Movie of the Year!!! A MUST SEE!!!

On Friday, November 21st at 9:45pm, I met up w/ Christina, Dawn, and Candy to watch The Movie of the Year - TWILIGHT.

This movie is unbelievable. It's only rated PG-13 so you know it's not like the other vampire movies out there - gory and sexy. It was a romantic/comedy/drama. A really great combination if you ask me.

This movie intrigued me so much I had to go and buy the book. Now I just started yesterday evening and I'm already on chapter 3. This may not sound like much for some readers, but for me this is a big deal. I'm not a reader, I don't have the time. For this book I'm making the time and it works out good because it's easier for Caleb to have his reading time since I'm reading too.

Well, I'm off to read some more. If you haven't seen this movie I highly recommend it. Who doesn't love Romance and Sincerity? Edward is every girls dream even if he is a Vampire.

BTW.....Thank you Dawn for purchasing the tix early. The invite was very much appreciated girls :-)

I remember when....

I remember when my beautiful & healthy son, Caleb, was born on December 22nd 1998 @6:15 pm in Danville, IL.



Caleb has been the inspiration to my life. I don't know where I would be today without him. He is my reason everyday to get up and take care of my responsibilities. He brings me joy, laughter, and a few (small) hard times. There is nothing I wouldn't do for him.



Caleb was born on my little sister, Jennifer, birthday. She just turned 14 that day. I still to this day don't know if she was happy or maybe a little disappointed in sharing her birthday with him. My birthday is exactly two weeks before hers (theirs) and we always had our parties together since there seemed to be so much going on in December. It was just easier for our parents. I never really cared because I was eight years older and had a few birthday to myself. She had to share her day w/ me then & now because of me she has to always and forever share her birthday w/ her nephew. I know she loves him dearly and he can't live w/ out her. Maybe in the end it will help them be inseparable.

Where does the time go? Once so tiny and helpless and now such a little big man and very strong hearted. I love you Caleb w/ all my heart and soul!

Love Always,
Your Momma

On my own for the weekend.

Well, it's that time of year again. Time for the men in my house to go off for the weekend and look for Bambi's dad. It's something that Matt and Caleb have been looking forward to for about 2 1/2 months now. They (well really just Matt) put in many long hours putting together "huts" to set up out at deer camp this year. I mean these things are nice. They have windows on both sides and the front. They have equip them w/ plastic tubs filled w/ pillows and blankets. They've also brought in the must have: Office Chairs on rollers! That's roughin' it if you ask me ;-)

Matt says he helped make these huts so it would be easier for the little ones that go out there to assist there dad's. I agree w/ him to an extent but I know he will by far appreciate it more than the little ones will since he's been dealing w/ the bitter cold of deer season for so many years. All they need now are little space heaters and they'll be at the top of there hunting comfort level. We'll see what Santa thinks about that.

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Yesterday I had the day off and spent it just laying around our house. Granted, there was a lot of house cleaning and many loads of laundry that I should have done but I was very lazy. I decided that laying down, watching television and cuddling w/ my kitties sounded a whole lot better. I don't get to watch a whole lot of T.V. because I'm always so busy. While flipping through the channels I realized why I don't watch a lot of T.V., even if I had the time. There's nothing on!

After channel surfing for awhile I figured there couldn't be a better time to pop in a DVD. So I did.

First movie out: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. It's an all time favorite of mine and I can probably recite it word for word. Anyway, it's a great love story. I might also add the actor/actress' are not bad on the eyes ;-) You should check it out if you haven't alread done so, it's an older movie.

Second movie later that evening was: Untraceable w/ Diane Lane.

Now I'm not a lover of scary movies but this movie had it all; drama, action, suspense, and yes a little scare too. I had to close my eyes at a couple of moments but for the most part this movie is very good. I would recommend it to other, wait, that's what I'm doing.....LOL!

FAMILY: What would life be like?

