Information overload is where I am at now. I ove my Enlish an MAth instructors. They are friendly, outgoing and very informative. Good thins to have. I am reserving judgement on my Psyc class. I do know I will have a good time with a couple of students but the teacher will be another story. My reading course is online so I do not have to much inter action with that instuctor.

The Kios started yesterday. Big Man was sined up in a Honors Chemisty class. He oes love science but the fact is he sucks at math. (We are taking the same math class.) He did not pass algebrea last year or in summer school so why put him in a class that requires a great eal of math? We are trying to get him out of that. I want for Big Man to only suceed so I am refusing to set him up for failure. The rest of the courses are fine. He has a 90 minute block for algebrea to help him. He had the same teacher last year so he is excited and ready to learn.

Sweetness has about four friends in her class from last year. She is excited about this year. She has already signed up to help with Muffins with Mom and some other fuction they will be doing this year. I am very proud of her for being excited to be back in school and wanting to learn.

Buddy Lee did ok. It was only the first day. I am sure we will be having some talks soon. Just from the way he is with some aspects of his attitude towards some subjects. He is going to be off the charts with reading again. I just hope he does better with his writing and answering written questions. He can do it on the computer but gives us a hard time when he has to write things out. I guess that what happens when he has two computer geeks for parents.

The Boys id ok with the Big Kiddos at school yesterday. Next week will be a different story I think when Hubby heads back to work. We will see what happens. I enjoyed the semi quiet yesterdy. I have to study about 2 to 3 hours min everyday and the morning after everyone is off is perfect so far. I gather all my supplies (coffee included) climb up onto my bed and have at it. My music blaring in my ears and no wories in the world. At least for those few hours. It feels good to be geting back into a routine. I am feeling more self assured and confindent I can do this.

I am off to shower now and tackle the never ending mound of laundry. Hope everyone has a most awesome and blessed day.

Buddy Lee looking for bones.

The Baby to tired to eat his ice cream.


We ended up heading to a Dinosaur Park about 2 hours form us. It was so cool. The Kiddos had a blast. They had a scavenger hunt to find different dinosaurs and even dinosaur poop. Buddy Lee had a wonderful time. He loves dinosaurs so I guess I need to find some dino things for his birthday next week.

We arrived home in time of=n Thrus to meet Sweetness's and Buddy Lee's teacher. Sweetness's teacher has been teaching for over 40 years. Buddy Lee's teacher has just graduated from college. This is her first year of teaching. I am excited about that and a little leery. I want the best for my boy and nothing else. She has been forewarned about Buddy Lee not always staying on task and we offered to be there whenever possible. We also told both teachers we are a call away if we are needed. Both seemed grateful for that.

We live in a low income area and have one of the best schools in town. Even being in the best school (my opinion) the parents of most of these kiddos don't care. The teachers at this school love their jobs and want the kiddos to succeed no matter what stands in their way. My main goal when I walk into the school is to make a kid smile. Some Kiddos don't smile at anyone and it makes my heart break. A child should be filled with joy and laughter. I know it is not possible all the time but 99% of the time a kid should be heard laughing and enjoying life.

I know I am not the best parent but I try. I love my Kiddos with my all. I am hard on them and expect alot. That is because they can give alot. Each one of my Kiddos learns and lives a different way. One thing they have in common is that they all love people. They love God and want the people around them to know it. I am so thankful for my Kiddos. Even when they flock to Daddy and forget me til they are hurt or in trouble. The still make my heart glad.

Rain rain go away.

We are stuck in the hotel room figuring out different plans. The Almo is out. The River Walk is out as is the Mission Trail. I am bummed. I think we will head to Austin and do some sight seeing there. I want to see the capital building and some other things. Have a wonderful day.

I am complete. All the Kiddos are home and Hubby is with us. Picturs to come soon. We are in San Antonio enjoying a night in a hotel and then to explore the free things here. I am just glad to have my Kiddos home with Hubby at the same time. So cool.

It is official. I received my books today and my parking permit. School starts next Monday evening for me. I am both excited and anxious for it all. I am really looking forward to getting my education finally and knowing what I want to be when I grow up.

Hubby is excited for me and is supporting me all the way. I hope he feels the same way when I start Law School in a few years. I am even thinking YIKES at that one. :)

My Big Kiddos will be home this Wed evening. I hope that the hurricane is not so far north that they will be stuck in Denver. We plan on taking the Kiddos to Sea World on Thurs. we shall see. If there is any kind of rain we will be coming straight back with no lay overs. :(

Having Hubby home is wonderful. I love having someone to tag team with when it comes to dealing with he Kiddos. It is also nice to have an adult to speak to through out the day. I will miss him when he goes back to work at the first of the month. I do know it will be lovely to have Hubby's help the first week of school for everyone.

I am off ot grab the rest of dinner and make it. Hot dogs and hot links make for a happy Hubby.

Well hello. I hope everyone is doing well. We are actually starting to cool off here n Texas. Tropical Storm Erin dumped some 8 inches in San Antonio before it reached us here in Waco. Now we are waiting to hear what Hurricane Dean will be doing. He is a Cat 4 so we maybe having some company from our friends and family down in Houston and surrounding areas. We will see and have the fridge stocked and have plenty of blankets washed and ready for whoever needs it.

Yesterday I had my 500th visitor. They came from Jan's blog Standing By. Welcome to you and I hope to see you around here more often. Let me just say welcome to everyone from the east coast to the west coast. Please let me know who you are because I would love to get to know you. I have made many friends from reading blogs and writing my own. I know I am not as eloquent as some but if you read enough you will learn I am honest and might make you laugh a little bit.

I am sitting here relaxing on my couch with my Hubby. We went and saw a movie tonight and had dinner in celebration of our anniversary. This is also the weekend we have no Kiddos. The two older ones are still in Nevada and the other three are spread out amongst friends. We will not see any of them til Sunday morning at church.

I am off to get some much needed sleep. Tomorrow will be the first day in over a year I will sleep in. It just might be the last one for a long time to come. I have a few stories to tell. One just happened tonight but it is not resolved as of now. As soon as it is I will post about the very long wait we had today. Let me just say thank God for no Kiddos today.

Fourteen years have passed since we said I Do. Two small words that have changed our lives forever. It has been an awesome fourteen years. Some bad but so much more good to remember. It is nice to have Hubby home to celebrate. Out of the last 3 we have spent one together. Tonight is a stir fry with noddles and I might be able to get him to take the Boys and I out for ice cream. I am simple I don't need much just good ice cream and the Man I love as much as he loves me.

We will spending the weekend alone for our anniversary. Til tomorrow Hubby still belongs to the active Army. It has been nice being able to see him and know he is but an hour away now. It makes a world of difference in sleeping and attitude for me.

I am off to do some last minute cleaning I did not get done and start on dinner. I am so excited to be cooking for my man again. I will write more of the reunion tomorrow I think. I took one picture of Hubby and the Boys but forgot to take more. I was just absorbing the fact we are together again.

I am down in Ft Hood sitting in a hotel room with my Hubby. He was able to get outta there a few days early. I got a call abotu 2pm this afternoon and I was off and running. I will be offline for a few days. Have a wonderful, safe and blessed week. Try and keep cool.

Just Beautiful!!

What makes me weak? My fears.

What makes me whole? My God.

What keeps me standing? My faith.

What makes me compassionate? My selflessness.

What makes me honest? My integrity.

What sustains my mind? My quest for knowledge.

What teaches me all lessons? My mistakes.

What lift's my head high? My pride, not arrogance.

What if I can't go on? Not an option.

What makes me victorious? My courage to climb.

What makes me competent? My confidence.

What makes me sensual? My insatiable essence.

What makes me beautiful? My everything.

What makes me a woman? My heart.

Who says I need love? I do.

What empowers me? My God & Me.


Who am I? I AM A STRONG CHRISTIAN WOMAN!

I am doing better today. A friend sent this to me today. It reminded me that I am not alone and I can do all things through Christ. So I had a bad day, it is nothing to be ashamed of or feel guilty for. I am human and nothing more if I stand alone. If I stand with God I can do it all and most the time with a smile on my face.

The last couple of days have been rough but I am getting better. I have adapted and overcome. Vacation plans have been changed and sitters notified of the changes. All is wonderful now. I have a weekend alone with Hubby and a family trip a few days later to look forward to.

Claire left a really neat comment on the last post. It made things alot easier to understand and clearer for me. Here is a portion of it:

I have a friend who used to participate in various Bike races. He even raced in the Tour de Ponte one year (not as an actual competitive racer.) He always said that the last several miles of the journey are the hardest. By the end, your physical resources are completely spent, and it causes you to collapse mentally and emotionally. He said there have been times he has crossed a finish line in tears.

You have been running a race and you had a finish line you were focused on. The next thing you know it has been moved back another 20 miles, and you collapsed for a moment.

I am exhuasted and I am done. Even though these last few days will probably been done in tears I will finish them and make Hubby proud. Thanks Claire for the words of encouragement and your friendship.

I had a bad day. I took it out on the Boys and accomplished nothing. Hubby was supposed to be in today but as with the military it was changed last minute. I am not to sure when he will be home now. I have been given a date and it really is not that far off. All I know is I was really excited for today and knowing other families were reuniting tonight when I should have been wrecked havoc on me. I was not nice to be around.

