25 Randoms about me

Someone tagged me on Facebook but I thought I would repeat this here even if most of you probably know these things, it saves me thinking about what to write :)

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged . You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you
My rule: I don't tag others so if you feel like participating, go ahead and tag yourself for me.]


1- I started school for Criminal Justice a while back and promptly stopped after a few symesters - I now sell guns --- Does anyone see the irony?

2-Siezures are evil, I'd give or do anything to find a cure for Alex.

3-I love laundry detergent, any kind - I like the smells and watchin it swish through the washer.

4-I expect animal control to show up at my doorstep at any moment. I can't seem to turn away any needy animals. Its like the critters know my adress!

5-I have a very strange belief regarding religion that most people don't understand

6- I drink large amounts of Coffee . daily. Its. Good.

7-I'm in love with the ocean , its the most amazing place on earth to be . PERIOD.

8-This is the first year I Voted ...EVER... and I loved it!

9-I love my tattoos- I'm looking for #4

10-I live an hour away from my besties and that stinks!

11-Fall is the best time of year

12- Ice Cream is my biggest weakness

13- I get really weird in social situations. can't explain it . Just happens.

14-Alex takes more time in the bathroom primping than I do.

15-I would love to have my nose pierced. Nothing huge, just a tiny sparkly to sit there on my nose. We Will See.

16-just because you can find people on myspace and facebook.... doesn't mean you should.

17-I want my youth back

18- I sleep with a fan on year round

19-I collected tons of Archie comic books growing up

20-I like my house, its inexplicable- but I do

21-forgiveness is difficult . Very Difficult.

22- Italian foods are my faves

23 -books are my escape

24-Doug loves me and i can't figure out why

25- I like my life- I'd tweak a few things - but in all
life is good.

Happy Birthday Andy !

10 years ago today Andrew Daniel Adkins came blazing into this world 3 weeks past his due date. I guess I should have seen that stubborn side of him right away ;o) Its hard to believe he is turning 10 today . We all say where does the time go? how do our kids grow up so fast? Every single birthday my boys have I keep scratching my head going -- when did this happen?? But with every birthday I realize how much they have grown , physically , emotionally , mentally, and I realize how incredible it is to see them become young men. So Happy birthday Andy - you are finally into those double digits you've been dreaming about !!

Behind Closed Doors

I can't help but be intrigued by that thought. Its easy for me to be focused so intensely on my own troubles and issues that it engulfs my entire world, and I can almost convince myself that I'm the only one with challenges. As if the rest of the world is living like the Cleavers?! This whole epiphany hit me as I was reminding Alex that 8th grade is not really an "accurate" measure of the rest of his life, that in the big picture of his life, jr high and high school are but a speck. We have been dealing with an emotional roller coaster with Alex lately so this conversation I'm referring to is like a broken record to him. This past December Alex had a friend that decided to take his own life . I can't even begin to describe how much pain his family must be dealing with . I think that must be one of the worst scenarios parents could fathom. No one could have seen this coming, at least not from Alex's point of view. I'm reminded of all the times I've assumed that people are doing fine, or that a situation is good, only to find out the opposite. Living in a town with the population of say...Mayberry , I'm learning quickly that things are never as they seem, that in reality everyone has a skeleton or two in their closet, that everyone is dealing with problems and life is hard! Sometimes Perception is skewed , and what seems like a problem now, probably won't be there a month from now. Hopefully at least some of that is sinking into Alex. Hopefully!

This is how we spent the afternoon! The boys were sent home early today because of the all the snow . So we fired up the dune buggy , attatched a sled , and we were set!! Needless to say we didn't last long outside, the air was incredibly frosty!! Good thing I had hot chocolate on hand to thaw us out! Tommorrow is looking like another promising sledding day ;o)

The Backyard

Just a quickie picture of a few trees in my backyard -- I was outside letting the dogs do their thing and I couldn't help but snap a few shots - we haven't gotten as much snow as most people , but what we do have has managed to make my backyard look magical ;o)

Sleeping Meds

This is what happens when Doug takes an ambien and the boys and I are left with washable markers...

Inspiring

To most people this is just a picture of some young boys playing basketball , but to me this is so much more! Alex has never been cleared to play sports until this year , basketball was put on the block for him~! Alex has never been a basketball fan and never paid much attention to it. He started the year off not knowing what a pick was or even being able to dribble the ball between his legs. For everyone that doubts the impact of sports and social activities , this is proof positive that it can change everything. This is the first year he has kept his grades above level, that he has kept his abscences to a minimum and he feels like he belongs! He has sat by queitly watching his brothers play ball for 10 years , watching his peers do all the activities that he could only pray to do someday . Believe me, there were some emotional times were the words melt down could only describe what was happening. So even though the riverview team has yet to win a game , Alex's determination only grows! He is truly an inspiration to me , he doesn't get tons of playing time, but what he does get , he gives 110% effort! I'm just as proud as a peacock!

( he is in the picture -- kinda like playing wheres waldo -- except where's Alex?? )

Lucy

I did it , I caved! I brought home a basset hound puppy for Andys 10th birthday . The logical side of me could not be reasoned with . Andys persistance for a basset hound couldn't be quelled any longer. There was nothing and I mean nothing that would have been as special as this puppy - not the newest ipod - not a stack of new video games, cash, nothing.( all which I would have preferred since none of the above need to be housebroken ). I'll admit I'm just as in love with this little girl as Andy . Lets hope Andys entusiasm for her lasts more than a few days. Oh yeah - Andy named her Lucy after I refused to let him name her Beyonce ;o)

2009

Well here it is - 2009! I've decided to take the giant leap into the blogosphere! So hang on , its going to be a bumpy ride!