I need something to do so I am blogging.  I can't get my mind off of Christian and his family (see earlier blog from today).  The family has not updated today so I do not know if that is good news or bad news.  Then from visiting Christian's site I read many other site's of children who have serious illnesses.  It is all so sad.  I feel for them all.  The phone won't quit ringing which is getting on my nerves.  You know there are days you are glad your friends and family calls then other days you want to throw the phone out the window so that it will quit ringing?  Also, my sister called me today and told me that the cat I had for 15 years (she now lives with my parents) is dying.  She has diabetes and my parents spend WAY too much money on her each month to treat the diabetes.  I have told my parents that they should put her down.  Well they took her to the vet yesterday for a check up and $233 later they found out her kidneys are failing.  My mom is still torn about either treating the kidney problem or putting her down.  I love my cat but it is not worth all the money my parents are spending on her.  She has had a excellent life but I believe it is her time to go.  Then to top all that off Hylari tried to make some instant mac and cheese in the microwave and forgot to put the WATER in the bowl.  The noodles burnt to a crisp and the bowl melted and of course nearly caught on fire.  Our house smells terrible!  I have been spraying Oust about every 10 minutes and have been propping open the back door as much as possible.  Since it is only 20 degrees outside I can't leave it open for long or it gets too cold.  AJ is playing Nerf basketball in the hallway which is incredibly loud because he keeps going in for slam dunks.  We have hard wood floors so you hear each step and the bounce back down to the floor.  Since I sat down here to type Hylari has been over my shoulder.  I told her to give me 10 minutes and she sat the timer on the microwave!  Uuuuuuuuugh!  Momma just needs some time to herself with some peace and quiet.  But then I feel guilty for thinking that way because of Christian.  I am sure his parents would rather him be noisy, calling on the phone, or hanging on them and not leaving them alone.  I thought about going shopping but since it was just Christmas it would be nothing put impulse shopping.  I was watching a TV show with my husband but the kids were being so loud I couldn't hear so I gave up trying to be involved in that.  I painted my nails and tosies last night so can't do that.  The house is clean.  The Christmas decor is already put away.  I could read but once again........too noisy.  I thought about scrapbooking but don't want to drag all the stuff out.  I am ready for winter to be over.  If it were nice out I could at least go for a walk.  Nuff complaining from me.....I will see if I can find something to do.

Have a great weekend!

I was so sad reading about Christian and sometimes in our own personal lives we forget that there are very sick and dying kids. Sometimes at mass, one of my special intentions is for the dying and I always pray for children. We are both lucky to have healthy kids. I'm happy to hear about your daughters interest in acting. She seems like a very outgoing and secure child. Thats good. I know what you mean about noise & kids. I think my kids get a second wind every night and they get so loud and can't settle down. Tonight though, was nice for me. I was in my bedroom on my laptop and they came in with their books and started reading quietly on my bed!! I love quiet at night. Today we went to see National Treasure Book of Secrets. That was a good movie for the kids. We rented the first movie this week so we saw that first on DVD. As for your cat, I've spent a fortune on our cat Tiger so I know about loving a pet like family. But I know that sometimes its just not the best thing for the animal to keep trying to treat it esp. when it is so sick. I'm hoping Tiger doesnt get sick again (he's an indoor and outdoor cat) because I dont want to spend money on vet bills. by the way, what is your email address???? Mine is Merree0811@yahoo.com Can you send me your email so I have it?