Dear God or Jesus...

whichever has a minute.... it's me, Dena.

So, as you know we have a lot going on down here. I wont go into a lot of details but its kinda crappy right now. Plus, my sons truck broke down. Not really that high on the "oh crap" meter but still, kinda dont have the extra cash for these issues right now. By the way, so glad you have a sense of humor. I guess I got that from you! Thanks for passing that on. Anyway, I need a small break, nothing major. Just a little one, eventless day would be nice. So that's about all, thanks for listening.......

Dena

When life gives you lemons what do you do? I'm thinkin that I'm going to throw them! Forget the lemonade. I dont even like lemonade myself. Its too tart. So what, we're suppose to take something bad and make it what? Bitter??? Ok! Yes, throwing them. Not sure what at but I do feel like throwing them. I'd also like to hit something right now. Anger management courses might be in my foreseeable future. Just sayin......

BigMac says the darnedest thangs! As he was leaving today he asked me if he needed to know his blood type before they'd give him his flu shot. Ain't that cute? I told him yes!

I also had to give him the "you might wind up in a ditch and I'd be asleep and wouldn't know it" mom speeches. He just doesn't understand why I wait up on him. It got me to thinking about that "ditch" we've all heard about. I think I wound up in it a time or two as a teenager. But what I question is this.... if EVERY mom worries that their teenager is going to end up in said ditch.... isn't this ditch pretty crowded. Looks like someone would have a cell phone or could get help. I dunno, just thinkin that if everybody is in the ditch it must not be that bad of a place.

Yes, I'm in a weird place today..........

Ta-ta-for-now

As Seen On Twitter, Kids... Don't try this at home~

There are just some things that you do not want to learn thru a third party, have written in the sky or read about on Twitter in 140 characters or less. A few of those examples might be:

5. Honey, I guess the vasectomy didn't work... we're pregnant, again, with triplets!

4. Well, guess I'll be looking for a new job.

3. Snap, guess I shouldn't have been texting and driving, Officer!

2. I think you're my dad

and last but not least;

1. I found something in my shoe this morning. Put it on, felt something near my toes, dump it out thinking a kids toy, it was a mouse. Weird.

That, my friend, is how I learned I have a RAT in the house. Followed by this comment;

"The mouse ran out of my shoe and I tried to get the cats to catch it, but it got away. Shh, don't tell my wife. LOL "

And it gets better;

"Dear wife, this morning when the mouse ran away to hide, you were sleeping. I'm sorry I had to go to work. LOL I think it's in the shoe box."

Mind you, I have still not received a phone call informing me of said mouse. Nor did he set the shoe box OUTSIDE on the deck so the RAT could run out of it and be free. Yes, I keep referring to it as is because lets not sugar coat it. Its a rodent, it carries disease, its disgusting!! I live with four guys and two cats, hence the blog name, and not ONE of them is on hand to catch this RAT. I won't even mention the countless times I have had to kill bugs and spiders myself. WHAT did I get married for and have these boys if not to kill nasty lil things like RATS and bugs??? Seriously, I could be living with a girlfriend or a gayfriend in a clean, nicely decorated house and I would NEVER fall in the toilet because the seat was left up. Nor would I ever sit down in pee because I forgot to look before I sat. It must be true love! That's all I'm sayin........

Potty training, oh the joys of!

SmallFryz: Mommy mommy mommy, I need go poop.

Mommy: Ok, come on! Yea! Poopie n da pottie Poopie n da pottie!

SmallFryz: Oh nevamind, I jus fawted.

Nice!

What an ending to a very interesting day!

WonderWorks review: This week WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge is offering TN residents (with valid TN drivers license) 5.00 admission (children discounted). I have to say the entrance to the activity area is awesome. One of those lil tunnels you walk thru that turns and you try to stay upright and not fall on your face. LOVED it. The rest was OK at best for me. Probably would have been a lot better if I wasnt trying to keep up with Bonnie n Clyde aka McNuggit and SmallFryz. There is A LOT to read so concentrating on that would have been a positive. It was entertaining. Monty and BigMac loved it. I probably would too with just them. So, my advice is, don't pay full price. Go when there is a special or significantly discounted coupon. I would never pay full price or near for this attraction. Go with child 10 or older. Plan for at least 2 hours, perhaps longer if busy so you get to do it all.

Vacation all I ever wanted, Vacation had to get away,

Vacation: a getaway sometimes taken with family, very deserving of Xanax. Yes, I was gone for almost a week to Myrtle Beach, SC with my wonderful husband, McNuggit, SmallFryz and .... my mother! In all we had a wonderful time. McNuggit has now proven that he's not a "have luggage will travel" kinda guy. Several of his sensory issues reared its ugly head and let's just say he was definitely showing his autistic side. He was able to enjoy himself from time to time, splashing in the water and toward the end of the trip learning how to jump off the side of the pool. He also learned how to hold his breath and go under water, which totally amazed me!

SmallFryz was less than impressed with the kiddie play area, that was, for lack of a better description, like a human "car"wash. Just a while ago I asked him if he missed the beach and he responded with, "No, there was kids that poured water on me". He, apparently, is one of those that does not like to get wet while in the water. *huh?*

My mom had a great time. Her first time in 40something years at the beach and in a bathing suit. I was proud. She wasn't worried about what everyone thought and just enjoyed herself. I am pretty sure tho that there is most likely a youtube video that will surface of us trying to get on the tube on the lazy river. Between you and me, I have no doubt those things were created just for that purpose. Capturing video's of unsuspecting people trying to gracefully get on a float in water that is constantly moving.

I told mom one morning that I would really like to ride one of the banana boats. She, however, was afraid that with her bad luck, she was sure to attract sharks. I was not concerned about this because there is always creepy music that starts playing right before the shark pulls you under. I'll just hold my legs up out of the water as the music starts and all should be right in the world.

The car ride wasn't that bad..... benadryl is a wonderful thing. No, seriously I had to for one child because as we determined on the way to the beach, he gets carsick. So naturally if I give something to one child its not fair unless I give it to the other, right? *innocent look* We learned that it really helps with McNuggit's anxiety so it worked well in every ones favor.

The kids are glad to be home and so am I. I am also looking forward to date night tomorrow night with my husband! After a week away from home I'm ready for some alone time. I'll share more of our adventures in the days to come but for now, sleep is calling so ......... ta-ta-for-now!

God does have a sense of humor..........

There are so many things in my life to prove that. Im sure there are times He sits up there just shaking his head....probably as He will be by the time I finish this post.

Im not the most trusting person. I'm rather guarded and can be somewhat a suspicious person. GASP! I know, I know, not the best quality to have. It has, however, saved me some bit of trouble in my life. I also consider myself a very good judge of character. A few bad seeds have slipped through but for the most part... I know things!

BigMac is so convinced that I am "all knowing" or that I have a spy in his school because of my special ability to tell him trivial things, like what he's eaten for lunch, or big things, such as conversations he's had throughout the day. My sources shall remain nameless!

All this to say that I have recently made a new friend. A few actually but I am going to focus on one in particular for the moment. This new technical world and social media really opens the door for us stay at home moms to meet new people and it also provides us an opportunity to meet those we might not ever have met. My new friend, we'll call her Lee (names may be changed to protect the innocent lol). Lee is a very nice person and I've only known her for a few months but she is genuinely sweet. Have you ever met someone for the first time and instantly feel like youve known them forever? Well, for me, it was like that with Lee. We don't have a lot of opportunity to chat but when we do I feel like we're just pausing and picking up on a lifetime of friendship. Just thought I'd share that with you all as I'm really excited about meeting all these new people and making new friends.

I'm hacking, sneezing and coughing my head off due to a cold that Ive been trying to deny when suddenly it dawns on me there is one specific thing that women who give birth and women who adopt do not share..... that is the retained ability to not pee on yourself when you sneeze or cough...or laugh for that matter. I'm so jealous about that. A women's body really does just prove that God has such a sense of humor. I mean seriously, sneeze and you pee on yourself?!?

I can't wait for old age to hit too!!!!

