Oh how I miss blogging. I miss sharing all the fun eventful things that have been going on in my life.
WAIT.....I miss doing all the fun eventful things that I can have something fun to blog about.
Actually, life has been just way too crazy the last month or so.
We held interviews a couple of weeks ago and had two really great candidates which we were excitingly going to hire. Then we did the background checks. Seriously people, if the application asks "have you have been convicted of a felony"......just be honest about it. If you're gonna lie there -- how can we trust you to be in charge of our money?? And we really think that something like aggravated robbery should be disclosed at the time of your interview. So now we are back to square one again.....with no relief in sight.
But to get back to today's topic: another fun day planned.
To begin with it's a freezing cold 34 degrees. I just decided that my day will include STAYING HOME all day. I put on my sweat pants and sweater socks and I'm ready to begin. Here's todays tasks:
* catch up last weeks paperwork cause I have to do payroll this week (boo)
* do W-2's
* mail out school night calendars
* pay some bills
* fill out some forms
* clean up all the little tasks that are laying about my desk
* new customer packets
* print flyers for mailing tomorrow
Tomorrow's day will start exciting.....we're going to an auction! Except that the auction is in a non-heated warehouse and it's expected to be about 30 degrees in the morning. Wow.....sounds fun - doesn't it?
Well I'm off to start my day. If I work really hard today and get lots done, maybe I'll be able to post some pictures and let you all see what we've been up to for the past month!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
It feels like forever
It feels like forever since I've really sat down and done an intelligent post.
It feels like forever since I've had the time to even catch my breath.
I am so full of stories and interesting things that have been happening.
But there just isn't time in my day lately to take the moment and put it all down.
I am leaving tomorrow morning for my 3 day journey to get my son relocated to his new home.
I'm excited. I'm tired. I'm overwhelmed.
Maybe getting away for a couple of days will clear my head and get me back on track a little.
Stay tuned......you never know what you'll find here!
P.S. Happy New Year!
It feels like forever since I've had the time to even catch my breath.
I am so full of stories and interesting things that have been happening.
But there just isn't time in my day lately to take the moment and put it all down.
I am leaving tomorrow morning for my 3 day journey to get my son relocated to his new home.
I'm excited. I'm tired. I'm overwhelmed.
Maybe getting away for a couple of days will clear my head and get me back on track a little.
Stay tuned......you never know what you'll find here!
P.S. Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Blessings
I am so blessed.
I have a wonderful husband who loves me and whom I love so much. I can't believe how lucky I was to find such a great man who takes such good care of me.
I have two sons who I am so proud of and love. For 10 years while I was single, I devoted everything to them and we were our own little team. We formed a bond, just the three of us, and I am so grateful for all those years that it was just "us". I wouldn't trade all those "difficult" years for anything in the world.
We have our own business. Yes, it's a lot of headaches, struggles and stress. But we are our own bosses and we are working hard to make a better life for ourselves. Not only that.....how awesome is it to have the "love of your life" be your partner?
I have a mother and a father who worked hard to raise me right. I didn't always agree with their rules and regulations......but look at where I am today. They raised me to be a confident, hardworking, and responsible person that is able to raise my own family and take care of my own life.
I have a sister......who is crazy as can be. We won't see each other for a year....but when we connect it's warm, it's comfortable and it's hilarious. She's my main confidant and the one person that I can bitch, gripe, and laugh with (and sometimes fight with) but still can set me emotionally on the right track.
I have wonderful neighbors and friends. It's nice to have people to go to when you need something and in return be there for them when they need me.
Yes life is difficult. Yes life is stressful. But when I look at all the blessings in my life......I am humbled.
So to those of you reading this......just know that the words aren't spoken much, but they are in my heart.
I love all of you!
I have a wonderful husband who loves me and whom I love so much. I can't believe how lucky I was to find such a great man who takes such good care of me.
I have two sons who I am so proud of and love. For 10 years while I was single, I devoted everything to them and we were our own little team. We formed a bond, just the three of us, and I am so grateful for all those years that it was just "us". I wouldn't trade all those "difficult" years for anything in the world.
We have our own business. Yes, it's a lot of headaches, struggles and stress. But we are our own bosses and we are working hard to make a better life for ourselves. Not only that.....how awesome is it to have the "love of your life" be your partner?
I have a mother and a father who worked hard to raise me right. I didn't always agree with their rules and regulations......but look at where I am today. They raised me to be a confident, hardworking, and responsible person that is able to raise my own family and take care of my own life.
