TMJ

Ever since she has been little, my mom has been able to pop and crack her jaw. She also used to grind her teeth and get headaches because of it. She would have a lot of jaw pain, but she finally asked her dentist about it last year. He told her that she has a TMJ disorder and that she needs to wear a special mouth guard to help fix the problem. She is supposed to where it all the time, do mouth exercises, and not chew gum unless she feels like dealing with a major headache. Sounds like fun, huh?!

Well ever since I was a kid, I had been able to chew the same piece of gum all day...we're talking at least 12 hours of chewin. I would take it out to eat and then pop it right back in (gross, I know). But I have not been able to do this the past few months. My jaw gets tired after 20 minutes of chewing gum...and I hate it! I love chewing things and gum has always helped with whatever diet I was on. But now I can't chew it without pain (plus, my jaw loves to pop just as my mom's does)! So I'm thinking I have a TMJ disorder as well.

Ahhhh, like mother, like daughter!

That's Life

Okay, my job just got twice as hard. Since the oldest red head is now in big boy underwear, I have to make sure to take him to the potty every 45 min. And even then he is not guaranteed to be dry (since he just peed his pants). So I have to check him all the time!

I knew this time would come eventually, and I guess it's better than changing diapers...but it's still a pain! And then again, this is what I signed up for since I'm his care giver (during the hours of 7:15-5:30). So I guess I have no room to complain, do I?

Oh well, this too shall pass...life is grand that way!

Blog Olympics

I just participated in the wonderful blog olympics! It was a lot of fun competing with other bloggers. I ended up getting six silver metals...which I'm very proud of! I'm just upset that the next olympics won't be till next January!

Btw, I gotta give mad props to Running2K and Uisce who both tied for first place! They did an excellent job!!!

Maybe I should have my own mini olympics here on my own blog!

Gross...But True

According to my son, you know you just pooped a big poop when you feel a splash!

That is all.

It's Official...

The autistic boy's mom is carrying a boy. She was hoping for a girl since the chances of autism go waaaaaay down! But she did tell me that she and her hubby will def not be getting immunization shots for this one. They did with their first and that's when he switched from a healthy, normally developing child into an autistic boy.

Btw, the mom has me a little scared after what she said this morning. She said that the baby has been very active for the last few weeks, but she hasn't felt any movement since Tuesday. She did say that she has been more active the past few days, so she could be rocking the baby to sleep...but he hasn't been moving when she has been resting. When you can't feel the baby moving, your supposed to drink a can of pop and lay down for a while. But she is afraid to do that since she has gestational diabetes. So I told her to get to her doctor as soon as possible since she is at high risk for a miscarriage. I just hope everything turns out okay!

Found It!

Here is the nasty pic of me in my pink flower girl dress. My grandma happens to love the pic and even has it framed along with some of the leftover flowers...crazy grandmas!!! Not only am I wearing pink, but my hair is nasty. A few months before this pic was taken, my hair was down to my waist. For some weird reason my mom decided to cut my hair and then perm it. So I look like I have a mullet in the pic! Not good!!!

This picture was also from my aunt's first wedding. So you can see why I have a problem with pink being the main wedding color for her second wedding. I just had a bad experience...heehee!!! But I hope my mom looks better in pink since she's one of the bridesmaids.

Mawage

Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday.

Just found out yesterday that my aunt is getting remarried this October. She had been married for almost 15 years when her husband repeatedly cheated on her. They separated and now she has found a great guy! Her kids could care less about this man, but her son really needs a good, strong father figure in his life.

Anyway, my aunt asked my mom to be one of her bridesmaids. She also has 2 other of her older sister-in-laws as bridesmaids...and the main wedding color is pink! Pink!!!

I know some of you are wondering what the big deal is about pink, but I just don't care for the color myself. But I have a good reason...I'm a red head. I just don't do pink!

With my aunt's first marriage, the color was also pink. I happen to be her flower girl, so I was dressed in pink as well (I'll have to find that pic). It was not a pretty sight!!!

Is there any color that you just don't wear?

My Mother-In-Law

Today is the second anniversary of my dear mother-in-law's passing. She was one of the kindest ladies I have ever met...and the best mil a girl could ask for!!!

