A Week In The Life, Day 7

Wow, I am just a little behind in getting this done but since my Day 7 happened to be the last day of my 30's, you all can just bite me.

Sunday, March 4, 2012, started out quiet and slow because the Heathens were at their dad's. He gave Annabeth tickets to see the Broadway production of Wicked for her birthday so she and Savannah were gone to that. Annabeth is mad for musicals and this is one of her favorites. I was a little bummed that I did not get to go with her but happy that parental guilt scored her front row seats. She's so pretty!

To be honest, I was totally useless this day. I played around online and goofed off with my bestie a large portion of the day. The plan was for Savannah to take me out to dinner for my birthday after Wicked. She and the little ones (14 and 11 and I still call them that) came breezing in and pronounced me presentable and we took off to O'Charley's.

When we arrived, I knew something was up because Savannah and Emmy were stalling for time and they are as subtle as a dead skunk in August. I was rushed in to the building amid much squealing, whispering and giggling. Even though I spoke to my best friend Wendy and her entire family standing in the lobby, Savannah whisked me to the bathroom because apparently I had to go and didn't know it. After more stalling, I was allowed to come out and act surprised at seeing Wendy and her crew there bearing gifts. To be honest, I was totally and completely surprised that Savannah did this but come on, I had just seen them in the lobby! I'm not that blonde :) A few minutes later, my other dear friends Mowry and Emily (Big Emily to some of you) came walking in and I truly was surprised then! They both live an hour away and have small children. Plus, Emily's sweet Buster was not feeling well. But they came to party with me and brought cake! Targaryen Dragon Cake no less!

Savannah and Emmy made me a poster that was presented to me in the restaurant with a little song and dance.

The Heathens even got me a cake, in Lannister colors of course.

And I'm telling you, I really need to go ahead and change my name....

The meal was very nice and I enjoyed my two worlds colliding and was beyond thrilled that they all liked each other. Did I mention I was wearing a tiara the entire time?

It says "Happy Birthday" above the tinsel. I thought I carried the look off with my usual grace and poise.

Savannah had to rush back to the land of college and fun after dinner. I always hate to see her go. Annabeth and Emmy had gifts that came in my birthday box the day before so they got to open them. They were most pleased.

Emmy has never even heard of Thundercats but she thought the hat and matching wrist band were the best thing ever. She even slept in them.

And that was pretty much the last thing I saw before I turned 40.

A Week In My Life, Day 6

Saturday, March 3, 2012. Do not expect much at all because it is Saturday. :)

 I woke up around 7 because that seems to be my preset wake up time. Annabeth, Emmy and I hung out around the house. Savannah breezed in a little before lunch and I was very happy to see her. Especially since she was taking her mountain of dirty laundry to her dad's. They went on to their dad's and I was left at home alone. I puttered around the house. Around 3 PM, the mail man knocked on my door and delivered my first birthday present!

The poster tube contained a promotional Game of Thrones poster and some kick ass chile mango suckers. At least I think that's what the poster is since I've yet to be able to get it out of the tube. >.< The suckers, however, are out and delicious.

The complete haul included a copy of Aztec with a very sweet inscription, a red felt thing, a southwestern thing, some magnets off JB's refrigerator (including one from Tombstone, hellz yeah!), a 2011 calendar, a Buffy CD, a Scrabble dictionary and a wee ass. As if that was not amazing enough, I also have the first season of Game of Thrones on the way. My bff > than yours. Any day of the week.

There was also some gifts in there for Annabeth (her birthday is next week) and Emmy (she's spoiled rotten) but I won't say anything else because they haven't gotten them yet.

Later, my best friend Shannon and her family came up and took me out to dinner. I got to eat dinner with a squark. Be jealous.

Savannah and Emmy came out to see us a bit at the restaurant then went back to their dad's. After dinner, I went to BAM and picked up a copy of The Once and Future King and some Starbucks. All in all, a good day.

A Week In My Life, Day 5

Friday, March 2, 2012. Finally! Today was the first day in almost 3 weeks that I did not have to bandage anything. Aside from a weird scar, I think the staph infection has cleared up.

