Are you Superbad?

Superbad is planning to take over You Tube on Wednesday, August 1st. Are you ready? And what is Superbad you ask? It's the latest movie from the guy that brought you Talladega Nights and The 40 year old virgin. It'll be in theatres August 17th. Can you handle it?

Head on over to You Tube and check out five exclusive Superbad videos to find out.

I can't wait to see this movie. It's a movie about two codependent high school seniors dealing with the upcoming seperation being forced upon them when one doesn't get into the college of choice. So what do that do? They plan a alcohol soaked party which you know isn't going to work out. So comedy ensues. Jonah Hill and Michael Cera star as Seth and Evan. Two relatively forgettable high school seniors but will thier party undo that and make them unforgettable? Head on over for the take over and get ready to prove yourself. Let's see if you have what it takes.

That's Superbad in theatres August the 17th. Be sure and check out You Tube and Superbad.com to see just what all the fuss is about. You won't be disappointed.

Wordless Wednesday!

This is my nephew after coloring himself blue with sidewalk chalk! LOL You can see my son running up the walk way in the back ground! Fun times!

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I love you all the Muches!

I love the things that come out of my Bugs mouth! I sometimes start conversations just to see what he's going to say.

I was hugging him today and asked him how much he loved me. He held his fingers about a cm apart and said proudly, "This Much!"

I poke out my bottom lip and tell him that that's not very much. He moves them apart. Again. I pout! He then makes his little pointer finger and thumb into and L.

I tell him, "That's Little bitty! I love you this much." I spread my arms and show him how much.

He looks at me with the same L and says, "It's not little bitty. It's big bitty!" He then starts going through all the different distances he can hold his little fingers apart and looks at me and says, "I Love You All The Muches!"

LOL Isn't that sweet?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Will it ever end? Will my need to have the best for, and fight for the best for Grayson ever end? I constantly look out for him and try to make sure that he's getting a fair shake. But certain other people in his life don't. They never call, they never come to see him. Just to see him. Ok. Granted. They don't have a car right now. But in the years that they did he came only when I begged him to. And it's ok for him to be in a crappy situation, but for me to be in that very same situation, with a child no less, I'm nothing but a welfare piece of trash. Why is it that people feel the need to hurt people like that in order for them to feel good about themselves. Does the feeling last or is it a temporary high? Does it even make one feel good about themselves to say such incredibly hurtful things? Does it make sense on my end to keep trying to give my son the father that he needs? And by that I mean the make the father he has be the father that he needs or should I just leave him be? At this point he knows his father. He asks for him and to see him. And then I get told to tell him that he's going to call. So i tell him. You're Daddy is going to call you later. Then the questions begin. When is my Daddy going to call? I want to talk to my Daddy. So should I even tell him? Or just wait and see if it actually happens.

My quandry is this. I don't want my son to grow up not having a father and later on having these faint memories of someone that he adored and now resents. The questions are going to come and they are going to be hard. And they're most likely going to come in my general direction instead of them being directed where they rightfully belong. Why do people, mostly men and sometime women, not feel such an incredible connection and affection for their child that they will sacrifice anything for that child? Why is it so easy for some to just ignore what they've brought into this world? These are questions that have plagued me for 5 years now.

Any thoughts?

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Sloppy Joes!

I know. It's completely random and utterly senseless but I LOVE SLOPPY JOE'S! We had them for dinner tonight and I am in heaven. It's so not just a kid food! LOL

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My sweet Bug!

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I love that my Bug is always so happy to me! I could have run to the store just 5 minutes before. But he always runs to see me like it's been a week. I guess I"m doing something right huh?

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Anyone out there....

ever feel like you are completely alone? I do. I've been fighting and fighting for some semblance of normalcy in my life but certain people are making it impossible. They seem to actually try to make my life harder by their indifference to what should be a priority in their life. The song Boiler by Limp Bizkit comes to mind.



LYRICS





Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water
Boiler

Looks like I'm 'a do everything myself
Maybe I could use some help
But hell, you want something done right
You gotta do it yourself
Maybe life is up and down
But, my life's been what to now?
I crawled up your butt from hell
And that's when things got turned around

It used to be a lie
And now it feels pathetic
And now I get it
What's done is done
You just leave it alone
And don't regret it
Sometimes some things turn into dumb things
And that's when you put your foot down

Why did I have to go and meet somebody like you? (like you)
Why do you have to go and hurt somebody like me? (like me)
How could you do somebody like that
You know that I'm never coming back

Looks like I'm 'a do everything myself
Maybe I could use some help
But hell, if you want something done right
You just do it yourself
Got it?

