So proud!!!!!!!!!!

I just changed my layout on my own. The last one I had someone made for me and had to install the layout for me because I am a ditz. LOL Well this time I did it. Everytime I write though I am going to have to remember to darken my post up so it can show better.

Gobble Gobble

So I'm a few hours late from really being able to say gobble gobble anymore. But hey its still Nov 27th on the west coast. Today was a good day. We watched the parade this am and it made me homesick! Ugh. I miss NY so much. I miss family and friends. Even though I have my girls, mom and step dad here, Xmas is going to be a downer for me because my niece and nephew won't be here. I won't see my sister and my bff. It sucks.

So anyway I got put into the holiday spirit this year. I am never into it this soon. It's usually the day before. LOL. I am still bummed about the fact I am totally broke and the girls will be getting next to nothing. I know, I know its not about money and presents. But I still want to give them whatever for Xmas like I have always had the chance too.

So what got me into the mood of course is baking! I love it. On Wednesday I baked 2 pies (pumpkin & apple) 2 dzn choc chip cookies, and a dnz brownies. Then I was at my boss/neighbors house and she was baking. So I joined in. And they had the Xmas music going, and then decided to put the tree up. It was nice.

And then today what put it over the top was talking to someone who I haven't spoken to in almost 2 yrs. Who? Steph's mom! Most know (because I have bitched about it) she stopped speaking to me when I had decided to have two God mothers. My sister and her. Taylor couldn't choose between 2 of his friends so we agreed for her to have 2 sets. So she felt that it was kinda a stab at her I guess, and she stopped speaking to me. I was so hurt because she has always been like a 2nd mom to me. Any so the story for toda goes...I had Kiarah call her just like I do any other holiday. Now normally she has the answering machine pick up and she scans the calls. Today she just answered, so I put the phone to Kiarah's ear and they spoke for about 5 mins. And then she said bye and Kiarah said she hung up. I was about to hit the off button, but something told me to just put it to my ear. I heard background noise and said hello. She said hello back and wished me happy tday. I said the same. We chatted a bit about NC. I told her I miss home of course and want to go back eventually. So then I said to her I hope you will no longer be a stranger. And she said she wouldn't that she missed me and I said I missed her. I cried , she cried. LOL It made me miss NY more. LOL So we'll see. Now that we will be speaking I want to take a trip to NY before the summer. I know she would let me stay at her house while I am there. And I would be going to see her, Steph and my sister & fam. We'll see how that goes. I have to figure out my funds come Jan. And see what I need and can wait on so I can purchase tickets. I may go for the Easter break. And come back the day before Easter? IDK something like that. LOL.

Last night we had a lil get together. My mom made lasagne and their best friends DJ & Karina came over. My aunt came up from SC and her friend Alan (who is here from NC) came over as well. I loved being around everyone. They were all hanging out and having fun. There was so drama but it was still fun.

As always Tday is fairly boring. I helped my mom prep a bit, yaay for me peeling potatoes. But on Tday she wants no1 in the kitchen, otherwise I would of helped more. Reminds me of my grandmother...lol. So she cooked we hung out, snacked. I ended up resting for 2 hrs while Madi slept. When we got up it was time for dinner. We had the usual...turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, mashed taters, rolls, broccolli, and I believe that was it. The turkey was REALLY good. It wasn't dry at all. It was nice to sit around the table and laugh. My step dad decorated the outside of the house. So when we finished eating I put jeans on Madi (she was wearing a skirt) and took her outside to see the lights. I made a few stops at some neighbor houses. And that was really it. At 9 I tried putting Madi to sleep but she was fighting it big time. I ended up just staying in my room for the rest of the night.

Woah this was a bit mumbo jumbo'd...lol. Anyways its 2:23 my a double s needs to get to bed. Sweet dreams

Some pics ...why? Because I'm bored.

Aww such a pretty smile! I love this pic!

Excuse the hair. LOL thye were rough housing.
I love the personality of the 2 of them in this pic.

This years Xmas card pic. Not to keen on it though

All the neighborhood kids. There are actually a few kids missing. This was at Addy's bday party.
Addy is the one sitting next to the Kiarah. Well it looks like she is 2 over because Taylor stuck her head between them...lol. And she is to the left the girl in pink

LoL I looooove this pic. She is way to funny!

Oh my oh my

I just figured out how much I will have for Xmas and it makes me want to cry.

And I just found out my brother is having a baby!!!!!!!!!!!! She is 2 months. He is whatever about it. I'm excited I guess.

On another note. I paid for our trip to Va in December. I am super excited for that!!!! We leave Dec 26th at 11:06 arrive there at 2:53. Then we get back on New Years Eve at 4:32.

I also went and got a bday gift for one of the neighborhood kids. Her party is tomorrow so I got her some earrings and bracelets because she loves that stuff. Better than a toy right? And then while I was looking around I got 2 things for Kiarah's stocking and 1 for her now for her wonderful report card. I also got her some damn gloves since its so cold in the am. And I think that was it. I have to figure out what these kids are getting for Xmas. I know of one thing I want to get Madison. It's the Little Tykes Pop Tune guitar. She always wants to play Guitar Hero when Kiarah plays. So I figured if I got her this then she would think she is playing too. Maybe! LOL

Ok thats it for now.

Bored

So for the last two nights Madison has been sleeping all night in her bed!!!!! We still haven't been able to just get in her bed and stay there. So I bring her in my room and let her fall asleep in my bed, then carry her in her room and there she stays. Lets just hope this stays like this.

So awhile back I was told I couldn't take a GED entrance exam until the first of the year. Well I called last week to see if they can help me out because the dude never got in contact with me for a month. So the lady I spoke with said the other guy (the one who never emailed me back) was trying to get a test set up before the holidays. Well I called yesterday and the chick I talked to on Friday has no idea what I was talking about. @@ So she said I had to call the other guy and talk to him about it. Winners who work at this college I tell ya. So there are 2 tests. One on the 2nd and the other on the 9th. So I will be there on the 2nd taking my test and starting classes on Jan 5th. By taking the test and getting enrolled in classes I will now take a class to become a notary and get a raise!!!

Kiarah is doing awesome in reading. She started at a Reading Level of a 10 when school started and I got her report card on Thursday. And there was a chart attached to it. She is now at a RL of 28. She went up 18 RLs in 9 wks!!! I am so amazed with her. In order to pass to 2nd grade you have to have a RL of at least 18 but they prefer a 20. She got S's on everything except a S+ in reading and N in conduct @@. She really needs to work on her behavior in class. Her teacher said she has had a good 9 wks academically. That she is reading well above her grade level and her writing and math is also good. She also said she must work on trying her best not bothering others, following school rules, and telling the truth. :sigh:

In December we are going to go see Taylor's mom for the holidays. I will be here for Xmas though. We are leaving On Dec 26th and returning on NYE. I am excited to go see her. Taylor's niece will also be there so it will be nice to see her as well. Kiarah is super excited, and this is the first time Madison will be meeting great grandma. And obviously she doesn't remember his mom so it will be nice for her to see her again. It should be fun.