Ok, so yes, its been over 2 months since I have posted. Some might think, "Wow, that's great! She been soo busy she hasn't had time to update!!" This is only a 1/4 of the truth. In all actuality, I have either been, too tired or to upset. So let me see if I can catch you up!
The rest of September: So the rest of September seemed to set the stage for the rest of the year, I think, for FKO. I still, to this day, have no control over my kids. I have literally tried everything possible (Minus spanking.. we don't do that and are not allowed to do that at FKO.. that's not to say I haven't REALLY WANTED TO.) The other job pretty much went per its normal routine (mind you there is no routine so that's normal for this circumstance). Never knowing when I have to be there and when I'm getting off. Ive pretty much had to not make any plans and put the life on hold for her. Shocker! Lets move on to October!
October: My birthday month. I believe that once you hit 25, after that, instead of looking forward to your birthday, you try to forget! :) Tara came down the first weekend in October and we had a little birthday thing while she was down. She gave me an OFFICE birthday! She got me a Dwight Shrute head stress ball, 2 magnetic The Office boards to keep notes on, The Office computer game AND BOARD GAME! I didn't even know there was a board game. So we spent the weekend enjoying The Office! Not to be out-done, my parents got me a new lamp for my room (LOVE IT and *bonus* It doesn't lean or fall apart!) And of course, the 4th season of the Office, which with the exception of letting my dad borrow it and watching my Netflix movies as they come in, has not left my DVD player! My sister bought me P.S. I love you along with a movie watching kit, popcorn, candy bar, M&Ms, a Dr. Pepper, and Kleenex. I had never seen the movie before and she was dead on with the Kleenex, I think there might have only been like 10 minutes of the movie where I was able to gather myself together before I started crying...... again!! It was a lovely birthday! Funny though, I had to work on my birthday, which I wasn't upset about because Its not a national holiday so, yea, welcome to real life. But my nanny boss tried to get me to come back that night and watch her kids so SHE could go out and celebrate HER birthday (we share the same birthday). I told her I couldn't come back and she said, 'Well I didn't know if you had plans or not." LADY IVE WORKED FOR YOU ALL DAY-- I HAVEN'T HAD TIME WITH MY FAMILY FOR MY BIRTHDAY-- YOU BET YOUR ASS I HAVE PLANS!" Then, I found out that she threw away all but 8 pieces of the biscotti that I made for her; that she requested be CHOCOLATE because its her favorite and seemed soo excited when she got it. It was actually just recently that I realized she stuck 8 pieces in a jar and threw the rest out. She still buys the boxed stuff and eats that................................. I literally and speechless. So I'm going to go on and drop this because it will just make me mad.
November: I decided to get myself a birthday gift............................... a TATTOO!! That's right folks, I got my second tattoo on Nov. 1st. Tara went with me. We had plans to get them together but she ended up changing her mind. I'm glad that she stuck to her guns and didn't let the tattoo guy talk her into getting it. I don't blame her one bit for changing her mind. I told her from the beginning when we went and put a deposit down that unless she was 100% sure she wanted it, that she shouldn't get it, because it is permanent. Anyway, the day we went to go check out the place and see what we wanted it was our luck that the guy to help us was an ASS (that's putting it nicely. Thank god he was just the piercer.) Anyway, I think that may have started the whole situation of wrong, and I'm not sure if Tara could ever fully recover; with good reason mind you. Continuing on. I got a butterfly. My original one I wanted to get was a tiger lily and a columbine side by side. But in order to get that it would have to be huge because of the way they have to draw it. I wanted to get something that would symbolize my mom and I. So I saw the butterfly and thought it was perfect. Butterflies symbolize renewal and new beginnings. I feel that is where I am at now, after deciding that after FKO end in May, I'm done with it, as well as the nanny job. Mom has her new beginnings as well. She has been teetering on the edge of a health decision lately and she has made her decision. So we both will be going through some big changes in the future, and she will be by my side, as I will be with her, to make it through the new. Its red (my favorite color), Yellow (the color that reminds me of mom) and Orange (which that tattoo guy added for effect but also..... what certain football team has one of its colors as orange?? Hmmmm...... let me think..... its right on the tip of my tongue...... of that's right THE MIGHTY DENVER BRONCOS!! Who won today by the way... thank god!! YAY!! So anyway, I am beyond pleased with the results! I think I am stopping at 2 tattoos! I almost passed out.... twice.... while getting the 2nd one, which I didn't actually pass out this time so it was already better then the 1st. But i just psyched myself out--- got anxious then.... well... dizzy... then ears ringing and sweating more then I knew I could sweat. Anyway, needless to say I didn't pass out, the tattoo guy went and got me a coke (which is better than candy because it works quicker to raise your blood sugar) and it got finished. Here is the result:
This month also became the stage for a big change for my sister. Her and her family moved to Arizona because Josh got a new job! I called her the night before she left and couldn't stay on the phone but a few minutes because as soon as I heard her voice I started crying and couldn't stop. Shes coming back for Thanksgiving so I'm excited to see her. My friend, Kristen, and her family moved to Monahans in September. Shes been down a few times since she moved, but this past weekend I went to see her. Man, that is one long and boring drive. I did enjoy the quiet ride with just me and my music. But there is nothing out that way lol! I couldn't stay long because I had to work Friday, so I left Saturday morning and came back Sunday morning. Anyway, it was sooooo good to see both her and Aileigh again. Aileigh has gotten so big. I realized how much I took for granted being able to see her and Kristen in just a short 10 minute drive. I'll get to see her again in a few weeks when she comes back for Thanksgiving as well. Cant wait!! 
So that has been my November so far. I so want to mention that there was a very important elections that took place this month, as I'm sure EVERYBODY knows. I was more then pleased with the outcome. The following day I actually was in a great mood. I felt good about what had just happened and I felt... as weird as this might sound.... safer! I was proud of our country and where it was headed. Then... i went to work at FKO on Thursday, and the first thing I get hit with are racist jokes by one of the people I work with. Mind you I understand she is of the older generation and probably stuck in her ways, but I was mortified. Not only were they inappropriate, but we were in a CHURCH for goodness sake. There are 4 other ladies I work with, and the one that works beside me is the only one I know of that voted the way I did. She was upset as well when she started hearing the jokes. It made me ashamed. I know I didn't say it, but I was ashamed that things like that still happen. Mind you, I didn't expect the country to change over night. But, seriously..... I just have no words sometimes.
The kitties are doing well. Sophie's new thing is to get on the counter. And nothing seems to stop her otherwise. Alex is as rambunctious as ever. They both love their mommies but usually aren't fond of sharing. I think that may pass as they get older. The family is preparing for a different kind of Christmas this year. We are anxious to see how the cats will do with the tree. And, of course, it will be our first Christmas in 8+ years without Winston. I think that might be the hardest part. Seeing his stocking, NOT seeing him laying on the Christmas skirt under the tree. Christmas is a time of Joy..... but I think some of that might be a little lacking this year. But at the same time, new joys will come with being able to experience the first Christmas with our new kitties. Cameras will be on the ready!!
Well I think that is pretty much all of the big stuff for now. Hopefully I wont wait so long between posts again. For now, I go back to non-responsive kids, un-appreciative bosses, and....... THE OFFICE!! Here's wishing everyone well. My bed beckons and I shouldn't keep it waiting.