Maybe life is up and down
But, but my life's been what to now?
Got it?
I crawled up your butt somehow
Got it?
And that's when shit got turned around

It used to be a lie
So pathetic
But now I get it
What's done is done
I know, you just leave it alone
And don't regret it
But sometimes some things turn into dumb things
And that's when you put your foot

Why did I have to go and meet somebody like you? (like you)
Why do you have to go and hurt somebody like me? (like me)
How could you do somebody like that
You know that I'm never coming back

Depending on you is done (is done)
Giving to you is done
No more eating, no sleeping, no living
It's all just what giving to you and I'm done (and I'm done)

But hiding from you is done (is done)
But lying from you is done
No more eating, no sleeping, no living
It's all just what giving to you and I'm done (and I'm done)

Why did I have to go and meet somebody like you? (like you)
Why do you have to go and hurt somebody like me? (like me)
How could you do somebody like that
You know that I'm never coming back


Because in terms of my son it does feel like I've done everything myself and if I want it to be done right I might as well do it myself.

So I am done. I don't need the heartache and the stress any longer. I will find a niche that works for my son and myself and that's it. If he wants to be around to witness his sons life he will be. If not.....then I have no regrets. I've done everything in my power. And I can always honestly look my son in the eyes and tell him that I tried.

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Final Bug Update!

Well.....It's Friday. Grayson was throwing up on Wednesday and running a pretty high fever all day. I kept him on mild foods all day and the next day he still had a fever. I went ahead and kept him on mild foods all day yesterday, including no milk, and his fever was down to low grade. So last night he finally got to have some regular food and so far nothing has sprung forth! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything is back to normal. He's back to his cantankerous self so I'm taking that as a good sign.

I would like to say Happy Birthday to my friend Jessica. She's down here from Seattle because her family is making the sacrifice of her hubby being sent over seas to the Phillipines and I don't get to see her near enough. This summer just hasn't worked out and due to the Bug's sickness I am missing out on her totally rad 80's party! I love you Jess! Happy Birthday and I swear. I'll see you soon.

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I'll call you Shitty!

Parental Advisory: Explicit Language!


This is along the same lines as the last blog.

Water, as he is now called, was running around naming things. His beloved Bee Bear is named Shadow. The vacuum cleaner, Mirror. A hanger was named hand. I don't recall everything that he named but those are just some examples. I think that I stopped listening at this point. My sister and I were talking and I here from across the room, "And I'll call you Shitty!" LOL I am flabbergasted. He's not supposed to be talking like this. I look over to see what it is that Water is referring to and there sits Sassy the cat. She's very quietly licking her paws having just been named Shitty when she really should have been quite offended! Apparently she's ok with this new name and we now have Water and Shitty! LOL


Yes he was appropriately reprimanded for saying this obscenity. Just thought that it was funny.

We all want to change our names at some point right?

Today was a normal day. We were all just hanging out and being silly. My sister then suggests that we go by our middle names. So all the kids start in with what they're going to be called for the day. There's Wesley, Kyle, Elaine, Shelby, Caroline, McKenna, Leslie and Christopher. Grayson being the last name listed then speaks up, "I want to be called Water."

So there it is. My son has picked his new name and he's to be called Water from how on. LOL What do you think? When you were a kid what was it that you wanted to change your name to? I was Shelby! LOL Leave me a comment and let me know.

We all want to change our names at some point right?

Bug Update!

For those of you that were able to understand my previous blog this is an update.

Grayson stopped throwing up at about 6:15 this morning. I then set him to drinking Crystal Light to see how he held that down. Well almost 11 hours later nothing had come back up and he was hungry. So onto the B.R.A.T. diet he went.

He started with a banana, some saltines and a Sprite 0. That all stayed down. We then moved onto apple sauce on toast. That stayed down too. It's now 10:01 at night and nothing has sprung forth from my Bug's mouth since the previously mentioned 6:15 am.

Just really glad he's feeling better. Who wants to take bets on when I'll get it! LOL

Argh!

Alright. I've put this out there before but there are people that still don't get it. If you're child is throwing up and has a fever they are sick. It is not something that they ate. They are contagious and they are sick. Do not keep feeding them things such as meatloaf. Do not sent them into 100 degree Texas weather to play outside. Pretty much keep them away from all other children until you know that they are ok. Oh. And make sure they are washing and sanitizing their hands and that you're lysoling the house!

My son is now sick and throwing up because of people that don't take these precautions. People that then go on to tell me that they only threw up once and it was probably something that their grandmother fed them only to be told later that that child had been running a fever at the same time! Argh!

