I like my other blog in the way it can show pictures but I do not like the fact that it can not show links and has no spell check.
ARG!!!!!!
Why can't I have both.

My New AD
Mood:  cheeky
Now Playing: Skating with the stars
Free 1 MIL from Hell
Comes with own baggage
Not fixed
Needs lots of work
Insanity forces sale
Will even consider paying for new owner to take her

From my other Blog
Poor Mom and Dad
Still not home
Feb 28, 2006
I am so worried about my parents. I am starting to think that God is trying to tell them something. But then they do have to get the motor home here. They have no choice but to keep going.

Today they picked up a giant spring in their front tire.

That is so many things to deal with in one trip. It isn't like they drive this motor home all over. They just drive it to CA and back once a year.

Mom is in tears and I want to fly down there and rescue her. She will not leave Dad.

His sugar levels are all out of whack from the stress. Great... one more thing to worry about.


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Asking
Feb 25, 2006
So How does this Blog look so far?

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Rene'
The woman who saved My hubby
Feb 25, 2006
Saved?????

Well she had a major role in it.

Actually it was God who saved him.

He did a great job of using Rene' though.

Rene' has been a part of my Christian life for as

long as I can remember.

When I was younger she was my Catechism teacher

for my first Confession and First communion.

When I was older and made ad choice

(divorce and Marriage before an annulment in the church),

Rene' was there.

An ever present voice helping to guide me back home.

One Thing she did is talk with Jarrod when

things were bad for us.

We went through a rough time and

she gave Jarrod information about the love and kindness

of the Catholic church.

She also gave him some stuff to explain hell and

the down side of sin.

Jarrod was watching one of these tapes when

he had some visions of what he needed to do.

Turn from sin, Become a better husband and father,

turn to God and be saved.

Jarrod did just that.

We have been a tight and loving family since.

I really owe my Marriage to Rene' and God.

So what made me think of this????

She called last night. I loved talking to her.

She’s getting old.

She will not tell anyone her age but

we guess she is somewhere between 70 and 80.

She sounded old.

I really miss her. She touched our lives in so many ways.




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Mom and Dad coming Home.
Feb 25, 2006
I am so worried about my parents.

They have been delayed on the road way too many times.

The trailer breaks went out so they had to turn back and fix them.

Then they get going again and a inside double tire blows.

It took out their break like on that side.

They are stuck at a park waiting for the parts to come in

to fix the motorhome.

Mom is so unhappy.

Dad is going with the flow, like normal.

I just hope that the weather holds in the passes for

them to get home.





I told Mom that I think of it as their guardian angel

looking out for them.

The breaks and tire could have went when they were

on the downward side of the pass.

Some test we took
Mood:  bright
Topic: Fun and Games
Jarrod took it too.
I can not Believe How Right This IS.
Mar 01, 2006
the Asserter
Test finished!
you chose AY - your Enneagram type is EIGHT.

"I must be strong"

Asserters are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

How to Get Along with Me

Stand up for yourself... and me.
Be confident, strong, and direct.
Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
Give me space to be alone.
Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.
What I Like About Being a Eight

being independent and self-reliant
being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
being courageous, straightforward, and honest
getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
upholding just causes
What's Hard About Being a Eight

overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
never forgetting injuries or injustices
putting too much pressure on myself
getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right
Eights as Children Often

are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
are sometimes loners
seize control so they won't be controlled
fugure out others' weaknesses
attack verbally or physically when provoked
take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings
Eights as Parents

are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
are sometimes overprotective
can be demanding, controlling, and rigid



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A little test I took
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=12721960859055255705
Feb 28, 2006
the Romantic
Test finished!
you chose BY - your Enneagram type is FOUR.

"I am unique"

Romantics have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive.

How to Get Along with Me

Give me plenty of compliments. They mean a lot to me.
Be a supportive friend or partner. Help me to learn to love and value myself.
Respect me for my special gifts of intuition and vision.
Though I don't always want to be cheered up when I'm feeling melancholy, I sometimes like to have someone lighten me up a little.
Don't tell me I'm too sensitive or that I'm overreacting!
What I Like About Being a Four

my ability to find meaning in life and to experience feeling at a deep level
my ability to establish warm connections with people
admiring what is noble, truthful, and beautiful in life
my creativity, intuition, and sense of humor
being unique and being seen as unique by others
having aesthetic sensibilities
being able to easily pick up the feelings of people around me
What's Hard About Being a Four

