Rest in Peace ..

I posted the same title back last Dec.

Well my aunt from that post decided it was time to go as well. Lasted 11 months after her husband. Which BTW they never would tell her he passed away. That is the dumbest thing I have heard of. (IMHO)

Though I am very sad she is gone. She really was gone long before today. I hate so bad that Alzheimer’s takes so much from you. Takes you from your loved ones. It really is a hard disease to come to terms with. I can not remember how long she has been in a nuring home. 6-7 years. Of not speaking. Of not walking. Hand fed. She really was back at baby stage. She is much better off. She had stopped being able to eat about 11 days ago.

Also I never updated my facts from that earlier post. I had it as 2 of the 5 girls has been dignoised with Alzheimer's. Nope. That is 3 of the 5. But actually one sister died in 72 with cancer. So those that remain .. 3 of the 4. Who is the fourth?

My mother ......

I am scared to death!

Had I known 13 years ago that it would run through my family, even though they claim Alzheimer's does not run in the family and that is is not heredity, I would have never gotten married. I would have never had children!! I feel very strongly about this.

(sorry once again I got wrapped up in talking about that .. happen last time as well)

The family reunion is scheduled for Saturday, this date has been set since my uncles funeral last December, and her funeral is Sunday. I personally wish they would do it all in one day. It is a 2 hour drive each way. I do not want to have to drive back and forth Saturday and Sunday. I am not sure what her children are thinking. *sigh*

I am just happy she is not trapped in that body of hers anymore. That is she not in pain anymore.

God Bless!!

Twas the night before Thanksgiving.

So I have ran my lil bum all over today. I realized this a.m. we probably had some last minute items that needed picking up. Then I sprung up outta bed realizing .. as of 1 pm there will be no transportation here again until 2 am, and stores are all closing at midnight. Ummm .. Guess I better get movin.

So Catcher Dude and I ran to the store. I was actually prepared for long lines. But they were really good. So my plan was run us to the store. Make sure I got all I wanted/needed. Make sure I got all CD wanted/needed. Then run his lil butt into school. Um .. NOPE not how that went down.

We went to store. Got stuff for him to make him happy. Plus I saw this commercial the other day for a new One A Day Multi-Vitamin for teen boys. Saw that and thought Score! Home Run! We are taking these home.

Left there, brought groceries home. Then I sucked in and let CD stay home so he could go to TKD morning class, since he would miss again tonight, no car. Then off again to Sam's. Oh but we didn't make it there. We ended up at TRU, looking around.

So then it was time to drop him off at TKD. I ran up to school, dropped off left of purchases yesterday. Worked the cart for an hour. Rushed off picked up CD from TKD. We realized we forgot the crust for his cheesecake. So back to grocery store. Then home. For dad dude and him to rush off to park to throw. Back home. Dad dude left for work and Catcher dude and I set off on our dessert adventure. We made:

Cheesecake
Chocolate Pie
Pumpkin Spice Pudding
Pumpkin Pie (currently baking)

We might bake a cake later, still not sure about that one. Now I am sitting and resting. I am just beat. Plus we didn't get the best news today. But more later on that one.

I found a cute story/poem I will leave you with:

'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

'Twas the Night before Thanksgiving and all through the house
Mom was at the stove stirring and splattered her blouse.

The kids were in their beds, tucked in with care
while mom was in the kitchen, ready to pull out her hair.

The turkey, still frozen, sat in the sink
And all she could think of was "I need a drink."

The potatoes, cranberry sauce and the punch that was spiked
And the green bean with onion stuff that nobody liked,

All sat ready, in the fridge peacefully
And mom’s next thought was "I could really use some sleep."

But not yet, because though the food was prepared
Now the house had to be cleaned - except for upstairs.

So she scrubbed and she dusted up high and down low,
But she smartly skipped anything that wouldn't show.

Toward midnight it was, and tired was she
After prepping the meal and cleaning - Yippee!

For now it was time to get a little sleep
She was tired enough, no need to count sheep.

Because in a few short hours, the chaos would begin
And she would then know if she really did win.

When she sees the smiles and hears the laughter flow
Then, and only then, will she know

That even though a mom works harder than most
It is worth it when you are known as the host

That makes sure her family and her guests have their fun
And good food to eat when her work is done.

But she better sit down and have a glass of wine
Because she'll do it all again in a short month's time.

Tuesday Ramble ..err Venting

So I have absolutely nadda exciting around here. So I will just mindless ramble venting.

I have to go to Sam's here in about 20 minutes. Shopping for school. Which with only 2 days left this week what a waste. I wish we could have made it through the week. Oh well. Stuff will be ready for Monday.

Catcher Dude bought a ticket to the 1/2 day blow off classes have fun in the cafe day. (I have no clue what they titled it) That was nice and all. BUT!! He bought it at lunch, went to 4Th block, lost it. *thud* That child loses crap all the time. Guess someone will have a good time on his dime. *grr*

I do believe I have pissed off thy mother. She called from store (now here is the kicker, why didn't she call BEFORE she left) saying she was at the store buying for Thanksgiving, are we coming. Um, nah. Don't think so. She flew off the handle, saying well guess I will leave. No sense shopping. Okay well you still have 5 other people to fed. But watev.

If she is mad about Thanksgiving, wait until the other shoe drops and she finds we are bailing on the family reunion on Saturday.

