Right now, I am at my parents' house. We came here on Xmas day. I had worked the night before, went home and packed, and then travelled to come here...so I really don't remember much of that day!!
Last weekend, as in the 20th, we opened our Xmas presents at home. We don't teach our children about Santa Claus. Since I was scheduled to work on Xmas Eve and we were travelling Xmas day, we decided to open them early. Shane was very excited to finally get his John Deere Tractor and John Deere square baler!! Now he wants a kicker wagon to go with it... thank goodness his birthday is only a month away! Kirsten got her new bicycle that she has been asking for very patiently for months. And Heidi got an MP4 player. They got other stuff, too...but those were the "main" gifts.
Yesterday, here at Mom's, we had our holiday dinner. My brother Todd, his wife Sue, and 2 little girls came, along with my Gramma! She is 94 years young, and does amazingly well! We had a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and lots of desserts. Todd made an amazing peanut butter pie. How did my brothers get to be such good cooks/bakers? Anyway, that gene missed me, I think. Anyway, back to the subject, we had more people come for a "snacky supper". It was great to see some of my cousins that I don't often see. We were all so close as kids. Now it is fun to see the next generation of cousins playing together. If only we all lived much closer so they could be as close as we were as kids! Hopefully as the kids grow up a bit we will be able to travel and do more things together. It is tough with toddlers that is for sure. And somehow, my kids are the older ones in the group. I do know how that happened (duh), but it still seems sorta wierd.
So, we are enjoying a couple relaxing days here at Mom's. Leigh and dad went to the shooting range to try out Leigh's new Blackpowder Flintlock rifle. It is now Blackpowder season, and Leigh is going to go out hunting when we get back home next week. Mom and I are going to see if we can go out this afternoon and leave the kids at home with Dad and Leigh. Think it will happen? Well, you can hope for us anyway. I don't have much hope that it will happen, but hey, we'll see.
Hope you all are enjoying wonderful days with family and friends. Pretty soon it will be a new year, with new hopes, dreams and goals. Rest up...you may need it for 2009!!!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Boring Blog
Well, things have been pretty quiet around here since Thanksgiving. Of course that is all relative. Our house is NEVER quiet. It just hasn't been the stressful chaos that it was for awhile.
After our lovely Thanksgiving weekend, deer season started. Monday Leigh went over to his dad's. My brother in law Jason shot a doe. Everything else was misses. I don't remember what days things happened the rest of the week, but Leigh did get two little button bucks. Between them both, we have the equivilent of 1 deer's worth of meat. We took it to a butcher, a neighbor of ours. In the past I have done up the deer myself. I don't have the full day it takes for that anymore, so we decided to have someone else do it. So, off they went to the neighbor's. We didn't think to ask if he packages it or not! Well, he doesn't....so now I get to package it all! bummer. That is 1/2 the job. So, that will be part of my project for this afternoon. The steaks and chops are packaged I just have about 50 pounds of hamburger to package!! yukky job.
We spent last weekend in NJ at Garrett and Mickie Marshall's house. It was lovely. The kids all played so well together, that we could just be adults. Very little referreeing to be done! YAY! We went to chuckeecheese, which was pretty fun for big and little kids alike! Then grabbed a pizza for lunch and then back to hang out at their house. After meeting on Sunday we went back to their house for a wonderful dinner. Then left to come home. We stopped in Williamsport at Jeff and Connie's so that Leigh could pick up his new muzzleloader. I guess this is his latest hobby. Thanks Jeff. Leigh really needed another one! snicker.snicker. It was an awesome weekend!!
Next Friday night we are going to a cookie exchange, so we are making Monster Cookies this afternoon. It is such a large batch and contains ingredients I don't keep on hand, so I gotta go visit the grocery store! :D
This past week I worked just my normal 3 12 hour nights. Ahhh. so nice to be back to my own schedule after 4 weeks of 4 nights a week! This week, we had needy patients. 2 of the nights I had patient's that were crashing, and required many many calls to doctors to get them stabilized, in addition to support families who hadn't addressed code status yet, and weren't sure if the patient would want extra medical interference!! :D This tends to drain me emotionally. But it is very rewarding when they recover and the family is so incredibly happy. We form special bonds, which are very inspiring to me.
Leigh and the kiddoes surprised me this week by cleaning!!! leigh cleaned my kitchen up for me. Kirsten and Shane cleaned Shane's room. And Heidi got started on hers! It is an awesome way to start my 4 day weekend, with the house partially caught up!! I am working on laundry this morning. Leigh and Heidi can run the washer and dryer, but never seem to be able to fold and put away. So, it gets stockpiled so that MOM can do it on her days off! oh happy joy joy. Anyway, I'll put on some boogie woogie music and get it all done up and put away. Leigh had the idea of putting all of our family's clothes in one spot. So we have cleaned out our large walk in closet so that all of our hanging clothes can be there. We moved all the dressers into our bedroom, for all the other clothes. I think it will work very well. The kids don't have the space in their rooms for all their toys and clothes, so now they just have their beds, toys, and books. MUCH easier for them to keep clean.
So... I have the next few days off. I go back to work on Tuesday night.
After our lovely Thanksgiving weekend, deer season started. Monday Leigh went over to his dad's. My brother in law Jason shot a doe. Everything else was misses. I don't remember what days things happened the rest of the week, but Leigh did get two little button bucks. Between them both, we have the equivilent of 1 deer's worth of meat. We took it to a butcher, a neighbor of ours. In the past I have done up the deer myself. I don't have the full day it takes for that anymore, so we decided to have someone else do it. So, off they went to the neighbor's. We didn't think to ask if he packages it or not! Well, he doesn't....so now I get to package it all! bummer. That is 1/2 the job. So, that will be part of my project for this afternoon. The steaks and chops are packaged I just have about 50 pounds of hamburger to package!! yukky job.
We spent last weekend in NJ at Garrett and Mickie Marshall's house. It was lovely. The kids all played so well together, that we could just be adults. Very little referreeing to be done! YAY! We went to chuckeecheese, which was pretty fun for big and little kids alike! Then grabbed a pizza for lunch and then back to hang out at their house. After meeting on Sunday we went back to their house for a wonderful dinner. Then left to come home. We stopped in Williamsport at Jeff and Connie's so that Leigh could pick up his new muzzleloader. I guess this is his latest hobby. Thanks Jeff. Leigh really needed another one! snicker.snicker. It was an awesome weekend!!
Next Friday night we are going to a cookie exchange, so we are making Monster Cookies this afternoon. It is such a large batch and contains ingredients I don't keep on hand, so I gotta go visit the grocery store! :D
This past week I worked just my normal 3 12 hour nights. Ahhh. so nice to be back to my own schedule after 4 weeks of 4 nights a week! This week, we had needy patients. 2 of the nights I had patient's that were crashing, and required many many calls to doctors to get them stabilized, in addition to support families who hadn't addressed code status yet, and weren't sure if the patient would want extra medical interference!! :D This tends to drain me emotionally. But it is very rewarding when they recover and the family is so incredibly happy. We form special bonds, which are very inspiring to me.
