I luv this holiday and I am thrilled that my lil guy is going to be "up" to going Trick~Or~Treating!! He did cry twice yesterday that he hurt. This morning he was pointing to his tongue and crying again. Thankfully, nothing a little Tylenol didn't cure. Poor guy. He has been such a lil trooper thru all of this. He still isn't eating a bunch, but I am certain his share of lollipops tonite will cure him completely. He LUVS his pops.
Of course, anyone who knows Joshy KNOWS what he will be dressed as or should I say WHO he will be dressed as-stay tuned for photos of Joshy Thomas. CHOO CHOO.
Everyone stay safe and have FUN.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
gloomy
Good Morning~
We had a gloomy, overcast weekend here in Tampa weather-wise. Oh I am so ready for the humidity to leave and to feel just a tiny bit of cooler weather.
Saturday we ventured out for the first time in DAYS. I can't stand being housebound and the walls were def. starting to close in on me. We headed over to St. Pete for a bit. Had some dinner. Joshy is doing great and seems to be healing nicely.
We went to our usual Pumpkin Patch to pick out some pumpkins so that we can "pretend" it is Fall. Well, let me tell you. I left soooo dissapointed. The weather has been so warm that the majority of the pumpkins were squishy and mushy. It was really sad. Joshy picked out 3 tiny lil ones-"Daddy, Mommy & Joshy ones". No carving going to happen here this year :(
Yesterday we headed down to the Pumpkin Festival. Nanny and Aunt Pat joined us and it was a very nice day. We got to see animals and my lil champ even ate a HOT DOG. Guess his throat is doing well. His new little voice is squeaky and kinda funny, but NO MORE snoring at all. YEAH.
Yes, Amanda, I KNOW I said no Pumpkin Festival, but we did it anyway. You will be happy to know that this was NOT the photo op it usually is and I will NOT be scrapping it for eternity. You see, other than the hayride, I don' t think I got one photo of Joshy where it wasn't the BACK of his head. I think my pages will be titled, PUMPKIN HEAD this year. HA HA.
Off to get ready for school. I hate returning after being out for days(3), but there are grades to enter into the computer for report cards this week.
I have a LONG week. Two night time functions/meetings, so I will be scarce.
Have a great Monday, even if it is gloomy.
We had a gloomy, overcast weekend here in Tampa weather-wise. Oh I am so ready for the humidity to leave and to feel just a tiny bit of cooler weather.
Saturday we ventured out for the first time in DAYS. I can't stand being housebound and the walls were def. starting to close in on me. We headed over to St. Pete for a bit. Had some dinner. Joshy is doing great and seems to be healing nicely.
We went to our usual Pumpkin Patch to pick out some pumpkins so that we can "pretend" it is Fall. Well, let me tell you. I left soooo dissapointed. The weather has been so warm that the majority of the pumpkins were squishy and mushy. It was really sad. Joshy picked out 3 tiny lil ones-"Daddy, Mommy & Joshy ones". No carving going to happen here this year :(
Yesterday we headed down to the Pumpkin Festival. Nanny and Aunt Pat joined us and it was a very nice day. We got to see animals and my lil champ even ate a HOT DOG. Guess his throat is doing well. His new little voice is squeaky and kinda funny, but NO MORE snoring at all. YEAH.
Yes, Amanda, I KNOW I said no Pumpkin Festival, but we did it anyway. You will be happy to know that this was NOT the photo op it usually is and I will NOT be scrapping it for eternity. You see, other than the hayride, I don' t think I got one photo of Joshy where it wasn't the BACK of his head. I think my pages will be titled, PUMPKIN HEAD this year. HA HA.
Off to get ready for school. I hate returning after being out for days(3), but there are grades to enter into the computer for report cards this week.
I have a LONG week. Two night time functions/meetings, so I will be scarce.
Have a great Monday, even if it is gloomy.
Friday, October 26, 2007
TGIF
Happy Friday!! Honestly, didn't even have a clue what day it was when I woke up this morning, but when I checked my balance in my account, I realized that it was payday Friday too. WOO HOO.
