Gov. Ed Rendell had lots to say about the Sunday's Eagles/Viking's game being postponed by the NFL. I think I laughed out loud when my husband handed me his phone to show me the quote from Mr. Rendell. I do believe that his comments were hysterical!
As for this evenings game...I believe I will have to root for the Eagles...even though I dislike them...alot! Basically because them winning screws the Bears over a bit...Which we know I'm all about!
This past Sunday the Packer's played very well, let's hope they play that well this coming Sunday against the Bears! I certainly hope so...we will be hosting our annual Packers/Bears game day party....and all these damn Bears fans in my house is going to be bad enough...but to have the Bears beat the Packers would be downright Shameful!
A blog about my exploits on my bike, my adventures with my camera, my life of rock and roll concerts, my 4 kids, and just about any other topic I think worth talking about.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tis the Season...
Today the kids and I will be baking. Mainly, Chocolate chip & Peanut Butter cookies! YUMMY! No Christmas tree up yet, and I don't intend to put it up until December 3rd.
Nor do I intend to decorate for Christmas this weekend.
However, I am preparing the Christmas Cards to go out this week, along with perhaps a few pictures and a little note for all of our friends and family.
I also need to prepare the newsletter for my class!
Bob has labwork on the 3rd of December, and I need to get another 6 chemo caps finished before them so that I can take up 2 dozen. I've been slacking...
Actually, slacking isn't exactly the right verbage...I've been extremely busy at work (yes, I still LOVE my new job), I finished crocheting a present for someone near and dear to my heart, I have been working on lesson's for my class, faithfully hitting the gym, running the children back and forth to all of their things and just frankly haven't had a lot of sit down and do what I want time.
However, this is why the title to today's post is accurate...it's the season for busyness. For running around (as my mother used to say) like a chicken with it's head cut off (if you've ever seen this phenomena it's actually rather DISTURBING)...the problem with this time of year is that so often we forget what the entire point of the season is...LOVE!
In it's most basic breakdown that is what this season is about...
The christmas story is about God's love for human kind...and we need to remember to show that type of love to our fellow man. (if you're belief systems aren't the same as mine, you know what I'm saying here...there's still a lesson in it and that lesson is Love)!
Spend time with your families & Your FRIENDS (because let's face it folks...sometimes our friends know us better than our own families). Let them know how much they mean...It's a season for relaxing, enjoying each other's company, Making traditions, playing games, decorating, being silly and happy!
Side note: Alcohol around this time of year helps, especially when dealing with family :o)~ Joking!!!!
Anyway, just a reminder to not forget to breathe in all this holiday madness and shopping extravaganza.
My vow this year is to:
go sledding with the kids (making sure to bring inhalers for the ones with Asthma, as well as hot cocoa to warm them up)!
Take time to sit down and play lots of Uno, yatzee and all the other games that they love to play and that I often tell them to deal me out because I'm so insanely busy!
Remember to water the Christmas tree so it doesn't wither by the 20th of December!
Bake a lot and eat alot and not worry about the calorie count...
continue going to the gym during this season...that should help since I'm not going to worry about my calorie count! :o)~
This year we have so much to be thankful for....and to feel blessed about....(not that we haven't in the past but last year was a little shadowed to me)....
I have a husband (Soul mate) who is again cancer free!
I have 4 beautiful children, who have given me so many wonderful moments!
I have an adorable and sweet grandson! Who is a part of my life each and every day! Both he and my children remind me each day of the wonder around us if we just slow down and look!
I have friends who stand by my side regardless of how I'm behaving, feeling or needing! They are true friends who even if we don't talk for long periods of time still care!
I have 3 fat and lazy dogs who try to eat me out of house and home but who will protect us all with no thoughts to their own safety!
I have a wonderful new job that I am so thankful I took a chance on and so thankful for the people who gave me the encouragement to be free spirited enough to make the leap!
the list goes on and on....but those are up there at the top.
Friends: have a safe and blessed holiday season! God Bless!
Nor do I intend to decorate for Christmas this weekend.
However, I am preparing the Christmas Cards to go out this week, along with perhaps a few pictures and a little note for all of our friends and family.
I also need to prepare the newsletter for my class!
Bob has labwork on the 3rd of December, and I need to get another 6 chemo caps finished before them so that I can take up 2 dozen. I've been slacking...
Actually, slacking isn't exactly the right verbage...I've been extremely busy at work (yes, I still LOVE my new job), I finished crocheting a present for someone near and dear to my heart, I have been working on lesson's for my class, faithfully hitting the gym, running the children back and forth to all of their things and just frankly haven't had a lot of sit down and do what I want time.
