A Big Day For A Big Boy!

Today is Cameron's 1st birthday and we will be hosting his party!!! It's basically just family and a few of Chely's friends. Brad and Chely wanted a meal of burgers, dogs, brats, etc.... That works well for me since Doyle will be doing most of the cooking outside. I did get up early this morning and make a pot of chili for chili dogs and I've still got to make potato salad and a pasta caesar salad. We got Cameron a Radio Flyer wagon. It's the hard plastic kind that has the seat backs that flip up on both ends. I think he will love it. Papa Doyle also got a funky sprinkler for the kids to run through today. Hopefully everything goes smooth and everyone enjoys the party, especially our little birthday boy!!!

My Sweet!

Okay, so I usually hate it when people brag about their marriages or relationships--because when you brag, that really means that your relationship sucks!!! BUT, I'm gonna say tonight that I have a GREAT husband (not bragging, just stating fact). Not only does he put up with all my shit, but he loves me more each day despite it. We have been through some tough times, during the almost 30 years we have been together, but when you are truly meant for each other, you work things out. Even when we divorced, we were never apart (yes, he always came to my house, or I went to his--more times he came to me--all I had to do was call--which was often). We ended up re-married, which is no surprise to people that really KNEW us. Sometimes when things are right, you just know it. That's how it should be--FOREVER!!! I can only say that Doyle is mine and I am his--enough said!!! I couldn't be happier in my life and I must say that I think he feels the same!

This is a really strange post for me, but I feel like I just need to type this--I'm feeling somewhat nostalgia tonight and Doyle has been through a LOT with me, I just want him to know that's it's not gone unnoticed. I love you, babe!!! I'm not sure where I would be without you, but I'm sure that I wouldn't be as happy as I am tonight!

Oh No!!

I'm feeling rather proud of myself today. I had to run some errands this morning but when I went to start the car, it was dead! Seems I left the key "on" after rolling down the windows on Wednesday night. Oh no!!! Worst part is Brad was borrowing my car to meet Chely in Springfield tonight to have dinner. So I tightened my belt (really, I don't wear a belt) and scoured the garage for the charger, and hooked it up on the car. Okay, so really I had texted Brad and told him of the situation and he told me how to hook up the charger! Anyway within an hour I was on my way to West Plains to complete my errands and hours later he was on his way to Springfield to have dinner with Chely. All's well that ends well---no matter how it got done!!!

Oh, My Aching Back and That DAMN Closet!

Today starts a four day weekend for me---YAY!!!! Things worked out at work for me to take an extra day off and I jumped at the chance. I slept in this morning, which I hadn't planned on doing, but I'm glad I did. I actually feel rested for the first time this week. Emily and Patrick spent last Saturday night with us. Even tho we have an extra bed, they always want to sleep in the living room floor on the air mattress. And of course they always want Nana to sleep with them, so I do. I always feel like crap after doing that. It's just not good for this old body to do that!!!

Doyle is working again this Saturday. I know that it's great that his work is picking up a bit, but I got used to him being off every weekend, so now I need to get used to him working more again. It's not like I don't have things to keep me busy around here. I have one more closet to get through (ours, yikes!) to be ready for the yard sale. I say that but I'm not sure if it will ever take place--no one will commit to an actual date!! I told myself I would give them til June to set a date and if we haven't by then, it's going to MUNCH or somewhere else. I'm tired of living around boxes!!! Besides I want this project done so I can move on to a project much more fun, like scrapbooking. I always feel guilty doing "fun" things when I feel that my house is not in order. Just another one of my little quirks. So, I'm off to tackle that closet--I hope I can find my way out--if I don't post in a month, send help!!!

TGIF

Whew, it's finally Friday night!!! I thought this day would never end at work. It was busy, but it just seemed to drag on. I'm looking forward to two days off. Doyle has to work tomorrow so I'll take advantage of the time and get the housework and laundry done so we can enjoy Sunday together. Monday morning will be here before we know it. I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

Mother's Day 2010

I hope all the Mom's out there had a great day yesterday. I had a wonderful day with Doyle, Brad, Chely, and the little ones. Brad and family came over in the afternoon and ended up staying for supper. Doyle and Emily put together some awesome ka-bobs, Chely made her famous (famous in our family, anyway!) deviled eggs, and I did the "crazy potatoes" that they all love. I really love having all my family around the table at one time. Sometimes I take that for granted but then when I talk to family and friends whose kids are not so close, it makes me realize how lucky we are. I just enjoy the heck out of those kids!!!

Something To Brighten My Day

My two favorite little men stopped by the hospital today to see me. Brad took Chely to Urgent Care and before they left West Plains they stopped by. She is fine, just a touch of the flu. Cameron really wasn't too social--he was tired and just wanted his Daddy and Mommy. But my little man Patrick couldn't get enough of his Nana. He had stories to tell (as he always does). He had to come into the Pharmacy and have me hold him, then he gave me lots of hugs and kisses when he had to leave. It was such a treat for them to stop by!! Then Chely texted me tonight and said that Miss Emily had a reading test today at school and she is reading above her first grade level. Way to go, Emily!!!


Doyle has been wiped out--he worked his days last week, then on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday he worked 12 hour days. They are changing some equipment at the mill and asked him to help. So now he has to work another 5 days this week (possibly 6, depending on how they run) before he gets a day off. That's a lot of days in a row.


My week is half done as of today--just two more days, then I'll have three off. I'm ready--the hospital has been so busy for so long that we never seem to have any down time anymore. It's good for business, but I kinda liked it not being so busy. We opened a new unit today so that means even more work for us. Guess it's job security, and the good thing about being busy is that it makes the days fly by. Here at home I'm trying to get things together for a yard sale. We were suppose to have one last weekend but with the trip to Minnesota I just wasn't ready. Holly wasn't ready either, so we put it off. Now I have things setting around the house, ready to go. If we don't have one soon, I'm just going to donate it and be done with it. I would like to get a little money for the stuff, but I can't stand to have it sitting around for too long. Must be my claustrophobia!! Either way, it's good to have it out of the house. Now if I could just get Brad to take all of his stuff!!!