Ready for the weekend!

Well my plan for going to bed early didn't work out like I thought it would. I probably got to bed around 9ish but woke up at 10:30, 1:45, 2:30, and 4:15. What in the world? I fell asleep right away but still. Waking up that many times just makes me feel even more exhausted. I laid in bed till the last possible minute. Oh the days of sleeping in. How I miss thee!

Today we went to lunch for my birthday. It's still a week away but a few people are going to be out next week. Josie is going to visit one of her daughters in AZ and well, tomorrow Sam will have a new baby!!! We went to Drake Diner and it was fabulous! Once again, I did not have room for a malt. We decided we need to go some day just for dessert. I was very thankful for the group around me. We are one big family and I am blessed to have them all in my life! They gave me a very thoughtful gift and I can't wait to use it. There are so many options!! One of the top highlights was watching Mike climb out of the Denali, twice. That was fantastic and I wish I would have had my video camera ready! That made my week! Thank you all for making everyday so great!

I got a little surprise for my parents today. I had to finagle my way and I think it worked. It's not the best it could be, but I tried. I really did. It's the thought and the experience right? I came to a road block right away but after a few phone calls, I got two! Happy late Valentines Day to them! =)

Superbowl weekend is a coming! Last weekend of football till next season. I can hear my heart breaking away. Tennis is going to have to get me through! Michael is rooting for the Colts because that is his #2 team. I, well, I just watched the game and the commercials. I don't really care who wins but if Michael is rooting for the Colts, I hope they win. Then I don't have to hear about it till next season! Haha. 

For the first time in about a week and a half, Michael is home! He has been working on Chad's house forever it seems. After Saturday, it should be done!! He has been working late into the night and Jake hasn't seen him all week. We get up and leave before Michael even gets up! Jake was a little excited to see him tonight. He was a little hyper!

Tomorrow is Friday! This has been a very long week. Why? I have no idea. I think maybe because we were running low on work. The underwriters should be home now, so lets hope we have a full load of work next week! This week has just dragged on and on. The work days felt like days instead of hours. Maybe because this was a full week! With the weather and holidays, I feel like I haven't worked a full week in months!

Speaking of weather, we are about to get another dumping of snow!! They said about 3 inches over 12 hours. That isn't too bad. I would like to go one week with nothing! I can only dream! I am just so excited and ready for the weekend!! =)

All I have to say is...

Is that it's 8:24pm and I am going to bed. Been up since 4am. Good night!

The fire is shooting at us!

First off, I would like to say I locked myself out of my own blog due to using this:

DMRO

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Now if you work with me, you will realize that this is the log-in for the D&B website. Someone hurt me.

Second, I think we are the only people on the block, in suburbia, in the state, not watching Lost. We have never watched it nor have we had the desire to. Get over it people.

I have a slight addiction. It's called "The Office" and I do need help. I can't stop myself. If I see it's on, I have to keep it on that channel. Whether I am watching it or not. I can nearly recite the episodes word for word. I just can't get enough of it! It's pretty sad that my son stops whatever he is doing and dance and hums to the theme song. He has since he was about 1. I just can't help myself!! Someone needs to break my habit. It's unhealthy.

You know when you don't know the face that goes with the name and you make a picture in your mind? Well I had about 10 of those in my mind. Today, the answers were revealed and I was WAY off. Our field underwriters made a trip to Iowa for some good meetings and training. Sounds like they are having a fantastic time (sarcasm). I finally got to put names with faces. It was quite funny in my mind. Somehow the "raters" managed to sit in the center of the room. Then awkwardly we all just looked at one another while some management gave out some info. Eventually someone (on the underwriting side of course) wanted all the Techs to identify themselves. Kristin came to the rescue and introduced us. The tables were turned and the underwriters ended up standing and announcing themselves. Some of the speeches deserved rewards. Andrews for telling quality it's always him, not us. Too bad quality wasn't there. Joe Schmo that said "I have worked with a lot of raters in the past, and these raters are good". Raters? Honestly? Also, most underwriters thanked us for putting up with them and apologized for anything they had ever done wrong. Once all that funness (totally just made up a word) was over, we finally just got to chat it up. It was good to finally meet the people we work with 5 days a week. I think everyone enjoyed it. We had a few good laughs. Only problem I had was I had to drive home in rush hour. I never work that late!! It was worth it though.