Joshy had a good night last night. He fell asleep and I had to look to see that he was out......which most would assume is not a big deal, but with him, it WAS. You see, I couldn't hear him, which means there was NO snoring. Surgery was a success!!
Watched Grey's last night and the beginning of ER, but passed out. Darn it. Oh well. Someday I will join this century and get text messaging AND a dvr. LOL.
Just laid back today. Joshy is talking garbally today so I think the swelling has gotten him. He REFUSES to take his pain meds and I wore the last dose. We will take it easy for a couple more days and hope to have a nice family weekend.
Enjoy,
Jackie
Joshy had a good night last night. He fell asleep and I had to look to see that he was out......which most would assume is not a big deal, but with him, it WAS. You see, I couldn't hear him, which means there was NO snoring. Surgery was a success!!
Watched Grey's last night and the beginning of ER, but passed out. Darn it. Oh well. Someday I will join this century and get text messaging AND a dvr. LOL.
Just laid back today. Joshy is talking garbally today so I think the swelling has gotten him. He REFUSES to take his pain meds and I wore the last dose. We will take it easy for a couple more days and hope to have a nice family weekend.
Enjoy,
Jackie
Thursday, October 25, 2007
LONG day Thursday
Okay, in reality, it has been NO longer than your average day for most, for me............LONG.
Thankfully, Joshy did really well last night. He slept thru the night and NO snoring at all!! The dogs were barking at 3:59am and they sure woke me up. Went downstairs to make sure all was well-the boys slept thru it all. HA.
Woke up for good at about 7am and Joshy was great. We took pain meds, which still make us WIRED. He was running around the kitchen table after the second round today. LOL. So add codeine to the list of meds he has the OPPOSITE reaction too. Jeez.
He has eaten all day, drank, and is acting perfectly FINE. Thank goodness. I am, on the other hand, WORN out. Now, if he would go down for a nap, I would too.
So glad he is resilient.
Thankfully, Joshy did really well last night. He slept thru the night and NO snoring at all!! The dogs were barking at 3:59am and they sure woke me up. Went downstairs to make sure all was well-the boys slept thru it all. HA.
Woke up for good at about 7am and Joshy was great. We took pain meds, which still make us WIRED. He was running around the kitchen table after the second round today. LOL. So add codeine to the list of meds he has the OPPOSITE reaction too. Jeez.
He has eaten all day, drank, and is acting perfectly FINE. Thank goodness. I am, on the other hand, WORN out. Now, if he would go down for a nap, I would too.
So glad he is resilient.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Oh what a day
From every possible emotion to absolute exhaustion. What a day.
However, I must say, that emotions and exhaustion beside, I am so truly blessed. My lil guy did great thru surgery. He was in recovery quite a bit longer than anyone expected, but they do like them to sleep it off. We were fortunate to be in there with him.
He was fantastic until we got to his room and he had a total meltdown over the IV board on his arm. They removed the board and he did well for about five hours. Ate, drank, snacked and was really amazing. Doctor was thrilled the two times he came in to check on him.
However, six pm hit and OMG. The IV started beeping like mad, they ended up removing it and after a round of pain meds, we assumed we were ready for some down time. YEAH RIGHT.
My child was literally RUNNING laps around the nurses station. He is such a TINSKY. I had them call the dr. and we were released and home by eight. WOO HOO. Thankfully, he recuperates just like me so no need to stay there. They had to chase him to take his final vitals, but he looks great, and in NO way needed to be in the hospital tonite. MUCH better for all of us. I am off to crash. Both my guys are already blissfully asleep.
Thanks for well wishes. Life is GOOD(and so is ICE CREAM).
However, I must say, that emotions and exhaustion beside, I am so truly blessed. My lil guy did great thru surgery. He was in recovery quite a bit longer than anyone expected, but they do like them to sleep it off. We were fortunate to be in there with him.
He was fantastic until we got to his room and he had a total meltdown over the IV board on his arm. They removed the board and he did well for about five hours. Ate, drank, snacked and was really amazing. Doctor was thrilled the two times he came in to check on him.