I have a sister......who is crazy as can be. We won't see each other for a year....but when we connect it's warm, it's comfortable and it's hilarious. She's my main confidant and the one person that I can bitch, gripe, and laugh with (and sometimes fight with) but still can set me emotionally on the right track.
I have wonderful neighbors and friends. It's nice to have people to go to when you need something and in return be there for them when they need me.
Yes life is difficult. Yes life is stressful. But when I look at all the blessings in my life......I am humbled.
So to those of you reading this......just know that the words aren't spoken much, but they are in my heart.
I love all of you!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
I really miss this
If you've been wondering where I've been......I've been wondering that too.
Actually, when life is so busy and every day is consumed with things that need to get done......the "extra" things that you enjoy doing sometimes get tossed aside. Blogging is one of them.
I know....I know.....every one has busy lives. So I shall not bore you with the details of all the things I need to do. Just know....that once I find a moment to catch my breath -- I have LOTS of pictures to post of some of the things that have been going on since we last met.
However, today is not the day for that. I've got to go make 4 batches of fudge!
I shall return............................
Actually, when life is so busy and every day is consumed with things that need to get done......the "extra" things that you enjoy doing sometimes get tossed aside. Blogging is one of them.
I know....I know.....every one has busy lives. So I shall not bore you with the details of all the things I need to do. Just know....that once I find a moment to catch my breath -- I have LOTS of pictures to post of some of the things that have been going on since we last met.
However, today is not the day for that. I've got to go make 4 batches of fudge!
I shall return............................
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I am able!
According to My Daily Word booklet for Tuesday, December 4th, 2012......"I am able!"
"It is up to me to remind myself of this daily. To use my abilities as best as I know. As I learn and grow, I discover new strengths, new abilities, and new avenues of expression."
"In every new challenge, I confidently affirm: I am able."
You know what......I AM ABLE!
Able to tackle everything that needs to get done today. Able to run a business, my house, my husband, and my family successfully.
Think about those words......because.....YOU are able too!
"It is up to me to remind myself of this daily. To use my abilities as best as I know. As I learn and grow, I discover new strengths, new abilities, and new avenues of expression."
"In every new challenge, I confidently affirm: I am able."
You know what......I AM ABLE!
Able to tackle everything that needs to get done today. Able to run a business, my house, my husband, and my family successfully.
Think about those words......because.....YOU are able too!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A Week in Review
Been a busy week with the holiday, payroll, and just life in general!
This is a catch up of what's been happening with us this week.
Sunday: We finally got our exercise bike. We spent the evening with a fire, a beer, crappy TV and started putting it together. We didn't get it finished though. Cris showed up on Monday night and with the bribe of making him dinner -- he finished it for us and got it all put together. We don't have room in the "exercise room" right now (because we got it all filled up with crap again).....so it's in the living room TEMPORARILY.
MONDAY: My husband surprised me with a wonderful birthday present. For 10 years I have ask the same thing every year "can we go to the Nutcracker this year?" His response is always "no, but maybe sometime". I have tried to pawn myself off to other mother and daughter's who have gone and seen it -- but so far no one has asked me to go along yet. So after seeing a commercial, I once again asked and after a little thought he said "yes". In fact, he even bought the tickets. Yay!!! I am so excited to finally get the opportunity to see this magical ballet! Thank you Paul!
This is a catch up of what's been happening with us this week.
Sunday: We finally got our exercise bike. We spent the evening with a fire, a beer, crappy TV and started putting it together. We didn't get it finished though. Cris showed up on Monday night and with the bribe of making him dinner -- he finished it for us and got it all put together. We don't have room in the "exercise room" right now (because we got it all filled up with crap again).....so it's in the living room TEMPORARILY.
MONDAY: My husband surprised me with a wonderful birthday present. For 10 years I have ask the same thing every year "can we go to the Nutcracker this year?" His response is always "no, but maybe sometime". I have tried to pawn myself off to other mother and daughter's who have gone and seen it -- but so far no one has asked me to go along yet. So after seeing a commercial, I once again asked and after a little thought he said "yes". In fact, he even bought the tickets. Yay!!! I am so excited to finally get the opportunity to see this magical ballet! Thank you Paul!
TUESDAY: Needed to drop something off at one of the elementary schools the other day and happened to have the top down on the car. Passed by these 3 vultures sitting on the fence staring at me and saw at least 3 other's down in the ditch below feasting on something. It was an eerie feeling seeing these big birds perched on the fence, and I wanted to get a closer pic -- but was afraid they would leave.
THURSDAY: The BIG day. Spent the day cooking, cleaning, eating, and doing payroll (of course)!
