This summer I kinda started me a list of things I wanted.
1. A JOB - Accomplished.
2. A better job - I got a call from the state on Friday and the job I was waiting to hear about was offered to some other person - blah! Oh well. I will keep looking.
3. A dog - I got Houston Dean. I am not really sure why. But he is mine and I love him. Do I regret it? The jury is still out.
4. To meet my new nephew JAXEN - YEA!!!!!! I got to meet him VERY BRIEFLY last weekend. But it is accomplished. I just adore him!
5. To give my siste a HUG! - I have been just itching to hug her. Just to tell her how very proud I am of her. I got to see what a GREAT mom she is. I got to HUG her. Who knew that one day I would miss her as much as I do! NOT ME!
6. To start and finish my dental work - that is a whole post by itself. It is started but defineatly not finished!
7. To spend some time with Nicholas, Joshua, and Karen - all though our time was short I did get to see hem a few days this summer - I love you guys! Hope you enjoy school this year.
So, starting a new job curbed several of my other plans - like seeing my grandmother and doing some light traveling - but it was a well needed change!
I did get to spend a lot of time with Brenn which I wouldn't change for the world - all though it was really funny listening to girls whisper about how cute he is and if they should ask him out.
Anyway, it has been a great summer. I am really hoping for a great fall!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
13 Years!
Well, it happened! Brennen turned 13 this weekend. Oh my goodness! I don't even know what to say.
Brennen - you mean the world to me! I hope that you know that! I love you so so much!
These were just a few photos I had REALLY handy! My how you have grown. Who can believe that I have been a mom for 13 years? Not me! Anyway, just wanted to say I love you!
Brennen - you mean the world to me! I hope that you know that! I love you so so much!
These were just a few photos I had REALLY handy! My how you have grown. Who can believe that I have been a mom for 13 years? Not me! Anyway, just wanted to say I love you!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Glad tomorrow is Thursday
Wow! I have had an eventful week.
On Monday I worked for 1 hour (at 6:00am). Then I left and went to my dentist appt in Artesia. The dentist stated that I was definately his challenge for the month. I went in because My teeth were KILLING me slowly! Anyway, he pulled the top back and the bottom back molars on the left side. The he reversed 2 root canals and then pulled those teeth. Well, PULL is not the right word. More like, tug, crumble, dig, pry, twist, shake, etc. All of these tactics were used. With in 30 minutes he had the 1st two teeth pulled. Then it took an hour and a half to pull the 2nd two. He ended up having to dig into the jawbone to get one out and then leave the tip of the other in there and hope the gum will just grow around it. The dentist was GREAT!!!!! I did not even cry - which I usually the entire visit starting with the 1st shot. That afternoon, I was in so much pain! Now, even as Wednesday comes to a close I am still in a lot of pain (nothing like on Monday but definately still some). The inside of my mouth is still all tore up and my lip is swollen and discolored. Please send me some healing thoughts and prayers. If the gum doesn't grow around that tip we will have to go back in and dig it out----so please keep me in your thoughts.
On Tuesday, I returned to work. (Probably too soon - but I need my paycheck - starting a new job I have no sick leave!) Anyway, On my "lunch break" I took Houston to the vet for the first time. He got a GREAT checkup. Everything is great and he got is 1st 3 shots. He wieghs 6 1/2 pounds. Then I went home for a nap before returning to work.
Today has also been more productive at work but still really painful. I know that some of you have asked about school - I can't find my tax return papers. I NEED them to fill out the financial aid paperwork. I don't think I can afford to go without it. I have gotten on the IRS website to just look up the info I need but can't find it. UGH! I was supposed to meet with the academic advisor but had to work late that day and had to cancel my meeting. I was going to meet with them this week as a walk in but have been feeling so bad so I haven't. So, I did get approved to attend but I need all of this other stuff to fall into place.
It is late and I have one more day of work tomorrow. I work a shift and a half so basically will be working for 13 hours. Hope my toothless mouth holds up. I better get some rest. Good night!