I remember seeing her the day before she passed away. I found a nice pre-lit Christmas tree for her to replace her older, small tree in an after Cmas sale. So my hubby, son, and I went over to her home and set up the tree while she and my father-in-law were out. I can still remember her surprised expression when she opened the door and saw us standing there with her new tree. She was so happy!

A few hours later she went home to be with her Lord.

Today my hubby picked up our son during his lunch hour. Together they went and picked out some purple (her fav color) tulips for her grave. I thought that it was very important for my son to go with his daddy since I never want my son forgetting his Mamaw (she passed away a month and a half before his second birthday). I always want him to remember what a wonderful woman she was.

We'll see you again someday Mamaw!

Chinese Sundays

Since some of you asked about this dish, I thought I would just make a post about it!!! Excited yet?! I didn't think so...heehee!

This food dish is something my mom's family has done for years. It's great for party's with a large group of people. The host makes up rice and a chicken sauce made by mixing chicken and cream of chicken soup. Then the guests all bring toppings to put on the dish. Last night we had people bring cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onions, chow mein noodles, sour cream, canned pineapple, coconut, chopped nuts, and cherries (you can use a lot more toppings...like peppers, celery, bacon bits, etc). Unlike my hubby, I don't all those toppings on my chicken and rice. I start with a good base of rice, then I add about 2 ladles of the chicken sauce. Then goes on the cheese (it goes on first so it can start melting), then some pineapple, nuts, chow mein noodles, coconut, and finally a cherry on top. Believe it or not, even with those weird toppings, the dish tastes fantastic!!! It's probably one of my favorite meals!

Here is a pick of my hubby's Chinese sunday from our leftovers lunch today. Notice how it looks just like an ice cream sunday.

Today he put on cheese, coconut, chow mein noodles, pineapple, sour cream and cherries...he would have put on more, but that's all the toppings we had in the house! Heehee!!! And yes, the chicken and rice is somewhere down on the bottom!

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Btw, we had a great party tonight. I made up some Chinese sundays (soooo yummy!!!) and everyone brought toppings. Then we had ice cream sundays for dessert. It's been a long time since I've had strawberry and caramel topping! I was in dessert heaven!!!

Tired

Good grief, I'm already tired today. I got to bed last night at about midnight (had to stay up to watch Smallville), so I got about 6 hours of sleep. But right now I feel like I've been up all night. My eyes are heavy and I have no energy. I would drink something with caffeine in it to wake me up, but doesn't effect me. If anything, caffeine makes me sleepy. I could drink a huge cappuccino from this place (hmmmm, they have the best coffee drinks), but every time I do, I usually take a nap afterward. I guess drinking it just wipes me out!

T13's Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Things about Trinity13 1. I had a wonderful day off yesterday! It was nice to be able to just hang out with my son all day. 2. I have the day off today as well! We plan on going to the grocery, and then we might go spend some time with my mom...and maybe go window shopping! 3. Smallville is on tonight. I can't wait to see what's in store with Jonathan Kent's election race. 4. I had a meeting with the autistic boy's behavior specialist this morning. She is trying to put a plan in place to allow for more structure in the home. I hope it works! 5. I found out last night that the autistic boy's mom is in the hospital. The baby is okay, but she has gestational diabetes. So they are trying to regulate her blood sugar before sending her home. She told me that it has actually been a nice break for her...that it's wonderful just being out of the house for a while. 6. The diet is going pretty well. I'm def eating better, but I need to start exercising. It really helps me lose weight, but I just don't have the time or energy to work out. 7. I could get up at 5:30 to work out, but come on now! That's just crazy!!! 8. I thought about going to a church scrapbooking party tomorrow, but it's been forever since I've worked on my boy's book. I'm still in his hospital pics (there were over a 150 to look through) so the end is no where in sight and it's discouraging. 9. Maybe I'll just hire PJ to finish it for me!!! She is so creative! 10. According to my son, his farts smell like pirates! 11. And mine smell like roses and flowers...he is so smart! 12. I'm ready to watch some more movies this weekend...maybe Mr. & Mrs. Smith, or Into the Blue, or maybe even The Island. 13. I'm off for the day! Blog ya later!!! Other Thursday Thirteeners from my links list: 1. PJ 2. Leslie 3. Texas_Ivy10 4. Jen's Horde 5. Better Safe Then Sorry 6. Shannon

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Apple Pie

Right now my hubby's co-workers are over here for lunch. I cooked them up some yummy bbq chicken pizza and then I baked up some apple pie. They are loving me right now!!! I just love hearing my praises over my apple pie...from a box...that cost $1.88!!! Could life be any grander right now?! HA!!!

