Friday Nights are SO Exciting

Not usually, but last Friday was one to blog about. Jim and I were out on our usual date night with our friends the Thomas'. We went to our favorite sandwich shop (yes Dad, that one!) best Chinese Food/Sub Sandwich place, and the atmosphere is something else. Anyways. . . we stayed there talking long enough that we needed to go somewhere for dessert!! On the way back towards home I got a call that went like this:

Me: Hello (the caller ID said "Private Call", almost didn't answer)
Tyler: Mom?
Me: Tyler
Tyler: Um...Scott got hit in the head, and he's bleeding really bad.
Me: OK we'll be there in a minute.

When we got home, they all came walking around from the back yard. We had already discussed how we were going to crazy glue him back together, so we headed inside so I could see the damage. His big brothers had put their First Aid merit badges to good use with and ice pack and compression. They had managed to stop the bleeding, which had been profuse. So when I was able to move hair out of the way, it was the biggest gash I had seen. No crazy glue for this cut. So wer wrapped it up and headed for the ER. What a huge joke. I could not believe how many people go to the ER for non-emergency stuff. I wanted to ask them what was so bad they couldn't wait til morning, or even Monday to see their Dr. We only had to wait 5 HOURS!! And
then they put 4 staples in his head and sent us on our way. The pictures are kind of gross, so if you don't like bloody don't scroll down. I have some really good ones from when the Dr. was working on him, they are on Jim' phone and I still haven't retrieved them. Lucky for you!!

He was wearing his brand new Class T-shirt!! But Oxy-clean stain spray made like new again. The back was drenched!! I knew I would need to Blog this so I made him pose for a picture before we went to the ER.













You're probably wondering what happened? Well, Chad, Scott and our neighbor Jeremy were playing. I guess the new game was throwing bricks up in the air. This one came down right on the back of Scott's head. And yes that is a blood stain on the grass next to it.




Stapled Shut and ready to go!!

Happy B-Day to Chad

It was yesterday, but such is my life. I can't believe that my "little" Chad is 11!! He has been waiting all summer for this day to come. He was very excited when I picked him up because two of his classes sang to him. He got all the things he asked for, the coolest is Guitar Hero for the DS. Then he wanted steak for dinner!?! Jim and I took him to Outback, it was a rare occasion for the three of us to be alone together. If you know Chad at all you know that the conversation came easily.

Chad is such a great kid, and just about everyone that meets him loves him. (OK, maybe not the big brothers, all the time, but deep down I know they do!) As my Mom says he is endearing, and always has been. When he was really little and would be getting into trouble, he would cock his little head to the side and say "I sorry" and I couldn't be mad any more. He is SUPER smart, and a fantastic artist. He even had a couple drawings sent to decorate a bulletin board at the Board of Education office.

We Love our Chadderbox!!

Had to Share

Kamrie and I made a quick trip to the grocery store, and as usually she talked the entire way there! But when we got back in the van to go home I could not believe what she said.

Kamrie: "All the boys must like you"
Me: "What are you talking about?"
Kamrie: "I think all the boys like you except the little ones"
Me: "Why do you think that?"
Kamire: "Becuase every where we go all the boys look at you and say "WOW"
Me: "You're such a liar!"
Kamrie: "No I'm not, even that guy in the store was looking at you and said Wow"

It was flattering that she thinks there looking at me because I'm hot or something. He was probably wondering why I was spending $40 on junk food!!

A glimpse!

Every time I see this commercial, I feel like it is portraying my life. I LOVE my girl, but she can talk your ear off!! I don't know if they show it anywhere else, since it is for Cellular South.



She already told me, "When I get a cell phone, I am going to talk on it all the time!"

I have no doubts.

I Heart my Morning Commute!!

Having 5 kids is the greatest blessing of my life. I try really hard to not take for granted the amazingness of it.

There are down sides to having 5 kids - one is there isn't always enough of me to go around. I know that when I was growing, I was never aware, or felt slighted, and I am sure that my kids feel the same way. It is just the way it is.

So what does this have to do with the title of my post? Chad started middle school this year. He is in a school with an optional program for gifted kids. We are really proud of him for getting in. There are some stiff requirements when you don't live in the school's district. (I still haven't answered my own question have I?)

Since we don't live in the district, I have to drive Chad to school. So for about 10 minutes or so, it is just me and him, one on one. Does not happen very often for my darling patient middle child. So I am trying to make the most of it, no radio just some small talk. And if you know Chad you know that isn't hard.

Million Dollar Gold Medal Winner

Did you know that the United Sates Olympic Committee pays our athletes for winning medals at the Olympics? Michael Phelps for example made $200,000 this week for his 8 golds. Oh, and a MILLION DOLLAR bonus from Speedo. Just proving that hard work does pay off.

First day of School

Monday was our first day of school. We have done a good job getting into a routine. In fact as I type, it is 8 PM my 3 youngest have showered and are in the kitchen making their lunches.

Apparently once you're in high school you don't have to pose for the annual photo.

Chad - 5th Grade
(School uniform this year
another + of city living)
Scott - 4th Grade
Kamrie - 1st Grade

Now They'll Know

Where I live people do all they can to NOT live in the Memphis City Limits. Well, my neighborhood was annexed a year and a half ago. Unlike a lot of our neighbors we will not be moving. One nice thing about being city (maybe the only good thing) is we now have street lights.

So now my kids will know when its time to come in.

(And it's pretty too)

Peace and Quiet

Well, maybe not that peaceful. But the kids are back in school, the little ones I watch are napping, and my house is totally quiet!! (At least until my dryer starts buzzing at me!)

Hometown Shout Out!!

Did you see him? If your were watching America's Got talent you did. It's our old friend George "the giant" MacArthur!! I actually missed his originally audition, it aired during one of the worst weeks of my life, my dvr was not working!! (I know you can relate, if you have one) Anyways last night he made it on to Hollywood and the top 40!! Way to go George!! We'll be watching!!!

Happy Birthday

I just needed to wish my Mom a very Happy Birthday!! I feel guilty that I don't email her enough and let her now how much I miss her. It has been more than a year now since I have seen her, and I have another year to go. Next June can not come soon enough.

Hope you have a great day, and know that you are always in my thoughts!!

I love you!!

The Best Season Yet!!

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, is this not the BEST season yet. All top 8 dancers are so good. I am so sad to see any of them go. I wish they could all win. Here are my FAV. dances from the last couple weeks:

Twitch and Katee - Contemporary -Mercy


Joshua and Katee - Contemporary -All by Myself
(This one give me goose bumps every time!)


Joshua and Chelsie - Argentine Tango


Courthey and Will - Contemporary - Like You'll Never See Me Again