Yesterday was one of the WORST days of my life.

Good Tuesday morning. It is Tuesday right? My mind is fried and I may need therapy after yesterday. Seriously.

Our day was planned out and we were having a grand time at Target. Laughing. Shopping. Enjoying life. It was really nice.

Let me say something before the horror story starts. My kids will give me a hard time. Teasing me. They have even went as far as telling me that B2 was hurt on the trampoline and couldn't move. Only for me to get outside and they start to laugh. Sooooo NOT COOL! I got them back. I asked them to come into the garage I had to tell them something. I had the hose on and at full force!!!!! Soaking them. ha ha Anyway....

I was checking out the couch covers and they were goofing off with some game chair in the middle aisle. I finish looking at the covers and get everyone to head back to the school supply area. The main point of our shopping trip. H mentions she is dizzy. I think nothing of it because she got up from the floor from playing with that chair. I say, "Stop fooling around. Let's get our shopping finished here.". We had plans to hit the mall next and the FOOD COURT! We continue to walk toward the school area in the back corner. She then mentions she is seeing spots. She sits down in the floor. I think she is pulling my leg and I tell her to get up and come on. Then we round the corner and I see the school things. She sits down again. I say again, "get up, lets get this done.". ~I am getting all teared up playing this back in my head~

This is where is gets all blurry for me. Like my life was flashing before my eyes. I am sure the whole event lasted 30 minutes or more but for me it was a matter of seconds.

H is pushing the cart with Lil O sitting in it. B2 is walking beside the cart. I am in front of the cart with Baby M in the Bjorn. I see H begin to fall face first, scraping her face down the cart as she falls. At this point I am screaming hysterically for someone to call 911. I am sure I screamed it a several times as I rush around the cart to turn H over. She is face down on the floor. OMG this memory haunted me all damn day and during the night. I remember a woman helping me turn her over. I am screaming. I am crying. H has this really odd look on her face. I was thinking a seizure. She lost consciousness for maybe 15 seconds. I don't think it was anymore than that. I cannot be really sure though. I lost all track of time. Life flashing before my eyes type thing.

Someone at Target said 911 was called. I don't remember this being said. My son told me later he heard it. She was brought a pillow. Someone gave her a drink from the cafe. I'm hysterical. She is an awful color and sticky feeling. I am checking her out. Crying. She's crying. Someone takes Baby M from me. B2 and Lil O are just watching with a scared shit look on their faces. That's the only way I can phrase it. Usually I am not one to say naughty words.

I do remember asking B2 to find my cell and give it to me. I heard someone say that we already called 911. I say, "No, I'm calling my husband.". He works downtown and could get their quickly. I think I told him to get to Target that H passed out and 911 was called.

I'm crying still. H is crying. I am bent over her holding her. The woman is being so kind. She is a nurse I find out. She checked H's pulse. I remember seeing her little girl behind her.

The first paramedics show up. I burst out in tears. I have to explain the whole story to them. They are checking her out. Her BP is fine. They even check her sugar. It is fine. Then the second set of paramedics show up with a stretcher. This is where my husband enters, I think. I really am not sure. I have to tell my story again to them. They continue to check her out as well. They tell me something like that they could take her in the ambulance or I could take her. I ask if they think she is okay for me to take her. I wasn't sure how to get up there with the rest of the kids if they took her in the ambulance.

They help her up and make sure she is able to walk.

Long story short. We get her to the minivan. I call her doctor to see if they want to see her or to take her on to the hospital. They thought the hospital would be best since she passed out and hit the ground.

We spent 3 hours at the hospital. Maybe a bit more. They check her out twice. A CT is ordered. They found lots of fluid in her ears and sinuses. Sinusitis is what they say. With all the fluid in her ears it messed up her equilibrium. Hence dizzy and passing out COLD.

They also diagnosed her with something else related to her passing out.

She is on an antibiotic for 10 days.

It was a rough day for all of us. I cried most of the day. When H saw me cry she'd cry too. I was thinking it was my fault for not listening to her. I told her this. She would reassure me it wasn't my fault. Then we'd cry together.

