"Hola! My name is Dora, and this is my friend, Boots." K...I have read the Dora The Explorer book wayyyy too many times to my child. ha
Time is at a precious price right now. Most every hour of every day is scheduled. I am working with 6 buyers...count them....6! I have and am showing 5 of them just this week alone. It's good news, but nutts! Bad news is one of those buyers we have been sitting on a short sale for like 10 weeks...fighting problem after problem. It ain't gonna happen. There are huge amounts of liens on this house. Upwards of $20k. The title co. is still checking into it, and confirming that they are still active, but it doesn't look good. We went from a $2700 lient that he was going to take care of, to this. Big jump. So I am on the hunt for another house for him. I don't want to lose him as a buyer, so I better find something and fast.
Poor Peyton...was supposed to have cheerleading tonight...couldn't do that because of the rain. And then I found out there was a Homecoming parade for Saginaw High School...which Peyton talked about for months after it last year.....told her about it..and boom. No parade either. Rained out. We have had a lot of rain this week. Started Mon. night and hasn't stopped since. Then they are saying Sat and Sun. we are in for a huge amount of rain due to Hurricane Ike. Uggh. The rain makes me want to sleep..who has time though.
So the other day me and Peyton were in the car. She kept saying she was a big sister. I told her she's not because she doesn't have a brother or sister. She said "Mommy, can I pray to God for a sister or brother?" (we had talked about that the day before) I told her she could, and showed her how to pray to God. This is what she said (with my help)
"Dear God. I pray that you will bless me, my Mommy and Daddy with a baby sister in Mommy's tummy. Thank you, God for our blessings. In your name I pray, Amen." (I will have to record this because it's the cutest thing you have ever seen.)
After her prayer, she asked "Where is God" I said, "In heaven up in the sky. He watches over everybody in the whole world". She said, "Mommy, is he watching over my little sister." OMG! I started balling! "Yes, dear. He is watching over your little sister, wherever she may be." Does that not break your heart!!!!! It broke mine right in half. So every so often she crossed her hands and bows her head and prays to God for a little sister. Oy vey!
The amount of turmoil I am in over this is ridiculous. YES!!! I want another baby..I want Peyton to have a sibling. On the other hand...I want my job. My job is not kid friendly at all. You have to be able to pick up and leave in 10 minutes notice. I wouldn't be able to work like I am...thus not making money. (Not that I'm raking it in or anything..but it's better than nothing). We really can't afford another baby. It is going to cost $1k to TRY that one last ditch effort. If it works..then the medical bills we will have just to have the baby. We can't afford for me not to make money. But ya know, we said the same thing about having Peyton for years, and finally just did it. We had awesome insurance at that time, so we didn't have to worry about the med. bills, but we managed the rest. You just manage. Somehow it all works out. But I just don't know what to do. I have been on the fence for a good 2 months about this. So I just don't know. Part of me says that I have one more chance to have a baby, and the rest of my life to work. But..the fact still remains...we need that income. Daycare is not an option. Too expensive. I would never ask Nana or Andi to watch a baby. They are a lot of work. Plus, the first year is the best..I would want to be there for it. Ok enough of that. Let's just say...I am still on the fence.
What else....Oh...Peyton's earing/ear got infected. Yesterday, picking her up at Andi's, I noticed it was swollen. Looked and there was puss coming out. So it took me, Brian and Andi holding her down to get that earing out. And that sucker bled like crazy. Which I thought was weird. She was NOT a happy camper. So we cleaned it and we cleaned it. Tonight me and Steve put the earing back in. It looks a lot better, but there was like a blood clot in the hole where the earing goes. But if we didn't put it back in it would close up. Soooo....we put it in. It took a minute to get it in, but it finally slipped through. She was not a happy camper again. But she lived through it and got a piece of bubble gum for it.
So, I guess that's it. A couple of "rants" in this blog...but that' the kind of week it's been.
ps.....to answer a couple of questions....Steve is taking another religion class because he is attending St. Leo University. It is a Religious school. They require more religion classes than most colleges.
