Wednesday, December 12, 2007

I finally did it.

Well I finally sent in my resignation for the board of the PTA. Wow what a weight off my shoulders. I don't have to deal with all the petty childish behavior anymore. The principal is just about one of the most horrible people to deal with. I feel so much better. I don't have to prove myself or run around trying to please anyone. I feel free.

Football and Cheer is over also. We went to the semi finals and the boys and girls got to ride in a Hummer limo on the way to the game. They had great fun this year. The final game was great and the kids had a bunch of fun and that is what is really important.

We are getting ready for Christmas now and I have a job interview on Monday for a secretary at one of the local elemetary schools. I think I have a great chance. I wish I could bring my kids with me but we will have to see. It may be to much for the kids. I will talk to them if I am offered the job.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Monday, November 12, 2007

A little about me... LOL

My friend had this on her blog and I thought it would be funny! Then I realized that we are the same person. lol We have alot of similarities. This was fun, everyone try it!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Collie Taurus
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)-'Vanilla Sugar (I like it)
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) - C-leg. ( That rocks, I am going to use it tomorrow)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)-Violet Schnauzer (lol)
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)-Michelle Austin ( I am changing my resume)
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -Legca
7.SuperHero Name (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)-The Blue Pepper (So that either sounds like a virus or a villian... trying to decide)
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)-Bobby Houston (I got his autograph)
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)- Rain Butterfinger (Amanda and I must be sister strippers...lol)
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names) Earl Jo (Yes we are from Texas)
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)-Hammett Houston (todays forcast calls for laughs)
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower)-Summer Lilly
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)-Apple Tanky
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)-Banana Willow (Peace Brother)
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”)-The Karaoke Storm Tour

Have fun,
Catherine

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Volunteering?????

Ok. I am exhausted. I have been volunteering for the PTA and the SYA and substituting for the elementary school and noone seems to appreciate the things volunteers do.

I know I get paid for substituting but I still am there to help. I give my all everytime I am at a school and the teachers just seem to be ungreatful and very untrustworthy.

I don't volunteer to get recognition or a pat on the back. I volunteer first and foremost to be involved with my children. I love my kids and I love the kids I work with. What I don't love are the parents who don't do a thing for their kids sports team or homeroom and then blame the volunteers that everything doesn't turn out the way they think it should have been.

"Step up if you want to make a difference" that is what I always heard. Well when you do get ready to listen to the whinning and bellyaching. I am so tired of the parents on my daughters cheer squad moaning and groaning about EVERYTHING! I can't make everyine happy but I still try so stinking hard.

Why do I volunteer? For my children, so when they look back at their childhood they will be able to see me in their memories!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Vegas Baby!!!

I can't believe I am actually in Las Vegas! The city that never sleeps... or is that New York city?? Well it doesn't matter I am here. I have been working the Memory Trends conferance and having a great time meeting the nicest people from all over the world! I never go anywhere unless I drive and I flew here and I actually saw some really incredible things and met some great peeps on the plane! Night in Vegas is awesome! The lights and the noises are amazing! Except for the guys passing out the card with the naked women on them! Over it!!

My feet hurt soooo bad yesterday that I stayed in my room and didn't do a thing! That is just not like me at all. Now I am waiting for Princess Amanda to get done with a meeting about her website so we can paint this town Purple!!! lol

Oh by the way, today is my 9th wedding anniversary! Trey sent me chocolate covered strawberries to our suite! How AWESOME is that? Amanda and I both cried! He really had to go through quite a bit to get that done! I love him so very much and time apart reminds me! I really miss him and the kids. I was such a great time here but I am ready to get home to my family and give them hugs and kisses!

Everyone have a wonderful day!
Cat

Friday, September 14, 2007

I'm riding a wave!

Oh my goodness! I am exhausted! The disease that must be diagnosable..You know the I can't say no to anyone or anything? I have it! Well this year I am the Pragrams VP on our PTA board and I never thought that would be me. I do all kinds of volunteering for the school! I think it makes me feel closer to my kids. I am also My daughters cheer coach. I am a substitute teacher and a stay at home mom! Cheer is 3 night a week with games on Saturday. My daughter is 7 and she is the oldest one! Of course, all of the moms think that there little darlings are just the perfect little angles and I get stuck with these ladies whispering that they are going to kick my ____ you know what! right in front of my husband! Did I ask for this? Why did I sign up for this?

I am leaving tomorrow to go to Vegas for Memory Trends!! WOOHOO! I am actually stressed out about the parents being upset with me about going out of town! I never go anywhere or do anything for myself! I just want to go to Vegas and have a great time learn something new about myself and enjoy life!

