StitchingNurse

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2012-01-01T23:27:00.002-06:00

Gosh it has been so long since I have been here..it's crazy but life gets in the way a lot. Recently I have been doing a lot of thinking. I am tired of being in St. Louis with my family in North Carolina. I am finding I am thinking a lot about 2009 which was the hardest year of my life. The deployment year made me strong but it wasn't easy. 2012 isn't starting easy but I hope it improves with time. So I don't call them resolutions but goals and I have many but the number 1 goal is not one I can control.

I WANT TO LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA BY 12/31/12

Personal Goals:

1. spend more time on me(and less on time suckers like facebook)

2. exercise

3. lose some weight

Reading Goals:

1. read a book a week

2. read 6 classics I have never read before

3. keep up with book club reads

4. find a f2f in my new community

Stitching Goals:

1. Finish The Serenity Prayer(started 12/9/08)

2. Have more finishes than 2011(1 ornament)

3. Stitch at least 1/2 of 2012 ornament club

4. finish LK 6 Fat Men

5. start and finish Bent Creek Snow Globe

So that all makes me very tired...think I will get off here and read for a bit then bed...

Cecilia's Retreat

2010-11-08T22:10:00.002-06:00

So I just had the BEST weekend! I left last Wednesday for the November retreat Cecilia's Samplers. I picked up Laura and Sue V from Every Stitch Counts yahoo group at the St. Louis airport. We then drove to Branson. They are great ladies. I also met Debbie and Karen from ESC who were also great. I got to see Anita and Becky from Texas. Plus Holly, Sandy, Sharon, etc etc. I also got to spend time with the other St. Louis Stitchers that went. As usual, Tour Guide Barbie, the later years(Holly) outdid herself. We were a large crowd this year but the room was great. I was with my usual condomates Monique and Sandy. Debbie stayed with us for a night. I missed Jackie though and she better be back with us for April. (yes Jackie that would be a threat..lol!) Fuddruckers came and cooked for us on Thursday night..YUMMY! Plus we had an extra night for a small fee. Now to you out there who have not had the experience I would highly recommend it! I believe(Tour Guide tell me if I am wrong) they are booked until Fall 2011 but check out the website. I went with the gift certificate option because I CAN ALWAYS find more stuff to buy. Cecilia's Samplers is one of the best shops I have ever been in. Margaret, Amy, Jesse, Kacy, Holly, etc etc will do ANYTHING to help you! But because Holly is such a great project picker, I did have to buy 2 of them. Snowmen you know? I got tons of stuff from my Every stitch counts friends which I love all of it! I thought I would list the fun things that I got at the retreat or purchased at Cecilia's.

At the retreat
Cecilia's Samplers piggy bank
tea cup
tons of free patterns
floss
ipod holder
sewing pin
Cecilia's tote bag
Cecilia's tape measure
Pat Carson needle
nail files
Guard frog that helps protect against unfortunate "RIP-IT" incidents
Case with pattern, fabric and floss
pen
notepad
banding
bookmark magnifier
socks
mini motif sampler pin cushion
scissor fob
counting fob
calender
black and white stork scissors

What I purchased?
Santa snowman basket of love by Stoney Creek(this was a project for the weekend)
Amy Bruecken designs key toy(snowman also a project)
Cure pink pouch with scissors, pattern and floss winders
stork scissors
Bent Creek Frowzen Men kit
Evergreen ornaments love (snowman)and all the stuff to do it
LHN Snow White and all the stuff to do it
more Pat Carson needles
Bent Creek Holiday Hang-Ups(snowman) kit
LK Winter Fab Fob
The Stitchworks Starlight Snowman and all the stuff to do it
Bent Creek The Christmas Mandle Part 1 and Part 2
Amy B for Jackie and all the stuff to do it

Ordered:
Pat Carson doll
Bent Creek The Christmas Mandle Part 3

Non-Stitching Purchases
hot pink crocs
fuzzy pink and grey crocs(lined)
crocs for Matthew
great hand lotion
Wiggle worm for Matthew
2 t-shirts for Matthew
leather purse

???

I may have gotten more I just can't think of it now. I think I got another pair of scissors...I am trying to catch up to Jeanne..lol! I have to go to bed...tomorrow I am going back to my babies!

Another Snowman Finish

2010-01-15T16:13:00.002-06:00

I finished this late last night..

Finish/News/Pic of Matthew

2010-01-06T16:37:00.002-06:00

Tons of stuff going on here right now. I am returning to work as a nurse at NFNF in 2 weeks..plenty to get ready. I have been stitching quite a bit and finished the snowman picture here on New Year's Day. The other picture is of Matthew is the sock monkey hat his grammy from Texas made him for his 10th birthday!

A FINISH

2009-12-16T19:17:00.004-06:00

I actually finished stitching this a few weeks ago. Most of you know how much I am grateful for Matthew's teacher this year. He went from having one of the worst in the school last year to having the best this year. She takes time out for him and is just the nicest woman, too. He loves going to school and just spending time with her. Anyway this started out as an ornament I got the pattern for in Branson...well the apple was there but they had Happy Holidays spelled backwards soooooooooo I decided to add her name and the date instead. But then it was too big for the snowflake ornament I wanted to put it in and really too big for an ornament in general. Debra(an online friend)who makes the tucks came to the rescue. She has an etsy shop and I found this on there..it is much bigger than an ornament about 7 x 7 but I figure she could even hang it in the classroom. We also have a vase for her that Frank got at a bazzar in Afghanistan. Thoughts? Oh and check out Debra's stuff here http://www.etsy.com/shop/zaneymay

END OF DEPLOYMENT

2009-12-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

MySpace Countdown

Branson Weekend

2009-11-09T13:50:00.002-06:00

I just spent Nov 5-8 at a stitching retreat in Branson. The host was Cecilia's Samplers(I have a link thing on the side of my blog). IT is a great store and an awesome retreat. This is my second time and it was again soooooooooooo relaxing. This time I talked my friend Jackie into going with me and it was the best weekend in a long time. We had a condo and we had one bedroom and the other bedroom was shared by Monique and Sandy...2 of my good friends here in St. Louis. The amount of projects and freebies we got was overwhelming...list to follow. I also got to meet Anita from everystichcounts and her daughter Rebecca...they are the sweetest people and the stitching was beautiful..Anita you must post the other piece you are working on besides Ballet..they are both beautiful. My sil Sandra was here to watch Matthew(thanks again Sang)so I had no worries. We ate out, shopped, stitched and talked. Well honestly I really did most of the talking. It was like I was wound up Thursday and we couldn't find the mute button all weekend. I am truly sorry for that but I think it was just the excitment being around all adults doing a hobby I love. Jackie and I are going to go back to the spring one...I will get there from wherever I am living! Too much of a good time to past up. On the way home it did take us longer because Modot was working on 44 and we got routed off the highway into a small rural area...before they took us off the highway we were stuck in traffic(not moving)for at least 30 minutes. Even that was not enough to dampen our mood...it was just a great weekend. I highly recommend any stitchers out there who want a relazing weekend to come to Branson...again check out Cecilia's link. Are you ready for my list?? It is long and I separated it into parts so it makes more sense.

NON-STITCHING SHOPPING
I love Lucy slippers for Sandra
Branson pocketknife with Matthew on one side for him..sounds strange but I got it due to scouts.
a toy bow and arrow set for Matthew
Nurse snowman ornament(the store only had 2 so it worked out because J and I each got one)
Branson pen
Branson magnet
2 Harvest spice candles made by Amy at Cecilia's

GAMES WE PLAYED AT RETREAT
1. at the shop we had a 10% discount and then we rolled big dice at checkout and you got to add that number to the 10 to make a higher %

2. threw ping pong into basket for basket, floss and beads

3. darts for charts

4. moose matching game for charts

5. wrapped package..we had to find the numbers inside and we got the prize with that number on..charts and kits

6. hang ring on a stuffed bear(or another animal)--got unstuffed bear with pieces of fabric inside

7. color on end of lollipop--package of different items

STITCH SHOPPING
lap desk with light(M wants it)
gift for friend(can't say cause she might read this)
supplies for St. Louis stitchers ornament
supplies for teacher's ornament
supples for sparetime ornament
small very sharp purple scissors
Val's Little Stuff topsy turvy snowman chart, fabric and thread..started this weekend
Kreinik Ornament of the Month Club Snow Patriot kit with a Tokens-Trifles stocking trinket
Val's Stuff Christmas Snowman
project bag

ALSO ORDERED
snowflake ornament for teacher
2010 ornament club..complete kits monthly from Jan-Oct

FREE STUFF
snowflake ornament stitched Merry Christmas Kim by Holly and daughters
teddy bear..gave to Matthew
cute basket
snowman dish
foot spray
Cecilia's Samplers sticky calender
Cecilia's Samplers notepad(magnetic)
stitchable mousepad
tiny purple calculator for fabric
hole scaler II
Cecilia's Samplers card for floss
magnolia candle
Cecilia's totebag
Cecilia's highlighter with post it notes
Erica Michaels notepad
The MArking Sampler mug
combo with needle threader, needles and needle holder..name stitched on holder
DMC floss
beads
blue and red cupcake holders with white fabric
wichelt pen
wooden horn book
Cecilia's key ring
11 different colors of small pieces of fabric
11 1/2 x 11 1/2 tan and gold sparkly fabric
Cecilia's holiday pencil
6 x 6 yellow fabric
GAST gold leaf
snowman bag
bellpull hanger
18 1/2 inch long red banding for bellpull
Carrie's Creation Frosty Pine
Carrie's Creation Gold
Carrie's Creation Crimson
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 tan fabric for hornbook
small stitchable stocking
GAST sarsaparilla
GAST bittersweet

