My husband has told me that I have ruined his "MANLY" garage... I think it looks great. Can you kind gentlemen please tell me why he would claim that??? Especially since he is the one who planted the clematis at that corner... Now why is it my fault???

OK, I volunteered again... I was considering not running for union office again, BUT... Oh well, I have to have some escape. So I was elected for another 2 years as our secretary. It was easy as no one else wanted the office.

I just went through Billy's U.S. History work. This is the course he does at home and emails in to his teacher. Well, at this point he has an 87%. I took it in and showed him. I wanted him to know that I am proud of his effort. He seemed please with himself...
He needs that.

Tomorrow is suppose to be HOT here. Actually, the next few days they are claiming will be in the 80's. I'm ready... I need my webbed feet dried out. You know in Washington we don't tan, we rust. I think I am losing it tonight...

I was just checking Branden's class grades with him online. You know he is passing every class now - except his math. He has let it slide to try to work on that project. OK, I just patted him on the back. Then I suggested that it isn't wise to let one drop to pull up another. He used to have a "A" in his math class. So, hopefully he will pull that back up too. He has about 20 class days.

OMG !!! Only 20 some days left. Actually June 18th is the last day. Then I am off work until Sept. I'm ready!! Maybe during that time I can refresh and relax. Who am I trying to kid??? I think my husband has a few project for us this summer. Maybe fishing???

Well, I have to work tomorrow so I had better get out of here and get ready for bed. Be back tomorrow.

Big Hugs,
Granny

Posted at 10:24PM PDT

I have been sitting here going around blogstream reading different posts. Some so wonderful and inspiring that I what to cheer. Others not so happy, and I want to cry for them. So, it seems that we all have our burdens to carry. Isn't it amazing how we all manage to get through our trials and come out stronger? That is what I am seeing.

Tonight my husband made the comment that everything is going to hell in a hand basket around here. Meaning the trouble we are having with the boys. I just looked at him and said, "it sure seems that way since we lost our church". That is the one thing I miss the most. Going to church as a family. I pray and pray for guidance to a good Bible based church. It will come.

I went with Billy to his therapy session yesterday. I got a real eye opener. I was sitting back and just listening and he started talking about things I didn't think he was old enough to remember. What a shock!! But, he is finally letting them come to the surface and dealing with them. He has tried to keep them repressed for so many years. His therapist thinks this is going to take a couple years to get him where he should be, but at least after all these years he is starting. You will never know the hundreds of prayers for this to happen. Praise God. God is good!!!

Going through what I know he has to face is not going to be easy. But I honestly think he can do this now. I think he is finally ready. He is very angry right now, and I am praying that when he gets through he will find peace. That is my pray for him.

Branden is still hibernating in his room. He did mention at dinner that he is completely confused about the project he is suppose to be working on. I already knew that and had told his teach that very thing. Branden has ADHD and can not see a project in small pieces. Just the giant big picture and he just stops, boom. that is where he is at right now. He will not allow any assistance so I can do nothing. So, I guess it will be his consequences. Hard lesson, but that is the way it is going to happen. He has been told repeatedly to just let the teacher know and they will help. But he doesn't.

So this is where I am tonight. I am searching for the peace in the valley.

Hugs to all,
Granny

Posted at 8:12PM PDT

OK Gloria, now you can stop yelling at me. Not too bad after 31.5 years and 9 children. Wonder if we will ever get the last two on their own???

Hugs to all,
Granny

Well I went completely ballistic today.  And you know I am not sorry. 

Today these two started rough housing in Branden's room.  I told them to TAKE IT OUTSIDE.  Well, they did for a couple minutes then they were in the family room.  I HAD a beautiful round oak table.  I lost control and told them just what I felt.

Billy came to me and apologized and was man enough to stand there and listen to my pain.  I admire him for that.  He offered to fix my table.  Of course I told him to keep his hands off my table.  That forgiving I am not.

Branden on the other hand, has not said a word.  To start with he packed his backpack and was going to go out and stay in the woods overnight.  I promised him IF he even tried, I would report him "location unknown".  that would get him violated.  He was still going.  G-pa talked with him outside and he changed his mind.  He still has not said anything except "hi" to me.  He has a good chewing out coming.  And believe me I am going to tell him what I feel.

Besides that, I was able to treat myself to a visit to the beauty shop.  I got a perm and a cut.  I found out me hair is very damaged and I need to start being nice to it.  So I also bought some good shampoo and hairspray.  What I will do when that is gone, is a good question. Happy Mother's Day.  My treat to me.

I hope you all have a very enjoyable day tomorrow and that life is good to you.

Hugs,

Granny

  Posted at 7:04PM PDT (finally got it right..)