I am FAT!

I went to this beautiful wedding of a former student this weekend.  I had a great time and my daughter looked wonderful in her flower girl dress.  There were so many cameras and pictures being taken.  I love the fact that we can take pictures and instantly share them with our loved ones.  I am usually the one behind the camera so I was completely flabbergasted when I saw pictures of myself.  I know that I have been steadily gaining weight but OMG!  I almost passed out. Shame on my friends and family for not say, "gee, your ass is getting big and you look like you swallowed one of your kids".  LOL, could you imagine anyone actually saying that to me?  I would have kill them. I look like an hippo that matted with a penguin.  My head is small and my but and my gut are stretching the limits of my skin. Then my skinny shins look like they cannot hold my weight.
So what would you do if you cried for an hour over your pictures?  I wanted to bury myself in a pint of ice cream but I didn't.  I looked into finding a rich relative to buy me a tummy tuck and lipo.  But of course, I do not have a rich relative that could give elective surgery.  So I did the only thing I could think of..I went online and joined weight watchers.  Maybe this will help.  I know I am crazy to start it this week with my vacation looming in the shadows, but I am trying to be proactive.  I am already stressed out over this and I know that I want to go into the kitchen and shove anything and everything into my mouth!  Gee, I wonder where the weight issues came from, LOL!
My crazy life has lead my way to my enormous butt and my love of beer has created the gut.  I have a six pack alright.  It is just hiding behind the keg that I wear around my waist.  I will try and blog about this but, I am the world's worst on keeping a journal.  Ugh!

Ranting! Follow if you can...

Why does our lovely state think that we do not need federal funds for education? Therefore, creating a huge crunch on education. There is major talk about letting teachers go. Then today in the DMN they are saying that our crappy law makers are trying to just decrease our salaries. Really?? How much less can I make for my job? How about we cut the TAKS test or soon to be STARS test. The annual cost to the state is into the millions! Yes, all of that money goes to a test making company and they are laughing all the way to the bank, while teachers are worried about having a job. The state would also like to take the cap off of class numbers. Maybe we should let our law makers sit in a class with more then 22 kindergartners for the day while the teacher gets to enjoy a day off. Wait I am sure the children would have that lawmaker crying and heading for the hills within 10 minutes. If you think Kindergarten is scary, then get more then 25 pre-teens in a small room and see how well it smells and the major drama of this age group.
It isn't just our state but it is local districts too! I am not specifically talking about my current district but did you know that most districts in the state a huge number of administrators. In the DMN it said something like 35% of districts were administrators. Wow! Because everyone knows that the further away from actually working with kids, the more money you can make. So why can't we cut some fat from the top and stop testing and focus on what is important? The students! Does anyone remember that students are our business?

UGH!

Today, I might have ripped this lady a new one.  I might have even been a bit out of control but I was soooo hot mad.  I left work early today to take Jordan to the doctor.  When I got there the office lady tells me that she cannot see Jordan today.  Apparently, they hadn't received some paper work to determine if she has ADD/ADHD.  I got mad when I asked her why she hadn't called.  She said, "I called your number last week but it was out of service."  I replied, "Wow, common sense then would lead me to call another number.  Especially, since we have not had that number for over a year.  Not to mention, Jordan has only been a patient here for a month.  How could that be her contact number?" She then told me she called  several times last week but she couldn't get through on the disconnected number.  How many times would it take you to keep calling an old number before you checked records for another number????  Cory and Zane are both patients there and they always call Cory's cell for appointments.
The main office lady then stepped in and asked me to come into the back to "discuss the situation".  I was speaking really loudly... using the angry teacher voice, you teacher friends know the one.  The voice of "really you thought that was ok??".
I told the first lady if she knew she didn't have the papers why did she wait until today.  She told her boss and me that she called Cory this morning at ten to reschedule but Cory didn't call her back.  I explained that Cory called me at 2:20 to tell me that she wanted to reschedule and he told me that he had called her right back. I WAS ALREADY AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE AT THAT TIME!!!!  Gee why was I mad?????
Again, she told us that she called at ten.  I asked if they were going to pay me for my time.  You know if I had to cancel so late, I would have to pay the copay.  It was only fair they paid me for her error.  She didn't like that comment to well.  I apologized for being fired up then I left feeling like a dog.
I called Cory on the way home and told him how they swore she called him this morning.  Then he got fired up.  He had the voicemail that was time stamped at 2:15.  The office lady was a LIAR.  Cory called the office then and told the manager that her lady lied to her and to me.  She didn't call at ten.  She waited until 2:15 to call for a 2:30 appointment!  Did I mention...I WAS ALREADY THERE! 
I hate people that are LIARS!!!!!  I feel vindicated for being so upset with that lady.  Maybe she needs to be on some ADD meds to get her work completed.  Could you imagine not doing your job?  Really how hard is to make a phone call in a timely matter?

