Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wordless Wed
our new tent
Ice cream time
who's taking a nap with who
Leo's summer do
Guess I forgot to teach them to come in out of the rain.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Where to go from here
Well we are here at my Dad's truck unpacked and returned. Now I need a professional organizer to help organize my dad's house and make it livable for us all.....I look around and am very overwhelmed by the house. Everyone says tackle one room at a time....but that is hard to do when all the other rooms are staring you in the face. I did the girls room and we got it pretty well set up, so I feel good about that. I thought about a professional organizer until I found out what they charge....well I am off to tackle a room..UGGGGGG
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Moving Madness
So this oacking crap and moving 1200 miles again has me so stressed!!! I can't wait to see my friends and family again...but everything that can go wrong has gone wrong...from short paychecks..to things getting broken...to running out of boxes again...its just so stressfull!!!! I wish I had the money to let someone come in pack up my house and move me!!!
Then the closer we get to M day (move day) the more stessed I get about the drive as I am driving alone with 3 kids 1 dog and 1 cat..let me mention that the cat HATES I repeat HATES the car...so that has me a tad more stressed!!!!!!
On a good note I get to stop and spend a night with good friends in Georgia that I have missed alot!!!
Probably within the next 72 hours the computer will be torn down and packed...so unless I connect wirelessly from somewhere I will be MIA till the end of next week at least...Wish me luck!!!
Then the closer we get to M day (move day) the more stessed I get about the drive as I am driving alone with 3 kids 1 dog and 1 cat..let me mention that the cat HATES I repeat HATES the car...so that has me a tad more stressed!!!!!!
On a good note I get to stop and spend a night with good friends in Georgia that I have missed alot!!!
Probably within the next 72 hours the computer will be torn down and packed...so unless I connect wirelessly from somewhere I will be MIA till the end of next week at least...Wish me luck!!!
Wordless Wed
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fun Times
Its been a busy great weekend!! We have some good friends visiting from Michigan till Sat and its great!!!!! It has really made me realize how much I really miss all my friends and family in Michigan...so now I cant wait to get up there again. I miss scrapbooking, I miss things being close. One thing I have also decided is that with the heat index being 105 the last few days that maybe being warm isnt all its cracked up to be. We went to magic kingdom yesterday and by noon it was 103 with humidity most of the lines were 40 or more minutes wait in direct sunlight....we lasted 5 hours!!! When we got to the car the thermometer read 105. I have never been so happy to have airconditioning in my life!!!! Today we are going to check into All Star Music for one night so that the kids can all swim and enjoy a touch of a full disney vacation. So I am hoping that tonight I will be sitting by the pool drink in hand and watching the kids swim, and I will definately be in the water myself as hot as it is today. At 9 am its already 84 degrees here. Note to self never vacation in Florida in June...lol
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
good morning world
Here I sit relishing in the quiet (well somewhat with husbands snoring) house at 536am. Yes I should be sleeping but am wide awake.The wonderful sound of my sleeping children and not so wonderful sound of my sleeping husband have me in awe of all that has come to pass in my life. Do you ever have one of those moments when you stop and go WOW at your life.
In my life I have had so much loss, yet so much happiness, and I have truly come to understand that you need both in your life. You never know what you have till its gone is a very true statement, but if we never loss anyone or anything we could never grow and learn from it.
Tomorrow will be 4 years since I loss my Mom to heart disease, I miss her like crazy, but also know that she is in a better place with no pain and suffering and that though hard to see at times through the pain of losing her, I too am in a better place. How could I say that, well those of you who knew Mom knew she was a difficult Mom, though I always loved her. When she got ill though her and I were able to take our relationship to a whole new level that I never thought possible. We were close really close, we shared in things that I never thought possible and we were able to find true peace in our relationship and that is an amazingly awsome thing!!! I learned from her in the end there what true unconditional love is and I learned from her how the love for your children and grandchildren can defy all medicne and science, another amazing lessson. I watched her draw strength from her granddaughters and defy all odds to stay alive for them for two additional years, so a lesson in strength, love and faith.
Thru the past few years I have lost and gained friends (not thru death). While its sad to say you have lost friends there are times it is for the best that you do. When we are young we look at our friends as a social rung on a ladder to social success..one I never chose to climb. I had a few close friends that I thought would last a lifetime and a few have. Some have taught me hard lessons in what not to do in friendship and have unfortunately taught me to be not so trusting in giving multiple chances again in the future. This saddens me as I have always been taught to turn the other cheek and to give people another chance only to have it trhown in my face. This has really bothered me for over a year now, and I have to just let it go. I have realized that some people are just not happy unless they are hurting and using others to get what they want, sad lesson learned, but learned and now I am over it.
Out of this though have come some new/old friendships. What are old/new friendships, well those are the friends that you have known for years, but never really connected to on that adult level till, well you are adults. I have hopefully reconnected and am forging some new/old friendships with people.
So where is my 530am rambling going...who knows..all I know is that I am happy with where my life is and wouldnt trade any of it for anyting in the world and I am grateful to all those who have taught me valuable lessons along the way good and bad.
In my life I have had so much loss, yet so much happiness, and I have truly come to understand that you need both in your life. You never know what you have till its gone is a very true statement, but if we never loss anyone or anything we could never grow and learn from it.
Tomorrow will be 4 years since I loss my Mom to heart disease, I miss her like crazy, but also know that she is in a better place with no pain and suffering and that though hard to see at times through the pain of losing her, I too am in a better place. How could I say that, well those of you who knew Mom knew she was a difficult Mom, though I always loved her. When she got ill though her and I were able to take our relationship to a whole new level that I never thought possible. We were close really close, we shared in things that I never thought possible and we were able to find true peace in our relationship and that is an amazingly awsome thing!!! I learned from her in the end there what true unconditional love is and I learned from her how the love for your children and grandchildren can defy all medicne and science, another amazing lessson. I watched her draw strength from her granddaughters and defy all odds to stay alive for them for two additional years, so a lesson in strength, love and faith.
Thru the past few years I have lost and gained friends (not thru death). While its sad to say you have lost friends there are times it is for the best that you do. When we are young we look at our friends as a social rung on a ladder to social success..one I never chose to climb. I had a few close friends that I thought would last a lifetime and a few have. Some have taught me hard lessons in what not to do in friendship and have unfortunately taught me to be not so trusting in giving multiple chances again in the future. This saddens me as I have always been taught to turn the other cheek and to give people another chance only to have it trhown in my face. This has really bothered me for over a year now, and I have to just let it go. I have realized that some people are just not happy unless they are hurting and using others to get what they want, sad lesson learned, but learned and now I am over it.
Out of this though have come some new/old friendships. What are old/new friendships, well those are the friends that you have known for years, but never really connected to on that adult level till, well you are adults. I have hopefully reconnected and am forging some new/old friendships with people.
So where is my 530am rambling going...who knows..all I know is that I am happy with where my life is and wouldnt trade any of it for anyting in the world and I am grateful to all those who have taught me valuable lessons along the way good and bad.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
Just wanted to use my blog today to say thank you to those who fought for our freedom. Thank you to the family and friends of those fallen soldiers, for giving us your loved ones to fight for our continued freedom. It seems strange to me that the word is freedom...because there is nothing free about it. Please take a moment today to bow your head and be thankful for all those who fight to keep us safe and free.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
A new week begins!!
Wow what a busy few weeks... The girls made their First Communion on the May 15, it was nice they are growing up so fast. The visits with the family was great..made me realize how much I do miss them quirks and all. So now I get to buckle down and start packing again.....I want to just snap my fingers and have it all packed...but now I have to do it...lol Let the stress begin!!!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
TGIF....I think
What a crazy few weeks....life is hectic as usual, but thats life. The girls first communion is fast approaching, it is May 15th. Menu is planned,dresses,shoes,pictures all check!! Cake is being done by me...My father arrives early next week, Mom is law, brother in law and mom in laws friend arrive wed..dad staying with us, others at hotel. I think I have it all together for that...at least one thing is together..lol
My brain along witht he rest of me are fried after last weekend, I spent the weekend at camp for work, I was in a tent unit with 23 13 and 14 year olds..it was shall I say a challenge and rewarding all wrapped up into one. It was HOT!!! and STICKY!! Not to mention not only do you have to deal with mosiquitoes, but here in tents you have to deal with fire ants, between the two you could play connect the dots all over my body...and I do mean all over....UGGGGGG!!
For me this week I cut and dyed my hair....love my new color..not sure about style...but oh well it will grow!!!!!
The house is on the market...we have had one couple come to look at it..and a investor still showing interest..fingers crossed!!! Its very difficult to keep it show ready though with a toddler and two nine year olds....
We have continued to have some issues with Meghan, which just has me soooooo stressed and feeling inadequate as a mom at times....we have decided that it is time for some sort of counseling for her...so today I am looking into that....a scary thing as a parent to do!!! But we cant do it alone anymore and nothing we try is helping her..... Some people tell me its my mom looking down challenging me the way I challenged her....but I was never this bad!!! Even my dad says so..lol
The girls are both in a play..its exciting to see them sooooooo excited, cant wait to see it on the 21st...will definately post pictures!!!!!!!!
My brain along witht he rest of me are fried after last weekend, I spent the weekend at camp for work, I was in a tent unit with 23 13 and 14 year olds..it was shall I say a challenge and rewarding all wrapped up into one. It was HOT!!! and STICKY!! Not to mention not only do you have to deal with mosiquitoes, but here in tents you have to deal with fire ants, between the two you could play connect the dots all over my body...and I do mean all over....UGGGGGG!!
For me this week I cut and dyed my hair....love my new color..not sure about style...but oh well it will grow!!!!!
The house is on the market...we have had one couple come to look at it..and a investor still showing interest..fingers crossed!!! Its very difficult to keep it show ready though with a toddler and two nine year olds....
We have continued to have some issues with Meghan, which just has me soooooo stressed and feeling inadequate as a mom at times....we have decided that it is time for some sort of counseling for her...so today I am looking into that....a scary thing as a parent to do!!! But we cant do it alone anymore and nothing we try is helping her..... Some people tell me its my mom looking down challenging me the way I challenged her....but I was never this bad!!! Even my dad says so..lol
The girls are both in a play..its exciting to see them sooooooo excited, cant wait to see it on the 21st...will definately post pictures!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday's
Gotta love Monday's. Here I sit Kathy wide awake...she was alot of the night compliments of the storms we had all night. At one point during the night I had 2 kids and 2 pets as close to my lap as they could get and 1 child and husband sleeping away.
Around 2am my husband comes out like he is king tut, yelling at the kid to get over it and go to bed, takes the baby and puts her back in bed and treats me like I was an idiot..then he goes back to bed and is snoring in seconds again..and then I was left with 2 kids crying from their rooms and 2 animals still on top of me.
Let me say these were pretty impressive storms, I was even sitting her uncomfrotable by them...so of course the toddler and child that has always been terrified of storms were up.
I love my husband very much, but sometimes he just doesnt get it. He has so many fears in his own life, yet he is so hard on the girls when they show signs of any fear. Not sure what to do there!!!
Ok my early morning rant is over.
Around 2am my husband comes out like he is king tut, yelling at the kid to get over it and go to bed, takes the baby and puts her back in bed and treats me like I was an idiot..then he goes back to bed and is snoring in seconds again..and then I was left with 2 kids crying from their rooms and 2 animals still on top of me.
Let me say these were pretty impressive storms, I was even sitting her uncomfrotable by them...so of course the toddler and child that has always been terrified of storms were up.
I love my husband very much, but sometimes he just doesnt get it. He has so many fears in his own life, yet he is so hard on the girls when they show signs of any fear. Not sure what to do there!!!
Ok my early morning rant is over.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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