FRIDAY: Starting to make plans for our big Christmas adventure. Went online last night to see if room rates had changed and found a fantastic deal. So went ahead and booked our rooms. Need to start making all the final plans for how I am going to boss my family around while we're in Lake Charles. Ha Ha....no I'm not. I want to go and have a relaxing time without having to follow any schedules or agendas. The only appointment I want to keep is the one when they interview me for winning the $100 million jackpot!
SATURDAY: Tonight it's the Fab 5. We are meeting up with some friends and plan on having a fun night of dancing and just having a good time.
Whew......so that was our week. How was yours?
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Preparing for the BIG day
Why is it to celebrate a holiday and a day off you have to work so hard to get ready?
Why am I complaining when I really am going to have it "made in the shade" this holiday season?
Well actually, I wasn't complaining -- just asking an honest question.
Came home from work last night and shampooed the living room carpet. That was a great idea! It might have been late -- but the reward was getting up this morning and after a quick vacuum -- I'm ready to move the furniture back in. Usually, I get up first thing in the morning and do it, then you have to wait most of the day for the carpet to dry, and then it's night time and you've been walking around your cluttered house all day because there is furniture everywhere! Now it's time to get floors mopped, bathrooms cleaned, and all the other assorted fun stuff that goes along with cleaning the house.
I'm not going to the stores this weekend -- you know how crazy they'll be with all the Thanksgiving shoppers buying their birds. Nope -- in fact, I don't even have to make the turkey this year. Aaron is having one deep fried for us in Surfside and he's bringing it up on Wednesday night already cooked! I just have to put it in the oven on Thursday and warm it up.
I don't even have to make a dessert this year. I was going to make something pumpkin (not pie -- I wanted something different), but Paul said "hey -- let's just get one of those Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake". Great idea! Now I don't have to cook that either.
Well, I don't want you to think that I've gotten off scot-free from having to do anything. I still am going to make the remainder of the meal which will be stuffing (homemade of course), mashed potatoes and gravy, crescent rolls, and broccoli with hollandaise sauce. The broccoli was just decided yesterday. We needed a vegetable and now that Cris and Aaron have astounded me with their love of broccoli......it makes perfect sense. And we LOVE broccoli too!
Dinner time was also changed this year because Aaron and I wanted to attend a candlelight memorial for Leslie at the site of her accident. The 22nd will be 2 years since she passed. We are attending that at 6pm, so I moved dinner up a couple of hours so that I can be sure to be there on time. Not a happy way to end Thanksgiving, but certainly something we don't want to miss.
So there you have it -- my holiday planning guide for Thanksgiving. Wait until you see my stressful and heavy agenda for planning our Christmas holiday!
Why am I complaining when I really am going to have it "made in the shade" this holiday season?
Well actually, I wasn't complaining -- just asking an honest question.
Came home from work last night and shampooed the living room carpet. That was a great idea! It might have been late -- but the reward was getting up this morning and after a quick vacuum -- I'm ready to move the furniture back in. Usually, I get up first thing in the morning and do it, then you have to wait most of the day for the carpet to dry, and then it's night time and you've been walking around your cluttered house all day because there is furniture everywhere! Now it's time to get floors mopped, bathrooms cleaned, and all the other assorted fun stuff that goes along with cleaning the house.
I'm not going to the stores this weekend -- you know how crazy they'll be with all the Thanksgiving shoppers buying their birds. Nope -- in fact, I don't even have to make the turkey this year. Aaron is having one deep fried for us in Surfside and he's bringing it up on Wednesday night already cooked! I just have to put it in the oven on Thursday and warm it up.
I don't even have to make a dessert this year. I was going to make something pumpkin (not pie -- I wanted something different), but Paul said "hey -- let's just get one of those Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake". Great idea! Now I don't have to cook that either.
Well, I don't want you to think that I've gotten off scot-free from having to do anything. I still am going to make the remainder of the meal which will be stuffing (homemade of course), mashed potatoes and gravy, crescent rolls, and broccoli with hollandaise sauce. The broccoli was just decided yesterday. We needed a vegetable and now that Cris and Aaron have astounded me with their love of broccoli......it makes perfect sense. And we LOVE broccoli too!
Dinner time was also changed this year because Aaron and I wanted to attend a candlelight memorial for Leslie at the site of her accident. The 22nd will be 2 years since she passed. We are attending that at 6pm, so I moved dinner up a couple of hours so that I can be sure to be there on time. Not a happy way to end Thanksgiving, but certainly something we don't want to miss.
So there you have it -- my holiday planning guide for Thanksgiving. Wait until you see my stressful and heavy agenda for planning our Christmas holiday!
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