Mother's Day

Already that time of year again...Mother's Day. A day that I should be happy and excited to spend time with my girls, see what fun card they made me this year, just enjoy being a mom. And here I sit...sad, depressed, lonely, even a bit angry. It has been almost eight years now, you would think I'd have learned how to deal with it. Why is it still so hard sometimes? When does it get easier? Will it hurt forever? I'm not aware of a better way to deal with the pain...so I try to hold it in. I feel like I'm just whining...so I keep it to myself. I miss you so much mom...what's it like where you are? Are you amazed how beautiful your grandkids are? Can you believe I started college...at 30? Time sure flies huh...wish you were here to share these things with me. I love you so much mom...

Scholarship

**HAPPY DANCING HAPPY DANCING**

I am soooo excited to blog tonight. Not because it has been forever since I've done it, but because I actually have something very blog-worthy!!

My amazing husband just got an amazing phone call. A few months ago he applied for a scholarship in our little "neck of the woods" that his amazing sister Amy told him about. Just got the news that he got it!!! That's right...he got it!!!

I am so proud of him!!! All his hard work, long sleepless nights, time away from home, family and friends...and it has finally paid off a bit. No, that's not true...it is paying off A LOT!

As it turns out, it pays his tuition for THREE semesters!! He will still have to pay lab fees, student fees, books, you know...but realistically the scholarship will save us around $8,000 for those three semesters!!

I know this is a drastically long blog, but I just had to say that I am married to a most amazing man who doesn't quite know how awesome he is. I love you Jayson and I am soooo proud of you!

Laptop Lovin...

Yeah so that sounded a little dirtier than I had planned...maybe I should explain a bit. For a few months now my home computer has been on the fritz and acting up non-stop. I thought it must be from all the junk (pictures, music, games) that are on it, so I got rid of a lot of it. Now when I say a lot of it, I mean like 8 gigs worth of stuff off the desktop!! So of course afterwards it runs like a dream right?!?! NO!!! It is still slower than a snail, freezes more than ice cream, and seriously locks up worse than a 70 year old's knees...in short, it sux!
Now Jayson's first thought it, well time for you to get a laptop Lisa...let the girls have the desktop for thier homework and games, and you get a laptop for school. Now let me be totally honest...the "kid" in me jumped for joy screamed YAY YAY YAY and did cartwheels at that moment. The adult part of me began to weep a little...just thinking about the money it was gonna take to get it done.
Now, a full month and some later, I finally have that laptop. Partly becuase I had to be convinced (strongly) that it was the best idea in this situation, and partly cause if I'm spending this much money on something, I'm certainly gonna research it WELL!!! In the end, we decided on a Toshiba Satellite from Best Buy. I have only had it a week or so now, but I am already in love with it. The portability, the ability to do homework AT SCHOOL, the ease of typing, being able to store all my school stuff on MY computer, and most of all...it's mine.
Ok, so that sounded a little selfish I know, but to be honest...this is the first piece of electronic equipment that I have ever owned. Always shared a cell phone with someone, shared radios with siblings, and even my MP3 player belonged to someone else before me. This I picked out just for me just cause I researched it, found the best deal, and loved it. I guess that is a bit selfish after all huh?!?!?

T-Minus 7 Days

That's right ladies and germs, in just 7 short days my husband will be 33 years old.

I know he'll just LOVE me for announcing it, but I for one think it's something to celebrate. Maybe it's the time of year, maybe it's the winter blues finally sloughing off, but I can't wait to have a reason to celebrate!!!

I love cooking him the annual "Corned Beef and Cabbage" dinner. He's such a great guy and tries everything I cook...at least once. Just don't ever ask him about the fried chicken incident please!!!

Anywho, this is just a little something to both say hello to those I have not talked to in a while, and to wish my wonderful husband a very Happy 33rd Birthday!!! Love ya babe!

