Livvy Doos

Jammin....

 I found this song on another blog and remembered loving it.......so I thought I would share it with all of you.  And for the record, I sound JUST like Martina........I had the privilege of hearing her sing live at a friend's wedding.  I so wanted to get up there and sing with her, but didn't want to offend her with my spectacular voice.  At any rate, here is the song.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FdB5Adws78

Side-note:  the girls were telling me, "TOO LOUD".....I am sure it was the song and not my beautiful voice :)

enjoy!

A trip to Acute Kids......

Miss O has been sick since Wed with fever and no other symptoms.........those who know us, know this past year we have had some scary test done on Miss O due to her being ill...........at any rate, anytime she runs a fever my prayer is to give me other symptoms......we finally received those symptoms Saturday afternoon.  Her face started breaking out and progressively got worse.......stay tuned for photos as we are going to have our Halloween photos taken tomorrow......gotta love PS.  At any rate, we took her to Acute Kids today and she has strep and impetigo........nice, huh?  Good news is we have some fabulous greasy ointment for her face and a tasty antibiotic for her throat.  We should be as good as new by Tuesday.

sick child in bed at 3am = tired momma

So our sweet girl crawled in bed at 3am.  I love sleeping with her b/c I get the chance to snuggle with her, smell her sweet smell, and reflect on how much I love being her mommy.  Seeing how I was doing all that reflecting, I wasn't getting much sleep.  Miss O has been running fever off and on since Wednesday afternoon........just when I think she is better, she spikes the fever again.  Today her face started breaking out with what looks like small pimples.........we are going to Acute Kids tomorrow to get her checked out. 

Update on the crazies from my backyard...I called the owner of the company and apparently the short, comb over guy is a couple tacos short of a combination plate..........and that is supposed to make me feel better?!?!  At any rate, I think I have been a little stressed the past few days/weeks that having shorty to lay into was a great stress reliever for me.  :)

That is all for my boring post today......hopefully tomorrow will be more entertaining.  I have so many things I want to say on this blog, but am unaware of my audience.  I wish I could talk in code....I got it, I will start posting "hypothetically speaking" posts.......that should protect me from any funny stories I have about others, right?  Having said that, why don't you readers check in.......those who personally know me, leave me a comment so I know not to "hypothetically speaking" post about you :) 

oh happy day...

I must admit, while I am VERY sleep deprived (got in bed at 2:15 only to be woken up by OG for a drink request and a spiked fever at 5:30) I am very pleased with our lazy day.  We had big plans to attend the Texas State Fair, but thought better of it when we realized OG needed to rest.  Miss E got to stay home from preschool due to needing a "mental health" day.  We are currently hanging out, watching tv, eating kit kat bars (or co-co as E calls it), chatting on the phone, and relaxing!  I just placed an order with my fabulous Matilda Jane rep, turned friend.  I love me some Christina.  MJC has AWESOME new holiday clothes......I cant' wait to use them in my holiday photos.

Well, I have to say my wonderful day has taken an immediate turn.  As I type this post, I see some old, short, comb over man cruising my back yard.  I go get my bra on and tear him a new one.  What gives him the right to be in my backyard using my electricity when he hasn't had permission to be back there??  I tell him he is rude and disrespectful of my property.  A toothless man in dickey overalls peeks his head around and says he is sorry but the neighbor's electricity has stopped working........okay, and I am an idiot.  As if her electricity would stop working and mine is magically working.  Mind you this neighbor is one that NEVER speaks or waves to me when we are in the front driveway........so pissy Nat proceeds to call her cell and leave her a message asking why her workers are on my property.  I don't have patience for this......and to top it off, the comb over dude said, and I quote, "we didn't think anyone was home".........ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!  I said so is that how you roll, you can be disrespectful of my property and house b/c you don't think I am home?  And I love how now both my gates are left open.........men, they never put things back they way they found them......I have managed to let some short comb-over idiot, and toothless/dickey overall wearing goob ruin my day.......actually, I already feel better........just telling the little man how I feel about him makes me feel better already.  However, it would be nice if my golfing hubby would take my darn calls when I need him......will "chat" with him when he arrives. :)

 

 

update.........

