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Thu, May 31, 2007 8:27 PM
Daddy gone to CO...

Went to get a patio table/chairs/umbrella..

Nothing special

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Wed, May 30, 2007 9:26 AM
This is crazy, hazy and stinky day!
NewsChannel 19 Tennessee Valley Forecast

Good morning!

The air quality will be greatly affected by the smoke from the Georgia wildfires. If you have a breathing problem, it will be best to stay indoors today. The haze will also reduce our visibility to around four miles. Expect temperatures to climb to around 87 this afternoon. The next several days will by dry. By the weekend, the weather pattern will change allowing scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms to develop.

James-Paul Dice
Meteorologist

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Sat, May 26, 2007 5:51 PM
Thursday was last day of school for Konor, until like June 9th...then he'll be going twice a week, instead of three, but will stay for lunch.

I'm new to this school thing, so didn't really know I was to get teachers something. I ended up deciding against it cos he'd be back in less than two weeks, and would have the same teachers. When he graduates and leaves that school, then I'll get them something nice..all of them.

Didn't do much friday, kids hung out w/Trace and Anna, neighbor's kids till about bedtime..then had baths, sleep..and slept in a lil today.

Todd actually went fishing on smith lake, caught nothing cos didn't get on water till late..ralph's fault, lol..but said he had fun all in all and would do it again.

Was a boring day...ended up turning on the sprinkler and kids had a blast..todd had camera, so used video camera and only had one min left of tape..argh.

Then we played out front. No kids around today, off on lakes...boats... So, let Konor 'borrow' the scooter of one kids and well, didn't take too well to it. So let him try the super small bike w/training wheels.. took him a bit and he got frustrated, cos kept peddling backwards and that would stop it, not like his tricycle. I think he got the hang of it and then daddy came home, he was soo proud, as were we.
Now we HAVE to get him a tiny bike w/training wheels!

Everyone here has what everyone has. Neighbor kids got a wagon and red tricycle cos we had it and othres got other things ..etc...

Oh, I learned last night, that an old friend of mine and my sisters, Ron, passed away. This is the third May in a row now that one of our male friends has passed away, at home, alone and under age 50.
http://obits.al.com/huntsville/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=88350896

Kinda sad ,cos most people are out of town, and I know his one good friend would want to know, and I hadn't contact w/her in a few yrs either. Just sucky to go such a way. Again, makes me fear for Todd's early death.

what can ya do?

Oh well, gotta get the kids cleaned up from eating dessert/sorbet...and off to room to watch tv bfore dad goes up to tell/read stories..no longer want moma for bedtime..which is gonna suck nxt week when he leaves.

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Wed, May 23, 2007 10:13 PM
Today was pajama day Konor's school, too cute. They had popcorn, played games and watched movies. He was watching Charlotte's Web when I came to get him. I got his other pictures that were displayed on classroom walls, and his seedlings. I guess they weren't sure if coming tomorrow, as is not his 'normal' day...But figure why not, he likes to go. Tomorrow is the last day. Well, until he starts summer session two days/wk, but will be doing lunch there then.

Zilya had her last gymnastics class w/ Miss Nicole. I got a few pics and a clip. She wasn't too smiley for them tho.

Daddy's fishing trip is canceled as 'they' postponed 'something' at work, so buddy that was to take him out, won't be back. Thus means his travel plans are also pushed. so typical..I swear I say not to tell me until you are actually on a plane...

Daddy sees a psychiatrist in am and is hoping for meds. I'm just glad he has finally come to decision to seek help.

I'll probably see this dr too just to keep my own rx refilled..
I know Dad, you don't 'believe' in drugs...but..well, maybe you too would be less angry at things if you took something. Maybe even herbal? You know, you said the same thing when I was in the hospital that time...I was crying for help then..and you didn't want to give it to me. I don't think I would still be alive today if it hadn't been for the various meds I let myself be put on.
I have had a life that is only mine alone...and yet I continue to be happy, content and love w/my kids and husband b/c I take meds..Not b/c I go to church or read a bible or koran or whatever. I don't 'believe' in praying....might as well call your ownself 'crazy' and in need of schizo meds if you're talking to invisible beings, crazy.

well i'm tired, and busy morning...at least my sweet toddly is home and asleep in bed now too that I can go up and cuddle. :)

