5 more days of school and only 3 more days til X-mas

5 more days until these two classes end! Yes! Finally almost done. Just two more assignments and hopefully I get them done before Wednsday so I can get my house in order so I can relax in my rocking chair. Yes I have a rocking chair, I may be only 28 but I've always wanted one so I can read my Nicolas Sparks books and Anne of Green Gables set. My husband will eventually sand it down and stain it the way I want it to look. Shhh, I've been looking for one for him too:)

Raine made me get cookies for Santa and of course we can't forget about the reindeer's carrots. So everything will be all set for the jolly old man to wiggle his nose and magically appear near my lopsided tree. And right after Christmas is my 1 year wedding anniversary! No plans yet but dinner and a movie sound good to me. I can skip class for a night out with my best man any day.

Do you ever notice right before Christmas you get sick? I did and now Raine is really sick. Poor peanut. She's pail as can be and can't breathe. Oh I feel so bad because I probably gave it to her. I want to giggle a bit over that but she'd give me that evil look. Which is the same look my mom gives lol. When Raine said she didn't feel like eating, I knew there was something a muck going on inside her. She even took medicine without a fuss. Yup she's sick alright and she zonked out in a few minutes. This will be a long night...
Well, good night ya'll and I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and stays warm if you live in this freezing weather like us!

Tree is up and more snow on the way

With Christmas right around the corner and I have classes right through with no break, I've been quite busy. I finally got my tree finished (for the most part). I left some of the ornaments in the box because of fear they will get broke by Mr. Herbie. He's doing much better and leaving the tree alone though, I'm so proud of him:) But just in case he gets curious again the breakables are safe.My tree is lopsided and my Grandma's angel won't stand straight up no matter what I do! Ggrrr! Some of the decorations have been trampled by a very curious and stubborn puppy, so this year I will not be picky and deal with it the way it is. Tis the season to just let things go and relax. HA no one does that!(it looks like poo doesn't it,lol)

Anyway... yesterday was so cold that everything was all one thick sheet of ice. There will be absolutely no driving for me anymore when it's like that. It took 2hrs to get my car defrosted and as I was leaving Raine's school I slid right into a delivery truck . I tried to veer into the grass but I still managed to bump him. All is well though, no damage done and no one was hurt. Now there's supposed to be a lot of snow tonight and tomorrow and I'm staying put!

Well it's time for class got to go...

More Snow

Monday it was raining and then it turned to ice coming down. I went to my car , unburied it thinking "I can get out of the driveway " because I made sure there was nothing but gravel under my tires. Nope! It took me 30 minutes to get out! Now after the rain and ice, down came lots of snow, figures. Don't get me wrong, I love snow and it's beautiful while it's coming down and makes everything so crisp and peaceful in it's winter slumber. But ... the slanted driveway does not give up. It keeps me from going anywhere. I took some pictures of the snow falling but it doesn't pick up the details of the no visibility and the large blanket of a snow filled sky that I could see.

Last night we dug the cars out of the snow and I looked over and saw Herbie finally enjoying all that white stuff,lol. He looked so funny with his head burrowing in that big snow pile. And soon I will be able to take the kids sledding and get some funny pics of Greg fallin on his tush,lol. I'll definately post those. Well , it's time to continue crackin on this Science project. Ta ta for now

Tree is still not up

Okay, I've been trying to my tree up for a while now. It's up, lights are on it but nothing else. Plus some of my stuff is missing. Every year that happens. It would have been done if my homework hadn't been calling me. Priorities first then hopefully X-mas decorating . I did manage to get those class bulbs up but I found one on the floor all chewed up and my box of chocolate covered cherries eaten! Yup my puppy had a fit this morning before I got up. He's so big that he get on the table, counters and on the sink to steel my toothbrushes. He's such a brat! Just like kids, wouldn't you think they would be good so they don't get yelled at? I'd rather get praised and earn things than get yelled at or get grounded. But hey that would make sense and kids (and puppies)would rather it be difficult than easy. Anyway, time to get crackin at this paper I have to write and finish my decorating finally. Ta ta for now

Cristmas Spirit

For some reason I don't feel that rush of Christmas spirit I usually feel by now. I still haven't had time to put the tree up or lights and decorations anywhere. Maybe that's why I feel frumpy. I should feel a great relief that this year is coming to an end very soon but I sit and wonder how 2009 will play out. Hopefully much better than this year. Crossing my fingers for that.
Well, Shop With A Cop went very well. Raine was so sweet and very comfortable to walk around with an officer by herself. She picked out a present for Ethan, Greg, and I. Then she said bluntly (this was too funny) "I spent the rest on me, mommy. " LOL Greg n I were given an oportunity to shop for Ethan sice he couldn't be there with us. So we got both kids something and decided since we will be getting tons of snow that we should get them mini shovels and sleds. I can't wait until Ethan visits and sees the shovels. The night of Shop With a Cop it snowed and was very dreary looking outside. Plus the roads were very slick and visibility wasn't greatest. During the day the sky slowly went from blue to snowy , so I wanted to take a picture of the snow falling and of the sky but of course I forgot my camera. Yup, I'm starting to act like my mom with the camera,lol. Haha mom! But it's true. I hate the cold and I'm a hermit in the winter but when it snows at night I love how it feels on my face and it's beautiful. Not the after effects though.
Anyway, I'm hoping for another night of soft snowfall and sitting outside all bundled up enjoying every minute of it. Time to finish my homework, it's due today and I have tons to do. Maybe I'll have time to get the tree up today. I do it by myself and that's another reason I keep putting it off. All that work for just a few weeks and then taking it down. Well, ta ta for now..

First Real Snowfall

The first real sticky snowfall was a couple of nights ago. It was pretty looking out the window at it but by morning I found out it was a mix of ice and snow. Yup you guessed it ,I fell,lol. Then of course getting my car up the big hill to get to Raine's bus stop was fun, sort of. Herbie's first experience with snow wasn't as funny as I had hoped. He just sniffed everywhere thinking his yard disappeared. So the picture I have isn't going to be a goofy one but it's still cute.

I received an email quiz about Christmas favorites. My mom reminded me that my cabage patch infant I received in 1985 she bought for me. This was 23 yrs ago and back then Santa got it for me, so all these yrs I thought my Grandpa bought it. Oops sorry mom :) I don't have anymore and not by choice. But I do have something from back then my mom would be surprised to see. It's a hand puppet clown. The nuses from the hospital in Kenosha used to make these to keep kids calm when they're scared. I don't remember exactly when I got it but I think it was from my first surgery or one of my hospital visits because of my ears.

Thanksgiving

Our normal Thanksgiving gathering usually consisted of a small group of us. 2 Aunts , Uncle, 4 Cousins, my daughter and me and Grandma. This year was very different. We had my Aunt's brother back after many years, my husband , my step son and my mom after being MIA ( at work) the past 5yrs , with all the rest of us. I was wondering how my Aunt was going to accomodate all of us but she did an amazing job on everything. Her food is always the best so there's never any question on that, but how she was able to fit this large number of people, I give her props for being brave enough to accomplish it smoothly. My husband hasn't had a Thanksgiving in many years nor one that he felt completely accepted and comfortable at. He really had a good time, laughing , joking, and just being a family with us. There's one person missing that I miss sharing this time with, and that's my brother. I did get to talk to him today though and say Happy Thanksgiving to him. I hope he had a good one out where he's at.
Something was said by my step son that I didn't like and I did brush it off of course because he doesn't understand the meaning of it. No it wasn't a swear word,lol. It was something his mother said about my daughter. For three years now she has been saying things, cruel things about my daughter and it's time for her to grow up. Children should never be brought in the middle of pettiness, yet this person seems to think she's high and mighty and better than the world. If an adult has something to say to another adult then do it. Don't use children to deliver the message. My daughter's name is Raine and no it has nothing to do with raining the day she was born. Her name meant alot to my mom and I kept a 15yr promise to name my daughter for my mom. Calling a child Thunderstorm and wind or whatever she calls Raine is going to stop. I would never say anything to this woman in front of my kids but I will not stand for this any longer. If you're jelous of someone you left and that person you left got remarried then who gives you the right to be jelous and take things out on children? See no answer here for that one cuz there is no logical reason. Get a grip and grow up is what I say to people like that. lol
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and good night all.

