When it rains it pours, right? That is going to be my new mantra because I'm living proof. Last week on my first trip to our corporate offices I got a speeding ticket. Now, if you know me well then you know I've been pulled over many a time and never gotten a ticket. So, yes, I know I was due for one. The difference this time was that I honestly didn't realize I was speeding. I know, "that's what they all say", but this time it was true. No mercy from the cop. So, I paid my ticket and mailed it off yesterday.
And this morning we got in a car wreck not 5 minutes after leaving home. Craziness. I was turning on a green light thru a large intersection when another car, on the street perpendicular to the one I was leaving, came barreling through the intersection and ran through his red light. He literally came out of nowhere and it really freaked me out. I was fixing to straighten the wheel from turning when we were struck and I was dumbfounded. I never saw him until he hit us.
It gets crazier.
I called the police before getting out of my car. We both get out at about the same time and I realize it's an older man getting out. He came limping toward me and I thought, "oh no... here we go." Thankfully he said he was not hurt, but he was CLEARLY confused about what happened because he accused me of running over him. ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I calmly explained that I had a green light (for a fact people... another car went through the intersection before me) and there was no way his light was green since he was on the other road. I told him that I thought he might have run the red light. Of course he argued with me. And then he tried to tell me that he was traveling in the other direction... which is impossible because that side of the road is two laned and one way.
At this point I realized that something was wrong with him. And then I was positive he had issues when he asked me to write my name on the back of a check in his checkbook and then wouldn't take the checkbook back from me. Seriously, I kept trying to hand it to him and he wouldn't take it.
Thankfully the police believed me and would not allow the older man to drive home. I thought he was suffering from dementia, but come to find out (the police officer working the accident called me later) he was diabetic and his blood sugar was over 500!!! He could have passed out while driving or worse. Apparently the officer took him home and then they realized how high his blood sugar was and called an ambulance to take him to the hospital.
And that's when I felt so sorry for him. I am still concerned about his health and I genuinely hope he is alright.
So... the 'Burban is going to need some repair work done. Fabulous. I'll be in a rental car for a while I'm sure. The damage isn't awful, but I'm unable to open my front passenger door and that door is dented in pretty bad. I'm just so glad that I drive a tank.
And I'm eternally grateful that God kept us from getting hurt. If I had been just a few seconds earlier going through that intersection then we could have been T-boned and it would have hit Catherine's side of the car. Thank God he was watching over us. My girls are the most precious things to me and I can't imagine either one of them getting hurt.
In other news there is a family that is looking at our house.... they have seen it two or three times now and they are trying to decide between our house and another house that is a little less expensive, but smaller and doesn't have a pool. Of course I think our house is better, but it's out of my hands. Hopefully they will choose ours! We should know something by the end of the week. Fingers, toes, and legs are crossed!!!
So, that's what's been going on here... never a dull moment.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
A Decent Update
(I'm inserting random pictures in here from the past few weeks)
We are overdue for a proper blog update. I feel like I have neglected to write anything of importance since we left Arkansas nearly two months ago. I'm not sure if that seems like a long time or a short time. In some ways it is both.
I can't even remember what I have blogged about, but it's probably nothing compared to the actual events that have taken place. Insignificant to most, but major to me. I think categories will help me to organize my thoughts, so here we go:
Lauren and Catherine -
Lauren started out at a preschool in Bossier. It was a great place, but not really convenient for proximity to work and home. The day before I was going to start my job I took her to a daycare/preschool that is literally a few blocks from work and begged and pleaded with them.
It was actually relatively easy to get Lauren enrolled because their 4 year old class was not full. She would benefit in more ways than one from being in this program. And I loved the idea of her being so close to my work. Catherine's enrollment was a gift from God. Initially they told me that there were no available spots for her (5 months old at the time), and I was going to have to keep her on the waiting list and the girls would be at two separate centers until a spot opened up. Not ideal, but it was what we were going to have to do. However, on the same day I enrolled Lauren, we had taken a tour of all the classrooms and after explaining our situation I basically said I was asking her for a miracle. I wanted my children at the same place... was there anything she could do? She left us in the lobby for a few minutes and came back and said that they would be able to take Catherine in the Infant 2 room... and she could start on the following Monday.
I burst into tears right there and hugged the director. No lie. It was such a relief and such a weight off my shoulders. God had his hand in that, I have no doubts.
Lauren took a few weeks to get acclimated to her new school. She does love her teachers, but nearly every day she talks about Mrs. Jamie from her "old school". To be honest, we both miss Mrs. Jamie, but Momma has to put on a brave face. I am glad she talks about Mrs. Jamie and her "old friends". I don't want to ever forget her friends and teachers in Arkansas.
After a few weeks of getting used to the new routine, she has really done great! I know she is learning a lot and that is great. We are trying to go over flash cards at home too... prepping for the next big hurdle which will be testing for a magnet school. Whoa Nelly, that is a whole other post for a later date.
Lauren has been taking gymnastics since we got here and I know she loves it! She is so full of energy, sometimes I wonder if she's hyperactive! But she has a great time flipping and doing sommersaults and all the other tricks they do. It's totally worth the insane chaos it takes to get us there on time on a weeknight with a very schedule oriented sister of hers...
