DUMP

So much....so, so much.

There has been a lot on my mind, lately. Tonight, some things just kind of evened out for me.

Some things were new. Some things stay there for always....just rears it's head every now and again.

In case you didn't notice, I have stopped posting MHHM. I might pick it up again, but maybe not. I still do things, but most don't care, so....well, shoot, if I use that reasoning, I probably shouldn't even blog.

I found out some stuff about a friend. I don't know what she expected my reaction to be. I still love her.

I was defriended by another friend (seems kind of weird using that word, considering how this person obviously feels about me, but I - for some reason - consider this person such). It is because I know some stuff....some would say "who cares" or "it's none of your business." Well....I care, and because of some whom it indirectly affects, it is my business. I still love this person. (Remember this? Well, I value this person, but will not sugar coat the behavior. Oh well, what do you do?)

I have been doing some volunteer stuff for my church. It is hard work, and sometimes a bit frustrating. But, when we (as a church) do what we do, I love to know that I was a part of it.

If I didn't know that DH was shooting blanks, I would think I might be preggers. I have been really hungry the last few days and tired, tired! However, I was so fertile and we haven't taken any other precautions, other than the ol' snipperoo, that I know there is no "oomph" in his little swimmers.

I am on the list to start substitute teaching. I think it will be fun, though I'm a bit scared to be in a kinder or 1st grade class. (Or 2nd, 3rd or 4th, for that matter. LOL)

There have been a few confirmed cases of swine flu. Some people will freak, I'm sure.

There are a few blogs I read. One is a blog that I enjoy because of housekeeping stuff. She gets a bit religious. I don't mind....mainly because I haven't seen anything that is not Biblical. There is another I read because I'm just curious. A lot of her beliefs are not in synch with mine. She is a Messianic Jew. Now don't get me wrong. There is room for the Jews that haven't accepted Jesus, yet. She is an interesting read, but you have to read with a HUGE grain of salt. There is one that I have read a few times....it is like a sad, sad train wreck that you just can't turn away from. I need to stop. It is not good for my spirit. All I know is that there are a lot of "pots and kettles" out there.

I have been baking a lot, lately. I should put it up on TMTT, but I have been lazy. There are 3 reasons that I have been baking. One is that the weather has been cooler and has been "begging" for pumpkin cheese bread, lemon cake, fresh blueberry muffins, banana oat muffins and yummy things like that. Secondly, it is good therapy for me. The 3rd reason, I'm not ready to get into. Two or three of you know, but that is all for now.

The obama crap is really getting to me. What really bothers me is that some of my friends (true friends) helped to put that man into his office. I still love these people, but I'm seriously praying the "spirit of slap" down on them. I'm now hearing that if you don't accept obama-care, you will be fined or face jail time. Now, as a disclaimer, I haven't researched this at all. It's just what I've heard. I've also heard that he wants to make the kids smarter by increasing the school day and the number of days we are in school. Well, HERE'S a thought....pay the teachers more! Just a thought. All I know is that when the poop hits the fan, I can honestly say I had nothing to do with it!

Speaking of teaching, we are still not sure what is happening next year. My hope is that I sub a lot....pretty much every day DH is gone. Then, I can be homeroom mom to my #4. But, my paperwork is in, so I will be able to transition pretty easily. I have already talked to some key people. I expect to start getting phone calls soon. Well, actually, I have already had an offer as a long-term sub...before my app. was totally processed. I don't want to put #4 in childcare.

I am in the thick of the holidays and already feel the crunch. I'm behind on my notebook, however, my cards are coming along nicely. I have them about 1/3 done.

I've enjoyed doing my "Christmas Quote of the Day." For a brief, insane moment, I wondered if I would have enough quotes to get through all 90 days. Then I laughed to myself, "OF COURSE I DO!!!"

Walmart is a concern. Nothing Christmas yet. WTHck? Target, however, has it going on! Of course, there is Hobby Lobby and I will be going on Wednesday. I need a fix. I'm going with one of my BFs. Maybe my hubby will foot the bill for a real, sit-down lunch. If not, Chick-Fil-A will suffice.

OK....you know that volunteer work I said I was doing? Well, I need to get on that.

I'll TTYL!

I'M A BAD BLOGGER

I have been so slow in getting my stuff up. Well, it's not just my blog.

I do love you all and have tons to say, as always.

I'll just give a little rundown of what is going on so far. I have my Monday post planned. I will also be taking pictures of those cookbooks today....I promise, today!

I hope.

We have been busy busy with summer activities.

All 4 boys have been in swimming lessons. We go from 10:45 until 12:45. Two of the boys are together, so there are 3 classes that we attend. One of the lessons was cut short and another cancelled, due to storms. We will be making those up this Sunday....uh, tomorrow.

Beginning Monday, we will be done with lessons, so we will start our 3-5 times/week trips to the Y to go swim.

Speaking of storms, we have had some doozies. Wednesday night, we got several storms...one of which sent us all to the bathroom. It was after midnight, the electricity went off, sirens started to sound....it's hard enough to get 4 kids into the bathroom when you have to wake them from a dead sleep...but to do so in pitch black...that was harder. Sure we had candles in the house....flashlights, matches. But, really? Who thinks of that when you don't know where the tornado is? Just get into the bathroom.

My little storm chaser was freaked and wouldn't sit and wait while I grabbed the babies....well, the 4 year old and 6 year old. He held onto my t-shirt while I stumbled and scrambled to get everyone in and settled while dh went to the back of the house for ds #1.

Another storm that night brought a tree down. :-( I'm sad for my tree....

We had a birthday party last Saturday. Twelve adults and 21 kids. We got a big, inflatable water slide. I had a lot of fresh fruit cut up for anyone who cared (watermelon, pineapple, cherries, grapes, strawberries and blueberries). We had 2 cakes because the party was for #4 who turned 4 this past Sunday and #1 who turns 10 on the 25th. One was a white cake "Backyardigans" theme and the other? Oh my.....Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownies with chocolate frosting. mm, mm, mmmmmmmm! Of course, ice cream to cut the sweet.

DH and I are getting ready for our 20 year, high school class reunion. More on that, later. We leave Wednesday and come back Sunday. Of course, I'm fatter than I would like to be so, in true tradition, I'm on a crash diet. Four pounds down so far....I started Tuesday.

Kids are doing better on chores than I am. *sigh* I'm a work in process. Always will be, I suppose.

Only 31 and some hours until the new Harry Potter comes out. I don't do the midnight showing as I would need a midnight sitter for the 4 kidlettes. We usually go on day 2. However, that is when we are getting ready for our trip to Boston. SO, I might see this movie in Boston. The day after we get back from Boston, DH and my 2 oldest kids will go to church camp for a few days.

Man, the summer is almost over. I already miss my kids.

I need to get busy. School's starting, Fair is coming, Holidays are eminent which means......CHRISTMAS! Already have my holiday book out. :)