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Wednesday's Open Window

Country Roads 

What do you get when you cross...

What do you get when you cross....Labor Day, Military Man and $650?

A 36 hour trip home! 

We miss you TJ and were grateful for your quick, 

exciting trip home.  Six months is too long...

Retirement? Seriously?

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I am seriously considering retirement. Not the REAL retirement, come on people, I'm only 42 years old. But, retirement of my blog. (Boo Hiss) I know, such a let down. Fact of the matter is, life has taken over and perhaps my run at writing and humor has come to an end. I mean who really cares what I have to say anyway?

So this whole retirement thing may possibly be temporary because I am a woman and it is my prerogative to change my mind. But, the pressure, oh the pressure, of a neglected blog has just been too much. The pressure was too hot and mama was cooking. You know what I'm sayin' right?

Anyway, adios, buenos dias, au revoir. 

Until we meet again....

But, in all honesty, I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut. 

Just ask KT...

See you soon.

While Sitting on the Toilet...

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I bet that got your attention. Yeah, It got mine too. Like the other day, while I was visiting with the porcelain God, there was this loud pounding on my door. Ladybug answered it, unfortunately, and it was angry neighbors. Neighbors that were angry that my 18 year old was driving through the neighborhood at 25. Wait, isn't that the speed limit? Moot point!

Whilst I was sitting, I heard this yelling from my front door. I figured I couldn't leave my 13 year old hanging and putting up with strangers, so I walk to the front door and say, "Why are you yelling at my daughter?" Then these guys turn on me and proceed to teach me a lesson on morals. Turns out Ladybug knew where I was and when these angry dudes asked for me she told them I wasn't home since she didn't want to embarrass me on the crapper and all.

I proceeded to get a very lengthy LOUD lecture on how my kids are out of control and I'm a bad parent. You know...my lying 13 year old and my speed limit driving son (who does happen to thump very loudly with his bass). But, does that seriously make me a bad parent? Did they need to continue shouting at me till I cried? So condescending!

Enter here, KT, AKA Bulldog (he was a Marine) I called him crying whilst he was at a scout service project (You know we are the evil, bad neighbors). He came home fuming that someone would have the audacity to yell at his little girl (and the love of his life, ME). So, yeah, he marched down there and had some pretty loud words. So loud in fact, the neighbors wife called the cops. Interestingly it didn't bother her one bit that her husband yelled at a little girl. (Which by the way, should be illegal. Just sayin')

In case you were wondering...
We are now the neighborhood white trash. 

But at least I know KT's got my back.

A Pioneer Trek

Ladybug and Miguel were able to participate in a Pioneer Trek to Martin's Cove this summer. What is that you say? It is an opportunity for them to dress like pioneers, and pull handcarts 20+ miles in Wyoming. Where is the joy in that? Well, it is a wonderful "Come to God" experience. Their testimonies grow, they learn to work together and help each other AND they gain a greater appreciation for the religious sacrifice of our ancestors. Now, I did have to hone my sewing skills for Ladybug's pioneer skirt (don't laugh), grandma made the apron and I BEGGED someone to make the Pioneer bonnet for me. See, I can delegate! Miguel, no sewing required...