DAMMIT!

As much as we try, we can't always protect our kiddos. That is a lesson we have all learned. When anyone is sick in this house, I do my hardest to keep Little Man from getting sick. I have had to go a week before without him to try and protect him.

BUT, I can't always protect him from the world. Apparently the flu is going around his school pretty bad. My ex mother in law called me yesterday to tell me that and to tell Little Man to wash his hands a lot. Too late.

He started coughing yesterday but I didn't think much about it. Then last night, he started feeling bad. This morning, he is SICK! Fever, dry cough, aches, headache, and very tired. Sounds like the flu to me dammit. I pray he doesn't start throwing up because if he does, most likely he will end up in the hospital. When you are a diabetic, illness's that others can handle aren't handled so well.

If ya are the praying type, could ya say a little prayer for my Little Man? I hope we can get through this without a trip to the hospital.

Be thankful

Friday we went over to my parents house and something happened that just shocked me.

My dad is a Vietnam Vet and he started talking to Little Man about the war. Little Man is VERY interested in military weapons and wars and all that goes with it. They talked about it for hours. I have never heard so much about my dads time over there as I did Friday. If you know a Vietnam Vet then you know that they don't like to talk about it and my dad is no exception.

While they were talking, they were looking at pics my dad took while over there and through a book about the war. The most upset I saw my dad was when they saw a picture of the protesters. My dad was spit on and screamed at and called very ugly things because he served his country. How shitty of those people!

Well, we are in the midst of another war. A lot of people are pissed about this. I don't care how you feel about the war but you should ALWAYS be thankful to the soldiers. They put their lives on the line for US. How dare anyone say anything negative to or about them. You should only thank them and pray for them.

Here is a post about Tyson Serles, a soldier that was badly injured in a road side bomb. Here is a little of what was written, "Tyson had been critically injured in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. Sadly, the entire group of soldiers he was traveling with, except for his Sargent, were either killed or critically injured. Tyson bravely tried to pull his fellow soldiers from the wreckage and witnessed one friend take his last breath." This man deserves all the thanks in the world and our prayers. So if you feel up to it; send a card, a prayer, and/or a thanks. The info on what happened and how to contact him is in this post. Please hit it up.

My dads favorite quote:

"Freedom has a taste the protected will never know."

I'm back

So that was a fun week and a half we just had. Lots of laughs. Now, we are all back to real life dealing with real life stuff.

In the last 3 days, I have gotten some pretty bad news. Nothing that really effects me personally, but people I love.

Found out Saturday that my brother and his wife split up for good. They have been together since I was 2 years old. They also have a 13 year old daughter that is being drug through this all and I feel so bad for all of them but especially her. This is going to be one nasty mess before it's all over. I can already tell. I wish parents would just always think about what is best for the children instead of how they can hurt each other the most. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't think like that. Glad I did and do.

Then, this morning, I found out that my dad's best friend's wife has to have surgery on her throat that will cause her to never talk again. Without the surgery, she would die. I can't even imaging what it would be like to know I only had a certain amount of days left to talk for the rest of my life. I just pray the surgery goes good.

So, after a fun filled week and then a very emotional two days, I am freaking exhausted! If ya would, say a little prayer for these people. They need it.

A little of this and that

Just some randomness.


Little Man left yesterday to spend 28 days with his dad and I was all upset. It's weird how right when you get upset sometimes, you can read or hear something that someone else is going through and all the sudden, your problems seem so small. After he left, I got online and read the update on Avery. Please, that little baby and the family needs all the prayers they can get.


Last night we went and rode around for a while on backroads. This really gives Benny and me a chance to talk. Really talk. Well, he was worried about some things and it was obvious to Toot. She got out of her seat, crawled upfront, gave him a huge hug and kiss and then got back in her seat. Never said a word but it took all his worries away. Kids are so awesome like that.


Finally joining the rest of the world today and getting sat TV. Benny is really not liking the idea of paying for TV but I am not going to live without TV and we don't have HD TV's. I totally won that battle.