Do you ever just feel like barricading yourself in your house and secluding yourself from family drama? Well I do sometimes, and today is one of them. I would love to give some people a piece of my mind.

I'm not saying in any sense of the fashion that I always do everything right but I know when I go to bed at night I have done my best to help anyone who needs it. I'm a giver not a taker. When I am wrong, I do my best to fix my mistake.

I get so sick of being the nice guy. So tired of doing the right thing. So tired of always being the bigger person. I'm only human and my skin is only so deep.

That saying "The straw that broke the camel's back". Ya that has huge meaning to me when it comes to one certain unnamed family member. You know who you are and I'm tired of your inconsideration to everyone in the family. I think just maybe once you should step up and be a responsible person.

It doesn't matter what your background in life looks like. At some point you have to WANT to better yourself as a whole; as a mom, as a friend, as a wife, as a daughter, as everything. I know I've had my ups and downs in life, who hasn't. You just have to learn from the mistakes and grow from the good times. That's life....get used it!! Your not a child anymore your an adult w/ children, START ACTING LIKE IT! You shouldn't expect everyone else to still take care of you and your family. We have our own to take care of!

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Now that I've said my piece I feel a lot better. I still haven't decided what I'm going to do w/ my current situation but I have a little time to determine my options.

Oh Happy Days :-)

Winter Sore Throat/Cough has finally hit me.

I was just thinking last week how my health was going great. I felt fine; no sniffles, coughs, stomach aches, ect. The reason being, both Matt and Caleb have been a little under the weather in the past weeks and I stayed healthy. Shocking!! Caleb has had the sniffles for about 3-4 weeks and just can't shake it. He's not feeling bad, he still has all the energy and maybe a little more than an average 9 year old. That's just Caleb, nothing gets him down. My easiest way to know he's sick is when he barely moves. Matt had a scratchy throat a couple of weeks ago but went away quickly so we thought nothing of it.

Now, starting Sunday late evening, I couldn't get my throat moist no matter how much water I drank. I knew at this point something was up. Low and behold Monday morning I could NOT get out of bed. I was so tired and weak. My throat was a little sore. My eyes even hurt. Finally, I rolled out of bed at 6:30 & got ready for work. Today was even worse I didn't stir out of bed till 6:42.....UGH!

Once I'm up moving around I feel a little better but nowhere near a 100%. I would almost rather a stomach flu over what I have. With my profession I have to talk A LOT and having a hoarse voice is a big problem. Luckily my work is very easy going and doesn't mind how I sound their just glad I made it to work ;-)

Well, hopefully soon I start feeling better instead of worse. The men in my life are going to be gone from Thursday to Sunday deer hunting. Let me tell you how excited they are too! Plus my parents are both going to be out of town this weekend to visit my sister in Chicago. So needless to say, on top of everything else this week, I hope I'm feeling better.

Which is your Favorite?

Just sitting here bored at work eating some Starburst. As I was eating I recalled a time where a friend of mine called strange for choosing the yellow ones as my favorite over the pink ones. I don't know why I like the yellow ones, I'm not much for anything lemony even lemonade.

So I was just curious, am I strange for enjoying the yellow ones more than any others? I want to know what everyone elses thoughts are, how strange am I?

Kudos...

A big THANK YOU to my S-I-L, Christina!! She help me get more "blogger inclined". I was wanting to start following other bloggers and stretch my wings into the blogger lifestyle a little better and thanks to her I am surfing it now w/out a glitch. I was tired of just blogging and that was it. I look forward to introducing myself to the Blogging World.

Feel free to comment on my many bad days and horrible mood swings. I do have a lot of good days in there too.....LOL!

Thanks Christina, I don't know what I'd do w/out you ;-)

My new purse

After a year of loving my 1st ever "Coach" purse I had to retire it due to raggedness. I'm very excited to share my new "Coach" bag. It's colorful and different. It's a little deeper than I'm used to but I think I'll adjust to it well. I also got a new flat wallet. I've been wanting one for a while now but never found one I really liked in the stores.

