Weekend Snow

So Friday morning Doyle got up and went to work only to find out that his work had been cancelled due to the weather moving in. He got home about 7am and we still had no bad weather to speak of. I had been watching the local news and the snow had begun in Springfield and was going to get to us at some point. Finally around mid-morning it began to snow and just kept snowing. We had gone to Willow Springs to help the kids on two separate occasions on Friday and it wasn't really good driving either time. After the second visit we were home to stay about 7pm and the snow kept falling. I was so tired (and cold) that I went to bed about 9pm and when I got up this morning it was to about 8" of snow. It must of snowed most of the night. So Doyle was out bright and early (after making me coffee--thanks, hun) shoveling the front and back porches and beginning the drive. I finally got breakfast ready and while we were eating we heard a tractor coming up the road. Our neighbor was cleaning the county road, and he even cleaned our drive for us. On his second pass, Doyle went out and tried to give him some money for fuel but he refused--he said he was just playing. People like Mr. Crabtree make you appreciate living in a small, rural community. I went out and took several pictures of the beautiful snow and hopefully I'll get them posted later.

Playing the Waiting Game

Will it storm or won't it. The weatherman says yes, he's just not sure what all is coming our way. At some point this evening/night it's suppose to begin with rain/sleet turning to snow. They are talking anywhere from 6-12". Yikes!!! That doesn't seem like all that much, but that much snow would shut down the rural areas here in the Ozarks. There are so many back roads with twists, turns, and hills. Even tho we only live 1/8mile from a major four lane highway, it will be a chore getting onto the highway. The road crews do a good job of cleaning off the four lane but unfortunately for us when they push the snow it creates a huge drift at the end of the side roads so getting onto the highway is sometimes impossible. Last year Doyle high-centered his car while trying to get me to work. One good thing is that I'm off work until Sunday so that gives us a couple of days to dig out! I ventured to Wal-Mart this morning and stocked up on all the goodies/groceries that I thought we might need the next week or so (just in case). I figured Wal-Mart would be crazy with people this morning but I guess I got there early enough to beat the crowd, hopefully I haven't forgotten anything. I really hope that I've done all these preparations for nothing, but I really do think that we are due, and this one doesn't look like it's going to miss us! :(

A little "Me" time??

Today I'm enjoying the day at home "all by myself". Since we work four 10's at the Pharmacy, I always have 3 days off with 2 of them being "most" weekends (I do have to work every sixth Sunday), and not always but I do get a lot of Fridays off. That's great for a three day weekend but sometimes it's nice to get a day off in the middle of the week. Not that I'm going to do much with it. I thought about going to Springfield for the day, but just didn't feel like getting myself up and around in time to go with Chely (she leaves at 6am to get to school by 8), so I'm just lounging around the house. I'm working my way through the pot of coffee and I've starting some laundry. I started cleaning, purging, re-organizing my kitchen this past weekend so I need to finish the last cabinet. I left the worst for last--the dreaded "under the sink" cabinet. I don't know how I end up with so many cleaning supplies. Guess I'm always looking for something to make it easier but in the end they are all pretty much the same. So I have made a vow to myself not to buy anything "new/improved" until all that I own now is gone. Even if I don't really like it or want to use it, I'm going to make myself!!! Well, that cabinet isn't going to clean itself while I sit here at the computer, so I better get to it.

100th Post

I wasn't sure what I would post about tonight, but when I went to post I noticed that I had 99 posts---so this makes my 100th post. This blog has been a blessing to me in many ways--I've gotten things off my chest that would have probably festered in my brain (even if I can't name names, it's good to just post about "hypothetical" things). Also this blog has helped me to refresh my mind and I must admit that I've used a dictionary more since I've started this blog than I had in many years. Yeah, I use spell check, but you still have to get close for it to work. Sometimes I wish that I could totally let loose, and post about how I really feel about people and things that are happening in my life, but sometimes to be cautious is best!!!

The perfect Friday!