Her face will be okay. No broken bones. She is swollen, scratched and bruised. I told her I have some great Clinique products to cover that up on the first day of school on Thursday.

I know we will be okay from all this. It was very traumatic and scared the shit out of me.

I love my crazy H and I am so glad she is okay. Last night I was thinking how blessed and thankful I am.

Thank you God for everything you have blessed me with. I will try to treasure it every single moment of every single day.

How many days until school starts? ~jk~

Wow I didn’t realize I haven’t posted in a couple days. I have been busy. I haven’t sewn anymore on the quilt though. It would only take about an hour to finish it. Then put the layers together. I don't have the back or center yet though. No hurry. Even though B2 wants is like yesterday. He keeps asking me.

My garden is doing so well. I have learned a few things about the one I’ll grow next year.

I took the kids to Chuck E Cheese yesterday. We had a BLAST! I meant to take the camera but alas forgot it at home. Oh well. I am going to take them again next week and I will try and remember then. They have changed all the games to new ones and we had a really really good time.

I still cannot believe I’ll be school shopping in a few short weeks. Time to buy pencils, pens, rulers and paper. Plus the other 100 things on the list they ask for. I remember only showing up to school with my bookbag and pencil. What happened to that?

I was thinking other day about the nice mommy things I do for my kids–things I hope they remember and maybe pass on to their children.
~I turn down their beds every night. I have since they were born.
~Help lay out clothes for the next day.
~Wash shoes when they are dirty without being asked to.
~Hang their wet towels up to dry. Putting them on the rack wrinkled up makes you have stinky towels.
~Put their vitamin on their plate.
~Insert forgotten things I do for them every day.

I have also been forgetting to write down the things I an thankful for.
Today:
~The rain.
~My Husband coming home for lunch. I know he does this every day but some days I really need to see his face to know I will be okay.
~My friend Tammy who makes me smile. I want to be there when she needs me.
~H B2 & O
~The house is clean for the moment.
~My mamaw calling.
~My sis being my sis.
~Planning for our upcoming trip!

Things I am not thankful for today:
~Those cuss words that have slipped out in voice and text.

I am going to start another workbook. I think the name is The Frazzeled Female. I will write more on that later. My son wants in on my daily devotion so I found him these great tapes that go along with this certain Bible. We said we’d listen for 1/2 an hour everyday.

That pretty much sums a few things up. I hope everyone has a lovely night. I am going to make myself finish the quilt squares.

Happy Early July 4th!

Today and well yesterday has been hectic. TOMORROW I MIGHT NOT EVEN GET OUT OF MY ROBE. Which is probably true because I got sunburned today.

Yesterday was orthodontist appointment for B2. H had to find a birthday present. My sis was here for a short visit.

Then today was a birthday pool party for the little boy my daughter likes. He turned 15 which made me happy. I thought he was turning 16 and I was going to re-think their relationship. Not that they really have one besides the phone.

After the pool—to which I am hurting right now—her girl-friend and the brother came over for a cook-out and movie. I was freaked out about a boy coming over but I’d rather them hang out here than some where else. Right?? It was cute and sad to see them holding hands on the couch though. HA HA. My sister and her family came over as well.

I made some tasty burgers and hot dogs. Potato Salad and Slaw. Then nice cold watermelon for dessert. YUMMY! I was going to bring the sparklers out but everyone left before it got dark enough.

So all in all it has been a nice couple of days I suppose. Tomorrow my HB has the day off and it will be a day of rest here. We all need it.

I hope that everyone has a lovely holiday with their family and friends.

Things I am thankful for:
~The wonderful time I spent with my family today.
~The wonderful women at the bank. (Let me explain–I was in line at the bank in the drive-through when these 2 sisters said to me from their car, “We think you are so beautiful, such stricking features and your smile lights up your face.” They were so tickled and made my day. Wasn’t that great! Such a wonderful compliment. Thank you mystety ladies–may our paths cross again in the bank line.)
~My daughter finding a nice boy–at that moment–to make her laugh and smile. Why do they grow up so fast???

