This past week

A lot of things have happened this week. I am officially unemployed. I knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier. I think we will be okay for a little while anyway. We have a touch of savings and I've already applied for unemployment. During my job search registration, I think I may have found a job that will be just perfect for me. I have to wait until my registration is complete, but it's promising.
I also finally had the mammogram on Tuesday. There is a small lump in my right breast, but the good news is it is nothing to worry about. I am having an ultrasound done this coming Thursday to make sure everything will be okay, but the surgeon was not worried in the least (and you know he would cut me open in a heartbeat, if he could)!
The funny thing about all this is that I am not really that upset about it. I think that this may be the opportunity to do something new. And I'm actually feeling optimistic about things. Except one little glitch I wasn't expecting. Cam got fired last night from his job. That really sucks because he was doing so well and now...well, we'll see how it goes from here. It was a blow to his self esteem for sure. He just has to work through it.
I do have some awesome news! My sister is coming out to see me!! Yeah! I'm really excited about her being here. But I'm nervous too. We haven't spent this much time together since I lived with her...and she was what 6 years old?! She's 20 now and quite the party animal. I am no where near it! I'm pretty boring if you want to know the truth! It should be good for both of us!
Okay, I gotta go put the kids to bed. We've got to get back to school schedule. They go back in less than two weeks. Poor kids. Hopefully we'll get in a trip to the water park before they go back...I have the time!
Be good! I'll let you know how the next appointment turns out!

A moment

This morning I thought I would just shoot a quick post up here about my weekend. I went with my hubby and the two littlest chillren to see The Dark Knight at the drive-in. Yeah, an actual drive-in. Not the best picture and sound quality, but the kids absolutely love it. And where else are you going to see two movies for the price of one. The second movie was Journey to the Center of the Earth. Both were very good, but I have to say I am so so very sad that Heath is gone. That was one of the most incredibly creepy performances I have ever seen. It was absolutely amazing!
The rest of the weekend was very relaxing and I for one, am very happy with it. Chores got done and there was much rock band going on. I also thoroughly enjoyed my hubby's company.

And, if you are reading this Randy, thank you...for everything. I think I officially remember all the reasons I fell in love with you...

AC Fair

Thought I would share a few shots of the local fair. I have more, but not here at the office (I know, shame on me.). The one below is probably my fav because I look happy and fairly attractive. And my cutest little boy is in it!

This pic is of Amanda, Kavin (her boytoy) and me later in the evening. We were goofin' around and having a good time. Why not!

It's really hard to see but Kavin, Amanda, Kieren and Brendan are all on the big slide. I think Kavin had the "best" time! And the biggest smile!!

I am working hard on staying positive this week. But with all the crap going on, it's not easy.

Let's just say that Randy has finally decided that his parents are not going to be a part of our lives for very much longer. His mom showed him her true colors yesterday. I'll have to update everyone on that one later. I have to go shoot a printer right now.

Lake pics

The Ussery Clan

The Tilford Clan


The Campbell Clan

The three gentlemen in question are the reason that this many people try to cohabitate for a week every year in a tiny three bedroom lake house in Indiana. Maybe we are all crazy!!

Doctors

Saw the doc today. I am scheduled for a mammogram next Tuesday. They think that I just have a minor infection so that's good!! But we are going on with the tests to make sure that's all it is. It's a possibility that my thyroid gland is acting up and causing part of the problem. I'm having that panel of tests done too. So now, it's just the waiting game.

I have to go back to work now, but wanted to update the people that want to know...

TGIF

It has been a long week. Full of emotion and such. Didn't manage to put one minute into exercising all week and probably blew the 5 lb loss I had at the lake, but I'm fine with that.

I have an appointment on Monday to find out what the hell is going on with me. Seems I'm having some sort of breast issue. It's probably nothing but an infection, but I just want to be sure. Hopefully, I can be scheduled for a mammogram and everything will become clear. And maybe, just maybe they can discover what the hell is going on with my hormones and such. I'll have to keep you up to date, faithful readers.

My sister wants to come out and visit me this summer. I am really happy to have her come out. It's really boring here for a 20 year old, but some quality time with us would be good for all. I don't know what she will do for a whole month, but if that's what she wants to do, I'm all for it.

Manda's boy is out this week. He's hanging out at the house with the kids while we work. Poor kid. Bored out of his skull, I'm sure. But he loves Manda so that's that.

I also had some "great" news. My employer informed me that if things don't pick up soon, they'll have to lay me off. Well, I'm so glad I stuck around without a raise for more than three years for that fine how-do-you-do! And I just got my loan originator license and I can't use it! What do you know!! Ah, I would really like to be positive....it just gets so hard sometimes.

We are going to the fair tonight. Randy is working for the band boosters and meeting us in the carnival to ride the rides. I don't do well on carnival rides anymore, but the kids are dying to go. So we will go and I will have a good time, dammit!! I'll post pictures over the weekend if I can get my brain in gear. I have some awesome ones from the lake that turned out magnifico!!

And, Greg, if you are reading this: Thanks for worrying about us. You are a good friend. But I miss your rants and I've been patiently waiting for a new one for more than a year! Geez!! Nah, I really do appreciate your calls. We have got to get together sometime! Maybe meet in the middle somewhere?? Give me a shout and we'll work something out...

Lake trip

So we just got back last night. I wish I had more positive stuff to say, but I don't. I need a vacation from my vacation. I wanted to be relaxed and rejuvenated. Didn't happen.
I guess I'm just not cut out to be a normal person. I think I must be crazy. No, I am just having some sort of weird hormonal episode or something. I started my cycle during my vacation. Of course, I wasn't due to start until next weekend, but, hey, that's how my life is! So I was tired from the rock concert outing (4 a.m. return time and 45 minutes of comedy central when we got back). And then the fun begins. Well, faithful reader, I'm sure you know exactly how I feel about disrespectful children. And stupid parents that allow it. I guess I have no more to say on that. That should be enough right there. I just don't get how a parent can allow a child to have privileges they haven't earned. You don't go around fixing your kids' screw ups and then reward them for the behavior. You just don't. It's ridiculous. How is a kid ever gonna learn? But then this kid is not mine and it shouldn't even bother me. So why does it?
I wish I could have had a better time, but my own hormonal, emotional stupidity got in the way. It could have something to do with the doc appt I have coming up. Hopefully, it is something repairable. If not...who knows what will happen? At least I have a decent life insurance policy...the kids will be financially set for college and beyond. I just hope I'm around to see them...
Ah, this is so depressing. I'm done for today. Tommorrow will be better. It has to be...