....I think auntie S was right....that cleaning freak out was PMS related. Steve said I am getting worse and worse about the house being clean, and that it bothers me more than it used to. I think he is right. But so far everybody has done good this week. House is still clean. ha I must have frightened them both into submission. hehehe My self incuded.
Ok...night.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
A decent weekend
So it was a pretty nice weekend. Not too busy for once. Friday was pretty busy. I went home and collapsed at the end of the day. I got Peyton signed up for Soccer. She is soooo excited. She keeps asking when are we going to her soccer game. And she wants to do her super soccer kick. (She watches wayyy too much Dora the Explorer.) So we are counting down the days for her first practice. She doesn't have her first game until the 4th of Oct. That should be cute.
Then I took her to Andi's for the day, picked up a Pizza for her, me and my Mom, who was stopping by after her clinic appt. Shoved that down, ran to the office to pull properties for a guy I was showing in 10 minutes. Cut that down to the wire. Showed him for a couple of hours, raced him back to his car and headed to Haslet for my second job. Worked there, picked up Peyton from Andi's, came home and met Steve and went to eat some Mexican food with Steve's folks. Came home and it was already like 8:30. I changed to my pjs and was in bed by 10:30. For all that know me, know I had to be tired to be in bed before midnight on any normal night, let alone a Friday night. I slept for like 10 hours. It was a long week.
Saturday, had a showing at noon, previewed some lakefront properties for a client, had floor duty and done by 5pm. I was very irritable Saturday, and I decided I figured out why. Because of my messy freakin' house!!!! So I did a little flippin' out. Called a family meeting and handed out duties. Explained to my daughter and husband that if Momma aint happy ain't nobody gonna be happy! And that we all pinky promised to do better at cleaning or messes. Before going to bed at night each of us is to pick up after themselves before going to bed. So I was a woman on a mission. Steve and I picked up, Peyton was cleaning her rooms, Steve dealt with putting all our clothes away, and I sweat my ass off with the vacum cleaner hand tools cleaning the floors. Then broke out the vinigar and water to clean the wood floors. The tile had been done about a week ago, so I let those slide. We spent about 2 1/2 hours, and we still have a lot to do. But it was a great start. At least now if somebody were to drop by, I wouldn't be mortified by how my house looks. Fact is, I don't have time to play housewife. Yes, I could work a little harder by doing a little each day. But I do know this! I want my freakin' cleaning ladies back!! Unfortunately, our budget will not allow at this point. We spend a lot more on groceries and gas than we once did. Peyton's tuition, soccer, and all these little things that keep coming up drain or budget the fastest. But I am tellin' ya. Maybe not the closing I am having this month, but the next closing I have, i am having them come in and do a deep cleaning. It puts me in a bad mood to have a house that messy. My dogs don't help. With the dog who you can let out before you leave and as soon as you walk out the door poops on the tile. At least she hits the tile now. Only because I make it a point to close the baby gate to the carpeted area now. The other sheds all over the place and makes me feel like I have to vacum 2 times a day. uggh.
So anyway..off of my bitchfest now. After our cleaning whirlwind. Steve talked me into Gengis Grill. Not my favorite, but I did it for him. hehe (knowing I would want pizza again soon) Then to the grocery store. Fun Saturday night. That's like 2 times in 2 weeks we have done that. Today Steve and Kevin went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the Steelers. uggh..here we go again. Me and Peyton met the other girls and kids at my Dad's to swim and eat lunch. We had a nice time. Didn't stay for the Cowboy game, but that's ok...I was able to come home and take a nap. ahhh!!
I asked Peyton what was the favorite part of her day. She said playing with Pop Pop. That was so sweet. That's pretty good. It even beat Steve taking her out in the backyard learning to play soccer.
That's our weekend in a nuttshell. Uneventfull. Saw pics of Brittany in her cap and gown for her sr. pictures. All I can say is OMG! click on the link to "My sister Rae Carol's blog" and go look at them. You can click on the picture to enlarge it. My goodness. What a beauty!
On that note...GO COWBOYS AND GOOD NIGHT!
