Worked, kids to school, Addie home. No work early morning...Typical day. Baked chicken for dinner. Just a typical day!
Did hear from Mom that Doug has no brain activity and the docs are telling Norma she needs to think about discontinuing life support for him. I have no words.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, Nov 28, 2010
Lazy day. What a shock. Did manage to do some laundry and a little straigtening up in my office (can't tell, though). Worked a bit on project life. Im struggling with wether or not to continue this next year. I'm severely behind on this years...but have the ability to get it done...thought about doing it with a different approach for next year...rather than a picture a day, just use it more like a photo album with writing/journaling cards to tell the story. not worry about every day...but do get the whole year in there....
No change in Doug's status...
No change in Doug's status...
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sat, 11/27/10
I got to sleep in this a.m. because Addie was not home...she spent night at Mom's. Thanks mom!!!
watched a movie this a.m., Folded some clothes. Did I mention how I hate laundry and folding clothes and how I am never caught up and there are always more clothes to wear? I don't know how that happens since we wear the same stuff over and over...but there is ALWAYS laundry now. ALWAYS.
anyway, only folded 1 basket...i think there are about 5 more waiting.
Addied came home. We read, we played outside.
Patrick worked on his school project. Did not do all of what he needed to so no games tomorrow until BOTH projects are completed.
Tonight we met Mom, Dad, and Grandpa Moody at Firehouse Subs for dinner and then went back to their house to play Chickenfoot.
(Aunt) Linda Newman called tonight. (cousin) Doug (my age) is in the hospital and it is critical...think he had a stroke/seizures, and has probable brain damage and it's not looking good...they don't know if he will make it.
watched a movie this a.m., Folded some clothes. Did I mention how I hate laundry and folding clothes and how I am never caught up and there are always more clothes to wear? I don't know how that happens since we wear the same stuff over and over...but there is ALWAYS laundry now. ALWAYS.
anyway, only folded 1 basket...i think there are about 5 more waiting.
Addied came home. We read, we played outside.
Patrick worked on his school project. Did not do all of what he needed to so no games tomorrow until BOTH projects are completed.
Tonight we met Mom, Dad, and Grandpa Moody at Firehouse Subs for dinner and then went back to their house to play Chickenfoot.
(Aunt) Linda Newman called tonight. (cousin) Doug (my age) is in the hospital and it is critical...think he had a stroke/seizures, and has probable brain damage and it's not looking good...they don't know if he will make it.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday November 26, 2010
Overslept this morning...alarm went off at 5:30 and I hit the off rather than the snooze..woke up at 6, got on and started working at 6:30. Ran out of work around lunch, so took Addie and went to Mom's...ate lunch and left Addie there to play.
CVS called...Pat DOES have strep. Again. Around 7, went and got his antibiotic, then we all went back to Mom's. Addie was alseep, slept the whole time we were then, ended up leaving her there to spend the night. Woo hoo..a night off!! :))
Played games at Oma's, and ate leftovers....Played apples to apples...had a good time.
also stopped in at Hobby Lobby today and bought Cricut mats for the new Expression I got for Christmas.
CVS called...Pat DOES have strep. Again. Around 7, went and got his antibiotic, then we all went back to Mom's. Addie was alseep, slept the whole time we were then, ended up leaving her there to spend the night. Woo hoo..a night off!! :))
Played games at Oma's, and ate leftovers....Played apples to apples...had a good time.
also stopped in at Hobby Lobby today and bought Cricut mats for the new Expression I got for Christmas.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
TURKEY DAY, Thursday, Nov 25, 2010
Got up early this a.m. and started the chocolate pie, then made pancakes for all the kids (Jake spent night). Pep came and got Jake and then I made caramel corn, then finished the pie, then showered...We went to Mom's for T-giving. Grandpa Moody is here...he flew in yesterday. He fell and hit his elbow on their white brick wall. He did the same thing the last time he was here.
ok, so last week Dad drove up to Grandpa's. The plan was for him to drive up and bring him back here with him. He would have been here for Addie's party. However, Dad got there and Grandpa acted like he did not know that was the plan and got really mad at Dad and accused him of trying to control him, etc. anyway, he said he was not driving back with Dad and he would come on Wed. after his dr. appt (that he failed to mention to Dad) on Tuesday. So, Dad came back w/out him and he was not here for Addie's party. So, rather than drive here, he ended up flying in. But at least he is here.
anyway, we ate a great meal from Mom. Ty's mom was not feeling well this year so we did not go there.
Came back home and caught up on emails, blog, etc. Watched parts of some movies...
Back to work tomorrow.
ok, so last week Dad drove up to Grandpa's. The plan was for him to drive up and bring him back here with him. He would have been here for Addie's party. However, Dad got there and Grandpa acted like he did not know that was the plan and got really mad at Dad and accused him of trying to control him, etc. anyway, he said he was not driving back with Dad and he would come on Wed. after his dr. appt (that he failed to mention to Dad) on Tuesday. So, Dad came back w/out him and he was not here for Addie's party. So, rather than drive here, he ended up flying in. But at least he is here.
anyway, we ate a great meal from Mom. Ty's mom was not feeling well this year so we did not go there.
Came back home and caught up on emails, blog, etc. Watched parts of some movies...
Back to work tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday, 11/24/10
Worked this a.m. Patrick was up at 4:30 this morning throwing up (according to Ty, apparently I slept through it). I took him and Addie to the CVS Minute Clinic because the doctor's office said they were booked solid today, even though I called them 2 minutes after they opened.
Neither had Strep, but she is sending the culture off to be tested.
Worked today. Jake came over this afternoon so Pep could work. He is spending the night. HARD to work with him and Addie...they have shouting contests (so to speak). They are LOUD.
Travis did his first 1-hour drive time for Dr Ed tonight, and afterwards, we went to eat at Bosses Pizza right next door. Came home and worked some more, then watched a movie and went to bed. Not scheduled to work tomorrow, but I need to do a couple of hours to catch up. After I make a pie.
