I wish I had a better post....

Good morning!  Papa and I are trying to get into a rhythm for our morning. The last two mornings he hurried me! I hate being rushed.  He woke me up late so I was really rushed.  Today I got up by myself at 4:30. That was good.  I got Christmas decorations together to take to school. They have NO decorations. We put up our tree the day before yesterday. I added the lights yesterday and we made chains to put on the tree. I will take a picture today. It is sooooo pretty because it has all decorations the kids made!
Work was ok. The kids were wonderful. I had Hailley for an assistant yesterday. Veronica took the day after her birthday off.  I am glad Hailley is back....even if it is only once a week.
I had my meeting with Joanna, Teresa, and I insisted Marcey be there.  It was what it was. Nothing great. Teresa isn't my boss. I go to her if I have questions. There is no boss to speak of.  So nothing got solved. Sarah and I are on the same playing field.... but she is Program Supervisor and I am Site Supervisor. So I make sure everything on the site is running great.....she makes sure our programs are running great. We work so well together!!!!  All of us teachers work well together and there is a trust we all have within our circle.  It is good and our school benefits. Then Joanna talked budget the rest of the meeting. Not sure why....but she did.
Kevon came to my work after he got off to look at my cabinets. He is going to bring three 2x12 boards to fix our cubbies.  I am so excited!!!!!  It will help so much.
Had some really bad news when I was at work yesterday.  Reena (brother David's girlfriend) who got David out of jail on Friday called. I called her back.  Saturday night he took off with her car and didn't come back.  She found him Tuesday morning all strung out like he'd been up for days (which means he is back on meth).  She took her car and left him.....and then she felt bad about it. She shouldn't. I told her she can't help him and she was crying on the phone. What a jerk he is. How stupid can stupid be? I am so mad at him!!!!!  Not only did he get into his drug habit again, he messed over his girlfriend and main supporter, PLUS he jumped bail because his court date was yesterday!!!! He never made it.  So they will be looking for him.  I am praying he turns himself in. Reena put up her car for collateral.  Now she is in trouble if he doesn't!!!! It is a mess. I am angry and worried and so frustrated.  Then I had to tell my brothers and sisters.  That was hard.  I am glad I listened to Karla and Kevon and didn't put up the bail money.  Lanny didn't want me to at all. Bad situation. Now my brother is homeless, jobless, and a user again....of people and drugs. Pathetic. But as angry as I am.... or because as angry as I am.... I ask your prayers for him. I pray he turns himself in.  I know that would take a miracle....but that is the business God is in.

Here David is with mom and dad. This picture makes me sad. I am so glad they aren't here to see what is going on. Especially mom.

Today I work early and get off earlier. Veronica and I are switching scheduler for the day so I don't have to close! That is nice.  Also found out yesterday that we are closed the day after Christmas. That is sweet! 

I only had 3 readers yesterday! Three! I know it's my own fault..... making it private. But I thought the faithful would keep reading.  I am sending it to their email. Then they will have to read! lol!

Have a good day!

The day after....work and tired

Sunday was spent decorating, taking Riley home, decorating some more. Cleaning. Riley had to go home early. When Lauren and Maddie came back from taking her home they took the DVD player into the garage and watched a movie.  They called it their fort.  Any new place is their fort!

 It is on the ledge where the Christmas boxes were. Sadly....the empty boxes are there now so the fort is gone. It was kind of cute...they were sitting on the porch swing pad that papa had dried out. They could even climb up and down the ladder by themselves....papa had it really secure!

On a funny note..... both Maddie and Lauren fell asleep after we took them home in the afternoon! The parents had to wake them up after a nap.... they were wiped out.  Not sure about Riley. Didn't hear anything from Tara. 

I was in bed early and papa had to wake me up. This morning too! I don't know why I am so tired lately!!!  I was in bed before 9 and papa had to wake me up at 6.  I was dreaming I was putting nail polish on little girls fingers at school!

I went to Dollar store and got some balloons, a snowman and a little candy and card for Veronica! It was her birthday yesterday!!! We sang happy birthday.  She liked it!  

Last night (afternoon) I put up the tree in our classroom. Put up some lights around one of the windows. Will be bringing lights for the tree this morning. The kids were making decorations for the tree in the after noon too.... faster than I could put strings on them. It is looking really good. I will post a picture tomorrow.

