Simply Love Swap

They say better late than never... and I say it was worth it.
April from Aprilcsimpson.blogspot sent me some wonderful treats.
My kids were most excited for the brownies but for me it is the coffee mug
that will come in great use and the beautiful hair clips. The lip gloss
will come in good use in this cold weather.... Thanks April, hope you enjoyed
your goodies as much as I do.

A letter to my Sweetheart

Dear Hubby,

It was back in high school some 27 years ago that I fell in love with you.
I remember the way you would hold my hand while we walked down the hall, like I was your girl... even though I knew I was not... I loved the way you would let me where your Football Jacket when I was cold. Our entire senior year we had the biggest crush on each other but for some reason, neither of us could admit it. I still remember that kiss you snuck in Horticulture class, only to get caught by Coach. But our love was not meant to be in 1983.

Our lives took us in diffent direction until our paths crossed briefly in 93. But as fate would have it, we were both once again going in differnt directions.
UNTIL....

The day I walked back into your life on November 9th,1999, I knew that this time it would be forever.

These last 8 years, you have loved me, cared for me and comforted me more than I ever thought was possible. When I look in your eyes, I know that I am safe. I know that I am loved... Even when I give you reason to want to head for the hills with my emotional ups and downs... with my need to control... with my bad habits that drive you crazy.. you stay. Not only do you stay, you always make me feel like I am special. But it is not only the way you love me that makes you special, it is the way you read to your son eveynight even when you worked 14 hours and are bone tired. It is the way you have opened your heart to love my boys despite the pain they have caused. It is all the little things you sacrafice for us all.

Happy Valentines Sweetheart. I love you and hope to share many more days loving you... XOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Computer Moron

I take the day off to get Chance all settled with his new Drivers Liscence, Insurance and car transfered in his name... sounds easy right.... NOT.

First trip to the DL, not the correct documents... 9:15 AM
Second trip... he failed eye test. REALLY... 10:15. Now we have to go to get eye test and glasses. Surely this was not part of the plan.
Third trip... successful but now it is 12:45.

Insurance and Tag uneventful..... Thank GOD. but wait the fun is just beginning.

For days now, we are trying to get Chance computer hooked up so he can happily be playing his games. I have spoken to three different people and each time I am told " All you need is this" Apparently not because I have gotten everything they told me and needless to say so far I am out $100.00 and still cannot get him hooked up. Today was the breaking point because I have these people I think from China somewhere tell me do this and do that and I don't understand a word they are saying...


Really, does anyone out there know how to get wireless access..................
I know I live in the middle of no where but this is 2010.

Ever feel frustrated when talking to Support people?

Welcome home

When we left Florida almost 2 years ago, I left behind a part of my family. There were a few reasons why. One it has been a gruelly few years with my oldest son and the stress he was putting on me was slowly killing me inside and I was fearful, it would eventuly put a split in my relationship with my husband. As we made our choice to move to Georgia, a big part was to start FRESH and leave behind some of the pain and heartache of past. So, in that choice, I had thought it would also be best for my middle son to go live with his dad. Even though Chance only caused us typical teenage heartache, he is a child that needs alot of pushing.... and needless to say I was tired....I soon realized that choice was not the best choice for Chance atleast.
It was time for me to step up and be a mom again to Chance... being that he has always been the easy going kid, he has always gotten the short end of my love. Believe me when I say it pains me to know that I did this to him. His heart is as big as him and as you can see, he is a big boy. My Big Boy....who I love with all my heart. It is because of that love, I asked Chance to come back and live with us so we can be a Family again and we can give him the love and guidance that he needs to become a productive adult.... I know this new road will change the way our life has been for the last year and a half. I also know that as much as I am scared about the changes, I am hopeful that we can help Chance become that MAN we all know he is capable of being... It is just helping him believe in himself.

Something is wrong......

So here we are two Florida native in the mist of our first snow fall. Now let me tell you, this is not Chicago snow fall but 1 inch of snow has brought our town to a stand still.... but more than that me. So a day before it is due to snow, my sister tells me you better get to the grocery store and I am thinking are you crazy it is just a litte snow, it will last a day. So, I don't go to the store. Well, day 2 and I need food and I cannot get out my driveway. Note for those who have never seen my driveway, it is long and steep so a little ice has caused a huge problem... I cannot get my car up to the top.... So after 2 days of being trapped indoors and the need to feed my family, I get the shovel out and start cleaning the snow and ice of the driveway so I can get back to civilation.... but here lies the question.... What is wrong with the pictures above.... Yes, that is my shoveling and my darling hubby enjoying an ice cold beer and the view.......

Okay, I must confess, he did eventually grab the shovel and help the damsel in distress complete the driveway.

Yippee... day three and I am free.. I can drive and so I head to the store to get some food and I also need to get to Bed Bath Beyond for some floor cleaner and this is where I must make my first confession... I spent money... but it was a bargain. A much needed... okay maybe it not really a need but a want... comforter, King Size completed set with sheets and the works, regular 200.00 for 41.00... I really could not pass it up... maybe I could of if I was stronger but.... to this point I swear, I have passed up many things and have been so pround of myself. So I start over.....
Oh on the other front, I lost 3 lbs... so there... I made some good choices...

A few of my creations...

So just as my sister got me started with my love of scrapbooking after many years of nagging..." Come on just do it, you just might like it". And I did. She has once again turned me on to the new wave of Digital Scrapbooking..... So Sis this is for you.. a few of my first creations..... Not as good as hers but before long.... Can't wait to share more....

NEW YEAR and NEW BEGINNINGS

The New Year awoke with the sun shining and the air so cool and fresh it made you feel ALIVE.....It was then that I knew it was a NEW YEAR with NEW BEGINNINGS

Hubby had the day of which is so rare that we decided to take the day to enjoy each other..... We headed to little mans favorite place to hike "Amicola Falls". Now let me tell you why he loves this place so much.... It is not for it beauty, it is because he loves to watch his mom pass out on about step 650 of 700 steps it take to get to the top. Nice Guy huh.... Well, I got him this time, I let him and daddy climb alone.... I took a hike on a more peaceful trail.



During this time, I thought about the New Year and what I wanted it to bring...

I want to be CONTENT with the things I have...

I want to be BRAVE enough to be me and reach out to people and not be afraid of being rejected.

I want to be BETTER wife, mom, sister, daughter and friend.

I want to be FOCUSED so that I can reach my goal of saving and my life goal of being a healthier being.

I want PEACE from my inner thoughts.

The first day of 2010 brought me HOPE that these things are possible... I just know that it will take work...

Happy New Year.... to all.