So I have this "project" that needs to be complete this weekend - and well with all my "good intentions" I just don't have a clue how I will get this done.
So if you, my dear friends would like to attend not one, but two parent teacher conferences tonight, please raise your hand!
Cianah's are at 5:10 and Tati's are at 6:30. I am hoping beyond hope that these are the conferences that I simply meet with the advisory teacher and will be in and out in a matter of moments. The alternative is standing in a gym full of other cranky parents while standing in line for what seems like hours to speak to each and every teacher. In this scenario it NEVER fails - I get behind the parents of a slacker child and they must "conference" for a full 30 minutes. Then I sit down and hear "she's a pleasure to have in class - do you have any questions? Nope. It was nice to meet you." And I am on my merrier way to the next cattle line. YAH!!!!!!!!! So how about this, raise you hand if you have Cianah or Tatiana in class and you have an issue that we need to discuss....otherwise I'm heading home.
After work, basketball practice, band concerts, drama every night until eight, hours of vet visits, photo shoots, and basketball games there really isn't enough time in the day to have parent/teacher conferences too. And I thought tonight was the night I would finish it all. Damn you Mehlville High School, Damn you.
Oh and also thanks for the 4 day weekend for the crumb snatchers - that ought to add a messier house to my list of rewards!
I will finish this project this weekend if it kills me!
My lovely daughter told me this about the cursed quilt - "Mom, your reward will come." To which I responded with "what the hell are you talking about?" (I know loving mom right???) She said, "Your reward for doing nice things even for people who aren't nice and probably won't appreciate it anyway." Awwwwwwwwwww! I'll try to remember this nice comment the next time I want to ring her neck. :) Love you Cianah!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Rickson - one of the best dogs ever!!!
Rickson (pronounced Hickson) (*in my best Karl voice – “if you don’t know, you don’t deserve to know – just google Rickson and you will know) our almost 7 year old dog (and the only other testosterone in the house) has been feeling under the weather. After a few trips to the vet we found out our beautiful boy has all kinds of issues.
He has:
1. An enlarged prostate (or prostrate if you are Bill McDillon)
2. A mean urinary tract infection
3. The start of a perineal hernia
4. Plus (which we’ve known for years) he also has; Cryptorchidism, a condition in which one of the testicles fails to descend into the scrotum.
So after our 1st $220 visit last week, and a week of some pretty strong antibiotics, there is still blood and infection in his bladder.
So another $310 visit yesterday, 2 different antibiotics, and some pain pills we are scheduling him to have his balls cut off – or more commonly known as neutered. In the hopes that the removal of the testosterone will stop stimulating the prostate and thus allow it to reduce in size.
The alternative is a canine specialist to evaluate his potential hernia and prostate biopsy. Yeah too bad Rickson wasn’t adopted by the Rockefeller's because no can’t afford that. At the end of the day we are going to spend close to $900 in a few weeks to help our little buddy feel better. He’s such a good dog he’s worth ever penny – but DAMN IT with pets and kids sucking every drop of money I save!!!!
So on to the ballectomy and hopes and prayers that we have another good 7+ years with our boy! Hopes and prayer – and money if you wish are all very welcome.
He has:
1. An enlarged prostate (or prostrate if you are Bill McDillon)
2. A mean urinary tract infection
3. The start of a perineal hernia
4. Plus (which we’ve known for years) he also has; Cryptorchidism, a condition in which one of the testicles fails to descend into the scrotum.
So after our 1st $220 visit last week, and a week of some pretty strong antibiotics, there is still blood and infection in his bladder.
So another $310 visit yesterday, 2 different antibiotics, and some pain pills we are scheduling him to have his balls cut off – or more commonly known as neutered. In the hopes that the removal of the testosterone will stop stimulating the prostate and thus allow it to reduce in size.
