Yes I'm still alive and yes we've all survived the summer. Maggie is almost finished with her second week of big-girl-kindergarten and seems to like her class and teacher. She's not very open with the details of her day, but all I can do is keep trying, and as long as she seems happy I'm not going to worry. The biggest surprise so far has been having to sign an emergancy transfer for her because apparently our address is considered part of the Byng school district. Who knew??
Kendall, on the other hand, has been an absolute pill since she lost her built-in playmate to Glenwood. She fights me at wake up, dressing, drop-off, lunchtime, playtime, worktime, pick-up, bedtime, etc. The fourth day of school, last Wednesday, the principal had to take Maggie to her class because Kendall was in the middle of a you-can-make-me-do-it-when-I-don't-want-to-but-I-sure-as-hell-won't-be-happy-about-it fit and I'm pretty sure her screams reached every nook and cranny of the school. She's not a bad kid, I think she's jealous of this strange place that takes her sister away from her 5 days a week while she's left at home. Patience, I keep telling myself, patience.
I seem to be in the midst of a subconcious masochistic vandetta aimed at the left side of my body. Last Wednesday, the day of Kendall's mega-loud tantrum, I was messing with my hair as I headed through a door. Sadly enough for my elbow, I didnt' account for the extra width and knocked into the corner of the door frame with enough force to see stars and be nauseaus enough that I was sweating like a dog. I had to lay down for 10 minutes before it passed. No fracture, just a busted bursa. Just as the arm is feeling better, I'm going to pick up Maggie from school on Monday and my left ankle rolls outward and pops, knocking me & Kendall to the ground. Kendall was fine once I fixed the cover on her Leapster, and I was just shaking my head at myself thinking 'you have GOT to be kidding me!!!!'. What kind of clutz am I?? I'm happy to report that the swelling is almost gone and the bruising is not bad at all, so I should be running again by next Tuesday. Have I mentioned that's the first day of GSPS??!!!
We're headed to Norman tomorrow for a weekend of tailgating and Sooner Football. Wish them (and us) luck!!!!
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Confirmation of my nerdiness......
| You Passed 8th Grade Science |
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Could You Pass 8th Grade Science?
I'll never go hungry in OK and Weems: watch out!!!
| Your Monster Profile |
 Brutal Demon You Feast On: Armadillos You Lurk Around In: Sewers You Especially Like to Torment: Dentists |
Thursday, July 20, 2006
OK, OK, OK; I'll do a non-Blogthing blog for once!!!
First of all a big shout out to my friend Kim D. who, no matter where the heck we were, always managed to see somebody from Muskogee. Congrats on the engagement, girl!!!! I can't wait to see you again!!!
Second, I am very proud to say that as of late this afternoon my office only has one computer and thus one billing system running. For anybody who didn't know (must live on another planet) I switched billing software late last year in an attempt to find a more cost effective and user-friendly system. But because the old system wasn't friendly enough to share it's info with the new one I've been running both of them concurrently, with two separate computers, hoping I'd be able to last long enough to clear all the claims I'd already sent out on the old system. Seven and a half months into this and I finally managed to clear out about 98% of the old stuff; the other 2% is stuff I can deal with in the new system. Can I get a whoop whoop!!!!!
I realized that this summer has gone by so fast that I haven't even kept a countdown to the first day of school like I did last year. I think that's due to the billing stuff and the fact that my kids take maybe a nap each per week and we've been involved in swimming lessons, VBS, and lots of pool time at the club. Maggie, the girl who wouldn't even get her face in the water a few months ago is now jumping in, touching the bottom, and actually swimming. Yes it's all happening in the shallow end, but it's a huge improvement for her and I'm a proud mama just watching her!!! Kendall, who still prefers being towed around by anybody who will take her in the water, is actually getting a stroke that resembles a doggy paddle but she still has to be reminded to kick her feet. My babies are growing up so fast it kills me!!!
