I worked in a job that I hated for nearly fifteen years. It simply not in my knowing that I could look for another job...I know.. WHAT?! I was raised that you get a job and retire from that job. Loyalty!

I was "let go" because of downsizing. Basically my job… Read full post »

This is a new legal avenue in Idaho.  It has VERY specific requirements, which my husband and I meet.

 Because this is so new, We are more than a little nervous. Our Lawyer isn’t even completely sure how to proceed even though it was she who suggested this. Red flags abound,… Read full post »

Several months ago a friend of mine lost everything in a house fire. It was the most devastating thing a person can go through. Her Daughter, age 12, has had difficulties with losing ALL of HER stuff.

They’ve since cleared the land(and purchased it out right) and purchased a "new… Read full post »

It's been awhile.  There's been numerious migraines.  A very long fight with a cold, I assume it was a cold.  But you know what happens when you assume.....anyway....Just before Thanksgiving my Grandson starting putting up "his" tree.  So not to be out done...I put up my tree… Read full post »

Tuesday October 25, 2011

I'd been battling a migraine for 2 days.  So I asked the Grandkids to be quiet and play until I woke up the next moring.

 I awoke around 7am.  I could hear the kids playing quietly.....in the bathroom...!?  While play together is not unusual...playi… Read full post »

Someone once told me that EVERYONE has a talent and a purpose.

I replied that I have no talent so I have no purpose.

They replied..maybe your talent is just hidden.

OK, I've dug deep..all the way to China..nope no talent, no purpose.

 Or is putting once self… Read full post »

I've been thinking about my Father a lot lately. I don't know why, really. He left our Family when I was Fourteen.

The ONLY thing I know about my Father...that I know is true...he loved to sing and play the base.

My first memory of my father..He's getting ready to… Read full post »

I am exhausted. I have a 6.5 year old grandson who lives with us and I take care of my granddaughter age 7.

I am a stay at home "Domestic goddess". I have cared for our Grandson since he was a month old. I’ve also taken care of our Granddaughter on… Read full post »

The legal system is such a ridiculous mess. You file papers, wait, file more papers, have someone other than a family member serve papers to the person you are "suing", file more papers. wait...wait..get a hearing date then wait.

Normally, this would be done my your attorney, but we are doing… Read full post »

We dropped Directv this past April after almost 10 years at the urging of our Daughter in Law. Good prices and a DVR at Dish Network sounded like a great idea.

Two DVR's and so many problems with signal or lack there of in almost 6 months has really changed my… Read full post »

My Grandkids are Arlyn and Zoe. They are both 6 years old and heading to 1st grade.

They say some really funny things. I encourage ALL parents OR Grandparents to keep a journal. Write down everything your kids/grandkids say. It will give you a chuckle later and totally embarrass them later.… Read full post »

I've been thinking about my Mom, a lot. She died of, well, 2 heart attaches after surgery for a huge hernia.

She and my Father were married almost fifteen years. My father left "us" for another woman. My Mother never got over it. She became bitter. She stopped taking care of… Read full post »

Arlyn is my 6 year old Grandson.  He IS the love of my life...well after my Husband, Rick.

We have started the paper work to obtain guardianship.  Why not.  Arlyn's been with us since he was just a month old.  Sometimes, I just want to be a GRANDMA, so I have a… Read full post »

Ok here goes.  My first blog.  I've never done this brfore and I am not a writer by trade but I think I have interesting things to say..well most of the time.

I am a Domestic Goddess...that is a stay at home Grandma.  Please don't roll your eyes at me.  Raising kids… Read full post »