Southern Mommy of Three

Gia Car Wash Freak Out Part 2- Three Years Later

2012-10-12T14:01:00.000-05:00

Well guys here it is....three years later and Gia still freaks out in a car wash. She hasn't done this in years, I guess today she had to let it go.....lol poor baby!

Been a Hot Minute

2012-10-10T12:43:00.000-05:00

Hi, everyone. It's been a hot minute since my last post. We are busy settling into the new place, and it's beginning to turn into home. There has been some drama, and a little of it scary, but it's getting better.

First we'll start off with Gia's first ever girl scout meeting. I was running a little late, but the girls made name tags with the girl scout symbol with rainbow yarn. They were really cute.

Then they got into the normal circle and introduced themselves.

Then they completed a task to help get to know the other girls. I felt like I had to take over the task because if you don't get their attention you'll lose them quick. It could be way more organized, but the girls had so much fun I think. I think it will get better and better.

I wish I could say I had some cub scout stuff to write on, but it's been a month since the one and only real meeting. With a $88 uniform in his closet he better be able to use it!!!

Speaking of that $88 uniform. I surprised Dylan with picking him up early Friday and taking him to Meridian to the official Boy Scout office to purchase his own uniform. That boy was something proud. I'll post a pic once I get the badges on there.

While in Meridian we stopped by the Spirit Halloween store for some thrills.

Gonna try to get the youtube versions up on this blog if they will ever post. :-)

Got Dylan some vampire teeth, but Gia decided she wanted to bungy jump, and I paid $7.00 and basically all she got to do was jump on a trampoline. So unfair. The lady put zero effort into it.

Other stuff that happened was Evil or Hero Day at school. Gia decided to be a glamour witch...yeah that's Gia for you. lol and Dylan was a ninja turtle. :-)

Well that should have you caught up. The only really bad thing that has happened is that someone tried to break into the apartment through Gia's window. Cracked it but they didn't get in. I'll have to report it and hopefully get it fixed. We like where the apartment is located and we have decent neighbors. Gia lucked up and her best friend from school is right across from us. Dylan is making friends as well. They are a little older, but I think that will be good for them.

Today, they get out early for fall break. So they'll be out for the rest of the week. Gia is gone on a field trip to Lazy Acres a pumpkin patch. I can't wait to get home to hear all about that. I think the next few days we'll finish unpacking and settling in. Soon, there will be Halloween, and then basketball will start. This year will be Gia's first year to play. It's gonna be great. I really can't wait to have our first Thanksgiving and Christmas at "HOME".

More later...Be Blessed!

First Night Home

2012-09-23T11:35:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Fall!

Last night was my first night in the new apartment. I think Anna and I did ok. Had to go to Wally World to get a home charger for my cell. I think if I had to be without it I would have gone bananas. lol.

The hardest part was trying to get Anna to sleep in a new house. She fought it hard, but finally gave up. It didn't help that we were burning up. That little fan helped though. I was proud to have it.

You know there had to be some drama though. Her father came banging on the window about 10pm. Scared us both to death. He can to pick her up, and then finally I got myself back to sleep. Something in that situation is gonna have to give.

Woke up this morning to silence. I could actually heard birds singing outside and it's very nice. Got my coffee (mind you some of my free samples! love it!) and settled back onto my bed for breakfast. Since my money is running late I haven't purchased any furniture like couches and chairs. It will happen.

Not sure if my older two will be home tonight. If so, I really hope they sleep in their own rooms, but I know they probably won't. That is gonna take some time. No pans or pots yet either. I am having some given to me tomorrow, so I got to go through all of that first before I buy new stuff. I'll figure it out. I always do.

I just got to put my foot down to a certain person and their stupid drama. I think it's finally going to come down to something drastic happening before they get it.

Well I better get back to cleaning. Worst part of moving is cleaning up the old place. It's in a right mess. Got to expect that with kids. Honestly I'm already pooped and ready to go back home.

Be Blessed!

Changes Are Coming

2012-09-21T18:29:00.001-05:00

This time next week I hope we are settled into the new apartment. It sees like it is taking forever. Really unfair. It's been ready for a week and nothing really has been moved. Only thing stopping me as always is money. Seriously wherever I ever get hired I will move and stay there til I die.

Kids were suppose to go with their Dad tonight, but of course they are home. It's only going to delay me tomorrow. I am also not too thrilled about a certain person. Almost ready to adjust some of the people in my life. Anyone that does not bring me joy does not need to be included in it.
The pic is Dylan and Gia sleeping the other night. During the day they are trying to kill each other at night they cuddle. Too cute.

In good news, the mission I started is going good. Another mission in town with a physical location is letting me use their store. I hope to help even more people in the future. I really feel that this is my true calling, but I need a job asap. Be blessed!

