Wednesday, January 31, 2007
January 31, 2007
I started my day with a lovely conversation with a friend and was able to keep my mind busy enough to NOT get down. The sun is shining and it makes you THINK it is warm out. The dust bunnies on my computer desk have turned in to dust dogs. I feel like sneezing all the time. The morning went way to fast, and soon my little miss will be home. I have to enjoy this quiet as long as I can. Alicia came by for her lunch, she is still not feeling well. I am soo glad that I have so far been able to stay healthy. I will close for now and maybe try to write more later. Till next time...
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Voices from the past
I am really not sure how to put into words what I have felt as I looked through old letters and cards. The Internet has taken away the personal feel of getting a letter in the mail. I had forgotten that Alicia would write to me when she did NOT feel like I was hearing her. Why is it so much easier to write down our feelings than actually speak them out loud?
I found the card that I was given after Grandma O'Brien gave to all of us after she died. I still have NOT been able to read it as I know the tears will come. The notes from my sisters when they were very young. I had to laugh at some of the spelling in them. I think what made me so sad was how I had lost contact with some of these friends. How does that really happen? So we really get that busy that we can NOT stop for a few minutes and jot down a few words to send to them?
I was just reading I think the last letter of Grandma Helen's that I had received. She was so distressed that she was NOT able to give out gifts like she used to. She mentioned being tired of having to worry about the tubing when she moved around. I do NOT have memory of this tubing that she had for her oxygen. I must have NOT been home during that time. If only I could tell her the gifts did NOT matter only having her was important. I am always compared to my Grandma Helen, maybe I am like her, who knows?
I also found this card of Janet's that I must have kept pinned on a bulletin board at one time. She had put this poem in it that a friend of hers had written. I do NOT know what the date is that it was sent, or what kind of struggle I was going through, but I have an idea. The words will NOT be put here as they are private, but she has no idea how much they mean even now!
I had to smile when this letter from when I was going to college at LRJC appeared in the pile. I think one day in class we were told to write something about everyone in the room and then the comments were all given to us. Here is the list of comments: Jacqui-very nice, blushes a lot dresses casually, Jacqui-looks like the outgoing type, likes to joke around, likes to party,Jacqui-very outgoing, in between introvert and extrovert,Jacqui-fun to be with, emotional, likes to talk, considerate of others feelings,Jacqui-has a notorious laugh or a laugh like she knows "something is cooking", blushes , probably more reserved in class, Jacqui-fun to be around, nice personality, Jacqui-warm person. Pretty smile, type of person that you can sit down and talk to. Jacqui-a homey type, has a laugh that makes you want to laugh too. friendly, Jacqui-laughs a lot, easy to talk to. Jacqui-always laughing and has a smile on her face. she is a real sweetie. I wish I could still remember handwriting so that I would know who wrote what. They make is sound like I was laughing and blushing way to much.
I have many more thoughts in my head. Mom always says tell me your memories. I just wish that I could get them out of my head in an organized fashion. Right now, I will close with this and do a little work to keep warm. I have to say, I am TIRED of this cold!! Till next time...
I found the card that I was given after Grandma O'Brien gave to all of us after she died. I still have NOT been able to read it as I know the tears will come. The notes from my sisters when they were very young. I had to laugh at some of the spelling in them. I think what made me so sad was how I had lost contact with some of these friends. How does that really happen? So we really get that busy that we can NOT stop for a few minutes and jot down a few words to send to them?
I was just reading I think the last letter of Grandma Helen's that I had received. She was so distressed that she was NOT able to give out gifts like she used to. She mentioned being tired of having to worry about the tubing when she moved around. I do NOT have memory of this tubing that she had for her oxygen. I must have NOT been home during that time. If only I could tell her the gifts did NOT matter only having her was important. I am always compared to my Grandma Helen, maybe I am like her, who knows?
I also found this card of Janet's that I must have kept pinned on a bulletin board at one time. She had put this poem in it that a friend of hers had written. I do NOT know what the date is that it was sent, or what kind of struggle I was going through, but I have an idea. The words will NOT be put here as they are private, but she has no idea how much they mean even now!
