Weekend

I got to see sons apartment yesterday. It's in an older apt. complex. But the place seems well maintained, clean, and has lots of closet space. It made me want to sell my house and go apartment hunting.
He chickened out buying the house. I think he made the right decision. He should test the waters first.
Did I mention his girlfriend is moving in with him? She's a nice girl. She's one of the neighborhood kids who grew up with my sons. I've known her since she was in grade school. Her and son have been dating for a little over a year.
It would be nice if we could pick who our children date, marry, or live with. But we can't..............and so all we can do is trust our childs judgement and keep our fingers crossed........and try to keep our mouth shut.
Son won't be taking charlie with him. The place allows cats but not dogs. I think Charlie is mine for the long haul. I should have known better!

My weekend plans are to get some sun, do some touch up work in the kitchen, and help son move.

Showing off uniform for mom

because they are beautiful

I didn't really quit my job after my boss said I was a "3". I wanted to but I didn't! I lied and I feel guilty for lying. I can't tell my boss off, and I can't live with a lie. Fuck me running! AND, I'm sorry. It felt good for a minute to pretend I was able to do something that I thought about doing but couldn't bring myself to do. So there you have it! I'm a pussy AND a liar!



One of my patients died today. She did a good job raising her family. Her children seem to be wonderful people. I told her so this morning. She smiled and nodded "yes"



I'm thinking about going to Colorado with boyfriend in Sept. He wants me to meet his family, and I'd like to meet them............so we shall see...

Mostly my pets

As I was driving up my street today I saw two familiar little animals on my neighbors front steps. My cat, We-Ping, was on the top step, and on the step below her was my dog, Charlie. It made me laugh because I had just been at Lowes buying a fence to put on the deck so that Charlie couldn't escape the back yard..................she had never done it before but I could see it coming..............on the drive home I told boyfriend that I bet We-Ping was probably at that very moment enticing Charlie to make his escape. I guess I was right.

The racoons knocked over most of my potted plants. Atleast I think it was the coons. It could have been kitty?

My outdoor, tom cat, Clarabell was gone for several weeks. I wasn't to concerned because he has taken off before. Never for quite so long, but still. He finally came home a couple days ago. He looked like someone bathed and groomed him............and he had on a new black collar. To be honest, he's never looked so good. Go figure.

Saying Good-Bye (kinda)

My oldest son is moving into his own place next Sunday.
I was shopping and thought I'd pick him up some dishes, as he has never lived on his own and doesn't have any of the things you need to live. So I bought him some dishes and thought "what the heck" go ahead and get him some pots and pans.....and then I thought that maybe I should get him some silverware, pizza cutter,spatula, pot holders and some dish towels, and a cute little rug for his kitchen.............and then I worried that he'd be drying his body with an old tee-shirt after his bath so I picked up some bath towels and wash cloths and thought I might as well get him a nice shower curtain, tooth brush and soap holder that matched, and some cute little shower curtain holders........while I was at it I got him a toaster, coffee maker, can opener, toilet plunger and toilet brush..........and I went ahead and got him some pretty wine glasses, broom, mop and a salt and pepper shaker. I just love him and wanted to make his transition a little easier. Plus (wiping tears from my eyes) I kinda felt like I needed to do this one last thing for him while he's still my at home son, ya know?

diet

SIx weeks or so of dieting with co-workers and I've lost 4 lbs. :O)~ My goal is to lose 20....

Sat.

I went out to dinner with boyfriend, oldest son and sons girlfriend. We went to a little place called The Green Derby. It's been around for years. It's "famous" for it's fish sandwich and cole slaw. I've never had either...........I like their cat fish and stuffed sole.......tonight I had Greek Salad and it was delicious!



We-Ping is feeling a lot better evident by her appetite for food, and she has left 3 dead moles on the front porch for us in the past 2 days.......bless her heart.

SIck Kitty

We-Ping is sick. She's had a significant weight loss this past week. She's vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and her eye looks infected. She's also a little lethargic. The doctor checked for HIV or maybe it was FIV..........and he put green stuff in her eye to check for a tear or scratch.......he also did xrays of her stomach to check for a foreign object. All the tests were negative. So he gave her an oral anitbiotic for a resp. infection, an antibiotic eye ointment, and reglan for the vomiting. The medicines seem to be doing their job. She looks better today.
I love that cat. I can't help it, I just do!

This N That

I started painting my kitchen yesterday and ended up removing the trim around the floor, all the cabinet door handles, the ceiling fan, the range fan/light thing majigger.............bought a sweet new ceiling light & range hood (or whatever you call it), soaked and scrubbed all the cabinet handles, and cleaned up all the base boards/floor trim.............the first coat of paint has been applied..................I think it will look nice when all is done!

We had a nice time on our camping trip. There wasn't much to do except relax............I kept feeling like I was forgetting to do something, or like I should be doing something................but eventually I relaxed and just enjoyed the pretty surroundings. We built camp fires, fished, swam, roasted weiners and marshmallows..........nothing exciting, but it was fun just the same!

I love my boyfriend. I never tire of talking to and just hanging out with him. We worked our asses off in my kitchen today for over 8 hours, but because of the bantering and laughing, it felt like 30 minutes............

lost opportunity

My college son informed me yesterday that he's not going back to college. He wants to move to another state to go to a tech. school to be a welder. I'm disappointed. I wanted my 3 kids each to have a college education. I was willing to do just about anything to make sure they got it.........and now it looks as if neither of my sons will take advantage of the opportunity........I've encouraged, I've pushed, I've preached, and I've tried to lead by example. It's just not going to happen..........and although I don't see my sons as failures, I feel as though I have failed as a parent.

Vacation and Dieting

Tomorrow's my last day of work and then it's vacation time! Yay!
I grocery shopped after work today for some thick steaks to grill while we camp ......boyfriend's gonna get some last minute stuff tomorrow(fire wood, bait, and bottled water) while I'm at work.....................I CAN'T WAIT TO GO!


I've been dieting(kinda, sorta) with a group of girls at my work..........the first week I gained 2lbs...........second week I lost 2lbs.......third week we decided not to weight ourselves........and the 4th week I lost 1 lb...................so one month of dieting and I've lost 1lb! :O)

vacation time soon

Three more days of work and then I'm on vacation! Yay!
Boyfriend and I are taking daughter and her best friend camping, fishing, and boating for a few days. I'm very much looking forward to it.

My sons have been staying at their dads house while he is in China, so I haven't seen much of them lately. Oldest son invited me over the other day for supper. He cooked while I sat in the hot tub and relaxed. He made huge meatballs in tomato sauce and salad. He's a pretty good cook.........he must be tired of partying to have invited me over?

Shopping

I took daughter summer clothes shopping yesterday and to OCharleys for lunch. She's a non stop talker. It makes me smile.

She picked out 6 pair of shorts, 10 shirts, a bathing suit, 2 pair of sandles, beach towel, sun tan oil, 9 pair of undies, and 2 bras! I bought myself yet another nurses uniform, 2 bottles of nail polish, 1 bottle of perfume, lipstick, pair of shorts, and 2 tops.........spending money is fun, but it's something I've had to work at.........I feel more secure if I hold on to it. I'm practicing at letting go a little. I only feel about this much guilt (teeny teeny) for spending.

My mom and dad bought their first computer and cell phone. I've given them about 8 hours of computer training so far,and all they have mastered is turning ON the computer.Dad's taking a computer night class but it hasn't been much help........apparently I haven't either.............Dad said that if I call their house and the phone is busy( they have dial up) to call moms cell phone.........so I asked mom if she knows how to answer her cell phone and she said "no." Lordy.