Is It Just Me?

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T18:02:00.000-05:00

Hope You All Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love,
Missy

Worstable!

2011-11-22T17:25:00.000-05:00

Layla:(as She Walks into School) "You are The Worstable Mommy in The Entirable World!"

I Refused to Allow Her to Take Her DEAD GoldFish, Leonard, to School!!!

I am Such a "Worstable" Mother...

RandoMissy!

2011-11-19T13:35:00.000-05:00

I am Here.
Here in My Drama-Filled Life!

Doing Another Random, as I do Not have the Strength to Think in Paragraphs.

Guess Who Came Crawling Back All Sorry and Stuff?
How Can One Forgive An Affair?
Do I Forgive for The Children?
I Don't Know...

I "Threw My Back Out" Eating a CupCake.
That is What I am Telling My Mother.
Don't Have the Heart to Tell Her I Injured MySelf Turning Her.

The Girls are Currently in Time-Out for Fighting.
They have Their Backs Turned from Each Other due to "Dirty Looks."

Layla has Hidden the Remote and is REFUSING to Divulge the Location.
We are All in Hell.
The TV is on The Golf Channel!

Dillon is Wanting to Move "Back Home."
Apparently, there is No Free Maid, Laundry, Chef Service in His Rented Garage.

"Home" Continues to be at My Parents.
My Mother is The Same; No Worse, No Better~

I Would Make a Great Marriage Counselor for People Who Want to Get a Divorce.

Watching Me Trying to Kill a Fly Would Lead Scientists to Believe Our Species has No Chance for Survival.

How Much Longer Can Flies Live?
It has been in the 20's Here Already.

We are Supposed to Have the Worst Winter in Ten Years!
Yay El Nina, or Whatever It is Called..

My Life has been Such a RollerCoaster I am Surprised There is Not More Vomit.
On Other People...

Can You Brine a Turkey with Vodka?

My Mother ran Over My Foot with Her 300 Pound Jazzy Chair.
She was Doing -2 Miles Per Hour.
Nothing Broken, Just Badly Bruised!!
The Shape of Texas...

Unlike My Heart!

When Folger's is the Best Part of Your Morning, You Need to Get Out More...

Boy, Do I Have a Family Christmas Letter This Year!
And, Yes, I am Sending Out 300!

On a Totally Serious Note, Have You Ever Seen Newt Gingrich and Chucky in the Same Room Together?

Is It Just Me?

RandoMissy!

2011-10-12T13:11:00.000-04:00

I am Turning into a 70 Year-Old Woman...
I have Used Kleenex and Worther's Originals in the Bottom of My Purse.
I am Using the Words "Hooting and Hollering."
I am Days away from Shaking a Cane at Bingo Night!!!

I wonder if Lorena Bobbit Measured First.
Just Wondering...

Judge said The Girls Do Not Have to Go to Their Father's "New Home" to Visit.
If He chooses to See Them, He must Come Here...
He came Over the Weekend.
No One Died...

If Bringing "Sexy Back" is Tripping Over a Bag of Adult Diapers and Landing in a Pile of Naked Bratz Dolls..
IT. IS. BACK.

Tired of Smiling.
Tired of Hearing, "Everything Happens for Reason."
Tired of Doing "What is Right."

Layla was Chosen "Student of the Week" last week.
First Semester almost down and No Biting, No Shoving, No Name-Calling, No Hair-Pulling!
AND, Layla is Doing Well ALSO!!!

My Mom is the Same.
No Better, but No Worse.
She is Driving Me Crazy asking if Her Legs are Straight.
I am Not Sure How She Thinks They would Get UnStraight, but She is Obsessed!

McCoy Killed His First Buck.
Straight Shot to the Heart.
He did Not Suffer, Just Fell Over!!

Tuesday has a Pet that My Mother is Not Aware of...
His Name is Harry!

My Mother Would Possibly Get Up and Walk if She Knew of This "Pet!"

LifeTime Movies Should Be Calling Me just Anytime!
I have the Betrayed Wife Part Down to a T...
Can Cry at Any Time!!

The Only Thing Keeping Me from Becoming a Psycho Ex, is a 16 oz. of Coffee!!

Do You Think a Banana, Meth, and Trout Smoothie would Clear Up Allergies???

What are Your Random Thoughts??

My Husband...

2011-09-28T20:48:00.000-04:00

I have Written this Post a Thousand Times in My Mind.
I have Tried to Find the Humor, a Positive Spin, etc, but Failed.

My Husband Left Me for Another Woman...
You May Remember The Insurance Agent I referred to in My RandoMissy Posts; She is Now the Proud Partner of My Scum-Bucket Husband!!!

I had Suspicions for a Few Weeks, but with Three Children, Aging Parents, etc. it is Hard to Get Out and Hunt Your Husband Down!

"Summer" finally Mustered Up the Nerve to Call Me and Confess the Entire Affair.
She called While I was Three Hours Away in the Hospital with My Mother.
I Suppose She Thought She was Safe!~

She was.
He was Not!!!!

I Left My Mother in Caring Hands, Returned Home to Retrieve My Children, Made Arrangements for Phillip to Leave My Home, and Contacted a Lawyer.

Now, We are Waiting on Paper Work, Visitation Agreements, Division of Assets and the Mending of Broken Hearts!

I have Not Had the Time to Process the Betrayal, but I Know I Must Take the Time to Face this and Deal with the Consequences.

Life on the Farm has Many Great Distractions for The Kids.
McCoy knows What has happened and has been such an Awesome Help with The Girls.
They ask Daily where Their Daddy is and Right Now, the Answer is "Work."

I hope I feel some sense of Relief after Hitting Post.
Just Typing this has Brought about Many Emotions; Anger, Sadness, ANGER...

New Life...

2011-09-26T20:28:00.001-04:00

Dropping In to Say Hello and That I am Still ALIVE!!!

I have so Many Things to Blog About, Surprising Things, Life Changing Things...

We are Now Living with My Parents.
Not All of Us, but Most of Us...
The Girls, McCoy and Myself.

My Mother Continues to be Paralyzed and Requires 24 Hour a Day Care, Much of which I am Responsible for.

Joshua and Dillon are Now Living in Pittsburgh with Their Bio Mother, Long Story.

Phillip has Taken a New Job in West Virginia and... Longer Story.
I will Save the Details for Future Posts!

Don't want to SHOCK You All at Once!!!! LOL

I have Missed Blogging So Much and have Missed All of You!!!

Cannot wait to Catch Up with You Guys!!!

Love,
Missy

Paraplegia Training...

2011-08-23T20:51:00.000-04:00

I cannot get these Pics to get any Larger without them becoming blurry.

Mom has been at a Rehabilitation Facility for the Past Four Weeks.
She is doing well with Her Arms as They are Becoming Stronger Each Day.
Her Legs, However, are still Paralyzed along with Her Bowels and Bladder.

I have Received Training to be able to "Cath and Do Bowel Prep."
I have also Learned How to Transfer Her from Her Wheelchair to Bed, etc.

She will be Coming Home on the 31st.
My Family has been Working Nonstop Building a Ramp and Making Other Modifications to the House...

My being Away so much has caused some Minor Set Backs with Layla's Behavior, but We are All Working to Accommodate and Adapt.
It is Another Major Change for Our Family, but I Suppose this is Why God Trusted Us to Handle Mother's Injury.
He knows We have Had LOTS of Practice!

I have missed Blogging so much.
I miss Reading about All of Your Funny, Sad, Amazing, Corky, Stories about You, Your Families, Your Pets...

I have missed The Journaling Part.
I realize now, Just How Therapeutic Blogging Really Is.

Once We get Mom Home and Settled into a Routine, I am Insisting on a Block of Time Each Day to Blog.

I Need the Therapy!!!!

I Hope All is Well with Everyone.
I Think of You Often.

Please, Continue to Remember My Mom is Your Prayers and Thoughts!

I Love You,
Missy

Prayers, Please!

2011-08-09T17:55:00.000-04:00

I am in need of Your Prayers, once again.

My Mother had Surgery on August 3rd to have a Cyst Removed from Her Spinal Cord.
The Cyst turned out to be Scar Tissue, but when Removed Left My Mother Paralyzed from Her Chest Down.

We have now Moved Her to a Rehabilitation Center where She is Learn to Adapt to Her New Disability.

Please, Pray the Doctors are Wrong and that She will Regain Use of Her Legs Again.

I so Appreciated All of Your Emails...

Thank You,
Missy

Staying Busy...

2011-07-25T18:01:00.000-04:00

My Schedule is Not Slowing Down with the Coming of August, seems to be Getting More Hectic!

The Girls and McCoy will begin School August 3rd, which is also the Day of My Mother's Surgery.
I have been Manic Trying to Get Everything In Order before Her Hospital Stay.

My Parents always Grow a Huge Garden.
This Year, We have All been Trained in Drying, Canning, and Freezing Garden Goodies.

The Girls have LOVED Staying On the Farm.
We have Chased Cattle, Gone Fishing, Caught Frogs, Lightening Bugs, and Tadpoles...
We have Ridden ATV's, Tractors, and Horses.
We have Picked Blackberries, Strawberries, Beans, and Scabs. LOL

We are All Ready for School to Begin.
The Girls will Again be Attending Pre-School and this time We are Putting Them in the Same Class.
We feel We have "Caught Layla Up" this Summer and Hope She and Tuesday will Continue to Bloom.

McCoy cannot Wait for Fall as He has already Began to Feed the Deer.
He will Begin Middle School and is actually Excited.
He will be Changing Classes with Six Different Teachers.
He will have a Lot More Responsibility, but I have Faith He can Handle It All.

My StepSon, Joshua has Left for Basic Training.
The Cougar has Promised to Wait for His Return...

My Other StepSon, Dillon has been Accepted into the State Trooper Academy.
He will have His Own BootCamp of Sorts, this Fall.

Toni Lived Through Surgery and She is Wobbling around Continuing to Harass Me!!!

I have Missed So Much with My Time Off from Blogging...
I Appreciated You Emailing Me to Check In and to Catch Me Up with Your Lives!!!

Love to Everyone!!!

Checking In!!!

2011-07-13T13:20:00.000-04:00

It feels like an Eternity since I have Posted!

I have Missed All of You Terribly and Have Suffered Major Withdrawal!!!

I have Been Staying with My Parents due to My Mother's Health.
She Suddenly Became Very Clumsy and Her Legs went Numb.

An MRI Showed She Has a Cyst/Tumor (will know which after surgery) on Her Spinal Cord.
This Cyst/Tumor is Putting Pressure on Her Spinal Cord in the Area that Leads to Her Legs.

She is Scheduled to Have a Laminectomy on August 3rd.
Until then, We are Trying to Keep Her Still so She does Not Fall and Break Something...

My Mother is 71 Years Old and has NEVER had Surgery.
She has NEVER been Put to Sleep Other than From My Dad's Boring Hunting Stories! LOL

She is Terrified.
She is Also Very Independent and I am Struggling to Keep Her Still.
She Wants to Cook and Tare Care of Everyone, but Herself...

My Parents have No Internet Connection!
Can You Imagine???
The Only Wi-Fi Signal I can get is From the Neighbors and I Do Not Feel Right Stealing Wi-Fi!!

Blogging from My Blackberry has Proven to be Difficult, if Not Impossible!

The Girls are Having a Blast "Living with Granny."
My Mother had Had 100 Pedicures, 200 Tea Parties, Her Hair Teased, Curled, and Feathered, and Has Played Patient to the Cutest Nurses Ever!!!

I am Thinking of You Guys Often and Will be Checking In!!

Lots of Love!!
Missy

P.S. I would Appreciate a Prayer for My Mother...

RandoMissy!

2011-07-05T17:47:00.000-04:00

Not Guilty!!!
At This Point, I Do Not Even Have the Strength to Respond.

However, I Imagine the Next Anthony Family Reunion will be Quite Awkward!

I have Two Iron Treatments left, then BloodWork to See If Progress has been Made!

During Our Last Storm, Tuesday came Running Inside Saying, "Mommy, There are Funnel Cakes in The Sky!"

I am Not Sure If It is Because My Energy is Low, but I have NEVER been So Busy as I have Been the Past Six Weeks!

I Would Enjoy a Reality Show Where People have to Run for Lives for 48 Hours!

I am Not Bragging, but I Endured yet another Cook-Out with Satan's Neck-Breaker (Toni) and I did Not Throw Her to the Ground, Nor Did She Call Me a Smelly Skank!

I Find it Hard to Believe that Spell Check does Not Identify SKANK...

If Your Secret Santa is Still Sending You Gifts, You May be in a Dangerous Situation...

Shopping for School Clothes is Most Certainly a Circle of Hell!
Near the Bottom!

When I Yell for The Kids to Come Inside, Birds Fall from The Sky!

Radishes are Not a Breakfast Food...

Layla is Excelling in Tee-Ball.
She Trampled Several Children to The Ground to Get the Ball, Only to Throw it Over the Fence and Hit a Duck!!!

My Father-in-Law (Grandpa with the Money Sock) Chews Gum Like He is Gumming a Wasp!!
I am Trying to Get Video Footage...

Does Sitting on The Floor at Hallmark, Crying While Reading Greeting Cards Make Me Look Emotionally Unstable?

