Although I still have feelings for Chris, they aren't as strong I dont think. I guess I should be thankful for that. But I have pretty much just swapped that problem for others. Jeff and I are getting along wonderfully but it hasn't been because of any of the "good" stuff we've been doing. We've been bad...very very bad!
It all started exactly a month ago. We were still talking about how I couldn't seem to get past my feelings for Chris (and yes I still talk to him about once-twice a week. I told him that it wasn't fair for him and Jeff to get together and decide who could talk to me and who couldn't--like I'm some piece of property or something and that *I* had asked him to back off a little bit but I didnt expect that we would NEVER talk. We have too many friends in common to be able to totally avoid each other though we aren't running into each other often) A few weeks prior to this "event" which I'm about to tell you about, we had been at a party and my usual drunk self starts texting anyone and everyone. I sent out a mass "roll tide" message and I got one back from Chris the next day. Jeff saw it and hit the roof because at that time I wasn't supposed to be communicating with him at all. Long story short, he basically told me I could get my shit and get out and I called his bluff. He had been thinking the whole time that I didn't have anywhere to go and that he had my head over a barrel. How wrong he was because Shari and I had actually been discussing me moving in with her. Her house payment is next to nothing--I could easily afford half of that on my salary and it would actually be quite convenient for me and the girls. So when I told him that, he backed down a little.
No one is EVER going to control me--not at all.
So we kind of put things on hold for a while to get through a few things going on with the kids, etc. Well, the Friday before Halloween night we went out to watch our favorite band (Roger's Fourth and One) play at Dry Riders and a friend of his went with us. The friend, who I liked okay at the time, dances with me and tells me he wants to be my friend and that I can come talk to him about anything anytime and he won't tell Jeff, etc. Yeah, like I trust and believe that. But anyway...I am drunk so I confess that I'm in love with Chris and he tells me I need to make my move then and quit stringing Jeff along etc. As if a 21 year marriage is "stringing someone along" but I just nod and say yeah, etc.
Well, we are all SO drunk but running out of money so we decide to go back to K's place to drink some more planning to go back to the bar the whole time but Jeff and I start making out in the bathroom and I remember him asking me if I wanted to fuck K. I was kind of taken aback by the question and I dont remember what I answered but I think I said, "if you want me to."
So Jeff and I go into K's bedroom and start fooling around and K is just watching. The next thing I know, K is giving me oral sex while I'm giving it to Jeff. I ended up having my first threesome and my first sexual experience with someone other than Jeff ever in my life.
The next few days I was kind of weirded out about it and worried about the repurcussions of what would happen with Jeff and K at work. But they talked and everyone seemed okay. It actually made me feel closer to Jeff and we had the hottest sex we've ever had for the next few weeks.
I decided I wanted to do it again and so we did a few weeks later and again a few weeks after that (Thanksgiving night).
Now, I'm confused all over again because at first it helped diminish my feelings for Chris a little bit and maybe now even a little bit more, even though I still feel like I do love him. And Jeff felt better so he gave me "permission" to talk to Chris again on occassion, which we have. I've even tried to talk to his wife a few times but she still aint having nothing to do with that which I dont understand since she doesn't know anything actually happened.
But I'm also starting to have feelings for K. It's hard because I know nothing permanent could ever come of anything with us and I'm not sure I would even want it to. But it'just hard to share something so intimate with someone and not care about them--at least it is for me anyway. I guess that's where my limited experience causes me problems.
Not sure what will happen from here on out. I've been tempted to try and get with K alone a time or two but scared also that he'll tell Jeff. I'm wondering if his offer to be my "friend" was just a ploy to get in my pants or if he really meant it. Just thinking out loud here...
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
I am a proud and happy mom!
So last weekend, we toured the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa (yeah, I know, like we needed to!) and I am SO glad we did!
Even though we've already spent a lot of time down there this year and Jeff and I have toured it before (I briefly considered going to journalism school there back in '91) we learned SO much about Alabama's history as well as getting to see so many of the new facilities thanks to the 100 million dollar Crimson Tradition fund and learning that Alabama is nationally ranked in so much more than just football!
It absolutely blew us away! It is SO nice and very impressive! And even though it's huge, it's compact--everything is within walking distance (or at least bike riding distance!) and there are shuttles that run all day and night as well. There's even electronic screens inside all the buildings where, if it is raining, you don't have to stand out in the rain waiting on the bus--you can look at the screen and tell how close it is!
Everything is state-of-the-art and new or updated. We even got to see the dorms and all I can say is wow! Why would anyone NOT want to live on campus? It's required for all Freshmen to live on campus because, and I absolutely believe this, they believe the success rate for students is much higher the better connected to campus life they are and this is greatly increased when a student actually lives on campus. The dorms (suites, they are called now) have four to a room but each person has his own bedroom. Two people on one side, two on the other and each pair shares a bathroom. There is a common living/dining/kitchen area with full size fridge and microwave and it is furnished. The furniture is very ergonomical--it can be modified and moved around to create a lot of space and to suit one's liking. The closets are bigger than our closets at home! The entire campus is wireless and free wi-fi.
I knew in my heart that this was where he would want to go. He has pretty much decided (for now and it may change) that he is going to major in Engineering and everyone keeps telling him Auburn, UAH, or Mississippi State are his better choices for that field. But Alabama's School of Engineering is also nationally ranked (you just dont hear much about it because they are so good at so much other) and they are building a new facility as for that as well. Plus if he decides to change his major--he has more opportunities at Alabama because they are so good at everything.
