Gall stones!

I diagnosed myself with gall stones in November.
Right after I had Owen (2 1/2 years ago) I was diagnosed with panic attacks, and have been on anti anxiety medication since then. I accepted that they were panic attacks because of my PTSD. Then, in November of last year, I was stress free and started having the "panic attacks" again. I researched my symptoms and diagnosed it to be gall stones. I have been waiting on getting insurance, so I could go and get the diagnosis confirmed. About a month ago I started getting them ALL the time. Last night I finally went to the doctor, and it was confirmed that I have a gall bladder FULL of stones. Oh, and I was also given morphine for the pain, and it was a HUGE mistake! I never take pain medication, and I asked if it would make me sick, and they said they would give me something to make me not sick. Well, that was a lie! I was SOOOOOOOOOOOO sick last night. On top of being sick, I felt like I had done a lot of drugs. I would never be a good drug addict, I am a wimp. So, I get to have surgery in the near future. Yay me!

Blisters on my bum...

On Sunday, I got dressed for church. I quickly looked in the mirror at my self, and noticed the pockets on the back of my pants were flipped up. I noticed that the iron was on, and I thought, "I don't have time to take my pants off, I think I will ask Mike for some help."
I said, "Mike, will you run the iron over my back pockets?"
Mike said, "With them on you?!"
I said, "sure, why not?"
he said, "okay".

I lean over and he starts to press the iron to my butt. He then decides to press the steam button. I now have four LARGE blisters on my butt. To make matters worse, Scarlett told EVERYONE in her bible class that her daddy burned her mommy's butt before church.

I'm Back!

I went away for a week, and I am happy to say I am home. It was a MUCH needed vacation, but it is always nice to come home and get back into a routine. My kids had a great time in Texas, and I took a ton of pictures. we went to the beach, the rodeo, Carlsbad Caverns, and got to play in the yard. We have not had much time to play outside all winter. I got to see my Paw paw, probably for the last time, and it was bitter sweet. I don't want to say goodbye , but he can not be happy laying in a bed all of the time.

I had the following conversation on the drive to Texas...
Cop: I pulled you over bcause you are not wearing you seatbelt correctly.
Me: How did you see that?!
Cop: I need to see your insurance and registration.
Me: I don't have my insurance.
A few minutes goes by...
Cop: what do you do for a living?
Me: I sell insurance.
Cop: and you don't have your insurance cards?
Me: no, sorry, but I really do have insurance.
Cop: Is there a reason why you wear your seatbelt like that?
(I waer my seatbelt under my arms, not over)
Me: Yes, and if you had boobs, you would know why...
The cops eyes went down to my chest and back up to my face, and with a shocked look on his face he let me go and said, "have a nice day"

Goodbye cold weather!

I am leaving tomorrow for a week with the kids. Mike has to stay behind because he starts a new job on Monday.:( I will be driving to texas with the kids by myself. It will be an experience to say the least. I am going to meet my dad and stepmom in Midland (which is 5 hours away),and then follow them the rest of the way. We are still wearing winter clothes here, and I am having to get my kids summer clothes out for the trip. It will be nice to not have to wear coats and snow boots! Pray for our safe travels and that Mike does not go crazy without us!

my list

I am not a huge MTV watcher, but this show is great! It is about four guys who made a list of things they want to do before they die. They bought a bus and travel around the country doing things on the list, and in the course of checking things off their list, they ask people what they want to do before they die, and then help one person achieve that. I am also NOT a crier, but I have been in tears every show. What an awesome idea! This show has made me reevaluate some things in my life. Our lives are so short, and the important things in life are not how much we have, it is the people we share our lives with. SO I thought I would make a list of 10 things I want to do before I die.

1. I want to go to New York and Washington DC.
2. I want to make lots of money, and then I want to use it to open some sort of foster home.
3.I want to buy an RV and travel with Mike and the kids for 1 entire summer.
4.I want to mentor young girls.
5.I want to watch my kids grow up, get married and have kids of their own.
6.I want to go to Europe with Mike and the kids, and I want to make enough money to pay for it.
7. I want to pay for Mikes parents and my parents to go on a great vacation some day.
8. I want to trace my family history as far back as I can.
9. I want to trace Mikes family history as far back as I can.
10. I want to have one more baby, and not find out what the sex is, so I can experience that ultimate surprise. (not the only reason I want another baby)

I feel so lucky to have my kids and Mike, because I have already done so much with my life. I have been able to experience motherhood, which is so amazing I can't put it into words. And now I can accomplish everything on this list and include my family.

SICK!

I have been at home sick for two days! I am going crazy, because I am not a homebody. I can't stand it when my house is messy, but I have been to sick to clean it. I just sit in my bed or on the couch and try to block out the disaster that surrounds me. I better be better tomorrow!

say that again?!

Today I decided to get Scarlett out of the house while Owen was taking a nap. We went to the health food store, and to Starbucks to see if they had any coffee grounds for our compost pile. We are always singing when we are in the car. Today we were listening to a song that Scarlett loves to sing, and I said, "Scarlett sing this with me." She said, "Mom, today is not my day to sing." I just laughed and said, "I apologize, will you let me know when it is your day to sing?" She said, "try me again in the morning."

Alice in Wonderland?

If anyone sees this movie, will you tell me what you think? Should kids stay away? I would love to take Scarlett, but it seems a little scary.

Art class

I signed the kids up for an art class at our local home school co-op. Scarlett LOVED it, but I think Owen is a little too young still. He did not want to stay in his seat, and did not want to follow directions. I hope next week is a little more fun for him. I think he is going to be one of those kids that acts like they have ants in their pants and can NEVER sit still. Maybe it is a boy thing? Scarlett on the other hand, did great. she followed directions and is painting and coloring in the lines. She is learning how to spell and can write any letter I tell her to. On a side note, I think we are becoming a house full of sickies! I just hope no one ends up in the hospital this time!

What is it with boys and poop?

Owen looked out the window of the car the other day and said, "look mommy, the moon!" Then he says, "Me want to sit on the moon and poop on it." I don't why boys like to talk about poop at such a young age!

Also, I forgot to post this little story. Last week, Scarlett had exhausted all of her chances for getting out of bed, so I took away her cherished blanket and two animals. Later I could still here her crying in her room so I went to listen to what she was saying. This is what she was saying, "Dear God, I know my mom is a nice person, but she won't give me my blanket back!" "Will you please tell her to give me my blanket back?" "When she does stuff like this is makes me really really angry!"