I'm Back!

Well I had a wonderful break! Saturday nights birthday party for my father-in-law was a success in my book! We had about 50 people attend!!! There was plenty of food, and we got many compliments on the yummy cake!

On Sunday, my hubby and I had over my sister and her new boyfriend (thanks mom for taking the boy for the night!). My sis has had a 6 year crush on this boy of hers. He finally came to his senses and asked her out about a month ago! They have been inseparable ever since!!! I def think this is the one for her!

Anyway, they came over and had some pizza with us. Since they are movie freaks, we watched Office Space and Red Eye. Then we watched DH and GA before tuning into The Matrix Reloaded. Needless to say, we had a late night together. I think this soon will be one of many late movie night with them!

I got to sleep in yesterday since my mom had my son (and she got to sleep in as well since he didn't get up till past 10). It was so nice to not have to get up. I got to sleep in till about 11, then I met up with my sis so that we could head over to the movie theatre. We had a fabulous time together and she didn't stop smiling the entire time (ahhhh, she is in love!).

All in all, I had a wonderful weekend!!! And I'll be having another break this week. I will not have the red heads tomorrow or Thursday, so it will be nice having some alone time with my son. And I'll actually be able to grocery shop during the day...I'm so excited!!! Heehee!

No Time

I'll be busy tonight and most of tomorrow. We are celebrating my father-in-laws 50th birthday tomorrow evening and I have quite a few things to get ready before the party.

I made up some fudge earlier this afternoon, but I will prob make up more tomorrow. I also have to finish up the favor candy bags and I need to get some pigs in blankets made up. I think I'll also mix up some no-bakes as well...hmmmm, no-bakes!!!

So, have a wonderful weekend!!! Do any of you have big plans for the long weekend?

Saying I Love You

My hubby tells me that he loves me all the time. He tells me before work, when he comes, while watching TV, when I'm helping my son eat his dinner, right before bed, etc., etc. I appreciate it, really I do, but he wants to me say "I love you too" in response. While that's a nice thing to do, I can't. It's not that I don't love him, but I just don't like being made to do anything. If I want to say I love you, I will. I won't say it out of obligation.

And I def don't want to do it out of habit and or have it be a knee jerk reaction. I want to really mean it every time!!!

In fact, I think he says I love you too often. It's like he doesn't even think about it. It's just something he has to say to me, his wife. He'll insist that he means it every time, but I still think it's too much.

I must be crazy!

Trin's Thirteen

Thirteen Things about Trinity13 1. Saturday is the autistic boy's birthday...he will be 8 and he is getting stronger everyday. 2. I'm already looking forward to my son's March birthday. He will be turning four!!! I have the theme picked out and I hope my son will enjoy it! 3. I will def by buying my son another Leapster game...he never wants to put the learning system down! 4. This Saturday is my father-in-law's 50th birthday party. My sis-in-law has been working her butt off to get ready for it. I can't wait to see how it turns out! 5. My great aunt's birthday is this Sunday and I really need to get a card out to her today. She is so good about sending cards (with money) to us, that I really want to remember her special day as well. 6. I want this for my birthday G!!! (Now let's see how long it takes him to read this post!) 7. And this! 8. Or this! 9. Okay, never mind on that last one...I would kill my hubby if he spent that much on it! I'll wait till it drops down in price. 10. But, I think we are going to do this for my birthday (and forget about the diet for one night!). 11. I can't believe my hubby is going to be 30 this year. Where has the time gone? 12. He wants a motorcycle for his big day in September...I'd better start saving up now! HA!!! 13. Can you tell I've had birthdays on the brain?!!!

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Up And Coming B-day

For the past couple of years, I have dreaded my birthday. I call it the day of disappointment. I try to look forward to it, but when I do, it's always a big let down. It's been this way since I was 19. I know things will never be like they are when you are a kid, but a girl can dream, can't she?

I just don't want to be this way this year. I want to be happy and grateful for whatever happens (or doesn't happen) on my big day. I want to have a different attitude starting right now! My birthday is about three weeks away and I want to look forward to it!