Then we looked at the cost and the scholarship guidelines and discovered that he automatically has a $3500 per year scholarship based on his ACT score alone! That completely covers his tuition!!!! Now we just have to find the money for room, board, books and fees and believe me, we have applied for lots of stuff! I'm confident we can do this. Even if we eventually wind up having to take out loans, we will make this happen for him! He has worked so hard and deserves it.
The girls were even impressed and are now saying they want to go to Alabama as well. Kayti is interested in Anthropology, Journalism and of course, dance & drama so it makes it a good choice for her. Brooke just says she wants to be a cheerleader or a baton twirler for 'bama! lol
But we decided to go ahead and keep our appointment with UAH anyway and Jeff, Dylan and I went up there on Monday. It may be a very good Engineering school but here's the thing--while there's a LOT of opportunity for Engineering majors, there is also a LOT of competition as 40% of the student body majors in Engineering! It's very academic-oriented and while Dylan is a super-smart kid, he's not really "nerdy". I immediately felt that it wouldn't be a good fit for him.
Then we looked at the cost and oh my gosh--TWICE the amount of 'bama and still only the same scholarship amounts. That clinched it right there--he knew he was going to Alabama!
I am SO proud and SO excited for him. I would be proud and happy wherever he decided to go (yes, even Auburn) but truly, this child was BORN to go to Alabama. He's talked about it his whole life and while I'm glad he tried to keep an open mind and considered other options, some things are just meant to be. He has literally worked for this his entire life and deserves to be happy!
So we are gearing up to spend the next four years in Tuscaloosa! ROLL TIDE!
Even though we've already spent a lot of time down there this year and Jeff and I have toured it before (I briefly considered going to journalism school there back in '91) we learned SO much about Alabama's history as well as getting to see so many of the new facilities thanks to the 100 million dollar Crimson Tradition fund and learning that Alabama is nationally ranked in so much more than just football!
It absolutely blew us away! It is SO nice and very impressive! And even though it's huge, it's compact--everything is within walking distance (or at least bike riding distance!) and there are shuttles that run all day and night as well. There's even electronic screens inside all the buildings where, if it is raining, you don't have to stand out in the rain waiting on the bus--you can look at the screen and tell how close it is!
Everything is state-of-the-art and new or updated. We even got to see the dorms and all I can say is wow! Why would anyone NOT want to live on campus? It's required for all Freshmen to live on campus because, and I absolutely believe this, they believe the success rate for students is much higher the better connected to campus life they are and this is greatly increased when a student actually lives on campus. The dorms (suites, they are called now) have four to a room but each person has his own bedroom. Two people on one side, two on the other and each pair shares a bathroom. There is a common living/dining/kitchen area with full size fridge and microwave and it is furnished. The furniture is very ergonomical--it can be modified and moved around to create a lot of space and to suit one's liking. The closets are bigger than our closets at home! The entire campus is wireless and free wi-fi.
I knew in my heart that this was where he would want to go. He has pretty much decided (for now and it may change) that he is going to major in Engineering and everyone keeps telling him Auburn, UAH, or Mississippi State are his better choices for that field. But Alabama's School of Engineering is also nationally ranked (you just dont hear much about it because they are so good at so much other) and they are building a new facility as for that as well. Plus if he decides to change his major--he has more opportunities at Alabama because they are so good at everything.
Then we looked at the cost and the scholarship guidelines and discovered that he automatically has a $3500 per year scholarship based on his ACT score alone! That completely covers his tuition!!!! Now we just have to find the money for room, board, books and fees and believe me, we have applied for lots of stuff! I'm confident we can do this. Even if we eventually wind up having to take out loans, we will make this happen for him! He has worked so hard and deserves it.
The girls were even impressed and are now saying they want to go to Alabama as well. Kayti is interested in Anthropology, Journalism and of course, dance & drama so it makes it a good choice for her. Brooke just says she wants to be a cheerleader or a baton twirler for 'bama! lol
But we decided to go ahead and keep our appointment with UAH anyway and Jeff, Dylan and I went up there on Monday. It may be a very good Engineering school but here's the thing--while there's a LOT of opportunity for Engineering majors, there is also a LOT of competition as 40% of the student body majors in Engineering! It's very academic-oriented and while Dylan is a super-smart kid, he's not really "nerdy". I immediately felt that it wouldn't be a good fit for him.
Then we looked at the cost and oh my gosh--TWICE the amount of 'bama and still only the same scholarship amounts. That clinched it right there--he knew he was going to Alabama!
I am SO proud and SO excited for him. I would be proud and happy wherever he decided to go (yes, even Auburn) but truly, this child was BORN to go to Alabama. He's talked about it his whole life and while I'm glad he tried to keep an open mind and considered other options, some things are just meant to be. He has literally worked for this his entire life and deserves to be happy!
So we are gearing up to spend the next four years in Tuscaloosa! ROLL TIDE!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
50 Thankful Things
I'm gonna take some time this morning to acknowledge all that I am thankful for (or just kill some time until time to go eat...whatever way you wanna look at it! lol) Surely, I can come up with 50 things off the top of my head that I'm thankful for...can you? Let's see...here goes...and I haven't thought about this at all yet and it's in no particular order--we'd be here all day if I did that! And I have a date with Big Bird!
