I just wish I could quit puking long enough to enjoy tonight.
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Feb 10, 2010
Dec 5, 2009
Hmmm...life....
So hey, it didn't snow here. Apparently it did in Houston but not here in Linden, TX which is 5 hours NORTH! Oh well, I was actually looking forward to it because of the kids. We went and did some cool shit though because I just rock like that.
Did have a really shitty Thursday. It happens I guess. I'm just not quite sure how to get over it. Benny and I hardly ever fight but Thursday was our worst ever. It was bad. My heart is pulling me in two different ways. One says to hang on for dear life and never let go of him and the other says to run away as fast as I can. It's not fun. We are going on a 'date' tonight so hopefully that goes well. I hope, I think. I don't really know right now.
I do love him so much and can't imagine life without him but......
I don't know. It's hard. I gotta fix me. I can't fix anyone but me. Is love REALLY enough? Can I forget the hurt? We'll see........
Did have a really shitty Thursday. It happens I guess. I'm just not quite sure how to get over it. Benny and I hardly ever fight but Thursday was our worst ever. It was bad. My heart is pulling me in two different ways. One says to hang on for dear life and never let go of him and the other says to run away as fast as I can. It's not fun. We are going on a 'date' tonight so hopefully that goes well. I hope, I think. I don't really know right now.
I do love him so much and can't imagine life without him but......
I don't know. It's hard. I gotta fix me. I can't fix anyone but me. Is love REALLY enough? Can I forget the hurt? We'll see........
Sep 17, 2009
Dear....
Dear Doc,
Thank you so much for all your help. Since you put me back on the Lexapro, I am feeling more and more like myself. It feels good to be me again. Also, thanks for pain pills. My neck already feels better and I know it will help with the headaches. Now I will be able to actually sleep all night and my body and kids appreciate that.
The woman who NEEDS some sleep,
April
Dear Verizon,
You really need to get all the kinks worked out soon. Also, why in the world did it take me being on the phone for a HOUR just to fix one tiny problem? I don't know how switching from Alltel to Verizon could cause so many problems, but it did. PLEASE get these fixed soon. I am still tired of my calls getting dropped on EVERY phone call I make.
The woman who would like to finish at least ONE conversation on the phone,
April
Dear Mom and Dad,
Yall have such a wonderful marriage. I am so happy I grew up in a home where the parents really love each other. I hope my marriage is always as happy as yalls. I really hope yall have a wonderful weekend celebrating your 30th anniversary. Congrats on making it 30 years and I know yall will make it forever.
Your daughter that is so lucky to have yall as parents,
April
For more letters, go visit Shortmama.
Thank you so much for all your help. Since you put me back on the Lexapro, I am feeling more and more like myself. It feels good to be me again. Also, thanks for pain pills. My neck already feels better and I know it will help with the headaches. Now I will be able to actually sleep all night and my body and kids appreciate that.
The woman who NEEDS some sleep,
April
Dear Verizon,
You really need to get all the kinks worked out soon. Also, why in the world did it take me being on the phone for a HOUR just to fix one tiny problem? I don't know how switching from Alltel to Verizon could cause so many problems, but it did. PLEASE get these fixed soon. I am still tired of my calls getting dropped on EVERY phone call I make.
The woman who would like to finish at least ONE conversation on the phone,
April
Dear Mom and Dad,
Yall have such a wonderful marriage. I am so happy I grew up in a home where the parents really love each other. I hope my marriage is always as happy as yalls. I really hope yall have a wonderful weekend celebrating your 30th anniversary. Congrats on making it 30 years and I know yall will make it forever.
Your daughter that is so lucky to have yall as parents,
April
For more letters, go visit Shortmama.
Aug 4, 2009
Beautiful
Talk about one of the longest days in history. I woke up at 3:45am Saturday to get everyone ready and out the door. We got there about noon and the day began. The wedding started at 5:30 and was so beautiful. My niece and her man looked so happy. It was such a beautiful wedding and I hope more than anything that they are always as happy as they were then.
My other niece pulled the brides baby girl down the isle in this cute little wagon filled with flowers. I thought that was such a great idea.
Toot pretty much stayed in the middle of it all. She stayed in the room with all the girls before the wedding started.
She also had a real hard time staying away from the cake. She was totally being encouraged to have a little taste by a few adults.
This is all of Benny's immediate family.
So it all turned out really great and they now have plans to get their life on track. I really think they are determined to make this work and I pray for the best. It's all up to them now.
My other niece pulled the brides baby girl down the isle in this cute little wagon filled with flowers. I thought that was such a great idea.
Toot pretty much stayed in the middle of it all. She stayed in the room with all the girls before the wedding started.
She also had a real hard time staying away from the cake. She was totally being encouraged to have a little taste by a few adults.
This is all of Benny's immediate family.
So it all turned out really great and they now have plans to get their life on track. I really think they are determined to make this work and I pray for the best. It's all up to them now.
Jun 26, 2009
Your questions, my answers!
OK, here we go with the Q & A. I got some really good questions. Thanks to all that wanted to know more.
Carrin asked:
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be happy. If I am happy then I must be doing what I want. Right now, I am perfectly happy being a stay at home mom.
What is your favorite memory of Benny?
I am not a good dancer. The only person I ever liked dancing with was my dad. He is a great dancer and can lead real good. I use to love going to street dances with him. When I met Benny, I found out he loves to dance. He danced different and lead different than my dad and we were kinda awkward. One night we were out driving around and he pulled over on a dirt road. I asked him what he was doing and he said "Gonna teach you to dance with me". He cranked the radio and we danced in the light of our headlights. I will never forget that night. Now, we dance really good together.
When you found out you were pregnant each time, what was your first thought?
When I was 16 and found out I was pregnant with Little Man, my very first thought was "OH SHIT". Then I called my mom.
With Toot, we had been trying for 11 months. My first thought was "Did we even do anything last month?" No joke. I thought the test had to be wrong for a split second.
With Smiley, first thought was "That was fast". We had JUST started trying.
Would you eat a rolly poly bug for $5?
Hell no. I don't eat nasty shit! I always said I could have done great on Fear Factor if you didn't have to eat the nasty stuff. Benny said to tell you that he would!
Bethany asked:
Do you believe in capitol punishment?
Yes ma'am, I do. Especially now that they can test DNA and stuff. My only problem with it is that it takes to damn long for them to do it.
Would you rather have sex twice a day everyday for the next year or go with out?
A year is a long time without BUT I would choose to go without. Here is why. When you have to do it everyday, it becomes a job and not something you look forward to. There is other ways Benny and I can please each other with out actually having sex (I'm using Clinton's definition of sex). Then, imagine the fun we would have after a year. Never mind, don't imagine!
Trudy asked:
How did you and Benny meet?
I did post the long story here but I will shorten it up now. We met at a bar. He was in the band and I was there with my folks. When we were introduced, he leaned down, kissed me, and then walked off. Not one word. Then later that night, he asked my mom if he could keep me. We have been together every since.
What is your favorite color and why?
Red. I don't know why but it has always been.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is easy, Taco Bell. Specifically, bean burrito with no onions add extra cheese. I have loved those ALL my life.
Gwen asked:
If I told you that you had 2 weeks to live, how would you spend them?
With my family. I would ride backroads everyday with them. I would pile my folks in there with us and we would just ride and talk. This is one of Benny and my favorite things to do. We very seldom have the radio on and it gives us a chance to talk and listen to each other and the kids. They can talk with no interruptions and we can really connect with each other. We talk about any and everything. And sometimes we just stop and dance. I would dance with my dad, Benny, and my kids. Hell, probably my mom too. I can't think of anything I would rather do.
Amanda asked:
Besides Benny, what is your guilty pleasure?
Beer. I LOVE beer. And Taco Bell.
