A website I enjoy reading regularly is zenhabits.net. I found this guest post from Sean Platt at writerdad.com and thought I'd share. It was an excellent reminder and came at just the right time for me. Hope you enjoy.
http://zenhabits.net/7-secrets-to-raising-a-happy-child/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Finally Good News
My husband's case (see previous posts) has been a horrible, painful, long, exhausting, expensive ordeal spanning several years now. Finally... FINALLY a bit of good news. We just received word that his case is changing the way ALL police officers in our state are being managed when it comes to any sort of complaint or challenge to their license. We also learned that our state is NOT seeking revocation or termination of his license.
I cannot go into too much detail yet, but can tell you that my whole life just changed in one phone call. I am still a huge ball of emotion, but will post more on this when I can.
I cannot go into too much detail yet, but can tell you that my whole life just changed in one phone call. I am still a huge ball of emotion, but will post more on this when I can.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Nothing Really Interesting
If you're like me, you had to stop and see what is not so interesting. Nice.
Today hubs was walking behind me and he asked, "Where'd your ass go?" (referring to the weight I've lost). To this I replied, "He's walking right behind me." That made him laugh hysterically. Score.
I'm glad it's fall. I hate the heat and where I live (in the buckle of the bible belt) it gets Africa hot in the summer. So, I don't mind the cold, damp, dreary rain. In fact, I love it. Reminds me of Ireland. The best place on earth - just my opinion.
Anyway, Hubs has been working so much I feel like I've hardly seen him. An idiot called in sick over Labor day so hubs had to work a 12.5 hour shift and then only got a 4 hour break before next shift. Then he had short change over, etc. The usual, hellish routine of a LEO I suppose. What does it mean when you start to get used to this crap?
In other not so interesting news, I found it funny the other night when my phone rang really late. Turned out to be my bro. He accidentally bumped his phone in the middle of an arrest and it called me. I kept saying "hello, hello" and then realized what must have happened. This is what I heard:
"Son, what's your mama's phone number"
"My momma ain't got no phone"
(sound of car door closing, followed by another car door opening)
"Son, what's your auntie's phone number"
"555-323-1234"
"Thank you"
(another car door opens)
"Well son, turns out your momma's got a phone sure enough. And guess what? I'VE GOT HER PHONE NUMBER."
It was hilarious. Couldn't have been more entertaining.. I heard him say to himself, "Ah these idiots."
I hung up and called him later to tell him what happened. We had a good time laughing about it all. Fun times.
Today hubs was walking behind me and he asked, "Where'd your ass go?" (referring to the weight I've lost). To this I replied, "He's walking right behind me." That made him laugh hysterically. Score.
I'm glad it's fall. I hate the heat and where I live (in the buckle of the bible belt) it gets Africa hot in the summer. So, I don't mind the cold, damp, dreary rain. In fact, I love it. Reminds me of Ireland. The best place on earth - just my opinion.
Anyway, Hubs has been working so much I feel like I've hardly seen him. An idiot called in sick over Labor day so hubs had to work a 12.5 hour shift and then only got a 4 hour break before next shift. Then he had short change over, etc. The usual, hellish routine of a LEO I suppose. What does it mean when you start to get used to this crap?
In other not so interesting news, I found it funny the other night when my phone rang really late. Turned out to be my bro. He accidentally bumped his phone in the middle of an arrest and it called me. I kept saying "hello, hello" and then realized what must have happened. This is what I heard:
"Son, what's your mama's phone number"
"My momma ain't got no phone"
(sound of car door closing, followed by another car door opening)
"Son, what's your auntie's phone number"
"555-323-1234"
"Thank you"
(another car door opens)
"Well son, turns out your momma's got a phone sure enough. And guess what? I'VE GOT HER PHONE NUMBER."
It was hilarious. Couldn't have been more entertaining.. I heard him say to himself, "Ah these idiots."
I hung up and called him later to tell him what happened. We had a good time laughing about it all. Fun times.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
I'm Alive
I've just been really wrapped up in self-loathing. Better now. I took it as a sign of old age when the doc handed me a script for fertility drugs. Yikes. Anyway, perhaps I'll go on that adventure next month. Not really up for the "Clomid Crazies" right now. Insulin resistance sucks. Ok, enough about that.