Grandpa in town. I'll say more on that later.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Oh, and it was 80 degrees out today. Does not seem like Thanksgiving.
Neither had Strep, but she is sending the culture off to be tested.
Worked today. Jake came over this afternoon so Pep could work. He is spending the night. HARD to work with him and Addie...they have shouting contests (so to speak). They are LOUD.
Travis did his first 1-hour drive time for Dr Ed tonight, and afterwards, we went to eat at Bosses Pizza right next door. Came home and worked some more, then watched a movie and went to bed. Not scheduled to work tomorrow, but I need to do a couple of hours to catch up. After I make a pie.
Grandpa in town. I'll say more on that later.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Oh, and it was 80 degrees out today. Does not seem like Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, 11/23/10
Work. School. Dare Graduation. This is the 5th grade drug and alcohol eduation program that Birdville does.
Tacos for dinner. Again. Did not finish work again tonight. It was either work or feed the kids.
Patrick played next door all afternoon but came home sick and went straight to bed...w/out dinner. He was asleep when I came to tell him it was time to eat.
Tacos for dinner. Again. Did not finish work again tonight. It was either work or feed the kids.
Patrick played next door all afternoon but came home sick and went straight to bed...w/out dinner. He was asleep when I came to tell him it was time to eat.
Mon, 11/22/10
Worked. School. Went to pick up Patrick and went in to his class early to get his stuff to bring home, to make sure he had the correct stuff, because he is already failing math and science. Two weeks into the new grading period. I did not get all my work done because I had to sit down with him tonight and make sure he had all his work done, and done correctly. I think he is just not taking the time to do things correctly, so he has to either re-do them later (more time on his part) or take the bad grade, which he would rather do. Ty took video game stuff away. I don't think that is the problem, seeing as he he has not been playing them more or less all school year. I told Pat if we have to, we will sit down with him nightly while he does his homework. Ty told him that was a punishment for him (for Ty). wow...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, Nov 21, 2010
So, I was going to see Santa TODAY, but...it did not happen again.
We went to Mom's for lunch for Addie's birthday. Mom let her pick the menu. We had hot dogs, chips, macaroni and cheese, etc. :) and of course cake/ice cream.
Forgot to mention, yesterday at the Bailey's, she got ZhuZhu pet and a "track" to go with it...and a Barbie and Barbie play set, some clothes, etc.
From Kathy she got some new Matilda Jane clothes...cute!
Today, Mom got her a pair of cowboy (girl) boots...brown suede with pink leather. Very cute! She got some clothes, a real cute dress from Donna, some books and movie from Sandra and Keith, and Mom made her a "Paper doll quilt"...it has a pouch sewn into the back that holds "paper" doll clothes for the dolls that are on the quilt. Very cute.
This is her matilda jane dress with her boots...
and playing paper dolls with Oma...
Saturday, Nov 20, 2010
Had planned to see Santa today, but it just never happened. I'll probably regret that later.
Free HBO this weekend. I recorded a bunch of movies.
Went to Patsy's for dinner tonight for Addies birthday. Lasagne and cake...yum!!
Patsy gave Ty, at his request, some of his favorite foods typed up in a recipe book.
Worked on cleaning up my office. Got most of a desktop cleared off. That's a good start....Now Addie has a place to sit and "write" while I'm working.
Happy Birthday, Precious!!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, Nov 19, 2010
Well, Pat's teacher emailed and he failed his spelling (60) and Vocab (45) tests. What a shock. I talked to my MIL about it...then to Ty about it... Ty did not have much to say.
I was going to take the boys to see Harry Potter...that did not happen. Pasty thinks I would make a bargain with him to take him to the movie if he signs a written contract that he will try his best next week in school...Ty suggested rewarding the good rather than ragging on the bad.
Addie has been working on her potty training. Did better today, but noticed if she has on pull ups, she does not try as hard. note to self: Buy more underwear.
I was going to take the boys to see Harry Potter...that did not happen. Pasty thinks I would make a bargain with him to take him to the movie if he signs a written contract that he will try his best next week in school...Ty suggested rewarding the good rather than ragging on the bad.
Addie has been working on her potty training. Did better today, but noticed if she has on pull ups, she does not try as hard. note to self: Buy more underwear.
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010
Another day, another dollar. ho hum. yawn.
This is Travis' last day of Dr. Ed. classroom portion. Now the fun begins. He starts signing up for drive times with his instructor. and he informed me that he has to do TEN (10) hours of night driving and TEN hours of day driving with his parents, AS REQUIRED BY NEW STATE LAW, before he can get his license. GREAT. TEN hours in the car with a new driver? WHAT DID I PAY FOR DRIVER'S ED FOR?????? :) He said "hey Mom, we can just get on loop 820 and drive around the entire loop from Rufe Snow to Rufe Snow once a day for 10 days. ummm....NO. wow...that's going to add a few more grays to my hair. At least we have 6 months to do it in. He can't get his license until early May. Has to have the permit for 6 months before he can test for his license.
So, after Dr Ed I took all the kids to Rosa's for dinner. and found out that Patrick waited until now to do his homework. and he has tests to study for tomorrow and he did not bring home the papers to study. I just want to wring his neck.
what is going on with him????
On a "fun" note, Addied decided today is the day to start using the potty. I told her if she does, she could go to school. So she went. 2 drops. and then wanted to get dressed for school. I told her she has to go more than once...so 30 minutes later, she went again, a few drops, and THEN wanted to go to school. I told her she has to be TRAINED...to be going all day long every day...before they would let her in school. I told her they are not going to change a diaper at school for a 3 year old. She CRIED when she could not go to school, and these were not fake tears. She was devestated. She did have a couple of accidents. She wore pull-ups but then changed to underwear...accidents in both. But she is trying. :)
After school, Addied asked if Kayla could come over, and I let her call. When Kayla said she could, Addison just LIT UP and said "MOM, she CAN." She was soooo excited to have her come over!!
