Why Do I Even Bother?

I read a few news articles, which I don't normally do.  A huge mistake on my part. 

There was a 24 yr old woman who hid her preganancy from her family and dumped the baby in a trash can. By the time her family figured it out and found the baby it had already passed away.  They tried to revive the baby, notified 911, and were on the way to the hospital.  The baby was born alive, but died in the trash can.  She's being charged with second degree murder and child abuse. 

A 21 yr old mother locks her 2 year old son in a closet while she goes to work.  The boy was found by a constable (court officer) serving an eviction notice.  No one answered the door so he went in to to change the locks.  He found a chair propped against a closet door.  When he opened it low and behold a 2 yr old boy with bruises, a chipped tooth, and no access to food and water. She said that her boyfriend would have been there soon to watch him. She has been charged with 2 counts of child abuse, is on supervised release, and living with her father.  The little boy was turned over to Child Protective Services.

Seriously, what the hell?!  Who leaves their 2 yr old child home alone in a closet! I don't care how late your gonna be, find someone to watch your child.  I'm outraged by the 24 yr old dumping the baby in a trash can.  What hurts most is that these people planned to do these things.  Did it not occur to them to look for help?  The really scary thing is that these two stories are in Arizona alone.  Can you imagine what happens in the rest of the world?  It breaks my heart to think about it.  There is nothing more precious in this world than life don't mistreat it.

Arizona Weather & Good Reading

Dark, cold, and rainy. Those are the words that can describe Arizona at the moment.  Lord knows, it's hardly ever cold or rainy here.  There are flood watches all over the valley.  So I made the decision to not leave the house today, that includes not bringing my daughter to school.  I didn't want to get stuck in a wash somewhere and never make it home.  Especially with my daughter in the vehicle.  Sure as hell didn't wanna end up on the news as one of the idiots that decided to drive through a "puddle" and it ended up being a lake!

So I am taking this time to do homework (sort of), or maybe do some needed housework (maybe not)...I could probably get my 7 yr old to help me...hmmm...I wonder what I could bribe her with.  I really need to find her chore chart and start using it again.  Maybe I'll do that stuff tomorrow and finish reading my copy of Death's Mistress by Karen Chance, which by the way is really, REALLY good! I most definitely like that idea best.

Helping Haiti

I have been active on twitter for about 2 weeks now. I mean really active and participating in the twitterverse. During that time a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, January 12th to be exact. I could not believe the amount of tweets that were going on to get people to assist Haiti. I thought to myself, man people really do rally together to help those who really and truly need it. I was so happy to see this going on. People (celebrities of all kinds) and organizations were/are coming together to help a country in dire need. It is most awe inspiring. So here I am doing my small part in helping the people of Haiti. Alyssa Milano has written an article on the Huffington Post that I would love to share with you all, just follow the link. If you like books you may get a chance to have a book dedicated to you, check out Shiloh Walker’s page. Not sure which charities to donate to, here’s a list by Charity Navigator.
Though I myself have yet to donate, I do encourage those of you who can, to do so. I will be making my donation next week (when I have money again) by purchasing Twittelator Pro through the App Store on my iPod. Yep that’s right I said iPod. Big Stone Phone (stone.com) announced that all profits for the rest of January will be donated to aid the victims in Haiti. Is that awesome or what!? So if you’ve got an iPod touch or an iPhone go ahead and spend that $4.99 on the app (if you have a twitter account that is). I’m using the free version until I have money to spend so I can purchase it before the end of January.

My Granddaughter has Arrived

I got the call at 6:49pm. My granddaughter came into the world at 5:58pm. She weighed in at 9lbs 7oz and is over 22in long.
I am not at the hospital as her mom was going to be there for her through this process. It is always best to have the one that gave birth to you there with you, especially if that is what you want. I am not hurt by this as I understand. I just wish I could see the baby for myself.
Well our family is bringing a new life into the world along with the holiday season yet again.

Happy holidays all!


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The Tooth

My daughter runs up to me yesteday (12/12) and goes "look what I can do?". I look over and she has a bloody tissue in her hand and her tooth is hanging by a thread. She just looks at me and starts wiggling the hell out of it. I'm looking at her like what the heck just pull it out! Quit playing with it!

Luckily my husband chased her down and he pulled the tooth out. He said it was rather easy.
Now if they would come out like that without a fuss that would be great.

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Still Waiting...

It's been over a month since my last blog. I have been waiting patiently for this baby to come out and she just won't do it! She was due yesteday...NOTHING YET!!!!ARGHH....

My little granddaughter is just waaay to comfy to wanna come out. In any case she will come onto this world by the 13th or 14th. She will be induced if she doesn't go into labor by then.

I need a nap now. Good night!


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Another Life

     My daughter comes to my husband and me on a routine visit (god that makes her sound like some kind of convict!) and says she has something to tell us.  So my mind is racing thinking of all the possibilities.  First thought, they're getting married, although he should be there for this as well.  Hmmm...that can't be it.  My mind starts going through all of our conversations in the past few months...and then...CLICK!!!  Pregnant.

     Yep, I was right.  I was also excited.  I mean she's 21, living with her boyfriend, it was bound to happen.  Good thing is I know he will be there for her and the baby (girl).  They don't plan on getting married quite yet.  It's okay though.  They know that we are here to support them in any way we can.

     Then I started thinking back again, only further.  I came into her life when she was 11 years old.  I have had a hand in raising her since then.  In my eyes and my heart she is my daughter, and I have always let her know that.  As long as she was happy about this, I was happy for her.  I remember playing the Pokemon card game with her.  Playing other mindless video games, okay the games we picked aren't exactly mindless...but they were still fun.  Teaching her how to catch a softball, how to hit a volleyball, and not be afraid of it.  It all seemed so long ago...

     Yes, I will be a grandma (lola) at 34.  Which is not a bad thing for me, I love kids, especially if I don't have to go through the whole birthing process again.  Not that it was a bad experience the first time around, I just don't think my body could handle it and this point in my life.  Having back pain (siadica-hmmm did I spell that right???), carrying a child for 9 months, and then giving birth on top of that, just does not sound promising to me.  Now that I am completely of subject, lets get back on it, shall we?

     Anyway, so I found out my daughter is pregnant and I will be a grandma.  I was totally excited, and was kind of leary on how my husband was taking things.  Which he took surprisingly well.  I guess he figured she's an adult, it's okay now.  It's not like she's still in high school and having a baby.  Good thing is, her boyfriend is totally there for her and can't wait for the birth.  That is going to be one spoiled little girl!  Especially with 3 grandmas!  Of course I might be the more desciplined one of the 3 of us, but that's okay too.  Oh yeah, it's a girl!  So far, anyway. You know how that goes, but they're pretty sure it's a girl.

     The photos they take anymore are soooo cool!  She (the baby) does not like her picture to be taken...does not like ultrasounds at all.  I don't blame her.  Talk about an invasion of privacy!  Hello trying to sleep here, get that buzzing noise outta here!

     A month and a half maybe, and we will have a new edition to the family.  I can't wait.