Go K-State!

Brady went to the game, and Jaxon & I watched at home! Jaxon wasn't too sure what to think when I started yelling at the tv, but soon got into it when I started cheering & saying the familiar phrase "Go K-state" He was soon cheering along with me! When he says "go k-state" it is the cutest! What a night! They beat the #2 team in the country & ended the streak! WTG Wildcats!!! WTG Beasley!! WTG Walker!! KMA Bob Huggins--hope we end up ahead of WV--that would serve you right!

Tax Rebates

I am happy to receive the large rebate next July, but am wondering HOW is that going to help the economy NOW when we need it the most?! I am not complaining about the cash and can't wait for my check to come, but just don't understand why they feel that this is going to fix everything? My idea would be to drop all the taxes on fuel and do what they can to LOWER the price on oil. When the price of fuel comes down, surely it would lower the price of everything else and reverse the damage that has been done due to higher oil prices. Isn't that the problem? People can't afford the high utility & gas rates, as well as the higher prices at the grocery store? Why not fix the part that is broke instead of saying we will give you all money in SIX months??? Opinions, please!

One Year Today

I didn't have any idea that it was one year ago today that I had to send Benny to the Rainbow Bridge! I was thinking about him this evening, and decided to check the archives of my blog to find out exactly when we had to put him to sleep. I was shocked to find out that it was today. It is ironic that the first time I checked on the date, it just happened to be the one year anniversary of his death. I miss you Benny & love you tons!
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Benny's Journey
Benny, I can sense that you're weary;
Grown tired of pain and strife.
And I'm certain as stars in the Heavens-
That you've come to the crossroads of life.

Benny, you must know that I love you...
And this moment for me is so hard.
But I swear to let go of you gently;
As I offer this prayer up to God:

Dearest Lord, you will see that he's fragile;
But so charming if given a chance.
He will follow your steps like a shadow-
And he doesn't just walk... he will PRANCE!

He has never been much for playing;
Maybe a game of tag now and then.
Yet he will curl up next to you in a heartbeat-
And beg for table scraps, that’s my Ben-Ben!

This little Dog is as tough as they come;
but I know he is scared & feeling alone.
Please pick him up and hold him tight,And let him know that I’m all right!

Horrific Problem

Sexual abuse of children! I realized the severity of this problem the other night when I saw the headline about Hershel Walker and his new book about having multiple personality disorder. After reading this, I got curious and did some research online, and found the blogsites of several people affected by this disorder. These peoples lives are plagued by depression, flashbacks and paralyzing situations that are caused by having several "people" of different ages living in their heads. The one other thing all these people have in common is that as children they all endured years of horriific, repeated sexual abuse at the hands of relatives or so-called friends. A few of these individuals had their stories online, and stated that they tried to tell different people what was happening to them, but were not believed. One woman was given up for adoption by a loving mother, only to be adopted by sick, individuals who allowed others to rape her throughout her childhood. She has since reunited with her birth family, but the damage is done. Her birth mother thought she was doing a good thing, but unknowingly placed her in the hands of monsters!

It makes me sick inside to think that so many children in our country are being sexually abused to this level. Can you imagine the trauma that a person must have experienced for their brain to be splice the personality into many different individuals. This scares me! I have two little boys, 4 nieces, 2 nephews & know countless other children that could all be at risk of being abused at some point in their life. We, as a society, need to work harder to educate children & parents about sexual abuse & how to prevent it!

Mondays A Bitch

Jamaicin' Me Crazy

1.Would you ever put your hair in dreadlocks? NO--can you picture me in dreadlocks?! lol

2.Got any sun-holidays planned for this winter?I would so love to!!!!!! unfortunately not, unless I win a trip!

3.What's your favourite rum based drink? Pina Coloda

4.Do you like reggae music? yeah

5.What's your opinion on the legalization of marijuana? It would be fun, but NO. That is the only thing that keeps a lot of people from smoking it on a regular basis. I'd have to do it myself. I think that as a country we are lazy enough, without all being dope smokers!

Saturday Special

~Vacation Preferences~

1. Traveling by Air, Sea or Land?: Sea! We are taking a cruise to Alaska this summer

2. Hotel, Camp Grounds or Summer Cottage?:Hotel!

3. Sightseeing, Weather Related Sports or Relaxing?:Relaxing and sightseeing

4. Favorite vacation season?:anytime I can get away is a good time! winter- is nice to leave the cold & travel someplace warm.

Saturday 8

1. who was your first crush? a fellow kindergartener named Cody.

