10. I started this blog love over 6 months ago which means I
am now closer to 31 than 30, but who’s counting.
9. This is my first case of the writer’s block. This also
implies that I am turning into a real
writer and all that it entails…whatever that is.
8. Our oldest son has
ventured into the world of 7th grade football this year. Bless
all their little hearts. The game is
just so violent, intimidating and confusing.
I also watched a little professional football last night for multiple
seconds and realized that there is hope for all those little guys. You gotta
start somewhere right? Elation is what I
have sitting in the stands watching one of my own! Proud of him. This Texas
football is serious business people…and the first Matejka has made his debut.
Go Indians!
7. Ole Jus and I have
chosen to not pay monthly for satellite or cable television in our home…for the
last 10 years (forever). To confirm we
are not completely off our rockers and out of touch with all things worldly, I
mooch off many television opportunities that become available. He has a DVR at his office…in the barn…it’s
not your regular old red barn with a chicken that pops out of the hay loft
singin a diddy as you might have pictured. (Photo tour coming later
this year.) So…at the barn one of my
very favorite shows, as a homeschool mommy, is How It’s Made. Oh my! It is fiercely educational and interesting.
You can’t turn away, and then you are smarter for having watched. And I need that to offset The Real Housewives...that I watch...in the barn.
6. This weekend I
crashed my third wedding this year. It was breathtaking. Truly Stunning. I’ve been to nuptials with all kinds of send
offs to conclude the celebrations. I’ve done the birdseed, blown the bubbles,
lit up the night with sparklers, but this wedding was different…it was a
pompom! We all waved little white pompoms on sticks as the happy couple fled
into the night. Who doesn’t like a good
pompom? Maybe I’m a little behind the
trend, but I haven’t even noticed this one on Pinterest. Precious!
5. In 2024, Cass, my
BFF, and I will turn 40. I mentioned last week to her that we should plan
something big like a vacation in paradise for a month or something to make
merry of something not so merry. And would you believe she looked at me with a
face that said, “Are you crazy? We aren’t even settled into 30 yet! How can you
be thinking of 40?!?! I can’t handle this.” I’m thinking 40 isn’t gonna look so
good on her if she doesn’t pull herself together.
4. I broke my laptop
a month or two ago and have been borrowing Cass’ laptop she had lying around (you’d
think I would take it easy on such a great supporter of the blog, i.e. #5. But
you’d be wrong). Anyway! I have high hopes for Ole Jus to get me a fantastic
replacement for Christmas because I said, “Ole Jus, I need a fantastic
replacement for my computer for Christmas.” I know I don’t want a tablet, but I’
not exactly sure what the best laptop would be for my writer work. Anyone
have any recommendations for a laptop? I’ll pass it on to Ole Jus, I’m positive
he will have forgotten and will need the reminder nonetheless.
3. I am counting down
5 weeks until the arrival of my new niece! November 10 is scheduled to be her
day. I think I am most excited because it isn’t me pushing a human from my
loins and feeding it as the cattle do.
Before then Cass will revel in the arrival of her new niece…any day now.
We’ve always done so much together and now this! Thanks Preston &
Kayla and Vance & Meredith! Push ladies, push!
2. I really need a
new strapless bra…one that actually works.
Please understand this can’t be just any ole bra. This here is serious
work. I need a bra up to the challenge of holding these “girls” up off the
floor, preferably above my navel. Please
send any good suggestions my way! Sorry
Dad, I know you read out of obligation.
1. November 15, will
be Ole Jus’s sale date at the ranch. This means the next few weeks of my life
will be that of a lonely one. I’ll spend many nights as a single mom, and when
he comes home I’ll hear grand stories about sale prep. This time will also
include lots of laundry involving poop and blood since it is calving season.
The heifers, which are first time mommies, occasionally need help delivering their
young for various reasons. So Ole Jus will be “pulling calves” a lot these days
as Mother Nature chooses. I’m still trying to grasp the idea that his pay is
far less than that of your local Veterinarian and/or Obstetrician yet he is
practicing both. See, I don’t have it all figured out just yet…FROM THIS SIDE
OF THIRTY.
