Sunday

I had computer issues on Sunday evening, so I couldn't post my pictures.  Today, I worked half a day, then flew to St. Louis on the tiniest plane I've ever seen.  We checked in, I showered and dressed, then we went to dinner with customers, which lasted 2 1/2 hours!  Now, I'm in my room, but I need to get up by 5:30, so this is a short post.

Sunday pictures are above, the pictures from this trip will follow tomorrow morning (if I ACTUALLY get up at 5:30) or tomorrow evening.  I have some fun stuff to share.

Getting back to "normal"

The girls are home!  And it's about time.  The problem is: Monica arrived with a horrible sore throat, and a fever.  Kevin stopped at the Minute Clinic before he ever got them home, and she has strep.  Oh joy.

The poor kid hurts so bad.  This afternoon, her temperature was 103.8.  She has antibiotic and numbing gargle stuff and Tylenol, so she'll be OK.  Right know, though, that kid is SICK.

I went to Dad's today, so Natalie could visit (Monica is still contagious) and Natalie decided to stay for a while.  I came home to do some more laundry, then went back to pick up a refrigerator (our back porch fridge died a week ago.)  While we were there, Natalie decided that she wanted to spend the night with Aunt Rena.

We brought the fridge home and Natalie packed some clothes.  Then, I took her out to drop her off.  When I got home, Monica and I went out to the deck and lit the tiki torches.  She had asked to, and the Tylenol had her feeling better.

We sat out there and visited for a while, and she even caught a couple of fireflies.  When the skeeters started biting, we came in.  She's going to bed soon, since she is starting to droop a bit.  Tylenol can only do so much, you know?

My brother should be here soon.  Well, not HERE, but at Mom's.  We'll see them in the morning.  Monica can't be there until afternoon, since she needs 24 hours on antibiotics before she can be around anyone.

This will be a whirlwind week.  I have to fly to St. Louis on Monday afternoon, with the owner of the company.  Dinner with a customer Monday, then I'll get a rental on Tuesday to drive around Illinois to see 2 other customers, then meet back up with the owner and the pilot to fly home on Tuesday evening.  Then I'll work Wednesday and Thursday, then it's INDEPENDENCE DAY!  Woo Hoo!

Three day weekends are ALWAYS a good idea, right?

Angry Dad

Kevin's truck has been running like shit.  Sorry for not warning you that I'm going to cuss in this entry, but his truck has been REALLY running like shit.  If you ease into your cruising speed, you're fine.  If you stomp it, it sputtered and fell on it's face.  Kevin was SURE that there was some bad shit going on.

He asked several folks about it, and got different opinions.  I said "fuel filter."  He felt that it was the fuel filter.  YET, you don't know Kevin.  He is usually SURE that it's the worst possible problem, so he was sure his engine was about to blow up.  OK, not really, but he knew it was bad.

From the test drive we took a bit ago, the fuel filter fixed it. Rock ON! 

On his way home tonight, he had to stop at WalMart.  I can't blame the guy for looking.  I really can't.  However, he got a dirty look for it.

Please check out my husband, Angry Dad.  It was too funny not to post.  Poor guy.

Check this out, OK?

OK, here's the deal:

go to tiny little division, OK?

You don't understand.  Most of you already love Toonguy (Russ to some of us) and you think he's funny.  there is a site for the cartoonists to let go of some creativity.  These are things that are NOT approved for cards that you'll buy in the stores.  Some are weird, some are crazy, and ALL are things that you will NOT find while browsing the card isle at WalMart.

Because many of my coworkers check this site daily, I was shocked with Russ said that it "wasn't catching on."  Hell, we FREAK if we can't access this site.

I'm not kidding.  Go.  Go read it, and let me know what you think, OK?

Promise?

91 is hot!

UNCLE!

I CRY UNCLE!

OK, 91 is HOT!  Actually, I could probably still deal with it.  I get home at 6, and by 9 it is OK in here.  The problem is that the girls will spend some time here during the day, so we can't have it this hot.

I got home tonight and let Hawkeye out, and later asked him if he'd like to come back into the house.  He turned around slowly, lifted his right paw, flipped me off and said, "Screw you, woman!"  OK, dude.  I know it's hot in here.  No need to be rude!

My a/c quit, my garbage disposal quit, my hot water heater is leaking (but still working) and on Sunday, my dryer quit.  I was ready to throw in the towel and go back to renting, until neighbor Jimmy (bless his soul) told us that he had a dryer down there, doing nothing.  Well, let's put it to work, my friend!

The garbage disposal has been replaced with a straight pipe (we have a dog, after all) and the dryer situation is handled for now.  The a/c guy will be called tomorrow, and the hot water heater can leak until it quits, or until I have $500 extra lying around.  Anyone want to gift $500 to me?  No?  I thought not.  I can handle the slow stream in the basement.

