Spring Forward and Fall Back

Yep, it's that time of year again. We have had a few days to get use to it now... It still sucks. I understand why we do it. I was still very young when this crazy thing started in North Carolina. Then, the main purpose was to allow the children of farmers to have extra time after school to help on the family farms. A lot of kids would quit school around this time every year because they had to help clearing fields, plant crops and then harvesting later on. But now, I'm not sure why we do it. North Carolina doesn't have the family farms that it use to. Most kids now wouldn't know the difference between planting tobacco, and tomatoes. But every year we do the same thing. Move our clocks up an hour in March and then back again in the fall...I do like that it doesn't get dark quite as early, and it does keep Bella in bed longer in the morning...So, all in all, I guess it doesn't suck that much.

Once More to the Sandbox.

Tim (my favorite son-in-law) is now overseas, again. He will be gone for several months. Special prayers are asked for and accepted. There can never be enough prayers. Kim is keeping a stiff upper lip, like all military wives, and families. She has family near her, unlike a lot of military wives. In that she is lucky. We will be here for her whenever, whatever, and wherever she needs us.
I got my results back on my stress test. Everything is fine. Makes me feel a lot better. Bella is adjusting to her last puppy leaving for his new home. She is better about it than I am. LOL I have "Grandma" privileges for this one though. I hope to be able to post pictures on here soon. I haven't learned how yet, so maybe I can sweet talk my daughter to do it for me. I know, but they ARE adorable.
I long for Spring and warmer weather. I hate cold weather and all its trappings. I am old and my bones hurt. LOL

I'm Up

Hello again. Went to bed at 7:30 and I was awake again at midnight. Tried to go back to bed but, couldn't go back to sleep. I miss the thunder of little feet down the hall and a whine for attention. But, I know he will be well loved and cared for in his new home. Bella seems alright with him going away. Not sure if it is because she was happy about the home he was going to, or the fact that she can be the baby again... Garnishing all the love and attention has been her main objective since Bear left. LOL Had my stress test done yesterday. It wasn't the horror story I had been told it was. The hardest part was walking on the amount of time I had to. I walk fast, but I give out quick. Any way, it is done now. Will hear the results in a couple of days. Tim (My son-in-law) will be leaving for the sand soon, and I am dreading that. He says it will be ok.

I'm Cold

OK, so I guess the groundhog saw his shadow. (why hasn't someone nailed his door shut yet?) We had a beautiful day yesterday, but that left with the sun going down. I am so ready for Spring. I hate winter... I am not the lover of snow...Even as a child I didn't play in it but a few minutes. Being warm is very important to me, even to the tune of a VERY high electric bill. Which would have been half way ok if I had actually stayed warm. But I fuss to much. I hate people that complain all the time. When does it become complaining I ask you. When no one wants to hear about it anymore. So I try to hold a decent conversation without reaching that level, but sometimes I fail...as is probably true for this post...LOL Just saying. Be happy, stay warm, and dream of Spring.

Superbowl Sunday...

For all those fans I say, "Have a great day". I am not one of them. I do watch the game for the "new" commercials though...They are usually good for a few laughs, or Aaaahs. Sometimes even the halftime show is worth watching, but don't remember when that was...Please God let them get someone who can actually sing and not destroy our National anthem do that...I am sitting here drinking my diet Dr. Pepper after spending the morning on face book, doing all my farms, cafes, and fish tanks. We won't even discuss the issue of me being addicted to it...LOL Other people depend on me to be there for them...I have to make sure their addictions are fed regularly also..What type of friend would I be if I didn't. My son-in-law will be leaving for the sand soon. (to soon for all of us) so we spent yesterday having a great time at their house..Great food and even greater company. I haven't gotten back into the swing of blogging again so I will end this here...Have a great Superbowl Day and God bless...

I"m Baaaack.

OK, it's been a long time since I have been here...I got lost somewhere, and it took my daughter to get me back here... Since I last posted a lot has happened...To much to tell tonight. One important thing is that my son has returned to us safe and whole. There were a couple of close call there. But all he ever said is "I'm fine Mom, just bored....Sure tell me anything to keep the nightmares at bay...but I digress...My world is full, and complete only when Ronnie and Kim are close and I know they are safe...Bella counts too...Bless her heart...If you are a friend in facebook you all know that she had pups in November...How could you not know? They have filled my days, night and my Facebook pages ever since...But we will talk of them later...

Pride and Joy, Pain and Sorrow

As I sit here trying to find the words for this blog today my heart is heavy and I am in pain. The recent loss of my brother weighs heavy on my heart. We were not as close as I would have like to have been. But, such is the life of families. Words cannot express my sorrow at his loss. Now I must write of another pain. The pain of a mother's heart when her son leaves for deployment. This pain is fresh and open and searing. He has gone to do his "JOB" as he calls it. I call it a "LIVING HELL" As any mother of a Marine, I stood tall and proud and watched half of my heart board a bus to "GOD KNOWS WHERE" to defend our home. If you have done this for a son, daughter, husband, wife, father, mother, sister , brother, or friend then you know. We will stand tall and pray for word that they are OK again today. Words on the computer, and their voice in our ear when they get a chance to call. So for all the military families, I salute you and your loved ones who make it possible to lay our heads down at night and know that we are safe, and free.I LOVE YOU RONNIE !!!!