Sonic lady, why oh why do you put up

with that idiot of a husband you have? Those commercials seriously irritate me, and make me a lil angry. I don't know why, I don't have to put up with him. I just don't think that a commercial has ever evoked so much anger from me, tis odd. I vote she divorce him and get a hot new boyfriend. Maybe a pool boy! They could go to Sonic on their dates. Maybe have flowers delivered to the car or a guy dressed in a tux playing the violin?? Now that would be a cool commercial. They could even have it go thru phases.......


phase I: the break-up. phase II: after court run for a Jr banana split because that's all she could afford after paying her attorney. phase III: her and girlfriend at Sonic pigging out because "all the good ones are either married or gay". phase IV: girl meets guy, girl falls in love with guy, girl finds out guy is married and is a cheating pig. phase V; her and girlfriend pig out again and reconfirm that they all are in fact either married or gay.

I mean seriously, I think I could write an entire lifetime of commercials for these people if they could just see past the light of day.

I didn't use to like the woman at all either, then I thought perhaps there is hope for her. I know there is especially if they'll let me help her out.

Perhaps the girlfriend could even get the ball rolling saying something like "why do you stay with that idiot husband of yours......... "

As you can see I've put a lot of thought into this and I'm not sure if that makes me creative or sad. Probably a bit of both. I just know that by making that commercial better it could quite possibly bring the statistics of road rage down just a little bit. I know this, for it is true!

I can't breathe, my throat is killing me and I feel like crap! Does anyone care, most likely not. But I was told yesterday to Push On Soldier and so push I shall. Today will be a full day, getting kids ID made, going to the gym, washing a gazillion tons of laundry to get ready for the beach and prepare for a very very long day tomorrow with doctor appointments and soccer practice.

I'll see ya'll tomorrow with an update on my life......... ta-ta-for-now!

Dear blog, Can you write yourself tonight?

I just dont have the energy.... I cant sit down without whimpering. My legs/butt/back/arms....basically everything, even the lil hair on my lil head hurts! My throat is sore because my allergies are killing me........ I scratched my eye today and now my eyes constantly pour! I'm so sad LOL BUT on the upside, I'm no longer gray headed! My wonderful friend that cuts my hair is back in town from her cruise. She must never leave me again! Ever!

Do ya'll remember when everybody thought Roseanne (TV show and person) was so horrible and out there. Her show was just too much for television. I watch her reruns and think , "wow, she must have had some influence over me!" LOL I noticed this after a friend told me that my family could be the 2000's version of Roseanne. I was slightly insulted at first, then started watching the reruns and she's right. Can't argue with right huh?

So, was she really not all that bad to begin with or have we become immune to too much? The shock factor is forever gone from television. I think NYPD did away with that it over the boob shot. Can't blame it all on TV tho, you cant even go to the mall without seeing half naked women in store fronts. Yes I'm talking about you Victoria Secrets..... among others. I've decided those people aren't getting my business anymore.

I'm taking control back of my TV, who I give my money to and what my children are exposed to.

Well, before I get on a soapbox I dont have the energy for I'm going to bed ya'll ta-ta-for-now. Cya'll tomorrow

God might have created the birds and the trees but.......

Satan definitely had a hand in fitness clubs. Trainers are his personal lil servants. I really believe this. God gave us chocolate and Satan made sure it would go straight to our hips ergo...... fitness club and a need for exercise. Need... HA......Seriously, a need for something that makes me so sore I have to hold onto a wall to sit on the toilet!!! Yes, its my fault I'm this out of shape.... technically it's Baskin Robbins, McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts faults. Isn't that the theme these days, take no personal responsibility and always blame others?



I just realized I skipped Tuesday. Cant believe I let all .... one...... of my readers down. Tuesday was a mixed up day for me. I woke up thinking it was Wednesday. Even got ready for therapy, Small Fryz was dressed, ready and pumped up for it. I get out at school, take him in, wait for the therapist....wait some more.... see McNuggit's class coming down the hall and he's in line. The entire time I'm thinking we'll join him because we have therapy on WEDNESDAYS............. Well, that would be all well and good when WEDNESDAY gets here! Small Fryz was NOT happy with me.



When will that feeling of being energized after exercising actually kick in? I feel exactly the same only with jello legs and sore buttocks! The entire time I'm joining this gym I'm thinking of all the health benefits....... good cardiac shape, toned muscles, weight loss, awesome sex drive.......more energy, awesome sex drive. So far, out of breath, sore muscles, water retention, too tired to think about sex.......... no energy, and well.......you get the picture. I understand it's only been one session but still, wheres my instant gratification? We thrive on instant gratification and I want mine.

