OK – so here’s the latest news.

• Went to T or C – cancelled the boat due to possible inclement weather, but loved the hot springs and thoroughly enjoyed the picnic with the family.
• No job yet, still applying. Found out that APS had a must-hire list and that list just expired, so here’s hoping!
• Friend of Ducky’s moved in with us. She was having a tough time of it. She’s a great kid, good grades, works, cleans up, doesn’t make any trouble. Heck she even cooks. Why problems at home you might ask? Sadly, because her dad and step mom found out she’s gay. That’s it. What is wrong with people?
• Hubby in Kauai for a much needed working vacation. He’s surfed everyday and sounds more and more like his old cheerful self every time I talk to him.
• I was made a regular at Bunco! Which now I’m really excited about since I finally got some dang buncos!
• Had the Book Club at my house. Did Italian food. It turned out great and really enjoyed having them all over. Of course the teens swooped in like vultures to a fresh kill to polish off the leftover – all the teens! Ducky, Ladybug, Thespian, and three others. LOL – at least I didn’t have to find room for leftovers….
• Ladybug turns 15 this month. Holy Cow. My BABY is fifteen.
• She’s getting her braces off on her birthday. How’s that for a birthday gift?
• Ducky’s best friend from HI is coming next month during their fall break.
• My best friend from FL is supposed to come for Christmas. I’m so excited ~ I can’t wait!
• Did I mention Ducky has a new boyfriend? I really like him, from what I had the opportunity to see. Of course the big drawback – he has a motorcycle. We finally gave her the thumbs up to go for a ride (after several weeks of her bugging us) and she came home looking like she just ridden her first roller coaster. Years sparkling, grin from ear to ear. Oh yeah. I’m in for now.
• Perhaps the biggest headline of the day – my sister (who is 2 years older than I) just found out she’s pregnant. She is slowly get acclimatized to the idea. It was quite a shock for her. The father has had testicular cancer and the doctors said he probably wouldn’t ever be able to father children. What do the know right? He of course is THRILLED. He’s 48 and has no children of his own, although he looks at my niece and nephew as his, he doesn’t have any biological children. My sister is thrilled – and terrified — and shocked — and appalled at the though of starting over at her age — and excited. She basically just cycles through all those  and then starts again.  I don’t even want to think about having to start all over again. Although these days it seems like the girls are just growing up way to fast. Every day they seem to get a little farther away. Even with that thought and my reluctance to let them go, I still don’t want to have to do night time feedings, diaper changes and teething all over again. Although I wish my sister all the luck in the world! And — I will change a few diapers for her. And do a few feeding (but not night time one, I like my sleep too much these days!

Alright, that’s just about all the news I’ve got. I think everyone is caught up. I’ll be back to comment and visit.

Question of the day:

would  you be up for starting over?

I’ve been working and spending some time depressed and morose. Alright, that may be an over exaggeration, but you get the idea. On Friday I heard the same ‘ole same ‘ole once again. “You interviewed very well and were our runner up, but we went with someone else for the position”. A bitter, spiteful part of me hopes that they have nothing but trouble with the new teacher and spend the rest of the school year in regret. The rest of me hopes that they’ll remember my resume and excellent interview when they have another opening.

Ugh.

Enough.

Changes at SC I thought was going to reduce my hours. Then one of the CSR left unexpectedly (and unwillingly) and I ended up with his hours. Worked out OK.

Subbed for Bunco last night and it was lots of fun. Especially as I finally Buncoed! Woot! Matter of fact I got 4 buncos. I guess when it rains it pours! I really just enjoy hanging out, laughing and talking, but I’m not adverse to taking home some extra cash!

This week end is supposed to be our week end at the lake. The boat and the hotel are reserved. Hopefully it will be warm and the kids can get wet, otherwise we’re thinking about cancelling the boat. After all six hours on the lake with no swimming or using that slide is not going to be fun for the kids.

Lately my youngest has been having “getting up” issues. It causes grumpiness in generally. She’s pissy because she’s running late and has to hurry. Ducky is pissy because they are running late and Ladybug gets pissy when asked if she’s ready. It’s a vicious circle. I think I’m going to have to step in for a week or so and create a new situation. Of course that means I have to get up early, even when I don’t have to work and that just might make me pissy!! LOL

Question of the day:

What do you do to get yourself out of bed?