This is Travis' last day of Dr. Ed. classroom portion. Now the fun begins. He starts signing up for drive times with his instructor. and he informed me that he has to do TEN (10) hours of night driving and TEN hours of day driving with his parents, AS REQUIRED BY NEW STATE LAW, before he can get his license. GREAT. TEN hours in the car with a new driver? WHAT DID I PAY FOR DRIVER'S ED FOR?????? :) He said "hey Mom, we can just get on loop 820 and drive around the entire loop from Rufe Snow to Rufe Snow once a day for 10 days. ummm....NO. wow...that's going to add a few more grays to my hair. At least we have 6 months to do it in. He can't get his license until early May. Has to have the permit for 6 months before he can test for his license.
So, after Dr Ed I took all the kids to Rosa's for dinner. and found out that Patrick waited until now to do his homework. and he has tests to study for tomorrow and he did not bring home the papers to study. I just want to wring his neck.
what is going on with him????
On a "fun" note, Addied decided today is the day to start using the potty. I told her if she does, she could go to school. So she went. 2 drops. and then wanted to get dressed for school. I told her she has to go more than once...so 30 minutes later, she went again, a few drops, and THEN wanted to go to school. I told her she has to be TRAINED...to be going all day long every day...before they would let her in school. I told her they are not going to change a diaper at school for a 3 year old. She CRIED when she could not go to school, and these were not fake tears. She was devestated. She did have a couple of accidents. She wore pull-ups but then changed to underwear...accidents in both. But she is trying. :)
After school, Addied asked if Kayla could come over, and I let her call. When Kayla said she could, Addison just LIT UP and said "MOM, she CAN." She was soooo excited to have her come over!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wednesday, 11/17/2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LITTLE MISS ADDISON!!!
got up and worked, took kiddos to school. Addie and I stopped for some birthday doughnuts on the way home.
I should back up. The last few weeks I have been telling Addie that she is going to be 3 and she is getting to be a big girl. And big girls use the potty and don't use binky's. Well, she has been telling ME that she is NOT a big girl and she NEEDS a binky and she NEEDS diapers.
So all day yesterday, I kept telling her that it was her LAST day to be 2 forever and I think I was stressing her out a little bit...she kept telling me she was still a baby. (and we all KNOW babies wear diapers and use binky's).
So, I get her some donuts this a.m. and we come home and the first thing she does is says she needs her high chair. She has not sat in a high chair in MONTHS. So, I humor her. I know where she is going with this and I indulged her. Anyway, she climbs up in the chair and then she tells me she wants the chair to lay back.
I lay it back. Then she starts SUCKING HER THUMB. WHAT??? She is taking this baby thing to all new heights. I called her on that one..and she started laughing. She knew exactly what she was doing!! :)
So, made her some lasagne for dinner, took Travis to driver's ed, stopped and let her pick out a special cupcake for her birthday because I did not have time to make a cake...came home, cooked the dinner, and when Travis came home, we had a little party for her. Cake, presents, etc.
got up and worked, took kiddos to school. Addie and I stopped for some birthday doughnuts on the way home.
I should back up. The last few weeks I have been telling Addie that she is going to be 3 and she is getting to be a big girl. And big girls use the potty and don't use binky's. Well, she has been telling ME that she is NOT a big girl and she NEEDS a binky and she NEEDS diapers.
So all day yesterday, I kept telling her that it was her LAST day to be 2 forever and I think I was stressing her out a little bit...she kept telling me she was still a baby. (and we all KNOW babies wear diapers and use binky's).
So, I get her some donuts this a.m. and we come home and the first thing she does is says she needs her high chair. She has not sat in a high chair in MONTHS. So, I humor her. I know where she is going with this and I indulged her. Anyway, she climbs up in the chair and then she tells me she wants the chair to lay back.
I lay it back. Then she starts SUCKING HER THUMB. WHAT??? She is taking this baby thing to all new heights. I called her on that one..and she started laughing. She knew exactly what she was doing!! :)
so, later I tell her if she will use the potty, we will go meet Morgan and Lily at McDonald's play place for lunch. She marched right in there and went potty! Well, she sat there for a long time...and then wiped. I can't say for sure she went because she stuffed a LOT of toilet paper in there. At least she actually sat on it...which is a step in the right direction!
So, we went to McDonalds and met Morgan and Lily. And did I take a single picture? No...sadly! :(
Then back to work. Thought for sure she would take a nap, but no such luck.
Went and got Pat...then worked, then got Travis, then worked. She did sleep on the way to get Travis, but was awake when I got her out of the car.
So, made her some lasagne for dinner, took Travis to driver's ed, stopped and let her pick out a special cupcake for her birthday because I did not have time to make a cake...came home, cooked the dinner, and when Travis came home, we had a little party for her. Cake, presents, etc.
She got Matilda Jane clothes from Kathy. She brought them to me later and said she wanted to try them on and held them up and said "these are GORGEOUS!" She really loves them. She played with her toys and at 10:20, when I am writing this...is STILLLLLLL awake.
I heard this song recently. If you take out the lines about kissing her lips..stuff like that...it could have been written for Addison!! :)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjPcL_Icy3c
I tried to embed it in here so you could just click and listen, but it is not letting me do it for some reason. Sorry!
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010
Well, this is the last day of my life that I will have a 2-year-old. It's with mixed emotions that I say that. Here she is on the last day that she will ever be 2!
so today....
Work, school, driver's ed.
Addie had a long bath this morning and when I fixed her hair and talked her into going out and taking "the last 2 year old pictures I will ever have" pictures. I think I got some good ones. She does not like the camera anymore...hates having her picture made. Always tells me no...but I'm too persistent!!
Mom came and got her this afternoon and she stayed until Ty picked her up. Apparently she went shopping. What a shock! Came home with a "Santa" dress. Now she has something to wear in her Santa Picture!
Cheeseburgers and Fries for dinner.
Tomorrow I will have a 3 year old again!!
Work, school, driver's ed.
