My nephew sent this to me via email, I had to share!!

Here’s the reply the teacher received the next day:

Dear Mrs. Jones,
I wish to clarify that I am not now, nor have I ever been, an exotic dancer. I work at Home Depot and I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the blizzard hit. I told her we sold out every single shovel we had, and then I found one more in the back room, and that several people were fighting over who would get it. Her picture doesn’t show me dancing around a pole. It’s supposed to depict me selling the last snow shovel we had at Home Depot.
From now on I will remember to check her homework more thoroughly before she turns it in.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Smith

I had seen this a few years ago, I was just sorting through old files and came across it again. It’s only 2 or 3 minutes long and soooo worth watching! Enjoy!

A beautiful and powerful presentation. Enjoy the breathtaking
photographic images and inspiring message that has touched so many!

(told you so!!)

As mentioned, complained about, harped on and whined about, I have spent a good part of the last month sick! When I did eat, 90% of my diet consisted of Chicken Noodle Soup, a Saltine Cracker here and there and Vitamin Water. Sometimes it stayed down, other times it had me praying to the “Porcelain Goddess.” One would think the plus side of that would be shedding a few pounds. I finally got the nerve up to climb on the scale…I gained 5 pounds, 1/2 of what I had just worked so hard to lose. Needless to say I’m not happy, I’m frustrated and I’m mad. I’m mad because I feel like a cow hence, I have Mad Cow Disease. Moo.

I have been sorting through pictures these past few days. Remember in the olden days, when you snapped a picture and as soon as the roll of film was done you ran to the local drugstore, dropped it off and eagerly waited 10 days for it to be developed? You always ordered double prints so grandma and aunt Betsy could have some, only to find 4 pictures that were actually viewable. At first you were very diligent about keeping your treasures organized and in albums, but eventually all hell broke loose. You are now left with boxes of loose photos not having a clue who or what they are of. I decided it was time to at least organize my kids pictures and catch up on their albums but the more I go through…the worse I feel.

You both are so cute, so loving and have so much personality!

I don’t know why I would allow you to wear a necktie to kindergarten each day, then skate around the neighborhood. I must say you were quite the trend setter back then!

What was I thinking when I matched you head to toe….in not so masculine clothes,
I promise I corrected every last person that said, “she’s gorgeous”

You are my pride and joy. The three of us were always together!

But maybe it wasn’t a good idea to put you in spandex shorts
and get on with our day in our matching Batman t-shirts…

I was so proud that by your second birthday you were potty
trained and now wearing “big boy” chonies!!

Bless your heart, you tried so hard to walk in them….
I swear at the time I thought it was cute!

Madonna called…she said she wants her boots and butterfly belt buckle back.
We’ll blame your dad for this one!! Love you! (who can we blame for that carpet??)

Surprise!! We were on vacation and guess who got all gussied-up for dinner
all by himself? You were the cutest thing ever!  Everybody thought…. nobody saw you….

You and your “bestie” were always so trendy….

Trying to teach you independence and responsibility, Mom sends you out for
a day of errands, unfortunately you had to do it without your super cool shades…..

….I was sporting them and my super cool 80′s suit at the beach

Yes boys, mom has her moments too!!

The pictures obviously are endearing to me, however if I were to show them to anyone….
I have many more to conquer, which I’m sure will lead to more laughs, a few tears and probably a few more posts!!! I love you boys

If you have not read the tails of Oliver, you can do so here and here.

So, the previous owners are indeed gone and have not returned for him. As of Thursday, January 22nd,  I officially deemed him part of our family. He is spending more time each day in the house and has made himself right at home. He was an outdoor cat, but as soon as he is totally comfortable here and my other cat “Filthy” quits flicking her tail at him I will be keeping him inside. He is so far, very well behaved, knows no and loves to be loved.
On another note…I am finally feeling ‘human’ again, I might even live! It’s hell getting old!

2 years
24 months
104 weeks
730 days
17,520 hours
1,051,200 minutes
63,113,852 seconds
Any way you look at it, today marks the 2nd anniversary of my son being in REMISSION FROM CANCER!
Words cannot express the feeling of him finally reaching this important milestone. I love you baby!! Your courage, determination and positive attitude have been an inspiration to all!!! You are our HERO… Congratulations!

If you missed Part one, scroll down to the previous post!
PART TWO
Aside from neglecting my website and leaving you all with sleepless nights, I have also failed to follow through with my weekly Random Acts of Kindness, “R.A.K.” However, the last one was a doozy and I’m sure the recipients were caught completely off guard! I went to a drive-thru and not only paid for my food but for the vehicle behind me as well. (told you it was good!) NOTE TO SELF- Before committing, take a quick peak back to see if it’s a couple people in a car or an S.U.V full of kids. Either way it was a good feeling and I drove away singing Tommy Lee’s “Good Times” at the top of my lungs! I do have some making up to do, not to mention a few good ideas! When was the last time you performed a R.A.K.?
Let’s catch up on Oliver, the cat my neighbors asked me to take when they moved. I am not sure what is going on or where lil Olivers fate lies. I hobbled (the being sick and all thing) over to their apartment shortly after the holidays, although there were a few things still in their backyard and a couple night lights on in the house it appeared empty. I checked back each day, no changes, no Oliver. Perhaps they had decided to keep him. A few days ago while taking the trash out, I got the feeling I was being followed. I was, run Oliver, run!! He ran right to me and I gave him the biggest kitty hug. I walked him back to his ‘home’ and nothing had changed and still hasn’t. His ‘home’ is two building from mine but I have brought him over enough that he knows his way back and forth. I am keeping food and water available at both places until I figure out what’s going on. My thought personally….they originally took him, changed their mind and dropped him back off here. Poor baby!
Our good friends B & J stopped by a few nights ago (sorry guys if you’re sick now too!) It was good to see them….a little embarrassing though. B was in a motorcycle accident a month or so ago and broke about every bone from his knees down in both legs. He is now wheelchair bound with more nuts, bolts, and rods in his legs than I have in my car. His spirits are good, I just think it would have been nice had we made the time and effort to go see him. It was really good to see J too, it’s been a few years. Bottom line, we suck as friends!!!
If all works out, we may be moving within the next month. Our lease is ending so we probably should decide soon. We found a house with an extra bedroom and get this…a big front and back yard. I love gardening, grubs, weeds and all! Oliver will be going with if nothing changes by then! Stay tuned.
Well all, time for me to wind down, take my meds., ice my eyes and vicks up my legs…..I’m going to be a step ahead of Jimmy leg tonight. Good times!!!