The alternative is a canine specialist to evaluate his potential hernia and prostate biopsy. Yeah too bad Rickson wasn’t adopted by the Rockefeller's because no can’t afford that. At the end of the day we are going to spend close to $900 in a few weeks to help our little buddy feel better. He’s such a good dog he’s worth ever penny – but DAMN IT with pets and kids sucking every drop of money I save!!!!
So on to the ballectomy and hopes and prayers that we have another good 7+ years with our boy! Hopes and prayer – and money if you wish are all very welcome.
Monday, February 14, 2011
I stole this from Moms that drink and swear (hilariously disturbing)
So I am an fan of "Moms that Drink and Swear" on facebook....well because I drink and swear - duh!
Anyway this was a post of hers a few days ago. Not sure which is funnier the actual Yahoo post of the responses from other fans of MWDAS!!! Enjoy!!!
COMMENTS from other fans:
Anyway this was a post of hers a few days ago. Not sure which is funnier the actual Yahoo post of the responses from other fans of MWDAS!!! Enjoy!!!
COMMENTS from other fans:
- In Soviet Russia, that's how they make pickles.
- Note to self: Don't EVER suggest to 12-year-old niece that she enjoy more vegetables AGAIN.
- An 11 year old girl's cooter is too good for an empty long neck beer bottle? What a spoiled little bitch. (my favorite)
- Remind me not to have the salad or cucumber sandwiches at her house.....
- I FRIGGIN HATE CUCMBERS.... NOW I KNOW WHY! lol...wonder what she thinks about EGGPLANTS!
- I am more of an okra man, myself.
- DOESN'T ANYBODY WASH THEIR VEGETABLES ANYMORE??????
- Introducing the "Twat-O-Matic" It slices, it dices, etc....but wait if u call in the next 5 minutes, u also get.......
- Jesus, just buy banana's. They come in a bunch, are generally cheaper, they actually get eaten more often than a cucumber AND honestly, are closer to the size of an actual peen. Also, the curvature can make for easy access of the G spot. Just sayin. Don't judge me you bitches.
- Why does she want to protect the cucumber? For a later meal?
- Cripes. Just buy the kid a fucking vibrator.
- Vegetarian taco, anyone?
- Wonder if she douches with oil & vinegar or perhaps ....wait for it.......hidden valley ranch...
- Poor kid is gonna be climaxing at every salad bar in town for the rest of her life
- She'll need a 12 step program to get through the produce section in the grocery store.
- Try the Hannah Montana line of vibrators and bongs.
Friday, February 11, 2011
More office Etiquette
Not sure if you all have gleaned from the last post that things around the office "occasionally" get under my skin. :) Here's a few more disturbing habits of my fellow employees. Top ten annoyances at the workplace.
#1 - If you are a coffee drinker - please learn how to make coffee. Training session at 7:00 am for those who need it. Please DO NOT come in and leave less than a cup in both pots. I am not sure if you realize that coffee in the morning is what keeps this gal on an "even keel" (it's all relative) - while the absence of said coffee just pisses me off. :)
#2 - (This one works for home as well.) If you use the last of the toilet paper - REPLACE THE ROLL! I am also available for training sessions at 7:30 (since the coffee will have kicked in about then)
#3 - I am pretty sure that I taught my children this before they were 5 - but if you have a runny nose - BLOW IT - don't clear your nose with the amount of force that can peel paint from the walls ALL DAY LONG - you are GROSS!
#4 - When blowing your nose as suggested in #3, if honks and whistles are necessary please blow your nose in the bathroom
#5 - If you have a persistent cough lasting more than one week (let alone 2 years) please seek medical attention. The rest of us are tired of hearing it all day long.
#6 - The use of "big words" are not necessary in normal conversation. We are not splitting the atom here, just collecting money. In fact, in most cases referring to a thesaurus to carry on a normal conversation just makes you sound like a total BUFFOON. i.e. “the aggregate after two payments nets to $1000.” (no one is impressed)
#7 - While leaving a message for a client to call back, please limit your phone message to 30 seconds. Leaving a 3 minute (or longer) message is a waste of your time and it annoys the shit out of me.
