7-Up

Wow.   No 2009 posts?  I’ve been lazy.  Here’s seven “quick takes” (an idea I stole from one of the mommy-bloggers I read) to catch up on me and mine.

–1–

I’ve found that Facebook has helped answer the question of “If these people were such good friends of mine, why haven’t I stayed in contact with them for 20 years?”  Um, because maybe they WEREN’T such good friends?  I chatted with an old boyfriend for a while the other day and damn, I forgot what a pompous asshole he is.   Same with my first college roommate.  She made some sort of ugly comment about my status, and I thought, “Oh yeah, you WERE a bitch!”  Hehehe.

–2–

D’s  started working part-time (a couple of weeknights and some Saturdays) at the convenience store where he stops in the morning for coffee.  We had a couple of scary weeks where “No Work!” was looming, and he freaked.  Now he’s busy enough at work (for now) and doesn’t think he’s in any danger of being laid off, but enjoys working at the store so he’s going to keep on doing it.  I’m not complaining; any extra money is a good thing.

–3–

I wish I could get my cleaning lady back, though.  And the HBO/Showtime package we cancelled to save money.

–4–

I’m trying really hard to make sure I’m thankful for SOMETHING every day.  All last year I was “woe is me” and this year I’m going to change that.  I have a beautiful home, two great kids, a solid marriage, no health problems, should I really be whining?

–5–

H is taking his written driver’s test today.  I’m more excited than scared, though.  I can’t wait for him to start toting his brother to school and running errands.

–6–

D got a phone call yesterday wanting to know if he’d voluntarily do a nine-month deployment to Kosovo.  Are we still IN Kosovo?  (He said no.)

–7–

A’s baseball has already started with two-hour indoor practices every Friday night.  I’m sure they’ll be in the field soon.  I’m *so* not ready for all that again.  This may be our last year of traveling ball.