Happy Birthday!

Well, today is Michael's birthday. I'm trying to "help" him get to work so I can get school done and pack for the crop tonight (yes, leave him on his birthday--bad Mom--but it's my girlfriend's birthday too!!). He's still steamed 'cause I was steamed that he didn't take the kids to Tae Kwon Do last night. Funny how he can fuss about the irresponsibility of his employees but not do everything in his power to instill responsibility in his kids. Oh, well. I guess he was expecting me to be more steamed, but it just tells me that if ya want something done, git yer rear in gear. Anyhoo... nothing can get me down today!! Let's get going, kids, I have packing to do!!!

Gold... in online shopping!!

So what happens when a man attempts to mess with his wife's cropping time? Well, after tonight and the loyalty of my computer, I find that he might crash the entire internet. Michael was trying to get the kids to the circus, and the "only possible time" was Friday night, during my cropping time. Knowing that he'd probably only return with one, if any of my three kids, I started booing the idea of him taking them himself. He proceeded to secure tickets online to this "only possible time." Somehow, he got booted twice. He said he had somehow timed out. So after a few minutes of hostile pacings and fridge-door-slamming, I decided to give it a go. After all, when it comes to shopping, I and my computer are one. So I tried my new Firefox browser, knowing it wasn't as junked up and probably a bit faster, and just tried searching circus attractions and tickets. I soon found the circus that had him all fired up and started looking at show times. Sure enough, besides the "only possible time," was a perfect one on Sunday afternoon. Now, I may be a bit sleepy after an all night crop, but this is doable. So he starts hassling me, standing right behind me, about how fast you have to type or you'll time out. OK, I'm ready. You have one minute to fill in your name, address, and crap like that. Seems easy enough. My name hasn't changed for a while. Then, on the next window, you have 3 minutes to fill in all your credit card info. 3 minutes? Do you know how many things one mom can do in 3 minutes? His only question was, "Where's your card?"
HAHA, baby, I don't need no stinkin credit card. I've had that memorized for years. The only time I pull that out is to pay for gas. I go burning up the keyboard and have that done in 30 seconds flat. Actually, I think I scared him. Anyway, the confirmation screen came up and everything was peachy and my family awarded me the GOLD. What a night!! Mom comes through!! Now I'm thinking there are a couple more things I need to order before he changes my credit card number. I'll have to finish this later...

Weekend Success

What a fantastic weekend!! Our church's winter retreat was Friday and Saturday, and we just had the best time. The speaker was so completely exciting, and motivating, and REAL!!! And my dramas went really well. I can't believe how much I forgot... well, actually, I can... what a ball of nerves!!! But since I was the only one who knew how much was missing, I think it was okay. It was so clear how the Lord was in control of everything. The two dramas I had chosen, long before I had any topic information, were so perfect for the speaker's train of thought. I'm so glad that the Lord takes over some of those decisions, because I just couldn't have done so well! She even referred to them several times in the final sessions. There were also so many new faces this weekend. Making so many new friends and learning so much from Judy... oh, the accomodations left much to complain about, but the Spirit just did not let us dwell on that!! Thank you, Lord Jesus!!