A Blister the Size of the Sun

Sunday night I was in the process of making these beauties for the babes room...


As I was gluing the small pieces onto the stryofoam ball, there was a string of glue coming off of it. As I went to wipe it away it, pulled the fabric off and slapped it onto my finger resulting in this nasty little devil...



I quickly ran to the sink screaming obscenities and ran it under cold water and then looked at my finger wondering if I had gotten all the glue off of it. It looked as if someone pulled my skin and stretched it two feet, then let it go. My finger was throbbing soooooo bad! I instantly thought of people who have been severly burned all over their body. I DO NOT know how they do it. of course it was about 10:30 at night and I was really needing to get to bed. I didn't see how I could leave the relief of the cold running water and hit the sack, so my sweet hubby got a BIG bowl of water and ice and set it on my nightstand. The only relief I could get was to lay on my side and keep my hand in the water. Scottie even ran to the store at midnight to get something that I could put on it to help with the pain since I couldn't possibly sleep like that all night. I only have two positions I can sleep in: left side or right side due to this lovely belly I have. And now I could only sleep on one. Scottie googled what to do for a burn. He found that if you put apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball it will draw the heat and pain out of it. Thank goodness for apple cider vinegar and the genious that discovered that heaven sent, home remedy because after waking up several times due to being uncomforatble it was time to wean myself from the ice bowl so I could sleep on the other side. After putting the cotton ball of vinegar on my finger and rolling over to the left side I finally fell asleep and woke up when my alarm when off only to find this beauty...






Yes, this is not some abnormal growth but it was so noticeable that my students kept gawking at it! I finally popped it and oh my heavens did that feel much better. It's amazing how much I didn't realize I used my middle finger. Simple everyday routines such as washing my hair, putting on makeup, lotion, flossing, or typing on the computer seemed to be impossible. All I can say is thanks to my hubby for helping me out and from now on, my hot glue gun is on probation.

Best of Luck

The other day I was out and about getting things ready for school. I had to stop by my mamas house and while I was there she asked if I could run to the store for her. I of course don't mind running errands for my sweet mom who does so much for me so I willingly agreed. Well one thing I always admire when I go to my parents house is my former car. When I was single and stupid, I spontaneously bought an Acura TSX and LOOOOOOOOVED it. Well since I'm now married to an accountant, he explained to me that my car payment was too much for a newlywed couple to bare if we wanted to ever buy a house. So we sold it to my fabulous parents who wanted a run-around car. Hence the reason I dream of driving it when I visit. Well back to my story.....My mom asked me to run an errand and so I decided that I should splurge and relive my single days in the Acura. haha. So off I went on my merry way and ran the errand for my lovely mother. As I was about to back out of my parking spot, I being an expectant mother, turned to see if anyone was behind me. Of course there was this big black Toyota Sequoia that was driving down the lane looking for a place to park. After it passed I slowly backed out and as I was just about to put the car into drive to be on my merry way, I could see that this black sequoia decided that she would reverse to park in the spot she had driven past. I could see her barreling my way so I laid on my horn hopping she would clue in but apparently that didn't work until she crunched into the back of my former beautiful Acura......which is now owned by myparents.

It of course wasn't my fault but I was very annoyed at the Sequoia driver and how she tried to make it sound like I was the careless driver??? Hello? I would look behind me before I barrel down the lane going the wrong way and oh, I would buckle my kids in their seats so they weren't dancing around in the car, unlike you lady?? So tell me? Who do you think is responsible now? Anyway moving on....

Today (five days after the accident) my handsome husband was backing out of the Walmart parking lot when another careless driver who didn't find it important to look before backing out, ran into my husband.....who was driving my car.

After we cleared up that whole mess I finally made it out to the school where I mold young minds, and upon my arrival and excitment to finally be there and get lots done, I plug in my computer and hit the power button. I was very dissapointed when nothing happened. I thought maybe it was my cord so I borrowed one from another teacher hoping that it would work in this oh so busy time of year, and much to my surprise it didn't. Then I tried another outlet. Once again nothing. I was about to cry!! How on earth could my computer fail me now!! Not at this time of year! Anytime but now! Unfortunatly my school computer is shot and the tech guy won't be out till Wednesday. So until then I will be digging through the files in the back of my brain trying to recreate everything I have made over the past four years of teaching. I sure hope that we're on the up an up now. Wish me luck.

Dryer Malfunction

This morning I was in quite the rush to make it to my team meeting. I knew that today was the day that the city would be pouring the cement for the sidewalks that were ripped up yesterday. We were suppose to park on the street but there was a perfect strip just long enough to get in and out my driveway so I parked in the garage instead. Since I knew they would be coming at 8:00 sharp, I thought I'd be out just in time to get out of their hair. In the process of getting ready I realized I was running late...as always and I ran into my closet to find something to wear. I grabbed a shirt out of the clean laundry that hadn't been folded yet, and ran into the laundry room. Upon my arrival I found the dryer door open with clothes inside. I threw my shirt in to relive it of its wrinkles and went to finish getting ready. As a left the laundry room, I looked out the window to see if I would be trapped in my driveway due to the cement truck that would soon be approaching my house to fill in my sidewalk. Luckily I was okay. I still had time. Seconds later I heard something that sounded like clunky shoes in the dryer. What could it be? I was in such a hurry I almost ignored it and walked past the laundry room to put on my mascara. Once again I was VERY curious as to what would be making such a loud noise so I went back into the laundry room to see what was the matter. As I opened the door to the dryer the first thing I heard was a very sad and serious "MEEEEooEEEEwwW" You can probably just picture my face as I very soon discovered that the loud noise was not shoes....it was MY CAT!!!! I have never felt so horrible in my whole life!! Please don't report me for animal cruelty. It was most definitely a tragic mistake! Not only that but my poor cat was limping and very disoriented from her wild morning ride. I scooped her up hoping that she wouldn't suddenly give up the ghost and intantly began to pamper her to let her know that I was sorry and that this was not going to be another re-run of her previouse abusive owners. I feel as if she may never be the same! Please don't judge me. From now on I will always check the dryer to be sure it is free of house pets. You should to....I was mortified. But in case you are wondering, Lemons is going to be just fine

:-) PHEEEWW!