RECEIVED KITS
2009 Merry Christmas ornament kit..(snowman)
Friends Count Kit
Stoney Creek Mitten Magic Kit
Pine Mountain Blockheads(snowmen..love this!)
Elizabeth's Designs Give Thanks
Table Runner with fall design and everything to complete
Biscournu with sparkly fabric and threads
Lizzie Kate Three Blox Noel, Joy, Fa la la with fabric, buttons, and dmc

PATTERNS AND BOOKS
Monique's pattern weekend with friends..designed just for this weekend but check out her other stuff at www.mymarkdesigns.com
Trail Creek Noel
Poppy Kreations Christmas Mini V
Trail Creek Tis the Season
Precious Moments Precious Gifts
Precious Moments for Little Boys and Girls Vol. 2
Encore hearts and flowers book
Cherrywood Designs Make Friends
The Silver Lining Center Stage Pink Rose
The Silver Lining Bandon Lighthouse
PS Tree
JBW Holly Noel
hornbook pattern
Gloria and Pat Christmas Counts book..tons of cool stuff in here...found ornaments for teacher and Sparetime

FREE PATTERNS
Cricket mitten-mitten
Sheepish Designs Peace to all Who Enter
Whispered by the Wind Snow
Drawn Thread All You Need is Love
Drawn Thread Winter Scissors Keep
Crescent Colours Snowman's Surprise
Val's Stuff Home is Where The Snow Flies
Wichelt imports Happy Winter
Gingerbread Smile
Papillon Noel Sampler
Wichelt 'tis the season
JCS vinney ornament
Full Circle Elliott The Snowman
Something in Common Ho Ho Sampler
Handblessings Peppermint Acorn
Linen Flowers Holiday Wishes Ornament
Poppu Kreations Joy
Drawn Thread Santa Scissors Keeper
Faithwurks Noel ornament
JABC Jingle All the Way
M Designs Pray Tree ornament
Praiseworthy Pumpkin Yum
Brittercup Fall
Victoria Sampler Fall Biscornu
Erica Michaels Turkey Time
Drawn Thread Autumn Scissors Keeper
Praiseworthy pumplin Visitor
Blue Ribbon Acorns and Owls
Rosewood Manor Friendship
Sue Hillis Sew Many Stitches

WHEW! You have made it to the end. I will spend days if not weeks fondling my stuff. Now the wait for the spring retreat starts.

In the meantime for those of you counting....27 more days until Frank leaves Afghanistan...WAHOO!

Early Birthday Present

2009-10-04T18:45:00.004-05:00

Jackie who has been a very dear friend to me for the last several years made this for me for my birthday. My birthday is in November but she couldn't wait to give it to me. I LOVE IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! I think it means even more to me because I stitch and know how long it must have taken her. Now just to find a place of honor for it in my house. I was kinda bummed this weekend because Monday(Oct. 5) is Frank and my anniversay and he is still in Afghanistan. Jackie helped bring a smile to my face.

Princess turning 12! Part 2

2009-08-05T18:21:00.002-05:00

More pictures of Princess and Coco eating their treats!

Princess turns 12! Part 1

2009-08-05T18:06:00.003-05:00

Princess getting her picture taken on her 12th birthday and the bones I got for her and Coco...we call that standing up pose begging. Matthew and I also sang happy birthday to her...goofy I know

Prayer Progress

2009-08-05T00:38:00.004-05:00

This is the latest update to the prayer. The first picture shows the motif I have been working on for week and have ripped it out more times than I care to think about it.

Matthew's Baseball Photo

2009-08-02T19:18:00.002-05:00

MY NEW CAR

2009-07-11T13:19:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures of my new 2010 Toyota Prius. It was cloudy today so the pics are a bit hazy but you will get the idea.

Matthew and Coco

2009-06-22T13:29:00.002-05:00

Are they not cute together? Nothing like a boy and his dog. Too bad it is too hot for them to enjoy the outside together today.

Lazy Dogs

2009-06-20T21:19:00.003-05:00

Here are more pictures of my lazy dogs. Princess has been laying on cool surfaces the last few days. The heat and humidity really get to the old girl. But she still has pep when she wants to. Coco just decided to go to bed(as usual)with MAtthew. You see she had to bring her toy though. I swear between Matthew and Coco and their toys there is barely room in the bed for me..lol! I hope to have a new pic of the serenity prayer soon. Off to stitch now.

New Camera

2009-06-13T00:25:00.002-05:00

I got a new camera tonight so I took a few photos to try it out. There is a picture of Princess the cocker spaniel, Coco the beagle and Matthew sleeping with stuffed dog.

Prayer Progress

2009-06-08T00:25:00.003-05:00

This is not the best picture because I can not find my camera but wanted to get an undated photo. I took this one with my phone but you get the idea.

Have a good evening!

A FINISH!!

2009-05-11T22:32:00.004-05:00

This is a finish for a 4th of July exchange with the St. Louis Stitchers. We are to mail it by June 1. For a change, I'm finished early..lol! Since I can stitch but not finish, I did this one on a tote bag. It is USA squared by Lizzie Kate. I did it over 2 which makes it done on 9 count. I hope my partner likes it. Now back to the serenity prayer!

My Boys

2009-05-11T14:50:00.003-05:00

Today Matthew and Frank are at Six Flags for Hazelwood school day. Frank took this picture and just forwarded it to me. It amazes me how much they look alike!

Prayer Update

2009-04-29T21:03:00.003-05:00

This were taken today. It is getting so big! This will be the last picture of the top until it is finished. It is too hard to get the picture. On another wonderful note, Frank should be leaving Afghanistan within 48 hours. Now how long will it take him to get to St. Louis??? Days? A week? Hopefully sooner than that.

Branson Retreat

2009-04-20T13:30:00.002-05:00

I spent the weekend in Branson with a retreat with Cecilia's Samplers. Before I say anything about the weekend, I have to mention the actual shop. AWESOME! If anyone is every close to there, go the extra way and stop in. Besides having a HUGEE amount of stuff, I was so impressed with all the gals who work there. So nice and sweet and helpful. They helped me change some weeks on a pattern to Carrie's threads and I just shopped while they did it. That shop will definitely become one I mail order from and I will visit there again. A+ in service! Now about the weekend....
I had a great time and relaxed so much. It was just what the doctor ordered for me stress wise. While we were there, I felt like all the worrying I have done about Matthew and Frank being gone left my body at least for the weekend. I plan to try and go to another of their retreats in November. My allergeries did bother me this weekend so I didn't get much actual stitching done cause my eyes hurt so badly. But I made up for it in shopping...LOL! Plus the visiting and laughing and of course eating. I bet you want to know what all I got....hubby asked me how much I spent and didn't even say anything when I told him..of course I can't see his face cause he is in Afghanistan but..he didn't complain. He was just happy I had a good time.
I did do some non stitch shopping and that was

for Matthew...a John Deere t'shirt, a john deere water bottle, 2 different card games, candy shapped like basketballs and footballs, 3 beginner cross stitch kits..a train, dog, bat and ball(it's so hard to find boy beginner patterns)

for Aunt Sandra(who came and stayed with Matthew and the dogs)..an I love Lucy coffee mug, notepad, and magnet plus a box of candy

for Jackie(awesome friend) a coffee mug and Sue Hill pirate pattern

for my mil(her birthday is in June) Elvis coasters, Elvis mug and a Branson thimble(she collects them)

Now for my stash....are you ready?
American flag stitching bag
vusion craft light
patrotic scissor fob(made for me by Amy a gal in the shop)
Poppy Kreations seasonal samplings IV
Blue silkweaver lugana to do "my days are numbered" from poppy kreations
Carrie's threads to do same
Twelve Months of a Snowman
Angelic Crafts patriotic heart
Carrie's creations to do patriotic heart
summer khaki joblean to do patriotic heart
6 inch q-snaps
Raise the Roof needlework accessories for dummies
God Bless America kit
Praiseworthy take-outs La Petit Fleur Biscornu
Bent Creek zipper seasonal sampler
Bent Creek zipper snow globe
starquest fabric(sparkley purple)
silkweaver dusk fabric(purple)
carrie's creation purple floss
carrie's creation epiphany(silk)

The freebies:
star buttons
ozark sampler thread purple phlox
weeks lavender
ozark sampler swamp water
ozark sampler seashell
weeks jealousy
ozark sampler sand dollar
sparkle braid (red)
weeks mimosa
tan floss
dmc 943
3 skeins dmc 893
2 skeins dmc 891
green hinzeit bag with pattern easter word egg and green pen
binder to decorate
Cecilia's pen
tape measure
needle case with 2 needles
bookmark
America's Freedom by The Sunflower Seed
Handblessings Valentine Acorn Birdhouse
Hand and heart by The Primitive Needle
La-D-Da letters and leaves
Praire schooler eagle
Sue Hillis Yo HO HO HO
Cherished stitches A Constant Friend
magnifier
felt flower bag
Cecilia's notepad
polka dot socks
Mark's Mark magnetic bookmark kit
needlework three inch square
green square container
fabric and floss for stash addict(pattern too)
Trail Creek farm spring
Ink Circles Nashville 2009(got the purple fabric for this)
Casey Buonaugurio Designs frog biscornu pattern
passione Ricamo Fairy Celebration(got the sparkly fabric for this)
Cecilia's samplers tote bag
floss card
needle craft notepad

Oh and I forgot I signed up for Handblessings Year of the favor from the Lord quilt. The starting pack will include another Cecilia's tote, fabric and floss plus the first three patterns. I will then get the monthly pattern shipped to me until Feb. 2010. This can be seen on the first page at http://www.ceciliassamplers.com/
Believe it or not, I am actually going stitching tonight..LOL! I still have laundry and unpacking to do but there is always tomorrow...LOL!

A FINISH

2009-04-04T18:55:00.001-05:00

A bookmark I finished for an exchange.

Prayer Update

2009-03-14T00:26:00.003-05:00

These were taken late tonight. I have been jumping around working on it. Sometimes on the border and sometimes on other parts. I think I have made alot of progress and the best part is I still love stitching on it and have NO DESIRE to stitch anything else.

A boy and his dog

2009-02-11T16:48:00.002-06:00

This pictures of Mattthew and Coco were taken today.

Hugs!

Prayer Progress

2009-02-08T21:20:00.001-06:00

My furry kids

2009-02-08T21:13:00.002-06:00

The beagle's name is Coco and yes that's my bed she's so comfy on and the cocker's name is Princess.

My Prayer

2008-12-18T23:52:00.003-06:00

These are not great photos because I had to scan them but it will give everyone the idea of how much I have done. I love this project and it means a lot to me.

My Year Project

2008-12-18T23:44:00.002-06:00

As most of you know, hubby is in Afghanistan. I also decided to quit my job and Jan. 16 will be my last day. I am very much at peace with the decision. This my big toe design will be my project for the year Frank is gone. I already have God Grane Me The done but I can't seem to get it uploaded. It is also bringing me some peace. Hopefully I can share a pic soon.

Frank

2008-12-17T22:01:00.001-06:00

Picture of Frank in Maine when he was on his way to Afghanistan

My weekend

2008-10-26T15:33:00.002-05:00

I had a good weekend. I learned the punch needle. Finished the stitching of this ornament and worked on a mystery sampler. Hope everyone else had a good weekend!

Matthew's Fall School Picture

2008-10-14T02:52:00.001-05:00

I just can't believe how grown up he looks now!

Nurses for Newborns

2008-08-09T17:43:00.003-05:00

As many of you know, I am very proud of my job. I feel all the nurses make a difference in the lives of the moms and babies we serve. Thursday morning we were on the CBS morning show. Here is a link to the story and video
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/05/earlyshow/main4323649.shtml

Finally Finished

2008-08-03T02:39:00.003-05:00

This is the blue elephant that I made with a group of wonderful stitchers to be made into a Noah's ark quilt. All the people making squares belong to every stitch counts at yahoo. Isn't he cute???

Fur Babies

2008-06-24T20:52:00.002-05:00

Coco(beagle) and Princess(cocker) went to the groomer today and got much needed baths, nail trimming and haircuts. They smell soooo much better too! Don't they look cute?

A stitching finish

2008-06-23T13:05:00.002-05:00

I finished this late last night. It is a present for a dear friend. She has been going through a horrible time yet at the same time listening to me vent about issues in my life. She is a true friend and when I saw this pattern I knew I HAD to do it for her. I am planning on framing it and giving it to her "just because" I hope she likes it.

Non stitching finish

2008-06-21T18:10:00.003-05:00

Last weekend, Matthew and I went to this place where the pottery is already made and you just paint it. I am not a great painted but this is what I made.

Thoughts?

Bib Finish

2008-04-29T16:20:00.004-05:00

This was a fun design to do and I LOVE the colors but I never knew veggies would have so MUCH backstitching. Now it is back to work on the blue elephant for love quilts. Maybe sometime this year I can do something for ME!

He looks so innocent doesn't he?

2008-04-27T17:53:00.001-05:00

This is Matthew's spring picture and I love it! He looks so grown up!

My big boy!

2008-04-27T17:25:00.001-05:00

This isn't very good because it is a pic of a pic.

Another finish!

2008-02-27T21:18:00.002-06:00

I finished this today for another exchange. One more to go and then I am taking a break from exchanges to work on something for ME!! This makes my 4th one for 2008 but they have all been small. I am thrilled that I get so much done now. Nothing for high stress to make me stitch. I wonder if I will get as much done when hubby is in Afghanistan. Of course my son has been a handful lately. Also I am not reading much. Seems to go either one way or the other. UGH!

Have a Great Night!

A small finish and mail

2008-02-25T19:11:00.003-06:00

Hi all,

I have not been posting anywhere like I should but I have been exhausted. Sick of everything especially cold weather..ugh! This is my current small small finish. It is a cup magnet for an exchange. For being so small, it took awhile. I have two more exchange things to finish then I am going to work on something for me. I NEED to do that!
I also got mail today from Down Sunshine Lane. I received
Stitching Girl socks
Midnight Stitching Heartstruck Friends
LHN Heart of America plus crescent colours and buttons to go with it

I was off today and got nothing done. Now I am off to stitch and watch Days from today.

Hugs!

A second finish for 2008

2008-01-22T16:58:00.000-06:00

This is for a "tickle your funny bone" exchange in one of my yahoo groups. I love this and might eventually make one for myself. To have 2 finishes before the end of January is amazing for me. Makes me think that if I have 2 a month all year that would be 48...unheard of for this gal.
I need to start a Love Quilts square due March 1. That is going to be my next big eyes project...I'm doing the head of a lab dog on 11 count. I could almost do that in my sleep..lol! I also think I will work on some of my own stuff. Plus I started a birthday present for a friend. Frank left today so I will have more stitching time.

So many projects, so little time!

HUGS!!!

2008.....

2008-01-01T20:10:00.000-06:00

Well today is the first day of the New Year. Did I make resolutions?? YES! Will I share them...yes.
1. stitch more to stress less
2. get back into reading
3. follow a healthy diet
4. exercise on a regular basis
As you can see short and sweet! I am hoping the combo of the four helps me stress less, get into shape, lose weight and lower my bp. I would like to look better as well but honestly health is a top priority this year. I will be 40 in November and need to have a better grip on my health.

Stitching and reading did not start the New Year well. I have not picked up a book or a needle. I am soon going to do both though. I am going(I think)to start my Wingding thing from Blue Ribbon and also pick out a good book to read. I am working tomorrow and have a busy day planned.

So..good night..happy stitching or reading

Happy New Year!!

Kim P in MO

Stitching

2007-12-29T22:04:00.000-06:00

So Christmas was good and work is busy. Babies get born 12 months a year. Life has just been crazy. I don't know which way I am going. DH got me stitching stuff for Christmas for the first time in our 12(almost 13)years together. I got perf paper and two patterns. A Little House one and the new Stitchy Kitty snowman trio. Went to the LNS today to get the stuff for the trio. I also thought about things I want to finish or at least work on (lol) in 2008. That is everything is my rotation and more...lol! I think this year will be the year I do Matthew's birth thing. I finally got the baby shoes pattern and he will be 8 on Thursday. I am anxious to stitch alot of things. I think I had 6 or 7 total for 2007 and hope 08 will bring many more. I stitch much more regularly now than I did a year ago. A year ago probably only once a month at stitching group maybe. Now I stitch almost every night(well haven't during the holidays)but I have realized my stress is greatly reduced by stitching. I've said it before and I'll say it again..amazing what little x's do for a body.

Take Care!

Is it really December 9??

2007-12-09T00:19:00.000-06:00

Man oh man where does the time go. I have gotten nothing done today cause my baby(okay he's almost 8) is sick. Woke me up early this am just shivering and saying he felt very dizzy. I gave him tylenol and he slept awhile. He had a fever. Then some vomiting later. Tonight he felt better although he said he still felt weak. Hopefully he will have a better day tomorrow. I hate to see him sick...feel so helpless.
I also had something happen today that is driving me crazy. I HATE the dentist and would rather be beat than go. So I don't. About 18 months ago, I had horrible tooth pain and ended up with a root canal. I only agreed to it because I was in so much pain and they let me watch my soap and gave me enough laughing gas that I was fine. So I got a temporary crown at that point. Never went back for the permanent. I know..bad patient. Well last night, the temp crown finally fell out. So I called the office today and got an appt on their next business day. Monday the 17th. I am already scared. But my gum at that area of that tooth hurts. I thought after they did the root canal it wasn't suppose to hurt. I also kn ow I have other teeth that need help so maybe I'll keep going. Just scares me to death! Any advice?
On that note..I am out of here....going to either stitch or read. On the reading note if anyone has a book that will pull me out of this slump I have been in since July....tell me!

Isn't he cute??

2007-12-06T23:56:00.001-06:00

I just finished this snowman ornament that is a gift for someone..lol! I think he turned out cute. It was my first try with the perf paper too so I am proud of that. I ended up(after getting lots of advice)backing it with sticky felt and then cut around it.
So what's up with all? I am still not reading much but I am obviously stitching. I was off work today with cold symptoms and dizziness. Some better tonight so I hope I can get some errands run tomorrow. Typical before Christmas stuff like the post office. We got some ice/snow tonight but it is suppose to be okay in the am which is good cause my errands will go faster without the almost 8 year old. Well I am off to bed. I am exhausted and my dizziness meds are kicking in.

Hugs and good night!

Look what I got today

2007-12-03T22:55:00.001-06:00

This was made by Cheryl and it is my ornament for the St. Louis Stitchers exchange. Soooooooooooooooo me!!!

I LOVE IT!

Busy

2007-12-01T22:44:00.000-06:00

So apparently with the amount of stuff I've signed up to do plus usual Christmas stuff, I am not planning on sleeping this month..lol! Work is crazy! Especially this coming week and the week before Christmas. I am taking off most of Christmas week and the first week of January. I don't necessarily want to but dh will only be home the week of Christmas and Matthew is off both weeks. So...unless I want to pay a sitter....i'm off. Hopefully I'll get some ME time.
So tomorrow or later tonight, I plan to start Frank's Christmas present..gee think I could wait any longer..maybe till the 24th..lol! I am also finishing something else for another exchange. Plus I have to clean the house some and do my Christmas cards. Oh and tomorrow I will also need to get ready for the week since I WORK everyday..part time? I also have to get 2 different exchanges ready and do something about the one I forgot about..ugh!! Wish I would have remembered before I went to my lns today.
I did get a new pattern by Val's Stuff and all the stuff to go with it...guess what it is... a SNOWMAN(imagine that..lol). I am going to try and post a picture here. It is done with crescent colors which I have NEVER used so I went ahead and got them too..lol
Oh well I am off to bed so I have some energy tomorrow!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Late night visit but A FINISH!!

2007-11-30T02:59:00.001-06:00

This is a two sided ornament I did for an exchange. I am now off to bed but wanted to post it before I went to sleep.

Night Night

This one made me cry

2007-11-28T21:24:00.001-06:00

A Different Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,

I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.

My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,

My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,

Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,

Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,

Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.

In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,

So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,

But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.

Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the

sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,

And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,

A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,

Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.

Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,

Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,

"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!

Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,

You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,

Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..

To the window that danced with a warm fire's light

Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,

I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."

"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,

That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me,

I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"

Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."

My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',

And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while,

But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,

The red, white, and blue... an American flag.

I can live through the cold and the being alone,

Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,

I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.

I can carry the weight of killing another,

Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..

Who stand at the front against any and all,

To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,

Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."

"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,

"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?

It seems all too little for all that you've done,

For being away from your wife and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,

"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.

To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,

To stand your own watch, no matter how long.

For when we come home, either standing or dead,

To know you remember we fought and we bled.

Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,

That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

PLEASE, Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S.service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.

LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN

30t h Naval Construction Regiment

OIC, Logistics Cell One

Al Taqqadum , Iraq.

Stitching the nights away....

2007-11-28T20:09:00.000-06:00

So the holidays are coming and stress levels are high and I've been stitching the evenings/nights away. However I can't post anything cause I have finished anything(lol) and everything is a gift that could be seen here by the person getting it. So no pictures. I did start the big zip for me and can't wait until January to start wooded wingding or whatever it is called. Stitches just called and told me my thread was in so I can start Frank's present now. How many stitching days till Christmas??? Not nearly enough....
This week has been difficult for some reason. Lots of headaches but I am calling a new doctor tomorrow and getting an appointment. Hopefully they will be able to get me back on a feeling good road in 2008.
I am looking for a New Year's chart but I can't find one I like much..suggestions?

I LOVE the mailman!!

2007-11-26T15:52:00.000-06:00

But only cause he brought me stash and a book. Today's mail was wonderful. I got a book from pbs which is A Stranger for Christmas. From ebay auctions I got Mother of Boys and Baby Shoes(can NOT wait to start this.) Plus from Stitches 'N Things I got

snowman zipper bag
cards to figure out where to start a project...these
http://tinyurl.com/33vyhe

thread straighteners
Bent Creek The Big Zipper and 2 next charts

Plus a couple freebie charts.

So all and all a good mail day for the day before my birthday...lol!

Happiness is....

2007-11-15T20:34:00.000-06:00

I almost lost my mom this summer. I was no where near ready. She had been living alone and falling alot. She ended up in the hospital and nearly died. She was placed in a nursing home and then assisted living. It was the HARDEST decision my family had to make. This is a picture of mom from the assisted living November newsletter. She looks like a new woman and I don't know the last time I saw her making cookies. My sister was kind enough to send me this picture and it made my day. I am still hundreds of miles away from her but sleep so much better know she is doing well.

I had a trip to the stitch shop as well today to pick up things for exchanges and my snowman thing(winged wordling)which also made me happy.

My son told me tonight that he wouldn't trade me for anybody else in the world(big praise coming for an almost 8 year old)

A client told me tonight that I really made a difference in her life and she has taken positive steps to improve things.

All in all, I am very happy tonight and pleased that I now get to go stitch!

Is it really almost Monday?

2007-11-05T00:36:00.000-06:00

So this weekend went fast. I really miss Frank and we are only halfway from last visit to Thanksgiving. What am I going to do when he goes to Afghanistan? On that note, he is going to try and request to leave in March so he will be back in the fall for the holidays. So today I got some work done, cleaned, did laundry, etc etc and now at whatever time it is I am still up. I started his Christmas present tonight but of course I can't say anything..he may be reading...lol! So far it looks cool. The best news is tomorrow evening I get to go stitching and Matthew asked me today when Nov. 5 was. When I answered tomorrow, he replied "Great I get to go back to that lady's house!" So hopefully it will go well. Keep your fingers and anything else crossed..lol!
This week will be busy with work. On Monday, 2 clients; on Tuesday, nurse meeting; Wednesday, 3 clients; Thursday, 3 clients and Friday only 1 client but I am doing a ride along and M is off school. Friday night will be kids night out at gymnastics and I will need it by then..lol! Frank may be home next weekend but I doubt it. It is Veterans Day so he may have a long weekend. At this point though he doesn't have a plane ticket and getting one this close would be expensive. But to do the 7 hour drive for a few days isn't worth it either.
Well I am off to read for a while and then to sleep..oh watch Desperate Housewives I taped earlier as well.

Have a WONDERFUL week!

A FINISH!!!

2007-11-03T01:54:00.001-05:00

I finished the dump truck tonight. It will fly off to Australia tomorrow if I can get to the post office. If not, Monday. I didn't do too bad as I wanted to finish it by 11/1 and on 11/3 about 1am it was done. I hope the little guy I made it for likes it.

Now on to stitch something else....but which one waiting in the wings?

The last 24 hours

2007-11-02T18:12:00.000-05:00

I am SUCH an puter idiot! We have 2 printers and last night I was cussing at the one. It all started cause I wanted to print The Gift of Stitching magazine in color. One printer is laser and black and white, the other is a regular printer and will print in color. I tried for hours to get that thing to print without success. Finally I basicly threw everything off my desk, turned the printer around and plugged it into a different place. Amazing it worked. So then I went to bed. I did work on my dump truck some. Did not sleep much cause Matthew was coughing. This am, he was exhausted and not feeling well. I kept him home and took him to the doctor. He has a sinus infection. At least he is now on amox and will get better. He is also very crabby! We then stopped by my work cause I had agreed to do a special project over the weekend to earn extra money. I can do it here at home while watching tv..lol! Now we are home and I am stuffy with a headache. Hope M is not sharing his bugs with me. Plans for tonight are very low key...plan to (hopefully)finish the dump truck and relaxing. I will post a pic when it is finished.

Hugs!

Trick or Treat

2007-10-31T20:55:00.000-05:00

I am too old for this. Recently got back from that annual walk with Matthew. He was asleep about 10 minutes after we walked in the door. I am beat as well but plan to stitch for awhile. He still isn't feeling well..has a bad cold. I've started coughing as well. I do have to work the rest of the week but it is a light schedule. Hopefully I will sleep well tonight...I did do a little stash shopping today.

Time to make the xs!

I have been stitching so much that....

2007-10-30T23:32:00.000-05:00

my right hand hurts..lol! I hold my q-snap in my left and then stitch with my right. It hurts in the palm. Good news is I should have a finish within a few days. It is the dump truck for charity. I wanted to mail it by Nov. 1 and I might not quite make that but I'll be close. Then I need to start the ornament for St. Louis stitchers. I should not have a problem getting that done. I am finding that I have been stitching for 3-4 hours a day lately. Matthew was off sick on Monday therefore I was off as well. Today I worked but have been stitching this evening. Tomorrow(Halloween)I am off but have a doctor appt and plan a trip to the stitch shop. I am getting the stuff to do the snowman in Just Cross Stitch. I slept better Sunday night but not so well on Monday night. Hope tonight is better. I am off to make more xs!

Night!

Finished a book

2007-10-29T15:00:00.000-05:00

last night...see my book blog.

Rough Weekend

2007-10-28T19:57:00.000-05:00

Well it has been a tough weekend. I am not sure why exactly. I am still not feeling well and have started to have bizarre hip pain which is NOT good. Plus M has had trouble with friends all weekend and that is stressing me. I really miss Frank. I have noticed I am not doing so well when I am not stitching. I haven't felt like stitching in days and I am really down. Tonight I will pick up a needle at least for awhile and see if it improves the mood. Amazing what making small xs in fabric will do for you. On that note, I am going to put my jammies on and make some xs.

Have a great night!

well let's see...it's after 2am

2007-10-28T02:42:00.000-05:00

Am I sleeping...NO, stitching....NO, shopping...well not really. Just looking...lol! Matthew is at a gymnastics Halloween overnighter and it is strange to be in the house alone with the dogs. I miss my hubby and son tonight. So not much sleeping going on. I haven't stitched in days and must get back to it sometime on Sunday. I need to get that charity square finished and off to Australis. Then I have one ornament due December first. After that I am taking some time off. Not from stitching..but from stitching for someone other than me or my immediate family. Well I am actually getting a little sleeping. Maybe tonight will be the night I sleep. Of course I have to pick M up from her over night in less than 4 hours. Maybe I should just stay awake. Well I am off to have a snack and then I will read.

Good Night!

Saturday

2007-10-27T15:14:00.000-05:00

This is the jar wrapper I got today from Sibyl in Switzerland. Isn't it cool! I have had a bad day. Mostly kid stuff but I am wiped. Hopefully I can stitch tonight.

More later...

My day

2007-10-25T23:29:00.000-05:00

Well so today was interesting. First of all, I resisted my buying last night and only placed an order at amazon...lol...and I am NOT telling anyone what I ordered. Anyhoo work wise was not good. I am still not feeling well..long story but it's med related with my Crohn's Disease. I have a doctor appointment with GI next week and hopefully I will then feel better. But some good news....today I found me a sitter...YAY!! She is available for when I go stitching! So come November I am back in the adult world. Matthew will go to her house and "play" with her boys who are 8 and 10. Best part is that it is only about 10 minutes from where I go stitching. Isn't that wonderful! But then...I came home and realized I didn't have my house keys...I had them when I left the house. So they are one of three places..the sitter's house, Joe's Crab Shack or the Christian book store. I have already called Joe's..not there so that leaves either the sitter or book store. The store was closed and I didn't want to call the sitter this late. Now obviously we got in the house. Luckily(I guess)matthew hadn't shut the door tight enough so a hard push and we were in. Normally he'd be in trouble for that but I just didn't have the heart...

Good Night!

Someone needs to smack me!

2007-10-24T22:55:00.000-05:00

What am I doing right now??? Right now? Let's see..I am putting charts I like into a cart at 123stitch, cruising ebay for good cross stitch deals and on paperbackswap thinking about what to order next. HELLO? I also got an order from JoAnns today..my light I ordered(thank you Carol and Jeanne). Let's not forget that this past weekend I got tons of cross stitch at the stitch in(good buys though)and went to the stitching shop as well. Plus I went to booksamillion twice in the last week and got 2 books in the mail today from paperbackswap. I am not sure if I just like mail or I am trying to fill in whatever is missing. UGH! Man oh man..

Otherwise today has been uneventful. I did not work due to a stomach issue so tomorrow I will have to work harder. Tonight was scout's Halloween party. Would not have been so bad but they decided to have a pack meeting first. The whole thing started at 7pm and the actually party didn't start until almost 8pm. M goes to bed at 7:30 and this was on a school night with a bunch of grade schoolers..ugh! Then we get home and I realize I forgot to tape Private Practice..ugh

Good night!

Yet Again...

2007-10-24T00:22:00.000-05:00

I am NOT sleeping! I am so so tired of this. Tomorrow is a busy work day and then in the evening we have the cub scout Halloween party..ugh! I have been stitching and plan on returning to it in a few minutes. I want to work on Val's Stuff "I'm alittle batty" so true I know! But I have a charity square due in November in Australia so that is coming first. My dump truck is looking more and more like a dump truck daily...lol! Luckily I am doing it on 11 count and it is very mindless...kinda like coloring. Easy to do when I am sleepy. Problem tonight is I am NOT sleepy at all. I plan to watch Days of our Lives, Show me St. Louis and Oprah while stitching hoping to get sleepy. Then I may read. My new Bookmarks magazine came today. Outlander is getting good(as I knew it would being a reread). I know I am rambling but I am putting off going to bed. I already talked a friend to sleep on the phone..lol! Nights like tonight make me regret staying in MO while dh went to WI. I know it is too late to change my mind on that one but I wish I could turn my brain off.
Okay everyone...wish me some sleep again!

Off to bed....

2007-10-22T20:06:00.000-05:00

Well it was a great weekend and I never wanted it to end. Today was back to the same old stuff. I was off but had to take hubby to airport at 6am. So of course, I managed all of 3-4 hours sleep in the last 24. I sooooo want some sleep. In fact, I am planning on heading there in a few minutes. Will be busy all week working...ugh! Tonights plans include relaxing, maybe stitching on my current charity square(dump truck) and reading. Can someone out there wish me some sleep!!!!

Good Night!

Finished this tonight at the stitch in

2007-10-20T02:55:00.000-05:00

This is my jar wrapper for an exchange. I love the colors.

Night

Almost Friday

2007-10-18T22:28:00.000-05:00

It is late Thursday night and tomorrow will be busy. My plans include school conference with M's teacher, trip to the grocery store and then OFF to the stitch in. I am so ready for it. I think I realized it today. AT one point today I almost started crying. I just really need a girls weekend and I am going to get it. I am sooooooooooooooooo excited that it is almost like Christmas to a child. LOL! Oh and that being said the major gift arrived today...YAY!! Well I am off to try and sleep......

Tuesday

2007-10-16T22:41:00.000-05:00

It has been a long week...LOL! I know it is only Tuesday but I am so looking forward to the weekend. It is the stitch in! Best weekend of the year in my opinion. Friends, food, laughter and stitching. Oh and can't forget the shopping..lol! Knowing that it is my favorite weekend of the year, Frank was asked(yes by me) before he even knew when he was going to WI to be home this weekend. It was my one request. So he is flying in Wednesday night to continue working on the house. Thursday I am off and will be getting stuff ready. Friday's plan is to go to Matthew's conference, have lunch and then I will be off. Only downside is that since Frank is flying we will be a one car family this weekend. However the gal's whose house this is at lives about 10 minutes away with traffic. Late nights are a must but hubby(sweet guy that he is)has already agreed to come and get me no matter what the time is. He may regret that! Sleep will not be plentful this weekend. Alot of the girls stay over and that would have been wonderful but my joints scream too much to sleep anywhere but home. Plus I would not take floor space from the girls traveling so far. This week was getting "in the mood" I have been stitching at night. However last night it went so late that I had to frog every stitch I took...UGH! So on that note, I am off. I also dusted off a favorite book for a reread with a bookgroup. Outlander the beginning of my favorite series. I may just reread them all although at about 1000 pages per book that is a huge undertaking. Hopefully this will bring me out of my almost 6 month long slump.

Night!

UGH!!

2007-10-14T19:42:00.000-05:00

This evening homework battle and being put to bed was a NIGHTMARE!!!!!!! He is in bed now and hopefully will be asleep soon. I just have a few more things to get done for morning that I am off to stitch and relax. Hopefully then to sleep.

Exhausted....

2007-10-14T17:20:00.001-05:00

Well after my first weekend alone with Matthew, I am searching madly for a sitter. I about went insane this weekend. Now it was a 4 day weekend for him. The big issue is me not sleeping as well. If only I could sleep....I think it may be partially med related so plan to hash that out with my doctor on Wednesday. In the meantime...I have a plan.

First I made a big purchase this weekend, a MP3 player. I did it because the St. Louis County Library offers audio books in mp3 player format for free. I hope to eventually be able to listen to books as I stitch. Tonight I plan to stitch as I watch Desperate Housewives. I also plan to start my evening routine earlier...getting ready for bed, reading my book, etc. The Picoult book has got to go. It is about a school shooting and I don't need to read about that. So I am going to find something lighter to read. What..I don't know. I am also going to change how I take my evening meds to see if that helps.

Tomorrow I am back on the bandwagon with curves. I fell off after a short week or two on. Life has just been so stressful lately that I feel like I am constantly behind the eight ball. This will be a busy week work wise and I am bumed I have to miss my stitching group on Monday. But next weekend is the stitch in. Also I have a sitter I am interviewing this week.

Today we went to the Florissant Fall Festival and I am beat. Made a pizza, cheese sticks and lima beans for dinner(can you tell M got to chose???)..lol

Have a good night!

It can't be Sunday already

2007-10-14T02:30:00.000-05:00

I have mixed emotions tonight. For those who asked, my head continues to hurt. I believe it is stress related and made worse by my inability to sleep well. I think it is almost three am here and I am not even tired. No stitching done since Thursday for no good reason why. Hubby is away in WI and I am going crazy. I don't know if I can do this for another year or so. IT is very difficulty. Our son has alot of needs and Saturday was awful. Tomorrow I would like to take it easy, stitch etc but we are going to a fall festival. It can be fun but can also be alot of work with Matthew on my own. I have been trying to read a bit but I am not liking the current Jodi Picoult. Maybe I need to move on to something else. If it is not holding my interest by Monday...back to the library it goes.

I am going to try and get some sleep

Thursday Evening

2007-10-11T18:51:00.000-05:00

Hi!

Things here are fairly good. Frank left on Wednesday and made it to WI safely. One issue we had is last night it got cold here and I wanted to turn on the heat. It wouldn't come on. With him talking me thru it on the phone, we determined it was the pilot light that was out. He wanted me to light it..NOOOOOO!! I checked the 10 day forecast and decided to just wait until he gets back next Wednesday. I got alot of stitching done last night since I don't sleep anymore. I worked about 4 hours on the dump truck for Australia. It is starting to look more than a blob. Tonight is Thursday with "must see TV" so I should get lots done. Today Matthew had a 1/2 day so this afternoon we went shopping(see I am in this habit). We went to walmart, target, local bookstore and stitching shop. At walmart I got 2 cds..greatest hits of Tim McGraw and of FAith Hill. At Target, M got a new ds game and some clothes(jeans, pjs and shirts). I got books. At the bookstore we both got books. At the stitching shop, I got the stuff to make my STL stitchers ornament so I can't tell on here, she might just be reading alot. The day finished off with a trip to the library and grocery store.
My books:
Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald
Preedom's Writers Diary
The rest of her life by Laura Moriarty
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte(I have never read this)
when all the world was young by Barbara Holland

Matthew's books:
Grumpy Pumpkins by Judy Delton
Jake Drake Know-it_All by Andrew Clements

Which one will I read first? None of them..lol! I waited months at the library to get Jodi Picoult's Nineteen Minutes so will start that tonight. As for stitching, I am not sure. I am really cruising on the dump truck so may continue with that. I plan to kit up my ornament tonight. Then I may work on the fall jar wrap exchange.

So many things to do, so little time!!!

Another day, another headache

2007-10-09T21:16:00.000-05:00

OMG...I think my head is going to blow off! I have now had this headache for over 24 hours. I also feel like I am getting sick...ugh! Not to mention someone in almost all of the kiddos I saw today is sick..ugh! Keep those germs to yourself! I called doctor today about the flu shot..they won't give them until the beginning of November. I don't get it because I always got mine in October so it kicked in by November. If I get the flu...of course this doctor is an idiot! So what is everyone stitching and/or reading?

I'm stitching
Linda Myer's Quilt thing
dump truck for kid in Australia needs to be there by 11/15
jar wrapper for ILCS exchange

What I need to start
ornament for St. Louis Stitchers exchange which I haven't picked yet

What I want to start
I'm a little batty by Val's Stuff

What I'm reading
The First Time by Joy Fielding for my work bookclub on Friday

Well I am off to do something..LOL!

Very tired...

2007-10-08T20:23:00.000-05:00

Well I didn't sleep again last night and since I wasn't partying and I am no longer 21, it isn't fun. Not sure what is going on with me but it stinks. Today was a workday and it was an okay day. Busy and got a new interesting case. However it is a mess so will be lots of work. I have a massive headache today probably from not sleeping well for weeks. I plan to talk to my doctor when I got next week. I also have an upset stomach and scratchy throat though so maybe I am getting sick. Hope not! No time this week. Anyone out there have sleeping issues and do you have some advice. I am really really crabby tonight as well. Hopefully sleep will come. I am going to turn in early and maybe stitch or read a bit.

Night!

Sunday Night

2007-10-07T21:54:00.000-05:00

Is it really Sunday night already??? Man where did the weekend go....well I know but??? Friday was lunch at school and M's doctor appt. Saturday was the NFNF picnic and then M and F went to the boyscout BBQ. Today was a good day. I met two online friends..Mary and Barb. Mary lives in IL and Barb was passing thru St. Louis on a cross country road trip. We just hung out, talked and then ate..spent about 4-5 hours together chatting. These are two of the ladies that got me into the charity stitching. So of course stitching was part of the conversation. Turns out they read like me as well so perfect. The picture in this post is of us at the St. Louis Bread Company. Continues to be hot here in the midwest. I hear though that by midweek fall is arriving. About time!!! This week is strange for me. I am working Mon, Tues and Wednesday. Frank is leaving to go back to WI on Wednesday. Thursday, M has a 1/2 day of school so I am only seeing one client and then he is off Friday so I am as well..lol! Next week is similar due to conferences on Thursday and Friday. But the best news is Frank got a flight from WI to be here the weekend of Oct 19. Which means I will definitely get to the St. Louis stitch-in as he will be here with Matthew. YEAH for me!!!

Off to stitch!

Night!

Feeling Down

2007-10-07T01:56:00.000-05:00

It is late at night almost 2am I think and I can't sleep. This seems to be a big problem lately. I don't know why. I have also been upset lately. Maybe things are starting to hit me, maybe not. I have been stitching some and will continue. It seems to help the stress. I haven't stitched today yet so maybe that is the problem. Even if I just put in a few stitches it helps. I have a feeling I may have other late nights at this computer. Tonight I am just quiet. Why do I feel the way I do?

Another good mail day!

2007-10-04T20:11:00.000-05:00

I worked today and I swear things just kept going wrong. In a nutshell I drove to the office to pick up bus passes for clients. They were not in my mailbox. One gla needed hers for school tonight. So I went and got her a weekly one and started towards her apartment. Realized halfway there that I had bought her a bus pass for next week..ugh..then got a call that the girl with the passes was back at the office if I wanted to go get them. Un..NO!! In the end, I gave the gal the pass for next week and $10 to get to and from school tonight. Will deliver her monthly pass next week. Nothing difficult just frustrating!
Then I came home and got more packages...lol! I got my purple stuff from Karen(csf) and it is totally cool! Plus I got an order from 123stitch and I have another coming. Maybe I should SSTOP shopping!!!Tonight is thursday though and my FAVORITE night on TV! I am taping Grey's as we speak(?read)and then will watch ER. I am OFF tomorrow and the biggest bonus of them all is I finally slept last night. I have not been sleeping all week. Hopefully I will sleep again!

Night!

What an AWESOME MAIL DAY!!

2007-10-03T21:29:00.000-05:00

The pictures are not great because they are scanned but this is my wonderful stitched tote from Kayle at ILCS and 2 awsome pattern..a nurse bear and snowman. Beautiful fabric which does not show up well in the scan. The one for the snowman is blue and the one for the nurse is yellow. All the flosses! Love it all..thank you thank you thank you! She also sent me a bag of mini snickers..guess I have lunch for the rest of the week..lol!
In the mail I also got some fabric I had bought...aida for love quilts and some different colors linen.
Then I got some patterns...
HIH chill out(actually a kit)
Xs and Ox Squeezing through the holidays
LHN Praire Sampler
Carousel My Curves have shifted
amy bruecken the witch is in and buttons
amy bruecken you're my hero but they were out of these buttons

Anyway a WONDERFIL day from Mr. Mailman!

Night!

Finally October

2007-10-01T21:08:00.000-05:00

October is my FAVORITE month! The stitched picture is the one I did for a tote exchange for a yahoogroup. I finished it last week but couldn't post until my exchange partner got it today. It was my first time stitching on a tote and I actually enjoyed it. It was fun and that pattern was easy. I started a new stitching project last night and I worked several hours on it. I have been stitching alot recently. I still cannot read an actual book but am reading magazines. I have 2 f2f bookclubs next week and need to get cracking. I am still reading magazines. I am going to get off her to get some stuff done. I have to work tomorrow.

Night!

Taking a quick break..

2007-09-25T22:36:00.000-05:00

I have been stitching most of the evening. Working on the tote bag for an exchange I am in that needs to be mailed by Monday. It is an easy stitch but time consuming. I hope the person likes it. I then signed up to another exchange but that one is only bookmark size. I have a love quilts square due on Monday that is not going to make it. Then I have one to do for quilts4kids due in November. Anyhoo I am really enjoying stitching again which is so wonderful. I had not done much for qquite some time and I realized today that I was so totally relaxed. I think that is why. It is the only thing that is different. I think I am getting sick though. Sore throat and massive headache tonight. I don't know why and I hope not esp cause Frank is coming home tomorrow or Thursday for about 10 days. This weekend coming up in the scout camping weekend. Thank goodness I don't have to go. I just don't camp. So instead I get a weekend almost all alone. Will be wonderful! I plan to stitch and relax. I would like to read as well but still nothing sounding good there. I plan to try something if the head calms down. I am able to read magazines but not anything longer. The attention just isn't there. I am joining some new groups on yahoo to see if I can get into them. I also plan to try and attend a new f2f group that meets during the day. It is just one morning a month for an hour so I should be able to swing it. Also my work book club is coming up on Oct. 12. That one is only every other month but it is something. I really want to want to read again but I think I am obsessing about it which is going to make it worse. UGH!!
At least I am stitching....maybe I am a one hobby at a time gal..????

Busy

2007-09-24T17:59:00.000-05:00

I feel like I have done so much today. Let's see got up at 7am, got Matthew ready for school and out the door. Laid down for a few minutes. At 10am, I went and did my curves workout which was better today. In fact, the soreness is almost gone. Home to shower and get some things to be mailed. Left the house again at 12:45pm went to another curves for nutrition class, post office to mail exchange items, kinkos for a color working copy of a pattern, and then the grocery store. Got home around 3pm. Made hard boiled eggs and then supper for M and I. Matthew's homework is done and he is out playing with a friend. I need to clean up the kitchen and then my work is done. It is only 6pm!!! I hope/plan to get alot of stitching done tonight. I have also already called my clients for tomorrow and gotten the paperwork ready I need. I miss my husband already though. I know he made it to WI safely but haven't talked to him since earlier today. I plan on having Matthew call him before bed since he mentioned how much he misses daddy. This is hard and he is only about 6-7 hours away and plans to come home later this week. What will we do when he is in Afghanistan and we don't see him for 6 months or more. The rest of the week will be busy. I have clients every day. Tomorrow night is gymnastics and Wednesday is a scout den meeting. Let the craziness begin...hopefully I can get some stitching/reading time in nightly to relax.

Signs of Fall

2007-09-23T22:00:00.000-05:00

So today it was over 90 here in St. Louis and humid. So although my calender says late September, this city hasn't realized it yet. Also the fall tv season has started which to me means increased stitching time. Tonight I recorded Desperate Housewives and will watch it and stitch. I am really looking forward to Grey's Anatomy and ER. All in all it will be good stitching time which could mean some finishes.

As for reading, I am still slumping. I have a ton from the library right now
Turning stones : my days and nights with children at
risk by Marc Parent

Stick figure : a diary of my former self by Lori
Gottlieb

Cutting remarks : insights and recollections of a
surgeon / Sidney M. Schwab

Children's Hospital by Peggy Anderson

Acres of hope : the miraculous story of one family's
gift of love to children without hope / Patty Anglin
with Joe Musser: [foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada].

As I live and breathe, notes of a patient doctor /
Jamie Weisman.

Patient 002 : a novel / Floyd Skloot

Me, myself, & Bob : a true story about God, dreams,
and talking vegetables / Phil Vischer.

Dog years : a memoir / Mark Doty.

Year of the dog : a novel / by Shelby Hearon

Stolen lives : twenty years in a desert jail / Malika
Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi ; translated by Ros
Schwartz.

The bonesetter's daughter / Amy Tan
(for a bookclub later in Oct, so don't want to read
this one yet)

The book of bright ideas / Sandra Kring

As hot as it was you ought to thank me : a novel /
Nanci Kincaid

Last Chance Saloon / Marian Keyes.

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

The last summer (of you and me) / Ann Brashares

The Moffats / by Eleanor Estes ; illustrated by Louis
Slobodkin.(never read this and son has a set in
current school book catalog..want to see if he needs
it)

Life's a beach / Claire Cook.

Stolen beauty : healing the scars of child abuse / Amy
Madden.

China ghosts : my daughter's journey to America, my
passage to fatherhood / Jeff Gammage

Relative stranger : piecing together a life plagued by
madness / Mary Loudon

Any thoughts? Not sure what I will end up reading. I am still catching up on magazines I got when I will in PA in July so may just stick with them. Since I haven't finished a book since July, I miss it.
Onto other good news...talked to my mom today and she is doing WONDERFUL!!!

TGIF

2007-09-21T20:52:00.000-05:00

I am so happy it is Friday. This week has been hot and miserable. I did get alot of good things in the mail this week...6 boxes from amazon. Would someone please explain to me why they insist on sending books in one order in different boxes on the same day? I don't pay shipping so it's not a big deal but it seems wasteful to me.
I also got some stash..a chart for a exchange I am in, waxing moon's the crab is in, a christmas ornament chart. and val's stuff I'm just a little batty. I plan a trip to the stitching shop this weekend to pick up some things for me and for exchanges. I am going to get the stuff to do I'm just a little batty. I am not usually a Halloween gal but this cracks me up and it is sooooo true. Still have not received the JCS ornament issue..ugh! It just plain stinks that the subscribers seem to get it last. So I have been poking around Stitches and things site and man have I found some "must-haves." I am really fond of these new Amy Bruecken designs especially the one "you're my hero" for obvious reasons. A Chill is in the air by homespun elegance is another must have. Most of you all know my love of snowmen and I did find two of those online also. Squeezing thru the holidays by X's and O's and My curves have shifted by carousel charts. Also really liked carousel charts frogs.

More good news...Frank talked to the car insurance company today. They said to fax the lawsuit I got last week to them and they will deal with it. The guy also told Frank that they have not even settled the original claim with this guy because they feel that his "injuries" do not match the accident and feel that he may have had these "medical issues" before our actual accident.

So now hubby and son are in bed. I am soon to follow but I think I am going to get off the internet and get some stitching and/or reading done.

Hugs and good night!!

Out of shape

2007-09-20T20:14:00.000-05:00

Okay so now I know exactly how out of shape I am. Joined curves yesterday and I will tell no one my weight, measurements or body fat %..not even Frank. That being said, I almost fell over when I saw that number..OMG I know I have been putting on weight since I had my baby(I know he is almost 8!!!) but man oh man. In total I would like to lose about 50 pounds but honestly it is more about feeling good, lowering my blood pressure and having more energy. Also I will need the stress reduction when I as a single mom with a hubby in a war zone. Tonight was my first workout and did I ever feel it. Appears the only muscle I used recently is my mouth. Here I was counting those trips to the second floor in the city hauling scale, baby items and computer as exercise. Guess not!
The week has been busy. So far the only time part time about part time is the name. Next week will be a little better. I'm off Monday and then have 3-4 clients daily and they are all in the same zip on the same day. Now if only this humidity would break. It is September St. Louis...cool down!
As for stitching and/or reading...lol! I am having concentration problems. I have been stitching some but I don't think I've finished a book since July. I have started many and read magazines but can't follow a story. If anyone has any ideas of a book that could pull me out of this slump...let me know! I hate not reading something. As for stitching, I am working on a love quilts square that is due October 1 and also a tote bag for an exchange.
The new sleep number bed is good. I am slowly adjusting my number every few nights and haven't found the perfect one yet. I am getting closer. Also for the first time in many years, I can lay on my left side which is awesome.
The lawsuit..well Frank talked to a lawyer/judge on Monday who said it is the insurance company's issue not me personally. Frank has called them and I am not sure if they have called back yet. He was taking care of that since he has more time during the day to make calls at this point.
TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!!! YEAH!! I am on call this weekend but at least it isn't the hell that it was at VNA-tip!

Night!

good morning

2007-09-18T07:55:00.000-05:00

I don't think I have ever been able to post in the am before. It is about 8am and ds is getting ready for school. I have one client today that I really don't feel like going to see. She isn't answering her phone so maybe I won't have to. I think have therapy and later a doctor's appointment. Hopefully it all goes well. I didn't sleep well at all last night. I guess it is just getting used to the new bed, etc. But now I could sleep very easily. Well now M is off to school...what to do? I have to attempt to call my patient for today. She was not answering her phone yesterday. I hate when people do that. Just telll me you don't want me to come and fine I won't. I want to stitch and read. hum! Tomorrow I am working and then I have an appointment at curves. I plan to join to try and decrease my weight. Granted I would love to lose weight but I honestly just want to get healthier. My blood pressure is elevated and stuff. Plus I think alot of my aches and pains are weight related.

Today at some point I would like to start a book I would like to finish and also get in some major stitching time. The rest of the week I am booked with clients.

Have a great day everyone!

Sunday Night

2007-09-16T21:09:00.000-05:00

I am exhausted even though not a book was read this weekend nor did I cross a stitch. But my bedroom is much cleaner and the new sleep comfort bed is up and ready to go. The bed has all fresh new sheets, blanket and quilt on it. It is 10pm and tomorrow is another work day. Why do the work days go soooooooo slow and the off days sooooo fast. Well as of today I am officially 1/2 time. I will see how it works starting tomorrow. I have a meeting in the am and then 4 clients to see. Tomorrow evening is a stitching group. Maybe I will actually stitch...lol!

Night Night!!

Saturday evening

2007-09-15T21:39:00.000-05:00

Well I am feeling a bit better after talking to a friend about the summons. She had some good information. We will hopefully talk to a lawyer on Monday. It is this waiting over the weekend until we can call that bothers me. Not to mention this is just something I DID NOT NEED RIGHT NOW!!!!
As for the movable wall, it is done and dh will be drywalling in a few minutes. He claims he will have my bed ready tonight. Guess we will see. He did redeem himself in that when he went to home depot, he stopped at cold stone creamery for me. Off to stitch and/or read. I need some relaxing me time.

Keep your fingers crossed I will sleep in my new bed tonight!

Saturday

2007-09-15T16:49:00.000-05:00

I knew I should have just stayed in bed. I wake up to Frank saying "you better look at this" I am being SUED!!! You may remember my accident on Dec. 6, 2006. In case you don't, here is what happened. I was working and driving on graham road on the way to a client's house. The guy in front of me in the suburban stopped at the light and I tried to but slipped on a piece of ice. My kia took most of the damage. He had a scratch on the trailer hitch that was on the suburban. He went to the hospital complaining of nausea, neck pain, and numbness in his arms. By the time I went(mostly to be sure I was fine which I was), he was in the waiting room drinking pepsi and eating chips. Laughing with family and friends. Later Frank was outside looking at the back of the suburban trying to see if there was any damage(a scratch) and his wife gets out of another car and says "oh are you the insurance man here to give us a new car?" So I sent it in to my insurance. They called in the spring at one point to get another statement from me since my insurance said that the amount of health issues and damages he was reporting didn't match what I said happened. In May or June, Frank got a call from our insurance saying he was asking for more than we were insured for. Also our insurance dropped us in August because of this asshole and we had to get more expensive less coverage elsewhere. Now today I get the summons that HE IS SUEING ME FOR $25,000. Which I of course don't have. I also have to find a lawyer(good one) and pay him/her to defend me in this matter. No to mention any days of work I will miss. UGH!!
Today Frank and I have been cleaning the bedroom to put up our sleep number bed. I was out here taking a break when he called for me. Apparently the electrical outlet was only two prong so we couldn't plug the bed in. So he decides to cut around outlet to see if he can make it a 3 prong outlet. He can but bad news...the wall moves by the touch now. So I have a nervous breakdown and Frank and I have a huge fight about how shitty this house is and how much I hate it. And how that BITCH that sold us this house, got away(along with the realtors)with knowing the terrmite situation and we have been told we have no legal action to take in this issue. But that I can be SUED because my car didn't stop on the ice.

OMG!!! I hate it!

So tired....

2007-09-14T22:22:00.001-05:00

This is my son sleeping at gymnastics tonight. Doesn't it just say it ALL??

A Finish

2007-09-14T01:47:00.000-05:00

I am not sure how this came out as it is a scanned picture but I finished this tonight.
What do you think?

Almost Friday

2007-09-13T20:08:00.000-05:00

I can't wait! Today I am crabby! I really need to do that cross stitch "the crab is in" UGH! I don't know why I am crabby. Well yea I do. Mostly it is just feeling overwhelmed. So much to do so little time. Although I love doing the charity squares, I want to stitch something for ME! Is that selfish?? With my limited time.