On Monday I worked for 1 hour (at 6:00am). Then I left and went to my dentist appt in Artesia. The dentist stated that I was definately his challenge for the month. I went in because My teeth were KILLING me slowly! Anyway, he pulled the top back and the bottom back molars on the left side. The he reversed 2 root canals and then pulled those teeth. Well, PULL is not the right word. More like, tug, crumble, dig, pry, twist, shake, etc. All of these tactics were used. With in 30 minutes he had the 1st two teeth pulled. Then it took an hour and a half to pull the 2nd two. He ended up having to dig into the jawbone to get one out and then leave the tip of the other in there and hope the gum will just grow around it. The dentist was GREAT!!!!! I did not even cry - which I usually the entire visit starting with the 1st shot. That afternoon, I was in so much pain! Now, even as Wednesday comes to a close I am still in a lot of pain (nothing like on Monday but definately still some). The inside of my mouth is still all tore up and my lip is swollen and discolored. Please send me some healing thoughts and prayers. If the gum doesn't grow around that tip we will have to go back in and dig it out----so please keep me in your thoughts.
On Tuesday, I returned to work. (Probably too soon - but I need my paycheck - starting a new job I have no sick leave!) Anyway, On my "lunch break" I took Houston to the vet for the first time. He got a GREAT checkup. Everything is great and he got is 1st 3 shots. He wieghs 6 1/2 pounds. Then I went home for a nap before returning to work.
Today has also been more productive at work but still really painful. I know that some of you have asked about school - I can't find my tax return papers. I NEED them to fill out the financial aid paperwork. I don't think I can afford to go without it. I have gotten on the IRS website to just look up the info I need but can't find it. UGH! I was supposed to meet with the academic advisor but had to work late that day and had to cancel my meeting. I was going to meet with them this week as a walk in but have been feeling so bad so I haven't. So, I did get approved to attend but I need all of this other stuff to fall into place.
It is late and I have one more day of work tomorrow. I work a shift and a half so basically will be working for 13 hours. Hope my toothless mouth holds up. I better get some rest. Good night!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Houston Dean
This is Houston Dean. He is my new puppy. I have had him about 3 weeks now. A girl at my work bought him for her kids in the beginning of the summer. But now that her kids are going back to school she said she didn't want to mess with him and was getting rid of him. She was having to hide him from her landlord which was a big mess; anyway. She couldn't find anyone to take him and was going to take him to the pound.
I have been wanting a dog for about a year. I don't know why. But I have. I wanted a big dog. But with loosing my job; finances not great; and a lot of other things going on I knew that I did NOT NEED a dog. Anyway, I kinda let it go. But then I heard she was taking him to the pound and my heart sank. I asked what his name was. After 2 months he still didn't have a name. So, low and behold.....the next morning I had a 2 month old puppy!
The good thing is that he is still a puppy and I can train him the way that works for us and not have to untrain bad habits.
The bad thing is that HE IS STILL A PUPPY!!!!!! I don't know ANYTHING about training dogs. The last dog I had BABY BOY who died over a year ago I got when he was already almost 2 years. I did a little training with him but not like this.
So, everyday I am learning and Houston is getting bigger and exploring more and getting in more "trouble". UGH! But he is a very good dog. He is very playful and loveable. He loves to play fetch with his toys. He loves to cuddle and nap beside us (but is not allowed in the bed - YUCK). We just have to work on the pissing and pooping in the house and chewing up everything he finds. Oh yeah and the running out of the yard away from you when you call him kinda stuff.
I am learning that I can not just go and do as I used to. I can not stay gone all day long. My Mom and Scotty have been so good. I love spending time with them on the weekends so they have allowed Houston to either stay in their backyard, in his tote, or in my arms while we visit and play games. He absolutely loves their backyard.
Anyway, Houston has his first vet appt on Tuesday to get his checkup and shots. So, just wanted to share that with you all. Hope you have a great day.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Has it really been a month?
I knew it had been a long time since I had sat down and wrote a post. But really? A month? I guess I have just been kinda busy.
Work is going well. Same thing really. I only have one more training class which will be late in August. But I got to carry over 90% of my training from my last job so that helped out a lot. I have still been working while training so it really wasn't a big thing....but good to know that I am almost done. I like my job for what it is. But I am still on the lookout for something new and exciting.
Which brings me to tell you that I interviewed with the State of New Mexico for a postion as a clerk at the Health Resource Center (Health Office). I haven't heard anything yet but am waiting with positive vibes for a position.
