I have that silly smile on my face when I think of him.  Jaden is his name.  Came in at 6 lbs 6 Oz's and 18 inches long!  Born January 27 around 11:20 ish...Jessica and little Jaden are doing well! I now know why some grandmothers go ape over their grandchildren!  Even my son is bragging to strangers, "I'm an uncle"!  I will post links to photos!   " http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z249/ForeverSerenity2003/BabyJaden039.jpg "  ...

Which word do you prefer to use?  No, I didn't ask you whether you like people of that persuasion or not, or what your religion feels, which word do you prefer to use when you talk about homosexuals? I'm watching a movie "Doing time on Maple Drive" the dad told his son who he recently found out is a homosexual that he prefers the word "homosexual", instead of "gay" because "gay is a perfectly good word that has been destroyed"! Interesting way of putting it!  I rem...

Since the year began I made plans to continue with my weight loss plan.  I got back on track with eating really healthy at least five times per week, which is pretty easy because of work.  I have my two days of relaxing that rule and indulging at one or two meals, but so far I've not been doing too badly even on the weekends! My son told me that I looked thinner yesterday.  I thank him, though to be honest, I am sick right now, I've caught a cold and I am feeling like what t...

I just finished watching Dr. Oz' makeover of four different people.  What a difference just taking a few minutes per day to take are of yourself makes! These individuals had one thing in common, stress.  Familial, work, health, financial, it didn't matter from where, it all added up to one thing, stress. Stress is really a big factor to everyone and that is something that almost anyone can relate to! Each of them began to exercise, then make better choices in eating.&nb...

OK, let us start from scratch.  I keep saying one thing, you keep saying another.  I try to reference and analogise that the new government, the new era that is on us, is a reason for hope for our nation.  I see it that way, a lot of people see it that way, whether they supported Obama or not in the election. And yes, I know most of you at JU don't see it that way. I agreed that Obama is not a S aviour, or God, or whatever else you guys (can I call you detractors?)  Ok...

I listen to the news because I like to know what is going on.  I heard today that two really big organizations in my hometown will be cutting positions, including management, full-time and administrative!  A Police Department in another town is cutting back.  They said they can't guarantee any one's job anymore.   No one is safe! There are still a few Job Open House happening too.  So there are some hiring going on.  However some of the people there...

My daughter had a doctor's visit today.  she called me while I was at work, she's one centimetre dilated!!!  I got excited at that news.  I guess the countdown has begun!  remember her doctor's aim is for delivery next Thursday, inducing her.  I did tell her that her baby might just be here before that happens, which would be a lot easier for her! The countdown has begun, her dad says he will be here by the weekend, I say by the time she goes to the doctor aga...

....I guess I am. Perhaps I talk too much.  I do sometimes.  I like having strong heated discussions that leads somewhere.  To learn something about someone else's point of view.  I have too much to say, I wonder if that's why I have a blog site?  Hmmm.... Everyone has a right to an opinion, never let it be said that Donna likes to push people around because they don't think the way she does.  Or that you can't talk to her about that, because you will seem as ...

I've been told not to get 'testy', what a hoot!   Charles, take a breath!  I read Charles article http://charles.joeuser.com/article/337088/A_letter_to_the_New_President_of_the_United_States_of_America_01202009 It's all good, and well-intentioned, I guess.  But I just don't understand all the blogs written saying 'congratulations' and I guess, trying to be concilatory, while in the same breath, cutting into President Obama.  It's either you're going t...

Every now and again my oldest calls me giving me her symptoms and asking questions.  Sometimes I can answer, sometimes I tell her to call her doctor, just to be on the safe side.  She's off from work now, awaiting the birth of her baby. My baby is having a baby.  I'm still in shock because I never thought this would be.  I was disappointed at first, because I wanted her to experience so much more before kids and living with a man. (young girls out there, what is your hu...

I'm watching Dr. Phil there are people on his show who are still incensed that Obama is President-elect.  That so many people, namely, college students came out to vote for what they didn't know, so they say. And the fact that the media is so hype, and everyone is so hyped about inaugural day! Oh for the love of Pete, what did you guys expect?  I think we should all be happy that college students got interested in the life around them, than just partying and sex!  That they ...

I like helping others, and I do this without expectations of acknowledgement to others, or anything in return.  I like to help when I can and do so quite happily.  I received an email today from someone who is a part of an organization that assists families in need in my city.  I try to teach my children that it is always good to help someone who wouldn't be able to help themselves, to be kind and give of themselves, within reason, as long as they are not taken advantaged o...

My husband took his citizenship exam/interview earlier this week and he passed!!!!  Now he waits for the swearing in ceremony date......elated is more than just a word!  So many other feelings come with it....if I were to tell you the kind of day we had, and how high our stress level was, while trying to stay calm.....we're talking leaving some of the paperwork they told us to bring behind, and not being able to find one of our kid;s birth certificate....I smile now, because finally, ...

We can’t all be perfect. We are not all perfect. Some people are lucky they live perfect lives, that everything they do is perfect. They make the best decisions. They are always on top they make no mistakes. They frown at others who are not perfect and cannot imagine how some people cannot be, just like them. Other people do mess up. Sometimes other people are not as lucky as they are. These people make bad decisions. Decisions which makes their lives nightmares, we don’t hav...