. He agreed we HAD to step in. And if Andrew was going someplace tonight it was going to be here. We are not letting him go without knowing where he is. He has friends that have apartments where he *could* stay but he’s not sure. Again, has no transportation. Also he has no cell phone. So we would have no way to contact him. He works tomorrow, so he’s all set up to spend the night here, and he’s not NO problem with being here or living here. He said he was completely fine with it. I do not think he will run away or anything of the sort. He knows Travis and I are 100% on board with helping him and he knows I understand. I asked him to promise me 2 things tonight. And without ANY hesitation he did. He said he would without a doubt stay in school (this is his senior year and his grades are great) and he would stay here at least until we got him a cell phone. His plan right now is to stay for a couple months and save some $ to get a place, even though he does have over $1000 in the bank right now. However, I am NOT forcing him to stay, I am here to HELP him, so when he decides to go I will allow him to go. This is temporary and I know that.  However, he was just talking to Travis and said “Maybe I will stay and get a car with this $1000 and save for an apartment.” I can’t tell you how THRILLED that would make me because I know that would put him closer to 18, it would be further into the school year, and I just think overall better, but again, I will NOT interfere. I’ve talked to him about what I learned from moving out at 16. My struggles, the good and the bad… and I think he’s smart enough to make HIS own choices. He knows what he’s doing.  He’s thought this through. He’s NOT leaving school though and he’s made that VERY clear. So I am thrilled about that.

We are going to get him a phone this week. That way his friends can get a hold of him too. And also Craig, our youngest brother. They are pretty close. I don’t know how Craig is taking this. I hope he is okay.  I plan to call him tomorrow while Andrew is gone. I want him to be okay. And Craig has come to me with problems before and I am sure he still will.

I can’t turn my back on my brothers. I raised them from the time I was 12-16 when I moved out. They do mean alot to me even though they aren’t around or talked about much here on my blog. I know this is devestating to my mom, but my dad is an asshole. I love him, but he is VERY difficult to get along with. God, please tell me I am not going to regret this!!

On another note, I talked to Liz today. They picked up the baby’s crib bedding. They decided to do the care bears theme. It’s so adorable. I can’t wait for her shower in the beginning of September to see what accessories she gets to add to it. Okay bloggers, it’s time for me to get to bed… be back soon with an update.

August 5th, 2008 by BlogRmom

What a weekend. My husband was off. He had a 4 day weekend. We didn’t have any plans. We just kinda relaxed and kept things all calm. Saturday night my MIL took the kids so we did go out. It was a good time. Things ended a little shaky, but none the less. Sunday was the day of recovery LOL. My friend Jenny also stopped over with her 4 kiddos. We did some pictures of her 3 boys. Her middle son turns 4 soon and her twins (youngest) turn 2 soon. So I took some birthday pictures for her. Here they are on Flickr. The house is always chaotic when they are here. I am definetly not used to having that many children, expecially little children here at one time. I don’t know how she does it!! I slept so good on Sunday night. Like a ROCK. It was CRAZY. My head hurt from PUSHING it into the pillow!! It was bizzaire. I think I was stressed with everything I’ve been multi tasking lately and it just caught up with me. Then I went out and didn’t get a good nights sleep on Saturday so I just needed some HARD sleep. I got it. Woke up at 11am today when the damn dog decided to jump on the bed and lick my face. Apparently he thought I needed to get up. Annoying thing!! So I got up and got in the shower and lit a few candles. I had another session today for a friend. Her little son is 4 weeks old and I wanted to do some baby pictures so bad. So she brought him over. They turned out AMAZING!! Here they are on Flickr.  I love them. My favorites are the ones in the Soft and Faded!! I have no idea why, but with his skin tone they just seem to be the cutest!! I love it. Anyhow…

My son said the funniest thing the other day. My husband was talking about the lettuce going bad. And my son said “Dad, you need some Green Bags.” Immediatly he says “What the hell are Green Bags?” He’s not home during the day when they rerun the commercial 900 times so he’s not seen it. Well I had to pull it up on the internet and show him because it made me laugh so damn hard. I could not help myself. I can’t believe some of the things that come out of that 4 year olds mouth!! He’s so hilarious!! A quick update too on his surgery… Since his adnoids and 2nd set of tubes, he’s FINALLY sleeping through the night!! *YAY* This is something I NEVER thought would happen.  It’s been a long time coming…  4 years actually… LOL My daughter is eating, drinking and also fine. She’s doing very well!!

On another note, I am totally loving my new phone… It’s working so much better for all my multiple functions. I love having the world at my fingertips!! It’s great. I ordered an extra battery and a battery only charger the other day so I am waiting for that to arrive. I talked to Mike today too… He says he has a car charger and may have some spare batteries, so I am hoping so. If I can buy them off him rather then ebay (plus shipping) that would be nice. I hate dealing with ebay lately. UGH!! Okay… Bloggers I am off for the night!!