I want to thank all my family and friends for stopping by and making my 2nd Annual Purse Party a complete success. I look forward to next years show.

Just a little Frazzled

TGIF, that's the first thing I need to say! Secondly, Calgon take me away!!

Stress, Stress and more STRESS! Home, work, friends, & family are all on my stress list. This has been building since Monday and I'm about to blow!

I hope by next Monday thing will start tapering down. I sometimes take too much on my plate and have no one to blame but myself. I keep telling myself to slow down w/ all the above and I try but in the end I resort back to my usual ways.

I keep thinking that in the next few years when Caleb is in Jr. High and High School I'll only need to work part time if any at all. Then I'll have all the time in the world. Ya Right?!?!

From this point today on I look forward to having a rather large stiff drink, taking nice hot shower, and going to bed!!

Here's to better days ahead!

That's Our Boy

Caleb got an A on his Math test this week!! Way to go on Caleb!!! All your hard work has finally paid off. Your dad and I couldn't be more proud of you! You need to keep up the good work and keep studying hard. We'll be here to help you every step of the way.

We Thank You!!

I want to take a moment and Thank ALL of our Veterans for there commitment, courage, and most of all, honor. You put forth all you have for our country w/ out argument or hesitation. You do what many Americans can't because of fear. I know I'm not physically or mentally strong enough for your duties.

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You have given us the opportunity to live happy and safe lives and for our children to dream big.

You are HERO'S to all of us!!

God Bless You & Your Families!

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This Blog is dedicated to my S-I-L, Christina Ordner

Thank You for all your sacrifices while enlisted in our

United States Air Force and Thanks for all you do for me!

Job well Done!

Lazy Weekend

This weekend was so nice. After the week I had I was ready for a little R&R. It was probably the most relaxing time I've had in, well, years. I mean seriously, I didn't even get out of my PJ's till 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon!!! I haven't done that since I was 10 years old!

Saturday night my husband and I went out to the Hilton for a fabulous dinner while listening to there pianist who is very good. I don't know what it is about a piano but it makes everything for me so much more romantic. After dinner we headed to a new bar in town called The Office. It was nice but to me it's in a terrible location and we found ourselves "sneaking" out the back door instead of walking out front where we would be more obvious to the cops. DUI's are not needed in our future. We then shot off to the mall to watch a movie called Role Models. This is a predictable movie but the two little boys in it were hilarious!! There is just something about a little guy using profanity and acting all tough. Of course, not if it's my son. There's not enough soap in the world if it were my child or any niece or nephew of mine, but in this movie it was stinkin funny! When the movie was over it was 11pm and we decided to head up to Daddy Rabbits who had a band playing and there was no cover charge which was nice. After sitting in there and listening to them I understood more of why there was no cover charge. There lead singer wasn't the best I've ever heard but the musical part of the band was good. Unfortunately, they both have to work for a band to be good. It was so nice to see a lot of our friends and acquaintances since we hardly ever get out anymore. Once we closed down Daddy's we went home where we threw darts and continued to enjoy our anniversary until 3 in the morning. What an eventful night. It was great to just spend QT w/ my husband w/ out rushing here or there.

Sunday, we slept in until 9:30 am and then got up and started on the end to our lazy weekend. Caleb wasn't ready to come home from his Meema and Papa's quite that early so I left it to there discretion to call me when they were ready to send him packing. At this point Matt and I went our separate ways in the house. I stole the living room T.V. before Matt could say a word. He then went upstairs to watch his beloved sporting events. Needless to say, we just layed around being lazy for once. Matt did make me feel a little guilty when he started some laundry but that quickly expired as I started watching the rest of my movie.