Then I took her to Andi's for the day, picked up a Pizza for her, me and my Mom, who was stopping by after her clinic appt. Shoved that down, ran to the office to pull properties for a guy I was showing in 10 minutes. Cut that down to the wire. Showed him for a couple of hours, raced him back to his car and headed to Haslet for my second job. Worked there, picked up Peyton from Andi's, came home and met Steve and went to eat some Mexican food with Steve's folks. Came home and it was already like 8:30. I changed to my pjs and was in bed by 10:30. For all that know me, know I had to be tired to be in bed before midnight on any normal night, let alone a Friday night. I slept for like 10 hours. It was a long week.
Saturday, had a showing at noon, previewed some lakefront properties for a client, had floor duty and done by 5pm. I was very irritable Saturday, and I decided I figured out why. Because of my messy freakin' house!!!! So I did a little flippin' out. Called a family meeting and handed out duties. Explained to my daughter and husband that if Momma aint happy ain't nobody gonna be happy! And that we all pinky promised to do better at cleaning or messes. Before going to bed at night each of us is to pick up after themselves before going to bed. So I was a woman on a mission. Steve and I picked up, Peyton was cleaning her rooms, Steve dealt with putting all our clothes away, and I sweat my ass off with the vacum cleaner hand tools cleaning the floors. Then broke out the vinigar and water to clean the wood floors. The tile had been done about a week ago, so I let those slide. We spent about 2 1/2 hours, and we still have a lot to do. But it was a great start. At least now if somebody were to drop by, I wouldn't be mortified by how my house looks. Fact is, I don't have time to play housewife. Yes, I could work a little harder by doing a little each day. But I do know this! I want my freakin' cleaning ladies back!! Unfortunately, our budget will not allow at this point. We spend a lot more on groceries and gas than we once did. Peyton's tuition, soccer, and all these little things that keep coming up drain or budget the fastest. But I am tellin' ya. Maybe not the closing I am having this month, but the next closing I have, i am having them come in and do a deep cleaning. It puts me in a bad mood to have a house that messy. My dogs don't help. With the dog who you can let out before you leave and as soon as you walk out the door poops on the tile. At least she hits the tile now. Only because I make it a point to close the baby gate to the carpeted area now. The other sheds all over the place and makes me feel like I have to vacum 2 times a day. uggh.
So anyway..off of my bitchfest now. After our cleaning whirlwind. Steve talked me into Gengis Grill. Not my favorite, but I did it for him. hehe (knowing I would want pizza again soon) Then to the grocery store. Fun Saturday night. That's like 2 times in 2 weeks we have done that. Today Steve and Kevin went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the Steelers. uggh..here we go again. Me and Peyton met the other girls and kids at my Dad's to swim and eat lunch. We had a nice time. Didn't stay for the Cowboy game, but that's ok...I was able to come home and take a nap. ahhh!!
I asked Peyton what was the favorite part of her day. She said playing with Pop Pop. That was so sweet. That's pretty good. It even beat Steve taking her out in the backyard learning to play soccer.
That's our weekend in a nuttshell. Uneventfull. Saw pics of Brittany in her cap and gown for her sr. pictures. All I can say is OMG! click on the link to "My sister Rae Carol's blog" and go look at them. You can click on the picture to enlarge it. My goodness. What a beauty!
On that note...GO COWBOYS AND GOOD NIGHT!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A lot to catch up on
Been a few days. So unlike me, but has become a more frequent occurrance for me. Sorry. Life gets in the way sometimes.
So let's start with Peyton's first day at school on Tues. She did so well. As usual. She went right in, sat down and did her puzzles. Which are her absolute favorite. Really didn't care that I was leaving. She never had any problem, even when she was in the 1 year old class. About 1 to 2 times during the year, she will cry. Which has always puzzled me. ha She enjoyed herself and looks forward to going back tomorrow. She is not allowed to take peanut butter to class for lunch! This child has been taking peanut butter and jelly every tues. and thurs. since she was 1.5 years of age. She LOVES peanut butter and jelly. She told me, "No peanut butter, Mommy..only turkey, cheese sandwiches with Ranch. LOL Ranch. I never have given her a sandwich with Ranch on it. But Ranch is one of her favorite things, so I don't see why not. Not sure if I have any Ranch though. We will see when I get to that point. So we are off to a great start in the 3 year old class in Little Blessings school. You go Peyton! My little independent girl.
