Archive for 2009

Oh I do not like how my site looks.  Since I’ve had this site, I swear I’ve wanted to make it look more like how I feel.  It’s really generic.

Off to find something fun!

Bleck.

So, I was waiting for the Postman and I was caught on video ~ ofcourse, it’s my SON I’m waiting on letters for, not my BF – but you get the idea.

Recruit Parents are stalking U.S. Postal Service folks as we speak.  Okay, military families to be sure!

So here’s me – or how I wish I could dance!  She’s adorable!

I need a Postman radar….

Argh.

But, you know – my boy is busy and momma is just gonna have to hold tight.

It’s so hard to do! 

I have a little bit of time to write.  Amazing!

On December 7th, my eldest son – middle child – went into USMC Boot Camp.  Sunday, December 6th I dropped him off at the recruiter’s office and that’s the last I’ve seen of my boy.  That’s a key word – “Boy”.  You see, once he graduations and becomes a Marine – he will forever be lost as a boy.  Sound harsh?  Maybe – but it’s true.  The come home men.  Parent’s girls who leave for Parris Island come back Women.  It’s inevitable.

I’ve been lucky to have found Recruit Parents Forums within the Marine Parents website.  There are parents, girlfriends, wives, etc. that are going through the same thing I am and with the same platoon as my son.  It’s a very good form of relasing I guess you would say.  The USMC is the longest Basic Training of all of the military basic’s.  My son will be gone for 13 weeks and I’ll be able to go to his graduation on March 5th.  Ofcourse, the drop out rate is high for Marines I’m sure – so I’m going to assume my son will make it through.  Of that, I have no doubt.

The emotions I’m going through are plenty.  In no certain order:

• Pride
• Sadness
• Loneliness
• Happiness
• Fear
• Excitement
• Loss
• Frightened

In all of that, Pride tops the list.  To be a USMC Recruit Mother – there are few of us as there are few Marines.  I’ll let you know what it means to be a USMC Mother when that happens.

For those interested – the link for the Marine Parents Site is:  MarineParents.com

It’s Christmas – and I miss my son.  My daughter and my youngest son are at her Grandma’s house for Christmas day.  It’s just me and Daniel for the night.

I feel so lost.  For the last 21 years all I’ve ever done is be a mom.  What the heck happens when that’s not a full time plus job anymore?  Who am I?

Love and Light to all of you ~ I am blessed to have made connections with you.

~Monica~

I get to have family over today.

James left for USMC boot camp on 12/7 – so it feels weird.

But, Merry Christmas! Next year I’ll have a new Grand Baby to celebrate with too!

Please have a wonderful, safe and loving Christmas Season.

By the way……. the old Star Trek, through the new ones – my most favorite and *dreamy* character was Spock.  Heh.

If you haven’t seen this movie and don’t want it to be spoiled – do not watch this.

Well, our ever so wonderful President has declared an emergency over the H1N1.  Anyone besides me wondering what the heck that’s all about?  No one is gonna get me to take a brand new vaccine.  Folks are getting it in droves.  Perhaps a time period to test it would be a GREAT idea!  But alas…. I digress.

Trying to ban Divorce in Califonia will only up the murder rate.  In my humblest opinion.  Who the HECK thought of that one.  That’s it, the country has gone wacko.  Wait.  The state has gone wacko.  Heck, I guess we were already there!

Had a GREAT time with Daniel today.  We went to the Star Trek exhibit in San Jose.  Quite nice, but we are spoiled by the Las Vegas convention and the Hilton visits when the had the Star Trek stuff.

So….. what’s old Granny doing today?  (*cough*)  I’m workin.  Just had to type and say HI!  And vent on the strangeness of our times.  Thanks for listening.

*hugs* and Love and Light

For so many reasons…. Gemma is my favorite character.

It’s been since June that I’ve regularly posted.  I miss my blog friends, and thank you so much for dropping in.

Work ~ it got a bit crazy.  Busy that is.  In these days and times in California I find myself feeling very greatful for my employment I’ll tell you that!  I miss being on my own with my own business though.  But that’s okay – the firm I work for is truly a wonderful place to work.

Personal ~ A ton going on here.  I think I was verging on a nervous breakdown for a bit, okay not really – but it’s been rough.  I do have some news!  You ready?

My daughter is expecting ~ just though.  She will be due about May 2010.  So, that means Grandma for me!  Whoot!

42 and a Grandma.  What the heck?!  Oh well – I did the same thing to my mom.  hee hee

OH!  I saw the scariest flippin’ movie EVER – and I’m a definite scary movie buff!  Check out the trailer!!!

Funny thing is ~ there were actually people that came into the theater to just watch the audience.  I’m serious people were lined up at the walls watching us, not the movie.  The scariest part was going to bed after watching the movie.  Wholley Molley!

Well, the next one I wanna see is Zombieland!

Oh yeah!

My favorite holiday is coming!  Halloween!  Whoot!

Okay, there ya go…. stuff happening!  I miss ya all!

Thank you.

I read all of the books.  They certainly aren’t my favorite.  I think though that the movie is entertaining though.