Sick....

On last Thursday, D bought home a bronchitus bug..so we have all been sick in our household. D and I went to the doctor yesterday, and today, T missed school because she woke up with a fever and cough. D and I had a severe case of bronchitus mixed in with a vicious sinus infection that caused us to experience dizziness and breathing problems. T has an ear infection and also has sinus drainge too. I felt really bad for her today as she missed her band recital tonight. She doesn't have a fever tonight, so I think the antibiotics are working well, and she says she is going to school tomorrow. The doctor said she could go if she felt like it. She only has a week remaining, so I want her to go. As for D, he is better today. I am not good as I have developed a severe case of sneezing with a really stuffy nose and itchy eyes! I have antibiotics, nose spray, and allegra..none of which has helped much!! I hope that I will feel better tomorrow. I hate colds!!
Other than that, not much news to report this week so far. T has a play next Tuesday and she is playing a "Eunice' role, so I can't wait to see it at her school. It is supposed to be a comedy written by the kids, so it should be good for a few laughs.
We had tornado watches tonight, and we were lucky we missed the bad weather again!! It did topple trees close to here, and hailed, but we only got about a 20 minute sprinkle and a little wind! So, I was a little disappointed because the water ban is still here and we need some rain because we have watering restrictions and the grass is so dry, so are the new plants. I have been hand watering, but I need to put the sprinklers on for a day or so!!
I also finished a new James Patterson book..Sunday's at Tiffany's today. It was a fast read, and a very good read. The book was so unlike his other books. This one was a love story and it was wonderful. The man is a genius!! For all of you who read his books, this one is a must. Until another day when I feel better!!!

Hump Day

Today I have been busy around the house doing things that I have neglected over the last couple of months. I am going to have to get some file cabinets to get organized, so that I can be ready the next time I need to provide receipts, etc. I have so many boxes of papers, etc. in a closet upstairs that need to be organized, and as usual, I have put them out of sight and out of mind. This is not like me, but I have had other issues to deal with and have not had the time! Other than that, it is beginning to rain a little. The weather is supposed to turn bad tonight according to the news anchors, so we may be in for some more storms, tornadoes, etc. I certainly hope not! My mom and grandmother just got their power back from the weekend storms, and I hope that this one will not go down that far!
T went on a field trip yesterday, so this morning we were almost late for school. She was in no mood to get up and get going today! I did manage to get her to school on time after a round of fights about her getting up, etc. School is almost over for this year, so she is experiencing Spring fever, I guess. I hope that we can do some fun things this summer, and I hope the gas prices go down a bit, but that seems to be wishful thinking!! I paid 3.85 yesterday for regular unleaded!! What a rip off!! I have learned to do all of my running around on one day, so that I don't have to fill up as much. None of the candidates seem to address the problems in a way that will be beneficial to any of us..empty promises!! I think I will pass on voting this year, unless someone comes on board to get the job done..so far, they have not in my opinion!! Until tomorrow! Have a good day!!

Windy Monday!

The weekend went well for Mother's day. On Friday, I attended a Mother's Day luncheon at T's school, and her class recited a poem. The food was good and we were entertained. It was very nice. T and I then went down to see mom and grandmother. We really enjoyed spending time with them, and even got to celebrate Aunt Linda's birthday with her. On Sunday, D and T took me out for dinner. So, the weekend was nice. I am a lucky mom to have such a sweet daughter.
Tornadoes struck Ga again, this time near my mom's home. Thank God, they were spared, however, some people were not so lucky! We made it home just in time, and now mom and grandmother are without power. Thank goodness, there is a generator for my grandmother's oxygen!! We have had wind gust of 40mph, so a few trees in our neighborhood have fallen. I guess after the drought, there has been some trees that have dead roots, etc. We have been lucky so far!
Today is going to be filled with chores and errands. Have a good day!!

Happy Birthday, Aunt Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is my Aunt Linda's birthday. She is a special aunt and has always been very dear to me. I hope you have a great day!! We love you!

Happy Mother's Day Mom !

This is a picture of my mom and Grandma (with T and I), taken a few years ago before my Grandma was bedridden, at her birthday party. My Grandma was the Mother Kahuna, the one who started the best mother contest, and the one who taught us all how to raise respectable kids. She taught my mom how to be a good mom, and also gave me good advice.
Happy Mother's Day to my Mom!! God blessed me with a wonderful mother. My mom is a very caring and loving mom. She has always been there for me and has taught me everything I know about being a good mother to my daughter. She is also a wonderful daughter to her mom, my grandmother. She cares for her everyday, and works a full time job, which I know is not easy! My mom is very strong and has had her shares of ups and downs in life, but she has never let us(her kids) down. She is always there to listen to us, and to support us in everything that we do. She instilled morals in all of us. We are all very close and have learned thru her guidance how important family really is, and that when the chips are down, she is there to get us back on track. She has never let us down. She also took us to church and taught us that all things are possible through God. Even though I do not attend church as often as I should ( she lets me know this), I still have faith and know that there is a God and there are consequences for not living a good life! I keep telling her that I don't need church when I have her as a mom!! She also gives great advice and lets me know when I am wrong. She is also a great Nanny to T. She spoils her a little too much, but all the same, she is always there for her grandchildren, and they all know that they come first with her. It is amazing what they can get away with when she is around!!! I have very fond memories of T calling her nanny ..mostly to tell on me! when I do something that she thinks she can get her nanny's support to get her way in a situation that she is experiencing disapproval from me!! And that is usually every single day!! HA!! My mom has also taken all of her children's spouses in as her own, and sometimes is prone to take their side when there is an argument involving one of her children!! But that has been known to go both ways, as she has often called my husband on things and surprisingly, he has listened to her over me!! They say in the poem that a daughter's relationship with her mom changes over the years. It goes from nag to the one with all the best advice over a lifetime, and it is so true! Thank God for mother!! I have been truly blessed in my lifetime and I hope when my own daughter remembers me, she will see me as worthy of the praise!! After all, I had the best training from these two!! Happy Mother's Day to all of you great women who read my blog!!!

Monday

Today is a beautiful day. I have a lot of chores to do today..laundry, calls to return, etc. Over the weekend, I got very little done in the house, but managed to do some work outside on Sunday. It rained on Saturday, so I did manage to get the grocery shopping done, and worked a little in my flower garden. My roses are blooming..yellow and red, and they look really nice. My gardenia bushes are also getting big, one has a bloom on it.
Today is my nephew's birthday, happy birthday, Brandon! Brandon is 30 today. T and I called him early this am, and he was not up yet, but we sang to him and talked to him for a few minutes. He is starting back to school this month, and working full time. Maybe he will get his school all finished this year, as he has been working on his degree for a few years part-time.
Other than that, same old same old..no new news!!

Gas leak problem finally solved!

Today the third company came in to fix the gas leak. At last, someone willing to do the job of detection of the leak!! One leak was in the mechanical room where a coupling was loose above the GAS hot water heater, the second above it in the ceiling!! Thank God, it was only a small leak, if it had been any larger..BOOM!! While relieved with my solution, you have to wonder how many people are relying on plumbers and companies like AHS to "fix" their issues. It is a good thing that I don't take no for an answer, or it could have resulted in an explosion and my family might have been hurt!! I do plan on writing a letter to the company, and might even go as far to hit the web with the story! I am livid, although relieved. Now, I have no gas to my fireplace in the kitchen, and a few missing drywall patches left to do. But, for the moment, that seems trival to what could have been if the gas line was not repaired!!