Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Playtime for me!!!
I know I haven't Children's Worker Appreciation day... Here are just a few that I made. It felt so good to play in my craft area again.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Crazy Dreams!!!
So I have had a very busy couple of weeks. Between helping out at VBS one week and keeping 2 of my beautiful nieces the next and getting my oldest to and from camp unscathed, I have pretty much exhausted all of my energy resources!! I know, I know.....being a mom is always busy. It has just been more so lately.
All was finally calmed down, and I was ready to get back to whatever it is we call normal here, when my sleepwalking son ended up outside during his wandering. I was ALMOST asleep when we heard the door alarm go off (we installed it after he went out one other time), and my husband and I both ran down the stairs and out the door in search of him. He was in the front yard, and still in sleepwalk mode. We got him safely inside and back in bed within a couple minutes, but I was unable to sleep until 4 am.
With less than 4 hours sleep, I made it through church and emerged just this side of loopy. My wonderful husband took care of lunch, then promptly sent me to bed. And so the dream begins....
Or dreaming, you might call it because it seemed like several dreams all going on at once. It was one of those super realistic busy dreams that you don't think you will ever wake out of. The short version is basically like walking through a large house full of people. I was upstairs recording a couple of songs, which I have never done, but since I had been told I had a Joplin-esque sound, it had been requested by one of those unnamed, but somehow understood dream people. I walk downstairs and am told that I need to get to the basement to help someone. On the way down, I get a call on my cell from a friend who has a band that is WAY out of my realm of listening, let alone singing ability. He tells me that their singer is sick and I have to fill in on Thursday at the fair of all places. While we are arguing/talking about it, I arrive in the basement to find K.D. Lang laying on the floor, upset because she has to make an appearance somewhere and was told to wear a dress. I tell my friend I will get him my demo that was just made and hang up to help K.D. with my amazing fashion sense. Once that is under control, I go back upstairs where I get Freddy (yes, from iCarly!) to send my demo to my friend.
Crazy dream??? Um yeah.... I wouldn't know what to do in a music studio, don't really listen to K.D. Lang much, do not possess a ton of fashion sense, and don't even go to the fair, so performing at one is way out there! I was SO ready to wake up from that one, although Freddy did make me sound awesome on the demo!!
Maybe better sleep tonight will bring things back to normal. Sweet dreams everyone!
All was finally calmed down, and I was ready to get back to whatever it is we call normal here, when my sleepwalking son ended up outside during his wandering. I was ALMOST asleep when we heard the door alarm go off (we installed it after he went out one other time), and my husband and I both ran down the stairs and out the door in search of him. He was in the front yard, and still in sleepwalk mode. We got him safely inside and back in bed within a couple minutes, but I was unable to sleep until 4 am.
With less than 4 hours sleep, I made it through church and emerged just this side of loopy. My wonderful husband took care of lunch, then promptly sent me to bed. And so the dream begins....
Or dreaming, you might call it because it seemed like several dreams all going on at once. It was one of those super realistic busy dreams that you don't think you will ever wake out of. The short version is basically like walking through a large house full of people. I was upstairs recording a couple of songs, which I have never done, but since I had been told I had a Joplin-esque sound, it had been requested by one of those unnamed, but somehow understood dream people. I walk downstairs and am told that I need to get to the basement to help someone. On the way down, I get a call on my cell from a friend who has a band that is WAY out of my realm of listening, let alone singing ability. He tells me that their singer is sick and I have to fill in on Thursday at the fair of all places. While we are arguing/talking about it, I arrive in the basement to find K.D. Lang laying on the floor, upset because she has to make an appearance somewhere and was told to wear a dress. I tell my friend I will get him my demo that was just made and hang up to help K.D. with my amazing fashion sense. Once that is under control, I go back upstairs where I get Freddy (yes, from iCarly!) to send my demo to my friend.
Crazy dream??? Um yeah.... I wouldn't know what to do in a music studio, don't really listen to K.D. Lang much, do not possess a ton of fashion sense, and don't even go to the fair, so performing at one is way out there! I was SO ready to wake up from that one, although Freddy did make me sound awesome on the demo!!
Maybe better sleep tonight will bring things back to normal. Sweet dreams everyone!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Yes, I am still alive!!!
I had good intentions when I began this blog. Really, I did! It seems that I have let it go the way of the journals I have started over the years- pledging to fill daily with my thoughts, feelings, and happenings-- only to forget to come back to them. I am not a very disciplined person when it comes to routine. For that, I must apologize and just promise to do my best from here on out.
At the time of my last post, I was just starting back to school after a 15 year break. That has been a dauting, albeit successful (so far) challenge and has taken much of my time. I am happy to report that I am through with 2 semesters plus one summer class and have a 3.75 GPA at the moment. Not too bad for a 37 year old mom of 3 who only gets to study once the kids are in bed!
The children are wonderful and have been very understanding of the times when I have had to be gone for class. Jessie has been awesome in taking care of them and supporting my efforts. And most importantly, God has been faithful in providing me the grace I need to get through the hectic schedule.
I pray all of you out in the cyber world are equally blessed. Now, I must run!!! The Little League field is calling!
At the time of my last post, I was just starting back to school after a 15 year break. That has been a dauting, albeit successful (so far) challenge and has taken much of my time. I am happy to report that I am through with 2 semesters plus one summer class and have a 3.75 GPA at the moment. Not too bad for a 37 year old mom of 3 who only gets to study once the kids are in bed!
The children are wonderful and have been very understanding of the times when I have had to be gone for class. Jessie has been awesome in taking care of them and supporting my efforts. And most importantly, God has been faithful in providing me the grace I need to get through the hectic schedule.
I pray all of you out in the cyber world are equally blessed. Now, I must run!!! The Little League field is calling!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Catching up....
Yes, it has been awhile. Told you all I am not too good at this kind of stuff, but I will attempt an update! :)
My first semester back to school has been going great!! I only took two classes because I am trying to ease back in with the best grades possible. I am enjoying being around adults again, and have managed keep an A in both classes despite one of them being a Finite Math class that is SO not my thing!!!
A little over a month ago, we had a messy sewage backup in our basement!! YUCK!!! We ended up in a hotel for 9 days and are still getting things back in order. It has been quite the experience.
The kids all three came down with THE flu a few weeks ago as well. That was no fun, but they have all recovered pretty well. Praise the Lord!
I missed a couple of classes due to all of this, which makes me even happier about my grades.
Anyway, just thought an update was in order......<3 you all!
My first semester back to school has been going great!! I only took two classes because I am trying to ease back in with the best grades possible. I am enjoying being around adults again, and have managed keep an A in both classes despite one of them being a Finite Math class that is SO not my thing!!!
A little over a month ago, we had a messy sewage backup in our basement!! YUCK!!! We ended up in a hotel for 9 days and are still getting things back in order. It has been quite the experience.
The kids all three came down with THE flu a few weeks ago as well. That was no fun, but they have all recovered pretty well. Praise the Lord!
I missed a couple of classes due to all of this, which makes me even happier about my grades.
Anyway, just thought an update was in order......<3 you all!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
WOW!! It's been a MONTH since my last post????? I am not so good at this, huh?? Anyhoo, I just thought I would jump on and update.....
The Tiny Bubbles detergent ROCKS!!! No stinkies whatsoever. My diapers come out of the laundry smelling like the did before we ever used them. Love it!!
Hunter and Holden started back to school last week and are loving their new teachers and enjoying seeing other kids their ages again. I am truly appreciating the lack of bickering now that they have a bit of time apart!! They both seem to be doing pretty well so far. Holden is liking being in the high ability class and feels a bit more challenged this year already. Hunter is not seeming as stressed this year either and his tics are still not too noticeable. Usually, they are terrible at the start of a new school year---dare I hope he is starting to outgrow them?
Lucy is growing, growing, growing!!! AND oh, so mobile now! She never mastered any crawl but the "army crawl", but went quickly to pulling up to stand (to get the remote!!!) and is now "cruising" using anything she can find to hold onto. She is 11 months old today and every bit the little princess we thought she would be! She demonstrated this the other day, by barking "MINE!" at Jovi, the 2 year old I babysit! Of course, she learned the word from Jovi, but it was funny regardless! 4 teeth now--in weird order!--she has 3 on the bottom and one top tooth, only it is not a front tooth, but the one beside it! She looks like a little vampire baby! She is mastering using a cup, loves brushing her teeth, and "Dad" is her favorite word of the moment. She is very much a daddy's girl.