1. I am thankful to be alive but I'm also thankful for the alternative--Heaven and Jesus who paid my entry fee!
2. I am thankful for God's grace and that I'm able to live freely. I think that's the problem of many Christians today and why they seem so angry all the time--they want to sin and can't! lol They totally miss the point of grace...not that we have a license to sin but anyway...now I'm thinking too much again. Sorry.
3. I am thankful for my parents and the wonderful childhood they gave me. It really is the best gift a parent can give their children and no it wasn't always perfect. My parents divorced when I was 2, my mom remarried when I was 5 and I didnt get to grow up with one of my sisters. But they did the best they could and I have lots of great memories to pass down to my own kids.
4. I am thankful for my sisters and extended family that are either awesome or fun to talk about! lol
5. I am thankful for my husband. The only earthly unconditional love I know anything about is the love I have for my children. But the love this man has for me comes pretty darn close! I am very undeserving of it but very glad to have it when I look around at other relationships...I am very blessed.
6. I am thankful for each of my children. Each of them has made my life so wonderful in so many ways. They make me even more proud to be their mom with each passing day. I miss the days when they were little and needed me for every little thing but I'm glad that I apparently did my job well and am proud to watch when they behave and make the right choices which is pretty often.
7. I am thankful for my home. It's small but cozy and it's shelter and better shelter than a lot of people have.
8. I am thankful for our vehicles. They are old "ramsey clunkers" but they are paid for and dependable.
9. I am thankful for Jeff's job. I wish they knew and appreciated what they have in him more but we have everything we need and most everything we want when there are so many that dont.
10. I am thankful for MY job. I absolutely LOVE being back at Clayridge where kids are loved and ministered to and are a priority after working someplace where they werent so much.
11. I am thankful for my friend Shari. She knows my deepest, darkest secrets and realizes "it aint her story to tell"! lol She loves me despite the messes I make of things and is fun to be with.
12. I am thankful for my friend Christy. I am thankful that God has brought us back into each others' lives and I am thankful for her unconditional love as well.
13. I am thankful for my friend Donna. I am thankful for an example of a TRUE Christian in her. Thankful that she, too, loves me despite the imperfect person that I am and thankful that she inspires me to try harder with everything.
14. I am thankful for all my HS friends, Angela, Allison, Toni, Aldona, Heather, etc. that still find me worth their time to keep in touch with and hang out with occasionally. I know that if I ever needed anything, they would drop everything and I hope they know the same is true here.
15. I am thankful for Yvie, Monique and all my other "online" friends that keep me sane. Yvie I hope to get to see you again soon and Monique, I'm still hoping for the chance to actually hug you "IRL"! lol
16. I am thankful for my nephew, Cooper! I am thankful that he provides the "baby fix" I still need every once in a while and am thankful that he is growing, healthy and happy.
18. I am thankful for my sister's in-laws and I hope she lucky she is!
19. I am thankful for the privelege of homeschooling my daughters and thankful for our homeschool group and CORE Academy and the wonderful opportunities and things they are learning through it.
20. I am thankful for 5678 Dance & More and Shalita for running an awesome Christian Dance studio.
21. I am thankful for my kids friends and their wonderful families! It's such a blessing to not worry about my kids when they are with their friends because I know their friends and that they've been raised well by some awesome people!
22. I am thankful for my sweet dog, Mady! If not for her, I dont think I would have survived the last few months with my sanity in tact.
23. I am thankful for Facebook. Despite the few "problems" it has caused me and some of my friends, it has also enabled me to reconnect with so many people that I love, including a sister. The pros far outweigh the cons.
24. I am thankful that my husband has been in remission for five years and counting!
25. I am thankful that I am relatively healthy and able to enjoy active hobbies like zumba!
26. I am thankful for Sips N Strokes!
27. I am thankful for music.
28. I am thankful for JOX, especially the Opening Drive and Finebaum!
29. I am thankful to be an Alabama fan!
30. I am thankful that my son is 'bama bound!
31. I am thankful for Coke, sweet tea and bottled water!
32. I am also thankful for Long Island tea, Margaritas and Crown!
33. I am thankful that I am a good cook and enjoy it most of the time.
34. I am thankful for good places to go eat when I dont feel like cooking!
35. I am thankful for a husband that likes to cook when I dont feel like cooking and we can't afford to go out!
36. I am thankful that both my daughters now say they want to go to the University of Alabama.
37. I am thankful that my son enjoys woodworking and is really good at it.
38. I am thankful that my daughters are talented dancers.
39. I am thankful for Starbucks, Yankee Candles and bookstores.
40. I am thankful for Criminal Minds!
41. I am thankful that I know how to do a lot of practical things--sew (thanks Maw Maw), cook from scratch (thanks Mom), work on cars (thanks Mom, Dad & Jeff) etc.
42. I am thankful that I have been to places many people only dream about.
43. I am thankful that I finished college, even if I will be paying for it the rest of my life!
44. I am thankful for the friends I met in college and the experiences I had!
45. I am thankful that even at age 40, I still have goals, dreams and ambitions.
46. I am thankful for my boobs, good hair and good skin! lol
47. I am thankful that I am NOT shy!
48. I am thankful to live in America!
49. I am thankful for my cell phone.
50. I am thankful for the gift of writing!
Happy Thanksgiving!
1. I am thankful to be alive but I'm also thankful for the alternative--Heaven and Jesus who paid my entry fee!
2. I am thankful for God's grace and that I'm able to live freely. I think that's the problem of many Christians today and why they seem so angry all the time--they want to sin and can't! lol They totally miss the point of grace...not that we have a license to sin but anyway...now I'm thinking too much again. Sorry.
