last day of vacation....

Well, this is the last day of my vacation. I enjoyed everyday that I had off especially the time i spent with my kids.

Rob and I woke up christmas morning and it was freaking cold in the house. I mean cold! So pretty much stayed under the covers. My Dad kept asking if I was going to get up. I told I am up Im up, I'm just not getting out of bed. It was too cold. And besides, it was christmas day everything was closed so there was nothing to but stay in bed and watch tv all day. So I did. It took all day for the house to finally warm up. We watched the American Chopper series on The Discovery Channel all day.

don't we all just love the winter!?

Well, the snowfall started yesterday afternoon and didn't let up until sometime early this morning. We ended up with 12 inches of snow/sleet/freezing rain combination. And if that wasn't bad enough, which actually wasn't that bad, it was a beautiful sight. Anyways, the electricity went out at 1 am this morning. Good thing I like candles as much as I do, so we had some on hand. My dad did have a nice oil lamp also, which puts out some pretty amazing light to wrap christmas presents with. That is what we ended up doing in the oil lamp light until about 4 am. We did consider ourselves lucky since we heat with an oil stove. So we kept fairly warm. I do mean fairly. We made coffee on top of the oil stove and then I put some frozen waffles on it for the kids to eat. The electric was restored around 11:30 this morning. We were all so excited. ITs amazing how something can affect your whole life. Electricity.

We did let the kids go ahead and open the presents. They like everything they got, which i knew they would. Which reminds me.....we got the package from my sister wednesday morning. It was a welcome knock early in the morning from the postal dude.

And now a few words from my youngest son......,

I got a juice box today. It came with little videos. I have TMNT, Dexters laboratory, and Winxs Clue. I watched TMNT today,and I don't like Winxs Clue which I think is for girls, and I hate girl chinzo actions.

Its a MIRACLE!!!

My sister in Ky did exactly what she said she was going to do! I can't believe it!! I'm still in amazement!! I don't know what got into her to get it done but she did! She deserves something special for her special efforts! A nice slap on the back! SMACK!! There ya go sis, job well done.

This amazing thing that she has done. Well, she sent off a christmas package on the day she said she was going to! The guy at the post office even guaranteed that it would get her by Thursday. Well shall see if this comes to pass. (not holding my breath, but hoping anyways).

My daughter has a cold which she has given to her younger brother and myself. I think hubby is getting it too! You know when you wake up with the scratchy throat, stuffy nose, and then the dry coughing starts. I figured I would end up with a cold eventually but it still sucks to be sick. At least I didn't get bronchitis this year...knock on wood.

Isaac's GI JOE truck

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Our first tree. Me & the kids put it up

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A whole lot of people....

It was a busy day yesterday Im glad its over.....

The kids and I are putting up our little 4ft. xmas tree tonight. It will be fun. My sister is supposed to be sending us a package today. Now whether she gets it sent or not thats a different story. She procrastinates really bad. We shall see if it gets here by thursday.


In other news, the district manager from where I work called and was asking me about something that happened at work tuesday night. I couldn't really tell him anything because once I leave work, I pretty much forget what happens there. Especially if it doesn't or didn't have anything to do with me personally. If I could've remembered I so would have told him what he needed to know, but I couldn't so I didn't.

something else.....

Well, I have decided that I have been posting too many pictures. See that is what happens when you get a new toy and you go crazy with it. I really like having a phone with a camera. I've been taking pictures of my kids and they like it too. I pick them up tomorrow at 4 pm. I get to keep them for a whole week. I get to be a mommie again. I miss it. All of it. I miss them needing things from me. Cooking, cleaning, washing their clothes, being able to fix my daughters hair. When she was younger, she is 12 now, she didnt like her hair being up or in barettes. But now she loves it. And my boys, well they are boys. They started basketball last weekend. They played football over the summer. My oldest boy Isaac, loved it but Elijah well he could've played or not. Elijah is a laid back kind of personality. He goes with the flow. I've been lucky to be blessed with 3 GREAT kids. And I must think that i've had something to do with that. Didn't I? I was raising them for the most part up until 2 years ago. And I must say that their Dad has done a good job. There are things I would like it if he took more part in but he works and does a lot for them. My ex and I get along really well now that we aren't together. We can talk on the phone for awhile its kind of weird. But its all good. What is best for the kids we will do. We have to, we are their parents who else is going to do it?

I want to continue this but I have to get ready for work......

winter is here......

Yes, winter is here. Its snowing outside and its beautiful. I like wintertime. The air is so crisp and fresh. I know its cold too but...... its nice.

I was thinking last night about my internal happiness and I realized this. That I am happy. WE don't have much but we have want we need. Im working a nice job and Im seeing my kids a lot more than I was able to while living in Kentucky. That was all I needed. To be able to see my kids more hence the move back to Ohio. I don't know why we didn't do it sooner. That is what I just can't figure out. Maybe someday but Im not going to dwell on it or at least try not to.

song playing Staind Zoe Jane.........

I really enjoy my music.

workaurant

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Eric has waaaay too much fun at work. He does seem to be good at balancing things.

1st snow

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listening to music

There is times when I just want to sit and really listen to certain music. Its the kind of music, it has a soft touch, a light breeze, and very emotional. It digs to your very core and releases those emotions inside of you that you didn't think you had or even existed. Its rhythm and soft crescendos glides across mind and and absorbs its very notes into your being. You begin to sense the tingling and you close your eyes and begin to soar upon enchanted wings across the green fertile lands of home. The soft scent of wet earth upon your breath. You begin to feel things once again. You can find the group I was listening to as I wrote this here. I love their music, i think its just captivating and surreal. Excellent.

after a small holiday

good evening all!