I had to smile when this letter from when I was going to college at LRJC appeared in the pile. I think one day in class we were told to write something about everyone in the room and then the comments were all given to us. Here is the list of comments: Jacqui-very nice, blushes a lot dresses casually, Jacqui-looks like the outgoing type, likes to joke around, likes to party,Jacqui-very outgoing, in between introvert and extrovert,Jacqui-fun to be with, emotional, likes to talk, considerate of others feelings,Jacqui-has a notorious laugh or a laugh like she knows "something is cooking", blushes , probably more reserved in class, Jacqui-fun to be around, nice personality, Jacqui-warm person. Pretty smile, type of person that you can sit down and talk to. Jacqui-a homey type, has a laugh that makes you want to laugh too. friendly, Jacqui-laughs a lot, easy to talk to. Jacqui-always laughing and has a smile on her face. she is a real sweetie. I wish I could still remember handwriting so that I would know who wrote what. They make is sound like I was laughing and blushing way to much.
I have many more thoughts in my head. Mom always says tell me your memories. I just wish that I could get them out of my head in an organized fashion. Right now, I will close with this and do a little work to keep warm. I have to say, I am TIRED of this cold!! Till next time...
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Falling snow
I have been in a strange mood today. I have gone into that world where my thoughts are full of memories. I played with putting postcards, that have been sent to my by a dear friend, into an album. I have always been so surprised every time she remembers me as she has gone on her travels. I sat upstairs and watched the snow come down in those big fluffy snowflakes. John had to work most of the day, but I was very happy to see him come home. Tessa really did NOT want to do anything asked of her. It is the one stress that I really do NOT know what to do with. I know my mother prays for me, some days I can feel that those prayers were what got me thought. I know that this depression is only for a season and then I will come out of the fog. For now, I just take one day at a time! Till next time...
Saturday, January 27, 2007
January 27, 2007
I was up early and then went back to wait for the house to wake up. The wind is really hard today and it found it necessary to spill out my recycling on the step. I am just happy that it did NOT go down the street, but stayed near by. We plan to just say in where it is warm and enjoy the day. If I had only bought the dog food yesterday we would really NOT need to go out. Julie did NOT show up today so we can safely assume that she got into this Pracs study! I am very happy for her. I guess I will close for now as I need to go and cut paper for John's photo album. Till next time...
Friday, January 26, 2007
2-Tone Dessert
1 cup. Flour
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup butter
Mix these three ingredients and press into a 9x13 pan. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350*. Cool. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar. Fold in one large cool whip. Spread on crust. Mix two packages of instant pudding (any flavor) with 21/2 cup milk. Spread on top of cream cheese mixture and cool whip. Will freeze well.
Tessa was very curious as to what this was. She did NOT know you could make more than cakes in cake pans. She wanted to help as KNOW she feels like she knows how to cook. I guess she is like you Mom, she like raw nuts. I was thinking YUCK as I watched her eat a pecan or two.
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup butter
Mix these three ingredients and press into a 9x13 pan. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350*. Cool. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar. Fold in one large cool whip. Spread on crust. Mix two packages of instant pudding (any flavor) with 21/2 cup milk. Spread on top of cream cheese mixture and cool whip. Will freeze well.
Tessa was very curious as to what this was. She did NOT know you could make more than cakes in cake pans. She wanted to help as KNOW she feels like she knows how to cook. I guess she is like you Mom, she like raw nuts. I was thinking YUCK as I watched her eat a pecan or two.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Prison Break
A man escapes from a prison where he's been locked up for 15 years.
He breaks into a house to look for money and guns. Inside, he finds
a young couple in bed. He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to
a chair.
While tying the home owner's wife to the bed, the convict gets on top of
her, kisses her neck, then gets up and goes into the bathroom.
While he's in there, the husband whispers over to his wife:
"Listen, this guy is an escaped convict. Look at his clothes! He's probably
spent a lot of time in jail and hasn't seen a woman in years. I saw how he
kissed your neck. If he wants sex, don't resist, don't complain.....do whatever
he tells you. Satisfy him no matter how much he nauseates you.