WOW! What a long two weeks........the visitation, funeral, and burial were all wonderful.  The young priest that did the service was great and I enjoyed his message......now, if only my sleep deprived self could remember what he said :)  During the service there were these small windows at the top of the church......the sun was shining down directly on the family......I felt Fred was there with us.  They were able to get two beautiful plots at a local cemetery...right under a tree.  Overall, it was a wonderfully, peaceful two days.  After seeing everyone dressed in black, and darker clothing, I have decided I would like everyone to wear pink (my signature color) to my service.  Can't you just see the sea of pink........like how I am assuming I will have a slew of people at my service!! :)  Speaking of which, Fred was definitely a loved man.......there were SO many people at the services.  A special thanks to my close friends and family for showing their support.......you know who you are and I love you even more for your love and support!!

The MIL is doing much better.  Still spooked (her words) at staying by herself at the house (and rightfully so), so the children have been taking turns staying the night with her and entertaining during the day.  She has her back brace on and will have to wear it another 6 weeks.  It is an uncomfortable contraption, but is worth it!  She went to one doctor today and to another tomorrow.....things are going well with her healing.

I want to personally thank all of your for your comments, emails, cards, plants, food, gift cards, etc.  It is amazing what wonderful friends and family we have. 

been a long time.....

I haven't blogged in a VERY long time.  I hope to stay on top of this blog, but of course don't hold your breath.  :0)  It is unfortunate that what leads me to blogging (journaling) is what is going on in our life.  Late Thursday night we were woken up to several phone calls........let me rephrase, the hubster was woken up.........I can sleep through anything! At any rate, he woke me up stating his parents had been in a car accident.  I immediately panic and hit the ground running.  Chris meets his brother ands sister for the wildest goose chase.  They are trying to find their father.  They know their mother is at Parkland with the oldest brother......but the father is no where to be found.  Now mind you, they have been told he is care-flighted to Harris.  They have no record of him there.....they go to JPS, no record of them there, but there is a John Doe in surgery........we thought that was him, but it ended up not being him.  In the meantime, we got the dreaded phone call.........the dad didn't make it.  In fact, he never left the scene.  Now, I ask you......why didn't the police department tell us that?  Why did they allow the three siblings to waste time looking for their father who was told was care-flighted to Ft. Worth.  I don't understand, but I get that I am not supposed to understand everything.  They all form a united front and join the other brother and mom at Parkland.  This marks the beginning of the rest of their lives together.

We went to Parkland today to visit the MIL (mother in law).  She seemed surprisingly well.  I am always amazed by the strength we humans have in times of difficulty.  I am also amazed at how well children handle the truth.  We told our oldest daughter today (almost 5 years old) and she was very matter of fact.  She wanted to know how he got to heaven........we told her Jesus came to get him and take him home.  She wanted to know how far heaven was.......we told her it is wayyyyyyyy above the clouds.....and such a beautiful place.  She wanted to know if she would ever see him again........we told her he would always be with her.....in a special place in her heart.  The hubby actually told her this......broke my heart!  She wanted to know why I had a napkin in my hand........we explained to her that we would be sad from time to time and that was okay.  Three hours later, she asked when the car accident took place.......mind you, we never told her it involved a car.  I didn't want her to be fearful of cars as she remembers her daddy's awful car accident from over 2 years prior.......which just so happened to be on the same road as her grandfather's recent accident......nice, huh!?  Miss O was a gem in the hospital.  We asked her to to not mention Papa and when Granny did mention him, she anxiously looked at Chris and myself.....looking for approval as to her mentioning him.  She whispered to Chris asking if she could call him in heaven.  Chris replied no, but you can talk to him.......I can hear the wheels spinning now.  We will later tell her she can speak to him through prayer. 

In closing, I have to say we are blessed.  God has blessed our lives in so many ways.  The support of our church, friends, and family are much appreciated.  Until tomorrow....

Gosh, where has the time gone....

I know I have been on here much lately and I apologize, but I have been so busy with my campaign.  Check it out. ;)

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Thought for the day...

