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29 maart Just Checkin in...Well, it has been awhile since I've updated. Sorry everyone for having you read the same old thing when you visit. I just wanted to say a quick hello before I head out the door to go home.
Is there anyone out there like me, who has the "spring cleaning bug"?? I am itching to make everything fresh, springy (is that a word) and extra clean. Smelling the spring air does it to me every time. I believe today we will hit 60 degrees and the sun is finally out this afternoon. It's very nice. Unfortunately my yard looks like a disaster area. Yucky mud and left over leaves and spots of snow still laying about. Many puddles and those twirly things from the trees. The grass is brown. I'm waiting for it to dry up so I can get out there and clean.
Nothing else much is new. I put a few pictures of Eric's last day (the final ride to the airport). He loved the snow and kept trying to lean on it like it was a table or something. I was laughing so hard I didn't get pictures of that. The look on his precious face when he discovered that it wasn't solid.
I've finally gotten my home computer to connect to the internet once again. I was missing a driver I needed to connect via cable. I will sit down and catch all of you up on things as soon as I get the chance. In the meantime I am visiting as I can at work -- don't give up on me!! I am still alive and kickin -- well, maybe not kickin... 20 maart USAir StinksWell I guess its time to get rid of this St. Patricks Day theme. Honestly, I am getting afraid of Holidays. First a snowstorm on Valentines Day and then we get buried again on St. Patricks Day. I wonder what will happen on Easter?
We took Nik and Eric to the Airport on Saturday. It was the day after the big storm, and there were no flakes in the sky and amazingly enough the roads were cleared (with the exception of some of the back and side streets). We arrived at the airport to find that Nikki's flight had been canceled. We were directed to a line with extended miles and miles. Three hours later we emerged with a new reservation for -- MONDAY!!! Nik was fuming, USAir was the only airline not flying out. All the others were flying as usual with a few slight delays. However - with nothing to do but wait at their mercy, we headed home.
I left work early Monday to take Nik to the airport. Her flight was leaving at 6:40 - however we were concerned that she might have to stand in a long line again and didn't want to be late. Those lines can be killers....ticketing and then another for the Security Line. Well it was nice and she made it to the gate and sat to wait for her flight. Not being able to enter with her into the Gate area, I said goodbye - tearfully.
After getting home and dinner and into my sweats, secure in the knowlege that Nik was on her way - the phone rang. The flight had been delayed an hour, which would mean she would miss her flight in Charlotte. We got dressed and picked up and crying Nikki and wailing Eric once again. We headed to the house and while I got the baby settled, Charlie and his friend Dougie were nice enough to head back to the airport with her to wait in the 3 mile long line at USAir. She was able to get a flight out today at 4:30 and while I am at work, am monitoring it. So far, so good. She is at the airport as I write, waiting to head home. No USAir this time...and never again will I book flights from them. She is flying Delta.
I think what makes me angry the most is that there is no compensation offered here for the inconvience and to top it off, the staff at the counter rescheduling were rude and sarcastic. No apologies, no smiles - just "that's all there is, take it or leave it" attitude. The many people who had to stay at the airport for a day or so were not even offered hot coffee or a cold beverage -- nothing. Even after all the hoopla over the Jet Blue Airline, I would prefer them to the USAir people anytime. At least they offer some kind of compensation. Ok - I'll get off my soapbox. At 4:10 she should safely be on her way.
I'm still catching up at work - but I wanted to say hello and now that I've finished this short update, I can do some more visiting in between invoices and such till I head home. I hope all is well with you all. I'm looking forward to the end of the week and some nice 50 degree weather. 16 maart *Sigh - Everyones leaving meOk - this is a record. No comments at all on my last blog. Come back everyone -- I'm not gone forever. I miss you! *kidding -- I know you all must be busy. I'm getting around to a little visiting today. If I don't get to you, never fear! I'll be by this weekend as Nikki is fixing the computer for me. Gotta love her. She had the same virus and is downloading a free trial of Norton which she says will fix it for me, like it did her.
I mainly wanted to stop by and wish you all a Happy St. Patricks Day.
 And this one is for Cozy Guy - I always enjoy his stories and jokes at the end of his blog. So here's one for you. Everyone have a fabulous weekend!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, "SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD?" WELL ... YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE! I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 47 YEARS AGO. COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN ? UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE. HMM! M ... OR COULD HE? (are you thinking of about 3/4 of the guys at our last class reunion??) AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL "YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG," HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE. "WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?" I ASKED. HE ANSWERED, "IN 1959. WHY DO YOU ASK?" "YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!" I EXCLAIMED. HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY. THEN, THAT UGLY, OLD, WRINKLED, BALD, FAT, GRAY, DECREPID SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED, "WHAT DID YOU TEACH?" 15 maart Hi EveryoneI just wanted to take a quick minute to let you all know that I'm still alive. I'm pretty sure I am anyway...LOL!
Things have been so busy at work that I rarely am able to do more than try to keep up. Did I really ever think I could do this whole job part time? What's the matter with my head?
My home computer has a worm/virus and I am afraid to turn it on, lest someone steal all my info on it. I am not sure how to fix it but I guess when I get time I will reinstall Windows and hope that does it. The funny thing is, the worm/virus is for pop up to intall the very anti virus program that gave me the damn virus/worm in the first place. And even if I install it, all it tells me is that I have a virus and to get rid of it I have to pay $29.99 to get rid of it. God the nerve of these people. I'll be damned if I give them my money now.
Anyway - Nikki is flying in today to take Eric home on Satruday. It's been a wonderful visit and I will miss the little guy so much. On the other hand, I have learned a bit about myself. Namely, I'm too old to care for a little one full time forever. A few weeks or days maybe, but I am so tired in the evenings, it's all I can do not to go to sleep at 6:00. I have grown mega muscles I never knew I had from lifting the "little guy" when needed. Growing muscles hurts.
 Anyway - all is well otherwise and things will be quieted down soon. Although Monday and Tuesday will be busy here...Sales Tax is due out and that's a job in itself. But I will try to get a nice long update done as soon as I can. Hang in there with me. 07 maart Silence is Golden...Well, kinda silence anyway. It seems quiet - Eric is sitting calmly watching cartoons. I have a feeling he is ready for his nap, but since he hates sleeping, he is fighting it. Usually when I get home, he runs to me and lays in my lap for 10 minutes before he falls asleep. Today he was restless after 5 minutes. So much for routine. I try to keep him on one the best I can. I think babies feel more secure that way. They don't always cooperate though. I'm headed down to do some little baby clothes laundry. I just wanted to say hello before I got into my cleaning up after Eric mode.
On the grownup side of the spectrum - I'm having breakfast Saturday with my friend Karyn. Kevin will watch Eric as I know I need a little me time besides work. Also I've been IMing my sister Vicc who now has a Myspace. I've been trying to talk her into coming on over to spaces. I have a Myspace also, but it is little used and used mostly to keep in touch with my son Jaime and nephew Kurt. Just for little comments and such. Kinda like a vacation home -- this is my real home. It would be nice to have her here on Spaces...she's a nice person and you all would like her.
I am taking Eric (oops - veering into baby spectrum slightly) shopping on Saturday afternoon. I need a few new sweatshirts, hubby needs underwear and I want to get Eric a few little things before he goes home. I believe Nik will be picking him up at the end of next week. I would like to bring him home to her, but if I go, I want to spend more than one day and that's all I have. Besides, she's younger and would survive the travel better.
The weather remains cold and I am happy to note that Skip got a taste of his own medicine. Right Skip?? Kinda cold where you are huh? Especially in the short sleeves.
 You all take care -- I need to get my tush moving before Kevin comes home and thinks I did nothing.
Happy Hump Day! 06 maart Does anyone know the definition of Frazzled??I do! It's "Debbie"...
Goodness, it's been so many years since I've cared for a baby full time I guess I had forgotten how time consuming it is. Joyful and wonderful, rewarding and fun -- but man o man it's time consuming.
