So much news....so little time....sigh

This is the final blog for my class, but I am sure I will try to continue to post (since I know you LOVE reading what I have to say)

Although this week there is so much on my mind, so many topics to choose from….so forgive me in advance for my random ramblings this week.

On the top of everyone’s mind is the killing of Osama (Usama) Bin Laden (by the way, Usama is believed to be the “literal” translation) I am glad he is dead; I know it may sound wrong to wish death on someone, but he has hurt soooo many people. What he ready deserved though, was to be tortured, and to receive a slow and agonizing death. 

Another topic on the minds of Arizonans, at least those in the Phoenix area, is the death/killing of a local Buckeye officer. This brutal slaying just shows how heartless criminals can be. They have absolutely no regard for life. It is especially affecting the community of Buckeye because the slain officer was also an SRO (School Resource Officer) which means he was on campus to assist the students. These officers (both men and women) give their lives each and every day they work; even when they’re not “working” they are still “on duty”. And I especially hate those that have no regard for how hard they work, and the sacrifices they make so we can be safe. Not ALL cops are bad apples, not ALL cops ignore the Constitution and Civil Liberties. We need to RESPECT authority! These are jobs that not everyone could do, not everyone can be a cop. It’s a tough tough job, just like teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters and others. Jobs no one wants and only a select few can fill. May the officer rest in peace knowing he has done his job to the fullest. And may the injured officer have a speedy recovery. The last I heard the dirtbag who ran is in custody. May the officers get the justice they deserve!

I’ve also thought about potty training this week and other disciplines (for your child). I’ve been losing my temper a lot lately, and I know it doesn’t do any good for my daughter; but I’m sure we can all agree, it’s really hard sometimes. My daughter is almost 3 and is “barely” potty training. She still wears diapers to bed (to prevent accidents) and she will sometimes wear a diaper in public (or at home with me) but for the most part she is going on the potty. Can’t wait til she can do it 100% by herself (right now she needs us to “help” her in the restroom)

Oh, and I got her ears pierced a couple weeks ago too. She LOVES them. I thought hubby would be mad at me, but instead he was excited that she looks more like a girl now (she has short hair) my dad, however, thought my mom and I were idiots for doing it. I guess because Jules is so young and was it really “her decision” to do it. And of course because my hubby and I have to “take care” of them. But it’s what she wanted, she has been asking my mom and I to get pretty earrings for a while now. J And it turns out she was ready; she did SUPER and has done so well keeping up on them. Score one for moms!

And lastly there’s the matter of motivation. I have just completely LACKED in that area for a while now. I’m not sure what it is. I don’t know if it’s an imbalance, or what. I really need to get a handle on it though, I have my last weeks of the semester (next week is it for Spring) and then I only  have 2 semesters left til I graduate. I have cleaning to do; it’s not fair my hubby come home and cleans after working all day (outside of the home). Granted, he is always telling me taking care of our daughter is FT time, many would agree, some would disagree, and I still feel I should be able to maintain the home. I feel like less of a mom/woman not being able to keep up on household chores (and here I sit writing a blog lol) Oh well, maybe this new month will bring change, I certainly hope so. Our one goal we can both agree on is moving into a house (another rental though, sigh) instead of staying in this apartment. I’m hoping that will help alleviate some challenges, although it will bring about others (a tad bit more expensive) Good luck! Right? J