Tale from the jail for you:
"I'm straight diabetic" -Prisoner
"Are you type I or type II?" -Jailer
"I'm just STRAIGHT diabetic" -Prisoner
"What do you mean by 'straight' diabetic?" -Jailer
"I need them INSULATION shots" -Prisoner
That was followed by all of the inmates arguing about which one of the Jackson brothers is the oldest, and whether or not they have Burger King in Saudi Arabia. This came up because one of inmates was claiming to be a muslim and said he spent time "over there" and that they also have Denny's - where you can order a grand slam WITH all the meat.
Good Lord. That's the future of America.
Tale from the jail for you:
"I'm straight diabetic" -Prisoner
"Are you type I or type II?" -Jailer
"I'm just STRAIGHT diabetic" -Prisoner
"What do you mean by 'straight' diabetic?" -Jailer
"I need them INSULATION shots" -Prisoner
That was followed by all of the inmates arguing about which one of the Jackson brothers is the oldest, and whether or not they have Burger King in Saudi Arabia. This came up because one of inmates was claiming to be a muslim and said he spent time "over there" and that they also have Denny's - where you can order a grand slam WITH all the meat.
Good Lord. That's the future of America.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
KPO I Love You
My dear, sweet brother in law passed away this morning, the day before his 46th birthday. We were able to spend Friday through Monday with him. He waited until we left and then passed on.
He gave my niece a ring he had purchased in Turkey many years ago. He said to her, "When I bought this, it was long ago and at the time, I didn't know who I was buying it for. I just knew I was buying it for someone special. Turns out, the special person was YOU."
I am so proud of him for putting up a wonderful fight. He never lost his spirit, even making quips like, "Hey I have this really great weight loss plan, although I don't recommend it."
I am also proud of my husband. He did such a wonderful job comforting his big brother and saying all the right things. And he wasn't afraid to say all the things he wanted. He talked about many precious memories and he told him he loved him and will take care of his daughter and wife.
Always, always, tell the people you love just how much you care about them!
He gave my niece a ring he had purchased in Turkey many years ago. He said to her, "When I bought this, it was long ago and at the time, I didn't know who I was buying it for. I just knew I was buying it for someone special. Turns out, the special person was YOU."
I am so proud of him for putting up a wonderful fight. He never lost his spirit, even making quips like, "Hey I have this really great weight loss plan, although I don't recommend it."
I am also proud of my husband. He did such a wonderful job comforting his big brother and saying all the right things. And he wasn't afraid to say all the things he wanted. He talked about many precious memories and he told him he loved him and will take care of his daughter and wife.
Always, always, tell the people you love just how much you care about them!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tales from the jail again
Hubs had a guy in the jail with a last name that's the same as a famous car dealer in the area.
Hubs asked, "Hey are you related to so and so?"
Guy said, "Nah man, that guy's white."
Hubs replied, "Well Angelina Jolie is white and her kids and black and vietnamese. Anything is possible."
The guy laughed so hard he couldn't breathe.
Hubs is a funny guy.
In other news, I feel like hurling. My BFF sent me an email telling me she made zuchinni orange ricotta muffins. I'm pretty sure I threw up in my mouth when I read that. She's a health nut. I hate waiting to see if there is a reason for me to feel so pukey.
I'm always afraid it's going to turn out to be psychological.
I'm eating like a hog and sleeping like a log lately. I suppose that means something? Counting down the days.. oy vey.
Hubs asked, "Hey are you related to so and so?"
Guy said, "Nah man, that guy's white."
Hubs replied, "Well Angelina Jolie is white and her kids and black and vietnamese. Anything is possible."
The guy laughed so hard he couldn't breathe.
Hubs is a funny guy.
In other news, I feel like hurling. My BFF sent me an email telling me she made zuchinni orange ricotta muffins. I'm pretty sure I threw up in my mouth when I read that. She's a health nut. I hate waiting to see if there is a reason for me to feel so pukey.
I'm always afraid it's going to turn out to be psychological.
I'm eating like a hog and sleeping like a log lately. I suppose that means something? Counting down the days.. oy vey.
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