experiencing dark moods of emptiness and despair
feelings of self-hatred and shame; believing I don't deserve to be loved
feeling guilty when I disappoint people
feeling hurt or attacked when someone misundertands me
expecting too much from myself and life
fearing being abandoned
obsessing over resentments
longing for what I don't have
Fours as Children Often

have active imaginations: play creatively alone or organize playmates in original game s
are very sensitive
feel that they don't fit in
believe they are missing something that other people have
attach themselves to idealized teachers, heroes, artists, etc.
become antiauthoritarian or rebellious when criticized or not understood
feel lonely or abandoned (perhaps as a result of a death or their parents' divorce)
Fours as Parents

help their children become who they really are
support their children's creativity and originality
are good at helping their children get in touch with their feelings
are sometimes overly critical or overly protective
are usually very good with children if not too self-absorbed



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Finding friends
Mood:  blue
I wish I knew where to find a friend
Mar 01, 2006
I have reached out to a few women.

I am trying. After viewing what that little test said about me I am trying to see how I can make things better for myself. I know that I am not one to make the first move when it comes to friendship. I let other contact me. Then I wonder why I have no friends. ARG!!!!!!

No one said life was easy but the loneliness has been getting to me. I guess it will get better when Mom and Sarah are back.

My Eggs for March
Mood:  bright
Topic: Eggs

Myspace Glitters

New Blog for me
Mood:  irritated
I am having to make a new blog.
ARG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so upset.
I have so much trouble getting into this one to view my own blog!!!!!!
So here is the new link.

New Blog

The worse flu
Mood:  d'oh
Now Playing: Simpsoms
I have had the worse flu.
I know I wanted to loose weight but not this way.
The worse part is the stomach cramps. I have been in bed for most of the last 2 days.
I would not wish this upon anyone.
I think it is odd that Jarrod only had this for one day and I am going on day 3.
I had to cancel teaching tonight.
The good thing is that Jarrod was able to come home so the kids did not miss catechism.
Funny story about that.
I took a nap at 3 and did not wake till Megan came into the room.
I looked at my watch and said" Oh Honey, It is 4:30, I am sorry that your Dad did not make it to take you to catechism"
Megan's reply " Mom it is 5:30, We just got back"

I slept right through it.
I guess I needed the sleep.
The cramping is starting to subside but then the most I have eaten is Jello and Gatorade.
I want something more but I am scared that I will cramp up again.

just adding a word
Now Playing: Is the WORD!!!!!!!!!
Topic: Homeschool
You may not understand this post and thats OK. It is just for me.

secrets
Topic: secrets
since the job did not go as planed I can open this for viewing.Just click the "secret" tab at the left.
I am still put out that Jarrod's boss would have Jarrod keep this kind of info from me. I should be privy to anything that affects the marriage.

not feeling well.
Now Playing: House MD
I think Ian's flu finally caught up with me. I have felt really sick today.
The worse thing is I feel like I can not think. I have no brain right now.

My Grandmother
Mood:  sad
Now Playing: Zathura
Yesterday I went to see grandma. She is looking so frail. It is so upsetting to me to see a once strong woman who is now very frail and child like.
When I was growing up I remember her as such a strong a vital woman. I would never dream of crossing her or saying something that would make her be upset at me. Now I find that I treat her like a child. I talk slower and help her move.


It is very hard to see her just waisting away. She barley eats and what she does eat makes her sick. She has a bad gag reflex. She must only weigh 90 lbs now. I feel her wrist and there is nothing there but skin and bones.

I fear for her. I know that she will not be around for ever. It is just really hard. She has always been a big part of my life. My Grandparents lived on the same farm as we did. I don't ever remember a time with out them.

It is coming up on 5 years since Grandpa and now I fear that soon I will be morning Grandma too.
I am not ready for this.
I am not ready to be the grown up. The one who has to look out for her parents. I know that it is a circle. My Grandmother did it, My Mom is doing it, and before I know it it will be my turn.

I think this is the hardest part about growing up...Becoming a parent to your parents.

You know you are getting old when.....
Mood:  silly
Now Playing: Zathura
when your ideal Saturday evening is taking a nap.
Both Jarrod and I were asleep at 5:30 last night. Jarrod slept for hours while I just took a cat nap.

I use to laugh at my parents for doing this.
Meeting, work and house takes a lot out of a Mom and Dad. Be here, take me there, this meeting, that appointment...There is always something that needs to be done.

