Wow, who cares that the Oscar nods are out. I don't like straight cowboy pictures what makes Hollywood think I'd like a gay cowboy picture? I guess hollyweird is making a "political statement". I did love Pride and Prejudice though. Although Jane Austen purists hated it. Lighten up people you can't put a 6 hour mini-series into 2 hours or less.
Well, tonight is my last class. Thank God-nuff said.
Here's some big news (which I may have announced yesterday)---the leftist Army Times ran a feature on the program hubby is in. Gee, it made me feel even worse since I didn't realize he'd be out and about riding around with the Iraqis. I guess I misunderstood or he just "forgot" to tell me that.
I didn't sleep well last night. I went to bed at 2230 and by 2340 I was up again and was awake until 2:30 this morning. My son is doing summersaults in his crib. Well, I just wanted to get a quick statement in as I may not have time the rest of the exciting day. MC has therapy in a few minutes and then we are ALL taking a nap.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
What the hell is going on with this post??
This is the third time I have done this post. I am also trying to post pictures and they say they're posting but they're not there.
Anyway, today I took JPM to his doctor to see what is going on. She said that this is generally what happens when parents deploy and he should calm down soon. She also said I can give him benadryl before bed and when we fly out in two weeks.
Well there was a big article in the Army Times today about what my husband is doing. I think it was somewhat disingenous and he said it was completely wrong. He also said that a number of reporters and someone from the NYT will be down there tomorrow. I bet the LAT isn't sending that Joel Stein down there. A note to Mr. Stein: the troops wouldn't want to hang out with you in Vegas.
I also ordered a new comforter for the queen bed we have now. It's from this place in Saraland, AL. It's about 20 minutes from Mt. Vernon, AL, where my mother hails from. The lady I talked to went to school with my cousin Robert. It really is a small world after all but I won't sing that song.
I also found out today from hubby that every few days he'll be on the road with these Iraqis. I hope he'll be safe and I'm sure every woman whoever sent her husband off to war felt the same way throughout history. I have a picture I bought while out in CA while he was in Kosovo (you know Clinton's war). It looks to be from about the time of the Crusades where a woman is tying a swatch of fabric around her husband's arm as he rides off to battle. I got it for $25 at the swap meet in Chino HIlls where my friend Susan lived at the time. It cost $100 to mail it back to GA though.
Well, I guess I should stop for now. I have the last class tomorrow and I will not have to pay the big bucks for babysitting for no real pay at UOP.
Till tomorrow then!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Two weeks down how many more to go?
Well today my parents celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. I wish I could have been there for the event. It sounds like a nice day although I was disappointed the Priest didn't have them renew their vows but just gave them a blessing. I remember when my grandparents had theirs and there was a Mass and they renewed their vows. Well, actually my Grandpa had been divorced so they had never really been married in the Church to begin with so I guess that they were finally married in the Church. Aftwerwards their party was at the American Legion Hall. In Cedar Lake, IN, that was the big place in 1970. My parents had their dinner at Christy's in Winter Haven in their private room. My mother decided to not leave her bouquet at the Mary altar. I guess there was a wedding there earlier in the day and there was already a big bouquet. I felt really sad this afternoon that I wasn't there. I sort of got a little bit of a panic attack and had to get out of my room. I cannot concentrate to grade the rest of these papers. I was planning on taking the kids to the Dixie Grill downtown and then we were going to stop by Costco. But I have to wait on that till I have some $$$.
John has been so bad today. I think I need to call his doctor about his situation. I don't know how much more of this we can take. He's really out of control. I know that he's afraid he will be abandoned again but it's impossible to explain to a 20 month old child that they will not be when they have had such bad experiences in their short little life. I really feel so badly for him. A sweeter boy can't be found. He's a little gem, well a diamond in the rough perhaps but the sweetest little guy.
I feel badly for Michael but I think they all are trying to make the best of a chaotic situation. They call themselves the "Forrest Gump Brigade": everyday is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get, we ran to this end of the post and then to the other end, I don't know why we just ran.
I am having those ghost things again where I see two individuals in a government car coming to my front door. I guess it was just because today was so weird. I have had those ghost things before but he was here. I heard that the sustainment brigade and someone else is going to Iraq in July sometime.
I guess my sister-in-law lost a lot of weight. I need to do the same. I have to get going on that. I sort of am but I still want a beer after my class. I am trying to cut down on the ETOH.
I am posting two pictures of my little cuties. No one but Michael reads this anyway so I guess it's okay.
I talked to Laura yesterday. She had been to a social event and had to cut through my old apartment complex. Lattitudes--I think there have been a couple of fires there since I moved. There was one almost 10 years ago in the building next to me. 1996, that wasn't a very good year at all. I don't want to even think about it.
It is coming up on February already. Where did the month go? I hope that they continue to move along so that Michael will be home soon. Of course it won't be until well into next year that he will be but I want it to hurry just the same.
Tomorrow is Sunday and what will I do? I have a lot I need to do but will I do it?
Till tomorrow then!
John has been so bad today. I think I need to call his doctor about his situation. I don't know how much more of this we can take. He's really out of control. I know that he's afraid he will be abandoned again but it's impossible to explain to a 20 month old child that they will not be when they have had such bad experiences in their short little life. I really feel so badly for him. A sweeter boy can't be found. He's a little gem, well a diamond in the rough perhaps but the sweetest little guy.
I feel badly for Michael but I think they all are trying to make the best of a chaotic situation. They call themselves the "Forrest Gump Brigade": everyday is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get, we ran to this end of the post and then to the other end, I don't know why we just ran.
I am having those ghost things again where I see two individuals in a government car coming to my front door. I guess it was just because today was so weird. I have had those ghost things before but he was here. I heard that the sustainment brigade and someone else is going to Iraq in July sometime.
I guess my sister-in-law lost a lot of weight. I need to do the same. I have to get going on that. I sort of am but I still want a beer after my class. I am trying to cut down on the ETOH.
I am posting two pictures of my little cuties. No one but Michael reads this anyway so I guess it's okay.
I talked to Laura yesterday. She had been to a social event and had to cut through my old apartment complex. Lattitudes--I think there have been a couple of fires there since I moved. There was one almost 10 years ago in the building next to me. 1996, that wasn't a very good year at all. I don't want to even think about it.
It is coming up on February already. Where did the month go? I hope that they continue to move along so that Michael will be home soon. Of course it won't be until well into next year that he will be but I want it to hurry just the same.
Tomorrow is Sunday and what will I do? I have a lot I need to do but will I do it?
Till tomorrow then!
Friday, January 27, 2006
Tomorrow will be two weeks-it feels like two months
I woke up this morning to a jingle on my cell phone and a picture of Michael. He looked so bored at his training. I got to thinking that he's only been gone 13 days but it seems like a lot longer. I guess I miss him so much more than the previous deployment since we had not been married all that long and I was working. It's going to be a long time. It's going to be hard for me with the two wonderful kids. I really miss Michael, I really do.
So this is our humble abode. I still have a lot of work to do on it. I made a list today of all the things needed for our yard. Of course we will have to have the dump guy back out. I noticed on the side of the house a sliding glass door. Wow, that was a surprise. I pulled a bunch of weeds as well. I need to get that money back from Rene that she borrowed. I guess you shouldn't lend more than you can afford to lose but . . .
Well the ad for the H3 was just on. I really hated that car but I wouldn't mind an H2. We could put my husband's name on the passenger side and my name on the drivers side as his driver. But he has his heart and head set on that Hybrid Highlander. I'm not too crazy about that vehicle. Not sure why, just doesn't excite me.
Well, I found out that Bleak House is a 6 week show. I will have to call my folks first thing tomorrow. I can't believe that they will be married 50 years. It's very hard to believe how much has happened since their 25th-25 years ago. I am so sorry I cannot be there.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
It's raining again & other assorted musings
Today it's raining again. It has been raining for about 3 days now. We really do need the rain but I hate to drive in it. We ordered Mary Catherine's cake today. I can't believe that little Princess will be 3. Today the Little Prince was better behaved than she was at the NEX.
I haven't spoken to Michael much today. He called and talked for about 2 minutes while waiting for dial-up to connect for his homework. He knows where he is going but he can't tell me or else I guess he would have to kill me. I hope that he will be safe though wherever he is. He says that it's just as dangerous driving up Kunia road everyday to work. It is a dangerous road though and I constantly worry about that. I wish this training would go easier for him. I wish they would also give him a training calendar but they have yet to do that. I still have hopes of being able to see him when we go to the mainland. We may get only an hour though but an hour is better than nothing.
Can anyone tell me why when we turn on the 24 hour cable networks (cnn, msnbc & fox) that that stupid Natalee Holloway is still on? What is the point? There are thousands of missing children and adults here in our own country why should we care about some girl who probably should have known better but probably got away with everything because of her looks. We should boycott the great state of AL until all unsolved murders and missing people are found.
Tonight "The Office" is on. Yea! It is a ridiuclous show I know.
Well, till tomorrow then.