However, this is why the title to today's post is accurate...it's the season for busyness. For running around (as my mother used to say) like a chicken with it's head cut off (if you've ever seen this phenomena it's actually rather DISTURBING)...the problem with this time of year is that so often we forget what the entire point of the season is...LOVE!
In it's most basic breakdown that is what this season is about...
The christmas story is about God's love for human kind...and we need to remember to show that type of love to our fellow man. (if you're belief systems aren't the same as mine, you know what I'm saying here...there's still a lesson in it and that lesson is Love)!
Spend time with your families & Your FRIENDS (because let's face it folks...sometimes our friends know us better than our own families). Let them know how much they mean...It's a season for relaxing, enjoying each other's company, Making traditions, playing games, decorating, being silly and happy!
Side note: Alcohol around this time of year helps, especially when dealing with family :o)~ Joking!!!!
Anyway, just a reminder to not forget to breathe in all this holiday madness and shopping extravaganza.
My vow this year is to:
go sledding with the kids (making sure to bring inhalers for the ones with Asthma, as well as hot cocoa to warm them up)!
Take time to sit down and play lots of Uno, yatzee and all the other games that they love to play and that I often tell them to deal me out because I'm so insanely busy!
Remember to water the Christmas tree so it doesn't wither by the 20th of December!
Bake a lot and eat alot and not worry about the calorie count...
continue going to the gym during this season...that should help since I'm not going to worry about my calorie count! :o)~
This year we have so much to be thankful for....and to feel blessed about....(not that we haven't in the past but last year was a little shadowed to me)....
I have a husband (Soul mate) who is again cancer free!
I have 4 beautiful children, who have given me so many wonderful moments!
I have an adorable and sweet grandson! Who is a part of my life each and every day! Both he and my children remind me each day of the wonder around us if we just slow down and look!
I have friends who stand by my side regardless of how I'm behaving, feeling or needing! They are true friends who even if we don't talk for long periods of time still care!
I have 3 fat and lazy dogs who try to eat me out of house and home but who will protect us all with no thoughts to their own safety!
I have a wonderful new job that I am so thankful I took a chance on and so thankful for the people who gave me the encouragement to be free spirited enough to make the leap!
the list goes on and on....but those are up there at the top.
Friends: have a safe and blessed holiday season! God Bless!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Disappointment....
I have a business relationship with a gentleman who owns a marketing company. In the past he has told me that he works with different musicians on their tour promo stuff. He'd also told me that if I ever wanted tickets to a concert for one of the musicians he works with that I should simply let him know.
So, after several years of knowing him, I called in the favor. Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie were playing in Bloomington, IL. last night (10/8/10). He had mentioned his relationship with Alice Cooper many times and when I called him about this particular concert I was asked how many tickets and told it was a done deal...he'd send me the tickets and throw in 4 of the promo t-shirts that he does for the shows...HOW SWEET!
Last week I called, he said he'd have them in 2 days and would be sending them over to me....then he called me on Tuesday and said that he had shipped them out on Monday and they would arrive at my house on Tuesday morning by 10:30 a.m.
I left work at my normal 4:30 p.m. and drove home; excited to open the package containing my tickets...I ran into the house, dropped my purse, bag, and keys on the dining room table, yanked open the door to the enclosed front porch, unlocked the screen door leading to the steps ....NOTHING was there....
After this when I tried to call him on Wednesday and Thursday and even once on Friday morning I was sent to voice mail.
I also contacted UPS and Fed EX...neither had any history of a package being sent to me...that's nice!
To say I'm disappointed is an understatement.
I think it's pretty crummy to play with someone's hopes like that but, lesson learned. From now on, rely on no one for my entertainment and just buy my own damn tickets!
On a happier note: We will be going to see Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth next weekend in Milwaukee, Wi. Our friend will be at the house watching the kids and so we will get a hotel room, and then drive to Madison, WI. when we wake up and have an early dinner with friends of ours whom we haven't seen in several years.
I'm very excited about that.
Beautiful weather this weekend. I am busy all day today but may go on a bike ride tomorrow morning.
Ride safe!
So, after several years of knowing him, I called in the favor. Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie were playing in Bloomington, IL. last night (10/8/10). He had mentioned his relationship with Alice Cooper many times and when I called him about this particular concert I was asked how many tickets and told it was a done deal...he'd send me the tickets and throw in 4 of the promo t-shirts that he does for the shows...HOW SWEET!
Last week I called, he said he'd have them in 2 days and would be sending them over to me....then he called me on Tuesday and said that he had shipped them out on Monday and they would arrive at my house on Tuesday morning by 10:30 a.m.
I left work at my normal 4:30 p.m. and drove home; excited to open the package containing my tickets...I ran into the house, dropped my purse, bag, and keys on the dining room table, yanked open the door to the enclosed front porch, unlocked the screen door leading to the steps ....NOTHING was there....
After this when I tried to call him on Wednesday and Thursday and even once on Friday morning I was sent to voice mail.
I also contacted UPS and Fed EX...neither had any history of a package being sent to me...that's nice!
To say I'm disappointed is an understatement.
I think it's pretty crummy to play with someone's hopes like that but, lesson learned. From now on, rely on no one for my entertainment and just buy my own damn tickets!
On a happier note: We will be going to see Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth next weekend in Milwaukee, Wi. Our friend will be at the house watching the kids and so we will get a hotel room, and then drive to Madison, WI. when we wake up and have an early dinner with friends of ours whom we haven't seen in several years.
I'm very excited about that.
Beautiful weather this weekend. I am busy all day today but may go on a bike ride tomorrow morning.
Ride safe!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
A permanent solution to a temporary problem...
The title of today's entry is what a friend of mine said when I shared the sad news I received yesterday.
My children's cousin committed suicide the night before last. He was really the nephew of my sister in law (my brother's wife)...but my brothers kids, him and his brothers and my kids all hung out together and thought of themselves as cousins...so as far as any of us were concerned that's what they were - cousins.
He was only 12 years old. He hung himself.
There are no words to describe the shock and the pain of this; although I can't help myself and feel that writing it out here may help.
I got the news yesterday morning and couldn't believe it. My 12 year old had just walked out of my line of vision as my mother was telling me this horrible news. I wanted to go run after him and hold him! My other two boys were standing there but didn't know what was going on because I wasn't really saying much of anything...
We (my husband and I) broke the news to them last night. That was even harder than the day we had to tell them Bob had cancer...and I had a very difficult time with that...this was a thousand times more horrendous to have to share. My 12 year old walked around for hours mumbling to himself, things like 'Why, I just don't understand.' I think we all feel that way. One of the twins cried and cried...and finally cried himself to sleep after several hours. The other twin hasn't said much of anything...although he did say that he was going to say a prayer that Jesus would take care of his cousin until we could all see him again.
That's my news...my emptying and sharing in a vain attempt to purge myself of this terrible ache and pit in both my heart and my stomach.
God's Peace E.J. You are loved and are missed!
My children's cousin committed suicide the night before last. He was really the nephew of my sister in law (my brother's wife)...but my brothers kids, him and his brothers and my kids all hung out together and thought of themselves as cousins...so as far as any of us were concerned that's what they were - cousins.
He was only 12 years old. He hung himself.
There are no words to describe the shock and the pain of this; although I can't help myself and feel that writing it out here may help.
I got the news yesterday morning and couldn't believe it. My 12 year old had just walked out of my line of vision as my mother was telling me this horrible news. I wanted to go run after him and hold him! My other two boys were standing there but didn't know what was going on because I wasn't really saying much of anything...
We (my husband and I) broke the news to them last night. That was even harder than the day we had to tell them Bob had cancer...and I had a very difficult time with that...this was a thousand times more horrendous to have to share. My 12 year old walked around for hours mumbling to himself, things like 'Why, I just don't understand.' I think we all feel that way. One of the twins cried and cried...and finally cried himself to sleep after several hours. The other twin hasn't said much of anything...although he did say that he was going to say a prayer that Jesus would take care of his cousin until we could all see him again.
That's my news...my emptying and sharing in a vain attempt to purge myself of this terrible ache and pit in both my heart and my stomach.
God's Peace E.J. You are loved and are missed!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
What a freakin' day!
My day started out early - as usual, with my husband running late and one sick child (who began complaining last night but the dr's office was closed and the answering service told me they'd be in first thing in the morning).
Really, the only good part of my day was my time spent at the gym running - and I assure you that was a rough run...however it was the high point in my day.
