NOT ME MONDAY

No - I did not sign up for 2 classes this semester at school while working 45 - 50 hours a week at my new job!!! You would think I just have all the time in the world to work, do homework, play with the kids, play with the hubby (yeah that is right!), clean house, do laundry, cook dinners, keep up with my friends and have time to myself! HA HA!
No - I did not about go crazy my 1st week of class in Managerial Accounting and want to quit and walk out the door. I also didn't envision myself literally doing it. Once I got into my car, I also didn't scream at the top of my lungs because I had to relieve some pressure and then my head didn't hurt after doing such a retarded thing!
I also didn't then volunteer to have my brother's birthday gathering at my house and my house was not a complete mess! I DID NOT proceed to make my kids, my hubby and my mom help clean the house before they all came over while I went to Casa to give a friend the girl scout cookies. Oh - I almost forgot I didn't sit down with her and sip a little Margarita while everyone was at home cleaning!
Over the weekend, my son did not have a basketball tournament with 4 games that he wanted me to attend. I did not sit through 3 of the 4 games and shout at the players and coach while they were playing. He then did not remind me that he was embarassed. I also didn't consider sending Brandon away for a few years until he gets an attitude adjustment. Who was the idiot that said "raising teeagers is hard work" because as far as I can tell it is not hard work - it is next to impossible some days!!!!
Lastly, I did not order a coach purse on ebay and win! Dave is NOT going to kill me!!!!

Wow...it has been a crazy month!!!

A ton of stuff has happened since I last posted anything.... Let's see....

1. I started a new job - (a wonderful, awesome, glorious job as an accountant at Delta Dental. I am sooooooo super-dee-dooper excited because it is closer to home <40>, they pay for my tuition at school, free dental and vision benefits for the family, a nice raise, bonuses, etc.......) It is just an awesome company! Praise God for all that He has done in my life!


2. The Christmas Holiday! What a great time we had during Christmas, with the exception of my grandma not being around. We didn't spend as much this year because the kids really didn't need that much. It was nice with the hussle and bustle not around the holiday. So many times - we just run run run run run run and not have family time. Not this year - we slowed down a bit, I didn't have school for 3 1/2 weeks, and we spent time together.


3. The NEW YEAR!!!! WOW - what a new year can bring.... A new start to something in my life. Last year I quit drinking soda. That was the 1st time EVER that I kept a resolution. Yes, I do not drink soda at all....but I likey my Sweet Tea! This year - since it is a new year....I want to change my lifestyle / eating habits. I am truely tired of the yo yo weight issue that I have had for years. So that is my "something new" for this year!


4. David's Grandma turned 90 today. We had a huge party for her a couple of weeks ago. She had over 60 guests and kids / grandkids / great-grandkids come into town from Florida and Arkansas. It was really nice! She was able to see a whole bunch of friends she has known for years but cannot ever see.


5. David and I are going through Membership classes at our new church! I love our new church!!!! South County Christian Center is awesome!!! I love the pastor, the praise and worship, the connection groups, the people....all of it!!!!
6. Last but not least - God has done some really amazing stuff lately! I cannot wait to see what is coming next!

Please give! It is so important!

Yesterday I heard a story about the mall Santa Clauses. They are saying that kids are asking for very peculiar things this year. Some of the kids this year are not asking for the usual bikes, toys, Transformers, the latest gadget, doll, etc. They are actually asking for their mommy to get a job or daddy to get a job. They are asking for their house back, their old rooms, furniture or cars... They are also asking for more food to feed their bellies. This is terrible! The pressure put on these kids is unbelievable!

When you think about the economy and how it has affected your family - do you only think about your own need? Do you think about how am I going to pay this or that bill... or how am I going to make the house payment... or how am I going to put food on the table this week because 'x, y and z' are due? I know I do. I don't stop and think about the thousands of people here in St. Louis that's unemployed this year. I know several families that are unemployed this year that normally have jobs. Some from Chrysler, Maritz and AB. It is happening all over - not just in St. Louis. I know many more people that have been cut back on their hours - in order to save someone else's job. This is a sad state we are in with our economy!

With that all being said, I do want to encourage people to give. If you have an extra $5 - give to your local charity. If you know someone that is not going to have Christmas this year becasue they don't have the money - let a local church or charity know or ask for donations from other relatives, friends and family to help support them. We all must stick together in this time of need!

Two weeks ago, my daughter, Gabby, asked me for money. I was like - geez, again..I just gave you $10 for a class t-shirt. But she told me they were collecting for a local family that wasn't able to have Christmas. I had $5 in my wallet so I gave it to her. Well, this morning she was bummed because they didn't raise the most money for this family at her school. I asked her how much I had given becuase I couldn't remember. She reminded me of the amount and then she said she had given money too. I asked her how much. She told me she gave $12. I was like - how could you give all of your money away to this family that you don't know. She said - Mom - they needed it more than me. Wow - what a profound statement!

Please give this year! Other people may need it more than you!