Friends

*Yawn* – I just climbed my backside out of bed.  I think I slept well, so did the kids.  I do need to go get them up here shortly.  It’s been so easy to fall into a "go to bed late, get up late" mode.  Katherine has taken the delight into braving the struggle and go wake Jonah up, lol. Actually, she’s the best person to wake him up since he absolutely adores her.  me, I’d get the fake dead sleeping and Alyssa would get snarled at, lol.

Did I mention that I FINALLY after near 15 years of searching, FINALLY found my closest childhood friend?  I was so worried about her, what had happened to her, if she was even still alive.  I wondered about her brother too.  I found her on MySpace, a place I had continued to check each time I got on.  Finally, one day, there was an account that popped up with her name.  The age was right, even NM could be right since that’s where she moved to when she was a teenager.  I nervously emailed her and waited for a response.  All I had asked was if she used to live in Ashland Oregon.  She emailed back in disbelief, listing off things we use to do together, memories of my first horse she use to ride, and hoped it really was me.  I could have died here in my chair.  After all these years of searching, here she was emailing me (through myspace).  I asked if she had any online chat programs, and yesterday we sat and chatted online.  She sent me pictures of her and her 8yo daughter (!!!) as well as pictures of her mother (who of course I use to know) and her grandmother.  It was incredible to be doing that.  Her cell number is now locked into my phone.  She’ll be moving back up to Southern Oregon in about three years.  My backside surely will be driving down there each summer to drop Jonah off with his dad.  Ohhhh I can’t wait to visit with her again.  I wouldn’t be surprised if I found myself heading to NM eventually, lol.

Last night I had full intentions on going to a party I was invited to.  Scot had called and said he had a few people he wanted to introduce me to, one person in particular, and did I think I was going to be able to make it.  I had been given an invite by the host directly, and certainly was going to try.  The kids were more then welcome, and a lady I knew was going to be able to watch the kids if I wanted to dance or socialize without them.  As the hour drew nearer, and Alyssa started melting down, I realized it wasn’t going to happen.  I loaded the kids up into the van to take care of horse chores, and didn’t actually made the decision until after chores were finished, based on the kids moods and needs.  I drove home, stopped at the store along the way for dinner supplies.  It’s alright, we’ll go Friday.

***The parties I mention are not normal ‘parties’.  They are get togethers of like-minded people, adults, to socialize and enjoy eachothers company and music.  There are no drugs or alcohol***

Last night I cooked these delicious egg baritto’s for dinner.  I found mixing the beaten eggs with whipped cream cheese produce a delicious rich scrambled egg that is excellent.  I also add in sliced green onion.  MMMM!!!  I rolled this up in a tortilla, and served it with a few little california sushi rolls (my kids favorite), and a couple of cookies for dessert.  We all settled down and watched Charmed afterwards, and went to bed. 

This morning!  Katherine is up, Alyssa is rising, and I think Jonah fell back asleep.  Time to get everyone moving.  Lots to do today, well, here at the house anyway.  Horse chores, and back home again.  The baby comes tomorrow at 8am.