I am exhausted again. I missed a day of work(yesterday)due to chest pain. It was constacondrisis from the cough with the bronchitis but I am just tired of it all. I had next week all scheduled including a complete day off during which I scheduled therapy and a doctor's appt. However now I will have to see clients in the middle. UGH!! Officially I will be part time by then but I have 33 clients most with high needs/new babies.

On to happier news. My sleep number bed has arrived and looks awesome sitting in the boxes in the living room..lol! DH says this is our project for Saturday. I am excited. I want it up and using. In some ways though I guess a weekend use first will be good. I have heard it takes several days to get used to it.

Tomorrow is my son's last day at kindercare. This makes me happy. Next week will still be busy but lucky for me, dh can be home the days at 3:30 that I can't be. Then daddy leaves for WI. I am hoping that by the beginning of October things will settle down and we will be back into a routine. As I am sitting her typing this, dh is at a meeting, ds is sound asleep on the sofa.\

I am off to wake him up so I can go stitch a bit!

Take Care!!

Freedom..

2007-09-10T23:09:00.000-05:00

Okay so tonight I need to leave the world of stitching, motherhood and nursing a bit. I think on everyone's mind is the anniversity that comes tomorrow. I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. I remember the terror of knowing that last plane went down somewhere in central PA but not knowing where(I grew up in central PA and most of my family still lives there). I remember it all and I'm sure the media will play plenty of more reminders tomorrow. But tonight I had an interesting conversation with an angry 7 1/2 year old. He was upset cause he had to go to bed. Today he got a kid's magazine in the mail that was about the country and our independance. He looked me in the eye and said "what's the big deal about freedom anyway?" I got angry. More than I probably should have but maybe I am a bit sensitive about the fact that I get to send dh off to fight for our freedom. Maybe it was the memory of all who have died in all our wars for freedom. Maybe it was just a long day. But I looked him back and said "I know you don't understand what freedom means because you have always been free. But in other places in the world, people can't shop somewhere without permission, kids can't go to school without permission and maybe we wouldn't live in our home if a government decided they needed it." He looked me in the eye and said "I guess we're lucky." Yes Matthew we are. But in the end I have to explain why daddy has to go to Afghanistan and listen to a child say "mom, he could die. What if that happens?" Knowing he has a point. But I always explain we will pray and hope that doesn't happen.
Whatever side of the war you stand on, I hope everyone remembers that military men, women, and families are willing to take that chance because we know that freedom is just not free.

Sunday

2007-09-09T12:58:00.000-05:00

WEll today should be busy. The usual laundry and stuff to prepare for the upcoming week..my last one full time. YAY! I also want to start going through some books to give away as they are no longer something I would like and I need the space. After those chores though the day is mine. Stitching is the plan. I still need to "fray check" as I didn't get to that yesterday. Plus I am so close to finishing that monkey square I just want to stitch. I need a relaxing day.

Hope everyone else has one!

Exhaustion

2007-09-08T22:23:00.000-05:00

It's Saturday evening and I am tired. Think I am getting sick again..nausea and sore throat this time..ugh! I have gotten nothing done today. I did stitch some last night and plan to tonight. I have tapped into a good stitching time for me...very late at night! Everyone else is asleep, the house is quiet, etc. But I have been staying up late during the week and then working. Therefore the exhaustion and sickies. Not to mention working with the public and kiddos.
So tonight we went to dinner and then did some errands. Stopped by Michaels for some floss and fray check. I have been working on aida lately for the charity squares and I forgot how easily it frays. I am not going to bother to fray check my almost done monkey square but will the rest. Today I got a package from 123 stitch which contained a tote bag(which I cannot say what I am stitching on it since it is a gift) and a Halloween project which I put a picture of. Now I have no idea when I will get to it as as usual too much to do to little time.

Had a quick stop at Barnes and Nobles and managed to find some stuff. Magazines mostly but I did pick up Everything I Needed to Know about being a girl I learned from Judy Blume. Anyone else read it? I was a huge Blume fan, still am actually although I haven't read her in years. But in the 1980s she was definitely part of my growing up. I am interested to see how this book of essays goes.

All right with all that said...I'm off to bed...now do I read or stitch? That is always the question.
Oh almost forgot..only 8 days until I am 1/2 time. YAY!!!!!!!

OMG...another rant!

2007-09-04T23:14:00.000-05:00

So today was good. I saw 2 patients nice and easy. I
also informed both that Monday's for the next couple
weeks are going to be Riverview days and rather than
an appt time they will get a place in line. So when
I'm done with 1, I'll go to 2, etc.
I then go to the office. Minute I walk in the door,
I'm asked "are you taking patients yet?" NOpe. Then
another one of the supervisors was talking behind me
saying "I need someone to see a preemie three times a
week in Jennings." I did so good and did not agree to
see her. I am rather full this week. AT some point
on my way to the office, I talked to Frank. He was
suppose to be off starting today until he leaves but
NO they will not allow it. So he spent today fighting
it and will continue that until a resolution happens
or he has to leave anyway whatever comes first.
So I go in and see Laurie and tell her the news. YAY
as of September 16 I am 1/2 time. I can refuse any
clients that need appts after 3pm and I only need to
see 25 a month.
I was at the office late today talking to
Julie(another nurse who also has a son that has ADHD).
So at 6pm I am cruising north on Hanley from my
office and as I get close to 70, it dawns on me..this
is almost Kinloch,,so I lock my doors. I had to stop
in spanish lake to give a client a bus pass. I get
there and my car door WILL NOT OPEN! If I unlock, it
just locks itself again. I felt like it was
possessed. Luckily this gal always meets me outside
so we did it through the open window. Then I come
home and call Frank. He is here already. He tries to
get me out the driver's side. Nope won't open. We
are able with the key to get the outside of the
passenger door open but it doesn't open from the
inside. I crawl over and get out. We have been
messing with it all evening and the driver door will
not unlock/open from inside or out. The passenger
door will open from the outside with a key but not
from inside. We both have to work tomorrow. So my
choices include
1. say someone more powerful than me is telling me
something and stay the hell home
2. take my changes, my car, crawl in and out of it
and pray the working back doors don't stop working
while I am in the hood where I am scheduled to be all
day. Trust me the one place, I don't feel safe at all
in that neighborhood and now I'm going with the
potential of not getting back into my car.
3. take Frank's truck and let him do all the crawling
but...he doesn't have a/c and we all know how I feel
about the heat and in this particular neighborhood, I
would NOT be able to drive with the windowns down.

Any suggestions??????

Matthew and hi fish

2007-09-04T07:55:00.001-05:00

This picture was taken over the weekend when daddy and Matthew went fishing. I am off to get ready to go to work.

Hugs!

Quick post

2007-09-03T23:50:00.000-05:00

Okay I am going to try and be quick but thanks to all for the encouraging words. I finally feel like I got enough sleep and it is back to work tomorrow. I think this week will be lighter. I know tomorrow is the big day when I tell the office I am going 1/2 time. Not sure how they will take that but I have to take care of my son before I can care for other babies.
Good news this weekend is that my mom is doing wonderful in her new assisted living facility. I haven't seen or talked to her(she is in PA and couldn't get phone hooked up until tomorrow)but the stuff that my sister has been telling me. Many she hasn't done that in YEARS!! Here is a pic that dh took of her and our son Matthew. This was taken 7/8/07 which was 2 days after we thought she was dying. I honestly thought this would be the last picture I had of my mom and son together.
Even better news, I actually picked up a needle this weekend. LOL!

Good Night!

Slept for 12 hours

2007-09-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

Well after I went to bed I slept for about 12 hours. Right now I am upright by feel awful. I hurt all over and I am coughing alot again. I am eating lunch(Subway not snickers..lol)and then I think I will take my cough syrup and return to bed. I would love to stitch but my back hurts so much it isn't possible right now. Maybe later or tomorrow. I am just going to read a book or maybe only flip through magazines or maybe sleep. I am more physically exhausted than sleepy.

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday and taking care of themselves. Hopefully my phone won't ring much more(2 so far)but I am always on 24 hour call for my clients. Now I educate them on appropriate times to call, etc. There is one I WANT to hear from today due to a safety issue. But otherwise hope all is quiet. Plus they can call all they want, I either talk them through the issue or send them to the ER.

Happy stitching or reading!

Finally Over!!!!!!

2007-09-01T00:09:00.000-05:00

Well this week has been the work week from HELL! I did 19 baby visits which included 8 brand new babies. After being off last week with bronchitis I had a ton of catching up to do. It has been after 1am every night this week till I am finished with work(nursing notes and such). I have been back at a client's house around 10am the next am. Thursday night, I left my last client's house around 8:30pm and I had left me that am at 9. No lunch breaks, only water in the car and occasional snickers from a quick trip when I made a short potty break. It has been wild! In addition most days it was very hot and I was very uncomfortable. The best thing I can say is it is OVER! Oh and it is also 9/1/07 which means the heat will leave sooner rather than later. Actually today was nice. I even saw trees move and felt a breeze in inner city St. Louis. Didn't help much in those 2nd floor apartments without a/c and clients that don't open windows.
Anyway I made it. My charting is done and my paperwork has been faxed. Other than phone calls I am off till Tuesday. Needless to say I have not picked up a book or a needle all week. This weekend I plan to do both for some much needed relaxing.
I also will try and catch up some on my groups and with personal emails. But first I am going to sleep and sleep for a long time. Hubby has agreed not to wake me today(Saturday) unless we are having a diaster and we need to evacuate.

Good Night!