Addie had a long bath this morning and when I fixed her hair and talked her into going out and taking "the last 2 year old pictures I will ever have" pictures. I think I got some good ones. She does not like the camera anymore...hates having her picture made. Always tells me no...but I'm too persistent!!
Mom came and got her this afternoon and she stayed until Ty picked her up. Apparently she went shopping. What a shock! Came home with a "Santa" dress. Now she has something to wear in her Santa Picture!
Cheeseburgers and Fries for dinner.
Tomorrow I will have a 3 year old again!!
Monday, 11/15/10
Work, School, dr. ed. Work some more. Made baked chicken for dinner, but forgot about it in the oven and it came out dry. It was in the clay cooker. I really think every home should have one of these. Just don't overcook! :)
Sunday, 11/14/10
Happy Birthday to my Husband! I worked early this a.m. Not much else today. Did some laundry and dishes. This afternoon when Addie was napping, I went to TRUs to look for a birthday present. I went with 1 thing in mind and then changed my mind when I got there and got other things...
I got her this... http://www.amazon.com/CLICKSTART-MY-FIRST-COMPUTER-PINK/dp/B002HEH7HQ/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872350&sr=8-31
(hers in the blue/green, not pink)
but debating on returning it for this..
http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-Leapster-Learning-Game-System/dp/B00134PM7I/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872426&sr=8-25
so she can take it with her...rather than being tied to TV.
then thought...she can't read...does not know letters/numbers...so she will have to have someone sit with her - which defeats the purpose of things she can do while I'm working...so I got her this
http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-19139-Scribble-and-Write/dp/B001W2WKS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872563&sr=8-1
which I will give her for her birthday... and give her the other for Xmas. Not that she will know her letters by then, but it's a start.
anyway, hope she likes it...
We had spaghetti for dinner. Ty did not want to do anything, or make steaks, so I let Addie decide when we went to the store and she picked Spaghetti.
I got her this... http://www.amazon.com/CLICKSTART-MY-FIRST-COMPUTER-PINK/dp/B002HEH7HQ/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872350&sr=8-31
(hers in the blue/green, not pink)
but debating on returning it for this..
http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-Leapster-Learning-Game-System/dp/B00134PM7I/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872426&sr=8-25
so she can take it with her...rather than being tied to TV.
then thought...she can't read...does not know letters/numbers...so she will have to have someone sit with her - which defeats the purpose of things she can do while I'm working...so I got her this
http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-19139-Scribble-and-Write/dp/B001W2WKS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289872563&sr=8-1
which I will give her for her birthday... and give her the other for Xmas. Not that she will know her letters by then, but it's a start.
anyway, hope she likes it...
We had spaghetti for dinner. Ty did not want to do anything, or make steaks, so I let Addie decide when we went to the store and she picked Spaghetti.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, 11/11/10
Work...school...Addie to Mom's. Had conference with Pat's teacher today...more on that later, but it went well. Got home and worked a little bit more, then Mom called, she was at WalMart with Addie and had locked her keys in the car, so I had to drive out to her house and get the spare keys and take them to her...grabbed some lunch on the way home. Back to work, then to pick Pat up, back to work, then to pick up Trav and Addie, back to work, then to take Travis to dr. ed, then to McDonald's night for Pat's school with Preston and Michael...then back home and back to work, and now off to bed...
fun...
fun...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, 11/10/10
Worked. Kids to school. Addison to Mom's. Got my work done. Leftovers for dinner.
Patrick broke lid for Gerbil cage. GREAT...
Patrick broke lid for Gerbil cage. GREAT...
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010
Worked, took kids to school, Addie did not let me get much done today, yet managed to get the count today. She took a nap watching the baby DVDs...Bach's Babies or something like that. She really seemed to like it!
Driver's ed. Ty got ChikFilA on way home. I just had a milkshake. great dinner, huh? :)
Driver's ed. Ty got ChikFilA on way home. I just had a milkshake. great dinner, huh? :)
Monday, 11/08/10
No work this morning. Glad I worked yesterday.
got email from Mrs. Luppy saying to come in Thursday for a conference. Pat turned in those 6 papers so we will see what happens. When he got home, I found a website that has a state map and you are tested on the capital...he was having trouble so I found a map that makes you identify the state and just had him work on that. I think that is most of his problem...He knows the capital but not where it is on the map. so, we worked on that. I also made him do the first part of a project that is due next week. Feel like we are making some progress. Wish we had done this several weeks ago.
Made dinner, took Travis to Dr. Ed. , etc. The usual. Did not get my lines in, but technically with yesterday's lines, I did. I was hoping to be ahead, but now I'm just where I need to be.
got email from Mrs. Luppy saying to come in Thursday for a conference. Pat turned in those 6 papers so we will see what happens. When he got home, I found a website that has a state map and you are tested on the capital...he was having trouble so I found a map that makes you identify the state and just had him work on that. I think that is most of his problem...He knows the capital but not where it is on the map. so, we worked on that. I also made him do the first part of a project that is due next week. Feel like we are making some progress. Wish we had done this several weeks ago.
Made dinner, took Travis to Dr. Ed. , etc. The usual. Did not get my lines in, but technically with yesterday's lines, I did. I was hoping to be ahead, but now I'm just where I need to be.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday 11/07/10
Got up and went to work. Travis went to Nascar race with Jared and his family. Sandra called and offered us 2 tickets to the race, so Ty took Patrick. I ended up meeting Margie at a craft fair with Addison and Morgan. Everyone thought they were sisters. Those 2 just seem to cause a buzz everywhere they go!
came home and made dinner and watched some TV and then went to get my pictures from Walgreens so I can work on catching up on P365.
came home and made dinner and watched some TV and then went to get my pictures from Walgreens so I can work on catching up on P365.
Saturday, Nov 6, 2010
Worked this a.m. for a couple of hours. Guys went to Nascar race and took Addie so I worked in peace and quiet.
Stayed in PJs all day. Missed the fall festival for the first time this century. :)
Tonight we ate at Double Daves. Travis took a couple of friends.
