A block of cheese and a box of wheat thins

Just 2 of the many things that have gone missing from the kitchen only to turn up in the boys' rooms at a later time.  I'm tired.  Really. Really. Tired. I now have 2 kids in alternative school.  And 2 more who I'm doing my best to teach to do the right thing while they watch their brothers go down the absolute wrong path.  Their dad is checked out.  He doesn't have to deal with it on a daily basis so he just pretends everything is fine.  He doesn't show up for meetings at the schools and even though he only lives 5 minutes away he does not help out with discipline when the boys are acting up at home.  Not that I would expect much from him....he doesn't even come to soccer games....even when the boys are at his house for the weekend.  This isn't really about cheese or wheat thins but sometimes I wish it was.  If dealing with hungry boys pilfering food was the worst of my problems I would love it.  But it isn't.  It is about boys with a lack of respect for rules and laws and other people's things who are impulsive and want what they want when they want it and don't care about the consequences or who gets hurt in the process.

You

You say I am strong.
I am not.
You ask me how I am.
I lie.
You say you could not do this.
You have not had to.
You say you feel sorry for me.
That is not what I need.
You say you would do it differently.
You have not been in my shoes.
You blame, you point, you pity.
But you do not help.

Alabama LSU

I am watching the Alabama vs. LSU game tonight.  I'm watching because it should be a really good game, not because I care too much who wins.  I have decided to root for Alabama though.  Here are my reasons...

1. Geaux is not a word
2. Yellow and Purple?  Not a good combination.
3. Shelley from Big Brother was an LSU fan.
4. Alabama is ranked no. 2 behind No. 1 LSU and I like to root for the underdog.
5. Alabama is Red like my GA teams.
6. The Alabama A is similar the the Atlanta A for the Braves. 

Life goes on...

Today was a bad day....I spent most of it in bed. Things are not much better but I said I would update and try to have some positive things to say so here goes. In the middle of my life crisis...

• My Tiny Moon decided to turn 9.
• My oldest turned 21 and bought himself a beer....that he then didn't finish because he's not really a drinker... 
• I helped my boyfriend move.....it was rough, but we got it done in 2 days and now he is WAY closer to work. 
• Halloween! We had a bloody doctor, Scream, and a girl (he made a really good girl too!)
• Yes I have 4 kids who are trick or treat age.....but trying to stay positive here
• we didn't get any trick or treaters so I have lots of candy sitting next to me calling my name....
• I am down below 130 pounds....and trying not to listen to the candy
• I saved over 60% on my groceries using coupons
• One soccer season ended with a winning record
• One game left on the other and they are working on winning one game...

Unfortunately life didn't stop just because I'm going through a bad time.  Bills are piling up and the house is a mess.  Gotta get back on top of things.