Snow

Well it snowed here in lower Delaware. About one whole inch. And yes they closed the schools!! Can you believe it. So now my children are home today ....all day...It is still cold here. The sun is shinning now, do you think if I called the school and reasoned with them that they would open up for the afternoon?

Burrrrrrrrr

It is cold outside. It's so cold that even my hand lotion that I keep in the car froze. The construction workers could not even work because the siding for the house was cracking as they were trying to hang it. Yesterday I had to make them 2 rounds of hot chocolate to keep warm. well Wednesday the drywall is to be delivered. And the kitchen is still not finished.........I was tryong to pick out tile today for a back splash. that is hard work. Why can't someone just go into my dreams and see how I dream of the kitchen and then pick everything out for me and put it in. I could go on vacation while this is being done and come back when it is all done. That would be the best.

Job Johnny

Well the construction workers ordered there own job Johnny (portable toilet). It now stands tall right next to the dumpster in the drivway. They delivered it the other day. When the truck came to deliver it there were four on the truck. I was thankful they only dropped off one. Since I have been taking care of the construction workers in every way except letting then use the bathroom, I thought I would make the job Johnny look respectable. So when they left for the day I decorated it with curtains, some potpourri for the smell, a nice rug on the floor, and some lovely plastic flowers. They loved it. They talked about it all day. The one guy even brought his wife over to see it, and they all took pictures with their camera phones. Maybe there could be a market out there for this I could open the first professional job Johnny decorating company. Any suggestions on a name for the company??????

Weekend work

Well the construction guys showed up today just three of them the rest are at the other job in Dewey. They can about 10:00 and only worked until one which was OK since they were not going to work at all until I told them we could drink beer after they were done. So when they were done for the day we sat back and pouned a few in the drivway since it was 54 degrees. What a great day it was the sun was shinning, and I was drinking beer. Life is great. Plus for the small price of a case of beer I got a few more hours of work out of the construction guys and that brings the end of this mess several hours closer:+) They should be done by the end of next week IF the weather holds out, NO RAIN OR SNOW ALLOWED..........

Brownies

Well today is brownie day for the construction workers. Yesterday they told me they brought milk for the cookies. But I didn't bake yesterday. So I told them i would make brownies for them today. So for break they will have brownies and a smoke:+) Yesterday they got the on roof framed up and the other side has walls. Once they get going they move. Now we are in slower lower Delaware so they are not starting until 8:30am. Then they all come together in several cars. And the one is a female, she usually has differnet color hair everyday. She is not here yet, must have been a long night for her. Well there goes the timer the brownies are done.

Construction workers

They are a strange breed, they come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. One thing they all have in common is smoking. There are at least 10guys here today and everyone of them smokes. Also maybe there are only 9 guys, we think one maybe a female. Jack and I have been watching out the window and we are pretty sure one is female. But Jack said the kids will know for sure when they get home from school. They started at 8:00am. They unloaded the lumber truck, and all there tools and went to work. It is now 12:30 and the have the floor almost built. They certianly are fast group. Or maybe they work fast to keep warm since it is only about 40 degrees outside. I baked cookies for them also this morning, I figured they would work better if they think I am a nice person by baking for them. I think it worked. Well soon I will be enjoying me new bathroom' laying in my new spa watching TV and my new fireplace. And the best part, NONE of them have asked to use the bathroom:+)

Weekend

Today is Saturday, a day most people look forward to. Not me, you ask why? Because my children are home on the weekends. Sometimes I feel like a failure as a parent. The number one son just doesn't get it. I don't know what to do anymore. He is so mean and hateful I just can not believe that this is my son. Where do parents go when they are exhausted and at the end of the line????????

Winter

It has arrived. It is cold here now. And it is going to stay cold for a few weeks now. The kitchen remoldeling is at at a stand still waiting for the cabinet that they forgot to order. They are starting the addition framing work on Monday YEA. The new fridge is still great we can get ice water now without opening up the doors...life is great. I have been using the new oven and dishwasher, they are working good. Went to PA this past weekend. It was OK but I love coming home to the beach:+) A new season Of American Idol has started....and it is as entertaining as always. Time to go watch it.....

Fridge

The new fridge came yesterday. It is the best one ever. It took 4 guys and weights 700lbs. All my food looks great in it. It is stainles steal so it looks great. Now the kitchen is starting to come together. Of course there are a few problems 1 missing cabinet which really throws everything off. Also some scratches and bumps but everything will be replaced. I really am going to be the domestic goddess...

Shopping

Today I set out to exchange a sweater I got for Christmas because it had a spot on it. So after that I wondered into the Lenox outlet. They were having a 75% off sale on everything in the store. WOW. 1st I had to stand in line for a cart, that took 15 minutes. Then I shopped for about 1 hour, then stood in line for 1 1/2 hour but I had such a good time I saw my old neighbor in line and meet some new friends. I was born to shop. And I saved 600.00. What a wonderful day I had. Oh plus I got some wedding gifts and Christmas gifts fo this year. Now the delivery men just called and my new kitchen cabinets will be here in 15 minutes. Can this day get any better!!!!!!

