Saturday I was in a funk. I had seen Janie briefly on Friday, still not sure what she wanted. Then Sat. I was on my way to the grocery store and she was at the trailer (?) I pulled in and honked the horn, she was there. And then she left. Still not sure what is going on with her. It just made me be in a mood I didn't care to be in. Today Sunday, I got up with a new purpose. I started cleaning the back porch, we had neglected it all summer and it did need a good cleaning. It feels so much better now.
Kent hung all my flags, and I have lots of old flags from his grandpa and my grandpa, and then just some I have. He rigged them all up across the back of the screen and then rolled them all up. It looks so much better than them in a cluster in the corner. He will do anything I ask him to do if he can, except hang tennis rackets, I don't know why but he refuses to hang them on the ceiling on the porch. I think it would be cool. I may try that on my own, he might not even notice it.
He has been so busy messing with Lt. Dan. The run is Nov 17 he had 2 more bolts to attached when I called him in for supper, now he is back out there, rattling my windows.
Our old mattress was on the back porch because We got a new mattress! I love it. I haven't known what a good nights sleep was in a long time. Thanks nettie for ordering the wrong size!!
We put the old mattress on the back porch, that was on the cleaning list. It's good, clean I have always kept a mattress protector on it. Jeff said he might take it to a friend if I didn't want it...Well I don't want it anymore, it is taking up precious room in my storage area now. Pretty soon, like in a week or 2 we will be pulling out ALL the Christmas decor!! CAn't wait can't wait!
Jack came down for a little bit and I ask him if I could have Hughlene's Christmas plates, he didn't even know she any. If I knew where they were I could get them. Kent even knew where they were so yeppers, I got the plates, service for 8. I had to borrow some when our house was on the Tour of Homes. Now I have "Gurney" Love!!
Speaking of love:
I love my new co-worker Kathy,my old coworker Carla, my New Computer, Coconut Cake Recipes, new shoes, my new shotgun and fake fingernail you can put on yourself.
Kathy showed me that one less than $5 and I already got compliments on them.
The boys are coming over Tuesday after school and spend the night and I will get them to school on Wednesday. It has been so long I hope I can do it. I am looking forward to it.
Kent just came back in the house, so I guess Lt. Dan is to his liking. I hope we don't get stuck right off the bat!
Love to all and to all a good night! Nen
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Nothing really
I got the kitchen clean, the world series is over, Kent is working on Lt. Dan, so I thought I would just write a little. Maybe a whole lot about nothing.
Kent is trying to get Lt. Dan ( our mud truck) up and running for the Mud Run on Nov. 17. It is going to be so much fun. The recycle me retreat in Nov 3, as bad as I need recycling, my heart is not into it much anymore. I have truned my troubles over to the Lord and I will not shed another tear for Janie. It only is causing me grief. I still have a good relationship with the gkids dads, that I can see and get them anytime I want to, and I do. I miss my daughter but she has her own life to live and she does not want me in it, so that is the way it will be.
Kharley is doing great in Royse City. Kentlee and Kyle are on a regular routine and are beginning to come back strong. I know they miss there mom they are so much better off until she gets her shit together. Jeff has made a 360 and cares for the boys with all his heart. They both are good dads.
Don't want to talk about her...........
I don't have windows 7 loaded on my new computer. I send out the McKenzie Christmas letter each year and this year is proving to be a challenge. If you can't find Word document on your computer you are pretty much screwed. What is a Certificate of Authenticity code??? I threw the box away, if it was on the box, someone should have told me. Looks like a certificate would reveal itself as such with neon sign saying, " DON'T THROW THIS AWAY STUPID!" I didn't see it if it was there, probaly written in Japenese.
I want my bathroom remodeled. I NEVER take a bath in my tub (old deep claw foot tub) the boys have just about outgrown it, so I want a big ole walk in shower and Kent to have his own sink, it be tall for him. Then I don't have to look at his shaving stuff all over my cabinet. It seems like an easy remodel, to me, but Kent says it will be major, like most of the project I dream of.
I got a new mattress this past weekend. Thank you Nettie, it cost me a trip to Austin but I would have drove to TimBuckTOO had I of known what a difference a good nights sleep fealt like. I had no idea I hated my old mattress so much. I LOVE THIS NEW ONE!!! We still are on a queen size mattress have been for 36 years and I don't see us changing any time soon. I like being able to touch Kent at night when I reach out. Just a touch sometimes is all I need to know it is all gonna be ok.
I went to see Mr. Wallace while he was in hospice at Tyler. He is a good man. When he goes he will be missed by a lot of people at RISD. He and his wife Nina, are a good influence on small kids. Like the great greandparents to the world. Hope he goes easy when it happens. He has cancer.