Moving On UP!!!

2012-09-18T15:32:00.001-05:00

It's been many years in the making, but I am finally getting my own place with the kids. Divorce is behind me, most of drama is below, and now I get to rise above. Finally a place to call mine. It's not much, not really to brag about, but it will be home.

You know there always have to be challenges. I went my day that I was suppose to "move in". It was NOT ready. They did make the repairs not to mention new cabinets. I tell you that I am super excited, but yeah I'm nervous. I lived in the same area twenty years ago, but I'll admit that I have never in my life lived alone. I'll have the kids, but I'll be Barney Five for real.

So all that's left to do is move my furniture and do the cleanup. Which with three kids seems to be tons of hidden "oh heck nah". Found out today my kids are under bed hoarders. What the world?! If it doesn't have a place let's throw it under our bed. Man, when they get their homework done it's on. They are gonna have to get that cleaned up and packed up. I will admit I seriously spoiled my oldest. He's my baby boy, and after his Dad and I broke up I like cradled him, and it's made him mouthy and lazy. Got to get that out of his system.

I know the kids are super excited to have their own rooms for the first time. No more sharing. I am sure this will help them out mentally as well. There is nothing like have space to just breathe and think. Something I haven't done in ages. I hope to find myself in the haystack of needles I built. Soul searching some would call it.

If you pray, pray for our safety and happiness. I pray for all or yours. Blessings!

Shrimp and Taters

2012-09-01T18:29:00.001-05:00

Saute shrimp in butter, creole seasoning, dash of crab boil, and place on top of some cheesy mash potatoes.

Facebook: Talking to Yourself on a Worldwide Scale

2012-08-31T14:06:00.000-05:00

Thank God it's FRIDAY!!! If you will take a second, if you like, and enter your email to follow me. You'll get my blog right to your email when I post. Neat! lol

I am guilty...yes I am!

Today's topic is THE CHURCH OF SOCIAL MEDIA

How we are living our lives out online!

Something I have never figured out about social media is one thing, why make a comment you can't handle other people commenting on? Are you talking to yourself, or hoping maybe a select few will stop what they are doing to comment?Does it boost your self esteem? Honey, if so, you know that people actually still have phones and you can call one and hear their voice. I think people do this now have mainly a chicken sh*t mentally and try to avoid what might really happen if they said this crap out loud. You know to the actual person. Something the rest of us years ago would of never hear about.

Another thing, (ladies mostly), is talking bad about someone like you are about to kick their....um virtual butt. Now you have to be careful about this nowadays, (yes that's a word...lol) cause people will haul your silly butt to court. Seriously, don't threaten people on the Internet. Honestly, it only makes you look and sound really silly.

Wannabes: There are legit "celebrities" then there are people famous for social media. Of course, I'm not going to name any, but I know some folks that document their every five minutes. I am really shocked the throne is not included more. Lordy, don't let me give anyone ideas. Some of the most simple people are semi famous for posting Youtube videos, etc. Some are really entertaining, some are famous in their own heads, and nothing is going to change that. Hey, I'm not hating on anyone. If if makes you a dollar then you have a reason to holler. Sorry for that Honey Boo Boo line. That redneck crack coming from the talking box dun got in my gourd.

I honestly don't get Twitter. People twitting or tweeting each other. Talking to celebrities like they are gonna talk back or something. We talk to each other, but honestly that can be done via the phone or Facebook. Is it starting to be a new religion? Think about this for a sec. How many of you have spend more time on it than reading your holy book. Mine being a Bible, but people are so "touchy". God bless us all. Have you spend half that time going to your temple/church, or helping others. I think if we did there wouldn't be a whole lot of problems.

I love social media, apps, and all that. I am now downing it at all. I just missed the person to person interaction and the phone calls. Stuff we had to do before we just talked online. You remember when people use to mail photos, or we shared them at family functions? Now, all you have to do is look online, print them, and comment on them....but you weren't there, and you didn't really get those memories.

Social media is really a blessing, but let's all not forget the physical world and it's blessings. Like butterflies. I actually followed one around the yard the other day taking photos of it. You know I used to love photography. I then uploaded it to all my social sites, and went back in to get back on the computer. Just think if I stayed out there just thirty more minutes......Be Blessed!

Pretty please with a cherry on top take a few moments and tell me what you think about today's post. Good or bad, I can take. I wore my big girl panties today!!!

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2012-08-28T19:38:00.001-05:00

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The Little Hurricane That Could

2012-08-28T15:24:00.000-05:00

Well people in my parts are going a little apey about the very small hurricane that is about it hit. Of course, Katrina put weather religion in us all, but hey don't be acting crazy at Walmart, now. I will admit I bought a case of water, and I'm seriously thinking about duct taping the perimeter of the house, but you know I'll wait til the room is flooded before I freak.

The coast is looking a little crappy. I would be freaking at that. Feet of water just rushing across the beach, but if you live there you know you are taking the chance of getting flooded. I am really happy I got it out of my head into moving down there.

Isaac Made It To A Hurricane, Bless His Heart!

Dylan had what I thought was his first official Cub Scout meeting, but it was more of the same. Money, and blah blah blah. The leader did make a sting maze for the kids and I actually thought this was to learn something, but he said don't touch it cause it's poison. The boy did have fun playing before the "meeting". I didn't even know the time or place until I had to text a leader. I then meet our den "mother" leader..whatever. She's super nice, and open to suggestions. I really hope that the next meeting we'll actual do some stuff. I was a little discouraged to hear that if you didn't sell at least $300 in popcorn you would need to cut a check to make up the donation cost. Lordy me.

Well, anything I can do for my kids. Will certainly try my best! I guess I'll need to do the door to door thing, social media, and yard sales/sales. I really want him to get the full experience.

As for Gia, I paid $12 in hopes that we will have a girl scout troup soon, but no word yet. Either way, in a couple of months they will both be playing Extreme basketball.
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I am also going to working on my Happy Helpers group. Going to try to make it more bigger with drives, drop off locations, and things like that. I am even thinking about doing a clean up business. I would help people with there houses and take donations off there hands. Oh well if other people are doing that. They are not me....:-)

Well that's it for now. I do pray we don't get damage, and that we don't lose power. Don't nothing make a Southerner more mad than no A/C in August! Be Blessed!

Country Day 2012

2012-08-25T15:11:00.000-05:00

Country Day at Union, MS

It's been sprinkling on and off, and I know Mama really didn't feel like walking through it much, so we made a quick look around. As soon as the sun came back out it was just plain miserable. I was sweating like I took a twenty out of the offering plate!

Once she figure out it was alive, closing her eyes to wish it away was the only option...lol

Yum!

I didn't notice that my big butt was holding up the train. lol

This dude had so many yummies. He even had Tomato preserves!

Jasmine (right) my beautiful niece and her friend.

Her is my kid Gia and Dylan with their "stepmom" Hot and miserable, but smiling...Well Dylan was. I think Gia was completely over it.

Enter you own joke, cause I know you are thinking it!

Our new local restaurant named after our school mascot.

My beautiful Annalissa!

So, little awkward moment. While walking around I run into the ex with my kids and the "stepmom". She's not official, but it hurts my feelings to see my kids holding her hands. It has nothing to do about their Dad...it's just time I'm not getting with them. On a kinds event that I never get to take them too. But, like I told my Mom I'm happy to have them all the time, and he can have his few moments.

The looked so miserable and hot and tire. Dylan asked me for money for ice cream, and I almost gave in, but this is his Dad's time and his Dad is suppose to be handling all that. I made the moment brief, and almost cried when I had to walk away from them. I think that is something I'll never get passed.

Anna is gone for the night with her Aunt, and I'm on Lewis Lane waiting for her Dad to get off work. We are trying to be good to each other, and tonight will be a little alone time. We stayed out late shopping last night, and I think some quiet time cooking together, and watching movies will be good. No sense in spending a bunch of money.

Yesterday, he took me to Old Mexico in Philadelphia, MS. I guess you would say that is our favorite spot to go. We had the beef, chicken, and shrimp fajitas. Goodness me it was so wonderful. We order food for Anna, but the poor thing is a little sick, and just wasn't having it.

We went to dirt cheap and I totally cleaned up in hair feathers, earrings, and scarfs. Might resale some of it. I don't know. It takes up a lot of time and effort. Well I'm going to enjoy a few quiet moments before I have to go get donor 2...or my man? Be Blessed!

TGIF

2012-08-24T10:46:00.000-05:00

So it's not super great but here is the new banner for you to use on your sites if you like. Or, to share on your fave social media. Thanks so much if you do. I'm have no idea how to make a link or html thingy just yet.

So as August comes to a close we can expect to get those wonderful runny noses, coughs and God forbid the stomach virus. If you are a Mom you have seen, smelt, heard, and dealt with just about everything stinky. Currently I am getting a whiff of something terrible so I'll make this short.

Gia just got over her sickness, then Dylan had a day of it, then Anna. Yet it seem to get everyone. Mommy of course can get sick and I can't stop or get any pity. :-) Not that I want any. I just Lysol the total crap out of anything that anyone might put their little paws on.

My older kids will be living today when the bus gets here. Our school get outs early on Friday. I'm not sure why, but ok. Their Dad works over the road and comes home once a month. He's planning on them to Country Day here in town. It's a day where vendors are set up and they play country music. Local artists and food. That kind of thing. I might head down there for a few and get some pics.

Hopefully, I'll be living tomorrow to have a little time away. At this point a town or two over would be beautiful. Just to go shopping, even if I don't buy a thing, without having to yell over the store or chase kids would be amazing. A cooked meal I don't have to wash after, and a bed with maybe one kids is .....oh Lord. Heaven.

Well that diaper is screaming loud clear.....Be Blessed!

Happy Weekend!

Sunday Already??

2012-08-19T21:00:00.002-05:00

You you are welcome for that smile. :-) So, this weekend simply flew. We didn't get a thing done and it was magically peaceful. Someone turned a leaf, but I'm gonna still be on guard.

Tomorrow is gonna be rather busy, got to sign papers at the NEW APARTMENT! God, I can hardly wait. I have to pray that some more money comes in . I've spent some of my saving for supplies and things we needed. With kids you will never have enough money. We should be moved in about two to three weeks.

All the kids are better and I'm happy about that. They are in bed now discussing silly things and you know I'm smiling. Anna is with her Dad, so maybe I'll get some sleep here in a bit. Been a little hard the last couple of days falling to sleep.

Went to storage and found some diaries of mine. One was over twenty years old. In bad shape, so I think I better scrapbook them soon. That will give me something to do at the new house. It will be boring for a while til we have some modern stuff like tv, etc.

Well, I'll write more later, got to get in bed. Be Blessed!

TGIF

2012-08-17T19:01:00.000-05:00

Gia has been out for the last couple of days with a stomach issue. It's starting to add up that she might have to see someone about it. Usually, once a month she comes down with a high fever, throwing up....it's certainly strange. Tonight, she's acting like she is feeling better I really hope so. Can't stand it when my kids are sick.

So, I got word today that my apartment will be ready in a couple of weeks. I a==m very excited even if it's just down the street. Finally, my first place with the kids. I am going to use this time to get on my feet for the larger move. Whether that happen or not we will see. There is only one person who is a constant thorn in my side and that is Anna's "father". As you know if you follow my blog I call him donor #2.

He really tried for the last couple of weeks to try to get back in with me, and after five years this dude forgot my birthday. Ok, really? He is just on his own planet, and honey I like Earth alright. So, I know what he was thinking this weekend when he wanted me to stay in a hotel with him. Yeah you know too right? Get him some booty and then some groceries when I got my money Sunday. F*cking loser. What kind of man even thinks like that. I also know what he's thinking about MY apartment. He thinks he'll need to over see it and control who's in there....blah blah blah. Well honey I won't be in Neshoba County anymore, and the cops are only a minute away. Thank you Jesus for putting me in the first apartment on the block. It's really going to make things easier.

I would like nothing more to have the man I fell in love with, but for some reason I have to pick the bipolar ones. The ones where you never know who's knocking on the door when they come by. But, mark my words....he will not even have ONE time to show out at my house. I will come completely correct the first time, and he can sit his ass at the jail house. I have just as much right to a decent and peaceful life as anyone else.

Now, I use to live there, and honey even as time marches on things and people and there ways do not. If anything they get worse. You have those people who come to borrow "sugar" and then forget where their own house is. Next thing you know you are missing your salt and pepper shakers. I don't want to be the neighborhood bitch, but I have my kids to think about and unless you are family or one of my top ten best friends you can speak to me through that kitchen window honey.

Life has kinda made me a little hard, but you have to be these days. I am not going to judge you, be racist towards you, in fact I personally believe that we are all brother and sisters and God is our holy father. So, I always try to see into a person's soul and be understanding, but since I'm a larger white folk, some certain persons, and I including white people, think I am green. No street smarts cause I'm been with family many years and had it rather easy. They'll see. But the crowd there is much younger and I'm the old white lady now I'm sure, but I also the old crazy white lady, and maybe that will bring me some peace.

Peace, oh Jesus, how long has it been since I have genuine peace? Nobody talking to and at me about my every little move. It will be strange to be able to totally think for myself. Every decision will be mine, and you know what honey? I can't wait. MORE LATER and BLESSINGS!

New Beginnings

2012-08-13T11:03:00.001-05:00

08-13-2012

Today I am starting over. From here on out I am going to be myself. I have erased over a hundred past post and everything will be new from here on out.

This week I am turning 36. It's time to grow up, but still dream. Time to take my life back from the people who think chains on my legs are for their amusement.

I am going to laugh, have fun, try my best, and pray for the negative forces in my life. I am going to believe in what heals my soul, and fills my heart with joy.

Can I get a A M E N!