Leigh and the kiddoes surprised me this week by cleaning!!! leigh cleaned my kitchen up for me. Kirsten and Shane cleaned Shane's room. And Heidi got started on hers! It is an awesome way to start my 4 day weekend, with the house partially caught up!! I am working on laundry this morning. Leigh and Heidi can run the washer and dryer, but never seem to be able to fold and put away. So, it gets stockpiled so that MOM can do it on her days off! oh happy joy joy. Anyway, I'll put on some boogie woogie music and get it all done up and put away. Leigh had the idea of putting all of our family's clothes in one spot. So we have cleaned out our large walk in closet so that all of our hanging clothes can be there. We moved all the dressers into our bedroom, for all the other clothes. I think it will work very well. The kids don't have the space in their rooms for all their toys and clothes, so now they just have their beds, toys, and books. MUCH easier for them to keep clean.
So... I have the next few days off. I go back to work on Tuesday night.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Post-Thanksgiving!
Let's see....
Last Sunday we spent a wonderful day with Jeff and Connie Fuller. Mike Koser and the boys came over to their place to play, too. It was great to be with all of them again. It is great to be with people who we are all friends with. Connie and I can talk for hours. Leigh and Jeff and Mike go play in the shop/with guns or whatever they do. And all the kids have a riproaring time together!
We've been working at hoeing out our junk! We worked hard in our bedroom this week. Leigh also got Shane's room nearly cleaned out. I need to go through clothes and toys to get rid of stuff he has outgrown. The girls' room is now passable, but I need to go through their toys, too.
I worked 3 nights this week. I was called of Tgiving night. Thank goodness. My folks were coming on Black Friday for our Thanksgiving here. Lots to do to host a dinner, and I wasn't excited about having to work the night before. They arrived about 11Am with my brother Todd, his wife Sue, and their daughters, Laura and Abby! What a wonderful surprise!!! We had a truly wonderful time with them all!! Mom and Dad stayed the night and will be going back home later today.
Today is laundry day....and maybe taking Mom out for something fun to do. Dad and Leigh are hauling corn to the feed mill.
Last Sunday we spent a wonderful day with Jeff and Connie Fuller. Mike Koser and the boys came over to their place to play, too. It was great to be with all of them again. It is great to be with people who we are all friends with. Connie and I can talk for hours. Leigh and Jeff and Mike go play in the shop/with guns or whatever they do. And all the kids have a riproaring time together!
We've been working at hoeing out our junk! We worked hard in our bedroom this week. Leigh also got Shane's room nearly cleaned out. I need to go through clothes and toys to get rid of stuff he has outgrown. The girls' room is now passable, but I need to go through their toys, too.
I worked 3 nights this week. I was called of Tgiving night. Thank goodness. My folks were coming on Black Friday for our Thanksgiving here. Lots to do to host a dinner, and I wasn't excited about having to work the night before. They arrived about 11Am with my brother Todd, his wife Sue, and their daughters, Laura and Abby! What a wonderful surprise!!! We had a truly wonderful time with them all!! Mom and Dad stayed the night and will be going back home later today.
Today is laundry day....and maybe taking Mom out for something fun to do. Dad and Leigh are hauling corn to the feed mill.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
11/22/08
Another week gone by....
Last Sunday we went to Darren and Rebecca's for supper and game night. Molly and Ben came, too, so we had lots of laughs! Good times. We need to repeat it often!
Leigh has been helping his dad and brother with combining corn. So, he and Shane spent several days this week hauling corn to the feed store. Shane likes to play "boss" in the combine, telling Leigh how and where to drive. They both have a good time!
We got our first batch of snow this week. We only have a couple inches, but boy is is COLD!! I am not too excited about driving on questionable roads to work, but guess I'll get used to it. Most of my drive is highway, so it should be well cared for. There were several car pileups, that brought business to the hospital!
Last night we went to Aaron and Janet's to help celebrate Clayton's 2nd birthday! How did he get to be 2 already?? He and Shane are best friends and cry when they leave each other. Cute.
Today we are organizing and cleaning out the house. Lots to do. Before I started school, I cleaned out every closet and cubby. The house was completely clean when I started school 2+ years ago. It is amazing how things get cluttered in that length of time. So much stuff just stashed here and there. And then ofcourse we have been working at remodelling the kitchen, so that adds to the chaos! We are anxious to get everything in order again.
Last Sunday we went to Darren and Rebecca's for supper and game night. Molly and Ben came, too, so we had lots of laughs! Good times. We need to repeat it often!
Leigh has been helping his dad and brother with combining corn. So, he and Shane spent several days this week hauling corn to the feed store. Shane likes to play "boss" in the combine, telling Leigh how and where to drive. They both have a good time!
We got our first batch of snow this week. We only have a couple inches, but boy is is COLD!! I am not too excited about driving on questionable roads to work, but guess I'll get used to it. Most of my drive is highway, so it should be well cared for. There were several car pileups, that brought business to the hospital!
Last night we went to Aaron and Janet's to help celebrate Clayton's 2nd birthday! How did he get to be 2 already?? He and Shane are best friends and cry when they leave each other. Cute.
Today we are organizing and cleaning out the house. Lots to do. Before I started school, I cleaned out every closet and cubby. The house was completely clean when I started school 2+ years ago. It is amazing how things get cluttered in that length of time. So much stuff just stashed here and there. And then ofcourse we have been working at remodelling the kitchen, so that adds to the chaos! We are anxious to get everything in order again.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The weekend is here... FINALLY!!
It is a very quiet Saturday morning here. Leigh went to help a friend of his for a couple of hours. The kids are quiet, 2 are still sleeping. Aaahhh. wonderful. This quietness is much deserved and appreciated after this week!!
Our week started with Shane and Leigh being sick. Monday night I went to work, and ended up coming home a couple hour early to spend the next 24 hrs in bed/running to the bathroom to empty my GI tract of all contents as rapidly as possible. Heidi too, had this issue, but hers didn't last nearly as long, thank goodness for her. Thank you to my mother-in-law for all her kindness and taking care of us all! It would have been a whole lot worse without her!
Tuesday morning was the Veteran's Day assembly at the school. Every year the kids sing songs in honor of our country. Every year I cry when the entire assembly sings "God Bless America". They have some Veterans that do a flag salute. Very sobering. This is the future of our country. Amazing children.
I worked Wednesday and Thursday nights. good nights, all in all.