#8 - Please limit your use of cliches to your personal conversations. If you MUST use them, maybe using them properly would be beneficial. "Putting it on the front burner" “I know you two have been playing tag.” (not phone tag, maybe freeze tag?) “That’s all part of the life cycle” (really a bill??)
#9 - When talking on the phone you do not need to say "right" "okay" every 2 seconds - kind of gives the impression that you are not listening to what the caller is saying. "right, right, right." (recently counted 27 consecutive "rights" in one phone call) YES!!!
#10 - Flatulence is a part of life. How about we all agree to take our asses to the bathroom to let them rip? Slowly letting them "sneak" out while walking isn't fooling anyone - we all know that is not your shoe squeaking. Also - the sound of gas against the leather chair is equally recognizable. Your efforts to "cover it up" with a fake cough did not work.
Had to add #11 - please clip your fingernails at home. I am pretty sure the flying projectiles are an OSHA violation!!!!!!!!! (can't believe I forgot this one)
I will never understand why everyone cannot be as awesome as I am. I NEVER annoy my co-workers - never!?!
There are many more annoyance at my job - these are just my favs for today. Don't you all wish you worked here????
#1 - If you are a coffee drinker - please learn how to make coffee. Training session at 7:00 am for those who need it. Please DO NOT come in and leave less than a cup in both pots. I am not sure if you realize that coffee in the morning is what keeps this gal on an "even keel" (it's all relative) - while the absence of said coffee just pisses me off. :)
#2 - (This one works for home as well.) If you use the last of the toilet paper - REPLACE THE ROLL! I am also available for training sessions at 7:30 (since the coffee will have kicked in about then)
#3 - I am pretty sure that I taught my children this before they were 5 - but if you have a runny nose - BLOW IT - don't clear your nose with the amount of force that can peel paint from the walls ALL DAY LONG - you are GROSS!
#4 - When blowing your nose as suggested in #3, if honks and whistles are necessary please blow your nose in the bathroom
#5 - If you have a persistent cough lasting more than one week (let alone 2 years) please seek medical attention. The rest of us are tired of hearing it all day long.
#6 - The use of "big words" are not necessary in normal conversation. We are not splitting the atom here, just collecting money. In fact, in most cases referring to a thesaurus to carry on a normal conversation just makes you sound like a total BUFFOON. i.e. “the aggregate after two payments nets to $1000.” (no one is impressed)
#7 - While leaving a message for a client to call back, please limit your phone message to 30 seconds. Leaving a 3 minute (or longer) message is a waste of your time and it annoys the shit out of me.
#8 - Please limit your use of cliches to your personal conversations. If you MUST use them, maybe using them properly would be beneficial. "Putting it on the front burner" “I know you two have been playing tag.” (not phone tag, maybe freeze tag?) “That’s all part of the life cycle” (really a bill??)
#9 - When talking on the phone you do not need to say "right" "okay" every 2 seconds - kind of gives the impression that you are not listening to what the caller is saying. "right, right, right." (recently counted 27 consecutive "rights" in one phone call) YES!!!
#10 - Flatulence is a part of life. How about we all agree to take our asses to the bathroom to let them rip? Slowly letting them "sneak" out while walking isn't fooling anyone - we all know that is not your shoe squeaking. Also - the sound of gas against the leather chair is equally recognizable. Your efforts to "cover it up" with a fake cough did not work.
Had to add #11 - please clip your fingernails at home. I am pretty sure the flying projectiles are an OSHA violation!!!!!!!!! (can't believe I forgot this one)
I will never understand why everyone cannot be as awesome as I am. I NEVER annoy my co-workers - never!?!
There are many more annoyance at my job - these are just my favs for today. Don't you all wish you worked here????
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Bathroom Ettiquette 101
Just a few tips for you...
#1 – if there are 3 stalls, please do not use the “middle” stall unless both “end” stalls are occupied.
