It is so very nice to be back online with a computer. I did enjoy not having Facebook up all the time BUT I really like to look at what everyone is doing all day.
Today the little ones helped plant the garden. I think they were a little excited to get to actually help and hopefully this will teach them a little responsibility. I am excited to see how this all turns out. I just love sharing this fun stuff with all of them. I took a picture of all 4 of them with the newly planted goodies and I will have to post tomorrow.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Eeeeek!
Go ahead and ask me why I have not posted....WHY? Because our computer is broke! Ugh I have no idea what to do with it,were to take it and what to really look for. So if you have advice please let me know! I can tell tyou it keeps getting the blue screen (blue screen of death) ,won't connect to the internet and is just going haywire.
I will admit it has been kind of nice not having Facebook on all the time.
Go ahead and ask me why I have not posted....WHY? Because our computer is broke! Ugh I have no idea what to do with it,were to take it and what to really look for. So if you have advice please let me know! I can tell tyou it keeps getting the blue screen (blue screen of death) ,won't connect to the internet and is just going haywire.
I will admit it has been kind of nice not having Facebook on all the time.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Day 35/365
(This picture is from my camera phone)
Most girls want diamonds, roses or candy. I got a pretty little gun for Valentines Day. Sounds creepy to some people but really it is perfect for traveling and all of that stuff. I used to be so terrified of guns until I learned more about them. I learned how to work them and properly hold,care and store. We do not sit here and play with guns! I wanted to be able to protect myself should the situation ever happen. I do love to go to the gun range with my husband and shoot. I think that is our new hobby together.
I love it!
(This picture is from my camera phone)
Most girls want diamonds, roses or candy. I got a pretty little gun for Valentines Day. Sounds creepy to some people but really it is perfect for traveling and all of that stuff. I used to be so terrified of guns until I learned more about them. I learned how to work them and properly hold,care and store. We do not sit here and play with guns! I wanted to be able to protect myself should the situation ever happen. I do love to go to the gun range with my husband and shoot. I think that is our new hobby together.
I love it!
Last night one of the kids came in and needed me to sign a permission slip for health. I was really thinking it was going to be for a "sex talk" video or something. Normally they do that in 5th grade but whatever....So as I was scanning over the paper I realized that it was actually permission for a curriculum now being taught.
P.A.P.A (Parenting and Paternity awareness) it is taught to Junior High students. Instead of typing it all out I am including the link.
https://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/ofi/papa/
Go ahead look at it.
WOW is all I can say! What do you think of that? I think it is sad. Sad that at such an early age kids are starting to deal with these issues. Sad that it is reality. After 2nd semester I have started to notice several girls at the High School who are beginning to "show".
I wonder how many girls are pregnant every school year in our school district. While I am on the subject...Have you ever noticed that now condoms are kept locked up in the store? So say you are 16 (or any age really)and you need them. Are you really going to go ask customer service to unlock the condoms? How embarrassing for a "kid". Yes some say that if they are doing it they shouldn't be embarrassed but guess what. They are. Just like you may have been. I personally would have walked right on past that cabinet.
Anyways this little curriculum just had me thinking and I had to share it.
P.A.P.A (Parenting and Paternity awareness) it is taught to Junior High students. Instead of typing it all out I am including the link.
https://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/ofi/papa/
Go ahead look at it.
WOW is all I can say! What do you think of that? I think it is sad. Sad that at such an early age kids are starting to deal with these issues. Sad that it is reality. After 2nd semester I have started to notice several girls at the High School who are beginning to "show".
I wonder how many girls are pregnant every school year in our school district. While I am on the subject...Have you ever noticed that now condoms are kept locked up in the store? So say you are 16 (or any age really)and you need them. Are you really going to go ask customer service to unlock the condoms? How embarrassing for a "kid". Yes some say that if they are doing it they shouldn't be embarrassed but guess what. They are. Just like you may have been. I personally would have walked right on past that cabinet.