Yesterday we went to a dairy cow auction! They were bbeeeeaaaauuuutttttiiiiiffffuuuulllll! I have never seen such beautiful animals. We are excited to think that in a few months, we will be able to be buying that quality of animals! Time for the next stage in Leigh and Jill's journey of life....where is it going to take us??
We went to Lowe's last evening, and bought the rest of the trim for our Kitchen. Man, I can't wait to have it D-O-N-E! It has been way tooooo long! The hard part is...now we move to the Living Room!! URG! I am so weary of living in a house that is in the midst of remodelling! I suppose that months from now, I'll look back and forget exactly how frustrating it was. Atleast I hope so.
Today we are going to Darren and Rebecca's, and Molly and Ben's Wedding Reception! How fun to celebrate with two young couples as they start their journeys together. We are having an ice cream social for them. Leigh is to be the MC.... this should be interesting. Leigh with a microphone....scary thought.
till next time....
Our week started with Shane and Leigh being sick. Monday night I went to work, and ended up coming home a couple hour early to spend the next 24 hrs in bed/running to the bathroom to empty my GI tract of all contents as rapidly as possible. Heidi too, had this issue, but hers didn't last nearly as long, thank goodness for her. Thank you to my mother-in-law for all her kindness and taking care of us all! It would have been a whole lot worse without her!
Tuesday morning was the Veteran's Day assembly at the school. Every year the kids sing songs in honor of our country. Every year I cry when the entire assembly sings "God Bless America". They have some Veterans that do a flag salute. Very sobering. This is the future of our country. Amazing children.
I worked Wednesday and Thursday nights. good nights, all in all.
Yesterday we went to a dairy cow auction! They were bbeeeeaaaauuuutttttiiiiiffffuuuulllll! I have never seen such beautiful animals. We are excited to think that in a few months, we will be able to be buying that quality of animals! Time for the next stage in Leigh and Jill's journey of life....where is it going to take us??
We went to Lowe's last evening, and bought the rest of the trim for our Kitchen. Man, I can't wait to have it D-O-N-E! It has been way tooooo long! The hard part is...now we move to the Living Room!! URG! I am so weary of living in a house that is in the midst of remodelling! I suppose that months from now, I'll look back and forget exactly how frustrating it was. Atleast I hope so.
Today we are going to Darren and Rebecca's, and Molly and Ben's Wedding Reception! How fun to celebrate with two young couples as they start their journeys together. We are having an ice cream social for them. Leigh is to be the MC.... this should be interesting. Leigh with a microphone....scary thought.
till next time....
Sunday, November 9, 2008
sickly weekend, I guess
Leigh called me Friday morning at work to say that Miss Kirsten was sick. He thought surely she had eaten too much b-day cake/candy the night before. (On a side note, it had some red frosting, and now we have a red stained toilet seat. you make that connection.) So, she missed the day at school. I was scheduled to work again on Friday night, so it was good that most of the sickness was out of her system early in the day. Yesterday I slept most of the day, catching up , you know. I can only go so many days on 4 hours sleep. Well, at 3am...Shane woke up.... vomiting. oh great. So I spent my morning cleaning up his various messes since he didn't like actually vomiting in the toilet. We went to lunch at Ben thomke's today. Shane was feeling better. By this time I wasn't allowing him to have anything except sips of water, which did not put me in the favorite mommy category. He did fine while we were there for the afternoon. On the ride home, Leigh suddenly pulled off he road and gave the corn field some gastric fertilizer. So... now he is all tucked in bed....
So, all in all, I believe that the delicious birthday cake, that got thrown out, wasn't the culprit after all!!! Maybe we'll just have to celebrate with another yummy cake!
So, all in all, I believe that the delicious birthday cake, that got thrown out, wasn't the culprit after all!!! Maybe we'll just have to celebrate with another yummy cake!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Just some more snapshots.
I think she likes her new flute!
Shane thinks he fits in the Moses basket...he was really curled up!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Kirsten!
Kirsten turns 7 years old this week! Since she loves Barbies-- we got her a barbie dream house. It has been the ultimate!! Even Heidi, who is "getting to big for barbies" (according to the princess herself), is really enjoying it! Here they are having a great time. I'll post more pictures later this week.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Another week gone by...
I worked 4 twelve hour shifts this week! Busy, busy. I have been taking care of 2 hospice patients this week, that have been slowly declining. One died yesterday, the other will at any time. Dear sweet people, with wonderful families. However it does take an emotional toll on ya! I work and 8hr shift tomorrow, then 3 twelves this week, again!
On a brighter side-- I bought a new computer this week. The old one was quickly failing... so now we have a nice new one! unfortunately I haven't gotten to play on it too much....
Kirsten spent Friday night at her cousins house! I am sure that was great fun! I actually haven't seen her since Thursday suppertime. Crazy busy life.
Heidi and Shane enjoyed playing together. Heidi read stories to Shane which he absolutely loved.
Ben Thomke came today. He and Leigh worked together some on the kitchen and a few other projects. It was nice that he could come.
No other news now...
On a brighter side-- I bought a new computer this week. The old one was quickly failing... so now we have a nice new one! unfortunately I haven't gotten to play on it too much....
Kirsten spent Friday night at her cousins house! I am sure that was great fun! I actually haven't seen her since Thursday suppertime. Crazy busy life.
Heidi and Shane enjoyed playing together. Heidi read stories to Shane which he absolutely loved.
Ben Thomke came today. He and Leigh worked together some on the kitchen and a few other projects. It was nice that he could come.
No other news now...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Trotter Adoption
Hello Everyone-- we just received some wonderful news.... I wanted to let you know, in case any of you are able and want to help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKLGHiW7_Jg
The above video is about a little boy. My dear cousin and her husband, Julie and Travis Trotter, have opened their lives and hearts to this dear boy. He will be joining them in Georgia in the next couple of months. They have received a grant from an organization that will match $ for $ everything Julie and Travis raise up to $2500 by Nov 5th. This $$ goes towards expenses necessary to complete the whole process. Anyone wanting to do something along this line can do so. Donations are tax deductible and you do get a receipt back from them for tax purposes. Checks can be made out and mailed to:
Life International
Atten: Trotter Adoption
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL 61744
In the memo section of the check to indicate where the funds are to go should be "preference Trotter adoption".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKLGHiW7_Jg
The above video is about a little boy. My dear cousin and her husband, Julie and Travis Trotter, have opened their lives and hearts to this dear boy. He will be joining them in Georgia in the next couple of months. They have received a grant from an organization that will match $ for $ everything Julie and Travis raise up to $2500 by Nov 5th. This $$ goes towards expenses necessary to complete the whole process. Anyone wanting to do something along this line can do so. Donations are tax deductible and you do get a receipt back from them for tax purposes. Checks can be made out and mailed to:
Life International
Atten: Trotter Adoption
PO Box 40
Gridley, IL 61744
In the memo section of the check to indicate where the funds are to go should be "preference Trotter adoption".
