Book Reviews

As I've gone through parenthood, I've chosen to listen/read books that my children like.  It's kinda a bonding thing, and they've liked it.  It's been good for me also.
Last night a good friend asked me about books that might interest her 10 year old daughter.  She likes books that have a strong female character.
The first books that came to mind for me were written by Tamora Pierce.  The series that I absolutely loved was the "Protector of the Small".  This series follows a young woman through knighthood.
Another book series that I liked that had strong female characters, believe it or not, is the "House of Night" Series - I love the relationship between Zoey and her grandmother and also it's kinda a kick ass Vampire series.
Madeline L'Engle's "Time" Quintet was my favorite as a young reader, still a great read as an adult.
Orson Scott Card is by far my favorite author these days - Pathfinder and Lost Gate would be good boy picks along with the "Ender's Game" series.

Feelings of a Divorced Momma

Living without my child for a period of time, is never a good feeling.  I know that over the years, I have grown more accustom to him being at his dads.  I know his dad does take care of him.  I know that his dad loves him, too.  I am happy that they seem to get along better as time goes on.  I am happy that going to his dad's bothers him less and less.
Usually, I don't cry anymore.  Usually, I have a little bit of a feeling of relief (I know, bad momma), but it's nice to have a break from time to time.  Then there are those moments, when I feel so overwhelmed by the emotion that I get no Zach hugs for three weeks.
The summer is tough.  There are longer stretches, and being apart is hard for me.  I want openness where I can talk to him and hug him whenever.  I do get that he's growing and soon enough he'll getting a job and then be moving away to college, and I'll feel the empty nest all the time.  I just love him bunches, and I don't like the loneliness feeling I have without him around.  I know he misses me, too, but he's a boy and he's pretty okay with anything.  He's a really good boy.
I have cried so many times over my kids.  It's such a weird thing.  They make me the happiest and the saddest of all people in my life.  If I had this extremes with anyone else, I'd leave them.  ;)

I love my babies, and even if they aren't babies anymore.  I love all three of them with my whole heart.  I wish and hope they know this.  Each child is so completely different, and yet I wouldn't trade any of them for the entire world.

I miss you

Your smell...I miss your smell and the feel of your touch on my skin.  I miss the way my hair raises around you and the comfort feeling I get when you're there.  I miss so many things about you..You create a beauty in everything you touch.  Something we're all missing without you near.  OH, RAIN...Yeah, I'm talking about rain, who did you think I was talking about?  I miss you.  I feel like you've left me and it does seem a little depressing.  Please come back.  I used to love the smell of fresh cut grass...I miss that, too.

Everyone do a rain dance at once please.  Love you all.

My Girl. . .

So my girl leaves today for a few weeks..

It's so perfect how much I love her.  It's not often when I can honestly say that someone truly gets me.  She's calmer than I am, and more laid back about everything, (not to mention so much more beautiful) but she and I have so much in common.  It is often strange to me that she isn't my actual spawn.  (heehee..I love that word)  I feel sad that she's leaving, but at the same time, I'm so happy I have had so much time with her this summer.  I'm also happy that she will look forward to coming back in a few weeks.  I hope she always realizes how absolutely special she is.  I don't want her to have a big head about it, but she's a GREAT kid.  All of my kids are great kids, I was totally blessed with that.  I wish my oldest son would tell me he loves me back someday, but. . . .

No crying today.  Maybe a bit of depression, but no crying.  I love you Jennifer Danielle.  Be safe, and know.  Millions and Millions ...always and forever...BTW...You are my best girl friend in the WHOLE world and always will be.

Pet Peeves - You guessed it...I have lots of 'em.

Okay - so I can't let a week go by and not BLOG - that'd be crazy.

I was trying to decide what to write about today when someone sent me a message and it helped me figure out my topic.  Yes, this stuff really does happen to me.  Yes, I really think of things to blog all day, but when I sit down to do it, I have trouble figuring out what I want to say.  Yes, most generally I am a VERY happy person, but I do have things that bug me, so Here goes.

1.  Lol - I have said this before, but YOU are not laughing out loud, so don't say you are.  If you truly are, then sweet - thx..but I doubt it every time.
2.  It's okay to pick on people and be funny with them, as long as you are not really being hateful.  TONE does matter in this, so do NOT tell me it doesn't.
3. The word is "regardless" not "irregardless" - Irregardless is a double negative.
4.  The word Lowe's does not have another "L" on the end.  It is truly pronounced "Lows" not "low-els"
5.  Kroger is Kroger - not Krogers and Walmart is Walmart not Walmarts.
6.  This is a BIG one..Facebook statuses that are always negative or more recently. . .
7.  Facebook statuses that are always sharing someone's stuff or pictures (really, if you can not EVER share your own thoughts, then don't share anything..)
8.  People that call Zach - Zachary..his name is Zacheriah..I picked that name for a reason.. (Laura, not directed at you..just remembered I told you it was a pet peeve)
9.  UNDERSTAND this. . . . .YOU can MAKE yourself happy.  I do not have to do that for you.  I know that sometimes it is hard, and sometimes you do not want to feel happy..I get that, but don't constantly blame others for your lack of happiness.  You will have more friends and more love in your life, if you smile and let some things roll off...----and NEO...I know this on my own, not because you say it to me a lot. :)
10...ONE more. . . . . .It's okay to love each and every person you meet.  People that have issues with emotions are strange to me.  I love you all, even when some of you annoy me to death.

Flavor ICE

Second Blog for today.  I'm on a role.

Okay so..two things..first..Thanks to Praxair our Popsicles will be cold for the parade.  They are donating some dry ice.  Yay!  I've never had or messed with dry ice before, and I'm quite excited.

Second - Why oh why, wouldn't there be perforations for pop/flavor ice packaging?  You'd think in the age of iPhones and Android and well everything else cool.  I mean seriously you can by squeeze bottles of peanut butter and jelly, but you can't get a Popsicle with an easy way to open it.  Just sayin.

Jon Stewart For President

I know I've said this to many of you before, but I'm serious.  He's my write in.
I love this clip, it made me laugh so many times.  I KNOW I'm a total geek, but I have watched it probably 20 times now.  Every time I laugh, so I thought it was time to share it with everyone.

Side note:  Tomorrow is the 4th of July Parade in Lebanon, and I'm so excited.  The Little Black Box Theatre Company float looks great thanks to some special parents, including my own.  The kids are going to have a great time, a HOT time, but a great time.  I can't wait.  Check us out at the Parade, 2pm.  I'll post some pictures.

Nothing I can say is as funny or as great as this video, so watch it:

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
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