I have really been enjoying Brennen over the last couple of weeks. We have really had some good quality time together this summer. Last week went and tried the new garlic bread pizza at Pizza Hut. It was okay for an appitizer - but not great! I think we are planning to the the new Batman movie today. We have been talking a lot about the beginning of school and kinda seeing what we need to do before then. Brennen is going to spend the next two weeks with his father for vacation. I miss not having him right before school starts!
Speaking of school, I have decided to go back to school this year. I have reapplied at ENMU-R. I have a meeting with some advisors on the 1st of August.
I have a confession! My sister and NEPHEW will be in Roswell on the 18th of August. I am not sure I can wait. I am bursting on the inside with excitement (and trust me sometimes on the outside too).
We have gained a puppy. I saved him from going to the pound when a lady at my work could no longer keep him. He is 2 months old. We have named him Houston Dean. It it definetly a lot of work house training him. But I am doing the best I can and with ALOT of help from Amber who is home while I am working. He is very cute. I will post a picture of him soon.
Gotta run. Busy week.
Work is going well. Same thing really. I only have one more training class which will be late in August. But I got to carry over 90% of my training from my last job so that helped out a lot. I have still been working while training so it really wasn't a big thing....but good to know that I am almost done. I like my job for what it is. But I am still on the lookout for something new and exciting.
Which brings me to tell you that I interviewed with the State of New Mexico for a postion as a clerk at the Health Resource Center (Health Office). I haven't heard anything yet but am waiting with positive vibes for a position.
I have really been enjoying Brennen over the last couple of weeks. We have really had some good quality time together this summer. Last week went and tried the new garlic bread pizza at Pizza Hut. It was okay for an appitizer - but not great! I think we are planning to the the new Batman movie today. We have been talking a lot about the beginning of school and kinda seeing what we need to do before then. Brennen is going to spend the next two weeks with his father for vacation. I miss not having him right before school starts!
Speaking of school, I have decided to go back to school this year. I have reapplied at ENMU-R. I have a meeting with some advisors on the 1st of August.
I have a confession! My sister and NEPHEW will be in Roswell on the 18th of August. I am not sure I can wait. I am bursting on the inside with excitement (and trust me sometimes on the outside too).
We have gained a puppy. I saved him from going to the pound when a lady at my work could no longer keep him. He is 2 months old. We have named him Houston Dean. It it definetly a lot of work house training him. But I am doing the best I can and with ALOT of help from Amber who is home while I am working. He is very cute. I will post a picture of him soon.
Gotta run. Busy week.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Just to catch up
I have been having a good experience at work. I touched base with all of the other companies I was waiting to hear from last week. They all filled the positions with someone else. BLAH! Anyway, I also got the chance to turn a job down. I had recieved two positions from 2 different companies. They were both the positions with caregiving for the disabled. I thought I might work both of them for a while. You know get caught up on some stuff and save up some money. But with my schedule at Tobosa it was going to be very hard. So, I chose to stay there and very graciously turned down Esperanza. That felt nice.
I work a split shift though. I work from 6am-9am. Then I am off (except when I have training). I go back to work at 3pm and work till 10pm. So, I am kinda trying to adjust to this schedule. It is not as easy or comfortable as it appears to be. At first I was like, "woo-hoo! I can go to work then get off and get all the stuff done that I need to. Then I can go back and finish working. You know, like a long lunch." Let me tell you that is NOT the case. But slowly I am adjusting.
On the 4th of July I had to work; so Brennen and I had lunch. We went to Wal-Mart quickly and then had lunch. After lunch we stopped for snow cones. We laughed and laughed throughout the day. We had a really great time. He is really pretty funny when he puts his defenses down. It is pretty sad to me that he has so many defenses at such a young age. But he is getting better about putting the draw bridge down when it is just the 2 of us. That is very nice.
Brennen seems to be having a good summer. He has declared himself, "A CHICK MAGNET".
Let me tell you....PUBERTY has begun. I am holding strong for now. I am defineatly learning as we go. I have come to understand that little girls are EVIL. Ha ha. I have to keep this in mind as I am asked to examine armpits for new hair or a top lip for darkening hair. I really do think this is fun.
Hope everyone has a great week.
I work a split shift though. I work from 6am-9am. Then I am off (except when I have training). I go back to work at 3pm and work till 10pm. So, I am kinda trying to adjust to this schedule. It is not as easy or comfortable as it appears to be. At first I was like, "woo-hoo! I can go to work then get off and get all the stuff done that I need to. Then I can go back and finish working. You know, like a long lunch." Let me tell you that is NOT the case. But slowly I am adjusting.
