Yoders and Vegas

How do I explain this to my children? I am literally in tears right now.  Dinner conversation was intense tonight as I began plans to take over the bills for the house. I'll be honest, my full time job pays me under 40k per year.  My husband makes ALOT more than that. I'm looking at past statements ...  I can't breathe.  I don't make enough money to support my home.  Panic sets in and anxiety takes over.  I am not doing a very good job of hiding it my fear of our future. I need to purchase foundation for some of my future makeup appointments and I made a choice to skip that and pay off the $200 water bill.  I have 2 gigs this weekend, which will support me buying new foundation ... but justifying buying foundation vs. paying off the mortgage.  Foundation loses. Yoder tried to give me his CC to purchase the foundation.  Of course I turned it away.  He tried to hand it to me again ... and now I'm angry.  How can you remain so c...

I stopped by Farm Fresh on the way home, today. Of course, I was on my bike.  I've gotten pretty used to weird looks. A girl walking around with a helmet and an Icon chest protector ... most of the time, they are looking for whatever guy I MUST BE riding with. Standing in line with my shampoo and hairspray, I heard a lady behind me say, "What do you ride?" Now, people who don't ride will say, "What kind of bike do you have?" ... I've learned that other riders will ask "What do you ride?" I was tired, on my way home from a late day at work and hungry. I didn't have time for a chit chat about bikes. Not today. I didn't turn around all the way. I said over my shoulder "A Yamaha YZF 600r." The lady said "Oh, thats nice dear." Part of me was annoyed at her tone. Another part of me felt disappointed in myself. I would hate if someone ignored my grandmother like that. I swallowed my pride and turned around. She was...

Enough is Enough: Payton Ruth Anne Richardson Was Only 12-Year-Old : What's really heartbreaking is that, during a time when there is such a strong, positive movement going on worldwide, we're still having you...

I must remember not to be overly upset with my children all the time. I need to pick and choose my battles. The reason for this... Some day they will have to pick and choose my nursing home!!! It really is common sense if you think about it!

by Alex Reifert on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:36pm there are some things you need to keep in mind when reading this recap: 1) this is the first super bowl that i have ever really paid attention to... 2) actually, it's the first football game that i have watched from beginning to end... 3) i brought a book to the super bowl party just in case i got bored watching the game like i usually do 4) i DID NOT watch the same super bowl game that everyone else in the world watched, 5) my mom's friends are just awesome!!! 6) there were jello shots, lots of beer, and a little bit of wine... 7) carly is female, doesn't know football that well, but is still trying to learn the game... 8) carly is EXTREMELY gullible... so... -what is the super bowl number? we respond "XLVI"... carly says "ok, but what number?"... "...46 carly..." -which team are you rooting for? carly shouts that she's rooting for the one on the screen... -the commentators are talki...

Still don't get it! So far the men at the Super Bowl said to me the following .. Mike - just look for the stars on the field (needless to say, stars appeared later when Madonna came out) Steve - there is this app that lets you draw the line on the field from your phone.

Me- how much do you live mommy? Gaby- ummm ummm a lot of weeks! Seems legit!