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Monday, September 26, 2005

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:40:26 GMT

Kids are bored....no school until Wednesday!

Well Rita has gone bye bye. A few trees down, that's about it. Glad we only got the tail of the storm. We were left without power until last night....and boy did it get hot. Most family tried to make it here 3 times, but the traffic and gas situation would not allow them to get here, so they stayed with another sister of mine who lives about an hour away. My brother in law made it. He passed a kidney stone while he was here....poor guy.

What a sight to see with the traffic and abandoned cars all over. Our town became a ghost town and trash was everywhere from people throwing stuff out of their cars. If anything good has come out of this it's probably the bonuses grocery store managers are going to get for exceeding their quarterly quota. *joking....but true*.

I have family in Beaumont, Nederland, China TX, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, LA. Some stayed, most didn't. Haven't heard from everyone yet, but those that left are not allowed back until further notice. We don't know the extent of the damage yet. A cousin of mine is on the City Counsel and works with one of the energy companies. He said it isn't safe and the town is a mess. My cousin in Lake Charles stayed at the hospital where she worked. We're not sure where her son and husband are. She had two trees fall into her house but not sure of other damage yet. We're trying to get her to come down here, that is if she can get out. My Dad's going to have a house full for a while since the family has no place to live right now.

Things I'm going to do/get to be better prepared for a hurricane:

1. get a generator

2. clean out my craft closet and turn it into an area for emergency retreat and items....for quicker access (don't know what I'm going to do with the craft stuff yet)

3. buy more rechargeable batteries, and battery operated fans

4. Get push lights

5. possible window box unit

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:10:34 GMT

THE CRAZINESS.......THE PANICK.......

Well this has been one crazy week. My youngest came down with strep, then my daughter came down with it. School was canceled for Thursday and Friday due to the hurricane coming in. (of course the kids are happy about it) I went to the store to pick up my kids prescriptions and the shoppers were really panicked. They were rushing around grabbing whatever they could get their hands on.

For a second there I felt like I was in supermarket sweeps. I was shocked. When I left the store I noticed the gas lines were extremely long, people were loading up their horses, boats etc. The gas station guy was freaking out. Lots of craziness going on. Today I had to stop by Walmart. It was worse. People were grabbing, and pushing their shopping carts down each isle as if it were a race. Dodging shopping carts was a big deal, but I came out of it without a scratch......can't say that for others.

As for me I'm staying here. The winds are expected to reach about 100 mph since we are 82 miles inland. We're up on a hill so we don't have to worry about the water. Of course if we feel at anytime we need to leave, then we will. My dad, a sister and her family and their animals are coming to stay with us since the town they live in has a mandatory evacuation. The news was saying a trip from Galveston to Huntsville was taking 14 hours....the trip would usually take 1 hr and 40 minutes. We are watching a couple of cats for my sons friend so they can leave for Austin. Now my pup keeps getting sick...hmm, not sure why. If everyone's able to get here then not only will we have a house full, but we will have 6 dogs, 4 cats, 2 rats, a turtle, and some fish to deal with. Well, I always did say my house was a zoo.

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:38:04 GMT

NEVER MIND THE COFFEE...I'm awake now

So I woke up early this morning (5:45 am on a Saturday morning....now that's early), I had to take my daughter to a District School event, then I came home and left 30 minutes later to take my oldest son to his practice. I thought to myself I can't believe I'm still doing this after all these years, and appreciating how my teenagers will soon have their license and be able to take themselves places. Now I know the chauffeur thing isn't going to stop anytime soon with my youngest involved in activities.....just having a lighter load seems refreshing at the moment.

When I got home I made myself a green tea and sat in front of the TV. While flipping through channels I stopped on CNN which caught my attention as they were picturing missing children. I noticed they have names of children some with pictures, some with out-dated pictures, and some with no picture at all. Some pictures shown but the age was unknown. Now how can someone not know the age of the child missing????? This really got me to thinking, *sometimes this could be a scary thing*, as I can rant and ramble on about this and probably still never be satisfied. I guess those school pictures, *as hideous as they usually are* are worth getting. Seeing as I don't carry around all the pictures I take of my kids....but the school ones are always with me. I listen to the stories being told by the survivors. It just breaks my heart, but I can't stop watching and listening to their stories. I see people at the grocery store, gas station, church, mall and I feel compelled and drawn to them willing to listen if they want to tell their story....they deserve that. Words are powerful, but I still can't imagine what some of the families are going through......I just don't think it has really caught up with some.

You know I worry if my kids get home late, forget their cell phone, play sports, take a walk, jog, ride a bike, or if they're on the bus traveling with school stuff. So I guess everything has been put into perspective for me today....I am so glad and thankful that I had to get up at 5:30 am this morning (Saturday) to take my kids to their activities.

Rae`

Friday, September 16, 2005

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 04:40:17 GMT

Ok so I'm a brave girl. I got this from Momofjenmattt. Don't' be surprised by the answers....remember I/ve had a lot of living to do. hehehhe. Name: Rae`
Birthday:	12-31-62....I hate to say the year
Birthplace:	Houston, TX
Current Location:	The Woodlands, TX
Eye Color:	green
Hair Color:	Red
Height:	5' 2"
Right Handed or Left Handed:	Right
Your Heritage:	Irish, Scottish
The Shoes You Wore Today:	flip flops
Your Weakness:	avoiding controversy
Your Fears:	loosing my children
Your Perfect Pizza:	everything baby (family never wants everything...they only eat pepperoni
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	Getting excepted and enrolled in nursing program...to work with hospice
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	hehehehe
Thoughts First Waking Up:	I shouldn't of stayed up so late.
Your Best Physical Feature:	now that's stretching it, I didn't know there was such a thing in a best physical feature
Your Bedtime:	depends if I'm on Xanga or not.
Your Most Missed Memory:	my Mom...she passed July 08,05...she was my best friend
Pepsi or Coke:	Coke, but if I want something carbonated I drink anything
McDonalds or Burger King:	I have to choose?
Single or Group Dates:	oh man, what's that? I'm married, I don't do anything.......:(
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	I love tea
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee:	umm, I guess it depends if I need to wake up
Do you Smoke:	nope
Do you Swear:	I try not too but sometimes it just slips out...can I plead the fifth on this one?
Do you Sing:	you bet....like no ones listening. At least they act like their not listening. I can't sing....but that doesn't stop me.
Do you Shower Daily:	I try too....of course I do (1 shower and 1 bath every day)
Have you Been in Love:	.yep...still am
Do you want to go to College:	yes, I already have a degree, but now I want to get a degree in something I've always wanted to do.
Do you want to get Married:	I am, but can't say I would ever do it again.
Do you believe in yourself:	sometimes
Do you get Motion Sickness:	sometimes
Do you think you are Attractive:	not sure, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
Are you a Health Freak:	no, but sometimes I wish I was
Do you get along with your Parents:	yes, I love them with all my heart
Do you like Thunderstorms:	Yes very much
Do you play an Instrument:	Umm yes, it paid for part of my college.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	Ummm yes. I drink wine
In the past month have you Smoked:	nope
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	does prescription count?
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	ummm, I'm married, do people go on dates if they're married?....must tell hubby.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	yep
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	not in the past month, but whose counting
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	yep
In the past month have you been on Stage:	Nope
In the past month have you been Dumped:	nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	Nope
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	nope, unless you count taking a stamp from my hubby without asking
Ever been Drunk:	I am pleading the fifth
Ever been called a Tease:	uhhh... probably when I was a kid...I am now almost 43 years old and have three kids (I've only had sex three times...hehehehe)
Ever been Beaten up:	nope, I was a fast runner (Jr. high) even though I don't think I would of gotten beat up.....I wasn't taking a chance.
Ever Shoplifted:	nope
How do you want to Die:	In my sleep
What country would you most like to Visit:	Any place tropical

Number of CDs I own:	As weird as this may sound, we just uploaded all of our cd's.......204
Number of Piercing's:	2
Number of Tattoos:	2.....
Number of things in my Past I Regret: I do have some regrets, but those regrets have helped me grow and become a better person. I love my family so much and with that wouldn't change a thing. Well that's me in a nut shell

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:11:55 GMT

Well it's Wednesday already. I missed writing in my log yesterday cuz I didn't know what to say. By the time I was ready to write something my kids were on the computer, so I went to my room and laid on my bed to watch tv, before I knew it I was asleep. I was feeling yuk due to allergies. Kids made fun of me saying I was sawing a log (snoring)....I figured they're just picking on me cuz I know when I saw logs I wake myself up......come to think of it, I did wake up a few times.

