My First Post

Well, welcome to my Blog! I got the "bug" from Sarah. As you all know, I love to talk....and I like to talk about me and my crazy life more than anything! There certainly is never a dull moment around here. My kids drive me crazy and keep me busy as hell.....my husband is a bonified nut case (lol)....the dog and cat fight, well....like cats and dogs.....and me....I've always got some kind of dillema!! What better way to vent about things than through a blog. Plus, it's a good way for my friends out-of-state to keep up with what's going on here.

It's been a crazy week around here. Nothing out of the ordindary, really. Jake is in his first year of modified baseball and it seems I'm either running around to a game somewhere or picking him up from a game. I've been trying not to go to any away games, as they've been too far to drive at almost $4.00 a gallon! But I do make it a point to go to the home games, and we had one last night. It was FREEZING cold. You know a dedicated mom when you see her because she's the one at the games bundled up, covered up in a comforter!!

I also worked a half day at the school on Tuesday. I started out my morning with a high school homeroom/study hall. That was pretty easy. I then went to the kindergarten class for 2 hours and helped out there, then down to lunch duty for about 45 minutes. A much easier day than the one that I had last week. Last week I worked a full day in the library. Most of our Seniors take Distance Learning classes via the computer. Well, those classes are winding down, and the Seniors are finding themselves with a whole lot of time on their hands. They should be in Senior Lounge, which is basically just a classroom for them to hang out in with no supervision, if you can believe that. For some strange reason, they would rather hang out in the library and be major pains in the ass....therefore getting into trouble. We had a couple of incidents that day, one in which I thought I was going to have to physically remove one of the little assholes. I asked him to leave the library a number of times, and he repeatedly told me that he wasn't going to leave. So, instead of throttling him like I wanted to....I went and got the Principal. Uggggggh. I can not believe the disrespect these teenagers have for adults. I swear to God....if I ever hear of my kids treating an adult like that, I will beat their asses bloody!!

Today I volunteered in Lukas's class. One of their 3 teachers took another position within the Pre-K and is only there 2 days a week, so they've asked for parent volunteers for M, W & F. Today was my tour of duty. It really wasn't bad. There are a couple of kids in there, one in particular, who could benefit from a good ass whoopin'....but for the most part they are really cute. It was a lonnnnnnnng 3 1/2 hours though, and I was ready for a nap when I got home. Sadly though, that didn't happen.

We're taking the camper to the cottage for the long weekend. The kid's have no school Friday or Monday. Mike took the camper with him to work tonight and will take it to the cottage in the morning, set it up, sleep, and leave for work from there tomorrow night. I came home from the school today and had to start packing the camper. I spent the majority of the day doing laundry. I have to be ready to go when Lukas gets out of schoo at 11:30 because my Dear Ol' Grandma Gert has plans for me. See, she's getting ready to do what I call the "Memorial Day Cemetary Run" this weekend. She goes to all of the cemetaries where are loved ones are, and leaves flowers. Well, she used to make up pots with flowers, but has found that it's easier and cheaper to buy them pre-made when she can. She saw where Aldi's has a one-day sale tomorrow on planters with little American flags in them!! Wooo hooo!! Well, she's gotta get right out there....which means me having to make a trip to Watertown. At $4.00 a gallon, she's going to have to wait 'till I'm on my way through Watertown on my way to the cottage....so I have to leave for the cottage early so she doesn't miss out. Uggggggh. I guess I shouldn't bitch considering I don't have to take her on the big "run".....my Uncle Scott has that honor. It used to be My job!!

Jake is going to NYC for a NY Yankees game on Friday night. He's going with my friend Rose and her husband, Jeff. Their son, Logan, and Jake are friends. Jake is an avid Met's fan....but is still really excited! I think he's most excited that he's getting to visit Yankee stadium before it gets torn down. He's been to Shea Stadium, and they're tearing that down after this season too! I had to go buy him a Yankee's hat and t-shirt for the occasion. They're leaving Friday morning and will be home early Saturday afternoon. Then he'll be joining us at the cottage.

Well, guess that's it for now! Be sure to leave comments when you read my blog so that I know that you were here!! Have a great weekend!!