November

It's November...wow the year has passed so quickly! So much has happened...Another year older, another year married, my son graduated. Funny how life seems to glide by, almost nonchalantly, especially when measured in moments like those. You know, you're looking forward to your birthday, then it comes and passes, you look forward to graduation for months and months, then it comes and passes. As a mom, I dreaded taking my baby to college, but it came and passed. Just like that.
We've slowly adjusted to the empty nest. It's just dreadfully quiet sometimes, and I find myself wishing for something more. Just not sure what the "more" is. I wish I could travel, but I'm locked in to the store. I wish I could go see my neice and nephew, my brothers; it just can't happen right now. Maybe one day I'll have that freedom...I just hope that time is soon.
Happy fall ya'll...Thanksgiving (and Christmas) is on the way.

Oops!! He did it again!

Well, apparently I have the most accident prone son on the planet. To date here are his injuries:

Broken collarbone, broken hand, broken finger, pulled groin muscle, broken nose (twice) 3 concussions, countless trips to the emergency room, and one very terrifying ambulance ride. And now....drumroll please...

He's cut his foot between the big toe and second toe. He was playing some game, in the mud (yeah, I know I know) and lacerated his foot on something in the mud. The mud got so far up into the laceration that the doctor at the emergency clinic wouldn't sew him up. So he had to go to a foot surgeon the following morning to have it surigically cleaned. YUK!! And yep, he's now on crutches, and flip flops are entirely out of the question for quite some time.

I'm making light of this, but please pray that infection doesn't settle in there, which is a big concern because of all he mud and guk that was in there.

Uninspired...

Haven't posted anything in awhile. I just haven't been very inspired. My life's pretty dull right now.
Went to see Les Miserables in Dallas. It was beautiful. The actor who played Jean Valjean had the most amazing voice. It gave me chills. I think Phantom of the Opera is still my favorite. My DS sat on the edge of his seat, watching intently. I know he's just chomping at the bit to get back to acting.
He's been gone so much this summer, I feel like he's already left for school. DD has been home a couple of times. This last time she came all by herself, and it was so nice to be able to take care of her and baby her a little bit. It's the Mom in me, I can't help but revert into full blown maternal role sometimes.
Money's tight, business is good, but we're still just barely squeaking by. Gonna be a long 4 years...makes it harder when all your friends are loaded and spending money like drunken sailors. Oh well...God has a plan for us, I've just got to remember that.

Almost an empty nester...

DS graduated Friday. I cried a little bit. But I think I must be saving my big crying fit for when we take him to school. I was just way too busy the day of graduation to get too emotional,and when I started to I kind of stomped it down and wouldn't allow the tears to come. Lots of family came in, and we had a party afterwards to celebrate his graduation. I was really proud of how he took the time to visit with them...it was just really sweet to see him spending time with them all. I love that kid...

Prom!

Prom was so great for DS. He enjoyed it so much. His date was gorgeous...he was gorgeous. They literally danced all night. I'm hoping he made memories to last a lifetime.

Devastated..... and pissed

The son of one of my friends committed suicide yesterday morning while they were at church. I don't even have the words for how I'm feeling right now. Worried for my friend. Hurting for my friend. and pissed at her son. Why, in God's name did he do this? He left a wife and 15 month old baby, and a path of grief and destruction in his wake. He's always been the type to run away...I'm thinking this was the ultimate "running away"...It's just so sad...and pointless....His death will forever be tied to so many things in their lives. This was supposed to be a wonderful time in their life, and the life of their family. It just doesn't make any sense. I guess suicide never does...I'm sure in time I'll have a more compassionate attidude, but right now, my loyalty and emotions are with her....I can't even imagine how much pain she's in over this....

Happy Easter!

Easter was wonderful. Went to early church. Went to Starbucks. Came home, rested and visited with the fam. Went to Wally World and got bedding plants and came home and played in the dirt. Then we had a cookout for John's birthday. We absolutely had a blast. Mom and Dad came over, and we just hung out and visited. It was truly a wonderful, wonderful day.

Amazing!

Phantom of the Opera just completely blew me away. The guy who played the Phantom did a phenomenal job. His singing literally gave me chill bumps. The Music of the Night was the prettiest I've ever heard. Our seats weren't that great, but it was wonderful just being there. And my "church lady" clothes were just fine. I was amazed at the variety of clothing styles there. For example, the one that cracked me up the most was the tatooed biker chick in a red long beaded gown. She looked like she was really excited to be there. Her date however, had on his Khaki cargo shorts and gross t shirt. Why? Why? Why? Come on dude, have a little consideration for you date. She looked so gorgeous compared to you. What the heck were you thinking. Lordy. People never cease to amaze me.
I've started a countdown til my DS's graduation. Lots to do, and no time to get it all done. First and foremost is getting the backyard pretty again, since it's been totally destroyed by Daisy the Devil Dog. I'm sure whatever I plant will be chewed, spindled and mutilated by the end of May anyway, but I'll try. I'm eternally optimistic! Happy Easter!

Hooooraayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

I get to go see Phantom of the Opera tomorrow night, and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. Except I'm extremely nervous that I won't be dressed properly, like I have "going to the Opera" clothes hanging in my closet. Like I'm living in Salem with the cast of Days of our Lives, who seem to get dressed up constantly and go to fancy balls all the time. Nope, I'll be wearing my "church lady" clothes, and hanging out with High School kids, but I don't freakin' care, because I get to get out of the store, out of town, and I get to escape for the whole evening! Yaaaaaaayyyy!!! I'm so freakin happy!!!!
Yeah, ......sigh.....I have no life, and it doesn't take much to thrill my little small town girl soul!

The brats are wearing me out!

Most ridiculous item of the day...Seriously? Are you kidding me? A woman came in the store yesterday with her son. Looking for a jockstrap. He was embarrased of course. Whatever. Mom proceeded to ask if we had UnderArmor brand jocks. That was the only kind he would wear. Ummm....no......We just carry the basic jock that all guys wear. He'll only wear UnderArmor jocks. Seriously? You're raising your kid to be that much of a brand snob? You're going to drive all over town searching for an UnderArmor jock for your snotty little brat? Seriously....???? Sheesh......That's just sad and pathetic. What great values you're instilling in your boy.