So this morning the drama all began with my youngest.....he says he's going to starve because the only peanut butter we have is crunchy and not smooth.........so I told him to pick out the nuts. *he didn't think that was funny*. I made him a bacon sandwich....he griped a little, so I told him to get glad where he got mad from. He gave me the look. I gave him the look. I told him to make a ham or turkey sandwich, he said he'll just eat the bacon even though it will be cold. GEEZ! I felt like giving him the be thankful for what you have talk .......then wouldn't you know it, the dog (puppy) came into the house all covered in mud, you would of thought she was digging a hole for a pool or something. She ran toward me, *I jumped out of the way*, she ran into the wall, ran over the cat, into the trash can, and toward my son to give him a big slimy kiss. So much chaos. To make a long story short, my son forgot about being grouchy.....but then had to go change clothes before the bus came.

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 02:31:51 GMT

ANTS, ANTS, ANTS, ARE EVERYWHERE!

I don't know how to get rid of them. I really don't want to use anything harsh in the house since I have pets and kids. I just don't know how to control these ants. *pulling at hair* Nothing seems to work. *staring straight at the computer while feverishly pounding at the keys with great strength and speed* Same for the love bugs, except they don't seem to be "loving" as much as last year. *thinking* And what are those knat like buggy thingies that are showing up all over the place? *swiping the knat like buggy thingy* Seems like there is somethings a little different every year. *knodding head in an up and down motion* At least there's not the Daddy Long Legs spider thing this year....now that was freaky. *eyes wide open* Ok, so I've got that out of my system. *sigh of relief*

So today I went to Sam's warehouse with a friend to get some food to take to a friend whose husband just past away. Tried to pick up some in the house, ran a couple of errands, cooked dinner, helped kid 3 with homework, got ready, took kid 2 to an activity, then went to a viewing. hubby then picked up kid 1 for me and took kid 3 to an activity.

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:02:49 GMT

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES.
- hope I make the right choices
TODAY I CHOOSE TO TAKE CONTROL.
- not going to give in to make the peace
I'm going to take the bull by it horns.....*smiling*

Right now my house is really quiet.....it's a strange, but nice feeling. My older kids are tubing with the youth group. My daughter really wanted to go and we made our son go for his own good....loooong story. My youngest and my hubby went to a swim party (yay for swimming) with their Webelos Patrol (Cub Scouts). My family let me sleep in this morning. Wow, now that was nice, I really needed the sleep.....I feel like a happy camper now. I don't think I've slept like that in years. Of course you would of thought I had slept through a war.....STUFF EVERYWHERE!!!! And the smell of burnt pancakes, wet dogs, and who knows what. But, I'm not even going to worry about it cuz I'm on strike. I've decided to tell my kids that since they don't work but we pay for their activities and they get an allowance, then they can consider house work and chores their "job". If they don't work then they don't get paid. Not that the house is always a disaster, but what takes me all week to catch up on is destroyed in a matter of 3 hours. You know clothes, dishes, shoes, food, books, videos etc.....EVERYWHERE! And how the floor gets the way it does is beyond me. We've always tried to get them to do some kind of chore but our lives can become so hectic at times and things just seem to overwhelm everyone so I just do it..(I know, big mistake on my part). But my hubby thinks they should get an allowance no matter what. .....But my hubby doesn't pick up after himself either).....Of course who pays their allowance....me! It comes out of my budget. So I'm taking control now.....I'm pretty firm on it. I think it's because I am finally rested. Of course I have to tell everyone first. I've also decided that the next time my kids start to gripe or want to fuss about something to me then I am going to hold up a sign (like a paddle) that is either shaped like a hand and says; talk to the hand, or have a sign that says; Did I just hear something? Ok, so these are just ideas. If anyone has a better idea, or better sayings....let me know.