McNuggit informed me today that I did not ruin his day again. He tells me this after learning that I was taking him to play. Its the simple things in life.......

Have I mentioned I'm sore???? You should have seen me even trying to LIFT my left to step up on a high curb....... SERIOUSLY........ it's sad. I'd feel bad for me if I saw someone like me walking around.

Tonight I'm going to leave you with this...........

Autism..... it's not what you think


I'm going to put a new spin on this section tonight. For parents with children who have difficult time transitioning or are having meltdowns frequently in public due to stresses here are some tips that worked great for us:

Takes two people: Take a bed sheet and hold it between the two of you to form a hammock. Put child in "swing" and swing back and forth. This will hyper stimulate and help believe it or not! Try this for about 5 min.

Use desk chair (that doesn't rotate to remove seat lol) and spin child around off and on for at least five minutes.

Try firm or light touch therapies before leaving house. My son still to this day prefers a very very firm touch. Joint compressions were always so relaxing for him.

All three of these were things we would try before leaving home and they'd all work. I used joint compressions in public if he got stressed and most of the time he would benefit from them. I've always found Cayden benefited from hyper stimulation. It accomplished exactly the opposite for him and does most with sensory integration disorders.

Hope this helps.......... ta-ta-for-now!

What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man......(apologies for such a long post)....

*guess I didnt get in my 30K (words) today so I saved them all for you ........arent you lucky!*




I'm sure he doesn't have a clue what he did! Monty has always made me feel like I'm Ms. America. I guess the poor man has on love goggles, I dunno. He never fails to tell me that I'm beautiful or make me feel loved and special even when I feel like a frumpy sack o'potatoes. He's like the real life Shallow Hal I think. Ok, so maybe I'm going overboard. It's not like I'm Frankenstein's bride and frighten little children merely by my presence.

Oh and before we get much further with our relationship....that's yours and mine, not mine and Monty's.......... let me be the first to say that this blog will not be the award winner of any grammar or spelling competitions, just sayin....

Anyway, today we go to a very popular gym to speak to a representative about joining. I've recently gotten myself together in a few areas and this is one that I feel I'm ready to work on. I'm almost 40, I'm diabetic and yes, I can check the "more to love box" in the physical description area. I'm thinking that I have got to do something to get my health in check because I've got to live at least another 80-90yrs to make sure my kids are taken care of.

Soooo, here we are at this gym and the rep is explaining how their program works, education on diet and exercise being the foremost important. He wants to make sure that we understand calories aren't just calories. You have to eat a balanced diet of protein, carbs, fat ...blah blah blah and he wants to make sure we understand that it takes a lifestyle change to benefit from any gym membership and its not a quick fix yada yada yada..... Monty, that wonderful man o'mine, pipes up and says, "Oh trust me, I can tell you, she is doing so good with her diet and stuff, she is committed and is doing good and making good choices!" How awesome is that???? Its nice enough that he noticed but it felt good that he wanted to brag about it! There are times I wanna slap him up side the head..... JUST being honest....... but for the most part, I think I'll keep him!

So today was a big day for McNuggit. First FULL day of Kindergarten AND he got to walk into class by himself! He's all excited about this too. We pull thru the line, the assistant principle opens his door and out goes my little man. You can see the pride beaming from his eyes. The asst. principle shuts the door, McNuggit's stands on the sidewalk with his lil hands crammed down in his pockets looking around at the birds, just loving life in general. ...... still standing there......still.......... now we're lunging back and forth.......... I'm driving off.......... he's still there, spinning, lunging and loving life. I stop the car, get out and say.... "_____ honey, you have to go in the doors and go to your class (right inside the door) like we talked about!" OHHH ok mommy he says and that was that.

Not sure why I didn't realize that I needed to say that for the 100th millionth time! Actually, I think he did just AWESOME. He's easily distracted........... wonder where he gets that from?

And here comes one of my favorite parts:

Autism, its not what you think................