I haven't spoken to Michael much today. He called and talked for about 2 minutes while waiting for dial-up to connect for his homework. He knows where he is going but he can't tell me or else I guess he would have to kill me. I hope that he will be safe though wherever he is. He says that it's just as dangerous driving up Kunia road everyday to work. It is a dangerous road though and I constantly worry about that. I wish this training would go easier for him. I wish they would also give him a training calendar but they have yet to do that. I still have hopes of being able to see him when we go to the mainland. We may get only an hour though but an hour is better than nothing.
Can anyone tell me why when we turn on the 24 hour cable networks (cnn, msnbc & fox) that that stupid Natalee Holloway is still on? What is the point? There are thousands of missing children and adults here in our own country why should we care about some girl who probably should have known better but probably got away with everything because of her looks. We should boycott the great state of AL until all unsolved murders and missing people are found.
Tonight "The Office" is on. Yea! It is a ridiuclous show I know.
Well, till tomorrow then.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
ChaChing
Wow, I just spent $80 to get my daughter's offical birth certificate from the Commonwealth of VA. I guess I went through the wrong service--yeah I guess. Also, I tried to order a birth certificate for our son here in HI and they said there was no record. Well, we need a SS# for the little fella so we can do our taxes. Looks like we will be doing them much later this year. I needed MC's for school.
She's asleep and he's awake watching "Clifford the Big Idiot Dog". Clifford needed a lobotomy . . .
Well there was an article that appeared yesterday from some LA Times lib who said he didn't support the troops and basically they were basically no better than the terrorists, that they have a free will to revolt from this "illegal war". Only problem is not sure if the article was tongue in cheek or legit. While I don't know about that article I do know that liberals have no manners as exhibited by their display yesterday at Georgetown (a Catholic university too) when Alberto Gonzalez the AG was there. All I know is our little boy better not grow up to be a lib.
So, I haven't really heard from Michael today except for his request for my internet log on info. I don't know how he is doing. I guess he's doing okay and right now I am doing okay too. But I also realize that he's still here in the good old USA.
I know that within the next 4-5 weeks he will probably be there. Then I guess I will really start to worry. I talked to my mother today and she told me that family friends, the Schweitzers will be praying for him and lighting candles too. I sent some money in to light candles at Andrean for him. I did that while he was in Kosovo too. By the way why were/are we in Kosovo? I don't see those peaceniks protesting that? Losers. Next time we have a democrat in office and my husband gets sent somewhere you can bet your butt I'll be out there protesting that action. Just because I can.
I also have to start buying a bunch of supplies for Mary Catherine to take to school. There is just so much she has to have: sleeping bag, back pack, pj's, tooth brush, cup, toothpaste, all kinds of stuff. Some more chaching.
Well, I may write more later. I need to figure out what I want for dinner.
Later.
She's asleep and he's awake watching "Clifford the Big Idiot Dog". Clifford needed a lobotomy . . .
Well there was an article that appeared yesterday from some LA Times lib who said he didn't support the troops and basically they were basically no better than the terrorists, that they have a free will to revolt from this "illegal war". Only problem is not sure if the article was tongue in cheek or legit. While I don't know about that article I do know that liberals have no manners as exhibited by their display yesterday at Georgetown (a Catholic university too) when Alberto Gonzalez the AG was there. All I know is our little boy better not grow up to be a lib.
So, I haven't really heard from Michael today except for his request for my internet log on info. I don't know how he is doing. I guess he's doing okay and right now I am doing okay too. But I also realize that he's still here in the good old USA.
I know that within the next 4-5 weeks he will probably be there. Then I guess I will really start to worry. I talked to my mother today and she told me that family friends, the Schweitzers will be praying for him and lighting candles too. I sent some money in to light candles at Andrean for him. I did that while he was in Kosovo too. By the way why were/are we in Kosovo? I don't see those peaceniks protesting that? Losers. Next time we have a democrat in office and my husband gets sent somewhere you can bet your butt I'll be out there protesting that action. Just because I can.
I also have to start buying a bunch of supplies for Mary Catherine to take to school. There is just so much she has to have: sleeping bag, back pack, pj's, tooth brush, cup, toothpaste, all kinds of stuff. Some more chaching.
Well, I may write more later. I need to figure out what I want for dinner.
Later.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Addendum January 24th.
Michael called during my class and I didn't really get to talk to him. I really hated that. I know he had to "meet" with his team tonight from UOP online. I think this team of his is a bit wacked.
Also, I think I messed up the a/c. I was trying to get it to quit swinging all over the place and I think I messed it up. So now I have to ask Michael where the book is otherwise I will have to call them up.
