Sunday, February 28, 2010

Busy weekend.  Yesterday I went to watch Ben swim in a meet in Owensboro.  His times were good, but not good enough to qualify for state, which he really wanted.  You know, I thought after Martie and Jennie were grown, I was through with the pain and anguish that can go with childhood sports, but in a way it is even worse with the grands.  I wanted this for Ben so bad...and seeing Jennie and Brent hurting for him makes the hurt double!!!!  And, yes, I know...it is not that important, but you want your kids and grandkids to have what they want...But...Ben has just started being serious about swimming this year and he IS only ten years old.  He will be fine...as a matter of fact, he forgets it a long time before the rest of us do!   LOL.
Anyway, today Baker was still sick, so I stayed with her while Jen and Brent both went with Ben...he still didn't qualify, but Jen said he came so very close.  At least, that is one weekend they can stay home...and not have to run to a swim meet.  :)

Friday, February 26, 2010

I can tell that this is going to be a weekend "thing."  I still haven't figured out how to work in the cooking blog...everytime I tried to go to annie n kentucky, it would go to that one, so I deleted it...will try to figure it out because I would also like to have a reading one....anyone know what to do?

Worried about Baker and Jen, they have been sick all week.  Jen just called, she has taken Baker to Urgent Care at Madisonville because she just isn't getting better.  There's a lot of stuff going around, including strep and bronchitis...hope it is neither of those.  Prayers for my girls!

Wednesday, February 23, 2010

Snowing again...this one should pass pretty quickly, though.  I am going to sit tight until it does, though.  I sent this picture to Kim and Denise...didn't think they would believe me!

LOL...I didn't realize a little leprachaun was peeking in one corner and Jake in the other!  We are having a Mardi Gras potluck in the library today, so I hope I can make it to school.  I made some Hello Dollies, and a Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo (taste-tested it last night...yummy!).

February 21, 2010 pm edition

Barry and I went to a new church this morning...The Journey.  They meet at the Merle Travis Center, which is a really nice place.  We both liked the message, but Barry misses his traditional Baptist service.  I would like to give it a chance, though, the pastor is very knowledgable and educated about the Bible.  He talked about small groups today, and sitting in straight rows...made a lot of sense.
Later we went for lunch at Cracker Barrel in Madisonville.  Nice.
And I heard from Ben that he improved all his times, but still hasn't qualified for State...missed in three or four events by only one second!  I think next week he will do it!  GO, BEN!

February 21, 2010

Yep....I messed up...haven't been writing for a few days.  For one thing, we had school three days in a ROW!  I think next week will be the first full week of school for us since Christmas break.  Anyway, I was bushed each day after school.  Yesterday I went to see Mama...she is doing good.  I wish I could see her more often, although every time she goes somewhere it throws her off.  She says she feels lost, and I can certainly imagine that she does.  For the first time in over 80 years, she probably feels her life is without purpose.  She says all she does is watch tv...I asked her if she reads and she said yes, she did do that.  It was so pretty outside, I tried to get her to go out, but she said she didn't want to.  Maybe I can get her out once Spring really gets here.  I took some pictures of her and Chrissy, her cat...

After I left BG, I went to check on Daddy's grave and left a UK flag flying.  The way UK played yesterday against Vandy, though, he might be wanting it off by now!!!!

February 17, 2010

Back to school today.  We were on an hour delay, so that made the day whiz right on by.  Making up these days we have missed are going to be a headache, though. 

The day was pretty typical...book circulations, clubs meeting since it is Wednesday, a supply order to be checked in, just everyday stuff.  I watched Tabatha's class while she went to the doctor, but only last period....they knew what to do and gave me no problems.

Good to see all the girls again...although Denise and I do a lot of texting, it is fun to laugh with everyone in person.

February 16, 2010

Wow, I am impressing myself.....how many days straight have I written?  More than ever before, that's for sure.
Nice day off today.  Slept in, took Ben, Baker, and Brent lunch from McDonald's...Jen didn't want any, she took soup for her lunch.  Any ole excuse to see them!  Browsed Walmart for an hour or so, then home to piddle around, watch some Olympics, etc. Reheated the jambalaya for our supper, better the second time around type of food!  Switched out printers to one that Martie had that is compatible with Vista.   I am going to make some snickerdoodles in a minute, if I can find my recipe...if not, I am sure allrecipes will have it.
Still didn't do any scrapbooking.