My Husband Cannot Understand the Need for Us to Move Due to the Fact I have FAILED to Kill Two Spiders!!!!

I Think My Eyes are Getting Bigger.
They get so Much Exercise from Rolling...

TJ Maxx is One of My Favorite Stores.
The Girls Can Throw Cheap, Random Stuff EveryWhere!
When We Leave, It Looks the Same as When We Arrived!

Eight Hour Car Drive with My Mother and The Girls Tomorrow!
I will Have a Fluorescent Pink Flag on My Antenna as A Courtesy for My Blog Friends!
If You See Us Coming, Throw A Kiss and a Prayer and Move to The Left! LOL

Got Any Random Thoughts?

Gift Swap Goodies!!!

2011-06-30T20:53:00.000-04:00

I am a Few Days Late Posting about the Goodies I Received from The True Color Gift Swap Arranged by the Fantastic Jessica at Duck, Duck, Cow.

My Swap Partner was Beth from Living a Goddess Life.
I had So Much Fun Shopping for Her Gifts.
Her Favorite Color is Turquoise and I Used that as My Gift Theme.

My Current Favorite Color is Pink and Beth did a Wonderful Job with Pink Gifts.

My Goodies Included:
Cute, Cute, Lip Gloss locally made (Washington).
Handmade Soap that Smells Delicious.
Bee and Flower Rose Soap.
The Cutest Cup Sleeve Handmade by Beth.
An Awesome Book that I have Been Reading During my Infusions.
Body Mist called Pure Seduction, Smells Great.
Hollyhock Flower Seeds with a Pink Flower Pot.
Vanilla Raspberry Fig Bar, Yummy.
Hot Pink Color Goo and SideWalk Chalk for the Girls!!!!

Thanks so Much to Beth and Jessica!
The Swap was So Much Fun!!!!

P.S. I am Feeling Stronger, but Continue to Feel the Need to Sleep!
Thank Those of You who have Left Messages, Emails, Ecards, etc.
Your Thoughts and Prayers Mean so Much!

Love You All,
Missy

Everyone:

2011-06-26T16:34:00.000-04:00

I am Still Here Living in DramaLand.

I am a Little Under the Weather.

I Fainted at a Wedding Reception.
I Did Not Upstage Anyone, We were in the Parking Lot, Thank God!!!

I am Needing Iron Infusions once Again.

My Iron Level is 3.
My Blood Count is 7.
My Folic Acid is 0.
My B-12 is Undetectable and My Vitamin D is 7.

So, I am getting IV Infusions, a Cocktail of Vitamins and Minerals, everyday for 14 Days.
I have 11 Days to go!

Hopefully, this will Correct the Problem.

I am Sorry I have Not been Visiting and Commenting, but I have been Sleeping a lot.

I will get back in the Swing of Things Soon, I Promise!

I LOVE You All!

RandoMissy!

2011-06-22T00:48:00.000-04:00

Phil left Yesterday for Georgia, Fed Training.
He left with The Two of Us on Not So Good Terms.
I Hate this...

Toni has to Have Surgery.
A Pin in Her Ankle.
My Other SIL is Coming to Care for Her.

Toni's Husband is also gone to Georgia.
I Volunteered to Keep My Niece while She Recovers.
No Response to My Offer.

Our County Declared a State of Emergency.
Flooding, Storm Damage.
Again!!!

The Popular Feather Thing for Hair is the New Tramp Stamp.
Feathers are Everywhere!

I Wish I could Find Clothing for The Girls that Does Not Look Trampy.
What are Manufactures Thinking?

Why Is It, The Uglier the Coffee Mug, The Better the Coffee?

I must Designate a Friend to Be Responsible for Plucking Chin Hair when I Get too Old to Do it Myself.

Unless a Kardashion Runs for President, Our Next Presidential Election will be Very Boring!!

I am Obsessed with the Casey Anthony Trial.
Not "Fly to Florida, Sleep in the Streets, Beat Old People with a Stick" Obsessed, but Really Into it!

There is No Amount of Money Sierra Mist can Spend on Advertising that Will Prevent Me from Calling it Sprite!!!

I am Praying for Sunshine and a Cheeseburger for Tomorrow.

The Girls Fought Today and Their Screams Caused Birds to Drop from the Sky...

The Increase in My Homicidal Tendencies is Directly Proportional to How Many Times I have to Pick Up Shoes Left in the Middle of the Floor!

I Have a Bad Case of the Warm Weather Blahs.

I am Strangely Attracted to Dr. Drew.

I Need to Start Christmas Shopping.

What are Your Random Happenings?

Toni on Crutches!!!

2011-06-19T20:36:00.000-04:00

This is Toni. I stole this Photo from FaceBook and No, I do Not Feel Guilty!!!
She was in the Midst of Bitching about What Had Happened!!!

Took Grandpa and His Money Sock to Sunday Morning Mass.
I was Trying to Figure Out what was going on, when Toni ~~Walks~~ Hobbles in On Crutches!!!! (I need Catholic Church for Dummies!)
I am Swearing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Sat the ENTIRE Service with My Heart in My Throat!!!

Thank God, Toni Fell Down Her Deck Steps and Broke a Bone in Her Ankle.
I Don't Mean, Thank God She was Hurt...
I Mean, Thank God it wasn't Due to My Restraint Hold!!!!

Toni's husband came by to see Me and Apologized for Her Behavior.
He did say she Only Meant to Surprise Me...

He also said He Understood Reactions and After Everything Toni has Said and Done to Me, I should have Slammed her a Lot Sooner!!!!!

Phil has also Apologized and Apologized and Apologized!
He Claims He had Time to Think about the Situation along with ALL of the Bull I have Put Up with between His Mother and His Sisters.
He has Apologized a LOT!!!

Phil Still has a Long Way to Go!!

I Know there is a Lesson to Be Learned in All of This, I just Cannot See It Yet!!!

Can You See the Lesson?

Toni Down! Missy in Trouble?

2011-06-16T20:23:00.000-04:00

We All Knew it was Just a Matter of Time, Didn't We?

Let Me Preface the Story with this:
I have Worked 20+ Years as a Teacher, School Counselor, and a Mental Health Counselor.
These Jobs Required Me to Attend Yearly "Restraint Training."
This is Not Self-Defense, but a Method of Restraining Individuals so They Do Not Hurt Themselves or Others.
Yes, I have had to Use this Training on Some Occasions.
The Techniques became "second nature."

OK, Now the Story:
My Husband and I attended a Cook-Out/Party where there was Several Couples.
No Children!
We were Both Surprised to See My Husband's Sister, Toni and her husband.

As You All Know, Things have Never Been Smooth for Us.
I have Tried and Tried, Ignored, Prayed, You Name It, I have Done It!

We Waved over the Crowd of Couples and Began to Mingle...

OUT of Nowhere, Toni Comes Up Behind Me and Gets Me in a Headlock!
Let Us All Assume this was a Friendly, Jokingly Headlock...

I Reacted by "Twirling Around" and "Moving" Toni to the Ground!!!!

OMG!!!! The Whole Thing was NOT PRETTY!!!!
Half of the Crowd Gasped and the Other Half Burst Out Laughing!!!

I Immediately Began Apologizing, Helping Her Up, Brushing Her Off, Petting Her, etc.
It was Awful!!!

Phil Yelled at Me!
He Embarrassed Me even More!
I did the Ugly Cry...

Toni Cried and Played "The Victim" to the Hilt!!!

I left the Party Alone.
Phil and I have not Spoken in Three Days!

I Swear, I DID NOT Know It was Her!
I DID NOT Know what was going on!
I just Reacted!!!

So, I am Waiting Around for Toni to Press Charges or Better yet, Sue Me!!!

I cannot Wait for the Seriousness to Break so I can Have a Good Laugh about this!!
I also need to add, I am way to Old to be Doing these Kind of Moves...

What should I do now?

A Flower Girl and A Rock Girl!

2011-06-13T14:15:00.000-04:00

I have been Frantic since The Family Returned Home!!

Everyone Returned Grouchy, Tired, Hungry, and Practically Naked!!!
I have Never Seen So Much Dirty Laundry In My Life!!!

Did They Change Close Six Times a Day?

The Girls were in a Wedding Saturday Night!!!!!
My Cousin's Son....
Tuesday and Layla were Flower Girls!!!

Well, Tuesday was a Flower Girl!
Layla, Refused to Carry Flowers in Her Basket and Ended Up Carrying ROCKS!!!

Yes, Rocks!!!
Layla was a ROCK Girl!!!

Tuesday Loved Getting Her Hair Curled, Twisted, Pinned, etc.
She Loved the Pink Lip Gloss!!

I thought We Would Have to Tranquilize and Tie Layla to get Her Hair Ready!!!!

After Two Hours of Hell, We Finally got Layla Primped and Curled!!!

We then Said a Prayer that Layla would Gently Drop The ROCKS as She Walked Down the Aisle.
We also Prayed that She would not Feel the Urge to Spout any Cuss Word as She watched the Ceremony.

She did Great!!!

When the Couple Kissed, she said, "Finally!"

Again, I am Sorry I have Not Been Making My Blog Rounds, but I will Catch Up Soon!!

Love You All!!!

Would You Rather Wednesday!

2011-06-08T23:49:00.000-04:00

You MUST Choose One!!
Don't Me a "Neither!" LOL

Would You Rather Get Caught Picking Your Nose or Chewing Your Toenails?

Personally, I would Rather Be Outed A Picker!!!!

Choose ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hard Day!

2011-06-07T18:23:00.000-04:00

Too Much Sun!

Too Much Drink!

Cucumbers for Dinner!

PopCorn for Dessert!

And, I Cleaned My Hair Brush!!

All in All, I would Say, "A Very Productive Day!"

What do You Think?
Did I Do Way Too Much for One Day?

Home Alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-06-05T17:11:00.000-04:00

For the First Time in Months, I am Going to be Home Alone!!!

Phil and The Boys are Going to the Lake and The Girls are Going on a Small Trip with My Parents!!!

It will be Just Me and Roxi...

Poor Dog!
She is so Neglected!
Not Really, but She sure Loves it when It is Just the Two of Us!

Not Only, is Roxi Going for a Groom, but I am Going for One as Well.

Manicure, Pedicure, and Hair Coloring!

Shopping online at Etsy!

Shopping for Myself!

Got a Book to Read!

Going to Tan in the Pool!

And, I am Going to BLOG!!!

I have so Many Blogs to Catch Up on!!!!

When was the Last Time You were Home Alone and What Did You Do?

RandoMissy!

2011-06-03T15:05:00.000-04:00

I Think I May Have Another Kidney Stone.
I am Peeing Red! LOL
Get It?

I am Here to Declare: Belly Chains, Anklets, and Toe Rings= Holy Trinity of Slutism!
We Paid a Visit to the Local Water Slide Park...

My County's Motto Should be, "It's Not Inbreeding, It's Recycling!!"

My Doctor Suggested I Enter Rehab for Being a "Crisis Junkie."
Imagine that!!!

My Hands are Painted Two Different Colors.
I Broke Up a Barbie Fight between Hands.
Hence, Two Different Colored Nails!

My Husband gave the Dog a Chicken Wing.
This is Going in His Permanent Record!

He also Put an Empty Container of Ice Cream Back into the Freezer.
He is So Pushing for a Closed Casket!

I have Followed the Dog around for Two Days Checking Poop!

My Sister-In-Law, Toni, came Over for Our Memorial Day, Parents 47th Anniversary, Birthday, Family CookOut.
She asked, "Who Cooked What?" and did Not Eat Anything I had Made!
Toni is Dead to Me...

Is there Such a Thing as Voicemail Rage?
Well, there is Now!
I go Completely OFF when I Reach Someones Voicemail!!

Our Lawn has a Mullet.
The Front has been Cut and the Back is ready for Hay!

Would It be Inappropriate for Me to Take the Neighbors Kid to the Doctor?
I am 99.9% sure He has Kennel Cough...

I am Cutting Off My StepSon's Cell Phones.
I Text Time Consuming Messages with Love I Might Add, and All I get back is "k."

I am Going to Close for Now, Layla is Baptizing Tuesday's Barbies AGAIN!
The Battle is On...

Butt,

2011-06-02T21:50:00.000-04:00

Which Way Will She Go?

We are Now Experiencing 95+ Temps.
Kentucky Weather has Multiple Personalities!

We finally got all of the Storm Debris Removed from Our Yard and I am Planting some things to Brighten Up the Place.

The Girls have Played with the Hose and in the Pool!
They were in Bed, Fast Asleep, by 7:45!

Nothing Like Hot Temps and Swimming to Induce Sleep!!!

How is Your Weather Treating You?

Would You Rather Wednesday!

2011-06-01T12:46:00.000-04:00

Would You Rather Know WHEN You are Going to Die or HOW You are Going to Die?

I would Rather Know When.
I am a Get Prepared Type.

Blog Gift Swap!!!!

2011-05-30T13:41:00.001-04:00

Jessica from Duck Duck Cow is hosting a Blog Gift Swap, called True Colors Swap!

Each participating Blogger will be Paired with Another Blogger and Will Exchange Gift Boxes based on Their Favorite Colors!!!!

I Love this Idea!

I also Love to Give Gifts...