Christmas Break

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

I have to start by saying...sorry for not posting for over a month. Dang school gets in the way of sooo much lately. Secondly, I am happy to report that I did well this semester!! Out of my five classes I ended up with four A's and one lonely B. Not bad for sure, but I have to admit I was a lil sad to see the B. With all that said...it is still over and time for BREAK!!!

Today Jayson is helping some friends move so I'm home alone with my girls. We have played some games, done some dishes, cleaned a lil, and now they are off playing while I blog...cause it's a bit theraputic for me. :-) Sunday we have dinner in Mt. Vernon with my step-mom's family right after a stop at the VFW for a Christmas thing there. Monday however, starts the FUN!!!

Monday through Wednesday is non-stop cooking, baking, mixing, spreading, tasting, stiring, just lots and lots of fun. We make cookies, treats, desserts, and yummy stuff for a select few of our friends and family. Not because we don't love them all, but because there are only so many days in the week before Christmas. So if you happen to be a family that does NOT get treats, please don't think we don't love you...there are just five of us and lots of you. We will get ya next year!

As a final word, I have to say how thankful I am to have my husband. I cannot fathom making it through this semester without him. He makes me laugh even when I don't want to, fixes my problems even when he doesn't know he's done it, and best of all...he loves me no matter what. I am NOT the easiest person to be around sometimes, and he loves me regardless. We have our trials and we have our moments, but I would not trade him for anything, and I love him more and more each day. Thank you Jayson for all you do....

Ok, one more thing...I miss my mom a lot this time of year. I know that's normal, and I know that it will get better with time, I'm just wondering...am I wrong to try and avoid it? I used to go out to the cemetary EVERY Christmas, birthday, Easter, 4th of July...like every holiday and put a little something on the gravestone and just "be" there for a minute. Since I started school I keep making excuses to not go. In fact, I have not been out there since the anniversary of her death...in July. Part of me feels bad, but another part of me feels so much better for not going through the pain as much this year. Any thoughts???

Happy 8th Anniversary

WOW!! Eight years has really flown by! That's right as of tomorrow around 5pm-ish we have been married for EIGHT YEARS!!! Not to mention the fact that we were together nearly eight years before getting married. :o)

It has been a fun ride for sure. There are days I'd like to scream at him, and days I'm sure he'd love to scream right back. There are days I can't imagine life without him, and days I'm certain if I love him anymore my heart will burst. Then there are days when I'm sure I'm about to wake up and this has all been some wonderful dream...and yet here I am still.

No doubt about it, I'm a lucky lucky girl...and most of the time I know it! He's an amazing man, a stupendous husband, and the BEST father I have ever known...our girls are so lucky to have him. I sure hope he doesn't read this, his head will never fit through the door again.

Have a wonderful week everyone, and Happy November!! And just in case he does decide to "check out" the blog...

I love you Jayson Bradley Fletcher!!!

Alexis Paige Fletcher

Happy Birthday to the coolest, most amazing, cutest, most adorable six year old I know...

ALEXIS PAIGE FLETCHER!!!

<~~2008 <~~2009

WOW!!! What a difference a year (And a haircut) makes!!!

The main purpose of my blogging this evening (cause heaven knows I am too busy to be doing this) is to remind myself, lmy daughter, and others just how lucky I am to have this girl in my life. She has been such a sweet heart, a terrible terror, and my biggest fan...and that's just yesterday! ;o) Words cannot explain the love I have for her (and all my girls) and just how thankful I am to have them as my children. I know this is sappy, but hey...I'm a momma.

I know I'm not keeping up with the blog nearly as well as I should be...but man school is challenging. For instance...tonight I am studying for a midterm in psychology tomorrow. Tuesday I have a test over 9 chapters in language and literacy for toddlers. Thursday I have a paper due in one of my online classes, then next Tuesday I have a portfolio of a child due in infancy development. I'm breaking a sweat just typing it.

So for those of you who know what I'm talking about...thanks for understanding! For those of you who don't...wanna help me with some homework???