I passed a white LeBaron convertible tonight almost exactly like my old one. I know Michael loves his Sebring convertible but it just doesn't hold a candle to the LeBaron with it's flip up lights and body style.
So, I just turned on the tv to watch the end of SVU and now flipped over to watch the news and another one of Michael's favorite shows is on-Boston Legal.
I am now watching the news and they are complaining that the Army is going to take away the Medevac copters due to deployments. It's funny because there is a large contingent of individuals here that hate the military and the Army and now they are crying in their beer because the emergency evac is going to be gone for about a year. I say "so what". I think it serves them right. Many over here at the moronic University of Hawaii hate the military and I hope that they realize just how important the military is. I know they never will.
Well, I will try to put my children back to sleep. They are wide awake and it's 10:04 p.m. or 2204.
Good evening.
Also, I think I messed up the a/c. I was trying to get it to quit swinging all over the place and I think I messed it up. So now I have to ask Michael where the book is otherwise I will have to call them up.
I passed a white LeBaron convertible tonight almost exactly like my old one. I know Michael loves his Sebring convertible but it just doesn't hold a candle to the LeBaron with it's flip up lights and body style.
So, I just turned on the tv to watch the end of SVU and now flipped over to watch the news and another one of Michael's favorite shows is on-Boston Legal.
I am now watching the news and they are complaining that the Army is going to take away the Medevac copters due to deployments. It's funny because there is a large contingent of individuals here that hate the military and the Army and now they are crying in their beer because the emergency evac is going to be gone for about a year. I say "so what". I think it serves them right. Many over here at the moronic University of Hawaii hate the military and I hope that they realize just how important the military is. I know they never will.
Well, I will try to put my children back to sleep. They are wide awake and it's 10:04 p.m. or 2204.
Good evening.
A babysiting racket & other assorted things
Well this is the second to the last class I have in Honolulu tonight. The babysitting alone is costing me $110 and UOP only pays $1200. Minus taxes, well you do the math. I have decided that a great racket to get into is the babysitting business.
I wonder sometimes what's wrong with me. I stayed up late watching PBS last night with a special on John & Abigail Adams. It was pretty intersting. I stayed up the night before watching Masterpiece Theatre, "Bleak House". I wonder why am I watching this when half of America is watching "Desperate Housewives". I am getting a bit tired of that show. There's only so much desperation that can go on. So am I a dork? I wonder sometimes. But then again I do enjoy "The Office" and I hate having classes on Tuesday as I miss "NCIS".
I was reading something the other day about this woman who died and her husband says her reflection is now in the marble. It mentioned she was burried in an evening gown. I was thinking I would like to be burried in an evening gown. I like going to military balls. But there won't be any balls for me this year. I liked to get dressed up. I think I had more fun when we were at Ft. Stewart. Although the ball/dining in at Ft. Lee wasn't too bad. I had a lot to drink that evening.
Today the kids are being cute. I guess I need to put up some pictures of them. Maybe this weekend I will get around to it. John John was acting out when Kathy the nutritionist came today. It's her last visit with Mary Catherine. I just can't believe that little princess will be 3 soon. Where has the time gone? She's watching "Dallas" right now. She loves that show. I was hoping to take her out to Southfork when we get to TX but I don't think it's going to work out. It's about 3 hours away from where we will be staying.
Well, until tomorrow then.
I wonder sometimes what's wrong with me. I stayed up late watching PBS last night with a special on John & Abigail Adams. It was pretty intersting. I stayed up the night before watching Masterpiece Theatre, "Bleak House". I wonder why am I watching this when half of America is watching "Desperate Housewives". I am getting a bit tired of that show. There's only so much desperation that can go on. So am I a dork? I wonder sometimes. But then again I do enjoy "The Office" and I hate having classes on Tuesday as I miss "NCIS".
I was reading something the other day about this woman who died and her husband says her reflection is now in the marble. It mentioned she was burried in an evening gown. I was thinking I would like to be burried in an evening gown. I like going to military balls. But there won't be any balls for me this year. I liked to get dressed up. I think I had more fun when we were at Ft. Stewart. Although the ball/dining in at Ft. Lee wasn't too bad. I had a lot to drink that evening.
Today the kids are being cute. I guess I need to put up some pictures of them. Maybe this weekend I will get around to it. John John was acting out when Kathy the nutritionist came today. It's her last visit with Mary Catherine. I just can't believe that little princess will be 3 soon. Where has the time gone? She's watching "Dallas" right now. She loves that show. I was hoping to take her out to Southfork when we get to TX but I don't think it's going to work out. It's about 3 hours away from where we will be staying.
