OK, so far this year, I've survived the IRS, my car blowing up, the dishwasher & washing machine going nuts, and the birth of my grandson. Does anyone realize it is only now March!!!!!!!!!! I am ready for the rest of the year to go smooth. I mean smooth as smooth. I'm still dealing w/ the IRS.. but, will survive. New car doing great, and other machines are fine. Grandson is growing like a weed, and big sister still loves him to pieces. I'm ready for spring, a new arrival.. ...

A week ago my dishwasher went out, then the washer, then my car. Monday the washer was fixed, Tuesday the dishwasher, and Thursday I have a new car. Do I want to go through another week like that? In a word NO. It has been crazy, frustrating, and at times almost suicidal. But it is over. My washer works, my dishwasher is fine, and the car runs great. Now, I'm still trying to catch up getting all the stuff done I wasn't able to do during the insanity. If it weren't for 2 dea...

It seemed simple . I wanted some tylenol. Very simple.. I had a head ache- I wanted tylenol. I asked the guy behind the counter for the tylenol.. ( a fast quick stop type place) He then went into the following: extra strength? caplets or tablets, bottle w/ screw lid or pop off. I looked at him as he continued. The clerk beside him... a woman, and someone who wasn't still in her teen years. .. rolled her eyes.. I stated... I WANT TYLENOL NOW!. He started again. tylenol pm or arthritis for...

Recently a friend's close friend's child died after being in this world 3 days. She had a rare heart defect. At times words aren't easy to say.. my friend expressed the need for us to listen to those who have lost a loved one.. even at this early an age.. It helps with the healing process. I will admit it has been hard at times to listen to someone who lost a loved one. even if it was someone they had know all their lives.. like a grandparent, parent, etc. But to listen to someone talki...

Tomorrow I finish my work week,, not a day too soon. If it could have gone wrong since Saturday.. it has. From the car, to the IRS, (finally heard from them), to the dishwasher. Even the cat was a pain. But I'm going to survive, things could have gone worse, things are functioning.. except the dishwasher, and I have a 3 day weekend ahead of me. Just received a text message that my 8 week old grandson now weighs 12.5 pounds. He's wearing 3-6 month size, and my daughter swears he grow...

I have Fridays off. I slept in. I woke up, turned up heater, and then took a nap. I finally got up about 9 a.m, fixed breakfast, and that is about all I have accomplished. I did absolutely nothing so far... I'm playing w/ my cable's brand of tyvo... I love it, my daughter talked me into it. It was extremely easy to set up.. and have everything programmed into the remote except my stereo... not sure it that is going to make it. I've set up my favorite shows to record, reminders,and...

I'm taking a break from cleaning, and decided to do some shopping. Believe it or not.. I am not one that really loves shopping in malls.. or just shopping for the fun of it. Yarn stores... welll that is another subject... won't go there... So today... I'm doing some perusing of the net, trying to get the Easter basket for the grandkids started. Now, I am the mother of a daughter, and yes, she deserves a basket of her own. Son-in-law will prob get a fish.. (salt water) coupon, just...

The month of March has 2 full moons... thus a blue moon. The first and the last Saturday of the month. This is fairly rare.. and not to be really enjoyed. I have to work both those days, and the middle one to boot. *I work every other Sat.* When it's a full moon, the people who call my place of employment are uh well heck.. WEIRD! They come out of the woodwork.. They complain that something that happend 15 months ago on their account can not be found this second and they are going t...

I'm organizing & cleaning out closets.... yeah I 'm strange.. but it needed doing..... So.. I found this box, it looked familar, but I couldn't remember why.. I opened it up.. and guess what? I found over $100.00 in singles! Now this would be perfect if I wanted to go to certain type clubs... but, it meant something else. When I was trying to quit buying a pop every day... I would put the dollar bill in the box... and I could watch myself save money!. Well, a few moves.. the addi...

Ok, I've put it off, I needed something from my closet, and uh well,,,, it exploded. SOOOO, now I have 3 days to clean out, organize, sort & put it back neatly. Now, that everything fell on me... I can't remember what the heck I was looking for in the first place. We're to have thunderstorms this weekend.. so it will be a good time to get closet done.. But geeeeezzzz, popcorn, drink & a movie sounds sooooo much better..lol My work week is over, I'm crashing early, thanks for st...

My phone was acting up.. The picture went upside down.. then backwards,, then 2 or 3 of them. Then screen went blue, and disconnected. Ok..enough was enough.. I drove to Sprint. Advised them the problem..(I carry insurance...) waited 20 minutes.. new phone... same model.. some upgrades... no charge.. thanked me, transferred all 77 pictures...( hey I'm MeMaw remember) and was totaly completely NICE. Apppreciative... helpful. I'm awe struck. They 100% did what they were supposed ...

I was back at work today. The temp at midnight was 34, this am @7:00 it was 22. That is weird. We had snow last night. I had more trouble getting out of my drive than on the highways though. Work was ... work.. few problems.. but not bad overall. A bit strange since last I was there was 2-6... hehehehe.. love vacations. But, now back to the budget, diet, and oh yeah.. getting up at 5:00 am everyday. oh what fun. Ok.. now that I'm back and functioning, have to figure out ...

leaving San Diego it was around 65...Arriving in KC, it was 4. What is wrong w/ this picture? There was snow, ice and wind! I had left my coat at home... and only had a light blouse & a long sleeve shirt to brave the cold. My girlfriend picked me up thankfully, and we made it to my home nice and warm. I had about 2 minutes max in the cold till I was inside my home. My cat was very ticked off she was having to be without me for over a week, the fish were glad to be fed,and all in all no b...

I'm in CA... San Deigo specifically. I'm spoiling, and playing w/ my 2 grandchildren. The girl is 25 months.. the boy is 4 weeks... and yes.. I had a seperate suitcase just for their stuff.. a huge duffel type bag. We have played, giggled, rocked, and spoiled. My daughter looks awesome for having had a child just 4 weeks ago. The house was clean... everything organized.. wow... it is amazing. This vacation isn't about sight-seeing- it's only about relaxing, playing w/ the kids, a...

Ok... I'm officially on vacation. I've finished all the errands, and now just have to pack. I'm tired, but sooo glad I'm out of here for a few days. I usually love winter, snow,, etc.. but after spending some time in San Diego @ Christmas... it sounds wonderful. I can take 3 checked bags. I'll probably only need 2... and 1 for the return. I'm going to relax, spoil grandchildren, knit, girl talk with daughter, and generally unwind. I'm knitting a dragon scarf, and the green wool re...