School girl
Ms. Independent
Straight to the puzzles.
Tonight she had her first cheerleading session with Mrs. Jessica. Peyton LOVED it! She so enjoyed learning how to do "rolls"..I call them summersaults. Did her first cartwheel. Which probably was better than I could do. I have never been able to do a cartwheel. Mrs. Jessica is a great teacher. She learned her first cheer. Got on the trampleline to do "big star jumps." They are actually called something else according to Jess, but I can't remember now. And then another jump, that I can't recall the name. I am sure jess will comment and remind me what the names are. ha I think Jessica enjoyed it as much as Peyton. But Peyton has the attention span of the 3 year old that she is, so lessons are kept to about 30 mins. Which I think is a great idea. We wouldn't get much more out of her. Thank you Jessica, for volunteering and teaching my baby how to be a cheerleader. We appreciate your generosity. You're awesome. And did I mention Jessica is like 20 weeks pregnant! Yes, and still has enough energy to do this. And let's not forget the 2 kids that she already has and the job. The girl has more energy than I have, that's for sure. Here are some pics and a video clip is at the bottom of this entry.
Rollin'
Straighten those arms
Stretch!
Otherwise...Steve has started his new sememster. He is taking another Religon class. Oh, how he loves it. It is a lot of writing papers and reading really boring stuff. Poor guy. Hang in there Steve, it will all pay off.
Me...work, work, and more work. Alright. Maybe not that much work. Tuesday was pretty busy at C21, but didn't have to go to my 2nd job. Today went into c21 office then off to my 2nd job. Came home, got Peyton changed and off to her lesson. So really, hasn't been too bad of a couple of days. Tomorrow Peyton goes to school. I have to go preview some lakefront homes for a client, go to C21 office, pick up Peyton, take her to Andi's then to go 2nd job.
I think we are pretty much caught up. Oh...yes. May have read on Andi's blog and I'm sure will be on RC's blog. But Brittany's best friend, Justin Canfield, was in a horrible car accident on Friday night. Was broadsided by a drunk driver while crossing an intersection over by Ash and Sydney's school. His brother was in the car too. Justin was careflighted to the hospital where he remains in the ICU with a brain hemorage. He is doing better, and shocked the dr.'s by his progress. Please keep their family in your prayers. If you live around here, the band (justin is in the band, and father is the band director) is doing a car wash on the corner ofBailey Boswell and Saginaw Main st. at the Valero to raise money for the family and their medical bills.
Here is the video. Enjoy
So let's start with Peyton's first day at school on Tues. She did so well. As usual. She went right in, sat down and did her puzzles. Which are her absolute favorite. Really didn't care that I was leaving. She never had any problem, even when she was in the 1 year old class. About 1 to 2 times during the year, she will cry. Which has always puzzled me. ha She enjoyed herself and looks forward to going back tomorrow. She is not allowed to take peanut butter to class for lunch! This child has been taking peanut butter and jelly every tues. and thurs. since she was 1.5 years of age. She LOVES peanut butter and jelly. She told me, "No peanut butter, Mommy..only turkey, cheese sandwiches with Ranch. LOL Ranch. I never have given her a sandwich with Ranch on it. But Ranch is one of her favorite things, so I don't see why not. Not sure if I have any Ranch though. We will see when I get to that point. So we are off to a great start in the 3 year old class in Little Blessings school. You go Peyton! My little independent girl.
School girl
Ms. Independent
Straight to the puzzles.
Tonight she had her first cheerleading session with Mrs. Jessica. Peyton LOVED it! She so enjoyed learning how to do "rolls"..I call them summersaults. Did her first cartwheel. Which probably was better than I could do. I have never been able to do a cartwheel. Mrs. Jessica is a great teacher. She learned her first cheer. Got on the trampleline to do "big star jumps." They are actually called something else according to Jess, but I can't remember now. And then another jump, that I can't recall the name. I am sure jess will comment and remind me what the names are. ha I think Jessica enjoyed it as much as Peyton. But Peyton has the attention span of the 3 year old that she is, so lessons are kept to about 30 mins. Which I think is a great idea. We wouldn't get much more out of her. Thank you Jessica, for volunteering and teaching my baby how to be a cheerleader. We appreciate your generosity. You're awesome. And did I mention Jessica is like 20 weeks pregnant! Yes, and still has enough energy to do this. And let's not forget the 2 kids that she already has and the job. The girl has more energy than I have, that's for sure. Here are some pics and a video clip is at the bottom of this entry.
Rollin'
Straighten those arms
Stretch!
Otherwise...Steve has started his new sememster. He is taking another Religon class. Oh, how he loves it. It is a lot of writing papers and reading really boring stuff. Poor guy. Hang in there Steve, it will all pay off.
Me...work, work, and more work. Alright. Maybe not that much work. Tuesday was pretty busy at C21, but didn't have to go to my 2nd job. Today went into c21 office then off to my 2nd job. Came home, got Peyton changed and off to her lesson. So really, hasn't been too bad of a couple of days. Tomorrow Peyton goes to school. I have to go preview some lakefront homes for a client, go to C21 office, pick up Peyton, take her to Andi's then to go 2nd job.
I think we are pretty much caught up. Oh...yes. May have read on Andi's blog and I'm sure will be on RC's blog. But Brittany's best friend, Justin Canfield, was in a horrible car accident on Friday night. Was broadsided by a drunk driver while crossing an intersection over by Ash and Sydney's school. His brother was in the car too. Justin was careflighted to the hospital where he remains in the ICU with a brain hemorage. He is doing better, and shocked the dr.'s by his progress. Please keep their family in your prayers. If you live around here, the band (justin is in the band, and father is the band director) is doing a car wash on the corner ofBailey Boswell and Saginaw Main st. at the Valero to raise money for the family and their medical bills.
Here is the video. Enjoy
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Steve's home YEAH
So, I hope everybody is enjoying their weekend. I haven't gotten to enjoy it much so far.
Steve did come home! And he was happy to be home! I joked with him before he left that he probably isn't going to want to come back. A week of freedom. No wifeepoo bitchin' at him, no kid screaming in his ear, bed to himself, watch whatever he wants on tv, free food....come on...why would he! ha Nah..he was happy to see us and we were thrilled to see him. He brought Peyton home a little pink teddy bear that says "Ohio" on it. Cute. It's even cuter to hear Peyton say "Ohio". Nana tought her how to say it, so she says it like Nana. With a very southern accent. Too funny. After picking up Steve, we all went out to the Olive Garden and ate some dinner while the traffic died down a bit.
Today, Steve relaxed and hung out with Peyton. I had a showing this morning until about lunchtime. Then we had to change some plans around because I had some folks call in wanting to look at Lakefront property. $600k. Yeah...changin' plans for that! That's finally some possible good cash. So I was able to get in a little nap until I had to meet them to show. And Steve must really have been tired. He napped too! He NEVER naps..unless it's on the recliner for a 10 minute nap. But he actually got in bed and napped. I was shocked. Probably a good thing we had to change our plans around, because if he was that tired I don't think he would have made it. So then went and did my showings. That went well. It seems like some very interested waterfront buyers...fingers crossed on that one! I NEED A REALLY GOOD ONE! After I got back from that, we headed out to Jobo's for dinner (hamburger joint), and to Wal Mart for some grocery shopping. Fun Sat. night, huh. ha
This has been a ridiculously busy week. But I got some good business out of it. I have a $90k buyer, a $105k buyer, $600k buyer, a lease, and lookin' like I am going to get my short sale to close in the next month. That one has been NUTTS! So busy to say the least. Which is good, but makes for some crazy days.
I am taking most of the day off tomorrow. I have to meet up with somebody to give them a key, but other than that..that's all I am planning on. Then going to a friends house.
Everybody...meaning the sisters...are all camping. I am not a camper. Steve not so much either. So instead I got stuck watching Andi's dogs. goodness. They are nutty dogs. They don't sit still much. If I even get up out of the chair, all 4 dogs are up my butt.
Anyway...kinda boring stuff. Have a good weekend.