Well, until tomorrow then.
Monday, January 23, 2006
It's snowing on the Big Island.
Well, yesterday it began to snow on the top of Mauna Kea. I wish we would get some snow out here in our little neck of the woods. It looked so pretty. Yes, Virginia it does snow in HI.
Well, today the bank called about something but they won't tell me. I guess if I could figure out how to get the fax on the computer to work but . . . I can't figure out how to delete excess posts.
I need to post some pictures. I think the only person who looks at this is my husband but that's okay.
My daughter had her IEP today. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I know she is really low but I love her so much anyway. Little Prince was yappy during the meeting.
I keep thinking that it won't be long until we go out to see my husband.
My parents will be married 50 years on Saturday. I am so excited for them and wish I was there to share in the special day. My brother will be there with his family so I am glad about that. 25 years ago I was only 16 and so excited because I had ordered the anniversary cake and had a silver bride and groom topper. We had a nice dinner at Teibels in Schererville, IN. I ordered another topper for the 50th cake and a plate. I also ordered a corsage and buitonierre (sp?) as well as a replica bouquet for my Mom to leave at the Mary altar.
Till tomorrow then!
Well, today the bank called about something but they won't tell me. I guess if I could figure out how to get the fax on the computer to work but . . . I can't figure out how to delete excess posts.
I need to post some pictures. I think the only person who looks at this is my husband but that's okay.
My daughter had her IEP today. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I know she is really low but I love her so much anyway. Little Prince was yappy during the meeting.
I keep thinking that it won't be long until we go out to see my husband.
My parents will be married 50 years on Saturday. I am so excited for them and wish I was there to share in the special day. My brother will be there with his family so I am glad about that. 25 years ago I was only 16 and so excited because I had ordered the anniversary cake and had a silver bride and groom topper. We had a nice dinner at Teibels in Schererville, IN. I ordered another topper for the 50th cake and a plate. I also ordered a corsage and buitonierre (sp?) as well as a replica bouquet for my Mom to leave at the Mary altar.
Till tomorrow then!
Sunday, January 22, 2006
One week down, how many more to go?
I am really stressed out about our son. He has been throwing terrible tantrums and they get worse every day. I don't know what to do. He's so unhappy and scared that once again he will be abandoned. I guess what he doesn't realize is that he is our son now and no one will take him away.
Michael seems a bit fed up today. They keep issuing them stuff they issued out here. SO he has to pay a bunch of money to send it back and I have to take it back to post. I don't understand.
I am so worried about him. Some days are harder than others. I wish I could make the clock move ahead to May of 2007. I know most people don't want to wish their lives away however I want him home and I want to be moved.
Geez, in May of 2007, I will be out of high school 25 years. What a scary thought. Is my life what I thought it would be? Yes, finallly. I am happily married, and have children. I wish I weighed less but I guess we can't have everything.
Tomorrow is MC's IEP meeting. I am worried about that. Should be interesting. I know how teachers are----I am one.
I am so terribly scared that I don't know what I am going to do for the next however many months. I know I am a strong person I guess I have to just continue to be that way.
Michael seems a bit fed up today. They keep issuing them stuff they issued out here. SO he has to pay a bunch of money to send it back and I have to take it back to post. I don't understand.
I am so worried about him. Some days are harder than others. I wish I could make the clock move ahead to May of 2007. I know most people don't want to wish their lives away however I want him home and I want to be moved.
Geez, in May of 2007, I will be out of high school 25 years. What a scary thought. Is my life what I thought it would be? Yes, finallly. I am happily married, and have children. I wish I weighed less but I guess we can't have everything.
Tomorrow is MC's IEP meeting. I am worried about that. Should be interesting. I know how teachers are----I am one.
I am so terribly scared that I don't know what I am going to do for the next however many months. I know I am a strong person I guess I have to just continue to be that way.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
I don't know what the hell happened yesterday.
So, the kids messed up the computer and I published yesterday's post a ton of times.
Well, the junk man came and picked up my junk today. I think $25 was a fair charge for it. I am so happy that I also unloaded the terrible mattress today. Well, it's still in the hallway and dining room. Someone came over and I think her soon to be ex-husband is going to take it. It doesn't make sense to put it in the garage because rats and all will get in there. Though to be honest I haven't ever seen any rats.
Well I had to pay the credit card last night on the phone because Michael forgot to set it up in the automatic payments. He also installed the new Quicken and it's not too quick. I have to reinstall everything. Not too sure why he has this stuff but I don't understand things like Quicken.
