Missing my granny

This past weekend my granny was moved in to an assisted living home. It was so hard on everyone involved. Although I wasn’t there to help with the move I didn’t get chance to pack something things up for her and see her one last time in her apartment. Which was so important for me because I spent a lot of time there as a child. Living 200+ miles away from my family is hard in times like these. I wish I could go visit and just sit with her because I know she misses me. Hopefully soon I will get some extra money to go see her, with gas prices these days, yikes, I don’t even want to think about the cost!

In other news I found out Monday that my oldest sister is having a baby girl. Yep that’s right I’m going to be an aunt. Yay! I’m so excited. I already went shopping for her and bought her some pretty pink clothes. You know she’s going to spoiled because I’m the best auntie on the block!

I'M BACKKKKKKKK!

Ray taking on this new job was harder then we thought it was going to be. Spending our nights apart took some adjusting but we made it through. He likes his job for the most part he just says the hours suck. This new job has also taken its toll on Rayce. He knows daddy is in the room but he doesn’t understand that daddy is sleeping and can’t come out and play. He sits at the closed door and just cries. Again we are hoping this shift is just temporary.

In other news I’m so thrilled to be back online. I missed my internet like you wouldn’t believe. I did a lot of catching up on things that needed to be done. We also started on some home renovations. I’m almost done painting the master bath and next on the list is a new floor in there. I’m just waiting on my stimulus check to finish that up.

Blogging should be back in full force soon, I can’t figure out my wireless for my laptop so until then I’m improvising.

Sigh

So I’m getting a small dose of what it is like to be a single parent. In the midst of my excitement I think I forgot to mention that Ray’s new job includes working the night shift. Yep, that’s right he will be working from 6 at night to 6 in the morning, Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday. So, pretty much for those day he will be working and sleeping, with maybe an hour or two of catching up. Sigh. The good news is that it’s probably temporary. He can put in for a shift change in 6 months.

This will be real trying for the both of us. Trying for Ray because he is such a morning person. He has an inner alarm clock like no other. He’s always up at 7, bright eyed, and ready to go. Me on the other hand yea not so much. I’ve always had sleep issues. Part of my issue is I’m scared of the dark. I still sleep with a nightlight (several to be exact) and I have grown to rely on Ray to help me feel safe and secure. Since I met Ray he has really helped me with this issue, in feeling safe and secure enough to fall asleep. Sigh. What am I going to do? Rayce will be all the way on the other side of the house and I will be left alone to sleep in the king size bed alone. Sigh. Ok I’m just freaking myself out LOL! I will be ok we can do this! Thinking happy thoughts. Sunday is his first night. Sigh. LOL!

Venting

What goes around comes around. Those are words that were left on my voice mail a couple weeks ago and I just can’t get over it. I mean I’m over it but I just can’t get who left the message or the way it all went down out of my mind. And no it’s not who you’re thinking it is, you’re probably not even close. What gets me the most is, this person always claims to be so politically correct. See it was thought that my voicemail was messed up that day and that I wasn’t receiving my messages. So the message was left and when I called for an explanation is was denied. How convenient right? Little did they know that a number is attached to all my messages. Whatever. I’m just tired of people claiming to be “perfect”, this just goes to show that everyone makes mistakes, even those who try their hardest not too. We are all only human. It’s fine to leave messages like that but at least own up to it. Oh and one more thing, next time you try to cast stones step out of your glass house first why dontcha!

So proud

Ray finished up his training for his new job yesterday and received his certificate. I'm so proud of him for taking this huge leap of faith in stepping in to a new field of work. Once again I am really excited about this new company and I am can't wait to see what the future holds. Job well done honey, I am so proud of you!

He's going to be building airplanes!


Ray with his certificate!

My Presents!

This is what I got for my birthday this year!

1. A bed in a bag from my hubby.
2. A file cabinet from Rayce.
3. A workout video from my sis.
4. A build a bear from my mother in law.
5. Money from my mommy.
6. Not so much as even a phone call from my dad!

Overall I had a good birthday. Now if I can only get over this crappy cold, I'd be set!

Oh the joys of Birthday's

Today is my birthday, Happy Birthday to me! I swear the older you get the worse your birthday turns out. My morning started out slow because I woke up with whatever crud Rayce has had. I sound like a man and my head feels like it is filled with snot. Oh the joys of turning 29!

Rayce is still feeling under the weather so he is pretty cranky today. He only took about a 45-minute nap so he’s pretty tired. Poor little guys he’s been walking around here all day, trying to find something that will ease his discomfort. Being sick is for the birds!

We were supposed to be having a small BBQ today starting at 6 but MIL called this morning saying she would be late and it turns out my sis is going to be late as well. Which is fine in all actuality. I’m honored that they both are making a special trip to spend my birthday with me. Better late then never right?

So Ray is gone to Lowes right now. He’s out trying to get a shelf for our radio. You see we had to hook our radio up to our TV because the sound went out on it AGAIN! Mind you we just got our TV back from the repair place that charged us $300 to fix it. It’s a LCD flat screen; apparently they don’t have a good reputation.

So that’s my birthday babble! I will fill you in tomorrow on the presents I got…

Happy April!

I tried to get Ray with the good ol’ I’m pregnant trick today. He didn’t fall for it. Only because he saw an e-mail in my inbox about April fools pranks. Ah well I’ll have to come up with something a little more clever next year.

In other news, I’m pleased to announce Ray got a new job. He starts orientation on Monday and we are both excited about what this company has to offer. I’m hoping it’s somewhere he can stay for awhile because this company has a lot of room for advancement. We remain hopeful.

Only 2 more days until my birthday, yay! My sister and her kiddos are coming from out of town to celebrate with us. I always look forward too seeing them. Fun, fun! I can’t wait!