Steve did come home! And he was happy to be home! I joked with him before he left that he probably isn't going to want to come back. A week of freedom. No wifeepoo bitchin' at him, no kid screaming in his ear, bed to himself, watch whatever he wants on tv, free food....come on...why would he! ha Nah..he was happy to see us and we were thrilled to see him. He brought Peyton home a little pink teddy bear that says "Ohio" on it. Cute. It's even cuter to hear Peyton say "Ohio". Nana tought her how to say it, so she says it like Nana. With a very southern accent. Too funny. After picking up Steve, we all went out to the Olive Garden and ate some dinner while the traffic died down a bit.
Today, Steve relaxed and hung out with Peyton. I had a showing this morning until about lunchtime. Then we had to change some plans around because I had some folks call in wanting to look at Lakefront property. $600k. Yeah...changin' plans for that! That's finally some possible good cash. So I was able to get in a little nap until I had to meet them to show. And Steve must really have been tired. He napped too! He NEVER naps..unless it's on the recliner for a 10 minute nap. But he actually got in bed and napped. I was shocked. Probably a good thing we had to change our plans around, because if he was that tired I don't think he would have made it. So then went and did my showings. That went well. It seems like some very interested waterfront buyers...fingers crossed on that one! I NEED A REALLY GOOD ONE! After I got back from that, we headed out to Jobo's for dinner (hamburger joint), and to Wal Mart for some grocery shopping. Fun Sat. night, huh. ha
This has been a ridiculously busy week. But I got some good business out of it. I have a $90k buyer, a $105k buyer, $600k buyer, a lease, and lookin' like I am going to get my short sale to close in the next month. That one has been NUTTS! So busy to say the least. Which is good, but makes for some crazy days.
I am taking most of the day off tomorrow. I have to meet up with somebody to give them a key, but other than that..that's all I am planning on. Then going to a friends house.
Everybody...meaning the sisters...are all camping. I am not a camper. Steve not so much either. So instead I got stuck watching Andi's dogs. goodness. They are nutty dogs. They don't sit still much. If I even get up out of the chair, all 4 dogs are up my butt.
Anyway...kinda boring stuff. Have a good weekend.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wicked Wednesday
What a day! Poor Peyton. She is coughing her little head off. She has been stuffy the last couple of days and yesterday, not really feeling good. Today she acted ok, but is very stuffy and started the coughing. She's trying to go to sleep in there, but is having a tough time. She went to Nana's today. But no swimming for her today.
It really was a very busy day. The phone rang off of the hook all morning, I took a last minute showing at 1pm. And I hadn't even showered yet. Got Peyton dressed, got showered, got her over to Nana's and made my 1pm appt. But then they decided they wanted to visit a builder's model home that I told them about. K...I had to be at AAdvanced at 2. But once these people walk into a builder without a Realtor, the builder won't pay the commission. So I was just going to call and let them know to expect them, but I decided i would just run over there and let them know and gather some info. Ok. did just that, and while I was talking to the guy, they showed up. Glad I went. I wouldn't have had time to dig up the number and call before they got there. So now if they decide to build, I should get the commission. If they decide to do it. But they were nice and seemed to like me, so I should be working with them on whatever they buy.
Still dealing with my short sale offer for a client, my mother's lease which has been a headache for both them and I, another lease that came in today, a lease for our 4th st. 8plex that I wrote up a lease for but they haven't returned it, a contract for ANOTHER short sale that I wrote up last week. He is from Cosovo and doesn't speak the greatest English, and is just not understanding what a short sale is and why it will take a while for it to get done. He even had to initial a nice long form that explained a short sale and what all it entails. uggh. So just lots of phone calls and emails today. Headaches and problems to deal with. Made it to AAdvanced at 2:15. Worked till 5. Went back to Nana's and got Peyton but decided to just eat dinner there. So got home about 7:15. I am tired. I am ready for Steve to get home.
Yes...I managed the trash. But the trash cans are still at the street. LOL I haven't had time to go get them. Then by the time I remember I am already in my pj's. I will get them in the morning. ha
Steve seems to be doing well. He isn't enjoying sitting in classes for 10 hours a day. But he enjoys the food and the free evenings in peace. He will be glad to get home though.