So, here we are a week into this deployment. I am not as nervous as I was the other day but I do think that the fact he's still on the mainland is probably part of it. I know things will be different when he hits the ground in Iraq.
The kids are really nuts today. Not sure why.
I was watching Fox News today and they had someone on from WV and she commented that people think they're not that intelligent but that they do have heart. I will admit I am guilty of making fun of people from WV. I think as I have aged though I realize that being nice is more important but no one seems to think it is. I don't know there isn't a lot of nice people anymore.
Sometimes I wonder what my life will be like this time next year. I have never really thought so much ahead. It's funny 6 years ago I didn't even know my husband was on the planet. It's funny how quickly your life can change. I will see him on the 6th anniversary of our meeting. I knew that when I sent that email that if he responded I would marry him. Here I am six years later, two kids, a house, two cares and a loan for law school that I didn't finish.
Oh well, I would like to finish one day but that probably won't be happening.
Till tomorrow then!
Well, the junk man came and picked up my junk today. I think $25 was a fair charge for it. I am so happy that I also unloaded the terrible mattress today. Well, it's still in the hallway and dining room. Someone came over and I think her soon to be ex-husband is going to take it. It doesn't make sense to put it in the garage because rats and all will get in there. Though to be honest I haven't ever seen any rats.
Well I had to pay the credit card last night on the phone because Michael forgot to set it up in the automatic payments. He also installed the new Quicken and it's not too quick. I have to reinstall everything. Not too sure why he has this stuff but I don't understand things like Quicken.
So, here we are a week into this deployment. I am not as nervous as I was the other day but I do think that the fact he's still on the mainland is probably part of it. I know things will be different when he hits the ground in Iraq.
The kids are really nuts today. Not sure why.
I was watching Fox News today and they had someone on from WV and she commented that people think they're not that intelligent but that they do have heart. I will admit I am guilty of making fun of people from WV. I think as I have aged though I realize that being nice is more important but no one seems to think it is. I don't know there isn't a lot of nice people anymore.
Sometimes I wonder what my life will be like this time next year. I have never really thought so much ahead. It's funny 6 years ago I didn't even know my husband was on the planet. It's funny how quickly your life can change. I will see him on the 6th anniversary of our meeting. I knew that when I sent that email that if he responded I would marry him. Here I am six years later, two kids, a house, two cares and a loan for law school that I didn't finish.
Oh well, I would like to finish one day but that probably won't be happening.
Till tomorrow then!
Friday, January 20, 2006
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Moving a mattress
Today I woke up early to get the mattress of our bed. I think I hurt my back. The former mattress is sitting in my dining room and hallway. I'll have to move the new mattress' again when they bring out the new rails for the bed. The sales clerk ordered the wrong set. My daughter and son threw the keyboard around and it's not working as well as it should.
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
This evening one of the shows that I watch that annoys the hell out of Michael is on. It's that "Most Haunted". It is a ridiculous show I'll admit but it keeps me pretty entertained. But he would be watching something stupid on Sci Fi which I think is even more ridculous.
Well tomorrow will be a week since he left. I don't know how I will handle it this next 14-18 months.
D
Thursday, January 19, 2006
I am concerned today why???
I guess today I have been just stressed out. My son won't get to sleep at night and my daughter just goes along. I get these occassional panic attacks or something every now and then. I suppose this is normal. I don't want to see the shrink. I don't think there is anything they can help me with. I worried while he was in Kosovo and when he went to Kuwait. It's a normal part of being married to someone in the military or so I've been told.
Well, here's another crazy episode. Today the yard man finally showed up and brought along these other two fools who are interested in putting in a fence around our property. It's only 8K, yeah right. Like we have that kind of money. It would be nice but in our neighborhood we have to have wrought iron fences and of course that's not too cheap. I think the yard guy is a scammer. He hasn't been over since before Thanksgiving and it was starting to look bad. Of course he's been to the neighbor next door to us (this woman who hasn't said two words to us since we moved in almost 3 years ago) twice. I was just going through the paper to look for a new one when he showed up.
I really love that show "The Office". I think it's so funny. It reminds me of a place that I used to work. The boss was a woman but she was just as incompetent as the boss on that show. I also like "Without a Trace" as well. They're advertising some new show with Jenna Elfman. I don't understand what the big deal is about her. I just don't get it.
So, my poor husband is still without a real training schedule or any idea as to when he'll be going. I guess he's getting used to the incongruities of life in training for missions.
Well, perhaps today I'm upset because that idiot UBL popped up on television again. Maybe that is what's bothering me. Well, tomorrow I have to wait for the haul it away guy to show up. $25 to haul away some more junk. Boy, what a racket.
