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It's Pretty Much Been A Week...

...since I have blogged.  Time is just flying by.  It has been this way ever since we got back from vacation, and it is driving me crazy.  The days are going fast, which is good, but the nights and weekends are too, which is bad.  Ugh.

So what's been going on.  Well I decided to try The Grocery Game again.  Back in 2005 when I did it, they only had the list for Shop Rite, and the only one around was in Delaware, and I would actually drive there, just to get the savings.  That was back in the day when gas wasn't insanely priced.  Anyway, I made out like a bandit and was able to stockpile stuff.  It was great.  Then they opened a Shop Rite around me.  So I started going there, but I don't like it there.  I don't like the way it is set up and I don't like the people that work there or shop there.  Every time I went, it ended up being a bad experience, so I stopped.  I like the Pathmark.  It's close, clean, and pretty much has everything I need.  And now finally, I can get a list for The Grocery Game for the Pathmark!  So last week was my first week, and I did great.  I can't wait to see how I do this week.

While we were at the store (Maddy, Ben, and me) it started raining.  Hard.  I mean wicked thunder and lightening and rain.   So of course we were soaked going to the car, and me putting in the groceries.  It was crazy.  It was a wicked storm.

Friday the three of us went to the library.  I read the Anna Nicole book non stop for three hours until I finished it that night.  Wow, what a great book.  I loved it.  Poor Anna Nicole.  I feel so sad for her and her daughter.  Ben got a Powerpuff book and Maddy got two games.  We had a good time.

What happened Saturday?  I don't even remember.  Hubz had to work so he was out for the morning, but I think we just hung out.

I have been watching a crapload of TV lately.  The Secret Life Of The American Teenager,  Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood, Drake and Josh, iCarly, and then the other night I stumbled upon this show on Discovery Health about women who were pregnant and didn't know until they were delivering the baby?  WHAAAAT?  You have GOT to be kidding me.  I had to turn it off, cause I honestly thought it was a load of shit.  How is that possible, I mean come on now.  Then I discovered a show called How To Look Good Naked.  I heard of it but never watched it, so the other day I was watching it On Demand, and sheesh, it got me all weepy.  I have to watch it sometime when Hubz isn't home, so he doesn't catch me crying about people trying to feel better about themselves.  Because you and I both know that I struggle with that issue all the time. 

Tomorrow the kids and I will be going to Olive Garden for lunch.  They finally opened one near me after all these years.  So I can't wait to go.  I love their food.  And I think the kids will have a good time too.

Hooray For Friday...And Obsessions

I am so glad it's Friday.  This has been a semi-busy work week, so I am thankful for the weekend.  And since vacation, it has been very hard going to work knowing that my kids are off for the summer.  Wishing I could just be with them every day.  It's hard.  But you've gotta do what you've gotta do.

We are going to the library today.  There is a book that I want to read so badly.  It's called Blonde Ambition The Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith.  Why do you ask?  Not sure.  I have become obsessed with her life and death over the past few days.  I must have read something in the news about her or something, but it has spiraled into a complete obsession.

I remember back in the day when she had a TV show on E and I would watch it every week.  I couldn't wait for it to come on, and I would lay in bed and watch it.  I thought it was so sad when she died.  I have been on line reading and watching interviews with Howard K Stern and Larry Birkhead.  Watching interviews with her after her son died.  She was a mess.  An absolute mess.  All drugged up.  It's a miracle her daughter was born okay, because I am sure you have all seen the video with her in the clown makeup that Howard K Stern took.  Disturbing.

Honestly, I think that Howard K Stern drugged her up just so she would love him.  He was in love with her from day one, and she really didn't give a shit about him like that.  Then finally toward the end, they were going to get married.  It's a pretty messed up story.  And I am obsessed with it.

I just have to say that I love the internet.  I have seen autopsy reports, disturbing interviews and photos, and pretty much whatever you want to know about Anna Nicole.  It's cool.

So I will have something new to read this weekend, and so will the kids.

It is going to be a good day.

Have a great weekend!

My Benny

My SIL took this pic this weekend.  I think it is a riot!

The Weekend Just Flies By

Where the hell did the weekend go?  It came and went so fast.

Friday the kiddos and I took a trip to Targay for a few items.  Of course we just went for another bathing suit for Maddy, but walked out of there with $85.00 worth of stuff.  It was fun just to look around.

Saturday Hubz and I had the day to ourselves so we ventured into the city to go see The Wackness at the Ritz theatre.  I loved the movie.  I think Josh Peck did a great job.  The parking for a two hour movie was $16.25.  Amazing.  Then we went to Carabbas for dinner.  It was good, and I am happy that we could go on a date.

Sunday just laundry, tidying up, and watching a bunch of Drake and Josh on Turbo Nick with Maddy.

All in all it was a great weekend, and I hated to see it end.

Frustrated

Well it's month four of trying to get pregnant.  My period was almost 2 days late.  I was trying not to get my hopes up.  Trying very hard.

But sure enough, here it is.  Aunt frigin Flo. 

I just keep trying to tell myself that it took six months to get pregnant with each of my children.  Maybe that will be my lucky number this time too.

But dammit, it's frustrating.  The doctor said that all is fine, so that's not it.

What the hell.  I'm older now, and apparently that is supposed to make it happen sooner.  But honestly, I think it's a crock of shit.

I am angry, frustrated, disappointed.  It's really hard going through this every month.

Sigh.

Back To The Grind

I can't believe it's Wednesday already.  This week has been busy busy busy.