I begin classes next Tuesday after a 15 year break, and am a bit nervous, but praying that all will go well. Man, books are expensive! God is good though, and things have slowly fallen into place so that I could buy them. Hoping for great grades so that I can maybe get a scholarship next year.
Other than school, I am babysitting (love that girl!), trying to get my Close to My Heart biz back up and running, reading (just started Colleen Coble's Lonestar Sanctuary--she's great!), and getting ready to start working on a gajilllion Thank You notes for a dear friend who is getting married. Oh, and trying very hard to get a new mindset for healthy eating--hoping that the PCOS med and diet will help me drop this weight!! Life is busy, but good.
Jessie is working hard, as usual, but is also enjoying an extended softball season since he is playing Fall league as well this year. It is good to see him get to enjoy something that is just for him.
I think that's enough for today. Hope you all have a pleasant and Blessed day!
The Tiny Bubbles detergent ROCKS!!! No stinkies whatsoever. My diapers come out of the laundry smelling like the did before we ever used them. Love it!!
Hunter and Holden started back to school last week and are loving their new teachers and enjoying seeing other kids their ages again. I am truly appreciating the lack of bickering now that they have a bit of time apart!! They both seem to be doing pretty well so far. Holden is liking being in the high ability class and feels a bit more challenged this year already. Hunter is not seeming as stressed this year either and his tics are still not too noticeable. Usually, they are terrible at the start of a new school year---dare I hope he is starting to outgrow them?
Lucy is growing, growing, growing!!! AND oh, so mobile now! She never mastered any crawl but the "army crawl", but went quickly to pulling up to stand (to get the remote!!!) and is now "cruising" using anything she can find to hold onto. She is 11 months old today and every bit the little princess we thought she would be! She demonstrated this the other day, by barking "MINE!" at Jovi, the 2 year old I babysit! Of course, she learned the word from Jovi, but it was funny regardless! 4 teeth now--in weird order!--she has 3 on the bottom and one top tooth, only it is not a front tooth, but the one beside it! She looks like a little vampire baby! She is mastering using a cup, loves brushing her teeth, and "Dad" is her favorite word of the moment. She is very much a daddy's girl.
I begin classes next Tuesday after a 15 year break, and am a bit nervous, but praying that all will go well. Man, books are expensive! God is good though, and things have slowly fallen into place so that I could buy them. Hoping for great grades so that I can maybe get a scholarship next year.
Other than school, I am babysitting (love that girl!), trying to get my Close to My Heart biz back up and running, reading (just started Colleen Coble's Lonestar Sanctuary--she's great!), and getting ready to start working on a gajilllion Thank You notes for a dear friend who is getting married. Oh, and trying very hard to get a new mindset for healthy eating--hoping that the PCOS med and diet will help me drop this weight!! Life is busy, but good.
Jessie is working hard, as usual, but is also enjoying an extended softball season since he is playing Fall league as well this year. It is good to see him get to enjoy something that is just for him.
I think that's enough for today. Hope you all have a pleasant and Blessed day!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Cleaning Diapers.....
Last night, I spent a good amount of time trying to be sure Lucy's diapers were clean and stink free (microfiber can tend to get the stinkies after awhile). I ended up washing all the inserts separate from the covers in SUPER hot water. It worked, but I think I am ready to try another wash routine. I am hoping to eliminate the issue of the stinkies altogether.... I recently heard of a new detergent that I hope might help. It is called Tiny Bubbles and is made by a diaper company, so I am thinking they know what they are doing!!
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/tiny-bubbles-p-732.html
I can't wait to try it and say goodbye to the "stinkies"!!!
http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/tiny-bubbles-p-732.html
I can't wait to try it and say goodbye to the "stinkies"!!!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Am I too old for this?????
SOOO, after a long and wonderful 15 year break, I am going to go back to college!!! I am sure it will be quite the challenge, but I know that I can do it. Am I scared?? Nervous??? Excited??? Yes to all, and I know that this will be a huge adventure! Now to just figure out financing since I was silly and didn't make this decision until well after the FAFSA deadline. Oh, and do lots of research on laptops to make the most of my study time. Lucky I have a live-in techie!!!
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