On the 4th of July I had to work; so Brennen and I had lunch. We went to Wal-Mart quickly and then had lunch. After lunch we stopped for snow cones. We laughed and laughed throughout the day. We had a really great time. He is really pretty funny when he puts his defenses down. It is pretty sad to me that he has so many defenses at such a young age. But he is getting better about putting the draw bridge down when it is just the 2 of us. That is very nice.
Brennen seems to be having a good summer. He has declared himself, "A CHICK MAGNET".
Let me tell you....PUBERTY has begun. I am holding strong for now. I am defineatly learning as we go. I have come to understand that little girls are EVIL. Ha ha. I have to keep this in mind as I am asked to examine armpits for new hair or a top lip for darkening hair. I really do think this is fun.
Hope everyone has a great week.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Away for a week
Since I have started working during the week, Brennen has really been helping out around the house. He has hung out, and helped move some things. But overall his days while I am at work can best be described (by him) as boring. So, since I have to work this week as well, Brennen will be spending the week in Midland with Karen, Joey, Nicholas, and Joshua. I am kinda happy that he won't be at home bored all week but am also sad that he won't be here when I do finally get home. This evening I already miss him and he has only been gone a few hours.
Our day started really early. Well, our night ended really late to start with. I sent Brenn to bed at 12:30am. He wanted to put a movie on. I let him, figuring he would fall asleep watching it. WRONG. I think he was a little excited about today because when I went to bed (at 2:00am) he was still AWAKE watching the movie. I very firmly told him to go to sleep. His reply was, "I am trying." He got a very quick and short response from me....."Turn it off and go to sleep". Within a matter of minutes he was out. But at 5:15am our day started. We left the house at 5:30am - I was very glad we packed last night and had everything sitting by the door. After dropping Amber off at work in Artesia, we headed to HOBBS. We stopped along the way, when my eyes started to droop. Brennen slept all the way to Artesia; then woke for 10 minutes and returned to sleep. Brennen continued to sleep and I took a nap. I woke after about half an hour and we continued our journey. Brennen remained asleep. Brennen slept until 9:00am when we met up with Karen.
We met up with Karen and the boys and had breakfast at Denny's. After breakfast a trip to Hasting's was in order. Everyone got a new book except for me. (The reason behind that is because I am the only one who doesn't read). Anyway, about 11:00am we parted. I guess Brennen is glad he slept our whole trip because he talked Karen's ear off all the way to Midland I think. So, I really enjoyed seeing Karen and the boys. Joshua is such a hoot and Nicholas - well, I love that guy!!!!!! Anyway, can't wait until Brennen gets back; but until then..........It is a work week for me! Hope you have a great MONDAY tomorrow.
Our day started really early. Well, our night ended really late to start with. I sent Brenn to bed at 12:30am. He wanted to put a movie on. I let him, figuring he would fall asleep watching it. WRONG. I think he was a little excited about today because when I went to bed (at 2:00am) he was still AWAKE watching the movie. I very firmly told him to go to sleep. His reply was, "I am trying." He got a very quick and short response from me....."Turn it off and go to sleep". Within a matter of minutes he was out. But at 5:15am our day started. We left the house at 5:30am - I was very glad we packed last night and had everything sitting by the door. After dropping Amber off at work in Artesia, we headed to HOBBS. We stopped along the way, when my eyes started to droop. Brennen slept all the way to Artesia; then woke for 10 minutes and returned to sleep. Brennen continued to sleep and I took a nap. I woke after about half an hour and we continued our journey. Brennen remained asleep. Brennen slept until 9:00am when we met up with Karen.
We met up with Karen and the boys and had breakfast at Denny's. After breakfast a trip to Hasting's was in order. Everyone got a new book except for me. (The reason behind that is because I am the only one who doesn't read). Anyway, about 11:00am we parted. I guess Brennen is glad he slept our whole trip because he talked Karen's ear off all the way to Midland I think. So, I really enjoyed seeing Karen and the boys. Joshua is such a hoot and Nicholas - well, I love that guy!!!!!! Anyway, can't wait until Brennen gets back; but until then..........It is a work week for me! Hope you have a great MONDAY tomorrow.
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