Sensory disorders.......... want to know what that's like? Go to Walmart, turn up one of the TV's and stereos as loud as they will go on separate stations, better yet, turn every TV to a different station. Now, get several people around you all wearing different lotions, perfumes, deodorants and add in the smells of food from the deli and bakery. Factor in the two children that just went by you screaming . Now, you're also cold, so cold you feel like ice water was dumped on you.........ok, so we'll dump some ice water on you so you know what that feels like. You have an annoying tag sticking in your neck from your shirt but you cant remove it because you haven't realized this is really bothering you because there are so many other sensory input information being relayed right now you're about to explode............. NOW the hard part......

"Hi, (blaring tv's)wel(stereos all playing different song)com(perfumes and kids screaming)e to(nasty chicken smell)Wa(itchy tag, annoying smells, kid screaming)lmart, (getting the picture)can I (approaching, two seconds to meltdown, liftoff)help you?" HUH? What did she just say?

Did you actually see the sentence in there from the Walmart employee? It's difficult and that's what people with autism and sensory disorders go thru every single day all hours of the day. Sometimes they can tune things out one at a time, often times they cant. And we wonder why they don't make eye contact?!?!

Speaking of eye contact. Have you ever taken your hand and covered the bottom portion of your face? You can still perceive if you're in a good or bad mood, confused or excited by just seeing small portions of the face. Our faces give SO much information at one time. Our mouths and how we're holding them, eyebrows ...... everything. Its a lot of information to take in all at once, especially for someone with sensory issues.

My friend who is autistic, her name is Shannon, she's 25. She has told me that she can't look at you and listen to you at the same time. Its way over stimulating for her especially trying to make eye contact.

So in short, the next time you think a child living with autism is not paying attention to you, think again.......they are most likely taking it all in!!! Also, remember people like this when applying perfumes and lotions. Sometimes its just way too much for some people to handle. AND, if you see a child having issues in public, throwing a fit or having a meltdown, don't just assume mom or dad needs to "spank their bottom" or discipline the child..... perhaps they're having issues with their environment and for some that's the only way to express their displeasure.

Until tomorrow......... ta-ta-for-now!

Feast with a Beast, beyond your kitchen table!

Yes I know that everyday I get to feast with four beasts, the men in my life. Last night I feasted with a different beast. The Knoxville Zoo has their annual fund raiser and I got to be a part of it. I'll be honest, I dreaded this for two weeks, even tried to get people to go in my place but, in the end, I'm so glad I went. I wasn't fancying the heat, humidity, huge crowd and blanket all that with the stench of animals.... no thanks! I have to admit tho, it was truly a fun night. There were two awesome bands that I really enjoyed. Food beyond food.... you did not go hungry. The odd thing was, among my favorites of samplings was Buddy's BBQ. Go figger! My all time favorite entertainer was the local plant life. A woman, on stilts, dressed in ivy and grapes!! She was awesome! I have now affectionately names her "stick chick"! (cute huh? its a talent of mine... coining new phrases and renaming things) So, we ate ourselves silly. We got to meet up with Frank Murphy (from Star102.1) and his wife. Very very nice people who are now following us on Twitter. Yes, my name is Dena and I'm addicted to twitter...... I get my first chip...umm, wait you have to abstain to get chips, right? Ok, so I've got the t-shirt. Oh I've talked to ya'll about my opinion on Twitter a few days ago. In the beginning it seems sooooo, well, psychiatric issue"ish". You know, you get on, micro-blog about your day and you have maybe two followers if you're lucky. So basically, you're recapping your day...to yourself. We'll talk more about that later, what was I talking about?.............
Oh yes, FWAB! We finished off the evening meeting up with Jamie Foster and Claudia Russell. Both from Twitter. Jamie is WATE's news director and Claudia is an "avid editor, mom, tree hugger and lover of all things cheesecake"..... or so her Bio says! Both were very nice and I enjoyed their company so much. We're hoping to get together again soon! However, I can't believe we hit Sassy Ann's after a six year hiatus on a night when there wasn't a live band. They had a DJ but no band. I was hoping Jamie and Claudia could experience the REAL Sassy's but perhaps the next time.
A little, well, okay, a lot off topic but I have a need to share this. My husband has been on some kind of weird strike from cutting his hair. My husband can not grow hair, well, he can grow it, but not well..... he grows a chia pet. A fro if you will. I was very anxious for him to cut this rug off his head but now I'm a bit melancholy about the whole thing. He apparently is an either "all or nothing" kinda guy too because he now looks like a cancer patient. At least he doesn't look like a 12yr old anymore. You should have seen the looks we got out in public during that phase! No comment because it incriminates me.
Geezz I thought I had started a theme here, leaving you with a thought to ponder but right now I'm drawing a blank. I could have you ponder if men are bigger procrastinators than women but I think I'll wait til tomorrow to do that so...... I just have to say ta-ta-for-now!

