My kids are the greatest!

Ihave two of the best kids in the world! They are respectful and loving, and I am blessed by them.

David is doing well living on his own. He is working and taking care of his business. He came over on Sunday for chili and brought Deebo home to visit "Grandma"! I was very happy!

Joy is subbing for GP and doing well. I love her smile and loving personality. She is a mature young lady and I am proud of her.

Both of my kids have friends who would do anything for them. That says a lot about a person--friends who will stick by you through thick and thin. The old saying, "to have friends you must first be a friend" is very true. Joy and David are loyal to a fault, but in return they have loyal friends. This makes me happy.

Parents often worry whether or not they are doing a good job of raising their kids. Truthfully we never really know...we hope, we pray and we do the best we can. I have, by no means, made all the right choices, or always set the right examples. In spite of all that, my kids are turning out just fine!

I love David and Joy with all my heart! They make me complete!

New day!

OMG!

It is time for a new day! We all need to begin anew!

I am trying so hard to be a forgiving person. I love my daughter and I am still in the forgivness phase (not sure it will come..)

I am adjusting to changes at home...David moved away and our family changed! I miss him so much...and Deebo!!!

Joy is now subbing...CALL HER!!

I am very happy...without the exception of the upcoming TAKS test...do NOT go there!!!

I love my life...WISH YOU WERE ME????

Be careful what you say

We all have been upset, angry and ready to vent. Most of us have had this experience numerous times in our lives. As we mature we realize that just because we want to rant and vent, we have to be able to stop and think rationally about how hurtful our words might me. We all have to be careful about what we say.

The last couple of days have been rough. My daughter has been hurt by someone she loved and trusted. She never dreamed she would be spoken about in such a hateful way or that the person responsible would hurt her. As adults we must always take the high road and be mature enough to not get involved. I, too, have a hurt heart. Knowing that Joy is hurt makes me hurt. Knowing that the person I thought was my friend could talk so mean about my daughter makes me hurt.

Joy is a strong woman. She has dreams and hopes. She is someone to reckon with. Joy will be fine. She will regroup, and she will move forward. I cannot wait to see what she becomes. I love her with all my heart!

In the beginning...

I started this blog just to see if I could technically pull it off. Then I got hooked reading and writing blogs.

I really don't have any great things to say, or pictures to post (I am probably the one person in the world who does not own a digital camera) so I really don't know why I keep this up. I guess I just like to "hear myself talk" as my moma would say.

I have a rather boring life, with the exception of an occasional outing or get together. Nothing you all would be interested in. I really don't have much to say of any importance. I could talk about my family...you are tired of that! I could talk about my job for pages...you already know about that or could care less. I could talk about my friends...but I'm not that kind of person. So, what is there left to discuss? Politics??!! Hell, no. I will not go there!

Let's talk current events--Micheal Phelps screwed up! Big time!!! It never ceases to amaze me that "stars" think they are beyond the law!! Then there is the topic of Tony Romo cheating on Jessica and her weight gain--she's a size 8 for heaven's sake!!! Give the girl a break. Now, if Tony really cheating on her then I have to admit I am very disappointed. Once again..."stars" thinking they can get away with anything. And, I am tired of Brad and Angelina!!! Stop already. Who really cares??? And Jennifer and John...enough! OK. You caught me...my trash mags again! Guilty!

Guess I better go and do some work. Lots of data to sort through and paperwork to finish...and blogs to read...ha!

Have a great week!

Family moments

This weekend has been full of family.

It began with school "family" celebrating my birthday!!! Thanks to all of you for a great time. From there it was time with my cousin Keith and some of our friend "family". It is always nice to spend the evening with those who love you no matter what!

Saturday was moving day for David. Juan helped him get all of his stuff into his new house. He is happy and that makes me happy. As long as he takes care of Deebo everything will be fine. We will see him when he comes home to pick up more stuff or whenever he works. I have shopping to do to make sure he has all the things he needs.

Saturday night was great! Juan and I had dinner with my Clarksville cousins, Larry and Debbie and Kevin and Erin. Larry is leaving in a few weeks to spend 6 months in Kuwait. He is a mechanic and will be working on military transport. I really miss not seeing them as often as we used to. Larry and Debbie are good people. They are truly humble and I love them with all my heart.

Sunday is home and family day...cleaning and cooking. I am content and happy and ready to go back to work! Hope you have a great week!

I am a Blog Stalker

I admit it...I read random blogs.

I read blogs of people that know people that know people that I know. I read blogs of people I have never met. I read blogs--lots of blogs. I am a blog stalker. If you are reading this and you have a blog I probably read yours!

I found one by The Pioneer Woman. I LOVE this blog. I read what she says and live vicariously through her. She lives on a cattle ranch in Oklahoma (OK, I would never live in Oklahoma), is married to a real cowboy and has four kids (never 4 kids!). She cooks, blogs, homeschools, and is a wonderful photographer. OMG! I love her site. I wish I was half as talented as she is!

I rarely leave comments on blogs, however. Not because I am not touched by what I read, but because you don't know me and you would realize you were being stalked! HA!

Nothing of substance here. Just a cleansing and confession of my blog sins. Happy Wednesday!

Empty Nest

old picture...but I love this one!!!

David is 23 and Joy is 20. They both currently live at home with mom and dad.

Last Thursday Joy announced to me that she does not like Ogle's and does not want to go back. She isn't sure what she wants to do except work full time. OK. I think it is time for her to move out and work and decide what she really wants to do with her life. She loves the Austin/San Marcos area (don't we all??) and has friends living there. Maybe she needs to venture out again and try to make it work this time.

David is actually moving out this Friday. He and two of his old HS friends have found a house in the area and they are making the move. He, too, is working on what he wants to do. I think moving out and living on his own will help him make some decisions and things will begin to come together for him.

I love my two kids with all my heart. They are my life, my breath, my heart and soul. But, I have finally come to the conclusion that they are free spirits and have no idea what it takes to support yourself and be independent. I have always been there for them, and always will be, but they need to be on their own and out of my nest. Maybe then I can let go. See...even typing those words makes me cry...

Moms and dads always want the best for their kids. We want life to be easier and better for them than it was for us. Believe me when I say that parents cannot do that for their kids. That is something that the kids have to want as well. And, something they have to work for. We, as parents, cannot make that happen--no matter how hard we try.

I am very sad at the thought of my kids not living with me, but I have to let go and let them grow. Here come the tears again...