baby items

Will, Tyler and I went to Family Dollar and picked up a few items for the new Mom's that the Ymca is collecting for Crusader Clinic. We didn't get much. Just some baby wipes, baby lotion, bottle and a rattle. If anyone else wants to donate anything I am taking the stuff to the Y on Monday. Or you can drop stuff off their on your own.

Meet the next Rock Valley College student

Twice this week Tyler went to class with me. My teacher was great! He didn't mind a bit. I wasn't the I wasn't only Mom who brought their child. Today was a really laid back fun day so it worked out great. We had as a group write instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then the teacher would follow our instructions and if you weren't clear enough he would act dumb lol. He did a good job. Tyler got to make a sandwich in 60 seconds and then was able to eat it. I brought the bread in and we got to feed a couple geese as we were leaving the college. Check out the cute guy!! Opps Tyler is cute too. The teacher isn't really all that cute, but he is dressed nicely.
Not very many men can get away with wearing pink but it looked good on him.

We are going to donate a few inexpensive items for the new Mom's. It won't be much, but it's something that I feel that I just can't ignore. It's pretty good example to my kids to help others in need. Anyone want to help too?

I got to love technology

I found some floppy disc and my little sister was the first person that I could hunt down that old computer. I was thrilled to get some of these lost pictures back. A thanks to technology and a bigger thanks to Michelle. Thank you very much.
Tyler and I went the Ymca for some swimming. We were given wrong information and open swim didn't start for another hour. So we skipped swimming. He played and I sat in the hot tub. I suppose I should have walked some, but I was already in my swimming suit. There was quite a few people in the hot tub and one girl was pretty large. Most people don't treat large people very nice. They say things like how do they find it? Or just wow if I get that big shoot me. Okay if I do get to about 400 lbs please do shoot me. However, big people shouldn't be treated mean. Or should I make fun of the girl who was so thin that I seen her ribs.

My most important thing I want to say tonight and it kind of fits with the pictures. Crusader Clinic is a non for profit clinic and they are having a fund raiser to give new moms baby items. They are looking for simple items like bibs, tshirts, bottles, baby clothes, diapers, baby soap, lotion. I could go on and on, but I am sure you get the idea. They are taking the donations at the Ymca until March 31st. The plans are that every new Mom gets a baby care package when they come in for the first visit.The items need to be new. I think it's a wonderful idea. Baby items really don't cost too much money, but it really does add up. So I plan on spending a few dollars to donate. If everyone who has a few bucks to spare gives then it might make the difference between Mommies and babies staying together. If anyone wants to bring stuff to me I will make sure the Ymca gets it.
If you have used baby items to donate I believe Children's home and aid Society of Illinois could use gently used items.

For those who don't know the baby picture are Tyler and the student is William. Kids grow too fast.

I wrote a post about adoption. I don't want anyone to think that I am Anti adoption. Sometimes it has to happen, but I think it happens way too often. It happens more than it needs to. Parents are not teaching their children about sex and birth control. I am even guilty of that. I have yet to really sit down and tell my older son about the ins and outs of sex and how not to make a baby. I guess at 14 years old I still see so much of a child in him. So that is something I need to work on so there isn't a grand baby for a long time yet.
I wrote about how adoption isn't really moral because of the dollars. I don't want anyone thinking that the women who place children are getting money. If they get anything most of the time it's the hospital bills paid and we all know that no hospital is going to hold your baby hostage if you don't pay the bill. So I don't want anyone thinking that when people place children for adoption that they are selling their babies. The people who are making the profit are the adoption agencies and the lawyers. That's why I really don't think adoption is moral. I am not saying that every person who places a child for adoption is being forced by parents, but the people who are doing the educating on what your choices are is the ones who make the profit.
I really don't mean any disrespect when I say adopted parents are buying the children. I just have a hard time calling it anything else. Especially when the race of the child could cost you more money. I think adoption can be a wonderful thing when children need homes. However, I don't feel like it should cost so much money. If a couple can't have children and they want to adopt they have to have quite a bit of money. They have to decide how many children to adopt based on their wallet. Sure when it comes to having kids you have to consider that too. You just can't keep having tons of kids if your broke. But then again you don't have to pay a huge down payment just to have a kid. You get to pay over time.
It also really bugs me when I see fund raisers for an adoption fund. What about fund raisers to keep Mommies and babies together? Oh and the huge tax credit people get when they adopt really bugs me too. It's just plain and simple. Adoptions cost money and it's a business. The dollars need to come out of adoption. Then lets see how many agencies and lawyers are still going to be in that business.

I have two crazy pictures to share. One is of a car that looks like is made for someone like Tyler. What were they thinking when they made it? If I crash or someone hits me I want a little more space between me and the other car.
The other picture is of RabbitRabbit and Snacky. How many people can show me a picture of a cat and a rabbit? I don't mean the cat eating the rabbit either? They are buds!!

I have added several links to my blog. Most are adoption blogs. Some are the birth parents and some are the adoptees and some our the children buyers. haha funny, but they do buy the babies.
Adoption isn't all roses like people want to believe. Babies go off to a new home. Kind of like sending puppies away from the Momma dog, but the momma dog forgets the baby. The momma to the babies don't forget. There are people out there that have sisters or brothers who might always wonder about them. The baby's aren't always thrilled that they were torn from their Mommy's. I do read adoptive and people wanting to adopt blogs, because I like that if adoption has to happen it's no longer a big secret. People aren't being shamed into never speaking of the child again. The adoptive parents aren't trying to run and act like they actually had the child.
I still don't think adoption can ever really be moral as long as their is dollars in the adoption business. How does one agency or lawyer provide the right counseling when they have something to gain. Let's see if she signs the child away. We get money. If she decides she can parent... then opps we don't get money. So the best deal for the business is to push women to place their children for adoption. Did you know that white children cost more than black or mexican children? What kind of bullshit is that? So white children are worth more? So is it like going to a restraunt and open up the menu... Yea I would like a white, blond, blue eyed baby. Ch ching.. that will be 15,000
So how come I was able to buy my dog for 300.00 and it's okay to call it buying, but when people adopt a child and pay tons of money it's called adoption. Why not call it what it is?? Babies are a market. We are selling and buying children. You don't have to like what I have to say, but that's me. I think it's time for a drink. I love Arbor Mist. Taste better than the Kool-aid and I get a little buzz. Yea for vacation.

My final day before my vacation was pretty cool. Bob needed to go somewhere with his car. Honestly he shouldn't drive anymore, but he won't stop until he is ready to admit that he should never drive. He admits that he probably shouldn't drive. So, if Bob runs any of you over, it was nice knowing you.
So, I got to drive the Van to Sandy's hair salon and the pharmacy. Normally I just hop in his car and go. I love taking my own, because it's mine. I can play the music and I am comfortable. I even took my laptop and was able to get a internet connection. So I got my internet fix. I used to be able to get online at work, but I think the person died. Sucks for me, but really sucks big time for them. I am off work till almost April now. I really should have canceled my vacation after we had to buy the van, but I am burning out. So now more Bob and Sandy stories for a while. Hopefully they won't die before I go back to work.
I am trying this feature of moderating comments. It makes me feel like the boss lol. so here is where my opps is. I tried to agree to a comment and it disappeared. I don't know who tried to left it, but I didn't mean to not publish it.

Let's go fly a kite!!
Up to the highest height
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring up in the atmosphere
where the air is always clear
Let's go fly a kite!!

I received my 2nd paper back from my teacher. I got a B. I don't have it in me to continue with school after this semester ends. I am not applying for aid to continue. I have too much at home to deal with. I think I might need a second job, because I really don't see how I can keep everything going all on my own. School was great while it lasted and I really do enjoy the hour in class, but I just don't have the time outside of class. There is always the next year.

A big wrong has happened in my life. Someone took the excitement of my upcoming vacation away from me. I am no longer thrilled with the idea of having time at home. Also, going to be too worried about money to spend too much time away from home. Thanks so much for taking away my excitement, but I have only worked two years without a vacation so I guess I didn't really need it. I am stuck taking it now, but it's not going to be the same outcome I thought I would have.

Happy Birthday sweet Tyler

Is there anyone out there married or in a committed relationship feel that one person should support the other? Should one person be expected to pay most of the bills and household stuff? Is there anyone out there who thinks their money should only support themselves and the hell with paying bills?

My clients have to start eating fish twice a week. EWWW I like fish sandwiches and fried cod, but I hate the look of slimy fish. I can't stand it when I can see the spot where the spines used to be. I just think the thought of calling your dinner by the actual animal and it still looks like the animal just grosses me out. Look at it this way. You don't go around saying I am eating cow tonight or I am eating pig. If the food on my plate held the shape of a cow or a pig I don't think I would like it. I can imagine the icky fish swimming and saying don't eat me.
Right now Marty is checking out the fish tank. I guess he likes fish. The cats also like watching the birds eat from the feeder.
Today Tyler is getting an award at his school. I am so proud of my boy.
I start my vacation a week from today!! I am so happy. However, I am freaking a little bit, because I don't have vacation pay coming. My company just pays you the money at the time it's due, and I used it for Christmas shopping for my boys. So, I have to just rough it out without a paycheck. It scares me, because I am the primary money maker. If I don't have money then how will my family make it through. I know one week without a pay check isn't going to kill me, but it gets me nervous. Afterall, we live paycheck to paycheck, so in all we are only one or two paychecks away from the boat sinking. Life sure does suck sometimes. I shouldn't have to be so broke. I take care of two very important old people and I should more than the basic starting out job. Well I got to get Ann's head out of the dog food bag. She just helps herself haha.