However, six pm hit and OMG. The IV started beeping like mad, they ended up removing it and after a round of pain meds, we assumed we were ready for some down time. YEAH RIGHT.
My child was literally RUNNING laps around the nurses station. He is such a TINSKY. I had them call the dr. and we were released and home by eight. WOO HOO. Thankfully, he recuperates just like me so no need to stay there. They had to chase him to take his final vitals, but he looks great, and in NO way needed to be in the hospital tonite. MUCH better for all of us. I am off to crash. Both my guys are already blissfully asleep.
Thanks for well wishes. Life is GOOD(and so is ICE CREAM).
Monday, October 22, 2007
Happy Icky MONDAY
Oh how I do NOT like Monday's. I could go on and on with why I don't like them, but I would happen to think there are many out there that would agree.
Mainly, they just came plain too quickly. However, somewhat fortunately (and not) for me this week, my Monday is also my Thursday. I am only working today and tomorrow as Joshy goes in for his surgery on Weds and I took the rest of the week off.
I have so much to do to prepare(mentally and otherwise) but it will all fall into place. We had an incredibly productive and busy weekend though. I have done laundry til I can't do laundry anymore, yet there is still more laundry in the washer. OY.
John organized and cleaned out the pantry and the freezer. Not even sure what some of the stuff was, but it is gone into the garbage pile, which is growing increasingly HIGH. Especially considering that for whatever reason, the trash on our ENTIRE street was NOT picked up Friday, our usual trash day. It looks awful out there, but no one bothered to haul it back inside. Heck, the garage didn't need the stench.
We had a very nice and successful FALL FESTIVAL in Bella Vista this weekend. I have such an amazing bunch of neighbors!! Joshy was on the inflatable jumpy slide water thingy from the time we got there at 1pm until they came and deflated it at 5:30pm. Needless to say, he passed out in the car on the way to Aunt Sue's house at 7pm.
I am so glad that she is coming home tomorrow. I REALLY miss her and so does my lil man. Surgery is at 11:45 on Weds morning and I have a TON of stuff to do to get ready, especially at school. Preparing for a sub is worse than actually being there.
Have a great week and I will try to check back in. SOON.
Say an xtra prayer for my lil man, and thanx all.
Mainly, they just came plain too quickly. However, somewhat fortunately (and not) for me this week, my Monday is also my Thursday. I am only working today and tomorrow as Joshy goes in for his surgery on Weds and I took the rest of the week off.
I have so much to do to prepare(mentally and otherwise) but it will all fall into place. We had an incredibly productive and busy weekend though. I have done laundry til I can't do laundry anymore, yet there is still more laundry in the washer. OY.
John organized and cleaned out the pantry and the freezer. Not even sure what some of the stuff was, but it is gone into the garbage pile, which is growing increasingly HIGH. Especially considering that for whatever reason, the trash on our ENTIRE street was NOT picked up Friday, our usual trash day. It looks awful out there, but no one bothered to haul it back inside. Heck, the garage didn't need the stench.
We had a very nice and successful FALL FESTIVAL in Bella Vista this weekend. I have such an amazing bunch of neighbors!! Joshy was on the inflatable jumpy slide water thingy from the time we got there at 1pm until they came and deflated it at 5:30pm. Needless to say, he passed out in the car on the way to Aunt Sue's house at 7pm.
I am so glad that she is coming home tomorrow. I REALLY miss her and so does my lil man. Surgery is at 11:45 on Weds morning and I have a TON of stuff to do to get ready, especially at school. Preparing for a sub is worse than actually being there.
Have a great week and I will try to check back in. SOON.
Say an xtra prayer for my lil man, and thanx all.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
two in one morning oh my
So, for those keeping up on the couch saga....updates as follows.
Those guys are MORONS and they have been here a total of 7 times. I am still NOT at all happy with it, but ........when it is all done, it isn't going to work properly and THEN they will be fixing it or jack hammering it.
The pavers are awesome and look great. The tile is gorgeous too. They are putting "pads" outside the screen doors today, just as soon as they move the PVC pipes that are RIGHT there. HELLLLLOOOO. Now I do not work for a pool company and I am not my ex husband, so I can't read blueprints, but even i can see where the doors is supposed to be on the plans. HELLO. If there is a DOOR going right there, what would possess you to put TWO PVC pipes sticking 2 feet out of the ground right there????????????? GENIOUS I tell you.