Later, we picked up our Aunt Judy to take her out for her birthday, which was last Wednesday, November 5th. She was wanting to go see Matt Passalaqua (sp) play at the Rose Bud Theatre. It was a really nice time and the proceeds went to Unit 40 for various educational things. Those boys are such generous people and very entertaining for the young and the old. Caleb had a great time too.

What a wonderful weekend! I couldn't have asked for a more fun but relaxing time. I look forward to it again soon....right!?!?!?!

PURSE PARTY 11-15-08

Just wanting everyone that reads my blog to know that I'm having my 2nd Annual Purse Party this Saturday afternoon at my home at 12:30pm.
I have Kim from Bloomington, IL come in and show off her HUGE selection of different "knock off" brands such as Gucci, Kate Spade, and my most favorite Coach. If you love purses and wallets my show is what you need!! Kim is extremely easy to deal with. She doesn't push anything of on anyone or try and oversell. Just come and see what she has to offer.

Everyone that knows me, knows where I live or how to get in touch w/ me w/ any questions. The show will go on until 2pm. It's on a 1st come 1st serve basis and trust me, all the good stuff goes quick!

Hope to see everyone there and bring a friend. Hope all is well and if it isn't, IT WILL GET BETTER - TRUST ME!

Happy 5th Anniversary Honey!

Wow, where has the time gone. It seems like just yesterday we were standing in the front of St. Francis Church saying our vows to one another in front of God and everyone.

I still look back and smile on how we made it work this time. So many years of trying and not making it work due to, well shall we say, "differences of opinion". Of course we know will always know who was right and who was wrong in all those situations....LOL!!!!

I'm so grateful that the good Lord above had these plans for us all along. He never gave up on our Love for one another, and thankfully neither did we. I'm so blessed to have you in my life. You make me a better person. I can't see my life w/out you, EVER! Thank you for being my Knight in Shining Armor and our son's biggest idol. Thanks for the last 5 years of wedded bliss, limited drama and for all the love you show me everyday.

Love you Always and Forever,

Your Wife,

Wendy

Alone

Well tonight is awfully quiet at the Ordner household. Caleb has been in bed for a while now and my husband went to a friends house to watch a "must see" football game - Bronco's & Brown's.

I sit here sad to be alone. I had a really bad day and my evening isn't any better. The only things to help me aren't available. I thought that scheduling a hair color and cut would help drown my bad day, but I was wrong. I'm just so stressed out again. How did this happen? I did so well and was on cloud nine for a few weeks now and all the sudden just fell face first into quick sand. I'm irritable, sad, happy, sad, cranky, tearful, sad, and overwhelmed w/ life? Too many questions unanswered, too much heartache and pain. I can't help but cry. What's wrong w/ me?

Is it OK or normal to just sit in a room and cry miserably? How can I fix me? I feel broken again. The worst part of everything is I can't talk to my husband even if he was home. I don't want to burden him w/ my rough times. They happen so often anymore. He has to be getting frustrated w/ them. Does he really understand how I feel or just say he does because he feels it will help me? I don't feel he can fix my emotions. Men don't like crying, it makes them uncomfortable. I just feel like sitting in a dark room by myself listening to my favorite artist and crying my eyes out until I fall asleep.

My life is good, don't get me wrong. I don't want any pity from anyone. I'm just having a really tough go at a couple of things in my life this year and I'm having a hard time dealing w/ it. I used to see myself as a relatively strong woman. Anymore, I feel like a puppet in someone else world. I know I have so much to be grateful for but there just something missing. Something I have no control over and will never have any control over. Let me tell you how hard that is for a control freak!

One thing is for sure, no matter what I have one beautiful, healthy & happy little boy that brings overwhelming joy to my heart. He is growing up so fast I'm afraid he won't need me one day the way I need him. I depend on him. However, until that day he will, unknowingly, help me get through each day of this darkness I'm in. When he is with me I'm happier and everything about my day is manageable.

