Suggestions Anyone??

I am compiling a spreadsheet of songs for the reception. I want some input because I might be missing something. I love everything, there will definitely be a mixture of oldies & goodies. But help me out here & give me some suggestions for music so I can add to my list. I can have 75 MUST HAVES, 50 MAYBE HAVES, and a list of DEFINITE NOS!!

HELP!!

2 Days In

Spring Break is here & I am sick. You have to love how that works. I've spent the first 2 days of my Spring Break in bed...it's cool b/c I am relaxing & not overdoing it. Got some appointments made today so I'm doing alright. It's just ironic that I actually have time off and I'm not doing too much with it -- whatever...it's better than having to actually use my sick days.

A Bittersweet Week

It's been a whirlwind this week. After our wonderful Engaged Encounters weekend through the Catholic church (that's another post in itself), Granny L took a major turn for the worst. I talked to Mama & Daddy throughout the day on Monday & talked to school to let them know the situation.

I ended up heading up to NC to be with my parents & Granny after school Monday. I got to the nursing home around 6pm and didn't know what to expect...Granny was in a coma, breathing was labored...it was hard to see at first but I made peace with it and I sat with her along with Mama, Daddy & Uncle D (Aunt T came later, Cousin J too). We all held her hand told her in our own ways how much we loved her & that it was okay to go. We talked and told stories about her life. All the nurses came in and told us stories of Granny's escapades around the home -- sitting in on staff meetings, sleeping in ANY bed she deemed comfortable, making new friends who gave her all the desserts she wanted...it was such a bittersweet night. I made sure to talk to her about her granddaughters & her 2 wonderful great grandchildren, I even sang her a couple of songs...she loved to sing.

Mama & I noticed she started fading; it's amazing how some people can just know that. She passed around 11:30pm on Monday night. Mama & Aunt T held her hands, I was with Daddy next to her as well. You never truly think you are going to watch someone fade & take their last breath. It's a moment I will never forget...I'm glad I was there with my parents, I'm glad I was there for my sisters, I'm glad I was there for Granny L.

We will miss the spunky lady that knew no strangers!
In Loving Memory of Evelyn Duncan Latham

August 6, 1915
March 17, 2008

The Shower

It was a real nice day with all the ladies. Julie came up & met me there, which was awesome. I didn't know what to expect really but they had the whole Club House decorated with a huge spread of food. There was even a towel cake centerpiece -- WOW! I was really floored by the whole thing! I was amazed by the presents too!!

Carla, a cousin from the Cantey side, showed up and surprised Mom & I both -- it was amazing! All in all, there were 26 women there, or something like that. I did miss that the sisters & all the "maids" couldn't be there but the bachelorette party will make up for that!!!

This one's for you Loud, you know I have wonderful timing when it comes to pictures!!

I laid all the presents out on the dining room table to start "showcasing" them the way Mama Jane wanted.

I even got my first place setting of china -- which is GORGEOUS!!!

Big Daddy was amazed -- "I so underestimated this whole present thing".

This is totally cool!!

Sex Ed

is driving me crazy!! I have had this nonsense for the last 8 days & I'm so glad that it's almost over. Last year, I had the wonderful experience of teaching all girls, that's not so bad! This year, it has all changed -- I have boys!!! OH MY GOD!!! This is craziness...

"can you masturbate too much?" Yes, you go cross eyed & your hands grow hair
"is 15 times a day too much?"
"is porn bad?" refer to question 2
"what is popping the cherry?" nothing you need to worry about any time soon
"is an erection an emotion?"

Today was abstinence & group dating. Tomorrow I get to scare the crap out of them with STDs & such. YAY!!

I WANT THIS OVER NOW!!! THIS SUX!!!

Tid Bit of Info

I haven't updated in a bit. It's been a crazy hectic week & I'll tell you all about it when I get back from my first shower. This is the NC shower. Heading up with Mama Jane, Aunt Ruth & Cindy (Brad's cousin). Wahoo, first shower!! Will take pics & post about it all.

I know you're going to be especially interested in my first week teaching Sex Ed to 8th grade boys!!! I've never had so many questions on masturbation, MY LORD!!

Later!!

I've Been Meme'd!!!

THANKS ETK!!!!

It’s the "My Post" Meme!

**The Rules**
1. Post about the meme and link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Go back through your archives and link to your five favorite posts.

*Link One: must be about family.
*Link Two: must be about friends
*Link Three: must be about yourself
*Link Four: must be about something you love
*Link Five: can be anything you choose.

Tag 5 other people (2 being people you would like to get to know better)

Here goes:

One: My Family -- it's hard to narrow this one down to just one post considering I now have 2 sides to my family so I'm giving you one from each -- Latham Ladies Living and the Rouse House; but I can't leave out my Daddy!!!!

Two: My Friends -- when I think back, I don't really post about my friends much, maybe I need more friends, hehe. Nonetheless, these ladies have been my friends the longest...

Three: Me, Me, Me -- all this still holds true, plus it's an old Meme from forever ago...

Four: My Love(s): My Man & His Ass, My Dog, My JayBird, that sums it all up!!

Five: Anything....it's hard to leave out the IoP trip from last summer. We had an absolute ball, and we drank TOOO much beer!!!

Tag 5 Other People:
1. Lucia -- to get to know better
2. Mariposa -- sister, sister
3. Mamaof2Girls -- you've been slacking woman!!!
4. 2.718 -- because I love me some NiNa & I miss her posts!!!
5. 11 Frogs -- to get to know better