One more day closer to Friday!!

Well some things are getting a little better in the Rogers' household. Cole's car is up and running. For a kid who feels this car is beneath him he sure misses it now. I am looking forward to a weekend with only 1 plan and that is, I'm not afraid to admit it, to watch Micheal Jackson's "This is it" I can't wait. I really would like to have the temps above 20 again so I can get out walking.

I might bite off my tongue if I'm not careful

Life has been a little on edge around here lately. With the cars going down and waiting for them to get fixed and just life getting in the way. I have had to bite my tongue and try to keep the peace around here. It's not easy for me to do and I might just stroke out if I have to keep quiet.

Cole got responses back from the colleges he put in for. 2 were thanks but no thanks and one was "Oh by the way did you know you were .5 credit short of physical science" This is unfortunate because when he was a freshman that class was only 1 semester long. Currently physical science is a full year. Cole went to talk to the counselor and the science teacher. He is going to be allowed to complete an independent study for science for the missing .5 credits and the teacher is going to write a letter of recommendation for him. This teacher loves Cole and would do anything for him plus he's not the only one in this situation. Cole is also going to retake his ACT test next Sat. 4 more points would get him automatically admitted. I know he can do it. I talked to the counselor this morning and he was wonderful and gave us the suggestions as to what to do but made sure to stress it was Cole that had to do it. I just wanted to know if there was still a chance. The college called the counselor before they sent us the letter so he was able to explain why his credits were the way the were. It was also nice to hear his counselor say that Cole's way to smart and should not be selling himself short or settling for anything less than what he wants. If Cole gets accepted I'm sending this man a huge gift. Oh the stress and anxiety. I'll let you know where and for what if he gets accepted. Please say a prayer that he turns his brain on on the 6th. I also think he would kill me if he knew I was telling everyone this.

44 years and still going strong!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad

January 22,1966

We love you!

Just When you think you have things bad

I know I've been complaining about all the bad things that have been happening to me since before Christmas, but then there are certain events that put things into perspective. I forget how lucky I am to have the family and friends I do. I am able to talk to them, hold them and tell them I love them. These are things that are more important and irreplaceable than a broken car or snowmobile. So today I just want to say to everyone I love you and I'm sorry I don't let you know how important you all are to me.

2010 can just go Away!

Really!!! Can 2010 really just go away already! There is no way I could start a year out worse. I really feel the universe is out to get me. Thank goodness I know people out there that have it slightly worse than me. We at least can comiserate together. There are moments when I really wish I drank. By the way nothing terrible happened today it's just all the junk coming my way. Bear with me people and if you can offer up a tiny prayer I'd greatly appreciate it.
The boys are all done with finals and survived! It's been a rough week.

Finals UGH!!

Well Kyle and Cole's first day of finals were today. Bill and I were both holding our breaths and just prayed Kyle made it through World Cultures without a heart attack or stroke. I haven't seen him this worked up about something in a long time. He passed and as he puts it "Not the first freshman ever to fail and have to take it again." Of course I have no idea how Cole did or what he took today. I came home and he's asleep on my bed. He gave blood yesterday and now that's his excuse for not moving. Clay's fighting to have friends over. I think a sleepover is in the near future. Time for a nice quiet night.

Oh the Anxiety

Poor Poor Kyle. He's about to head into his first set of finals this week. Needless to say Mr. Worrywart is panicking. I don't know what to say or how to calm him down because no matter what you say he's thinking he's going to fail everything miserably. The one particular test is worth 20% and it's history. We have offered to help him study but he's just in a panic. I'm almost thinking a shot of schnapps's might calm him down. He's really been studying so I hope he does ok.
Amy had her surgery and everything went wonderful. I got to read a book and play all day on the computer with her until her hubby got home. It was fun.

Why is 2010 punishing me?!

Well things for 2010 just are not getting better. Besides having 2 cars down we now have all 3 snowmobiles down. Boys went riding yesterday. Bill's sled blew a clutch (Kyle was using it) and Cole got hit by another snowmobile. This is his baby and he said it was like watching your baby get hit in the face. He just got knocked off his snowmobile but is a little sore today. The hood of the sled is smashed and something underneath is broke. Bill has already talked to the parents of the kid who hit him so hopefully Cole will have new parts soon. Life of a mom with boys.

Tomorrow I'm taking the day off to take Amy for surgery. Steve has to work and with things at the mill it's tough to change and he was just gone for a class. Amy has to have her meniscus removed. Should be a quiet day.

I just finished with auditions for Annie now it's time to get going on the props and costumes. I also got called to make costumes for the Senior high for Mulan but thankfully I'm to busy and my sewing machine is down. Need to get that fixed also. Everything mechanical is going to pot around here. Let's hope it ends soon before we go bankrupt.

Ski Trip 2009!

Hurly and Iron Mountain were a great time. We had one major glitch. My transmission in my van went out and caused us a little bit of a panick. With my parents donation of their car we were able to continue our vacation with flair and got home safe and sound. All the kids slept all the way home. They were still exhausted several days later. That could also be due to the fact they didn't sleep much. Life is now back to normal and we're all back to school and work. Cole finally got his college applications submitted. What a relief. Now it's just the waiting game.

Hello 2010!

The way our 2009 ended our 2010 came in rather quiet. Of course there is the traditional 101 football games on. Clay and I have to fight for any of the tv's. Kyle is off sledding and Cole to a friends house to watch the Sugar Bowl. I vowed not to make a new year's resolution. I break them within the first 30 seconds of the new year anyways. There are things I'd like to do and improve on. I just need to do it. Can't wait to see what this year will bring us. Hopefully it'll all be good.