Oh me, Oh me, Oh me....

*Little man. Thats about all I can say. Its only Tues. and he has already been in trouble twice this week at school! What am I going to do? Seriously? Suggestions, ideas, offers to take him?! Anything? I had a "moment" at bible study this morning related to this, and it was before I even knew what was coming today. What doesn't kill me will make me stronger (repeat to self over & over & over)

*Max a.k.a. Buddah... he's a whole other story. As I said before Zoey didn't take too well to him. They are better, still not best friends but not mortal enemies either. And thats good because the damage seems to be done. He started limping Sat. and by Mon. was not getting any better so we made a trip to the vet. Me, all three kids and both bulldogs (Zoey's shots) WOW! What fun :) Anyway, he has a torn ACL in his knee and is going to require surgery. This will make #3 and we have only had him 2 weeks. The first time hubby came home from work and found him bleeding profusely from his "boy parts". Being the dog lover that he is (just kidding) he rushed him to the vet. He had a prolapse that had caused a blood clot and it ruptured and it required emergency surgery and while they were "down there" they went ahead and neutered him. I'm thinking Little man is getting the dog with a big red bow around his neck Christmas morning. The funny part of it is that hubby has never asked about the vet bills or threatened to take him out & ...well you know! There is something about this dog that he is attached to. Not that its too hard, he is super sweet and loveable. In fact when hubby gets home after work he grabs Max and hoists him into his lap. Thats where they hang out the rest of the evening, laid back in the recliner.

*Work is proving to be quite the transition. Part of it is just because of the holidays, but I have to work 10 shifts whenever they schedule me. After that I get to choose. At one night a week thats until Valentines Day! This time of year hubby is gone A LOT so its really difficult. I have already had to tell her I couldn't work 3 certain days and there are several more. I should get my schedule on Monday. If its too much of an issue I will have to actually meet with her face to face and discuss my options. I'm thinking she is going to "opt" for me not to be employed there!

just to aggrivate

Why do people ask you "What do YOU WANT me to do" when they know good and well they are going to do what they want to do anyway?! Even when its something you specifically said "no" to in the first place. (& it wasn't an opinion it was a "this or that" question) SOOOO frustrating. Really, its completely silly, but none the less, don't ask me if you don't care what I have to say.

Quiet

Our Thanksgiving was good. Quiet and calm. Nothing too exciting. Just us and my parents & grandparents. Lots of good food and a few naps in the floor. Of course I was in trouble for not making the trip to the inlaws but what else is new. Thats why we live here and they live there :)

Success

Stone Ledge Ranch. Junction, TX. Fallow Deer @ 70 yards. 9 points on each side. He told his dad..."you can hunt the doe tomorrow since I already killed this" and "next time we come back I am going to get the Axis Buck". At the ripe old age of 9 he is RUINED!!!

I will have to warn his future wife about hunting season and wedding dates ;)

11-21-98

12 years ago today I married my best friend. If anyone would have told me on 10/31/94 (the day we met) this is where we would be ...I would have NEVER EVER believed it. But no one would have said it because no one else thought it either! In fact all of his fraternity brothers told me to stay away from him, hmmm... I am so glad His plans are not always our plans. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father for my kids. I wouldn't change a thing. Even though he is hunting in TX right now and my anniversary date was The Scooby Doo Movie and a picnic in the back yard with Sis & Little Man, what could have been better?! I did send a card tucked away in one of Specks books that he delivered for me this morning. Couldn't let him get off totally guilt free ;) But I should have known better than to pick this date considering we postponed our honeymoon so he could go to Iowa and pheasant hunt 4 days after our wedding!

sometimes I forget

I have spent this week whining and complaining and being a big baby. And I knew all along it was coming. And I chose to do it. I didn't look at it as an opportunity. A choice. A freedom. An example to set for my kids. I forgot that not everyone is able to choose to do what they want and have the chance to do it. (& I don't just mean work or even the fun things) I have wonderful friends. I have a great family and support system. I know people who don't have any of those things. We are healthy and happy. I am blessed. Sometimes I forget that.

this weekend

Waiting on a call from the vet...Max had emergency surgery last night. Like I said, lengthy post to come. Speck & hubby are on their way to TX for the big hunt. He was so excited this morning. Little man however just didn't understand why he had to go to school when his brother didn't! Boring weekend planned. Too close to the holidays for me to get out. I do not like the crowds and I am done with all my shopping so no need to make all of us cranky! Thinking we will spend it outside since it sounds like the weather next week is going to stink.