3. I am thankful for my parents and the wonderful childhood they gave me. It really is the best gift a parent can give their children and no it wasn't always perfect. My parents divorced when I was 2, my mom remarried when I was 5 and I didnt get to grow up with one of my sisters. But they did the best they could and I have lots of great memories to pass down to my own kids.
4. I am thankful for my sisters and extended family that are either awesome or fun to talk about! lol
5. I am thankful for my husband. The only earthly unconditional love I know anything about is the love I have for my children. But the love this man has for me comes pretty darn close! I am very undeserving of it but very glad to have it when I look around at other relationships...I am very blessed.
6. I am thankful for each of my children. Each of them has made my life so wonderful in so many ways. They make me even more proud to be their mom with each passing day. I miss the days when they were little and needed me for every little thing but I'm glad that I apparently did my job well and am proud to watch when they behave and make the right choices which is pretty often.
7. I am thankful for my home. It's small but cozy and it's shelter and better shelter than a lot of people have.
8. I am thankful for our vehicles. They are old "ramsey clunkers" but they are paid for and dependable.
9. I am thankful for Jeff's job. I wish they knew and appreciated what they have in him more but we have everything we need and most everything we want when there are so many that dont.
10. I am thankful for MY job. I absolutely LOVE being back at Clayridge where kids are loved and ministered to and are a priority after working someplace where they werent so much.
11. I am thankful for my friend Shari. She knows my deepest, darkest secrets and realizes "it aint her story to tell"! lol She loves me despite the messes I make of things and is fun to be with.
12. I am thankful for my friend Christy. I am thankful that God has brought us back into each others' lives and I am thankful for her unconditional love as well.
13. I am thankful for my friend Donna. I am thankful for an example of a TRUE Christian in her. Thankful that she, too, loves me despite the imperfect person that I am and thankful that she inspires me to try harder with everything.
14. I am thankful for all my HS friends, Angela, Allison, Toni, Aldona, Heather, etc. that still find me worth their time to keep in touch with and hang out with occasionally. I know that if I ever needed anything, they would drop everything and I hope they know the same is true here.
15. I am thankful for Yvie, Monique and all my other "online" friends that keep me sane. Yvie I hope to get to see you again soon and Monique, I'm still hoping for the chance to actually hug you "IRL"! lol
16. I am thankful for my nephew, Cooper! I am thankful that he provides the "baby fix" I still need every once in a while and am thankful that he is growing, healthy and happy.
18. I am thankful for my sister's in-laws and I hope she lucky she is!
19. I am thankful for the privelege of homeschooling my daughters and thankful for our homeschool group and CORE Academy and the wonderful opportunities and things they are learning through it.
20. I am thankful for 5678 Dance & More and Shalita for running an awesome Christian Dance studio.
21. I am thankful for my kids friends and their wonderful families! It's such a blessing to not worry about my kids when they are with their friends because I know their friends and that they've been raised well by some awesome people!
22. I am thankful for my sweet dog, Mady! If not for her, I dont think I would have survived the last few months with my sanity in tact.
23. I am thankful for Facebook. Despite the few "problems" it has caused me and some of my friends, it has also enabled me to reconnect with so many people that I love, including a sister. The pros far outweigh the cons.
24. I am thankful that my husband has been in remission for five years and counting!
25. I am thankful that I am relatively healthy and able to enjoy active hobbies like zumba!
26. I am thankful for Sips N Strokes!
27. I am thankful for music.
28. I am thankful for JOX, especially the Opening Drive and Finebaum!
29. I am thankful to be an Alabama fan!
30. I am thankful that my son is 'bama bound!
31. I am thankful for Coke, sweet tea and bottled water!
32. I am also thankful for Long Island tea, Margaritas and Crown!
33. I am thankful that I am a good cook and enjoy it most of the time.
34. I am thankful for good places to go eat when I dont feel like cooking!
35. I am thankful for a husband that likes to cook when I dont feel like cooking and we can't afford to go out!
36. I am thankful that both my daughters now say they want to go to the University of Alabama.
37. I am thankful that my son enjoys woodworking and is really good at it.
38. I am thankful that my daughters are talented dancers.
39. I am thankful for Starbucks, Yankee Candles and bookstores.
40. I am thankful for Criminal Minds!
41. I am thankful that I know how to do a lot of practical things--sew (thanks Maw Maw), cook from scratch (thanks Mom), work on cars (thanks Mom, Dad & Jeff) etc.
42. I am thankful that I have been to places many people only dream about.
43. I am thankful that I finished college, even if I will be paying for it the rest of my life!
44. I am thankful for the friends I met in college and the experiences I had!
45. I am thankful that even at age 40, I still have goals, dreams and ambitions.
46. I am thankful for my boobs, good hair and good skin! lol
47. I am thankful that I am NOT shy!
48. I am thankful to live in America!
49. I am thankful for my cell phone.
50. I am thankful for the gift of writing!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Dylan's birthday weekend...
I asked him a few weeks ago what he wanted for his birthday and his reponse was Mississippi State.
I was confused at first because at one time, he'd considered going to school there--they supposedly have an excellent engineering program. We even scheduled a campus tour but he later changed his mind.
Come to find out, he was talking about wanting to go to the game. Ouch! It's been awhile since any of us have been to an Alabam game--I haven't been since before he was born! But Jeff and Dylan have both went but it's still been awhile. And since the arrival of St. Saban, we've not been able to afford the tickets.
