Wow so much has been going on!

Well Hello again. It has been such a long time since I have posted on here and it is probably because I would like for this blog to go a totally different way. My mentor and dear friend told me I needed to update. She is horribly correct when she says things. Almost everytime. I would never tell her that face to face though.

I have just started my first college class. I am so excited and overwhelmed. I went to sleep and woke up thinking about it. I am just hoping I can get through it with an A and don't look like a complete goof.

I have been working on some digi kits and I am horrible embarrased by them. They don't look anything like I think they should. I think that I can do it all on my own but I really don't think that is ever going to happen. My pages are looking so much better. I am on 5 ct's now and I think I may be ruining my marriage if I don't keep my house clean and my dh fed before getting on the computer to scrap and check the forums that I am also moderator of. With the scrapbooking, Substitute teaching, Volunteering, College and being a mom and wife I need to start prioritizing and writing stuff down.

Oh my goodness, how do I get it all done. I have to make costumes and carry the kids around to practice and brownies. LOL I love it. Wouldn't trade it for the world. I guess the good thing is baseball is over until next year. Brownies is only one week and school will be out on the 5th of June. Then we have all the summer fun stuff.

So until next time. Rock on and don't forget to lift your voice to the lord no matter how off pitch you are!!

I feel so old!

I turned 36 a couple of weeks ago and I have been having some tests done because I have had several bladder infections. Well I have Kidney stones and fat on my liver! Isn't that a sight. I need to lose about 50lbs. Then more tests. High Cholesterol and Low Thyroid! What is going on? I then went into the dentist for a normal cleaning and they wouldn't clean my teeth because I needed to see a specialist. WHAT!!! So I went into see the periodontist, and I need 4 bone graphs and major gum surgery. Maybe I should just get them all pulled. I have just cried all week. Yes, I found all of this info out this week and I have become a bit depressed. I have started eating a low fat diet and we are starting to get everyting together so that I can get my teeth worked on.

I just hope that everyone out there takes care of themselves. Watch your diet and make sure you go to the dentist annually and also see your doctor for a physical.

God bless you all!

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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.

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

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!

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

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!