My friend Hearts told of a wonderful walk she had with her daughter recently and it reminded me of my alone times with my own children.  Important times - making memory times.

 I remember when they were newborns - the "middle of the night" feedings.  How I loved to watch them just breathe, the faces they made, how they smelled so soft.  And during the day I would watch them for hours as they learned to interact with the world. How excited they were by the simplest things.  I miss those times so much.  How lucky I am, to be able to experience them once again with my grandson.  I sometimes wonder if grandchildren are God's reward to us for the hair raising teen years.

 I remember the tears flowing as they entered kindergarden - I was ok for pre-school, as it was only an hour or two.  But Kindergarden was a major step in my eyes.  And how grown-up they looked.  I sobbed the whole time they were gone.  I remember their great big smiles as they got ready and a little bit of hesitation in their step as they walked into the classroom.  And the little bit of fear when I hugged them goodbye.  (I feel like sobbing now just remembering it).  But hey - I cry at McDonald's commericals - (you know the one where the big brother brings the little sister to MacDonalds)?

 As my little ones grew, my times alone with each one spread far and few between, as the busy life of a mom with a full time job and 4 children (5 if you include the hubby), became packed full of responsibility.  I look back now and wish I'd had more time with them. I mean I wish they hadn't grown up so very fast.

 My favorite times with Nichole now that she is older and a mom herself are still our "girls day out" -- we've had them for years, being the only two females in a household of 4 men. Both she and I learned many things about each other and the changing world during our "girls day".

 As the "boy kids" grew older and their interests varied, I had to adapt myself to giving up some of the quiet times we spend alone and "get noisy".  It was switched to mom playing Mario Brothers on the video with Charlie.  We had some great times doing that.  I was better than Dad as he would jump into the holes rather than over them.  

Then there were driving lessons for the older boys (hair raising but so fun).  Hubby was never a fan of theatres, so Jamie and I went to the movies. 

Needless to say, the older my cildren became and the busier I became, the "alone" time lessened.  How I wish I could go back and change that.  I miss my kids being kids.

Children are such a joy - (oops, I typed job instead, LOL).  Well, I guess they are a job also, but mostly a joy.  Now I get to enjoy my grandbaby!  I just know he will grin and wiggle when he see's me get home tonight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone must be as busy as I am today.  Here is something to make you all smile.  It's about time for me to head home shortly.  Of course my boss has decided I need to call American Express to see if we can consolidate our 3 Amex cards into one and save some Membership and Annual Fees.  (I don't know why he has 3 company cards in the first place plus a company Visa).  So I will probably use the rest of my time till 4:00 on the phone listening to hold music.  Till tomorrow!

 

Court Docket

COURT DOCKET 12659----CASE OF THE PREGNANT LADY

A lady about eight months pregnant got on a bus.

She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her.

She immediately moved to another seat.

This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again.

The man seemed more amused.

When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing.

She complained to the driver and he had the man arrested.

The case came up in court.

The judge asked the man (about 20) what he had to say for himself.

 

The man replied, "Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. She sat under a sign that said, "The Double Mint Twins are coming" and I grinned. Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, "Slogan's Liniment will reduce the swelling" and I had to smile. Then she placed herself under a sign that said, "William's Big Stick Did the Trick" and I could hardly contain myself. BUT your Honor, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, "Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident...I just lost it."

 

"CASE DISMISSED"

It's a beautiful Monday morning - not too hot and the sun is out.  Here I sit at my desk, wishing I was out in it.  It was a quiet weekend.  I did alot of kitchen cleaning.  Scrubbing baseboards and window sill (and discovering they really should be painted).  Enjoyed the day by the pool, and even watched some football.

 

 There is not much else happening around here.  I'm trying to plan a few day things for us to do during our vacation.  A trip to Waterslide World is on the agenda so far, and I want to try to get in a day at a beach.  If I had the money I would say lets drive to the Jersey Shore for a day or two, but the piggy bank is practically empty and the bill collectors wouldn't understand.  My parents used to own a house in Tom's River, NJ (which is ouside of Seaside Heights), but my dad sold it after my mom passed away.  We had such fun in that house as kids.

 

I'm off to do some visiting.  4 more workdays till vacation!  Yipeee!

Yea!  It's finally Friday.  We will probably spend another weekend by the pool to save money, but it's so fun I don't mind.  I'm hoping to set a little money aside to have a few beach days on our vacation.  I would love to see Eric at the beach.

 

Have to get going on my passport.  Because I was born in Hudson County in New Jersey, I have to get a new birth certificate, so that will take time in itself.  I guess they uncovered a woman who was selling birth certificates to illegals.  Now if you want a passport and were born in Hudson County, EVERYONE, must get a new one.  My cost:  45.00 !  I'm insulted that I have to pay for a new one when I have my original one.  I didn't commit the crime for pete's sake.  They should be free.   I didn't know about that until last night, so I'm going to have to hurry to get it done.  I have my original birth certificate so I thought I was all set.  My luck, huh?

 

My father-in-law sent me this and made me laugh this morning.  The title of it was "Real Newspaper Ads"….  I liked the last one myself. 

FREE PUPPIES:
1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.

FREE PUPPIES...
Mother, AKC German Shepherd.
Father, Super Dog...able to leap tall fences in a single bound.

FOUND DIRTY WHITE DOG.
Looks like a rat .... been out a while.
Better be a reward.

COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED.
Also 1 gay bull for sale.

NORDIC TRACK
$300 Hardly used, call Chubby.

GEORGIAPEACHES
California grown - 89 cents lb.

JOINING NUDIST COLONY!
Must sell washer and dryer $300.

WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE.
WORN ONCE BY MISTAKE.
Call Stephanie.

 

AND THE BEST ONE:

FOR SALE BY OWNER:
Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica, 45 volumes.
Excellent condition.
$1,000 or best offer.
No longer needed, got married last month.
Wife knows everything. 

 

 

Work has been very busy as the accountant is here this week, getting us ready for our end of the year which is September 30th.  This is where he comes along and finds all my mistakes.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!