Friday, August 22, 2008
EMERGENCIES IN AZ -- NOT THE SAME AS MN
OKAY- CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY
I was just blogging and heard gunshots- So I look at my sister and say I think that is gunshots. Then we heard about five more. I asked her if she thought we should call the police? I reminded her of the shooting that happened down the street five nights ago. (NO this is not a bad neighborhood- just AZ )
She said "Well yes but you call." So I dial and tell them what I heard.
They asked me how many gunshots I heard? If I heard squeling of tires or saw anything? If I could go out and see if there are people or strange cars out there?
OKAY--- I heard gunshots do you think I am going to go outside to see if I can spot a shooter in a car?? AHHH NO
So I hung up the phone and my sister says to me-
"Oh I forgot I should have had you call the non emergency phone number - since they do not really consider that an emergency"
REALLY five or more gunshots and it is not an emergency-
The police are down the street now- and yes my curiosity is peaked- but I will not be be going outside- watching from the window will do- Kidding not going to do that either.
I LIVE IN THE SUBURBS OF MN FOR SOOOO MANY REASONS!!
I was just blogging and heard gunshots- So I look at my sister and say I think that is gunshots. Then we heard about five more. I asked her if she thought we should call the police? I reminded her of the shooting that happened down the street five nights ago. (NO this is not a bad neighborhood- just AZ )
She said "Well yes but you call." So I dial and tell them what I heard.
They asked me how many gunshots I heard? If I heard squeling of tires or saw anything? If I could go out and see if there are people or strange cars out there?
OKAY--- I heard gunshots do you think I am going to go outside to see if I can spot a shooter in a car?? AHHH NO
So I hung up the phone and my sister says to me-
"Oh I forgot I should have had you call the non emergency phone number - since they do not really consider that an emergency"
REALLY five or more gunshots and it is not an emergency-
The police are down the street now- and yes my curiosity is peaked- but I will not be be going outside- watching from the window will do- Kidding not going to do that either.
I LIVE IN THE SUBURBS OF MN FOR SOOOO MANY REASONS!!
Things I learned at the Airport today
Kids can have fun just about anywhere- even the airport for six hours
We were unable to get out today and spent six hours waiting to figure that out- the kids were amazing- and I think enjoyed most of the day
Some people really hate when you board an airplane late- and even more when they have to change seats because of your kids!
We attempted to get on a flight today and were very lucky to board the flight ten minutes after the doors were supposed to close- I was so thankful- As we walked on the plane people gave us looks like you would not believe. Not only were they staring that I had three kids and one on the way- I am pretty sure they were wondering why I was unable to make it to the plane on time. I assured them that I wasn't late just a standby passenger. When we got to our seats- which were all seperated from each other the flight attendant asked the people in one row to move. One man was absolutely offended- He said well do I have to- and then said well I guess I do. (Super annoying- and flat out rude) As the second person changing seats went to sit down the man sitting next to her informed her that the seat was already taken by his girlfreind who was in the bathroom. Consequently we were asked to leave the plane because they were short by a seat. Now I was laughing by this point. Adison was ready for a nap- Carson was crying for Dad- and Garrett was doing an arm pump because he really wanted to stay one more day.
Carson is more of a Daddy's boy than we thought.
He is really homesick and cried for Mike both times we were unable to get on the
flight.
Politeness and manners does not come natural for some people-
I encountered many people who yelled at the gate attendant for several reasons. One lady was flat out rude and blaming the attendant because she missed the flight- Pretty sad since she arrived at the gate five minutes after the flight left the gate.
We were unable to get out today and spent six hours waiting to figure that out- the kids were amazing- and I think enjoyed most of the day
Some people really hate when you board an airplane late- and even more when they have to change seats because of your kids!
We attempted to get on a flight today and were very lucky to board the flight ten minutes after the doors were supposed to close- I was so thankful- As we walked on the plane people gave us looks like you would not believe. Not only were they staring that I had three kids and one on the way- I am pretty sure they were wondering why I was unable to make it to the plane on time. I assured them that I wasn't late just a standby passenger. When we got to our seats- which were all seperated from each other the flight attendant asked the people in one row to move. One man was absolutely offended- He said well do I have to- and then said well I guess I do. (Super annoying- and flat out rude) As the second person changing seats went to sit down the man sitting next to her informed her that the seat was already taken by his girlfreind who was in the bathroom. Consequently we were asked to leave the plane because they were short by a seat. Now I was laughing by this point. Adison was ready for a nap- Carson was crying for Dad- and Garrett was doing an arm pump because he really wanted to stay one more day.
Carson is more of a Daddy's boy than we thought.
He is really homesick and cried for Mike both times we were unable to get on the
flight.
Politeness and manners does not come natural for some people-
I encountered many people who yelled at the gate attendant for several reasons. One lady was flat out rude and blaming the attendant because she missed the flight- Pretty sad since she arrived at the gate five minutes after the flight left the gate.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
When there is just not enough time in the day
It was an extremely hot day in AZ today. 110 degrees- Missing that 73 degree MN weather.
We ventured out to a park with water, spent the afternoon in the pool, and the evening over Mike's parents house. We are planning on going back home tomorrow afternoon. I have to admit, I am not typically homesick but this trip has been a little different-today I realized I am really looking forward to getting back to my normal life. Lounging in the pool has been great but trying to split time between so many people has been less than fun- IN FACT a little to much for me-- it is a good thing I have kids that are used to going till they drop! THERE IS JUST NOT ENOUGH TIME IN THE DAY FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING - I struggle with this a lot in life.
Why write about this - well it has been on my mind pretty much this entire trip and mine as well get some advice from others who have experienced the same thing. I am merely looking for some creative ideas from people out there who have relatives in other states or areas- How do you split your time without going insane- driving others and yourself crazy- and still have a fun RELAXING enjoyable visit?? I obviously have no clue how to do this- During this visit I have managed to irritate- or piss off a few people-putting myself over the edge in the process. HAHAHA this is probably normal for me. LOL
We ventured out to a park with water, spent the afternoon in the pool, and the evening over Mike's parents house. We are planning on going back home tomorrow afternoon. I have to admit, I am not typically homesick but this trip has been a little different-today I realized I am really looking forward to getting back to my normal life. Lounging in the pool has been great but trying to split time between so many people has been less than fun- IN FACT a little to much for me-- it is a good thing I have kids that are used to going till they drop! THERE IS JUST NOT ENOUGH TIME IN THE DAY FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING - I struggle with this a lot in life.
Why write about this - well it has been on my mind pretty much this entire trip and mine as well get some advice from others who have experienced the same thing. I am merely looking for some creative ideas from people out there who have relatives in other states or areas- How do you split your time without going insane- driving others and yourself crazy- and still have a fun RELAXING enjoyable visit?? I obviously have no clue how to do this- During this visit I have managed to irritate- or piss off a few people-putting myself over the edge in the process. HAHAHA this is probably normal for me. LOL
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Highlights of the day
Still in Arizona- imagining what life would be like if I lived here- HA HA HA
Just a few highlights of the day!!
Slept in till 7AM - Thank you Jesus
Pretending to be a shark in the pool and attacking Carson and Garrett
Watching Carson Swim with no floaties
Having a peaceful lunch at Fajitas
Watching PAPPY get Adison out of the dog kennel she got stuck in
Talking with my sister in law- who I do not talk to much
Seeing the Garrett give five grandpas and four grandmas a hug in one day
Having a car to drive myself around in for an entire half an hour
Chatting with Mikes dad Randy for forty minutes about misc. things in life
Seeing Gam and Pa's crazy puppy Orphan Annie- seriously a maniac pup
Watching the kids chase each other around their grandparents living room- giggling and totally oblivious to anything and everyone around them.