Raine's New School and Time for school for too

Raine started her first day at her new school today. Everyone was so excited abouther being there that the entire class knew her name and had one boy who wanted to sit by her but the teacher had already put her nextto someone else,lol. It was cute. They all seem very nice and the VP came in to introduce herself, though I don't know when she left the room because I was busy getting her situated and giving the teacher my number to call if Raine gets scared. I don't think she will feel that way too long, especially when it comesto recess. It was really sweet of this one boy that said something about how short she was and that there are other kids as "tall" as her. He was one of the really tall ones.
The thing I think I miss the most about a conventional school is that you get meet people and see them every day you're there. With online schooling it's hard to truly interact with one another when you can't see them face to face. Many of the classes would be easier to understand if I were in a regular class room setting. They say this also makes it very convenient, for who? Not me. When it's time for live class or live chat as they call it, everyone's home and not willing to let me focus on what's being taught. Plus during the day there are things that need to be done and homework, so late nights are the other option. I have been in school now for 10 months and almost finished! Woohoo! Only 3 more sessions (5 1/2 weeks each) so meaning approximately 5 months to go. I have done quite well for having been out of school for so long and only two C's out of all those classes. Not bad. Well, it's time to get crackin on my first two assignments that are due Monday. I figure if I can get somewhat ahead then if a really tough assignment comes along I won't be so far behind. I'm rarely ever late but it's still the rushing to get it done on time that I'd prefer not to do. Enjoy this blustery cold day and I'll be inside staying warm and studying,lol. Tootles

Moved In At Last!

Greg and I moved Friday until 1 am and picked up the last load Saturday after he got off of work. Since it was just him and I , I couldn't be very helpful with the really big stuff. Plus my little car doesn't carry much,lol. I went from a big Caprice to a tiny Maxima, definately makes moving a bit difficult when it comes to space and where the kids wound sit. I like this new house and it does have a lot of potential with the limited bedroom space and lack of working outlets and switches. I will miss my old yard that lead to lake and free fishing any time, and bon fires when it's chilly and cabintet space! That would really nice right abt now. But shelves in the kitchen look nice and this kitchen is huge! Compared to my last one. The living room has an extra large space and I think I'm going to use it as a sitting area for me and Greg with our rocking chairs and Herbie's bed. I like toread and I get lost in the books so that's a space I won'tbe disturbing anyone. I have an office space so all of my school things, art easle, book shelf and anything else that will be nice to have in my office will be in there. It's in the front of the house and sive I spend 40 plus hours per week on homework (online classes) I will be out of everyone's way and I can get peace and quiet to study. Eventually everything will be as we want it and cute. One of my friend's came over and her son kept my kids occupied in the play room and she n I unpacked the kitchen and moved the bedroom things in their proper places. I haven't hung out with her in ages. I am really going to miss one of my very close friends that lived next door to me in Antioch though. I liked being able to yell over the fence to talk to her and walk to each other's houses in our pjs,lol. All in all though, this will be a good place to to live and this year I can finally enjoy Christmas decorating. I have a pine tree in my front yard so X-mas lights can go outside too, yay. As soon as things are settled I will post pics of my new (as my Grandpa says) digs. Tata for now.