Well, that's one thing two losses will do for ya--bring the price of tickets down! lol I found some excellent seats on Stubhub.com for a VERY reasonable price so they could both go. I love to tailgate--being at the game is just icing on the cake for me. My friend,Shari and I decided we would tag along and just hang out on campus all day and then go watch at Gallettes or somewhere. But her mom has season tickets and wasn't going to use two of them this time so we wound up going, too!
At the last minute, my friend, Christy, decided to tag along even though she didn't have a ticket. We figured she might be able to find one when we got there or she could stay at Gallettes and watch--she just had to get out of the house!
We hung out on the quad all day and then the three of us girls went to Gallettes leaving the guys to walk up and down the street, etc. till gametime. Well, while we were in Gallettes, we met some very nice folks and shared a table with them. The old man bought us all a round of Yellowhammers! Then this cute guy asks if he could rest his leg up on the platform of our booth. Well, flirty me says, "sure, hun, you can put your leg there, as long as I can put my hand here..." and I put my hand on his knee! lol
He said, "hey, whatever floats your boat!" Then we all got to talking and he was very nice. He had graduated in 2000 and of course, was in town for the game. He also used to work at Gallettes blah blah blah. Well, when he found out Christy didn't have a ticket, he got on the phone, claiming to "know people".
We thought, yeah right...what a line! lol He disappeared and we decided Christy was just gonna stay there and we'd come back for her after the game. We were gettin up to leave and cute leg guy comes back with a ticket and just hands it to Christy!
We were floored! We didn't know where it was, just knew it wasn't near us but we didn't care! She hugged him and we left.
We get to the game and Christy texts me--she is in the freakin' skybox!!!! Free food, free drinks...Saban and the players walked right in front of her! I guess cute leg guy really did "know people" and hey, it pays to flirt a little sometimes! Dangit, I rubbed that leg though--that should have been MY ticket!!!! lol
We had the best time! The atmosphere at Bryant Denny is amazing! And even with two losses, that stadium was PACKED OUT!!!! Tide fans are the best! The only downside was they didn't do the Rammer Jammer! But we did it ourselves--we were having a great time!!!
Of course, my BIL has to try and ruin my fun by texting me about Auburn--like who the heck cares? I'm in God's country dangit, leave me alone!!! lol Enjoy it while it lasts, dumbass! It's all gonna be stripped! lol
After the game, we went to Longhorns for dinner and of course, met more wonderful 'bama fans. It was a LATE night but we had so much fun!!! And my baby boy LOVED his seats and had a good time, too!
We will be touring the campus Saturday morning--his application is still pending the arrival of his ACT writing score and his HS transcript. But we're not worried about him getting accepted.
He tours UAH on Monday as well. UAH will probably be the better choice for him but a big part of me hopes he picks BAMA!!! And I will actually be surprised if he doesn't!
I was confused at first because at one time, he'd considered going to school there--they supposedly have an excellent engineering program. We even scheduled a campus tour but he later changed his mind.
Come to find out, he was talking about wanting to go to the game. Ouch! It's been awhile since any of us have been to an Alabam game--I haven't been since before he was born! But Jeff and Dylan have both went but it's still been awhile. And since the arrival of St. Saban, we've not been able to afford the tickets.
Well, that's one thing two losses will do for ya--bring the price of tickets down! lol I found some excellent seats on Stubhub.com for a VERY reasonable price so they could both go. I love to tailgate--being at the game is just icing on the cake for me. My friend,Shari and I decided we would tag along and just hang out on campus all day and then go watch at Gallettes or somewhere. But her mom has season tickets and wasn't going to use two of them this time so we wound up going, too!
At the last minute, my friend, Christy, decided to tag along even though she didn't have a ticket. We figured she might be able to find one when we got there or she could stay at Gallettes and watch--she just had to get out of the house!
We hung out on the quad all day and then the three of us girls went to Gallettes leaving the guys to walk up and down the street, etc. till gametime. Well, while we were in Gallettes, we met some very nice folks and shared a table with them. The old man bought us all a round of Yellowhammers! Then this cute guy asks if he could rest his leg up on the platform of our booth. Well, flirty me says, "sure, hun, you can put your leg there, as long as I can put my hand here..." and I put my hand on his knee! lol
He said, "hey, whatever floats your boat!" Then we all got to talking and he was very nice. He had graduated in 2000 and of course, was in town for the game. He also used to work at Gallettes blah blah blah. Well, when he found out Christy didn't have a ticket, he got on the phone, claiming to "know people".
We thought, yeah right...what a line! lol He disappeared and we decided Christy was just gonna stay there and we'd come back for her after the game. We were gettin up to leave and cute leg guy comes back with a ticket and just hands it to Christy!
We were floored! We didn't know where it was, just knew it wasn't near us but we didn't care! She hugged him and we left.
We get to the game and Christy texts me--she is in the freakin' skybox!!!! Free food, free drinks...Saban and the players walked right in front of her! I guess cute leg guy really did "know people" and hey, it pays to flirt a little sometimes! Dangit, I rubbed that leg though--that should have been MY ticket!!!! lol
We had the best time! The atmosphere at Bryant Denny is amazing! And even with two losses, that stadium was PACKED OUT!!!! Tide fans are the best! The only downside was they didn't do the Rammer Jammer! But we did it ourselves--we were having a great time!!!