fish tank advice

There is a such thing as good and bad bacteria for a fish tank. When you first set up a tank and get it running it is too clean for the fish. It is like us jumping into a pool with too many chemicals. What is that stuff that has a strong smell? Well anyways after about two or three weeks it's time to do a 10% water change. We did that, because our fish were dieing. Although, our fish aren't dieing anymore it's really cloudy. The water tested just fine. The person at the pet store said that the cloudiness will clear up 10 days after the water change. She said after the cloudiness goes away, it's a good time to get a few more fish. Also it's normal for most people to have their first few fish die. It's all just part of the process of starting a new tank. Her last bit of advice was to not over feed and to do water changed every three weeks. She said do just the water, then the next three weeks vacuum the gravel, just basically don't do all the maintenance all at once.

A week from today, my vacation from work starts. I am so happy. I really need the break. Hopefully we can figure a way to go somewhere fun and learn something. The best part will be able to spend time with my family. I love my clients, but I need the break.
edit... opps vacation starts a week from Friday. I was jumping the gun. Guess I want the vacation more than I knew.

Hey all!!! There isn't much going on here. I am on Spring break from College!! Then, I am taking a vacation, from work, about the same time Spring starts. I am so thrilled. I need this break from school and the break from work. Sometimes, I get so tired!! I want to sleep in my own bed more than two nights in a row. Although, I do sleep pretty well at work, unless Sandy is having a bad night.
This past weekend, we did a partial water change on the fish tank. Some of our fishys were dieing. We don't like that. Tad really didn't like it. I told him to relax it's not like burying a puppy or a bunny. Ya just flush and say bye fishy. It's looking a little cloudy, so I am going to go get some filters for the pump.
The dolls each got some new clothes. We didn't them with us to try them on though. I miss buying little baby clothes so it was kind of fun. Tad played this crying noise on the computer as I changed their clothes. Before, I went to work, I propped the doll to stand up to look at the tank. Tad said it scared him haha. I just checked my grades and all they report at this time is S for a b or c or c- Or whatever they mark for bad. I got the S
I have been working a lot of Ashley's scrap book and I noticed that I have so many more pictures of Tyler than I do Will. I don't why that is. Maybe too many moves or the fact that some pictures were stored on floppy discs. Another reason is that Tyler's preschool teacher requested that we buy her a camera and she took pictures all year round. Oh well what can I do. I feel like I am rambling on. What I feel like doing is sleeping, but it's Tyler time soon.

two tear drops

Check out my new doll that I bought from 'All dolled up' It's located on S. Alpine. The owner is very cool. She allows you to put money down and pay it off in 90 days. She has lots of dolls. I buy the dolls and Tad buys the furniture. Check out the dolly's bed. Don't I have a great guy? Well okay at least sometimes? Anyone dare me to take the dollys to the goodwill to buy them some clothes. You can't expect them to always wear the same thing can ya? Just wait until I wake Tad up, because the dolly is crying. hahaha.

It's been a while since I went to the Ymca. Well at least before today. I worked out a little on the machines and then I sat in the hot tub. It was just wonderful. I bought a outfit that is designed for working out. I plan on buying a bag that I can pretty much leave packed to go. One of the items that has to be packed is my swimming suit for soaking in the hot tub.
I decided to give myself about another six weeks to make the Y part of my regular routine. I don't want to waste money. So if after the six weeks, I am still not going, then I will cancel. I am hoping getting a bag and leaving it packed will make going less of a effort. I don't go to lose weight, even though that wouldn't hurt. I just feel better if I am active. I could workout more at home, because I did invest in some equipment, but if you seen my dark, wet, creepy basement you could see why I prefer the Y. Plus, I am a social person. So if I see others going strong, I feel like if they can do it, then so can I. The environment is just so much better. I would take some pictures to compare the basement to the Y, but Tad broke the camera by dropping it on the basement floor. I guess shit happens. We did however get a new furnace without paying, except for the cost of our warranty. Nothing in life is free. Luckily our camera is under a warranty too, so we should be getting it fixed. Then I will take pictures.
If I end up canceling the Y then I should save my money for a hot tub. Soaking in the hot tub is up there with getting drunk and having sex. Not necessary at the same time, but all three could be cool!!!

Last night, I woke up to a very loud noise. I jumped out of bed and nothing seemed like it had fallen from somewhere. So I go back to bed and I hear it again. Now I am worried that someone is trying to push their way through the door. Then I say that can't be, because Ann would be barking, but she is inside in her condo. She can't help us fight off a murderer. Plus she will probably just jump on him and he could throw her some food and that would be the end of us. So I am waking Tad up. Better for him to go find the murder dude, because I am younger right? I didn't get up and I was pretty freaked. I didn't get much sleep. In the morning, Tad checks to make sure everything was okay. He found our noise maker. It wasn't a murder dude. It was a bunny!!! She slams her litter box around and chews on the cardboard box she gives to sit on.