Anyways this little curriculum just had me thinking and I had to share it.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 32/365
A few weeks ago my Aunt called and asked if I wanted to borrow this...seems like just an old chalk board but it is more than that. This chalk board was in my Great Grandmother's house. I am pretty sure ALL of the grand kids at one time used it. It was out on her sun porch which is were we always played. I love it! When we placed the box on the kitchen table to open it the kids were so excited. I swear when we hung this on the wall I could feel the presence of my Great Grandmother patting me on the back.
We decided to hang this in the kitchen (seems like everything that was hers is in our kitchen) and I really can't wait to go get chalk tomorrow. Nick has been eyeballing it and waiting patiently.
I am very excited and greatful to have this.
A few weeks ago my Aunt called and asked if I wanted to borrow this...seems like just an old chalk board but it is more than that. This chalk board was in my Great Grandmother's house. I am pretty sure ALL of the grand kids at one time used it. It was out on her sun porch which is were we always played. I love it! When we placed the box on the kitchen table to open it the kids were so excited. I swear when we hung this on the wall I could feel the presence of my Great Grandmother patting me on the back.
We decided to hang this in the kitchen (seems like everything that was hers is in our kitchen) and I really can't wait to go get chalk tomorrow. Nick has been eyeballing it and waiting patiently.
I am very excited and greatful to have this.
I see the light!
WOW I see light at the end of the tunnel!
Today is Thursday and Nick has made it to school everyday. He has completely lost his cough now (thank god). We have had no crying and no vomiting on the way to school. Yesterday as we pulled in he said his head hurt but I quickly changed my tone and as stern as I could said "you better get in that school and come home after school and get in bed" he changed his mind fast. AMAZING! I am curious to see how his lunch goes, he insisted he needed Ramen noodles for lunch so I made them. We shall see.
Ashlynn is doing great with her tummy problems...no milk = no vomiting! So we avoid milk at all cost. Are you wondering what she drinks? Maybe I have told you before. Rice Milk. Yes if you go to the health food section they have Rice Milk. Honestly it taste like crap but she doesn't know the difference at this point. She has started asking for Rice Milk instead of milk. She will also tell you "I can't have milk, only Rice Milk".
Will this cold ever end? We are desperately wanting to plant our garden.
Today is Thursday and Nick has made it to school everyday. He has completely lost his cough now (thank god). We have had no crying and no vomiting on the way to school. Yesterday as we pulled in he said his head hurt but I quickly changed my tone and as stern as I could said "you better get in that school and come home after school and get in bed" he changed his mind fast. AMAZING! I am curious to see how his lunch goes, he insisted he needed Ramen noodles for lunch so I made them. We shall see.
Ashlynn is doing great with her tummy problems...no milk = no vomiting! So we avoid milk at all cost. Are you wondering what she drinks? Maybe I have told you before. Rice Milk. Yes if you go to the health food section they have Rice Milk. Honestly it taste like crap but she doesn't know the difference at this point. She has started asking for Rice Milk instead of milk. She will also tell you "I can't have milk, only Rice Milk".
Will this cold ever end? We are desperately wanting to plant our garden.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
I wrote this letter a few years ago but I came across it tonight and thought I would share it. I miss him dearly and not a day goes by I don't think of him.
04/04/08
Dad
Hey,
A lot has happened in the 3 years that you have left us. We bought our first house that we just fell in love with the moment we walked into it. Do you remember me telling you about it? I was so excited and you seemed that way to. We have done a lot of work to it but not as much as we want to do. ( I still get side tracked real easy!) I called to tell you when we finished with closing but you didn't answer. Did you already leave? Could you hear the phone and just couldn't answer? Was it my phone call that distracted you and caused the accident?
Lauren is getting big, she is 14 now!! Wow did you ever think that would happen? She is such a better daughter than I was. She will be starting High School this next school year and we are excited but very scared at the same time. I know I have done a great job raising her, she is so happy, polite, smart and just sweet as can be. Yesterday she tried out for cheerleader and now we are very excited to get the results back today. I really don't know who is more nervous, her or me.