This guy is obviously very dangerous. If he gets angry, he'll kill us
both. Be strong, honey. I love you!"
His wife responds: "He wasn't kissing my neck. He was whispering
in my ear. He told me that he's gay, thinks you're cute, and asked
if we had any Vaseline. I told him it was in the bathroom. Be strong.
I love you, too.
He breaks into a house to look for money and guns. Inside, he finds
a young couple in bed. He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to
a chair.
While tying the home owner's wife to the bed, the convict gets on top of
her, kisses her neck, then gets up and goes into the bathroom.
While he's in there, the husband whispers over to his wife:
"Listen, this guy is an escaped convict. Look at his clothes! He's probably
spent a lot of time in jail and hasn't seen a woman in years. I saw how he
kissed your neck. If he wants sex, don't resist, don't complain.....do whatever
he tells you. Satisfy him no matter how much he nauseates you.
This guy is obviously very dangerous. If he gets angry, he'll kill us
both. Be strong, honey. I love you!"
His wife responds: "He wasn't kissing my neck. He was whispering
in my ear. He told me that he's gay, thinks you're cute, and asked
if we had any Vaseline. I told him it was in the bathroom. Be strong.
I love you, too.
January 24, 2007
At 4:30am I was woke up to the shrill sound of a alarm going off. It scared me and I had to give John a swift kick to see if he had heard it. (well, maybe not a real kick more like an elbow!) It turned out to be the Carbon Monoxide alarm showing an error message. I have a feeling it is wearing out. I am now fighting that urge to go and take a nap. The sun is NOT shining and it is just perfect for a snooze. I have spent the morning working on those spots on the carpet that the dog and the hair color caused. I am afraid I am stuck with them. I know this is NOT a very exciting entry, but you know life is NOT always exciting! I am just glad that we are all healthy and able to do what is needed to get throught the day! Hope all is well with you. Till next time...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Before and After
I have been asked for before and after of the hair adventure, so here they are! I am sure that John does NOT look forward to the next time. Till next time...
Monday, January 22, 2007
Brian Hester invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of
the meal, Brian's mother couldn't help but keep noticing how beautiful
Brian's roommate, Stephanie, was. Mrs. Hester had long been suspicious of a
relationship between Brian and Stephanie, and this had only made her more
curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two react, Mrs.
Hester started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Stephanie,
than met the eye.
Reading his mom's thoughts, Brian volunteered, "I know what you must be
thinking, but I assure you Stephanie and I are just roommates."
About a week later, Stephanie came to Brian saying, "Ever since your
mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy
ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?"
Brian said, "Well, I doubt it, but I'll send her an e-mail just to be sure."
So he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mother,
I'm not saying that you "did" take the gravy
ladle from the house, I'm not saying that you "did not"take
the gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one
has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.
Love, Brian
Several days later, Brian received a letter from his mother that read:
Dear Son,
I'm not saying that you "do" sleep with Stephanie,
and I'm not saying that you "do not" sleep
with Stephanie. But the fact remains that if she
was sleeping in her own bed, she would have
found the gravy ladle by now.
Love, Mom
LESSON OF THE DAY ... NEVER LIE TO YOUR MOTHER.
the meal, Brian's mother couldn't help but keep noticing how beautiful
Brian's roommate, Stephanie, was. Mrs. Hester had long been suspicious of a
relationship between Brian and Stephanie, and this had only made her more
curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two react, Mrs.
Hester started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Stephanie,
than met the eye.
Reading his mom's thoughts, Brian volunteered, "I know what you must be
thinking, but I assure you Stephanie and I are just roommates."
About a week later, Stephanie came to Brian saying, "Ever since your
mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy
ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?"
Brian said, "Well, I doubt it, but I'll send her an e-mail just to be sure."
So he sat down and wrote:
Dear Mother,
I'm not saying that you "did" take the gravy
ladle from the house, I'm not saying that you "did not"take
the gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one
has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.
