So, I opened up my can of Whoop Ass....

I decided to go to the big city today all my very own self -- such a big girl. Got all loaded up in my shiny red Mustang and headed out of town. I turned on my iPod and I had no tunes -- that should have been my first indication that this wasn't going to be the best trip ever, but I had the CD's in and turned the volume up to blare - and Jason Aldean can always do it for me anyway. I had a fairly fruitful shopping spree -- at least for me since I'm the hurry-in, pay-for-it, and get-the-hell-out kind of shopper. Made lots of stops and decided to call it a day before the Friday rush hour hit. I was about 30 minutes out of town and no one was in front of me when I saw a car behind me coming up quickly. I had the cruise control set at 78 mph ('cause the speed limit was 70 and I only go 8 mph over as a rule because I refuse to get a speeding ticket). I had the feeling that this old broad just HAD to pass me because she could -- and low and behold she did -- and guess what? NINER!!!! She passes, cuts me off and then proceeds to slow down to 60 mph. So... realizing that she was the idiot that I had anticipated that she would be, I really did open up my can of Whoop Ass and romped my trusty pony around her boney little butt and never did see her again! Ruin my cruise will ya? NOT. As you can see, road rage is still pulsing through my veins. Yee Haw...

I saw God today...

in the form of many answered prayers on behalf of this precious little girl. Congrats to Trevor and Lauryn on the "1st day of the rest of your lives together" - words aren't enough to express the thankfulness and love in our hearts.

Why A Daughter Needs Her Daddy...

These are parts of a letter I wrote on October 19, 2003 to Trevor. Three days before his daughter was born . I thought it appropriate to share just now...

"To my dear Son,
I'm so excited for you as you begin this new adventure into parenthood. You're going to be a Daddy and this little girl is going to be a treasured gift that will bring you more love and joy than you ever thought you could experience. You will be her first hero - her first "boyfriend" - and the most important man in her life.

She's going to learn so much from you and you will always be perfect in her eyes. On that same note, you are going to learn so much from her. She will expect the impossible and more than likely you'll come through for her every single time! You will get to be the one she comes to when times are tough and she will know that you will do all you can to make her world safe from harm. Be sure to make the time to build wonderful memories with her - those are the things that will belong to just the two of you.

As I look back on sweet memories of my Daddy, I know without a doubt how much he cared for me. It's incredible to realize how much he loved me even when I messed up - my finest example of unconditional love. As I recall, he was always bigger than the other girls' daddies, much smarter, more handsome, a harder worker, the most fun to laugh and dance with, and the best story teller there ever was. I don't remember a time that he ever said "No" to me that wasn't for my own good.

You're going to be a wonderful Father, Trevor. I promise you that all the time and love that you invest in this precious little girl will come back to you a thousand fold -- the time you spend with her will be well spent. May you experience the same joy and love that my children have brought to me. I love you, Son!"

Trevor, I hope you will always know how much your entire family loves you and Lauryn. We're proud of all you do and all you've sacrificed to make this precious girl first in your life. She is truly blessed to have you as her Father. We are all blessed that you are part of our lives as well!
Forever, Mom

Fried Brain with a side of Ranch!

Have you ever had one of those days where you couldn't think about anything for one more second - even if someone paid you to do it? We'll I've had two of those of days in a row. Today I'm going to just do my work and not think at all. Hummmmmm.... that might just be the most creative thing I've ever done! Why didn't I think of that before. Oh, that would have involved using my brain again. Nevermind.