Catherine's transition to her new teachers was seemless and for that I am grateful. I love all her new teachers and they adore Catherine. Seriously, how could you not? :) But just as Lauren, I do miss her teachers from our previous daycare. We were there for 3 years and you just don't forget and move on. They were and are like family. Hopefully they will be reading this... :) We miss all of you and think of you more often than you know!
And Catherine is growing too fast for me to keep up with. That part makes me sad... so sad that she is growing so fast and it's flying by. We have got to slow things down. I need to write down things every day or I'm afraid I will forget the things she does and the same goes for Lauren.
Catherine still doesn't have any teeth... Ha! But I know it's coming because she is a drooling machine and everything goes in her mouth for chewing. She is sitting up like a champ now though and she loves every minute of that. She has had a couple of back to back ear infections and so I am hoping that when we get her checked out on Friday it will be all cleared up. But I'm not very hopeful... to me she is still exhibiting the signs of an infection. I hope I'm wrong. She reminds me a lot of Lauren as a baby. A Momma's girl to the core. She wants to be held as soon as we get home and if she's not eating she'd rather be on my hip. I'm sure it's payback... I was the same way as a baby. Years from now I'll be in physical therapy for back problems and hips out of line, just like my mom. :) Comes with a territory, right? Just like with Lauren, I love every minute of holding Catherine. She is at that stage where she goes to bed incredibly early and it's so hard to put her down when all I want to do is get more snuggle time in the evenings. I think this was the age I felt the most guilty about working. Because I feel like I don't get any time with her in the evenings. Sigh. I know it will get better in time.
My job -
Well, my job is going... well, I suppose is the best word to describe it. I've been the "new girl" a lot so that part is easy. The hard part is starting all over and learning a whole new system and industry. I am still in the energy industry, but this is very different and getting up to speed is a slow and sometimes painful process. The other aspect is learning co-workers and a new boss... I think this can sometimes be harder than learning the job itself. People are quirky and strange and I don't get them. I have "bonded" with a few of my new co-workers, but I'm still the outsider for now.
So, yes, I miss my old co-workers and my old boss a LOT, a LOT, a LOT. They were not just co-workers, but friends. And it's hard to not seem them day in and day out and talk about our kids and pets and our lives in general. Trying to stay in touch is challenging, but they mean a lot to me, so I'm trying to email and text when I can.
And that's another thing... this job... wow, the pace is insanely fast. I get to work around 8:00 every morning and before I know it it's noon and I've not gone to the bathroom once. The same thing happens between 12:30 and 4:30. It does make the day go by faster, but there are times I feel like I'm drowning a little bit. Everything takes time.
Trey's job -
Trey started his new job in mid to late October... so not that long ago. I think he is enjoying it, but like everything else, time will tell. I know he is tired and traveling is hard on a person. So, I'm praying he stays well and gets plenty of rest. His schedule is grueling, to me anyway, but he is incredibly smart so I have no doubt he will succeed. We do miss him so much when he's gone though! Thank goodness for FaceTime!
Halloween was a hoot. Lauren was Ariel, The Little Mermaid for trick or treating, but she was an Indian for the party at school. We didn't want to ruin her Ariel dress at school. :) And Catherine was a traditional pumpkin. They were both precious. Nina has most of the pictures from that night and hopefully I will get them tomorrow and upload them to the blog soon! Lauren got tons of candy (some of which I am snacking on right now... but only the candy she doesn't like, I promise!).
The bottom line is that we are adjusting. Nothing with change is easy, and this has been our hardest move yet, but sometimes the best things are the hardest! Although having my parents right around the corner has been the biggest blessing and easiest part of this move. My mom and dad have helped me so much I cannot imagine doing this without any help.
I'm sure there is much more that has been going on (besides all the sickness we've had, but that is plenty!), but I'm tired and need to get some ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzs myself!
I am going to try and update more often, TRY is the key word here. :)
We are overdue for a proper blog update. I feel like I have neglected to write anything of importance since we left Arkansas nearly two months ago. I'm not sure if that seems like a long time or a short time. In some ways it is both.
I can't even remember what I have blogged about, but it's probably nothing compared to the actual events that have taken place. Insignificant to most, but major to me. I think categories will help me to organize my thoughts, so here we go:
Lauren and Catherine -
Lauren started out at a preschool in Bossier. It was a great place, but not really convenient for proximity to work and home. The day before I was going to start my job I took her to a daycare/preschool that is literally a few blocks from work and begged and pleaded with them.
It was actually relatively easy to get Lauren enrolled because their 4 year old class was not full. She would benefit in more ways than one from being in this program. And I loved the idea of her being so close to my work. Catherine's enrollment was a gift from God. Initially they told me that there were no available spots for her (5 months old at the time), and I was going to have to keep her on the waiting list and the girls would be at two separate centers until a spot opened up. Not ideal, but it was what we were going to have to do. However, on the same day I enrolled Lauren, we had taken a tour of all the classrooms and after explaining our situation I basically said I was asking her for a miracle. I wanted my children at the same place... was there anything she could do? She left us in the lobby for a few minutes and came back and said that they would be able to take Catherine in the Infant 2 room... and she could start on the following Monday.
