Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Rah rah....

Ok, I'm STARTING to find my fighting spirit. I know it's in there somewhere and I found part of it.

I posted my resume to 2 sites this morning and applied for 3 jobs. All in a little over an hour - the internet is a BEAUTIFUL thing!!!!!!!!!! I got a call this morning from a recruiter for one of the jobs who wanted more information on my past work history, so I took that as a small sign of encouragement.

I vaccumed my whole house, swept the floors and wiped down counters this morning.

I think I'll do some writing today. I will NOT be defeated! I'm done crying!

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Mondays SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know of you have heard my sob story but I'm going to vent once again....

Yesterday was a helluva day! DD had a hearing test in the afternoon, which they have preliminarily diagnosed her with some hearing loss in her "good ear". She goes back in 2 weeks for more testing. I tell you, I wanted to lay down and cry when they told us that. It's so hard to see things go wrong with your kids and I just want to make them right....

Then, as I was leaving work yesterday, my boss called me in and relieved me of my duties there. Done - right then and there! I was shocked! Never saw it coming. So, I had to work at the library and held myself together while I was there. I cried all the way home and most of the night. UGH! It's so humiliating and hurtful!

So this morning, first thing, I went to the unemployment office and filled out all the paperwork. I also submitted my first application. I am still surfing the net and papers and plan to hit it hard in the next couple of days.

Thank you to all of you who have been supportive! It's SO wonderful to have friends like you!

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Do you smell it?

Spring is coming!

February 15 - pitchers and catchers start workouts....

You will be sick of my talking about baseball...sorry!

Friday, January 26, 2007

Random Friday

Nothing specific to talk about - just random thoughts tumbling around in my head.

*Any conversation with your DH that starts "You're going to ask where all the blood came from, so I'm going to tell you" is going to be interesting! He'll be ok - nothing serious.

*Franklin (the turtle) is my new hero!!!! No more Barney!

*I have to get my house cleaned for this weekend. ARGH!!!!!! Can I buy more time somewhere?

*I have wonderful friends who help me through all the weird things that life hands out. Thank you!

*MLB spring training starts in about 3 weeks - YES!!!!!!!!!!!

*IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! {cue the angelic chorus}

*I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Mom Reality

Reality sucks sometimes!

My dose of reality came yesterday in the mail. Yes, that's right.... (I sit here writing this rambling - I'm sure it will be - with tears in my eyes)

My "little" man will be going to high school next year. We got a letter from his counselor for next year informing us of HS orientation night coming up and that they will be visiting with the 8th graders to discuss their class schedules for next year.

I'm not ready for this! I don't want him to be that grown up. I don't want to be old enough to have a high schooler! I feel so torn...

I LOVE watching him become a young man. I love to see him succeed and achieve his goals. He's thinking he might want to go to a local academy for a couple of years of high school. I don't think I want him to be "dormed" in high school.

The girls call now - what will happen when he gets to high school? I'm not ready for that stuff!

How did my parents deal with 5 teenagers? There were 4 of us as teenagers all at home at one point. Lord... My parents ARE my heroes!!!

Am I overreacting? Am I being too protective?

This teenage stuff can be stinky at times!

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

5 Things

I've been tagged! My blogging friend Starry Med Girl tagged me with 5 things you may not know about me.

This was not an easy tag for me - but here goes:

1. I am writing a story, ok 2 stories. I started it about 5 years ago then put it away because I wasn't "feeling" it. I started another one. So, I guess I am writing 2 stories. It's a pipe dream and I'm sure nothing will come of it but I feel creative when I'm writing.

2. I am a blog addict. I love reading blogs. I feel like there are so many people in the world who do so many interesting things.

3. I wish I were more confident in myself. I know I beat myself up over wanting to do things and being afraid of rejection. It's something I hope to work on.

4. I worry about how other people perceive me. Do I come off as arrogant? Nice? Does my sarcasm come through the way I mean it to? Hmmmm....

5. I used to want to be a rock star. Ok, maybe not a STAR but I wanted to be in a band - the keyboard player who played awesome solos. Ahhhh....dreams - what would we do without them?

Well, now that you've had a little more of a glimpse into me, I'll tag:

Drena
Peggie
Shootin the Poop mommies
Michelle

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Digital scrapping

Ok, well - since blogger is acting up again....
Here's a link to some of my posted digital layouts:
TFL!


I hope this works....

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Forever in Love

Sara

I've Got the Itch....

Yes, that's right - the baseball itch!

Football will be over in 3 weeks. Yes, DH is hoping & praying the Bears go all the way (cross your fingers...).

The Cubs Convention is this weekend in Chicago. That always gives me the "spring itch". Spring training opens in just a few weeks - wa hoo!!!!!! Opening Day is April 2 - that is ALMOST like a holiday for me.

What can I say? My Cubbies break my heart, year after year but I stand by them. I bleed Cubbie blue - I always have. Don't think I don't take my share of ribbing but I defend them every time. Come on, guys - you've got to do something. The least I ask is that you do better than last year.

I will share my thoughts and opinions on the team at another time but I am just excited for baseball to start!

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Results

DH's biopsies all came back negative! Thank the lord! Thank you all again for your good thoughts - they are very much appreciated!