If you could pick one person who has already died (someone you knew or not) that you could have 3 more days with who would it be?
This one was the hardest to answer of all the questions. I thought about this one a lot. I have only had 2 people close to me die. One was my great grandmother who was in her 90's. The other was Benny's dad who was only 62. I would pick Benny's dad. Reason is, he passed when I was 7 months pregnant with Toot and he never got to meet any of Benny's children. It bothers Benny so much that out children didn't get to know him. He still cries when he thinks about it. I would do that for Benny and our children.
Is Benny feeling a little less sore after the anchor tried to take him out?
Yes, his is still sore and has scabs but he does feel a lot better.
How do you really feel about Obama? Just kidding!
I will go ahead and answer. I can't stand the guy AT ALL.
Yaya asked (in a different post):
Really? People just wave at strangers?
Here is the deal on that. Most of our roads are one lane. If we pass someone, we wave. Not if you are on the big highway or something like that or you would be constantly waving (and they wouldn't even see you). If someone is walking down the road, we wave. If someone is out in their front yard, we wave. When we are out in the boat and another boat passes, we wave. I can tell you that 99.9% of the people I wave out, I don't know. And it's not a big wave, more just like raise your hand or finger (the good one) or nod. If we are within talking distance, we say hi. It's just common courtesy/southern hospitality.
Ya got a question, I will answer. Thanks for all that asked.
Carrin asked:
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be happy. If I am happy then I must be doing what I want. Right now, I am perfectly happy being a stay at home mom.
What is your favorite memory of Benny?
I am not a good dancer. The only person I ever liked dancing with was my dad. He is a great dancer and can lead real good. I use to love going to street dances with him. When I met Benny, I found out he loves to dance. He danced different and lead different than my dad and we were kinda awkward. One night we were out driving around and he pulled over on a dirt road. I asked him what he was doing and he said "Gonna teach you to dance with me". He cranked the radio and we danced in the light of our headlights. I will never forget that night. Now, we dance really good together.
When you found out you were pregnant each time, what was your first thought?
When I was 16 and found out I was pregnant with Little Man, my very first thought was "OH SHIT". Then I called my mom.
With Toot, we had been trying for 11 months. My first thought was "Did we even do anything last month?" No joke. I thought the test had to be wrong for a split second.
With Smiley, first thought was "That was fast". We had JUST started trying.
Would you eat a rolly poly bug for $5?
Hell no. I don't eat nasty shit! I always said I could have done great on Fear Factor if you didn't have to eat the nasty stuff. Benny said to tell you that he would!
Bethany asked:
Do you believe in capitol punishment?
Yes ma'am, I do. Especially now that they can test DNA and stuff. My only problem with it is that it takes to damn long for them to do it.
Would you rather have sex twice a day everyday for the next year or go with out?
A year is a long time without BUT I would choose to go without. Here is why. When you have to do it everyday, it becomes a job and not something you look forward to. There is other ways Benny and I can please each other with out actually having sex (I'm using Clinton's definition of sex). Then, imagine the fun we would have after a year. Never mind, don't imagine!
Trudy asked:
How did you and Benny meet?
I did post the long story here but I will shorten it up now. We met at a bar. He was in the band and I was there with my folks. When we were introduced, he leaned down, kissed me, and then walked off. Not one word. Then later that night, he asked my mom if he could keep me. We have been together every since.
What is your favorite color and why?
Red. I don't know why but it has always been.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is easy, Taco Bell. Specifically, bean burrito with no onions add extra cheese. I have loved those ALL my life.
Gwen asked:
If I told you that you had 2 weeks to live, how would you spend them?
With my family. I would ride backroads everyday with them. I would pile my folks in there with us and we would just ride and talk. This is one of Benny and my favorite things to do. We very seldom have the radio on and it gives us a chance to talk and listen to each other and the kids. They can talk with no interruptions and we can really connect with each other. We talk about any and everything. And sometimes we just stop and dance. I would dance with my dad, Benny, and my kids. Hell, probably my mom too. I can't think of anything I would rather do.
Amanda asked:
Besides Benny, what is your guilty pleasure?
Beer. I LOVE beer. And Taco Bell.
If you could pick one person who has already died (someone you knew or not) that you could have 3 more days with who would it be?
This one was the hardest to answer of all the questions. I thought about this one a lot. I have only had 2 people close to me die. One was my great grandmother who was in her 90's. The other was Benny's dad who was only 62. I would pick Benny's dad. Reason is, he passed when I was 7 months pregnant with Toot and he never got to meet any of Benny's children. It bothers Benny so much that out children didn't get to know him. He still cries when he thinks about it. I would do that for Benny and our children.
Is Benny feeling a little less sore after the anchor tried to take him out?
Yes, his is still sore and has scabs but he does feel a lot better.
How do you really feel about Obama? Just kidding!
I will go ahead and answer. I can't stand the guy AT ALL.
Yaya asked (in a different post):
Really? People just wave at strangers?
Here is the deal on that. Most of our roads are one lane. If we pass someone, we wave. Not if you are on the big highway or something like that or you would be constantly waving (and they wouldn't even see you). If someone is walking down the road, we wave. If someone is out in their front yard, we wave. When we are out in the boat and another boat passes, we wave. I can tell you that 99.9% of the people I wave out, I don't know. And it's not a big wave, more just like raise your hand or finger (the good one) or nod. If we are within talking distance, we say hi. It's just common courtesy/southern hospitality.
Ya got a question, I will answer. Thanks for all that asked.
Jun 18, 2009
To be the best...
MamaKat has her prompts up and I chose #2 today. What do you aspire to be?
This has been a topic of discussion for awhile around my house hold. What do I want to be when I grow up? The reason we have talked about it is because in just a few short years, all my kiddos will be in school full time. There really wouldn't be a reason for me to be home all day.
I came up with nothing. Oh, a lot of things got thrown around (real estate, physical therapist, accounting...) but nothing made me say "Yes, that is what I want to do for the rest of my life".
But, MamaKat isn't really asking what I want to do but rather what I aspire to be. Big difference I think.
That one is easy for me.
I aspire to be the best mom I can be for my kids. I want them to always feel they can come to me with anything. I want them to be comfortable enough with me that they feel they can tell me everything. I want them to not mind hugging me in public when they are grown. I want them to always be happy in this family no matter what else is going on. I want them to be happy with their life. I want them to always know that I love them no matter what. I want to teach them family values as I learned them. I believe I can be their friend AND still be their parent but I want them to understand why sometimes I can be their friend but other times I have to be the parent even if they don't like it. I want my children to be very well balanced, respectful, well behaved, loving, happy children and then adults. That can only happen if I continue to keep trying everyday to be the best mom I can be.
I also aspire to be the best wife I can be to Benny. I want him to always know that I love him with all my heart and soul. I want him to enjoy coming home after work and not dread it. I want for him to always be my best friend. I want him to feel comfortable enough with me that he can tell me everything. I want him to always be happy that he is my husband. I want to always be able to have fun with him and for him to always have fun with me. I want to have a marriage where it doesn't matter how much money we have, how many material things we have, or even how clean the house is because I want the love we have for each other to be what matters most. When we are done with our life hear on earth, I want the world to know that our life together was like a roller coaster. We had our ups and downs but the ride sure was a blast. In order for that to happen, I have to keep trying to be the best wife I can be.
Those are the two main things I aspire to be. For me, that is the two most important things because those four people are the most important people in my life. If I don't try to be my best then why should they?
On a side note, to read a really great post, go check out Amanda's post today. I really loved it and think you might too.
This has been a topic of discussion for awhile around my house hold. What do I want to be when I grow up? The reason we have talked about it is because in just a few short years, all my kiddos will be in school full time. There really wouldn't be a reason for me to be home all day.
I came up with nothing. Oh, a lot of things got thrown around (real estate, physical therapist, accounting...) but nothing made me say "Yes, that is what I want to do for the rest of my life".