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Tue, May 22, 2007 7:52 PM
Well, today was quite warm, tv and pc said 89 but my van held at 92 while I was out. No school today...Kids got up around 7:30 and I listened to them play till after 8am, until finally called for me and began to argue. It was nice to sleep in somewhat.
It was a slow-going morning. Eventually we got dressed and headed out the door. THe landscaper guys were here all day, trimming hedges and putting down pine straw. They did good and didn't cove up my seedlinlings in my 'patch' of dirt by the ac units. lol. My garden..ha. Still, I like it, and it is in me to plant flowers/plants. I don't know the names of all, but I guess I have some what of a green thumb, cos rarely does my stuff perish. Heck, my hostas have been dug up every year for last few yrs, cos we kept moving at springtime... I actually bought them on ebay!
I planted some more ivy that I let root, tonight along the dividing fence and would really like to plant some bamboo...and some morning glories along the back wall..

well, the not smoking is going ok..hadn't a craving while driving today, which was good.
I know it is a long road, but as long as I have the nicotine in me..I just have to emotionally learn to deal w/the cravings. Todd tells me my metabolism is going to slow down. But right now..I have to just keep busy, so as not to want to smoke.

Let's see what else happened today? I took my van and washed it at the do it urself place ,then emptied out my trash and did a fast vacuum. then, went to go on freeway to go to dealership to make van payment. The kids were being crazy and screaming, just as we saw a wreck..car down hill, in a ravene.. and I told kids to stop yelling while mommy is driving (exiting freeway) or we too will wreck. Just then, as I was to turn onto the road I was to get on...my van just stalled! ??? I saw the oil light, but think it was just cos it died.. I coasted a bit, to get out of the lane and was on the bridge, put on flashers..debated coasting dwn hill to gas station.but a very busy road as well. So, just stopped, turned off the van...and sat for about 30 seconds, then restarted..Fine....Drove to gas station, called todd..and while on phone, checked the oil, was hot, but looked full...Maybe was a short from my washing it? who knows..but ran fine rest of day. I stopped by place i get oil changed and they checked it for me for free and said was full too. huh? Ok...hopefully nothing happens with it NOW..sheesh..

Oh, on another subject, Todd has to go on travel next week..Not allowed to type HERE when or where exactly... Hopefully won't be too long and all goes well for him and us at home 'alone' so to speak.

Well, guess that is all for today...gotta look on internet to see if can find software for my dig camcorder that will work with Vista, as mine does not...errr...as most stuff doesn't. I want to be able to plug my camcorder in and burn dvd ..how easy cool is that? too bad 'big' dog we had ate my usb cord, that isn't 'normal' so have to replace that first..

Tomorrow is last day of gymnastics w/miss Nicole for Zilya, for a few weeks until summer session starts... Gonna try to take pics. In the am, gonna have zee make her something... For summer we have Mis Meg...sooo

well, that was my day...

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Sun, May 20, 2007 8:49 PM
Just my luck...
I just won $25 pageant cash to go towards entry fee for Nationals June 9th. Unfortantly the price is too high still and just not a good time for us to spend that kind of money on something like that after what all needed fixed/done, etc around here. I'm bummed...but maybe the dress will fit her nxt yr as it is a lil big. She'll always be my princess.

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Sun, May 20, 2007 7:42 PM
Day Two on the patch:
Not soo bad..Except my patch kept coming off this am, so moved it...then when got home from store, put a new/different on my shoulder blade/back. I noticed that one was off when having a craving..wth?? So now, have another one and it too is coming loose. What am I doing wrong?

Yesterday we 4 went down to Ditto Landing (marina) on the River.. Sis and a bunch were camping out and out on boats. We all hung out w/the kids/dogs at the playground until we couldn't take the heat/bugs anymore.
Then went over to the docks..I was soo nervous and about to have a panic attack.Konor did really good and listened. I was so worried my sisters dog would bump one of them into the water. I know, they probably wouldn't drown..but neither had a life vest on. I put them both in the boat and just stood on dock for a few, talking. Then Zee tried to climb out and slipped and hit chin on side of boat. I couldn't smoke and was just a nervous wreck. Felt like I was on a high ladder, or in a burning building. I'm sure others thought I was over reacting..But I don't care, my Toddly is totally supportive and when I said "lets go" he was ready and willing. I was explaining my emotions to him and he let me hug him...and said I didn't have to explain to HIM..of all people.
I could probably handle just Konor, in a life vest, having recertified self in child CPR, and he had swim lessons, on a pontoon boat...but not zily yet...
So, when we go to leave, sisters friends 5yo, dylan says, 'hey konor, can i have a hug goodbye?" and konor leans into boat..and he slips and foot falls between boat and dock...luckily todd had hold of him. Konor later told me, "mama, I slipped on the boat, but i didn't drown mama." oye.. I have that kid so paranoid...