If You want to Join the Fun, Visit Jessica's Blog!!!

Little Patrick!

2011-05-30T13:14:00.000-04:00

We Continue to be in the Dark as to Why Patrick was Returned to His Bio Parents.
The Social Workers involved in this Case seem to be as Baffled as the Rest of Us.
So far, there is No Paper Trail, Nothing that can Explain.
But, as You Know, We would not be Privy to such Information...

The Bio Parents have been Arrested and Are Jailed with No Bond.

The Family had No Financial Means to Provide a Funeral Service for this Precious Baby.
We, along with Other Foster Families, Paid for the Necessary Services needed for a Funeral, but the Family wanted No Viewing, No Visitation, No Funeral, No Grave Side Service, Nothing.

Saturday, We all Gathered around this Tiny Grave to Pray, Grieve, and Pray some more.
This Child, if Only 14 Months Old, Deserved a Service to Celebrate His Life.

We Surrounded His Grave with Beautiful Flowers, Balloons, and the Children lay Trinkets.

The State's Attorney General's Office has Launched an Investigation into the "Return of Patrick to his Biological Parents."

I am Anxious to Hear the Reasoning Behind this Custody Move, but whatever the Reasons, the Damage has been Done.

I just Pray that We as a Foster Care Community Working with Officials can See to it that This Type of Custodial Decision Never Happens Again!

Thank You all for Your Thoughts and Prayers.
Please, Continue to Keep Our Friends in Your Prayers.

You are Truly a Wonderful Group of Friends!

Missy

Prayers, Please!

2011-05-27T20:13:00.000-04:00

Last Night, We were Called to Come to the Aid of Friends.
Friends who had Became First Time Foster Parents 8 Months ago.

Little Patrick came to Live with Them when He was Six Months Old, approximately 8 Months ago.
He was Taken from a Drug Infested Home where He Suffered from Severe Neglect.
The Courts had Led Our Friends to Believe that Patrick would soon be Adoptable.

Out of Nowhere, The Courts gave Patrick back to his Biological Parents the 17th of this Month.
Needless to Say, Our Friends were Devastated...

As if This was Not Enough, They had to Hear on the Local New of Patrick's Death!

Wednesday Night, Patrick at 14 Months Old, was Found Dead (Drowned) in his Biological Parents Backyard Swimming Pool.
The Coroner Estimated He had been in the Water for Over One Hour.

When Police Arrived, the Parents were Found Inside the House Literally Comatose from Drug Use.
They took the Couple to the Hospital for Treatment so they could then Inform them of the Death of their Child.

I am at a Loss as to How to Help Our Friends through this Tragedy!
I was Struggling with How to Help Them with the Loss of Custody.
I have no Idea how to Help with This...
I am Angry, Scared, and Full of Grief!

So Far, No Charges have been Filed against the Bio Parents.

Please, Pray for Our Friends!

Thank You,
Missy

Stormy Night!

2011-05-26T20:28:00.000-04:00

We are Attempting to Ride Out Yet ANOTHER Storm!

The Winds are Blowing at Dangerous Strengths and Speed!
The Rain is Pouring and They Have Issued Flash Flood Warnings!
The Electricity is Going On and Off!

The Cats are Hiding Under the Bed and the Dog is Shaking!
The Kids are Scared, Cranky, and Making Me More Afraid and More Cranky!

I Started to Make Brownies and We Have No Eggs!!!

As a Professional Counselor, I can Easily See I am Going to Need Lots of Therapy and Possibly Medication to Get Through this Storm Season!!!!

I have PTSD!
Post Traumatic STORM Disorder!!!

How's the Weather where You are Tonight?

Would You Rather Wednesday!

2011-05-25T13:45:00.001-04:00

Would You Rather Go the Rest of Your Life without TV/Access to TV Programs (meaning You Cannot Watch TV thru Internet) or Go the Rest of Your Life with Internet Access?

I have No Idea which I would Choose...

An Emotionally Draining Day...

2011-05-24T18:35:00.001-04:00

I Pulled from The Bad Mother's Handbook and Plopped The Girls in Front of the TV All Day with Cereal, PopCorn, and Fruit RollUps.

Whatever They Wanted as Long as They Stayed Put and Allowed Me to Watch the Casey Anthony Trial and Oprah Farewell Show, Part II.

After Watching both of These, Along with Checking the Status of Our Weather, I am EMOTIONALLY DRAINED!!!

I have Got to Get It Together for Tonight!!!

After Watching Tonight's American Idol and Dancing With The Stars, I will Have to Get Better Just to Be CRAZY!!!

Thank Goodness, I do NOT have My Priorities Out of Order!
Trashy TV Shows have to Come Before the Children Sometimes...
I would Be a Hot Mess then!!!!

How are Your Emotions Running Today?

I just Realized TheVoice is Also on Tonight!!!!
I am Putting The Children Outside in the Rain for Their Nightly Showers...

Her Biological Mother...

2011-05-23T13:21:00.000-04:00

When I saw this Spoof for Surrogacy, I had Goose Bumps!!
This Woman has to be the Biological Mother of Layla!!!

The Eyes, The Voice, The Threatening Demeanor... LOL

Would You ever Consider being a Surrogate for Someone?

Foster Care Picnic!

2011-05-21T14:51:00.000-04:00

Today We Attended a Picnic Hosted by Our Local Foster Care Services.
The Girls had a Blast and We had a Chance to Catch Up with Some Other Foster Care/Adoptive Parents.

We Exchanged "War Stories," Funny Stories, and Some Sad Stories.

After this Exchange of Stories, I felt So Blessed.
Layla's Behaviors are Actually Minor in Comparison to Some Other Children.

We had No Biting, No Pushing, nor Cuss Word Spouted! LOL

All in All, a Good Day!

We had lots of:

Hope You are Having a Wonderful Weekend!

A Tough Time-Out!

2011-05-20T15:15:00.000-04:00

The Sun finally Came Out to Shine Today.

I took The Girls Outside for Some Much Needed Vitamin D.
We attempted to Plant Flowers.

20 Minutes into the Whole Gardening Gig, Layla started...

Layla: "We are Digging in Poop," "Tuesday is a Poop-Licker," "This is Gross," "You are a Poop-Face."

Suddenly, the Poop Hit the Fan!

She Threw a Whole Hand Full of Potting Soil into My Face!!!

I brought Layla inside and Told Her to Go to Her Room for Time-Out.
I proceeded with Trying to Shake the Dirt Out of My Hair!

When I went to Check on Her, this is How I Found Her:

Tough Punishment, Right?

It is Going to Be a Long Summer!

I am Already Counting the Days Until School Begins...

21st, The Rapture?

2011-05-19T12:22:00.001-04:00

What are Your Thoughts about This Man's Prediction of The Rapture and the People Who are "Preparing"?

Do You Believe in The Rapture?

Would You Rather Wednesday!

2011-05-18T13:15:00.000-04:00

Truth Be Told, I have Ran Out of Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Inventions!
Maybe, If I give the "industry" time, they will come out with some Inventions I have Not Posted.
I am Working on a Good/Bad Invention Post...

So Now, I am Going to Do "Would You Rather Wednesday!"

My Kids have Always Loved to Ask Would You Rather Questions, alas, a New Post Idea!

Today Question is:

Would You Rather Be Able To HEAR ANY Conversation or Be Able to TAKE BACK ANYTHING You Say/Said?

I would LOVE to Be Able to Take Back Things I have Said and Will Say...

I Wish I Could UnKnow...

2011-05-17T14:54:00.000-04:00

There are Several Things I Wish I Could have Remained Ignorant About!

Mosquito Bites are One of Them!
I am Never Leaving My House Again..

Are There Any Things You Wish You Could UnKnow?

Who Let the Cats Out?

2011-05-16T16:31:00.000-04:00

McCoy Volunteers at Our Local Animal Shelter.
He Loves Taking the Dogs for Walks and Play Time with the Animals.

This Weekend, the Shelter Set Up an Adoption Day at Tractor's Supply.
It was a Huge Event with Food, Lots of Animals, Lots of People, and a Local TV News Crew.

McCoy was Beyond Excited.
He got to Show Two Dogs on TV.

BEFORE, the Taping of the Show, We Took The Girls to Visit the Animals and to See their Big Brother in Action.

I Dressed Them in CUTE SunDresses, and We Discussed Proper Play with the Shelter Animal Behaviors; Soft Voices, Do Not Squeeze the Animals, etc.

When We Arrived, the TV People thought The Girls were So Cute and Well Behaved, they wanted to get a "Couple of Shots" with The Girls Interacting with the Kittens.

Sounds Simple Enough, Right?

I was Told to Watch from a Distance...
I Winced and Phil commented, "You Have Got to Lighten Up. They are Playing with Kittens. What could Possible Be Wrong with That? Sheesh."

HA!

There was a HUGE Kennel with Approximately 20+ Black Kittens.
The Girls had Feathers to Tease them.
Kittens were Jumping, Girls were Smiling, People were "Awwwing"...

Out of No Where, Layla Reaches Down and Opens the Kennel Door!!!

Black Kittens ran OUT like People Out of a Burning Building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the TV People Yelled, Tuesday Panicked and Screamed, and Layla Squealed an Ear Piercing, "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

The Kittens went Under Parked Cars, Through the Open Door into the Store, Under Wooden Crates Holding Bags of Dog Food, Kittens went Everywhere.

Some People were Chasing Kittens, Some were in Shock, Some were Laughing, and I was Trying to Get to through the Mess to Get to The Girls.

I Caught a Glimpse of McCoy as I was Running for The Girls and He just Had this Look that Said, "I Knew This Would Happen."

I Mouthed the Words, "I'm Sorry!"

Tuesday and Layla were Standing There, in the Midst of Frenzied Kittens and DumbFounded People, Screaming at Full Throttle!!
Their Little Hands Flapping to and fro'.

They Continued to Scream until We Placed Them into the Suburban.
There they Continued to Cry Loudly Until They Had the Snubs!
You know, Snubs? Where You Cry Until You Cannot Breathe...

The Girls just Kept Pointing at One Another and were Trying to Communicate through the Tears, but It was a Hot, Snotty Mess.
I am Sure They were Blaming Each Other!

Once Home, They were Still Crying, Babbling, and We had Some Wailing...
I think the Wailing was Their Daddy!

Phil and I Each took a Rocking Chair and Began to Soothe Their Traumatized Souls.
It Only Took about 20 Minutes before Both Were Sound Asleep!

After a Three Hour Nap, Both awoke and Did Not Even Mention the Escaped Kittens.
They have Yet to Mention the Day!

We Did Not get to See McCoy make His Live Debut on Local TV, but Did Watch the Recorded Version Hundreds of Times.
So Proud of Him!

Lesson Learned: The Girls, Animals, and TV Do Not Mix!!!

Random Photos...

2011-05-14T14:38:00.000-04:00

I had a Super, Fabulous, Hilarious Post Written Up that Everyone would Have Loved, but Blogger Sucked the Life Out of It...

Instead of Re-Doing, I am Lazy Today, I will Entertain You with Some of my Fantastic Photography Skills! LOL

This is Me, Before Haircut, with NO Make-Up!!
Got the Haircut and am Working on a Tan!

                                                     This is Our Newest Fur Baby!
                                                           His Name is Hoover.
                                                 He is a Pryrenean Mountain Dog.
                                                          They are Nocturnal!
                                      They Sleep All Day and Prowl and Play All Night!

This is My Baby Roxi after a Bath!

We are Having a Cook-Out, Weather Permitting and This is the Baked Beans I Made!

These are My New, Red SlipCovers!!

I Just Realized, I am Beginning to Look a Lot Like My Dogs!!!
White and Fuzzy!!!

Hope You are Having a Great Weekend!!!

RandoMissy!

2011-05-11T20:08:00.000-04:00

Forced to Go to Wal-Mart Today.
To Make Visits Easier for Everyone, They Should have a Meth Aisle.

I would LOVE My Neighbors if They Lived Somewhere Else.

My Husband Told Me He Could Not Taste LOVE in My Cooking!
He is a DoucheNozzle!

Holding Your Pee Should be an Olympic Event!
I would OWN this Event...

I Think BRAVO Should Film a HouseWives of Appalachia.
We Drink Mountain Dew instead of Wine.
We Sit Front Row at Chicken Fights instead of Fashion Shows.

McCoy just Asked if I had a Rough Estimate of the Money in His College Account!
BaHaWa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Poor Child!

I Consider Myself a Hot Mess, but I Refuse to Blame My Poor Adult Decision Making Skills on My Parents or Bi-Polar!
Can You Hear Me Toni?

If You can Wrap a Gift with Less than Entire Roll of Scotch Tape and Make Big, Frilly, Curly Bows... I Hate You!

Got My Hair Cut!
I Look Like Jon Bonjovi, The Early Years.

Crock Pots Creep Me Out.
Anything that takes that Long to Cook...

If You have to Wear a Band Aid Anywhere on Your Face, Stay Home!!!
Wal-Mart...

Layla just Saw Lady GaGa on American Idol.
It was LOVE at First Sight.
God, Help Me!

I have been A Debby Downer, Negative Nancy, and Rude Ruth all Rolled into One for Several Days...