But, MamaKat isn't really asking what I want to do but rather what I aspire to be. Big difference I think.
That one is easy for me.
I aspire to be the best mom I can be for my kids. I want them to always feel they can come to me with anything. I want them to be comfortable enough with me that they feel they can tell me everything. I want them to not mind hugging me in public when they are grown. I want them to always be happy in this family no matter what else is going on. I want them to be happy with their life. I want them to always know that I love them no matter what. I want to teach them family values as I learned them. I believe I can be their friend AND still be their parent but I want them to understand why sometimes I can be their friend but other times I have to be the parent even if they don't like it. I want my children to be very well balanced, respectful, well behaved, loving, happy children and then adults. That can only happen if I continue to keep trying everyday to be the best mom I can be.
I also aspire to be the best wife I can be to Benny. I want him to always know that I love him with all my heart and soul. I want him to enjoy coming home after work and not dread it. I want for him to always be my best friend. I want him to feel comfortable enough with me that he can tell me everything. I want him to always be happy that he is my husband. I want to always be able to have fun with him and for him to always have fun with me. I want to have a marriage where it doesn't matter how much money we have, how many material things we have, or even how clean the house is because I want the love we have for each other to be what matters most. When we are done with our life hear on earth, I want the world to know that our life together was like a roller coaster. We had our ups and downs but the ride sure was a blast. In order for that to happen, I have to keep trying to be the best wife I can be.
Those are the two main things I aspire to be. For me, that is the two most important things because those four people are the most important people in my life. If I don't try to be my best then why should they?
On a side note, to read a really great post, go check out Amanda's post today. I really loved it and think you might too.
May 7, 2009
My Mom
I haven't written a post about my mom and I think it is because there are really no words that can describe how wonderful of a person and mother she is. She really is the best. I could not have asked for a better person to raise me. I know I wont do her justice but I will try.
Well obviously, without her, I wouldn't be here. She had a pretty fast labor and before she knew it, I was here. Her life would NEVER be the same.
She would get down and play with me in the floor and mold the person I am today.
But more importantly, she was and is ALWAYS there for me. No matter what was going on with me, I knew I could go to her and I did/do. She has been there for every big thing I have gone through.
When I was 16 and found out I was pregnant, she was the first person I told. She was so understanding and supported me all the way. She even told my dad for me!
When I was in labor with all three of my kids, she was in the room with me helping me all the way. With the first one, I don't know how I would have got through it without her.
When I left my first husband, she let me move back in with her. She really taught me how to be a mom and not just any mom, but a great mom. Also, when I had to go to a wedding and pretend to be the happy wife of the man I just left, she was right there with me helping me through it.
Not only has she been there for me through tough times but also for fun times.
She actually paid for my first tattoo. Of course it was to cover up a stupid homemade one but still, she paid for it. And she gave me that kick ass shirt I am wearing. ;)
She was there when I celebrated my 21st birthday.
And she was there when I met Benny and when I married him.
She is the kind of person people wish to be like. She taught me to always stand for something. To not let others get me down. To be the kind of person I would want my kids to be. To always love my family. That your family should always be your #1 priority. That you have to have the bad times to appreciate the good times. To know that it could always be worse and that it will get better. To be a great mom. To be a great wife. That you can't change anyone but yourself. To always try harder. That if you want something done right, it's usually easier to do it yourself and to do it logically the first time. To really enjoy life and not sweat the small stuff. And so much more.
She is my very best friend along with Benny. I talk to her every single day and wouldn't change that for anything. I truly am the luckiest person because I get to have her as my mom.
I love you Mom. Thank you for being the person you are.
Apr 11, 2009
Benny and Me
I'm with Benny as you are reading this but thought that while I am gone, I would tell ya a little more about us. Enjoy.
How long did you know each other before you started dating? About 2 hours.
What are your middle names? His is Max and mine is Dee. I have know idea why his is Max but mine is a family name.
How long have you been together? Together for 6 years and 9 months, married 6 years 2 month. This picture was taken right after we met.
How long did you know each other before you started dating? About 2 hours.Who asked whom out? He asked my mom if he could keep me the night we met. You can read that story here.
How old are each of you? He is 37 and I am almost 28 (my birthday is Monday). He is such a kid at heart. This picture is funny to me because his shirt says "Please don't give this man anymore beer".
Whose siblings do you see the most? Kinda goes back and forth. Lately, mine, and they all live 3 hours away.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Him going out of town to work. This is only the second time he has had to do it though.
Did you go to the same school? Nope, he went to school out in West Texas and I went to school in East Texas.
Who is smarter? It all depends on which topic. I guess usually him because I do a lot of stupid stuff. I blame it on haveing 3 kids.
Who is the most sensitive? I am way more emotional but he is more sensitive. Does that even make sense? He cries at movies, songs, commercials.... I don't usually.
Where do you eat out most as a couple? I can't remeber the last time we ate out as a couple but as a family, we eat Taco Bell the most and it's ALWAYS drive thru. Our favorite real restauraunt is Casa Ole but we hardly ever go there.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? He took me to Portland, OR and we drove up to Washington and then drove down HYW 1 all the way to San Diego, CA in 3 days. 
It was so much fun! Before that, I had only been to the states that touch Texas. That's a picture of me after we left the San Diego Zoo.
It was so much fun! Before that, I had only been to the states that touch Texas. That's a picture of me after we left the San Diego Zoo.Who has the craziest exes? Oh, that's easy. Me.
Who has the worst temper? Me. I have heard that about 10 years before I met him that he had a REAL bad temper but I have never seen it. He is the most mellow person I have ever known. It's really hard to piss him off but I can do it.
Who does the cooking? This is sad but usually him.
Who is the neat-freak? LOL, what's that?! We both hate to clean. We really need a maid. Know of any free ones in the NE Texas area?
Who is more stubborn? That would be me again.
Who hogs the bed? Lady, our dog. She weighs maybe 5 pounds but can somehow pin us down to where we can't even move.
Who wakes up earlier? Him, always. Even if he is not working he gets up earlier. I really love to sleep in. If I am awake early it is because he woke me up by already being up.
Where was your first date? We went to Texas Roadhouse and then went fishing in the dark. The only other time we went to Texas Roadhouse was the night we got married. If we want a great steak, he cooks them at home.
Who is more jealous? That boy doesn't have a jealous bone in his body. Use to piss his ex wife off real bad but I think it's great. Me on the other hand, I got a little one but it's usually about golf, not another woman. We know who the other one is going to bed with each night.
How long did it take to get serious? About a week, if that long. He moved with me after 6 weeks. This picture was right after he moved in.
Who eats more? That's him all the way. It is amazing how much he can eat and he still wears a 29 in his jeans. We actually have to buy his shorts in the kids department because usually the mens only go down to a 30. My dad always says that when he eats, he fills up from the boots up. My brother says he doesn't get full, just tired of chewing. Seriously, he can spend $20 at Taco Bell on food just for him!
Who's better with the computer? Me, I can't stand watching him on the computer. I usually will just kick him off and do it for him so I have to stay far far away when he is on it.
Who drives when you are together? Always him unless he is really tired. He will fall asleep at the wheel and I wont no matter how tired I am. He's dancing and singing one of the songs of Dirty Dancing while driving in this picture.
Feb 27, 2009
WTF and other stuff
OK, I had a funny little text convo Benny and I had that I was going to post about. Then, I read an e-mail I got and it all changed. Let me do some explaining.
I got an e-mail saying I was rude and judgemental for calling Carrin a yankee. First of all, I didn't call her one, I said she sounded like one. Second, SHE IS ONE! WTF!
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of yankee is (I looked it up):
1 a. a native or inhabitant of New England
b. a native or inhabitant of the northern United States
99% of you realized I wasn't being rude but there is always that 1% that suck.
