Ummmm

I literally have nothing to say. Not much has been going on around these parts. I'm so tired of being out of work. It's only been a little less than a month and I am so ready to go back. I've decided not to wait around for this place to have business pick up and wait for them to call me back. I've applied with several other companies, one in particular is very promising. But I'm not saying anything because I don't want to jinx it.

I don't like being in this positon. All those years I spent with my ex, on his ass because I was paying all the bills and he was not working. Now I'm the one who's home all day and J goes to work and works his tushy off! I feel like such a hipocrite. But J assures me he doesn't feel used or taken advantage of. He sees how hard I am trying to find other work. And he says he likes coming home to me and a clean house and dinner waiting for him on the table. I'm not going to lie...it's nice to do that. It's nice to be able to do that for him. But I don't like spending his money.

In other news....My tooth is giving me so much trouble. I'm in constant pain now. Before, it was mainly just at night time it would act up. I would take a few aleve and within 30 minutes the pain was gone. Now it's ALL DAY everyday. Aleve isn't working, Tylenol isn't working...Vicodin words sort of, but it only lasts for a few hours. Last night (or this morning rather) I didn't go to sleep until 6:30 AM because of the pain. I had to go out around 4 am to the local 24 hour store to buy some Ambesol (Which J accidently threw out today). Im just a mess. It is to the point now where I HAVE to do something about it. I can't live like this anymore, I need a dentist like..Yesterday. I'm just going to have to borrow money from my Mom, which believe me, I HATE doing. I don't like taking money from anyone. But I just can't take the pain anymore. It's like a kidney stone in my mouth.

OH! My Uncle from Arizona is in town! I haven't seen him for 6 years! It's so nice having him around, he's such an awesome guy. He and J get along really well too...They are both Rednecks! One day this week, were going to our family's monument at the Gettysburg Battlefield. It's the "Friend to a Friend" monument. Our ancestor, Captain Bingham, was fighting for the Yankees....His best friend was a Confederate. He saw his friend get shot down, and went to his aid and put his own life at risk. A very moving monument. J is very into the Civil War and I really would love him to see this and be a part of it. J is so smart and educated when it comes to history. I always said he should be a history teacher!

I have some new pictures to put up when I find the time. Some very sweet ones of J and I!!

Where has the time gone?!

I feel like I haven't posted in forever! Probably because I haven't.....



So much has happened in the last week and a half I don't know where to begin. I guess I'll start with Chris.



He came home from USMC boot camp on Saturday the 29th. J and I were so excited to see him! We made signs to hang off the deck and above the front door, we BBQ'd and had chips and dip and cake and potato salad...the works! And all Chris kept saying was he couldnt wait to come home and have a beer, so we went out and got a lot of that. But when Chris got here....it was very strange. He was so quiet and reserved. He hardly spoke. What happened to our Christopheee??? A couple other of Chris's friends came over...And eventually all of them left our house to go do their own thing...With Chris. J and I stood in the middle of our house like WTF?!? What just happened here? Did we seriously put all this time and energy into throwing this welcome home shin-dig for him, and he just bailed on us?? J was so hurt....He was almost in tears. This was his BEST FRIEND. And he had completely changed.



The next day, there was a big party at Chris's parents house. Again there was TONS of food, more than we had put out. J and I werent sure if we wanted to go because we were so ticked at him for what he had pulled the night before. Besides, the people that he ditched us with were going to be there and we didn't particularly want to see them either. But we decided to go. We didnt plan on staying long...But plans change right?! After a few hours....a few helpings of food, and a few drinks, J and I started to see the old Chris coming out. Chris Recruiter was there as well. And he told us not to worry, most everyone comes home from boot camp a little different, and he would snap out of things soon enough. Well he sure did. By nightfall, Chris was back to the guy we know and love, and J and Chris were connected at the hip...Inseperable!



The next morning, J, Chris, Amanda (Chris's girlfriend and also my best friend) and I went out to breakfast and a movie. While there, Chris kept complaning of his left hand really hurting. We looked at it and HOLY HELL it was swollen! We thought he might have broken something. He ignored it like the big tough Marine he is, and we went out to have a fun filled day with a movie, snake hunting, a trip to "High Rock" which is the highest point in our little town, and BEAUTIFUL. And then we went to Red Lobster with a couple other friends.



A few days went by and next thing you know, Im getting a call from Amanda saying that Chris is in the hospital and might need surgery on his hand! WHAT?!?



Well. that was last week. Today Chris is STILL in the hospital with a diagnosis of Cellulitis. A nasty infection under the skin. He most definitely got it from boot camp and the open blisters on his hand. They had thought he was getting better, and almost got to come home last night, but the Dr made a last minute decison to keep him more and they are going to do the surgery this afternoon.



So, today, in my 3rd week of Housewife-dom....I'll run some errands for J, pick up a little and then head on down to my 2nd home (The hospital) for chris's surgery. I wish J could be there...I know he wants to...but work is calling!



That's pretty much it for now...If you're still reading this, Congrats! It was a long one!

Prayers

Well, I have much to update about Chris' homecoming, but don't much feel like writing right now.

I'm asking for prayers for J and his family. They are going through a pretty rough time right now. I've never seen J so upset in my life and I don't know how to help him or if I can say anything to make it better. I just hope he (and his family) knows how much I love him and I will ALWAYS be there for him.

Oh!

I forgot to post a pic of the dinner I made for J the other night! This is one of his favorites!

It's baked chicken with old bay seasoning, green beans, and a biscuit. Sometimes I substitute the biscuit for mashed potatoes!

So simple to make....Just cover the chicken in old bay, cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for another 15. Voila! Delish and healthy meal!

Welcome Home Chris!

Today our best friend Chris (Or Christophee as I've taken to calling him) graduated from USMC boot camp! He's officially a Marine!

He's been gone for 13 long weeks. He actually left with only a days notice. He wasn't scheduled to go until April, but there was an opening in February and he took it! So we never really got a chance to say goodbye! But we did send letters back in forth for the last 3 months. But we have missed him so! Especially J. J and Chris have been best friends for a long time, and although he won't admit it, J has missed him very much! Chris is also dating my best friend! Were just one big happy family!

He'll be home sometime tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow evening were having a big cookout in his honor! I'm in the proccess of making a banner that says "Welcome home Chris!". I'll post pictures from the party sometime on Sunday!

We are so proud of your Christophee!!! And so happy that you'll be back home with the people who love you!!!

What losing 35 lbs has done for me!

February 2009...I was at my heaviest and most depressed -230 lbs...

May 2010- 35 lbs lighter! 195 lbs and feeling great!!

I still have a long way to go, but I'm damn proud! That dress is a size 11 people!!! I haven't fit into an 11 since my sophmore year of high school!

It CAN be done! You just need awesome support...Something I never had when I tried to lose weight before. J gave me the strength and the love and support I needed to do this. I'll never be able to thank him enough!

Is it a little Chili in here?

The Chili came out great!! Next time I'll make it a little more spicy and throw some onion in there!