So I'm hoping for a little more calm tomorrow. Really!
So until then....
It really was a very busy day. The phone rang off of the hook all morning, I took a last minute showing at 1pm. And I hadn't even showered yet. Got Peyton dressed, got showered, got her over to Nana's and made my 1pm appt. But then they decided they wanted to visit a builder's model home that I told them about. K...I had to be at AAdvanced at 2. But once these people walk into a builder without a Realtor, the builder won't pay the commission. So I was just going to call and let them know to expect them, but I decided i would just run over there and let them know and gather some info. Ok. did just that, and while I was talking to the guy, they showed up. Glad I went. I wouldn't have had time to dig up the number and call before they got there. So now if they decide to build, I should get the commission. If they decide to do it. But they were nice and seemed to like me, so I should be working with them on whatever they buy.
Still dealing with my short sale offer for a client, my mother's lease which has been a headache for both them and I, another lease that came in today, a lease for our 4th st. 8plex that I wrote up a lease for but they haven't returned it, a contract for ANOTHER short sale that I wrote up last week. He is from Cosovo and doesn't speak the greatest English, and is just not understanding what a short sale is and why it will take a while for it to get done. He even had to initial a nice long form that explained a short sale and what all it entails. uggh. So just lots of phone calls and emails today. Headaches and problems to deal with. Made it to AAdvanced at 2:15. Worked till 5. Went back to Nana's and got Peyton but decided to just eat dinner there. So got home about 7:15. I am tired. I am ready for Steve to get home.
Yes...I managed the trash. But the trash cans are still at the street. LOL I haven't had time to go get them. Then by the time I remember I am already in my pj's. I will get them in the morning. ha
Steve seems to be doing well. He isn't enjoying sitting in classes for 10 hours a day. But he enjoys the food and the free evenings in peace. He will be glad to get home though.
So I'm hoping for a little more calm tomorrow. Really!
So until then....
Monday, August 25, 2008
Good job to all the kiddos
I am proud of all the kiddos who started their first day of school today! Ashleigh, Sydney, Brittany and Jaydon. All did great, from what I understand. The Mom's of the new kindergarden students...well...did great too. With a few tears mixed in. So exciting.
Peyton starts her 3 year old pre k on Tues. of next week. She is excited to go. I am excited for her to go and get back in the mix with her friends.
So..really not much today. Haven't started working on my video yet, as I mentioned in yesterdays blog. I have to work on my continuing education classes that have to be completed by the end of Oct. which is going to take me every bit that long to finish. Uggh. Doing them online and it's a lot of reading again. But, more convenient. Writing up a lease...YES...another one. But it's something. Peyton is happily in bed, and I am heading that direction.
I had to take the trash out all by myself tonight! I don't do trash. Well...I didn't do trash. That's Steve's job. But no Steve...Ally does trash. Not so bad. We have those big ol' city of fort worth trash cans that I have to manuever up and down our driveway..so not easy.
Other than that...worked all day. Went to Mom and Jim's for dinner after I picked up Peyton, got gas and hung out w/ peyton while working on the computer.
More tomorrow. Night
Peyton starts her 3 year old pre k on Tues. of next week. She is excited to go. I am excited for her to go and get back in the mix with her friends.
So..really not much today. Haven't started working on my video yet, as I mentioned in yesterdays blog. I have to work on my continuing education classes that have to be completed by the end of Oct. which is going to take me every bit that long to finish. Uggh. Doing them online and it's a lot of reading again. But, more convenient. Writing up a lease...YES...another one. But it's something. Peyton is happily in bed, and I am heading that direction.
I had to take the trash out all by myself tonight! I don't do trash. Well...I didn't do trash. That's Steve's job. But no Steve...Ally does trash. Not so bad. We have those big ol' city of fort worth trash cans that I have to manuever up and down our driveway..so not easy.
Other than that...worked all day. Went to Mom and Jim's for dinner after I picked up Peyton, got gas and hung out w/ peyton while working on the computer.