After getting to work my boss sent a stack of papers flying at me...she tossed them across the table in my direction without saying a word. Apparently she's a little pissed at me because I'll be leaving the facility soon. (gave my two week notice and Friday is my last day). Later I sent her an email regarding the stuff on the stupid papers she tossed at me...only to get a reply back saying that I could feel free to come to her office and verify that my paperwork was in by going through the financial files...seriously? Then added to it was another love note saying that she's not angry with me but that she just wants to make sure all my work is done because it isn't fair to her or to the person who will take my place if they have to do any work that I left unfinished...seriously; has she EVER had to do my work? NO....not even when I missed 17 of the 25 days in the month that my husband was diagnosed with cancer did she or anyone else for that matter have to do my work! So - Yes, I'm angry! On top of this she then tried to throw me under the bus on an insurance problem we've been having...thanks! Glad I've spent the past 6 years busting my ass for you! That makes it all worthwhile!
To make the day even better; I call the doctors office for my son to get an appointment only to be told that the doctor is out of the country until the end of next week! Gee, wonderful. So, I shoot my husband a text and tell him we are going to have to take him to the ER...in response he goes on a tangent about how I should have done this last night when he first complained about a sore throat...and how he hates taking the kids to doctors....right on! Don't we all? Seriously, does anyone think I have enjoyed any of the thousands of hours I have had to sit in hospitals with my husband or my children? Of course not - it's not really enjoyable time to spend...however, the last time I checked I didn't sign up for single parenthood...so share and share alike especially when I'm stuck at work until 8 p.m.
So, I call his mother - who I know is off work soon - (there were still about 3 hours until my husband was getting off work)...she took him to the hospital and had him checked...he has strep throat. Soon after this finding I start getting texts from my sis in law...this makes me remember why I get so pissy with her! instead of saying something like "hey, next time one of the kids is sick please don't ask mom to be with them...she's getting older (62) and doesn't need to get sick" I get "I sure the hell hope mom doesn't get sick." "I start a new job tomorrow. Cassy and Caiden were over here yesterday. So was Ayla. This is perfect." To which I respond "Well, I hope no one else gets sick!" and she says "Oh so then its all ok. Thanks! Ya it takes mom WAY longer to recover. This was not a smart move!"
My reply was "point taken thanks"
The reply I really wanted to send was more like "Hey, piss off - people get sick and your moms in pretty damn good health so why don't you have a big fat cup of shut the hell up."
Right - it's been a bad day. Gonna go home - have a glass of wine or a Mike's hard lemonade or a jack daniels with some coca cola and lock myself in my room and forget about everyone for the night!
Aren't you glad you decided to read my blog tonight? LOL!
Well, I feel better now, at least!
Really, the only good part of my day was my time spent at the gym running - and I assure you that was a rough run...however it was the high point in my day.
After getting to work my boss sent a stack of papers flying at me...she tossed them across the table in my direction without saying a word. Apparently she's a little pissed at me because I'll be leaving the facility soon. (gave my two week notice and Friday is my last day). Later I sent her an email regarding the stuff on the stupid papers she tossed at me...only to get a reply back saying that I could feel free to come to her office and verify that my paperwork was in by going through the financial files...seriously? Then added to it was another love note saying that she's not angry with me but that she just wants to make sure all my work is done because it isn't fair to her or to the person who will take my place if they have to do any work that I left unfinished...seriously; has she EVER had to do my work? NO....not even when I missed 17 of the 25 days in the month that my husband was diagnosed with cancer did she or anyone else for that matter have to do my work! So - Yes, I'm angry! On top of this she then tried to throw me under the bus on an insurance problem we've been having...thanks! Glad I've spent the past 6 years busting my ass for you! That makes it all worthwhile!
To make the day even better; I call the doctors office for my son to get an appointment only to be told that the doctor is out of the country until the end of next week! Gee, wonderful. So, I shoot my husband a text and tell him we are going to have to take him to the ER...in response he goes on a tangent about how I should have done this last night when he first complained about a sore throat...and how he hates taking the kids to doctors....right on! Don't we all? Seriously, does anyone think I have enjoyed any of the thousands of hours I have had to sit in hospitals with my husband or my children? Of course not - it's not really enjoyable time to spend...however, the last time I checked I didn't sign up for single parenthood...so share and share alike especially when I'm stuck at work until 8 p.m.
So, I call his mother - who I know is off work soon - (there were still about 3 hours until my husband was getting off work)...she took him to the hospital and had him checked...he has strep throat. Soon after this finding I start getting texts from my sis in law...this makes me remember why I get so pissy with her! instead of saying something like "hey, next time one of the kids is sick please don't ask mom to be with them...she's getting older (62) and doesn't need to get sick" I get "I sure the hell hope mom doesn't get sick." "I start a new job tomorrow. Cassy and Caiden were over here yesterday. So was Ayla. This is perfect." To which I respond "Well, I hope no one else gets sick!" and she says "Oh so then its all ok. Thanks! Ya it takes mom WAY longer to recover. This was not a smart move!"
