'Confused??????'

This story has a moral--really it does! So yesterday, I 'hopped' over to the DMV to pay taxes on mine and mom's cars. Ok, first their 'stupid' intercom system was yelling at me to get in the right spot.[yelled at by a machine--how embarassing!!!] First thing I discover is that the reason MY paperwork had not come in the mail, was because MY taxes weren't due until NEXT month. So why do I have a sticker that says 10? They didn't know but---would fix it. I give them my money they give me ----papers? I notice that one 11 is red and one is green. Ok, either mine or mom's car is going to be a 'cop magnet' this year. I don't care, I'm sick of this place!!! I walk two buildings over to get a motorcycle handbook [Dennis is getting me a scooter] and repent of my earlier thought. [maybe it was the 15 minute wait to get the handbook] I decide to go back to the DMV but first---I'll look closely at the paperwork. Oh wait--there are 3 11's. Ok, I guess they moved mom's due month to the 11th too. I'm 'outta here!' So, I call mom and tell her that her car is 'good to go' but can we borrow it. [whole nuther story] also, her month is now the 11. Totaly confused her!!! I get home and am telling Bryon about how the DMV 'screwed up". He says, 'no mom, NEXT year IS 2011.' Oh crap, now it's all crystal clear but--- I've confused Mom. Never, NEVER listen to ME mom. [oh, that's the moral:]

'At times, one must ask oneself----'

Is this WISE???' I was shopping today and decided on a 'Witch' for Halloween. Now, I've been a "Witch' several times before. As I recall, others do not ALWAYS realize that I AM dressed up. It would make more sense to dress as something that is OBVIOUSLY not me. [A princess perhaps] So anyway, I buy a top for my costume. It's black [of course] and says in BIG letters, 'This IS my costume, I'm a WITCH!' I also purchased an apron that looks like a 'witches' dress. I already had the hair and a hat, plus the nose, so I should be 'good to go!' Maybe, I'll get black tights and a broom. I dare-sent leave my broom on the stoop anymore. Dennis ALWAYS hands it to me with some 'smart-ass' comment about leaving my 'car' on the stoop. Men! He'd better watch it or I'll post 'on facebook' just how LONG it actually took to get the faucet installed. Surely it's not THAT difficut????

"Unauthorized' Credit Card Use!

So, I get my credit card statement[ONE of them] and it's 'How Much?' Oh drat, SOMEONE has been using my credit card. Just what I NEED--another PROBLEM!! So, I start going over the bill. Ok, this charge is mine--and this one-mine--and this one---mine, and on and on it goes. EVERY charge on it--I AUTHORIZED! How can that be???? Wendy, you are TOTALLY 'out of control!! This is the SECOND time this week that I'll have to take my 'MAD CASH' and put it in the bank to cover MY bills. WHAT am I thinking? The ONLY thing I can say in my defense is that I HAVEN'T dipped into my savings---well, not YET at least. I'm a person living on a budget who thinks she's NOT! Does anyone else have this problem?

To the 'Northern Utah' Doyle's

Kids, thanks so much for making time to see us. Those will remain some VERY happy memories. My, how the kids have grown. I was so shocked that wee Kaleb would let me play with him. I can't believe how 'laid back' he is. I got such a 'kick' out of Hannah. Rachel gets in the truck and starts it, Hannah is having fun with the sidewalk chalk, she looks up and says, 'bye momma.' How cute. I told her, 'No, no sweetie, you are going too!' [in truth, it wouldn't have taken much for me to hang onto her.] Brynna, always the lady, 'thanks for the juice Grandee!' [soda, juice, what's the difference?] I have an even BIGGER thanks for you! My bathroom floor is almost laid. Dennis didn't have much of a response when I told him that you were both 'underwhelmed' by the amount of work we had done on the powder room. However, I've noticed that it kicked him into 'high' gear! This is WONDERFUL! I may only be a week or two out from having a VANITY again. Oh happy day!!!! Love ya!

Question of 'Open Mindness'

I was pondering the question of being 'open minded.' Take Theism. If I say, 'What I believe is TRUTH and what you believe is FALSE but I ACCEPT you anyway, am I truly 'open minded?' Wouldn't it be better to say, 'I CHOOSE to believe this and you CHOOSE to believe that and we can be friends.' This way we are equal. Isn't that REAL openmindness? Ok, that's it for my ramdom thoughts. I hope things are good with each of you!!!!

Lovely days off.

The worst thing about days off is that they go by so fast!!! I am really enjoying being home. I went to visit mom today. She is in good 'spirits' for what she is facing. It was nice to talk with her and Diane. I've just 'puttered' around today. [and ENJOYED every moment!!] I went shopping this morning. Soda was 'on sale' so we have a fridge full. I need to clean the pantry so I can find a place for the tomatoes. I LOVE doing that. I just enjoy how 'stocked' everything looks for the 30 minutes or so until SOMEONE starts eating. I have the beans cooked for the soup Bre wants to make for her dinner. I've also cooked the chicken for MY soup. I have also managed NOT to wash my car OR mow the yard. Oh well, there's always ---NEVER! Just don't feel like it today.
I can tell that I'm a bit 'stressed' about both Hannah and Mom. I just try to tell myself--'It'll be fine Wendy!'--wish I'd listen! I'm not stressed about work cuz bless Briddy, she's got it together. Love that gal!
I just put 'regular bulbs' in the bathroom fixture. Ever so pretty AND plenty of light. Guess the 'new fangled' ones aren't going to work for this fixture.

Concerned for loved ones

I'm feeling quite a bit of concern for Hannah and Mom. They are both having Surgery Monday. In both cases it is Heart surgery. Wee little Hannah, with all she's been through, [her hand] and Mom with just not feeling well. It's so hard to see those you love struggle so. I do so love my family. If there is anything that I can do, for either family, please, please let me know. I love you and there is a prayer in my heart for you. FYI Hannah's surgery is to repair a hole in her heart. They will not need to cut her chest to do it. Thank goodness! Mom's is for a pacemaker as her heart rhythm is not right.