Trick or Tooth Ache

We had a full night. Met up with friends to run the roads. Or basically walk from house to house to knock on the door and beg for candy. And leave it to me, the adult to get scared shitless. OMG! I was so sure this guy was fake. Yeah it's the big Scream guy in the picture. Also, check out my childs hand...caught red handed. Overall we had fun. Enough candy to last a long long time. I didn't get good pics of Cody's costume, he had it all messed up by the time we started walking.

Happy Halloween

We are going to a little carnival then off to do a short trick or treating trip. I will post pics of the boy in his costume tonight.

Just a brief update on our family affair. The opposing side does have and attorney, but has already started to realize he is under favored. As of this morning my paperwork is on its way to the court house, where the judge will order a court date. I have to convince my VERY unwilling child that spending time with his father for the holidays is a must. Not easy when they don't want to go. But I think I can be pretty convincing.

Hope yalls night is a good one...

Pumpkin Time

100th Post

We had a blast at the Haunted House...Cody was freakin scared. Ok I was too.

Haunted House

This will be funny...we are going out with some friends tonight with their kids and our kid, and we are taking them to a haunted house. I can't wait to see Cody. If I can take pictures I will. OMG he is so chicken. Last night he was eating dinner and we were watching Halloween 5. Let's just say he didn't want to go to bed last night. The Boogie Man was gonna get him. Lol!

Friday Feet

Cody is home from school today...teachers planning day. So he is using his time to work on scout stuff. Then we are off to run around and have lunch together. Happy Friday!

One Year Ago

It's hard to believe, but I have been home a year. This time last year I was signing papers to promise the state of Texas that I would be a good girl. I can't explain my feelings right now. I keep thinking of how things were before I got locked up, how things were not as complicated...and I am glad I am where I am today.
Last night at about 12:30, a friend called that I was locked up with and she had run into another girl that was there with us. I couldn't even remember who they were. I like that...that part of my life will always be with me, but remembering the details fades. I like that.
I have an awesome family, great friends, and my feet on the ground. What more could I ask for?
Thanks for all of those who keep me going!

Prep Boy

Not Much

I really haven't had much to blog about. We are in the middle of the soccer season. Scouts is moving along. Cody is about to get his report card, I am confident it will be good. Well except the "controls talking" part. He can't keep that mouth shut. As my sis said "he is just like you Aim". God I must have been awful. It's the age I guess. While we were camping I noticed the other boys were the same. Not as much of a "yahhoo" as mine, but close. So when the report cards come we will be rewarding for grades thats for sure. But not much else. I go broke when they come.
Hope yalls week is going well.

Back Home

We are back from camping. It was a blast. The boys had soo much fun. I couldn't keep track of Cody half the time. He earned so many belt loops (merit badges) and patches. His favorite part was talking to scouts in other countries, from all over. And he and his friends were on the news. So cool.The best part was my woman did all the cooking...hehe!
Slow week for us. Soccer Monday and Thursday. Then a free weekend. We are getting together with some friends, maybe eat and chit chat. All is well other than that.

Friday Finally

Hey it's that day of the week again...put your feet up.

We are going camping! We have to be there early tomorrow morning to make camp, then for the flag ceremony. It will be activites from then on. Sue and Cody will do some fishing and then he has all sorts of things to work on. He will get alot of belt loops (merit badges). It has gotten a little cold here at night. The days are warm though. This will be so much fun.

So I will return Sunday sometime...with lots of pics and funny stories.

Enjoy the weekend!

To Be A Kid

I don't remember doing all the things Cody is doing? He has alot of events coming up...check this out. A Lock In at our local rock climbing center, a Rocket Shoot where they launch real rockets themselves, in the city parade, and much more. It just seems the things they do are more fun than in the past. So when I accompany him to these events...I might have to participate. Oh twist my arm. Oh and gets to be apart of the Flag Ceremony on Veterans Day in our city. Yep packed with fun.

Not Much...

So we are getting ready for the camping trip. Cody has a Scout camp out this weekend and the whole family is going. Yep I am sleeping outside under the stars. There will be alot to do. He will earn alot of belt loop badges and a few other badges. He is so excited. Sue got all the stuff ready this past weekend. She pulled the tent out and weather proofed it, and took inventory of all out stuff. With the help of friends we got it all together. This will be a fun weekend. I should get some good pics.
Everything else is ok. Cody is waiting for his birthday to come. He will 8 in a few weeks. His dad is coming to see him for his birthday...Cody has made him promise he is only coming for a visit. My fingers are crossed.
Ok so till next time.

So Wrong

Is this legal?

Soccer Again

I know I take alot of soccer pics...but he just loves it so much. I promise this will be the last one.
He is #8 his back was to me.

Fast Feet

I almost missed it...TGIF nite....put your feet up

To Be A Friend

You know I used to be friends with Mr.One Up, Cody's dad, and now I can't see why. I should remember why we were together. I could say it was for Cody and it most likely is. See we were rushed into our relationship, Cody was the first thing we created. And it wasn't all that bad. I was able to stay at home with Cody and didn't worry about much except is the house clean, laundry done, etc. Anyway we did the family thing and had some great times. House whole nine yards. A little tip, its not all that great. I would take my life now over all that. I may not have the carefree life I did and I may struggle more but you know what, I like it.
So know I try to be his friend, and by that I mean I try to be thoughtful. But i just can't anymore. I have to look out for me and my family. Yesterday I really got depressed. See he stopped taking care of his child and by that I think you get the idea. And as a mother it is scary. Will we be ok? Will Cody understand? It will work itself out, I have faith in that.
For now I will be as nice as I can. I will make sure Cody calls him, emails him, and include him in all affairs. But as for being his friend, I can't. He hasn't once thought of his son. And that is the one thing I focus on. The old saying...mess with my kid you mess with me. Am I wrong?

Play Hard

He is such a trooper. He got hurt in the game and just kept going. I know he is having fun.

Nice Try

This past Saturday was a day to forget. We came home from Cody's game to his dad in our driveway. Now we had an idea that he was coming but not positive. We pulled up and got out of the truck. Cody wasn't out yet when the words of "Amy Cody is going back with me" "pack him up" were stated. My jaw dropped. Cody rolled up the windows and locked the doors of the truck. He was on the inside of the truck. Mr. One Up thought he had the upper hand by calling the police. Guess what I was prepared for this. Now being a weekend I got lucky. The officer couldn't call the courts to see if I had an order to not remove the child. Which I do. He was so sure he was leaving here with the kid.
The sad part of the whole thing was a 7yr old locking himself in a vehicle screaming not to go. The officer good see that Cody didn't want to go anywhere.
I was a scared lady. I just can't bare to be without him. So I am holding my head up and kinda proud. I didn't back down and I stood my ground. Something I am not good at doing with Mr.One Up.

So now am I overwhelmed with stress and concern. I sometimes think about what will happen if Cody has to go. Will I get up in the morning since he wont be going to school? Will I make sure there is milk in the fridge? Will I find myself going to help out at Scouts? Will I coach a soccer team? I can't tell you how I will react. And I try not to think about. The worst thought is how will Cody act. Like any mother I will fight with all I have.

Do You Remember?

Cody was watching TV last night and I was shocked to see one of the old shows I watched. The New Zoo Review. I even remember the theme song. So I started looking up old cartoons. I came up with a few. My sis had a few herself. Some how many can you think of?
Here are a few I can remember...with sis's help
HR PUFF n STUFF
Land Of The Lost
Sigmond The Seamonster
The Bugaloos
Banasplits

First Game

Cody played his first game today. Hey they only had one practice before they played so they did pretty good. He had a blast.

Little This Little That

I have been doing all kinds of things the past few days. First and for most, I filed the papers. So soon I hope Cody will be right where he needs to be. With me. I have reorganized my entire house. Got all the camping gear for the Scout camp out. And I even washed the truck. That is a big job. Where my g/f works it is very dirty and the truck gets awful. I am pooped.
I am getting nervous about the court thing. I just know the other party will get hasty. And we don't need that. If only he would listen to the kid. The kid wants to stay right where he is. I do think of the possibility that I might lose. If that happens the other party will go at me with all he has, just out of anger. He is like that. But we keep our heads high and have faith.
I am going to go halloween shopping tomorrow. I get Cody's costume early cause they are always out of the ones he wants...so I am getting it early this year. I love halloween. Big kid myself.
Ok thats all for now.