Speaking of working late, Michael is still at it. Hopefully Saturday morning will be the last day! Don't get me wrong, the extra $$ is not bad at all, but I miss my hubby at night! He doesn't get home till about 8:30 or later each night. Jake always wants Michael to come in and give him a kiss before bed. He loves his daddy. This week it hasn't happened and he gets upset. I just explain to him that daddy will wake him up. Ready for this job to be over!

Tomorrow is Wednesday! That means the week is half over! It's been a long week already. I haven't quite put my finger on why. Maybe because the underwriters are not there to IM or just call. I even blasted through the 2nd season of Arrested Development. I might have to break out Glee or The Offi...nope! Not even going to say it. I will stick with Glee or just my musica! I think I won't listen to 4000+ songs in one day but I hope it will speed my day up!

Here's to the rest of the week!

Some random things I learned this weekend

-Michael's aunts are a hoot and they can make you roll on the floor laughing.

-Marilyn's ham balls are so amazing. She will have to send them overnight when they move.

-Jake is currently down to only eating about 9 foods. Why be so picky all of a sudden?

-David CAN get a date on his own!

-Jake knows what Red, Yellow and Green mean at a stop light. Also he will inform you that Brown = Poop. Ugh

-About 15 Butt Sundaes later, I was sick of the phrase!

-That being selfless is a reward greater than I thought. Giving up to friends birthday parties so that the boys can go out felt better then I thought it would.

-For some reason, when Michael works with Steve, I get into cleaning mode.

-That you could read all 178 pages of Curious George and Jake will want you to read it over and over again.

-That the boy name Eddie on Chuggington, is hot for a animation character.

-Cailou makes me want to hurt myself.

-Sleeping in is the greatest feeling ever, but waking up to the other side being bare, makes me sad.

-After talking with a friend, I am glad that I have found my life companion but now I truly understand what people who haven't, now feel.

-Some people honestly don't think before they act. In some ways, that is a good thing.

-Cuddling with Jake, is something I hope I never forget.

-Hawkeye would spend all day in the snow.

-I could color for hours. I wish I could get paid to do it.

-I think Jake knows how to work my phone more than I do.

-I miss my husband more then anything when he isn't around!!

-Zoey needs a haircut. It's getting bad. We have had the time!

-Blueberry pancakes are amazing.

-I will forever love Penguins. I thought it was a phase in middle school, it wasn't.

-Friday night taught me that I am too old to go out. Wow.

-Wants to know who this "Honor Society" is. They were on the Disney Channel all weekend and they are singing the Natl Anthem at the Pro-Bowl.

-Sex and The City never doesn't surprise me!

-I am very saddened by Kurt Warner retiring.

-Can't wait to go to Chicago with her stud muffin husband in March. I wanted to start packing now.

-Zoey can somehow get on everything and get into anything. It doesn't fail.

-Michael needs therapy for his candy obsession. I swear $15 of our grocery bill this week was in candy.

-Jake thinks he is now a dragon. Watch out if you come to my house.

-David will always be the easiest person to talk to.

-I wish Kelly G lived closer.

-Lady Gaga's wardrobe is always facinating

-Getting surprised with flowers and a slow dance (insert vomit here if you must) after a long weekend away from each other melts my heart.

Unnecessary

One thing.

I find it funny that you can go way above and beyond for certain people in your life and just because you can't see them enough, you get busy, you make new friends and you enjoy being with you own family, they write you off. Especially when you were there for them during some really rough times. It makes you think. It almost feels like they just used you to fill in a space. Do they bother asking what is going on? No, they just assume. We all know the saying that goes with that word. Don't judge me. Especially when you obviously have no idea who I am now.

This has been a long week. I feel like I am getting nothing accomplished at work and at the same time, I feel like I am working really hard. I think it's just one of those off weeks. Quite a few of us have had our off moments this week.

We were able to get everyone together for a little shower for Sam! I cannot believe it's already time for her new little one to grace us with his presence. It doesn't feel that long ago she told us! I am sure it has felt forever for her but I am so excited for and her family!! I can't wait to hold the little guy and "oooo" and "aw" over him! One week Sam!! You are almost there my dear!

Do you know how hard it is to find Soy Beans? Goodness! All I want is to make Edamame at home! It's so good. Ever since Michelle J introduced me, I have been hooked. You can buy pre-packaged Edamame for about $6.99 at Target. Are you kidding me? At Taki it's like $3.99 for a platter. This is about a cup and a half! All I want is some Soy Beans! Is that too much to ask?

It is once again freezing. When my alarm goes off in the morning, all I want to do is stay underneath my covers with my hubby who is permanently glued to me. I would love to just cuddle all day long instead of going out int he cold! Recently, that is all we do! If we are watching a movie, just talking or sleeping, we are attached. We have been this way for a few months and it's quite interesting. It's like we are in-sync. I move and he moves to accommodate without even noticing he is doing it. I do the same. We were playing a game of Sorry together, and we had to cuddle while doing it. That was interesting. I don't know, but, we have been in the Honeymoon stage now for about....well, almost 4 years in March! Haha.

Michael is working the weekend away! He has a pretty awesome side job to do this weekend! Just me and the boy!! Time for some shopping, visiting family and friends, and just getting some cuddle time in. A weekend is just what I need!

After a fantastic lunch at Centro with the "Girls" and a delicious dinner with friends at The Cheesecake Factory, I am ready for sleep. Also, only have 2 hours of sleep last night doesn't help!

It's still coming down

This morning I slept in a little longer, eventually I got up, messed around on the computer, got my lunch ready, and then decided to get ready for the work day. I thought, man, I even have time to do my hair and I am not rushed. WRONG. I turned on the TV and BAM! Hopes and dreams just poured out of me. It snowed. First off, I do not recall hearing it was going to snow. Second, I hadn't heard anything about a blizzard. My expectations of doing my hair resulted in a pile on my head as I realized I barely had time to get my face on!

Next up, the roads. They were horrible. They didn't even look like they had been touched in the over night hours. The drifts were already forming over the black whole of Meredith I live off of. I think this morning was the worst roads we have had all season. And it has been a lonnnnnng season. I will admit when I got to Crocker, I put it in 4-Lo and hit the gas. It was perfect snow for controlled sliding. Especially when the little one isn't in the car. I did make it into work safe and sound.

As the day progressed so did the deterioration of the roads. They kept announcing schools closing, roads blocked and Winter Storm Warnings. It was more then fartin' flakes outside. Even though we were in the city, the wind was still swirling around. I dreaded the commute home. I knew I would just have to take my time and go at my own pace. Who cares what others think? I have a 2 year old in my vehicle. I am driving carefully!

Ok Iowans. We have been dealing with snow since, well November. Have we not learned anything? I did see some improvement. There were still far too many accidents and heart racing moments.

1) I only witnessed 2 accidents and 1 VW getting stuck in a snow drift.

2) I only had to pull over twice for fire trucks and once for a cop.

3) We are in a blizzard, turn on your lights. Especially when you are on the death trap of Meredith drive and you can't even see the end of your own SUV.

4) This is not the Nationwide Nascar Series. Why speed? All you do is up your chances of getting into an accident and completely wigging out other drivers.

5) One 3 times did someone pull out in front of me that I had to slam on my breaks and have them lock up. That is a big improvement from last time!

6) I actually saw good samaritans helping one another out on the side of the road. Someone pulled over to help an elderly woman fix her flat tire and another witnessed someone fly off the road and they were giving them a ride.

7) Worst of the day. I witnessed 1 person reading while driving, 2 high school students texting while driving, someone going way above and beyond to light a cigarette on I235 and almost hit me three times, someone fixing their make up and another woman looking for something in the back seat. What in the world?

But everyone made it home safe and sound. The snow is still falling and the wind is screaming at my windows. My alarm is already set for an extra 15 minutes for tomorrow. I have a feeling I will need it!