Alright since I chose to do the Featured_Grownups post first – when I got to this one I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Here is what I want in a leader:

Walter for President Part 2

He’s got good foreign policy, he’s honest, up front and well liked. Vote Walter for President 2008!

For more serious entries please stop by the Kween’s site and read about great leaders.

I love to laugh. I believe it’s genetic, as my whole family is a family of cut ups (as described in my post about my mom and dad at Laff’s). My sense of humor developed young and I often use my sarcastic thoughts teemed with humor to lighten a situation. So what makes me laugh? Everything!

Morons driving – and attempting to do something else.

My daughters sharing their days (with their inherited wit and humor)

My dreams.

My easygoing, amusing hubby.

My pets – like messing with the cat for ½ hour just by pushing the open / close button on the remote for the DVD player.

I love humor, I love comedy and I love anything that makes me laugh. Frankly, I’m a cheap date. It’s not hard to impress me; I don’t have really high standards. You don’t have to be intellectual, politically correct or frankly even that funny. Just trying will amuse me. I love Monty Python. I grew up watching comedian greats like Red Skeleton, Bob Hope, and W.C. Fields. I laughed at Laugh In and chuckled along with the pranksters at Candid Camera. I rolled on the floor the first time I saw Bill Cosby: Himself, and then felt the urge to share him with EVERYONE. Watched Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, George Carlin and yes, I admit it, even Andrew Dice Clay.

I was a regular Saturday Night Liver — and an avid stand up comedian fan.

Chevy Chase and slapstick comedy tickled me for awhile.

Nowadays I love Jeff Dunham with Achmed the dead terrorist, Walter, Peanut and the rest of the gang, SILENCE!! I Keel you!

Dane Cook and of course the old favorites of Bill Cosby and George Carlin. I also enjoy the redneck offerings of Bill Engvall and Jeff Foxworthy. I believe that all stupid people SHOULD wear signs.

My all time favorite though is Eddie Izzard. I LOVE Eddie Izzard. Yes, he swears, a lot. Yes he is completely apolitically correct. Yes he bashes Catholicism (my own religion) along with just about every other thing, including his own country. But a transvestite in heels and make-up doing a bit about Darth Vader – now come on. That’s funny. We find him hysterical. I’ve found you have to look for the funny parts of life. There’s a time to be serious. This is usually not it. I can’t get to serious, I’ll just get depressed, so I laugh instead. Eddie – he makes me laugh. So here’s a little taste of Eddie, so you can laugh too.

Question of the day:

What makes you laugh?

For more hilarious entries be-bop over to Featured_Grownups and check out the rest of the great entries.

I’m OFF! Woot. Happy Labor day to all.

This morning we went and watched Hancock – at the dollar theater. Since it was Monday and we had a family of more than three we got in for 50 cents each. With popcorn, sodas and candy we spent $21.00. Not bad. Hancock was good, and I totally didn’t see the twist coming. I knew she knew him, but couldn’t figure out how. I won’t spoil it, but we did enjoy it.

Afterwards we went to Wallyworld to get some things we needed. I’ve noticed the last few days that people seem to be in a bad mood. On Friday I ran into of bunch of grumpy customers. Same for Saturday except even more so and throw in some rudeness. Sunday  was even worse – with grumpy customers, bickering stylists and just general grumpiness. Today I’m afraid I was one of the grumpy ones.

Although I managed to not take it on anyone. I could feel it bubbling up though — so I’m glad I’m home safely ensconced in front of the tube getting some much needed rest and relaxation.

I hate being grumpy. I get grumpy when I’m grumpy. It’s a vicious circle.

I’m looking forward to going to the lake. I think it’s just what I need to combat the latest case of grumpies. We are renting a pontoon boat. We are going to spend the day at the lake, maybe stop by the mineral springs and soak and relax. Just generally enjoy the week end. I hope the water isn’t too cold – it’s been cooling off quite a bit. Hopefully we can still make use of the slide. My mom and dad and niece and nephew are meeting us there. I think it will be lots of fun. I haven’t been on a lake in some time. Maybe my grumpy will be under control by then… let’s hope!

Question of the day:

What do you do to combat the grumpies?