Was blessed to witness a miracle today!

On the way to DC, before the 495 exit, I saw the cars in front of me slam on their brakes, a cloud of black smoke, and a motorcycle flip over the road onto the guardrail, then a guy running off the left lane. My friend Jen and I just about freak out. Thankfully I was in a gap of cars and was able to pull over to make sure he was ok and sit with him til EMS came. We aren't fully sure what caused the guy to wipe out, but he was blessed with a guardian angel today because not only was he in 1 piece after losing control going 70+ miles a hour, he had the sense to get up and run off the road, which I'm not sure I would've had the brains to do after that! His collarbone was hurting him, so we didn't check for any other injuries, but his jacket had some scratches, not even 1 hole went all the way through the jacket or his pants (I want to get John 1 of those jackets now!). I suspect he'll still have some road rash under it all, but he was blessed! He was even joking with me that at least today was going to be memorable for him. I'm still not over seeing it happen, I suspect that's going to stick with me for awhile. At the moment the only thing I could think was I was watching someone die, then to see him ok, the relief, had us holding back tears. The shaking took awhile to get over. There's miracles all around!

It's John's birthday!

Happy Birthday Babe!

He can get on my nerves sometimes....

But all in all John's a pretty nice guy. Last night while on his way home he saw an over-turned tractor trailer on the opposite side of the road so he turned around. He and two other guys tried to break the windows because the guy was trapped, but he was complaining of his back hurting so they couldn't get him out anyway (John's a certified CPR instructor so he's pretty good in those situations.) So, John stayed with the guy until the police and EMS people arrived. Not many people would stop, figuring there's nothing they can do, but human contact is the best thing you can offer!

I got a 'tatificate

JJ was so proud of himself yesterday, he got an award for going on the potty in daycare. He had to show us all his 'tatificate (certificate) with his name on it. I still can't bring myself to take a picture of him going like others have done, but I'm one proud momma just the same!

side effects....

Found on my med write up "Side effects that may go away with usage - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.... contact your doctor if they become bothersome"

When I'm praying to the porcelain three times after my first pill, with my 3 year old laughing behind me, I don't need anymore to know that I'm not going to wait to see if it goes away in my 10 day course of treatment, I can tell you now that WAS bothersome.

A quick remedy

I finally saw the doc today and I have pnuemonia. Never before have I had any problems like this, but it explains away what's been going on. I am sad to miss my cousin's surprise party tomorrow, time with my family is very precious to me! But, I'm scared to end up in the hospital so I need to rest up! So, after getting my meds filled I call my dad, which is the best cure all for feeling sick, a parent's love!

The sickies

Last Friday I got hit by a Mack truck carrying allergies or cold viruses or a combination of the two. I've been back and forth feeling better and miserable since then. I realized today that its not a good sign when the person next to me can hear me wheeze when I take a breath in. Also isn't a good thing when you are walking out the door at closing time and 1 of the docs asks if you are ok. Probably time to get checked out.

I can move the moon

Years ago I read an "inspirational" story on a mommy taught to make the moon jump by her son. I was reminded about it this week when JJ taught me that I can make the moon run "really fast." All I had to do was move my head back and forth! How come we realize our power as children, that we can move the moon, but we lose our self-confidence into adulthood? I hope JJ always realizes he can move the moon, and so much more!

Polite & rude all at he same time.....

JJ was doing something I had told him he couldn't, so I asked him what I said about that:
"Mommy, stop talking"
"JJ, that's mean!"
"Mommy, will you PLEASE stop talking?"

A sign I'm stuck with him.....

Before John and I were married my mom and I were working in the yard. I took my engagement ring off and put it on the bumper of the truck. Sometime later John drove away, it wasn't until later that my mom and I realized what I had done with my ring. We spent a good hour combing the yard and road figuring it would've fallen off. When I didn't find it I was of course upset and worried. That is until John drove back up and would you believe the ring was still sitting on the bumper of the truck.

Fast track about 8 years to today. During lunch I walk into McDonald's, order my food, and realize oh no, I don't have my engagement or wedding ring on. I'm flipping out. Maybe it fell in my purse when I put my keys in there, nope. Not on the floor in the restaurant either. But wouldn't you know, it was lying right outside the door! Guess my key ring pulled it off. The wedding ring was twisted and missing a diamond, which I somehow managed to find, and the diamond on the engagement ring is a little pushed to the side. Guessing it was run over.

I was a little disturbed to think of spending the money to have it fixed, but then thought about how its better than having to have it replaced, and at least I wasn't wearing it when it met the tire of the vehicle in its path!

But, considering the odd luck I've had with these rings, guess its a sign I won't be getting out of anything. Not that I even want to, even though John did tell me I was just trying to get new rings out of him ;) So, for now, since my hand felt so naked this afternoon without my rings, I'll be wearing my mom's engagement ring and original wedding band.

What? Already?

I cannot believe today is September 1st! What in the world happened with summer? The past 8 months for that matter? I know they say when you get older time goes quicker, guess I should've listened closer. Seems the weather wanted us to know the time as well, but I won't complain, the A/C is off and the windows are open, and who can't appreciate the sleep you get with cool, fresh air!