Went and got some movies and came home and vegged.
Daylight savings time ends..get an extra hour tomorrow!
Stayed in PJs all day. Missed the fall festival for the first time this century. :)
Tonight we ate at Double Daves. Travis took a couple of friends.
Went and got some movies and came home and vegged.
Daylight savings time ends..get an extra hour tomorrow!
Friday Nov 5, 2010
well, I'm finally admitting that this project 365 I started in January is probably not going to be a finished book by January. but I have this blog, without which it would not even be possible to attempt to finish. so, last night I printed out a bunch of pictures and I'm going to pick them up and start "catching up" as best I can.
That being said...today was not such a good day. I checked Pat's grades and he has 2 Ds...only Birdville no longer recognizes Ds..so he has 2 Fs. Math and Social Studies. and he was so excited when he got in the car today because he says he passed his state test. We'll see...
anyway...I emailed Mrs. Luppy and asked her for a conference to talk about him and I'm supposed to go in Tuesday; however, in the meantime, I found out that the math grade is even lower and that he will probably be failing the course. She said he had 6 papers that he was able to correct for a higher grade and he did not do them. I went to the school and got them and brought them home and made him do them...and he has lost every privilege he has in his life. I did not tell Ty...I'll give him the rest of the grading period to try and bring it up...although it ends in a week, so good luck with that. He is not allowed to go to the Fall Festival now...it's his last one at North Ridge and it just kills me not to let him go...but that is part of the problem...his whole life I have given in and let him do things that I should not let him do when he is in trouble...and I have to stand firm now when he needs it the most. I have to start being a better parent. I've let him slide his whole life and I just can't anymore. That which does not kills us makes us stronger, right? I just don't know how to get through to him because he just DOES NOT CARE. I don't know how to make him care.
Anyway...Travis went to the Nascar race with Jared Hall and family tonight.
Sandra and Keith gave us 4 tickets to tomorrow's race...so Ty and his dad will take the boys. Pat does not want to go...he wants to stay home and go to the fall festival. that's not going to happen.
Anyway...what a day. I feel like I've failed him.
That being said...today was not such a good day. I checked Pat's grades and he has 2 Ds...only Birdville no longer recognizes Ds..so he has 2 Fs. Math and Social Studies. and he was so excited when he got in the car today because he says he passed his state test. We'll see...
anyway...I emailed Mrs. Luppy and asked her for a conference to talk about him and I'm supposed to go in Tuesday; however, in the meantime, I found out that the math grade is even lower and that he will probably be failing the course. She said he had 6 papers that he was able to correct for a higher grade and he did not do them. I went to the school and got them and brought them home and made him do them...and he has lost every privilege he has in his life. I did not tell Ty...I'll give him the rest of the grading period to try and bring it up...although it ends in a week, so good luck with that. He is not allowed to go to the Fall Festival now...it's his last one at North Ridge and it just kills me not to let him go...but that is part of the problem...his whole life I have given in and let him do things that I should not let him do when he is in trouble...and I have to stand firm now when he needs it the most. I have to start being a better parent. I've let him slide his whole life and I just can't anymore. That which does not kills us makes us stronger, right? I just don't know how to get through to him because he just DOES NOT CARE. I don't know how to make him care.
Anyway...Travis went to the Nascar race with Jared Hall and family tonight.
Sandra and Keith gave us 4 tickets to tomorrow's race...so Ty and his dad will take the boys. Pat does not want to go...he wants to stay home and go to the fall festival. that's not going to happen.
Anyway...what a day. I feel like I've failed him.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, Oct 4, 2010
Work, school, driver's ed, work some more. Pat's not doing well in school...got grounded tonight and now can't go to his fall festival this weekend. It's killing me...it's has last one...and something that only happens once a year, and he has to miss it. WHY won't he try to do good in school?????? I don't know how to get through to him.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Worked, school, drivers ed. Homemade pizza for dinner. Addison went to Mom's today, late morning. Went to grocery store on way home from driver's ed. Figured out today that all the times that Addison asked me to take her to the race car store, and I told her "that's Dad's dept, go ask him," she really meant Kroger's where they have "race car" carts. Takes me awhile, but I get it sooner or later! Poor child, probaby thinks her mother is an idiot!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010
Ty stayed home today...took boys to school but did not go to dr. I got my lines in, and then some, but not enough to make up for yesterday I could have, but stopped to take Travis TO GET HIS PERMIT! AND, HE ACTUALLY GOT IT TODAY!
When we walked in there was a girl and her mom standing there that he knew. I assumed it was someone from his dr. ed. class. But when they were leaving, he said bye to the girl and then said "Bye, Mrs. Huggins." and it dawned on me that was his homecoming date. HELLO??? You did not even INTRODUCE me. (he FORGOT that I did not ever meet her). (eyes rolling here). boys!!!
anyway, he got the permit, but then when I pulled into a parking lot to let him drive he wouldn't "because he would not learn anything in a parking lot." ????? guess he knows it all already. It rained all day...was still raining... I was not going to let him drive my car down rufe snow in the rain during rush hour. Call me a MOM!
anyway, took the night off...so to speak, caught up on blog, made dinner (chili), watched dancing with the stars (love that show).
oh, and I VOTED today. It's election day!
When we walked in there was a girl and her mom standing there that he knew. I assumed it was someone from his dr. ed. class. But when they were leaving, he said bye to the girl and then said "Bye, Mrs. Huggins." and it dawned on me that was his homecoming date. HELLO??? You did not even INTRODUCE me. (he FORGOT that I did not ever meet her). (eyes rolling here). boys!!!
anyway, he got the permit, but then when I pulled into a parking lot to let him drive he wouldn't "because he would not learn anything in a parking lot." ????? guess he knows it all already. It rained all day...was still raining... I was not going to let him drive my car down rufe snow in the rain during rush hour. Call me a MOM!
anyway, took the night off...so to speak, caught up on blog, made dinner (chili), watched dancing with the stars (love that show).
oh, and I VOTED today. It's election day!