Love, Brian
Several days later, Brian received a letter from his mother that read:
Dear Son,
I'm not saying that you "do" sleep with Stephanie,
and I'm not saying that you "do not" sleep
with Stephanie. But the fact remains that if she
was sleeping in her own bed, she would have
found the gravy ladle by now.
Love, Mom
LESSON OF THE DAY ... NEVER LIE TO YOUR MOTHER.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Last night my darling John colored my hair. It needed a second coat and so he did it again. My poor carpet will never be the same. I think if you use your imagination, you can guess what happened! Tessa does NOT like my hair. She thinks the ends are INVISIBLE. I just love the way she has at making me feel good. I took before and after photos so you can see the attempt to do something different.
This morning the speaker at Church was Superintendent Freitag. He was speaking on the Rapture. He asked how many of us had seen the movie 'Thief in the Night'. He thought they needed to start showing that one again. He told of how when he was a kid and his parents would not get home on time that he would worry about having been left behind. I had to smile as I remember having those thoughts. I had seen that movie at least 2 times when I used to go to Asbury Camp.
I had the best blessing today. One of Tessa's friends wanted her to come and play at her house. The mother was all for it and all I could say was that 'You have No idea what a blessing this is!' John had to work most of the day. I just enjoyed the silence of the house!! I am excited that tomorrow I get to go with a friend to her Doctor when she hears the heartbeat for the first time. I am really excited to be able to do this. I hope everyone had a great weekend! Till next time...
This morning the speaker at Church was Superintendent Freitag. He was speaking on the Rapture. He asked how many of us had seen the movie 'Thief in the Night'. He thought they needed to start showing that one again. He told of how when he was a kid and his parents would not get home on time that he would worry about having been left behind. I had to smile as I remember having those thoughts. I had seen that movie at least 2 times when I used to go to Asbury Camp.
I had the best blessing today. One of Tessa's friends wanted her to come and play at her house. The mother was all for it and all I could say was that 'You have No idea what a blessing this is!' John had to work most of the day. I just enjoyed the silence of the house!! I am excited that tomorrow I get to go with a friend to her Doctor when she hears the heartbeat for the first time. I am really excited to be able to do this. I hope everyone had a great weekend! Till next time...
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Time alone
John and I did something today that we never do. We went out by ourselves to do a bit of shopping and just to look around. I have to say that it was such a wonderful time. I asked John if he thought I was more relaxed than I usually am. He thought for a few minutes and said yes! He had left Tessa a list of things to get done. Well, she did some of it, but as of yet I am a bit nervous to actually go upstairs to see what was done up there. I decided to put in a movie and just relax before supper. This day has left a smile on my face. Till next time...
Finished project
Tessa finished her project that I had helped on a few times. They were not able to use them for Artwise as they kept falling off the cards. I am NOT really sure that the color of the beads comes through very well. She also designed her pattern before the beading started! Till next time...
Alicia's Birthday
Today I am hoping to go shopping with John and leave the little miss at home for a little bit.It is just so much easier to be shop when she is NOT along.I was the first one awake this morning and I had over an hour of quiet to myself.It really is heavenly to have complete silence until Tessa wakes up and turns on that darn TV.I hope you all are having a great weekend. Till next time...
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Dad, this is more for you. I left the house for a few hours. I had the fun job of getting some shopping done. Alicia has her birthday tomorrow and she will be 25. I am in a bit of amazement that I have a daughter that old. I get to have lunch with her tomorrow and then she will go to Fargo with Gregg for the weekend. I am tired and ready to say good night for this day. I woke up at 4:30am and I really wish I would NOT have! TIll next time...
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
I did NOT get a chance to even attempt to write here yesterday. My morning started off with a Doctor's appointment and then well NOT really liking what I heard. I am really curious how much this little visit will cost as he hardly saw me for 5 minutes. Just long enough to say I needed a sleep test and if I have sleep apnea he says I will have to wear a mask to bed. I DO NOT LIKE THINGS ON MY FACE!! Then he proceeded to tell me if the mask did NOT work then their were surgical options, one being to have my stomach banded. You have NO idea how shocked I was by that. I called my sister-in-law and kind of just vented some of my frustrating thoughts.