Catching Up

1. My kids made it back safely from their Florida vacation.
2. My mamaw celebrated 77 years of her life.
3. Fathers Day was nice.
4. The baby birds survived the evil neighborhood cats and flew from the nest.
5. We’ve had some much needed rain.
6. I have baby veggies.
7. Someone appreciates my crocheting to want me to make their grand-baby a blanket and hat.
8. The deck is finished and that takes a lot off my HB.
9. I have clean sheets on the bed; as of 1/2 hour ago.
10. I found a bathing suit I am okay to be seen in public with. (It’s a girl thing.)
11. The laundry basket it empty. Fear not it’ll have something in it by lunch I am sure.
12. That I have been blessed with a loving husband who treats me so well. Listens to me. Does things for me. Lets me stay home and raise the kids. And doesn’t fuss to much about my Target habit.
13. H is 13. Okay, maybe I don’t like her growing up.
14. Oh oh my car was waxed the other day. LOL

Flowers, Pearls and a Dooney

It is has been a wonderful couple days. My hubby made it all so special. Thank you honey.

I just sat down to check the local weather. We really need rain. Everything is brown. The grass I planted is looking bad and I am even watering it. Maybe we should all do a silly rain dance in the back yard. Could work….

Today I am picking up around the house. Company be here tomorrow afternoon/night. I am looking forward to it! Should be lots of fun!

Well, I am going to chase O around the house and hear her squeal in delight!

Have a lovely day.

1~ HB
2~ H
3~ B
4~ O

Happy Birthday To Me

I plan on enjoying my day with my family.

1~To be 33.
2~To have this time with my family.
3~Sun shining.
4~There are no dirty dishes…..

What a lovely surprise/day.

The cook-out at my dads was really really nice. It was just what I needed….time with my family. My mamaw and great aunt were there too. We had hamburgers and hot-dogs. They had a pretty birthday cake for me. I cannot remember the last time someone gave me a birthday cake for my birthday. It has been a very long time. I came home with 12 yellow roses.

H & B2 are with their dad so the house is really quiet. I have been fighting off a headache all afternoon. I also have a very over flowing laundry basket to fold tonight.

Anyway….this Supermom is glad the weekend is over and looking forward to a new week.

I wish everyone a lovely week ahead of them.

1~The time I spent with my family today.
2~The wonderful cake and flowers.
3~The beautiful weather.

A couple more to the list:

1~ I am in a comfy gown.
2~ Clean sheets on my bed.
3~ H is having a great time with her company.
4~ O is playing quietly to herself.
5~ I get to crawl in bed next to my husband in a few.
6~ I was able to listen to “Focus on the Family” today. I really like the radio talk show!
7~ I was able to study a few verses in John today.
8~ We had a lovely cook-out and used the deck. Just the floor is up but that is all we needed.
9~ I have a chance to grow some great veggies in the back.
10~ I have the weekend to spend with my family.

I'll name 6

Since I have forgotten…

1~ The sun is shining.
2~ Tomorrow is Friday.
3~ The makers of Halls Cough Drops.
4~ The clothes are folded and put away.
5~ I read my devotion for the day.
6~ All my family will be home soon.

Have a nice night

I wish it was Wednesday….

My thankful list is touchy today:

1- After having a fight with my 12 year old–my son saved 4 licorce jelly beans for me.

2- Dinner is done.

3- My greens beans are growing like a weed

How come having a teen is so hard??? I am really at my whits end with H. Whats a mom to do?

PS. I have lots to share with my workbook. Tomorrow….maybe. Tomorrow we are taking O to see Sesame Street live. Then I am going anniversary shopping for my hubby. I have an idea since your 3 year anniversary is leather.

Leather Chaps.
~JOKING~
LOL, I know you’d get a kick out of that honey :) I love you. ML

My Plans For Tonight include Grey’s Anatomy

It is very simple.

Dinner. Watch Grey’s Anatomy season finale. Give O a bath. Play footsie with my HB.

Not a bad line-up.