Construction

Well construction continues. Now I have no kitchen. The fridge is still here and plugged in but that is all that is in the kitchen. We are now using all paper products. And if we can't I'm forced to wash dishes by hand in the powder room sink:+( But it will all be worth it. The electritian was here today, a women.....She did not ask to use the bathroom but she does talk to herself, all the time. Even the dog was looking around to see if there was anyone else in the house, because we heard talking coming from behind the plastic wall that is constructed in the kitchen to try and keep the dirt from the rest of the house. She will be back tomorrow, with a helper. I wonder if she still talks to herself then or her helper? Why does one talk to one's self? I know I do it. What satisfaction do we get from holding a conversation with one's self? Is it because we know that we will be correct in the conversation no matter which end we are on? Or does it make us feel more comfortable knowing there are two sides to every conversation?

No place like home

Pushed the wrong button the first time. We went away for the holidays this year. This was the first time I had ever been away for Christmas. We went to Germany to see our German Family. It was great to see them and see the things that they do for the holidays. Like the Christmas angel, ringing the bell when you can enter the Christmas room. And everyone setting off fireworks at new years eve. They are legal only for that one day. And when I say everyone I mean everyone, there are firworks every where, you don't know which way to look. The weather was cold most of the time not like this warm DE sunshine we are having now, 60 degrees today. It was great to see my two favorite girls and to spend time with them. We got to play dress up everyday. And I miss them so much already. But like the saying goes there is no place like home. It is always great to sleep in your oun bed and shower in your own shower. The rest of our vacation went good. The only two problems we had were that the number 1 son broke his left ankle. And the plane ride home was the ride from H-LL. So the airline will be getting a nasty note from me. Now we are home and all the wash is done:+) 8 loads of it yesterday.

No place like home

Digging

Well the construction outside stated today. There was a back hole digging up the plush green back yard!!!hehehehehe. We now have 2 holes in the yard one at either end of the house. It was such a great day to dig almost 70 degrees. And the best part of all none of the construction guys asked to use the bathroom:+) I can't wait until this is all done. Also today I tried to continue packing for our Christmas holiday in Germany. That is not going as well as the digging. We leave on Thursday I hope I can stuff eveything into these suitcases by then. The Body is upset about the suitcases. She already is crying and whinning. And to get back at me she slept on the couch last night!!!!BRAT. I hope she will be Ok when we are away.

Fog Delay

Coming from central PA the schools always had ice or snow delays. But fog delays are something new. This school district has had at least 6 since the start of school. I'm not sure where some of the sudents come from. Pehaps some of them live out at sea and can not get to school on time because of the fog on the ocean. BUT the land kids should really not have that much trouble. Now granted once or twice it has been really foggy. But it is getting out of control now. My man and I have come up with a theroy this morning since there was another delay and this cuts into our time. We figure that all the students got together and pool their money to pay off the person for calls for the fog delay. And that person lives on the sea somewhere maybe his name is NEMO:+) Or maybe whom ever calls for the delay goes out for Thirsty Thursday because I have noticed a pattern for Friday fog delays at least half so far. Now I ask you a conspiracy or coincidence?

Shopping

Today I think, well I hope, I have finished my christmas shopping. Shopping during the week is so much more enjoyable. No crowds, no pressure, no clothing laying all over the floor. Now all I have to do is finish wrapping. I hate to wrap gifts, however I do enjoy decorating them. And to make the day even better the weather is great again today in the 60's. I could shop in just a sweater.

holidays

Well we had the beach gang holiday party last night. I think it will be an annual event. But next year we should probably have it in the afternoon hours since the guys seemed to be asleep by 9:00pm. Yes they were sleeping in the living room with the TV on. Well at least 3 out of the 5 were. My man the oldest of the bunch stayed awake. It was nice to see everyone. And the anonymous christmas cards showed up again this year so they were a topic of conversation. Then today I started to pack for our holiday in Germany. Well that is not working to good. OF COURSE there is not enough room for all that I want to take, even with my space saver bags. But some how I will make it work. Hopefully the airlines will be a little relaxed on the suitcase weight since it is Christmas. I had to take some of the toys out of the baxes so they would pack better. That was fun because I got to play with them before I packed them. But the princess dresses are to small for me so I couldn't play dress up with them. But I did get to wear the crown for a while.

retirment

Well it is offical my husband is finally in the retirment mode, you ask why? Here is our conversation this morning.
K- They have hospitality night in Rehoboth tonight.(local business have food and refreshments)
J - what time
K - 5 to 9
J- thats good it starts early we can go in get free food and be back in time to watch our 8:00 pm TV show tonight.

Why??????

Why do people whom we have hired to do work on our home always have to poop in our bathrooms. Now I know that everyone poops. BUT this always happens in our house. Today the second air conditioning guy had to use the bathroom. The only diffenrence between this one and the other one is that this one asked to use the bathroom the other one just went in and did his business without even asking. And then did not spray or turn on the fan. Of course he did not get a call back from me. Now today the next A/C guy comes and does the same thing in the bathroom. He does not turn on the fan or spray either, but he does close the door behind him. Why do men not try to cover up the foul order they leave behind. Is the work we hire people to do really that bad that it gives them the shits? And I thought all men had poop control that they can wait until they get home.

Life

Sometimes life deals some ugly hands. This weekend a good friend told us he has colon cancer. A great guy only 50 years young. Why do people who are young and healthy get sick? Why do all the good people get the bad problems? He has a postive out look which is great but he also has a hard road to travel. It is times like this when you stop and thank God for all the good you have.