~Hmm~

Wow, I seriously was taken aback by some of the comments that I received in regards to my previous entry.

Did I REALLY make myself seem like I was this Perfect gal with such a Perfect Life that I had no care or worries in my life?

It sure seemed like from some of the comments that is what people "saw" when they read my journal.

I never wanted people to think I was Perfect or had a Perfect Life at all.

I just never fully put my life and my problems out there for everyone to read before...

 

I have problems just like everyone else.

My Money is short.

My Marriage can be tough.

My Kids drive me crazy.

 

I just choose to not always put everything out there all the time. 

 

Now, I don't want it to seem that I didn't appreciate each and everyone of the comments that I got... Because I sure did.  It helped knowing that I am not the only one in this type of situation.  I just never wanted to think that I was putting this persona out that I had a Perfect Life...

Because no Life is Perfect... and No One is Perfect.

 

Anywho...

I'll stop talking about all that now...

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Rowan had a big ol' achievement in gymnastics yesterday evening!!

She passed all of her Level 1 (the class- Kindergym- is broken down in levels) skills!!

So at the end of the skills test and class, Rowan and another little girl were able to ring the achievement bell...

Well, when they do this.  The whole gym stops and listens to what the teacher has to say.  After the teacher makes the announcement (Rowan has passed all her Level 1 skills!!) the whole gym claps for them!!

I got shivers from the whole thing.  I was so proud of my little girl.  She had the biggest smile and seemed so excited that she could ring the bell...

So now next Monday, she'll begin to practice skills that are in theLevel 2!!  I can't wait to see what that entails!!

 

Tonight is dance... I hope to see some improvement in the class in regards to them learning their dance for their Christmas Recital.  My dad went with Rowan last week (because I was sick) and he said that she was one of the only girls in there that would actually pay attention and was so patient when it came to the other girls.

For only being almost 4, she is sure a patient and understanding little one.  I seriously believe she has an "old soul".  She is way more wise and grown up for her years...

I guess I'll just sit in the corner and read my Janet Evanovich's book "Two for the Dough" and enjoy my quiet time!!

 

Mr. Z is doing really well too.

He is over his loosie goosies and seems to be eating more than ever!!  Usually in the mornings and evenings he'll eat a whole 8 ounce bottle and then during the day he'll down between 6-8 ounces.  He is going to turn into such a Fatty baby :)

 

Yesterday I went and got fitted for my bridesmaids dress.  See, I'm in a wedding on November 26th.  The dress is very pretty, seeing that when I tried it on it was the first time I had seen it!  The dress is very "forgiving" and definetly something I'd pick out for myself or my bridesmaids.

Thursday I'm going over to the brides mothers house to help with the favors for the wedding.  Their wedding has a Christmas theme, because they were originally going to get married in December but because they couldn't get the hall when they wanted they are getting married in Nov. now.  So, the favors are red and silver bulbs with ribbons on them that has the bride and grooms names and the date of the wedding.

How neat is that?  Pretty neat if I do say so...

Yeah, it was my idea :)

 

Then Saturday is the big ol' bachelorette party!!  We are going to go to dinner then back to her Aunts (who is more of a bf) to have a Naughty and Nice party and then just party :)  It should be fun...

 

Well, I need to get working.  I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

::Hugs and Loves to All::
~Pickle Jenn~

~SMILE~

I'm so happy right now...

 

I just purchased Rowan an early birthday present (her bday is Jan 23rd)...

 

On Friday, Feb. 24th, Derek and I will be taking her to see Disney on Ice presents "Finding Nemo"!!!

We'll be going to San Jose HP Pavillion and sitting in the floor section 2 in row 1!!!!

Whaaa Hooo...

:)

See, now I have something to smile about!!

She is GOING TO LOVE IT!!

 

~Jenn

~Sigh~

Just stopping in for a bit tonight.

I'm so tired, that I'm not sure if I'll be able to stay awake for "The O.C." lol.  I am sure I will, just so that I can keep up with the "draaammmaa"...

 

I am actually kinda in a mood tonight.

Things are reaaalllly bothering me.

Noise.

Crying.

Whinning.

Stuff like that.

 

Shoot, a walk around the block with Rowan didn't even help.  Wanna know what??  Because she whined half way around!!  Ugh...

 

Oh well.  I think a good nights sleep (if that is possible) will help me out BIG TIME.

Thank goodness Derek is home... Hopefully he'll be a big ol' help for me.  If not, he is going to get a "Swift Kick in the Ass"...