I seriously don't think I am asking to much. Maybe I am asking to much of myself. I mean I did stay up all week making buckets and spirit sticks and a run through banner for the cheerleaders and did about 50 book orders for the teachers. I worked and I guess I did keep the house somewhat staightened up. I had cheer practice 3 nights and pictures 1 night. PTA executive board meeting was on Tuesday. Maybe I give to much of myself to others and not enough to my family. Oh I have alot to think about while I am in Vegas!

Have you ever been so exhausted that you can't sleep? I still have so much to do tomorrow before we go to the airport. Paula and Amanda are picking me up at 12nooon and We have a game at 10am and I still have to pick up medicine and finish packing and will probably stinky from the game. i probably don't even have to be there but is my daughter and sons first game!
I love them so much and don't want to disapoint them.

My daughter didn't win the spirit stick today at the peprally and she cried and was sooo upset! I wish I could give her everything but what is that teaching her. Then the team mom said don't worry I will make everybody one! What! What are we teaching them! Just cry and you will get whatever you want!

I have never been surfing and I don't know how all that stuff works but one day this wave may crash and I hope I am not the wrong side when the wave comes crashing down. My wish is that I can find the center of the board and ride the wave all the way to the shore!

Monday, August 27, 2007

I miss my babies...

School started today and somethimes I forget just how much Caiti and Tj mean to me. I took them to school and told them buy and did my usual PTA thing... then I came home to scrap a little bit....It was so quiet and still.

I realized I didn't spend enough time with them over the summer. Was I the mom they needed me to be while they were here with me? What could I have done better? Oh the things we do to ourselves!

I went back to the school and TJ was having lunch already. He was so happy to see me! I was so happy to see him! I am crying now like I was crying then! I am so glad that my baby boy still needs and wants me to be his mommy. Caiti was in the lunchroom shortly and she was so happy to see me as well. I am so glad that God has blessed me with two such loving children.

Of course, I did not leave the rest of the day! I helped the teachers and booked the Opera and bounce houses for the school programs and was just there with my kids..... I don't know if the staff wants me there all the time but I needed to be there today!

Tomorrow I will try to stay away! I just like being near them! Here I go again! I guess I better get them in bed so I can cry myself to sleep!

Thanks for listening!!

Friday, June 29, 2007

Another forgotten Anniversary

Today I was getting my hair cut and I told my stylist about my scar. The usual thing I tell a new stylist and of course she asked my what it was from. I began to tell her that I had brain surgery to remove a malformation and I am about to have an anniversary. Then I realized it was yesterday. Why do I take each and every glorious day that God has given me for granted. I should not just be celebrating the Anniversary of the day my life completely and graciously changed for the better but I should celebrate everyday I get to spend here with my beautiful children, My loving husband and my wonderful support system.

I vow today to celebrate each and everyday like it is the anniversary of another wonderful day beacause each day God has made is what we make of it!!

I will shut my eyes and live with my mind wide open and I challenge anyone who reads this to do the same!!

Happy Anniversary to me!! And to you!!

Catherine

I am really babbling on but I am so exhausted and really needed to write this! C


Sunday, June 17, 2007

June 17th 2007

Hello Everyone! I have had such an interesting weekend. I have met two new friends, although I have known both of them for almost 9 months we haven't passed the courteous smile and nod in the hallways of our children's school. School is over now and we have indulged at the pool on at hot summer afternoon and learned that we are common souls on parallel journey through this forsaken time in history.

It is so funny how we forget get some days and how those days develop into weeks and dare I say months about the absolute Grace and love of our father God. He knows all! I don't need to say anymore than that about his power but I will however expand on my thoughts about the weekend I have had with my new dear friends. They are so positive and loving, they have had trials and triumphs they giggle just like little girls and they love to be with their kids! I have been waiting for them! The friends that I have made since we moved to Fort Worth have gotten me to the place I am today and I love them dearly. I will not trade them out for newer models however, I will be around more positive and loving people for the sanctity of my relationship with my Father in Heaven and my family on earth. It is the only thing to do.
I can only pray that they will see a change in me for the good and want to follow in my foot steps.

I spent an evening out with my two new girlfriends last night and had an amazing time! How many times can you go out with a bunch of girls and never feel like you are being judges or mislead or used in anyway. It was such an amazing and uplifting feeling. Just the night before I went out with another friend and felt like the oldest and fattest person in the place!!

Alleluia for New Friends! Alleluia for old Friends!! Make new fiends but keep the old one is silver and the others Gold!!! Ha Ha I don't know which one is more precious! That will take some time to figure out but I am glad that God keeps showing me his Grace!

Peace,
Catherine