Emotionless & Numb

I've never been more disappointed in an election, EVER! What is America thinking. I'm so upset I'm nauseous! I hate to think where our country is headed. Let me tell you, if you think times are getting tough now, CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA, you just elected our national downfall of overwhelming inexperience for President of the United States. I'm sick!!

Within the next 4 years don't be shocked when I tell all of you uninformed Obama followers ~ I told you so!

Now I'll go take some Tylenol PM to help aid my uncomfortable evening.....UGH!!!

What an Experience!!!

Well, today is Election Day 2008. I hope everyone got out there and cast their votes! No matter who you vote for it's very important that your opinion is heard (but hopefully you voted for John McCain).

This election will probably be my most memorable one yet. Let it be known that I'm voting REPUBLICAN this year. I got up and got ready to go vote this morning and since it's election day I thought wearing my OBUMMER shirt to show my McCain/Palin support was appropriate. Boy was I wrong. I got attacked verbally as soon as I walked in the door. They said my shirt could be considered "campaigning". They gave me an option to got in the bathroom and turn it inside out (like I was a school student wearing something provocative) or to go home and change or get a jacket on. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

So, needless to say, I voiced my opinion on the spot. I let those old hags know that I was not about to be treated like a school child and turn my shirt inside out!!!! My shirt didn't technically say a candidates name, it was making fun of him, hence, OBUMMER! What happen to Free Speech and Self Expression? It's not like the place was packed and I walked in w/ a gang of people barking out John McCain and holding signs hi expressing our excitement for the election of Senator John McCain to the Presidency of the United States of America!! Not to mention there were only 2 people in there this morning (besides the Old Hags) me and another older lady who would have never noticed my shirt if those old hags wouldn't have said something.

No argument changed their minds and I was made to leave the voting office to go get a jacket to cover up w/. I don't think I have ever been so upset in all my life (when it came to voting) about getting in "trouble" for expressing my views and feelings in an election. I think those old hags were just mad at my shirt because they want Obama to win. Let's face it, this is TTown, it was 7 in the morning, who cares what shirt you wear. I mean seriously, give me a break!

After all of this I sure hope the people of the United States get this right and vote John McCain & Sarah Palin into office today.

Halloween Party 2008

Halloween is always a fun time of year for us. As the years go by we see our little guy growing up so fast. I remember his first Halloween when we dressed him up as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. Let me tell you how cute he was. Going from that cute to seeing his interest change to the scary, bloody, and terrifying Scream Guy. Fake blood included. He was so happy to get this outfit. To see the excitement in his eyes is worth everything to me. I know he had fun.

You never know who will walk up to your door on Halloween. This year we were honored to have the Republican Candidate, John McCain stop by and talk to us for a bit. What an experience, I hear he's even making a stop at the Republican office this Tuesday evening. So please if you don't get anything else done on Tuesday, please be sure to vote for the only candidate who cares in this election, John McCain!! Every vote counts and we need yours to win! Thanks for stopping by Mr. John McCain, you have our vote on Tuesday!

Last night we were invited to Chris and Christina's house for a Halloween Party. Paige, Jaden, Gage, Calvin and Caleb were all in there costumes and just to good to see. All the little ones had fun playing while all the adults were socializing, eating good soups and foods and talking politics and everyday BS. It was a good time and I'm so glad the whole family came, even my mom and dad stopped by for a while. I just love my family, it just doesn't get any better than what I have!

Things are looking up!

After our PTC a couple of weeks ago I was fairly worried about Caleb being in this High math class. Well w/ a lot of practicing and a phone call to his teacher I feel he will do fine in this class. She is not worried that he won't pass and I know he can do it. We studied for his times test (what he's having the most trouble w/) last week every extra minute we had and he took his test on Friday and only missed 1 out of 80. That's AWESOME Caleb, I couldn't be more proud of you!!!

I think we're on the road to victory in this class. I hope I'm not counting my eggs before they hatch.