We all survived our first real vacation as a family, and we can honestly say we had a great time in Branson, MO. So many firsts for the girls: fishing, water parks, Silver Dollar City, Butterfly Palace, wildlife museums, Titanic museum, LOTS of time with their Mommy & Daddy. The RV worked out great, although it was nice to come home to all this space!!! An RV is not the best place to be when you have a bout of insomnia; I usually get up and do something until I'm sleepy again but in an RV there's nowhere to go!!! Luckily that only happened on 2 nights. I am firmly convinced, however, that after an 8 day trip with the fam in contstant company I could really use some alone time, or at least some adult time!!! Something to ease me back into the daily grind, because I've been dragging this week. My stamina has been down on my morning runs and I don't know if it's the 10 day layoff, the heat, the humidity, the asthma & allergies, or a combination of them all. I hope it goes away soon!!!
Speaking of heat: all I have to say about it is WTF???!!! I can't remember a string of days like this, especially in July. The temp gauge on my truck has read as high as 106, and that was coming straight out of my garage and watching it climb, not even sitting in the sun! Seriously guys, this is crazy. So take care, drink lots of water, and stay cool. You know the K Hoo will!!!
Second, I am very proud to say that as of late this afternoon my office only has one computer and thus one billing system running. For anybody who didn't know (must live on another planet) I switched billing software late last year in an attempt to find a more cost effective and user-friendly system. But because the old system wasn't friendly enough to share it's info with the new one I've been running both of them concurrently, with two separate computers, hoping I'd be able to last long enough to clear all the claims I'd already sent out on the old system. Seven and a half months into this and I finally managed to clear out about 98% of the old stuff; the other 2% is stuff I can deal with in the new system. Can I get a whoop whoop!!!!!
I realized that this summer has gone by so fast that I haven't even kept a countdown to the first day of school like I did last year. I think that's due to the billing stuff and the fact that my kids take maybe a nap each per week and we've been involved in swimming lessons, VBS, and lots of pool time at the club. Maggie, the girl who wouldn't even get her face in the water a few months ago is now jumping in, touching the bottom, and actually swimming. Yes it's all happening in the shallow end, but it's a huge improvement for her and I'm a proud mama just watching her!!! Kendall, who still prefers being towed around by anybody who will take her in the water, is actually getting a stroke that resembles a doggy paddle but she still has to be reminded to kick her feet. My babies are growing up so fast it kills me!!!
We all survived our first real vacation as a family, and we can honestly say we had a great time in Branson, MO. So many firsts for the girls: fishing, water parks, Silver Dollar City, Butterfly Palace, wildlife museums, Titanic museum, LOTS of time with their Mommy & Daddy. The RV worked out great, although it was nice to come home to all this space!!! An RV is not the best place to be when you have a bout of insomnia; I usually get up and do something until I'm sleepy again but in an RV there's nowhere to go!!! Luckily that only happened on 2 nights. I am firmly convinced, however, that after an 8 day trip with the fam in contstant company I could really use some alone time, or at least some adult time!!! Something to ease me back into the daily grind, because I've been dragging this week. My stamina has been down on my morning runs and I don't know if it's the 10 day layoff, the heat, the humidity, the asthma & allergies, or a combination of them all. I hope it goes away soon!!!
Speaking of heat: all I have to say about it is WTF???!!! I can't remember a string of days like this, especially in July. The temp gauge on my truck has read as high as 106, and that was coming straight out of my garage and watching it climb, not even sitting in the sun! Seriously guys, this is crazy. So take care, drink lots of water, and stay cool. You know the K Hoo will!!!
Who, me???
| You're Totally Sarcastic |
 You sarcastic? Never! You're as sweet as a baby bunny. Seriously, though, you have a sharp tongue - and you aren't afraid to use it. And if people are too wimpy to deal with your attitutde, then too bad. So sad. |
Friday, June 30, 2006
With a socialite name like that, who wouldn't want me at their party?? As the live music??
| Kimberly Jo Hood's Aliases |
 Your movie star name: Chips Jacob Your fashion designer name is Kimberly Venice Your socialite name is Duck Dallas Your fly girl / guy name is K Hoo Your detective name is Dog Piedmont Your barfly name is Fruit Beer Your soap opera name is Jo Sharon Lane Your rock star name is Chocolate Car Your Star Wars name is Kimcoo Hoojef Your punk rock band name is The Tired Furbies |
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
I'm not THAT bad. Really........
| You Should Drive a Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra |
 You have an extreme need for speed, even when you're not in a hurry. And while your flying by, you don't want to look like every other car on the road! |
Figures; I have this recipie memorized.........
| You Are a Chocolate Chip Cookie |
 Traditional and conservative, most people find you comforting. You're friendly and easy to get to know. This makes you very popular - without even trying! |
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Hey I thought he was HOT in the 80's...........
Your Famous Blogger Twin is Wil Wheaton |
 You're a friendly, funny guy (or girl) next door With more than a touch of geekiness |
Boy this makes me sound good!!!!!
| Your Birthdate: February 6 |
 You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you. Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first. You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world. An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be. Your strength: Your intuition Your weakness: You put yourself last Your power color: Rose Your power symbol: Cloud Your power month: June |
Friday, June 02, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
This pretty much sums it up, especially the last part.....
| Your Stress Level is: 54% |
 You are somewhat prone to stress, especially when life gets hard. When things are good, you resist stressing over little problems. But when things are difficult, you tend to freak out and find it hard to calm down. |
Doin' the pigeon.........
| You Are Bert |
 Extremely serious and a little eccentric, people find you loveable - even if you don't love them! You are usually feeling: Logical - you rarely let your emotions rule you You are famous for: Being smart, a total neat freak, and maybe just a little evil How you life your life: With passion, even if your odd passions (like bottle caps and pigeons) are baffling to others |
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
She's Finally at Peace......
You all have heard me talk about Angie, who has been battling ovarian cancer for several years. She died on Monday night and although I don't know the details I can be sure that she is at peace and her soul is with the Lord. Her funeral is Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm at our church and will probably be very crowded, a testament to Angie's spirit and the blessing she was to get to know as a friend, if only for a short period of time. It really brings all this fuss over the dance recital into perspective for me, the one who stresses out over every detail of it. Keep her family in your prayers, especially her daughter, that they can know she's at peace and can move on with their lives as she would want them to.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Don't know how well this really describes me, but it IS U2 so it can't be that bad.......
| Your Theme Song is Beautiful Day by U2 |
 "Sky falls, you feel like It's a beautiful day Don't let it get away" You see the beauty in life, especially in ordinary everyday moments. And if you're feeling down, even that seems a little beautiful too. |
| Your Five Factor Personality Profile |
 Extroversion: You have low extroversion. You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people. Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness. You're generally a friendly and trusting person. But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism. You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have low neuroticism. You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is low. You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable. You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea. While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise. |
Other than the neroticism (remember I identify most with Pablo here) I think this pretty much describes me. What do you think????
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ramblings of an insomniac......
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!!! I finally slept through the night on Friday for the first time in over a month and was so excited. So how come I'm once again blogging during the wee hours of the morning??? I thought I was through with this crap! Some possible reasons:
1. Maggie, my girl who used to sleep like the dead, has decided she's scared of thunder. So we had a guest in our bed for about 2 hours while the latest storm rumbled through. Anybody who has attempted to sleep with a child in their bed knows how impossible that is. Amazing the effect a 35 pound child can have on two people in a king-sized bed.
2. I, in a moment of insanity (there are so many), planned a birthday party/cookout in honor of my baby girl turning three. No biggie except our backyard is weed city, I'm behind on my office work dealing with the end-of-the-month paperwork overload, Jeff is being held captive by VV (didn't get home until 11:00 pm and he wasn't even on-call), Maggie has extended rehearsals for the recital next week, the OK medical license board decided we needed to be audited for his CME credits, we won't be home for most of the day before the party, and the day of I've got a bell choir concert at church and have to be there at 8:15 for rehearsals. WTF was I thinking???? Good thing those coming love me enough to embrace the chaos that goes with me!!! Martha Stewart I definitely am not, but we figure enough alcohol will keep anybody from noticing...
3. The dance recital is May 11. Now at least I've been through it once and have some idea what lies ahead in the next 8 days, but it isn't conducive (sp??) to decent sleep. Plus Maggie is balking at going and the only way to get her there is to remind her the end product involves dressing up and getting to wear makeup.
4. This is Meals-on-Wheels week for the Alliance. I don't really mind doing it other than it just cuts my day in half. You just start to get into your office groove and have to leave for an hour. It's a good program and I feel good when I participate, but you know how it goes......
All that aside, there have been some good things going on in the Hood household. First of all, Jeff loved the pictures and was totally surprised that I pulled it off without him knowing. Score!!!!! Second, we became the proud owners of a 39 foot class A motorhome last Friday (think 'bus' and you get the picture). Sure Jeff got the trial by fire by driving it for the first time on I-35, in construction with the concrete barriers on either side, in a thunderstorm, but he's a quick learner and did fine. We spent most of the weekend hanging out in it, with all the slides and awnings out, in our driveway. Excuse me, but do I have a big 'L' on my forehead??? (for some blondes out there, that stands for 'LOSER'). Doesn't matter 'cause we all had fun, except for the moment Kendall whacked her head on the corner of one of the slides, but she's fine. We saw the RV movie the next night, and took lots of mental notes of what NOT to do on our first family trip. We are working on OU tickets for next season and plan to be in Norman for all the home games. Talk about a party rig!!!!
As my eyes get heavy, I'll leave it at that for this morning. See ya later!!!!!
1. Maggie, my girl who used to sleep like the dead, has decided she's scared of thunder. So we had a guest in our bed for about 2 hours while the latest storm rumbled through. Anybody who has attempted to sleep with a child in their bed knows how impossible that is. Amazing the effect a 35 pound child can have on two people in a king-sized bed.
2. I, in a moment of insanity (there are so many), planned a birthday party/cookout in honor of my baby girl turning three. No biggie except our backyard is weed city, I'm behind on my office work dealing with the end-of-the-month paperwork overload, Jeff is being held captive by VV (didn't get home until 11:00 pm and he wasn't even on-call), Maggie has extended rehearsals for the recital next week, the OK medical license board decided we needed to be audited for his CME credits, we won't be home for most of the day before the party, and the day of I've got a bell choir concert at church and have to be there at 8:15 for rehearsals. WTF was I thinking???? Good thing those coming love me enough to embrace the chaos that goes with me!!! Martha Stewart I definitely am not, but we figure enough alcohol will keep anybody from noticing...
3. The dance recital is May 11. Now at least I've been through it once and have some idea what lies ahead in the next 8 days, but it isn't conducive (sp??) to decent sleep. Plus Maggie is balking at going and the only way to get her there is to remind her the end product involves dressing up and getting to wear makeup.
4. This is Meals-on-Wheels week for the Alliance. I don't really mind doing it other than it just cuts my day in half. You just start to get into your office groove and have to leave for an hour. It's a good program and I feel good when I participate, but you know how it goes......
All that aside, there have been some good things going on in the Hood household. First of all, Jeff loved the pictures and was totally surprised that I pulled it off without him knowing. Score!!!!! Second, we became the proud owners of a 39 foot class A motorhome last Friday (think 'bus' and you get the picture). Sure Jeff got the trial by fire by driving it for the first time on I-35, in construction with the concrete barriers on either side, in a thunderstorm, but he's a quick learner and did fine. We spent most of the weekend hanging out in it, with all the slides and awnings out, in our driveway. Excuse me, but do I have a big 'L' on my forehead??? (for some blondes out there, that stands for 'LOSER'). Doesn't matter 'cause we all had fun, except for the moment Kendall whacked her head on the corner of one of the slides, but she's fine. We saw the RV movie the next night, and took lots of mental notes of what NOT to do on our first family trip. We are working on OU tickets for next season and plan to be in Norman for all the home games. Talk about a party rig!!!!
As my eyes get heavy, I'll leave it at that for this morning. See ya later!!!!!
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