2. do you currently have a crush on someone?No

3. what makes a crush a CRUSH to you? the fact that it's possibly unrequited? or that you can actually get the person at a later date? somebody you really find attractive

4. who are your celebrity crushes?Vince Vaughn, Troy Aikman & Harry Connick, Jr.

5. have you ever crushed on a boss? no did anything come of it? no

6. have you ever crushed on a teacher? describe what made you fawn over them? I had a crush on a 2nd Grade teacher from the time I was in 2nd grade. He was tall & very cute!

7. many people have met a spouse/fiance(e) at work. have you ever crushed on a co-worker, and how did that turn out? I had a crush on a fellow deputy. We had fun, but obviously didn't work out!

8. have you ever crushed on a personal trainer, a work-out buddy, or a member of your sports team? what happened?No

The Friday Five

Summer time...and the living is easy!

Have you ever been to summer camp? Yes, girl scout camp

Have you ever made a s'more? Yes! Smores are one of my fav things!

Have you ever slept under the stars (no tent/tarp)? nope

Have you ever had a member of the opposite sex sleep over at your house? yep

What type of bed do you have (queen, twin, bunk, etc.) ? King size bed . . .just perfect for when both kids want to climb in with us!

Borrowed from Dena

You wanna cup of coffee?
I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments … what is it?
1. Produce: Avocado
2. Bakery: Croissant
3. Meat: turkey
4. Frozen: pizza
5. Dry goods: mac & cheese
Let’s say we’re heading out for a weekend getaway. You’re only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what’s in your bag? I am assuming I have clothes on my back
1. swimsuit
2. pj's
3. clean underwear
If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 5 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?
1. whatever
2. Sure!
3. hey
4. Cool
5. shut up
So, what 3 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn’t get to do, you’d probably be in a pretty irritable/bad mood?
1. play computer
2. drink diet pepsi
3. spend time with my boys
What are 3 things that you have in your room that have been with you for the longest amount of time?
1. Harry Potter books
2. My Jewelry
3. My bible
You’re driving down the road, and suddenly you’re hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?
1. seeing a car with kids not buckled in
2. somebody driving under the speed limit on a two lane road with lots of no passing zones
3. people who tailgate
You just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We’re talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?
1. Go Shopping
2. Go to Movies
3. Play on Internet
4. Take a Nap
5. Read a Book
We’re going to the zoo. But it looks like it could start storming, so it’ll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?
1. Sharks
2. Alligators
3. Rhinos
You just scored tickets to the taping of any show of your choice. You can pick between 5, so what are you deciding between?
1. Oprah
2. The View
3. Rachel Ray
4. Millionaire
5. Little People, Big World
You’re hungry for ice cream. I’ll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavours can I pile on for ya?
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter
2. Cinnamon
3. Peach
Somebody stole your purse … in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what’s in there?
1. Wallet
2. Cellphone
3. Jaxon's truck
4. checkbook
5. pen
You are at a job fair, and asked what areas you are interested in pursuing a career in. Let’s pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?
1. Probation Officer
2. School Nurse
3. Drug Rep
4. Chef
If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 4 things that you should or should not do, what would they be?
1. Settle on one career and get all your education in that field, instead of being so diversified
2. Save more money than you spend
3. Learn to like yourself. I figured it out, but wasted a lot of my youth by not being self-confident.
4. Have fun!

WOW!

That is one word that describes how I feel about life right now! I am a bit overwhelmed with all that is going on. Postpardum hormonal changes, a frustrated Jaxon, a sick baby, financial stress & sleep deprivation have really been challenging!

Evervbody told me how different it is to have 2 chidren, but I didn't get it! Yes, there is twice as much fun, love, and work; but what shocked me are my new worry levels. I am a nervous nelly. and it is worse with 2! I worry about Jaxon, who has been struggling with all the changes. He has had to endure my two hospital stays, as well as the new baby and all of the time I have to take care of him. And of course I worry about Bradyn and his health. My paranoia took me on an e.r run last night. Luckily all was well, but I had to make sure! When Bradyn was hospitalized, the only symptom was nasal congestion, and last night his cough was worse and he was vomiting. I just knew he was developing pneumonia. Scarey!

About the financial stress- there are SO many people that are really struggling with money right now, and I know it has a lot to do with the economy. WHO in their right mind would want another republican in the white house right now. NOT ME! I support Hillary all the way! She has great plans, and she has the power & the intelligence to get it done! Go Hillary!

That's my life. . . . worthy of it's own spot in an amusement park-a wild rollercoaster! Lots of high points, but some lows to make it crazy!