I didn't mean to offend any yankees by calling them yankees. That is what I have heard and said ALL my life. I have friends that are from up north and they have never cared. Hell, one of them is my sis-in-law and she has never cared. I have heard them call themselves that. To me, it's like saying I am a Texan. Yes, I am a born and raised, honky tonk lovin', fried chicken eatin', beer drinkin' Texan that says 'yall'. And, proud of it.
So if you thought I was being rude and judgemental well, all I can say is, LIGHTEN UP!
I'm so tired of all this political correctness bs.
And if ya get bored, go take this little fun test here. I'd love to know your results.
Have a good day YALL!
Ohhh, and just cause I think it's funny and to lighten the mood, I'm still posting the text convo Benny and I had.
Me: Have I told you lately how much I love you? It's more than this! My arms are spread wide open by the way.
Benny: The one thing we do best is say that we love each other AND WE MEAN IT! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, BODY AND SOUL!!!
Me: I wouldn't say that is the BEST thing we do but we do it better and more than anyone I know.
Benny: You must be thinking with your arms and legs spread wide open them. LOVE YA!
Me: Love you too Baby!
Benny: And soon too!
He's so good to me. I couldn't live without him.
I got an e-mail saying I was rude and judgemental for calling Carrin a yankee. First of all, I didn't call her one, I said she sounded like one. Second, SHE IS ONE! WTF!
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of yankee is (I looked it up):
1 a. a native or inhabitant of New England
b. a native or inhabitant of the northern United States
99% of you realized I wasn't being rude but there is always that 1% that suck.
I didn't mean to offend any yankees by calling them yankees. That is what I have heard and said ALL my life. I have friends that are from up north and they have never cared. Hell, one of them is my sis-in-law and she has never cared. I have heard them call themselves that. To me, it's like saying I am a Texan. Yes, I am a born and raised, honky tonk lovin', fried chicken eatin', beer drinkin' Texan that says 'yall'. And, proud of it.
So if you thought I was being rude and judgemental well, all I can say is, LIGHTEN UP!
I'm so tired of all this political correctness bs.
And if ya get bored, go take this little fun test here. I'd love to know your results.
Have a good day YALL!
Ohhh, and just cause I think it's funny and to lighten the mood, I'm still posting the text convo Benny and I had.
Me: Have I told you lately how much I love you? It's more than this! My arms are spread wide open by the way.
Benny: The one thing we do best is say that we love each other AND WE MEAN IT! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, BODY AND SOUL!!!
Me: I wouldn't say that is the BEST thing we do but we do it better and more than anyone I know.
Benny: You must be thinking with your arms and legs spread wide open them. LOVE YA!
Me: Love you too Baby!
Benny: And soon too!
He's so good to me. I couldn't live without him.
Jan 26, 2009
Kurtis the stock boy
Ya, I got nothing. Saturday I was sick and Sunday I worked my ass off. Literally, it's gone. I looked. So, I am cheating and copying an e-mail I got. I have no idea who wrote it but it really touched me. I remember when I first started dating Hubby and wondering how he was going to handle the fact I had a 4 year old son that had diabetes.
KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL
In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call.
As he approached the check-out stand, a distant smile caught his eye. The new check-out girl was beautiful. She was an older woman (maybe 26, and he was only 22) and he fell in love.
Later that day, after his shift was over, he waited by the punch clock to find out her name. She came into the break room, smiled softly at him, took her card and punched out, then left. He looked at her card, BRENDA. He walked out only to see her start walking up the road. Next day, he waited outside as she left the supermarket, and offered her a ride home. He looked harmless enough, and she accepted.
When he dropped her off, he asked if maybe he could see her again, outside of work. She simply
said it wasn't possible. He pressed and she explained she had two children and she couldn't afford a baby-sitter, so he offered to pay for the baby-sitter. Reluctantly she accepted his offer for a date for the following Saturday.
That Saturday night he arrived at her door only to have her tell him that she was unable to go with him. The baby-sitter had called and canceled. To which Kurtis simply said, "Well, let's take the kids with us." She tried to explain that taking the children was not an option, but again not taking no for an answer, he pressed. Finally Brenda, brought him inside to meet her children.
She had an older daughter who was just as cute as a bug, Kurtis thought, then Brenda brought out her son, in a wheelchair. He was born a paraplegic with Down Syndrome. Kurtis asked Brenda, "I still don't understand why the kids can't come with us?" Brenda was amazed. Most men would run away from a woman with two kids, especially if one had disabilities - just like her first husband and father of her children had done.
Kurtis was not ordinary - - - he had a different mindset. That evening Kurtis and Brenda loaded up the kids, went to dinner and the movies. When her son needed anything Kurtis would take care of him. When he needed to use the restroom, he picked him up out of his wheelchair, took him and brought him back. The kids loved Kurtis. At the end of the evening, Brenda knew this was the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with.
A year later, they were married and Kurtis adopted both of her children. Since then they have added two more kids.
So what happened to Kurtis the stock boy and Brenda the check-out girl?
Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Warner now live in Arizona , where he is currently employed as the quarterback of the National Football League Arizona Cardinals and has his Cardinals in the Super Bowl.
Is this a surprise ending or could you have guessed that he was not an ordinary person. It should be noted that he also quarterbacked the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. He has also been the NLF's Most Valuable Player twice and the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player.
AND THE REST OF THE STORY:
Today at church our minister mentioned that when Kurt, his wife and children go out to eat he
has one of his children pick out a family eating at the restaurant. Kurt then tells the wait staff he is picking up the tab for that family's dinner anonymously. He remembers the days he was working nights in the grocery store and feeding his family on food stamps.
Makes it hard not to root for the Cardinals IN THE SUPER BOWL ...doesn't it?
Seeing as how my Cowboys didn't make it and the Eagles already lost (good job Cardinals) it was a toss up for me. Not anymore.
KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL
In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call.
As he approached the check-out stand, a distant smile caught his eye. The new check-out girl was beautiful. She was an older woman (maybe 26, and he was only 22) and he fell in love.
Later that day, after his shift was over, he waited by the punch clock to find out her name. She came into the break room, smiled softly at him, took her card and punched out, then left. He looked at her card, BRENDA. He walked out only to see her start walking up the road. Next day, he waited outside as she left the supermarket, and offered her a ride home. He looked harmless enough, and she accepted.
When he dropped her off, he asked if maybe he could see her again, outside of work. She simply
said it wasn't possible. He pressed and she explained she had two children and she couldn't afford a baby-sitter, so he offered to pay for the baby-sitter. Reluctantly she accepted his offer for a date for the following Saturday.
That Saturday night he arrived at her door only to have her tell him that she was unable to go with him. The baby-sitter had called and canceled. To which Kurtis simply said, "Well, let's take the kids with us." She tried to explain that taking the children was not an option, but again not taking no for an answer, he pressed. Finally Brenda, brought him inside to meet her children.
She had an older daughter who was just as cute as a bug, Kurtis thought, then Brenda brought out her son, in a wheelchair. He was born a paraplegic with Down Syndrome. Kurtis asked Brenda, "I still don't understand why the kids can't come with us?" Brenda was amazed. Most men would run away from a woman with two kids, especially if one had disabilities - just like her first husband and father of her children had done.
Kurtis was not ordinary - - - he had a different mindset. That evening Kurtis and Brenda loaded up the kids, went to dinner and the movies. When her son needed anything Kurtis would take care of him. When he needed to use the restroom, he picked him up out of his wheelchair, took him and brought him back. The kids loved Kurtis. At the end of the evening, Brenda knew this was the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with.
A year later, they were married and Kurtis adopted both of her children. Since then they have added two more kids.
So what happened to Kurtis the stock boy and Brenda the check-out girl?
Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Warner now live in Arizona , where he is currently employed as the quarterback of the National Football League Arizona Cardinals and has his Cardinals in the Super Bowl.
Is this a surprise ending or could you have guessed that he was not an ordinary person. It should be noted that he also quarterbacked the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. He has also been the NLF's Most Valuable Player twice and the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player.
AND THE REST OF THE STORY:
Today at church our minister mentioned that when Kurt, his wife and children go out to eat he
has one of his children pick out a family eating at the restaurant. Kurt then tells the wait staff he is picking up the tab for that family's dinner anonymously. He remembers the days he was working nights in the grocery store and feeding his family on food stamps.
Makes it hard not to root for the Cardinals IN THE SUPER BOWL ...doesn't it?
Seeing as how my Cowboys didn't make it and the Eagles already lost (good job Cardinals) it was a toss up for me. Not anymore.
Dec 11, 2008
Writing assingment, All 5 baby!
It's Thursday and ya know what that means. Mama Kat's Writers Workshop! I didn't really do it last Thursday so I thought, why not do all of them this week. I'm going to just touch on 4 of them then leave the other one to really talk about. Afterwards, head on over to Mama Kat's and check everyone else out. Now lets begin.
1. Allergies much?
I don't really have allergies. I'm not allergic to any food, animals, plants, bugs, or whatever people are usually allergic to. But I am allergic to Benadryl. It makes me hallucinate really bad stuff like snakes, spiders, teddy bears with fangs that do attack and any other fear. I have been lucky enough to only deal with it twice. First time was when I was 2 and I actually remember some of it. The second time was when I was 17 and didn't realize I was taking it (generic brand that didn't say "compare to Benadryl"). Ended up in the hospital with that one.
2. Worst dental experience ever.
Umm, I haven't ever had a bad one. I haven't had cavities filled or root canals or anything like that. I did have braces twice growing up, but that wasn't bad. I guess my worst one will be this coming Monday when I get my root canal.
3. Describe a 'new road' you have taken in your life.
This is the one I will go into detail about so it's at the bottom. :)
4. What would you say to a mouse who could talk?
I would ask him nicely to go live in my neighbors house instead of mine. I live in an old frame house so they like to come in and get warm during the winter. I would tell him that she cooks better food (I'm betting she does) and that he could probably find tasty treat's over there. And she doesn't own cat's that will eat him. I'm sure after listening to my reason's, he would oblige.
5. Who is the best listener you know? What makes him or her such a good listener?
Hubby. We ride back roads when we need to talk and he always lets me talk away. He doesn't interrupt or tell me what I should to do. He helps me talk through it until I figure out a solution. He is really good about it even when the problem is him.
OK, back to #3. A new road I have taken.
When I was 18 I started dating a guy that was one of my best friends in high school. I thought I could fix him. I did in some ways for a little while. We had a great first year and even got engaged. The second year was horrible. He was very abusive. It took me a long time to get over him after I finally broke up with him and would sometimes get with him for a weekend or so. The last time I got with him, he raped me.
I was more pissed at him (and myself) than I was hurt. He loved the fact that people were scared of him but I never was. I often told him that when we were fighting and I would fight back. After he raped me, I was. I still am actually but he's in prison now so I can breath without looking over my shoulder everyday.
Anyway, fast forward about 6 weeks. I go to a bar and meet a guy. I talked to a friend of mine and found out he had JUST gotten divorced. He also had 2 step kids he practically raised, so still got to have them on some weekends. I didn't care. It actually made me want to meet him even more because I knew he would except me having a son.
We got together that night and broke every dating rule in the book. Hooked up the first night, he called me the very next day, we both had TONS of baggage we were both dealing with, we moved in together after 2 or 3 months and married after 6 months.
No one thought we needed to be in a relationship at that time. Everyone thought we were crazy and would never last. Everyone thought that this was a road we did not even need to go down and that it would end up very messy with one or both of us getting really hurt. They all thought it was a fling. Well, we sure showed them!
I could tell him any and everything and he didn't judge me. He was always very sweet and treated me like I should be treated. This was weird for me but I liked it. I loved it. He accepted all the mistakes I had made in my past with out thinking I was crazy (even though I thought I was sometimes). He loved me for me and all that came with me.
He could also tell me any and everything. We would sit and talk on the phone for hours (he traveled Mon. - Fri every week) and I don't even like talking on the phone. When he was home, we would drive around all day and not go anywhere. We were instantly best friends and loved each other for all the right reasons.
Once I met him, I never looked back. I knew what everyone thought, but I didn't listen or even care. I knew it was right. I obviously haven't made the best choices with relationships but I KNEW this was the best thing for me. Even if we had not worked out, it would have been a road worth going down. One I needed to travel. He made me realize that I was worth it and that I wasn't a door mat. That I did deserve someone that truly loved me.
He still loves me for me and everything about me. I still love him for him and everything about him. We are still best friends and still tell each other everything. When someone tells me "Don't tell anyone!" I always say, "OK, except I will be telling Hubby." We don't keep secrets from each other nor tell anyone our secrets and I don't think we ever will.
We have 2 songs (that he didn't write) that are our songs. "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts and "Right Where I Need To Be" by Gary Allan.
We know we are soul mates!
1. Allergies much?
I don't really have allergies. I'm not allergic to any food, animals, plants, bugs, or whatever people are usually allergic to. But I am allergic to Benadryl. It makes me hallucinate really bad stuff like snakes, spiders, teddy bears with fangs that do attack and any other fear. I have been lucky enough to only deal with it twice. First time was when I was 2 and I actually remember some of it. The second time was when I was 17 and didn't realize I was taking it (generic brand that didn't say "compare to Benadryl"). Ended up in the hospital with that one.
2. Worst dental experience ever.
Umm, I haven't ever had a bad one. I haven't had cavities filled or root canals or anything like that. I did have braces twice growing up, but that wasn't bad. I guess my worst one will be this coming Monday when I get my root canal.
3. Describe a 'new road' you have taken in your life.
This is the one I will go into detail about so it's at the bottom. :)
4. What would you say to a mouse who could talk?
I would ask him nicely to go live in my neighbors house instead of mine. I live in an old frame house so they like to come in and get warm during the winter. I would tell him that she cooks better food (I'm betting she does) and that he could probably find tasty treat's over there. And she doesn't own cat's that will eat him. I'm sure after listening to my reason's, he would oblige.
5. Who is the best listener you know? What makes him or her such a good listener?
Hubby. We ride back roads when we need to talk and he always lets me talk away. He doesn't interrupt or tell me what I should to do. He helps me talk through it until I figure out a solution. He is really good about it even when the problem is him.
OK, back to #3. A new road I have taken.
When I was 18 I started dating a guy that was one of my best friends in high school. I thought I could fix him. I did in some ways for a little while. We had a great first year and even got engaged. The second year was horrible. He was very abusive. It took me a long time to get over him after I finally broke up with him and would sometimes get with him for a weekend or so. The last time I got with him, he raped me.
I was more pissed at him (and myself) than I was hurt. He loved the fact that people were scared of him but I never was. I often told him that when we were fighting and I would fight back. After he raped me, I was. I still am actually but he's in prison now so I can breath without looking over my shoulder everyday.
Anyway, fast forward about 6 weeks. I go to a bar and meet a guy. I talked to a friend of mine and found out he had JUST gotten divorced. He also had 2 step kids he practically raised, so still got to have them on some weekends. I didn't care. It actually made me want to meet him even more because I knew he would except me having a son.
We got together that night and broke every dating rule in the book. Hooked up the first night, he called me the very next day, we both had TONS of baggage we were both dealing with, we moved in together after 2 or 3 months and married after 6 months.
No one thought we needed to be in a relationship at that time. Everyone thought we were crazy and would never last. Everyone thought that this was a road we did not even need to go down and that it would end up very messy with one or both of us getting really hurt. They all thought it was a fling. Well, we sure showed them!
