I did the macarena with a ninja riding a motorbike because I'm sexy and I do what I want

Wes:
I kicked my science teacher sliding down a hill because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway.
Joey:
I did the macarena with a llama sliding down a hillbecause I'm sexy and do what I want.
Mackenzie:
I jumped on a spoon in line at the bank because I can.
Joel:
I loved a snowman under your bed because big bird said to and he's my leader.


Don't spoil the fun, and keep it going............. Type out the sentence you end up with in the comment box. Then copy and paste this to your blog (or facebook) with the Title being the sentence that you ended up with.
Pick the month you were born:
January-------I kicked
February------I loved
March--------I karate chopped
April----------I licked
May----------I jumped on
June----------I smelled
July-----------I did the Macarena With
August--------I had lunch with
September----I danced with
October-------I sang to
November-----I yelled at
December-----I ran over
Pick the day (number) you were born on:
1-------a birdbath
2-------a monster
3-------a phone
4-------a fork
5-------a snowman
6-------a gangster
7-------my mobile phone
8-------my dog
9-------my best friends' boyfriend
10-------my neighbor
11-------my science teacher
12-------a banana
13-------a fireman
14-------a stuffed animal
15-------a goat
16--- ----a pickle
17-------your mom
18-------a spoon
19------ - a smurf
20-------a baseball bat
21-------a ninja
22-------Chuck Norris
23-------a noodle
24-------a squirrel
25-------a football player
26-------my sister
27-------my brother
28-------an iPod
29-------a surfer
30-------a homeless guy
31-------a llama
What is the last number of the year you were born:
1--------- In my car
2 --------- On your car
3 ----------- In a hole
4 ----------- Under your bed
5 ----------- Riding a Motorcycle
6 --------- sliding down a hill
7 --------- in an elevator
8---------- at the dinner table
9 -------- In line at the bank
0 -------- in your bathroom
Pick the color of shirt you are wearing:
White---------because I'm cool like that
Black---------because that's how I roll.
Pink-----------because I'm NOT crazy.
Red-----------because the voices told me to.
Blue-----------because I'm sexy and I do what I want
Green---------because I think I need some serious help.
Purple---------because I'm AWESOME!
Gray----------because Big Bird said to and he's my leader.
Yellow--------Orange--------because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway.
Brown---------because I can.
Other----------because I'm a Ninja!
None----------because I can't control myself!

I'm not ignoring you, I promise!

You would think after 4 1/2 months I would be used to my schedule. Not so much. I'm good for about the first 2 weeks of my revovling schedule, then the last 2 weeks I turn to mush. I have a hard time getting to sleep when I first get home in the mornings, so when I get up when the kids get home I drag around making dinner and getting little things done until about 7, then I no longer have the energy to even lift my head up. It gets to the point where I'm almost too tired to even sleep. So I go to work tired, and drag my way through somehow, then when the consumers get up in the morning I get re-energized by the goings on and hyperactivity and hussle in general that I'm now too amped to sleep when I get home. Its a vicious cycle.

Then my schedule repeats itself, I get 2 days off in a row and I'm able to get back on track. But during those two weeks of zombie-hood, I get nothing extra done. I barely get to the grocery store. Little things like logging on to the internet just kind of slide down the proverbial ladder of importance.

I say I can't wait for next fall when Joel will be in school and I can apply for a day position, but I'm not sure that will solve my issues either. I think the root is not having a "regular" schedule. Work 4 days, 2 off, work 3, 1 off, work 4, 2 off, work 4, 1 off. It messes with my inner clock. My body can't adjust to a month long inner calender. Weekly yes, monthly, no. I could give up weekends if I could just have the same 2 days off back to back each week. But I guess that makes too much sense. As much as I like my job and what I do, and as much as I know right now is not a time to be looking for another job, I think I need to look for another job. No I'm not going to quit first. I will probably soldier through until the fall regardless, but at that time it might be time for me to try and find banking hours somewhere. If such a job exists.

Oh well, life sucks, right? I've survived so far, I can make it.

Mysterious fevers and things you thought only existed on tv

There is a mysterious fever going through members of our household. What is strange is it is a symptomless fever. No runny nose, aches, pains, nothing. A slight headache and being a bit tired. That's it. Joel's had it twice now, Mackenzie and I each had it once. I am almost out of Children's Tylenol now.
You know on those kids sitcoms back in the day, like Saved by the Bell and Head of the class, there was always a team of smart kids that then battled other schools in knowledge tournaments? We never had that in my schools that I'm aware of. I figured it was something made up for television to show competition outside of sports. Anyway, it exists. Here its called quiz bowl, and Joey was selected for his school's team. They didn't win, but they made a fairly decent showing. He was pretty excited about being a part of it. Just thought I'd share.
Mackenzie and a friend in her class are so far ahead in math, her teacher has let them move ahead on their own. But she didn't test into the gifted and talented program. I don't get it. Tests are stupid, and I've always thought so.

Secrets of Southern Cooking

I've mastered southern cooking, or atleast the fundamentals behind it. Lots of meat deep fried or babecued, rice and anything else mushy and tasteless on the side (collards, black eyed peas, cream corn, potatoes, beans) and then layer everything in salt and pepper. Oh, and smother it in butter.
Seriously, has no one around here heard of cholesterol or seasoning? You can start simpple with some oregano or cilantro. And ovens are good for more than cakes and pies, I promise!

Run for the hills, I might be creative!

Idea provided by Rachel:
This is open to anyone who reads my blog!

The first FIVE people to respond to this post will get something made by yours truly!!

I get to chose what it is, and make it just for YOU!!

However, this offer does have some restrictions and limitations

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make! (although I'm hoping you do!)

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It will be done this year. (before December 31, 2009!)

4- You have no clue what it's going to be. I'm not super good at any one thing, but I will put my heart and soul into it.

There is one little catch. You must re-post this on YOUR blog, facebook, or whatever you use to contact the masses and make the same offer to the first 5 people who respond on your blog entry, thereby continuing the fun! (Keep it local if you would like, however you want to do it is fine.)

The first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they will be posting this on their blog will win a special something made by me!

Be sure to post a picture of your handmade prize when you get it!

Should be a fun and interesting little experiment and I am hoping that God will use it as a blessing too. :)

ANother note: This would mean that all you floaters out there that read but don't comment MUST comment this time, otherwise, how do I know who you are?

Sad Day

Wes's dog Zeus has been sick for a while. They took him to a vet. At first they thought parasite, but did more tests and found a mass in his stomach. He was on meds, but in the last he week stopped eating.
Wes had to put him to sleep to day. I don't think it would have been so hard, but it came on so suddenly, and in the end he was just wasting away. Because he's a rottweiler, our landlords vetoed us having him here with us, but Wes went to see him at his mom's whenever he could. He was a big 'ol sweet teddy bear of a dog, and we'll all miss him. It was especially hard on Briana since she grew up with Zeus.
Sorry for the downer, but I though it was worth mentioning.