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Auction!!
What fun! My brother Roy, who got his auctioneering license this past spring, came up to Troy to the auction! For those of you who don't know him, he lives near Harrisburg! Anyway, surprise, I thought he was just coming to see the sale...but in fact he was coming to sell!! That was great fun to see/hear him sell at a local auction! He is really good, too!!! Can you tell I am proud of him??
Oh, Leigh bought a basketball hoop and a tetter....
Oh, Leigh bought a basketball hoop and a tetter....
It's Saturday
Another week has gone by! It wasn't quite as stressful as some have been recently. I worked 2 evening shifts, and 2 overnights. So, I have finally caught up on some sleep! Last evening we went shopping. Had to go visit Sam's club. Leigh isn't much of a cook, so we needed to get some easy to prepare foods. you know, frozen stuff that you throw in a frydaddy! ha. anyway.
Then we went to the mall so I could buy some new shoes for work. I DO NOT like buying expensive shoes. However, I have gone through 2-3 shoes in the past 4 months. I still wear them ofcourse, but my feet cry out by the time I am on my way home from work. I firmly believe that taking care of aches and pains will keep me from getting burned out. So.... I spent 135 dollars on new sneakers!! YIKES!!! They had just better last a good 6 months!! I got these insoles to put in them, that have a 1 year guarantee. The saleman says he has had his a good 6 months, and took them out of his shoe to show us. So, we were sold on the idea. He showed us the difference between the soles that are in sneakers and these gel thingies. No wonder soles breakdown for me. So... we'll see how this works!
Leigh is off to a machinery auction today. We are going to go join him for lunch. I just hope he doesn't find all kinds of stuff to drag home!! ha .ha. I am SURE he will find SOMETHING!! Now that I say that... I will probably find something I want! (tail between my legs like a puppy dog).
We do need to do some cleaning around the house! Leigh has done good this week keeping up on the laundry for me. It does need to be folded and put away. Plus we are having company for dinner tomorrow... so I need to dig out more plates from the garage. I still have 4-5 bins of stuff that went to the garage when we started the kitchen project.
Well, I need to get a coat of stain on the cabinet doors before we leave for the auction.....
Then we went to the mall so I could buy some new shoes for work. I DO NOT like buying expensive shoes. However, I have gone through 2-3 shoes in the past 4 months. I still wear them ofcourse, but my feet cry out by the time I am on my way home from work. I firmly believe that taking care of aches and pains will keep me from getting burned out. So.... I spent 135 dollars on new sneakers!! YIKES!!! They had just better last a good 6 months!! I got these insoles to put in them, that have a 1 year guarantee. The saleman says he has had his a good 6 months, and took them out of his shoe to show us. So, we were sold on the idea. He showed us the difference between the soles that are in sneakers and these gel thingies. No wonder soles breakdown for me. So... we'll see how this works!
Leigh is off to a machinery auction today. We are going to go join him for lunch. I just hope he doesn't find all kinds of stuff to drag home!! ha .ha. I am SURE he will find SOMETHING!! Now that I say that... I will probably find something I want! (tail between my legs like a puppy dog).
We do need to do some cleaning around the house! Leigh has done good this week keeping up on the laundry for me. It does need to be folded and put away. Plus we are having company for dinner tomorrow... so I need to dig out more plates from the garage. I still have 4-5 bins of stuff that went to the garage when we started the kitchen project.
Well, I need to get a coat of stain on the cabinet doors before we leave for the auction.....
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wedding Wknd.
Mr. and Mrs. Darren Watkins
10.11.08
We were so excited to travel to Ohio to see a wonderful young couple get married! They are perfect for each other, and we have been waiting SOOOOO long! Their wedding was beautiful!
On the way to their wedding, we had to stop and drop the kids off at my parent's. And then stop again about 45 minutes from our hotel so that Leigh could pick up some equipment he bought on eBay. We got to the hotel about 8pm, went to Cracker Barrel for a quick supper. Then we met up with Big D, Benji, Napster, LG, and Amber in the hotel room. FYI, D spent his last night as a single man watching..... hunting videos!!! :D
The next day was out to breakfast with that same crowd. Then quickly get ready for the wedding! It was a gorgeous fall day. After the reception...travel back home to mom and dad's. After meeting and lunch at my favorite restaurant (Hoss's Steak House), we came home to see all of Leigh's family. We had 19 for supper around the table at Frank and Marilyn Purcell's. First time we have ALL been together, EVER!! Amazing. We did take some pictures, too!
So, it has all been a whirlwind... I am ready to crash!!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Another new week....
This past week was another busy one! I was thankful, though, to spend some time relaxing with my family Friday night and Saturday. Friday night we went to D and Reb's. Leigh worked a bit on the siding. We were anxious to leave them alone however, on their last evening as a "single" couple. They were leaving the next morning for Reb to go to Ohio to prepare for their wedding this coming Saturday. So, we went shopping! Got some pizza and then had fun at the mall and Lowes. Saturday we got dressed up warmly, since we had a killer frost, and headed down to a huge equipment auction. However, it wasn't there!! Ooops! Leigh didn't look up to see what weekend it was in October!!! WHAT??!!! So, we had a good laugh about it, and went out to breakfast instead! Yummy! Then we went further south to a couple fall festivals. Back home in the late afternoon, and Leigh took off for Big D's again. I stayed home with the rugrats and cleaned house. Played a game of monopoly with the girls and baked an apple pie. This was all a much needed break from the stress I have been managing lately.
This week will be busier! Leigh is off to union meeting with the kids. I was planning on going, but got called in to work 11A-7P today. I need to get some more housecleaning done tomorrow. Delmar and Murhl are coming for Supper tomorrow night. Tuesday night I work again 11p-7a. Wednesday and Thursday are 12 hour shifts, and then we leave Friday for Ohio!! We are excited about Darren and Rebecca's wedding on Saturday. Then back to mom and Dad's late Saturday night. Back home here on Sunday afternoon so we can spend some time with Leigh's family who are all coming home!!
Will it ever slow down??????
This week will be busier! Leigh is off to union meeting with the kids. I was planning on going, but got called in to work 11A-7P today. I need to get some more housecleaning done tomorrow. Delmar and Murhl are coming for Supper tomorrow night. Tuesday night I work again 11p-7a. Wednesday and Thursday are 12 hour shifts, and then we leave Friday for Ohio!! We are excited about Darren and Rebecca's wedding on Saturday. Then back to mom and Dad's late Saturday night. Back home here on Sunday afternoon so we can spend some time with Leigh's family who are all coming home!!
Will it ever slow down??????
Monday, September 29, 2008
Stew cookout!
