Freezing Corn & Grandpa's kittens

My dad has the BEST sweet corn this year. It is so freaking good. We froze a bunch of it today...he also has a few litters of kittens that will soon be going to new homes. Here's some pictures of both.

An unexpected day

I went into work this morning, called my Dr. about seeing my son (for the face rubbing). The only appointment they had for the week was this morning. I left work and decided to trade in a vacation day instead of going back in. The doctor checked everything and then said he thought it was nothing to worry about. He thinks it started with the mosquito bites on his forehead and now its just kind of a habit for him. He said it will pass. Today he really didn't do it much at all. The busier he is the less he seems to do it. The Dr. did say not to make an issue of it. Don't remind him not to do it, don't mention it at all. That's what I thought too, so I'm glad he confirmed that. He also said his occasional stuttering will go away and is common for kids his age. Whew.

Since I had the day off, we decided to go do something fun. We headed to Fawn-Doe-Rosa in Wisconsin. Here's some pictures.

Guess it took a little longer than they expected to get there...

Time to feed some animals!

More pictures of the kids:

If you look closely at this one you will see that I caught the biscuit mid-drop. The pony grabbed it with its lips and freaked him out, so he dropped it. I ended up giving it back to him. LOL

We stopped at a park on the way home.

We had fun. The weather was perfect and it was just nice being out together.



Workout and Worry

My daughter and I did the Zumba workout tonight. Holy cow. My feet, hips, and back felt it. My feet still do. I like it though...but I think I have no rhythm at all....I feel awkward doing it. I'm sure it will get easier as we go. They went over about 20 dances in an hour so when we get to do them longer, I'm sure it will come together...I hope. I plan to weigh myself tomorrow morning for a start weight and see if I can lose some of this extra stuff I'm carrying around.

I went into town today and on the road just outside of town I met the recent ex boyfriend on his way out. I wish that wouldn't have happened. I would like to pretend he doesn't exist. Besides - he is from a different down in the opposite direction - can't he stay in his own town and away from mine? I didn't look directly in his vehicle so I don't know if he was alone and I didn't see him, just his truck. It made me think about him and the crap that happened all day long. HATE. THAT. I think it is much safer - both physically and mentally if I stay single forever. I wish I didn't have any desire to have a man in my life. That would be easiest.

Changing tune a bit...I'm a little concerned lately about my son. I don't know if it is allergies, dry skin, or what...but he has been rubbing his face, ears, and head almost like a compulsion thing. It just started just over a week ago. Actually today wasn't so bad, but yesterday was. It could be allergies too. My mom made a point to tell me what she thought of it. She thinks I should tell him to stop when he does it...and keep reminding him not to do it. I think that's making an issue out of it and then it will be...an issue. I'm going to make an appointment with our family doc just rule out an object up the nose or whatever and then see what he says about it. Sometimes he stutters a little bit (my son, not the doc)....but not always. I kind of think that is something he'll outgrow and don't want to make it an issue either. But I guess it's best to get an expert's opinion. I felt defensive when my mom brought it up. I don't know why I felt that way...I shouldn't. She's just concerned and then I guess it just makes me scared. I'm a worrier by nature. I have to stop that.

Who made the moon and sun?

This morning's conversation with my 3 year old son:

Him: Who made the moon and sun mama?
Me: God did.
Him: God did?
Me: Yep, he did.
Him: Wow! That's nice that God did make the moon and sun.
Him to his sister: Hey! Did you know that God made the moon and sun for us?
His sister: Ya, that's pretty cool.
Him: Ya! God is nice to make the moon and sun for us.

So sweet.

Step one

Okay, I ordered it. It came today. Now to start using it. Zumba.

Open Letter to Wal-mart Family Mobile

Dear Walmart Family Mobile,

I called you on Monday to change my phone number after experiencing some harassment. Your people said they could do that and it would take about 2 hours. What happened in that time was that the only place you changed my phone number is where I log in on your website. You also took away the ability for my phone to make any calls at all, but left the ability for me to text using my old number. When you call my new number it says it is not in service, when you call my old number is says to please hang up and try your call again. I called you the next morning - at 9 AM SINCE YOUR OFFICE DOESN'T OPEN UNTIL THEN (!!!!) to let you know of the error. A "help desk ticket" was opened. THAT WAS 5 F-ING DAYS AGO AND I STILL HAVE NO PHONE SERVICE!!!!

I have called daily...I have the names of several of your staff written down on a sheet of paper...some of whom were friendly and some of whom sounded like they were sick of dealing with unhappy people. One of them - a supervisor I asked to speak with - even told me of your issues with people from FL traveling to NY and being unable to make calls there. He used that as an example of the other major problems that your company is experiencing - you know, trying to make me feel all warm and fuzzy...that I'm not alone in this phone purgatory. That was a real confidence booster in your company for me.