Well, tomorrow is Friday. Normally I always loved Fridays because that meant Michael would be around the weekend. I would often be annoyed because he slept so long and played on the computer a lot.
Michael is po'd about not being able to complete his Masters. He doesn't even know if he'll be able to complete this class he's currently in. He has two more classes until he's finished but now it doesn't look like he's going to be able to complete them anytime soon. He got his letter about graduation today. I feel so bad for him. He said he won't get to finish. I hope it's not a problem going back when he gets back. UOP is such a well I won't finish.
Till tomorrow then!
Well, here's another crazy episode. Today the yard man finally showed up and brought along these other two fools who are interested in putting in a fence around our property. It's only 8K, yeah right. Like we have that kind of money. It would be nice but in our neighborhood we have to have wrought iron fences and of course that's not too cheap. I think the yard guy is a scammer. He hasn't been over since before Thanksgiving and it was starting to look bad. Of course he's been to the neighbor next door to us (this woman who hasn't said two words to us since we moved in almost 3 years ago) twice. I was just going through the paper to look for a new one when he showed up.
I really love that show "The Office". I think it's so funny. It reminds me of a place that I used to work. The boss was a woman but she was just as incompetent as the boss on that show. I also like "Without a Trace" as well. They're advertising some new show with Jenna Elfman. I don't understand what the big deal is about her. I just don't get it.
So, my poor husband is still without a real training schedule or any idea as to when he'll be going. I guess he's getting used to the incongruities of life in training for missions.
Well, perhaps today I'm upset because that idiot UBL popped up on television again. Maybe that is what's bothering me. Well, tomorrow I have to wait for the haul it away guy to show up. $25 to haul away some more junk. Boy, what a racket.
Well, tomorrow is Friday. Normally I always loved Fridays because that meant Michael would be around the weekend. I would often be annoyed because he slept so long and played on the computer a lot.
Michael is po'd about not being able to complete his Masters. He doesn't even know if he'll be able to complete this class he's currently in. He has two more classes until he's finished but now it doesn't look like he's going to be able to complete them anytime soon. He got his letter about graduation today. I feel so bad for him. He said he won't get to finish. I hope it's not a problem going back when he gets back. UOP is such a well I won't finish.
Till tomorrow then!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Another day, another ?
What a day! It appears that once again it is unknown as to whether or not I will get to see my husband next month. Well, I did find out though that he drove by the hotel we'll be staying at. Michael said it's pretty nice. I also know that he that at least he got to go out to eat. Since he's got that truck he also hauled around a number of other guys. I have a ton of papers to grade and I'm sitting here wasting my time watching Seinfeld reruns.
Well, there is a lot for me to say but right now I'm tired.
Well, there is a lot for me to say but right now I'm tired.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Day 4
Well, today my son is totally out of control. He was just adopted by us on December 7. He has been with us though since April. However, he just seems to be having a hard time. I think he's afraid that he'll be moving on again. He is a sweet little boy but he has been throwing some royal tantrums since Daddy has left. The bad part is is that Daddy hasn't been gone a week yet. Boy,I hate to see what the next 18 months will bring.
I also started my diet today. I know the first few days are the hardest. Now I'm watching the food network and Paula Deen is making and eating these pies. I'm not a pie fan myself but even those things look great.
I just spoke with my husband. I don't know what is going on. I am hoping that the Army has it's act together now and that they will be safe. I have stopped watching the national news on the big 3. I just can't take their constant negativity. I am sick and tired of their liberal spin. I've also decided to quit taking my paper because A) I don't have time to read it and B) it's just crap. There are many who call it the Honolulu Pravadtiser and that's a great name for it. I am not a big fan of liberals. For one they put down those who serve while pretending to support them. And that Sheehan bitch came dangerously close to calling the American Soldier a terrorist during her recent trip to the islands. It wasn't advertised too much until it happened. Good thing for her it wasn't. As her speech went on more protestors against her showed up. I think they need to give those parents who feel differently from her their 15 minutes as well. I could go on about that but I owuld just raise my blood pressure.
Luckily my husband has a classmate from college (I think) who is in Texas. She is letting him drive her car. I don't let anyone drive my car but that is another story. I am going to rent an SUV when we get to Texas. It will certainly be different than driving my little Altima.
Well, tonight I have class. I will be glad when the 31st gets here and it's over. I have to have a babysitter at $110 a night and it's not worth the aggravation.
Well, as Mr. Bingley would say Till tomorrow then!