I could tell him any and everything and he didn't judge me. He was always very sweet and treated me like I should be treated. This was weird for me but I liked it. I loved it. He accepted all the mistakes I had made in my past with out thinking I was crazy (even though I thought I was sometimes). He loved me for me and all that came with me.
He could also tell me any and everything. We would sit and talk on the phone for hours (he traveled Mon. - Fri every week) and I don't even like talking on the phone. When he was home, we would drive around all day and not go anywhere. We were instantly best friends and loved each other for all the right reasons.
Once I met him, I never looked back. I knew what everyone thought, but I didn't listen or even care. I knew it was right. I obviously haven't made the best choices with relationships but I KNEW this was the best thing for me. Even if we had not worked out, it would have been a road worth going down. One I needed to travel. He made me realize that I was worth it and that I wasn't a door mat. That I did deserve someone that truly loved me.
He still loves me for me and everything about me. I still love him for him and everything about him. We are still best friends and still tell each other everything. When someone tells me "Don't tell anyone!" I always say, "OK, except I will be telling Hubby." We don't keep secrets from each other nor tell anyone our secrets and I don't think we ever will.
We have 2 songs (that he didn't write) that are our songs. "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts and "Right Where I Need To Be" by Gary Allan.
We know we are soul mates!
Dec 3, 2008
Wordless Wednesday (with words)
This is Jodie and Grany. Aren't they hotties!
Jodie and Steve. I LOVE this picture! 
5 GENERATIONS!! Jodie, Grany, Mom, Me, Little Man, & Toot
Hubby singing to Jodie. He cleans up well doesn't he!Jodie is my Great-Grandmother that became an angle a couple of years ago. Her name wasn't actually Jodie but her Dad called her 'Baby Jo' when she was little and then switched it to 'Jodie' when she got older. She decided that's what she wanted all the grand kids and great-grand kids AND great-great-grand kids to call her so we all did. She was truly the sweetest person I have ever known. She was also really funny. About 3 years ago I asked her how she was doing and she said "Well, I can't see and I can't hear, but I feel great!" She lived a long and wonderful life. She is the one that also met the love of her life in a bar. Until she left us, Steve (my Great-Grandfather that is still with us) would pat her on the butt every night when he was walking her to bed. They were so cute together. I loved to talk to her about when she was younger. I can't even imagine seeing that much change in one life time. She was born in 1914 and became an angle in 2006. She was definitely one cool lady!
For more Wordless Wednesdays (even though mine has words), go check out Punky Monkey's.
Nov 17, 2008
Do you know me?
Nope, you don't. Not really. But, I don't really know you either. If you have read my blog, you know that my kids drive me crazy at times (who's doesn't) and that I love them so much (who doesn't). You know how I met Hubby and that he too can drive me crazy. But you also know that I love him. You also know that I love my parents. And you also know that Little Man has diabetes and that Toot is so funny and Smiley likes to piss her off. Oh ya, and that I got hurt a lot as a kid. And everything else I choose to share with you.
But there is so much more to me that you don't know.
I was reading a post by someone else today that really made me think. What do we really know about each person that we read about? Not a lot I'm guessing. Only what they choose to share with me and you. And, how nice of them to actually tell us what they do. When someone leaves a bad or nasty comment, that just shows what kind of person the one leaving the nasty comment truly is. Or, is on that day.
I'm going to tell you about me, the real me. And, if you don't like it then please, feel free to never read my blog again. If you don't like me after reading this, I probably don't want you reading it anyway. I'd rather have one reader that likes me than 100 that don't. That's just how I roll.
So here's a little (or a lot, depending how it goes) about the true me (and I'm not going to explain a whole lot). Some, I am proud of, some, not so much. Either way, that's what made me and who I am. Love it or leave it.
I don't lie to my kids or anyone else about who I truly am.
I cuss. And I say 'cuss' instead of 'curse'. I also cuss in front of my kids but they don't. They know it is grown up words and that they are not allowed to say those words.
I am a major dog person and not a cat person. Love dogs! Cat's bug me but the kids love them (and I do too sometimes).
I treat people how I would like to be treated most of the time.
Sometimes I am a total bitch to Hubby and other people, but I always apologize when I am (now).
I drink beer and love it. Wine and the hard stuff just makes me stupid so I don't drink it (anymore).
I did drugs in high school. Not all the time but did try a lot. I don't anymore(and haven't for about 9 years) and wouldn't allow anyone to do them in my house or around my kids.
I don't care what people think of me UNLESS it is that I am a bad Mom. That one pisses me off because I am one hell of a Mom.
I am not a good housekeeper at all. I would rather play with my kids or be on the computer.
I have 3 tattoos and don't regret them. You can only see them if I want you to. And I want one more.
I have taken out 3 piercings that I got when I was 18. Once again, you couldn't see those unless I wanted you to.
I had some really bad shit happen to me when I was younger.
I have had some really bad shit happen to me since I have become an adult.
I don't act like a victim. Those things helped make me who I am today.
I have a low self esteem most of the time.
I have battled depression most of my life but have learned to deal and when I can't, don't feel bad about taking meds.
I love riding back roads with Hubby.
We say "I love you" more than anyone I know and we mean it.
I love all kinds of music. Some of my favorites are Guns and Roses, Hank Jr., NOFX, Nickleback, (original) Misfits, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, and my Hubby. Punk rock, Rock, Old country, New country, 80's rock, R&B, some rap, and 50's stuff. I like it all except classical.
I speak my mind.
I am a Christian.
I sin.
I ask for to be forgiven.
I rarely wear make-up.
I rarely 'fix' my hair.
I don't like to dress up or wear dresses.
I am silly.
I am emotional a lot.
I was in an abusive relationship for a while. (I never understood woman that were in one until I was that woman)
I love chick flicks and horror movies.
I let my 4 year old daughter watch scary movies because she LOVES them.
I tell my kids all the time how cute/pretty/handsome they are because they are.
I tell them when they are driving me crazy.
I protect them from anything and everything I think might hurt their hearts and souls.
I am very smart. Book smart and street smart (by that I mean, I made straight A's all threw school and have common sense). I graduated high school 1 year early because it was so easy to do. I was very close to getting my degree in college but decided I didn't want to do that forever. But, when I don't know the answer, I admit it. And then I find out the answer.
I would take the diabetes from my son and put it in me if I could.
I would die for my kids.
I shaved my head at 14. It's just hair, it will (and did) grow back.
I was raised in Ft. Worth and loved it.
I was raised by a west Texas country boy and an Army brat Mom.
I now live in a tiny town and love it.
I hate to shop for me but love to shop for my kids.
I have a small family even though I have 4 older brothers. One Mom, one Dad, four brothers, one great-grandfather, one grandmother, one aunt, two cousins, and one nephew and one niece. (Soon to be two nieces!)
And, I write long post!!!!
That is just a little, there is a lot more to me and everyone else you read about. Remember that next time you want to leave a nasty or rude comment.
It was nice to actually write all that. Pretty much, what you see is what you get, once you really see me.
If you truly open your eyes, the world is a much brighter place.
But there is so much more to me that you don't know.
I was reading a post by someone else today that really made me think. What do we really know about each person that we read about? Not a lot I'm guessing. Only what they choose to share with me and you. And, how nice of them to actually tell us what they do. When someone leaves a bad or nasty comment, that just shows what kind of person the one leaving the nasty comment truly is. Or, is on that day.
I'm going to tell you about me, the real me. And, if you don't like it then please, feel free to never read my blog again. If you don't like me after reading this, I probably don't want you reading it anyway. I'd rather have one reader that likes me than 100 that don't. That's just how I roll.
So here's a little (or a lot, depending how it goes) about the true me (and I'm not going to explain a whole lot). Some, I am proud of, some, not so much. Either way, that's what made me and who I am. Love it or leave it.
