~BELIEVE~
from Philippians 4:13
...I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me.....
I have had many challenges this year....filing for divorce, the loss of my dad, hardship with work, bills piling up, chelsea becoming ill, then chelsea moving back to Texas....sometimes believing that things will turn out ok...is really hard for me. I try not to doubt.....but I still do. I am a person of logic....of answers. I think that every problem has a solution...and that all solutions are ones that we create. ...I am learning to believe...that I have to let go and believe that it will be ok......that my dad is in a better place, that Chelsea will still be that awesome kid even though I am not there to see her through it......I am realizing that believing is knowing in your heart what your mind can't say outloud..........
Monday, December 6, 2010
Our Advent Calendars
wow...time flies by when you work, take care of kids, a home...and all the other misc stuff that goes on in my crazy life. Well Thanksgiving went well....I ate at Cracker Barrel....wasnt really up for the whole eat as a family thing with Keith and his family.....never really felt like I was family even when we were together...so the air is a bit chillier now....! Anyway...all went well...got to pick up some presents at awesome prices. I went to bed early and headed out to the black friday sales...so that was a treat...I have been in a few years. I would have loooved to have sat at my computer and NOT fight the mass of people or the thunderstorms that ponded down on me the whole day,.....but it all turned out ok.
December has begun....and the kids have been helping me decorate the house. We have the tree up....decorated...by them....and I have up most of the other decorations. They want some outside decorations...but I am not sure if I will get around to it. I am going to try to at least put up a wreath and maybe some garland...but thats a big ' IF '!! We have been doing an advent calendar for the last few years....just moving the stick to count down the days...but this year...I have started 2 more...one for them...and one for me.
The one for them....acts as a little mini present for the day....I placed different items in bags...labled them ....and each day the kids take turns opening the bags to get the suprise. It's been great....except I have found that they all seem to want the same item....I made sure to put 3 seperate ones in the bag....but they seem to want the same one....so a mental note for next year is to make all the items identical...LOL !! The items are nothing big....so far its been christmas socks, suckers, christmas pencils and erasers....and a few others are games, coloring books, christmas silly bands....and things like that. I only bought items that contained multiples in the pack so it was cost efficient too. I could have just stuck with candy...like most advent calendars...but with Halloween...and Christmas parties coming up.... I chose to limit the candy.
The one for me....is more of a reflection advent calendar. I have written down 25 action words to define for each day leading up to christmas. Each word is written on a piece of paper...then put into a jar...each day I draw one out. I have decided that I will make a reflection scrapbook or binder that I will bring out each year....and each year start a new book. I have listed the definition either through the bible or a dictionary.....and then my own thoughts or feelings of the word...and its reflection on my life. It's so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays...the shopping...buying...traveling that I decided to take time each day to reflect.....to enjoy the moments and the time I have with my family!
So thats about it for us....the boys have a parade this weekend that they will be in for cub scouts, then they have class parties on the 17th...and are out for the holidays...this year has just flown by....it will soon be 2011!!
December has begun....and the kids have been helping me decorate the house. We have the tree up....decorated...by them....and I have up most of the other decorations. They want some outside decorations...but I am not sure if I will get around to it. I am going to try to at least put up a wreath and maybe some garland...but thats a big ' IF '!! We have been doing an advent calendar for the last few years....just moving the stick to count down the days...but this year...I have started 2 more...one for them...and one for me.
The one for them....acts as a little mini present for the day....I placed different items in bags...labled them ....and each day the kids take turns opening the bags to get the suprise. It's been great....except I have found that they all seem to want the same item....I made sure to put 3 seperate ones in the bag....but they seem to want the same one....so a mental note for next year is to make all the items identical...LOL !! The items are nothing big....so far its been christmas socks, suckers, christmas pencils and erasers....and a few others are games, coloring books, christmas silly bands....and things like that. I only bought items that contained multiples in the pack so it was cost efficient too. I could have just stuck with candy...like most advent calendars...but with Halloween...and Christmas parties coming up.... I chose to limit the candy.
The one for me....is more of a reflection advent calendar. I have written down 25 action words to define for each day leading up to christmas. Each word is written on a piece of paper...then put into a jar...each day I draw one out. I have decided that I will make a reflection scrapbook or binder that I will bring out each year....and each year start a new book. I have listed the definition either through the bible or a dictionary.....and then my own thoughts or feelings of the word...and its reflection on my life. It's so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays...the shopping...buying...traveling that I decided to take time each day to reflect.....to enjoy the moments and the time I have with my family!
So thats about it for us....the boys have a parade this weekend that they will be in for cub scouts, then they have class parties on the 17th...and are out for the holidays...this year has just flown by....it will soon be 2011!!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
~20 Days of Gratitude~ Day #3
There's nothing better than drying off with a fresh clean towel when you get out of the shower....or fresh clean sheets as you get into bed at night. Its so hard to believe that this little luxury hasn't always been there. That at one time.....life as I know it...didn't exist. So today I thankful for CLEAN CLOTHES!! Oh I can smell that fresh cent now.....
~20 Days of Gratitude~ Day #2
I know that sounds sooo corny...but I am. I am thankful for having a job. Being able to provide. Being able to pay bills. Buy food. I love what I do....so for me its a WIN WIN situation. Being a nurse is sooo much more than a paycheck....its self satisfaction knowing that you make a difference in someone's life. Its not allways sugar and cream....but the good times certainly outway the bad ones. I am THANKFUL to be a nurse!!!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
~20 days of Gratitude~ Day #1
I have been talking with the kids about being THANKFUL....for all that they have. Explaining that so many children out there have nothing. We sat down last Saturday and talked about ways we could show our gratitude....not just with money...but with service. I asked the kids what they each thought they could do to HELP someone else. We talked about selling items such as clothes, toys and things we don't use or need....and donating the money to a local animal shelter....or a foster home for children. We even talked about a bake sale...Kaitlyn 'really' loved this one. We talked about helping out at school in the library or classroom....and not getting a paw ticket (these tickets are rewards at school)...because it was a good deed and we werent doing it to get something back. We talk about volunteering....and though they are a little young....that being in the girl scouts and boy scouts....is all about 'helping' in the community. We talked about them earing money to buy gifts for others instead of themselves....because 'giving' is so much more rewarding that 'receiving'. I was really suprised at how they each offered ideas....such as Kase wanted to sell 2 of his nerf blasters...or give them to someone...(these are like GOLD to him)...and Coby...well he didnt really offer anything....but wanted to give his money to help the puppies an kittens. Kaitlyn....she was a litle more difficult in forth coming like the others....she doesnt like to part with ANYTHING....she is soo much like her Paw Paw Ken... :) ....and Keith's dad isnt much better.....but in the end...she did say she would love to volunteer.
Since November is the month for thanksgivings....I decided to post each day about what I am thankful for.... I want to reflect on the blessings in my life and all the things I over look each day. It's not often that I stop from the everyday rush to reflect....and I want to change that. I want to stop and smell the roses (so to speak)....I want to 'live' in the moments that are my life right now!!
So for today.....I am thankful for our veteran's. The life that I have....the freedom I have....is because of the MANY men and women who have went to war to protect me and those laws which allow me....to be ME. I can say whatever I want. I can live how I choose. I have so many options being here in the US.......because of those men and women. They are my protectors...and I am THANKFUL!!!
Since November is the month for thanksgivings....I decided to post each day about what I am thankful for.... I want to reflect on the blessings in my life and all the things I over look each day. It's not often that I stop from the everyday rush to reflect....and I want to change that. I want to stop and smell the roses (so to speak)....I want to 'live' in the moments that are my life right now!!
So for today.....I am thankful for our veteran's. The life that I have....the freedom I have....is because of the MANY men and women who have went to war to protect me and those laws which allow me....to be ME. I can say whatever I want. I can live how I choose. I have so many options being here in the US.......because of those men and women. They are my protectors...and I am THANKFUL!!!
Happy Veteran's Day
Today is Veteran's Day....a day to to be thankful for all the men and women who have dedicated their lives to fight for our country. Let us not forget those who serve.....today and eveyday......
....or those who have given their lives in the fight......
~THANK YOU~
....or those who have given their lives in the fight......
~THANK YOU~
Saturday, November 6, 2010
7 months, 12 days, 15 hours.....
Daddy....I keep dreaming about you...either I re-live a childhood memory......or like last night....I am trying to talk you into having surgery.....to make your heart well again. Daddy...it was sooo real! Sometimes I wake up...and I am crying....tears cover my pillow. I miss you THAT much!! I still miss you THAT much!!
It been 7 months, 12 days, and 15 hours and I feel.... heartbroken, disappointed that my younger children won't know the Paw Paw Ken that Chelsea does or get to go fishing with you, guilty for not staying 1 more day in Feburary or calling more often, lost, content that you passed in your sleep free from pain, angry for not having more time with you, blessed to have been your daughter, sad, grateful that your faith in GOD brought you to heaven, scattered like I can't find my way, commited to telling your story, determined to enjoy life more, lonely, pacified knowing that this is all part of God's master plan......
....no hour, day, month, or year....will ever take you from my thoughts Daddy....I LOVE YOU!!
It been 7 months, 12 days, and 15 hours and I feel.... heartbroken, disappointed that my younger children won't know the Paw Paw Ken that Chelsea does or get to go fishing with you, guilty for not staying 1 more day in Feburary or calling more often, lost, content that you passed in your sleep free from pain, angry for not having more time with you, blessed to have been your daughter, sad, grateful that your faith in GOD brought you to heaven, scattered like I can't find my way, commited to telling your story, determined to enjoy life more, lonely, pacified knowing that this is all part of God's master plan......
....no hour, day, month, or year....will ever take you from my thoughts Daddy....I LOVE YOU!!
Halloween Pics
Well another Halloween successfully over....with WAYYYY too much candy....and lots of tired FEET from walking!! LOL Our community celebrated Halloween on the actual day... even though it was Sunday this year.....so we ate supper and headed to our usual area of choice. Lots and Lots of kids this year....we parked the car and walked through the first subdivision...since lots of kids and parents were already out walking when we got there...plus the weather was nice...so it wasnt too bad. We got out the car and low and behold...I get the "mom...I should have went to the bathroom before we left" comment from Kase.....uuummmmm ya think? Thats probably why I said....GO before we left....anyway....besides hearing him....say..."I have to pee" about a hundred times. It wasnt too bad. (I offered to leave and take him to the store....but he insisted on making the block before we went to the bathroom)!! I wish I could make the kids understand that it doesnt matter who goes first......EVERYONE gets candy.....!! This seems to be the tug-a-war between Kase and Kaitlyn....EVERY YEAR!!! ....but a much better year on listening and NOT running!! Kudos to them! We then left that subdivision...went to the store to potty...then headed to our next stop.....I drove this time...and just let them go to the door by themselves....letting them be more independent!! We then headed to Amy's and over to Mary Ann's.....it was a LOOOONG night...and a school night to boot. The kids went to sleep in record time....they were worn out!! 
Kaitlyn was a Princess Vampira
Kase was a Vampire Hunter (this came about when KK decided she was a Vampira...)
Coby was Jango Fett from Star Wars II: The Clone Wars
Kase just had to attack KK....
All three Trick or Treating....
The Pumpkin Patch
We all went to Heather's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday.......there was lots to do. They had a petting zoo, face painting, a pillow jumper (like a blow up bounce), a horse zipper (the kids rode horses made out of tires down a wire), a hay maze, a cotton field and of course a pumpkin patch....and so much more!! The weather was nice....sunny but cool. We haven't been in a few years...and they added lots of new attractions. Coby enjoyed it the most...he woke up on Sunday ready to go back! :)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery
The whole second grade went on a field trip to the alligator farm in Covington. This was our first time going...but wont be our last. They were so informative. I learned sooo much about alligators...things that actually are facinating!! Kase enjoyed his visit...and even wants us to buy him an alligator......yeah....I don't think so!!
This is a baby of only a few weeks old!
This is inside an alligators mouth.....when you first look into their mouth it is closed shut....this little flap has to open in order for it to eat food!
This is blondie....the albino alligator!
Kase is petting the 3 foot alligator that the man caught for everyone to see!
These are babies a few months old....all the kids got to pick them up and hold them!!
This is a baby of only a few weeks old!
This is inside an alligators mouth.....when you first look into their mouth it is closed shut....this little flap has to open in order for it to eat food!
This is blondie....the albino alligator!
Kase is petting the 3 foot alligator that the man caught for everyone to see!
These are babies a few months old....all the kids got to pick them up and hold them!!
Trunk or Treat
The kids went to the LES trunk or treat Thursday. I worked Wednesday night...so Keith had the kids....and this is what they came as....they kinda just made up their own. Coby was a GI Joe who was bitten by a Vampire....Kaitlyn really wasnt anything in particular....and Kase was a Zombie hunter....LOL...oh well they had a blast and got to see lots of their friends!!
This is one of Kase's friends...Paul...and he was the mad hatter from Alice in Wonderland!!
I thought this guy was real...but he wasnt....too creepy!!
This is one of Kase's friends...Paul...and he was the mad hatter from Alice in Wonderland!!
I thought this guy was real...but he wasnt....too creepy!!
Cub Scouts Halloween Party
The boys had a Halloween Party with cub scouts this week. They each entered a pumpkin into the pumpkin carving/coloring contest! Here they are finishing off there designs!!
They played lots of games....and each one took place in the pumpkin contest. Coby placed 1st in his division and Kase placed 2nd in his division. After all the games...we had hot dogs and lots of sweets and candy!! :)
Dog Sitting
Meet PONCHO!!
I dog sat while Keith was away with the boys at their Cub Scouts Camping Trip! He is soo bad...and spoiled...he looks it too!! LOL
Guitar Lessons
Kaitlyn has started taking guitar lessons every Tuesday. She has really caught on...and enjoys going. I can't wait till she is able to just pick up a guitar and start playing!!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Fair Pics
Here are the pictures of this last weekends trip to the Parish Fair. The weather was nice...but after 3 hours....you can have enough of anything!!!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Field Trip, Parade....and Bubbles
Kaitlyn had a school field trip on Thursday. She went watch an orchestra perform. She has been learning about all the different musical 'families' that the instruments are in.....there was even a touch and tell before the concert....where the students got to explore the instruments up close!! Here she is with Isabelle and Joselyn....her BFF's!!
The orchestra setting up......
The kids at the fair parade on Friday. They got LOTs of candy...some cups...and a few keepsakes. Kaitlyn hit her head on Keith's truck when she bent over to get some candy....so we spent the last 5 mins. in the truck with ice on her head.....she wasnt happy when she found out the parade was over...but once she seen that they boys were still collecting stuff for her....she was happy again....!
The orchestra setting up......
The kids at the fair parade on Friday. They got LOTs of candy...some cups...and a few keepsakes. Kaitlyn hit her head on Keith's truck when she bent over to get some candy....so we spent the last 5 mins. in the truck with ice on her head.....she wasnt happy when she found out the parade was over...but once she seen that they boys were still collecting stuff for her....she was happy again....!
This morning...Coby was up...bright and early. First thing after he ate...he had to play with the cats....then he colored on the stepping stones with chalk....then it was time for bubbles. I really don't know where he gets all his energy from....I was tired just watching...and it wasnt even 11Am yet....LOL
We went to the fair this afternoon....so I will post those pics soon. I think the kids favorites were the Fun Slide...where you slide on old burlap sacks, the mini dinosaur roller coaster...and the bumper cars. They rode lots more....they just wanted to ride these over and over...and over again....!!!
Everyone is doing well....Kase is alot better.....we go back to the doctor this week....hopefully it will be a clean bill of health for him. The first 6 weeks ended....so report cards will be coming soon!!! The are getting ready for Halloween....they want to wear their costumes to play in....isnt a child's imagination....wonderful!!!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
its pnuemonia
well now we know why Kase continues to have high fever even though he has been on antibiotics. He has pnuemonia! He was put on Omnicef on Monday...and given a Rocephin injection. Then we returned on Thursday...no better....he received another Rocephin injection and oral meds were changed...he is now taking Zythromax...and was started on albuterol nebulizer treatments. On friday....he was given yet a third injection of Rocephin....and a steroid injection....and told to come back yet again on Saturday. Today we went...he now has wheezing in the front...didnt have that before...it was all in his posterior lungs....anyway....he was put on oral steroids and another antibiotic...this time Augmentin....and we had to get a chest x-ray. Ok....so this crap is pretty potent....because its still there....and we are not seeing any changes. ARGGGG!! Kase doesnt have the fever anymore....but at times...he is sooo pooped....can't say that I blame him....I am sooo exhausted from all these doc visits myself. So now we get 1 day off....and we will return on Monday evening....for yet another visit to the doc. The doctor did say that there is a new 'super' bug out there....and it is restistant to most of the antibiotics we have....so without being able to culture his sputum....she is leaning toward Kase having that.
It was so funny today when Kase had his xray....coby said he wanted to see inside Kase's body...so the radiology tech took us back there and showed us Kase's body.....and explained everything to Coby and Kaitlyn....afterward....Coby said..."that was soooo cool"....LOL...Kids are sooo easily amused!! :)
On another note....Thursday they called a MANDATORY meeting....and told us that the unit I work on is going to close as of Oct 31st. So we all have to put in transfer requests....or move on....I swear...this year....has just SUCKED so bad....I know that it could be worse....and I really dont want anything worse...its just....DAMN.....everytime I see the light.....the fucking door gets shut!!!
It was so funny today when Kase had his xray....coby said he wanted to see inside Kase's body...so the radiology tech took us back there and showed us Kase's body.....and explained everything to Coby and Kaitlyn....afterward....Coby said..."that was soooo cool"....LOL...Kids are sooo easily amused!! :)
On another note....Thursday they called a MANDATORY meeting....and told us that the unit I work on is going to close as of Oct 31st. So we all have to put in transfer requests....or move on....I swear...this year....has just SUCKED so bad....I know that it could be worse....and I really dont want anything worse...its just....DAMN.....everytime I see the light.....the fucking door gets shut!!!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday
Well its back to work for 3 days this week....FUN FUN FUN!! Oh well...at least its adult conversation...which is a nice change. I started back on the Atkins diet on Friday. Doing pretty good...not craving anything...guess its a good thing I dont eat alot of sweets to begin with. So lets see how long I can hang on this time...LOL ! I am tired of having my days and nights mixed up. I guess it really doesnt matter....but I hate sleeping the day away...because the only thing to do at 1Am is clean, read or watch infomercials on TV....because NOTHING is open. I mean Wal-Mart is...but thats in Hammond...and I hate driving to Hammond to go to work....so I definitely aint going to 'look' around Wal-Mart. :)
Kase is so-so...not well...but a little better... I guess. He is headed back to the doctor today since he is still running fever of 102....and has been on antibiotics since Wednesday. So hopefully it will mean stronger antibiotics.....and more rest for him.
Everyone else is good....its school as usual...the kids get out Oct 1st for Fair Day....which means the Fair is next week......so we are looking forward to that. Gotta go get some sleep....so I can be spunky at work tonight!!
Kase is so-so...not well...but a little better... I guess. He is headed back to the doctor today since he is still running fever of 102....and has been on antibiotics since Wednesday. So hopefully it will mean stronger antibiotics.....and more rest for him.
Everyone else is good....its school as usual...the kids get out Oct 1st for Fair Day....which means the Fair is next week......so we are looking forward to that. Gotta go get some sleep....so I can be spunky at work tonight!!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
not alot going on....
Well here I am again...after a sleepless night.......on the computer trying to MAKE myself get up and be productive....LOL Not much going on since my last post. Kase is sick...running fever....has an ear and sinus infections....poor baby. He always seems to get it the worst....could be that he doesnt keep his nasty FEET out of his mouth....he is constantly biting his toe nails. He started this as a small child...and hasnt stopped...he even will make them bleed....eeewwww!! Anyway...he is on his meds...so he should be better soon...I hope. Everyone else is good.....not much going on this week....I am in day 4 of my 5 days off....it has just flown by.....so I have been trying to get things organized....all through the house....but I don't think I am making much progress. :)
Well Keith and I have decided to go to counseling.......not really sure what direction that is headed. We still love each other...thats a given....but we some how lost how to communicate without getting mad....and we need to be better parents to the kids. Anyway....I will update if there is any progress....or if I need bailing out of jail for attempted murder.... LOL...really I am kidding....if I was going to kill him...I would have ALREADY...did it.... :)
I am a little sad today....today is the 3 year anniversary of my friend Brandy from nursing school that was killed in a car accident.....while I was talking with her on the phone. I miss her sooo much....we hit it off so well....we both turned 30 a few weeks from each other...and it seemed that our home lifes were like two parallels.....anyway....I think of her often...and wonder where she would be right now....I think about her kids...and how life has been for them. I guess loosing dad has made this year a little harder because its like I am re-living her death all over....since I am still grieving over dad!! Anyway....I plan on going to the cemetery today....and visiting....maybe I will take her a sweet tea from Sonic......I know she would like that.....:)
Well Keith and I have decided to go to counseling.......not really sure what direction that is headed. We still love each other...thats a given....but we some how lost how to communicate without getting mad....and we need to be better parents to the kids. Anyway....I will update if there is any progress....or if I need bailing out of jail for attempted murder.... LOL...really I am kidding....if I was going to kill him...I would have ALREADY...did it.... :)
I am a little sad today....today is the 3 year anniversary of my friend Brandy from nursing school that was killed in a car accident.....while I was talking with her on the phone. I miss her sooo much....we hit it off so well....we both turned 30 a few weeks from each other...and it seemed that our home lifes were like two parallels.....anyway....I think of her often...and wonder where she would be right now....I think about her kids...and how life has been for them. I guess loosing dad has made this year a little harder because its like I am re-living her death all over....since I am still grieving over dad!! Anyway....I plan on going to the cemetery today....and visiting....maybe I will take her a sweet tea from Sonic......I know she would like that.....:)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Spoke too soon about COOL weather....
Ok...I guess I shouldn't have said cooler weather...because it was 97 degrees here today...and the house is just now cooling down...and its after midnight!! OH well...it will come soon enough....maybe if I wish for Christmas to hold off a few more months...it will speed up the cooler weather...whatcha think?
Well all is well here....kids are sleeping snug in their beds....after another looong filled day of playing pretend, watching TV...and arguing with each other...LOL!! I have to tell ya about a few things said this week from Coby...he is such a riot sometimes....well first...we were headed home on Monday from town...and he heard a song by Taylor Swift...can't think of the exact one right now...any way...he was like "mom...who sings that"...I said "Taylor Swift"....he said...oh well "she sings nice...so I think I am gonna marry her"...I said "OH REALLY"....and he said "YES...what does she look like?" LOL...we were all laughing soo hard...turns out...when he did see a picture of her....he was sooo pleased with his selection. Oh I hope his innocence stays for a long time. As I mentioned previously Coby (and Kase)...loooove Star Wars....what am I saying...they eat, sleep, and breathe star wars....the would live in space....if I would let them.......LOL...anyway...Coby calls Chabawka (the big hairy thing).....Chewintabacka.....get it...like Chew-in-ta-backa....like when someone dips snuff....OMG....that has got to be the cutest thing ever!!
Kase is doing so well in school this year with controlling his behavior...I am sooo proud of him...he still does little things that just get on my nerves....but I am trying to be more patient and realize....that he is a sweet little boy...and to him....he is not trying to upset me. I love that he still loves to snuggle...and give me kisses for no reason....I still get the ones when he wants something....but its nice to get those ' out of the blue' ones too!!! The boys joined the Cub Scouts this week....they were sooo excited...that seems to be all Kase wants to talk about...the fun stuff he will get to do...the camping, the hunting....all kinds of things. I hope this will help reinforce hus self discipline.
Kaitlyn is getting sooo big....she is taking better care of herself...and her appearance and making sure each day that she brushes her teeth and hair.....a true sign she is growing up. She has been learning to play the guitar....actually they all have. But she seems to be the most interested in learning each and every chord that her daddy has been teaching her. We are hoping to get her into a class to learn more than that playing by ear....maybe to even be able to read the music and play too.
I have to work the next 3 days....yeah for me....but then I get 5 off...so not complaining...tooo much...LOL....and I hope to get some more cleaning done. I was going to go to Scrapfest...but decided that I am really not in the scrapping mood....so it would be a waste of money! I might finish my scraproom...or start on the kids room. I have decided to make it music/guitar themed....something that can grow with them.....the main colors will be black and white....Kaitlyn will have hot pink to accent...an the boys will have Red...and Blue...if Coby wants something different than Kase. I have found sooo many different ideas....I can't wait till it all comes together!!!
I talked to Chelsea this past week...she seems ok...though her dad hasnt taken her to the doctor....he gave several reasons why....but of course to me....it shouldnt matter why..she should have been by now...but I have prayed about it...and its in Chelsea's hands....and Tracey's....I can't worry about it anymore....they both knew what needed to be done....and I am leaving it at that. I don't want anything to happen to my baby....but clearly....no one wants my opinion....or cares about what I want for her....so I have to let it be!! So all I can do is pray...and let GOD handle it!!
Well Keith and I....are I guess finally over....I mean we have been over...but here recently we don't even talk casually anymore...just to the point stuff about the kids. Which is fine with me...its not that I want more....I just want him to do his part for the kids....and not make this any harder than it needs to be. He also turned 39 on Friday....so that may have had something to do with it tooo...he gets moody about getting older.....LOL
Well I guess thats about it....nothing major just life and lots of memories to remember..... The kids go to Keith's tomorrow for his week....so I am going to try to do a fun craft with them before they go.... I go the recipe to make play dough.... I will let ya know how it turns out!!
Well all is well here....kids are sleeping snug in their beds....after another looong filled day of playing pretend, watching TV...and arguing with each other...LOL!! I have to tell ya about a few things said this week from Coby...he is such a riot sometimes....well first...we were headed home on Monday from town...and he heard a song by Taylor Swift...can't think of the exact one right now...any way...he was like "mom...who sings that"...I said "Taylor Swift"....he said...oh well "she sings nice...so I think I am gonna marry her"...I said "OH REALLY"....and he said "YES...what does she look like?" LOL...we were all laughing soo hard...turns out...when he did see a picture of her....he was sooo pleased with his selection. Oh I hope his innocence stays for a long time. As I mentioned previously Coby (and Kase)...loooove Star Wars....what am I saying...they eat, sleep, and breathe star wars....the would live in space....if I would let them.......LOL...anyway...Coby calls Chabawka (the big hairy thing).....Chewintabacka.....get it...like Chew-in-ta-backa....like when someone dips snuff....OMG....that has got to be the cutest thing ever!!
Kase is doing so well in school this year with controlling his behavior...I am sooo proud of him...he still does little things that just get on my nerves....but I am trying to be more patient and realize....that he is a sweet little boy...and to him....he is not trying to upset me. I love that he still loves to snuggle...and give me kisses for no reason....I still get the ones when he wants something....but its nice to get those ' out of the blue' ones too!!! The boys joined the Cub Scouts this week....they were sooo excited...that seems to be all Kase wants to talk about...the fun stuff he will get to do...the camping, the hunting....all kinds of things. I hope this will help reinforce hus self discipline.
Kaitlyn is getting sooo big....she is taking better care of herself...and her appearance and making sure each day that she brushes her teeth and hair.....a true sign she is growing up. She has been learning to play the guitar....actually they all have. But she seems to be the most interested in learning each and every chord that her daddy has been teaching her. We are hoping to get her into a class to learn more than that playing by ear....maybe to even be able to read the music and play too.
I have to work the next 3 days....yeah for me....but then I get 5 off...so not complaining...tooo much...LOL....and I hope to get some more cleaning done. I was going to go to Scrapfest...but decided that I am really not in the scrapping mood....so it would be a waste of money! I might finish my scraproom...or start on the kids room. I have decided to make it music/guitar themed....something that can grow with them.....the main colors will be black and white....Kaitlyn will have hot pink to accent...an the boys will have Red...and Blue...if Coby wants something different than Kase. I have found sooo many different ideas....I can't wait till it all comes together!!!
I talked to Chelsea this past week...she seems ok...though her dad hasnt taken her to the doctor....he gave several reasons why....but of course to me....it shouldnt matter why..she should have been by now...but I have prayed about it...and its in Chelsea's hands....and Tracey's....I can't worry about it anymore....they both knew what needed to be done....and I am leaving it at that. I don't want anything to happen to my baby....but clearly....no one wants my opinion....or cares about what I want for her....so I have to let it be!! So all I can do is pray...and let GOD handle it!!
Well Keith and I....are I guess finally over....I mean we have been over...but here recently we don't even talk casually anymore...just to the point stuff about the kids. Which is fine with me...its not that I want more....I just want him to do his part for the kids....and not make this any harder than it needs to be. He also turned 39 on Friday....so that may have had something to do with it tooo...he gets moody about getting older.....LOL
Well I guess thats about it....nothing major just life and lots of memories to remember..... The kids go to Keith's tomorrow for his week....so I am going to try to do a fun craft with them before they go.... I go the recipe to make play dough.... I will let ya know how it turns out!!
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