When we went to Austin we took the truck and trailer. I had it serviced before we went. Services it called for a new battery, a used tire, new windshield wipers, new air filter,and oild change, then we had to get a spare tire for the trailer. Before we even left the county it costs us over $300 that day. We won't be going back anytime soon. OH!! then we got on the loop where you can drive 80-85 mph, and had to pay $20 in tolls because of the trailer...Maybe that mattress did cost of a lot of money.
I can hear Kent tuning up Lt. Dan...it is rattling the windows and drowning out the TV...such little things make him happy...like a very loud Monster Truck!!
Lost part of a back tooth this week, I guess I will wait until it starts hurting before I call the dentist, right now, food no longers gets hung up in it, and it is so nice not chew on a tooth pick after supper.
Well this fat girl is gonna watch some reruns of something, so I will close.
Love to all and to all a good night.
Nen xoxoxo
Kent is trying to get Lt. Dan ( our mud truck) up and running for the Mud Run on Nov. 17. It is going to be so much fun. The recycle me retreat in Nov 3, as bad as I need recycling, my heart is not into it much anymore. I have truned my troubles over to the Lord and I will not shed another tear for Janie. It only is causing me grief. I still have a good relationship with the gkids dads, that I can see and get them anytime I want to, and I do. I miss my daughter but she has her own life to live and she does not want me in it, so that is the way it will be.
Kharley is doing great in Royse City. Kentlee and Kyle are on a regular routine and are beginning to come back strong. I know they miss there mom they are so much better off until she gets her shit together. Jeff has made a 360 and cares for the boys with all his heart. They both are good dads.
Don't want to talk about her...........
I don't have windows 7 loaded on my new computer. I send out the McKenzie Christmas letter each year and this year is proving to be a challenge. If you can't find Word document on your computer you are pretty much screwed. What is a Certificate of Authenticity code??? I threw the box away, if it was on the box, someone should have told me. Looks like a certificate would reveal itself as such with neon sign saying, " DON'T THROW THIS AWAY STUPID!" I didn't see it if it was there, probaly written in Japenese.
I want my bathroom remodeled. I NEVER take a bath in my tub (old deep claw foot tub) the boys have just about outgrown it, so I want a big ole walk in shower and Kent to have his own sink, it be tall for him. Then I don't have to look at his shaving stuff all over my cabinet. It seems like an easy remodel, to me, but Kent says it will be major, like most of the project I dream of.
I got a new mattress this past weekend. Thank you Nettie, it cost me a trip to Austin but I would have drove to TimBuckTOO had I of known what a difference a good nights sleep fealt like. I had no idea I hated my old mattress so much. I LOVE THIS NEW ONE!!! We still are on a queen size mattress have been for 36 years and I don't see us changing any time soon. I like being able to touch Kent at night when I reach out. Just a touch sometimes is all I need to know it is all gonna be ok.
I went to see Mr. Wallace while he was in hospice at Tyler. He is a good man. When he goes he will be missed by a lot of people at RISD. He and his wife Nina, are a good influence on small kids. Like the great greandparents to the world. Hope he goes easy when it happens. He has cancer.
When we went to Austin we took the truck and trailer. I had it serviced before we went. Services it called for a new battery, a used tire, new windshield wipers, new air filter,and oild change, then we had to get a spare tire for the trailer. Before we even left the county it costs us over $300 that day. We won't be going back anytime soon. OH!! then we got on the loop where you can drive 80-85 mph, and had to pay $20 in tolls because of the trailer...Maybe that mattress did cost of a lot of money.
I can hear Kent tuning up Lt. Dan...it is rattling the windows and drowning out the TV...such little things make him happy...like a very loud Monster Truck!!
Lost part of a back tooth this week, I guess I will wait until it starts hurting before I call the dentist, right now, food no longers gets hung up in it, and it is so nice not chew on a tooth pick after supper.
Well this fat girl is gonna watch some reruns of something, so I will close.
Love to all and to all a good night.
Nen xoxoxo
Monday, October 8, 2012
When are you to old for seminars?
I was just wondering....I have been to all kind of trainings, seminars, conferences, round tables, call it whatever, I have been to it. If I had gone to college would I have to do this? I enjoy going don't get me wrong, but I just wonder when I get to do my job and no one improves it or change it or make it "more friendly"? I saw a friend the other day and she said her supervisor was going to another conference and this time she had to room with another person she did not like. I would hate that!! I leave this week and I have a room all to myself....Thank you for the small things. My training is in Austin, so I have insider info, and already know what roads NOT to go on and where to stay, so I enjoy the trips, just wish I could KNOW IT ALL so I didn't have to leave this place I call Paradise.
cough cough......You know when I leave Kent will not make the bed, and leave all the cabinets open and his wash rag in the shower! Yep this is my Paradise, would have no other.
