october already

I can't believe that tomorrow is october. were has the summer gone. Sorry that it has been so long since i have written. I seem to always be on the go. So let's play catch up.

Christopher- is doing so much better at school and starting to act like a typical teenage boy. We still have some issues but we are getting through it one day at a time. His birthday was a big success. We had 18 kids at the bowling lanes and they had a blast. My nieces bowled and it was so fun to watch them. They are a great joy and my nephew came also and he was so funny and he loves to play with Katie and Sarah. Bubba's friends were good with the little ones. and everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. Christopher is doing well in scoccer. He now plays goalie and defender which he really likes. His coach is weird, but courtney says that's just him. Bubba started his last year of CCD and will recieve confermation at the end of may. He has to research a saint, we are not sure if he can use st christopher, not sure if he is still a st, so he is going to find out this weekend and if not he will have to pick another name. He has yet to ask his Uncle Jim to stand up for him, but he plans on it.
Christopher has decided that Uncle Jim and HIS GREAT AUNT TAMMY are pretty cool with gifts, they got him his eagles jersey and I have topry it off him to wash it. UGGHHH!!! stinky.

Courtney is well as always. We have some responsibilitie issues, but she's your typical teenage girl. Her grades are excellent as usual. She is studing hard and trying to figure out if she can raise enough money to go to Canada with her french class. I am working on getting her a passport, just in case. She is also trying to raise money to go to Philly this year with the FBLA group.

Chris is still working on dad's place and it is coming together quickly. before you know it Jim and his family will be in. It's exciting and sad. Mom would be amazed at all that they have done to the house. Alot if it was what she wanted to do. Can't believe she's been gone for so long. Well I wish we were closer to moving to NC but not yet a few more years.

The weather has started to get damp and chilly and I am starting to pay the price for it. At least now I can sit in the hot tub while the kids swim. that helps a little bit.

Work is ok. Still not my favorite place to be but at least my schedule has evened out a little bit. I am slowly getting more day hours. thank goodness.

Well on the weight issue still haven't lost any more, but I haven't gained any so that's ok.
god bless everyone and keep in touch.

it's that time of year

I can't believe that tomorrow my mom would have been 61. It just seems like yesterday we were talking about my marriage and then it seemed like I was telling her we were pregnant with "courtney" who suppose to be a boy and named Andrew Christopher. Needless to say she was great about rushing around and buying girl clothes. And then low and behold I was telling her we were pregnant again and it was supoose to be a boy and that he was due around her birthday and she was so excited but I could not have the baby on the 19th because she wasn't going to share that day but I could have it before or after becasue that would be a great birthday gift. And now my baby is going to 13 and she's not here to see it or hug him. for some one who could be a bitch she was really special.

Well courtney has taken up another instrument. It is part of the clarinet family and thankfully the school has one that she can use. She just amazes me sometimes.

Christopher is doing much better at school. His councelor has helped alot. I think this weekend is going to special and sad at the same time. He really misses his Nana and crys for quite often. I noticed that he has been having trouble sleeping as the weekend grows closer, hopefully with my dad coming up they can help each other.

Chris has done a wonderful job on my dad's house. I haven't been able to get down to see it lately because of my crappyyyyyy hours but I hope to get there someday before Jim and Tam and the kids move in.

On the weight front I gained 2 pounds but that's alright I swear I am the only persone who gets sick and gains weight. I hope to get over to the pool and work out this weekend if possible. It's a really busy one for the Harmon's.

well god bless to all.

here we go again

Well here I am at work again and it is really slow. I am working the 6-3 shift and let me tell you My boss was working the day shift and he sucks at being a banker. He left me such a mess and wasn't even sorry I said something to him and reminded me that he was not a banker and had other duties to perform I asked him if he ever heard of mutli tasking? he just walked away. dufus.!!!
I am supoose to have tomorrow off but they said they may have to call me in. I informed them that I could not get here before 10pm I was going to see my daughter at her football game. Even though she can't march this week because she has 7 holes in her foot from surgical wart removal. I still want to hear her play. plus I want to spend some time with my son. His sinus's are acting up and they are upsetting his stomach which is not good because he gets to play in his first soccer game this saturday. of course I have to work but I should be able to see most of the game.
On the weight loss front I am still doing weight watchers not as strictly as I should but I have lost 40 pounds and Holding. I am going to try to join the gym that has the indoor pool so that the kids and I can get some excercise this winter.
I am trying to plan Christopher's 13th birthday and it is not easy. between my work , chris's work anad soccer games I can't seem to find time for it. I may have to ask my dad' to come up and help with it. I am leaning towards a bowling party but am not sure.

well that's all for now.
god bless

september 5th

Well I am sitting here at work again waiting for 2 am so that the cashiers' can close and I can balance everyone out, and go home for the night only to have to do it again tonight. Christopher has finally come to terms with Football. We have allowed him to switch to soccer were he is happiest. It has made a world of difference. He actually enjoys going to school now.
Courtney is doing well. she saw the dr for her teeth and he is pleased with her progress and doesn't need to see her again unless there is a problem. She is loving her honors english class because she can finally write the long papers that she enjoys. she was given 3 paragraphs and wrote 10 pages and her teacher loved it!!! Unbelievable, there are 2 of them in this world HAHAHA.
I hope to get to the pig roast this weekend it's going to be a tight squeeze. I work until 3am saturday and then I have to get the kids to 9am appoinments in Binghamton (1hr drive) and then get back to nordmont (2hours drive) and be to wrok by 4pm. Oh happy joy.
On a good note my dad's house is starting to look like a house again. the kitchen is starting to get put together. yeah!

well that 's all for now.
love and peace to all