Today I went out to breakfast with my sister. Chiropractor visit. Grocery Shopped.

Oh, and I changed sheets. I simply love clean sheet day. It makes the whole day just groovy. I know I am weird. LOL

I have decided to put the MRI off for another 4 weeks. Decisions decisions.

Well, I am going to enjoy my coffee while it is hot and put on some comfy pj’s.

Have a lovely night.

1- Spending all this great time with my family today.
2- Clean Sheets.
3- My Chiropractor.

YOU can live without these 10 kitchen items:

My husband sent me a link and I wanted to share. Here are the 10 things we are supposed to live without.

BREAD MACHINE You can buy mediocre bread easily enough, or make the real thing without much practice.

MICROWAVE If you do a lot of reheating or fast (and damaging) defrosting, you may want one. But essential? No. And think about that counter space!

STAND MIXER Unless you’re a baking fanatic, it takes up too much room to justify it. A good whisk or a crummy handheld mixer will do fine.

BONING/FILLETING KNIVES Really? You’re a butcher now? Or a fishmonger? If so, go ahead, by all means. But I haven’t used my boning knife in years. (It’s pretty, though.)

WOK Counterproductive without a good wok station equipped with a high-B.T.U. burner. (There’s a nice setup at Bowery Restaurant Supply for $1,400 if you have the cash and the space.)

STOCKPOT The pot you use for boiling pasta will suffice, until you start making gallons of stock at a time.

PRESSURE COOKER It’s useful, but do you need one? No.

ANYTHING MADE OF COPPER More trouble than it’s worth, unless you have a pine-paneled wall you want to decorate.

RICE COOKER Yes, if you eat rice twice daily. Otherwise, no.

COUNTERTOP CONVECTION OVEN, ROTISSERIE, OR “ROASTER” Only if you’re a sucker for late-night cooking infomercials.

Here’s the actual article~~~> New York Times

I feel pretty good because I only have two of those items. The rice cooker which I cannot do without and copper pots. I agree with the article because I hate cleaning them!!!!!

Raining here. I went to doc and they are scheduling a MRI for me. ~sigh~

Guess I’ll relax on the couch. Until….

I almost forgot:
1- The much needed rain.
2- My husband is home from work.
3- There are no dirty dishes.

Happy Monday

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. It was all about moms right?

I just made homemade lemonade and added sliced orange to the pitcher.

Baby O sleeping and I have a few moments to myself.

My 3 for today:

1- The sun is shining.
2- I have time to myself.
3- I saw my great grandfather yesterday on his 96th birthday.

Things I have learned today:

• Painting stinks!
• There wasn’t as much paint in the bucket as I thought.
• Painting stinks!
• Paint washes off skin really easy.
• I have to buy more paint and paint another coat.
• Oh, and painting stinks!

I am going to shower now to get the rest of the paint off me. I will finish this if it’s the last thing. I will not let some silly paint can and brush get the best of me……

On another note. It is Friday. B2 leaves for Cub Scouts camping trip. The rest of us will work outside and hang out over the weekend. Mother’s Day is a couple days away. How exciting!! I have to go buy flowers for the moms tomorrow.

I am working on Week 2 of my book. I will write more on that later. It is really some interesting reading and learning. I am very happy with this workbook.

I better go shower. Then water my flowers and veggies. And have a nice lunch with my hubby. I so love him. I wish everyone a wonderful weekend!

Thankful for:
1- Sun is shining.
2- Olivia is playing.
3- Dinner is cooking in the crock pot. BBQ Ribs.

Bye bye

I have more than 3 today.

1- It is such a beatiful day.

2- Tonight we are ordering take-out.

3- I spent time with my grand-mother.

4- I caught up with an old friend.

5- I kissed my husband.

6- All my kids are home

Today I am thankful for…

~Borrowed from another blog—to which was borrowed from another blog~

1- The dinner dishes are loaded in the dishwasher.

2- I spent time with my grandmother today.

3- I am with my family for the rest of the afternoon/night.

Let me add another:

What I am not thankful for at the moment.

1- My 12 year old just woke up my 2 year old…….