It has been too long!

I have hesitated to post anything since the drama on the boards! But I think I need to just do it and get over it. I mean really I am a small, small, fish and doubt any of my six followers will take anything out of context.! So it has been a full month. We have had lots of playdates. I have loved it! The more I hang out with these ladies the more I love them! I can never say how much this group means to me! It has been a life saver or maybe I should say a sanity saver! Well Meredith has wrecked my suv twice! Which just pisses me off more at Carl! He never really thinks about me well not much anyway! He is in such a poor mode now. He thinks the economy is going down hill. He even told me he thinks it will get so bad that we will have to grow our own food to survive! I may be wrong but I feel this is a little extreme! I just want my own car. I am tired of sharing. I want to get into my own car and know my stuff is where I left it and the radio is not on some offensive station! He just refuses to give Meredith a break on anything. He has two cars to drive he doesn't have to share and I always make sure his car is clean after I drive it and full of gas I might add!! Okay I have vented! I feel better now. Well we are waiting to find out what the shop thinks of my car's damage. I know it wasn't really Meredith's fault and she is as SOL as I am now but I am still disappointed. Not the first time and won't be the last:) Nanette is back from CA which is hilariously wonderful! Although she is going away again soon. I didn't think I depended on her so much but apparently I do. I just love her she is great! I have had a great stand in too! Angie! Boy am I glad I have friends. It makes me wonder what I did before. How did I manage? Christmas isn't going to be as exciting as I would like but nothing can truly deminish my excitement. Christmas is my favorite holiday and Loni is going to be so much fun this year. She says Santa is going to bring her "big stuff". She is getting so big every day. She is a little social butterfly too. She jones for her friends if she doesn't see them too. I really don't have any right to complain. My family is healthy and well taken care of. My friends are all doing well too. I get selfish sometimes and complain about the non important things in life! But life is great and I love it!

Weekend Fun

I went to the park with Nanette yesterday. It was the one in her neighborhood. It is a really nice park. We had alot of fun:) Today I took the Mountianeer in to see how much I could trade it in for. I think I have finally convinced Carl to get a car. I know the gas will have to be cheaper. But Carl is in poor mode because of the impending economy so I am not too hopeful. We have a pretty full week of playdates. I am looking forward to it. The new members social is this Friday and we are having it at Kerry's house I am anxious to see how it turns out. I need to work on the get to know each other games. I love doing this it is fun. Carl is getting rid of Brandy. He is giving her back to the guy he got her from. I like her but one less dog to clean up after is great for me:) Plus I know he will be good to her. She has a habit of getting on our bed with muddy paws! Won't miss that. Carl and I argued over the weekend. He is determined that I get my real estate license now. Even though I am not working until Loni is in school. He thinks that it will be helpful if he loses his job!!! He worries over everything. He looks for the most negative stuff and then dwells on it. I know that if I have my license and a job comes up Carl will guilt me into taking it. I don't want Loni in daycare and neither did Carl or so I thought. He frustrates me so much. But time will tell how it turns out! I just have to tell myself this too will pass:) I just have to be patient.

Friday Game Day

I had so much fun today. I get so much from the ladies in this group. I feel accepted and loved,We played games today and some of the ladies stayed late. I love it. I can't even express how much this group means to me. I so needed something like this in my life. I know that people can never get along 100% of the time. I don't even expect them to but I hope I can always be adult about it. I mean I left junior high drama in junior high. I hate to see people hurt whether they are my friends or not. It just seems so senseless I mean life is hard enough without inflicting pain on others or causing drama. I pray that this too will pass. I would have a big void in my life if the group shut down and that scares me! I have definitely made friends that I would still see but I know there has to be women out there looking like I was. I want to be able to help them. Not just feed into the drama queens. People like that should have a drama group and last time I checked our group was a mommy group! I actually don't read much of the politicial stuff posted. I have my views and opinions and others have theres I just accept that for what it is. I am not trying to convert anyone or change their ideals. But enough of that! I had so much fun today and I am going to continue it tonight! We are going to Lori's for an impromptu movie night! I am looking forward to it. I love spending time with my girlfriends. I am surprised it took me until I was 36 to see how important BFFs are! I love you Nanette, Lori, Erin, Angie, Casey, Christine, Christy, Meghan and everyone else I can't think of right now!! You light up my life:)

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Sick of being sick.

I am sick of sickness and we haven't had too much really. I hate being stuck at home. I really wanted to go to the peanut butter playdate but couldn't because Loni was sick. I took her to the doctor and she has a sinus infection. Which is better than something catchy! This way I don't have to be bound to the house. I get so stir crazy at home!! But I did finish the livingroom wall. Which is great I only have to paint it when the mudd drys! I can see the house coming together and it makes me happy. Tomorrow is election day! I am a little apprehensive as to who will win. I am afraid of having Obama be the next president. I don't think he can do our country justice. I guess I won't have to wait too much longer:( I am keeping it in my prayers. It is scary to think of the world when Loni is older. Maybe the Lord will just come back and we won't know how bad it's gonna get. I am going to glazyenfire tomorrow and am looking forward to it. I will however vote first! Good luck to our United States!

