Blog Puke

Soooo, my last post (the rest of the story) brought up two... or three ;-) new topics.

Topic 1.


I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE when people assume they KNOW another person's story without EVER hearing it. Or caring to for that matter.

Only a FEW people really KNOW my story. Only a FEW people want to invest that kind of time in me. That's fine! Just don't spout off about how easy my life is compared to yours!!!!!!!!

Topic 2.

"And Now, the rest of the story..." A famous Tag Line from a radio show in Wyoming.

I've been spouting about how Wyoming is superior in many ways to Utah and other US States. And people... again, those who have never taken the time to KNOW the state, go off on me about how I'm mistaken. Reference topic 1. People LOVE to judge a situation they have NO real knowledge of.

Topic 3.

This one will surprise many!!!

I almost NEVER open my mouth or post something that I haven't thought out/researched. I MAY still be wrong. But at least I can back it up with evidence that gave me a logically reasonable basis for thinking the way I did.

Topic 4.

Abuse. It takes many forms. I believe many people are oblivious to or at least in some level of denial about their abuses toward others. They may have an inkling that they are being abusive on some level, but they often re direct, or play it off in a way that makes it seem that they think they are appearing to NOT be abusive.

EVERYONE does it. E V E R Y O N E. (there are a FEW exceptions, I'm sure.... and yes,I even know maybe 5 people who are exceptions) But that is a SMALL number compared to the ones who are directly/indirectly abusive.

Being Passive/ Aggressive is HIGHLY abusive. And people in general don't realize it, I don't believe. The level is based on it being a mental abuse. I think Mental Abuse is FAR worse than physical abuse. (I mean base Physical abuse. I'm not referring to sexual abuse. Nor am I getting into sexual abuse right now)

Ok. I'm done ;-) For now.

And now, the rest of the story ;-)

A status I posted on FB about needing a Mental Health Day, of COURSE can't stay "Drama Free"


This post:

"David comes home in 6 (or 7) days. I am getting to that point where when he walks through the door, I'm walking out, and not coming back for at least 3!!! Who's with me ;-)"

Got responses like:

Mark: "if u walk away it will show that u don't love him that much", and Stacy: "ok i will just leave it at that u don't know how it feels to not be able to be a mother i would give anything to be one and the only people who understand how i feel are ones who cant have children its very hard."

(of course, I had my Comrades.. who get it... defending my statement, and I ♥ them for that!!!)

But here is the ONE response I had to "bite my tongue" on (literary speaking, of course)... and I am posting it HERE:

"Stacy, I get it! You don't know my whole story. What I may/may not have had to go through to get My Family. But YOU are not seeing what we're saying: I'm NOT frustrated. And EVERYONE needs a Mental Health day!"

Chapter 2

She FINALLY settled in with some YUMMY Key Lime Greek Yogurt. And then The Baby wanted a taste. OF COURSE she shared!! And then The Baby SNEEZED!!! Key Lime Greek Yogurt EVERYWHERE!!!!

How to be a Mom

In Need

Fascinating to me.


A conversation you're 90% likely to have with My Mom or Myself:

Other Person "I'm sorry I can't make it today. I don't feel well/I have a sick Child/sick Husband." OR "I just had a Baby." Mom/Me "Ok. Is there anything you need?" OR "Congratulations! What do you need?/Call me if you need someone to watch your kids/someone to go to the store for you/dinner."

NOT a conversation 90% of the People I call "Friends" or "Family" are going to reciprocate.

Chapter One ...

... In the book that I don't have time to write, but really should ;-)

It was an ordinary day. Although she didn't want to get out of bed. Her bed was soooo nice and comfortable.

BUT the 3 1/2 year old was already serving breakfast by way of dumping out a bag of cereal on his 15 month old Sister's tray. Diapers needed changing. Dishes needed doing. The laundry will NEVER do itself, she'd FINALLY conceded.


Today she didn't have anywhere to be. All of the kids were playing in their rooms. She sat down to watch her current favorite pick me up movie.

And then it happened. The Baby fell off of her Sisters' stairs to their bunk beds. She was crying hard and bleeding from her nose... and mouth.

A call in to her Mother at work, set things in motion. Her Mom was on her way to take the 4 older kids so she could take the traumatized toddler to the Dr.

The appointment eased her fears. The Baby was fine. She fell forward, and her nose took the brunt of the impact.

After checking in with the necessary parties, she took her time getting back to the rest of her crew. Stopping for some late lunch and then she would run to the grocery store.

And that was where she was mistaken. She locked her keys in the car when she got The Baby out of the car seat.

The Baby had pooped during their "leisure" time at the restaurant, and needed a diaper change.... but the diapers and wipes were locked in the car with the keys.

So, once again calling her mom for help with the LAST BREATH of battery on her cell, she packed The Baby on her hip and headed the quarter mile to the nearest Wal Mart praying she could make it.... once the cold hit, she had to pee desparately!!!

She got into the store and made it in the NICK of time to the bathroom. Knocking over a display on her way, of course. Then it was off to gather supplies to change the now leaky Baby.

1/2 hour later, her SAINT of a MOTHER was there to rescue her with the spare key....

GEEZ! I'm exhausted!!!!! ♥



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Thankful

I have stopped posting on my Private Blog and started posting more here.... because I want to share what I have to say.

Anyway, I was thinking about it today, and I have the perfect (knock on wood ;-)) life! No, it's not free from struggle and trials.

But I have so many of the different aspects that I would want if I were given a list. I have time for Friends, time with My Spouse, time with My Kids, money to buy things, I get to stay home and raise My Family, a Husband who has been able to perform most of Our Kids Baby Blessings and both Baptisms, a Mom who really loves me, sturdy cars,a warm apartment....

I am Grateful to My Heavenly Father, My Mom, and David for My Life! ♥

New Year

I REALLY only have ONE Resolution for the New Year. To be the BEST I can be. Here are some of the "outlines" I have to make that happen:

Again, with the "Say what you mean.."

I had an interesting conversation with a Friend the other day about keeping our bodies alkaline. One thing I'm going to do (since I'm ADDICTED to carbonation,)is: every time I want a bottle of soda, I will drink a bottle of water.... I may still drink the soda, but in order to, I will have to drink that water first ;-)

This is how I really truly feel, and will be towards people.

One of my BIGGEST things this year is finances. And I think I CAN do this as an "easy" start to financial health. I am so excited, but it's going to be hard: I have discovered that as long as David gets a steady income of a certain "attainable" amount ever 2 weeks, we will pay off all our debt and hopefully be in a house by July!!!!! Again though, I have some of My Friends because I support their businesses. And It's going to be hard to not spen that money. But SIX MONTHS is soooo achievable!!! I only have to be good for SIX MONTHS to get to where I want to be!!!!! :D

I don't READ this book often. But I KNOW it. And I KNOW HIM (The Author ;-)) And I AM a Christian. And I will LIVE it!!!! ♥