Natalie is 9 now, still that little firecracker that is always on the go! She still loves to play sports and hang with the big kids ( will that ever change) She is turning into such a little lady so fast, her grades are good but I worry about her and peer pressure. Natalie seems to be a bit like I was. She always wants to impress and make friends. It is getting a little scary but I am trying my best to lead her in the right direction. This next school year she will be going into 5th grade and so far I have to say things have been smooth and we hope to keep it that way!
You never got to meet Nicholas (he is 2 now) but I can tell you he would be your little buddy. I just know you two would have been doing so much together! Remember how you used to have the girls help you with the deer feeders? He would have loved doing that with you. He is such an outdoor kid, he loves so much in life. He is such an innocent little guy. Sometimes I just look at him and cry because I see you in him. Yea I know that is silly but his blue eyes, the way he loves to rock, and his love of being outside remind me of you. I never knew a little boy could be so much fun and have so much love for a mom. Your mom must have been so lucky to have you for a son. He had a rough little start into this world and to be honest with you I begged and prayed that I would have time with him before you got to. I knew you wouldn't think I was selfish for that.
Terry And I are doing great, we are so happy in love and you were so right when you said he was the one! You told me I would know true love when I found it, thank you for that. We stay busy with the kids, work, house stuff, and each other. Wow can you believe when he called you and asked for your blessing to marry me. I know that made you so happy and no I did not put him up to that. He makes me happy and is just the best. I truly don't know how I would have made it thru this without him. He is such a gentle, loving, caring man. He also kind of reminds me of you. Remember how you would get mad at me but you were quiet or when you were just pushed and pushed you finally would say something? He is the same. He will do anything for anyone in need. Just like you. Was he placed into my life to calm me down, give me patience, settle me or to take over your job as a caring person in my life? I just have to wonder.
Hey do you remember in March before you left hugging me and telling me no matter what happened you would always love me and be proud of me? Did you know you would be leaving us soon? You called me a few times in the next few weeks just to say I love you. Wow if I could just turn back time, you wouldn't be the one gone. You shouldn't have left so soon. You were An awesome Paw Paw with so much love, joy and patients. Did I mention you were a great dad? What a great man your mom raised you to be! You came into my life when I needed guidance. You had love for me from the beginning.
I really hope Terry has the patients with the girls when he teaches them how to drive like you had for me, well except that one day I turned the corner going about 40 and you said STOP THE CAR AND LET ME OUT! I still can not believe you walked home! I was shocked but I laughed about it when I got home and you were STILL walking!
OH YEA we are expecting our next baby in AUGUST! I said NO MORE after Nicholas I meant it. But this little person just popped into our lives and will be loved like the rest. I find out on your birthday if it is a boy or a girl, and I thought about changing the date but I figured it would just be another meaningful little date for us. So a lot has changed around here in 3 years, I could go on and on but to be honest with you I know you are with us everyday! Lauren has told me a few times she will be sitting alone in our living room and she smells you. We both say you are always around.
I know it wasn't your fault but you gave me the toughest job in the world. I had to tell the girls you left. It took me 24hrs to figure out what to say! That was the worst, hardest and most awful job ever. I am not mad at you for it but it hurt so bad. Well I love you alot and miss you a ton. They say time heals but so far I believe whoever made that up has never lost their dad. Not a day goes by that we don't miss you, love you or just need you by our side. I really hope when you left you knew how much I love you and how much the kids adored you.
Well Bye for now and just remember I will always love you no matter what!
04/04/08
Dad
Hey,
A lot has happened in the 3 years that you have left us. We bought our first house that we just fell in love with the moment we walked into it. Do you remember me telling you about it? I was so excited and you seemed that way to. We have done a lot of work to it but not as much as we want to do. ( I still get side tracked real easy!) I called to tell you when we finished with closing but you didn't answer. Did you already leave? Could you hear the phone and just couldn't answer? Was it my phone call that distracted you and caused the accident?