Everyone needs a little "down" time and today was that for me! I enjoyed just being at home, I made two trips to the mailbox (one to put out the mail, and the other to retrieve the mail), but other than that I was inside and cozy all day. My day consisted of a couple loads of laundry (my work clothes--so I don't have to think about it again til Monday morning), a pot of chili made and a jigsaw puzzle finished. Oh, and a little facebook time thrown in just for fun! It felt good just to chill and not think about anything of any importance--back to reality tomorrow tho, that means some housework, maybe some grocery shopping and more laundry.

3 Day Weekend=Happiness!

I am so happy to have my week in and have a 3 day weekend. Not because I don't want to go to work, or because I'm tired. I just want to stay in my warm house and not have to get out in the COLD! I'm thinking tomorrow might be one of those "lounge pants and t-shirt" day. I'm planning to start a big ole pot of chili in the morning, and just putter around the house. That sounds so nice, my leaving the house will consist of walking to the mailbox!

Okay on another note---the National Championship game is tonight (in a few minutes) and I truly am a "Horn Hater". You can't be a OU fan and like Texas, but tonight I must root for the Big 12. So----hook'em horns!!!

Brrrrrrr

I'm not enjoying this COLD weather and if the forecast is right, it's only going to get worse. We got several inches of snow on Sunday and it's been single digit temps every morning this week. Now they are talking even colder the rest of the week with more snow and wind mixed in. I always feel so sorry for my in-laws that live in South Dakota/Minnesota---well, we are fixing to get a little taste of what they have all winter. I'm so very thankful to have a garage, at least I don't have to go out, start the car and wait for it to warm up before I can leave in the mornings. I can't wait til Friday when I don't have to worry about getting out early and going to work. I might just stay in my warm pj's all day long!!!

2010-The Plan

It's that time again--time to lay out my goals for the New Year.

1) To quit eating out so much. I have to make myself cook!
2) To really think before I purchase anything--do I "need" it or just "want" it to have it.
3) To get more exercise!!
4) To not "have" to have the last word.
5) To rid myself and my home of unwanted/unneeded items.

That's the list, only 5 this year but they encompass a lot. They all have to do with being more disciplined in a lot of areas of my life.

Lastly today I wanted to pass along something that one of my facebook friends had posted. She said they spent Jan 1 going through the house room by room and making a list of all the little items that needed to be repaired. I thought this was a great idea, but I'm going to do the walk through and make my list of all the little hiding places that seem to accumulate junk in my house and take them one by one this year and go through them. Thanks Cindy for a terrific idea!!!

Out with 2009---in with 2010

Wow, where did 2009 go??? I'm trying to take a few minutes today and think about the last year and things that happened (good and bad) and learn from them all. I do believe that no matter what, everything happens in your life for a reason. Trying times and good times are given to us to learn some lesson from, and 2009 taught me a lot about myself. I never thought I could love my grandchildren more but with the addition of Cameron this past year, I learned that there is always more love to give. Each child is different and with that my love for each is different, each one is special and my love for them continues to grow each day. I've heard the old saying that Grandchildren are the reward for parenting, and it makes me kinda sad that as a younger person I didn't take the time to enjoy Brad as much as I'm able to enjoy his children. That leads me to another old saying "with age, comes wisdom", that is so true. I can look back at my life and think how could I have done this or that, but it happened, I can't go back and redo my life. And I'm not sure if that would be the best thing, as I said, you learn from everything you do. Along with the good of 2009 (and there were many things to be grateful for), there was also some bad, sad, make me mad things. I lost the friendship of someone that had been a part of my life for many years and although I know it was for the best and I'm a happier person without them in my life, it still makes me sad. We shared a lot of good and bad times together, but our friendship had to end for us to become better people. Maybe one day we can be friends again, but there was too much done and said between us for that to happen for a long time. Along the way with the good and bad of 2009, I lived my life, each and every day. Yeah, it's not a "I did this" or "I went here" kind of year, but I spent it with a family that loves me for who I am, and I really can't ask for anything more. As we begin another year together, my wish for my family, my friends, and myself is that we continue to learn from our mistakes and NEVER take each other for granted. Life is precious and it should be spent being happy, enjoying those we love, and never letting the "little" things get us down.