I took a small holiday from my blog. Obviously, not entirely though. Now that I have figured out how to post pictures from my phone to the blog. It was kind of an act of great achievement of the grandest degree.

listening to Def Leppard Pour some sugar on me.........................................................................

and now Im back after a short time delay inside me head........

I had to get a bite to eat and something to drink....A Nathans hot dog, on a bun and a coke.

I'm listening to my Launchcast Plus station on Yahoo. I would have to say I enjoy having the station. I get to chose the music I listen to by rating different, songs, artists, and albums, even genres. I think its really cool. And if you upgrade to the Plus, which I've been a member for almost 2 years now....I think it was really worth the $35 a year. Yeah a year, thats it. I don't think thats not a bad payout for all that you get. Maybe you should just check out mine to get an example of what your missing:-) this is it here.

My wonderful daughter!

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The hot sun

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My 3 little men

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Being cheesy

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Got wood???

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Two sides of Rob

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My Tattoo!!

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Its a small world....

It is a small world.....

Last night at work someone can in to eat that I haven't seen since 1990. It was my old Attendance office worker from High school. It was weird.

I got my phone out at work last night and took some pictures. IT was funny.

There is also a new guy that started last week that runs the grill, well i don't trust him as far as i could throw him, and he is a big boy so not throwing him very far. So from nowon, Im keeping my purse in the managers office. Just something about this guy that just rubs me the wrong way. I know i really don't him all that much but my intuition is telling me something. So for now I will be guarded.

Tomorrow is my youngest sons birthday. I can't wait. Im sure he can't either. His Dad is having a party for him tonight and I will either tomorrow night or saturday. We have a lot to do after I pick them up from their Dads tomorrow so we will see how things go.

What a monday

It was just another monday at work..slow as usual. but i did have a few laughs...came up with the line "clucking the moo"...LOL Oh Yeah, and IT was payday!!!

Things are beginning to look a whole lot brighter...

Yes they are. Its sunday. Last night hubby and I went to a mall and walked around, we did get him a new jacket and some bigger gauge earrings. He looks good in both. Yes my hubby wears earrings. My ten year old son wants an earring too but he is going to have to wait until he is 18.

We also went to eat at the Olive Garden. It was very good. It had been awhile since we ate there. ITs kinda my fav restaurant. Their Chicken Fettucine Alfredo is my fav dish. And we always get Kalimari as an appetizer. They cooked it perfectly. Of course by the time we ate, salad and the appetizer it didn't take long for me to get full eating my main course. So we doggied bagged it home.

Before we went in to the restaurant I was talking to my ex about what the kids had on their christmas list. Boy this man can talk. Almost like he is starving for adult conversation. But then again he and I always were able to get along on the phone. That is how our relationship first started back in '89. But I am glad that we do get along. Very few divorced couples can get along or agree on anything. Also, he has been letting me get more than what I am supposed too. I was going to get them today but they are putting up their christmas stuff. I told him that was cool. Im sure the kids were looking forward to it.

We are going to have a christmas tree this year. We weren't able to have one last year. 2005 is going to be whole new year, I know i've said this before but I can't believe things are turning around for us. We both have decent paying jobs, we live with my dad so that makes paying bills a lot easier. Its just going to be fantastic.

The boys start basketball camp next weekend. My ten yr old quipped on thanksgiving weekend, that he wanted play basketball so he could turn pro and get rich. From the mouths of babes...what can I say? he is a great kid, all of mine are. and I love them dearly.

something found while surfing blogs...

I found something interesting on the web today while surfing blogs. I happened upon Lewismoten blog and he had posted a link to this interesting movie type thing. It was kinda cool.

I'm free! I'm free!!!

Well, I had to go to court today which sucked ass! And the judge was a f*ckin B*tch, the ex husband even said it too and if you knew him, you would know that is unlike him being the god-fearing man that he is. I've been having to go to court every 3 months for the last 2 years. Its just crazy! But things have turned around for me and mine in the last couple of months. So 2005 is going to be a whole new year. Its going to start off frest, clean slate if you will. I'm gonna make things happen and get some things done, final, over and out.

Out to Lunch

I'm going to lunch today with my Dad. It shall be interesting. He is funny. He has a dry sense of humor sprinkled with a touch of sarcasm. He is a great Dad though. I know I've done some things that have disappointed him but he never faltered with his love and support of me. He is my crutch. I know he will always be there.

Ok for those of you who don't know, I live with my biological Dad and the Dad I'm having lunch with is my adoptive Dad. From a legal standpoint though my adoptive Dad is my dad. I have had an interesting life to say the least. Maybe I should write a book or something about my life and maybe it would help others that led a similiar life to mine. Who knows?! It could happen.

same ol' same ol'

It was just another day like any other. The sun was shining and it looked deceivingly warm outside. It wasn't! It was cold. The sun was nice and warm tho. Which was nice since it seems like it has been raining for the past week. The night sky looked calm and serene. The stars were sparkling and the moon was bright. There was some light dusting of clouds that seemed almost glowing. If it wasn't so cold I would be outside just staring at them. Speaking of staring, you should never look up at the sky looking at the stars and not watching where you are walking because eventually you will end up running into a riding lawn mower parked in the yard. This happened to me a couple of years ago. I walked right into it. Yeah Not funny. I didn't get hurt but it did make me realize something, Who leaves their riding lawn mower parked in the middle of the yard at night??! Well, I would have to say that my brother-in-law does! LOL