The week got away from me - work was busy and I worked a lot and got some scrapping done. Woo hoo!

It's been a quiet weekend so far! Scrapping, laundry, cleaning. Pizza for dinner tonight. The Bears play tomorrow. Hopefully some more scrapping tomorrow.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

In the Words of Monty Python...

Now for something completely different! :D

I want to tag all who read this post:

10 Places You Want to Visit Before You Die and Why. (Money and time are NO object!)

Here are mine in no particular order:

1. Hawaii - doesn't the names say it all? PARADISE - hello!
2. Paris, France - 2 words: Eiffel Tower
3. London, England - From what I've heard, there's TONS to do and see - lots of history!
4. Tuscan region of Italy - have you seen pictures? WOW!!!!
5. San Francisco - another major city I haven't seen yet.
6. New York City - I'd love to see a show on Broadway and go up in the Empire State Building.
7. Florida Keys - sand, sunsets, surf, fruity drinks....ahhhh!
8. Africa - I'd love to go on a safari, it's something very different.
9. Norway - I'd like to visit our family farm and distant relatives.
10. China and Japan - I think the Oriental cultures are very interesting.

Ok, let me know if you list yours on your blog.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Update

Thank you all for the good thoughts! They are VERY much appreciated!

DH came through everything fine today. It was a rough night last night because of the "cleansing". Neither of us slept more than a couple of hours. They removed 3 polyps and we will hear on those later this week. His doctor (I swear he was about 15....) said that his stomach looked like it had some reflux damage so he's on meds for that now. Other than that, he sounded pretty optimistic.

After we left the hospital, we stopped for breakfast because DH was starving. Then went to Michaels where I went on a little spending spree. It was fun, though.

I hope you all had a good day!
HUGS and thank you!

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Sunday!

Greetings!

DH has his tests tomorrow and is on a liquid diet today - you can IMAGINE how "happy" he is today.... eeeekkkk!!!!!! I can't tell you how many times I have heard "I'm hungry" and stopped him in the cabinet. (There's a habit....)

We had a get together here last night for DH's and my mom's b-days. It was nice. Salmon, shrimp and lots of desserts. Mmmmm....

It snowed a little this morning after it sleeted. It sounds like there is more snow heading our way.

I will update you after tomorrow is over. Thank you all for the good thoughts!

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Christmas at Navy Pier

I know I said I would post these a couple of weeks ago. Blogger isn't cooperating so here's a link to an album...

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/scrapperjen2003/album/576460762381843781
I hope you can see them!

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Ok, sorry!

I was probably overdramatic last night when I posted, but I was angry at DH for saying that, let along THINK it!

He's going in for tests on Monday that we are hoping will answer why he's been having abdominal pain for the last 6 months. Some of the "possiblities" have not been a good thought. We are going to try to stay positive.

So, I apologize for my last post - it was late and I was angry and scared!

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

WHAT????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"What happens if I die?"

These are the words I heard from my DH tonight. I know he's having a bad day and having a lot of pain, but oh my god! I instantly had a knot in my throat and my stomach was on the floor. I know he's scared, so am I! We both terrified that whatever he has been fighting the past 6 months is something terrible! We will face it together. We will fight it together. I will NOT let him die.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

PANIC!!!!!!!

AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
DH turns 40 on Friday and do I have anything for him? NO! Why? I haven't been out of the house BY MYSELF in weeks! (Except to go to work) So, now I am going to try to finish a mini album (of some kind) for him from the kids and give him a certificate for a date night for us. I always feel so cheap when I do stuff like that but I have NO idea what to get him!

So, when I get done with work tonight, I will probably be up late, hoping the basement is all mine, trying to get these things done. Wish me luck....

Monday, January 08, 2007

It's my Life....

I'm back and going to try to be a better blogger! Sorry my friends!

We had a nice weekend. We went to get groceries on Friday night. Can I say, Wal Mart is the pits on Friday nights? Blech... Tons of people and screaming kids everywhere!

Saturday morning, we left before the sun came up to go to Chicago. We had breakfast at Cracker Barrel then headed to the Shedd Aquarium. I hadn't been there in probably 3 or 4 years. It was SO nice! Very clean, new exhibits. I was impressed! The kids had a good time and didn't want to go. We walked through Millenium Park for our first time and it was pretty cool! I'm sure in the summer, there's lots more going on. DD had a complete meltdown while we were looking for a place to eat, so we ended up just leaving the city. We ate in Oak Brook at The Cheesecake Factory and did a little shopping at the mall. We were home around 6 and relaxed.

Yesterday was pretty uneventful. We pretty much just laid around and watched TV. DD had a birthday party to go to for one of her friends from daycare and she had a blast! I got a little scrapping and a little writing done.

DH & I watched Desperate Housewives last night - that show is just starting to annoy me. Susan just annoys me - whiny! I still love Lynette, probably because I can relate to her the most.

We decided to cancel the Disneyland portion of our California trip. We don't even know at this point, if we're all going to CA. We're waiting to see what we can get for airfare... It was a hard decision to make and a rather sad one, but it had to be done!

I hope to add some pictures from our weekend in the next couple of days. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

It's my Life....