Monday, Nov 1, 2010
Wow, Already November...hard to believe. (sorry, could not resist)!
Rangers lost tonight...San Francisco won the World Series. But regardless, it was the first time in history that the RANGERS made it to the World Series and it was a good ride. Maybe we'll get it next time.
Drivers ed and work tonight. No work in a.m. so I was really behind all day. Did not get nearly enough lines. One of my worse days. Ty was not feeling good today either. He was going to leave early and go to dr, but said he could not get away from work.
Spaghetti for dinner...
Rangers lost tonight...San Francisco won the World Series. But regardless, it was the first time in history that the RANGERS made it to the World Series and it was a good ride. Maybe we'll get it next time.
Drivers ed and work tonight. No work in a.m. so I was really behind all day. Did not get nearly enough lines. One of my worse days. Ty was not feeling good today either. He was going to leave early and go to dr, but said he could not get away from work.
Spaghetti for dinner...
Sunday Oct 31, 2010
Happy Halloween!!
I was going to take Addie to the pumpkin patch this morning/afternoon, but we never made it over there. I'll be kicing myself later when I don't have the pictures. It was a choice between Addie taking a nap and going...and naps ALWAYS win out in our house!
Addie could not wait to put her costume on. She wore it a good part of the day. After she woke up, it was time to get ready. I used eyeliner and colored around Patrick's eyes. I also sprayed his hair red and silver. He looked really cool and "ninja-ish"! :) He really liked it.
We went with Margie and kids to the church on Mid Cities for Trunk or Treat and when we got done there, went to Hometown area to trick or treat door to door. The kids had fun and got lots of treats!!! We left there and on the way home I stopped over in the neighborhood that the Baccus' live in and let the kids go to a few houses there, then we went home.
I washed Patrick's face real good and he showered and washed his hair about 3-4x to get the red out.
Wow, in all that has been going on, i forgot to mention that the RANGERS ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES. They are not doing so hot, though. The are down 3 games to 1, so tomorrow night it could all be over...
I was going to take Addie to the pumpkin patch this morning/afternoon, but we never made it over there. I'll be kicing myself later when I don't have the pictures. It was a choice between Addie taking a nap and going...and naps ALWAYS win out in our house!
Addie could not wait to put her costume on. She wore it a good part of the day. After she woke up, it was time to get ready. I used eyeliner and colored around Patrick's eyes. I also sprayed his hair red and silver. He looked really cool and "ninja-ish"! :) He really liked it.
We went with Margie and kids to the church on Mid Cities for Trunk or Treat and when we got done there, went to Hometown area to trick or treat door to door. The kids had fun and got lots of treats!!! We left there and on the way home I stopped over in the neighborhood that the Baccus' live in and let the kids go to a few houses there, then we went home.
I washed Patrick's face real good and he showered and washed his hair about 3-4x to get the red out.
Wow, in all that has been going on, i forgot to mention that the RANGERS ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES. They are not doing so hot, though. The are down 3 games to 1, so tomorrow night it could all be over...
Saturday, Oct 30, 2010
So, go up this a.m. and went to Mom's with Addie and we made her tutu. It turned out soo cute. I left Mom's and went to WalMart to get stuff for Addie's costume and find one for Pat. Fortunately they had 3 to chose from. I took pix and tested them to him and he picked one and I got it. Thank goodness. and it was cheap!
Then I found dance stuff for Addie. Also got her some shoes. So, all set for halloween.
Came home and I tried all Addie's stuff on her while Pat tried his on. Addie went outside with her tutu one and she ran and danced around the yard for a good 20 minutes. She LOVES her tutu! It was so cute. I got lots of pictures and some video.
i want to add more photos here, but for some reason, when i click on the icon to load them, nothing happens. I'll try again later. I have some of her running around the yard, dancing, and some of her and Patrick at the carnival.
Came home and this evening we went to the city's Halloween celebration at Green Valley Park...Addie and Pat came and they both had a good time. I was so glad Pat ended up coming. He really likes his costume, too. He was not sure he wanted to go out this year. He is growing up faster than Travis did. I think Travis did stuff longer because he had younger siblings, and now Patrick is doing things less because Travis quit doing them. But, he went out tonight to the carnival with us and helped Addie with some games. We had a good time. Addie went in the bounce house and stayed in for a long time. Loved it.
Then I found dance stuff for Addie. Also got her some shoes. So, all set for halloween.
Came home and I tried all Addie's stuff on her while Pat tried his on. Addie went outside with her tutu one and she ran and danced around the yard for a good 20 minutes. She LOVES her tutu! It was so cute. I got lots of pictures and some video.
i want to add more photos here, but for some reason, when i click on the icon to load them, nothing happens. I'll try again later. I have some of her running around the yard, dancing, and some of her and Patrick at the carnival.
Came home and this evening we went to the city's Halloween celebration at Green Valley Park...Addie and Pat came and they both had a good time. I was so glad Pat ended up coming. He really likes his costume, too. He was not sure he wanted to go out this year. He is growing up faster than Travis did. I think Travis did stuff longer because he had younger siblings, and now Patrick is doing things less because Travis quit doing them. But, he went out tonight to the carnival with us and helped Addie with some games. We had a good time. Addie went in the bounce house and stayed in for a long time. Loved it.
Friday, Oct 29, 2010
Worked. picked up Travis. It goes w/out saying that I pick up Pat everyday too! :)
Anyway, went and got Travis and went straight to DPS for his permit. Waited in the line, was not too bad. Got up there...they told him to take the eye test. I told them he already did yesterday. They said it did not matter, that they had to do it there too. and did he bring his glasses? NOOOOOO. and he could not pass it w/out them. GREAT. AND, the school forgot to write his test scores on the form they gave us, so they wanted him to retake the road signs/rules test too. Well, since he did not have his glasses, I told them we would just come back next week. That way, Monday at Dr. Ed, they could put his scores on the form (so he won't have to retake the test) and then Tuesday we could come back to the DPS and get his permit. What a PAIN. So, basically, everything we did yesterday was a complete waste!