We were all tired when got home..me/zee crashed for about a 1/2 hour..Rachel came over and fell asleep on couch too. Went to bed pretty early too..something about being in the sun that makes one soo sleepy.

Today I went shopping w/o kids in the am..was nice, cos entire town was at church, except the workers...
Had lunch, then went to the Huntsville Stars semi pro team. I think for Oakland/farm team. Mark McGuire played here for 3 years as well as roberto climente.
I bought 5 tickets center, front row, behind home plate..best in house..unless you get the a/c sky box!
The weather was perfect, except not on those plastic seats...OUCH...
Konor loved it and watched quite a bit. However, once again, Zily is just too young to take anywhere really right now. ..she walked the aisles...got mustard all over herself...Finally took her up for a walk and over to a playground they had.
Konor got on film by news station, talking to mascott, giving high fives..

Konor got a lil sunburnt on his shoulders..ugh.

Well tomorrow is a new day...new week..and I learned today from Nanny Faye...a NEW LIFE...my step neice had a baby boy today...Bryce..6lbs???? I didn't finish the msg.. Just knew it was early and she had been in car accident not long ago and put her into labor that they had to stop.

Only 3 more days till school is out...

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Auntie P: Keep up the good work on that patch Sarah! Call the pharmacy and ask what to do. You'll be so glad when you finally win that battle! It's not just for you, it's for your kids who I know you adore.

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Sat, May 19, 2007 8:34 PM
Well, it has been 12hrs since I had a cigarette.
Yesterday, I finally just couldn't take it anymore w/my chronic bronchitis and hacking away and the mucus coming up...made me think of late friend John, with his hacking away into a cup in the morning.. yuk...
I pulled a muscle..again, coughing away in the parking lot outside costco. I decided then and there, I was done.....and went in and bought the patch.
I did good all day..but right now at night on the pc, w/a glass of wine...is TOUGH.

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Missy: Good for you!! Hang in there!! I have faith in you...
love,
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Thu, May 17, 2007 10:54 AM
Going to this: http://sidewalkartsstroll.com/ tonight.. Peter and Kerry are sopossed to meet up w/us, see the place...
Right now I have a pile of kids clothes on the floor and cracker crumbs all over couches...and dishes in the sink...Yikes.. Also, the guys are here fixing the dry wall from the leak in Sarah's bathroom, that leaked at the entry way....

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Wed, May 16, 2007 7:28 PM
Ugh, my sinuses have been driving me MAD! SOO dry, and today, after dropping Konor off at school, I had blood running down my lip..ewe! It hurts..and the back of my throat has been soo raw the last few days. I didn't even put it together until todd and the dr told me.
Turns out from all the wild fires in North Alabama and N. Georgia...we've been getting the smoke...
It's funny, cos w/my super sensitive smelling nose, I smelled smoke/something burning, while inside the house. Then Monday morning...when I walked outside, it stunk! Guess I'll be better soon. The rain really cooled things down and low humidity, which is rare after a rain here. It is only 68 at 7pm..

Last night, Todd insisted we let the kids stay out in courtyard to play w/the neighbor kids. I usually start getting them ready for bed around six pm...and in bed by seven. Well, they didn't get to sleep until at least eight last night, no bath, story or teeth brushing either.
Todd always feels bad hearing the kids outside even at dark, when ours are in bed. But I think I'd go nuts if they were up till 8-10pm at night. That is MY time. Now, if I were a morning person, like my mom, I could enjoy the mornings w/o them.
It is actually nice to wake at 7:15, feel rested, get dressed, dog put out to pee/smoke a cig...then go up and get the kids. However, I don't feel any more rushed...I still haven't figured out a routine living here for mornings yet. Where to get them dressed, where to keep diapers/[pullups, tooth brushes. I ended up moving the hair stuffs, combs, ties, detangler to under sink in powder room, along w/toothbrushes. Their vanity is huge, plenty of drawers, but the faucet is hard to turn on and when do, sprays everywhere..so at least until we change that... It is easier for me to get them ready in the powder room. I guess I'll figure it out eventually.
It is nice that some days now Konor will wake up, turn on a light and the tv for the both of them and play/watch tv for an hour b4 whining to come downstairs :)

Zilya had gymnastics today...she was a lil giggle butt, too funny. Next week is the last class for a few until summer session starts. I'll have both of them at same day/time for that. Should be interesting.

