Our road trip

We headed out on Wednesday 12am. First stop was a night stay in Lawrenceville. Then we arrived at Clayton, GA to visit Gabriel and his family. OMG, pics don't do Phoenix justice. What a cutie patootie. And Gabriel's in-laws are so gracious. He looks happy and I'm happy for him.

Then that night we arrived at Carla's sister's house iMt. Airy, NC. What a house!! We stayed in the finished basement which is like a whole house itself. They were very nice too. A poodle that I wish I could have dognapped!! Love ya Miya!
Next day we went to visit Carla's mom in Ararat, VA. What a nice lady. Very nice.

We went to Pilot Mountain Park. It was a little hazy but nice all in all. I had no idea I was leaning on a rail that had a family of spiders!!! If it had been Michael, I'm sure he would have jumped over the rails and rather have risked death. Ughhhh!!

On our last day, we went to Mabry Mills off the Blue Ridge Parkway. So beautiful. Picnic'd and went back to stay one last night.

It was a long nice trip but a little hard on the kids.

I think next trip will be to Oregon to visit Gabino's cousin. I heard its way nice up there. :)

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Another toofus is gone

She was eating a sandwich and freaked with all the blood. I have to admit, I thought it wouldn't stop! She woke up to $3 buckaroos this morning. The cost of living WAY up from when I was a kid!

Catching up, kinda.

Road Trip!

We are planning on going to Ararat, VA with my good friend Carla. She wants to visit her mom. We are going to make a stop at Gabriel's in Georgia!! I get to see that cutie pie Phoenix in person!

Michael and his gf and baby will house/dog/cat sit for us. He is thrilled. Free cable, food, internet and a/c for a week. I almost don't want to leave! Haha!

I'm not ready!!

Joanna is a girly girl. She loves her skirts. She loves to twirl in them. She is dying to wear makeup and thinks burps are gwoss.

She is really good on waiting for her turn. She asks me if makeup is for big people. And she's happy with the answer. I never wear it. Just am not in the habit.

For my birthday, I did put some on and she was so thrilled. I even painted my nails on my left hand and let her do my right. I told her that when school was out, I would paint her nails. But only for summer. It might seem innocent to some and not a biggie but, she's moving to fast for me. Asking to go to the mall, wanting to wear frilly clothes.....it scares me!

School is out and guess what I woke up to? A bottle of nail polish by my face. Oh my baby...I painted her nails and she was so damn happy.

I'm scared!!!!!!

Starting again

My friend took me to the clinic she works at last night. I haven't been feeling well. I felt my sugar must be sky high.

We had just come back from shopping when she arrived to take me. I told Joanna I was going to the doctor for medicine and she was to stay with her daddy. She totally freaked out. Ruby told me to take her with me, so I did.

While there, they stuck me and then drew blood. I asked Joanna if she wanted to look or turn away. Almost devilish grin, she wanted to look. Which is better because she's so scared of everything. Later she told me that she was scared because she thought I was going to be in the hospital. I guess her Nana is on her mind.

Dr. said sugar high, gave me pills and advice. I already know all that but, how do I get it in my brain to care? How can I be so selfish when I have Joanna? What kind of kick in the ass do I need?

So today I took my pills. I made tea with Splenda. I glanced at the cake I made but didn't get a piece. I ate breakfast. Later in the evening, we will walk Harley together. I am going to try. Again. I love my daughter. I want to be with her forever.

A memorable Memorial Day.

Whew.

We are finally alone with our messy house. I love me some family but, its nice to be alone with your own.