The girls come home on Saturday, and I can't WAIT!  I called them twice, and sent texts twice tonight.  I try not to contact them more than 4 times per week, so that they don't get sad, missing home too much.  Now, we're 2 1/2 days out, so I can call all I want.  They're stoked!  We'll go firework shopping next week.

Oh, and JIM IS COMING THIS WEEKEND!  HE'S BRINGING MY GEORGIA PEACH OF A NIECE WITH HIM!  Yeah, you guessed it.  I'm excited.  We'll have so much fun.  On the 4th, we'll have many folks around, and Kevin will grill, wearing his new apron that Mom bought for him in Branson.

Yeah, Dad, Mom got the credit.  Sad, huh?  Kevin lives that crap, so talk to him.

Anyway, we've got appliance troubles, but much to be thankful for.  I choose to focus on the good stuff.  I'll see Jim and Lyndsay in a few days.  It's about time!

Oh, and one more thing...for Russ.  There was an awesome cartoon on www.tinylittledivision.com today.  It wasn't up for long.  Was it pulled for the questionable content?  Is there any way I could get it emailed to me?  4 of us at work saw it before it was pulled.  We NEED this cartoon.  It's like a drug, man!

Peace out, suckers!

Natalie's letter

I got a letter from Natalie today.  Actually, Kevin and I both got letters.  He's asleep, so I don't have permission to publish his letter, but I'll share mine.  I will type it exactly as she wrote it.  Her grammer, spelling, and punctuation is 100% better than only a year ago.  I'm proud of that.

Some things that you need to know before you read this are: I told her the a/c broke, and told her that I hoped I didn't get a heat rash on my butt.  I started with "Dear Pumpkin Butt" and ended with "Love, Mommalicious"  I told her that the trip to the KS party was long, but we made the best of it by joking around.  Also, Kevin usually gets a good deal on fireworks due to the tent in the parking lot of his employer.  I think that covers everything.  If anything is not clear, let me know.  By now, you know that we have a weird sense of humor around here.  Deal with it.  The sooner you deal with it, the better off we'll all be.

And now, the letter:

Dear Momilicious,

Hey Mom!! Down here it's good.  I sure do miss you, too!  I'm glad your friends, you, and dad had a good time on your drive.  And you're right, you do have to make the best of a bad situation.

I am looking foward to my week at camp.  Thanks for sending a care package.  I got Dad's letter with yours, too.

No I can't believe it's 2 1/2 weeks 'til the 4th of July.  I can't wait either.  I hope Daddy gets fireworks, too.  I can't wait to see Lindsey and uncle Jim.

I can't believe the air conditioner broke!  I'm glad we have fans.  Oh, and if you do get a butt heat rash, I would see a doctor about that. LOL!!!

I love you, too and can't wait to get HOME!!!

Love you,

Pumpkin Butt

(LOL)

P.S. (xxxxxxxxxxxx) is a my coke rewards code.)

That's the letter.  It was so great, it made me cry.  There were a couple of grammatical errors, but other than one misspelled word, it was awesomely done, and melted this momma's heart.  I can't wait until they get home on Saturday!

Oh, and you didn't think I'd give out my coke code, did you?  LOL

Random thoughts that do NOT go together

These thoughts do not go together in any fashion.  They are just things that have crossed my mind today.  In no particular order:

I saw a semi trailer that said "fresh young chicks" following a semi trailer that said "hot and fresh."  Hmmm.  Slut trucks.

My man-child Brett started work today, at his new job...working for Kevin.  We'll see how that goes, but today was good for both of them, so I'm hoping and praying.  Kevin needs yard help at the lumber yard; Brett needs a job.

My brother is coming for a visit.  He's bringing my Georgia peach niece with him.  I cannot wait!

Kevin has 33 hours in at work this week.  It's TUESDAY!  Yes, he's in bed.  At 6:30.  His body can't take this, so I worry.

There was some awesome lightning this morning, on my way in to work.  I love a good storm.

My deck is too hot tonight, even in the shade of my fabulous umbrella.  Maybe later.

The girls are coming home on Saturday.  I could pee myself with excitement.  I got the greatest letter from Natalie today, and a call from Monica last night.  It's TIME!

I asked Kevin if he needed a treat tonight.  He did.  I didn't know what to get, but as I exited in OG, I saw a sign for Dairy Queen.  Kevin LOVES (and would marry) the Peanut Buster Parfait.  I got one, wrapped it in napkins, shoved it in a bag, and got home as fast as I could.  He was SO happy.  I'm a good wife.

I helped coworker "T" with our software today.  How can he work in sales for our lab, and not even know the software? Good lord.  He didn't know what a browser window was, or a scroll bar, or where to find images on his computer.  *sigh*  Why me?

OK,I should stop.  I have had a TON of rambling thoughts today, and it would take all night.  You don't have that kind of time.  Actually, if you made it this far, I think you may need a hobby.

Peace out!