Resolutions

Ok...I haven't really made any New Years Resolutions for myself. I have, in fact, made a resolution for each of the boys. They (really I) resolve to (make them) get up all by themselves everyday and go to work/school without me having to scream at the top of my lungs at them and sing crazy, annoying wake up songs. How's that workin' out for me, you might ask? Well, Ben is doing great. He is 20...he should be getting up to an alarm all by himself. He still makes me nervous though, so I get up just to be sure he is up. I suppose that's my problem and maybe I should resolve to fix it. Later. Wyatt, on the other hand, hasn't been to school very many days, but he has done better, too. I'll be sure to keep y'all posted on the morning wake up routine around here cause it really stresses me out when the day starts out all crappy and stuff.
So, no school again tomorrow. After tomorrow, we'll have 3 snow days left before they have to be made up. Crazy, right? Yeah, I know.
In case you missed it, we have a new baby in the family. Actually 2...one in town and one out of town. The in town baby (I'll call her Peggy) had to get her first "Mommy witnessed immunization" today. If you have kiddos, you remember that day. You cried right along with your sweet baby. It got easier each time and before you knew it, you were holding that sweet baby down so that he/she could get their kindergarten shots. Then it seemed like you could never get the doctor to give them a shot....even it they needed it. It was a "first" and I'm pleased to report that Mommy and Peggy are recovering nicely. *Note: Please don't ask why I'm calling her Peggy. Maybe to protect the innocent. She is innocent, after all. She's only 4 weeks old. Peggy. That's what I'm calling her here at Make Me Some Supper. The end.*
That's all I have for tonight. Tune in again next time for more Deane family resolutions and adventures.

Tonight I'm thankful for: A big black dog to keep my feet warm and a sweet baby girl to have lunch with on Friday.

A butt shot and no school tomorrow.....again.

So, first of all, I wonder who is going to google "butt shot" and wind up here? If that's how you got here....hahaha! Sorry...really, it's great to see you, stick around! You won't see any "butt shots" here though, so if that's what you're looking for, good luck and enjoy the view when you find it! Anyway, the flu has been making it's way through my house. Ben had it and then I got it. He is better and I have a sinus infection now....that's why I got a shot today....yep, you guessed it...in the butt. It's all good...I will be back to my old self in no time, I'm sure. I also got some of the biggest antibiotic pills ever. They're HUGE, Nanny!
Last time I was here, we were waiting for snow in Mt. Juliet. Well, it snowed....about 3 inches early Monday morning. Tomorrow will be day 3 with no school. Lots of country roads in our county still covered with snow and ice, I suppose. It's snowing big, fat snowflakes now and Wyatt says the road outside is almost covered again. Maybe they'll get the whole week off! Yippee!!
Y'all stay warm, wherever you are!

Tonight I'm thankful for: McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (totally worth 7 Points+) and shots in the butt from the doctor.

Does this thing still work?

Hello? Anybody home? Anyone still check in on me? I hope so.....I know it's been forever. So, Happy New Year...and Happy all the holidays that I missed since August. There's really no excuse for me not blogging. Just...well...life. That's my excuse. Life happens. Sometimes it gets in the way while it's happening.
Anyway, we're waiting for snow in Mt. Juliet tonight. It's supposed to be "the big one". Gonna start snowing at midnight and snow all the way through until Wednesday, I think. No snow yet anywhere around us, but we still have a few hours. We'll see, right? It's certainly cold enough to snow....brrr!!
I hope to get in here more often this year....we'll see about that, too.
So, stay tuned for our 2011 adventures...no telling what we might do!

Tonight I'm thankful for: A small, supportive community to live in and a warm house to sleep in!

While I have not been blogging.....

....I have been running. Yes. Running. Again...I can't believe it myself. I have been running. Kay and I started running in May. We are still running. I'm not sure I can say that I actually like to run yet....but I like the way I feel when I am finished running. So maybe someday I will be able to say that I like to run? Maybe someday I will call myself a runner, too? Maybe. No run today though....it's raining. And I ran last night. And Monday morning. Thanks to the rain, I am forced to rest. Hmm...I just kinda sounded like a runner, huh? Sorry. I'll try to be more careful! It's getting harder and harder to find a 'good' time to run. We had been running at 5:30 in the morning. It's still dark at 5:30 in the morning now. I will run in the rain...(and have)....and I will even rain in a thunderstorm...(have done that too)...but I don't want to run in the dark. I will figure it out.
So, my friend, Molly, asked me to start blogging again. She's a good friend and I like her alot....so I'm back. Thank you, Molly! I have missed y'all! I might not be here tomorrow night, though. Wyatt has a football game....so until next time....y'all behave yourselves!

Today I am thankful for: willpower that is keeping me from making strawberry cupcakes. I really want a strawberry cupcake.....

Special request by Molly....

Well, here I am. Yes, it's been 3 months since I was here last. Maybe 3 months since YOU have been here, too. But....I'm back. For now, at least. Anyway, summer has come and gone. Busy as usual....that's nothing new. So, to recap the summer....Wyatt had basketball camp at Tennessee Tech, football camp at the high school, and football practice at his own school. Ben and Maria took a quick trip to The Aquarium in Chattanooga, and worked the rest of the summer. The King and I went on our first vacation without the kids.....yes, you read that correctly....our FIRST kidless vacation! We had a great time at the beach. I missed my boys, but still managed to enjoy the beach! So, now school has started for Wyatt. 8th grade. Already. It seems like he just started 2nd grade last year...and next year he will be a Freshman in High School. No way. Really?? Yes way. Ready for another shocker?? Ben will be 20 next week. I know. I can't believe it either. After all, I'm not old enough to be the mom of a 20 year old. Well, I am....but it sure doesn't seem right! Well, I'm pretty sure that catches y'all up a little. I'm sorry I have neglected y'all. Really. I am. I will do better. Until next time....stay cool and stay dry!

Tonight I am thankful for: Friends to remind me that they like to read my blog, homegrown tomatoes, and a hot bath.

Heavy hearts and worried minds.

I woke up in Florida Wednesday morning to a text message that makes my heart hurt. It was from one of my best friends from high school. Thankfully, through Facebook, we have been able to reconnect. Her son was killed Tuesday night in a car accident. It's a nightmare that we, as parents, face every, single day. His funeral is this morning, and I can't make it back in time. My heart and mind are right there with her, though, and I'm pretty sure that she feels it. As soon as she is ready, I will go to see her. She is being incredible strong through it all....I never doubted for a minute that she would be. If you're reading this today, please say a quick prayer for my friend and her family.

Today I'm thankful for: one more sunny beach mornings, text messaging, and lifelong friends.

Wow.

So, it rained. And rained. And rained even more. Two full days of rain in Middle Tennessee. Record rainfall totals....we're hearing reports of 18 inches of rain in two days. Many parts of Nashville are flooded. Riverfront Park up to 2nd Avenue downtown...underwater. Opryland Hotel...underwater. Opry Mills....underwater. The Opryhouse is underwater, too. Interstates are shut down and many roads are still closed. My little family and I are fine...others have not been so lucky. The local TV channels have been reporting non-stop since Saturday morning. No regular programming has been on....just news and weather. According to the TVA website, all MidState dams will be releasing water until midnight tonight...so guess what? More water. Anyway, the sun is out, the schools are closed and the weather is expected to be warm and sunny....until the weekend when more rain is expected. We've been asked to conserve water....don't use it unless it is necessary....don't flush, don't shower unless you have too. I'm pretty sure I need a shower everyday....but we'll see. Y'all stay safe and dry!

Today I am thankful for: a driveway that goes uphill and Lysol & ginger ale for Wyatt.