Yesterday was kind of rough at work. I was NOT happy.  I am meeting with Joanna to clear some things up. dum-da-dum-dum! Pray for me to show the love and Spirit of Christ!!!!!

That's it for now.  I know......zzzzzz! 

decorating, decorating, and we're still not done!!!!

Wow....its been quite a weekend!!!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  The food was so delicious! The company wonderful!  Just a nice, easy day!  After dinner we played a game of Oh Heck!  It was Ry, Amanda, Karla, Andrew, me, and Dylan.  Karla & Amanda tied to win. They always win. Kevon laid on the couch while Joel and Papa reclined and watched the game. The girls were off playing as usual. Jay and his girl friend stopped by briefly. Veronica came and had to leave after dinner. Nice they could all come.  I tried to get pictures but no one was letting me and then I didn't even notice Dylan had my camera in his pocket. lol!  Can't believe it! It was actually kind of relaxing.

When Maddie was little she would play with these guys from the movie "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer" for hours. She would cry when she had to leave them at my house so Karla had to buy her some. lol!  Can't find them any more!

The 2 girls spent the night Thanksgiving. Friday morning papa had his last day at Walmart! Wow. I am happy for him! Good time to quit. While he was at work we brought out most of the Christmas decorations. If I was smart....I would bring out a box at a time, go through it and put stuff out, and take it out. Then I wouldn't have 15 boxes on my table and in my den!!!!  We had fun playing Christmas music and putting out the snowmen!  Then papa came home. Some of the fun calms down. lol! You who are married should know what I mean. Later Maddie went to another Christmas dinner and Papa took Lauren home....while I put up lights. That night we just relaxed and had a turkey sandwich for dinner.

Saturday morning I was working on more decorating and Christmas shopping on line.  Then papa and I went and picked up Dylan and dropped him off at the mall with a couple friends.  Then we went to Red Apple Diner and had a wonderful breakfast!  When we left we stopped at Walmart and got a few presents....papa got himself a 3 ton jack for Christmas and more lights!  We finished our Christmas shopping!!!!!!!!!  That is the most exciting news ever!!!!!!

Karla brought Lauren, Riley and Maddie over to spend the night!!! Papa put up the tree and while he went to pick up dinner.....(Albertson's chicken....Riley's choice) the girls and I decorated the tree. It is so beautiful!!!!

Those 3 girls have been running, laughing, and having a blast!!!!  You can't get them to tone it down or even just quiet down!

They've been going most of the night!  In the middle of the night we lost power. That woke them up. Papa came out to his chair and heard the girls for quite a while. Maddie came and woke me up sometime.... the power was on. She climbed in bed with me and said she was scared of Dora being a killer and something about when the power came on it was like the Heavens opening. I just said "That's good." and I went to sleep....Maddie couldn't sleep because I was snowing and holding her so she couldn't sleep. The girls came in and I sent them to the bedroom until we woke up. I woke up at 7:45! Surprised me. Nyqil is sweet stuff. I slept pretty good....even with all the interruptions. I wonder if pomegranates have some kind of caffeine in it because Papa bought one and shared it with his girls last night ....they had never had it but they loved it!!!!

This morning the girls are still laughing and having a blast! I don't know how papa slept  another hour! They had cocoa puffs earlier because they were starving....and now papa is making pancakes with chocolate chips.

I've been so busy I couldn't even post.

1. So Happy birthday to my son-in-law, Don!!!! His birthday was yesterday!!!!! I love this guy!!!
2. Happy anniversary to my sister, Lois and brother-in-law, Don!!!! They've been married for 42 years! Now that is crazy awesome!
3. Also...yesterday was my sister-in-law's birthday! Happy birthday to Paula....papa's little sister!

 I can't add more pics cuz I lost some on my external hard drive.

That about catches me up! Except I've been missing mama.  I saw an old friend Cris Shardleman, who lost her husband last July! It made me sad, I didn't know and asked her how he was doing.

I was also thinking I need to clean behind the entertainment center more often....I found Makoa's binky and car.  Made me sad and I've been missing him lately since I saw this picture of facebook.