For the love of God and all things.........

wonderful I could NOT remember my name and/or password to get in here to write my blog post this morning. I'm pretty sure it was another blonde moment, however, I'm going to blame this one on just awakening and still being sleep. Yea, that sounds good. So, what to write about today. I think I'll finish up with McNuggit.

Let's back up a bit to almost 3yrs ago. He has been in the special education program through our school system since turning 3. Last yr he was able to be transferred into a typically developing pre-school and did just great. This year he started Kindergarten and is doing just great. First day of school went basically as expected. He was eager to get back into a routine because he thrives on routine! I wasn't anticipating this being a big emotional ordeal as it was with BigMack because he's been in the school system so long. Wrong! The teacher sent home a poem about his little hands and his little spirit and his little soul and I LOST it. It's so true, he is a lil guy and he's been through so much in his "little" life. He's faced more at the age of 3 than most kids do before 10. He's put on brave faces for tests and therapies and studies when he just wanted to be home lining up his toys and spinning around in circles. He still loves to spin! Put this child on the teacup ride and he is in HEAVEN. Anyway, back to school... yes it was hard because it made me realize even through the years our life that seemed to have stood still, that he was in fact growing up. BigMack grew up during those years too and SmallFryz left toddlerhood behind. All focus was on McNuggit, had to be........ cant explain that unless you've lived it but just know, it had to be. So I pick him up the first day and he's terribly upset that he will be taking a nap soon after going home. I explained we'd eat a snack and he could play a bit then it was nap time. Well, you would have thought that I just killed the child. He informed me that I ruined his whole day! After three kids you get use to hearing this and actually have adjusted to the fact that you ruin someones day, if not everyone's, on a daily basis. Its not earth shattering to me anymore! Flash forward to day two of Kindergarten. We go in the classroom and my son announces to all "I sure hope my mommy doesn't ruin my day today". This will be the theme for the next few days if not weeks! Then Small Fryz chimes in with a high pitched voice as if he's a backup singer..... "Yeah, I hope mommy doesn't ruin his day". Musical talent is so nice to have!

All my children are lil comical entertainers. BigMack will have his pic in the local paper this week after kicking off football season. After they creamed their opponent with a shutout in local Jamboree he proceeded to the other team so he could shake hands with every single player to tell them "good game, God bless and have a safe season". I love that kid!

I want to take a small moment to do some educating on:
Autism..... it's not what you think.
That's what I'm calling this section. Please don't read all the psychological mumbo jumbo put out there about how autistic people are suppose to act. If you really want to be in the know, ask a family. No two autistic personalities are alike. You cant clump them in a group or category. You cant predict the rate of progression or REgression, as we sometimes see. My son use to be one that drooled, sat in the corner chewing on his nails, occasionally banged his head, wouldn't look at you and couldn't speak. He's now a happy, social, interactive animated child. He still retains a lot of those traits from before from time to time and thats ok. That's who he is. But if I can help him overcome the struggles, only then, have I done my job. Whether seemingly disconnected or appearing to social interact both of these describe individuals who can be on the same cognitive level. Surprised? So was I until I met my friend who has a Classic Autism (that means she's on the lower end of the functioning scale), she's wheelchair bound from CP (cerebral palsy), drools, non-verbal, has meltdowns, emotionally immature and is a COLLEGE GRADUATE. We have the most awesome conversations via email. I was so blessed to have met her. She taught me how to deal with Cayden and learn from him as to what his needs are. I've seen other children that once they are in an element that understands they will blossom. Just to touch on this....its a whole other conversation but..... she does NOT believe in a cure as she feels that would change who she is and would be eradicating an entire race of people. Ponder on that for a while! Now, for today that's all I'm going to say. If you come away from this with anything please let it be a new passion for understanding those with limitations and challenges. Check back from time to time and I'll talk more about autism acceptance.