I am working half days and yesterday the morning went so quickly because I had to do a full days work in 4 hours. No time for goofing off on the computer. I did start a blog, but never got more than one sentence. Luckily, today is a slow mail day. Whew! And when I got home I thought I'd be able to get on and do a blog. LMAO -- no way. When I did try, Eric took over the computer. I know you are all coming to visit and find the same "old" blog up. Don't forget me!!! Keep visitng. I'll get a few short blogs in here and there during the next two weeks.
It was a busy weekend, with Nikki flying in on Thursday. Friday after work found us moving around furniture and taking apart the crib to put in our room -- (we closed off the upstairs when Nikki left, to conserve the power bill since no one is sleeping upstairs). I didn't want Eric up there alone. My bedroom is large so it was no problem to have him in there for 2 weeks. We also put together a high chair and then just hung out and caught up and made plans, etc.
Saturday Nikki and I went to the mall. It was great. We went to 99 Diner as usual and scoured Macy's for jeans for Nikki who is now down to a size 5. Yes, she's fine. I was worried she was losing so much weight, but she looks healthy. I guess when people say your natural metabolism comes out after childbirth they weren't kidding. Anyway - we had a great time. But it was early to bed, as Nikki had to leave for the airport at 6:00 a.m.
Sunday found us busy with grocery shopping and having the family over. Little Kevin and Jamie brought Kaelynn and baby Kevin over, and Kevin's sister Karyn and husband Tom came by to see the kids (she had not yet seen baby Kevin). We all had dinner (which Kevin cooked)! Guess he prefers that to baby duty. He can't keep up with Eric, nevermind Kaelynn as well. Karyn brought a delicious chocolate cream pie. All in all it was a great day.
Monday began the start of our hectic morning schedule. Eric doesn't like to nap or go to bed so that is a challenge -- he loves to play and play and play. And he has recently learned the word no. Also loves the word throw -- as in throw the ball. Loves to climb (couches, ottomans, stairs). So there you have it "Frazzled"....Debbie.....Enough said? LOL! Loving every minute of these 2 weeks.
The weather is freezing today. Below zero as week speak - not adding in the wind factor. Way below 0 if you add that in. My toes are frozen.
I want to get some visiting in so I'll leave you all with something to make you smile. I've seen this before, but I always get a kick out of it anyway. Take care!
It was fun being a baby boomer... until now. Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers. They include:
Herman's Hermits--- "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker" 01 maart Here it is Thursday already. Where did the week go?Well, as I type this, Nikki and Eric are on an airplane, northward bound. They will change planes in Washington and fly into Albany, arriving at 11:15. SO EXCITED...ok, I'm calm now. For luck I played the numbers this morning using both their birthdays. If I win, we all go out to dinner Friday night. Um, well depends on how much I win -- I don't eat McDonalds.
The week was busy, getting ready for Nik & Eric and getting things together to care for Eric when Nikki returns to Florida. I have a feeling we are in for some pretty hectic weeks. That's allright though - we need a little shaking up out of our rut. Remember, I will only be in half days for the next two weeks, so all my IM buddies take note.
Nikki is returning home early Sunday morning. She was hoping to be able to stay to see Kaelynn and Baby Kevin, but if she didn't take that flight, she would not only have to pay more, but couldn't leave till Monday. Since Daniel works, there would be no one able to pick her up in Tampa. I know it's going to be hard for her to leave Eric, even if it's only for a short time. They have been pretty much attached at the hip and are very close. On the other hand, I know she will enjoy the opportunity to get out and explore, do job interviews and even spend a little couple time with Daniel. Every couple needs free time and they have not had any since leaving New York.
I am absolutely not loving being at work today, but considering the time off I might need to take in the future, I figure I'd better be here instead of hanging with them at home. Of course I'm going home at lunch to give them many hugs! Nik wants to have a day out at the mall on Saturday and I'm only too happy to oblidge. I miss our "girls day out".
Well - I'd better get some work done and I've neglected my visiting. |
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