When we are kids the biggest issues we had is whether to watch TV or read a book. I never thought or cared about how much work my parents had to do around and for the house.

I am hoping that next week will be a little slower but as I look at my calendar it does not seem like it.

Monday- Home school, scouts for the boys.Clean for the fireplace guy coming on Tues.
Tuesday- home school, fireplace guy, library, girl scouts, food shopping.
Wednesday- Home school, laundry, catechism, and youth.

I have not even look up Thursday and Friday yet.

My Sister is coming
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: News about the cold and trees on houses
My brother in law just got a job here in WA. That means that they will move back. It may be only for a year but I am glad to have her here.
I have missed my big sister.
She makes me laugh.
When we get together we become like kids.
Water balloons and hose fights are not uncommon for us. I hope she gets here before Easter. I want to fly back and help her pack just to get her here faster. I do not know if I will be able to.
The great thing is she will be able to see her Grand baby more.

Updated Ireland Schedule
Mood:  bright
Now Playing: You've got Mail
Topic: Ireland
Friday 24 March

Depart US Airports for Ireland


Saturday 25 March
Arrive in Dublin Airport & Met by Carr Golf Representatives
Pre-Organized Porter Service to Assist with Luggage at Dublin Airport
Coach Transfer to Burlington Hotel (30 minutes)
Continental Breakfast / Tea / Coffee / Croissants / Scones on Arrival in Mulligan’s Bar
Pre-Registered Check-In at Burlington Hotel
Morning & Afternoon at Leisure in Burlington Hotel or Dublin City
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: Welcome Drinks Reception
7:15 pm: Pre Meal Group Welcome & Briefing by Tom Smith & Marty Carr
7:30 pm: Buffet Style Meal and Entertainment at Burlington Hotel
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Entertainment during Meal, including ballads and soft dinner music
Overnight at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin City


Sunday 26 March

8:00 am: Mass at the Burlington Hotel
8:45 am: Full Irish Breakfast
Boxed Lunches on Coaches
11:00 am: Dublin City Sightseeing Tours (to include Trinity College & Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park)
3:30 pm: All Coaches Back at Burlington Hotel
7:00 pm onwards: Dine Around in Dublin City
10:00 pm: First Return Coach Transfer to Burlington Hotel
11:00 pm: Second Return Coach Transfer to Burlington Hotel
Overnight at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin City


Monday 27 March

7:00 am: Mass at the Burlington Hotel
Full Irish Breakfast at Leisure in Two Separate Rooms
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Awards Session
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch at the Burlington Hotel
12:45 pm: Staggered Sightseeing Tour of Wicklow (Glendalough)
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: All Coaches Back at Burlington Hotel
6:45 pm – 7:30 pm: Drinks Reception at Burlington Hotel
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Plated Dinner at Burlington Hotel
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: DJ Entertainment
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Riverdance / Irish Dance Entertainment
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm: DJ Entertainment and dancing
Overnight at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin City


Tuesday 28 March

6:30 am: Mass at the Burlington Hotel
7:00 am: Full Irish Breakfast & Check-Out from Burlington Hotel
7:30 am: Luggage to be brought to the Lobby for Transfer to Killarney
7:30 am: Commence Staggered Departures to Bunratty Castle (3 hours, 30 min)
Sightseeing & Lunch Stop at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, County Clare
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Hour Lunch Sittings
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: All Coaches Back in Killarney
Pre-Registered Check-In at Killarney Plaza, Killarney Park
Luggage to be Already Allocated to Guest Rooms
7:00 pm onwards: Dine Around in Killarney (Pre-booked via Website)
Return to Hotels at Leisure (Walk if Options in Killarney Town)
Overnight at Killarney Plaza Hotel
Overnight at Killarney Park Hotel


Wednesday 29 March

7:00 am: Mass at the Killarney Plaza Hotel
Full Irish Breakfast at Leisure
8:30 am: Staggered Ring of Kerry Tour including Sheepdog Trials, Lunch in Waterville, Caherdaniel Viewing Point, Derrynane House & Ladies View.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Lunch in Waterville (Butler Arms, Smugglers Inn, Huntsman)
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Return to Killarney Plaza, Killarney Park
7:00 pm onwards: Dine Around in Killarney (Pre-booked via Website)
Return to Hotels at Leisure (Walk if Options in Killarney Town)
Overnight at Killarney Plaza Hotel
Overnight at Killarney Park Hotel