This is 2011. It shouldn't be an issue to change your freaking phone number. And if it is an issue, it shouldn't take 5 F-ING DAYS TO FIX. WTF is wrong with you? Ya, your cell phone service is cheap - but it's also CHEAP!!! Is that what you're all about? Selling cheap crappy cell service to people who can't afford a REAL cell phone company? You know - the carriers who have their own lines & own equipment & own engineers who know WTF they are doing? WHAT A RIP OFF. I can't even use my own damn phone to call customer service - it doesn't work. FIX MY PHONE, Biatches!!! I'm too poor to get a new plan, new phones, and whatever else with another company. I just want mine to WORK LIKE A PHONE IS SUPPOSED TO. LAME!

Thanks,
PISSED OFF CUSTOMER

Back to school time....

I took the kids school clothes shopping today. We are doing it differently than before. I had the kids make a list of just a few things they needed for clothes...just to get them started. It seems like one of them always has a growth spurt right after buying tons of clothes that then don't fit anymore. So last year we started taking inventory of what could be worn to school that they already have and then adding a few new things before school, then more as needed later. They don't seem to mind.

This year I added a new level of cheap. We went to Once Upon a Child for my preteen child. They carry sizes up to 16 now. I found 2 pair of Limited*Too jeans and a pair of Abercr*mbie jeans for her there - like new! The total for the 3 awesomely cute pairs of jeans - $28! That was all she needed for jeans to get her started for the year. We also found 2 cute shirts (like new), a hoodie, and an awesome backpack. Joy to the world, mom saved an a$$ load of cash. I also bought my son (preschool age) 5 pairs of pants there - the grand total? 68 freakin bucks. Holy Hannah - that ROCKED.

My teenager...she refused Plat*'s closet where they carry her sizes 2nd hand. But we went to JC P's and got all her stuff on sale. I even found a couple shirts for under $20 a piece. She found 3 really cute jeans that she loves and some tops along with a new bag. She's been using the same one forever. We had a great time shopping, eating, and hanging out.

I ♥ shopping. I'm finding it SUPER exciting to find great deals on stuff too. Like the coupon I found for $1.00 off two Orteg@ products - I bought 2 packets of taco seasoning for $0.36 at T@rget today with that. We bought some of the school supplies there. They have 20 cent notebooks. Whoo hoo!

Chip on my shoulder

Ok, out with it. I have a chip on my shoulder. I just got out of a year long relationship with a guy who turned out to be NOTHING that he pretended to be. To make matters worse, his crazy ex wife is now harassing me. I changed my phone numbers and tried my best to hide any personal information about me online. You would think she would harass his new girlfriend instead of me - you know...the one he was texting from the bathroom on our last few dates...the one he started something with before ending it with me. But no, she's focused on me. What a crazy witch. I am scared of her. I think she's seriously impaired, mentally. I filed a police report and they recommended I file for a restraining order. I changed my numbers instead. I don't want to go to court and have to face her - she'll probably start calling me names like she did in the voicemails..like a whore and skanky (how do you even spell that? LOL). She's thin and pretty and I'm...not thin. I have not been made fun of since 5th grade...I really don't want to re-live that crap.

In other news....did you hear about the guy who saved the little girl in New Mexico after she was kidnapped? Now there's a decent guy! He chased down the van that took her in his own vehicle, grabbed the girl after it crashed and brought her home. Yay for him! Seriously - the world needs more heroes. The media points out all the psychos to the point that you start to think they are the rule and not the exception. We need more stories like this one.

http://news.yahoo.com/father-2-becomes-hero-abducted-girls-rescue-073823983.html

Introduction

So, here I am. All these years of my life have gone by and here I am. Late 30's. Single - still. 3 children. Dreams I used to have...passing me by. And yet, here I am. You don't get a do-over...this is my life. Where do I go from here? Where to start? What is this blog even for? Me. It's for me. I'll tell you what I think and you may not like it. I'm done giving a rip what people think. If there is one thing I have learned - it's that you can't please everyone and sometimes you can't please anyone. So what? Who cares?

The recession has hit me personally...although I don't blame the economy for me going broke. I built up stellar credit for all of my adult life...built a house, owned a nice vehicle, had nice things...and then lost my job I'd had for over a decade when the company went under. I found another job right away...for less money...and even that pay declined when the new company was hit by the recession as well. I fell behind on everything. I still have my home...but barely. I'm a month behind on my mortgage and can't seem to get caught up. But I keep trying. I have 3 little lives that depend on me so failure is not an option.

You know what pisses me off? Everything lately. Lazy people. People who sit around bitching about their lives or being broke but yet they come home from their job and sit around watching TV or on the computer. How about you go get another job? I have 3. One full time and 2 part time. I can't possibly work any more than I do already. I don't sleep much and I don't watch TV. This blog here - this is my outlet....so hang on, it may be a rough ride.

I decided there is only one way to go from here - up. I need a life makeover. I'm too poor to buy help with that (think life coach)....so I'm going it alone. And I might just take my whole family with me. I need a new body...I've abused mine and the wear is showing...as is the fast food meals eaten in my car during the many hours a week I spend commuting. I also need a financial makeover. I make decent money. I spend it too fast. I need to control that. So this is my journey...to a healthy checkbook and body. I have always had a plan for my life...and now all my plans are shot to hell. I need a new plan. And this is it. I can do anything I set my mind to...and I will. I just have to figure out exactly how.