#2 – Merely running your hands under the water for 3-5 seconds does not clean off the germs you have encountered by touching the flushy thing, the lock and door handle of the stall. A good rule of thumb is HOT water, SOAP, and rubbing for about the length of “Happy Birthday” – feel free to sing this aloud if you feel the urge whilst washing. (FYI – happy birthday twice is the correct amount of time to brush your teeth. Although singing while brushing is a bit more difficult.
#1 – if there are 3 stalls, please do not use the “middle” stall unless both “end” stalls are occupied.
#2 – Merely running your hands under the water for 3-5 seconds does not clean off the germs you have encountered by touching the flushy thing, the lock and door handle of the stall. A good rule of thumb is HOT water, SOAP, and rubbing for about the length of “Happy Birthday” – feel free to sing this aloud if you feel the urge whilst washing. (FYI – happy birthday twice is the correct amount of time to brush your teeth. Although singing while brushing is a bit more difficult.
Back in the blogasphere
Well today anyway. I am going to try and share some of my words of wisdom, life blunders and general good times as often as I can. I miss blogging but it only seems fun when I actual know people are following - so we'll give it another go and add the link to my facebook feed and see where things go. Feel free to "follow" and/or "subscribe" to my blog - I think it may let you know when the blog is updated - but for real it just looks cool that I have "followers." Puts me one step closer to world domination!!! :)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Halloween and Beyond
I realize it's again been too long since I've blogged. Working 7 days a week has prevented me from having any fun time. I really don't have time to be blogging now since I have pictures to be working, but I'm taking some time anyway.
So the day before Halloween I bought a new camera. Nikon D80. Not the "newest" but a step up from my old D50 and I love it.
I also bought a new and FABULOUS lens- 16 - 50mm f2.8 love it
Great piece of glass....love this lens.
So the plan is to have Karl start shooting with me. So far, he hasn't but before wedding season picks up I'm hoping to have him second on a few things. If not, Cianah is going to help. :) Someone is going to start helping with this. I'm getting worn out.
So Friday was Halloween. My lovely new job let us go early (with pay) because they ROCK. Went to the Colenburgs to pick up the younger Colenburgs and Melanie to come trick or treating.
So Cianah got this Vampiress costume for Kelci's Halloween party the previous week but didn't want to wear that to school. So for school and the football game that night she was an "anti- Barbie" Which is in itself Cianah. Anti- anything within the establishment.
Ok so these are ALL Cianah's "real" clothes, minus the wig that I'm still not sure who she stole it from.
She thinks she's making a statement. I'm pretty sure that all this has already been done. I'm pretty sure there were some freaks in the 80s and 90s that looked just like this "special" child. Whatever...she's not letting "the man" keep her down.
Tati was a bar wench. I'm not sure why? She really wanted to be Frenchy from Grease, but the $65 for outfit ruled it out. Maybe once I get that money tree to grow she can be Frenchy.
Bree was a vampire. None of her pictures turned out and I am WAY too lazy today to retake them.
I took pictures of the Colenburgs too but I don't feel like working those right now. I have so many "real" pictures to work I don't want to do anything else.
So after taking the Colenburgs home that night and taking the Colenburgs home I had to deal with Cianah. Apparently at the football game one of her friends "made out" with some guy she didn't know. Then Cianah, apparently the moral authority was pissed. And then Kelci was mad at Cianah for being mad at the other girl...blah, blah, blah. Ok so all of the girls that have EVER been in High School and gotten OUT of HS....know how "normal" this is.
I finally told her that if I was mad at all my friends that were sluts in HS, I would have had very few friends. lol
So drama, drama, drama...by Saturday night the "slut" was spending the night at our house. All is well with the world.
Sunday I did a photo shoot for the Radfords and the Chards. So it turns out that it's not the best idea. The thought process was that having other kids there that would distract when you weren't taking a pictures. However it turns out that other child distract you while you are taking pictures. And they also divert you from wanting to take pictures. So we ended up reshooting the Chards the following weekend.