So that is the update. We are getting close to being completed. By Halloween, I doubt it, but by Turkey Day, which is Joshy's 3rd birthday is lookin good.
Those guys are MORONS and they have been here a total of 7 times. I am still NOT at all happy with it, but ........when it is all done, it isn't going to work properly and THEN they will be fixing it or jack hammering it.
The pavers are awesome and look great. The tile is gorgeous too. They are putting "pads" outside the screen doors today, just as soon as they move the PVC pipes that are RIGHT there. HELLLLLOOOO. Now I do not work for a pool company and I am not my ex husband, so I can't read blueprints, but even i can see where the doors is supposed to be on the plans. HELLO. If there is a DOOR going right there, what would possess you to put TWO PVC pipes sticking 2 feet out of the ground right there????????????? GENIOUS I tell you.
So that is the update. We are getting close to being completed. By Halloween, I doubt it, but by Turkey Day, which is Joshy's 3rd birthday is lookin good.
Weds already
I can't believe that this week is going so quickly. YEAH.
Joshy survived his first day with G'ma yesterday, but he did tell me he misses Aunt Sue. We all do! She will be back next week-off in NYC seeing old friends and celebrating Jaime's 30th birthday. How in the HE*L can Jaime be turning 30?! Jeez. I babysat for the child from the day she came home from Colombia. YIKES.
I am off to MOSI to meet my class who is already there on their first field trip. FUN FUN. Can't actually remember the last time I was at MOSI. I think it was back when I was in college. Guess a few things have probably changed.
Had a LONG yet productive meeting for the HOA last night. Budget. I hate Budget meetings. I have served on our Board for as many years as I have lived here and I was on the BOD of the condo prior to that. My two year term is up and I am thinking that I am not going to run again. Although it is impt to me to have input and I hate to give up control, my heart just isn't in it anymore. I have other commitments that I feel more passionate about. We shall see. I think that if I do give it up, i will make John run. That way, the Durning's will still have a "voice".
Okay, off to drop off the lil guy and head out to the museum. This kinda stuff makes job sharing complicated, but ........it will all work out.
Jackie
Joshy survived his first day with G'ma yesterday, but he did tell me he misses Aunt Sue. We all do! She will be back next week-off in NYC seeing old friends and celebrating Jaime's 30th birthday. How in the HE*L can Jaime be turning 30?! Jeez. I babysat for the child from the day she came home from Colombia. YIKES.
I am off to MOSI to meet my class who is already there on their first field trip. FUN FUN. Can't actually remember the last time I was at MOSI. I think it was back when I was in college. Guess a few things have probably changed.
Had a LONG yet productive meeting for the HOA last night. Budget. I hate Budget meetings. I have served on our Board for as many years as I have lived here and I was on the BOD of the condo prior to that. My two year term is up and I am thinking that I am not going to run again. Although it is impt to me to have input and I hate to give up control, my heart just isn't in it anymore. I have other commitments that I feel more passionate about. We shall see. I think that if I do give it up, i will make John run. That way, the Durning's will still have a "voice".
Okay, off to drop off the lil guy and head out to the museum. This kinda stuff makes job sharing complicated, but ........it will all work out.
Jackie
Monday, October 15, 2007
productive
So, I spent a good part of the weekend being crafty and somewhat productive. Thing is, I started about 4 different projects with none of them yet completed. However , they are all on their way and I am proud of myself.
I plan to finish my first altered clipboard tonite. All the others are awaiting second or third coats of paint and drying. You know how it goes.
I did make some cute Halloween cards that I figure I can write out next week at the Hospital to keep myself busy while Joshy is in surgery.
Nothing else new or overly exciting going on. Sure wish that we would have some cooler weather.
Aunt Sue leaves in the morning for NYC. Sure am going to miss her but not as much as Joshy will. Thank goodness for Grandma stepping in. This should be fun. HA.
Have a great rest of your Monday.
