It's never good when your daughter has the beginning of $5,300 worth of work in her mouth and your most recent conversation goes like this:
Telephone: Buzz, buzz, buzz
Me: Hello
Lou: Mom?
Me: Yeah?
Lou: Um, would it hurt anything if I stuck a magnet to my braces?
Me: Stuck a magnet to your braces? Why would you want to stick - you've already stuck a magnet to your braces haven't you?
Lou: (hesitation) Uh, yeah.
Me: Which one? It wasn't one of the heavy duty Magnetix magnets was it?
Lou: Uh, yeah. But momma they're real weak now because I've had them for years.
Me: Is it still stuck to your braces?
Lou: Nah, I pulled it off.
Me: Lou, don't stick anything to, in or on your braces.
Lou: Ok. Hey, don't forget some drinks on your way home. Love ya.
Me: Love ya too. See you after while.
Only my child! Only. My. Child!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
IT'S BEEN A WHILE
Wow, where do I begin? So much has happened since the last time I posted. I'll bring ya up to date and current as best I can. Ready? Set? Go!
BB Update
BB completed Basic Training and received an Expert Marksman award. I was so proud of him for hanging in there with kids half his age. Literally.
He was in Basic at Ft. Benning, GA which is next door neighbors with hell because it is literally that hot. It was miserable. Why anyone would voluntarily go to that place is beyond me. And by that place I mean Georgia.
BB left GA and is at AIT (Advanced Individual Training) at Ft. Lee, Virginia. Virginia is for lovers ya know. Anyway, Ft. Lee is so much better than Ft. Benning. I have been fortunate enough to visit him on two different occasion; Once on the 4th of July and the other last weekend (7/22). If you ever want to see an amazing firework show it's a must see on a military base.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!
BB is also 57 pounds lighter than he was the first day he ever spoke to a recruiter. He is down to 189. He hasn't been in the 80's since the 80's.
All in all BB is doing fine but wants nothing more than to come home. Ditto for me!!!
Bb Update
Bb's bedroom received a makeover. It went from UK to Green Bay Packers. We (me, me, me Bb & Lou) painted the walls and laid new carpet. That's right, laid new carpet. I measured the room, purchased the carpet and laid it. I rented all of the carpet laying tools, googled "how to lay carpet" and proceeded to lay me some carpet. It will not win the next carpet laying contest but I think it looks marvelous.
Bb's baseball season ended and he did a fantastic job. His team tied for first in the league and came in 2nd in the end of the season tournament.
LOU Update
Lou's room is also scheduled for a makeover. Lime green walls with hot pink polka dots. Oooh yeah!
Her softball season has also come to an end. Even though her team didn't finish in the top of the rankings like Bb's she still did an awesome job and I'm just proud of her for even signing up to play. She proclaims she will play again next year to show BB how good she is. If you want to know just how good she is just ask - believe me, she'll tell ya.
We also received the news that she needs braces. Although not happy with the decision she handled it like a pro especially since the Orthodontist pulled 5 teeth even before putting her braces on. He couldn't get 2 of them so we have an appointment with her regular dentist to have those pulled this week. :~(
And saving the best for last.....ME Update
I have simply been trying to keep my head above water while attempting to maintain my sanity. It is very, very hard being a single mother and I don't like it.
But, just to let you know......
*My Pool is blue - not green
*The weed eater is still missing
*I am still president of the Herndon Road Kennel Club
*Mowing the yard isn't as easy as it looks
*Mainting the 17lbs lost while trying to shed more pounds and
*Heading to Ft. Lee, Virgina this weekend to see my sweetie peetie
All in all I'm hangin' in there and loving life (with caveats). Life is good and could always be worse. Depending on the day I just grin and bear or it smile and cuss it-which ever makes me feel the best.
BB Update
BB completed Basic Training and received an Expert Marksman award. I was so proud of him for hanging in there with kids half his age. Literally.
He was in Basic at Ft. Benning, GA which is next door neighbors with hell because it is literally that hot. It was miserable. Why anyone would voluntarily go to that place is beyond me. And by that place I mean Georgia.
BB left GA and is at AIT (Advanced Individual Training) at Ft. Lee, Virginia. Virginia is for lovers ya know. Anyway, Ft. Lee is so much better than Ft. Benning. I have been fortunate enough to visit him on two different occasion; Once on the 4th of July and the other last weekend (7/22). If you ever want to see an amazing firework show it's a must see on a military base.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!
BB is also 57 pounds lighter than he was the first day he ever spoke to a recruiter. He is down to 189. He hasn't been in the 80's since the 80's.
All in all BB is doing fine but wants nothing more than to come home. Ditto for me!!!
Bb Update
Bb's bedroom received a makeover. It went from UK to Green Bay Packers. We (me, me, me Bb & Lou) painted the walls and laid new carpet. That's right, laid new carpet. I measured the room, purchased the carpet and laid it. I rented all of the carpet laying tools, googled "how to lay carpet" and proceeded to lay me some carpet. It will not win the next carpet laying contest but I think it looks marvelous.
Bb's baseball season ended and he did a fantastic job. His team tied for first in the league and came in 2nd in the end of the season tournament.
LOU Update
Lou's room is also scheduled for a makeover. Lime green walls with hot pink polka dots. Oooh yeah!
Her softball season has also come to an end. Even though her team didn't finish in the top of the rankings like Bb's she still did an awesome job and I'm just proud of her for even signing up to play. She proclaims she will play again next year to show BB how good she is. If you want to know just how good she is just ask - believe me, she'll tell ya.
We also received the news that she needs braces. Although not happy with the decision she handled it like a pro especially since the Orthodontist pulled 5 teeth even before putting her braces on. He couldn't get 2 of them so we have an appointment with her regular dentist to have those pulled this week. :~(
And saving the best for last.....ME Update
I have simply been trying to keep my head above water while attempting to maintain my sanity. It is very, very hard being a single mother and I don't like it.
But, just to let you know......
*My Pool is blue - not green
*The weed eater is still missing
*I am still president of the Herndon Road Kennel Club
*Mowing the yard isn't as easy as it looks
*Mainting the 17lbs lost while trying to shed more pounds and
*Heading to Ft. Lee, Virgina this weekend to see my sweetie peetie
All in all I'm hangin' in there and loving life (with caveats). Life is good and could always be worse. Depending on the day I just grin and bear or it smile and cuss it-which ever makes me feel the best.
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