I was so sure that I would be dead tired all day as I had gotten up at 4am to be with Brenna before she went back to school. Somehow I managed to keep awake, it probably helps to have Alicia come for lunch and then I had to make my second trip of the day to the post office to send on the books for school that Brenna had mistakenly had sent here. I know she was so frustrated by that, but sometimes that is life.
John is working long hours and really when he comes home just wants to sit and NOT talk. You all know that is hard for me, as I love to talk when I have an adult around me. IT is NOT the same when it is just Nakita and I. Today Tessa is home as she is NOT feeling well. I just hope I do NOT get to frustrated. I did tell her "NO TV!"
Alicia turns 25 on Friday, how can I have a child that old? I hope to go to lunch with her as she and Gregg are going to Fargo for the weekend. I guess at this point I do NOT know what they are doing with Mariah. I think I will sign off for a bit and try to tackle my table mess again. Till next time...
I was so sure that I would be dead tired all day as I had gotten up at 4am to be with Brenna before she went back to school. Somehow I managed to keep awake, it probably helps to have Alicia come for lunch and then I had to make my second trip of the day to the post office to send on the books for school that Brenna had mistakenly had sent here. I know she was so frustrated by that, but sometimes that is life.
John is working long hours and really when he comes home just wants to sit and NOT talk. You all know that is hard for me, as I love to talk when I have an adult around me. IT is NOT the same when it is just Nakita and I. Today Tessa is home as she is NOT feeling well. I just hope I do NOT get to frustrated. I did tell her "NO TV!"
Alicia turns 25 on Friday, how can I have a child that old? I hope to go to lunch with her as she and Gregg are going to Fargo for the weekend. I guess at this point I do NOT know what they are doing with Mariah. I think I will sign off for a bit and try to tackle my table mess again. Till next time...
Monday, January 15, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Julie, I am sorry, but I just love to try out these different fonts. The font does not show in blogger, I guess that is ok. I know how this drives you crazy. I am finally going to upload this photo of a little hanging plague that my sister-in-law gave me as a joke. I am NOT a dull woman and my family knows this. I just cannot let the state of my house stress me out. I have enough other things to worry myself with, such as how to pay the next bill.
Take for instance, John finally clipped Nakita’s nails. This was a lesson learned, make sure you have a good hold on her. She jumped back and one was cut rather short. The drops of blood all through my house were not something that put a smile on my face. My neighbor will eventually have to come in here and clean my carpet!
I asked Alicia why we sometimes had such a problem with people becoming overly attached to us. Her answer to this is that we did NOT judge. I don’t know what the real answer is. I just know that Alicia and I are very similar in personality and being nice is sometimes not such a good quality.
This was another Sunday that I did NOT make it to church. Tessa seems to have acquired the same bug her dad had all last week. I am just praying that I am able to keep from getting it. It is a good thing that tomorrow there is NO school. She can rest more and not have to go outside. We are having some bitterly cold weather right now. I am happiest if I do not have to go out in it. I need to get back to scanning some old photos so that I can give them back to my mother.Till next time..
Take for instance, John finally clipped Nakita’s nails. This was a lesson learned, make sure you have a good hold on her. She jumped back and one was cut rather short. The drops of blood all through my house were not something that put a smile on my face. My neighbor will eventually have to come in here and clean my carpet!
I asked Alicia why we sometimes had such a problem with people becoming overly attached to us. Her answer to this is that we did NOT judge. I don’t know what the real answer is. I just know that Alicia and I are very similar in personality and being nice is sometimes not such a good quality.
This was another Sunday that I did NOT make it to church. Tessa seems to have acquired the same bug her dad had all last week. I am just praying that I am able to keep from getting it. It is a good thing that tomorrow there is NO school. She can rest more and not have to go outside. We are having some bitterly cold weather right now. I am happiest if I do not have to go out in it. I need to get back to scanning some old photos so that I can give them back to my mother.Till next time..
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