Driver's in South Carolina!

Those of you that know me know that I abhor parents that allow their children out of their car seats while in a moving car. Have they not seen and heard of all the instances in which kids are killed in car accidents because they were not buckled up?? Much more, it is the LAW in SC to be buckled up...most of all children. This is my biggest peeve about SC drivers.

Yesterday as I was out running errands I had a woman in a LARGE black Mercedes (you know the one the screams "Look at me!) come into my lane. No blinker. No hint at coming over. Thank God I was paying attention. I swerved a bit and honked my horn. So what does she do when we got the to the stop light? Looks in her rear view at me like it is my fault THEN she turns on her blinker. Oh my gosh! Grrrrrr

Then what is it with people not stopping for pedestrians? If not the law, isn't it common courtesy to do such things? I was at two different stores yesterday that required me to walk across the lot to the store. Cars did not stop for me. Not just one car but about 10. They all drove by. To make matters worse. A woman was pushing a elderly woman in a wheel chair directly across from me. They did NOT stop for her either. She started to cross the traffic so I did at the same time. I ended up walking SLOWLY to make the cars stop to allow them to cross the traffic safely. Probably not the smartest thing I could have done but I was ticked. What is it with these drivers that they do not even stop for someone in a wheel chair???

Clearly people are no longer paying attention or perhaps even care. These people, however, were NOT on their cell phones....they were just not noticing the human kind around them.

Just when I thought it was the way things were to be yesterday, my last errand of the day also required me to walk across the parking lot and traffic. And much to my pleasant surprise, I saw a man allow a woman to take a parking space instead of taking it for himself. Not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things but it gave me hope that there are some decent and kind South Carolina drivers out there on the roads with me.

More Bumps and Bruises... :(

Let me preface this by saying I am extremely thankful I played sports nearly all my life. I broke bones, got more stitches than I can count and certainly sprains. I think all of that prepared me for this.....

So Matthew gets home from football last night and there is a comment about him being an official football player now. I come into the room expecting to see him with his jersey on. Instead this is what I see........

Evidently they are practicing in full pads and were doing a number of head to head drills. I simply could not believe how is right arm looked. As the night progressed his left arm decided to bloom into bruises and scratches. Almost like he had been dragged along gravel.

Then to top it off his back has this lovely number on it. Matthew has no idea how this got there other than getting hit hard and having his pads rub the wrong way. Hummm... I am not completely familiar with all the rules of football but I am pretty sure a hit from behind is illegal.

Awwhhhh moments

Since school started our cat, Chip Shot, has been sleeping with Matthew. Most nights he seems to wiggle under the covers and leaves his head out...just like a "hooman." I caught this last night.

And Mister Nathan is learning the guitar. I bought him a beautiful one last weekend. He is starting on his own with a book then will get lessons after he learns all of the chords. He is doing well. He really has a gift with music. AND - he actually practices.

P.S. Nathan is actually taller than me now....officially! He loves looking over my forehead when we stand toe to toe!

Bumps and Bruises

Okay....so Matthew loves football and has now experienced his share of bumps, scratches and bruises this week. No doubt these are not his last. He is having a blast!

My co-workers

Since my new job was announced we decided to take a picture last week...basically the last pic with this team of people.

I have sooooo enjoyed these guys. Desmond and I have known each other for over 10 years now and have been lucky to work together at two different companies. Nancy has been an awesome boss!! She still amazes me with both her sense of calm and sense of humor! And Stephanie is the newest member of the crew. She holds her own with our jokes. : )

As I start thinking of my new job I realize I will miss these people. Yes, they will be in the same building and no doubt I will continue to interact with them in my new role but I will miss them still. /cry

(me, Stephanie, Desmond and Nancy)

First Day of School

Nathan and Matthew went back to school today. Both of them were VERY happy about going back...imagine that!

I took this picture before school this morning. I plan on taking another at the end of school year. I have little doubt both of them will sprout up even more this school year.

Matthew is playing football for the middle school. He is so handsome in his pads!

Trip Down Under

I am headed to the land Down Under! Melbourne, Australia for nearly 10 days in September for my new job.

Basically it takes 2 days to get there due to flight time and time change. I leave Friday and arrive Sunday. How odd is that going to feel? Anyone ever done that?

I promise to take my web cam and camera and post some pics. I will be there over a weekend so I will definitely have some sight seeing time!

What is the farthest away you have traveled? To date Amsterdam is mine but clearly Melbourne will beat that.