 

buahahaha... I'm evil.

 

Anywho.

 

I had emailed Jackie from "Small Town Wife to Military Wife" the other day to check in with her.  It had been a while since she had updated, so me being the worry wart and pushy pickle (right, Nae??) I wrote her.

Come to find out, she is really having a hard time.  Her husband and kids are okay, so don't get worried, but she is struggling in other ways.  I will not go into detail, because that is not my place... But she did ask me to say Hello to all in Jland and to ask for your thoughts and prayers.

So, please keep Jackie in your thoughts and prayers... Thanks!!

 

Hmm, what else.

Oh.

Tomorrow my mom and I are going for pedis.  Thank goodness too because my tootsies really need some lovin' :)  Plus, I need some Girl Time!

 

Me and the kiddies will be on our own for tomorrow night though.  Derek is working OT and will not be home until the wee-hours in the morning.

Mom and Dad will be leaving tomorrow for Redding.  My brother has another Hockey (GO UC DAVIS!) tourney up there this weekend.  They will not be home until Saturday evening late sometime.

 

Hmm... Well, I am off now.  Survior is on and I gotta go get grossed out by all the people itching and eating nasty things, huh Barbie??

 

Have a great rest of the week friends.

Hugs and Love,
~Pickles~

~FINALLY~

I FINALLY got an alert...

 

About Freakin' time AOHELL!!

 

I guess since I'm here, I thought I'd tell you that everyone in the Pickle Jar is now back to normal... Or almost normal.

Mom is about 85% better and home with Mr. Z.

Rowan is here at work with me today.  I thought that because Mom wasn't all better that I'd take one child off her hands and she could get along better today.

 

Today is officially my dad's last day at work too.  He is retired as of 11/9.  How exciting is that??  Thank goodness law enforcement has a wonderful retirement... They can retire at 50 and make almost as much as they were when they were working!!  I'm not sure what to think of him retiring... But I know he'll enjoy being off and being in his new home with out worrying about work too!!

 

Derek is off today too... Sorta.  He has to recertify with Tango (his K-9) this morning for patrol work and then he will be off for the rest of the day.  He'll more than likely work tomorrow evening and possibly Saturday evening OT though.  Oh well.  It will make up for his days that he took off sick :)

I'm really tired today.

I can't seem to catch up on my sleep, even though I slept plenty while I was home sick!

When I did wake up this morning, my eyes were puffy and bloodshot :X  Now my right eye is blurry and burning.  I hope it is just from being tired and nothing else... Like the dreaded PINK EYE.  Ewww....

 

Well, I hope that my first alert wasn't my last... lol.  But I do have to go wrangle up my daughter and make sure she isn't getting into anything and bugging anyone!!

Have a great Thursday all!

~Pickle Jenn~

~Back At It... But Still Not Up to It~

Blah Blah Blah...

I'm still not 100% better.

Tired and just feeling worn down.

But I'm back at work today...

Gotta make some money, ya know??

 

Things in the Pickle Jar aren't going that well...

Both Derek and I are still recovering...

Now my mama is Sick.  Poor lady... She HATES being sick.  HATES IT!!

 

Rowan is doing good though... No sign of sickness creeping back in to her...

Zach is still going strong.  Keep your fingers crossed that this Flu doesn't hit that poor boy...

 

I've got so much to catch up on today... So I best be off to it...

Besides, my phunky feeling isn't helping my mood... And AOHELL is pissing me off with this whole thing of not getting ANY ALERTS at all...

AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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~Pickle Jenn~

~MIA~

Yeppo... Thats right, I've ben MIA.

 

I'm dropping in real quick like to tell you all that I'm still alive...

 

Derek and I BOTH came down with the flu with in hours of each other... Thank goodness for my parents... I don't know how we would have made it having to take care of the kids and ourselves!

Sad thing is, we missed taking the kiddos Trick or Treating :(

 

We missed Zach's first Halloween and missed Rowan being a "big girl" ringing doorbells and knocking on doors...

 

Also, I don't know if something is up with my alerts or if it is AOL again, but I do not have a single ENTRY ALERT in my in box.  So, I guess I'll be having to go through my Favorites when I'm feeling better to catch up!

 

Have a great November 1st... I'm going bck to bed now... :(

 

~Pickle Jenn~

~Please...~

... Sign my Map!!

 

I've seen this going around, so I thought I'd jump on the wagon too!  So, take a moment and sign my Map for me :)

~Pickles Friends~

 

Thanks guys...
~Jenn~