Lauren is getting big, she is 14 now!! Wow did you ever think that would happen? She is such a better daughter than I was. She will be starting High School this next school year and we are excited but very scared at the same time. I know I have done a great job raising her, she is so happy, polite, smart and just sweet as can be. Yesterday she tried out for cheerleader and now we are very excited to get the results back today. I really don't know who is more nervous, her or me.
Natalie is 9 now, still that little firecracker that is always on the go! She still loves to play sports and hang with the big kids ( will that ever change) She is turning into such a little lady so fast, her grades are good but I worry about her and peer pressure. Natalie seems to be a bit like I was. She always wants to impress and make friends. It is getting a little scary but I am trying my best to lead her in the right direction. This next school year she will be going into 5th grade and so far I have to say things have been smooth and we hope to keep it that way!
You never got to meet Nicholas (he is 2 now) but I can tell you he would be your little buddy. I just know you two would have been doing so much together! Remember how you used to have the girls help you with the deer feeders? He would have loved doing that with you. He is such an outdoor kid, he loves so much in life. He is such an innocent little guy. Sometimes I just look at him and cry because I see you in him. Yea I know that is silly but his blue eyes, the way he loves to rock, and his love of being outside remind me of you. I never knew a little boy could be so much fun and have so much love for a mom. Your mom must have been so lucky to have you for a son. He had a rough little start into this world and to be honest with you I begged and prayed that I would have time with him before you got to. I knew you wouldn't think I was selfish for that.
Terry And I are doing great, we are so happy in love and you were so right when you said he was the one! You told me I would know true love when I found it, thank you for that. We stay busy with the kids, work, house stuff, and each other. Wow can you believe when he called you and asked for your blessing to marry me. I know that made you so happy and no I did not put him up to that. He makes me happy and is just the best. I truly don't know how I would have made it thru this without him. He is such a gentle, loving, caring man. He also kind of reminds me of you. Remember how you would get mad at me but you were quiet or when you were just pushed and pushed you finally would say something? He is the same. He will do anything for anyone in need. Just like you. Was he placed into my life to calm me down, give me patience, settle me or to take over your job as a caring person in my life? I just have to wonder.
Hey do you remember in March before you left hugging me and telling me no matter what happened you would always love me and be proud of me? Did you know you would be leaving us soon? You called me a few times in the next few weeks just to say I love you. Wow if I could just turn back time, you wouldn't be the one gone. You shouldn't have left so soon. You were An awesome Paw Paw with so much love, joy and patients. Did I mention you were a great dad? What a great man your mom raised you to be! You came into my life when I needed guidance. You had love for me from the beginning.
I really hope Terry has the patients with the girls when he teaches them how to drive like you had for me, well except that one day I turned the corner going about 40 and you said STOP THE CAR AND LET ME OUT! I still can not believe you walked home! I was shocked but I laughed about it when I got home and you were STILL walking!
OH YEA we are expecting our next baby in AUGUST! I said NO MORE after Nicholas I meant it. But this little person just popped into our lives and will be loved like the rest. I find out on your birthday if it is a boy or a girl, and I thought about changing the date but I figured it would just be another meaningful little date for us. So a lot has changed around here in 3 years, I could go on and on but to be honest with you I know you are with us everyday! Lauren has told me a few times she will be sitting alone in our living room and she smells you. We both say you are always around.
I know it wasn't your fault but you gave me the toughest job in the world. I had to tell the girls you left. It took me 24hrs to figure out what to say! That was the worst, hardest and most awful job ever. I am not mad at you for it but it hurt so bad. Well I love you alot and miss you a ton. They say time heals but so far I believe whoever made that up has never lost their dad. Not a day goes by that we don't miss you, love you or just need you by our side. I really hope when you left you knew how much I love you and how much the kids adored you.
Well Bye for now and just remember I will always love you no matter what!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Day 30/365
She's baaack! Remember the "swing Nazi"? Oh yea she is back in full "swing"!
