Today Jason went to walmart to pick up a few things while he was there he over heard a conversation of three women looking for a grow light. Jason being helpfull as alwase went up to them and told them that they would have better luck looking on e-bay...
Woman #1 "do you think the lights on e-bay would work on my pot plants?"
Jason: um - i'm sure they will
Woman #2 "I don't know about buying it on e-bay..."
Jason: "Use a credit card it is safer"
Woman #2 "I don't know it is easy to rip off credit card numbers"
Jason: if you use a credit card you can dispute charges if there is a problem"
Woman #2: I don't know it is so easy to rip off credit cards I know I have done it before...
William's Second Birthday tickers
Evelyn's Third Birthday
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Single mom day 2
Evelyn still did not sleep through the night but did alot better. She woke up at a;most six but was falling asleep over breakfast so I put her back in the crib. She was sown for the count as I did my morning routine which made life easier and I didn't have to feel guilty about having her in the pack and play.
She was again tired when she got home tonight. She ate well but wanted to be close all night (not that i'm complaining) she again crawled up to me and said mama and stood up - maybe she does mean it! She didn't go to sleep as easily tonight but was out by 8 - not to bad. It gave me enough time to vacuum and do some other cleaning. The house is slowly getting better - it's amazing what happens when you do a little each night. - not waiting untill it's bed time seems to help too...
She was again tired when she got home tonight. She ate well but wanted to be close all night (not that i'm complaining) she again crawled up to me and said mama and stood up - maybe she does mean it! She didn't go to sleep as easily tonight but was out by 8 - not to bad. It gave me enough time to vacuum and do some other cleaning. The house is slowly getting better - it's amazing what happens when you do a little each night. - not waiting untill it's bed time seems to help too...
Monday, September 21, 2009
Single mom day 1
Today J left for parts unknown (ok california) so it is just me and Evelyn this week. The morning was not to bad though Evelyn will have to get used to being in her pack and play and crib for longer durations as I get everything done.
After work life was actualy prety easy - I had leftovers so the kitchen was in great shape. Evelyn was again exhausted early tonight (in bed by 7) So I managed to get alot done. I had some of her food that I had to freeze and others to puree, I also decided that I needed to bake brownies. all this and the kitchen never exploded as it usualy does. I love my husband he is a great coook but I am getting to the point where it is time for him to get the hell out of the kitchen as he does not believe in cleaning up untill the last secound of the day. So either I try to relax knowing there is a big mess or I clean it up and try not to snap at him when he tells me to sit and relax.
At any rate I cleaned what I could but the broom is MIA. he said it is in the basement but I looked three times. maybe after evelyn goes to sleep tomorrow I will just vaccume everything. one of the next times he is out of town I am thinking of taking a day off just to clean - shampoo the carpets ect... we shall see.
After work life was actualy prety easy - I had leftovers so the kitchen was in great shape. Evelyn was again exhausted early tonight (in bed by 7) So I managed to get alot done. I had some of her food that I had to freeze and others to puree, I also decided that I needed to bake brownies. all this and the kitchen never exploded as it usualy does. I love my husband he is a great coook but I am getting to the point where it is time for him to get the hell out of the kitchen as he does not believe in cleaning up untill the last secound of the day. So either I try to relax knowing there is a big mess or I clean it up and try not to snap at him when he tells me to sit and relax.
At any rate I cleaned what I could but the broom is MIA. he said it is in the basement but I looked three times. maybe after evelyn goes to sleep tomorrow I will just vaccume everything. one of the next times he is out of town I am thinking of taking a day off just to clean - shampoo the carpets ect... we shall see.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
ARRRR!
Today was the big ride and it was perfect! The weather was mild and sunny and the turnout was great (about 60 riders for all of the rides). I even had a co worker show up for the ride however he decided to go on the 40 mile rather than the 20, I was a little jealous as I was thinking about switching up but was talked out of it by several people. It was just as well as it was quite a bit for Evelyn who was playing cheerleader with daddy all morning!
I did meet a new friend during the ride (Chris from Fickel) as we were about the same pace. though he did the flat ground better than I did and I did the up and down hill better. it was nice to have someone in sightf or the ride - I hope next year that I get a team that will stick it out together! At the secound rest stop (the first was only after 2 miles!) Jason and Evelyn suprised me by being there. It was great to see them at the half way point as I shoved gatoraid and food in me! as we were off I took off with the two guys from fickle again - Dino took off and was not seen again where me and chris stayed mostly together. I was gratefull to have him around as a witness to the crazy lady that i almost ran into...
Being on a strait away I had the right of way however I notice a car pulling out of a park. I slow down as I alwase do to make sure she is paying atention and sees me. She procedes to pull forward while looking into the back of her car. i stop next to her car (she is now looking down the road away from me) and say "hi". She turned her head clearly supprised and yells " whatch where you are going!" (she was insainly pissed off) I'm baffled but let it slide (I so wanted to yell at her) I pass her and let my anoyance get the better of me and flick her off (though I doubt she saw it made me feel a little better). I'm glad there was a whitness as I couldn't believe the odasity of this woman... no wonder bike riding is so unsafe.