Thursday 30 March

7:00 am: Mass at the Killarney Plaza Hotel
Full Irish Breakfast at Leisure
9:00 am: Tour to Blarney Castle & Stone
5:50 pm: Transfer to INEC for Gala Dinner & Entertainment
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Drinks Reception at INEC
Lone Piper to Lead Guests to Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Gala Dinner at INEC
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Jazz Entertainment through Dinner
9:00 pm – 10:15 pm: Liam O’Connor Show
10:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Return Transfers to Hotels
Overnight at Killarney Plaza Hotel
Overnight at Killarney Park Hotel


Friday 31 March

7:00 am: Mass at the Killarney Plaza Hotel
Full Irish Breakfast at Leisure
Check-Out from Killarney Plaza, Killarney Park
Coach Transfer to Shannon Airport (2 hours, 25 minutes)

Must Be 30 Papercuts By Now!!!!!
Mood:  don't ask
Now Playing: Not a repeat for a change!!!!!
Day 3 of paperwork.
I am tired!!!!
The good news is that we should be done tomorrow.
The kids have been great during this time.


Valentine's day was good.
Jarrod gave me flowers and Mystic Fire Earrings. I love them. They match my ring he gave me at Christmas.I gave him a concert dvd and cd of the band Rush. Jarrod loved that. I can not get over the cost of music these days.
We gave Ian and Megan stuffed doggies and we gave Logan a game for his game cube. They loved their gifts.
I guess they are right....
Valentine's is the day of love.

update of last night
Mood:  d'oh
Now Playing: Too tired to be original. Another RMM repeat.
Udate....
Ian is doing much better. He was off his food for most of the day but by late evening he was up and going.

I spent another lovely day doing paperwork. We just got home. 2 am. I am so tired. I only got 1 hour of sleep last night.
Guess what we are doing for Valentine's day?
Yep....If you guessed paperwork then you would be right.
I should take a picture of the work we are doing so you all have some idea of the magnitude of it.
I have tons of paper cuts on my fingers. We shredded 2 giant trash cans full of paper work. The shredder was working so much that there was a white paper cloud haze that filled the room. I think If I cough too hard I could make a paper mache' animal.
Sleep is coming fast. So goodnight.

Ian's sick
Mood:  don't ask
Now Playing: A repeat from RMM
I helped Jarrod work at the office until 3 am. When we got home it took me a bit to unwind. Just as I started to fall asleep at 4, Ian got up. He threw up all over the bathroom and himself. I got him in the tub and bleached the floor and toilet. Half way through his bath he does it again. I now have to re clean the floor and toilet. I get him washed and out of the tub. I dress him and we spend the next 20 minutes with him crying that he is " in tummy pain and is there a DR. open?" I did not want to take him to the Dr. just yet so we toughed it out. He threw up on my bedroom floor. Thank goodness there was some laundry on the floor that took the brunt of it. He rested 5 minutes and threw up in the bowl that I gave him after the bath. I bleach and dry the bowl and give it back. Yep.... he went again! My poor boy by the end of this time was in dry heaves.
He does not want water and his lips cracked.
He moves around a bit in pain but he is sleeping now.
I wish I could but I am afraid that if I go to sleep he will wake sick again. I know I need sleep or I may get it too.
It has just been one long night.
Hopefully the day will go better and no one else gets it.

Busy
Mood:  rushed
Now Playing: quiet music
Saturday:
Ian had his first confession. I could not sleep the night before so I ended up staying up till after his confession that was at 10 am.
I took him to the church and he looked like such a big boy sitting with the priest. I can not believe that my baby is this old already.
After his confession I took him out to eat. It was just him and I. We went to Shari's. He had pancakes and I had soup and sandwich. I even treated him to a gummy worm, cookie ice cream. He love it. It was a nice Mommy and son date.
When we got home I crashed in bed. I was so tired by then. I slept till 5 pm. A few hours of sleep was better than nothing.

Sunday: I made up for Saturday's lack of sleep. I went to bed at 1 am and did not get up till 2 pm. I guess I needed it. After we went to evening Mass we went to Jarrod's office and worked. Well, Jarrod and I worked. The kids mainly played and watched TV. There is so much paper work to file. It will take us days to get through it. We did not get home until 3 am. we will be going back in the morning. The kids will do school there while we are working. I am hoping that if I help Jarrod out this year that we will earn that extra day at Disney world. We will see.