Jonathan Rhys Meyers

I watched August Rush last night and thought it was really good. What I'm not sure about is, did I like it because of the movie or because my new favorite actor is in it. Not just my new favorite but my new obsession. He leaves me speechless. And anyone who knows me understands what a miracle that is. I didn't realize how many movies he has been in but I think it is time for a movie marathon.

Decisions That Can Change Your Life

Yesterday a client that I have worked with for over 12 years came in to visit me at work. I have to tell you I love this lady, she's smart, independent,and runs a very successful insurance agency. She offered me a job. She needs someone to run her office, as the manager and her assistant. She offered really good money, good bonuses, paid vacations, retirement options (that she matches), and total autonomy of the office. The only thing I would have to do is take my insurance test (not to be an agent but you have to have it for the position) and say yes. I don't have to have an answer until sometime in May. I have only had three jobs my whole life, I tend to be loyal and like what I do. I wonder if it is time for a change and the atmosphere at my work is a little charged right now. The other thing is I haven't taken a test in a million years, can I pass it? Did I mention that it is five days a week, full time, but you get weekends and holidays off? I have worked Saturdays for 20 years! It's a lot to think about.

Saturdays and Staples

As anyone who works Saturdays knows when you get to finally have one off, it is a big celebration and there are usually a million things to do. Last Saturday I had one of those rare days until Maggie came screaming up the stairs that her head was really bleeding and yes it really was. Once we got the matted hair away from the most bloody area we (Jay and I) both shook are heads and said yes it needed stitches. This resulted in another blood curdling scream and we were off to Primary's. On the way up while I was trying to console her, I said " Hey it's ok we haven't had to make a trip up here in almost two years(no wildly infected cat scratches or hatchett cuts or anything)". Her response was, "I was trying to make it three." After a record setting hour and a half she had three staples in the back of her head and we were on our way home. Not bad for a Saturday. I still had time to feel guilty about not doing anything on my Saturday off. I took some pictures but my printer is on strike so I can't load them. I'll try to update later.

Addiction or Fascination?

I am finally able to admit it. I love t.v.! I think that it may be a genetic trait that I inherited from my dad. It is easy to understand why he was fascinated by it and loved it. After all it was invented in his lifetime and as a smaller child, he didn't even have one in his home. Imagine the horror. I know that one of the first things my parents, bought when they were first married was a Zenith console color television. We had it for at least 25 years. Then afterward every time he got a bonus we got a newer and bigger version. Keep in mind that in those days bigger meant 27 inches. Eventually every room in the house had its own t.v. I really do think I come by the love (or some may say addiction) honestly. I love to crawl into my own bed, after the kids are in their rooms, and watch my "stories". I think the greatest invention of the 20th century was the DVR or Tivo. I think that by using my DVR my love is really a fascination because I don't let the t.v. interrupt my life. It can't be an addiction then, right? It could be that I am in denial. Jay hates to watch t.v. with me because I watch the weirdest shows. (His words, of course) I don't mind because he likes to watch everything, all at once. So if you ever need me after 9pm chances are I'm curled up in bed with a good show!

What? No sports for four days?

I have to say that it was really nice to have four days off from any sporting events. Yesterday it all started again only this time it is spring sports. Nick started soccer practice yesterday, Jake had already started soccer and today Ben and Sam start lacrosse. So everyday of the week is a practice of one kind or another with two games during the week and three on Saturdays! When does it become too much? I thought that by limiting the boys to one sport per season, we'd be in good shape. The only problem was I forgot to multiply that by four. If sports were the only activities they had it would be one thing but add into that school, church, music lessons, and scouts and it keeps the mom very busy. I love that they are active and social but I know that I didn't want to be this active. The other real problem is I don't really care about sports and I don't have any real desire to learn about them. I just go and yell good job and watch the ball- no matter what the sport is. I think I may embarass the boys. Better get moving so I can help Sam with his homework before his practice.

A quiet morning at home

After doing three carpools, making four lunches, doing two french braids, making two beds, calling 10 more people for SEP conferences and getting five kids off to school; the morning has been mine. I love Wednesday mornings when everyone has left and the house is quiet. It's a nice to reflect on the beginning of the week and think about the rest of it. Jay was supposed to have a meeting in Hawaii the first of April and I didn't think he should go alone, the tickets were almost bought when a certain Lt. Col. screwed it up for him but mostly me in my mind. Now we aren't going. Hawaii is probably my all time favorite place to go. Getting off the plane, smelling the air, feeling the warm breeze, the salt in the air, it really is heaven on earth. Oh well, maybe next time. I guess reflecting on things may be a stretch, feeling sorry for myself is more like it! I'm fine now, maybe I'll go to Florida at the end of April with him, not Hawaii but still warm. Have a good day everyone.

Does anyone else hate math?

I am so excited I actually got three comments. I used to think that life was so hard when my kids were all toddlers but now that they all have math homework, I wish it was just poopy diapers again. I just finished 7th grade algebra, 6th grade math mates and 3rd grade story problems. Ironically, I never liked math nor did well in it in school. It has taken me 25 years to finally figure out what I call retail math. It has given me enough of a headache that I'm not sure I can even concentrate on my tv shows. And that is just wrong.