So, if you send a prayer out for my hubby, that would be great! He will soon be starting to think about plans for my birthday...and he needs all the help he can get!!!

Tired

I don't know what is up with me. I'm tired all the time. Last night I was in bed before 11 (which is quite an accomplishment for me!), I got up around 6:30, but was exhausted by 8am. I rested on the couch for most of the morning while oldest boys played right next to me. Then I took an afternoon nap while the boys were napping. After all that, I'm still tired. And it's not like I ever sleep too much during the day since I'm still sleepy after no naps. So I'm not sure what to do. Do I go to bed even sooner? Do I limit my napping/resting to an hour a day? Do I hibernate for the rest of the winter?

Btw, after yesterdays comments, it sounds like I'm not alone...that most women to the same thing I do. We love to move around furniture! I don't feel so alone now, thank you!!!

Furniture Moving

I'm never satisfied. If my hubby does something for me and he follows my specific instructions, I'm still not happy. I can always find something to critique...which can be good and bad. It's good only because I critique myself all the time and find new ways to try to improve myself.

Anyway, I'm not crazy with my couch placement. You see, after the Cmas tree was put away, there was a big empty spot in the living room. I was not happy with this. So a few days ago, I decided to move around the couches...but it was temporary since I still wasn't happy. Then my hubby and I spent about an hour moving them around again. We finally have them in a great spot, but am I happy? NO! It still doesn't feel right. But I think I could live with it if I moved the piano and the crystal cabinet...and maybe the dvd cabinet.

Hmmmm.......

Four!!!

(Saw this floating around and had to do it!)

Four jobs you've had in your life:
1. My first job was at a second run cinema...it was the best! I started in concession (and was able to do my homework during the slow time), then moved to usher, then box office worker, and finally I moved up to projectionist. It was great getting paid to watch movies!
2. Tutor-for about a year and a half.
3. Secretary/Receptionist and cleaner for my mom's beauty salon
4. Care provider for an autistic boy.

Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Matrix...of course!
2. The Village
3. Office Space
4. Star Wars (any one of them)

Four places you have lived:
1. With parents
2. Apartment after marriage
3. House 5 min away
4. Townhome (and all 4 have been here in the same suburb in Columbus, Ohio)

Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Boston Legal
2. Smallville
3. American Idol (starting soon!!!)
4. Grey's Anatomy

Four websites you visit daily:
1. Everyone
2. on my
3. link
4. list

Four of your favorite foods:
1. Strawberries!!
2. Ice Cream!!
3. Cereal!!
4. Pizza!!

Four places you would rather be right now:
1. At the movies
2. In bed
3. At DQ
4. Ummmmm...

Autistic Boy Update

Since it's Thursday, I had the autistic boy this morning. He is not doing so well again. He behaves so-so with me...depending on his mood. This morning he was tired, so he was acting up. He smacked me a few times and he was stemming quite a bit. Usually when he acts up, I take him for a drive. This morning it really calmed him down...thank the Lord!

This morning he was an angel compared to how he is with the other care taker. He hits, kicks, bites, and pinches her ALL the time. With her he pulls down the window blinds, tears down doors (he broke the front door just yesterday), throws the tv to the floor, and screams at her. She is fed up and is about ready to quit. And I was in her place a few months ago. He was an angel with her and fought with me. It switches every few months...and it needs to stop all together!

Something drastic needs to happen with this kid. His parents have tried many new medications and they all seem to work...for a little while. His body gets used to the meds and then they stop working.

He really needs to settle down...especially since his mom is pregnant! She had tried for 6 years before having him (and had several miscarriages-including twins). She then had another miscarriage when he was young. She got on the pill and come to find out (after being on the pill 4 years) she's pregnant-and due in June. This was totally unexpected and she was scared at first. But now she is past the risk point and is starting to get excited.

Her hubby is VERY upset with her being pregnant. It sounds like he wants her to take care of the baby...if you know what I mean. She def does not want to do this. She will leave her hubby before that will happen. This morning she was even asking me for info about my apartment complex.

So, I'm not sure what's going to happen with this family. I don't know if they will stay together. I don't know if they are going to send their autistic son into a special home. I just don't know what the future holds for them. And I don't know what I can do for this family besides pray for them.