So, no permit.
Tonight was the Homecoming game. Cassandra texted Travis and asked if he would be terribly upset if we did not pick her up...if they met there..because she had to go early and sell stuff for Choir before the game. So, I just dropped him off. I made him promise to take some pictures of them (have someone take them) on his camera phone. I did not get any. I have not even met her. Anyway, then after the game he came walking in the house (I thought I was picking them up) and said Ryan brought him home. "what about cassandra?" "Oh, she left at halftime...she had to take someone home."
okayyyy....
Well, he did not seem at all upset so I just kept my mouth shut.
so much for a first date.
AND no permit....
I was going to go to Mom's tonight and make Addie's tutu, but Mom had her quilt group meeting tonight at her house so we stayed home. We'll go tomorrow.
Took Patrick to look for a costume and they were out of everything he liked and he did not get one. I have to stop waiting so late!!!!
Anyway, went and got Travis and went straight to DPS for his permit. Waited in the line, was not too bad. Got up there...they told him to take the eye test. I told them he already did yesterday. They said it did not matter, that they had to do it there too. and did he bring his glasses? NOOOOOO. and he could not pass it w/out them. GREAT. AND, the school forgot to write his test scores on the form they gave us, so they wanted him to retake the road signs/rules test too. Well, since he did not have his glasses, I told them we would just come back next week. That way, Monday at Dr. Ed, they could put his scores on the form (so he won't have to retake the test) and then Tuesday we could come back to the DPS and get his permit. What a PAIN. So, basically, everything we did yesterday was a complete waste!
So, no permit.
Tonight was the Homecoming game. Cassandra texted Travis and asked if he would be terribly upset if we did not pick her up...if they met there..because she had to go early and sell stuff for Choir before the game. So, I just dropped him off. I made him promise to take some pictures of them (have someone take them) on his camera phone. I did not get any. I have not even met her. Anyway, then after the game he came walking in the house (I thought I was picking them up) and said Ryan brought him home. "what about cassandra?" "Oh, she left at halftime...she had to take someone home."
okayyyy....
Well, he did not seem at all upset so I just kept my mouth shut.
so much for a first date.
AND no permit....
I was going to go to Mom's tonight and make Addie's tutu, but Mom had her quilt group meeting tonight at her house so we stayed home. We'll go tomorrow.
Took Patrick to look for a costume and they were out of everything he liked and he did not get one. I have to stop waiting so late!!!!
Thursday, Oct 28, 2010
Work. Driver's ed. Need I say more? and I don't have Addie's costume or Pat's costume for the weekend...feeling the stress. Mom is going to help with Addies...I'm making her a "no-sew tutu" Hope she likes it!!
So, today I picked up Travis at 415, then went straight to his drivers ed so he could take the Permit test. They said to come early. So, he went in and Addie and I went to a resale shop next door to see if they had costumes. He came out about 20 minutes or so later and said he had to go home and get his glasses...he could not pass the eye exam. GREAT.
This happened in 8th grade and he had to go get glasses before they would let him in athletics. He has the same problem I had/have. He has perfect vision in 1 eye but not the other, so when they make him close an eye and read the eye chart, when he closes the good eye, he can't see with the bad. I have 20/20 in 1 eye and 20/?? in the other. I am nearsighted in 1 eye. At his age, I wasn't...I started to notice it in my 20s...did not become a problem as far as driving until 30s...when I got glasses that I only wear to drive. I was always able to pass my eye test, though, so I never had the restriction on wearing glasses. Anyway, after I had Addison, I ended up going from only wearing them at night when I drive to needing them in the daytime too, so I went and got rx sunglasses for day and use my glasses at night. So, this is what he is dealing with, but he could not pass the eye exam and we had to drive back home to get his glasses. What a pain. So, we went home and got them and then went back and he passed and got the form we need for him to go get his permit tomorrow. However, he will be required to wear glasses when driving. Did I mention this was all during rush hour down Denton Highway??? What a pain!!! But, tomorrow we get a permit!
So, after that, we went home and got the Mum and I put the "RR" on the flowers and then we took it over to his date, Cassandra. She does not live far. Anyway, we drove off after he gave it to her and he said "Mom, you did put the name stickers on it, didn't you?" CRUD...I FORGOT. He gave her the mum and I had forgotten to put their names on it. DUH!! I can't beLIEVE I did that. Well, I can...So, he called her and said he would bring the stickers to school tomorrow. But then I got to thinking about it and thought "she would have to go to school w/out the names on there...I should take them to her tonight. So, we went on to Mom's so I could get part of Addie's costume and then we ate at Rosa's on the way home, and then went home and got the stickers and then went back to her house to drop them off.
So, I was in the car from 415 until about 915 or 930...
So, today I picked up Travis at 415, then went straight to his drivers ed so he could take the Permit test. They said to come early. So, he went in and Addie and I went to a resale shop next door to see if they had costumes. He came out about 20 minutes or so later and said he had to go home and get his glasses...he could not pass the eye exam. GREAT.
This happened in 8th grade and he had to go get glasses before they would let him in athletics. He has the same problem I had/have. He has perfect vision in 1 eye but not the other, so when they make him close an eye and read the eye chart, when he closes the good eye, he can't see with the bad. I have 20/20 in 1 eye and 20/?? in the other. I am nearsighted in 1 eye. At his age, I wasn't...I started to notice it in my 20s...did not become a problem as far as driving until 30s...when I got glasses that I only wear to drive. I was always able to pass my eye test, though, so I never had the restriction on wearing glasses. Anyway, after I had Addison, I ended up going from only wearing them at night when I drive to needing them in the daytime too, so I went and got rx sunglasses for day and use my glasses at night. So, this is what he is dealing with, but he could not pass the eye exam and we had to drive back home to get his glasses. What a pain. So, we went home and got them and then went back and he passed and got the form we need for him to go get his permit tomorrow. However, he will be required to wear glasses when driving. Did I mention this was all during rush hour down Denton Highway??? What a pain!!! But, tomorrow we get a permit!