Hello, My name is Dena and I'm...........

such an addictive person. I complain all the time about people doing things "half-ass". *excuse the language* Truth is, I probably have exactly the opposite problem. I constantly have to search to find middle ground in my life. I've learned over the years its either all or nothing (that counts) with me. Didn't care for Twitter now I burn it up. I'm on this computer way too much. I'm sure my 3 yr old wonders who I am. Why can't I turn this affliction into something beneficial like......being addicted to exercise or healthy food. I mean you never hear anybody say "dang I'm craving some steamed asparagus". "I just cant pass up broccoli during THAT time of the month". You just don't hear that but wouldn't it be great?

I'm so tired today. McNuggit started Kindergarten and getting on this new schedule is just crazy. He's such a big boy. He walked to class BY HIMSELF. Huge stuff. Even stayed focused long enough to get to the classroom. Impressive actually. I find myself ..........what was I talking about? I know that sounds as if it were planned but I actually got side tracked listening to a radio show and forgot what I was typing! Sad!

So lets talk about ........ cats. I have two crazy cats. Queen Haley, note the name, thinks she owns the house. Her interests include laying around on mommy's bed, head butting the ones she loves and world peace. She dislikes people she doesn't know, other cats and animals in general, people....... and especially Donnie Darko. He is a recent addition to our family and is an awesome lil guy in his own right. He's a funny goofy kind of guy. He "speed kneads" which is a favorite of mine. He will jump up on the bed with a sense of urgency. Meow his lil dinosaur meow and very quickly kneed either you or a pillow, then jump back down again. Very odd. Donnie Darko loves to chase objects, fish flavored food and giving back to humanity. He dislikes diet cat food, toilet water and being hissed and spit at by Queen Haley on an hourly basis.

The issues between them are concerning. He has claws, she doesn't. She's 9yrs old, he's got a lot of kitten left in him for a 5yr old cat. He's laid back, she doesn't like anything. Ugggh. We adopted him from a shelter in hopes of adding a new family member and giving him a new life. I sooooo don't want him going back to a shelter but I'm also concerned that one day he's going to realize he doesn't have to be submissive to her, that he does have an advantage. They've gotten physical several times so I'm sure that realization is soon to follow. He's a lil "slow" to figure things out so it might take more than a half dozen times but I'm sure the epiphany will hit him sooner or later.

Speaking of epiphany. Does it take men (in general) longer to "get" things than it does women. Just an example and I'll let ya'll ponder this until tomorrow;

Conversation goes as follows:

Mother-in-law: (to son in law) Hi, just wanted to remind you that mothers day is tomorrow.

Said man: Oh, ok thanks.

Said man to wife: Why is your mother texting me to let me know mothers day is tomorrow?She's not my mother. Is she making sure that I'm going to get her something?



Seriously???? THIS is what you get from that conversation??? *sigh*

Random Thoughts

I know I should finish with my introductions but you'll just have to wait til later on that for today I am inspired by random thoughts. I have way more but I'll just share a few with you.......


~I want more for my children than what they're getting and more for them in the future than I know they'll have. I want them to have a childhood somewhat like mine but better.....I want them to have a childhood worthy of children. I want them to be called out by a neighbor for their ball hitting the side of her house because it means that my neighbor cares and is communicating, it means my children were playing ball. I want them to know what it's like to get muddy and dirty playing in the rain. It's ok to go in public with their hair messy,their clothes a lil dirty and sweaty because they were outside playing right before leaving the house...and that's a good thing.
~I want them to know that everyday in school their day will begin with the Pledge and a prayer. They will bow their heads to pray and so will their friends. The prayer will be out loud and not a moment of deafening silence that only serves to give them time to reflect that they're not hearing their God's name mentioned. I wish I had been a stronger person during my oldest child's life to stand up for the simple things.
~I am proud that I taught my oldest to think out loud and to "own" the thoughts and ideas you have.....good or bad.
~I think in life that sometimes you have to be thankful the things that you don't have that you didn't want.
~The smell of cinnamon and apples makes me feel all warm and cozy inside.
~I love to watch my children sleeping.
~Holding a newborn is the best xanax in the world for me.
~I enjoy people watching.
~Why were/are freezers made without lights in them? Do we not need to see in those in dimly lit spaces just as we do the refrigerator part?
~I'm an adrenaline junkie and miss nursing but I truly enjoy staying home with my children.... even on the days I want to beat my head on the floor until I pass out. Which, by the way, if you ever see this, please don't stop me.........

