The wacky weather is over!

Finally, the wacky winter weather is over! I am so thankful that it is over. I had to stay in Tulsa from Monday night to Thursday. I finally tried to go home and made it on Thursday. I am happy it is over. By the time I was able to come home I was actually homesick. I never really knew what it meant to be homesick. I wanted to be home with my kids and husband. I did, unfortunately, find out that my goats died. All three of them. They were like family to me and I really loved them. To anyone who doesn't have animals, they think I am weird for grieving the loss. But for those who have animals, they understand what I am going through. Kyle knew I wanted them so bad that he got them for me for Mother's Day. I am fortunate enough to have had them for almost a year but oh well. Life does go on. I really don't think I will get more just yet though. I think they were either sick or just couldn't handle the weather. I am not sure. Today the snow is almost gone thank goodness!

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so glad it is Friday! I am ready for this weekend! Tomorrow night, my best friend, Stephanie and I are going to a Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker concert!!!!!! I am happy! I just love that she thought of me when she bought the tickets! I am so lucky to have her in my life! She is always there when I need her! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!

Finally getting better!

Okay so, today is my first day back at work since Wednesday. I came down with a bad case of strep throat. The doctor gave me two shots and a major antibiotic. So now that I am feeling better all is well with the world! I just had a great lunch that was healthy for my body and for my soul (thanks for the talk Jen!). I am really blessed to have two such great friends that I can cofide in when I need to blow (or when they need to). I know I have blessings all around me. I am very thankful that I am no longer sick. I am still trying to get my strength back but other than that it is all good. Yesterday Mollie and I went to the grocery store for "just Mommy and Mollie" time. I love those times with both girls. Next time will be Kylie's turn. Mollie is getting much older and is going to need "the talk" soon. I am not sure what to do about that. We just walked through Walmart then had lunch together at McDonald's. I can't believe she will be 10 this year. It seems like just yesterday... I love those girls so much! Kyle worked all weekend on our yard and cleaning up all the rocks and holes on the other side of our driveway. I am so proud of him for taking the initiative to make our house and land look better. I am really lucky! Kylie has two teeth coming in and the two that need to come out are being stubborn! She is afraid to let anyone pull them but loves when she gets the money from the tooth fairy...typical kid, I guess. Anyway, I have alot of catching up to do at work!!!!

Much Better!

I feel better. Not at 100% yet but I will get there. IT IS FRIDAY!!!! Even though I had a short week I am happy for it to be Friday. Tomorrow is grocery shopping day ;P Not really wanting to but if I have to I will drag my family with me!!!! That way, they suffer too:) Kyle started his second semester on Tuesday. He has been doing very well. I am proud of him! He got his grades back and he got 2 A's and 2 B's. I hope he continues with his grades that way and can graduate in 1 1/2 years with honors! I know he can do it!!!! I believe in him! Better go for now!

Feeling Crummy Is No Fun!

Okay so I went to the doctor today because I have been having back pain and a UTI. I got a prescription. I hope that helps! I was on vacation from Friday at noon until yesterday. It was nice to be off and be able to take the girls to school and pick them up. They had a lock down yesterday because a man shot at some police and a chase happened after that. Thank goodness the school locked down so nothing would happen. Anyway, we went to Missouri on Saturday. It was nice. I just wish my Dad and that side of the family lived closer so that we didn't have to go as far. I miss all of them terribly. The girls cherish them so much! We had a good time. We went shopping with them, out to eat and the girls got to practice swimming in the hotel pool (indoor of course). They had a blast but they didn't want to go back to school yesterday. I am glad they are getting older though, because it makes long drives alot easier! We got back safe and sound with no bad weather, I thank God for that! Well, that is all for now! Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday!

The Slugs...

Okay so the title of this may be crazy but let me tell you a story... For some reason or another we have a leak under our kitchen sink that Kyle has decided not to fix yet. It has gradually gotten worse and now the floor is sinking, not just under the sink but around it too. A couple of nights ago Kyle went in the kitchen and stepped on a Slug. Now, you may be thinking, a slug in the kitchen??? But we live in the country so anything is possible! He was barefooted so I laughed and laughed because he was so grossed out! It was funny. Well, the slug oozed this greenish yellowish gunk out on the floor. This slug was not a little one at all. It had to be at least 3 inches long and 1 inch wide! But, where there are big slugs there are also little slugs! Yep, there were at least 6 other slugs too. They were varying sizes. Where in the world did they get in, that is what I was wondering! Well we think they came in via a hole or something. They like the wet, damp environment. I can just imagine it now, the slugs having a conversation..."okay guys, I am hungry, why don't we go into the Atwell kitchen and see what kind of snack we can get off the floor because ya know, Kyle is pretty messy when he cooks." So they come in to the kitchen and help me pay Kyle back for being messy! Ha Ha Ha! If only that had happened. Well, I got a little pay back for laughing at him! The slugs decided to pay me back for putting them in harms way! Kyle was on a hunting trip last weekend and on Sunday evening after the lights in the kitchen had been out for awhile (mind you slugs like the dark)...Yep, you guessed it...I stepped on a big fat one too!!! All I can say without throwing up is... YUCK!!!!!!!!!! It was gross! I actually had to wipe the floor up where the slug was because it left a greenish yellowish trail for me! Man, it is a good thing the girls and I are going away for a little trip. Kyle is now going to fix the floor and the leak while we are gone! Hopefully that is the last of the slugs........ And another part is that my girls know that slugs hate salt. They wanted to salt the slugs WHILE they were in the kitchen. Yep, I had to turn them down on that one!