My reply was "point taken thanks"
The reply I really wanted to send was more like "Hey, piss off - people get sick and your moms in pretty damn good health so why don't you have a big fat cup of shut the hell up."
Right - it's been a bad day. Gonna go home - have a glass of wine or a Mike's hard lemonade or a jack daniels with some coca cola and lock myself in my room and forget about everyone for the night!
Aren't you glad you decided to read my blog tonight? LOL!
Well, I feel better now, at least!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Good Run
It was raining when it was time to go for our run. So, we compromised and went to the Y to run. It was a good run...2 miles (that's right only two miles; but I didn't say it was a long run just a good one). Felt good throughout the entire two miles and ran a little faster than I have been over the past two weeks of training. Going to just slowly add mileage and speed.
I'm currently running 5 to 6 days per week and alternating distance/speed. For instance: Tuesday I did my two mile run...Wednesday I only ran 1 mile but ran it considerably faster than I've been running the two miles. I then did a core workout to follow up the short run. This is the pattern and it's working as I've dropped several pounds already.
That's about it for today - I'm making spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs for dinner! YUMMY!
Tomorrow is FOOTBALL SUNDAY! Bears game (I hope they lose) followed by a Packers game (I hope they win).
Good riding to my cycling friends - I've been back on the bike as well in the evenings with a friend who decided to take it up for fun. Feels so good to be back on the Trek and enjoying the things I did before (as my blogging friend pointed out...I took a long vacation and indeed I did...from all the things I enjoy but now I'm back to it! ).
I'm currently running 5 to 6 days per week and alternating distance/speed. For instance: Tuesday I did my two mile run...Wednesday I only ran 1 mile but ran it considerably faster than I've been running the two miles. I then did a core workout to follow up the short run. This is the pattern and it's working as I've dropped several pounds already.
That's about it for today - I'm making spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs for dinner! YUMMY!
Tomorrow is FOOTBALL SUNDAY! Bears game (I hope they lose) followed by a Packers game (I hope they win).
Good riding to my cycling friends - I've been back on the bike as well in the evenings with a friend who decided to take it up for fun. Feels so good to be back on the Trek and enjoying the things I did before (as my blogging friend pointed out...I took a long vacation and indeed I did...from all the things I enjoy but now I'm back to it! ).
Saturday Morning Rain ...run? and other randomness!
Rhonda and I are scheduled for an outdoor run this morning through Huber Park, however, I am sitting on my enclosed porch and it's raining out. I'm not really a big fan of running outside anyway - but in the rain it's really not going to happen. Maybe we will switch this up and hit the gym! I'm certainly not in the mood to get rained upon! The reason I dislike running outside, for you people who can't fathom why I might feel this way is a very simple one...I have difficulty pacing myself, so will run fast and then die out and have to stop to walk...it's crazy and it's crummy but that's how it is...I haven't had to pace myself since when I was on the Track team...and folks, that was a LONG time ago!
Brendon and Cody have a birthday later on to attend.
Considering the rain and the cooler temps I believe I'm going to make soup and grilled cheese for dinner...although the guys may shoot me for that since they are talking about putting the new motor into the Jeep (1983 CJ-7) today...maybe I should make some MEAT!
I think after my run I'll start working on some of my crochet projects which I really left alone all summer. I have some ideas for cute Christmas presents so I need to get to work!
I also need to start working on the Halloween Costumes...our family is doing a theme this year and I need to get to crackin on it since it's going to be sort of difficult to get it all together!
R.C.I.C. classes started this week as well, so I have lesson plans to work on as well!
Oh yes, and this coming week is my last week at Bethany Health Care...I will be moving on and going to another facility as their business office manager!
Brendon and Cody have a birthday later on to attend.
Considering the rain and the cooler temps I believe I'm going to make soup and grilled cheese for dinner...although the guys may shoot me for that since they are talking about putting the new motor into the Jeep (1983 CJ-7) today...maybe I should make some MEAT!
I think after my run I'll start working on some of my crochet projects which I really left alone all summer. I have some ideas for cute Christmas presents so I need to get to work!
I also need to start working on the Halloween Costumes...our family is doing a theme this year and I need to get to crackin on it since it's going to be sort of difficult to get it all together!
R.C.I.C. classes started this week as well, so I have lesson plans to work on as well!
Oh yes, and this coming week is my last week at Bethany Health Care...I will be moving on and going to another facility as their business office manager!
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