Update

So how is my resolve to be resting this week? um, maybe not. After church, I went to the picnic. I did sit, talk and take pictures most of the time. But then off to the mall. Can you believe that Tdawg wears a size 13 shoe? He will be as tall as Buddy before too long. Well, maybe I'll get to bed early...but don't bet on it.

Isn't that Always the way?

I was at Publix this afternoon, and don't you just know that the one time that a handsome man stops and asks where a grocery item is located, you are standing there with embarrassing medical and feminine items! It seems to be a pattern with me. It is when I have been working in the yard and look like crap, I will run into someone. If I think that I look all that...I see no one! So, if I run into you looking like I just ran through a wind tunnel...you'll know that it is just a typical day for me!

Goodness Gracious

So, two weeks out of major surgery...I'm feeling a little blasted. Of course, it is my own fault. I'm still having a few minor health issues. In addition, I worked a full forty hours this week. I also attended Buddy's last Miracle League Fall Baseball game of the season. And Buddy's Special Olympic Track and Field events. And Tdawg's basketball tryouts. Needless to say, by Wednesday, my tush was dragging the ground! I did go to bed early on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately, I'm not sleeping very well. I reckon that I am not as young and resilient as I used to be...so I guess I'm not as invincible as I thought I was? I do plan to have a more boring week this week...I wonder how well that is going to work out?

Get Real!

I had the best time today at our Ladies' Conference: Get Reat with Shelley Hendrix and Erica Branch. It was fabulous!! And I thought Mrs. Blessed Beyond just looked radiant at the Welcome Table! The whole team did such a wonderful job with all black and white decorations on a shoestring budget. I'm so glad that I was feeling well enough to attend!! Erica's singing blew off the roof. She has such a gift!! I have to noodle on all that Shelley shared; I'm sure that I will never view a jar of clay nor a band-aid the same again. I'm looking forward to diving into her book On Purpose For A Purpose. I'll add a link to her blog so that everyone can share the blessing.

I was surprised

I straightened Tdawg's hair two weeks ago for HS homecoming. He really needs a trim, at least. But the on-going agreement was all A's means no haircut. But if Tdawg got a B then snip snip. Well, he got an 89 in Honor's Biology. So I jokingly said that he had to get a haircut and to my surprise, he said ok. He said that he decided after signing up for rec basketball on Tuesday, that he would get a haircut. Now I have to find someone who can cut his hair to his liking! Wish me luck!

Special Olympics Track & Field

Tuesday was a picture perfect day to be outside. Buddy got a second place ribbon for the 100 meter dash and a third place ribbon for the softball throw. Buddy and his teammates had such a great time...their enthusiasm is contagious!

The real me?

1. Your real name ..... Laurie
2. Your gangsta name .... Lauizzle
3. Your detective name ..... Purple Puppy
4. Your soap opera name .... Anne Arrowlands
5. Your star wars name ... Payla (Queen Payla?)
6. Your super hero/criminal name .... Pink Tea
7. Your Iraqi name ... Aypclss (hmm...can I buy a vowel?)
8. Your witness protection name .... Yvonne Henry
9. Your Goth name .... Black Queen

Shower

I just love baby showers. We had these three little ones all under six months. Simply astounding how personalities are already evident!

Paroled!

I visited the doc this morning. And yes, believe it or not, I have been paroled for good (yes, I said GOOD) behavior! I am the poster child of recovery. I can drive, work and resume my life :-) Whoo hoo!