I found another reason to never put my phone down

So I was checking out different ereaders and wow they are expensive! I just couldn't justify spending so much money. The books may be cheaper and i'm sure it's easier to carry an ereader around in my purse than another bag, but it's still a lot of money up front.

But while I was checking out the differences between them, I came across the barnes and noble ereader iPhone app! And it's FREE! I now have access to all the ebooks b&n offers and every book I purchase is stored on my online account. I can also now download their free app for my computer so I can continue to read on my computer if I want.

However! I love to go to book stores and I really love the new library built in my town. It has a large room for he kids to play and a huge fireplace to read in front of. I just hope I don't look to silly surrounded by beautiful books while I read on my iPhone!


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The Ride-Along was awesome!

Wow I'm so exhausted! Had an awesome night on my ride-along with Nick.  He found drugs on a traffic stop, had a guy at gunpoint, (I didn't like that part), we ran code to shots fired (he drove really really REALLY fast), arrested a guy with a warrant, detoxed a drunk guy, and kissed me at midnight. ;) And just in case you were wondering, there is NOTHING sexier than my husband in his uniform sneaking down the street with an Assault Rifle. Ha Ha! Happy New Year Everyone!

Going on a Ride-along

Tomorrow is new year's eve. I have never cared about new year's eve and tomorrow isn't any different. I usually stay hidden away from all the drunk drivers and can't even remember the last time I made it to midnight!

But tomorrow I'm going on a ride along with hubby. He works graves. I'm really looking forward to it. The grandparents are coming over to stay with the kiddies. It's also their last night here. They are driving back to California Friday morning. That should make for a pretty interesting day. After I wake up tomorrow morning to go to work, I won't get to sleep again until Friday morning.

But with four kids, doubt I'll get much sleep. The kids are going to be in heaven though when I tell them they get to play xbox ALL DAY! I think that'll be my only chance! At least I'll have all weekend to recover!

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Preparing for another day with the parents

Yesterday wasn't as bad.  Mom didn't pick on me, but frankly much of the damage has already been done.  Maybe I'm being selfish.  Nick and I don't get very much time to ourselves.  Of course I look forward to seeing my parents, but I also look forward to being able to spend time with my husband, without the children.  He has tonight off, and I don't think we'll be able to do anything together!

I did, however, decide that I AM going to go on a ride-along with him on New Year's Eve whether my parents watch the kids or not. I have a backup plan (thanks Kym)!

And now I'm trying to think of something for all of us to do today, sans Nick, who got home from his shift at 7:30am!  He needs some sleep.  

Thanks for listening to me vent!

I guess Al Gore is right. Global warming is going to kill us!

Plants use carbon dioxide to make oxygen
People breathe oxygen and make carbon dioxide
If we cut carbon dioxide, plants will die because there is not enough to keep them healthy
If plants die because there is not enough carbon dioxide, they won't produce oxygen
If there is no oxygen, we will die.

I guess Gore is right.  Global warming is going to kill us!