Well my "I have a bright idea" husband has prevented me from being able to put our tree up. He got the bright idea to get rid of the big entertainment center and downsize. Well that is a good idea, BUT he was not able to sell it and now I can not put the tree up. Guess I should clear that up. I could .. but then if someone does come buy the darn thing couldn't get it out of the house with the tree up. So the tree will have to stay down as this is blocking rooms and if it can sell and go. It must! So .. no tree.

Though really since I was not doing any shopping this year for Christmas, CD already had said not to bother putting to *f*'er up. So why bother.

(Ya know this is more venting than rambling ..)

I am still trying to get this afghan done for catcherdude. I am skipping the nieces. Just no time. Period!

I love the season. The lights, music, the crisp weather, snow, parties, etc .. But anymore I just do not like dealing with it.

Well I really need to fly out and shop. Then get up to school. I probably will leave early though today as I want DH to have enough time to follow me over drop off moms car and bring me back home so he can get to work on time.


Happy Tuesday!!

Comes every 7 days.

yes yes yes, it's Monday ... again! Can you believe it? I know I can't .. Though, whats not to believe? Monday comes every 7 days.Guess I don't appreciate our calendar system as much as I should.

Guess I better get moving. Another fun filled packed Monday. DH's ride is still on vacation, so I have to get everything done I need to before 1, so DH can take my beloved car. I dislike that ride giver taken vacation. How DARE he? Doesn't he know I need him to go to work everyday so I don't have to give up my car? Hmpth!!

My picture went bye! Bye! So I replaced it.

Well I didn't get jack-shit done this morning, so I kidnapped borrowed my mothers car. Now I am set. I can resume errands. Just after I take a rest, grab a snack, and re-group.

on the seventh day

She rests. I have been very fortunate lately that on Sunday's I get to lay around all day. I absolutely did nadda today. I have been tivo'n lots of Christmas movies lately. So today I laid in bed all day and watched TV. Cat napped. It is so nice. Dad dude made dinner. Dad dude dishes. Dad dude took out trash. Yep! Finally he is movin and groovin. Guess he finally realized I do not give a Flyin Frisbee and it can all pile up to high heaven.

Last night was the fundraiser for catcher dudes baseball team. The team hosted Mouse Races. So they had 7 races. Plus there were silent auctions, mouse roulette, and Raffle baskets. I personally didn't want to go. I wanted to stay in bed, pull covers over head and stay put. But being the good lil mommy I am I got up and went. It was okay. It just bites the events are always 40-50 minutes away for us. So we left at 4p and didn't get home until after midnight. Dad dude was nice enough to work my shift for me so I could just sit, chat, and place bets. The team brought in approximately over $3000. Which was a nice amount. Unfortunately it still doesn't cover our share. I was hoping we would not be out anymore out of pocket for the upcoming season. Oh well.

Funny story though .. kids were not allowed to attend. So to make catcher dude feel like he wasn't left out I called him for picking numbers in the mouse roulette, picking mice, etc. The first call I made was number for 1st mouse roulette. He wanted 95. But the numbers only went to 50. So he picked 5. It was a $5 buy, with a payout of $125. I be damn if when the mouse was dropped on the board if it didn't run straight to number 5. Lil shit Darling lil Catcher dude won the $125. That was the only $5 one the did the rest of the night. The rest were $2 buy with payouts of $50.

Then second race he won $5. He picked the mouse named after him (they picked 11 mice and gave them names, plus their last names and player number) .. so his was Bulldog (last name #95). Actually this darn mouse kind of ran and leaped over the last two hurdles without touching carpet. lol. Freak! Then Catcher dude didn't bet again to the 6th race. He won again. Another $5. So all in all for having to stay home and miss out on a night out. He raked in the dough. He received $135 when we got home.

Dad dude and I ... we didn't do so well. Didn't win anymore roulettes, and our tickets were not picked for any of the baskets. Oh Well!! Catcher Dude is a happy camper.

Dr Appointment .. Spoiled One .. Oh My

So I had my yet another doctor appointment this morning. They have finally made a choice and Thursday December 11 @ bright and early 8 am I will finally be having surgery. I don't know if I should be whoo-hoo happy or not, but I am FINALLY glad we have come to a decision and it is set in stone now. Well.. pending insurance authorization.

When leaving there CDD decided since Catcher Dude was so upset last night he hasn't seen dad in a while, and they will miss each other tonight again as CDD is OT'ing tonight we would swing by school and pick him up for a brunch trip to Bob Evans. So that is what we did. Let him miss one class block and skipped across the parking lot to eat. CD was so happy to see CDD. You would think they had not seen each other in months. :)

Now CDD and I are back home. CD back at school. Now I am waiting for a Free-cycle pick up. But I am thinking they are a no-show!! Second no show on this same item. Maybe some charity will want to come pick this up. Oh well.

I will start laundry soon and sit and work more on this afghan for catcher dude. I really want to be done by next week so I can possible make a scarf and hat set for niece. I made niece #2 a blanket last Christmas. So I might even try to make a set for niece #1 & #2. But I don't believe I have time.

Well it is a rare thing for CDD to be awake and me at home, so I am going to go see what he is up to and probably start the laundry as it is apparent the lady bailed on the refrigerator.