I don't lie to my kids or anyone else about who I truly am.
I cuss. And I say 'cuss' instead of 'curse'. I also cuss in front of my kids but they don't. They know it is grown up words and that they are not allowed to say those words.
I am a major dog person and not a cat person. Love dogs! Cat's bug me but the kids love them (and I do too sometimes).
I treat people how I would like to be treated most of the time.
Sometimes I am a total bitch to Hubby and other people, but I always apologize when I am (now).
I drink beer and love it. Wine and the hard stuff just makes me stupid so I don't drink it (anymore).
I did drugs in high school. Not all the time but did try a lot. I don't anymore(and haven't for about 9 years) and wouldn't allow anyone to do them in my house or around my kids.
I don't care what people think of me UNLESS it is that I am a bad Mom. That one pisses me off because I am one hell of a Mom.
I am not a good housekeeper at all. I would rather play with my kids or be on the computer.
I have 3 tattoos and don't regret them. You can only see them if I want you to. And I want one more.
I have taken out 3 piercings that I got when I was 18. Once again, you couldn't see those unless I wanted you to.
I had some really bad shit happen to me when I was younger.
I have had some really bad shit happen to me since I have become an adult.
I don't act like a victim. Those things helped make me who I am today.
I have a low self esteem most of the time.
I have battled depression most of my life but have learned to deal and when I can't, don't feel bad about taking meds.
I love riding back roads with Hubby.
We say "I love you" more than anyone I know and we mean it.
I love all kinds of music. Some of my favorites are Guns and Roses, Hank Jr., NOFX, Nickleback, (original) Misfits, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, and my Hubby. Punk rock, Rock, Old country, New country, 80's rock, R&B, some rap, and 50's stuff. I like it all except classical.
I speak my mind.
I am a Christian.
I sin.
I ask for to be forgiven.
I rarely wear make-up.
I rarely 'fix' my hair.
I don't like to dress up or wear dresses.
I am silly.
I am emotional a lot.
I was in an abusive relationship for a while. (I never understood woman that were in one until I was that woman)
I love chick flicks and horror movies.
I let my 4 year old daughter watch scary movies because she LOVES them.
I tell my kids all the time how cute/pretty/handsome they are because they are.
I tell them when they are driving me crazy.
I protect them from anything and everything I think might hurt their hearts and souls.
I am very smart. Book smart and street smart (by that I mean, I made straight A's all threw school and have common sense). I graduated high school 1 year early because it was so easy to do. I was very close to getting my degree in college but decided I didn't want to do that forever. But, when I don't know the answer, I admit it. And then I find out the answer.
I would take the diabetes from my son and put it in me if I could.
I would die for my kids.
I shaved my head at 14. It's just hair, it will (and did) grow back.
I was raised in Ft. Worth and loved it.
I was raised by a west Texas country boy and an Army brat Mom.
I now live in a tiny town and love it.
I hate to shop for me but love to shop for my kids.
I have a small family even though I have 4 older brothers. One Mom, one Dad, four brothers, one great-grandfather, one grandmother, one aunt, two cousins, and one nephew and one niece. (Soon to be two nieces!)
And, I write long post!!!!
That is just a little, there is a lot more to me and everyone else you read about. Remember that next time you want to leave a nasty or rude comment.
It was nice to actually write all that. Pretty much, what you see is what you get, once you really see me.
If you truly open your eyes, the world is a much brighter place.
Nov 4, 2008
First Love
So last night, I'm sitting there watching some stupid movie. Hubby gets up to go to the bathroom and Toot follows. I am watching this because I go threw it every damn day (and the movie really stinks). Anyway, so he shuts the door with her on the outside and she starts rambling. A lot of times when she wants to talk but can't think of anything to say she kinda makes up her own language with real words thrown in. I'm half ass listening because it's actually kinda funny. I know exactly what he is thinking on the other side of that door. Please just go away so I can poop in peace. Ya, been there, done that. Then all the sudden I hear this:
Jabber jabber jabber Aiden's my new boyfriend jabber jabber jabber.
Hold up little girl. You gotta boyfriend. Your only 4.
Then Hubby walks out and looks at me like I did something. I just smiled and asked him if he heard what his daughter just said. He said "YES I did" in his I'm not happy about this voice.
So by now I am almost laughing and decide to press the issue. So I said "So Toot, you gotta boyfriend already huh?" She smiles and starts telling her Daddy alllll about him. They hold hands and he's bigger than her and he's so cute and Micheal tried to make her stop holding hands with him and made her real mad. So then I ask "Have you kissed him?" "APRIL!" That's hubby telling me to shut my mouth. She said no but they did hug. He just rolled his eyes and pretended the last 5 minutes had not happened. My question is, why did she tell him and not me. I'd been with her all day and not one word about it. She is truly a Daddy's Girl.
Ahhh, young love. Little Man had a girlfriend (Claire) in pre-school for a long time and when she broke up with him, not a good day in our house. We couldn't even say her name without him getting all pissy. She probably broke up with him because he told her what she was going to wear when they got married no matter what she thought. Come to think of it, he is still like that. He practically forced me to be a witch for Halloween.
I just hope Toot doesn't get suspended for PDA. It is a church school and with all the "No Tolerance" thing going around, ya never know. Hopefully, soon, I will be able to keep an eye on her. If I get the job, I will be in the class right next to hers. Poor kid.
Speaking of that, I have an interview with them tomorrow. I don't know why I have to do an interview since they asked me if I wanted the job. Shouldn't I be interviewing them? Yes, I think I will look at it that way instead. Wish them luck.
Jabber jabber jabber Aiden's my new boyfriend jabber jabber jabber.
Hold up little girl. You gotta boyfriend. Your only 4.
Then Hubby walks out and looks at me like I did something. I just smiled and asked him if he heard what his daughter just said. He said "YES I did" in his I'm not happy about this voice.
So by now I am almost laughing and decide to press the issue. So I said "So Toot, you gotta boyfriend already huh?" She smiles and starts telling her Daddy alllll about him. They hold hands and he's bigger than her and he's so cute and Micheal tried to make her stop holding hands with him and made her real mad. So then I ask "Have you kissed him?" "APRIL!" That's hubby telling me to shut my mouth. She said no but they did hug. He just rolled his eyes and pretended the last 5 minutes had not happened. My question is, why did she tell him and not me. I'd been with her all day and not one word about it. She is truly a Daddy's Girl.
Ahhh, young love. Little Man had a girlfriend (Claire) in pre-school for a long time and when she broke up with him, not a good day in our house. We couldn't even say her name without him getting all pissy. She probably broke up with him because he told her what she was going to wear when they got married no matter what she thought. Come to think of it, he is still like that. He practically forced me to be a witch for Halloween.
I just hope Toot doesn't get suspended for PDA. It is a church school and with all the "No Tolerance" thing going around, ya never know. Hopefully, soon, I will be able to keep an eye on her. If I get the job, I will be in the class right next to hers. Poor kid.
Speaking of that, I have an interview with them tomorrow. I don't know why I have to do an interview since they asked me if I wanted the job. Shouldn't I be interviewing them? Yes, I think I will look at it that way instead. Wish them luck.
Oct 29, 2008
Love at first sight
It really was when Hubby and I met. We were both drunk so of course it was. Actually, it's a real funny/cool story so I am going to tell you about that weird/wonderful night. And actually, we were both drunk. Thank God we were or this might have not happened.
It was the summer of 2002 (July 21st, 2002 to be exact) and I was hanging out with a really good male friend of mine. Little Man was at his Dads house so I was partying. I had already told my parents that I would go with them to a bar that night. Problem was, I was already having fun and didn't want to go anymore. They were going to see a guy sing that they knew the said guys wives dad. Still with me? Hope so.