I saw this video.....I thought it was funny. I don't know exactly what they are saying but the video is fun to watch.....I love to dance to this! http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/astralwerks/fatboy/weapon_of_choice_300.asx

Friday, September 09, 2005

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:26:04 GMT

These were my kids today: ok Thursday:

Kid 1 (the over exaggerator, un-motivator)...

Kid 2 (the drama queen...speaks for itself)...

Kid 3 (Mr. Crankiness...aka- the informer)...this morning-, this afternoon-

My kids have reminded me about the two things I say to them that just drives them nuts......

1. Get glad where you got mad from.

2. Isn't it so tough to have a mom that loves you so much that she's worries about you and only wants the best for you?

And then of course when they're on their soap box I'll say; Are you finished now? I just got to thinking about that. Well Mr. Crankiness became Mr. Happy Camper. When he got home he practiced his drums, did his homework, ate a snack, and talked and talked and talked to me. My ears were starting to get a little numb. My two teens actually got along. Hmmm something's up! I just know it. I'm sure they'll want me to take them somewhere or do something this weekend. Ewwww, my dog just slimed me. I have two dogs, a standard poodle, and a Saint Bernard/Great Pyrenees mix. I rescued her when she was 5 weeks old.....she was very sick. It's the SBGB that just slimed me.....that is so gross, but funny when it happens to one of kids cause they really get grossed out....then they chase each other around trying to wipe it on each other. Don't get me wrong, we're clean people, but our SBGB just turned 7 months old and probably weighs about 65-70 pounds so far. She drools, is clumsy, chews on everything, digs, but is alot of fun. The drool thing is something we are just now experiencing. Don't know what I'm going to do when I have Bunco here at the house. My Poodle is really good, but his breath leaves something to be desired. I've even had his teeth cleaned. My SBGS follows me everywhere . I gotta get this dog trained, I'm too much of a softy....all I do is hug, kiss, talk baby language, pet and scratch my pets, make them treats, and play with them......so I'm getting nowhere. Any suggestions?

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 17:27:08 GMT

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 12:43:45 GMT

Ok so Mr. Crankiness (my 10 year old) is off to school now. He must be growing, nothing seems to make him happy right now. Not even Hockey. He's a little irritated with me right now because I made him wear a wrist band to protect his wrist during hockey practice (it was under his glove).....he moaned and groaned how he didn't think he could play with it.....but after he broke his wrist in several places during a hockey game last season and two surgeries later this kid's gonna wear the wrist band while he plays. He told me he didn't like me yesterday....it broke my heart. I told him yes he does like me and he doesn't fool me one bit and I told him that I even know he loves me too. He didn't know how to react to that.....I guess he wanted me to argue back. He started to grin....so he turned his head and walked off so I couldn't see. I need to get this child back on a routine or schedule of some kind. Seems I've been so busy running here and there. Gonna need to rethink my plan. Can't wait till my oldest starts to drive. He's got to get his Eagle first. I think he knows we're firm on that. At least he's finally taking us serious and working on it. I remember when he first started taking Drivers Ed I let him drive me around and boy was it nerve racking. One time when we got to our destination I hopped out of the car, threw my arms in the air, yelled I'm alive!, we made it!, then proceeded to kiss the ground. My son did not think it was funny.....but I did. Gonna need to send my daughter to driving school here pretty soon......Lord help us all. I remember when she took the wheel of the power wheels when she was little, she froze and couldn't lift her foot off of the petal then she went flying over my flower garden, then over some toys, almost got the dog, and ended up in some bushes along the fence..... her brother was hanging on for dear life until he did one of those flying leaps while yelling turn the wheel turn the wheel. Ok, so enough of my rambling, I've got a big day ahead of me........and I need some coffee....or green tea.