So I have been so kindly reminded again (ahem) by a fabulous girl in Florida (who shall remain nameless, but has the cutest little girl on the planet) :) that I have been slacking on passing along good info to the maybe 3 people that read my blog. So here I am.
The last two weeks of my life have been an absolute whirlwind. It started with the car accident that left me with a BRIGHT blue Chevy HHR to drive around in. Awesome. I feel like I'm in a box. But, we're not paying for a thing, so that works for me. Abby is actually being fixed, and they hope to have her back to me by next Thursday. We'll see.
I am feeling better from the accident, however, Ryan's had a few run in's with the law (think speeding tickets, not jail) so he will be in court at the end of the month for that. Awesome again.
And then there was work. I don't even know where to start on that. I was the event manager for the Johnson County Republican party watch event for the primaries on Tuesday night. I had SO much fun working with the comittee and loved planning the event. What I did not love, was the immature people EVERYWHERE. For something that was so "adult" to me, I have never, ever seen so many childish people in my entire life. **disclaimer**-I am about to go on a rampage here, so be forewarned you may not like what I have to say. In fact, I'm going out on a limb here posting things I never have before, so bear with me. And if you don't like it, I am not sorry, but feel glad knowing that you are entitled you your opinion and I'm entitled to mine. :)** Most of the actual campaigns were run by college students who were so disrespectful of me, my staff and the hotel in general. I obviously won't name names (email me and I'll fill in the blanks), but they would try and put their campaign signs up throughout the entire lobby. Like large signs, like the size of billboards. Really? Really that's okay in a hotel that just spent $22 million dollars to renovate the entire place? It's really okay to DUCT TAPE signs to the walls in the hallways upstairs? And it's super okay at midnight to walk the halls shouting your candidates name? And is it really okay for a group of protesters to come on private property and call a candidate a homosexual while his wife is standing next to him?
Let me fill you in-none of that is okay. They were insanely rude to my staff and honestly, I left that night re-thinking my position as a Rebublican. Yes, I said it. I'm a Republican. It disgusted me to see these candidates and the people they had around them. They were all immature and it scared me that they could be in an office of our government. Making decisions that affect my family. No one seemed to care that I continue to work hard and pay taxes and not go into debt, yet anyone from south of the border can walk across and have access to the same or better health care than I do for FREE. Their kids can go to school and get assistance for lunch. I can't, I "make too much money". They don't have to pay taxes. Anybody? Anybody care about that? Anybody care that everyone wants to be treated equally, but when in reality, we're not all equal. We're all different. You know, you can live your life one way and I'll live mine, that's fine. But I'm tired of the government overturning laws that were passed by the people because one person thinks it's unconstitutional. Um, is it not a democracy? Don't we get the vote and the majority rules? It's not we the people, it's "we who think we're entitled to everything". Apparently we've moved onto socialism and whatever the government wants to do, they can. Again, not sorry for the rant, but seeing the immature, silly bickering that took place on Thursday put me in a FOUL mood. Depressed actually because I worry for my childs future. And my grandchildrens' future. I do have a heart by the way, I am a pretty compassionate person and am very grateful for what I have. I do want to see people thrive, but there is a line. And to me, that line has been crossed.
Okay, deep breath. I have lots more to say about lots of things, but that was the highlights. :) You may not like it, but that's where I left on Tuesday night at midnight. Sad, tired and depressed. So, we're trying to work out of that funk. I'm praying. HARD.
And on a final note, Ryan's grandmother passed away yesterday. Grammy was such a cute lady and I am blessed to have known her for the short time I did before she fell ill from a stroke a few years ago. Grammy lived by herself in a home that she had lived in for 50+ years until she was 92. When Ryan and I were dating (SO long ago), Ryan would take me with him to visit her. The first time we visited her, we pulled into the driveway and Ry said "now, when we go in, she's going to offer you a bowl of ice cream. Say no because I guarantee you that ice cream has been in there for a year!" :) Sure enough he introduced me to her and we sat in her front "sitting room" and she said "would you two kids like a bowl of ice cream?" :) I'll never forget giggling a little inside because she was so cute. Before we got married, she told us over and over again, "you two are such a good looking couple, are you going to get married?". :) She would tell us all kinds of stories about her life and living on the Plaza in KC. Life was hard then as well and trust me, she had her opinions about things too! She taught us a lot of things and was very good to Ryan and his sister. I pray that God was with her when she passed and know her soul is with the Lord and she will be watching down on miss P as they were never able to meet.
There's more. Oh is there more. Like did I mention Paighton's walking? And can you believe that.....buuuuut that's for another time and another post. We are headed to the lake tomorrow for the 3rd annual Hillbilly BBQ. Nope, not joking. :) Good luck honey! Paighton and I are proud of you no matter what happens! You are by far the best cook we know! :)
And to end on a good note, a picture of my favorite person, Miss P. I love her. More than she will ever know. And I can't believe that in less than one month, my princess will be one. I love you sweet girl and am so BLESSED to have you as my daughter!
Always~
S
P.S. I PROMISE that the next post will be MUCH happier. :)