Warning...I am going to get deep here for a minute :)

I thought I would share a quote I found today:
You may make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you start blaming someone else.  Author Unknown
I thought that was pretty insightful.  I think some of us (myself included) spend too much time looking at what others are doing wrong instead of looking at ourselves in the mirror.  I am NOT pointing the finger at anyone, but thought this was thought provoking enough to share with any readers I might have left ;)

We just finished the garage sale and while we made over $400, I went to get in my car and it wouldn't start.  I am REALLY hoping it is just the battery.  I sure don't want to replace the alternator with our "winnings".  Details to follow on the garage sale...I am sure you are all waiting on the end of your chair for these :)

Until then...
Nat

I stink...

literally!  LOL  No, seriously I am sorry I have been the biggest blog slacker in the whole world of blogs!  I have promised I would do better at posting, but I still stink at it.  I feel like I am a rambler and what does a rambler do, but ramble on about mindless chatter.  So here goes my ramble (you have been warned...feel free to get up and leave now! :)).  My neighbor friend has decided to have a garage sale and of course, CK and I decide we are dumping off some of our "goods"  I went over there tonight to prize my worldly possessions.  I am sure my stuff will find it's way into some wonderful person's home tomorrow.  I typically have a hard time with garage sales as it takes an emotional toll on me.  I get attached to my stuff and do not want to see someone nickel and dime me for one shirt, or nick knack or whatever they want.  I decided tonight while pricing that as long as it was all gone, I didn't care.  I just want the stuff G.O.N.E!!  I want to get my garage somewhat back to normal.  So my wonderful husband is going to be at home tomorrow and get the ball rolling with the car loads of 5 finger discounters while I get my beauty sleep.  I will then take over and being the more aggressive of the two of us, I am sure I will piss some sticky fingered shoppers. 

Which brings me to my next ramble.......see, aren't you glad you stayed :)  We went to our friend's house for the 4th.  We had a lovely time, ate good food, enjoyed good company, watched the lovely fireworks and exited stage left.  I get in the car to realize that our youngest is holding a small, play baby bottle.  Mine you, this is not ours.....it was already late, so we decided to bring our klepto back home and we would return the bottle at a later date.  However, I thought it would be funny to get the klepto to say, "i wanted it and I took it".  She is almost 2 so hearing her say this was quite humorous......well, CK didn't think it was funny.  Did I tell you this friend also happens to be our pastor?  Now that is funny!  I love it when our daughter breaks one of the 10 commandments at the pastor's house!  NICCCCCCE!!

The hubby just notified me of a grammar error on the ol website.....off to fx it, but first, let's see if any of you readers (if I still have some left) can find the error.  For the one who finds the error first (and any others for that matter), you will get a little sussy (pronounced Sa See), which is a little surprise.  Go on now, you know you are bored enough to go read my photography website.  If you don't know the website, just ask :)

tootles!
Nat

I am old...

okay, so I am ONLY 32 (soon to be 33), but when you are on Facebook (have an account to market to the HS seniors.....so no jokes about me having Facebook........you know who you are!) and you are "chatting" with a guy you used to babysit...........AND he is now in college, that makes one feel old.  Henry was one of three siblings I used to babysit back in the day.  They lived across the street and were definitely my family away from home.  I adored (and still do) all of them!  At any rate, I approved a new friend on Facebook and when logged in, I saw he was on line so we chatted......love that Facebook lets you do that!!  Those of you who know me, know I love to IM (instant message)! 

Nothing exciting happened today......a very nice relaxing day.  However, it did start with my sweeties waking me up to a new piece of bauble!  I love me some jewels!!  We went to my brother's house for a mother's day lunch, came home, I enjoyed a long nap with Miss O, we had a quick dinner and the best part of the day is.........are you ready.........Big Daddy did the wash!!!  I must admit, that is no shocker around here.  CK does the wash, does it well, and does it often.  Having said that, he tends to wash, dry, and dump on the chair and a half in the den.  Tonight he got to the dumping part looked at me, smiled, and...are you sitting down.........he started to fold!!  I might add that he folds better than I do!  I think he has found a new chore :)  Thanks baby for the awesome Mother's Day!! 

Off to IKEA tomorrow........I haven't been there in a VERY long time and thought it would be a perfect day for EC and I to drop off big sis, and ride off into the sunset to IKEA!  I will let you all know if I find anything worth noting!

Lata!