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So what's been going on lately?  Hmm. . .well for starters I am still boycotting Facebook for Lent.  What have I learned from this?  I really don't miss FB that much except that I feel out of the loop.  My husband is not the greatest on letting me know things that are of use so since I have been boycotting FB I have no clue what is going on in the lives of friends.  For instance, I did not even know someone was pregnant when I found out they gave birth!  Thanks for the 411 Dave!  Geez!

Anna continues on in her journey of "the terrible twos".  Studies say that it starts around 18 months and I would definitely have to agree.  Anna's favorite word is "NO!" lately and she can throw a fit like a true drama queen (unfortunately she rightfully inherited that from me).  She is sassy and has no problem speaking her mind.  I am glad in a way though because like her mommy she won't put up with any b.s.  She is starting to speak a lot and trying to form sentances.  Her favorite saying is "Let's go!" (she rightfully inherited that from her daddy).  Anna is best described as this wild little force of nature.  She is just so darn cute!! 

Dave & I just returned from an awesome trip to LA.  We had a lot of fun but was exhausted when we got home.  We got to go to a Lakers game, Disneyland, Universal Studios, & Beverly Hills.  I got to know Dave's childhood friends better which was my favorite thing because it allowed me to get to know Dave better.  I have come to the realization that my hubby was (and still is) a complete and utter spoiled brat :)  In all seriousness it was amazing for me to hear his friends talk about him and could tell that they hold him in high esteem and for me that just reinforces what I already knew about Dave:  he is a genuine, sweet, caring person.  To be able to see Dave through people who have known him most of his life just makes me love him even more. 

I loved LA but gee did the food suck (with the exception of In-N-Out Burger)!  :)  It is like they don't believe in seasoning!  I guess my Southern taste buds just don't like bland.  I wanted to ask for some Tony's or hot sauce!  People are not as polite and drive crazy which is actually ok for me!  I get tired of always having to smile, say hello and act like I care how someone's day is!  I think I would have less road rage in LA vs. here.  People drive like they have somewhere to be vs. driving Miss Daisy! 

I have been having problems with my tummy (abdominal pain, nausea) and even though I have been diagnosed with Gastritis, meds are not working.  I went in yesterday for an upper GI scope and my doctor said "I think it might be reflux".  Seriously??!!  I do not have any heartburn or indigestion but reflux???  I'm like "Um ok whatever!".  Basically he should have said "Well, I just don't know!".  So I am going to try another med and see if that helps but I am highly doubtful.  How reflux cause abdominal pain beats me but I will give the meds a try! 

My brother is flying home Easter weekend which I am really happy about.  I still have the habit of seeing my brother as the 16y/o that I had to look out for and worry about.  I feel bad because I feel like he got robbed when I went off to college.  He was left to fend for himself with our crazy, crackhead of a father.  I feel guilty for leaving him but I know I did what I had to do.  This is what amazes me about people who bitch and moan about the most insignificant things.  I want to tell them to seriously just F*** off!  So many people have lived such a blessed life and I am jealous of that.  I am blessed now but had to fight all my life for what I have now.  My brother and sister are still fighting.  My sister is a single mom trying to raise a son by herself and do the best she can while trying to make ends meet.  My brother is trying to work as hard as he can and provide for 2 children that he barely gets to see because of work.  We had to live through an abusive childhood with a drug addict.  Even though I am a social worker I have a very hard time sympathizing when someone is complaining about something insignificant.  I want to say "I'm sorry but I've just had bigger problems in my life".  All I wanted when I was a little girl was a happy family and God has truly blessed me beyond what I ever imagined.  I thank him everyday for a wonderful husband, a beautiful healthy child and a good life.  Simply just be thankful for the blessings in your life and don't sweat the small stuff.  Some people just like stirring up drama and I would just like for them to get a life. 

Wow I got off on a tangent!  Anyway. . .I am off this summer (Can I get a "Woo Hoo"?)!!  I am trying to see if I want to get a part-time job for this summer of just volunteer.  I am totally not the type that can just sit at home everyday.  Anna has to be in daycare part-time so we do not lose our spot so I need something for the days she goes to daycare.  I am looking at volunteering at Providence House.  It is such a wonderful organization that really empowers women and families.

I am going to my bff from college, Stacey's wedding this summer.  I am so happy for her but I would be lying if I said it was going to be easy.  Her husband Corey died in an accident 5 years ago.  Corey, Stacey and I were all good friends and roommates in college.  I was maid of honor at their wedding.  I tear up still thinking about Corey and miss him a lot.  Even though he and I use to butt heads constantly, I loved him dearly.  I know as hard as this will be for me it will be a hundred times harder for Stacey.  I remember the first Christmas after Corey died his family put a tree up on his tomb.  Stacey and I went to put ornaments on his tomb and when we stepped outside the bottom fell out and we got drenched.  We laughed and laughed when we got back in the car because then all of a sudden it stopped raining.  We smiled and said "Thanks Corey".  It was like somewhere he knew that it was going to be hard for us to go to his tomb and place ornaments so he made it rain and made us laugh.  Hopefully it won't rain on Stacey's wedding day but if it does I know Corey is up there trying to make us laugh.