We celebrated my dad's birthday this weekend. He turned 60 years young! He isn't a "party" type of guy...so we decided to have a stewcookout. We chopped veggies, dug fresh potatoes, cut up meat and cooked it all together over an open fire. We requested that people not bring gifts, since Dad doesn't need a thing. However, he loves pie.... he got 11 pies! Delicious! It was a great time, and dad told me several times it was fun. We ended the evening with music from guitar and mandolins and accordians, and smores over the fire. A wonderful time by all.
Dad stirring the stewpot
Dad with his birthday presents---11pies!
Roy and Dad--dishing up!
Dad stirring the stewpot
Dad with his birthday presents---11pies!
Roy and Dad--dishing up!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Is it Tuesday already?
Wow, the past couple of days have gone by fast. Sunday was meeting in the morning, out to lunch with Gramma and Ben Thomke, then to a get-together at ColXRds. The kids put on a "lovely" talent show on the stage. It was pretty comical. Lauren showed us her splits, Kirsten showed us her "cartwheels", and sang. Heidi was miss America with her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Shane came out and attempted a somsersault but embarrassed himself by bonking his head on the floor. Riley, was too embarassed by it all to participate. I can't blame him!! Afterwards we went up to Jay and Priscilla Ziegler's for icecream and more laughs. All in all a fun day.
Yesterday started out as a good day.... until about 9am when I hit the couch. I spent the rest of the day running to the bathroom. yuk. not fun. by last night, I was concerned that I would never be normal again. I had a good night's rest, and today feel some better. I ate some ramen noodles, and so far so good! I go to work for 7pm today...so hopefully I am 95% well by then!
Leigh is working at Coke today, the girls are in school. So it is just Shane and I here at home. I need to get some things cleaned up around here. I work 3 12 hour shifts in a row. We are leaving on Friday to go to my parents' for the weekend. We are spending the day with dear old Dad on Saturday. The plan is to cook stew over a campfire. Should be an interesting day. This is to celebrate his 60th last week.
So, this blog may not get updated until next week!
Yesterday started out as a good day.... until about 9am when I hit the couch. I spent the rest of the day running to the bathroom. yuk. not fun. by last night, I was concerned that I would never be normal again. I had a good night's rest, and today feel some better. I ate some ramen noodles, and so far so good! I go to work for 7pm today...so hopefully I am 95% well by then!
Leigh is working at Coke today, the girls are in school. So it is just Shane and I here at home. I need to get some things cleaned up around here. I work 3 12 hour shifts in a row. We are leaving on Friday to go to my parents' for the weekend. We are spending the day with dear old Dad on Saturday. The plan is to cook stew over a campfire. Should be an interesting day. This is to celebrate his 60th last week.
So, this blog may not get updated until next week!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9-20-08
Well, it's been a few days. Busy days. I worked 4 nights this week. It wasn't bad, but doesn't leave much time for updating blogs! ha! Actually, at work it was a really good week. I always love it, but it was nice to have a the same group of patients all week, and they were awesome people!! Cancer patients are inspiring!
Speaking of which, since yesterday, I have been thinking so much of the Clites Family. Fondest thoughts and memories go their way! Death from cancer seems to give so many mixed feelings to those left behind. We are so thankful for her steadfastness in life, her faithfulness, and so we can know she has gone to her reward. But then, what about those left behind. How can we grieve for someone who has gone on? Why do our hearts tug, and miss her? She was a wonderful wife and mother. Death: another milestone in the continuum of life.
We were with Darren and Rebecca again last night. Their house is coming along nicely. 3 weeks from today is their wedding! The pressure is on.... They hope to finish the bathroom today, so they can rip apart the other one! Her parents are there.... so her and her mom are going to be decorating. It is going to be adorable.
The kids and I are home today. Gotta get some housework done. Then maybe some shopping later on. Leigh has worked some in our kitchen this week, and we are ready to buy some more supplies. So, I may pay a visit to Lowe's.
My dear old Dad turned 60 this week. I can't quite figure out how my parents are pushing the limit for retiring??!! How did they get to be this old? I know, I know, when I am 60 I won't believe how young it is. But, it is just sobering to think of how we age. Anyway, we are planning to celebrate his birthday next weekend. All of us kids are going home to spend the day together on Saturday the 27th. It seems whenever we all go home, we all have our own agenda, and maybe don't spend a whole lot of time together. We jokingly refer to mom's house as the hotel. We plan to cook stew/soup over an open fire next weekend. Sounds pretty fun.
Speaking of which, since yesterday, I have been thinking so much of the Clites Family. Fondest thoughts and memories go their way! Death from cancer seems to give so many mixed feelings to those left behind. We are so thankful for her steadfastness in life, her faithfulness, and so we can know she has gone to her reward. But then, what about those left behind. How can we grieve for someone who has gone on? Why do our hearts tug, and miss her? She was a wonderful wife and mother. Death: another milestone in the continuum of life.
We were with Darren and Rebecca again last night. Their house is coming along nicely. 3 weeks from today is their wedding! The pressure is on.... They hope to finish the bathroom today, so they can rip apart the other one! Her parents are there.... so her and her mom are going to be decorating. It is going to be adorable.
The kids and I are home today. Gotta get some housework done. Then maybe some shopping later on. Leigh has worked some in our kitchen this week, and we are ready to buy some more supplies. So, I may pay a visit to Lowe's.
My dear old Dad turned 60 this week. I can't quite figure out how my parents are pushing the limit for retiring??!! How did they get to be this old? I know, I know, when I am 60 I won't believe how young it is. But, it is just sobering to think of how we age. Anyway, we are planning to celebrate his birthday next weekend. All of us kids are going home to spend the day together on Saturday the 27th. It seems whenever we all go home, we all have our own agenda, and maybe don't spend a whole lot of time together. We jokingly refer to mom's house as the hotel. We plan to cook stew/soup over an open fire next weekend. Sounds pretty fun.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Home Sweet Home
Saturday, Leigh spent the day at Darren and Rebecca's. The sheet rock is nearly all hung, now just the taping and finishing! Maybe next wknd we will be painting! It is looking awesome! Less than 4 weeks until the big wedding ...time cruch time! Yesterday after meeting we went to Frank and Marilyn's for lunch with all the local Purcells and Dirks. Lots of fun to be around the table with all of those clowns!! Then, back up to Darren and Rebecca's. I was glad to help Rebecca start setting up the kitchen. Very fun.
Here are some pictures of our place...
Just some pretty flowers in my flower bed.
This is what happens when wind hits a popup camper. It wasn't even set up, but I must admit that the top wasn't latched down either! This is what we woke up to find this morning! My flower pots out back were blown somewhere down into the woods!
Home Sweet Home. This is the view from up by the road. Thanksgiving day 2008 will mark a full decade here! It sure has changed in 10 years.
The begining of the road down into the woods. About 1/4 mile down this road is a beautiful little creek. Leigh just built the road this summer. It is gorgeous, and peaceful down by the creek.
Anther angle of the backyard. We finally got the backyard graded off and seeded this summer. It is still very steep, but atleast it can be mowed and walked across now!
The good old dog... Pookie. He will soon be 11 years old!!
Here are some pictures of our place...
Just some pretty flowers in my flower bed.
This is what happens when wind hits a popup camper. It wasn't even set up, but I must admit that the top wasn't latched down either! This is what we woke up to find this morning! My flower pots out back were blown somewhere down into the woods!
Home Sweet Home. This is the view from up by the road. Thanksgiving day 2008 will mark a full decade here! It sure has changed in 10 years.
The begining of the road down into the woods. About 1/4 mile down this road is a beautiful little creek. Leigh just built the road this summer. It is gorgeous, and peaceful down by the creek.
Anther angle of the backyard. We finally got the backyard graded off and seeded this summer. It is still very steep, but atleast it can be mowed and walked across now!
The good old dog... Pookie. He will soon be 11 years old!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Worn out momma
One step forward, two steps back.
Is this the way to get ahead?
4 days working, 3 days off.
Why don't I want to get out of bed?
Pick up, put way, organize and cook,
that is a mom's job.
Why does that description not fit anyone else;
a husband, a daughter, or a son?
If only there were more hours in a day,
more days in a week.
If only this momma had more energy,
so chores wouldn't carry into next week.
Tis the life of a working mom;
time is at a premium.
Soon the kids will be grown and gone,
you hope you will have raised them.
Sure, they will function,
eat, sleep and breathe.
But will they be an integral part,
of the life they lead?
Or will they float along
doing very little,
because you weren't there,
to help solve every riddle.
Will they understand the facts of life?
Will they value hard work and strife?
Will they live, laugh, and love?
Will they respect the God above?
Will they have happy memories
of childhood fun?
Or will their memories be of
all the work that wasn't done.
Can we ever get ahead?
Or should we be content?
Is today good enough?
Of course it is, It's Heaven Sent.
-JPurcell 9-13-08
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Voting Day!
Well, the biggest thing happening today is for my husband. He now works part-time for Coca~Cola. While he was working fulltime there, some issue arose concerning their payscale. There has been a union in place for over 30 years. Well, Coca~Cola wanted to offer more money, and the union turned them down!!! WHAT??!!! So, it started the wheels in motion. There have been lots of other issues, too. Anyway, Leigh became the petitioner who initiated the process of booting the union out. It went before the national labor relations board. The union cause problems, of course, and so there had to be a local judging on the issue. No conclusion could be made locally so it went to Washington to the Supreme Court. The sent it back to the locals, who hung again. This time when it went to Washington, they ruled in favor of the employees that voting should take place. The locals agreed with the ruling. Anyway, today is Election Day! So, it has been a bit crazy for Leigh. Even though he isn't "working" today, he had to go and be there as a representative during the 2 voting times. He should be home shortly, and I am excited to hear how it went. The union has really messed up, and the guys/gals are very upset. The Union President was at the plant this morning, and the guys were very rude to him, and he finally just left. They are fully expecting a landslide vote against the union. There will be pay increases, benefit changes, and a definite rise in moral at work. They are all looking forward to the changes. And to think, it is because my husband was willing to step against tradition and try! Can you tell I am proud of him??
Tonight is my last night of 12hr shifts this week. I am pretty tired today. I will be glad when I wake up tomorrow afternoon, and be able to get back to my house projects. Maybe we can finish the kitchen and get started on the Living room this week. Tomorrow will be laundry and cleaning day!
Shane was running a fever last night. It was hard to go to work knowing I had a sick boy at home! Thankfully our kids don't seem to get sick, so this hasn't been an issue normally. It really tugged at my heartstrings to go to work while he was crying. Thankfully his fever broke after a couple doses of meds, and he is doing just fine today. He did take a nap, which is unusual for him, but welcomed by this ole mommy! :)
Tonight is my last night of 12hr shifts this week. I am pretty tired today. I will be glad when I wake up tomorrow afternoon, and be able to get back to my house projects. Maybe we can finish the kitchen and get started on the Living room this week. Tomorrow will be laundry and cleaning day!
Shane was running a fever last night. It was hard to go to work knowing I had a sick boy at home! Thankfully our kids don't seem to get sick, so this hasn't been an issue normally. It really tugged at my heartstrings to go to work while he was crying. Thankfully his fever broke after a couple doses of meds, and he is doing just fine today. He did take a nap, which is unusual for him, but welcomed by this ole mommy! :)
Monday, September 8, 2008
The weekend
Well, It was another busy weekend. I did have off work, so it was wonderful to spend time with the family! Saturday we met my folks at Penns Cave in Centre Hall, PA to see an antique tractor/machinery show. It was about 1/2 tractors/machines and 1/2 fleemarket. Mom, the girls and I spent most of our time in the flea market checking out all the junk. Lots of laughs about the stuff people sell!! Dad, Leigh and Shane looked at all the tractors, and then mosied through the flea market. Leigh thought it very wise to buy a set of torches....and the seller was kind enough to throw in a bunch of junk with the purchase. So, I think next time, Leigh will have a smaller vehicle and a budget! :) Mom and Dad found some beautiful new porch furniture that someone had made. So, all in all it was a fun day.
Sunday was meeting at Jim and Janet's. Then we went to Leigh's folks for a potluck lunch. It was wonderful to be with everyone there! We stayed long after everyone else left. It was nice to sit and relax and chat with mom and dad. Leigh and Shane tried fishing again.... tried being the operative word.
The girls are on week 2 of school now. I am spending today sorting toys, finally. What a chore. For the past 2 years, while I was in school.... toys were just piled in to rubbermaid bins when it came time to clean up. Well, now it is time to sort them the way they used to be sorted. I had no idea my girls had so many barbie dolls!!! good grief! And they sure have used up coloring books! I can't believe how much stuff I am throwing away!
Tomorrow Frank turns 64! Amazing!
Sunday was meeting at Jim and Janet's. Then we went to Leigh's folks for a potluck lunch. It was wonderful to be with everyone there! We stayed long after everyone else left. It was nice to sit and relax and chat with mom and dad. Leigh and Shane tried fishing again.... tried being the operative word.
The girls are on week 2 of school now. I am spending today sorting toys, finally. What a chore. For the past 2 years, while I was in school.... toys were just piled in to rubbermaid bins when it came time to clean up. Well, now it is time to sort them the way they used to be sorted. I had no idea my girls had so many barbie dolls!!! good grief! And they sure have used up coloring books! I can't believe how much stuff I am throwing away!
Tomorrow Frank turns 64! Amazing!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Fishing.....attempt.