I plan to finish my first altered clipboard tonite. All the others are awaiting second or third coats of paint and drying. You know how it goes.
I did make some cute Halloween cards that I figure I can write out next week at the Hospital to keep myself busy while Joshy is in surgery.
Nothing else new or overly exciting going on. Sure wish that we would have some cooler weather.
Aunt Sue leaves in the morning for NYC. Sure am going to miss her but not as much as Joshy will. Thank goodness for Grandma stepping in. This should be fun. HA.
Have a great rest of your Monday.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
MARY tagged everyone who hasn't been tagged and I hadn't. so here are the rules.
The rules are as follows:
1) Link to the "tagger" & post the rules
.2) Share 7 facts about yourself- random / weird facts
.3) Tag 7 people & link to them.
4) Leave comments on their blogs, so they know they've been tagged.
So, if I tag you.....follow those rules!!!!!
Tricia http://tricia-mycreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/
7 facts about me:
1-I hate MUSHY foods
2- I can NOT even look at a canned pea w/o wanting to THROW up.
3-Just thinking about cotton gives me the WILLIES-typing about it isn't helping either
4-I REFUSE to allow my students to use glitter cause it makes me crazy
5-my best friend from 6th grade and I still talk weekly(and its a guy)!!
6-before I got FAT, I was a great gymnast. I was known as the kid who could do a perfect Russian split.
7-I can NOT sleep with my feet under the covers
The rules are as follows:
1) Link to the "tagger" & post the rules
.2) Share 7 facts about yourself- random / weird facts
.3) Tag 7 people & link to them.
4) Leave comments on their blogs, so they know they've been tagged.
So, if I tag you.....follow those rules!!!!!
Tricia http://tricia-mycreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/
7 facts about me:
1-I hate MUSHY foods
2- I can NOT even look at a canned pea w/o wanting to THROW up.
3-Just thinking about cotton gives me the WILLIES-typing about it isn't helping either
4-I REFUSE to allow my students to use glitter cause it makes me crazy
5-my best friend from 6th grade and I still talk weekly(and its a guy)!!
6-before I got FAT, I was a great gymnast. I was known as the kid who could do a perfect Russian split.
7-I can NOT sleep with my feet under the covers
Friday, October 12, 2007
wow, this week flew by
I can't believe it is Friday already. The "couch" on the side of the pool has been built up a bit so in reality it looks now like the BIG COMFY COUCH!! Seriously, I am over it. The guys that just left here insist it will be fine once they paint it and there are palm trees around it. WHATEVER.
We are off to Ft. Lauderdale after school today. I would MUCH rather being off to Sebring and cropping, but I MUST attend the memorial service for my Nana. I have been in total denial about her as I was tooo busy to allow it to sink in. I know she is no longer suffering, but somewhere in my head I still think she will be there when we arrive.
We will get to see Kimmie and Ashy. Joshy is very xcited to see them and their new house.
I need to go and finish packing. Have a great weekend and scrap something for me.
We are off to Ft. Lauderdale after school today. I would MUCH rather being off to Sebring and cropping, but I MUST attend the memorial service for my Nana. I have been in total denial about her as I was tooo busy to allow it to sink in. I know she is no longer suffering, but somewhere in my head I still think she will be there when we arrive.
We will get to see Kimmie and Ashy. Joshy is very xcited to see them and their new house.
I need to go and finish packing. Have a great weekend and scrap something for me.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Ugh Monday
It was truly a MONDAY kinda day from start to finish. UGH.
John had it out with the pool company that promised the "Flintstone Couch" would be removed tomorrow before they do another thing out there. YEAH RIGHT. Cause when I got home the screen enclosure is nearly done. JEEZ. Wondering how they are going to get rid of the rock couch, but NOT my problem. Apparently, the right hand doesn't talk to the left hand with this company.
Got to school and that darn Honda that keeps parking in my assigned spot, was there again. Of course, nowhere else to park. GRRR> NOT the way I want to start my day. UGH. Walk into class and I have a new kiddo. Very sweet lil girl who I am quite certain went home and told her Mom to get her outta my room ......LOL. New kid, is like the first day of school all over again. Poor thing. I had only run enough copies for how many kids I had, so I was short one all day. Have them pull out journals, she doesn't have one. Take out reading books, not that either. NOTHING went smoothly at all.
