It shouldn't bother me .... but it does

Let me start by saying that I don't care what you do ... if you want to use drugs, thats your business and I'm not going to judge you for it, but at the same time, I'm not going to feel sorry for your newborn and 5 year old are pulled from your custody either.

Dennis's sister just had a new baby. He's about 2 weeks old. During her entire pregnancy, she smoked pot and did other drugs. She was asked by her doctor if she was doing drugs, she said yes. DFS called and called her during the pregnancy, she knew the risks she was taking by doing drugs. The baby had drugs in his system. They arrested Dennis's sister out at her Mom's house and sent the baby and his older sister to a foster home.

I'm sorry ... I just can't find it in my heart to feel for Dennis's sister. She knew what she was doing. She knew it was against the law and that they would be testing her. She knew all of this and yet she still did it. My heart goes out to those kids and even to Dennis's Mom. They wouldn't let the kids stay with her because thats where their Mom was recooperating from her C-Section.

I'm so sorry if this pisses anyone off. I wasn't trying to do that .... as I said, what you do in your free time is up to you, I'm in no position to judge anyone. Am I wrong to think this way?

This, That and The Other

This past week has been a good one, a busy one, but a good one for the most part. Yes, I was sick again, another cold.... I'll live ...

Luke turned 2 last Wednesday. Grandpa sang "Happy Birthday" to Luke on the Answering Machine. I made him a firetruck cake to take to preschool. They ate about half of it and sent the rest home. Its in the freezer cause we really don't need that much cake. We had Luke's birthday party the Sunday before his birthday. I baked him a car cake for that party, there was NONE left. He got a book from Grandma and Grandpa, he got a GO GO BIKE, helmet and horn from Momma and Austin and from Debbie and Ray he got him some Mr. Potato head kinda toys. (no eyes came with this, came with an extra pack of arms... and its Luke's favorite toy now!)

Austin had a Powerpoint project to do for school, he had to present it Thursday night. He did a good job, didn't have as much detail as other kids did, but enough. He did his presentation on Papillons. He liked it and was happy with it, thats really all that matters.

This past weekend Austin and his older brother Aaron were in a bowling tournament in Lees Summit, MO. The boys did alright. They had fun, thats what was most important. I've found that Austin's brother is a bigger baby than Luke is when it comes to getting his way. I can't even begin to count the number of times he stomped and pouted and cried over the weekend. It was rediculous. And LISTEN ... OMG, that boy can not listen to save his life. By the time we left the pool, I was SOOO tired of telling Aaron to quit holding Austin under the water.

Austin and I rode up with his Dad, step-mom and brother. 3 1/2 hour drive felt a lot longer than that. We left Friday evening and got back Sunday night around 7:30. Grandma and Grandpa were watching Luke and had brought him home so that I didn't have to drive any further. Luke said "Hi Momma" and went about playing. This morning when he woke up, he asked me "Where Papa" I told him that he's at work, so he starts asking for Nana.

The trip was interesting ... I got kinda aggrivated ... Dennis tells me how they don't have money, but to kill time this weekend, we go to "Super Target" and Corinne spends $58 on nothing she needed. THEN, because Aaron wanted "Outback" for dinner that is where we ended up, nevermind the wait was 70 minutes. I told them I didn't care where we went to eat, I had never been to Outback (and at that time didn't know the prices) $70 for 3 adults and 2 kids to eat!! I said something to Dennis about the amount of money that was getting forked out on everything and he says, "Yeah, It's not her money, she doesn't care" I have NO idea why he stays there, you certainly can't feel the love there.

Guess thats about it ... I'm glad to be home with my baby again .... and Next year, the tournament is LOCAL!!!!! 20 minutes from the house ... which means .... I can drive myself, eat where I want to eat and not be on anyone's schedule but mine. :)

Random Nothings ...

~ My baby will be 2 in just a few days

~ I'm baking and decorating Luke's birthday cake. I so hope it turns out. IF not, you won't be seeing any pictures

~ I haven't been to the Dr. for an annual checkup since I was released from having my tubes tied. (April, 2004)

~ Gary, Lin, and Gunner are in my prayers.

~ Winona makes me laugh.

~ Austin has grown up way to fast.

~ Austin is going to show his dog this weekend in a puppy dog show. (class B show) He's excited!

~ I LOVE Luke's new Preschool.

~ My neice came home from the hospital with tons of antibiotics

~ Luke won't go to sleep anymore unless I lay with him on the couch or I'm holding him. Sometimes he'll go to sleep w/Austin laying with him on the couch.

~ Luke see's Gunner's picture on the computer and says "Gunger" its so cute!

~ My boss had sinus surgery yesterday, I feel so bad, not one of the techs have asked how he's doing.

~ One of my techs wife had their baby this morning! They tried to induce her 3 different times, Friday, Saturday and again Wednesday. Took the baby C-Section this morning. Baby boy weighs 9 lbs 3 ozs.

~ Yesterday my techs were absolute A$$es. They told me I looked like Mimi from Drew Carey and that all I needed was the troll dolls on my desk. Today they are just prix ... and are telling me that I look pretty. D!ck Heads!

~ I'm making curtains for Gavin's room!! I'm so excited! I love to sew ... when I want to. ;)

Guess thats all for now ...

Say Good-bye to Leukemia

One of my friends/co-workers is doing a Triathlon in Texas for the fight against Leukemia & Lymphoma. Any support that I can drum up for Katie would be greatly appreciated!!! Please Help if you can! Katie's letter and link to donate is below..... Remember, any donation, no matter how small is a tax deduction!

Dear Friends and Family,

Now that I?ve been living in Austin for a while and have gotten somewhat accustomed to the climate and can handle blistering heat and high humidity for almost 5 minutes at a time, I?ve decided to tackle a much more serious issue. After careful consideration, I have signed up to do the Capital of Texas Triathlon to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

I?ve made a personal commitment to help others by joining The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training. I?m training to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon, which will include a 1-mile swim, 24-mile bike ride and 6-mile run. My team and I not only run, bike, and swim together, we are also raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This money will fund research, education and patient assistance for those dealing with blood-related cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin?s disease and myeloma.

You may wonder why I?m doing all this. I wondered too, but only for a little while. While doing another triathlon, I saw a woman who had to be helped into the water because she was missing her left leg, lost due to cancer. The crowd cheered wildly as she passed her crutches off to a helper. I have never forgotten that sight and would like to do whatever I can to insure it doesn?t have to happen to another person.

Cancer, in one way or another, has affected all of us. Something that many people are unaware of is that chemotherapy was discovered as a result of research funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My Team in Training is keeping me on pace with my training and offering invaluable advice and encouragement. Swimming and cycling come easily to me so with a little training under my belt and a lot less chocolate in my cupboards, I?ll be OK. For me, the run portion of this event will be my own personal struggle but it?s a lot easier than sitting thru a few rounds of chemotherapy.

I?m training and will complete this event in honor of all those who have gone before me.

My goals are to:
Finish the Capital of Texas Triathlon with my dignity intact
Raise no less than $2,500 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Will you help me reach my fundraising goal? Your contribution of any amount is 100% tax-deductible. You can contribute by writing a check payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or you can use a credit card. Please fill out the enclosed form and send it back with your contribution by April 15, 2005. Donations can also be made through my website at: http://www.active.com/donate/tntctx/tntctxKLane

Thanks!
Katie