Wednesday, December 22, 2010

It's important to me!

I've been a bit busy lately, shopping, wrapping, crafting and such.  All fun things but in between I have been trying to complete some training hours so I can help out at the children's home.  Even that activity has been interrupted, you know some one has to educate the children and make sure they are fed.  I did however manage to complete 6 hours of general training, 6 for First Aid/CPR hours and now today will be something called CPI which I believe will instruct me on how to deal with critical incidents of a physical altercation type.

I have to say while interesting this business of sitting still and listening is not an area of strength for me.  I apparently seem to have something to say constantly, I am sure I must annoy people.  Sorry.  You will all be happy to know that on Monday I managed to over come a heart attack, stroke and rabies.  Now I can even recognize the symptoms without reading it on a piece of paper.  I am trained.

I do however seem to have some sort of nerve disorder(unrelated to the rabies).  I stubbed my toe on Scott's ankle(more on that later), and when he was checking it out for brokenness I looked over and he was holding my second toe.  Now this may not seem alarming to you but I REALLY was quite certain that it was in fact my middle toe  that was in pain.  I made him conduct a series of tests where he had to close his eyes and guess which toe of his I was touching and he was right every time.  Me, I got it wrong.  I can only seem to tell if someone is touching my big or baby toe.  Scott for some reason found this vastly amusing; no sympathy at all, which may answer some of your questions about how my toe came into contact with his ankle.  He even went so far as to say "Tell me which toe your going to guess and I'll touch that one."  Really?  I mean granted that possible scenarios where you're, disabled at the toe and your blinded seem rare but I think I should be able to feel a difference in which toe is which. 

So the big question here today is this: If for some reason Scott annoys you, and without considering the consequences, you may for example kick him in the ankle, do you think you could tell without looking which toe is throbbing?



Tuesday, December 14, 2010

It ain't easy being crazy....


Sometimes I'm odd.  I know this and yet I cannot seem to change it.  I must not be overly concerned.   I know that this is true because yesterday while in training to work as a respite caregiver, instead of taking notes, I was overcome with the feeling that I am in fact very happy to have hair.  I know that many people have health issues, some life threatening and others just troublesome, that result in hair loss.  I don't mean to insult or offend I just realized I was grateful not to suffer any such circumstances.  I am very happy to have hair, much in the same manner that I am thrilled to have teeth.  I couldn't let it go so finally I made a general announcement and that seemed to help.  So yay I have hair, lots of it, Scott should be jealous.

I also know that most people aren't terribly concerned with their crackers.  Saltines are just saltines and blah blah.  I however love getting the perfect sleeve of crackers.  I always open the box and pull out all four sleeves so that I can examine the toastiness of the edges.  I choose the darkest ones and sometimes the tops are so perfectly brown.  Kroger brand crackers are the very best!  If you are really looking for a tasty treat, get the Kroger brand oyster crackers, no other brand will do!

I often wonder why my kids are so random, I probably should stop.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Projects....

I have been trying to get some things checked off my list.  I got a few sewing projects  taken care of and hopefully will be finished with my holiday jobs by Wednesday.

This is what I accomplished today....




Thursday, December 9, 2010

hmmmmm...........

I have been trying to get a post together lately but I haven't been able to get my thoughts together.  Now I am just bored and annoyed with my self so let's see what happens.

 It's been a very enlightening couple of weeks here in the Huston house. 


Information currently undergoing procesing:

*Despite the  fact that it is acrylic and should scrape off easily, that green paint from halloween is still on the floor.

*Gorilla glue is VERY adhesive.  That bottle means what it says.

*According to Allye teenage boys can be jerks.

*Allye and Cora squeal VERY loud.

*I am much more adept at pin pointing other peoples flaws; my own seem to escape me.

*I really like having a king sized bed.

* I will probably never be willing to let Scott put his cold feet on me.

* People are sometimes very mean.

*Previously mentioned mean people make me daydream about torture.

*I do not drink enough water.

*I really like having blog followers,  it makes me feel special.

*I miss my brother Preston.

*I will never be Mother of the Year ( I re-ponder this occasionally).