Watching Scotty on American Idol, makes Me Consider Becoming a Cougar! (for You Jamie)

What are Your Random Thoughts Today?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-05-11T19:52:00.000-04:00

What Will They Develop Next for the iPhone?

"Ever wondered what you would look like with a bigger bust? Me neither, but considering the amount of breast augmentations performed, there are many, many women (and some men) that do. Before you head to the plastic surgeon, you could check out how you’ll look with a serious set. Yes, there’s an app for that. iAugment will provide a free consultation, err…virtual visualization. All you have to do is upload an existing photo, or snap a new one, and choose one of the many implant options available to you. The application will do the rest. As far as the tearing open of your skin and insertion of foreign objects, you’ll have to see a surgeon for that."

Cost: FREE

Find HERE.

NO! This is NOT ME!! LOL

I am a Blackberry Gal...

What Do You Think of This APP?

Needed: New Hairstyle!

2011-05-10T19:30:00.000-04:00

Although I am Growing Out the Bad Mommy Haircut, I am Still Needing Some Color and Style~

Everyone Here is Full of Suggestions;

Do You have Any Suggestions?
Change the Blond?
Go Short?
Keep the Length?

McCoy is an Official Teen!

2011-05-09T13:52:00.003-04:00

McCoy,
I am Sorry You had to Share Your Special Day with Me and Your Grandmother.
But, as usual, You were Sweet, Gracious, and Delightful!!!

You are The One Who Pointed Out My Tendency to Think in a Listing Order, so Here is a List of Things I Love about You!!!

1. I Love the Way You Can Read My Mind. You Always Know What to Say and What to Do.

2. I Love that You are So Excited to be an Official Teen and Willingly Admit You have No Idea What it Really Means!

3. I Love the Way You Remind Us You Will be Driving in Three Years and Your Vehicle of Choice is a '78 Ford Bronco.

4. I Love the Way You Love the Elderly. You are so Patient and Kind with Not Only Your Grandparents, but All Who Need Special and Extra Attention.

5. I Love Your Hunting Philosophy. Waste Nothing! We are The Only Family in the Community with Matching Squirrel Tail Antenna Toppers!

6. I Love Your Musical Talents and I Would Love if You Would It Share with The World!

7. I Love How You Care for Your Gun and Knife Collection so You Can One Day Give Them to Your Son.

8. I Love How Your Ears Turn Red when You Try to Tell a Lie.

9. I Love that You Sweep the Monsters From Under All Beds at Bedtime.

10. I Love to Hear You say, "Mom, Everything will be OK."

11. I Love that You Refuse to Be Late for Anything.

12. I Love Your Thriftiness with Money and The Places You Hide Your $tash.

13. I LOVE the Teen You are and The Man You are Becoming!

I Hope Your Birthday was as Fun for You as It was for All of Your Family!

We Love You Dearly,
Mom, Dad, Josh, Dillon, Tuesday, and Layla

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T12:30:00.003-04:00

Have a Safe and Wonderful Day!

To My Family;

2011-05-07T14:07:00.002-04:00

At this Point, You are Tired, Hungry, Arguing and Blaming One Another for Not Having This Chore Already Completed.

You have Wondered Through All Three Drug Stores in Town, Thought about Flowers but Remembered I Still have a Vase Full from Daddy's Last Screw Up, and are Jealous because The Girls made the Cutest Mugs at Church.

I will Make this Easy for You CLUELESS Men!

I want a Gift Certificate for a Shellac Manicure.

Go by Samantha's, You Know the Place.
She will Solve All Your Problems and I will Act so Surprised!!

Next, Get Showered and Dressed Appropriately.
Get Everyone Ready to Leave and Call for Me!

Again, I will Act Surprised and Ask What is Going On.

You Will then Take Me Out to Dinner for this:

When We Arrive Home, You will Volunteer to Get The Girls to Bed and Allow Me the Rest of the Evening to Take a Bubble Bath and Read a Good Book!

Now, was That so Bad?

Mothers, Do You Help Your Family with Mother's Day Ideas?
Fathers, Would You Like Receive Some Hints for Mother's Day?

YaY for Mother's Day...

2011-05-06T14:25:00.000-04:00

I do Not Like Mother's Day!

I Always Loved Mother's Day as a Child Because My Father made sure My Mother Received a Beautiful Gift, Lovely Lunch, and He Made Her Feel Appreciated.

My Mother's Days have been...
I do NOT even have the Words.

I LOVE the Gifts My Children Make, Find, or Buy and I LOVE Spending the Day with My Children.

What I do NOT LOVE is the Awful Gifts My Husband Buys and Passes Off as The Children's Idea!!

I then Have to Muster Up the Energy to Act all Excited while Holding Back My Desire to Kick Him in His Kidneys!!!

The Mother's Day Meal is also a Mess.
Me Making Sure Everyone has what They want to Eat, etc.

I would Rather just Skip the Whole Day!

What is Your Worst Mother's Day Memory?

I Will Never...

2011-05-05T13:47:00.002-04:00

A List of Things You will NEVER Hear Me Say:

1. “I Wish My Children would Talk More. And Scream a Lot More. And Have More Tantrums. And Detail Further All the Ways I have Disappointed Them. Especially in the Car.”

2. “My House is Too Clean. It is Lacking a Lived-in Feel.”

3. “I Love Spending All Afternoon Buying and Preparing Delicious, Nutritous Food for My Children, even if They Do Not Appreciate It and Refuse to Even Try it!”

4. “I Love Getting My Period. I Wish it Came Three Times a Month.”

5. “I Love Doing Messy Crafts with My Children. It Does Not Bother Me when They Spill Paint, Glue or Glitter Throughout the House. It is Called Expressing Themselves.”

6. “I am Completely Caught Up on Laundry.”

7. “I Have Too Many Shoes.”

8. “I Have a Great Idea, Let’s Go to Wal-Mart.. You Kids Do Not Have Enough Toys!”

9. “Girls I Need You to Run Around and Scream More! I am Tired of You Two, Quietly Playing Games and Singing Hymns.”

10. “I Wish it Would Rain More.”

11. "Family, Really it is Fine to Throw Your Jeans On the Floor I Will Put Them in the Laundry Basket for You."

12. "I Need to Spend More Time with My Sister-in-Law, Toni."

13. "Layla, Could you Squeal at Me a Little Louder because I am Not Sure I Heard You the First Ten Times."

14. “Sure, Let’s Pierce That.”

15. “I am a Registered, Die-Hard Democrat.”

16. “It’s been Three Days, I Suppose It’s Time for a Shower.”

17. "Yes, I Think You Should Marry the Cougar.

18. "Sure, Honey. Socks Make a Wonderful Mother's Day Gift."

What Will We Never Hear You Saying?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-05-04T14:27:00.000-04:00

Another Great Key-Board Find!

"Do you find yourself regularly checking on your iPhone while typing away on your keyboard at work? Soon, you can slap them together with the WOW-Keys, a USB keyboard with a built-in slot for holding an iPhone.

Created by CompuExpert, the computer accessory provides a 30-pin connector towards the right end that lets you dock your iPhone right in line with the keys. Like any regular dock, you can use it to charge and sync your phone; unlike them, however, it serves several other purposes.The WOW-Keys sets up the up the iPhone's display at the same tilt angle as the keys, allowing you to quickly glance over to see if you've got a new message or update. Using an app, you can also have the handset function as a trackpad for your computer, allowing you to get rid of a separate peripheral for pointer navigation. The keyboard itself has a "phone mode" that allows you to use it for the iPhone -- typing messages and executing various commands using 12 preset iPhone hotkeys."

The actual keyboard measures 16 x 4.7 x 1 inches and weighs 1.4 lbs. It can work with both Windows and Mac computers, connecting to them via a 4.9-foot long USB cable."

Purchase HERE.
Goes on Sale May 24, priced at $99.

What Do You Think?

A Win? More Like Relief!

2011-05-03T15:43:00.000-04:00

Osama bin Laden is Dead.
A Win?

I like to Refer to his Death as a Relief.
It is a Relief this Particular Individual will No Longer Be a Threat.

I am Writing in Spurts.
This is How I am Thinking.
One Short Thought at a time.

His Death will Hopefully bring Justice to the Victims of bin Laden's Unspeakable Brutality.

Our Military is Awesome!

I Believe this Win will Ignite a Fire in the Islamic Extremist and the Violence will Escalate.
Our Men and Women Over Seas will be in More Danger and We as a Nation could very Possibly be More Vulnerable.

Many Americans will give Obama Credit for This Military Action and It Will Most Certainly be a Major Part of his Re-Election Campaign.
Oops! Already is...

OBAMA DID NOT DO THIS.
The US Military/CIA Successfully Completed this Mission.

Obama is Not Responsible; He is Fortunate.
He just happened to be President at the End of a Ten Year Man Hunt.

If anything, This Successful Military Mission happened in Spite of Obama, Not Because of him.
He just happens to be living in the White House, Not Out on Patrol with an M16.

I Think The Military Would have Taken him Out Regardless of Obama's Thoughts.
I Do Not think We should be Celebrating in the Streets.
This Type of Behavior Lowers Us to the Level of the Extremist.

I Do Not think "The Death Picture" Nor Footage of his Burial at Sea should be Released for Public Viewing.

We have Too Many Ignorant People Maneuvering around Attempting to Make a Profit.

Let us Continue the Fight against Terrorism with Dignity.

What are Your Thoughts about the Death of Terrorist?

Family Updates!

2011-05-02T14:36:00.001-04:00

I have Nothing Else to Blog About, so You will have to Suffer Through Family Updates!!!

Joshua has Come to His Senses and Should Leave for Boot Camp within the Next Week.
He has Completed Two Years of College with a Criminal Justice Degree.
He wants to Go into Federal Law Enforcement Like His Father.
I suppose He was Afraid The Cougar would Age Beyond Recognition while He was Away! LOL

Forgive Me Lord, but I just want to Smash Her Face!!
All 42 years of Her Face!!

Dillon is Studying for this Week's Finals.
He is Taking No Classes Over the Summer.
He is Looking for a Summer Romance!
Dil is such a Romantic.

McCoy Completed Field Day (Friday) a Winner!
He won First Place in the Relay Race, 30 Yard Dash, Hurdles, and Broke the School Record for the Long Jump!!
He won Second Place in the Softball Throw.
He has 17 Days of School left and has Four Camps Scheduled for the Summer!~

Tuesday Finished Preschool with Awards as well.
I am a Horrible Mother! I still have Not Found or Replace My Camera!
She Received Outstanding Student, Favorite Friend, and the Art Award.
She will be Taking Swimming Lessons, Attending Dance Camp, and Basketball Camp!

Layla has Succeeded in Wearing Her Mother Down Two Dress Sizes! LOL
She now is able to Identify her ABC's and know all Sounds.
She can Count to 40.
She is Sounding Out Words and Can Write Her Name!
Layla has also went Six Weeks with No Hiding Food. A Major Success!
She will be Taking Swimming Lessons, Attending a Science Camp, and Karate! LOL

We continue to Have Downed Trees in Our Yard, but are Now within the Next Five Customers to be Serviced!!!

Grandpa is Still Visiting with his Money Sock.
He is wanting Me to Take Him Tomorrow to Purchase a Cell Phone.
This will be Interesting...

Phil has an Appointment for a Vasectomy this Friday.
I am Sure this is Going to be a Major Drama Producing Event.

What Updates Would You Like to Share?

GoodBye April!

2011-05-01T14:29:00.001-04:00

Dear April;
You have been a Hard Month to Get Through!

We have had Illnesses, Allergies, Poison Sumac, Rain, Rain, and More Rain, Flooding, Tornadoes!

We have had Our House Damaged, Spent Days with No Electricity, and have Spent a Lot of Money to Get Our Lives Back to Normal.

We have Witnessed Neighboring States lose Homes, Businesses, and Precious Lives.

We have Watched with the World as The Prince and His Bride Married in True British Style!

We have Suffered through Cold Temperatures and Constant Wind.

We are Ready to Say Goodbye to April and to Welcome May!

April, Get the Hell Out of Here!

WELCOME MAY!

Anyone Else Glad to See April Say Goodbye?

Obama's Birth & Trump's Lineage...

2011-04-30T14:30:00.001-04:00

Obama's Birth Certificate has been Presented!

Trump's Lineage Explains the Hair!

What have been Your Thoughts about Obama's Missing Birth Certificate?

What do You Think About Trumps Possible Run for President?

Royal Behavior!

2011-04-29T14:24:00.001-04:00

Check Out the Tiara Hair Bows!

I mentioned in an earlier Post that Tuesday was Obsessed with The Royal Wedding.
She is Determined to Watch this Whole "Becoming a Princess."

She has Carried a Clock around all day Begging Me to Set it to Alarm at 4:00am.
I was going to Record and Show Her Later, but I decided I would get up with Her.
I think She will only Make it about an Hour before She falls asleep...

Tuesday has become the Expert in Royal Princess Behavior.
Everything We do, She will Comment, "That is not how a Princess Behaves," or "That is Nice Princess Behavior."

Poor Layla will Never catch on to the Princess Protocol. LOL
She has Started Barking back, "I don't care. I don't want to be a Princess. I want to be a Frog Farmer."