The rest of the ride was uneventfull and I was excited to see my husband and baby at the end. we hung out for a little while and I had some pizza - they need to figure out how to get food for the spectators as well. I would have liked to stay to see Dr M come in but the day was long enough for Evelyn and jason.
Evelyn had such a busy day she fell asleep at 7 pm poor thing was exhausted though I admit i was only a few hours behind her.
I did meet a new friend during the ride (Chris from Fickel) as we were about the same pace. though he did the flat ground better than I did and I did the up and down hill better. it was nice to have someone in sightf or the ride - I hope next year that I get a team that will stick it out together! At the secound rest stop (the first was only after 2 miles!) Jason and Evelyn suprised me by being there. It was great to see them at the half way point as I shoved gatoraid and food in me! as we were off I took off with the two guys from fickle again - Dino took off and was not seen again where me and chris stayed mostly together. I was gratefull to have him around as a witness to the crazy lady that i almost ran into...
Being on a strait away I had the right of way however I notice a car pulling out of a park. I slow down as I alwase do to make sure she is paying atention and sees me. She procedes to pull forward while looking into the back of her car. i stop next to her car (she is now looking down the road away from me) and say "hi". She turned her head clearly supprised and yells " whatch where you are going!" (she was insainly pissed off) I'm baffled but let it slide (I so wanted to yell at her) I pass her and let my anoyance get the better of me and flick her off (though I doubt she saw it made me feel a little better). I'm glad there was a whitness as I couldn't believe the odasity of this woman... no wonder bike riding is so unsafe.
The rest of the ride was uneventfull and I was excited to see my husband and baby at the end. we hung out for a little while and I had some pizza - they need to figure out how to get food for the spectators as well. I would have liked to stay to see Dr M come in but the day was long enough for Evelyn and jason.
Evelyn had such a busy day she fell asleep at 7 pm poor thing was exhausted though I admit i was only a few hours behind her.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
patch quilt
This after noon I saw a hitchhiker on the way home from work. or rather a person that clearly lost a bet... He clearly didn't want to go anywhere although he had his thumb out he was holding his shirt up to bare his chest as his friends a few yards over laughed at him...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Reflecting
Going through a person's belongings after they have passed away is just an odd experience especially when you are not blood related. I have done it only three times before (for my Grandmother and Jason's Grandparents) I will admit going through my Grandmother's things brought back memories and though it was hard I am glad that I did it. J's grandparents was just different - I knew them for a little while (not long enough) and both liked and respected them. It seemed in some respects invasive for me to be going through their belongings with the family and at the same time I learned some things about them that I hadn't known.
Going through a friend's belongings (even though it was just her books) was a completely different experience. Going through a Grandparent's belongings you have a lifetime of memories which help to remind you of what a full and wonderful life that they had and as sad as it is the memories are helpful. or maybe it has just been so long that my memory has changed and made it easier. In going through the books I was surprised to see some titles that I recognized that I didn't realize that she read making me wonder what else I didn't know or learn in the short time that I knew her.
My memories were not just of the times that we had together but of the times that we were going to have - the conversations that we had regarding the future that would never come.
Going through a friend's belongings (even though it was just her books) was a completely different experience. Going through a Grandparent's belongings you have a lifetime of memories which help to remind you of what a full and wonderful life that they had and as sad as it is the memories are helpful. or maybe it has just been so long that my memory has changed and made it easier. In going through the books I was surprised to see some titles that I recognized that I didn't realize that she read making me wonder what else I didn't know or learn in the short time that I knew her.
My memories were not just of the times that we had together but of the times that we were going to have - the conversations that we had regarding the future that would never come.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Riding alone...
I finally got final word that my partner in the red Ribbon Ride has bailed on me. I don't really blame her as she ended up with a job that started this weekend and will continue for a while but it still sucks. She is usually fairly reliable. I have given up hope to talk another co worker into going so I am going to the event Thursday in hopes that I will meet someone that wants to have the same time as me that I can ride with, if not well they say the trial is well marked and I don't believe that I will be at the end of the pack or to the point that I will loose Everyone. We shall see...
On a happier note I made my goal for fund raising!!! Thanks to everyone who donated and gave me moral support through the process! I appreciate all the encouragement that I have received regarding the ride though I have a small inkling of what my SIL goes through as quite a few people have said I was nuts and I'm only going 20 miles. Hopefully next year If I'm not pregnant I will do the 50 mile ride. I need to start looking now for a partner in crime that I can count on to follow through with this. Looking for someone to train with!
On a happier note I made my goal for fund raising!!! Thanks to everyone who donated and gave me moral support through the process! I appreciate all the encouragement that I have received regarding the ride though I have a small inkling of what my SIL goes through as quite a few people have said I was nuts and I'm only going 20 miles. Hopefully next year If I'm not pregnant I will do the 50 mile ride. I need to start looking now for a partner in crime that I can count on to follow through with this. Looking for someone to train with!
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