So this is my warning to you. If your child has a virus IE throwing up every 15 minutes or throwing up with a fever! They are sick. If you fail to do the necessary things like only letting them have water/pedialyte and foods from the B.R.A.T. diet until it's been at least 6-12 hours since they've thrown up then keep your child away from mine. Give their stomach time to heel and do not make them eat normal often greasy foods. It's not the end of the world if they do not get the 5 food groups in for that day! My reason for telling you all this is this. If you fail to do these things or inform people of the necessary thing then you will be taking care of yet another child while they are sick. And cleaning up their sick messes!


There! Done!

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"Mommy? Can I have a drink?"

This is what I hear at least every 30 minutes to an hour of every day. My little Bug is constantly thirsty.

Do I deprive my son of liquids? No. Do I let him live on carbonated drinks or sugar filled juices? No. In fact all that my son drinks is the milk from his cereal, 1 8 oz cup of 2% milk and then crystal light for the rest of the day. For you non weight conscious people out there, with th exception of a very small amount of sodium, it's basically flavored water.

He gets at least 8 oz each time and he drinks it. He doesn't take a sip then pour the rest down the sink or let it sit there and get warm then pour it out. He sucks it down and in many cases asks for more.

So I being the overly obsessive, sometimes hypochondriac, mother that I can be start searching the net. I plug excessive thirst and urination into the search engine and the first thing that comes up is Diabetes. OMG Not something that I or any other parent wants their child to have. It's a major life style change and having the Dad he has a major punishment. He's one that could live on chocolate. He loves it. I know. Diabetics don't have to give up all of the foods they love. They have to find healthy alternatives. But why should a sweet 4 year old child have to be put through that. Hi favorite things are treats for him. Not an every day part of his diet but he's still going to miss those favorite things.

I know. I could be getting ahead of myself but that's what I do. I worry and over analyze only to have the situation turn out to be much different then the nightmare that I've created.

So the reason for this blog is this. I'm putting it out there to you guys. Have you heard of anything other the diabetes and dehydration that could be making my Bug have these symptoms. Based on his weight he should be getting a minimum of 23 oz of water a day and he gets more then that. At least twice that and more when he plays outside.

So any ideas please let me know. I'll include a pic of his angelic face!

Wordless Wednesday!

Just a pic I found of my Bug swimming with some friends! Mine is the one in the Sponge Bob towel!

2+2=?

A very simple equation? Yes. But we all know that math can get very complicated and it's one of the main subject that kids ask for help with. I know for me it was the only subject that I struggled with and a math tutors would have been very beneficial for myself.

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Update of Tiredness!

Not even sure right now if that's a word....but I got a fairly decent amount of sleep last night. I made myself lay down at 11, and short of a midnight bathroom run I slept straight through the night. So far I'm not tired and my eyes aren't droopy! Whoo Hoo. Keep it comin Sandman!

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Innovative tutor is popping up a lot in my blogs lately but seeing as how I believe in being proactive in my Bugs education I guess that's OK.

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Tired!

I am so tired. For the last couple of weeks I have just been exhausted. No matter how much sleep I get I spend the day yawning and eagerly awaiting when I can put my head on that pillow. But then I can't sleep. It's like I long for sleep all day only to completely awaken the very minute that I lay myself down to slumber. Why is sleep alluding me? Does the sandman not love me anymore? Why doesn't he come to see me? Did I ignore his visits too many times when I was younger? I promise. Come visit me? I will sleep. I will go to sleep when you tell me to at th appointed time. Just please let me sleep.

Portable Scanner

I don't know about anyone else but I've really gotten on the wireless bandwagon. With my recent acquisition of a laptop I am hooked. So naturally I want all the nifty gadgets that go along with it. Web cam, portable printer, wireless mouse, wireless keyboard and 10 key pad. So naturally a portable scanner is the very next thing on my list.

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Wordless Wednesday!

My sweet Bug with his Aunt Rene!

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My 10 year Reunion!

So I missed it. I wanted to go so bad. I was excited in spite of the fact that I'm unmarried, a single Mom and not really where I though I would be right now. But I was just excited to see all my friends. Ya know. Well I didn't really have the money so I didn't buy a ticket in time at the lower price. Well I could have gotten one at the door at a higher price but oh well. Well I was sick. I mean sick all day the day of and so didn't need to go. It wouldn't have pretty if I had. But now I'm looking at pics from friends that did go and I'm so jealous! Oh well. I can go to the 20 year reunion and wow them right? LOL Ok. Done whining.

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Claiming My Blog!

So here it is. I am adventuring out in the the world of Technorati and claiming my blog! I thought I'd already done this but oh well. I'll do it again if it means more readers and then eventually more money! Whoo!


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Just some VBS fun!

This is the final day that Grayson was at Vacation Bible School. His first. You can see him dancing around a little at the beginning.