Monday went to work and then had to go to the doctor to get Maddy a new prescription, because when I picked it up before we went on vacation, the doctor didn't sign it, so she had to go all week without it.  She was okay, but she needs it, so finally now we can get it.   Then Ben and I went grocery shopping.  Fun and more fun. 

Tuesday busy at work again, then I had go to out shopping AGAIN, so I brought Maddy this time.  See, I pack kits for people who are going for their State Board Exam.  It's a nice little side job, so I had to go to Sally's to get supplies.  Maddy got a lip gloss, Hot Fudge Sundae.  She loves it and wants to get a different flavor each time we go.  OH, my little lady.

Today, at work, and had plans to take the kids to see Kung Fu Panda this weekend.  So I go online to find out that it's not playing on Sunday, so I would take them on Friday.  Not playing Friday either, so we have to go TONIGHT.  So as soon as I get home, I have to pack two kits then off to the movies.  It is going to be ANOTHER busy night.  I am tired just thinking about it.

The kids are going to the pool this weekend with my in-laws, so Hubz and I are going on a date.  I love Josh from Drake and Josh, and now he is in a new movie called The Wackness.  Of course when it first came out it was only playing in LA and New York, but now it's going to be in Philly, so Hubz is going to take me.  I can't wait.

I have been watching reruns of Grounded For Life on ABC Family.  I had forgotten what a great show that was.  I found out that the mom from that show is on a new show called Rules of Engagement.  It's okay, but her husband's character I just can't stand, so I'm not sure if I will continue watching or not.  I never was a big TV person, until the past few weeks.  I have been watching a crap load of TV, and it's okay, better than sleeping all the time.

There Is No Place Like Home

Well we are back.  Came back last night around 8pm.  It felt good to be in my own bed again.

I have mixed feelings about this vacation.  I mean honestly, it's all for the kids, but Hubz and I are just sick of Wildwood.  I mean, we have been going there for 20 years, every year, same shit, different year. 

It felt good to prance around in my pajamas til noon.  I loved watching the kids play on the beach.  I loved watching the kids go on the rides.  I loved going on the swinger with Maddy.  I loved having ice cream and pizza.  But deep down I was bored.  I was hoping for SOMETHING new, but no.

Next year we are going to save up and do something different.  We are thinking of going to the Poconos to the Great Wolf Lodge which has an indoor water park for a few days, and MAYBE go down the shore for a few days.  Not sure, but we NEED to do something different.

I was happy to have off from work, and of course the week just flew by and now there are only two more days until work begins again.  Ugh.  I need a longer vacation.

I think that maybe my crankiness has something to do with last week being PMS week.  I just realized that as I looked at the calendar.  That could very well be what the problem was.  And that sucks.  Because who doesn't want to have fun on vacation.

I am just thankful that I had a week to spend with my family, no work, no summer school, just all day and night.  My sis and Hubz and son came down for two days and they had a great time.  My SIL came down for two days and had a great time too.  I just love my family and I am glad that I got to spend time with them. 
BUT, there is NO place like home.  I am happy to be home.  Thankful the pool isn't green, and the flowers are fine (my mom came and watered them every night).  I was homesick.  Maddy was a little too.  Ben is just go with the flow.  I think Hubz may have been too.  Maybe just a little.

I didn't take many pictures while we were down there, where last year I took a bunch.  But there are a few, and my SIL took some too.  So I will be putting them on Flickr soon.

Hope you all had a good week, and thanks for reading.

Vacation Is In ONE Day

We are going to have a busy day today!

Our washer is going to be delivered this morning and I have a hell of alot of wash to do.

I have to go grocery shopping and I am going to sell my gold for cash to get some more vacation money.

It's rainy in my neck of the woods so I guess the kiddos won't be going in the pool today.

But one more day til the shore.  I can't wait.  Lazy, summer days.  WOO HOO!

Feeling Blessed

Last night around 10:15pm, Ben looks out the window and tells me that Hubz is in the backyard.  So of course I peek out the window and ask him what he is doing.  He tells me our friend Jimmy is here and he is fixing the air conditioner.  Jimmy must have drove over to wherever he had to go to get the compressor and brought it over.  10:15pm!!  He told Hubz that he didn't want us to have to have three hot days before vacation.  It works beautifully.  Wow.  What a great friend. 

My FIL and Hubz went down to the appliance store last night to pick out a new washer.  It will be delivered Saturday morning.  Wow again.  That was such a nice thing they did for us. 

When we got the Jeep the bumper on it was cleaned with some kind of solvent and got white stuff all over it.  It was the only thing on the car that was bugging me.  My co worker painted it for me with some special paint and now it looks brand new.  Wow again.  So nice.

I just feel really blessed that when we are in need, we have such good friends and family that always come to our rescue.  It just makes me want to cry.  I am so thankful.

Black Cloud HAS NOT Lifted

Okay, I give up.  I totally and completely give up.

I came home yesterday from work and the house was warm.  Yes, the air is broken again.

Yes, SIL's man was right, it's the compressor. 

Our friend Jimmy, who put the whole central air system in for us stopped by this morning and gave me the news.

He told me it would be $1000.00 to get it fixed.

Then Hubz calls him and Jimmy's sister in law has a compressor at her house that she doesn't need anymore because they got a whole new system.  So he is going to install that one for us.

So it won't cost $1000.00.  Just a few hundred for labor.

BUT we won't have air until we get back from vacation.

So the next few days are going to be frigin hot at my house.  Thank goodness for the pool.

This sucks.