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Are you bored?

Today I hosted a playdate.  Nanette and Angie came.  We had fun we played games, ate and laughed until it hurt!  We took pictures with Meredith's computer too funny!!  I have posted some.  I could play with this camera for hours.  I think I could actually pee myself from laughter!  Nanette, Angie and I think we have to get Lori to do it.  She's be a blast.  I haven't uploaded my trick or treat pics yet so I will be back blogging!  Just HAD to share the pictures. Enjoy:)

Us the last few days

Loni is fighting some virus or another. She had a temp of 103. It was nice to just stay at home but I am over it. It never lasts long. I did manage to drywall half of livingroom today. I am glad. I am ready to have it done. I went to the book club last night. It was fun. Nanette and I went to Michael's after it and that was much more fun! I am looking forward to getting out tomorrow! Loni is ready to see her friends too. I am so glad that my friends and I have the kind of relationship that allows a few days of quiet. When I see them next it will be like we never missed a beat! I love it. I am so addicted to Word Scramble. I was up until four this morning playing it. Altho I have no hopes of ever beating Lori:) I like the challenge and one upping myself! But I want to sleep tonight! The cool weather has been nice even tho I am not a cold weather person. I like bundling up. Normally the least clothes I have on the better, hence where my daughter gets her nudism! Next week we have a busy mommy schedule which is nice. Especially since Loni has gotten sickness out of the way this week. I want to play games! I miss it. I don't want to lose my edge:) Well I am going to try to go to sleep and am leaving the laptop downstairs! I love all you ladies.

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Pumpkin Carving

Well we have had a wonderful weekend!! It started off by me having a Mom's night out!! It was a blast. We were supposed to watch a movie but instead we just gabbed! Typical women! Big time fun though. Yesterday we went the Portsmouth Children's Museum for a Halloween Party and then trick or treating after. It was very fun and we were surrounded by friends! Tonight we did our pumpkin carving. It is Carl's job to do this with Loni. Loni wanted to carve Ariel on her pumpkin. It was surprisingly easy especially since Carl did it and not me:) Meredith carved her pumpkin last night and got a pretty nasty cut from it. Well she is MY daughter!! We had fun and I think it turned out pretty good. Note Loni's hair she had gum in it this morning. That is what I get for letting my child have a bucket of candy!

Update from last few days

Well there was alot going in my Mommy Group this week. We had a popcorn party at my friend Lori's. It was very fun and I got full of all kinds of popcorn. Wednesday I went to a candle party at Nanette's. That was great too. We played games in the afternoon and you know I love that!! Thursday was the ultimate of the week though! Lori, Nanette and I got together to play games and dish. It was a wonderful day. I am so thankful for my friends. I don't think I have ever had so many good friends. And none of them want anything from me. I love their girls too. Loni loves playing with them too. It is good for her to have friends. She has no one to share with at home but as much as I see my friends she will learn to share. I don't ever think they will know how much they mean to me. Tomorrow is the New Member's Social. I am looking forward to it! I am hoping the Chesapeake Library is a good one. Plus tomorrow we have a mom's night out!! I don't think I could be happier!

The Weekend

Well yesterday we didn't do much just cleaned and went thrift store shopping. We found some dress ups and a really nice bike for Loni. It was only $6.00! I had to get it. Carl came home from hunting early. He usually is gone until 11 or so. He wanted me to make him supper which ticked me off. I was planning on getting so much done and he interfered! But I got over it. Today we had lunch at IHOP. It was okay. We went to Lowe's and got the stuff to finish the livingroom. We also got a doggie door for the big dogs and I am so glad. They were having accidents at night since they couldn't get out! Which I hate. I feel it necessary to bleach the area and it always gets on something I don't want it to. But I feel it is the only way to really santize it. I mean Loni plays on the floor! But now there will be no more acccidents. Carl is putting the doggie door in now as I type. He didn't get up until two and went to nap at 5:30. I got him up at 8:00. The man sure can sleep. Then he says I am hungry! I had to make him supper AGAIN. I usually do not have to on the weekends so it is annoying me and I needed to vent. I asked him what he wanted and he said a steak. So I made him a steak. Well that wasn't good enough he needed something to go with it! He wanted rice, corn and stewed tomatoes with it. He actually ate it all too. But on the bright side he got my doggie door in! I am so glad we are getting projects completed around the house. Maybe it will make Carl feel better about the house. Loni has started going around saying, "this is my house" and throwing her arms up in the air. It is cute. Oh get this Loni slept in until 12 today!! I was shocked. But she went to be at 12. I think she was able to sleep so long because Carl was in bed with her. Well I am going to make sure I keep Carl motivated. Nanette and I are going to more thrift stores tomorrow. Ones that Lori suggested. I am excited because I KNOW Lori is a good bargin finder:)

A day at the Zoo

We went to the zoo today even though it looked like impending rain. It was actually a beautiful. Cool and overcast but dry. We got to ride the train. First people to do it was it's debut day! That was exciting. The kids had fun. The animals seemed to be out more maybe because of the cool weather. Nanette and I went to a thrift store afterwards. We found some great dress ups and toys. I love to go to thrift stores. You never know what you will find. You know one man's junk is another man's treasure. I got Loni a Wonder Woman dress up. I so wanted to be Wonder Woman when I was little. She is like my alter ego:) The costume even had a laso!! No invisible jet tho. Well I couldn't have seen it if there was!