Anyway I think they turned out well:
Chards take 1:
Then Karl and I ran off to the Rams game. We had GREAT seats....too bad we played Arizona and got killed. It was still a lot of fun.
After grocery shopping and normal Sunday routine it was the start of a new work week....
So I still like the job a lot. So easy. So stress free. Although SOMETIMES I still have questions from Medicine Shoppe people and it brings it all back into focus. Panic Attack central.
So I totally think in the first week of working accounts I had the system down. So nice to have a system. For those of you who work in AR at Medicine Shoppe...you know what I mean.
So work is smooth. I'd say the only downfall, it's too quiet. So I am not getting moved over to the "outcast" building. No one really talks at work. It's the quietest collection office I have ever worked in. Most people do a fair amount of collections via email so there's rarely a need to use the phone. I use the phone most of the time. There isn't a lot of banter and socializing like what I am used to. And the other thing is I can totally see me being bored at this job in a year. So there's that. But for now I'll take the peace and stress free job that pays me very well.
So Cianah started soccer with practice on Monday nights and games on Saturday. Which is great since Bree has basketball practice on Tuesday nights and games on Saturday. So with 2 sports and photo shoots every weekend...I needed reinforcements. My mom had to take Bree to last Saturday's game while Karl took Cianah to her soccer game. I haven't been to anything so no pictures.
I had a senior pictures shoot on Saturday morning. It was cold but I much prefer outdoor pictures so I am still sticking to that, cold and all. I'm still not done working her pictures but here's the link to the ones that are up:
Then Saturday afternoon we took our own family pictures. Crystal and Dan or Colortouch Photography took us to this fabulous park. I don't have the pictures back yet (they are even busier than I am)
Then Sunday was the Chard's retake day:
I came home and slept from noon until 3...I was beat. It was cold and I don't think I got the chill out for days.
Then back to the 9-5 or 7:30 - 4:30. Work was fine. I got a few promises to pay so hopefully those will be coming in.
This weekend I've got the Heathman/Ysaguire family on Saturday and the Hollander Family on Sunday. We may try to squeeze the Purcell's and the Head's in on one of those days too.
It's supposed to be COLD on Saturday, but we still plan on being outside. Sunday isn't supposed to be as bad. I think the 50s so I can do that.
I don't have anything scheduled for the 22 & 23 so fingers crossed I can actually watch a game....YEAH.
Then it's Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping....
I hope that brings you all up to date. Nothing overly funny, but it may be more about the fact that I can barely remember my name let alone what funny things happened in Hobdy Life.
Ok funny story. On Friday night we went shopping to get some new clothes for our pictures. So in the car between stores, everyone was getting along...Tati said to Bree about still being mad. I asked what she was talking about. So apparently MONTHS and MONTHS possible a year ago someone used the bathroom and used too much toilet paper. Karl went into the bathroom was was ranting about the toilet being clogged up.
Ok so there's this fabulous invention called a plunger....apparently he's never heard of it.
So he asked each kid who did it. If you've ever been in the Hobdy House you'd know that NO ONE EVER does it. So none of the kids clogged the toilet. So he says great then we'll flip a coin and some one has to scoop the toilet paper out of the toilet. Tati lost.
So she again, never considering the plunger sitting right next to the toilet scoops all the toilet paper out of the toilet until it will flush. Yep NASTY!! So as soon as Tati finishes cleaning up the mess.....Bryana comes clean that it was her that took the big "duke" and clogged the toilet. Apparently I was sitting on the couch ignoring this whole incident...or at least that's how the kids tell the story. I don' t think I would have been able to ignore all that. So we are all rolling with the recollection of this story and Tati again says to Bree, "I haven't forgotten about it, when we're 50 I'm still going to be mad about having to scoop your poop."
That's a day in the life of the Hobdy house. If I could only take the time to tell you how NUTS it really is here, you may completely understand me craziness. Gotta love those kids.
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