Blabbity Blah Blab

I want to write, but I can’t think of a solid topic.  No “title” to sum it all up, just streams of thought I guess.

I had a fantastic Christmas.  For once, I didn’t have the desire to lock the boys in the closet with their mouths duct-taped shut.  No particular reason why, I guess.  It just went well.  We got to visit with Honey’s parents and many other family members on his side on Christmas Day.

 I’ve got real Hungarian goulash going in the crock pot for supper today.  At first when I was putting it all together I was like, “Umm…. I’m not so sure about this.  Some of this stuff smells nasty.”  But by the time I got it all in the pot and turned on, I changed me mind.  And yes, I know that wasn’t grammatically correct, I just felt like saying it.

So, I need some advice.  S keeps complaining that his stomach hurts.  He’s not hungry, he’s not stopped up, it just hurts he says.  It appears to bother him most at night.  And at school.  Only, we asked him all the appropriate questions to see if he’s trying to get out of something at school and it honestly doesn’t seem to be.  I’ve called the fabulous Dr. B about it.  He said he had no idea what it could be and I could bring him in if I wanted, but I don’t!  I mean, of course I would if he really needs to, it just seems that if we haven’t already taken care of it here I don’t know what else Dr. B can do, fabulous as he is.  This has been going on for months.  It seemed to go away for a little while, or at least he didn’t complain about it, but it’s reared its ugly head again in the last week.  What do you think?

I saw “Stardust” last night.  HO.  LEE.  CRAP!!!  It was the most original, most amazing story I’ve seen in like, forever!  I loved it!!  The fabulous thing about having Netflix is that it’s eliminated me buying a lot of movies, purchasing only the ones I really want to have close to watch over and over.  This is going to be one of them.  Tell me if you’ve seen it.  Tell me what you think!

I also started reading “The Spiderwick Chronicles” because when we went to see “National Treasure: The Book of Secrets” there was a poster for it.  I’d been meaning to read it anyway, but that poster put it up on my priority list.  They’re very short, young reader books (I’d go for advanced 3rd grade & up), but the story is great!  At least, the first two books are.  Still waiting on 3-6.

I also read “The Woods” by Harlan Coben.  He’s really a fantastic author.  He writes his novels, and then he also has a series with a character named “Myron Bolitar”.  I’m not really into those, but his other ones are great.

Ok.  I guess that’s it for now.  I know you’ve all been waiting with baited breath for me to post, it’s been so long since the last one.  Bwahahahahaha!!!

Toodles!

Ta-Da!

I had a feeling I’d be feeling better after my word vomit on here yesterday, and I was right!  I feel much better now.  Thanks for your patience!

 In other news….

Have you seen “Enchanted” yet?  Because it is fantastic!!!  I took S to see it with me last Wednesday after school.  The music is great, Patrick Dempsey is HOT!!!  And the little girl is just adorable.

Speaking of Patrick Dempsey, when did he become so gorgeous???  All I remember is that geeky kid from “Can’t Buy Me Love”, way back when.  He doesn’t look all that different now.  A little scruffier and older, but mostly the same.  And yet somehow, he is right up at the top of the list.  And you all know what list I’m talking about.

Don’t let’s freak out or anything, but CHRISTMAS IS IN 6 DAYS!!!!  Amazingly enough, I am ready.  I have to wrap one more gift, the one for my friend’s son, and then I’m all done.  Ok, I still haven’t made my fudge yet.  The mood hasn’t stricken.  And you just can’t make Mom’s Girl Fudge if the mood isn’t right.  It might come out grainy.

Ok.  Gotta run.  The View is on, and from what I hear - there was a pretty hot interview with former moderator Rosie O’Donnell last night on ET.

Toodles!

WANTED: My Life Back

It really bothers me that I still feel like this.  And by “this” I mean discombobulated.  It’s hard to not think about something when it’s such a big thing.  It’s hard to get happy about the holidays when all you can think about is that your traveling days are over since all you’ll get for the loss of your minivan is enough to maybe get a sedan that you’ll have to replace in a year or so when your kids outgrow the legroom.  It’s hard to answer the question “How are you doing?” when all you want to do is burst into tears because your physical pain isn’t much, but your insides are strewn all over the sidewalk.  I almost wish I had been hurt worse, because then my outsides would match how I feel.  People wouldn’t think it must not have been that bad since I can get out and about. 