I cried today for the first time since Hubby left. I figured I could handle it and then this date change came along. The Boys are doing okay with it and I chickened out and had Mom tell the two Big Kiddos. They said they are fine with it as long as Daddy is home before them. I hated having to tell them that I was not sure if he would be or not. They were still ok.

I think because they are doing okay with it and I am not is making me feel guilty. Sweetness asked me how my day was. I told her it was rough and she said she was surprised. I asked her why and her response was because I handle everything so well. I am glad she sees me that way but I feel like a failure because I am not handling it all to well right now.

It is making me cry just thinking about it. I want to go crawl into bed and sleep til I get a phone call that says Hubby will be home on such and such day at such times. But alas I can't. The Boys will revolt and I would be tied up and mouth duct taped shut.

I pray and hope tomorrow will be a better day. I am leaving the boys with a friend and getting the truck detailed and my monthly pedicure. I will take a book to my appointments and a Chai Latte iced.(Maybe 2) No retail therapy because I am saving up for our much awaited get away. I just hope it can still happen. With school starting for everyone and Hubby going back to work soon after he returns we have to squeeze it in.

Here is Sweetness on our trip and ones I took tonight. The ones I took tonight were with my web cam. Sorry for being so grainy.

Here are some pictures from our trip. Blogger would not let me load from my computer but I can load from Flickr. Go figure tht one out. LOL

That's my Man.


A new week is coming. It means we are getting closer to the Hubby coming home. I am so excited. I know when for sure now and I am giddy with glee. :) I am not taking the Kiddos with me when Hubby first comes in because we will not be able to stay and he can't come home with us that night. I will be able to have dinner with him and spend some quiet time with him before the Kiddos attack him.

Today after church I was told I was glowing. That I looked pretty and content. She then asked me if I was getting ready for Hubby to come home and I said no I have been ready. I am just ready to have him home and we will be ready to continue on with our life. Our lives have been on hold since he left and there is so much for us to do that it is time to move on. God has alot for us to do and I am ready to move to it.

The Big Kiddos are having a good time in Nevada with my Mom and our friend. The in laws want the Kiddos for a few days this week. Of course they can't call my Mom they have to call me and have me as a go between. Goodness people, GROW UP!!! Ok that history is for another time.

I am off to get the Boys into bed and do some more house work. Maybe I can sleep tonight. I am just to excited.

UPDATE:I should have know better. Hubby just emailed and said that he has to stay somewhere a few more days. It is not long but long enough to put us back in the double digits count. He is safe and in a more relaxed place but not here or coming here soon. Oh well.

Just to let commenter's know I will NOT post a comment from some one who has no-reply as an email address. If you want me to post it you better leave an email I can write back too.

Well I did not do as well in my placement testing as I would have liked. Considering I have been out of school for 15 years I really was not expecting to much. I am bummed because I was hoping to take at least two college level courses instead of one.The one college level course i am taking is having to deal with Mind Works. It will help me get back into the swing of things and relearn how to study and take a test. I am enrolled and start Aug 27th. I am a bono fid full time college student. I am to tired to give more than a yippee right now. LOL

Hubby was online about an hour before I had to head out and then he called. He gave me one of his famous pep talks and told me once again how he knew I could do this if I just put my mind to it and had my goals set at attainable levels. He knew exactly what I needed to hear. He is such an awesome man. He is not the most romantic man around just a practical loving man who does his best to provide for his family.

I did treat myself to a Chai Tea iced from Starbucks today and a new Point of Grace CD. I was so giddy and happy. I felt like I needed a treat and wanted to get a CD before Big Man did. I had to walk up and down the aisles a few times before I saw something he did not have. :) Now I am off to bed and a good night's sleep.

Ok this evening went way better than the afternoon spent on hold. I was able to get Buddy Lee's glasses today and make it to Bible Study. It was a great mood enhancer for me. Tonight at Women's Group we talked and laughed as only women can do. It was really relaxing. Tonight The Boys and I had dinner with no fusses and zero messes.I am ready for bed. I am ready to sleep.

Tomorrow is the placement exam. I am only worried about the math portion. The other two I will do fine in. After the test I will be able to get results and sign up for my classes. I have a few outlined already but want to see how I do tomorrow. SO far I have 2 classes in person and 3 online.

I have been screwed by a cellphone company. One I loved up til this day. Thrid day of calls of something that should have been taken care of yesterday. On my 5th call now and currently have been on hold for 20 minutes. I wonder how much longer this will last. Ohhh I am pissed. Like I have nothing else to do besides sit around all day on the phone waiting on someone else. I wait enough for other people and enties now I have to add my cell phone company.

whining is done now. I can conitue on with my day if I ever et off HOLD.