for the most part. Well, until I received an e-mail from my daughter's teacher this morning. Why do I let little things stress me out so easily. I just expect more from my daughter. She's a wonderful child but I know she can be a bit stubborn (or 'defiant' as her teacher said). I know teachers get frustrated. But, I'm frustrated as well. I believe in spank children when necessary and I think my little angel maybe long overdue. It breaks my heart to think about it but she has got to remember why she goes to school. She also needs to remember who is in charge, and it's NOT her. I was spanked as a child and it did not have a negative impact on my life as I grew older. It kept me from messing up a 2nd time (much more often than not).
My son has improved his grades in the 2 classes that he was seriously messing up in. He has also been accepted into a mentoring program for boys that I am very excited about. We have a very short meeting with the president of the organization tomorrow.
I hope that this day ends on a good note. I have a meeting at my home with other single parents. It is always an enlightening time when we get together.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
The newest family addition
As of Monday I my kids and I have a new addition to the family. She is 13 weeks old and her name is Jazzi -- Ms. Jazzi to be exact. She is full of character. For those who are not pet and/or dog lovers I'm sure you wouldn't understand a person's desire to have not only more than one child but more than one pet as well.
I've been wanting a playmate for Diesel for awhile now. I knew that I didn't have the money to buy another dog any time soon so my desire to have a 2nd dog didn't get past a thought. Well, on Sunday evening, my daughter comes in from outside where she had been playing and told me that our neighbors said that she & her brother could have their last female puppy if I said it was o.k. (I have met them before and their daughter is the same age as mine, they attend the same school etc., etc.). I was telling her why we didn't need another dog and this child begins to cry these crocodile tears (never understood why people refer to big tears as 'crocodile', but oh well, why stop now). It just broke my heart. She promised to feed her and help potty train her and everything else that involves taking care of an a puppy. She even volunteered to be dog food with the money she has (about $10 to $12). I starting thinking -- it wouldn't hurt to just go and look at the puppy. I put on my flip-flops and walked down the street to the neighbors house to check out this little puppy that my daughter is crying over.
She is sooooo adorable. She even sits when you tell her too! I told the owner that I needed to think about it for 24 hours before I made a decision. Well, I thought about it all night and the next day. My mind was made up by lunch time (as I ran out during my lunch hour to buy a dog toy and other little items for her). She was officially ours at about 8 p.m. Monday night. She and Diesel aren't instantly getting along but this is not uncommon. She has to learn the 'pecking order' -- which may take a few days. Diesel is doing quite well. Believe it or not, she is the one who will start growling if she decides she doesn't want him sniffing her. She even tried to get at him a couple of times. I'm talking about a 13 week old, no more than 15 lb. puppy trying to get at a 2 year old, minimum 70 lb. dog!! It's actually quite hilarious. I'm sure poor Diesel is confused when she lunges at him and he barks and I'm trying to hold him back. I try to praise him for not cutting up even when she does. Last night she fell asleep in my lap and Diesel fell asleep on the floor. He kept sniffing her (I made sure she was NOT facing him) and she didn't act up.
I've read that with some dogs it could take days, weeks or even months before they respond well to one another. I think they've made progress since Monday. I'm guessing that in another week or 2 things will be fine. Ms. Jazzi definitely has a little spunk in her. She eats her food as if she is starving -- which she doesn't appear to be underfed. Maybe she just really likes it.
I am happy with my 2 boxers (no I would not want more than 2 dogs at 1 time). I just hope that they can start playing together soon. And --- my daughter is living up to her promise (so far). She is really helping out. My son earned brownie points by helping me fix the fence (replacing broken boards). One of his friends who came over and waited around for us to finish so that he & my son could go play made the funniest comment. As I was hammering a nail into one of the boards he commented "hey, this is supposed to be a man's job". I just looked at him at first and then replied, "well, if there's no man living in the home then it's a woman's job".
Two adorable kids and 2 gorgeous, loveable dogs -- who needs a man! O.k, maybe I'm taking it a little tooooo far. I certainly could have used a man to fix my fence the other day -- in the heat. It would have prevented me from sweating & messing up my hairdo -- just kidding :) .