Hope all is well in your Paradise.
Happiness and Smiles!
Nen
cough cough......You know when I leave Kent will not make the bed, and leave all the cabinets open and his wash rag in the shower! Yep this is my Paradise, would have no other.
Hope all is well in your Paradise.
Happiness and Smiles!
Nen
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
3months later
Okay since the last time I posted anything this has totally changed, so I'm not sure if anyone will ever get to read this.
I have been thru Hell and back with Janie and her family. I love her but right now I can't stand her or her decisions and the choices she is making. Not my business until it involves the 3 little kids I care so much for, and then I make it my business!
She has fought me tooth and nail and called me everything but a child of God and I have come to the conclusion and am in agreement with the saying" what don't kill me will make me stronger." Or something like that.
I have a new job since the last time I posted. I started July 17 at the HISTORICAL RAINS COUNTY COURTHOUSE! I love working with Kathy and Wayne, they make me smile.
Kent is still the one constant in my life and I cling to him to the point of him being smothered.
I have meet the new Superintendent of RISD, so far he seems to be a nice guy with a good attitude, I;m sure Jeff F and Josh W will cure that before to long. Hope not though.
Jeannette has sold her house in Austin and it looks like she will truly be moving back home, I really had my doubts but it is looking very promising now. She will live with us until she gets her house built down here.
Just what Kent needs, another me to wart the hell out of him. LOL
Kharley is loving Royse City, I still hate it. Kentlee and Kyle are adjusting to a regular routine. Kentlee is the fashionista and Kyle could care less, they keep me hopping. I want to do so much for all of the them, but have to pull back.
OH MY----did I mention I got a new computer???!! It is all in one, like those wrenchs you see at sears...everything in a easy package...This I am in love with.
I need Bradshaw Tech Support to come show me all the bells and whistles...hint hint
I miss you Carla, I need a cigarette and a sonic sweet tea.
I will try and figure out how to post this and hope someone gets to read it.
Happy trails ya'll.
Nen
I have been thru Hell and back with Janie and her family. I love her but right now I can't stand her or her decisions and the choices she is making. Not my business until it involves the 3 little kids I care so much for, and then I make it my business!
She has fought me tooth and nail and called me everything but a child of God and I have come to the conclusion and am in agreement with the saying" what don't kill me will make me stronger." Or something like that.
I have a new job since the last time I posted. I started July 17 at the HISTORICAL RAINS COUNTY COURTHOUSE! I love working with Kathy and Wayne, they make me smile.
Kent is still the one constant in my life and I cling to him to the point of him being smothered.
I have meet the new Superintendent of RISD, so far he seems to be a nice guy with a good attitude, I;m sure Jeff F and Josh W will cure that before to long. Hope not though.
Jeannette has sold her house in Austin and it looks like she will truly be moving back home, I really had my doubts but it is looking very promising now. She will live with us until she gets her house built down here.
Just what Kent needs, another me to wart the hell out of him. LOL
Kharley is loving Royse City, I still hate it. Kentlee and Kyle are adjusting to a regular routine. Kentlee is the fashionista and Kyle could care less, they keep me hopping. I want to do so much for all of the them, but have to pull back.
OH MY----did I mention I got a new computer???!! It is all in one, like those wrenchs you see at sears...everything in a easy package...This I am in love with.
I need Bradshaw Tech Support to come show me all the bells and whistles...hint hint
I miss you Carla, I need a cigarette and a sonic sweet tea.
I will try and figure out how to post this and hope someone gets to read it.
Happy trails ya'll.
Nen
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy 4th Ya'll
Got up this am at 515 to smell of coffee....yep Jeannette is here for the 4th. We went fishing at Mt. Pleasant today. Our plan was to spend the day and night fishing. I am so glad I went in my car. The pond we fished was not catfish friendly. Tutz and I lasted about 1 1/2 hours and couldn't wait to go to Boyd's for real fishing. One thing about Mt. Pleasant well 2 things: it is BEAUTIFUL and is for Bass fisherman.
The tournament for Xpress (the team Kharley plays on) is over. We got buried both games. I knew during the regular session if we didn't come up against strong competition we couldn't hang with the age group, and yes I was right. Wow it was not pretty. Now the boyz will start there tourney next week. (will this ever end?)
Kharley is back with Trey, the boyz are with Jeff today. Kent's vacation is almost over and I am not looking forward to him going back to work. It has really been nice him at home "piddlin" with little stuff that just needed done. He and Kharley made plans for a bigger better play house, so niext time she is in, they will get that started together.