I will have to admit, I am not Princess Material either, According to Tuesday!
Tuesday, "Mommy, a Princess does not Chip her Nail Polish."

I am Hoping the Princess Thing will soon Complete It's Course...

Did You Watch The Royal Wedding?

RandoMissy!

2011-04-28T14:06:00.001-04:00

We are Riding Out ANOTHER Storm as I Type.
I have PTSD.
Post Traumatic STORM Disorder!
Have I said this before?

The Royal Wedding Costing over 34 Million...
Wouldn't It Be Funny If William and Kate Eloped?

I Have One Black Hair Growing from My Big Toe.
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Why Do Sensible Shoes have to be so Ugly?

A Woman Thought I "Shushed" her while in Line at Wal-Mart.
I was "Shushing" The Girls, but Hoping It Would Spill Over to her.
It Did.

My Oldest StepSon, Joshua, Joined the Army and Now The Cougar (Yes, she is still living) has made Him Change His Mind.
I have Never Seen My Husband So Upset.

I am a Complete Failure as a Mother!
I CANNOT French Braid Hair.
Every Good Mother Knows How to French Braid.

I Have Lost Yet Another Camera.

While in Hallmark, Tuesday and Layla Licked and Sealed about 20 Envelopes.

The Family Cruise has been Cancelled! YAY!
Phil Finally Found His Balls and Told her to Shut the Hell Up!
He Truth-Dumped All Over Her!!!!

I Spilled a Container of Cottage Cheese and Let the Dog Eat It instead of Mopping.

If I Worked Out as Much as I said I was Going to, I would be in Fab Shape.

Am I the Only One Terrified of Kim Kardashians Eyelashes?

I just Tried to Open a Coke like a Jar of Mayo!
I am Losing My Mind!

The Very Day I Wear My Pajamas while Dropping McCoy at School, the Principal Stops Me in the Parking Lot...

Is Danny Bonaduce Dead?
He has Not Made the News in a Long Time.

I am Putting On Make Up and Doing My Hair in case The News Reporters ask to Interview Me after Our House Flies Away!

What are Your Random Thoughts for Today?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-04-27T14:13:00.001-04:00

Love the Taste of Fresh Lemon, but Hate the Mess of Squeezing?
I Have Found a Great Product for Squeezing and Storing Lemons and Limes.
"There’s nothing better than the taste of a fresh squeezed lemon in your glass. The bottled lemon juices just don’t compare. The Lekue Lemon Squeezer lets you squeeze out and store lemons in one handy kitchen gadget. Just put the lemons in and squeeze- no seeds, no splatters, no lemon juice in the eyes, no mess.

Then (assuming you haven’t used the whole lemon up) just seal up the top and store the remaining lemon half in the Lemon Squeezer in the fridge, ready to squeeze. Simple and effective. Dishwasher safe too. Comes in a set of two so you can use one for limes, if you wish, or just double lemons."

Squeeze exactly the amount you desire.

Squeeze free of seeds, without risk of spatters.

Set contains Two (2) Lemon Squeezers.

Protects the lemon halves in the refrigerator retaining maximum freshness.

Dishwasher safe.

$20.06 for Two.

Purchase HERE.

What Do You Think of the Lekue Lemon Press?

Someone asked Me if I Buy any of the Products I Post about and The Answer is Yes!

I have Bought Several.
Some have been Awesome and Some have been Complete Flops.

I will Try to do a Post Listing the Good and the Bad!

Grandpa and The Money Sock!

2011-04-26T13:01:00.000-04:00

Grandpa and His Money Sock have Only been Here for Three Days and I have Already Screwed Up!

My Dog Eats Nature Balance Dog Food.
It comes in a Roll, Resembling Pepperoni, etc.
It has to be Kept in the Refrigerator.

You See What is Coming?

I come Through the Kitchen to Find Grandpa Happily Eating Dog Food!

What did I do?
I Never Said a Word, Allowed Him to Enjoy His "Meat" and Crackers, and Hurriedly Placed the Dog Food in the Back of the Fridge!!

I Won't Tell if You Won't!

I Love My Father-in-Law, but the Last Thing I Need is a 6'5" Toddler to Supervise!

Have You Ever Served Dog/Cat Food on Purpose or Accident?

Tuesday and The Royals!

2011-04-25T19:50:00.000-04:00

We Survived the Easter Holiday with Only Minor Drama.
I have Accepted that Any Family Gathering Including My In-Laws will be Drama Producing.

We have Grand-Pa and His Money Sock for a Week, so You Can Expect some Fun...

The Royal Wedding!
I have Never been The Princess Type.
I hated Barbies and Any Other Type of Dolls.
I was a Lincoln Log, Lego, and Live Animal Type of Girl.

Tuesday has FLIPPED over The Royal Wedding.
She wants Every Magazine with Prince William and Kate's photo, Screams at Every Commercial Advertising the Time of the Wedding, and is Insisting She will Get Up at 3:00 am to Watch the Wedding!

I am Going to TiVo and Try to Convince Her The Wedding Started Late!

Are You Planning on Watching The Royal Wedding?
3:00am?
Record and Watch Later?

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-23T11:13:00.000-04:00

Again, I am Neck Deep in Family Drama!!

I am Picking Up after Yet Another Storm, Preparing Easter Baskets, Planning/Preparing Easter Dinner, Assisting with Easter Cantata, and Just Trying to Breathe!!

I PROMISE I will Catch Up with Everyone as soon as ~~Chaos~~ Festivities are Over!!

Love to You All!

Be Safe!

Missy

RandoMissy!

2011-04-21T13:25:00.000-04:00

My Gyno took Me Off of My Birth Control Pills and Informed Me We had to Decide on a New Method.
The New Method now is, Phil on the Couch.
I Do NOT want Another Child.

He is Refusing a Vasectomy.
I even Found a DIY Vasectomy Kit.

He is Not Going for That...

Taco Bell is Dead to Me.
If Taco Bell Killed a Cow in Front of Me, I would still Not Believe They Use Real Beef.

I Overheard a Conversation between My Husband and Our Three Sons.
They were Discussing the Names of Their Privates.

After Hearing the Story of the Crucifixion, Layla Keeps asking everyone, "Where were the Police when all this was Going on? They should have called 911."

Do You Ever Wonder what Really Happens to Your Clothes when You Drop them at the Cleaners?

Downed Tree Removal and Removal of Trees Still Standing is going to Cost over $1200.
I am So Over the Romantic Thunder Storm!

Nothing Scares Me More than to Come Home and Find a Closet Door Open that I KNOW I Closed.

I am Worried Heaven May be Like the Scenes in those Progressive Insurance Commercials.

If I ever get Another Dog, it is Going to be One You Cannot See It's Butthole all the Time.

My Friend Confessed to Me that She Rinses Our Her Garbage Bags and Uses them Again.
We're not so much Friends anymore.

Every LipStick and ChapStick I own has Little Girl Teeth Marks in Them...

I haven't Started My Wine Drinking.
I am Still in the Planning Stage.

I am Convinced My Husband could Eat a Bucket of Hot Wings even at My Funeral.

I want to See a Sister Wife Show were They Get into Jealous Brawls and Pull Each Others Hair.
My son, Dillon, thought He was Married to His Sisters. DUH!!!

I always Think a Wad of Black Thread on the Floor is a Spider and then Feel Stupid, but Releived, when I Realize it is Thread.

Mariah Carey has been Pregnant for 15 Months Already. Is It Just Me?

I am Going to Fake a Headache and Head to Bed Early Tonight!

What are Some of Your Random Thoughts Today?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-04-20T14:33:00.001-04:00

CoWorkers or Family Members Steal Your Stuff?
They Will Never Think to Look Here!

Introducing the Keyboard Organizer
"Use It To Type Or To Hide Your Office Supplies by Gadgetry Inc If you work in a crowded office, then chances are you've already experienced quite a handful of disappearing acts. The workload or the paperwork isn't what's missing, although I'm sure you'd prefer these to go missing instead. No, what actually magically disappears from your desk are you pens and scissors and staplers and all sorts of other supplies.

Tried sticking your name on each one of them? Placed a huge sign on your desk reading "Please do not touch anything"? Tried stashing everything in your drawer? If none of these have worked to at least try to curb the office supplies snatching, then maybe what you need is the Keyboard Organizer.

For one thing, it's actually a real keyboard, so when people see you banging away contracts and reports on it, they will be none the wiser. When no one's looking, pop the keyboard open and sneak in your pens, clips, note pads, rulers, CDs, and whatever else will fit into that nifty little space and snap it back shut when you're done. Easy as pie.

Of course, I'm sure a lot of the people who take stuff from your table probably had no intention of stealing it. Heck, they might even remember they have your pen and swing by your cubicle when they remember they still have it a few weeks later. By then, it would already be too late because you've already bought a replacement. This way, you prevent obvious thieves and unintentional snatchers from ever walking away with your belongings again.

They come in a variety of shapes, colors, and designs too, so I'm sure you'll be able to find a Keyboard Organizer that fits your taste and personality."

Here are its product specifications (as a keyboard):

•Windows® compatible
•USB connector or wireless
•Audio control like MUTE and VOLUME
•Internet keys including, Home, Mail, Forward, Backward and Stop.
•Shortcut keys to My Computer and Calculator
•Bring up Windows® Media Player with a keystroke
•Fast forward your CD or DVD with one button, stop, play or fast forward
•Membrane switch technology for long life and low noise keystrokes

Purchase HERE.

$19.95 and Up.

What Do You Think?
Is the KeyBoard Organizer for You?

Award Time!!

2011-04-19T14:56:00.001-04:00

I Received The Versatile Blogger Award!!!

My Son Wanted to Know if Versatile was the Same as Volatile!

I answered, "Pretty Much!"

Mountain Mama from Into the Wild Blue Yonder.
Check Out this Great Blog!
You will Not be Disappointed!!!

I am to Tell You Seven Things about MySelf.
I am Not Sure I have Seven Things to Tell You that You do Not Already Know!

1. I am Trying to Grow Out My Hair!
I Fell for a Bad Mommy Cut that Left Me Looking Like Carol Brady. The Later Years...

2. My Gyno just Told Me I have the Fertility Possibilities of a Naive 16 Year-Old.
My Husband is Sleeping on the Couch until We Figure Out How to Stop this!

3. I Swallow My Gum.
I cannot figure out a Way to Elegantly get Gum Out of My Mouth, so I just Swallow it!
I know, it stays in My Stomach for Seven Years.

4. I am Dying for an Electronic Cigarette.
I Don't Smoke and Despise the Smell of Smoke, but these E-Cigarettes look like so much fun!

5. I Always turn My MicroWave Off with Three Seconds Remaining.
I feel Like a Kick-Ass Bomb Diffuser who Just Saved the World!!!

6. I am a Guilt Mother.
I make My Children feel Guilty as a Way of Getting Them to Do Things.
I was Raised Hearing, "You are Killing Your Mother/Father!"

7. My Newest Obsession is Vanilla Flavored Tootsie Rolls.
Oh.Em.Gee!

I am Now Passing this On to All of You!

I cannot Narrow it Down to a Few!
I am a People Pleaser!!!

Hike Through Hell!

2011-04-18T17:27:00.000-04:00

Did You Expect anything Different From Me?
Did You Expect to Check In and Read about a Lovely Nature Hike with MY Family?

No!
Again, Stop Laughing!

You Know Me well enough, and My Family, to Know that any Family Outing is Going to Equal Hell!!!!

The Plan was to Hike to a Local Tourist Attraction, Chain Rock.

This Chain supposedly Holds this Giant Rock and Prevents it from Falling on the Patrons of the Small City Below.
It is 1 1/4 mile to the Rock.

Before All Seven of Us piled into the Suburban, I Reminded Everyone to Pee!!!
All Confirmed They had Tinkled!
Ready to Go!

We are 20 Feet into the Hike and Layla Starts the Pee Rant!
Being the White Trash Mom I am, I tried to Explain, Convince, and Demonstrate the Fine Art of Peeing in the Woods!
I am Proud to Say, I have Peed in the Woods More than Once!

Like a Bear, Only Squatting...

Layla would Not Have Any Part of Peeing in the Woods!
Crying and Upset, She then Peed on Herself!

Did I Bring the Bag of Emergency Clothes, etc.
No!
I thought We Could Hike 1 1/4 Mile without the Giant Bag of Emergency Clothing...
Stupid Me!

She then Started Screaming because GrassHoppers were Sticking to Her Legs!
This did Freak Me Out Somewhat also!
There were Hundreds of Flippin' GrassHoppers!

Big Brother Joshua Saved the Day.
He Scooped Up Layla and Toted Her on His Shoulders the Entire Hike to this Huge Rock!

His Neck was Covered with Pee, Grasshopper Legs, Sweat, and Bug Bites!

We Eventually Made it Back to the Vehicle where The Girls Peed in Privacy in the Back of the Vehicle!

If You have a Toddler, this is a Must!
It has Saved the Day More than Once and No, I have Never Used this!

All in All, this was a Fairly Normal Outing for My Family!

In Case You have ever Wondered Where to Pee, I Found this Chart to Help!

You are Welcome!

Where Does a Bear Pee?

2011-04-17T15:11:00.000-04:00

We are Going on a Family Hike this Afternoon.
Stop Laughing!
I know You are All Moaning and Laughing at the Blog Post Potential this Outing Has!~~

I have Everyone ~~Doped Up~~ Medicated with Antihistamines because of All the Allergy Producing T-T-T-T-t-t-t-t-t-r-r-r-r-r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-, Weeds, Flowers, etc.

I am Still having a Problem with T-T-T-T-r-r-r-r-r-e-e-e-e-e-s-s-s-s-s.

I am Praying We do Not Run into One of These:

Wish Me Luck!

You Know I am Going to Need It...

Home Radiaton Monitor!

2011-04-16T20:10:00.000-04:00

I would Love to Believe News Sources when They Report that Radiation Levels from Japan are Minimal and Harmless, but I am Not Certain We can Trust What is Being Reported.

I have Found a Cheap, Effective, HomeMade Radiation Tester You can Easily Assemble.
Results are Easy to Read!

Instructions:

OPEN A BAG OF MICROWAVE POPCORN.

LEAVE IT ON YOUR KITCHEN COUNTER.

IF IT STARTS POPPING, RUN LIKE HELL!

Are You Concerned about Radiation Levels from the Japan Disaster?

I am Here~

2011-04-15T20:41:00.000-04:00

Wow! My Daily Post is Late, Late, Late!!!

I have been Doing Laundry since 6am!!!

Joshua and Dillon both have Weekend Trips and Needed Clean Clothes Fast!
The both Work Full Time and Are Full Time College Students, so I feel I should Help Out with Their Laundry!!

I need a Laundry System!

Do you Have a Laundry System?

How Not to Behave...

2011-04-14T13:42:00.001-04:00

Found this Earlier Today!

We have been Reading and Discussing How to Behave and Why...

I think it is Safe to Assume, Layla Does NOT Like this Book!

What Do You Think?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-04-13T14:20:00.001-04:00

Tired of Soggy Cereal?
Would You Love a Easy Way of Holding Your Soup and Crackers?
Hate Dipping Cookies in a Small Glass?

I have Found the Perfect Option for You!!!

Introducing Obol "The Original Crispy Bowl"!!!!

"Obol® is The Original Crispy Bowl® that solves the problem of soggy cereal. With the unique Swoop n Scoop®, the Obol makes every bite as crispy as the first bite. The Spiral Slide design makes it possible to enjoy your cereal until the last bite. You can set the Obol down to write an email or answer the phone knowing your cereal will never get soggy. The easy to hold, textured non-slip grip and rim makes it easy to eat anywhere. It's perfect for eating in bed or while watching a movie. Kids love it! The Obol is great for crispy crackers with soup."

•Designed and manufactured in the United States Patent # D633340
•Food safe BPA free unbreakable polypropylene
•Dishwasher Safe
•Many other uses

Cost $18.95

Want Free Shipping? Buy the Obol 3-Pack. (Click Here)

What do You Think about the Obol????

RandoMissy!

2011-04-12T14:25:00.001-04:00

We are Having 70 MPH Winds as I Type.
The Lights are Flickering On and Off.
I am Hoping If I Ignore The Storm, It will Go Away.

My Dog saw The Groomer today.
She Looks Like a Holocaust Survivor.

I am Certain I have PTSD from My Last Storm Experience.
I think I need Medication.
Medication to Knock Me OUT when Storms Approach.

My Son, My 12 year-old Son, brought a Cosmopolitian Magazine from School.
He is Doing a Project and Magazines are Needed.
Cosmo is What They Gave Him.
I am Calling the School Tomorrow...

I am Thinking about Starting to Drink Wine.
I need some Suggestions as to What Type to Buy.
I Think I would Make a Pretty Lush.

Our Gas Grill was Either Stolen or the Storm Carried it Away.
How Fun would that be to Find in Your Yard?

I am Obsessed with Teen Mom on MTV.
This Show is Pure Birth Control.

I want Some Days with Flip-Flops, Tropical Sunsets, and a Cabana Boy!

I want a MePod.
Loaded with MeTunes.
I am Tired of the "I" Stuff.
It's All About Me!!

Layla has Declared She Loves Daddy More than Me!
It was Bound to Happen.
He is the Fun Parent.

I Completed Four SelfLess Tasks Today.
Trying to Turn this Karma Thing Around.

Have You Ever Wondered How Karma Started?

We Finished Painting.
I Can't Put Anything on the Walls because I do Not want Nail Marks.
I also Wish I had Used the Color Macadamia.
I like Saying Macadamia.

My Husband is Worried People will Think He Beat Me.
The Fat Lip does look Domestic Violently.

My Husband Thinks I am Already Drinking Wine...

The Winds have Calmed and I Survived.
We are Listening to Sirens going Wild.

I Found a New Workout.
It is Called "Putting SlipCovers on Your Sofa."

What are Some of Your Random Thoughts for Today?

Dear Karma:

2011-04-11T14:21:00.000-04:00

Dear Karma:

After a Long Period of Serious Thought, I can Not Come Up with Anything that Would Warrant the A$$ Kicking I have Received Over the Past Eight Days.

If You are Slamming Me because of the Comments Made about My Sister-In-Law, Toni, I TAKE IT BACK!
I TAKE IT ALL BACK!!

Toni is a Wonderful Person and I Love Her!
URGGgggggghhhhh!
I would be Thrilled to Go on a Cruise with Her!
I would Love to Share a Cabin with Her so that We May Get to Know Each Other Better!!!
I would Love to Pay for Her Ticket!!

Karma, tell Me what I Need to Do to Turn this Around...

I will Comply!

Loving Everyone,
Missy

Do You Believe in Karma?

Tired of Trees!

2011-04-10T18:46:00.000-04:00

I have had more than enough time with Nature this past week.

The Girls have been Dying to Decorate a Tree with Easter Eggs, but the Last Thing I wanted to do was be Around a Tree!

I found this Cutie and They were Somewhat Satisfied with Decorating it!

Do You Decorate for Easter?

Government Shutdown? Really?

2011-04-09T14:32:00.001-04:00

The Hives, Rashes, Scratches, and Moods are Not Getting Any Better!
I am Leaning on the Saying, "Things Get Worse Before They Get Better."

All Five Children, My Husband, and Three Neighbors believe They are Close to Death.
Everyone Received a Shot of Steroids at the ER.
I was Hoping for Instant Relief, but Not Happening...

I finally Located a Tree Service and We are on a 3 to 4 Week Waiting List!
They Charge $200 to Clean Up Each Downed Tree and $350 to Cut Down Remaining Pine Trees!

Oh.Em.Gee!

Now the Government is Talking about a ShutDown???
This will Mean No PayCheck for Phillip Next Week and Possibly for Weeks to Come!!!!

I Feel as Though My Head is Going to Explode, but I cannot Allow that to Happen because We will Have No Money to Repair the Damage!!!

Storms!
Government ShutDown!
Storms!
Poison Sumac!
Storms!
Downed Trees in Yard Covered with Poison Plants for Another 3 to 4 Weeks!
Storms!

What are Your Thought on the Possible Government ShutDown?
Who is at Fault?

I have a Chart to Help You Decide...

Short Post!

2011-04-08T12:39:00.001-04:00

I am Sorry I haven't been Making the Rounds, Reading, and Commenting, but I will get back in the Swing of Things Soon!

I Hope!

We have All been Working to Rid the Yard of the Downed Trees!
Everyone but Me, is COVERED with Hives and Rashes from Poison Sumac!!
Isn't that Convenient???
We did Not think it had been Warm Enough for this to Bloom!

We were WRONG!

I am now on the Search for a Tree Service to Come and Clean this Mess!!

We are Expecting More Storms this Weekend!!
Praying for Slow Winds!!!

Will see You All Soon!

Storms!!!!

2011-04-07T14:47:00.001-04:00

We had an Uncomfirmed Tornado Move through Our Neighborhood.
Our Property seemed to have taken the Brunt of the Storm!

We had Several Trees Uprooted and Broken into Pieces.

Two Trees hit Our House but did not do any damage.

The Wind however, Sucked Our Weather Port Off of the Top of House leaving a Hole.
We had to Replace all the Wiring, Electrical Boxes, etc.
All Light Bulbs had to be Replaced and Our Big Flat Screen TV was Blown!!!

The Fire Department said If We had Not been Home at the Time, Our House would had most likely Burned!!!

We are all fine now that we have Electricity and Cable!!!!

Here are some Pics taken with the Cell Phone:

We are Thanking God that Our damage was Minimal and No One was Hurt!!

Has anyone else Experienced Storm Damage this Week?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-04-06T15:06:00.002-04:00

Never Burn Your Tongue or Scorch Your Crotch with Hot Coffee again!!!

"Unless you're someone who drinks their coffee fast, you likely face a bit of a conundrum when it comes to temperature – either you start with it at the perfect temperature but end up with it getting too cold, or you end up with it cooling down to the perfect temperature by starting with it too hot. Two young entrepreneurs, however, have created a product that they claim quickly cools your hot coffee to the right temperature, but then holds it at that temperature twice as long as it would stay there otherwise. Their product is called Coffee Joulies.

Mechanical engineers Dave Petrillo and Dave Jackson grew up together in New Jersey, but have since ended up on opposite sides of the U.S. That hasn't stopped them from collaborating on the design of Coffee Joulies over the past nine months.

Each Joulie contains a proprietary non-toxic phase change material, sealed inside of a polished stainless steel shell. The product is placed in the bottom a coffee mug (or other container), to which the hot java is then added. The secret interior material is designed to melt at 140F (60C), absorbing heat energy from the coffee as it does so. This reportedly allows it to cool coffee three times faster than normal.

Once the Joulie has cooled down past 140 degrees, however, it starts to solidify again, thus releasing the energy it stored while melting. This is what keeps the coffee warm for twice the time of a non-Joulified beverage.

Best results are obtained with a covered, insulated container, while heat-absorbing ceramic mugs offer the poorest performance. Users will have to experiment with different amounts of Joulies and/or with pre-heating them, depending on the size of container and whether or not they cool their coffee by adding cream.

Needless to say, the product does take up room that would otherwise be occupied by liquid – it pretty much comes down to a question of coffee quantity versus coffee temperature.

The two Daves have been making limited numbers of Coffee Joulies by hand, but are currently trying to raise funds to start automated production at an existing silverware plant. They are doing so by offering Joulies in exchange for pledges on the Kickstarter fund-raising website – US$40 will get you five, $100 will get you five and a custom Thermos travel mug, and the $500 Coffee Shop Pack will score you 20 sets of five."

Great Product or Would You Prefer to Wait Your Hot Beverage Out?

A Day Without Shoes!

2011-04-05T14:35:00.001-04:00

We are Going a Whole Day Without Shoes!!
Sounds Nasty, Right?

There are People who have NEVER had a Pair of Shoes on Their Feet!
Does this Not Blow Your Mind?

This Cause Pounds on My Heart's Door!
When Layla was Brought to Us, She was Not Wearing Shoes.
Her then, Foster Mother explained to Us Layla had Only Worn Shoes on a Few Occasions upon Arriving there.
Either Shoes were Not Available or She was Not Encouraged to Wear them...

It was a FIGHT getting Layla to Wear Shoes.
When She Finally gave in to the Need of Shoes, it was Crocs that She Wore Everywhere!!

In No Way am I Comparing Layla's Experience to those of Children in Third World Countries,
but Her Experience Made Me Aware of How Blessed I am as a Mother that I am Able to Provide Shoes for My Children.

It is Easy for Us to Take for Granted Many Things!
All Children Should have the Safety, Comfort, and Availability of a Pair of Shoes!

Please Watch this Awesome Video:

We Don't Do Mornings!

2011-04-04T14:18:00.002-04:00

We have had a Very Long Weekend!
Fun, but Long!

Kentucky did Not Win, The Girls did Not Make Their Bedtimes, and Everyone Ate Way Too much Good Food, except for the Nuggets...

Last Week, Layla threw the Breakfast Tantrum.
She is began This Week Tired and Major Grumpy.

But, do Not Worry!
I am Not going to Drill Her about Her Mood!
I am Going to "Leave Her Mood Alone!"

No More Analyzing!

I am Trying Really Hard to Stop Finding the Hidden Meaning Behind Everything and Just Go with Whatever Transpires!!!
Around Here, Just Going with Whatever, Could be Very Scary!

This Means Giving Up Control...

Yeah, I will Let You Know How this Goes!

Do You Have Control Issues?

Nasty McNuggests!!!

2011-04-03T14:22:00.001-04:00

Our Sunday After Church Lunch consisted of Chicken McNuggets from that Horrible Golden Arches Place...

I am Such a Horrible Mother!

What are You Eating Today?

While Preparing...

2011-04-02T16:16:00.000-04:00

Food for a Final Four Party, I find this:

Layla and Tuesday say The Dog did this...

So Much for a Clean Bathroom for My Guests!

BTW, We are Cheering for UK! GO WILDCATS!!!!!!

How is Your Weekend Going?

April Fool!

2011-04-01T14:41:00.001-04:00

I HATE April Fool's Day!
Someone Always "Gets Me!"

I am Not Going to Prank Anyone Today, but I am Supplying You with 50 Great Prank Ideas!!!

