It has been over a year since I updated my blog. Many things have changed and others have stayed the same.
Changes:
1. Ben bought a house in December 2009. We started making it ours this year with a face lift in the living room. We removed the carpet and installed hardwood flooring, painted and updated the trim. It looks so nice. We will be moving on to other rooms in the house as we can afford it.
2. I enrolled at UCCS and started taking classes. I decided it was time to go for my masters degree. Education is something that no one can ever take from you. It remains with you your whole life.
3. Buffy moved in with Ben and I a year ago January. It is so nice to have her around again. Love that macaw scream.
4. The boys continue to be more independent. I still do not see them as much as I would like but I have learned to accept it. I know I am blamed for the whole situation and I am OK with that.
What has stayed the same:
1. Ron and I rarely speak. We communicate through texts which are few and far between and primarily about the kids.
I continue to grow and become a stronger person. I take responsibility for my actions and shrug off things I have no control over.
I am thankful I had my children at a young age and that they are becoming responsible young adults.
My baby boy turns 19 in less than 90 days and will be graduating high school then too. The oldest is a sophomore at PCC. I am so proud of the boys. They have managed to survive the last few years.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Firsts
In our lives we have many firsts to mark milestones. It starts with our first breath then progresses through the next year with other firsts - word, tooth and steps. As we grow we encounter bigger firsts - day of school, friend, fight, crush, love and death. Each of these firsts are not to be looked at as any less than the previous they are all things to be cherished.
I have had many firsts in the last year - first apartment, first time living on my own, first time to see the ocean, first time to visit many states in one trip plus others. I have also experienced in the last few years a first that I hope many will not endure - that is the first time I fell out of love. To realize you are in a relationship where the love for your partner is not what it should be is not a good feeling. To move on is not an easy thing to do.
I am lucky in the sense that I have family and friends that have been dealing with me and my many moods. I am at the point where that chapter in my life is going to officially end and I can start a new chapter.
I have been questioned as to why now and not a year ago. My response is that a year ago, there was a chance that things could have worked out but neither one of us put ourselves out there. Now we have both moved on and why put it off any longer. Sometimes people need to have time apart to decide if they can live without the other.
I am putting myself out there once again to see if maybe in my next relationship I stay in love and that he stays in love with me.
I have had many firsts in the last year - first apartment, first time living on my own, first time to see the ocean, first time to visit many states in one trip plus others. I have also experienced in the last few years a first that I hope many will not endure - that is the first time I fell out of love. To realize you are in a relationship where the love for your partner is not what it should be is not a good feeling. To move on is not an easy thing to do.
I am lucky in the sense that I have family and friends that have been dealing with me and my many moods. I am at the point where that chapter in my life is going to officially end and I can start a new chapter.
I have been questioned as to why now and not a year ago. My response is that a year ago, there was a chance that things could have worked out but neither one of us put ourselves out there. Now we have both moved on and why put it off any longer. Sometimes people need to have time apart to decide if they can live without the other.
I am putting myself out there once again to see if maybe in my next relationship I stay in love and that he stays in love with me.
Friday, September 4, 2009
The Summer in review
This summer I was able to go camping, boating and fishing more than I have in years. It was really fun. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if the boys would have been able to join us for a trip or two. If I have the count right, I caught like 10 fish this year. It might not seem like much to avid fishermen but for someone who hasn't caught 10 fish in the last 10 years, it is a major achievement. I am hoping next year will be better.
The house is still up in the air. I am hoping this gets resolved here pretty quick so we can know when we are moving and I can officially change my address on my license to Springs.
Gomer hasn't been feeling well and had to visit the vet. Still waiting on results of his blood work. He is on some antibiotics for now.
Ben is still being himself which I can't complain about - I enjoy him.
The boys are back in school - Ronny in college and Trevor a junior in high school.
I am looking forward to the changes that are coming my way both at work and at home. Time will tell where things ultimately end up.
We are heading to Florida on the 10th and I can't wait to venture thru the many cities, towns and states on our drive. I am anxious to meet a few more of Ben's friends and of course see this great big body of water referred to as the Atlantic. Planning on going to Daytona and Coco Beaches. Should be fun.
The house is still up in the air. I am hoping this gets resolved here pretty quick so we can know when we are moving and I can officially change my address on my license to Springs.
Gomer hasn't been feeling well and had to visit the vet. Still waiting on results of his blood work. He is on some antibiotics for now.
Ben is still being himself which I can't complain about - I enjoy him.
The boys are back in school - Ronny in college and Trevor a junior in high school.
I am looking forward to the changes that are coming my way both at work and at home. Time will tell where things ultimately end up.