Of course, my BIL has to try and ruin my fun by texting me about Auburn--like who the heck cares? I'm in God's country dangit, leave me alone!!! lol Enjoy it while it lasts, dumbass! It's all gonna be stripped! lol
After the game, we went to Longhorns for dinner and of course, met more wonderful 'bama fans. It was a LATE night but we had so much fun!!! And my baby boy LOVED his seats and had a good time, too!
We will be touring the campus Saturday morning--his application is still pending the arrival of his ACT writing score and his HS transcript. But we're not worried about him getting accepted.
He tours UAH on Monday as well. UAH will probably be the better choice for him but a big part of me hopes he picks BAMA!!! And I will actually be surprised if he doesn't!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Happy 18th Birthday, Dylan
Click on Dylan's birth story to the right of the page to read how this wonderful creature entered my life and blessed it beyond measure...I need to get the birth video out and rewatch it. I usually do and I just cry and cry and cry. It was without a doubt the single most important, happiest, words-cannot-express moment of my life. And I can't believe it was 18 years ago.
Yes, it's official. I am the mom of an adult! Gosh, where oh were does the time go? One day you are feeling life move inside you for the first time, then holding pure love and fragility in your arms, then drying tears, staying up late to wait on "Santa Claus", nervously pacing the emergency room floor, cleaning up puke, sharing in the joy of them striking out their arch-rival and trucking the catcher at home plate, trying to find the words to comfort their disappointments, wondering if you're ever gonna make it through this "phase" they are going through....and then you do. It's over. And your life as you once knew it is over and you're left wondering again...where did the time go?
Yes, I know I will always be his mom and he will always be my son and if my sisters and I are any kind of example--the job will never be "done". We have lots left to do, lots left to celebrate but I won't lie about it to the rest of you with younger children--it's different. It feels very different.
And yet I am proud, happy and breathing a sigh of relief at the same time. I did it! I didn't raise a "child", I raised a MAN!! And an awesome one at that! One down (for the most part), two to go! Woohoo, go me! We made it!
It's without a doubt the strangest mix of emotions ever! I will share how we celebrated his triumphant entry into adulthood in a separate post. Right now, I just want to share a few pictures...of my baby...
Happy Birthday, Jeffery Dylan Quick! Thanks for being my son! You are amazing! I love you, am proud of you and can't wait to see what you do with your life!
Yes, it's official. I am the mom of an adult! Gosh, where oh were does the time go? One day you are feeling life move inside you for the first time, then holding pure love and fragility in your arms, then drying tears, staying up late to wait on "Santa Claus", nervously pacing the emergency room floor, cleaning up puke, sharing in the joy of them striking out their arch-rival and trucking the catcher at home plate, trying to find the words to comfort their disappointments, wondering if you're ever gonna make it through this "phase" they are going through....and then you do. It's over. And your life as you once knew it is over and you're left wondering again...where did the time go?
Yes, I know I will always be his mom and he will always be my son and if my sisters and I are any kind of example--the job will never be "done". We have lots left to do, lots left to celebrate but I won't lie about it to the rest of you with younger children--it's different. It feels very different.
And yet I am proud, happy and breathing a sigh of relief at the same time. I did it! I didn't raise a "child", I raised a MAN!! And an awesome one at that! One down (for the most part), two to go! Woohoo, go me! We made it!
It's without a doubt the strangest mix of emotions ever! I will share how we celebrated his triumphant entry into adulthood in a separate post. Right now, I just want to share a few pictures...of my baby...
Happy Birthday, Jeffery Dylan Quick! Thanks for being my son! You are amazing! I love you, am proud of you and can't wait to see what you do with your life!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Long overdue....
Though I'm not sure it'll be very informative, here is a long overdue update from moi!
Already posted about my return to zumba/the gym. It's going great. Love love love it! Found out today just how strong I must be and I swear I never had a clue it was helping THAT much but...
Last week, I moved one of the big tables out of my classroom--by myself! I didnt think it was a big deal until another teacher was trying to move it into her classroom and had to have help! She asked me how I ever moved it by myself and I really couldn't answer...it didn't seem that hard to me but hey--I do lift weights! lol Just wish it accomplished what I wanted it to--getting rid of this "chalkboard flab"! Oh well...
My sweet baby son who turns 18 in a few days *sniff sniff* (and yes, as much as it pained me to realize I was the mom of a "teenager" five years ago...the thought of telling people I am the mom of an "adult child" is even worse...) brought home the worst report card ever in his 12 year academic career! Ugh! He has a TERRIBLE case of Senioritis "I'm already outta here so why bother" or whatever you want to call it! I was furious with him. The decisions I've made in the past few months have been based largely on the fact that I didn't want to mess up his Senior year and here he goes messing it up anyway! But after the counsel of a wise friend (and a few bottles of wine--yeah, why don't you go run and tell my pastor about it--oh wait, he doesn't care! haha and for the record I didnt drink them by myself nor was I "drunk" so bite me!) I realized that at this point, he is already in control of his own life. I have to trust the raising Jeff and I have given him and trust that God has a plan for his life.
So he retakes the ACT hoping to improve his 26 a point or two, he makes a 29!!!! Good enough to be eligible for scholarships, good enough to get into "Honors College" whatever that is. He was happy and I am once again very proud of him.
He decided NOT to tailgate for his birthday after all but instead elected to actually GO to the game! He is excited and he is taking his best friend in the world--his dad! I scored some cheap tickets off stub-hub and Shari and I are still planning on tailgating--on the quad if it doesn't rain and somewhere else if it does! T-town is a lot of fun and something tells me we may as well get used to being down there!
