February 27, 2009 ~ Really? I mean...Really? ~

Last night I was sitting at the dinner table with Camryn as she was telling me different stories about things that have gone on at school and who is bossy and who thinks he's cool when he's really not and who jumps on the desk and how she's "like...you're not supposed to jump on the desk" and like...like...like...I got lost. I can't tell you much of what else we talked about because I was distracted by the fact that my 7 year old now throws in "like" about every 2 words or so. Really??? Does that start this early? And her facial expressions...I mean, really??? Is she like 15 or something? Like Really? I mean, like, I am, like, soooo not ready for, like, this stage in life.

Oh my word!!

February 25, 2009 ~ God Is Good ~

I just found out some exciting news! Let me start by saying God does provide and He is AWESOME! When I was married my credit was RUINED by my ex. I mean RUINED. I went to try to buy a car with him...not knowing my credit was bad. I had no idea he was ruining my credit. I got there and got chewed up one side and down the other by the dealer. He told me that if I walked in with $10,000 cash, he couldn't get me in a car with the shape my credit was in. The whole time, Dwight just sat there and let me take the lashing for something HE did. Today I had my credit run and just got word that my credit score is...ready....742!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I own my home and car and have a credit score of 742. It is amazing to me how God provides when you step out of your comfort zone and follow His will!

February 25, 2009 ~ Guess Who? ~

Who remembers this oh so fun game? My sister and I used to play this all the time. Remember picking your one person and fighting to slide that lil card with their picture in between the bars to get it to fit in the little flippy thing? Oh the heck of trying to do that. Then you begin with "Is your person a girl?" If the other player says 'No' you close all the girls and go on. Well, Camryn wanted to spend some of her money so she bought the new addition of Guess Who. OMG! WHY did they not have these things when I was growing up...check this out!!

Look at this nifty board. You just pop open the side and all the "doors" fall open. No more fighting to get them flipped out. And then you place the board...look at all these, and this isn't all..

In the back, close the "door and tada...you slide your little slider at the top over the person you choose and begin to play. Only this time, you don't answer out loud!!!!

They have green and red buttons on top for yes or no complete with SOUNDS and flashing LIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man...they just make toys so much cooler these days!!!!

February 23, 2009 ~ FOR SALE ~

I'm TRYING to sell my old wedding set. If you want them or know of someone who wants them, please pass the word!! Email Andrea at brwneyez915@yahoo.com
14kt yellow gold
1.44ct diamonds total (center stone .50 ct.)
Size 8
Appraised at $2600.00
Price $1300.00

February 23, 2009 ~ It's Happening...Never thought it would..but it is ~

I never thought this would happen. I mean, I have always heard that it would happen, just never thought it would happen to me. I guess this is my lesson in "never say never". The moment took me by surprise and leaves me awestruck to this very minute. I mean, this wasn't in the plans, however, it's happening my friends. Yes, I am in fact....turning into my Mother. *sigh* Not that that's a bad thing by any means. My Mother is a wonderful person. Strong, smart, beautiful, independent and motivated. However, these are not the qualities of which I speak/type. It's slowly been creeping up on me, however, I've been in denial. The signs are all there. The frustrated sigh's, the disgusted grunts, the closing of the bedroom door...they are all there I have just ignored them. After last night, I can no longer deny it. I am turning into my Mother. Something was said last night about Camryn's MP3 player and I mentioned how she can't find it and this is the 2nd MP3 player that she has lost. My mom mentioned that she thought it was in Camryn's room. That's when it happened, folks. It took over me like a wave crashing down on a rock. I couldn't stop it. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't even feel it coming. Before I knew it, it was out. "Well, that's the problem...if she would pick up her room, she might be able to find something". WOW! As it struck me, all I could do was say "Man, that sounds familiar." I just had to suck up my pride and let my mother enjoy the moment.

February 18, 2009 ~ My Boys ~

Camryn's brothers were in town this past weekend so I got to go over and visit for about 30 minutes. I can't believe how much they have grown up. I came into their lives when they were just turning 4 and 7. Now they are 13 and 16....time sure goes by fast. I had a very close relationship with both of them. They are very special to me and will always have my heart. I loved them and raised them as if they were my own. I still love them with my whole heart!! Ian is 16 and Chance is 13! Wow!!

February 16, 2009 ~ Happy V - V - Valentines Day ~

Wow...really??? This year marked a new thing for me. I celebrated Valentines Day for the first time in years!!! The past several years I have celebrated S.A.D (Singles Awareness Day) so to have a Valentine made me feel a little out of sorts. I mean, what do you do? This is new territory!! My Sweetie-pie and I had our Valentine's Day on Friday night. He took me to Mike's Place in Conway for dinner. We had a booth off in the back so we could spend time talking and getting lost in each other's eyes, while whispering sweet nothings across the table. Ok, not really, but we did have a very nice dinner. We really do enjoy our dinner dates that we try to have a couple times a month. With children, it's hard to find time alone, so the time we get to spend together one on one is always very special and spent with lot's of talking and laughing. Now, I know some of you are probably sick at your stomach right now with all the lovey dovey-ness but trust me...reality has hit and Mr. Wonderful is by no means Mr. Perfect...however, he quite possibly could be Mr. Perfect for Andrea. There is a complete difference in the two. Anywho...we had dinner then went to pick up his daughter and went home. I spend the weekend with Charles since my ex Valentine...UGH...was in town... I just didn't feel comfortable staying at home alone. After a not so comfortable nights rest on the couch, we got up Saturday and I spent the day playing with Alaina...hunting deer and taking our puppies to the hospital etc....while Charles did some much needed house work. That evening, which was actual Valentine's Day, we went to church...which was kinda neat cause it was our first date place....then rented the movie Fire Proof and watched it. Very good movie...and book, I might add. Oh yeah, during the day Saturday I took my special wonderful Valentine girl a balloon, candy and a stuffed worm to her. I also got to see my boys. Well, they are not mine anymore, but I consider them mine still. Sunday was spent playing with Alaina as well. All in all it was a good weekend. I did almost make up my mind that I do not want any more children. Having a 7 year old who is SOOOO independent, I had forgotten how much work little ones are! Here are a few of the pics we took while playing this weekend. I'll post some of the boys soon. Hope you all who have a sweetie had a great valentines day. And to those who are celebrating S.A.D...Happy SAD. It's REALLY not all that bad!! :)