Well.....gotta see about taking some girls home.  Have a great day!!!!!!

Ready for Thanksgiving.... bring it on!!!!!

You cannot believe how much rain and how heavy it has been lately!  It is so nasty to drive in!  But this morning I don't drive grandkids to school so I don't have to leave here until 8:30... a few hours later than normal. I slept in until 6:30....which is huge for me!
Yesterday at school we had 16 kids! Crazy, I tell you!  Did find out our room is legally set up for 18. Allison's is set up for 14....and Sarah's is for 21!  Now, I am not sure if that means children or total with adults?  If the second is the case.... we were limited with two teachers.  One little boy, Cooper, went over to Mrs. Burke's class. He may be transferring over there. He is a sweet little boy who's daddy is over in Afghanistan.  Any way.... Veronica and I made pumpkin pie with 15 kids. Wow....that was fun. Actually it wasn't as bad as I thought. We made 4 of them. Lots of parents coming, I think. Papa is picking up whipping cream for me. I may pick up cupcakes on my way for people that don't like pumpkin pie? Anyway.... at 11:00 we are having lunch with a couple of seniors from next door. They are coming over. We are setting up all the kids tables and an adult table in my classroom. It will be nummy!  Then after body rest (nap time) at 3:00 parents are invited over for Pumpkin pie time! And my plan is.... most of the parents will take the kids home when it is over! We may have some late kids....Veronica is closing for me if she is feeling up to it.   Maddie has a special award presented to her today at school.... but it is at 11:00 and there is no way I can go. :(
Tomorrow is THANKSGIVING!!!!  Loving it! So happy!!!!  Coming to my house is Karla, Joel, Maddie, Dylan, Ryan, Amanda, Andrew, Lauren, Kevon, Don, Lois, Denice, and my friend Veronica! It will be fun.... Amanda is making the turkey, potatoes, gravy, and stuffing! Wow, huh?  Karla is bringing Green Bean Bake, olives, cranberries!  I am bringing Mac & Cheese, Rolls, Pies, and stuff....Lois is bringing sweet potatoes and blackberry cobbler.  Lots of good food, football games, table games, and family. I am jazzed.
Well, have to go watch Dancing with the Stars I recorded last night before work! Have a great day everybody! My readership has dropped drastically.  Comment. Let me know you are here! I still feel good about my decision to make this private....for my friends and family. :D

Lanny Quit!!!!

surprise.....we are in the rainy season!!! I think this is worse than Spring.  It isn't just raining....it is pouring!!!  Buckets!  When you sit inside and can hear it ....that is pretty hard.  But....it is better than pouring snow!  Don't need snow this week!!!!  I have Thanksgiving plans! Family is coming over!!! I am SO STINKING EXCITED!!!!!

Welllllll.... the other reason it can wait to snow is.....I can't drive in it. I am not one of those people that profess I can handle it. I can't. I have driven in it..... white knuckles and all.  Let's say I hate it. But I love the snow.  Now that I have a job....I have a problem with snow.

Thanks to WalMart.... my problem is solved. Check this out:

Week #44
	Job	Scheduled Hours	Meal Time
Saturday Nov 26	Not Currently Scheduled for This Day
Sunday Nov 27	Not Currently Scheduled for This Day
Monday Nov 28	Toys Sales Associate	9am - 6pm	1pm - 2pm
Tuesday Nov 29	Not Currently Scheduled for This Day
Wednesday Nov 30	Not Currently Scheduled for This Day
Thursday Dec 1	Toys Sales Associate	9am - 6pm	1pm - 2pm
Friday Dec 2	Not Currently Scheduled for This Day

This is what they scheduled Lanny to work next week!!!!  And then they have him checking on Sunday all day.  That isn't going to work for him. His normal schedule is 8-12 monday-friday mornings. That works for him. So yesterday he put in his notice. His last day is Friday. He seems relieved with it all.  He has been there for 4 years. Since before his heart attack. I think he will feel better. The money he made just went into a separate account for the car fund to maintain vehicles.  So it won't kill us financially.  We will hardly notice. As long as he is happy and at peace with his decision...it is all good. I think it is just time.

Any way.... now papa can drive me in the early mornings... and I will be safe!  Works for everyone!

