Author: marshal

Today is Father’s Day.

I have been extremely luckily. There are two men in my life that are great fathers. My own father has always been wonderful. I think he has always loved being a father. I don’t remember my father never being there and supporting me in what ever it was that I was doing at the time. Happy Father’s Day Dad!
I know my husband loves being a father. My children should consider themselves lucky to have a Dad that is so loving. My husband loves his children deeply. My husband grew up without a father in his life. He only had uncles as role models. These uncles of course were great fathers too! I think my husband learned his fathering skills from his uncles but I also think he made a conscious effort to be a great Dad. My husband knew from the start what he didn’t want to be like. He didn’t want to be like his own father who was never there. Happy Father’s Day Ken. You are a wonderful Dad.

The big truck took all of our stuff away yesterday. Nothing left in this house but a small tv, a laptop computer and eight bedrolls. We will spend the next week cleaning, painting…and eating fast food.
I have a funny story to tell. We had four computers hooked up to the internet. The movers took them all. We decided to hold back one of our laptop computers and take it on vacation with us. This means we (all 8 of us) have to take turns on this one computer. The rule is “The first one awake gets the computer. Computer use for the day is determined by the order in which you woke up in the morning. Everyone gets an hour.”

Yesterday everyone was awake except for “the Morgan” . We tried to get her sleepy little butt out of bed several times. Morgan asked if she could play on the computer after she was awake. I said “No” everyone else was getting a chance first.

The drama queen or as we like to call her “The Morgan” brings forth the tears in an oscar winning performance and announces that it’s not fair because she has a sleeping problem. Not unlike the tearful and pitiful excuses at an Alcoholics Anonamous meeting “the Morgan” continues with her explanation by explaining that her need to stay up late has made it necessary for her to sleep in. My dear beautiful Morgan wanted me to let her cut line and get on the computer early…..I didn’t happen. I made her wait her turn. It pained me but I held my ground and the democratic way of the Loftis family.

Marsha

It took a couple of days but my entire house is in boxes. Except for the stuff that was in my daughters dresser that didn’t get packed and the front closet off of the livingroom that didn’t get packed. the movers ensure us that this stuff will be packed tomorrow morning after the big truck arrives to take my stuff away.

I have been cleaning my little heart out.  Unfortunately when I clean I get a little irritable. My kids are walking on egg shells.

We kept a laptop computer out so that I can have access to the internet.  I can’t promise to be on regularly but if I have a moment or two I will try to post.

I will let you know how tomorrow goes,… later.

Marsha

Sometime between 8am and 5pm tonight the movers should arrive and start packing up our stuff. For the next three days our home will be invaded by strangers. On Friday the big truck will arrive and our things will be loaded onto the truck. I have no idea when this computer will be packed up. It will be either today, tomorrow or thursday. So just incase I don’t get to signon again. Everyone have a happy and safe summer.

Your blogging buddy

Marsha

Today I unplug my refrigerator and clean it out. This should be fun. (anyone want to do this particular chore for me? )
I have a bazillion knick knacks to wash and prepare for packing.

I need to finish cleaning out my closet.

I need to wash all of the linens in the house and finish with the rest of the laundry.

I have to sort thru the clothes that my children will be taking on vacation. (Which reminds me. Everyone needs new underware and socks. )

I need to move furniture and sweep and vacuum under everything. (I don’t want any surprises when the movers start moving things)

This is just the beginning.

Marsha

I know you don’t always find wonderful people at a restaurant but tonight was the exception.

Tonight was my going away party at the Outback. Many of my friends were there. (i.e.: Cathy G., Kathy R., Courtney, Crissy, Nancy, Raychelle, Priscilla and their significant others and spouses) It was a lovely party. I received a beautiful card and a lovely necklace which I will cherish for ever.

I liked my job in the NBICU, although at times it was extremely stressful. I know everyone thinks I have lots of patience and self control but I don’t. On more than one occasion I considered drop kicking a visitor into the next department or at least saying a string of dirty words that would make a sailor blush.

I think I liked my friends that I met there more than the job actually. The NBICU is filled with wonderful hardworking people. I wish you all well.

Be good, Be Safe and stay out of trouble. Remember to say NO to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, don’t pick up hitch-hikers, accept unmarked packages or watch a stranger’s luggage while they go to the bathroom.

Your Friend

Marsha

PS: My intention was not to leave out my friends who attended my going away luncheon on Wednesday. Merlene, I always enjoyed working with you. We worked well together. Julia, You are a great nurse. I love your smile and the nice way you treat people even on the worst of days. Angela, you are also a great nurse and you are so sweet. Don’t let those mean old secretaries scare you. 🙂

The housing inspector comes by today at 2pm to inventory our household goods. It only takes a few minutes. They just need to know how big of a truck to bring on Tuesday. I will be spending all morning trying to neatly stack and categorize stuff.  With the help of my five children we will write down every thing we own. We have already taken everything off the walls and everything out of wall units. I have stacks of stuff (ie; video games, cd’s, DVD’s, records, pictures, vhs tapes, books, and knick knacks) lined up against practically every wall in my house. Geesh!! you would not believe the stuff. Every child in my house collects something.

Did I mention after Tuesday I will not have a computer? It’s going to kill me. My computer is my friend.

This is my Heather’s most recent art picture. I thought it was very pretty. She used a photograph as a reference picture.

We made it back to Albuquerque about 7pm tonight. I’m tired. It’s good to be home. I have to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is my last weekend working at the hospital. It’s kind of sad because I like the people I work with. I’m too tired to write more. See ya soon

Marsha

We found a home. Everyone say woot!!!!! The house is brand new. It has never been lived in. The owners still have to landscape the front yard and put in window treatments. We signed all the papers, handed over the deposit and the rent for June.