Computer Troubles

So a couple of days ago, I was sitting at my computer and this big message pops up. Something about backing up my files or I would lose them blah, blah, blah.

I dig out some DVD's and start a-downloadin'. My gut feeling told me that once it was 'done', that my baby was history.

It took F.O.R.E.V.E.R to back it all up. When it was done, it told me to turn it off and replace the hard disk! GASP!!! What?

To make a long story short, I took her to a local computer repair shop. I really did not want to have to buy a new one, but if it was necessary, then so be it.

Good news. The guy just called. $90 to replace the hard drive, they will GIVE me a FREE new anti-virus, because my other one is crap! However, the best part is, all of my photos and music will not be lost!

Thank you computer gods!

Amen!

Slim Fast...or Slow?

I started a diet today. How unexciting, I know.

It always seems like someone is dieting and I always looked upon those persons with pity. I have been very fortunate in my life to be blessed with a tall stature and somewhat thin frame. Yay me, right?

Well, now I have a muffin top and it is not of the blueberry variety. It is on my middle section and it has got to go. Immediately.

Short of starving myself, which to me would work best, but I like to eat, I have decided to do something that would still allow some sort of nourishment into my bod.

Food of the fattening type is all around me. I live in a part of the world that is famous for it's fried foods, gravies and excess calories. The temptation to 'cheat' is all around me.

I will be strong. I will do this, I know I can. I am on a Slim Fast plan and I hope it works just as the name says.....Fast!

Anyway today is my first day, and it seems to have curbed my hunger. So far. By this evening, I may be gnawing on a whole side of beef!

What diets, if any, have worked for you?

Miss Smarty Pants

The other day I was doing my usual motherly duty of telling my daughter about how important it is to grasp her school work from the beginning. In years past, she has had some struggles, so I am trying to get her off to a great start.

My youngest offspring chimes in with this: School is like a movie, if you don't pay attention in the beginning, you won't know what's going on!

She has a point. And I would like to believe she gets her smarts from me!

Random Thought Tuesday

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Well, it's Tuesday. One week since my daughter started 'official' Jr. High. She loves it (Thank God!) and her bus fiasco only lasted that one day. The bus is okay now, and she made a friend, who she now sits with. My 'baby' starts school tomorrow. Finally! She is off to 4th grade. Wow, the time just seems to be getting by me somehow. My photo blog has been in a huge slump. I really make myself mad when I starts something and get all gung ho about it, then that darn procrastination sets in. However, I have had some strong urges lately to get out my camera and take some more photos, and edit some of the hundreds that still sit around in my photo folders somewhere. I hate being a procrastinator. My house shows it, my pantry and refrigerator shelves are bare and I just don't feel like it!For more random thoughts, go visit Keely!

Too Pooped to Pop!

Having some of this:
And a few of these:



And not getting in until 2:30am, makes for a very tired and grumpy me.

Bus Woes

My darling daughter survived her first day at the new school. Her word to describe it was "Awesome!" I was so relieved.

So today, she was to ride the bus for the first time. I say 'first time' but she has ridden a bus before. For years, in fact. I took her to school every day and picked her up in the after school daycare, but they did ride a bus to and from church and on various field trips in her old school.

With the start of a new school and everything I was afraid of overwhelming her. Let's face it, my child is very sensitive and upsets easily. We had the bus number down pat and everything, and so I thought, all of the details put in place. Well, much to her chagrin, when she went to get on 'her' bus after school today, it was already 'loaded'. She asked the teacher on duty of they would come back for her later. Umm, not a chance, get on it or get left.

The kids were wild. They crowded the aisles. They got in her way and the bus driver told her to push them out of the way so she could get by. Not my child. She is too friendly and did not want to upset anyone, so she barely managed to squeeze her way off. I get a phone call when she makes it home....hysterical crying. I was crushed. I think she will be alright now that she knows what to expect.

I remember when I rode the bus as a very young child. One day a different bus had broken down, so our bus had to pick up it's load. When it came time for my stop, there were so many kids crowded in, my driver did not know I was there and I couldn't make it to the front of the bus to get off in time. Needless to say, I was mortified and had to ride the complete route with him until the end, when he came to bring me home. I remember passing my mom on the next street over as he was coming back to deliver me, she was hunting me down!

All I remember from that point on was crawling in my parents' bed and bawling for hours.

Next time Chelsea has a hard day, I think I will tell her to just lay down in my bed and cry it out. I know she will feel better after that, because I sure did.

Always Be My Baby

When I said I wanted to have a baby, that is exactly what I signed up for. A baby. Not a pre-teen. One who is growing up faster than my nerves can handle.

At the age of 4, I sent Chelsea off to Pre-K. We registered her at a small private school that had after school daycare. So convenient. So nice.

Her first day, she walked into that classroom, said "Bye mom!" and never looked back. I cried all the way to work!

That was 8 years ago! She is 12 now. Tomorrow she starts her first day of 7th grade. Public school. New school. BIG school. New faces. Different teachers. Did I mention BIG school?

She is excited. I am a nervous wreck!

Oh and not only that, but she will be riding the bus home every day and letting herself in to an empty house. Can we say WORRY?

I want my baby back!

Sweet Cherry Sours

I have been eating some of these:


They are gooo-oood! The next best thing in the way of candy....after chocolate, of course.

What is your favorite candy?

J Mac!

I took the girls to see one of their favorite singers this weekend. Jesse McCartney...no relation to Paul, so don't ask! He is such a cutie, and he puts on a really great show. This was the last stop for this tour and he really went all out.

I know you are probably asking...."So what does he sing?" So, of course, I will leave you with this: