The Escape

I am a writer, have been since I learned how to write. My husband asked me to come up with a description of him. A writer just does not describe someone, they must create a scene, or mood. Here's my description of my husband.

                                                                 The Escape

     But he had the kind of looks that would get any good girl into trouble. Sultry yet, playful green eyes with little flecks of honey sprinkled throughout. He had a clean shaven baby face, adorned with deep dimples and a rebellious goatee. 

     In her eyes, his smile is the reason the sun shone and the moon bated the tides. His hands were those of a working man. Rough, callused and hot. His touch awakened something primal in her. She could feel her mounting pressure release as she breathed in his scent. With all that stirred in her, her heart, mind and body went quiet as she let herself awaken from this daydream. 

     Who was this mysterious god of a man, now standing beside his equally beautiful goddess of a wife. In that moment she allowed herself to be pulled into a fantasy with a complete stranger. A world where her pain no longer existed and she was the desire of a human god. That was her only escape. 

Snow days

With the whole country being covered with snow or ice, with the exception of Florida and Arizona, how are we supposed to function if we didn't make it to the store in time to buy our bread and milk? I mean who doesn't just love milk sandwiches for those couple days of being "snowed in". I happen to be from a snowy state, Pittsburgh, PA receives 9,000 feet of snow per year and has super long winters, which is why I moved south. Well, here in the south, we don't do snow or ice or even the mention of the two. Usually if there's a threat of a snow flake falling two days from now, school is cancelled for two weeks. Obviously that's an exaggeration but, you get my point. Since living below the Mason Dixon for 15 years there's one thing that always piqued my curiosity. What's with the milk and bread for storms?! You can't even make French toast with no egg! So, why milk and bread friends, just why? Things you should stock up on in a storm: water, canned food, PB & J, fire wood, batteries, even toilet paper. Notice what's missing? You got it friends, milk and bread! So unless you've figured out some ingenious way of making milk sandwiches, back away from the isle slowly and duck and cover. These folks get really serious over those almost bare shelves. Well I guess you should use bread for you PB & J, which is actually a sandwich! Seriously though, if you've totally figured out an awesome milk sandwich, share the recipe. DONT YELL AT ME, please ;) 

Oh, so true!

Are you a "Vaccine Pusher"?...

I am pro-vaccine but don't push my views on anyone, and to generalize ALL pro-vaccine parents is unfair. Her main focus (link provided below) is Whooping cough, yes that's huge right now! I see it like the flu vaccine (which my kids never get), the virus is always mutating and the doctors are always a strain behind and the people who tend to get vaccinated usually catch a form of the flu anyway. With that being said, Polio, Measles, and Mumps aren't cool either. These diseases were barely present any more in America, but are making a come back. It's not the vaccinated children that are getting it, so what does that do to her argument? I prefer for my children to be safe from as many diseases as possible, especially ones that are known to be prevented from vaccines. I've known people that vaccinate their dogs against heart worm and rabies but, not their children against major childhood diseases. So, that's something that should be taken into consideration before getting up in arms and defensive about your choices for your children.Yes, My children are part of the heard that are helping to protect un-vaccinated children. I do not fault anyone for their choices for their family. As parents we do what's best for our family and we need to stop being so critical of each other! I only took offense over the generalization of pro-vaccine parents. Yes, I vaccinate. Yes, I am aware some do not. Yes, I support their choice as well as my own. *end rant*

More Proof That the “Vaccine Pusher” Crowd Can’t Think Critically…. | Modern Alternative Mama

What happens next?

Am I supposed to have a picture with every blog I post?! Well, I took a bit of a hiatus. I know, I don't have the clout to do such a thing, but I did it anyway. Hey, I warned you I'm not good at this thing! Basically nothing exciting happened over the summer. Shortly after Cari was diagnosed, she went to stay with my mom for the summer. My mom usually takes all three kids for a good portion of the summer every year. I didn't completely relax all summer though. I requested Cari be placed on a 504 plan or an IEP, neither of which has been followed up on by the school. Since school has started I've gone up to the school and the counselor was out. Sent an email and still no luck on hearing back. Ugly momma's about to come out!
I have learned that people like to give lots of advice and the folks I thought would shine a light are no where to be found. Filing for Disability Benefits was a joke. I had no idea why I was there or what I was doing, needless to say she was denied. So, here I am, months later...lost.

~J~