Well, we decided to get a maid twice a month. Todd had been wanting forever, but I didn't like the idea, just made me feel inept for some reason. Now, I just don't have time to do the things I want to do and have them as clean as I'd like..I always get interrupted. Not saying I'll stop cleaning daily, would just be nice to have certain things done that I don't want to, and others super clean. So, that being said, I talked to several people, got rates, and how long it'd take. Todd is going to give Sarah and Lee the first opportunity this friday to do it, as we weren't going to start until June. We will give them a list, which I am working on, and aprox 2.5/3hrs of time to finish it to our satisfaction. It depends on how well they do, how much they will be paid.

Lee is doing good at influencing Sarah to be neater...He too has gotten cleaned up and dressing different. Sarah went to thrift stores dressing differently and working on getting her dreads out of her hair. Just hope she keeps it up and finds work before nineteen..when she gets cut off from her daddy.

Well, no realy plans tomorrow...maybe to picnic supper at todd's work /new office building. They are building so much there, a lil river/moat type thing that you can take water taxi's to the mall/restaurants to eat lunch. Pretty neat. Too bad he wont have an office there. He is REALLY frustrated about work these past few days, and finally went off on a few, via email,, i guess.. I just hope others take responsibility for their own actions. Perhaps he'll find another job, don't know. He just wanted to stay w/NG for ten yrs to get that lousy monthy retirement ..enuff to live under the bridge he says. Cos, currently, there is no retirement savings.
I hope one day when my are older I can start own biz or something to help..right now....it still makes no sense for me to find 'work' outside of the home. I've had many jobs and now I feel I work harder/longer than ever,plus it is more emotional involved. Only a full time mom can understand that.
I hear people talking about sleeping in on weekends. Ha..in order to get extra sleep on weekend..I must take some herbal sleep aids, a few glasses of wine and crash out early....as the morning ALWAYS comes.
If only there were more hours in the day....

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Mon, May 14, 2007 8:28 PM
Got up early and Todd followed me to school to help drop off the groceries.

Oh, Rachel gave me a pink rose and a mixed cd for moms day..I only got to listen to a few songs, but so far, it ROCKS! Thanks Rachel!

Faye called today, but when trying to answer phone, zily was climbing bar stool and it tipped and she toppled over...she didn't even cry..this time. But man, I haven't talked to her since moved and need/want too...

Did get to talk to auntie bran this am for a few tho.. yea...and so did zee.. :)

Oh, also got my rx finally, tho nurse sandy said she had it refilled for 6mos, but my bottle says again, "need authorization' err...so will have to go thru this nxt mo..at least prepared and will call a few days b4 script is up.

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Sun, May 13, 2007 8:17 PM
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Nothing special here, tho kids did let me sleep in till almost nine! Todd had to work from 8-3..then I took just Konor to Publix to get snack for school for the week..what a royal pain as the list is soo specific. I ended up buying extra no trans fat wheat thin chips and no sugar free cookies, cos couldn't find any that didn't contain traces of peanuts.

Todd's aunt prudy is trying to organize a Kinley family bbq for aug 19th/20th. So, gonna try to come up for that instead of the fourth (dad/bran)Hope u can make it then instead.
I hope it works out, will be soo fun. Haven't had a family reunion of our own in years, and this will be just as cool. I esp hope to see dave/sherri and the kids. Would be GREAT to see Konor and Justin play together(same age) and let zily baby lil Nina.

and of course, if bran comes..would be nice to see zander and zilya play together.. same age also...and see new baby xandrea finaly.

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Fri, May 11, 2007 8:24 PM
Gad, not doing so good about keeping up, now am I?

Ok, lets see, last weekend was a blast for all :) Walked the kids home Fri nite and went back and got drunk on my bday:) Sat, was hot, so went home for a bit. Pet some people about some new dogs and ended up getting a 2yo long haired chihuahua, Pepe'. He is a doll baby! (tho worried he won't eat really) :( Bran, you had a chi or two...any suggestions?

Well, abruptly stopped taking my meds, Lexapro, 3 days ago now. Not on purpose, thought I had a refill, and pharmacy called dr, and they didn't refill and so called and left msg w/nurse sandy. So, now have to get thru wknd. Been reading the symptoms of withdrawl of SSDI's..and yep, experiencing some of those: vivid dreams, vertigo, drowsiness...
I hope I make it out ok, but says can take weeks.. so would rather just remain on them. I don't like who I'm becoming...and very irritable last two days. Just feel blah...like getting sick or something. Sense of smell seems incrediable too. weird.

Today at Konor's school was kindergarten graduation. Cute... Then when I picked him up...They were doing the release of butterflies that they ordered online and watched the whole metamophisis sp?
Was pretty cute/cool.

