Kate says goodbye 2008

Most people know that 2008 wasn't my best year but I can't help but smile at some of the really good memories ...seeing wild elk up really close, catching my first trout, watching Paul graduate, listening to Lee make jokes at the graduation party, Dwight asking Lee how far along she was, Dwight and Lauren using a pogo stick, having Beth come home, Ben Patrick's phone call about his second deer, Daddy's wedding, watching my neices and nephews dance at the wedding(Brother spiking the punch helped). The list could go on, but that's all in the past and there's a new year just around the corner with plenty more to do and memories to make. I'll try to make something new every month. I'll try more new things.And I'll laugh more than I ever have. Have a safe and Happy New Year.

Can I?

Lookie! I transferred the picture from my camera and posted it on the web. Thanks for the camera sweetie. You've created a photo monster.

Pergatory

Pergatory-the land in between heaven and hell. Having nothing to do at work, but yet denied the ability to take off and enjoy spring-like temperatures outside. Having no money to spend and nothing to spend it on. Nothing to watch or read. How many hours until the New Year?

Hard Candy Christmas

My baby sister mentioned having a "Hard Candy Christmas" after losing someone she dearly loved, and while I haven't lost someone-I've lost something.
Last night, at midnight mass, I couldn't receive communion because I'm not in a state of grace-me being divorced and it bothered me. Maybe that's why the church does it-to give us sinners something extra to feel guilty about. The communion bothered me-but it really got me to thinking about life in general-what else would I miss if it were taken away from me? Anything to do with my kids for sure. It's killing me today only seeing them for a short time on Christmas day. As much as my dog irritates the hell out of me-I'd miss him snuggling in the bed. I miss dinners with my siblings. I missed Dwight terribly at church last night-for a non-Catholic, he attends mass with me a lot.
But, Dolly sings she won't let sorrow bring her way down and I don't think I will either. I have the love and support of my family. I have wonderful kids that have a great future, and I have a wonderful man that cares for me. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

The Sweetest Sound

Anyone with children can tell you that one of the sweetest sounds you will ever hear is the children laughing together. Not at each other, but with each other. There is a huge difference. Last night, I feel asleep with the sound of that laughter in my ears. My toddlers are 20, 18 ,and 16 (years not months).The source of laughter had something to do with the dog and he appears to be in fine spirits today too.

Career Ended

Yep..that's right. Sunday afternoon Chalupa (my six pound Chiuaua), ended his career as a squirrel dog. Dwight shot the twenty-two and Chalupa took off like a bat out of hell. He won't be going hunting anytime soon. Pity, since he really loves chasing squirrels. Chalupa that is-never mind-Dwight loves chasing them too.

What do I want for Christmas?

I want snow on Christmas morning. I want to reach out and hug all three of my kids at once. I want to know that "Peace on Earth" isn't just something that people put on cards...maybe just maybe the fighting will stop that day and no one will lose his/her life-soldiers will be with their families. I want people not to be afraid of the future or change and to understand that God hears our prayers and sometimes He has a different vision of what should happen. I want my children to know that I love them more than anything in the world and if at all possible I would like other children to feel the same mother's love.I want to know that in the United States that every child has some joy on Christmas day(see I'm not too greedy).

Christmas tree is up

The tree is lit and decorated with even a few presents underneath. I had fun putting on the lights with the boyfriend's help, but I think he got his revenge. I get to meet his entire family-aunts, uncles, and various cousins all at once. They don't wear name tags.This ought to be fun.

Do you know your Mom?

I thought I knew my mom-after all, she's my mom. Well.. I didn't know that she leaves the tv on for her dog (I think my sisters may also do this). I didn't know she keeps potatoes in the refrigerator (still unsure as to why this happens). And I never suspected that she would put cream cheese on a doggy biscuit. Apparently, Fluffy doesn't care if it's whipped or regular cream cheese. Flavored is ok too.

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas

Actually, I don't care if it really snows on Christmas day-but sometime that weekend would be nice. The snow was falling as I tried to pick out a Christmas in the woods this weekend.