pet peeves that I seem to run into everyday...

I do get annoyed...I will admit it. Certain things that people do really get to me and I seem to run into them everyday!

* shuffling feet across the floor. Pick your feet up when you walk!

* smoking by store entrances. 25 feet is the law but it never abide by, and why can't they smoke by the back door?

* people who can't pull out until there isn't a single car coming.

* overly loud talking on the phone. No need to yell, phones have volume controls now.

sorry, had to vent.

cold blooded

I tend to be a cold blooded girl.
~I always have have the heat on. Yes, our power bill could heat a Hudson's classroom for a month.
~Always have a scarf around my neck.
~Always have a sweater or two on.
~Always wear a coat.
~ Always have a blankie on in the evenings.
~ Today I am wearing a tank top, t-shirt, cashmere sweater, wool sweater, scarf and I have my heater on.

Am I always cold because I have low blood pressure? Who has an answer as to why some people are colder than others? Chloe on the other hand, is always hot and wears tank top or t-shirt everyday and that is all!
I don't know but I can't wait until it warms up to 80 and I don't have wear all of these layers everyday just to stay somewhat warm.

My mom = life saver

My mom has been a life saver for us. After all my surgeries she has stayed with us and taken care of getting the kids to and from school, cleaning house, doing all of the laundry, dishes, cooking dinner, homework with the kids and just being with them. But most of all making sure that I follow the doctors instructions. That was her hardest job of all. I am not very good at that part. I know I should and why I should but I just can't leave a sink full of dishes or whatever it is that needs done. I get up and do it. I just can't stand to have things undone like that. I can't rest until the house is clean and the all of the daily chores are done, then I sit and rest.

So mom gets it ALL done and I am able to sit and rest....which drives me crazy!! Mike loves it because then he doesn't have all of my chores piled on him also and we know that mom does a good job so it doesn't need to get redone.

Recently Hudson has been having some serious bouts with his health and been staying home from school. I have to go to work and Hudson has needed to stay home. This isn't a good combo. My mom has stayed at home with him and made sure that he has done everything that he is supposed to be doing to get well. It isn't easy to force feed a kid liquids when he keeps throwing them up. But she has done a great job and been a total life saver!!

Hudson has enjoyed his one on one time with her also. That makes great memories for him even if he is sick. He has had a good time with mom lately.

You are never done being a mom even if your kids are grown they still need you!

Thank you mom!! xoxo love you

worried about Hudson

My boy ~ Hudson

My son Hudson is such a joy, challenge and all around great little boy. He will come and give me a great big hug and say that he really missed me while he was at school. Insert tear and sniff sniff here. He can be very thoughtful of others and take me aback with what he does.

He knows his mind and will try to get what he wants. If at first you don't succeed try, try again. This is his motto sometimes. (which drives me crazy at times) We are both strong willed people but being the mommy, I usually get things done my way but it can be battle with him.

But I blesssed to have a been given a little boy who thinks of others, likes to help out, does his chores, most of the time without incident, gets along with his sister, doesn't complain or whine and is a lot of fun to be with!

Love you Hudson!!