Blog from 3/3/08:
Been offline... but you know what I've been doing (cussing fundraiser). It's at the end of this week, so maybe I won't be as busy when this deal is all done. Yeah right... they'll have me jumping through other hoops by then. I like to participate in other things throughout the year (like Relay For Life), but the school has kinda got me strapped on time with what they (alone!) are wanting. Crazy.
My last digital photo class is on Tuesday night (tomorrow). That means tomorrow will be a hectic day. (Class days always are.) There is just waaaaay too much to do on those days. Try to cram everything in the day that doesn't have enough hours to cover half of it. Anyway, I'm kinda past what's being taught in this class... but it's good to start from somewhere. Next I'm going to more advanced. I think I'll be able to stay awake a little easier in that one. I have a lot of trouble staying awake when I am completely bored out of my frickin mind. J and I have been discussing studio options, some finances, and I've got a portfolio to work on (but it ain't gonna happen this month!).
Friday I worked on my fundraiser all day. Mom came out to the house to visit with me and the girls (J was at work till Saturday morning). Later, I cleaned house, cooked dinner, did baths, and all that good stuff. With the kids whining to go see Grandpa (and vice-versa), I decided to take them up there for the night and get out a little. -Why stay home by myself? I didn't get out till about 9. Kinda chilled, had a drink, sat and visited with my best friend. Came home, ate a late dinner and hit the hay.
I woke up pretty early (for a Saturday morning with no kids)... at 6am. Pulled myself together and went into town to do some shopping. I took my littlest with me. She loves to go shopping! My oldest couldn't care less... so she continued to stay with Grandma & Grandpa for a portion of that day. J came home that morning and crashed, as he'd been up since 9pm the previous night (driving). The little 'un and me shopped more than we could handle. No, not fun shopping, it was grocery shopping. (And had to pick up a few tractor and chainsaw parts/pieces.) We met my mom and little brother for lunch, ran into 900 people we knew at the restaurant, and then went home to pick up my oldest and wake up the big guy. Then, we went out on the wheelers to the pasture to fix fence and trim up brush where the fence will go. Fun, huh? Saturday night we rested, had a great steak dinner, did the family thing & movies, and then put the kids to bed. We were all frickin tired! It was good to get in some time with the hubby, even if it did involve barbwire and a chainsaw, we've been really busy the past couple of weeks.
Sunday we had a family dinner to go to. A meeting for Relay For Life. I'm not participating in the fundraising this year, as I've got too much other stuff going right now. I'd like to try and participate in the get-togethers and functions though. Anyway, we had a really good time at the family dinner and got in a lot of visiting. (Brandy it was awesome to see you, Nic, and the kiddos!) Sunday night we chilled out at the house. Me and the hubby cooked up some stuff together and watched a Barbie movie with our oldest daughter. Yes, it was swirl-head Barbie.
This week is going to be the craziest week ever. I've got digital classes, an appointment for maintenance on my Jeep, school, 3 decorating and committee meetings for the Chili Supper fundraiser, then the Chili Supper itself, J and I are going to the city to do "us" things on Saturday, a union meeting, and my little brother's family-only birthday party on Sunday. Somewhere in there I've got to fit in a couple of doctor appointments too. My daughter's spring break starts on Friday. She's not as thrilled about this as I would be. Kids confuse me a lot of the time though too. Next week is my best friends' birthday on Friday, and then mine on Sunday. We have plans to do something on Saturday night... but not sure what yet. I'm thinkin though, that it would be nicer to get a pizza (with the hubby... if he's home), take the kids to the sitters', rent some spooky movies (or perhaps some chic flix) and stay in. Snaggin season starts on Saturday the 15th! Woohooo! -Got a couple of boats lined up to do the deed. Good times, good beer, and awesome fish!
Once this chili deal gets over, then I've got a family birthday party for my daughter, then her slumber party (with 6 of her little girly friends), and then there is Easter. -Easter is always a huge deal for us... there's the dresses (-NEVER underestimate the deal of the dresses), the 900 eggs that have to be just the right colors, the chocolate(!), whatever dinners and get togethers that are planned (mom?), and church.
Well, that's what I'm up to. I didn't fall off the Earth or nothin. Talk to ya later on in the week.
Have a kickass Monday & Tuesday!