Konor made me his handprints, w/cute lil poem, that they laminated.
And decorated a pot that has a marigold in it about to bloom. My first real moms day presents!! so cool :)

This am, I dropped Zee off at Auntie Melissa's house out in Madison and went shopping w/my bday money and got some skirts,shorts and shirts for summer (now) Yea!

Well, not sure what doing rest of wknd...

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christine: John's still young enough to come home with Mother's Day gift. I love all the little clay/pot things they made me over the years!

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Thu, May 3, 2007 8:28 PM
ok PURELY BLOG HERE

ELDERLY SOUTHERN WOMEN
I've been told, I'm NOT ALONE, and this is ONLY southern women.

BUT...recently, many times now....I've been cut off by a southern woman.. Not on the street/interstate..but at CROSSWALKS, with two wee ones in tow.

I have litterally been on the lines to cross into ped walk way to enter a grocery store and there are speed bumps and everything..and an elderly woman will just push,SHOVE the pedal to the metal and just about pile us over!

I know, most people dont experience this if alone.BUT, if you are a male or a woman w/chid/ren..the elderly woman behind the wheel feels that "hey, i'm old, respect me..get out of MY way"

I was told this in the past and laughed, didn't believe..Until it happened to me a few wks ago..and now many times and I'm about to EXPLODE... they coulda hit us.

I can't wait to see an elderly woman HERE..trying to cross to get into store..gonna reve engine.

sorry, feeling all george carlin here..but seriously...these women are nutso...the world relvolves around them and their stupid southern old day shit.

like my or any other family isn't important. they probably haven't worked or done anything for society ever in their lives.

I'm NOT an angry person..just only venting a lil..and trying to do so w/humor. but still..this has got my goat recently cos it keeps happening..

OLd lady...=get out of way..f that shit.

maybe I'll toss self on her hood next time..

i dunno, I'll do nothing..but now I totally lost all respect for old beehive southern women.
useless...

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Rebecca Fraker: We had tracfones for awhile. We liked the reception, but they got pricey if you use them for other than emergencies. I found them annoying to enter minutes on......when the process worked right, it was great...but frequently they wouldn't take the minutes and then we'd have to call. Maybe they've improved things!

me: well, of course bran, that is the NORTH..no one stops for anyone, lol...

Brandi: HA HA, to funny Sar...not your plight, but the way you put it. I have problems ALL THE TIME crossing Main Street here. NO ONE stops for people in the crosswalk, even if I have both babies with me, so I know how ya feel :(

Let me know how your 'independent survey' goes this weekend, OK? I luv & miss ya ALL...

oh yeah, and Happy Birthday Mommy :)

self: Ok, being who I am..I swear, I am going to take a clipboard and walk around the whistle stop this wknd and when see and elderly woman, gonna ask a poll of questions..just to conduct my OWN survey..and figure out EXACTLY WHY these women do this... errrrr

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Wed, May 2, 2007 2:26 PM
Yesterday was kinda boring, just cleaned.

Dog is getting on mine and kids nerves. Gonna hold out another week I guess. He annoys Konor cos licks him or sits on him and me b/c he shit in house more than once and doesn't listen at all. Chewing/grabing everything in sight. Today Konor said that he wants a little dog, not a big dog. I LOVE walking him around town, but it's already getting damn hot. Was 88 yesterday, yuk.

This am I dropped KC off at school and went over to old house and dug up some of my hostas and bulbs and other plants that I planted and planted them out by patio out back, near the a/c's looks better already.

Zee went to gymnastics and had a blast as always. She does really well.

Later we are going to pick up sarah's 'new' used car. It is from a coworker of Todd's who sold it to James' son a year or so ago, and then he sold it back cos got his son a new car.
guess have to try to sell the eclipse or something soon. Hoping this makes sarah get a JOB.

Konor got his progress report from school today, he got 'checks' which means almost always, on the following:
takes responsibility for self
shows self control
works and plays well with others
listens attentively and follows directions
participates in class activities
respects property/work of others
demonstrates courtesy

:)

then * means = needs practice....on the following:
*expresses ideas and shares experiences
works independently
puts forth best effort
does neat and orderly work
completes work on time
cleans up work area
uses classroom materials appropriately
-with note "still learning to use them"

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"Konor is a very loving and quiet (ha!) child who has been a pleasure to have in the classroom. He is doing well in many academic areas such as letter recognition but has a tendency to choose work that is too challenging or age inappropriate. Yet he bores easily with many other (age appropriate) activities. We will continue to work with him and find a happy medium."

So, we already know Konor is smart, but I guess the stuff he is trying to do is for older kids and he just can't do it yet. Poor guy. I need to work with him on some things. Just been so busy that when he is home, we are either outside playing or inside watching tv..

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