A Whole New Meaning

I've had my backache for a couple days now. It's from the accident and it comes and goes. I'm hoping as more time goes, it gets less frequent. So, I'm home 'trying' to take it easy. With that said, here's some of the things we've done in the last few days.

Saturday - Ethan's 5th birthday ! Go to Flickr to see a few pictures.

Sunday - rode around looking at houses. We fell in love with one of them. It was a open house, in our price range. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, hot tub, screened in porch, above ground pool, 1 car garage. We're hoping to put a contract on it in the next week !

Other stuff: we've primed a few areas and are repainting a few walls before putting the house on the market, I painted the trim and doors in the bathroom (the only part that wasn't done when we remodeled the bathroom last spring) and we've got yard cleanup yet to do. My realtor wants us to have it done if we plan on putting the house on the market next week ! I'm praying for good weather this weekend !

This Sunday, we're taking Rob's parents and brother for an Easter brunch buffet at the Boathouse - our favorite local restaurant. $30 per person and Ethan eats free. Not bad at all !!

- I'm at home sick AGAIN. I went to work for 45 minutes this morning and turned right around and came home. I was home yesterday too. Fever. Hot one minute in sweats and in chills and covered up the next. Stomach rumbling and doesn't feel good. Ugh. Need to get better by Friday. (Ethan's bday party is Saturday and we have some last minute stuff to do on Friday)
- Mom's back in the hospital. She had a cat scan yesterday (first one since surgery) to see what cancer is left - if any. They called her last night to get her to the ER. She's got blood clots AGAIN. The oncologist asked her last week at her visit if her surgeon had put her on thinners. He hadn't. He was going to get in touch with the doctor and that was the last thing she heard until last night. She didn't want to go back to the hospital. She's had enough. My sister said they put her on thinners and will most likely let her go home today. The oncologist is supposed to come see her in the hospital room today - instead of her going to his office today as scheduled to get the results of the cat scan. We're still waiting to see what the next course of action will be. Traditional chemo will not work for her type of cancer. They have 2 types of pills they can use and if neither of those work they'll use IV type. Said she'd most likely be on treatment the rest of her life... We'll see what today's visit with her oncologist brings though.
- It's supposed to rain on Saturday. That's what they're calling for right now. I've got 12 people coming Saturday for Ethan's birthday party (his actual bday isn't until the 19th). We're grilling out : hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, deviled eggs, chips and dip, pickles, cole slaw and carrot cake and ice cream for dessert (Ethan's choice). I have room for 6 or 7 inside at the kitchen table. Please pray it doesn't rain !
- Bought Ethan a new digital alarm clock / CD player combo, a few new music CD's, t-ball set with actual metal bat and mitt/ball and a couple other small things.
- Easter's coming up on the 23rd. We've made reservations at our favorite restaurant on the water and are taking Rob's parents as a treat for their anniversary in April. Ethan's making out like a bandit - the Easter bunny comes the weekend after his birthday (he's getting a couple movies, candy, etc. etc.)
- We got a new gas grill Saturday. It's niiiice. We've already used it once and Rob's going to grill marinated pork chops tonight (marinated in sprite, lemons and lime and orange juice - he's a chef, I guess he knows what he's doing :)
- Court date: May 2nd. Custody/child support/visitation stuff.
- Ethan's kindergarten registration is April 17th. Yowzers !!
- Must go lie down.... ugh!