Today was the funeral for Mr. Gentry. It was a sweet service that celebrated his life. He had been a part of my life for many years. My older brother Patrick has been friends with Steven since they were little boys and as the baby sister, I always seem to have tagged along. My sister Vicki married in to the family and, again, I seemed to have tagged along. Since my divorce, the Gentry clan has become my second family and I spend most of the (eating) holidays with them. Despite the circumstances, it was very nice to spend time with everyone.

The entire state was under a severe weather advisory for the day. Since the deadly tornadoes last April, we seem to go in to overdrive when it comes to preparation and most of the ares shut down at lunch. This is what the sky looked like at the time.

This was the view right before I turned off on to my road going home at 5.

After work, the girls and I went to eat dinner. I missed my turn and we ended up taking a very scenic route to our destination. It still amazes me that I get lost in the towns that I've lived in for years. All of the televisions were on coverage about the weather. It had already been pretty bad in North Alabama earlier. My sister's neighborhood was hit pretty bad but thankfully, they appeared to have been spared.

There were some spectacular storms on in the night but our area was spared. I think the NWS is now saying that 6 tornadoes touched down across the state.

A Week In My Life, Day 4

Wow, I'm behind. March 1st, I think I remember this day. I was running a little behind in the morning, so I did my tried and true trick of putting my make-up on in the parking lot at work. I actually do this a lot, as my steering wheel can attest.

Emmy did not feel well so she stayed at home, despite my asking her not to. As soon as I sat down at my desk, she called and wanted me to come and get her so she could stay with PawPaw. Luckily, PawPaw is a life saver and he drove all the way to my house to get her.

This was another busy day at work. My good friend Mowry brought lunch for us, homemade paella and black beans. I also discovered sweet potato tots at Sonic that went perfect with the meal. YUM! Thanks, Mowry.

When I got off work, I flew back up the highway to grab Annabeth and then went back down to Talladega. The visitation for my sister's father in law was this night. Afterwards, the girls and I went out to eat with my Daddy and stepmom. My daddy can perform coffee magic and make his spoon stand straight up.

Emmy was tired and out of sorts and fell asleep right after eating.

We drove home and all went straight to bed because we were tired. It happens sometimes.

A Week In My Life, Day 3

February 29, 2012, Leap Day. Woot. The started with hearing Emmy whimpering in her sleep and then start crying as soon as she woke up. She is taking the no softball thing pretty hard. I noticed on the way to school that a nice crop of political signs has sprung up. Please note Roy Moore is running for Supreme Court again. I can't wait to be a national laughing stock again.

Also, you can see the stop sign that is going to get my in really bad trouble one day. But that's all I'm saying on that.

Work was hectic. We are getting ready for a really big review by the State week after next. I helped Big Emily decide which snack would give her the most food for her 85 cents (math, even social workers use it).

Then we took a break on the lovely patio. You can see how dreary it was. Dreary but muggy.



I had a couple of surprises waiting for me when I got home. I had ordered Watchmen Monday and it came in along with an unexpected box from Southern Candymakers in New Orleans. My friend Erin (and I assume her boyfriend Blake) sent me a care package since I was dying of what I have now determined is an Alien infection. Chocolate fleur de lis, gator and crawfish plus authentic pecan pralines. Hello, sexy lips!

The girls and I then headed on over to IHOP and to target to run a few errands. Before leaving, we snapped a few pictures. Notice Annabeth's awesome Batman utility belt. Yep, she even wore it to school.

Of course, this was the best part of dinner.

We played around in Target a little while. Crayola now makes a line of colors that are themed. There's pirate, rock star, mermaid, cupcake, ice cream sundae, princess, glitter and of course....

The main job when we got home was to color Annabeth's hair. She decided she wanted to go back red so we did. She was very happy with the results, though you wouldn't be able to tell it from this picture.

The night was stupid. My tummy/esophagus/Alien issues persisted a long time. Then I was hot. Then I got sucked in to some Facebook conversations. Then a friend texted me a funny picture. Then Annabeth was scared. Then it was a wicked storm. Then my mind went in to overdrive....Good times.