Of course, last week it was the teenager at Chicfila and today it was the office lady.  Maybe I need to up my anxiety meds.  Or stupid people need to just not need to be near me.  I wonder if it is early menopause.  LOL!  I sure hope it isn't insanity!

What would it be like to be a dog?

As I look around our house I wonder what would it be like to be a dog?  Not just any dog but one that is spoiled and pampered.  Yes, I am talking about my dogs.  Currently we have 4.  I know that is just CRAZY!  What can I say but I lead a crazy life. Back to the dogs, Clancy is passed out on the couch snoring so loudly I had to turn up the t.v.  Annie is sleeping on my bed.  Zoe, who I wonder if she was a cat in another life, is in her special spot.  Then we have our foster snuggled up in her bed.  To be one of our dogs you have plenty of food, someone to love on you all of the time, nice furniture to sleep on, and people to take you for daily walks.  Everything is right there at your paws.
Do they wonder what life would be like as a human?  Sometimes, I am positive my dogs think I am a dumb A**!  They just look at me and I can tell that is what they are thinking. 
Of course, I love their enthusiasm and excitement every time I come home.  HAHAH!  NOT...my dogs are so lazy they barely lift their heads to acknowledge we are home.  They are more irritated that we woke them from their slumber then excited to see us.
Clancy does this crazy thing that I am not sure if it irritates me or is it funny.  He is too dainty to go outside and tough it out in the elements so he likes to stand with his head out of the dog door while the rest of his body is still content in the climate controlled house.  What a weenie.
Before I had this clan of dogs I had one dog that was pretty human, but I will have to write about her another day.  I am pretty sure I should write a children's book about her.
I know, I am drifting off subject.  I believe I am tired tonight.  I will have to revisit this subject another night.  My dogs are very entertaining and make me laugh all of the time.  I cannot wait to tell you more.  I am sure you will be on the edge of your seats with anticipation!

OMG!!! I am old!

Wow, I realized today that I am old.  That is a startling shock when it becomes a reality.  Today I was at the mall waiting in the Chick-fil-a line when some teenaged punk cut in front of me.  I mentioned to him that there was a line and he replied,"yeah, there are two lines".  I then replied, "there is one line that waits for an open cashier."  He then ordered while I was still waiting in line.  Then the next cashier call for "next" which was me.  I turned to him and said," gee look, there is only one line waiting for an open cashier.  I guess you are more entitled to your food then the rest of us.  Oh wait, I was right tool there is only one line and you just cut."  I really wanted to throttle him and beat the !@#! out of him!
OMG, is that what an old bitter lady would say.  Or was I justified?  Of course his friends were all telling him that he was wrong and that he cut in line.
Then I went to have a few drinks with some former students.  They are only in their 20's while I approach my 40's.  Really??? I am almost 40. 
Speaking of 40's, I looked at Zane's football friends parents and I am a good 4-10 years older then them.  Some of them could have been former students.  I am feeling the age.... that is what scares me the most!  Is it just a number or is it the definate? 

Really???

Wow, today is the first day of my break and I spent it doing errands.  Really????  When I was a kid I thought I would live the fab life.  Not running errands for my 90 year old Granny.  I started the day going and getting a new handicap window tag.  Of course, this was necesary since I got a ticket on Saturday for parking in a handicap without my window tag.  The tag was there but out of date and not hanging.  I then went over to the court and got the ticket waived.  Good thing too since I parked my car in the parking spot and I didn't hang the tag but the ticket was in Cory's name.  LOL!  He was sooo mad at me!  OOPS!  I took care of it all.
After that mess I went and finished up my Granny's shopping for Christmas.  I completed her shopping and mine today too!  Yeah!  I got to pick out my gift from her so that was a highlight of my day.  I picked out for myself a hot pink patent leather purse.  I cannot wait to open it up at Christmas!  I might have splurged a tad but I am worth it!  HAHAHA!  I crack my self up sometimes.
When I got home I finally put away my Halloween decorations and forced Cory to get out my Christmas decorations.  After looking at them I am ready for some new ones and new ideas.  I posted it on Facebook that I was looking for some new ideas and my cousin Todd went crazy with redneck pictures.  I know I am from Texas but REALLY???
I guess this it for today.  I am not sure that I am the best blogger.  Maybe I will get the hang of it soon enough!