It's all about me baby....

I keep trying to tell Monty that so maybe now he'll believe me. It is all about me. This blog is anyway, maybe not a lot else is, but the blog is all mine. Ok, well, so the name isnt exactly mine, but I dare say there isnt a lot of us MrsFoolMonty's around. So why am I here?

I spend the largest portion of my day with small children and my interaction into the adult world is very limited. I recently took up Twitter as a hobby and the verdict is still out on that one. I orginally thought it was one of the most retarded things to come along since that DVD that trains your cat to pee in the toilet and flush became available. I mean seriously, Hollywood has stolen so many hours of my life with stupid pointless movies, did I really want to have yet another medium to rob me of my youth? Well, guess so because I tweet a good 20+ times a day. BUT, I do draw the line on the nominal tweets. I dont want to hear the boring stuff. Actually I guess I use Twitter for more of a social network. Mini conversations if you will. I've also gotten to know a nice group of people that are excellent entertainers in their own right. Part two to that answer would be, I'm here because I've been told over and over again that I have a nack for story telling and should publish a book. I'll leave you to be the judge of that. All I know is that in this life we have two options; we can go thru it all serious and stressed or we can laugh it all off and see the humor in most things that come to pass. I choose to laugh. Let me tell you a little about my life and maybe you'll understand why........

About ten years ago I met this wonderful guy named Monty. Oh who am I kidding, I'm not going to bore you with all the details, besides... I don't always come out looking so good in them. I am a wife and mother of three boys (hence the blog name)~

I was a nurse by profession but decided, for some insane reason, that I wanted to be a full time mommy and stay home with my little ones as long as God allowed me to. My husband is Monty, he's a garbage man and dang proud of it! He's a funny guy. We live on a modest budget and in a modest home but that's ok. We chose this life because it affords me to be home with my kids.

My oldest is 18 and it has been great growing up with him. I'm fortunate to have him in my life because not only can he point out all my flaws and imperfections but he always has the answer to any given question/problem at any given moment. Teenagers....ahhhh gotta love. Can't live with them, cant hide the bodies because we have neighbors that would see. I affectionately will refer to him from time to time as Big Mack, big'un, big guy, bear and other terms of endearment relative to his size. Boy is 6'2 and 250lbs...... get the point?

Just when I was almost home free....right at the edge of empty nesting it...... we welcomed McNuggit into the world. Now don't get me wrong, he was so wanted and so planned. We waited on him for a long time..... I just love telling people the ages of my children and seeing the look of bewilderment on their faces. One word says it all.... why? Well, because I love kids and always wanted a large family. It just wasnt in the cards for me to have them in any other timespan than this. God has a plan for us and I feel like it works out better if we let Him guide us thru life instead of wingin' it on our own. McNuggit came with his own agenda. He had everything mapped out for himself before he got to us and it was up to us to figure out how to navigate with him. You see, he's autistic. This child has taught me more about unconditional love, patience and endurance in the 5.5 years he's been with us than I had learned in my prior 30 some odd years. I'll fill you in on him as we go. I don't think there is enough space in one blog to get to know him on any kind of a personal level. He's a unique lil' man and he has my heart. They all do...which leads me to.....

Small fryz, our youngest. Do the words garden gnome mean anything to you? He is tiny! He's 3.5 and still wears size 18/24 mo shorts!!! Theres a lot of personality packed into that small package.

I was all set to give you a great introduction to my family but unfortunately I've just realized that the cord to my laptop is about three degrees hotter than hell and smells like it could burst into flames at any given moment. So for now I bid you farewell and I look forward to blogging all the little details of my life that my husband wont listen to.............