1. What was the highlight of your week? Buying my new car !! (and turning in the rental!)
2. Whose car were you in last? Mine.
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone? In a little while when I go to bed. I always kiss Rob good night. No matter what.
4. What color shirt are you wearing? Olive Green
5. How long is your hair? Past my shoulders.
6. Are you good looking? I'm okay.
7. Last movie you watched? (at the theatre) Spiderwick Chronicles.
8. Who were you with? Me, Rob, Ethan and Andrew (one of Rob's brother)
9. Last thing you ate? garlic bread w/dinner
10. Last thing you drank? Iced tea
11. When was the last time you had your heart broken? last year (I'm over it now though !)
12. Who came over last? Rob's dad ...
13. Are you happy right now? YES !
14. What did you say last? 'You're going to bed already' (to Rob who headed to be at 7:45 p.m. - he had a long day !)
15. Where is your phone? Cell phone is in my purse.
16. What color are your eyes? Blue
17. Are you left-handed? No
18. Spell your name without vowels: Brk
19. Do you have any pets? Yes
20. Favorite Vacation? Massachusetts trip with Rob last year
21. What do you dislike currently? My son's messy room !
22. What are you listening to? Ethan watching TV in the living room, Rob watching TV in the bedroom as he goes to sleep.
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be? mom's good health
24. What is your favorite scent? apple (pie,candles, etc.)
25. Who makes you happiest? Ethan
26. What were you doing at midnight last night? finishing a good book and heading to sleep
27. When is your birthday? September 28th
28. Who has the same phone as you? don't know ..
29. Last time you went swimming in a pool? Last September at Rob's parents.
30. Do you read your horoscope? once in awhile
31. Where was the last place you bought something? hardware store (new flag pole,bracket and dragonfly spring flag & mason jars for Rob's homemade rib BBQ sauce he's making tomorrow)
32. How do you feel about your hair right now? it needs trimmed and highlighted desperately
33. Do you bite your nails? When I'm REALLY stressed.
34. Do you have any expensive jewelery? No
35. Do you have any expensive jewelery? Didn't you just ask me that ?
36. Myspace or facebook? Neither.
37. How fast have you driven a car? 80 mph in a 65 mph zone
38. Have you ever smoked? No
39. What was or is your favorite subject in school? Journalism
40. Do you have Verizon? No (Comcast for at home ; AT&T Wireless for cell)
41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for? Someone that takes care of themselves, treats me like they'd want to be treated and honest !
42. Do you have any hidden talents? Sure ;)
43. Favorite Song? Anything by Michael Buble
44. Do you like to sing at all? in the shower or car only !
45. Dream Job? Stay at home mom, teacher or nurse...
46. Where does most of your family live? in a 20 mile radius of me
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings? I have a sister.
48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled? Yes & Rob tells me that all the time
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? That I want to turn over and go back to sleep
50. Do you drink? Yes, socially or a glass if we're at a nice restaurant.
51. Know any other languages? Basic French and Spanish
52. Ever write a coded message? no
53. Have you ever been IN a wedding? in my own about 10 years ago...divorced now though.
54. Do you have any children? Yes
55. Did you take a nap today? Nope had to work
56. Who has the same birthday as you? my cousin's wife
57. Ever met anyone famous before? No
58. Do you want to be famous one day? No
59. Any Pet Peeves? Lots.
60. Are you multitasking right now? No. Do too much of that at work.
61. Do you like Britany Spears? Heck no.
62. What is your least favorite chore? cleaning the cat litter box
63. Last place you drove your car? home from picking my son up from daycare
64. Ever been out of the country? no
65. Where were you born? Richmond, VA.
66. Could you handle being in the military? No
67. What is your average cell phone bill? $50
68. Who are you thinking about right now? Ethan..thinking he should be getting ready to go to bed
69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard? Rob and I at lunch yesterday by ourselves (which RARELY happens)
70. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Hah. Atleast 35-40 (that's counting sandals and flip flops)
71. Are your toes always painted? In the spring/summer, yes. Winter,no.
72. How many piercings do you have? One in each ear.
73. What are you doing today? Worked all day.
74. Have you ever been gambling? no
75. When is the last time you updated your page? yesterday
76. Do you like rollercoasters? I did when I was little younger
77. Have you ever been to disneyland or world? no
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character? probably anything from the Jetsons, Fred Flintstone, Smurfs (can you tell I'm a child of the last 70's-80's?)
79. Last thing you cooked? oh my goodness...that would be at Christmas time - sugar cookies. Rob does all the cooking.
80. How's the weather? rainy
81. Do you e-mail? all the time at work, once in awhile at home
82. What's the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone? nothing. famouse for dropping it as I get out of the car though.
83. Last time you were sick? a couple weeks ago
84. What states have you lived in? just this one
85. Do you wish you could move? once in awhile
86. Do you take all the QuizPox.com quizzes? what's that ?
87. What is your dream car? something that gets me from point A to point B and has 4 wheels.
88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have? Of course.
89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be? The beach
90. Are you happy with your life? Somewhat.

Horrible blogger, I know...

Mom was scheduled for a PET scan, only to be denied today - the day before it was scheduled. Insurance claims it's experimental for her case and so she's now scheduled for a CAT scan. They're seeing what if any cancer is left and trying to determine which chemo / pill to put her on. She's having some issues dealing with all of this - which most of us would. But, because only 10% of people get this type of cancer it's hard for the doctors to figure out her treatment.

Rob's out of town for work tonight. Me and Ethan by ourselves - so we treated ourselves to dinner out.

Got a new vehicle this week - a 2008 Ford Truck Escape in fire red ! Loving it !

I had a run around day (had to take off to get all this accomplished): commissioner of revenue office to tell them about my wreck and to ensure they get the new vehicle in their system so I pay personal property taxes in June, DMV to tell them of the wreck in their system as well, to the courthouse to get a duplicate copy of my deed (needed to prove residence for Ethan's kindergarten registration), duplicate of divorcee decree and copies of VERY interesting documents that will help in another upcoming court case with the ex-husband, to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations court to get some paperwork, to Target to buy a cake stand/punch bowl (by Anchor Hocking), etc. and to Kohls to return a few things and landed some new spring/summer clothes for Ethan and new deviled egg plate, some white Food Network platters for his party and other functions we'll have and a ice bucket for his party.

Preparing for Ethan's 5th birthday party - next weekend ! We'll have 12 people in our small house. Praying for a sunny day next Saturday (15th) so 6 people can sit inside at the kitchen table and 6 outside on the patio furniture on the deck.

Made Ethan's 'well baby' checkup for after his 5th birthday to get the last of his immunizations and paperwork for his kindergarten registration in April !!! ACK!

There's lots of other stuff going on. If you're in the know of my history with the ex-husband and want an update on the upcoming court stuff, email me and I'll discuss there.