Headlights

Driving at night has always been something people complain about. It bothered me during rain. Now it bothers me more. Especially with all the new fangled headlights out there. I just wish that people would leave well enough alone sometimes.

Department of Education in NJ is NUTS!!!!

Just my opinion - When an educator works their entire life helping to mold the brains of little ones: they damn well deserve at least a plaque!! Shame on you Department of Education in the state of New Jersey - I am ashamed!

Some of Jersey's Adventures

I'm back - again! So much has happened while I was gone so hopefully I can get my act together and blog more often. "Jersey", my little terror is growing up. 8 months old this week. She enjoyed the sprinkler so much we bought her a little pool. She has her own hose that she puts into her mouth and runs all over the yard with. This week found her at the top of the stairs. She has never gone up the stairs before. "D" greeted me on the front porch when I got home from work around 5pm. That worried me. She told me of Jersey going upstairs, (at 10 am) and that she was still there. "D" told me of everything that she did to try and get Jersey down, all with NO luck. Doggie bones on every step, "D" pretending that she fell down the stairs, ringing the doorbell, nothing worked. As it was when I got here it took the two of us 20 minutes to get her down. Down she did come me pulling "D" pushing and Jersey belly sliding on all of the stairs.

Enjoy the pic's.

I Am Fit To Be Tied!!!! :(

I am sooooooo angry. Microsoft had 8 downloads, so I did them. Now I cannot get into my Yahoo email. Family cannot get into hotmail email. If that isn't enough the screen keeps flashing while I am typing this and everything looks like it is in outer space. So I guess the computer doctor is getting a visit from me. I may not be on for a bit. Wish me luck.

Guess Where I'm Going?

I opened the email and that is what it said - nothing else. Oh the thoughts that went thru my mind. To a job interview, to purchase a ring, to a shopping spree, to buy a car, to get a puppy? What? So of course I emailed back. No answer. Mind you I am at work. So I call. No answer. Finally during my lunch the phone rings. I get my answer. Kimberly and Keith are going to Hawaii in July. My excitement for them is there. Now I can just worry about that long plane ride. Motherhood never ends.

Opinions

Everyone has them. One person may have more than the next person but believe me everyone does have them. I said that one of my New Years resolutions was going to be not to give my opinion out. Guess what? It didn't work! I really did try but I just couldn't do it. I will say that I have held back and quite frankly have been extremely proud of myself when I did. I find that a person may not like "your" opinion but they will definitely think about it. In my opinion, giving your opinion is somewhat like being truthful without being hurtful.

Quiet is Over

It was quiet here for about a week but the noise has started again. I think that Lucy (on the left) didn't know what to make of all the crying and barking. She began to have feathers fall out and would flap all over the cage. I had to get special food for her due to stress! It was funny as she played detective just checking Jersey (on the top) out. I guess that she figures the dog is staying so her voice has returned. So much for the peace.

8 Long Years on 2-25-2008

My brother, my best friend, my heart - no one will ever take his place. His arms gave the best hugs. His strength all the way to the end of his life was amazing. I still cannot believe that he is gone. I will love you Charlie forever. Your Sis

Snow Day - School Is Closed

Remember when you were little and listened for the number of your school. Then Yippee you hear it, NO SCHOOL! Did you ever think that when you were older you'd be yelling that same Yippee! Friday was a Snow Day. So nice. Extra sleep but then, whimper whimper. Realization, no extra sleep at least not yet. So on goes the shoes, on goes the coat, grab the camera, unlock the door, get the puppy. Hmm, I wonder what she will do. She had a great time. We played, then of course went back to sleep. I love snow days.

Diane Patricia

20 minutes after arriving at the hospital on 2-19-1986 out she came. 9 lbs. 7 oz. The Dr. was upset that she wasn't 10lbs. Her first photo had her little fist raised into the air as if she was yelling CHARGE! Diane charges into things that she believes in and do not think you will change her mind. You can either walk along side of her or she will leave you in her dust. A young lady about to graduate from college and head onto graduate school she has her future planned with full expectations of what she will conquer in her path. Knowing my 22 year old and how strong minded she is there is no doubt she will achieve any goal put in front of her.

Happy Birthday my beauty, I love you.

Holiday Photo's

I realized that I never published the holiday photo's. To the left is the family, Diane, me, Steve, Kim & Timmy. On the right John, Diane, Me, Steve, Laura Kim, Timmy, & Keith. We all had a wonderful holiday and really enjoyed each others company, many memories were made. :)

Valentine Day Surprise

Valentine's Day was a day I will never forget. I was home sick and at lunchtime a friend came by to deliver my Valentine gift from my husband. As you can see we are the proud owners of "Jersey". She is a 6 week old Rott./Lab and has blue eyes. She is already extremely spoiled with many toys and just an abundance of love. She is a nipper so that will be a challenge. But she knows how to do her duty outside. I am just thrilled! :)

What A Day!

Monday's are usually yuck to begin with. Going back to work and trying to tolerate all of the kiddies after they have had two days off. Today was just - different. I pulled up to school to find the electrican's truck and the Head of Maintence's truck parked up on the grass. Hmm, interesting. I walked into the Teacher's Lounge, hmm cold and no lights. Cafeteria - some lights, hallway - some lights, office - lights. Okay now I understand. As the day goes on, - Pop Pop Fizz Fizz goes on too. Screams and things flying thru the air as the pipe bursts in a classroom. Workers everywhere. Uh no! A few classrooms down, another bursting pipe and more water. Then when all seems almost calm at 2:30 Pop, Pop, Fizz, Fizz - the Teacher's Lounge. Water pouring faster than you can imagine. We are all grabbing boxes off the floor and running from the water. Our custodian, "Al", just reminded us that he is an Angel. I hope he had a good night.

Flu Shots

Every year the dread of getting that sharp pointed thing. Looking to see where they are being given free. Cordinating your schedule to go and be stuck like a pin cushion. Waiting in line, waiting, waiting. Then the person that has to enjoy giving others pain gives you a "I've got you now" smile as he/she stabs you very hard and rubs it like you weren't just mutilated! Ok it's over, walk away convinced that you are good for the year. Wait! The news comes on, a new form of the FLU is out there! Guess what? You didn't get anything in that horrible shot to stop you from getting this "Strain" Great, just what I need to hear. Of course within weeks you know where you will be. So to all the other "Flu" buddies out there - I am going back to bed.
Ah-Choo!!

The Long Road

The blood tests started months ago. Then the MRI's, the nerve tests, the x-rays, and then more blood tests than anyone can imagine. Treatments began, once a week. In went the IV. Lethal stuff going into the veins for at least 6 hours at a time 1 day a week for 4 weeks. Okay lets wait, crap now it's dehydration. Now 4 hours of fluids. Okay wait again. More blood work. Today, January 23, 2008, so far so good. Pray for no bruising, no major pain in the bones, no more numbing up my legs, no virus. Just wait. Wait for April 14th - treatments again - so they say.