Well....I got to leave early.  Love to all!!!!!!!!

Sucky Sunday

Yesterday basically was a hard day for me.  It was a Langager day.  Which is no offense to my family.... let me explain. I needed to clean the den. Mama's stuff is in the den. I ended up just shoving the pictures under a table in there to hide. It was much easier to go through them when she first died then now. I should have done it then. It is all so much. I've been ignoring mom for awhile because if I think of her it hurts. It doesn't hurt her....just don't know if it hurts me in the long run. Oh well. Now my Aunt Lorraine (mom's sister) is really sick.   She had a fall. She went to the hospital / nursing home / hospital / and is now back a nursing home.  Sound familiar?  Her husband, sisters, parents, child are all in heaven. It is where she wants to be.  She can't say it around the staff or they put her on some weird drug.  I called her yesterday and she gets her words messed up (she had a stroke a couple years ago).  While talking to her....she was in so much pain, tired, ready to go, and I asked her how I should pray for her. She said anyway I want. I said "How about that the Lord either take away the pain and heal you or take you home?" She said "Yes!".  Just like mama. It was a tough conversation for me. She is my favorite Auntie!!!!! I am named after her! Please pray for her.
Then there is my brother. He is in jail for a stupid mistake. His court date is on the 29th. I was trying to work with his long time girlfriend, Reena, to get him out.   I called Karla....she was smart and objective (even though she loves her Uncle David alot).... she said "Don't do it! You can't bail him out of this. If your husband feels it is not a good thing to do....you can't do it.  You have a big heart but you can't help him this time."  I felt so bad. She was right.  I looked at the picture of my parents while sitting there and I could hear my mom say the same thing. I called Reena and told her I tried my best but couldn't do nothing. Then I cried.  Kevon called later and when I started to tell him about it he kept saying "NO, NO, NO".  He said he would have been very upset with me had I done it!  It is just hard when it is someone you love so much.
That was my Langager day. It sucked.  Did get to talk with my brother Doug a few times. :D

Gotta go....it is pouring outside!!! At least it didn't freeze. Have a great day!!!!!!!!

happy day!

Yesterday was stressful but happy. 
Stress: After me, Dylan, Maddie and Lauren got dressed and out the door....we started backing out of the garage only to realize my tire was completely flat.  Oh, oh.
Papa took it to 3 different places before they finally had time to fix it...huge nail in it.  So we got to the girls birthday party 30 minutes late.
Happy:  Went to Walmart with the 3 kids.  I love spending time with grandkids!
Highlight: Birthday party!!!!!!  The whole family was there....except Joel (who was hunting and got a deer!!!) and Ryan.  It is so great to have Kevon back. He looked so happy to be with the kids and everyone. I could hear him laughing and it brought a smile to my face. I love him!

Riley hugging Uncle Kevon

Grandkids feet

Heather and the love of her life!

It was really great to see Heather! My poor girl has been through so much recently I have been waiting to hug her tightly. And I did....several times!  It is always great to see her hubby, Don, who really is our son.  And the kids...lots of hugs to be had!!!! It was a great birthday  party!

Heather and her daddy

 

 
 

Jordy enjoying her birthday cake!

Heather and her baby boy Jared

After the pose Uncle Kevon was going to jump in middle! lol!

Dylan and his profile...kind of a cool pic

Jordy and Andrew wrestling...he won.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me and my Joshua!!!! He is getting so big!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RILEY GIRL

Papa and I are feeling so bad....not physically but convicted. Yesterday was our beautiful Riley's birthday....and we are so fixed that the party is TODAY that we didn't call her yesterday!!!! It is hard when you are not sure of their schedules....but that is no excuse. We will make it up to her and apologize today.  It is huge to us....but she probably didn't notice.  Funny how guilt works with us over things that mean nothing to another. Don, Heather and the boys got their yesterday I know she didn't think about it then. lol!  Also have guilt because I didn't post her on my blog. I was kind of all about being thrown under the bus!!!  So the rest of this post is for my Riley girl!!!!!!

What can I say..... she is beautiful, sweet, cuddly, and such a little princess!  I love her so much. The first year of her life she wouldn't even come to me. But she has overcome that and now she loves her mam!!!!  Have a wonderful birthday party, Riley! We love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!