I burst into tears right there and hugged the director. No lie. It was such a relief and such a weight off my shoulders. God had his hand in that, I have no doubts.
Lauren took a few weeks to get acclimated to her new school. She does love her teachers, but nearly every day she talks about Mrs. Jamie from her "old school". To be honest, we both miss Mrs. Jamie, but Momma has to put on a brave face. I am glad she talks about Mrs. Jamie and her "old friends". I don't want to ever forget her friends and teachers in Arkansas.
After a few weeks of getting used to the new routine, she has really done great! I know she is learning a lot and that is great. We are trying to go over flash cards at home too... prepping for the next big hurdle which will be testing for a magnet school. Whoa Nelly, that is a whole other post for a later date.
Lauren has been taking gymnastics since we got here and I know she loves it! She is so full of energy, sometimes I wonder if she's hyperactive! But she has a great time flipping and doing sommersaults and all the other tricks they do. It's totally worth the insane chaos it takes to get us there on time on a weeknight with a very schedule oriented sister of hers...
Catherine's transition to her new teachers was seemless and for that I am grateful. I love all her new teachers and they adore Catherine. Seriously, how could you not? :) But just as Lauren, I do miss her teachers from our previous daycare. We were there for 3 years and you just don't forget and move on. They were and are like family. Hopefully they will be reading this... :) We miss all of you and think of you more often than you know!
And Catherine is growing too fast for me to keep up with. That part makes me sad... so sad that she is growing so fast and it's flying by. We have got to slow things down. I need to write down things every day or I'm afraid I will forget the things she does and the same goes for Lauren.
Catherine still doesn't have any teeth... Ha! But I know it's coming because she is a drooling machine and everything goes in her mouth for chewing. She is sitting up like a champ now though and she loves every minute of that. She has had a couple of back to back ear infections and so I am hoping that when we get her checked out on Friday it will be all cleared up. But I'm not very hopeful... to me she is still exhibiting the signs of an infection. I hope I'm wrong. She reminds me a lot of Lauren as a baby. A Momma's girl to the core. She wants to be held as soon as we get home and if she's not eating she'd rather be on my hip. I'm sure it's payback... I was the same way as a baby. Years from now I'll be in physical therapy for back problems and hips out of line, just like my mom. :) Comes with a territory, right? Just like with Lauren, I love every minute of holding Catherine. She is at that stage where she goes to bed incredibly early and it's so hard to put her down when all I want to do is get more snuggle time in the evenings. I think this was the age I felt the most guilty about working. Because I feel like I don't get any time with her in the evenings. Sigh. I know it will get better in time.
My job -
Well, my job is going... well, I suppose is the best word to describe it. I've been the "new girl" a lot so that part is easy. The hard part is starting all over and learning a whole new system and industry. I am still in the energy industry, but this is very different and getting up to speed is a slow and sometimes painful process. The other aspect is learning co-workers and a new boss... I think this can sometimes be harder than learning the job itself. People are quirky and strange and I don't get them. I have "bonded" with a few of my new co-workers, but I'm still the outsider for now.
So, yes, I miss my old co-workers and my old boss a LOT, a LOT, a LOT. They were not just co-workers, but friends. And it's hard to not seem them day in and day out and talk about our kids and pets and our lives in general. Trying to stay in touch is challenging, but they mean a lot to me, so I'm trying to email and text when I can.
And that's another thing... this job... wow, the pace is insanely fast. I get to work around 8:00 every morning and before I know it it's noon and I've not gone to the bathroom once. The same thing happens between 12:30 and 4:30. It does make the day go by faster, but there are times I feel like I'm drowning a little bit. Everything takes time.
Trey's job -
Trey started his new job in mid to late October... so not that long ago. I think he is enjoying it, but like everything else, time will tell. I know he is tired and traveling is hard on a person. So, I'm praying he stays well and gets plenty of rest. His schedule is grueling, to me anyway, but he is incredibly smart so I have no doubt he will succeed. We do miss him so much when he's gone though! Thank goodness for FaceTime!
Halloween was a hoot. Lauren was Ariel, The Little Mermaid for trick or treating, but she was an Indian for the party at school. We didn't want to ruin her Ariel dress at school. :) And Catherine was a traditional pumpkin. They were both precious. Nina has most of the pictures from that night and hopefully I will get them tomorrow and upload them to the blog soon! Lauren got tons of candy (some of which I am snacking on right now... but only the candy she doesn't like, I promise!).
The bottom line is that we are adjusting. Nothing with change is easy, and this has been our hardest move yet, but sometimes the best things are the hardest! Although having my parents right around the corner has been the biggest blessing and easiest part of this move. My mom and dad have helped me so much I cannot imagine doing this without any help.
I'm sure there is much more that has been going on (besides all the sickness we've had, but that is plenty!), but I'm tired and need to get some ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzs myself!
I am going to try and update more often, TRY is the key word here. :)
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