Well, Leigh discovered that a little pond at his dad's has fish in it! So.... LET'S GO FISHING! Never have done that before! Oh yeah, we are gonna catch the big one. Anyway, we really weren't successful. Leigh had one that took his worm, and another very small one that he caught, but really, nothing very exciting. However, we did buy some fishing supplies, so maybe next time it will be a little bit better. The evening was beautiful, and I was able to capture some of it.
The little fisherman!
The big fisherman! Thursday, September 4, 2008
end of the workweek!
Ah, well, tonight is my last night to work this week. I am incredibly tired. I don't function on 4-5 hours per day of sleep! Oh well. Tonight is also my last night of orientation. Next week, I will be on my own schedule! YAY! Scary but exciting. I will still be working with the same group of people, though. So... we should have a blast!
The girls are enjoying school. Heidi has homework tonight for the first time! A note from Kirsten's teacher says she is doing very well.
Shane is helping daddy make hay! He comes home with all sorts of stories about what he and daddy/grandpa did that day. He is a little farmer.
When Leigh was working for Coca~Cola fulltime, he initiated the proceedings to vote the union out. It went through NY state courts, and was sent on to the supreme courts twice. It has now been ruled that the employees can vote for what they want. So, the voting day is next week. Leigh has worked very hard with lawyers to understand all the legal jargon and proceedings. Coca~Cola Enterprises is very proud of what Leigh has accomplished so far. We are pretty sure that the union will be voted out. This will mean pay changes, benefits changes, etc. etc. But it will be so much better. It has been alot of work, but Leigh is glad to be able to do something to help so many people.
I picked lots of tomatoes this week. I need to cook them down and freeze the puree. Neither Leigh or I like fresh tomatoes, but we sure eat alot of pasta! and Chili! And lasagna! you get the point. So, we have 12 tomato plants that are nearly breaking with the fruit! Lots of huge green ones coming on, too. Leigh and his dad planted lots of potatoes this year. We need to go over and get digging at them, too!
Heidi brought home a paper today. Instrument lessons will be starting. 4th grade is the first year that they offer it. Heidi is excited, she wants to learn to play the flute, just like gramma Grady does! So, we gotta look into buying/renting one. She has had 2 1/2 years of piano lessons, so I hope that will help her. Her piano teacher retired from giving lessons last January. She was in her 60th year of giving lessons. Yes, she was 81 years young! We wanted to start lessons again this fall, but I haven't found a teacher in my budget yet! The local music stores charge just shy of $20 per 1/2hour lesson! That is ridiculous! And Kirsten wants to start, too. So, not sure yet, if I want to try giving them myself, or not. I tried that before Heidi started formal lessons, and it DID NOT work. So, I'll keep looking for someone who will give lessons out of their home.
The girls are enjoying school. Heidi has homework tonight for the first time! A note from Kirsten's teacher says she is doing very well.
Shane is helping daddy make hay! He comes home with all sorts of stories about what he and daddy/grandpa did that day. He is a little farmer.
When Leigh was working for Coca~Cola fulltime, he initiated the proceedings to vote the union out. It went through NY state courts, and was sent on to the supreme courts twice. It has now been ruled that the employees can vote for what they want. So, the voting day is next week. Leigh has worked very hard with lawyers to understand all the legal jargon and proceedings. Coca~Cola Enterprises is very proud of what Leigh has accomplished so far. We are pretty sure that the union will be voted out. This will mean pay changes, benefits changes, etc. etc. But it will be so much better. It has been alot of work, but Leigh is glad to be able to do something to help so many people.
I picked lots of tomatoes this week. I need to cook them down and freeze the puree. Neither Leigh or I like fresh tomatoes, but we sure eat alot of pasta! and Chili! And lasagna! you get the point. So, we have 12 tomato plants that are nearly breaking with the fruit! Lots of huge green ones coming on, too. Leigh and his dad planted lots of potatoes this year. We need to go over and get digging at them, too!
Heidi brought home a paper today. Instrument lessons will be starting. 4th grade is the first year that they offer it. Heidi is excited, she wants to learn to play the flute, just like gramma Grady does! So, we gotta look into buying/renting one. She has had 2 1/2 years of piano lessons, so I hope that will help her. Her piano teacher retired from giving lessons last January. She was in her 60th year of giving lessons. Yes, she was 81 years young! We wanted to start lessons again this fall, but I haven't found a teacher in my budget yet! The local music stores charge just shy of $20 per 1/2hour lesson! That is ridiculous! And Kirsten wants to start, too. So, not sure yet, if I want to try giving them myself, or not. I tried that before Heidi started formal lessons, and it DID NOT work. So, I'll keep looking for someone who will give lessons out of their home.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
First Day of School!
Well, Heidi is off to 4th grade... and Kirsten off to 1st grade! How did they get this big??? Kirsten is the blond, Heidi the brunette.
Shane is going to spend the day with his daddy... mowing grass/hay, I think.
Me? Well, when everyone else sleeps, I am awake. When everyone else sleeps... it is beddiebye for me! aaahhh.. it like the luxury of a wonderfully long nap in the middle of the day...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day!
Today is the day that Kirsten thought all babies were born! HA! She asked me a couple weeks ago if all babies were born on labor day. I asked how they got birthday on other days of the year. That stumped her! Then she laughed at herself!
We had a lovely day yesterday. Meeting in the morning, and then we stopped and got BBQ chicken on the way home. yummy! There was a picnic in the afternoon that we went to until about 9pm. It was so wonderful to see everyone again! We had a great turnout!
Leigh is at Darren and Rebecca's today, putting their bathroom back together. It sounds like it is coming along very well. I am hoping to go take a peak at the progress later today on my way to work. 4.5 weeks until their wedding!
This is my last week of orientation/training at work. I have had to work the schedule of the person training me for the last 12 weeks! Starting next week I will be on my permanent schedule, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7p-7a. There isn't mandatory overtime at work, but if it is available (which it almost always is), I can take it. So that may be an option for some extra spending money! :)
I am working in the girls' room today. We got most of the stuff out of it the other day. Today is organizing day! fun, right? NOPE!! I got some paint for the walls, but I don't have time to get to that today....so hopefully later in the week. clothes and toys are much more important in preparing for school.
Tomorrow is the girls' first day of school. Leigh will be getting them up and taking them to school. I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall and observe THAT production. He hasn't ever done it, and I won't even be here to answer his 1 million questions! bummer!!! :)
We had a lovely day yesterday. Meeting in the morning, and then we stopped and got BBQ chicken on the way home. yummy! There was a picnic in the afternoon that we went to until about 9pm. It was so wonderful to see everyone again! We had a great turnout!
Leigh is at Darren and Rebecca's today, putting their bathroom back together. It sounds like it is coming along very well. I am hoping to go take a peak at the progress later today on my way to work. 4.5 weeks until their wedding!
