Work/Vacation

I am off for a week of work at the expense of the state. However, I will be staying at the Renaissance Downtown and get my meals paid for, plus they are paying me!!!! This is my kind of vacation. I should be home on Friday night.

Music of the Day

Today's musical sampling should be, "Mama's Don't Let Your Baby's Grow Up to be Cowboys!" Matt called, can't he stay in Texas till school starts. I won't even go into my thoughts on that or what his Daddy said. (Which was mild)

So to soothe my tortured soul over the middle child, I downloaded more music. Not modern and hip, but golden oldies. I went for Roseann Cash's "Seven Year Ache" and Elton John's "Tiny Dancer". Almost had to add .38 Special's "Hold on Loosely", but found it too moody today!!

Good News at the doctor with Gabe's ear. He pulled out lots of dead skin and said that the eardrum looked pretty good. We go back in 10 days! Seems to think there won't be any hearing loss. Thank you Jesus! Also, felt he may talk softer now!!!!!!! Tomorrow if all holds out I will have the house alone!!!! I told Dad and Gabe they need a man day. Matt is gone. Drew is meeting Alex to look at suits for the wedding. (They don't want Tuxes)

Changing Musical Taste!

Okay, don't get excited NO and I mean NO ONE will ever take the place of George. But I have found a few interesting tunes added to my IPod Playlist. Yes, Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape" and today Dido's "White Flag" are some of my favorites. How do these chicks hang with my southern rock/country leanings? Who knows!!!! Of course, Bonnie Raitt has always held her place in my heart.

Why does music connect to times in our lives? One song when we dated that has always had a place in my heart is The Judd's "Mama He's Crazy." Of course, George has the most songs on the story of our life.

The Best Laid Plans!

Well, guess who isn't going to St. Simon for the reading conference? ME!!!!!!!! Gabe's ear is some kind of serious ear infection. The outer ear is swelling. Yesterday, the ENT said he needed steroids and $100 ear drop medicine and another appointment before the weekend! Well, I took the perscriptions to CVS for them to fill. Only when I go to pick them up, they don't have the drops, they don't call to find them, they just go "Oh well, maybe tomorrow". I looked at the girl and said, "You couldn't call before all the other pharmacy's closed in town, or call and find me some somewhere?" Apparently not!!!!

With Gabe's continuing ear issues, the trip to St. Simon was cancelled. Which took an act of congress. Then I had to pay one nights lodging for not allowing 3 days notice. Which really was no big deal, I would rather be home with the sick one! Of course now Dan and Gabe are disappointed that they aren't going anywhere.

I MUST clean house today! This is important. Also, the reception guest list must be finalized and a total sent to the in laws. I did order a dress this morning.

I would also like to continue house hunting. It is so confusing and time consuming!

Motherhood!

Gabe has a ruptured eardrum! I am not happy with doctor who two weeks ago prescribed antibiotic and no ear drops! Anyway at the horse show Saturday he loses it! Cried hard all the way home (2 1/2 hours). I wanted to scream. Sunday we went to doctor again. Today I called and ENT to get an appointment. I have one Wednesday. Then the doctor called to say they couldn't get an appointment with an ENT. So I informed them already taken care of!!! They asked how --- perhaps the pain in a mother's voice who has heard a big 10 year old scream for two days! Dr. prescribed codine for G and that has helped some.

The wayward son, went off to Fort Worth and won Reserve Champion in the 18 and under cutting at the Paint World show. You go Matt! He is back to Fort Worth on Thursday for another show. No wonder we don't do vacations people around here are too busy going to horse shows.

Lover boy is home again from his weekend with Nicole and family! We need to be looking for a suit! I don't know how we will get all this done.

Dan is exhausted. He can't even think anymore. I will be glad for him to get a rest. I hope we get a chance to talk during our working break this weekend. Lover Boy will have to take care of livestock and sick boy.

Dear Lord, help this bunch!

Happy 4th!

Well it truly is a happy day! Yesterday, I heard from the bank that we have been preapproved for a house loan! With Dan being self employed I could hardly believe it. Now comes the part I've struggled with, where do we live. I don't know! There are some wonderful houses being built over in Covington on the Jasper county line and you know if I don't live in Butts I want to live in Jasper County. Dan wants to buy land! When you experience the drama of my life it is no wonder I am so FAT!!!!!!!

Matt went on a date last night with a hot little girl from Miami. Go figure. He called and asked if he could stay out an hour later and they were just laughing it up!!! I'll report more later. He leaves tomorrow for the Paint World Show in TEXAS! Comes back on Monday and lives for the Summer Spectacular on next Thursday. I need him to slow down and figure out how he is getting senior pictures done.

Drew is calmer now that the engagement is official. Yet, there is still much to do. We have to get clothes lined up and all that stuff.......

Yesterday, I cooked all day to take food over to Freda, who is doing great after surgery. I made Ricky French Dip Sandwiches, which I need to make and bring to school one time. Freda got nice potato soup (I put drop dumplings in mine, so it is different). Then I made Banana Split Cake and Yum-Yum Cake. Ricky called about nine and said it was all wonderful. Today I can't decide whether to throw a burger on the grill or do Beer can chicken (which is wonderful).

We will be off to the fireworks tonight!! A 10 year tradition.

Ain't Love Grand!!

Well Drew popped the question. Gave her the ring. They want to be married by September 8th. The practical side of me could scream. Yet, some good friends have reminded me that they will figure out life together and it will be okay. And you know what so will I!!!!!

We are still on the house thing. We have got to move closer to Dan's work and for the short period of time that Drew is with us --he works over their too. Then when Matt graduates he wants to go to Perimeter College off Hwy 11. (the new one they are building, so he is there too.) That really leaves me and Gabe as the hold outs. I like Butts County! I hate to move!! Each are excellent points. If I move I want to move to Monticello, which helps no one get to work easier. I'm trying not to be obstinate (stop laughing!!!!).