Hhhmmmm...

It's funny how people think that money gives you class. It may give some people nice cars, nice homes and nice clothes, but money - by far - does not give you class. You can put a nice, shiny ribbon on crap, but in the end, it is still crap.

A friend told me recently that her boss donated large sums of money to many different organizations - specifically children's charities. However, he was out most nights of the week drinking while his kids were at home without him. He presented himself to be this outstanding man of honor, yet was carrying on various extramarital affairs.

I have noticed that a lot of people change when money comes into their lives - and it doesn't even have to be an overwhelming amount of money. It's funny how we change who we are, how we act and who our friends are because our financial status changes. A true friend is not someone who will ride in the limo with you, but will ride on the bus when the limo breaks down.

Just an observation....

Where have I been?

I cannot believe that I have let this get away from me. When I started blogging, I promised myself that I would stay on top of this...yeah, right! There is so much to update so we will move quickly. Try to keep up.

Nick is heading to Wyoming for his next project - Casper to be exact. He is expected to leave next week. I miss him so much when he is on the road. He has been home for a couple of months and it was nice to spend time with each other. He has been able to spend quality time with Ethan and that is the best part of it all. He celebrated his birthday at Vegas Grill down on Webster. It was nice to have friends and family together. This is how the evening started.

I would like to say that I had more pictures, but since I spent the early morning hours trying to prevent Nick from drowning in the bathtub that he passed out in and cleaning my new car out after he threw up in it - YES - you read that right, I can say that he is lucky that we have any photo memories of the evening.

Emmeline is busy with school and rugby. SHE ROCKS AT RUGBY! My daughter is a beast on the field! When they played St. Pius she was proud to show off her battle scars - a cut above her eye and an injured ankle. She is fabulous!

Ethan is....Ethan. He is a rubber stamp of Nick...from the super long eyelashes to "the look" he gives you when you try to discipline him for touching the remote (or the dvr or my chi or whatever the 2 year old finds amusing at the moment) for the one millionth time. However, he now thinks that when you catch him with the remote, he can run to you and say "tank you" before you can scold him. I am so not falling for the lashes and charming smile - that's what got me Ethan in the first place. Sucker!

As for me, I am busy with work and home. Rodeo is about to kick off and that puts me into a whole new level of busy - but one that I thoroughly enjoy. We attended my committee's kick-off dance last week. Two words - open bar. Enough said...I was nice enough to not get sick in the car and manage to undress myself and climb into my own bed after the festivities. Self control people...self control!

I got a new car and am so excited. I have a hemi. It sounds loud and a little angry, but I love it! I have been driving an SUV for so long, it has been nice to get behind the wheel of a sedan and zip through traffic. Not to mention, it exudes a whole new level of sexiness....rrrroooaarrr!

I am going to try to post weekly - that is my promise to myself for the next month. That should take me into Spring Break - crap...where does the year go? So, to everyone - Happy Valentine's Day - go out and show some love!!