Adison sucking down her first full glass of sprite from Grandpa Randy
Coming home at 11 at night and putting three simply exhausted sleeping children in beds
Just a few highlights of the day!!
Slept in till 7AM - Thank you Jesus
Pretending to be a shark in the pool and attacking Carson and Garrett
Watching Carson Swim with no floaties
Having a peaceful lunch at Fajitas
Watching PAPPY get Adison out of the dog kennel she got stuck in
Talking with my sister in law- who I do not talk to much
Seeing the Garrett give five grandpas and four grandmas a hug in one day
Having a car to drive myself around in for an entire half an hour
Chatting with Mikes dad Randy for forty minutes about misc. things in life
Seeing Gam and Pa's crazy puppy Orphan Annie- seriously a maniac pup
Watching the kids chase each other around their grandparents living room- giggling and totally oblivious to anything and everyone around them.
Adison sucking down her first full glass of sprite from Grandpa Randy
Coming home at 11 at night and putting three simply exhausted sleeping children in beds
Monday, August 18, 2008
Arizona
We are currently on visitation in Arizona. Yes that's right we do not call it a vacation- because we spend most of our time visiting family. It is an amazing thing the kids have fourteen grandparents and thirteen of them live in AZ. CRAZY I know but true. (HOW is this possible- marriages, great grandparents, etc.) In fact imagine this five of their grandparents passed away in the past five years. We are very fortunate.
We have been here since Friday and most of our time has been spent swimming and applying sunscreen time and time again. I still have not mastered the are of sunscreen- both Garrett and Carson have sunburn- even after applying it four times a day.
How is the trip going???
Good- Our day starts at about six am. For those of you who are not aware- this is about two hours before I start my day. However,I am adjusting well.
Adison has decided to become a little Mommy's girl in the past forty eight hours. It is amazing how introverted she appears to be. Garrett keeps telling me - "Mom she is just a little shy" - She is teething and has developed a slight fever in the past twenty four hours, but continues to be a trooper and is not overly craby. She loves being outside and follows everyones pets around their houses.
Carson continues to be a sweet little maniac- He has no fear and is loving every minute of our trip. My sister is not quite used this type of behavior - it was comical to see her freak out as he did a flip off her diving board. Even more fun to see her react to her son trying it moments later. He loves all the dogs in the family and feels it is his job to ensure each dog is being taken care of.
Garrett lives to be in the pool. He has been swimming without any floaties and is trying to perfect the necessary skills to pass the swim test at the YMCA. I think he practices treading water at least five times a day. It is hilarious. He also thinks he is the next Michael Phelps. (He says Michael Phedelps) He pretends to be him and swims furiously across the pool,only it is not so graceful- the bottom half of him sinks and he looks like he is drowning- somehow he makes it across. Soo funny to watch. I will download a video when I get a chance.
As for me. I am enjoying watching the kids interact with their cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Struggling with the ability to balance time with everyone, and saddened that we are unable to spend more time with everyone. Everyday I am reminded of the harsh reality of old age. It is a little disheartening.
Online again.
Well well well- YES I am finally blogging again.
I fully admit I did not live up to my words - I have not been online since my last post months ago. A post which said I would blog daily. So no more empty promises. I cannot commit to anything.
However, I will say that I have freinds that are encouraging me to be better about getting online and making this a habit. Consequently I am going to work on it. HAHA
They are likely laughing at this post right now. I must proove them wrong and do the unthinkable- blog more than once every four months. LOL
I fully admit I did not live up to my words - I have not been online since my last post months ago. A post which said I would blog daily. So no more empty promises. I cannot commit to anything.
However, I will say that I have freinds that are encouraging me to be better about getting online and making this a habit. Consequently I am going to work on it. HAHA
They are likely laughing at this post right now. I must proove them wrong and do the unthinkable- blog more than once every four months. LOL
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