Moving Day Is Upon Us, yuck

Well, tomorrow is the last day in our old place. I hate moving, as does everone who has ever had to move. Even though everything is packed accept necessities, it looks as though nothing is packed. Why is that? It doesn't matter how I organize all these boxes (the ones i can move) it never seems out of the way. I forgot to metion that I heard from my long lost brother the other day! Oh it was great to hear his voice again. When we were little we were typical sibblings, fighting all the the time and since he was a boy Gram spoiled him big time. lol. But he is now 26yrs old and sounds so different. Since it's been forever since I last spoke to him via phone and now have his email add, I emailed him a ton of pics of us. They're all on my computer so it's the only way I can send them to people. I'm so glad he's okay and doing good out there. I'm a big sis alright, I worry about him. Not to the point where it consumes me on a daily basis but on a daily basis he pops in my head. Now that I know how to reach him it's comforting. With classes finally ending and all of the moving stuff to do, it's a wonder that I haven't completely insane,lol. Well, it's back to work on my cleaning n finish packing ugh. Tootles

Jack Frost Was Here!

Jack Frost was here last night and I think this is the first official frost of the year. Even if it isn't this is the first I've seen frost all over the yard and my car. It went from 70 degrees last week and by the end of the week it droped like 30 degrees, burrr. This winter is supposed to be much worse than last year and I thought last year was bad. Well, I'm moving on Friday and getting everything ready is a huge hassle while I'm still in class. Getting all of the utilities and internet switched on time is like pulling teeth! What is so hard about turning something off and flipping a switch to turn it on in a house that has already had ATT there. There is absolutely no logical reason why they can't do their job. Today is my last day for classes this session so that will be a big load off my mind for a couple days til my next classes begin. It's only a 6 day break between them and that will be for moving and hoping my internet gets turned on on time, unlike the last time. Anyway, this house is bigger in many ways but smaller bedrooms , which is fine for me because the kids will have a playroom and toys can stay in there only. My large 7 month old puppy will love the extra space, then he can chase Boots (my 4yr old cat) all around the house,lol. The house needs some TLC but this X-mas will be nice because I get to decorate outside and make it all cozy inside. I can't wait!

I just noticed not only is Christmas almost here but so is my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Wow. This year has been so hecktic and crappy at times because of a certain someone. So when I realized how soon my anniversary will be here, I started planning for our honeymoon. The day we got married we went out to eat and then came home and watched a movie with our daughter. To us, a honeymoon is not a getaway to a foreign country, it's just a couple nights to ourselves in another town. So I found a hotel that had what we wanted and I have been ordering things here and there for Greg's present. It's for both of us but he has no idea. We don't have anything made with our names and wedding date on it. Mr. and Mrs. Rymer is what he would like if I get something embroidered. It's easy to ask him little things because he doesn't ever have a clue to what I'm working on until the day he opens the present.
I'm doing all of this planning while finishing up my classes and getting prepared to move next week. The great thing is about moving to this new place is because I can finally set up my X-mas tree the way I want and still have room. For once I can put X-mas lights on the outside of the house! Simple things like that make Greg n I happy and feel content. One of things I'm doing for our anniversary present is simple and sweet , that's what my husband likes. We are so much alike that it makes it simple to come up with ideas for the holidays.
This is one of my favorite times of the year.

Only 52 days til Christmas!!!!

Boy October went by really fast, didn't it? Halloween was a hecktic day but turned out to be so much fun. Not only for the kids but for us too. We went to visit my mom at work (Lake Bluff PD). They had a hotdog roast and the whole town gets into the spirit of Halloween. My husband dressed up for our daughter's school Boo Bash fundraiser and we were photoed for the year book but he didn't want to dress up for trick or treating. My mom took a pic of us and posted it on her blog and who knows it might end up on the PD website.

Now that Halloween has come and (my fav holiday), it's time to worry about X-mas :( That's scary thought. My daughter hasn't come up with anything good for me to tell Santa but my step son sure has,lol. This year we will actually have a place for the tree and a house to put lights on! Woohoo! My puppy's first X-mas and who knows how he will react to the train under the tree though. This might be my train's last year after Herbie's done with it :)

What Are the Laws Against This.....