Jeff's overtime has picked up and I've picked up some more hours at the daycare so we are slowly but surely hammering away at our mountain of debt/people we owe/things we fell behind on. I'm grateful for all the grace that has been given to us--I don't know what I'd do without such understanding people at the end of all these transactions. Believe me I am not taking it for granted!
Kayti had a blast at her first high school dance and spent the night with her friend while we went to see Fourth and One play at Dry Riders and found out that our good friend, Roger, that is the lead guitar in the band is starting his own band, Voodoo Jones! They will officialy begin playing after the first of the year. I can't wait! Love me some Roger! I hope we can get Dylan's car fixed soon so he can resume taking lessons from him. Oh and by the way, Dylan elected NOT to wrestle this year for whatever reason so our winter should be pretty calm. We don't do basketball, hockey or any of the other crap that takes place in the next few months so I'm looking forward to the break! Maybe I can actually get some writing done--ya think? lol I HAVE written a chapter of one of my fiction pieces so we'll see how it progresses.
God did something rather amazing in my marriage. I won't say everything is "fixed" but things are definitely better. Marriage is work and I realize that (after 21 years I oughtta!) I wish I could share details but it's best I dont! I just know that I am married to one hell of a man and the love he has for me is just immeasurable...
We DID go camping at Tannehill for Halloween and we had a blast! It was perfect weather and the park was all lit up and decorated for Halloween and the kids had a lot of fun. The girls each brought a friend and they seemed to enjoy it, too. We even took Mady and her enjoyed it, too!
Thursday was our anniversary--21 years! Jeff took me to two of my favorite places--Habeneros and Sips-n-Strokes! In turn, I gave him two of his favorite things--get your mind out of the gutter--Nick (the movie, Gamechanger) and Bear (which I painted at Sips-n-Strokes)!
Friday night, we went to see our friend Jenny and my cousin, Annette for some SIP-sittin! Absolutely love it! One of these days, I'm going to have my own SIP and I may never get off of it!
We still want to move but will probably wait until after Christmas. I tend to like my house better in Fall/Winter anyway, for whatever reason...???
Work is going good--my class is still not the class I had last year (I sure miss those babies!) but we are getting more and more used to each other every day. I DO love them and enjoy being their teacher. There's nothing else I'd rather be doing. I am grateful that I am able to do what I love and what I'm called to do--teach.
Yesterday, while I had the After-school-kids I cleaned out their supply room! I couldn't stand it anymore! The kids couldn't even get to books, crayons, things they needed/wanted so I reorganized everything. You guys know me--I can't stand chaos! One of these days, I'm hoping they'll let me get hold of the teacher's supply closet and resource room. They are both in pitiful shape even though Tammy did straighten up the resource room a few days ago. Both drive me up the flippin' WALL!!!! I just cannot stand clutter!
I'm looking forward to the Rock-a-thon and to visiting Alabama and UAH with my son in a few weeks. Am NOT looking forward to Thanksgiving (family dilemma) or to Black Friday!!! That is usually the ONE day I actually LIKE to go shopping but with the ballgame being on that same day--ugh! And I dont care that 'bama has lost two games this year. I am still and forever will be a Nick-chick! So bite me, aubbies!
I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with family and friends in the next few weeks. I'm looking forward to all the fun things I'm going to do with my class. I'm looking forward to all the good things I know God has in store for me and I'm not looking back on the chaos of the last few months. I may never know this side of heaven why things happened the way they did. I dont know that I learned anything profound from it all yet...maybe in time I will realize it. I think sometimes you just have to be content with survival. And I am.
Be blessed!
Already posted about my return to zumba/the gym. It's going great. Love love love it! Found out today just how strong I must be and I swear I never had a clue it was helping THAT much but...
Last week, I moved one of the big tables out of my classroom--by myself! I didnt think it was a big deal until another teacher was trying to move it into her classroom and had to have help! She asked me how I ever moved it by myself and I really couldn't answer...it didn't seem that hard to me but hey--I do lift weights! lol Just wish it accomplished what I wanted it to--getting rid of this "chalkboard flab"! Oh well...
My sweet baby son who turns 18 in a few days *sniff sniff* (and yes, as much as it pained me to realize I was the mom of a "teenager" five years ago...the thought of telling people I am the mom of an "adult child" is even worse...) brought home the worst report card ever in his 12 year academic career! Ugh! He has a TERRIBLE case of Senioritis "I'm already outta here so why bother" or whatever you want to call it! I was furious with him. The decisions I've made in the past few months have been based largely on the fact that I didn't want to mess up his Senior year and here he goes messing it up anyway! But after the counsel of a wise friend (and a few bottles of wine--yeah, why don't you go run and tell my pastor about it--oh wait, he doesn't care! haha and for the record I didnt drink them by myself nor was I "drunk" so bite me!) I realized that at this point, he is already in control of his own life. I have to trust the raising Jeff and I have given him and trust that God has a plan for his life.
So he retakes the ACT hoping to improve his 26 a point or two, he makes a 29!!!! Good enough to be eligible for scholarships, good enough to get into "Honors College" whatever that is. He was happy and I am once again very proud of him.
He decided NOT to tailgate for his birthday after all but instead elected to actually GO to the game! He is excited and he is taking his best friend in the world--his dad! I scored some cheap tickets off stub-hub and Shari and I are still planning on tailgating--on the quad if it doesn't rain and somewhere else if it does! T-town is a lot of fun and something tells me we may as well get used to being down there!