We are heading to Florida on the 10th and I can't wait to venture thru the many cities, towns and states on our drive. I am anxious to meet a few more of Ben's friends and of course see this great big body of water referred to as the Atlantic. Planning on going to Daytona and Coco Beaches. Should be fun.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Water world
On July 12 we went to Water World. All together there were 15 of us which included the boys, Ben's sisters family and my brother and niece.
The morning started off fairly good considering we had 6 people trying to get ready with one bathroom. Not to smooth but it worked. I was in such a rush that I left our towels at the apartment so we stopped at Walgreens near the park and bought some. I ended up with Tinkerbell and Ben ended up with Cars.
Trevor did not take any shoes to wear so we ended up purchasing some flip-flops. Shawn bought some water shoes at Walgreens but still managed to destroy his toes on a ride. No one ended up extremely burned which was great.
It had been a number of years since I had been and Shawn had never been. Overall it was a great trip. Ben and I are hoping to go again before it closes for the season. There are so many more slides we weren't able to go on that we would like to.
After Waterworld we went to Casa Bonita. That was another experience. Food was OK. Service was lacking until a different server spilled salsa and pop on Ben's sisters. We ended up getting great service after that plus they picked up the tab for the whole meal. This wasn't because of the spilling of the pop and salsa but because another manager laughed when Marcia reported it.
The morning started off fairly good considering we had 6 people trying to get ready with one bathroom. Not to smooth but it worked. I was in such a rush that I left our towels at the apartment so we stopped at Walgreens near the park and bought some. I ended up with Tinkerbell and Ben ended up with Cars.
Trevor did not take any shoes to wear so we ended up purchasing some flip-flops. Shawn bought some water shoes at Walgreens but still managed to destroy his toes on a ride. No one ended up extremely burned which was great.
It had been a number of years since I had been and Shawn had never been. Overall it was a great trip. Ben and I are hoping to go again before it closes for the season. There are so many more slides we weren't able to go on that we would like to.
After Waterworld we went to Casa Bonita. That was another experience. Food was OK. Service was lacking until a different server spilled salsa and pop on Ben's sisters. We ended up getting great service after that plus they picked up the tab for the whole meal. This wasn't because of the spilling of the pop and salsa but because another manager laughed when Marcia reported it.
Maiden Voyage
Saturday was the maiden voyage of the boat. The day started at 8 am when we picked up Ben's dad and headed to get the boat from Falcon. About 9 am we were on our way to the Pueblo Reservoir with a detour to PW Wal-Mart first. We got to the res about 11 and that is when the fun began.
Boat inspection - of course with this being a new boat and no registration numbers it had to be an issue. We were denied access to the water until we could prove the application for registration had been completed. We went to the parks office. Showed the paper work but it was not the correct paperwork. Tempers began to flair. I decided to walk out of the office but grabbed the 2009 boating regulations first.
When Ben and his dad got back to the truck and made a few phone calls and determined that they did not have the proof that parks needed, they decided to head back and apply for application for registration again. I mentioned to them that as long as you have a bill of sale you are allowed on the water for the first 30 days and showed them it in the regulations. We decided it was worth a shot. It worked. We were allowed on the water.
It was close to noon by the time we got on the water. We pretty much just cruised around the res and fished for most of the day. Didn't catch anything but had a great time.
When we left the lake and went for inspection again there was a TON of water coming out. We weren't sure what happened so that meant another trip to another lake was going to have to happen soon.
Sunday we went to 11 Mile and this time things went so much smoother and the boat took on less water. We think it was operator error but its all good.
We are planning on taking the boat to either Taylor or Blue Mesa in the next few weeks - the boys may join us. This should be fun.
Boat inspection - of course with this being a new boat and no registration numbers it had to be an issue. We were denied access to the water until we could prove the application for registration had been completed. We went to the parks office. Showed the paper work but it was not the correct paperwork. Tempers began to flair. I decided to walk out of the office but grabbed the 2009 boating regulations first.
When Ben and his dad got back to the truck and made a few phone calls and determined that they did not have the proof that parks needed, they decided to head back and apply for application for registration again. I mentioned to them that as long as you have a bill of sale you are allowed on the water for the first 30 days and showed them it in the regulations. We decided it was worth a shot. It worked. We were allowed on the water.
It was close to noon by the time we got on the water. We pretty much just cruised around the res and fished for most of the day. Didn't catch anything but had a great time.
When we left the lake and went for inspection again there was a TON of water coming out. We weren't sure what happened so that meant another trip to another lake was going to have to happen soon.
Sunday we went to 11 Mile and this time things went so much smoother and the boat took on less water. We think it was operator error but its all good.
We are planning on taking the boat to either Taylor or Blue Mesa in the next few weeks - the boys may join us. This should be fun.
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