This is my last week of orientation/training at work. I have had to work the schedule of the person training me for the last 12 weeks! Starting next week I will be on my permanent schedule, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7p-7a. There isn't mandatory overtime at work, but if it is available (which it almost always is), I can take it. So that may be an option for some extra spending money! :)
I am working in the girls' room today. We got most of the stuff out of it the other day. Today is organizing day! fun, right? NOPE!! I got some paint for the walls, but I don't have time to get to that today....so hopefully later in the week. clothes and toys are much more important in preparing for school.
Tomorrow is the girls' first day of school. Leigh will be getting them up and taking them to school. I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall and observe THAT production. He hasn't ever done it, and I won't even be here to answer his 1 million questions! bummer!!! :)
Saturday, August 30, 2008
in between shifts...
I'm in between shifts. I worked 12 hours last night, slept this morning. I go in for 4 hours tonight. Since I worked 8 hrs on Wednesday night, I can only work 4 tonight. They are really cracking down on the overtime at work. They are only allowing OT in emergencies.
Leigh has the kids at Darren and Rebecca's, so I get some quiet time.... It has been a very stressful week, and this momma needs some ME time!
The girls room is 90% cleaned out. Not much longer and it will be! I am hoping to get the painting done on Monday. Maybe Leigh can build their beds on Monday, too???!!! we'll see.
My Gramma Grady turned 94 years young yesterday! She is so amazing and very much an inspiration to me. I hope that if I live to be her age, that I am as independent and capable as she is!
Leigh has the kids at Darren and Rebecca's, so I get some quiet time.... It has been a very stressful week, and this momma needs some ME time!
The girls room is 90% cleaned out. Not much longer and it will be! I am hoping to get the painting done on Monday. Maybe Leigh can build their beds on Monday, too???!!! we'll see.
My Gramma Grady turned 94 years young yesterday! She is so amazing and very much an inspiration to me. I hope that if I live to be her age, that I am as independent and capable as she is!
Friday, August 29, 2008
cleaning out their room!
The kids have been working most of the day hauling stuff out of their room. The piles in the living room are growing! EEEK! I am going to pick up paint so we can get the walls repainted. We found some polkadot curtains the other day, which they both liked, so we are drawing our colors from that. blue, purple and green. We are going to build loft beds for them. That should give them some extra room to play/relax in their room. The room is so small. We HAVE to get them organized!!!
Leigh worked at Coke today... he should be home shortly.
I work tonight at the hospital...7p-7a. Leigh and the kids are going to Darren and Rebecca's tomorrow to help with the remodelling there. We went last evening... drywalling, ripping out the bathroom, etc. etc. They only have a couple weeks to get it all done before they start all the prewedding occasions! I will be sleeping all day tomorrow since I work tomorrow night, too! Sunday is morning meeting, then a nap before the picnic in the afternoon!
Leigh worked at Coke today... he should be home shortly.
I work tonight at the hospital...7p-7a. Leigh and the kids are going to Darren and Rebecca's tomorrow to help with the remodelling there. We went last evening... drywalling, ripping out the bathroom, etc. etc. They only have a couple weeks to get it all done before they start all the prewedding occasions! I will be sleeping all day tomorrow since I work tomorrow night, too! Sunday is morning meeting, then a nap before the picnic in the afternoon!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Just another crazy day...
Well, I worked last night. It was an extra shift, so the kids went to Frank and Marilyn's last night. Normally, when I work, Leigh isn't scheduled at Coca~Cola. Well, today he was to work, so the kids had to sleep somewhere. He took them over after meeting last night. So, I picked them up on my way home from work this morning. I passed the 24 hr mark without sleep over there. When we got home, I headed to bed for a nap.
When I woke up awhile later...the unsupervised kids had made a dump out of the living room. urg!!! mad mommy!!! So... the kids are cleaning, and I am trying not to scream. That is the hardest thing about running with sleep deprivation: I have NO patience. Leigh will be home soon, and he has agreed to deal with the situation.
I remember when I was a kiddoe. If mom had to call dad at work to tell him about a situation at home, we were in BIG trouble!! We dreaded it when dad would discipline us!!
Anyway, Life with kids. I think we may go for icecream tonight. We have a wonderful little icecream place a couple miles from here. It is owned by a retired couple that turned their first floor of their victorian home into an oldfashioned ice cream parlor. They have the best ice cream, and very fair prices! They are very family oriented, too, which is really fun for the kids. They welcome everyone like their next door neighbor.
Tomorrow, I have 1/2 day at home to get some cleaning done. Then I work a 12 hr. tomorrow night. Gotta nap in the afternoon.
When I woke up awhile later...the unsupervised kids had made a dump out of the living room. urg!!! mad mommy!!! So... the kids are cleaning, and I am trying not to scream. That is the hardest thing about running with sleep deprivation: I have NO patience. Leigh will be home soon, and he has agreed to deal with the situation.
I remember when I was a kiddoe. If mom had to call dad at work to tell him about a situation at home, we were in BIG trouble!! We dreaded it when dad would discipline us!!
Anyway, Life with kids. I think we may go for icecream tonight. We have a wonderful little icecream place a couple miles from here. It is owned by a retired couple that turned their first floor of their victorian home into an oldfashioned ice cream parlor. They have the best ice cream, and very fair prices! They are very family oriented, too, which is really fun for the kids. They welcome everyone like their next door neighbor.
Tomorrow, I have 1/2 day at home to get some cleaning done. Then I work a 12 hr. tomorrow night. Gotta nap in the afternoon.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
new blogger alert!
Well, I guess another resistant blogger will bite the dust. I love to keep up with other people...so guess I'll try it this way, too!!
Conventions are over....and school is begining for the girls next week. Heidi is starting 4th grade, her last year in Elementary School! Next year she is off to the Middle School!! Kirsten is going into 1st grade. She is very excited to not be a Kindergartener! :)
Today was shopping for school. bookbags, pencil bags, sneakers and ofcourse clothes. It has been the first time in months that the girls and I could go shopping and really have fun with it. Then, I get called in to work tonight. crazy eh? But atleast they shortened my shift for Saturday night.
Leigh is working at Coke this week. Whenever I don't work/sleep, he does! ha. So far it has been working really well.
I need to get some rest before staying up all night!
Conventions are over....and school is begining for the girls next week. Heidi is starting 4th grade, her last year in Elementary School! Next year she is off to the Middle School!! Kirsten is going into 1st grade. She is very excited to not be a Kindergartener! :)
Today was shopping for school. bookbags, pencil bags, sneakers and ofcourse clothes. It has been the first time in months that the girls and I could go shopping and really have fun with it. Then, I get called in to work tonight. crazy eh? But atleast they shortened my shift for Saturday night.
Leigh is working at Coke this week. Whenever I don't work/sleep, he does! ha. So far it has been working really well.
I need to get some rest before staying up all night!
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