The other day on the post about us going to the lake, I had a comment that said "Makes ya wonder what all the little people are doing while you are on the water". Ummm, no, not really. Benny works his ass off for everything we have. We deserve it. After working almost 3 months of 7 days a week/14 hours a day, he can buy whatever the hell he wants. We don't expect handouts from anyone. We believe that if you want something, you work for it and work he does. I am sure she was kidding (I hope) but just wanted to make it clear that I was not bragging. I am just very proud of everything we have worked for. Trust me, it's been a long road to get where we are today.

That damn horse is still pregnant! She really looks like she will pop any minute. And, she has turned into quite the bitch lately. I was giving them water the other night and she kicked the donkey through/over the fence and he almost landed on me! LITERALLY! Scared the shit out of me. He was OK thank goodness but I think I had a minor heart attack. I wish she would hurry up so she will go back to normal!

And last, if you want to see the New Moon trailer, the link to it is under this post.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

MIA for good reasons

OK, so I have been a really bad blogger lately. But hey, I got some good reasons.

Holidays with family. Pretty good reason huh!

Hubby has been working almost non stop, 7 days a week for a couple months and now he is off work for a week. Another good reason, I think.

And then, yesterday my Great-Grandfather (the only grandfather I have ever had) was admitted to the hospital for the first time in his life (he is 90 years old) with pneumonia and I have been hanging out with him and helping when I can. The REALLY big reason!

He is the sweetest man that made my Jodie (great-grandmother) happy. So I will be busy until he is home and safe. He seems to be doing good and in good spirits. He said to me "Fancy meeting you here" when I showed up today and that helped ease my fear. It really helps that Hubby is home and can watch the kids. I wanted a break from being "Mommy" but not for this reason. I guess I should watch what I wish for.

He was teaching Toot to play golf.

Any prayers you got would be nice. Be back when I can and let you know how he is doing.

Prayers are needed

Update at bottom.

I got a call last night and it made me so mad and so sad all at the same time. I just don't get some people. Warning, it gets kinda graphic.

The family next door to my brother-in-laws house is a very quiet family. On the day my BIL moved in, the man of the house, John, came over to introduce himself. The first words out of his mouth were "We are Pentecostal and don't drink or smoke." My SIL was like Ok, that's nice. He seemed like a nice enough guy and we went on with unpacking.

Over the past year, I have seem him almost every time we are there but have never met or even seen his wife. I have met one of his son's and he is the most well behaved, sweetest 10 year old child I have ever met. He's very small (smaller than my 7 year old niece) for his age. John doesn't allow him to play with any other children but said that it was his wife that would not allow it. When John is a work, she allows the little boy to go to my BIL's house and play so it is obvious that she isn't the one that wont let him.

Two weeks ago I noticed John drinking a beer and was shocked. He said with 2 neighbors that drink, it's too hard not to. Ok, I guess we are back in high school and using the 'peer pressure' excuse. I also have NEVER heard anyone ask him if he wanted a beer. We all respected his wishes. He always seemed like a very controlling man and I often felt sorry for his children.

Then last night Hubby called me after work and told me what happened. John (who is built like a football player) had beaten his 10 year old son with a belt buckle. His lip was busted, face was all swollen, and his butt was bleeding from the severe beating. The little boy ran three houses down, naked, to try and get some help. When he found a neighbor home he finally got some help.

That neighbor took him in and helped him with his wounds. They called the police and John was arrested. CPS came out to see about everything going on. My BIL gave the wife the code to get into his house in case they ever need to hide from John. I haven't heard what has happened since then. All I know is that this family needs as many prayers as it can get. How someone could do that to a child is beyond me. I hope he is jail for a very long time.

Update: I talked to my SIL and she said he wasn't arrested, that the cops just made him leave. Apparently, the little boy got a bad grade at school and that's why he was in trouble. My SIL asked the sheriffs office today if CPS (child protective services) was called and the woman said she didn't see it in the report. So, my SIL called and reported it and then called the little boys school and told them what happened (and they will see the bruises and cuts) knowing they too would call CPS and report it. Also, last night she and my BIL told John's mother that everyone knows what he did and that their street would not tolerate a child abuser and he should just pack up and leave now. The woman said "I'm sorry you feel that way." My SIL then said, "We are not the only ones, EVERYONE feels that way." I hope it gets better and that something is done to stop this.