So the screen room is nearly done with no roof yet. They were here til almost 7pm. Worked hard and fast. Guess that means I will be coughing up some more money. LOL.
Not giving them another penny til the Flintstone couch is GONE. We shall see.
I used a 50% off coupon at Joanne's on my way home so I have to new toys to play with and a new idea book/magazine to read. YEAH.
Hope tomorrow is a smoother day.
John had it out with the pool company that promised the "Flintstone Couch" would be removed tomorrow before they do another thing out there. YEAH RIGHT. Cause when I got home the screen enclosure is nearly done. JEEZ. Wondering how they are going to get rid of the rock couch, but NOT my problem. Apparently, the right hand doesn't talk to the left hand with this company.
Got to school and that darn Honda that keeps parking in my assigned spot, was there again. Of course, nowhere else to park. GRRR> NOT the way I want to start my day. UGH. Walk into class and I have a new kiddo. Very sweet lil girl who I am quite certain went home and told her Mom to get her outta my room ......LOL. New kid, is like the first day of school all over again. Poor thing. I had only run enough copies for how many kids I had, so I was short one all day. Have them pull out journals, she doesn't have one. Take out reading books, not that either. NOTHING went smoothly at all.
So the screen room is nearly done with no roof yet. They were here til almost 7pm. Worked hard and fast. Guess that means I will be coughing up some more money. LOL.
Not giving them another penny til the Flintstone couch is GONE. We shall see.
I used a 50% off coupon at Joanne's on my way home so I have to new toys to play with and a new idea book/magazine to read. YEAH.
Hope tomorrow is a smoother day.
Friday, October 5, 2007
So sorry
If anyone actually reads this thing, I am very sorry for being so delinquent with its updates lately.
The MS Crop 4 Hope literally TOOK over my entire life. It was held last weekend & to my delight, it is OVER. Now, some would assume that means it is DONE. HA. Not so true. LOL.
My diningroom table, although still cluttered, does appear to be under the boxes. There are far fewer in there now than this time last week. I am still collecting money and trying to get all winnings to their new and appropriate homes. I started writing thank you notes and addressing envies for them. So, there is some progress being made on that front. I will more than likely be done in time to start all over again for next year.
I had a good week at school. Lost one child who moved and my 16 that are left are fabulous. I am really starting to like these lil buggers. Speaking of lil buggers, mine is fighting this same damn cold again-still-not sure which one. He is crankier than usual, but no less full of energy.
Yesterday was my 4th wedding anniversary and let's just say, I must be the ONLY one in this house who thinks it is a date of any importance. So, enough said there, not the best night in our home. And, the "oops I screwed up flowers havent arrived yet either". Oh well. So much for his "training". Even his Mom was NOT happy.
I am hoping for a relaxing weekend. Hope everyone enjoys theirs.
The MS Crop 4 Hope literally TOOK over my entire life. It was held last weekend & to my delight, it is OVER. Now, some would assume that means it is DONE. HA. Not so true. LOL.
My diningroom table, although still cluttered, does appear to be under the boxes. There are far fewer in there now than this time last week. I am still collecting money and trying to get all winnings to their new and appropriate homes. I started writing thank you notes and addressing envies for them. So, there is some progress being made on that front. I will more than likely be done in time to start all over again for next year.
I had a good week at school. Lost one child who moved and my 16 that are left are fabulous. I am really starting to like these lil buggers. Speaking of lil buggers, mine is fighting this same damn cold again-still-not sure which one. He is crankier than usual, but no less full of energy.
Yesterday was my 4th wedding anniversary and let's just say, I must be the ONLY one in this house who thinks it is a date of any importance. So, enough said there, not the best night in our home. And, the "oops I screwed up flowers havent arrived yet either". Oh well. So much for his "training". Even his Mom was NOT happy.
I am hoping for a relaxing weekend. Hope everyone enjoys theirs.
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