2004-12-06 - 6:15 a.m.

Sicky

I am sick. I am blowing things out of my nose that if looked at the right way resemble dead presidents. Honestly, I think this is God's way of telling me I need a day off. I have been going so strong and so long, I forgot to schedule in some down time. Then God said, "Let there be down time.". And on came the snot. And swelled up became the throat. Let's not leave out the fever.

So here I am. Trying not to die. Mr. Wonderful says I can't because we don't have enough life insurance on me yet. But I do have health insurance so to the Dr's I will go. Actually I think this month Blue Cross is paying the copay on generic medicine. Alright....free stuff.

Low Point of the Moment: That jobby in the back of my throat is swelled up so I can't lay down or I choke.

High Point of the Moment: Unlimited rentals at Blockbuster. When I am done with two movies...I can send Mr. Wonderful out to get two more!! How cool is that!

2004-11-30 - 9:26 a.m.

Before:

After:

Things that blow away with a leaf blower: Leaves, dirt, socks and small children. Just FYI. On a side note: No I did not blow away Spidey, that was just the best before picture. Also, that bare patch in the yard is just where the tree blocks the sun. So in our house if we tell you to stick it where the sun doesn't shine, we're talking about the front yard.

The whole family Turkey Day:

I have been busy as usual. Blowing leaves. Raking leaves. Burning leaves. Very proud of myself. I have been busy. Planning school. Having school. Grading school. Very proud of myself. I have been busy. Washing laundry. Washing dishes. Vacuuming cat hair obcessively. Very proud of myself. I have been busy. Teaching water aerobics. Teaching swim lessons. Working out. I am woman here me roar....or a mild manner cough.

In my continued tribute to Bridget Jones' : 160 lbs., 0 cigarettes, and however many alcohol units is in a 24 oz marguarita from your local mexican restaurant.

Low Point of the Moment: Mr. Wonderful made a big purchase without consulting me. It took a night for it to sink in. Mr. Wonderful is temporarily Mr. Better Send Me Some Flowers Soon. Don't fret too bad for Mr. Wonderful, I can never stay mad at him too long.

High Point of the Moment: Getting my Christmas decorations out today and renting Spidey 2. Life is good.

2004-11-24 - 7:49 a.m.

Tickled Pink

I was this close (pinching thumb and forefinger together) to changing my background color to pink for a day. But pink makes me want to puke. This is the last place I chose to share something very special. First, I wanted to make sure family members all knew. Last, I wanted to take my time finding just the right words. Which of course is crap. Hello, I AM a perfectionist, this might take a bit. And while I am at it, let me just go ahead and slap on the ol' cheese disclaimer. This post is going to reek! Where to start? OK. Here, we'll start here. Ummmmm, that would be the post AFTER the pms post. And the lucky man, my brother! Enter cheese...

First a little background. My brother is no stranger to proposal's. He started getting engaged back when I was still a teenager. The first one broke up rightly so because he was certainly not ready. There were a couple more in there due to the same reason. He, alike every other single person in our family, took a little longer to grow up. But when he did grow up, boy did he do it right. It takes a real man to do a 180 with his life. Not just to do his part, but to let God have His way in there as well. Fiance number 5 ended last year. From the outside, she needed some growing up time. My brother was heartbroken. I think we have all been there. He took some time to heal. In that time, he made a really special friend, and so did I. Something about us as friends just clicked. We were so much alike it was scary. People even say we favor each other. We felt like sisters. OK to finish a really long bio that is just going on forever, over the summer something grew. Over the summer God came. What my brother has found now cannot compare to anything before. And I don't just mean above it all. I am talking about God. I am talking about God bringing two people together. There are just no words.

I am overwhelmed with feeling as I type. It's has been awhile since I have opened my heart up to a woman that would be my sister-in-law. But that is just it. Before that ring even went on her finger, she was already family in my heart. How cool is that? When I think of how happy she will make my brother, I start to cry. My brother deserves some happiness. My brother deserves the best. And I really, really feel in my heart, he has found it.

2004-11-22 - 8:42 a.m.

Opera Man VS. Wonder Woman

Oh yeah.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMMMMMBLE! So last night I am at my financial peace, let's all be millianaires when we retire, Dave Ramsey class and I am sharing my plight. Well actually, the question asked was "Have you ever had a car stolen?". I started laughing, you know, so I wouldn't cry. I go to a pretty sizeable church, around 1500 in attendence. My friend, assistent pastor's wife, woman who runs the financial peace program at our church, was listening to this story and was like "We are so finding his address for you." After class we are literally running around the church looking for her husband. We caught up with him and asked the question, "Do you know where to find Jarvis?". Holding himself back with a smile he says , "No, I better not say that." (Off the record he was going to say jail....but being a pastor and all, he really is careful about what comes out of his mouth.) So after getting the short version of it all, he has amde this his personal mission to help me out. Seeming as the Hester's are member of our church. It's on Opera Man, it's been brought-e-d.

Feeling a little spunky here lately. I actually said no, which is tough for me to do. Hence having my child before marriage LOL. I have a bunch of things to accomplish in December. I purposely left my calendar open to accomadate this. Over this last week, I have had a lot of people ask me for this and that. Staying true to myself I said no. This may not seem like much to anyone else, but to all the stay at home moms out there, can I get an AMEN. I think people just assume we have nothing but time on our hands. Then we are made to feel guilty when we say no, so we overload ourselves. Well, not this year. Not this year.

Low Point of the Moment: Kids are getting holiday fever as well. Amperage per child has gone up because (let's all say together in our best Will Ferrell voice) Santa is coming!

High Point of the Moment: Having some wonderful God moments of late..turning stuff over.

To help with the holiday spirit...the Turkey I painted on the window. I free-handed this in all my spare time. Mr. Wonderful says he could tell what it was. I am such a perfectionist. I wish I could have done better with that little red jobby under his chin:

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