Anyway, I didn't want to go anymore so I called with some lame excuse (I was 21 at the time) and started explaining my lame excuse. Well, the guy I was hanging out with knew my folks and said very loudly "I'll go with you and your folks to the bar!" and they responded with "Ya, bring him along" HA, they didn't know what they were getting themselves into. So off we go to my house to get ready for the night I just know is going to be so boring. I hardly put on any make-up and just threw my hair in a pony tail. Who cares, I'm with my folks and one of my best friends? I actually made the comment on the way there, to my Mom, that I was tired of dating/men and just wanted to start having a good time without worrying about anything. HA! Little did I know about fate.
So we arrive (I don't carry a purse but yet smoke AND get carded) and hand everything to my friend to carry in his pockets. Ain't I sweet. Anyway, so we go in and get settled. It's me, my friend, Mom, Dad, all their friends (their age) and 2 women around my age. THANK GOD! Someone to talk to that isn't old. HA, I should have known better. So, the 2 woman were wives of 2 band members (which we are still friends with). 1 was the singers wife (why we were there) and the other was the drummers wife. OK, cool, whatever.
So we are drinking and having a good time and my Dad asks me to dance. It's a country bar and I LOVE to dance with my Dad. At this point in my life, he is the only one I will dance with cause I can't dance so I gladly accept. As we are dancing I look on stage and notice this really hot guy. So I, of course, make my Dad dance me over to the stage and show me off. He's a REALLY good dancer. Then I request a song to the singer, while staring at the other guy, and low and behold... he doesn't sing that song. Huh! OK, that didn't work. So we go sit down when the song that we were dancing to is over.
Well, my mind is set now. I am going to meet that guy. So I hang out with my folks until the band has a break. Still drinking, just so you know. Hell, I had a driver and no child for the night, I was taking advantage of my situation. As soon as they got a break, I called the singers wife over and told her to introduce us. Damn, I'm slick! So she went and got him. This is how this went down.
Singers wife: "Benny, this is April." (now you know Hubby's name) "April, this is Benny."
Me: smile (told you I was slick)
Benny: Leaned down and kissed me (when I say kissed, I mean KISSED!) and then he walked away.
Me: My Dad is right across the table from us! Hey, where are you going? But didn't say a word until he was gone and then I looked at my Mom and said "Give me my cigarette back. He smokes."
After that, he got back on stage and did what he was doing all night up until that moment. Singing and playing the harp (harmonicas) and I waited till 1am.
After the band was done I went back up to him (I was drunk, not desperate) and we started chatting. He also then sang me the song I requested that the lead singer didn't know (A Country Boy Can Survive By Hank Jr.). I was in love. My Mom came up to us as they (my folks and friend) were about to leave and Hubby asked my Mom, "Can I keep her?" She said yes and went home, without me.
We have been together every since. We have only missed one day of actually talking and that was because of some drunk Mexican. I'm not racist against Mexicans, but he was in Mexico and a drunk Mexican drove his truck into the telephone lines. We go married a little over 6 months later and are still very happily married with 2 kids to call our own.
He may drive me crazy sometimes but he is still the love of my life. I don't know what I would do if my friend had not talked me into going to that bar that night with my folks. I thank him every time I see him. And yes, Hubby still sings to me. He has written many songs about me. He was actually the lead singer of that band until he married his 2nd wife (no longer married when I met him). He also taught me to dance with him on a back road in the rain. You can puke now.
I can't wait to tell our kids how we met. Also, my Great-Grandmother met her Hubby in a bar. It must run in the family. If Toot comes home one day and says she met the man of her dreams in a bar, I will just smile and say "you better hold on tight because he's a keeper!" MAYBE!
By the way, please go check out Carrin at Carrins Comments
She's seems like a really cool lady and is pretty damn funny.
It was the summer of 2002 (July 21st, 2002 to be exact) and I was hanging out with a really good male friend of mine. Little Man was at his Dads house so I was partying. I had already told my parents that I would go with them to a bar that night. Problem was, I was already having fun and didn't want to go anymore. They were going to see a guy sing that they knew the said guys wives dad. Still with me? Hope so.
Anyway, I didn't want to go anymore so I called with some lame excuse (I was 21 at the time) and started explaining my lame excuse. Well, the guy I was hanging out with knew my folks and said very loudly "I'll go with you and your folks to the bar!" and they responded with "Ya, bring him along" HA, they didn't know what they were getting themselves into. So off we go to my house to get ready for the night I just know is going to be so boring. I hardly put on any make-up and just threw my hair in a pony tail. Who cares, I'm with my folks and one of my best friends? I actually made the comment on the way there, to my Mom, that I was tired of dating/men and just wanted to start having a good time without worrying about anything. HA! Little did I know about fate.
So we arrive (I don't carry a purse but yet smoke AND get carded) and hand everything to my friend to carry in his pockets. Ain't I sweet. Anyway, so we go in and get settled. It's me, my friend, Mom, Dad, all their friends (their age) and 2 women around my age. THANK GOD! Someone to talk to that isn't old. HA, I should have known better. So, the 2 woman were wives of 2 band members (which we are still friends with). 1 was the singers wife (why we were there) and the other was the drummers wife. OK, cool, whatever.
So we are drinking and having a good time and my Dad asks me to dance. It's a country bar and I LOVE to dance with my Dad. At this point in my life, he is the only one I will dance with cause I can't dance so I gladly accept. As we are dancing I look on stage and notice this really hot guy. So I, of course, make my Dad dance me over to the stage and show me off. He's a REALLY good dancer. Then I request a song to the singer, while staring at the other guy, and low and behold... he doesn't sing that song. Huh! OK, that didn't work. So we go sit down when the song that we were dancing to is over.
Well, my mind is set now. I am going to meet that guy. So I hang out with my folks until the band has a break. Still drinking, just so you know. Hell, I had a driver and no child for the night, I was taking advantage of my situation. As soon as they got a break, I called the singers wife over and told her to introduce us. Damn, I'm slick! So she went and got him. This is how this went down.
Singers wife: "Benny, this is April." (now you know Hubby's name) "April, this is Benny."
Me: smile (told you I was slick)
Benny: Leaned down and kissed me (when I say kissed, I mean KISSED!) and then he walked away.
Me: My Dad is right across the table from us! Hey, where are you going? But didn't say a word until he was gone and then I looked at my Mom and said "Give me my cigarette back. He smokes."
After that, he got back on stage and did what he was doing all night up until that moment. Singing and playing the harp (harmonicas) and I waited till 1am.
After the band was done I went back up to him (I was drunk, not desperate) and we started chatting. He also then sang me the song I requested that the lead singer didn't know (A Country Boy Can Survive By Hank Jr.). I was in love. My Mom came up to us as they (my folks and friend) were about to leave and Hubby asked my Mom, "Can I keep her?" She said yes and went home, without me.
We have been together every since. We have only missed one day of actually talking and that was because of some drunk Mexican. I'm not racist against Mexicans, but he was in Mexico and a drunk Mexican drove his truck into the telephone lines. We go married a little over 6 months later and are still very happily married with 2 kids to call our own.
He may drive me crazy sometimes but he is still the love of my life. I don't know what I would do if my friend had not talked me into going to that bar that night with my folks. I thank him every time I see him. And yes, Hubby still sings to me. He has written many songs about me. He was actually the lead singer of that band until he married his 2nd wife (no longer married when I met him). He also taught me to dance with him on a back road in the rain. You can puke now.
I can't wait to tell our kids how we met. Also, my Great-Grandmother met her Hubby in a bar. It must run in the family. If Toot comes home one day and says she met the man of her dreams in a bar, I will just smile and say "you better hold on tight because he's a keeper!" MAYBE!
By the way, please go check out Carrin at Carrins Comments
She's seems like a really cool lady and is pretty damn funny.
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