Oh, my... where do I begin???

About two weeks ago we went to Destin for vacation. It was a nice little break away from life... Oh, course, we were visited by Hurricane Faye while there, but it was minor. We really had a good time. When we left there on Thursday we knew we were coming home to another possible vacation. Not the good kind of vacation but a hurricane vacation... We decided to leave some things just packed.

Well, we didn't do a good job planning the evacuation this time. B wanted to go to Hammond. Yes, we were close and didn't have to fight all the traffic, but we lost electricity. That's hard when you have a 20 month old. It's also hard when you are stuck in a motel... no windows to open, no door to be left open, one flashlight... Scary also alone in a motel without your husband because he had to return to work.

Next time, we'll definitely go farther even if it means leaving B closer to home. I understand that he has to return to work, but I have to think of my little one.

On Tuesday early am, we left to go to Mobile. We were going to visit Kristy, but they didn't have electricity either so decided we should go towards lights.

My poor husband has been working a LOT since the storm. Poor Tad doesn't get to see him right now. I'm not sure how long this will go on. Guess it depends on Ike...

I have been doing everything around the house, etc. to try and help B. I cut the grass, cleaned the lawn from the storm. One of my friend's husband then insulted my lawn work. I let him know I don't usually cut the grass and I was just trying to help my poor husband out. B said it was fine and I didn't need to do it. I just feel so sorry for him right now...

Tad and I spent the longest time together since the first six months of his life... My hat goes out to all the SAHMs. I don't know how you do it!! Saturday I went to work for a few hours and left him at my mom's. That was the first and only break we had.

Now, Saturday I received a phone call from daycare... no school this week. Thank goodness for B's sister! She's going to help me out this week. Yeah!!

While on hurricane evacuation I did read a good book. The Lovely Bones - I really enjoyed it. Now I'm reading some vampire book by Stephanie Meyer. Recommended by a friend. This isn't something I'd normally read, but so far it seems interesting... I'll keep you posted.

Work...

I have been so busy at work. I think it's because we are going on vacation and I have so much to do before I leave. Only two more work days to get it all done. I'm sure when I get back I'll be swamped again! I better enjoy my time off. We leave Thursday after work for Destin. We come back the next Thursday and I don't have to go back to work until the day after Labor Day! Yeah! Of course, labor day weekend we have a LOT to do!

Oh, my!!

All I can say is children should not have to be the parent to their parent!! Oh, my... why, oh why do we have to deal with nonsense again!!!

Life just isn't fair.

Six Quirks Meme

Mathochist tagged me for the Six Quirks Meme.

The Rules:

Link the person(s) who tagged me


Mention the rules on my blog


Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of mine


Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them


Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged

My Quirks:

1. I hate walking around the house without socks. I think it's because I have wood floors and I don't like feeling dirt on them. I mop and sweep and vacuum all the time, still doesn't help!

2. I have an obsession with my floors. Since they are wood I feel like they are always dirty. I've bought every imaginable cleaner, mop, etc and still think they are dirty...

3. Even though I'm a CPA and do other peoples taxes, finances, I HATE doing my own! I can't stand paying bills.

4. I'm obsessed with taking baths... I'll bathe in the morning and night. Even if I take a shower before going to dinner, I'll take another when I get home before going to bed.

5. My son must wear an onesie under all his outfits (unless it's an all in one outfit).

6. I'd rather drink Diet Coke from a fountain than out of a can or bottle.

Most people have already been tagged!

Interesting things

Black/white

The Last Lecture

This was a very good book. I do recommend...

How do you know if it's answered?? and Finnegan!!

First, I too LOVE the name Finnegan!! If I have another child and it's a son, then that will be one of my choices.

Lately I've been wondering, how do you know if your prayers are being answered? I consider myself a religious person. I've been actively participating in church. I'm an elder now. I want to learn more about the bible, but I'm making progress.

I've decided to turn over my career - job situation to God. Maybe I'm crazy... who knows... I've decided I need to pray about it. How will I know if my prayers are answered? Will one day I wake up and know what to do? Will God send me a sign??

Saturday I leave for Vegas. It's CPE for work. I'm so excited but also nervous. I'll be gone from Saturday until Wednesday. I hope B and T get along alright without me. I know I'm going to really miss them!! I'm excited to have a little time to myself. I rarely get that...

Well, I'm off to get some rest. I'm starting to get sick and I want to be well before my trip!

Why oh why??

Does losing weight have to be so much harder than gaining?? I decided I need to work out more to help with the weight loss. Yesterday I went to the gym at 5am. I did feel much more entergized during the day. When I got off work I walked with Tad to B's sister's house which is about a mile away. Then we walked home. Tad LOVES to go for rides in the stroller. When I pull it out he is so excited. He tries to climb in it by himself. He usually falls asleep for part of the ride.

I don't think I eat a lot of junk so I'm not sure what the problem is. I should go back to WW, but I'm too cheap. I'll see how things go with the excercise plan. I'm also not eating any more ice cream.