LIfe

Life has been busy.

Blayne had surgery last Thursday, he had his adenoids removed along with the tubes in his ears replaced. His tonsils were not removed... guess Dr. Brownlee wants to wait to do that later, if necessary. I'm glad... I just hope this will cure the ear infections.

Surgery went well...Blayne had a bit of trouble with the anesthesia. We were at the hospital a bit longer than normal, but once we got home Blayne settled down.

Friday was a pretty good day, I stayed home Thursday and Friday with Blayne. We played outside a bit on Friday (Blayne's favorite thing to do) and didn't go anywhere. He slept well Friday night and seemed to be feeling good.

Yesterday, we had to be in Muskogee at 9:!5 to do some bloodwork for our Insurance company. Routine draw, but man... I was starving. We went to MCEMS to get the work done, then stopped by dads. Blayne played with Dad and Rita's dog, maggie and we walked through the greenhouse and garden. It is beautiful...I should have snapped some pictures. Dangit.
After visiting with the grandparents, we went to Pauls' Diner in Muskogee for breakfast. Blayne was very good, eating his cracker and drinking his juice. There were a couple of kids sitting behind us that were acting aweful. Blayne kept looking at them, then back to Kevin and I with the look- Mom, they are BAD! After breakfast, we stopped by Doug and Leighs, then back home that afternoon.
I should have noticed my little guy at this point. He was so sleepy... but we had plans for dinner and a trip to the new Riverspirit Casino so we went ahead and took Blayne over to Jeff and Christie's to play.

We went to dinner, steak. Then off to the casino. I am NOT a gambler... I talk a big game, but when it comes down to it, I am not interested in giving my money away without something shiny to show for it. Nevertheless, I was curious to see what the inside looked like. We arrived around 8pm, took the shuttle to the door and walked in. It was pretty. The atmosphere was nice, the people were friendly, and the place didn't smell like a cigarette. The ventalatiion was fantastic. We sat down at the penny machine and spent an hour giving away $40 bucks. It was fun...

We picked up Blayne around 10pm. He was asleep but very restless. He cried all the way home.. poor guy. He had a major case of overstimulation. Today will be a lot of rest and relaxation for him. Right now, he is sleeping...finally.

I go back to work tomorrow. I will have to admit, I am looking forward to it... a litle.

Life in a Northern Town

A Salvation Army band played
And the children drank lemonade
And the morning lasted all day,
All day
And through an open window came
Like Sinatra in a younger day,
Pushing the town away
away

Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a northern town.
Ah hey ma ma ma

They sat on the stoney ground
And he took a cigarette out
And everyone else came down
To listen.
He said "In winter 1963
It felt like the world would freeze
With John F. Kennedy
And the Beatles."

Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a northern town.
Ah hey ma ma ma
Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
They shut the factory down.
Ah hey ma ma ma

The evening had turned to rain
Watch the water roll down the drain,
As we followed him down
To the station
And though he never would wave goodbye,
You could see it written in his eyes
As the train rolled out of sight
Bye-bye.

Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a northern town.
Ah hey ma ma ma
Take it easy on your self
Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a northern town.
Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a northern town
Ah hey ma ma ma
Into the Night
Ah hey ma ma ma hey ah
Life in a Northern Town
Ah hey ma ma ma

April 6th

Couple of things...

First of all: Today is the anniversary of my mothers death. 4 years ago, I received a phone call at work. 10am-ish. My little sister was screaming in the background. Micah, my mother's friend, was on the phone saying something. All I could think was, WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY SISTER!!!!? She then said, "Jennifer, I don't know how to say this, but your little brother found your mother dead this morning." WHAT?? I was not close with my mother. Ever. I tried from time to time, I was always there for her when she needed me. I can honestly say that it was a one way relationship. It took me a couple of years to absorb that... I don't hate her in anyway. Never have, never will. However, I do not feel the loss the same way that Kaitlynn and Butch do. I have had a couple of moments since that awful April day that I have felt sad. Once was when my little brother took the basketball court for his senior year. I cried. The second was when my little sister graduated high school... Mom's brother and sisters came. It is always hard for me to be around them... they remind me so much of her. I love them though... The third was when I found out I was pregnant with Bryce. Blayne, not so much... Bryce though... it's different.

My mother would be proud of my brother, sister and really myself. I truly believe she has bugged God everyday for him to bless Kevin and me with kiddos. She always wanted grandkids. Mom- You can STOP now... Thanks. :)

Butch and Kaitlynn spent the night last night. We kinda get together on the 5th to remember. We don't talk about it, we don't need to. We will ALWAYS stick together... no matter how bad they piss me off. :)

Miss you mom.

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I read the Twilight series in about 2.5 weeks all 4 books. I was ADDICTED. To the point my husband asked me to divorce the freaking books. I couldn't put them down, it was all I could think about. I like to read, but this was insane.
Last night, Kaitlynn brought the movie over for me to watch. I will say this... If you didn't read the books, THE MOVIE SUCKS. Especially if you are so close to 30 and could care less about the high school drama-crap. I believe I will stay away from the rest of the Movies. Edward was much hotter in my mind.

Speaking of Edward, Kevin's partner at work, Brian- Could be Edwards twin. No wonder why he has the ladies dropping left and right... Go get em buddy. You little vampire you.

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Today- Blayne took a tumble at school. Crashed into a bookcase and bought himself a trip to the ER. He was a trooper... poor little guy. I KNOW, having boys, this will be a recurring thing.... hope mom can handle it.

April 1. 2009

I have the best friends in the entire world... seriously. You know they are great when you are having a completely shitty day and they make you laugh- out loud while at the office when they are no where to be seen. Those friends who have no problem sticking up for you for no reason at all... I love my friends. I especially love that some of them have been out of my life for years...but it seems like no time has passed at all. That is TRUE friendship.

So- a week or so ago, we went to the doctor. It seems as if we will be having another boy. Yes, i soooo wanted that girl. I am okay with another boy now though. We will make sure at the next appointment, but... I saw it. The little flag waiving for all to see. My boys are so proud of their equipment. Sheesh. Blayne's little brother will be Bryce Eric. September 23rd...

Speaking of September 23rd. That is Rita's birthday. I think it would be pretty cool for him to be born on that day. As long as he isn't born on MINE! :) Who wants to share his birthday with his mother? Not my kiddos :)

Kevin has been working like a mad man... this weekend, he is staying at home. I can say I am totally excited and nervous at the same time. We will probably fight... we aren't used to being around each other so much. HA. I'll WIN.

Lastly, April 6 is the 4 year anniversary of my mother's death. I'll post more about that later... dude. It's so hard!

On a lighter note: We FINALLY got Blayne's picture taken.... here is a sneak: