Imagine my surprise when I found out that Layla is not the only cat who can open the cabinets. Friday around 4 am I was woken up by the sound of the cats playing and fighting over something in my bathroom. I get out of bed, walk in there and find my feather duster on the floor behind the commode. Normally it's under the sink downstairs in the kitchen. I go down and put it back and don't think anything more of it. Sunday morning, same thing, woken up because they have something they are playing with in my bathroom. It is, yet again, my feather duster. This time I wake Chris up to go put it back and he ties the handles of the cabinet together with a bungee cord. (We keep cleaners and such there, once can be excused but 2x and it's a hazard.) Last night we took it out from under the cabinet and let them play with it. Almost all the cats went nuts trying to catch it. Um, as far as I know nature doesn't make birds this color!

So, today I have felt a bit down and it's for the oddest reason. Tomorrow Chris not only gets his regular pay, he also gets his bonus. (God Bless Verizon!) We're paying off the personal loan that we were forced to take out because of a college that Chris attended last Spring messed up his financing (normally work will pay for some). Now that's a great thing!! And we'll have some left over to have the boys neutered (making that call tomorrow!) and to take Patches in and have the others vaccinated. All good. BUT, there is also some there after all that set aside for me to shop for myself with. Chris insisted, and I'm feeling guilty as heck about it. I just bought books! Now, I admit I need a few things for Church and a new pair of jeans and sneakers. (boy howdy, do I need sneakers!) The guilty feeling part? Why is my clothing the most expensive in the household? I already have everything priced out(except for the sneakers) and I won't scare y'all with it, but it flips me out and therefore, there's the guilt. I know I shouldn't feel guilty for buying what I need. But, I do. AND shopping for myself is a miserable experience, especially the trying on clothes part. I'm not a small woman (my height is average, but I wear a sz. 16/18) and am generally okay with how I look. I don't exercise to lose weight, I do it to be healthy, good thing too because I look just like my Mom, who looked like her grandmother. Genetics are a funny thing. But, that doesn't mean I'm not unhappy when I see all the clothes I like, but aren't available in my size. And no, I don't mean teeny-bopper type things. I'm more of a classic/clean line/solid color gal. Agh! I'm pretty sure I'm just rambling. But, surfice it to say, the thing I AM looking forward to is new sneakers. I swear I'm going to take a picture and show y'all why! (maybe tomorrow) So excuse my sorry self tonight, okay? I'm probably the only woman in the world who is depressed by spending money on herself. (And I can't talk to Chris about this. He's a guy, he doesn't get it. ) So, thanks for reading my weird tale.

Have a good wednesday. Daughter has class and Son and I are probably going to hit the library while she's there. I hope y'all have a good day!! B.

Excercise: Treadmill. 4.12 miles, 3.6 speed, 6 incline

Butterscotch is awfully comfy on my couch! He blends in pretty well with the throw laying there, too. He's very sweet, handsome and very strange. My favorite thing he does is to cock his head to the side as you talk to him, like he's really listening.

Had a quiet day today. Well, except for the homeschooling part. Daughter is winding her year up (we do a full 12 months) and now I'm trying to make sure everthing gets uploaded in a timely manner and that we are getting ready for her next year (which starts in April). AND checking out all of next years curriculum for her and Son. Yes, we'll start seriously homeschooling him this year as well. Not just the game-y type things I've been doing with him, but actual school books. We use Seton and I have to say I do like the fact that they keep records (transcripts) for us. It's alot easier than me having to keep up with EVERYTHING. I have a whole storage box full of her schoolwork from before this last year. And yes, her year is a bit off from the regular school year. She started in April of last year because the other CD curriculum was on our computer when it crashed and since we weren't satisfied with it anyway, we just restarted her with a new program. She's done pretty well this year. We're proud of her. She has a few more tests and 2 papers due by the end of the first full week of March. Cross your fingers she gets good grades.

I also made Banana bread today and sat down with Son to go over the alphabet and see how well he's retaining all that we try to get him to learn, he has the attention span of a gnat! I'm trying to get him excited about having real schoolwork this year with his sister. He's happy about it now, I can't wait to see if it stays that way.

Chris started his new schedule tonight. It's not much different than his other, except that he'll go in from 2pm-11pm instead of 3:15pm-12:15pm. But, it's enough of a change to help him get to bed earlier. I didn't get the opportunity I was telling y'all about. I've never had a desire to write stories or novels, but I do enjoy the reveiws/summaries that I've been writing for y'all. *sigh* Ever feel like you'll never measure up in even the simplest of ways. Oh, well. It wasn't meant to be.

I've got to get some sleep. Y'all have a good tuesday and try not to let the day overwhelm you. B.

Okay, those who visit this blog frequently may remember that I am a HUGE Bones fan. I adore the show, with the chemistry between David Boreanz (who plays Seely Booth) and Emily Deschanel (who plays Dr. Temperance Brennan. The witty speech and snarky rejoinders are fun to keep up with and the story lines are always interesting.

Now, the reason I brought this up, there is now a Bones book out. BUT, those of you who know and may have heard, the show is based on the character in a book written by Kathy Reichs. Not only is that confusing, but if you look at the book, there is a different writer than the characters creator, Kathy Reichs. It gets confusing. Let me lay out the facts:

1. Show based on character created by Kathy Reichs, and career of Kathy Reichs.

2. Bones book written by someone OTHER than Kathy Reichs, based on character created by Kathy Reichs.

3. (I just thought I'd throw this one in for fun.) On the show, Dr. Brennan writes books about a character called Kathy Reichs whose is also a Forensic Anthropologist. HA! Love that one!

So to sum up, a Forensic Anthropologist writes about a Forensic Anthropologist who writes about a Forensic Anthropologist. Clear? HA, NOT! I love it though. AND I am curious about this new book. Because the original author writes books which do not contain Booth or the other characters I have come to enjoy watching every wednesday.

And that is my whole post. It's way more interesting that what I did today. Lets just say I now have 3 VERY clean cat litter boxes, a shampooed LR floor, a pork loin that is GONE (NO leftovers), lots of laundry done and all the ironing is done and I didn't get burnt! That's what I call a good day. AND I took time to excercise. But, now I am exhausted and I thank you all for your concern yesterday. I'm all better today and will do my utmost not to let it happen again.

I hope y'all have a good monday! B.

Excercise: 4.05 miles on Treadmill, 3.6 speed, 6 incline.

I wish I could sleep as easily as Fireball and Butterscotch. Don't they look comfy on top of my couch? They are getting so big!! Oh, did y'all notice how Butterscotch is almost ON Fireball? Fireball was there first and Butterscotch decided he wanted to sleep next to his brother, only he managed to get REALLY close to the end of the couch!

Today was sort of viewed in a fog. I didn't even realize it at first, I just felt tired. But, tried to shake it off, like you do when you should wake feeling rested and energized. Only I didn't. Almost every hour on the hour I woke up and have no idea why. When I came downstairs I had a half a bowl of rice crispies (no suger, remember that) and a diet dr. pepper (no sugar) before we left for Mass this afternoon. I wasn't hungry, so didn't eat anything else. At Mass Son fell asleep on me and for an hour I held him in my arms, a 35lb. weight. After Mass we went to look at an auto lot, by this time I was so lethargic Chris is the only one who got out to look (we're shopping around and getting an idea of price before we go to buy). After that we stopped by Target, I'm looking for ideas for Son's birthday and hadn't been in a Target for at least 3 months. All I found was a gameboy game he'd LOVE to have. The funny thing is we only came out of there with Jiffy Pop for Chris and the kids, Daughter some new bras and a drink for each of us. (I needed caffiene.) Then we came home and as we were changing out of our "nice" clothes for the comfy ones (from Church to casual) my knees started shaking. And my hands. I felt light headed. FREAKED ME OUT. The only time I get like that is when I'm going to pass out. I freaked Chris out too. I feel better now after eating a bit, and the fog has lifted a bit, but I'm still tired. I guess my blood sugar dropped too low or something on top of being tired. I hope all this makes sense, like I said, I'm feeling a bit out of it.

I hope all y'all had a better day than I did!! Tomorrow we're staying home and doing the normal household things, so I'll take something to help me sleep tonight. I need to be clear headed to iron! *g* Hey, guess what? If I had the energy I'd dance around the LR. Three of the books I ordered came today! No Safe Place by JoAnn Ross, The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery and The Damsel in this Dress by Marianne Stillings. I am happy they came and now have a grand total 8 books to read!! YAY!

Have a good sunday and y'all rest! B.

Athena is the funniest cat. Here she is, yet again, trying to get into the cat food container. Chris took these pictures last night and we were laughing the entire time. Notice Midnight is staring at her, probably wondering why his little sister is insane! See the box in the corner? Thats full of books that the UBS won't take, so I donated them to the library today.

Well, the kids loved the movie. Especially the troll. Daughter kept a close eye on her brother for me and everything went fine. AND, MIL did try something. She took the kids back to her house after the movie (the deal was she'd bring them back here) supposedly to pick up FIL and then they'd both bring the kids over. Well, after a while she called again and asked if I'd like to drive over there and the kids and I have dinner with them. Not even asking me if I had prior plans or anything Um, sorry, not eating meat on Fridays right now! After I told her that, she said they'd bring the kids back then. *sigh* I REALLY liked it when we lived across the country. And it's not that I mind eating with them, but it feels like she lied and then tried to hold my kids hostage.

In the good news area BAM has shipped all my books now. They are just coming 2 seperate shipments. I picked up Rough and Ready by Sandra Hill at the library today, and then 4 books from the UBS. Granted, 2 of those 4 are category and therefore will be read VERY quickly, I still have books!!

What else? Oh, yeah. Chris bought his 'team' (the 14 people he supervises) pizzas and drinks tonight when they had a meeting. He said they devoured the pizza like locusts! I was glad he did it for them though. And that is basically my day, besides from all the tests Daughter is taking right now, and the paper she is SUPPOSED to be working on.

I'm working on about 4 hours sleep. So I am VERY tired and am getting ready for bed. I hope y'all had a good day and that your Saturday is fun. B.

Excercise: I was supposed to excercise tonight and now have something to read on the treadmill, but I am exhausted. I WILL excercise tomorrow.

Now this picture is new. Athena climbed in the cat food storage container. (It looks like an old potatoe bin, Chris made it for me.) She LOVES it in there, but I don't usually let her, I did this time just to show y'all her determination to get to the cat food! (Please excuse the books on the floor that are going to be given to the library and the bag of the recyclables on the door.) By the way, notice her tail? Her very long tail?!

I was caught in a weak moment today by the MIL (actually my upstairs caller ID didn't work) and I answered the phone (hoping it was the library!). She's going to take the kids to the movies tomorrow (today, my post is late again) to see Bridge to Tarabithia. I've already placed Daughter on alert as to what to do if she starts up on Son and her. I hope she (MIL) behaves and Chris doesn't have to talk to her. I've also asked Daughter to make sure she keeps on eye on her brother, because my MIL doesn't know how little kids are easily distracted. She's 67, but acts MUCH older. AND, she's never taken the kids out on her own before, usually FIL is along, but he's not feeling well. I know this seems like alot for Daughter to keep up with, but she can be a good kid every now and then! *g* And yes, I have to have my Daughter report back on her grandparents, it may seem wrong, but they are the most manipulative people I have ever run across, EVER. And MIL is the worst of the 2 of them.

In good news, my BAM order has been shipped, well, part of it has, but they aren't going to charge me for the other shipment. I hope it gets here soon!! AND Innocent in Death should be here in a few days. But, while the kids are at the movies tomorrow with MIL, I'm going to the UBS. Wish me luck! AND Dru, gave me a site to look at for handbags/purses. It's called eBags. They have a ton, and it was fun to look at them.

I've been busy with laundry all day, it was the day for it to all just pile up! AND the cats have all been jumping in my lap all day. What is up with that?! Midnight is especially bad, he'll jump up and lay down on me, whether I have room for him or not! And that's all. A very boring, quiet day, except for the MIL. Have a good friday! B.

I'm sure I've used this picture before, but I was too tired to take new pictures today. Butterscotch is many things. Sweet, shy, crazy, smart is NOT one of those things. Tonight he was playing with his shadow in the hallway.

We went to Mass tonight and then to WW for my Diet Dr. Pepper. I could not go through my days without it. I'm not a coffee drinker, so it's how I get my caffiene. Although, I do like tea, just not every morning. I'm still waiting on my order from BAM. I'm feeling impatient as I don't have anything to read right now, but I was able to put Innocence in Death by J.D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts) on hold at the library. I've heard several good things about it.

I've been looking for a new purse lately and have come to the conclusion that I am the pickiest shopper on Earth. I don't want to spend a ton, I'm not a Dooney & Burke gal. But, I am specific. I want a purse that I can fit a paperback book in, my wallet, keys, a comb (for the Daughter), ibuprofen (because of the Daughter. Kidding.), tissue (for the Son) and all that other stuff Moms end up carrying around. But, not a purse that's huge. Before kids I could carry a purse not much bigger than a checkbook. I like black leather and no do-dads or hardware all over it. I LOVE Eitinne Aigner, but good golly, the prices. And if I though Aigner was expensive, check out these purses , I am in awe of the one called Tilli. And yes, I'm cheap, when it comes to me. But, I know the it's not always wise to be that way. Especially since I only buy a purse after the last one starts to wear out, which usually takes over a year. I just hate spending money on myself. Well, except for books. AGH! Did I tell you I gave up on the sweatpant hunt? I stole a pair from Chris. They are a bit long (picture me with the waistband right under my boobs) but, they are comfy, warm and best of all free. They are a pair of his Nike pants that shrank up on him. They're still long on me!! *g*

That's about it from me tonight. I'm tired and physically exhausted after all thats been going on the past couple of days and then not sleeping well. Have a good thursday. I hope your day is sunny! B.

Excercise: treadmill, 3.6 speed, 4.16 miles, 6 incline.

Midnight is sweet and crazy. We set the travel carrier for the kitties in the hallway while digging a picture to hang up in the hallway. He decided to climb in and then wouldn't get out! And any time one of the other kitties would go near him he'd smack at them. Besides being crazy, he's also turned out to be a handsome boy, alot better than the ugliest kitten I had ever seen when we got him from the shelter this past summer.

Well, good news! My van is sitting in the driveway all fixed, and yes, it was expensive ($510 w/ coupon), but it's worth it for peace of mind. AND my washer wasn't broken. It was just self balancing itself. Turns out we were supposed to receive a DVD explaining all the functions it has. Who knew that the new washers and dryers out there were so complicated. Ours has computer chips and everything. BUT, I love my front loader washer, they really do save you money on your water bill! (I estimate we've saved over $100 in the past year.) But, I did all that work yesterday for the man to be in my house a total of 30 minutes. And I've decided it did count as excercise because my legs are sore today! But, my hallway looked good and I was actually kind of proud of the way it looked.

So, we've officially started Lent. I've been trying to think of something to give up and have decided upon chocolate. Does it negate the good will of this gesture that I'm not a huge chocoholic? I DO get cravings and figured that it would count. I wished we liveed in an area that goes all out for Mardis Gras, like we did when Chris was stationed in Biloxi. Even though we still live in the South, it's far enough away for Mardis Gras not to matter here. Today (I just got my internet back, it's 2am here) is Ash Wednesday. Chris took the day off so we could all go to Mass as a family. I wonder if I can talk him into finishing putting up the molding for the downstairs bathroom? Or maybe just making sure I get to the UBS?

That's all folks! KIDDING. Well, technically that is all that happened today, but the Porky Pig voice wasn't mine. I can do Donald Duck, not Porky! I used to be able to imitate Woody Woodpecker, but then I grew up. Sometimes being an adult sucks! *g* Anway, have a good wednesday, B.

Excercise: none, too sore, too tired. Tomorrow for sure.

Well, Son finally got his cowboy hat. Thanks to all of you who suggested Part City! He is loving playing Sheriff, and is pretending to capture bad guys. Of course he is also pretending to be a Star Wars bounty hunter like Bobo Fet. That's my boy!
I don't know if I've mentioned that tuesday a repair man from GE is going to be coming by to see why my washer (which we just bought last year) is rattiling. It's one of the front loaders and saves me considerable money on my water bill. Over $100 this past year alone. Anyway, my laundry 'room' is upstairs in the hallway. I took a look at it today (the hallway) and was embarassed at how the grungy the walls looked and how bad the molding and baseboards were looking. I had just painted the downstairs molding and baseboards about 2 months ago. But, I get tired of doing all this painting by myself so I figured I'd wait to do the upstairs until Chris would help. Yeah, no. Chris obhors painting. Therefore tonight after all the other housework was done, I painted the upstairs hallway and molding and baseboards. It took me almost 4 hours to do it all. I am tired and am counting that as my excercise for the day!! Climbing up and down off a chair, reaching WAY high and removing bi-fold doors and replacing them later count, right? That's not to mention the almost 5olb. container of paint I had to haul in from the garage. Yes, we bought the BIG, BIG container of paint a while back. Luckily it's in my favorite color for walls. Think really light coffee. Coffee with TONS of cream. It's called natural. Okay enough of my interior decorating.
Chris took the van to the mechanics this morning. They called him this afternoon and said it sounded like a vacuum problem with the fuel. I hope it's nothing major serious. Last year we had another problem with the van and took it to Ford. Ford said that we needed to replace certain parts and that for them to do it would cost us over $400. Chris declined for them to do it (this was above the reason we took it in) and ordered the parts to fix it himself. Only. He never did. For almost a year now those parts have been sitting in my hall closet, in the same box they were shipped with. Chris took them this morning and the mechanic promised to use them if they were needed. Guess what? They're not going to be needed. Whats wrong with the van is NOT what Ford said and we now have parts we NEVER needed. Ford SUCKS! They tried to rip us off. Thank goodness we found a great Automotive place. And if I can help it, I will NEVER buy another Ford again.
On to some good news. One of the errands Chris had to run for me was to the library, to pick up a book. But, it's not really a book for me. I ordered it from the library for him. The first book in the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. He really enjoys the Sci-Fi channel show, so I thought he'd like it. In rather selfish news I bought 5 books from BAM (online). I was just going to buy 4, but the total was under $25 and I wanted the free shipping! So, I have coming soon: The Damsel in this Dress and Arousing Suspicions by Marianne Stillings (I had the first one before and must have taken it to the USB a couple of years ago, then I decided I wanted to read it again, checked the UBS and couldn't find it. The second one is a new release.), No Safe Place by JoAnn Ross, The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery and Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair. Hopefully they will be delivered by the end of the week. And I only spent $30! You have to love free shipping and discount cards! I feel really selfish for doing it, but I NEED books!

And that's all from me! Have a good tuesday. Cross your fingers my van is fixed and not costing me a small (or large) fortune. (KNOCK ON WOOD) Keep your head up, B.

Layla, inside my bathroom cabinet. Excuse the mess! And no, I don't mind her sleeping on top of my towels. She does it so she has peace and quiet. Oreo has taken to chasing her around the house, out of jealousy.

Today was spent trying to get some chores done. I spent 2 hours ironing Chris' work clothes. And of course, there's always laundry to be done. We also took a small trip to another groccery store called Blooms. When we were in WW last night we noticed the roaster chickens didn't look good, so that's why the reason to another grocery store. And that's it. Seriously. I didn't even read today. I'm out of books, so there is a reason. I'm still waiting for the library to get a few of the other books I'd like in. They are SO slow in adding the books into circulation and even slower in ordering them! Has anyone ever noticed that WW gets their new books in and on the shelves on thursday, or is that only around here?

The van goes in tomorrow. Cross your fingers! I know I am. I have a $25 coupon the mechanic sent us. It's not much, but hey $25 is better than no $ off. Chris has to take it a 7:30 in the morning. (I'm so scared of what they are going to say the estimate is.) And he has errands to run for me before work. Poor thing. *g*

Yes, I'm boring. I've warned y'all of that before. Have a good monday, B.

Theres a new Sherrif in town! Sherrif Son is SO cute I had to share. I had him cover his face for privacy, but I'm also going to take this down later. Anyone know where I can find an inexpensive cowboy hat? I tried WW tonight while grocery shopping, but they didn't have any.

Regular post below, just wanted to share the cuttie-patootie picture!

Butterscotch is a funny cat. Everyone says how handsome he is, but I think Fireball is more handsome. This is my MIL favorite cat. Me? I think he's weird! He fell off the top of the kitchen cabinet on his back on the counter. Um, most cats would have NOT FALLEN and if they had, MOST would have landed ON THEIR FEET. Oh, and this is the cat bed that is in our MBath. We kept them locked up when they were little whenever we weren't home, until the other cats were okay with them, and now they don't like the bed anywhere but in there. Notice the bear? Yeah, that's Fireballs girlfriend. He kneads on it and slobbers on it. The Zoe (for all you Sesame street fans!) is Butterscotchs play toy. He bats that thing all over the house.

Today was busy. We took the sweat pants back to Dick's,I browsed the tennies while there and found a pair that I liked, but they were sold out of them. All the others were $75 or more! I'm just not ready to spend that kind of money on them yet. BUT, I do wear tennies all winter (exceot to Church) and all summer, excpet when I'm wearing sandals. Hmmm, economically......I'm still waiting and holding out hope I can find a pair for under $50. Then headed to the mall to look at the clearance racks to see if I could find a nightgown to replace the one my washer destroyed. No luck. It's no that there weren't some lovely gowns, I'm just not willing to spend over $40 for one. (I like a good sale.) I figured since Valentines Day was over they might be marked down. No such luck. After that we headed to WW for groceries and managed to spend 2 hours shopping. That place is like a black hole of time. Part of it was for the first time in a LONG time, Chris was with us "helping". He had my list and wouldn't give it up, but wasn't paying much attention to it either! AGH! Then again I didn't have to climb the risers to reach the back of the top shelves. Yes, I am that short. I admit, sometimes I hold Daughter up while she does the climbing for me. Finally we dragged ourselves home. Please tell me all the walking at the mall and WW counted as excercise? Would it help if I told you it was over 4 hours total?

Well, I should have been asleep hours ago, but...... things happened. Like a book. And some candy. Right now, my candy of the week is 'Bit o Honey'. AND I'm the only one who likes them, so I don't have to share. Tomorrow(technically today) is sunday, I hope y'all have a good day. I'm off to try and get some sleep. Night! B.

Exactly HOW many hours a day DO cats sleep? Midnight, Fireball and Butterscotch sleep together like this alot. Sometimes you can substitute Layla for one or the other. They flock to her every now and then. Cats are SO funny.

Seriously? And sorry if my spelling is off today. Ever have one of those days when everything you do is wrong? As in when you pick something up, you drop it. Or you are on your way to walk into the kitchen and smack into the wall. OR when you're talking aobut something and then call it by the wrong name. Yeah. That's been me for the past couple of days. I meant to tell y'all about it. I call it "mis-firing", as in my brain is mis-firing all dang day!! Today is a bit different. I'm not as clumsy, Ha!, but I have been in an awful mood. I always thought PMS was supposed to hit you before? NOT during. AND worst of all, I can't read. I just can't concentrate on a book. AGH! My worst fear come to life. (I'm teasing.) I'm sure tomorrow will be better. I think it's nerves for the van. We have an appointment on monday with the mechanic. Cross your fingers! Um, I'm rambling, right? Sorry!

I'm going to watch a bit more of the tv (Psych is on on USA)(love that show) and then raid the kitchen for something sweet. Y'all have a good saturday!! B.

Excercise: 4.10 miles, 3.6 walking at 6 incline. (As for the jogging; I don't think my body is made to do that! I hurt too much doing it between my chest, and my chest, I'm just not comfortable physically.)

Another picture of the sweet yet shy Patches. She's supposed to be a calico and we were told the breed is usually a friendly, sweet, small breed. Um, I have news, she is all of those EXCEPT small. I figure she weighs around 12lbs.. NOT so small, huh?

I went to go grocery shopping tonight and while at Petsmart I spotted Dicks Sporting Goods and found a pair of sweatpants, I didn't have time to try them on, so wish me luck. After that, I hit Petsmart and my cat food container is topped off and I have litter! YAY! I was going to go to WW for the rest of what I needed but the van has decided it isn't happy, so we came straight home. The groceries will have to wait until saturday when Chris can drive his car. The van cut off on the turn into our neighborhood! Luckily it eventually restarted and I made it to our house, but now I am scared to drive it anywhere. Chris is goign to call the machanics tomorrow before he leaves for work. Hopefully they can fit us in, and whatevers wrong won't cost a fortune. Please say a prayer for us, I know that seems selfish, but if we can repair it for a decent price, we can trade it in in the next month or 2, I won't have to worry so much. AND I know that the dealership will be willing to put alot more money into than we would be able to afford to spend on it and still deal with the kids birthdays coming up and the trip we want and need to take. *sigh* Why is it, when we're good and pay off things, we're then suckered back into having to use them? This would have been better to happen at the END of the month. WAY BETTER.

Oh, as for the excercise. I did it monday, but haven't felt like it for the past few days. I blame the coughing. I will get back to it. Tomorrow. Promise. (I really keep my promises! It's an honor thing.)

Anyway, hope you had a good thursday and that you enjoy some part of your friday. Have a good day, B!

Watch out! It's the evil eye! Layla is not a happy camper when I take her picture these days. I guess the novelty has worn off. It's very rare I can catch her looking almost directly at the camera. Note the perturbed look! *g*

If you can't tell, I was just forced to switch to the new blogger. Yay. Notice the lack of enthusiasm.

I hope everyone had a good day yesterday. Chris came through with his love letter. It was a whole page long and I just cried. Nothing he could have given me would have touched my heart more. that said, a flower wouldn't have hurt!! Seriously, I came up with the idea of a letter because the man sucks at giving Valentine's Day gifts. AND he is very literal. I found that out when we were first married and he asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said "nothing much", because we were newlyweds and weren't making alot of money. He took it to mean, no card, no cake (I would have been happy with a cupcake), NOTHING. Ever see a woman burst into tears and a man look clueless? *smack self on forehead* Never mind, I'm sure we aren't the only ones that's happened to! But, I digress, the man cannot give a good gift without direct lists or pictures. That said, I still love him. And the letter? I would frame it if I could. (He'd kill me.)
I made it to the library today!!! I picked up the book, I gave you my heart, but you sold it online by Dixie Cash. The title is hilarious, isn't it? But, the books are really good and are written by a sister team. They are set in Texas and are filled with a cast of loveable and laughable characters. I also picked up Gabriels Ghost by Linnea Sinclair at BAM this evening.

Have a good thursday. Just think, the weekend is almost here! I'm excited because on Friday Chris is booking our hotel for our trip in May to Tennessee. Wish him luck! Have a good day, B.

Don't Oreo and Athena look like they are pining for each other? Yeah, NO. Oreo can' stand to let any other cat near her. She growls and jumps up and runs away. But, this makes for a cute picture!

To be honest, I don't have much to tell y'all. The In-Laws dropped by today (they called first) and brought the kids balloons and candy and cards for Valentines Day. They only stayed 2 hours. 2 LONG HOURS. But, then they left. Yay!
I woke up this morning sick, the stupid acid woke me with an unpleasant reaction, but I can tell you that Chris ended up having to go to the little store up the road for some tums, this is after drinking milk and having taken the acid reducer pills the night before, I was at a loss. I'm going to eventually have to see the doctor about this and am not looking forward to it! Also, to make my day even cheerier I am currently with my "visitor". AND, the laundry I so hate has decided to show me it isn;t fond of me either. One of my nightgowns got caught on something (in the washer or dryer) and now has 3 holes in it. *sigh* So, a fun day was had by all. Actually, the kids had a good day, they got candy, but me? HA! AND I have nothing to read. BUT, I did look online tonight and the library has one of the books I requested in, it would have been nice if they'd called, but at least I know and can pick it up tomorrow when I take Daughter to class.
If this post sounds a bit self-seving, I am sorry. I'm just a bit under the weather today. I'm sure tomorrow will be better. After all, I'll have a book, and I'm taking Son to BAM tomorrow while Daughter is in class. Did I tell you we made up candy bags for Daughter to give to her fellow RE classmates? She did it all herself. I just bought the bags and candy. Oh, and her class is doing a project for Lent. Each child will bring in $10 OF THEIR OWN MONEY(not Mom's and Dad's), to send to a fellow Church in D' Iberville Mississippi. I am so proud of them.
Anyway, that's it. I've spilled all. I hope everyone has a Happy Valentines day. I'll let you knwo if Chrs forgot to write his letter! *g* Have a good day, B.

Excercise: none, bad day, tired.

On a scale of 1-10, Clare Lancaster is a 10. On the Parasensitivity meter anyway. Clare can tell when you're lying, her special talent may have saved her sister's life, but it cost her a job and fiancee`. Summoned to Stone Canyon Arizona by the father she only recently met, she is once again embroiled in a quest for the truth, because the lies are getting thick, and the attempts to ruin her career and end her life are escalating. While there in Stone Canyon she meets Jake Slater, unknown to her, an under-cover operative of Jones & Jones, an Arcane Society Detective Agency. He's there to find any evidence of the new Cabal that is threatening the Arcane Society and it's members.
Clare and Jake join forces with both their psychic and physical talents to learn who murdered her Sisters husband and his mother. Little do they know they will stumble across an intricate plan to take over Clare's fathers company, and a killer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
All Clare and Jake know is that their attraction to each other is too strong to be denied and that they make a great team when they combine their indivual talents. Now all they need to do is survive to see if their tenuous partnership will last into the future, or even if they will have a future, together.

Jayne Ann Krentz's next book in the Arcane Society series is a great read. If you've read the first book in the series, a historical titled Second Sight also authored by Krentz under a pen name used for her historicals, Amanda Quick, then you will definitely enjoy the look into the future of the Arcane Society. The series is enjoyable with many plot twists and hero's and heroine's who are strong and intelligent. I can't wait to read the next installment!

Oreo on top of the cabinet over the fridge again. I know cats like to be above everyone, but let me tell you, it's creepy to walk into a dark kitchen and catch that flash of light reflected eye in the middle of the night!! I know the pictures I post of Oreo don't reflect it, but her personality is WAY larger than her body size, she's rather petite, but full of vinegar!!

Well, the big computer the kids play on is dying a horrible, slow, and painful death. This weekend there was a problem with the memory and now we think the hard drive may be dying. It's a strange thing, because the computer is only 3 years old! But, in computer time that's close to what? 10 years? We could, of course, buy new hardware for it, or we could go ahead and upgrade considering this computer was a basic model to begin with. I bet it's easy to tell which Chris would like to do. But, I've already shot down that idea, so new hardrive and memory will be the plan.

I've finally read Jayn Ann Krentz' new book, White Lies. I loved it and will probably post a review of it later this week. The reason I waited so long to read it was because I didn't like her last contemporary and was afraid to try this book and then find that I didn't like it. Have you ever done that? Been afraid that because you didn't like one book by an author that the next book they write you won't like either? Well, I was, and I'm so glad I was wrong!

Didn't do much today, scrubbed the bathrooms (Daughters has a weird odor coming out of the sink. I think she's been smuggling food upstairs (I don't allow it in the bedrooms) and something got stuck when she tried to rinse it down the drain.), polished all the furniture, did LAUNDRY, and you know, all the other stuff it takes to run a household. And that's all I've really done. GAH! AND I'm out of books again. I hope the library gets on the ball and gets the books I've requested in!!

And that's it. As you can tell, I'm up late, or early. I have trouble sleeping alot, not a big deal anymore, to me. Unless I get so tired I can't think and still can't sleep. Then I get cranky. *g*

Hope y'alls monday wasn't bad and that your tuesday is okay as well. Have a good day, B.

Excercise: 4 miles, walking, 6 incline and 3.6 speed.

Oh, it's just so hard being cute! And he is. Fireball has a very pointed and dapper look. I often wonder what's going through his head, because he is the kitty that shreds all the toilet paper, that we now have to place out of reach. He also has a teddy bear that he LOVES to sleep with.

I came across a neat little meme-type thing the other day on one of the blogs I like to read. She stole the idea from another blog, I also read and I've decided to steal it from the both of them!

Some things you may not know about me, aka Confession is good for you!

1. I use caller id habitually. As a matter of fact, if it's not the library or Chris, I don't answer the phone. My cell phone is a different story, and it's usually Chris.

2. I am addicted to birthday cake. Buttercream icing is the sweetest, gooiest BEST food ever.

3. I tried to teach my Daughter to tie her shoes AND GAVE UP after a few weeks. She knows how now, but it's the weirdest way I've ever seen.

4. I have the strangest eating habits. For weeks or even months, I will crave the same foods and then not want them for a year or more. Ex. Every summer I eat watermelon constantly and then when summer is over, I don't want it anymore, until the next summer. Right now it's cheese and crackers for lunch. EVERY DAY. Not healthy, but then again it's better than a cheeseburger every day.

5. I still wear my hair the same as when I was in HS, 14 years ago. Also, I have never died my hair and the shortest it's ever been is shoulder length. (I have however placed "highlights" in my hair. Oh good God the horror!!! Never Again!)

6. I will check a book out from the library and then change my mind about reading it. If I buy a book and change my mind about reading it, I will take it back.

7. I will go toe-to-toe with Chris about his lack of patience with the kids, but am timid in public.

8. My Son still sleeps in a toddler bed, in our room. And yes, he has his own room, but is scared to sleep in there by himself. Something about people getting a ladder and breaking his window..... I have no idea why, but I've tried everything to get him to sleep in his room. (I wonder if Daughter told him something?) My new brainstorm is redoing his room in a Star Wars theme. Any other ideas?

That's about it. Yes, I'm a total freak.

That's it from me tonight. Have a good monday. Hope y'all get plenty of rest, B.

Athena is stalking a kitty toy. She's not a docile kitty, nor is she wild. She's just....Athena! She can be incredibly sweet and she is never intentionally mean. AND she has the longest tail I've ever seen on a cat. I will have to get a picture of it one day. She can wrap it around her front paws (when sitting) and it will reach her back feet. It's freaky.

Not much to report today. We went to Church. And then, because we recieved our state refund yesterday, bought new pillows for the bed and new sweat pants for Chris. I couldn't find any for me. I'm too picky. Oh, and we splurged and went out to eat. First time in months we've sat in a restraunt (sp, I'm too tired). After that, on to WW, to buy candy for Daughter to give to her RE class on wednesday. I decided Chris should be a nice supervisor so he'll give candy to his team as well. Then home. And I am so glad to be home. It's nice to get out every now and then, but I'd rather be home when it's chilly outside and then there's the whole thing that I can wear sweats at home, but I don't wear them out. Much more comfortable to be home. *g*

That's all. I'm boring. Oh, and did laundry. AGAIN. For the 3rd day in a row. AGH! Y'all have a quiet sunday. Enjoy, B.

Ah, just another day, thinks Patches. Or, this is my best side, I refuse to be photographed at any other angle. (Insert snooty voice.) Actually, if she had a voice it would sound like Minnie Mouse. I don't know why I'm so sure of this, but I am. And YES, I'm weird, I attribute voices to my cats.

Well, today was interesting. I got to see the guts of my computer strewn all around the LR chest. Since it's still under warranty, Chris won't take it apart, in case you were wondering. Nope, I had a technician come out to install a new motherboard. For which Dell paid for. Ahhhh, I {heart} Dell. Not that there was anything wrong with the motherboard. Nope, it was the plug-in(it was loose and blinking between plugged in and battery power), which happened to be connected to the motherboard. But hey, I didn't have to pay for it, so they can replace whatever they want!

In other news, our bank has made Chris VERY angry, not a good thing to do. He recieved a check for his student loan (which we've deposited checks from the college before) to pay for his next class (which was supposed to start this coming tuesday, why it won't, I'll get to in a moment). The bank, which we have NEVER had a problem with before, decided to put a hold on the check until next wednesday. Uh-huh. Now, Chris had to pay for the class by monday to still take it starting tuesday. See the problem? There was no reason for placing a hold on the check, and every time he's called to talk to a manager they've irritated him to no end. He's ended up filing 3 complaints for customer sevice. He's managed to start his class the tuesday after next, but his graduation date has now moved a week, and he's okay with that. It's the pricipal of the thing with him now. (He takes it personally when someone in customer service gives shoddy service, hence the complaints.) I told him whatever he wanted to do was fine, but that I liked our bank and that we've banked with them for over 4 years, and to keep that in mind. He was STEAMING mad when he talked to them on the phone thursday. *g*

Okay, want a piece of good news? Chris got an award at work on thrusday! "Highest Quality" for his 'team' he supervises, out of the ENTIRE call center. I am so proud of him! YAY CHRIS!!

Did I tell you what we're doing for Valentines Day? Nothing gooey, or even major. We're going to write each other a love letter. Like when we did when we were first dating. (Only except as grown-ups, *G*!) Oh, and give the kids candy.

Um, what else? I think that's it. Not a very exciting day, but not as boring as usual. I liked it. I was able to sleep last night! Whoopeee! I had to take something to do it, but hey, sometimes you do what you have to. Tomorrow we're going to Church and then maybe to pick me out a new pair of sweat pants. (No, I asked for them. My only pair of sweat pants is getting ragged. Especially at the hem.) After that, maybe a trip to the bookstore. I hope y'all have good weekend. Enjoy your Saturday, B.

Excercise: 4miles, walking. Speed varying (thanks to shins hurting like the devil for the first mile, then up to 3.6), incline 6.

Midnight and his buddy Butterscotch stole my chair last night. I sat on the floor for a a while, but then kicked them off it and took it back. Hey, my tailbone was hurting.

The thing with the In-laws is solved. MIL called today, actually called Chris on his cell phone while she thought he was at work, away from me, the evil DIL. HA! Chris just happened to work early and get off early today. Anyway, they decided we could just go on the trip we had planned, without them. Which was fine with us. And definitley fine with Chris. We were trying to be good "children", but were tired of being manipulated. She tried a guilt trip on Chris and when that didn't work, she got angry with him. I'm hoping this means they'll stay away for a while. I really liked it better when we lived in California and even Mississippi. Chris and I talk about how since his company is so big, technically he could put in for a transfer almost anywhere in the US. But, we just bought this house 3 years ago, so....we'd have to sell it first. *sigh* ALOT of trouble, but maybe worth it. BUT, we do get to go on the trip we want, when we want, to stay where we want. The kids are looking forward to it, even if it is only a little over 3 hours away from our home.

I haven't felt well today, so no excercise. Chris woke me up with his snoring last night. I ended up with only 3 hours sleep. Yeah. No, he doesn't have sleep apnea, just REALLY loud snoring sometimes. It's a pain being a light sleeper. I DID get to read a book today. One of the CATEGORY books I bought (Thanks Melissa, for reminding me of the word) was a Silhouette Special Edition The Bridesmaid's Gifts by Gina Wilkins. I really enjoyed it. It was SSE#1809.

Aislinn Flaherty hates the word psychic. She prefers to keep her special intuitions secret. But Ethan Brannon, her best friends new BIL, needed to know the brother he and his family thought was dead, had actually been kidnapped when he was an infant.

Ethan Brannon wasn't sure if Aislinn was psychic or crazy, but he was going to make sure she wasn't trying to take advantage of his family. Her specially designed cakes may be delicious, but they weren't going to distract him from her or the story he's sure she's concocted to get attention.

As they search for clues in his brothers disappearance, each learns to trust the other with past truths and hurts to heal their hearts. And who knows, even if the reluctant psychic can't tell her own future, maybe there's a chance for happiness.

It was a nice read. One of the secondary characters is mysterious and you kind of guess who it is, but other than that... I love a HEA!

I'm tired. Hopefully I'll be so tired tonight that Chris won't keep me awake. Y'all have a good friday. Goodnight, B.

Excercise: between a headache from lack of sleep and a bone deep weariness, no excercise tonight.

This is our cabinet that contains junk food (top shelf) and candy(bottom shelf) and all the making for lemonade or tea, or cocoa(middle shelf). I'm still trying to figure out how they got the cabinet door open. I keep asking myself whether I left it open or if Daughter did, or Chris. Luckily they couldn't get to anything in there.

WARNING! IN-LAW RANT!

Oh, gosh. Where to start with my day? How about with last night, when I finally checked the answering machine to find that the In-laws had called and said they were sorry that they weren't able to make it yesterday, huh?, but that they'd see us wednesday (today). Um, what visit? Chris said they had mentioned that MAYBE they would visit(when he talked to them on the phone the day before), but hadn't actually planned anything. Okay, so it's a good thing I cleaned so much last night. When they called this afternoon I said sure they could visit, but that to bear in mind that Daughter had class and I was leaving at a certain time. While here they tried to talk Son into going with them this evening (without asking me first) to their Church. Have I mentioned that they aren't happy that Chris and I switched faiths? Have I mentioned that they are manipulative? *sigh* Back to their old tricks again. By the way, Son told them NO. Hahaha! Okay, that wasn't the end of their manipulation. They had asked us before if we'd be willing to take a weekend trip with them, we said sure, as long as it was somewhere the kids would enjoy. So, all was decided, we picked the Gatlinburg, Tennessee Highland Games. THEY decided, afterwards, that instead we would go to Maggie Valley because they had Time Share there, and could travel back and forth (an hour and a half trip, one way, to Gatlingburg) with a 4 year old who has no patience, and no, there isn't too many kid friendly activities where they want to stay. As in, there's shopping and hiking (which we like, but they can't and would want to keep us glued to them). Not to mention, HI, this is not what we agreed to. I explained that maybe it had been a while since they'd traveled with young children. oooh, MIL didn't like that. She said that Chris had agreed to the change, (Iasked him tonight, NO WAY.) and then she got attitude with me. I ended up saying nothing, because I wanted to keep a peaceable reltationship with them. AGH!