50. Borrow someone’s cell phone and change the language setting to a foreign language.
49. Change the language for Google on someone’s computer.
48. Change the coffee in the office coffee maker to decaf.
47. Swap the signs on the men’s and ladies’ rest rooms.
46. Hide scented air fresheners all over someone’s office.
45. Add food coloring to milk that comes in a cardboard container.
44. Add food coloring to the windshield washer fluid of someone’s car.
43. Switch around random keys on someone’s keyboard who isn’t a very good typist.
42. Switch the Push and Pull signs on a set of doors.
41. Hide food in a trash can and when someone comes by grab some and eat it.
40. Replace Oreo cream-filling with toothpaste and offer one to someone.
39. Dip the tips of someone’s cigarettes in Orajel so their lips will go numb.
38. Bring multiple sets of clothes to work, change every hour, and act like nothing’s different.
37. Cup some water in your hand and pretend to sneeze on the back of someone’s head.
36. Take something from someone’s office and leave them a ransom note.
35. Add several odd appointments with alarms set to go off during the day to a co-worker’s Outlook calendar.
34. Hide all of the desktop icons on someone’s computer and replace the monitor’s wallpaper with a screen-shot of their desktop.
33. Put a “Please Use Other Door” sign on the entrance to your office building if it only has one entrance.
32. Put a balloon on the tailpipe of a someone’s car so it will pop when they start their car.
31. Glue the headset of someone’s phone down to the cradle.
30. Take the door knob off a door and put it back on backwards, then lock it and leave the door open.
29. Put plastic wrap around the door frame of a commonly used door.
28. Cover a toilet seat with plastic wrap.
27. Take a squirt gun into the rest room stall next to someone and shoot little drops over the wall every couple of seconds while pretending to pee.
26. Leave a note on someone’s car apologizing for an accident that never actually happened.
25. Glue all the eggs into the carton.
24. Hard boil all the eggs in the carton and place them back in the refrigerator.
23. Paint a bar of soap completely with clear nail polish so it won’t suds up.
22. Turn every setting in someone’s car to the maximum: the heat, the radio, the wipers, the seats, etc.
21. Place a small piece of Post-it note over the ball under someone’s computer mouse so that it won’t work.
20. Switch the handles on the refrigerator to the side that doesn’t open.
19. Conference call two people then don’t say anything, just listen.
18. Place a ‘house for sale’ ad in the newspaper for someone’s home.
17. Paint the tips of someone’s pen and pencil with clear nail polish so none of them work.
16. Hide a small radio in the ceiling tiles above someone’s desk and turn it on very softly.
15. Fill someone’s hair-dryer with baby powder.
14. Put marbles in the hubcaps of someone’s car.
13. Leave cryptic notes warning someone of an impending prank then do nothing all day.
12. Rubber band the sprayer on the kitchen sink into the “on” position.
11. Place a pair of pants and shoes inside the only toilet stall in a rest room to make it appear someone is using it all day.
10. Pour vegetable oil on the exhaust of someone’s car so it will smoke when started up.
9. Hide an alarm clock in someone’s bedroom and set it for 3:00 a.m.
8. Remove the shower head and place a Lifesavers candy in it, then put the head back on.
7. Remove the shower head and place a chicken bouillon cube in it, then put the head back on.
6. Rearrange somebody’s drawers or file cabinets in a different order.
5. Tape magnets to the bottom of a cup, put it on the roof of your car and drive around.
4. Put food coloring in the hand soap dispenser.
3. Put an ad in the paper for a garage sale at someone’s house beginning at 6 a.m.
2. Buy some underwear, write a co-worker’s name in them, then leave them on the floor of the office bathroom.
1. Install the Blue Screen of Death screen-saver on someone’s computer.

My Favorite is the Leaving a Note on a Car about an Accident.
I can just see the Person Searching Their Car for Dent, Scratch, etc.

Has Anyone Pranked You Today?
Are You Pranking Anyone Today?

Layla's Contagious Mood!

2011-03-31T14:34:00.001-04:00

I have had No Luck with Discovering the Cause of Layla's Bad Mood, Nor have I been able to Change Her Mood!

In Fact, I have Caught Her Bad Mood!

She said Yesterday, "No More Questions Mommy! Leave My Mood Alone!"

Poor Child.
I have Asked so Many Questions Trying to Figure Out what was Wrong with Her.

Layla like Everyone Else is Entitled to a Few Days of a Bad Mood without Having Someone Trying to Analyze...

I decided Today We would get Out and About and Find a Park with Some "Unsuspecting, Needing a Lesson Bullies."

I will Spot a Bully and Nudge Layla their Way.
The Bully gets a Good Dose of His Own Medicine.
A Bite, A Kick, Maybe a Few Bad Names...
Layla gets Her Aggression Out.

And, Mommy gets a Happy, Relaxed Little Girl!

And, Possible a Black Eye from the Bully's Mother...

Sounds Like the Perfect Plan, Don't You Agree?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-03-30T14:08:00.002-04:00

Do You Feel You are Cheated by Some Products because You Cannot Get All of the Product Out of the Tube?

I have Found THE Product for You!!!

The Tube-Wringer!!!

"The Tube-Wringer® will be your main squeeze for any product packaged in squeezable tube containers — a Tube-Wringer® for every project, a Tube-Wringer® for every home.

You'll get up to one-third more for your money from every tube with the Tube-Wringer®. Squeeze the last drop of expensive caulk, glue, oil paint, caviar, anchovy paste, make-up, and toothpaste from the tubes.

For fun and a creative touch, use the Tube-Wringer® as a crimper for craft projects as well.

The Tube-Wringer�, manufactured by Gill Mechanical Co., efficiently squeezes the contents from tubes of caulk, glue, medical compounds, adhesives, and toothpaste. Nearly indestructible, the Tube-Wringer� will last a lifetime under normal use and pay for itself in short order."

Cost $11.95 to $21.95.

Purchase HERE.

What do You Think of the Tube-Wringer?

If You..

2011-03-29T14:39:00.003-04:00

If You were the Type of Person who Vacuumed Their Mattresses Once a Month, Do You Think You would Vacuum this Amount of Yuck?

Is this Yuck Skin Particles, etc.?

Do You Vacuum Your Mattresses? Once a Month? Once a Year? Ever?

Is It Just Me?

A Bad Start!

2011-03-28T14:39:00.001-04:00

Layla awoke this Monday Morning in a Bad Mood.
So Bad, Daddy had to take Tuesday and McCoy to School while I tried to Access the Cause and Turn the Mood around...

First, Layla wanted Pancakes and Layla got Pancakes.
Then, Layla wanted Cereal and Layla got Cereal.
Next, Layla wanted Oatmeal and Layla did Not get Oatmeal.
She would eat None of them...

Her Response was then to Dump the Bowl of Cereal in the Floor!

We have had Several Good Days.
No Biting.
No Cursing.
No Hitting.
No Kidnapping Other's Belongings.
No Ransom Demands.
No Blackmailing Her Siblings.
No Hoarding Food.
No Tantrums.

Today, I have a Feeling We are in for a Little of Everything!

How has Your Monday been so far?

Beer Talking!

2011-03-27T15:22:00.001-04:00

A man is sitting at home on the veranda having drinks with his wife and he says, “I love you.”

She asks, “Is that you or the beer talking?”

He replies, “It’s me….. talking to the beer.”

Has Alcohol ever Talked to You?

Mother's Day & Cruise FollowUp!

2011-03-26T19:00:00.000-04:00

My Dumb Husband Figured Out it was Not Mother's Day. LOL
The Boy's Saved Him.

I did, however get a Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers...

Yes, My DH is the Father of The Girls.
He Loves Them Dearly and is Their Biggest Defender.
They were Adopted through Foster Care.
This is Why Toni refers to Them as "Pound Puppies."
We have a Total of Five Children, hence the Angelina comments...

She has been told by Me, My Husband (her brother), her husband, her sister, everyone NOT to say Things of This Nature.
Toni listens to No One.
I am Not Sure if she is More Ignorant or More Bitch.

My Mother-In-Law, Satan's Mentor, was a Hard, Mean, woman.
Toni has most certainly Taken her place.

We Ignore Toni when Possible and Decline Many Invitations in order to Avoid her.
It is Hard because We Love Our Niece and Nephew Dearly.

The Cruise is suppose to be with Our Family, Including My Parents, and My Husband's Entire Family.
My Husband thinks We can "Make It Through" for the Sake of the Family and Fun...

I am Not Sure What to do, but I do Know I am Not Going to Stress Too much about the Decision.
In the End, It is My Call!

In the End, Who has The Call in Your Family?

Mother's Day and a Family Cruise?

2011-03-25T14:33:00.001-04:00

My Husband thinks Mother's Day is This Sunday!!

Dumbass!
I am Playing Along just to See How Far He will go and what He will do...

I mentioned on Tuesday He wanted Us to Go On a Cruise with His Family.
This would include His Sister, Toni.
Satan's Newest Mentor.
She took over When My MIL Died.

He keeps Asking WHY I do NOT want to go with His Family, like He is Confused...
Dumbass!

I have Compiled a List:

1. His Sister, Toni, Threatened to Beat My Ass when Layla Cut Hannah's Hair.

2. She has Referred to The Girls as Pound Puppies.

3. She is Rude to Every Waitress, Waiter, Service Person She Encounters.

4. Toni SPANKED Layla.

5. She is LATE for everything We Plan as a Family. She was Later for Her Own Mother's Funeral!

6. His Sister Refers to Me as, "My Brother's Current Wife."

7. She will announce: "Here Comes Angelina and Her Orphans."

8. Everything She and Her Children Wear MUST come from a Boutique.

9. She Confuses The Girls' Names. Calls Tuesday, Layla and Layla, Tuesday...

10. Toni is a Bitch!

I am NOT going on this Family Cruise!

I would Rather have a Root Canal with a Rusty Nail!

I Plan on Telling My Husband I will NOT Go During My Mother's Day Weekend!
Dumbass!

Does Your Spouse Ever Expect You to Do Something You Do Not Want to Do?

You Know You're Ready...

2011-03-24T14:33:00.001-04:00

to Begin Labor when Your Belly Button Pops Out?
This is Something I have Heard All My Life.

I knew it was Not True when My Belly Button Never Popped Out and I went Into Labor anyway!

This is So Funny!

Did Your or Your Wife' Belly Button Pop Out Before Labor?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-03-23T14:42:00.001-04:00

I want Two of these for EVERY Room!

Check this Out!!

"This is one home security alarm you won't want to trigger by mistake! Burglar Blaster mounts on a wall inside the home, and once armed, uses an infrared beam to detect when an intruder has entered the house. It then emits a cloud of pepper spray, that will severely inconvenience anyone within 2,000 square feet (186 square meters).

The Burglar Blaster runs for up to four years on a set of eight C cell batteries, so it requires no electrical skills to install. Its 4-ounce (118-ml) pepper spray canister has a shelf life of three years, and can be replaced without tools.

As with other types of home security systems, users arm the Blaster, then have a set amount of time in which to leave their home before it kicks in. When it detects an intruder, the device will first emit a warning tone. This gives homeowners who accidentally trigger the Blaster a chance to disarm it before the spray is released. Its creators claim that because of the high frequency of the tone, intruders won't be able to trace the sound to its source.

If it should go off, the oleoresin capsicum aerosol (pepper spray) should dissipate within three to four hours. Hopefully the burglar will be gone by that time, and not waiting around to exact revenge on the person responsible for their dousing."

Cost $600.

What do You Think?

Is the Burglar Blaster Something You Might Consider?

RandoMissy!

2011-03-22T12:17:00.000-04:00

I am Pissed that the Jello Commercial was Stopped before You were Able to See it in Yesterday's post.
You would have appreciated the Humor.
It was made for Adult Viewing.

I feel Emotionally Paralyzed thinking of the Devastation that has occurred in Haiti and Now Japan.
I have Donated $, but feel so Helpless.
I Cannot even Fathom the Natural Disaster that is Due in the US.

Oh, Wait!
Charlie Sheen is Our Natural Disaster!

I have a Headache that could Use it's Own Zip Code and Relief WebSite.

I Hate Making Decisions.
I must buy a New Stove this week and the Number of Choices are Causing Me Great Anxiety.
There are 700 available in the Size and Type I need.

That is What is Wrong with This World!
Too Many Choices!!

I Hate when People Beg for My Advice and Do the Opposite.

I Refuse to Pay $15 for ToeNail Art.

My Friends Invited Me to a Dancing with The Stars Party.
What about Wrestling with The Stars?
I might consider watching that...

I LOVE trashy Celebrity Magazines.
I believe it is a Sin to Read them.
Gossip is Mentioned over 700 times in the Bible.
I need to do a lot of Repenting.

While FleaMarketing, A man asked My DH if I were His Daughter! LOL!!!

I have Five People "Helping" Me Paint.
It will Not Be Completed this Time Next Year.

My Dog thinks the Drop Clothes are the Latest Pee Pad.

I am In Love with the Color Turquoise.

I have to Get a New Outfit to Wear to My Doctor's Appointment on Thursday.
I Cannot Go in Looking All Tired and Sick...

I want to be On The Jury if Lindsay Lohan Goes to Trial.

Phillip wants Us to Go On a Family Cruise with His Family!
You can Stop Laughing NOW!!!