I also started my diet today. I know the first few days are the hardest. Now I'm watching the food network and Paula Deen is making and eating these pies. I'm not a pie fan myself but even those things look great.
I just spoke with my husband. I don't know what is going on. I am hoping that the Army has it's act together now and that they will be safe. I have stopped watching the national news on the big 3. I just can't take their constant negativity. I am sick and tired of their liberal spin. I've also decided to quit taking my paper because A) I don't have time to read it and B) it's just crap. There are many who call it the Honolulu Pravadtiser and that's a great name for it. I am not a big fan of liberals. For one they put down those who serve while pretending to support them. And that Sheehan bitch came dangerously close to calling the American Soldier a terrorist during her recent trip to the islands. It wasn't advertised too much until it happened. Good thing for her it wasn't. As her speech went on more protestors against her showed up. I think they need to give those parents who feel differently from her their 15 minutes as well. I could go on about that but I owuld just raise my blood pressure.
Luckily my husband has a classmate from college (I think) who is in Texas. She is letting him drive her car. I don't let anyone drive my car but that is another story. I am going to rent an SUV when we get to Texas. It will certainly be different than driving my little Altima.
Well, tonight I have class. I will be glad when the 31st gets here and it's over. I have to have a babysitter at $110 a night and it's not worth the aggravation.
Well, as Mr. Bingley would say Till tomorrow then!
Monday, January 16, 2006
I understand why so many are leaving the Army
Well it's day 3 and this deployment has continued to be a total cluster you know what. I wonder who is actually in charge of this mission. They don't have any clue what they are doing. They planned this deployment but didn't know when they were coming to the post, then they don't have a training calendar out yet. They are also scheduling things in an ass backwards way; weapons firing, then training on the weapons. It doesn't make any sense. I have always supported this mission 100% as does my husband but I seriously wonder who is in charge and why they didn't get this better put together before they flew them out there. I worry about what they've got planned for them in Iraq. Do they really know what they're doing. I guess these people are all reservists. Not to pick on them but seriously they really need to have active duty setting this up. Although here in 25th ID land there are many active duty who are very incompetent. I believe the 25th does have that reputation throughout the Army of being knucklheads. I just hope they get their act together soon. We still don't know if we're going to be able to see my husband. We've moved our hotel to some po dunk place where there is nothing but Sonics and Subways to eat at. Where we were staying had better places to eat at. Well, I guess I'm really craving going to the Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden. It's funny that places you just ordinarily go to and think nothing of suddenly become places you want to dine at when they aren't around. Here in HI we don't have those fine dining establilshments. I have a class that I'm teaching tomorrow night. That's another story for another day.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Day 2
Well, my husband got into Ft. Hood minus one trunk. The genius' here didn't bother to tell anyone that they were coming so they sat there for a few hours waiting to be picked up. They hurried them up out there and someone forgot about the holiday==they guess.
Today I began to clean up the house. It was a total mess. There were trunks in the dining room and my goal was to mop the kitchen and living room/dining room floor and wash laundry. I did and now I am planning on what tomorrows chores will be.
I feel better today about the deployment but he's not in Iraq yet. We're still hoping we can get together in Texas but who knows. Michael seems happy with the news that he will have a bit different of an assignment than what he thought.
Tomorrow should be another interesting day.
Today I began to clean up the house. It was a total mess. There were trunks in the dining room and my goal was to mop the kitchen and living room/dining room floor and wash laundry. I did and now I am planning on what tomorrows chores will be.
I feel better today about the deployment but he's not in Iraq yet. We're still hoping we can get together in Texas but who knows. Michael seems happy with the news that he will have a bit different of an assignment than what he thought.
Tomorrow should be another interesting day.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Day one
Well today is January 14, 2006 and we saw my husband Michael off to the Honolulu Airport. Today didn't start off too bad because we thought Michael was leaving at 6:00 p.m. but when we arrived it seems the head honcho decided that they would take off on the originally scheduled 3:55 flight. The second mistake was standing around talking to some of the other wives and "girlfriends". They all had doom and gloom prophecies and that upset me more than anything. Afterwards I took the children to Mass. At least I found some solace there. Then I came home to an empty house and wanted to cry again but couldn't because my son had a fit when all the of the others started to cry. So I feel like Claudette Colbert in "Since You Went Away" coming into an empty house where just hours before my husband sat at his computer. The house is so lonely without him.
So now we wait to find out whether or not we will be able to hook up on the mainland. I suppose he'll find out tomorrow or Monday whether or not he'll have any time off.
So now we wait to find out whether or not we will be able to hook up on the mainland. I suppose he'll find out tomorrow or Monday whether or not he'll have any time off.
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