More tomorrow. Night
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Busy Sunday
Well...my husband did it..he left us! He went off to Ohio. It was hard for him to leave us. He was visably sad. I was too. Peyton was too. She recovered quick though.
So we got up at 7:30 to be at the airport by 9ish. Dropped off Steve. Peyton and I stopped at my Dad's to pick up our subs from Atlantic City! YUMMY! Thanks Pops! From there had to stop back at home because I forgot some stuff for us to take to Burger's lake. Then off to the lake. We met up with The Harris', Carrie and Sherry, tyler and one of his friends, Brittany and Justin...whom have been renamed by me...high school musical 2. the wedding we went to the other night, their names are Brittany and Justin too, so we were getting the 2 "couples" confused when talking about them both today. Justin is Brittany Harris's friend. But they sure are spending a lot of time together.
So we spend all day out there. Got home about 4:30 . Came home and got Peyton in the bathtub, got myself in the shower, cleaned up a little, and finally sat down. ahhh. I am pooped. Nana and Papa are letting Peyton spend the night there tonight. She was happy to go. They even took her bike with them. Peyton was talking about it today that she wanted to take it to Nana and Papa's house and ride it there tonight or tomorrow. So she asked, and of course Peyton gets. That girl has endless energy. I could tell she was tired though, becuase she was couldn't stop moving and talking. That's usually the sign. Cause if she does stop, she will go to sleep.
So here I sit all by my lonesome. Really weird. No steve no Peyton. I ate my sub for dinner, made some brownies...watched "My big fat greek wedding" and switched back and forth to the Olympics closing ceremonies. Oh, and of course big brother. I am really tired and fixing to hit the hey myself. Didn't sleep much last night, and had a VERY long day. Tomorrow looks to be a busy day as well, so a good nights sleep is in order.
More tomorrow folks. I am going to work on a video in remembrance of summer '08. I have lots of good pics I can use, that's for sure.
To all you students...have a great first day of school! I can't wait to hear about Ashleigh's first day of school. And Sydney's too. Syd doesn't have any problem making friends, so I am not too worried about her. Ashleigh has had a history of flipping out on the first day of school, so fingers are crossed for a smooth transition.
Night all!
So we got up at 7:30 to be at the airport by 9ish. Dropped off Steve. Peyton and I stopped at my Dad's to pick up our subs from Atlantic City! YUMMY! Thanks Pops! From there had to stop back at home because I forgot some stuff for us to take to Burger's lake. Then off to the lake. We met up with The Harris', Carrie and Sherry, tyler and one of his friends, Brittany and Justin...whom have been renamed by me...high school musical 2. the wedding we went to the other night, their names are Brittany and Justin too, so we were getting the 2 "couples" confused when talking about them both today. Justin is Brittany Harris's friend. But they sure are spending a lot of time together.
So we spend all day out there. Got home about 4:30 . Came home and got Peyton in the bathtub, got myself in the shower, cleaned up a little, and finally sat down. ahhh. I am pooped. Nana and Papa are letting Peyton spend the night there tonight. She was happy to go. They even took her bike with them. Peyton was talking about it today that she wanted to take it to Nana and Papa's house and ride it there tonight or tomorrow. So she asked, and of course Peyton gets. That girl has endless energy. I could tell she was tired though, becuase she was couldn't stop moving and talking. That's usually the sign. Cause if she does stop, she will go to sleep.
So here I sit all by my lonesome. Really weird. No steve no Peyton. I ate my sub for dinner, made some brownies...watched "My big fat greek wedding" and switched back and forth to the Olympics closing ceremonies. Oh, and of course big brother. I am really tired and fixing to hit the hey myself. Didn't sleep much last night, and had a VERY long day. Tomorrow looks to be a busy day as well, so a good nights sleep is in order.
More tomorrow folks. I am going to work on a video in remembrance of summer '08. I have lots of good pics I can use, that's for sure.
To all you students...have a great first day of school! I can't wait to hear about Ashleigh's first day of school. And Sydney's too. Syd doesn't have any problem making friends, so I am not too worried about her. Ashleigh has had a history of flipping out on the first day of school, so fingers are crossed for a smooth transition.
Night all!
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