stepping up to the plate

Why are there some people who will do whatever is needed without question, even though in their minds they really hate the idea, and those that will do nothing. I have 65 employees, and two children in wheel chairs. One of which has a personal aide that is out today. He is 12 years old and can not stand unassisted. There is absolutely no one else in this building other than my secretary and me who will take this kid to the bathroom (and he goes a lot!) My secretary is out. So... I am potty patrol.
I just don't get it- how are people so friggin ignorant?!?!?! What if it was their child, what if it were them? Does what goes around come around? And how it must feel to be dependent on another person at all times. Hurumph!
T.G.I.F:)

Viva las vegas

I had an awesome time but REALLY missed SB! I have to admit I am a total wimp when traveling without the husband. I actually cried the third day. Am I that dependent? Jesus, Mary and Joseph!!!!! I kept saying " Ohh, SB would love this orI wish SB could see this, etc."
The best part was the leprechaun on the bar pouring free shots in peoples mouths fromon top of the bar! Hysterical- considering I have a slight fear of midgets.

i feel good

I feel really good right now. Despite the usual" We have no money" issues, am a very lucky/blessed lady. (Since I'm not particularly a God fairing individual) (and boy the Catholic guilt that just came over me for writing that !!!!!)
I think you all are pretty neat... i look forward to my daily giggle when I read all of these corny Blogs. It's fun and makes me laugh. I have a WONDERFUL husband and great kids. I love my neighbors, we are family. My house and job ae just what I need right now. AND....
I am going to Vegas on Tuesday with a couple of girlfriends all by myself- my second trip ever without the husband and kids!!! I am nervous, guilty but sooo excited!!!!!! anyone been to Vegas!!!!

the baby

12 years ago today i brought another human being into this world and steakbellie saw a side of me he could have lived without (literally). I can't believe I have a 12 year old. I'm just a kid myself.
I'm trying to remember what I was oing when I was 12. Sixth grade.
I was making out at the baseball field and sneaking cigarettes behind the dug outs. I was also the queen of prank phone calls. I would put on my best puerto rican accent ( i lived in a HUGE puerto rican neighborhood- I was the only gringa around) and prank every Gonzalez and Hernandez in the phone book and say" Me hablo Jose" " Then he would et on the phone (there is one in every family) and ask where my money was. We would get 30 seconds in and everyone around me would crack up and I'd have to hang up on Jose. Damn that caller ID or else I think Iwould still be doing it after happy hours on Friday nights.
I'll bet Birdy and Steakbellie were playing Dungeons and Dragons and trading Comic books:) (He wasn't as cool as me!)

running away

Well- it's official the middle child has officially announced he is going to run away. He is the one who most resembles his ex- bikini underwear wearing, wing contest eating, father. DIFFICULT and drives me crazy. i love him dearly but, they say there is a thing with middle children? is this true? I was the oldest. Steakbellie seems to (believe it or not) be the most normal and he is the middle. However, everyone I talk to says," Oh, the middle child is always the one that gives you gray hair. I worry about him. He is definately creative minded, can put together anything you ask, will build you a house if you give him the materials. But, school is not his thing. It is hard for him and he knows it. I of all people should understand him the most. I of all people should have the most tolerance. But I of all people, am the one that makes excuses and enables him. And then I yell. And now he is going to run away. God- I must have said that a thousand times growing up. The difference between me and him. he's smart enough to figure out a way to do it!