I am Now Going to Go Pull Layla Out of a Gallon of Paint...

What are You Random Thoughts Today?

Parenting by Jello!

2011-03-21T14:15:00.003-04:00

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I have several Parenting Books.
Parenting Books about StepChildren, Unruly Children, Foster Care Children, Adopted Children,
Intelligent Children, etc.

I am Throwing them All Away.
I am Now Getting All Parenting Advice from Jello Commercials!!!

Have You Ever Scared Your Children Into Doing Something or Out of Doing Something?

Discussing BM's...

2011-03-20T15:10:00.001-04:00

Funny, Right?

Parking Tickets?

2011-03-19T14:31:00.001-04:00

I Live in a Town where Parking Meter are Still In Use...
Yea, I have a Few Parking Tickets.
Not Surprised?

I am Loving this Idea!

Do You ever Get Parking Tickets?

What do You Think about this Idea

Fighting Skills!

2011-03-18T14:07:00.001-04:00

Cute Pair, Uh?

I had a Window of Approximately 30 Seconds to Snap this Shot.

That is About How Long The Girls can Get Along Before Hair Pulling, Name Calling, Scratching, Biting, and Hissing Breaks Out!

For Two Four Year Olds, they Fight with Skill!

Layla will Hide Tuesday's Dolls Clothes and Tuesday will Break the Legs Off of Layla's Dinosaurs!

Tuesday will Call Layla Dootie Head and Layla will Call Tuesday an AssWipe!

Tuesday will Scream to Alert Me of the Cuss Word Infraction and Layla will Scream to Tuesday, "Shut Your Pie Hole!"

Tuesday will then Become Outraged and Point Her Finger at Layla.
Layla will then Walk Over and Attempt to Bite Tuesday's Finger!
Tuesday will then Pull Layla's Hair!
The Floor Rolling Begins...
They are Such Ladies!

Next, I Break Up the Fight and Place both On Time-Out Circles.

Layla will Proceed to Give Tuesday the "Finger" and Tuesday will Try to Melt Layla with Her Mean Eyes.

I will begin Searching Everywhere for Some Ibuprofen, Aspirin, etc. to Numb My Pounding Head.

After Five Minutes the Timer will Ding...

The Girls will Make Up and Be Loving Sisters for All of About 10 Minutes and WE WILL START ALL OVER AGAIN!

The Boys NEVER fought like this...

Did You Experience Sibling Rivalry Growing Up?
Do Your Children Argue?
How do You Handle the Bickering?

How Irish Are You?

2011-03-17T14:12:00.001-04:00

You're 60% Irish

You're very Irish, and most likely from Ireland.

(And if you're not, you should be!)

How Irish Are You?

This is a Short, Cute Quiz on Irishbility!
OK. That is not a Word, but I thought it was cute!

My Percentage is Funny.
My Grandfather was Born in Ireland.
He was the First Born.
Soon after his Birth My Great Grandparents Immigrated
to the States.
He had Eight Other Siblings born here.
His Parents, Sadly, did not Pass Down a
Lot of Irish Practices or Traditions.
They became Americanized soon after they arrival.

My Grandfather, Blond and Blue Eyed, Married My Grandmother
who was Part American Indian.
Out of 18 Grandchildren, I am the Only One with Pale Skin,
Blondish Hair, and Green Eyes.
The rest of My Cousins are Exotic Looking;
Dark Hair, Dark Skin, Dark Eyes.
Damn Them All!

My Grandfather always wanted to Travel Back to the
Country of his Birth, but never had the Chance.

So on This Day We are Going to Eat Boiled Foods,
Drink Some Beer, Curse a Lot, and
Pick a Few Fights!!!

Are You Irish or a Descendant of?

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-03-16T14:29:00.001-04:00

If You Have Ever Sat through a Dinner with Several Children Eating Spaghetti, You either Laughed or Grew Restless Watching Their Attempts to Eat!

I have Found Something that May Help The Messy Eaters!

Twister Fork Design: Perfect Cutlery for Spaghetti

"Foodies now have a reason to rejoice for the new Twister fork allows them to eat Italian food with complete enjoyment and minimum mess.

If you are an Italian food lover and enjoy eating spaghetti, then I am sure you know the problems of eating your favorite food with a spoon. Moreover, regular forks require practice and patience to ensure that the spaghetti gets rolled onto it and actually enters your mouth, instead of falling back into the plate.

With the Twister fork, you need not worry about such eventualities as the very nature of the fork allows the spaghetti to roll on very easily, thereby making eating an enjoyable experience.

You can easily roll the spaghetti onto the fork and the crooked lines of it actually help in ensuring that the pasta stays in place and does not fall off. So, with the Twister fork from Relogik at your service, no more silence or great concentration is needed for eating your spaghetti. Rather, get your twister fork and eat to your heart’s content while not missing out on any conversation."

Could Not Find Cost.

Info found HERE.

What do You Think about the Twisted Fork?

Who Needs a Broom Closet...

2011-03-15T14:11:00.001-04:00

I am Trying to Do some Major Spring Cleaning and some Minor Remodeling.
I am in Desperate Need of a Mud Room, Broom Closet, etc.

While researching ideas, I found this:

I Found the Perfect Place to Store My Broom!

Do You have a Mud Room, Broom Closet, etc?
Is it as Neat as This?

ToeNails and ChloroForm!

2011-03-14T14:32:00.001-04:00

I Plopped Down on the Sofa to Engage in Conversation with My Son, McCoy.

He began Talking, but My Eyes Immediatley Locked Focus on His ToeNails and My Brain Spun Out!

His ToeNails were So Long!
Creepy Old Man Long!
“Could Play Guitar With” Long!

Me: “McCoy, You know Those are Coming Off tonight!”

McCoy: “No! I want to see how Long They will Grow.”

Me: “I am Not Joking. They MUST come OFF Now!!”
My Eye was Now Beginning to Twitch...

McCoy: “No, Really, Mom I am Not Cutting Them. They are Cool!”
He was Now Making Clicking Sounds with Them!

Me (walking away): “Fine. I will Chloroform You and Cut Them Myself.”

McCoy ran to the Computer.
I am Certain to Look Up Chloroform.

I called Phil while He Googled.

Phil: “Yes, dear?”

Me: “I need You to Bring Home Hand-Cuffs, Leg Shackles, A Taser Gun, and a Straight Jacket."

Phil: “And, why would You need this Items?”

Me: “McCoy Refuses to Cut His ToeNails.”

Phil: “I may be Able to Find some Hand-Cuffs, but I have told You Several Times, We do Not have Straight Jackets. Leave Him alone, I will take Care of this when I get Home.”

I then Heard the Shower Start.
McCoy was Locked in the Bathroom for Over an Hour.
I listened closely and soon heard the “Click, Clickety, Click” of the Nail Clippers.

He came out Smelling All Manly AND His ToeNails were Cut.

Me: “What Happened? I thought You were going to Let Them Grow.”

McCoy: “I was, but Discovered My Mother is Capable of Making Me Become a Strange Odor coming from the Attic! You are Walking on the Crazy Side of Scary Street!”

Me: “Don't Call Your Mother Crazy.”

After ~~Wrestling~~ Carefully Ushering Two Teens into Adulthood, I learned a Few Tricks.

One is Convincing Your Sometime Rebellious Teen, that You have Determination Equivalent of a Fully Automated, Military Assault Rifle with Night Vision AND a Laser Scope!

Have You ever Had to Convince Your Child You are Somewhat Mean and Crazy in Order to Get Them to Comply?

When Moms Text!

2011-03-13T14:23:00.001-04:00

I have Embarrassed Myself several time with Text Messages.
Like the Time My PMS Rant Text meant for My BF was Sent to My Father!

This is a Great Site!!

Have You had any Embarrassing Text Bloopers?

What Is Rocket Science?

2011-03-12T14:04:00.001-05:00

Poor, Poor Girl~!~

Do You Know What Rocket Science Is?

Food Injury!

2011-03-11T14:39:00.000-05:00

I was Preparing My Daughters a Delicious, Nutritional Lunch filled with Many Foods from the Food Pyramid...

Tuesday was Less than Convinced and Needed Some Encouragement to Try This Delicious, Nutritional Lunch.

It was a Good Thing I did Try This Delicious, Nutritional Lunch!

It was Hot!
Temperature Hot!

Below You can See What this Delicious, Nutritional Lunch did to My Tongue:

Needless to Say, after I Screamed Like a Hooker Covered with Coke Running From Charlie Sheen, The Girls were Not Interested in Eating The Delicious, Nutritional Lunch I had Slaved Over to Prepare!

OK!
The Lunch I Prepared was Pizza Rolls, but Before You Judge Me, I had Sliced Apples, Bananas, and Grapes to Accompany this Sucky Lunch!

This is Just One of Many Food Related Injuries I have Survived!

I Scratched the Cornea of My Eye with a Tortilla Chip.

My Left, Pinkie Toe was Broken by a Can of Baked Beans.

I Sprained My Ankle when I Tripped over a Case of Wine.

I Choked on a M&M while Catching it With My Mouth.

Have You Ever Experienced an Injury Related to Food?

Dear Mommy,

2011-03-10T14:52:00.001-05:00

We are going Through a Rough Time and I wanted You to know some Things I am Not Capable of Saying to You at My Tender Age of Four. If I could, I would Tell You This;

I know You are Blaming Yourself for the Problems I am Experiencing Now and Sometimes for the Problems I had before I came to You. God did Not Send Me to You to Erase My Past, but to Help Me Heal and Guide Me to a Better Future.

Please, do Not Feel So Guilty for Occasionally Losing Your Composure with Me. Trust Me, I Will Soon Learn You will Always Love Me even when You Do Not Like the Way I am Behaving. I do Not always Like the Way I behave either.

I also Know You are Feeling Tremendous Guilt for the Amount of Attention You are Giving Me. You Feel as though You have Abandoned My Sister and Brothers. Soon, I will Learn there is Enough Love for All of Us with Some Left Over.

I have Great Siblings who are Not Feeling as Bad as You think. They have been Taught to Love and to Serve. They are Learning as They watch You care for My Needs. I am Learning too so when They are in need of Your Attention, I will Patiently watch and help when needed.

I also have a Great Daddy who Understands I do Not Enjoy Spending Time with Him Like I do with You. He Understands My Selfish Behavior and Knows that soon He can be Part of the Love We Share.

Mommy, I want to Thank You for Seeing Me and Not just My Problems. I realize Many People have already Labeled Me as the Problem Child, but You see Beyond the Behaviors and Attitudes. I know You are Frustrated with Friends and Family who Do Not Understand My Problem and deem Me as a Brat or Spoiled. They will soon see Me as the Special Child I am. They, too, will see the Good within Me.

I know You become Tired Explaining Over and Over My Emotional Needs and Feel as Though No One is Listening and No One Understands. I Understand Mommy. It comforts Me knowing You will Always be My Protector and My Cheerleader.

I also Know You are Doubting some Decisions recently Made and Feel as though You are Powerless. You will soon see You have made the Best Decisions Concerning My Welfare and will soon begin to Trust Your Instincts once again. I will soon Learn to Trust Your Decisions and Know You are Wise.

I can see that You are Tired, Overwhelmed, and are Feeling Alone. I will Learn that Even When You are Not with Me, You are Always with Me. I will see People as Safe and Not as a Threat to Our Love. I will Want to Share You with Others so They can Experience Your Love.

I will become Independent and will have the Confidence to do Things on My Own. And, You will Learn I am Capable of Doing Things Myself and Will Not Feel as though You have to Watch Me Every Second. You will Watch out of Wonder Not our of Worry.

You know this is Temporary and will soon become but a Memory
.
Mommy, If I can See all of this, Imagine what God can See from His Position. He is Proud of Us both for Leaning of Faith. He has Brought Us together for a Reason and the Journey will Make Us Stronger.

I Love You Mommy!

By the Way, I am Sorry for the Orange Smiley Face on Your New White Purse!

Forever Yours,
Layla

Wednesday's Wacky, Weird, or Wonderful Invention!

2011-03-09T14:33:00.001-05:00

I have Found My Sister-In-Law's Christmas Gift!!!
How Perfect for The Closet Lush!!!

"What could be better than your favourite fruit juice? A boozy version of your favourite fruit juice, that’s what. It’s easy with the forehead-slappingly, jaw-droppingly, leg quiveringly, eye-poppingly brilliant DIY Hooch Kit.

As you may have surmised we’re completely blown away by this product because it really does transform fruit juice into booze. And before you ask, no, we haven’t been drinking. Okay, we have but it’s true! Simply decant your favourite juice (we’re loving cranberry or grape) into a large bottle, pour in the magic powder, pop the rubber stopper and airlock in the lid and let the unfathomable wonder of yeasty science work its magic.

Empty sachet into your chosen juice Seal bottle with airlock(fill with water to fill line) Wait 48 hours... hey presto an alcoholic juice!

The minimum time for fermentation is 48 hours but the longer you leave it to work the more potent your drink will become *they said whilst grinning ear to ear brandishing a pitchfork*. The end product is refreshingly fizzy fruit juice with a maximum alcohol content of 14%. What’s not to love? Down the hatch!"

$9.99

Purchase HERE.

What Do You Think of the DIY Hooch Kit?