I've been wanting a playmate for Diesel for awhile now. I knew that I didn't have the money to buy another dog any time soon so my desire to have a 2nd dog didn't get past a thought. Well, on Sunday evening, my daughter comes in from outside where she had been playing and told me that our neighbors said that she & her brother could have their last female puppy if I said it was o.k. (I have met them before and their daughter is the same age as mine, they attend the same school etc., etc.). I was telling her why we didn't need another dog and this child begins to cry these crocodile tears (never understood why people refer to big tears as 'crocodile', but oh well, why stop now). It just broke my heart. She promised to feed her and help potty train her and everything else that involves taking care of an a puppy. She even volunteered to be dog food with the money she has (about $10 to $12). I starting thinking -- it wouldn't hurt to just go and look at the puppy. I put on my flip-flops and walked down the street to the neighbors house to check out this little puppy that my daughter is crying over.
She is sooooo adorable. She even sits when you tell her too! I told the owner that I needed to think about it for 24 hours before I made a decision. Well, I thought about it all night and the next day. My mind was made up by lunch time (as I ran out during my lunch hour to buy a dog toy and other little items for her). She was officially ours at about 8 p.m. Monday night. She and Diesel aren't instantly getting along but this is not uncommon. She has to learn the 'pecking order' -- which may take a few days. Diesel is doing quite well. Believe it or not, she is the one who will start growling if she decides she doesn't want him sniffing her. She even tried to get at him a couple of times. I'm talking about a 13 week old, no more than 15 lb. puppy trying to get at a 2 year old, minimum 70 lb. dog!! It's actually quite hilarious. I'm sure poor Diesel is confused when she lunges at him and he barks and I'm trying to hold him back. I try to praise him for not cutting up even when she does. Last night she fell asleep in my lap and Diesel fell asleep on the floor. He kept sniffing her (I made sure she was NOT facing him) and she didn't act up.
I've read that with some dogs it could take days, weeks or even months before they respond well to one another. I think they've made progress since Monday. I'm guessing that in another week or 2 things will be fine. Ms. Jazzi definitely has a little spunk in her. She eats her food as if she is starving -- which she doesn't appear to be underfed. Maybe she just really likes it.
I am happy with my 2 boxers (no I would not want more than 2 dogs at 1 time). I just hope that they can start playing together soon. And --- my daughter is living up to her promise (so far). She is really helping out. My son earned brownie points by helping me fix the fence (replacing broken boards). One of his friends who came over and waited around for us to finish so that he & my son could go play made the funniest comment. As I was hammering a nail into one of the boards he commented "hey, this is supposed to be a man's job". I just looked at him at first and then replied, "well, if there's no man living in the home then it's a woman's job".
Two adorable kids and 2 gorgeous, loveable dogs -- who needs a man! O.k, maybe I'm taking it a little tooooo far. I certainly could have used a man to fix my fence the other day -- in the heat. It would have prevented me from sweating & messing up my hairdo -- just kidding :) .
Friday, September 09, 2005
Change of Plans
I dropped one of my classes yesterday. It was my Geology class that I attend on-campus twice a week. I have got to make sure that my son stays on top of his homework the school year. I can't successfully do that taking 2 classes, one which was very demanding.
Oh well, gotta do what 'cha gotta do.
Oh well, gotta do what 'cha gotta do.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
A Choice
I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out there is.
I received the above via e-mail this morning which echoes my feelings. This made me think about all that is going on in our world today, both the negative and the positive. It's a shame that the catastrophe that has occurred in the Gulf Coast has caused people to behave in such ugly, destructive ways. Thank God for those who are stepping up to do whatever they can without bashing or criticizing others.
What happened in New Orleans is a crying shame. I agree that our government (as a whole) failed the people of New Orleans and others in other cities who were stranded for days without food and water. None of us can be certain that if someone else had been President, that things would have been handled differently. Regardless of who our President is or who has been elected to Congress, the Senate or any other political office - GOD is still in control. Apparently, there is a message that he is trying to get through to us, whether we choose to receive it or not.
It's amazing how many people have applauded Kanye West for his comments. Kanye, nor any other entertainer, actor or actress does NOT speak for me. He feels that Bush doesn't care about black people. Well, for the record -- Bush is NOT my messiah. Bush did NOT breathe the breath of life into me so that I could wake up this morning. Bush canNOT heal my body when I'm afflicted with sickness. Bush is NOT my waymaker. Bush is NOT my comforter. Bush is NOT my deliverer. Bush does NOT determine the outcome of MY life. Bush is NOT my burden bearer -- and he shouldn't be yours either. I will make it a point to be at the polls during the next election just as I was during the previous one. Whatever happens in this world is either caused by God or is allowed by God and nothing or nobody can alter it or stop it.
Instead of spreading words of negativity and discouragement, do something constructive. Do or say something that will enlighten someone else. Touch someone's life with an act of kindness or with words of prayer. Save your energy for helping those who have been displaced and have lost everything. If you can't help someone affected by the hurricane, help someone else who is less fortunate.
There's plenty of time to voice opinions or express your dissatisfaction with the way that the evacuation was handled. It's understandable that many of us are outraged at what has happened, but, there's noting wrong with doing things with decency & tact.
I received the above via e-mail this morning which echoes my feelings. This made me think about all that is going on in our world today, both the negative and the positive. It's a shame that the catastrophe that has occurred in the Gulf Coast has caused people to behave in such ugly, destructive ways. Thank God for those who are stepping up to do whatever they can without bashing or criticizing others.
What happened in New Orleans is a crying shame. I agree that our government (as a whole) failed the people of New Orleans and others in other cities who were stranded for days without food and water. None of us can be certain that if someone else had been President, that things would have been handled differently. Regardless of who our President is or who has been elected to Congress, the Senate or any other political office - GOD is still in control. Apparently, there is a message that he is trying to get through to us, whether we choose to receive it or not.
It's amazing how many people have applauded Kanye West for his comments. Kanye, nor any other entertainer, actor or actress does NOT speak for me. He feels that Bush doesn't care about black people. Well, for the record -- Bush is NOT my messiah. Bush did NOT breathe the breath of life into me so that I could wake up this morning. Bush canNOT heal my body when I'm afflicted with sickness. Bush is NOT my waymaker. Bush is NOT my comforter. Bush is NOT my deliverer. Bush does NOT determine the outcome of MY life. Bush is NOT my burden bearer -- and he shouldn't be yours either. I will make it a point to be at the polls during the next election just as I was during the previous one. Whatever happens in this world is either caused by God or is allowed by God and nothing or nobody can alter it or stop it.
Instead of spreading words of negativity and discouragement, do something constructive. Do or say something that will enlighten someone else. Touch someone's life with an act of kindness or with words of prayer. Save your energy for helping those who have been displaced and have lost everything. If you can't help someone affected by the hurricane, help someone else who is less fortunate.
There's plenty of time to voice opinions or express your dissatisfaction with the way that the evacuation was handled. It's understandable that many of us are outraged at what has happened, but, there's noting wrong with doing things with decency & tact.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Relief Info for Hurricane Katrina Victims (D/FW Area)
**UPDATE** Oklahoma City University is offering free tuition to students affected by Hurricane Katrina. http://www.okcu.edu/news/Katrina.asp
Here is a link that provides information of a number of organizations and/or churches that are assisting victims of Hurrican Katrina who have found or are seeking refuge in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. My heart goes out to all of them and I pray that their needs will be met.
http://business.dallasblack.com/relief/
Also, Apartment Hunters has offered free apartments to Katrina refugees for up to 4 months and with no move-in costs. They can be reached at 972-713-2602 or 972-713-0985 for more information or to schedule an appointment. This info was taken from the Dallas Morning News.
Be encouraged.
Here is a link that provides information of a number of organizations and/or churches that are assisting victims of Hurrican Katrina who have found or are seeking refuge in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. My heart goes out to all of them and I pray that their needs will be met.
http://business.dallasblack.com/relief/
Also, Apartment Hunters has offered free apartments to Katrina refugees for up to 4 months and with no move-in costs. They can be reached at 972-713-2602 or 972-713-0985 for more information or to schedule an appointment. This info was taken from the Dallas Morning News.
Be encouraged.
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