So, after that, we went home and got the Mum and I put the "RR" on the flowers and then we took it over to his date, Cassandra. She does not live far. Anyway, we drove off after he gave it to her and he said "Mom, you did put the name stickers on it, didn't you?" CRUD...I FORGOT. He gave her the mum and I had forgotten to put their names on it. DUH!! I can't beLIEVE I did that. Well, I can...So, he called her and said he would bring the stickers to school tomorrow. But then I got to thinking about it and thought "she would have to go to school w/out the names on there...I should take them to her tonight. So, we went on to Mom's so I could get part of Addie's costume and then we ate at Rosa's on the way home, and then went home and got the stickers and then went back to her house to drop them off.
So, I was in the car from 415 until about 915 or 930...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Work. Driver's ed. That is my life right now.
Went to Dallas for some testing that I was very nervous about, but I got 97 and 99. More on that later!
Went to Dallas for some testing that I was very nervous about, but I got 97 and 99. More on that later!
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010
Work. Driver's Ed. Dropped him off and came home and then Ty picked him up.
This is homecoming week, too, so things are really hectic for Trav since he has a date. :)
Yesterday was the homecoming parade but of course we did not go because of dr. ed. Last year Patrick and Addison and I "marched" in the parade with Patrick's school...and Travis ended up riding on the freshman football float because he was sitting on the float talking to friends when the parade started and they told him to just stay on! :)
Anyway, no parade this year. Driver's ed. Barely leaves time for his homework. It's only 3 weeks. I keep telling myself that! :)
Yesterday he had a chemistry project to finish for school and his dr. ed class had 84 road signs to memorize overnight for a test. I think he is feeling the stress already. I know I would be. But...he can do it! Tonight they gave him the road rules test stuff to study for a test tomorrow. All of this is so they can take the permit test on Thursday.
oh, and I have to go to Dallas tomorrow for some testing. More on that later.
This is homecoming week, too, so things are really hectic for Trav since he has a date. :)
Yesterday was the homecoming parade but of course we did not go because of dr. ed. Last year Patrick and Addison and I "marched" in the parade with Patrick's school...and Travis ended up riding on the freshman football float because he was sitting on the float talking to friends when the parade started and they told him to just stay on! :)
Anyway, no parade this year. Driver's ed. Barely leaves time for his homework. It's only 3 weeks. I keep telling myself that! :)
Yesterday he had a chemistry project to finish for school and his dr. ed class had 84 road signs to memorize overnight for a test. I think he is feeling the stress already. I know I would be. But...he can do it! Tonight they gave him the road rules test stuff to study for a test tomorrow. All of this is so they can take the permit test on Thursday.
oh, and I have to go to Dallas tomorrow for some testing. More on that later.
Monday, Oct 25, 2010
Worked. No walking in a long time. I can just feel my veins clogging up! :)
This week starts a 3 week marathon of driver's ed for Travis. Tonight was the first night and they had a 2 hour parent meeting during the kid's class. It was rather informative. So, by this Friday, I will have another driver in the family (permit)! Kinda scary to think that in 1 week, he will be able to drive a car...on the road...with all the other idiot drivers that are out there. As a mother, it'S overwhelming to give them that much freedom and power. I remeber when I got my license...wow, the freedom that came with that! It's a whole new chapter in his life. His first big step away from us. It scares me to death. Not because I don't think he will do fine, but because of the other people on the road with him that will do something unexpected and test his abilities. I just pray he can react to anything that comes his way.
Anyway, so we had a parent meeting. He has to hold his permit for 6 months before he can get his license. Thursday afternoon he will take the permit test and then Friday we can go get the permit from the DPS. They have to have a picture permit now, not just a cardboard paper like we had when I got mine...so we have to actually go to the DPS and have his picture made. He has a good teacher. I like this school because the DPS requires you make a 70 on the signs test to get your permit, but the SCHOOL requires 100...because they don't want the person next to them on the road to only know 70% of the traffic signs. They have stricter requirements than the DPS. So, I feel comfortable with that.
Anyway, the school is Carroll Watkins Driving School in Keller on Main St. It's kinda a pain to drive out there, but it will only be for 3 weeks so I can live with that. Well, after 3 weeks, he will have to sign up for drive times, so it will be longer, but essentially 3 weeks of class. It's going to be a hectic 3 weeks!
This week starts a 3 week marathon of driver's ed for Travis. Tonight was the first night and they had a 2 hour parent meeting during the kid's class. It was rather informative. So, by this Friday, I will have another driver in the family (permit)! Kinda scary to think that in 1 week, he will be able to drive a car...on the road...with all the other idiot drivers that are out there. As a mother, it'S overwhelming to give them that much freedom and power. I remeber when I got my license...wow, the freedom that came with that! It's a whole new chapter in his life. His first big step away from us. It scares me to death. Not because I don't think he will do fine, but because of the other people on the road with him that will do something unexpected and test his abilities. I just pray he can react to anything that comes his way.
Anyway, so we had a parent meeting. He has to hold his permit for 6 months before he can get his license. Thursday afternoon he will take the permit test and then Friday we can go get the permit from the DPS. They have to have a picture permit now, not just a cardboard paper like we had when I got mine...so we have to actually go to the DPS and have his picture made. He has a good teacher. I like this school because the DPS requires you make a 70 on the signs test to get your permit, but the SCHOOL requires 100...because they don't want the person next to them on the road to only know 70% of the traffic signs. They have stricter requirements than the DPS. So, I feel comfortable with that.
Anyway, the school is Carroll Watkins Driving School in Keller on Main St. It's kinda a pain to drive out there, but it will only be for 3 weeks so I can live with that. Well, after 3 weeks, he will have to sign up for drive times, so it will be longer, but essentially 3 weeks of class. It's going to be a hectic 3 weeks!
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