I honestly think this girl was born in a barn or something in a past life. She loves being outside. She runs up and down the yard, thru the mud, plays with worms and dirt.
If you look back to March of 2010 the growth difference is amazing!
She's baaack! Remember the "swing Nazi"? Oh yea she is back in full "swing"!
I honestly think this girl was born in a barn or something in a past life. She loves being outside. She runs up and down the yard, thru the mud, plays with worms and dirt.
If you look back to March of 2010 the growth difference is amazing!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I had a meeting with the school principal Wednesday. I was SOOO NERVOUS! I literally stayed up the night before going over the situation in my head all night over and over. I felt like I was in trouble or something. Maybe I felt like they thought I was just a lazy mom. So up until the moment I checked in I finally thought Oh great this must be how Nick feels. I really thought I was going to throw up.
Anyways after talking for 45 minutes about this situation I finally came to the conclusion he does have separation anxiety (we all knew that) and he has to have everything structured and perfect in his day. I am a very scheduled person and I think that has rubbed off onto him. He is given work at school and as he does the work he will erase it until he has his letters looking "perfect", the teacher has even mentioned he is a little "OCD" and we all laughed at it. But it is true. Once the other kids move on to the next task he is still perfecting his. So he gets frustrated and worried he will get in trouble. I had a talk with him and explained that it is ok to have everything nice and neat and if he doesn't finish he needs to complete it and start on the new paper. Seems simple...is it to a 5yr old? He also dislikes chaos and confrontation (again like mommy).
So we are working on this literally one day at a time! I have a couple books I checked out to help him and in the mean time we are going to get him into a counselor to see if we can rid him from this anxiety.
He started back Thursday and after my little talk with him he woke up that morning tear free! YAY! That is a start. He went to school came home and the first thing out of his mouth was "I wish I never had to go to school again". Huuuhhhhhhhh what do I say to that?
Anyways after talking for 45 minutes about this situation I finally came to the conclusion he does have separation anxiety (we all knew that) and he has to have everything structured and perfect in his day. I am a very scheduled person and I think that has rubbed off onto him. He is given work at school and as he does the work he will erase it until he has his letters looking "perfect", the teacher has even mentioned he is a little "OCD" and we all laughed at it. But it is true. Once the other kids move on to the next task he is still perfecting his. So he gets frustrated and worried he will get in trouble. I had a talk with him and explained that it is ok to have everything nice and neat and if he doesn't finish he needs to complete it and start on the new paper. Seems simple...is it to a 5yr old? He also dislikes chaos and confrontation (again like mommy).
So we are working on this literally one day at a time! I have a couple books I checked out to help him and in the mean time we are going to get him into a counselor to see if we can rid him from this anxiety.
He started back Thursday and after my little talk with him he woke up that morning tear free! YAY! That is a start. He went to school came home and the first thing out of his mouth was "I wish I never had to go to school again". Huuuhhhhhhhh what do I say to that?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 29/365
So we were supposed to have all this snow....School closed early and was out the next day. The whole city prepared for the massive storm. All we got was ice! Lots and lots of ice! We had some pretty disappointed kids (and a mommy). I just knew we would get some fun pictures in all that snow. Maybe next time.
So we were supposed to have all this snow....School closed early and was out the next day. The whole city prepared for the massive storm. All we got was ice! Lots and lots of ice! We had some pretty disappointed kids (and a mommy). I just knew we would get some fun pictures in all that snow. Maybe next time.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
With all this snow talk I have to say we better get some snow! I will have several disappointed kids at my house if we don't get any. All we have talked about for days is snow,snow and more snow!
After all this massive amount of snow I am ready for SPRING! I swear Winter is torture to kids. You can't play outside, it is muddy and cold. I have big plans this year to have a garden and I just can't wait to get these little ones helping me with it. I love SPRING!
After all this massive amount of snow I am ready for SPRING! I swear Winter is torture to kids. You can't play outside, it is muddy and cold. I have big plans this year to have a garden and I just can't wait to get these little ones helping me with it. I love SPRING!
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