I heard that the world was ending in 2012, I wonder if this is the start of a new world. So far, it has not been so good. Here is hoping for a quick turn around. Happy 4th to all and to all a good day.
love, Nen
The tournament for Xpress (the team Kharley plays on) is over. We got buried both games. I knew during the regular session if we didn't come up against strong competition we couldn't hang with the age group, and yes I was right. Wow it was not pretty. Now the boyz will start there tourney next week. (will this ever end?)
Kharley is back with Trey, the boyz are with Jeff today. Kent's vacation is almost over and I am not looking forward to him going back to work. It has really been nice him at home "piddlin" with little stuff that just needed done. He and Kharley made plans for a bigger better play house, so niext time she is in, they will get that started together.
I heard that the world was ending in 2012, I wonder if this is the start of a new world. So far, it has not been so good. Here is hoping for a quick turn around. Happy 4th to all and to all a good day.
love, Nen
Monday, June 25, 2012
SH*TTY DAY
I know Royse City is not far off, but it seems like the other side of the world.
Trey picked up Kharley today........I already miss her.
tears......
Trey picked up Kharley today........I already miss her.
tears......
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Bonus points at the pump
2.98 is what I paid per gallon today for gas. thank you brookshires for the points! The tomatoes are still good, enjoying my samwitches, the pool is wonderful entertainment for the grands, this summer is flying by.
I registered the boyz for VBS at Emory BC this week, they are really enjoying it.
It has taken me a few weeks to realize the meaning of don't sweat the small stuff. To kids it is huge but the big picture, who give a shit if the dishes aren't in the dishwasher, if there are clothes to be folded, if the damn dog is in the house for the 100th time of the day. I look at the kids and they smile and laugh and PLAY. Entertaining them is nothing. I do try and keep an eye out for harmful stuff, but I figure if they are used to seeing wasp spray on the porch table, then it won't be a surprise if they see me use it. WHICH brings us the biggest, ugliest, biggest spider in the world today on the OUTSIDE screen (thank goodness) I say--Well we won't bother him and maybe he will go away. I lock the screen door (duh and yes he could open the door if he wanted to) and go about doing something else (like loading the gun) and when I return Kharley and her friend have gone outside and captured SpiderZilla and put it in a critter box!! So now I have a captured spider dinosaur in a cage looking at me when I go outside.....It does NOT like his new digs. It growls at me I swear! the boyz make a wide circle around the table because they are scared as I am of this Monster and Kharley is happy to have a pet in the critter box. geez!!
At the time all are playing there are tons of things that need to be done and I sit here in the A/C wishing I had a job to go to for adult conversation!!
I haven't got to go fishing in a week, so I am missing out on the biggest fish of my life, I just know it. Our friend Deb had total knee replacement surgery so she will not be able to make love to her fishing pole again for a while. \o/
Next week Kent is on vacation, I hope we don't work the entire time and have a few days to fish or go somewhere. Pam you come on down when you get a chance and we will do some moon light fishing if nothing else! I hope everyone is having a good summer to all be safe.
I registered the boyz for VBS at Emory BC this week, they are really enjoying it.
It has taken me a few weeks to realize the meaning of don't sweat the small stuff. To kids it is huge but the big picture, who give a shit if the dishes aren't in the dishwasher, if there are clothes to be folded, if the damn dog is in the house for the 100th time of the day. I look at the kids and they smile and laugh and PLAY. Entertaining them is nothing. I do try and keep an eye out for harmful stuff, but I figure if they are used to seeing wasp spray on the porch table, then it won't be a surprise if they see me use it. WHICH brings us the biggest, ugliest, biggest spider in the world today on the OUTSIDE screen (thank goodness) I say--Well we won't bother him and maybe he will go away. I lock the screen door (duh and yes he could open the door if he wanted to) and go about doing something else (like loading the gun) and when I return Kharley and her friend have gone outside and captured SpiderZilla and put it in a critter box!! So now I have a captured spider dinosaur in a cage looking at me when I go outside.....It does NOT like his new digs. It growls at me I swear! the boyz make a wide circle around the table because they are scared as I am of this Monster and Kharley is happy to have a pet in the critter box. geez!!
At the time all are playing there are tons of things that need to be done and I sit here in the A/C wishing I had a job to go to for adult conversation!!
I haven't got to go fishing in a week, so I am missing out on the biggest fish of my life, I just know it. Our friend Deb had total knee replacement surgery so she will not be able to make love to her fishing pole again for a while. \o/
Next week Kent is on vacation, I hope we don't work the entire time and have a few days to fish or go somewhere. Pam you come on down when you get a chance and we will do some moon light fishing if nothing else! I hope everyone is having a good summer to all be safe.
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