I’m not feeling “oh poor me”.  I’m feeling angry.  I’m angry because it wasn’t just my car that was totaled, it was a way of life.  Visiting our far away friends and family is important to us.  Having that minivan gave us the space we needed to not kill each other on those long trips, and the room to take all our crap along with us.  I’m angry because I knew what problems my van had had, and what had been done to take care of them.  I could tell when it needed something done.  Now we’re going to end up with some crappy car that we barely fit in, that we’ll most surely grow out of since the boys come from Jolly Green Giant stock, and someone else’s mechanical problems that I don’t know anything about.

I’m angry because of all I went through the last time someone hit us.  It took me nearly a year to physically recover from all the back & neck issues.  How long will it be before my shoulder stops hurting?  How many more migraines will I have now?

I’m not looking for a boatload of money out of this.  Money won’t make it better.  All I want is what I wanted last time I was in a situation like this:  an apology.  I just want the person who did the hurting to tell me that they’re sorry.  I want them to know the extent of the damage done to me and my family, and to never be in that much of a hurry again.  I want them to think about how they would feel if they were in my shoes.  It would also be helpful if they knew of a minivan that was equal to or better than the one we had for the settlement we’ll be getting.  HA HA.  I must be getting better if I can make that joke.

I think I might be able to move on now that I’ve put words out into the world about how I feel.  Sorry if you read through all of this.  Keep your chin up.  National Treasure 2 opens in 3 days! 

Tan Jew Berry Mud

If you “get” that title, you win a prize!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their comments and phone calls of “Oh my gosh are you ok?!?!?”.  We are, in fact, ok.  The soreness is still around but not as prominent as Thursday and D really came away unscathed.  I didn’t realize how lucky we were until I went to get all the crap out of the van yesterday before it was hauled away (forever?).  The whole front part of the driver’s side is gone, as is the bumper.  Torn right off!

Ok, it’s now three days later and I am freaking out.  I guess the shock is wearing off because my feelings are on overdrive and I just have this sickening feeling everywhere.  Everything in my vision is bright and normal on one side, and then looming in the corner is this darkness that literally makes me feel like everything I’m doing and saying and seeing and feeling, I’ve done/said/did/saw/felt before.

Anybody got any ideas on how to get rid of that feeling?

I have to go sleep now.  The pain meds are kicking in.

Thanks again to all of you for your help and concern.  Mmmmmmmwah!

Not By The Hair Of My Chinny Chin Chin

So, I escaped death today.  Little D and I got hit by a semi-truck this afternoon.  Well, to be accurate, it was one of his trailers that hit us.  Changed lanes too early into my lane, over a white solid line, which is how I know it’s not my fault.

My car is gone, but D and I are still here so that’s good.  My shoulder and cheek hurt where I hit the door & seatbelt.  5+ hours in the ER confirm that nothing’s broken but my heart.  Hey, those paramedics are hot!!  I wonder if that’s part of the job requirement?

Shana the Beautiful saved the day by turning into my personal valet - bringing me lunch and turning into the family chauffeur, and cooking our dinner, too!

I know I should be going to sleep, but a girl’s got priorities.  ”The Bourne Ultimatum” arrived from Netflix yesterday.

Toodles! 

All I Want for Christmas Is…

Dear Santa,

We go way back now, and I think I’m over justifying how good I’ve been this year.  You and I, we have this understanding.  You deliver the goods, and I keep the secret files secret.  So this year, this is what I’m hoping I’ll see under my tree:

A Lodge enamel on cast-iron dutch oven in Caribbean Blue

  Caldrea Ginger Pommelo Linen Spray

Zico Pure Coconut Water, Natural Flavor

      Large Sunburst Mirror

Throw some stocking stuffers in and you’re good for another year.

Give my best to Mrs. Claus!

xoxo,

SallyGirl