venting

Lately it feels like all I do is work..as if my life has become all about work. I don't want that. I don't want work to be the only on going thing in my life. I am grateful that in the times we are living in that I have a paying job but I just don't want it to be what my life is all about. I can be off 2 or 3 days and still the calls come in. It's like not even having a break. When I am not there I really don't care what goes on... I really don't!!
 There are things on my mind that I cannot talk about as it would compromise the safety of ones I love but these things are with me and are so much more important than this little snitch job. I'm frustrated because with the type of work I do one cannot be friends or even overly friendly with people in this work place. It does not bother me that I am talked about..it comes with the job. What does infuriate me is when people take my words and twist them to make a delicious poison and then they spew them as if I said it the way they are spewing it..that sends me into a stinging rage. I have no use for gossip!! I don't understand why people get so involved in gossip in the work place. You practically live with these people and still are trying to destroy them with words...I don't get it.
My JOB is to verify and report everything I see and hear and make judgment calls on certain situations and then leave it for the owner.

home made

So I'm thinking that home remedies are the way to go when it comes to a bothersome cough or cold. The worst that could happen really is that you get a little buzzed. I am terrible about not going to the dr but I just really don't like handing over money for them to tell me something I usually already know. I certainly don't care for the meds they prescribe so if my neighbor can make an awesome cough medicine I'll take it. If vicks vapor rub on the bottom of your feet then add socks works I will do it and I do do it every day 2x a day.


I wish I had learned how to can and make jams and jellies. I listened to an older woman this afternoon at work talking about greens. I did not know that greens are better after a frost but she said that they are more tender than those that are hot housed.  I don't know, I guess I'm just realizing that it would be good to know these things.

get cold already

Well, that cold blowing rain came yesterday! I absolutely love the sound of the wind howling and watching the last of the leaves swirling in the wind. I love cold weather and I have often thought that I should have been a northern girl. When I was a kid I would entertain thoughts of a log cabin in the wild in Alaska with no power and using a fire for warmth and cooking...okay but where did I get anything to cook..my mind didn't go there and well, I need power for my computer..not sure theres wifi out there in the wild. Anyway, I've always loved the cold and dreary days and if it snowed more here it would be perfect!!
I thought it was funny yesterday when Sarah text me with "Omg here's your cold blowing rain, love you" She knows her mamma!!
Anyway....

Fun days

Well, I hate to see this weekend come to an end! It's been all about family and food and football...
BTW, WAR EAGLE!!!!
No, I didn't do the shopping thing! I did, however; go with my sisters and Sarah and Steph to Old Time Pottery after we consumed all the food we could possibly handle on thanksgiving night.
What I had looked forward to most this year was the AU/Bama game and getting to watch it with my son who is a die hard Bama fan. On game day every year I am either working or he is not in town so it was fun to get to watch it with him and Steph! Gah! I thought Steph was gonna lose it once Auburn got in the game!! Josh has certainly turned her into a Bama fan..poor girl :) I don't think they appreciated my strutting around once the game was certain haha..It was a lot of fun!!
The grand kids have been awesome this weekend. They sure love their grammie (me)! They are so loving and so full of life and energy! I love the cuddling and the sweet little voices filled with innocense saying "I love you, Grammie" I hope I am a good grand parent and one that they love to spend time with as they grow up.
Well, that's it for now.

Today's the day!!!!!

If you know anything about me you have to know that my kids are the LOVES OF MY LIFE!! Soon we will all be together!! This happens only a few times a year due to all of our schedules but mainly Josh's schedule so when we know we will be together we all get excited!! The text messages begin the day of...the calls start...Sarah checks in to see if I've heard if Josh is on the road yet..once I know he is, then we text ...where is he? have you heard anything else? oh they are getting close!!  It goes back and forth all day. When they finally get in I call Sarah and let her know they are home and safe.
I am not a morning person at all but the last few mornings I've been up by 7:30 cleaning and making the treats Josh loves to have on hand when he gets home for the holidays...

I have to say this Thanksgiving has to be very special because we won't all be together for Christmas this year. Also, this weekend there must be a certain sensitivity because Josh and Sarah lost their grand daddy a year ago this week. I will bear that in mind as we are all together.

Soon after Christmas I will be going to Josh's home to stay until he deploys. I want as much time with him as I can get before he leaves. I want to be there for Steph and Savannah too. I love all of them so very much and this is going to be a tough time for Savannah I imagine. She's a child and may have some rough days while her daddy is gone. I pray every day for her and for Steph that they are at peace and never feel alone. As for Josh, I pray that he has a LONG, Healthy, Happy life. I can use prayer myself because every time he deploys I tend to be more emotional. I live for his calls letting me know he's ok.

Ah well..we will focus on being together and having a sweet time this week........Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for!!

Feeling much better!! Now the countdown has started till my son and his girls set foot on my yard and I get those HUGS!! I can't wait to spend the next few days with my whole family!!

well, of course!!!

Well, as usual, the kids are due in on Tuesday night and I've taken the crud or quite possibly the flu : (
If this is the flu it is obnoxious and painful! I've known for a few days I was not feeling well but around 6:30 last night I got slammed and went down hard. I was at work and had to just go find a corner and sit for a bit..the shoulders ached...the chills set in...the cough is just plain ugly... This is so typical!!
I stopped on my way home last night and bought me some theraflu...it knocked me out! I was asleep on the couch and my phone rang around 12:30am and it was Margaret checking on me...I love this woman!! She owns CSC (so she's my boss) and she's almost 70 but the way she goes you would not think it! Anyway, she was checking on me..knowing the kids are due in this week..she doesn't want me sick. She told me to go to bed and sleep, that sleeping on the couch would just make the aches and pains worse in the morning. She made sure I had my vicks on my feet with my socks on. I think I replied, yes. I do not remember getting up and shutting down the computer or going to bed but that's where I woke up this morning.
I've got too much to do and this cannot stop me!! I won't let it!!
I've got candy to make.

thoughts all running together this AM

I'm so ready for Wednesday to get here! I'm ready to see Josh and his girls! There's something about my son that is calming and soothing to my soul. Just being in the same room with him calms me, no words have to be spoken. God sure knew that I would need him in my life and I am so thankful. Don't get me wrong, I love my daughter just as much and am just as thankful for her. I think that the balance of a son and a daughter was a gift to me.
Anyway, I can't wait for the hugs that I am so ready to give and receive! Can't wait for the chatter of the grand kids! You know, it's so awesome when my phone rings and it's one of the grand kids saying, "Hey, Grammie, I love you and I am coming to see you". Oh and now I get text messages from the almost 5 yr old grand daughter! That's funny to me because I can remember when I was a kid and would play with my grand parents rotary dial telephone. These days a 5 yr old can TEXT?!! I was 40 maybe when I figured out the whole texting thing.

Oh well, yeah, my thoughts are scattered this morning ~ All I can say is that I am so ready for some family time!! Forget work and making that almighty dollar for a couple of days, just hang out with the kiddos!!

Here we go.....

In one week the holidays will have gone into effect. The mad rush to the stores for the big sales will be well under way. I don't like to shop period much less on the biggest shopping day of the year. I don't get it~where does Jesus fit in in all of that? He is the Prince of PEACE and wow that day is not peace to me. But bless those who do get out there and who do love it. OH and those who have to work retail on that day~God, help them!!
**People, be nice to your cashier and thank them. Remember that they are serving you and your frenzy that day so don't abuse them**
As for me, I will be with the grandkids (telling them the real meaning of Christmas 'cause isn't that what grandparents are for?) and prepping snacks for the Iron Bowl game. WAR EAGLE! : >)

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