Jeff's overtime has picked up and I've picked up some more hours at the daycare so we are slowly but surely hammering away at our mountain of debt/people we owe/things we fell behind on. I'm grateful for all the grace that has been given to us--I don't know what I'd do without such understanding people at the end of all these transactions. Believe me I am not taking it for granted!
Kayti had a blast at her first high school dance and spent the night with her friend while we went to see Fourth and One play at Dry Riders and found out that our good friend, Roger, that is the lead guitar in the band is starting his own band, Voodoo Jones! They will officialy begin playing after the first of the year. I can't wait! Love me some Roger! I hope we can get Dylan's car fixed soon so he can resume taking lessons from him. Oh and by the way, Dylan elected NOT to wrestle this year for whatever reason so our winter should be pretty calm. We don't do basketball, hockey or any of the other crap that takes place in the next few months so I'm looking forward to the break! Maybe I can actually get some writing done--ya think? lol I HAVE written a chapter of one of my fiction pieces so we'll see how it progresses.
God did something rather amazing in my marriage. I won't say everything is "fixed" but things are definitely better. Marriage is work and I realize that (after 21 years I oughtta!) I wish I could share details but it's best I dont! I just know that I am married to one hell of a man and the love he has for me is just immeasurable...
We DID go camping at Tannehill for Halloween and we had a blast! It was perfect weather and the park was all lit up and decorated for Halloween and the kids had a lot of fun. The girls each brought a friend and they seemed to enjoy it, too. We even took Mady and her enjoyed it, too!
Thursday was our anniversary--21 years! Jeff took me to two of my favorite places--Habeneros and Sips-n-Strokes! In turn, I gave him two of his favorite things--get your mind out of the gutter--Nick (the movie, Gamechanger) and Bear (which I painted at Sips-n-Strokes)!
Friday night, we went to see our friend Jenny and my cousin, Annette for some SIP-sittin! Absolutely love it! One of these days, I'm going to have my own SIP and I may never get off of it!
We still want to move but will probably wait until after Christmas. I tend to like my house better in Fall/Winter anyway, for whatever reason...???
Work is going good--my class is still not the class I had last year (I sure miss those babies!) but we are getting more and more used to each other every day. I DO love them and enjoy being their teacher. There's nothing else I'd rather be doing. I am grateful that I am able to do what I love and what I'm called to do--teach.
Yesterday, while I had the After-school-kids I cleaned out their supply room! I couldn't stand it anymore! The kids couldn't even get to books, crayons, things they needed/wanted so I reorganized everything. You guys know me--I can't stand chaos! One of these days, I'm hoping they'll let me get hold of the teacher's supply closet and resource room. They are both in pitiful shape even though Tammy did straighten up the resource room a few days ago. Both drive me up the flippin' WALL!!!! I just cannot stand clutter!
I'm looking forward to the Rock-a-thon and to visiting Alabama and UAH with my son in a few weeks. Am NOT looking forward to Thanksgiving (family dilemma) or to Black Friday!!! That is usually the ONE day I actually LIKE to go shopping but with the ballgame being on that same day--ugh! And I dont care that 'bama has lost two games this year. I am still and forever will be a Nick-chick! So bite me, aubbies!
I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with family and friends in the next few weeks. I'm looking forward to all the fun things I'm going to do with my class. I'm looking forward to all the good things I know God has in store for me and I'm not looking back on the chaos of the last few months. I may never know this side of heaven why things happened the way they did. I dont know that I learned anything profound from it all yet...maybe in time I will realize it. I think sometimes you just have to be content with survival. And I am.
Be blessed!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
As promised....
Photos from Zumba 80's night!!!
I feel like the caption here should be, "Yes they're real and they're SPECTACULAR!!!!" LOL
Me with my BFF Donna and her cute soon-to-be-daughter-in-law, Missy (ain't she just precious?)
It was a lot of fun and since then, I've been back to regular zumba and it was AWESOME!!! I wrapped my knee up but the wrap had to come off halfway through--too restrictive! But I was careful...no jumping jacks and the floorwork where I have to get down on my hands and knees--ouch! But I'm not as bad out of shape as I thought! My Mas Que Nada was right on, as was most of the other songs and I can hold the planks and side planks a lot longer than I thought I would be able to after such a long absence! Motivated me to go back to the gym though especially since I won't get to go tomorrow night--it's our anniversary! More about that in a later post. :D
Met Shari at the Trussville Y last night and we did 5 miles on the bike and weights--I have never felt better! Told ya...it's the endorphins!!!!
Be blessed!
I feel like the caption here should be, "Yes they're real and they're SPECTACULAR!!!!" LOL
Me with my BFF Donna and her cute soon-to-be-daughter-in-law, Missy (ain't she just precious?)
It was a lot of fun and since then, I've been back to regular zumba and it was AWESOME!!! I wrapped my knee up but the wrap had to come off halfway through--too restrictive! But I was careful...no jumping jacks and the floorwork where I have to get down on my hands and knees--ouch! But I'm not as bad out of shape as I thought! My Mas Que Nada was right on, as was most of the other songs and I can hold the planks and side planks a lot longer than I thought I would be able to after such a long absence! Motivated me to go back to the gym though especially since I won't get to go tomorrow night--it's our anniversary! More about that in a later post. :D
Met Shari at the Trussville Y last night and we did 5 miles on the bike and weights--I have never felt better! Told ya...it's the endorphins!!!!
Be blessed!
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