Found some time

Kids are in bed and I am just about ready to start mopping. I want to finish before the Season Finale of Big Brother starts. Yes, I am a die hard Big Brother fan. I would so go in the Big Brother House! I think a Big Brother of just Moms would make for a juicy season. You know the season of "my kids cuter then yours?? and I lost all my baby weight before you" drama. Yes, I would go on it. Maybe I should Email CBS with the idea.

Carter has his appointment on Monday. I am actually excited to get to the bottom of this. Last night sent me over the edge. Cleaning up puke at 2am and showering a 1 year old is not fun. I feel so bad for him everyday. I am VERY patient with him and cleaning up after him but last night after it was all done I crawled into bed and cried. I cried till I could not cry anymore. I was asking God on top of everything with my health why is this happening?? I think the combination of my news last week from the doctor , informing me that I need a 4th surgery and Carter health. One 3 year old wanting to do arts and crafts and baking everyday, 12 year old who wants and needs me ( I am SOO THANKFUL for this) and a 16 year old you must keep on track and a DH (dear husband) who works 2 jobs and wants me as his "happy, nothings wrong, I have it handled" wife. I awoke this morning with a renewed spirit and strength to preserve. It is what it is. :)

Jeremy's house calls ( fixing Grandfather clocks) have been keeping him busy! This is a such a BLESSING! I miss him but building a business to one day support us or retire is rewarding. I have to say there are only 3 people in the county who repair clocks and watches and many of them are older. I get a kick out of the customers who call and when they hear we have kids always Chuckle because they think he is an "older gentleman" not a 35 year old with 7 years experience.

Miss America turns 4 on Thursday. That is whole different post. Princess and parties!

Matthew is doing good is school. Better then last year and is Excited for his first football game next week. He is working hard. His grades are excellent and socially all is so far so good. He informed me today that he saving for truck. 3 more years till he drives

Mikey is looking for work and is doing very WELL in school. He received a B on his math test today. That my friends is HUGE!

So here it is the story of my life, I am thankful I found the time.

Head start

Who doesn't want to be just like big brother when your 1 years old and he is 12??

America

Everyday we are blessed to be living in America.

We CAN:

Own a home

have as many children as we want ( no, I am NOT preggo)

We can drive whatever care we chose

We can Vote

We can choose to fight for our country

We can stand up for what we believe

We can worship Jesus, our almighty perfect one

We have good quality health care (this I know!)

We can wear whatever we want ( note: kids showing boxers )

We can do or be anything we want

I teach my kids everyday that they need to be thankful and proud to be an American. Hats come off during national Anthems and prayer. Hand over heart even if nobody else chooses to do so.

They maybe to young to remember 9-11 but I will never forget.

Mom CAN you??

stick out your tongue and lick your snot?

NO!

I can, wanna see?

Not really.

Please!! Matthew showed me how!

Gross Liv.

It's not gross cows can do it and God made cows so he made us do it.

God made toilet paper too.

He did not!

yes, he did.

Well, that's not fair!

Okay Liv.

plan b

Take my blankie and pillow and go to his mom's.

I got the bug.

Vitamin C and lots of sleep.

Wait, sleep??? What is that?

when your husband gets sick

Make a fresh pot of chicken soup.

Load up the medicine cabinet with Thera flu , NyQuil and any other drug on the market for crying grown men.

Have some compassion, even if you have 4 other kids to tend to.

Pack his bag.

send him to his mom's.



I know, I know...he left his mom and dad 17 years ago...but don't you think we should be able to drop him off and all his pharmaceuticals for a day or two???

forever a to-do list.

If you seen my to-do list you will know why I am sitting here on a perfectly sunny Friday afternoon avoiding the damn list. Yes, I just said a naughty word. Could have been worse but since I am writing this for the world to see I should keep it PG or at least PG-13.

Feeling a little out of sorts. Routine came and smacked me upside the head. I forgot how much I loved summer, although I was craving the back to school routine. I am a woman so I my emotions are going to be across the board. Happy that school starts. Sad summer is over. Happy that bedtime is 7pm again. Sad they wake up at 6:30am. Happy to make dinner again without sweating in the kitchen.

I signed 12 documents. Sent another 84.00 to the school for fee's. Yuk.

I think the schools need a system where we can deposit 30.00 a month every month and when they need something they can just take it from there.

How can children lose a reversible with their name on it...knowing full well it needs to be worn for 4 years. There's another 25.00. Jeremy made them pay for it. I don't blame him. But when they have no money who does it really come from??

Carter's testing has added a few more appointments to my planner. I am thankful he gets in right away. They are doing 10 test on his blood work. There are 3 major things they are checking for
Celiac Disease,liver issues and anemia He has an upper GI scheduled next week along with another blood draw today. He hates them. He told the nurse to "stop! Don't and NO!" Yesterday as he was sobbing. I was crying too....

4 dentist appointment, 3 doctor's appointments and 3 eye appointments. 2 birthday's to plan. Family pictures ( HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO WEAR!) that is stressing me out.

A concert to attend! I am SOOO excited for this. and an overnight Bunko trip.

MOPS meeting start ( so thrilled!)

Adventure club ( for all you attending NCCTK we need help!)

Dream School (my first year, Jeremy's 2nd year)

Last night ALL kids in bed by 8..mom and dad by 8:55......

and I still need a nap. Well, know that I have vented ,time to pull it together and get going! I believe a 20 ounce mocha mint is calling my name!

Have a great weekend!

urghh...I am big!

I am riding this. Period.

Don't look at me. Don't take my picture. I will keep throwing my helmet.

Seriously. I need to ride this.

PLEASE!!!!!

I really want to ride this. I am big. I climb everything and do everything "big Boy style" Quit taking pictures of my fit and help me!

we managed

We managed to:

Cry once

get up at 6:30

pack a lunch

do hair

snap pictures

stand in line at my favorite thrift store by 9am

pick up a very happy girl

I guess I wasn't ready

I thought I was ready for Miss America to be joining preschool.

I am not. Had myself a good cry. It hit me today as I did her hair. Baby stage is all over. I hate it. She must now go out there , into the big world of sharing , obeying and interaction.

Thought I was excited about her going. Until today.

It's only orientation.

What am I going to do tomorrow when she is there for 3 hours??

enjoy it ?

probably after another good cry.

just think I have one more to send off...

that will require a WHOLE box of kleenex. Not just one tucked into my bra.

here we go....