So Long

I'm a horrible blogger!

There have been a few things I have discovered about myself over the last couple of months. First, if I am stressed - I don't blog. :) I don't really like to sit down and think about my feelings. Pushing them to the side seems like the best plan of action, though I know it really isn't. Second, I have become more laid back and assertive since I've been married to Donnie. How that works, well we are still trying to figure that one out. Third, I wear out easier than I used to. I have put on weight since the wedding, and that may have something to do with it. But, it seems that I just can't be around people or be going, going, going all the time anymore. Some days it makes me sad, other days I'm completely ok being a party pooper!!

Donnie is taking Calculus over the summer. He has made repeated attempts to explain what he is going over in class. With each attempt - my eyes glaze over, I nod, and start thinking of other things. It's not that I don't care! Calculus is a class I never took and most of what he is saying I am so clueless about! I do try though. I try very hard!

We just got home from our 2008 CNR Reunion and we had a blast. It was really nice to see the folks from California and from Illinois. We had a cook-out on Friday night. No fireworks - but at least we had bratwurst! I love me some brats! Next year we'll be heading to California for the reunion. I can't wait!! We are planning a road trip with the 6 of us, I think it will be fun!!

OH! I attempted rice krispy treats for the first time. (I know, I know - "the first time??" But, why should I make them when my mom does such a fantastic job?) May I pass along something I learned in my attempt to make these yummy goodies? If you are going to put chocolate chips in. Don't pour them into the hot marshmallows first. Wait til you have most of the rice krispy's covered, k? Just trust me.

Sondra