Okay, enough of that.

I wasn't able to read any books today. It sucks, but what can you do? Hopefully tonight, after I get ready for bed, I'll be able to read a few chapters of something.

Have a good thursday. I hope that your wednesday wasn't too bad. Sleep well and have a goodnight, B.

Excercise: 50 minutes of Yoga.

I had, HAD to take this picture! Fireball gives new meaning to biting your nails. Look at the cute pink toe pads. Awwwww.

I was busy today. Go figure. After we all slept late today, thanks to Chris keeping us up late last night. (I'd swear the man has no concept of a schedule, except that he goes to work at the same time everyday, excluding special meetings.) *g* Oh, well, one of the benefits of Homeschooling is that we can be flexible with the schedule sometimes. Daughter has to write another report this week. This one is going to be on St. Bernadette, if you've ever heard of Lourdes in France, you've heard of her.

Today was spent taking a trip to WW and then cleaning the house, well, all the floors in the house and the prerequisite laundry. AND I managed to purge a few of Son's toys while he was busy on the computer tonight. Hopefully, they were toys he doesn't play with anymore, he won't notice they are missing. Send me luck, because this kid has a memory you would NOT believe. Did you know that Wal-Marts are different colors? Yeah, I never paid any attention to that and I'm pretty obsevant, but Son, HE noticed. He's 4. It's scarey.

I got to read the most fabulous book last night and have posted about it below.

I also picked up two books at WW tonight. Both are, jeez the word esapes me ( the kids have sucked my brain cells, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.) mass market, you know, the ones by Silhouette and Harlequin. I don't read very many of those, so I'm hoping these are good. It's kind of a hit or miss with them, for me.

Anyway, enough of all that. I hope you had a good tuesday. Just think, tomorrow is "hump" day, the middle of the week. Already? I hope you all have a restful night and that you have sweet dreams. I suggest a tour of a chocolate factory!! *G* Goodnight, B.

Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis

I was given the opportunity to read this book before it's official release date of late April of this year. It's fantastic!!

Bailey Sinclair is having a rough time. Her husband was killed a few months ago and now she has been approached by his Investors, seems her dearly departed, conniving husband stole money from them, LOTS of money. Now she has to find it before they kill her and all she holds dear. Desperation forces her to hijack the airplane of the one man who makes her weak in the knees, using a ballpoint pen as a weapon.
Noah Fisher is finally taking a vacation and getting back in the pilots seat after a horrific crash six months ago.
Little does he know that his uncomplicated plan to ski and find some female companionship is about to be ruined, by Bailey. At first not knowing who his hijacker is, Noah is angry.But, after discovering its Bailey, his secret crush, he is more intrigued than worried, and more than willing to help her in her desperate search. As they search for the hidden money, they each must fight their own private battles with trust and open their hearts to a chance at happiness.

Jill Shalvis has written her best book to date. The emotions are heartfelt and the danger believable and breath taking. You find yourself rooting for the couple from the first few pages and hoping that they find happiness together, and that the ‘bad guys’ end up getting their due. The secondary characters introduced are likeable and set the stage for more books in this line. I, for one, can’t wait.

Ever try reading, taking a picture and having a cat on your lap at the same time? Layla likes the cord to the camera, wouldn't move so I could get up and demanded attention so I couldn't finish my book! You gotta love cats!

I had a decent day. Not a great day, but a decent day. I managed to get more laundry done, get a few toys off the floor and read a book while excercising tonight, after the pot roast I made for dinner. My Roast makes Chris drool, but he thinks I make it weird. Well, it's not that he thinks I make it weird, it's that I don't make it the same as I did a few years ago (it's even better now!) (Yes, I'm bragging on my own cooking. Mom always told me to be proud of your strengths.) and he only knew how to make it that way. He tried to start it on his own(which was nice), but after the 3rd time of correcting him, I made him move over and he just watched as I did it. (I was awful, wasn't I?) But, he liked the end result, ALOT.

Ah, you're wondering why Chris was home tonight? He took a half day off of work today, he'll have a whole day off tomorrow. Hopefully I can get him to put the ladder up, from when he took the Christmas light down. And then there's a trip to WW tomorrow. I can hope to make it to the UBS, right?

I'm off to try and get some sleep. Still having trouble with that. Hope y'all had a good monday and that tuesday is better. Sleep well and sweet dreams. Me? I'm going to dream of.....well, I don't know *g*. Goodnight, B.

Excercise: 3.75miles, 3.6 walking, 6 incline. I know how many calories and fat calories I burned(I'm not telling) and that it took me 62 minutes to do it all.

Athena looks lost and alone. But, don't be fooled by appearances. She is one tough little cutie. She plays and play fights with the fellas and can even (seemingly) out-eat the others. Every time Midnight goes near the food bowl, she shoves him out of the way, while winding around him at the same time. It's funny to watch and we've even tried to distract her from his eating, but she ignores us and heads straight for him.

Not alot going on today. I got Chris to clean out the refrigerator, IT WAS A MIRACLE. And it looks so nice. While he was doing that, I was doing his ironing. (Guilt is a wonderful tactic to get him to do things.) He's also having to defrag the "Big" computer, the one the kids play their games on. Seems it's running a bit slow. We made dinner together (everyone go awwwwwww) and then I made peanut butter cookies. I've been doing laundry today as well. Tell me. Is there some universe where I'm getting everyones laundry, because I swear, I'm never done! I haven't even had time to read today. No fair.
OM gosh. Have y'all ever seen a tv show on WE called Bridezillas? Those women are nuts!! I watched one at 3am (couldn't sleep) and she was telling her bridesmaids they needed to go on a diet plan! WHOA! It's funny, scarey, but funny. I've never seen anything like it.

I'm going to try and get some sleep now. Y'all have a good night. Rest up because Monday is way too close for comfort. Sleep well and sweet dreams, B.

Fireball is getting to be a big fella and like all the other cats, loves my chair! WHAT is up with the cats and my CHAIR??!! He still looks like a fox to me, but we think it's partly his markings. He's a sweet guy and has the loudest purr.

Mananged to make it to Church tonight and had a nice time. Afterwards we went by B&N to use up my gift card. I picked up An Accidental Goddess, I know I've read it already, but I wanted to have a copy of my own. And you have to know I must have really liked to want to add it to my keeper shelves.
We did a very bad thing tonight and had take out Mexican food. Our whole family adores the Cheese Dip they have and since it'd been about 3 months since we had any...... It was Yummy. Not so great health wise, but satisfying. Especially since I didn't have to cook!

I'm going to go clean now. Not alot to say tonight, I apologize,I don't lead that interesting of a life. You might be interested to know that I have the rumblings of a new poem rattling around in my brain. Or, you might not. *g*
Sleep well, remember that Sunday is supposed to be a day to rest. Take that idea and expand upon it. Not only rest, but do somehting nice for yourself. Sleep well, sweet dreams of a point you hope will appear in your future. Goodnight, B.

Doing it Right by MaryJanice Davidson was a nice, light, easy read. I enjoyed it and giggled quite a few times. Be warned this book is "spicey" and contains language that reflects it. There are 2 stories in this book.

Thief of Hearts
Dr. Jared Dean is doing his job one night in the ER when he becomes aware of a diturbance in the Records Room. There he find Kara, aka: The Avenging Angel, beating up a Mobster the size of a Gorilla. Before Jared can believe his eyes, she disappears out a window. Adding insult to injury, the Mobster has vanished as well.
Kara almost got caught by the dedicated Doctor and is amazed by his apparent concern, for her! After hearing on the street that Carlotti, the Ape-like Mobster, has put out a hit on the caring Doctor, Kara decides to protect him.
Now the Doctor who cares and the Avenging Angel must survive not only the Mobster, but the fact that they are falling in love. If the Avenging Angle is fearless when it comes to pedophiles and Mobsters, she is terriffied of the Doctor, for he could do the most damage to her of all, if she loses her heart to him. And the Doctor wants to spend forever with this butt-kicking woman, but first he'll have to get around her defenses.
Will the two have a chance or will Carlottie end it all? And if Carlotti doesn't get to them, will the Police have Kara locked up anyway?
Wild Hearts
Kat Wetcher is out shopping when she comes across a man trying to steal her car. She's had enough of being a victim, an incident explained in the first story, and decides to cath a thief.
Chess McNamara is an undercover cop who has been sent to steal Kats car by the Chop Shop he's infiltrated. Little does he know but Kat has claws. After locking him in the trunk of her car and delivering him to her Brother, the DA, Kat finds that the man she thought was a car theif is ,instead , a cop with an attitude and a killer smile.
Now she's decided to help Chess, whether he wants it or not, and the two are caught in a battle not only for their lives, but for their hearts as well.

For me, these stories were classic MJD. Each heroine has the snarky witt and vulnerability that make her work worth reading. I have to warn you, Wild Hearts reads more like an extended epilogue than a stand alone story, but I didn't mind the peak into Kara's future!

Oreo has this unerving look. She will sit and stare at you. But, as much as she tries to intimidate me, I don't blink. I make sure all the kitties know that I love them, but that I'm Boss.

Not much to share today. I will do a review of Doing it Right by MaryJanice Davidson, probably tomorrow. I'm tired and feeling a bit "down" today. Nothing bad going on, just a build-up from everything. Don't worry, really. Everyone gets down sometimes, right? The kids are fine. Daughters attitude is normal yet grating. Son is as sweet as ever. Chris has been working long hours and I'm feeling a bit lonely. But, he's taking a an extra day off next week, so that will be nice. I decided to read Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair. So far, it's a good read. Very detailed.

I'm off to bed. Y'all have a good night and a good saturday. Sweet dreams, B.

Excercise: 3.75miles, at 3.6 speed, walking, 6 incline.

Since hoods are hiding the kids faces, I didn't think this picture would harm their privacy. I woke them up VERY early to have a chance to play in the bit of snow we got.
It had turned to freezing ice by the time they came in and I knew it was supposed to turn to rain later. They had a blast! Of course after subjecting them to earlier than usual waking and cold, freezing temperatures I made them come back in and take a nap. I was selfish. I had been up and down all night checking in the weather and needed some sleep. Of course, now I feel like crap because of all the stress. See, that's how my body handles stress, I feel like I have been run over. Now that the worst has past, I'll be able to de-stress. I know y'all must think it's silly to stress out over a little snow. But, last year at almost this exact time we had what was projected to be a mild ice-storm. It turned out to be a huge ice-storm that knocked out the power in our part of the state from at the least 3 day, (we lost it for 4.5 days) to almost 2 weeks. Can you blame me for being worried?
In another topic, I finished Maryjanice Davidsons Doing it Right. I liked it, alot better than her last book, and may blog about it later. Right now I am unsure which book to start next.I really want to start the JAK, but am also drawn to the Linnea Sinclair. *sigh* Isn't it wonderful that I have these kind of choices? At least for another day or 2. *g*
Y'all have a goodnight. I'm going to sit here and try not to feel tired. Sleep well and dream of...the first time you fell in love, that first thrill, that fluttering in your stomache, etc. Goodnight, B.

Excercise: HA! I feel like I've been beat up (figure of speech, Chris knows I hit harder than he does.), or run over, whatever. I'm not sweating on top of it all. I will endeavor to excercise tomorrow.

I got up to excercise last night and when I got off the treadmill this is what I found. Butterscotch, Fireball, and Midnight enjoying the comforts of my chair. *sigh* Poor me, I had to go sit on the couch. Yes, I could have made them move, but they looked so cute......

If you can't tell, I forgot to post last night. I'm up to check on the weather the other Southener's are freaking out about. What did I see when I looked outside, you ask? My van has about an inch of white stuff on it and the roads are wet. My roof also has white stuff on it. It's a mix of snow and ice. No wonder the bread isle was barren last night! Actually, I get the whole bread thing, someone explain the milk thing though? I kinda hope it sticks. The kids haven't seen snow in years. It snowed the first February we moved back here, but since then, nada. And the kids have been so disappointed. When I was growing up here (OMG! How old did that sound? *g*) it snowed every year. But, we also live in a state where for years everyone freaked when it snowed. Chris and I grew up in a small city that had to borrow plows from the next town over. Schools would wait until 11am to release you because they wanted their federal money for the day. They're getting better here now. I guess too many years of not being prepared and they finally learned. It only took them over 20 years (that I know of).

Yesterday was SUPER busy. We left the house, went by our local library and picked up White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz, then went by to get gas ($1.79 a gallon, watch me dance in place!!). Then Son and I dropped Daughter at her RE class and went to BAMM where I picked up Doing It Right by MaryJanice Davidson, Bite Me if You Can by Lynsay Sands and Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair. After Son played with the trains a bit, we left to pick up Daughter, went by and dropped of some things at the library near the Church. THEN we went to PetsMart to get cat food and litter and then off to WW to get groceries. After that I was glad to come home, where I had the fun chore of putting up the groceries and 40lbs of cat litter!! AND THEN, I had to feed the kids. FUN! Kidding. After we all ate I spent a bit surfing the tv and watching the Bones I had to record tonight. Then I excercised. But, I didn't jog because I did on Monday and afterward felt like someone had a fist around my chest and I coughed for at least 3 hours. Stupid congestion. When it's gone or at least a bit better, back to jogging.

And that's my convulted day, yesterday. I'm off to check the outdoors again. Ya'll have a good day and try not to overdo. B.

Excercise: 3.5 miles, 3.6 mph, 6 elevation.