*I will never love shoes that must be tied it is like prison for your feet.

*My dream life involves never being hot or cold.

* My brother, Todd,  is the only person I know who can get away with telling me I got him the wrong present for his birthday and it makes me smile.

*Jack Ryan is the very sweetest of babies.

*You can make a seriously cute toddler bracelet from a shower curtain ring.
See,cute huh?

*30 coats are heavy.

*First impressions do not seem to be as important to people as they once were.  Come on impress us!!

*I wish I were as smart as I think I am.

*Teeth seem to jump out of my boys mouths, 4 gone in 2 weeks. 

*My boys think its fine to leave said teeth on the end tables.  EWWWEEEWWW!!!

*My boys need deodorant EVERY day.  It is no longer an option.

*Fabric flowers really aren't that time consuming, go figure.
These are pretty cute too and really they are quick to make!

*It really isn't possible to think something into being.......

*It's a Wonderful Life still makes me cry.

*My life actually is wonderful. 


I sometimes wish that the things I ponder were of some sort of great importance, but mostly I try and stay away from great thoughts.  You know the whole with great thoughts comes great responsibility.... Don't judge me......

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

I am embracing the "Birthaday Week"

It would seem as if this is a time for self reflection, as I keep learning things about myself.  I have decided that I am okay with being 40, its just a number.  I do not want to be living or serving anywhere else.  I am so in love with Scott and content with the life we have carved out. I would like to think that arriving at this milestone will really inspire me to look at my life and make certain I am leaving the mark God has planned for me.  I was blessed with a lovely birthday week that included a girls night out at the Outback, an awesome gift of a weekend away in Amish Country from my dearest of friends and family, and finally a surprise party with so many that bless my life.  My heart is full and my blessings too numerous to count. 

I have however learned somethings about myself.  What?  Why, yes I'd be happy to share.

* I am a bed hog, who despite getting a king sized bed still  does not wish to split the space evenly.
* I am a big chicken.
* I seem to cheat at "sock hockey" without forethought.  I think it's an illness.
* I do not mind shoving my children while playing hockey.  They should move!
* My dreams of being a witness are not going to come true.  I just noticed an eleven year old lamp at the Jones' home.
* I can be high maintenance.  I do not seem to wish to change this.
* I am not shy.
* I do not like to miss out on fun things with my friends.  They should never exclude me.
* I will never be on top of dusting.
* Even though I know it is irrational I would like Scott to just know things I wish him to know and then he could act on them without my having to ask.  I get annoyed when he isn't telepathic.
* My internal dialogue isn't always as internal as I think.

Life is good and full, I am glad to here in this place for this time with the people I am surrounded by.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving Day!!!!

One of my favorite things is Thanksgiving.  I love it for many reasons.  I love planning the menu with my mom, even though it generally looks the same year after year.  I love going shopping and preparing the food with her.  I am so thankful that she made sure I was competent in the kitchen.  She actually made sure I was not only competent in the kitchen but also at home among the appliances and food stuffs.  My mother is an excellent cook.  She just has a very natural knack for it and a great love of sharing so that makes her food extra good!  Thanks Momma.

I love eating the food.  The mashed potatoes, the broccoli and cheese casserole, French Onion Casserole, spinach salad, and ohh the desserts!  Yummy!

I love planning my Christmas shopping adventure with Jenny. I love playing games, and I love the talking and laughter.

I mostly love the people.  So let me tell you who I spent the day with and why I am thankful for them.

Scott-  His patience and great love of me
Allye-  Her joyful, ever encouraging look at life
Ash-  His sense of humor
Tucker-  His desire to always do the right thing
Landry-  His ability to laugh at himself

Momma- Her generous spirit
Daddy-  His complete dedication and loyalty to his family
Todd- His open heart and great love of everyone

Jenny- Her ability to stay on track
Barry- His willingness to say "yes I'll help."
Lydia-  Her spunk
Anna- Her quick laughter
Zane-  How he is such a total boy
Julia- Her Mona Lisa smile

Dawn- Her way of thinking things through
Steve- His great need to serve God
Jake- His desire for goodness
Cora-Her sweet smile and friendship with Allye

Tricia- Her wisdom
Mike- His love of family
Katie- Her desire to show God to her children
Mackenzie- Her "sistershood" with Jules
James-  His dimples

Leanne- Her calmness
Terry- His banana bread
Zachary- Being a good buddy for Z
Nicholas- Policing the other boys
Lucas-Protecting his mom from the scary Barbie van

Kendra- Her wish to be all God wants
Ben- His love of his family
Emma- Her feisty spirit
Kate- Her ability to laugh at herself
Jack- The way he makes my heart smile

LaToya- Her sweetness
Josh- His way of having fun with the kids
Brooklyn- Her openess of heart
Taylor-  Her subborn streak
Corran-  Those sweet cheeks

Brittany -  Her intensity
Shizoni- Her desire to play

All of these people are important to me and  I have so many reasons to be thankful for them, so I just listed what jumped in my mind. I am blessed with so many and so much.  This group of people is just a sampling of those that make my life richer.  Thank you all for being a part of my life.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

I'll probably live.....

Back in the day, I think I was 1 here....

It happened,  I turned 40.  Dah dah duhhnnnn.......  Maybe there wasn't actually any startling, mood setting music to announce the day but hey, it kinda feels like a crescendoish sort of moment!

I still don't know how I'm feeling about this momentous occasion.  I really like my birthday because it's so near Thanksgiving, and I love Thanksgiving.  Spending the day with people I love without worrying that
I should be doing something else = magic.  However, I did take a bath to relax last night and ended up hosting a crying jag.  Hmmmm.....  If you ask why I was crying I couldn't say, maybe because I fear the early or even inevitable onset of menopause.  I reeeaallly am not looking forward to hot flashes.  It's possible I cried just because I got soap in my eye.  Either way I consoled myself by not setting my alarm for this morning, so I slept until 7:30 and no one else was up yet!  Happy Birthday to me!

I decided to give time travel a try and see what about my early, middle and now this later portion of my life I could recall.  Let's see how it goes..........

I remember my parents telling me I was born in an army hospital I always thought that was cool.  When I was in 5th grade, we went on a trip to Wyoming and they said we were going to see where I was born.  When we got to Ft. Hood, Texas I was so disappointed that I couldn't see the tents.....Yes we were a M.A.S.H. family.

I remember when I was little I wanted my named to be Suzy Mae.  I made everyone call me that or Suzy Q.  It stuck pretty well I still have an Aunt who only calls me Suze.

I remember that my uncle used to tickle me until I could only squeal, he said he'd stop when I quit squealing.  This probably explains many things.....

I remember going through a peanut butter and pickle sandwich phase.  Yes gross.  Must have been a shock value thing.

I remember in Kindergarten at Morgantown Elementary falling in love with Jay Toney.

I remember learning about the great honor we should pay the American Flag and should it ever touch the ground it might as well be burnt.  Unfortunately,I heard "Don't ever let the flag touch the ground because it will spontaneously combust." Yes I spent my early elementary years terrified of our flag.


I remember that Christmas was indeed magic!



I got a Barbie Dream house like this...
A Fresh and Fancy kit like this...


This Drowsy Doll
My newest toy!
And so many other awesome things! 

I remember Shaun Cassidy.
I remember my Yo-Yo's 

I remember when I realized with great sadness that I was not meant to be tan.  In 7th grade at church my Mamaw very sweetly and loudly complimented me on my new yellow outfit and my nice white panty hose.......  I was wearing a flipflop style sandal.....no hosiery.


I remember when I was about 7 or 8 and I loved Snoopy.  My Papaw made me a Snoopy shaped shadow box and filled each box with a snoopy character.




I remember the turning point in my friendship with Jenny when we both knew that we were meant to be life long besties.  Yes, Isis brought us together.  Our shared memory of that classic but little known piece of 70's TV.

I remember calling home from college one day and this guy I didn't know answered the phone.  We got to talking and eventually I came home from school and we met.  He was lots of fun and he seemed not to mind that I'm complicated, so I married him.
I "heart" him!