What do you do when someone files a false police report against you? And what are laws against it and penalties? Those are the questions I never thought I'd ever have to find answers to. There are a lot f people who lie and throw fits, and even stoop to filing police reports that are untrue just because they are mad someone doesn't want them anymore. Sounds stupid doesn't it? Yup that is the situation my husband and I are in right now. Here's a question... if you leave someone, go as far as cheating and filing for divorce but wonfering why the guy doesn't want you back after that? Childish but this person went too far and we might not be able to fix this. I'm not sure of the laws against this but this is another for of harassment and I know someone who is getting 3yrs in jail for harassing someone in court and doing the same thing as my husband's ex. What would she do if she had to spend 3yrs behind bars? Throw her fit and try to get her way again like the spoiled brat she is.
When you have witnesses and viable legal proof you are inocent then this should be easy to fix right? Not so. Aparently in this society women are always telling the truth and men get the blame for things they didn't do. Since I am a woman and I don't believe that women should be able to do what they want to people, someone needs to put their foot down and stop people from getting away with things like this! Not everyone has morals, I know this but there hasto be something that can be done to stop and prevent this.

I only get about a 6 day break between classes begining again. Only 9 more to go!! Woohoo! It doesn't seem like a lot left but add up the months until March 28th 2009, it's still too many til graduation. What do to for those 6 days? Clean, organize and for me.. pack the house up. You won't see the word "relax" in that to do list. Yesterday was the first day for both of my classes. Looking at the first assignments, I sat there wondering who wrote these? I have 1,000 pg paper for one class due in couple days and another huge paper due at the same time in the other class. Falling behind this time is not an option for me.

Besides classes starting , Halloween is coming very soon! Trick or treating seems to be the best time of the year for us. The kids love dressing up and so do I. I don't think I'll ever grow out of wanting to scare people,lol. This year even my husband is going to join in the fun. Yup I can't believe it myslef. When we were looking at costumes he turned around and said he wanted to dress up with the kids! Another change for trick or treating this year is we're visiting my mom at the PD where she works. The kids are really excited to see Mimi. I noticed I haven't posted any pictures of my family so hopefully it will work when I try to upload them. Hope you enjoy them.

During my break this where I'd love be at this very moment enjoying the view of a place that is so peaceful and my daughter and love. If my husband and step son could've gone with me the last time I was in TN ( funeral, not a family vacation trip unfortunately) , they would've sat outside with me and took in every breath of air that I did. The last time I was in Dandridge was in 1991 and nothing has changed and I'm glad it didn't.

"Mommy Cliques"

I have been thinking about this thing that has been going on in our neighborhood. Thing is not the correct word to use, it's more of an issue than anything. What is this need for mother's to treat other people (not in their little cliques) and children as if they don't belong? My biggest concern is my daughter. She began in this neighborhood having friends, playing everyday and being happy to feel wanted and accepted. Because we were new to this area we get treated as if we're not good enough to even talk to in mornings at the bus. Do people even concider the children in these situations? Even if these cliques don't accept the mother , don't treat children as if they are from the wrong tracks, so to speak. I've been thinking about this for quite a while and I was watching the news this morning and light was shown on this subject.
You'd think after high school people like that would have grown up! Well, that would never happen,lol. It's a scary thing for the mothers and their children to move into a neighborhood when there are people that have been there for a long time and no one else is good enough to be included. How many people have felt this way or have gone through this as a parent?

A First For Everything

This is my first time on the net blogging and actually brave enough to set up a blog account. What does one say for the first of many entries? Nothing really snappy comes to mind but I'm sure something will pop in my head that is interesting enough for me to want to write it down.

Since it's too early to think of any news worthy information and not enough coffee , I will leave my first blog entry as boring as my life could be without having children around to make it exciting. Plus there's too many distractions around here in the wee morning hours, what with a cranky child and lonney animals that have more energy between 6am and 730am than I have in one week,lol.
Everyone have a good day and hopefully next time I will have something to say on here that isn't sheer nervous blabbering.