T13

Thirteen Things about Trinity13 (I was tagged my M.C. Pearson quite a while ago, and just now by Deputy's Wife, so my first 5 are random weird things about me.) 1. I can burp the alphabet. 2. I pick the sock fuzzys out of between my toes every night. 3. I do the same for my son. 4. I've eaten shrimp eyes before. 5. I have to smell everything (ex: I smelled each Cmas gift I received). 6. I found some great Cmas stuff tonight at 75% off! I now have all my napkins, tablecloths, and plates for the next Cmas. 7. My mom had x-rays taken of her foot today and found out that she broke it! She refuses to wear an ankle boot since she has been able to walk around on it. The doc was okay with that as long as her foot doesn't get any worse. 8. I found out today that a friend of mine as diabetes...and he is younger than I am! I guess it runs in his family since his aunt has it. 9. I slept waaaay too much today. I rested while the boys played in front of me, and I took a three hour nap this afternoon. But I'm still tired! I guess I just need to get to bed earlier. 10. I need to do laundry, but I just haven't gotten used to the washer and dryer being in the basement yet. 11. My cousin's baby shower is this weekend. She and her hubby are still not quite excited yet. They wanted to wait a few more years, but I guess God had something else in mind for them. 12. I will be having the red heads an extra 45 min each Thursday...but do I get paid any more for that...NO! I guess I should just stop being so greedy. 13. I got to type this up in bed!!! How cool is that?!

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Done

It's done...the Cmas has finally been put away! I have such a great feeling of accomplish to have it out of my sight! Now I just need to get out all the pictures and decorations that I have been storing. I didn't even want to mess with them after our move since it was so close to Cmas. But now I have the huge task of finding the perfect spot for each little item. I will also be filling up my crystal cabinet. Again, I just didn't feel like messing with it till after the holidays.

I get the red heads back tomorrow. I should of had them today, but their dad's work schedule has changed. He now will be working 4 ten hour days, so I will have more time off...which means less money for me. On one hand, I don't like it that I will be making less, but one the other, I'm looking forward to more alone time with my son (and since I'll have an extra little one in Feb, it will give me more of a break). Plus, watching someone else's kids all day is starting to wear on me. I'm a little tired of it, but it helps out my professional working mom friends and it brings in extra money for me.


Ahhhh, I need to get some sleep!

Fiesta Bowl!

We won! We won!!! My lovely OSU Buckeyes won at 34-20 against Notre Dame! What a victory! Yeah baby...but I had no doubt! Heehee!!!

We ended up having a really great fiesta (all because of PJ's presence...heehee!), at least I think so! I made Max & Erma's tortilla soup (my first time making, but I think it turned out pretty good!), my cheesy chip dip, and sweet corn cake. Then I also had some seasoned meat and cheese for soft and hard shells. We then had left over Cmas cookies, buckeyes, fudge, fried ice cream pie (hmmmm!!!), and bunny tracks ice cream (thanks Guru and Lo).

(Btw, could I have any more links in that above paragraph?!!!)

My diet officially starts tomorrow. I plan on taking over all the Mexican leftovers to my parents house. Since my mom fell yesterday, hurt her back, and messed up her ankle, she's not able to go to work...and she can't get up to cook. So, I'll be wrapping all the food up and taking it over so she doesn't have to cook for the next two days (yes, we have that much left over) and I won't eat it all on the new diet!

Did you watch any football yesterday or today? Did your team win?

Resolution

Besides getting a pet octopus and eating more gummy bears, I have decided to try to lose weight again this year (and not by tossing midgets). For the past two new year's, I have always resolved to lose 40-60 pounds. Last year I lost about 40 and I'm hoping to beat it this year. I def need to get back in shape and lose some of this excess weight. I know I have put on some holiday pounds since my pants are not fitting so well right now.

I think I'll use my Tae-Bo tape again this year, along with some added walking in the evening. We live in a nice community, so I would love to walk it a few times a week. I might also work out on our new (to us) Total Gym. We got it by trading in our trampoline, which we can't have at our townhouse, for it. (Thanks Oz for the great trade!!!)

Just like the last two years, this diet does not start on the first of January. I'm waiting till the third to start this one up. I want to wait till after our Fiesta Bowl party...cause I want to enjoy the Mexican food!!! Hmmm, tacos!