I know this sounds odd but Carl is being really nice to me. It makes me wonder what is up? He actually asked me if there was anything I wanted to do tonight! I am holding my breath for whatever is gonna hit the fan because he isn't usually so attentive. He actually turned the tv off last night so I could tell him about my playdate at Casey's! Could it be that he is finally listening to me and what my needs are after 14 years? I guess stranger things have happened. In fact I just saw a pig fly by:) But who am I to argue? I think I will just go with it. Come what may!

A Fun Day

I had so much fun today. I am glad we got together. Loni had a lot of fun. We played games!! I loved it but I get to pick my team mate first next time. I came home and cleaned up. It was peaceful Loni watched Go Deigo Go like 5 times. I reorganized the playroom and finished the laundry. I really enjoy accomplishing things. I cut down a shelf for the microwave. I didn't get to vacuum but it didn't really need it. The big dogs are outside all day now that Carl put the new doors up. That really helps with dirt and hair. I am looking forward to the zoo tomorrow too. I am SO THANKFUL that I found this group and that it has some very special ladies. I think this is the best thing since sliced bread:) I love knowing that I can get together with other moms and play games or just talk. I wish I had known about this when my big girls were little. Except there was no internet then!! Yes I feel old! I truly love having Nanette and Lori as friends. It is a toss up as to who is my BFF!! Heck they both can be:) I love you ladies. All of you not just my BFFs. Wow I sound so junior high! I am just in an extremely good mood which is making me giddy. Well Carl just announced he wants to go to Lowe's to get drywall for the wall. So I am jumping on that!! Have a wonderful night and know I love you:)

Confessions

Okay I am gonna admit something I never thought I would but........Loni has cradle cap and I know why! The child refuses to let me wash her hair. Ladies she does bathe daily. Just doesn't wash the hair everyday. Well tonight we had it out in the tub. I scrubbed it all out! I told her she is going to get her hair washed by ME now much more often. I was a mom who looked at babies with cradle cap and thought (they need to take better care of their baby). I swear everytime I do that I end up eating the words. I said my child would never have a pacifier, Morgan was 5 when she gave it up. I said I would never allow my child to quit school, well Meredith is getting her GED! I also said my child will NEVER hit me and Loni has and survived. I need to just stop saying stuff like that because I am jinx-ing myself. It is so easy when your not the one "in" it. But when you put that other shoe on it suddenly seems different. Well if you didn't know by now let me tell you I AM NOT A PERFECT MOM:) Do I have any joiners out there?
Tomorrow we are supposed to have a playdate at Casey's. Lori and Nanette were both coming and I was REALLY looking forward to it. I got all my stuff ready tonight. Cool toys for the girls, swimsuit for Zoe and dress up for Katherine. Now Casey says she may cancel. I am bummed someone better offer to meet up somewhere else!! That is a hint. My house is always open but I know I am kind of far out! Okay I want to go read my book. It sucked me in last night!! I love you ladies.

Hunt Club Farms

Today we went to Hunt Club Farms for a playdate. We had alot of fun. The kids got to feed the goats and chickens. Loni was absolutely filthy when we got home. She played hard in the sand and the straw! But she had a really good time. She picked out a tiny pumpkin and a larger one. She thinks she is so cool! My feet made it through the day! I was surprised. I have them on ice now. I am getting better every day. I haven't gone to therapy since they said that it would be $40.00 every visit! Carl's already saying how my scooter, walker and crutches weren't in the budget. So to go to therapy three times a week for six weeks there is no way. I would rather do it myself than hear Carl cry poor. He goes through this every so often. Acting like we are so poor we are going to lose everything! It annoys me to no end. But on a brighter note we are going to Nanette's tomorrow for an impromtu playdate. It should be fun. Katherine and Loni get along so well. Well most of the time, I mean they are 3 and 4 years old:) Thursday we are going to Casey's for a playdate and Friday to the Zoo. Busy week but I like it that way. I can't dwell on the negatives then. Being around friends is always fun and it makes me happy. I got some things for the new members social today. I am looking forward to it also. I am glad Lori thought of me for this, I am truly enjoying it. Well Carl is napping and I need to wake him up for dinner. Take care all of my faithful followers:)