Mattocks Family News

Not much going on today.
I watched my little package of joy, he really does brighten my day, makes me laugh and gives me something to make sure I get out of bed in the mornings rather than sitting around depressed all day. Too bad he must leave for then the world comes crashing in. But that is life, right? :P
I said yesterday that I was going shopping but the more I think about it the more that I know myself and will cancel, I do so hate shopping, plus I have no money to spend anyways so best to not tempt myself. But perhaps I will feel differently by Friday. We shall see.
Had parade practice tonight. I'm sure it will all be a blast, Just so Travis is here so that I am not grouchy. I have found that the more he is gone, the more short tempered I am, and especially when I haven't talked to him for the day yet. He usually calls me before he goes to bed but alas we are neither one much of phone people so our conversations run out before I really want to get off the phone. I remember when we were dating it was the same, the only difference is we would sit and listen to each other breathe forever,haha, now, we are past that stage,haha, I tell him of my day, he tells me of his and then that is that. But if I really want to talk I go write him an email since I am good at that and he has his computer, and I can pour everything out onto the keyboard much easier than speaking it out loud ;).
So anyways if I am grouchy, short tempered, don't mind me, it is just that I miss the love of my life and I don't function well without him. So just know that for the most part I kind of feel like biting someone most of the time so if you get snapped at don't take it personal, just jump back. haha
I let my guard down this week, partly intentional and partly not and I found that people are still the same, all people are alike, well perhaps not all, but most and it is better to keep a closed mouth, one gets into less trouble that way. :)

I would like to share someone special with you. That would be my Grandmother Iris. She is my counselor I think and if I am down or mad or whatever I just have to call her and she calms me and by the time i get off the phone with her I feel much better and all is well. I miss her very much and can't wait till Christmas when she comes. I would almost move back to Washington just to be near her for I miss her lots. But anyways just wanted to say that.
Love you Grandma!

To the rest of you, goodnight.

P.S. Not sure if you checked but I added some more pictures of our cruise down at the bottom.