This has been the summer of new beginnings for all in my house. This week my teenager got her summer packets for school, they are for Pre Cal, AP History, and AP World History. She is actually very excited and although I have to buy actual books (no kindle versions allowed) I am also excited to see her read a few classic. My husband, has returned to the world of the working and although the 12 hour shifts are not easy to deal with for either of us we are glad to have a bigger income supporting our family. I have put in my two weeks notice, I am currently training someone to take over my job and believe me I am relieved, excited and glad that my job is coming to an end.
My husband and I have done the math over and over again and it just doesn't add up because of childcare, gas, and of course the manic schedules that we have. Just running our house on an average day is crazy, but add in doctors appointments, school plays, dropping off and picking up from school, grocery shopping, and of course many other thing that are impossible to do when I am not here. Unlike many people, I do not have a mother or a mother in law available to watch the children or shuttle them back and forth for me.
We are also officially moving next weekend and that in itself is another set of issue that need me at home to deal with. I am at this moment shopping for school uniforms for the 3 girls who will be attending private school next year and hoping to have all of it done weeks before school starts so that I can start on Christmas shopping.
I have a large family, I am the mother of many children, and I have to accept and embrace that my life is always in mid spin, in a tornado of chaos and always noisy. I love the insanity that is our life and although I will miss the income, I know that its a benefit for me and a blessing that I will be able to spend this time with my children.
Now, if I could just get back into a good rhythm with my school work all would be right with the world.
Are you enjoying your summer?
What did you get your husband for Father's Day
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Hot and Crazy
The past few months have been......well lets just say crazy. We spend two weeks in a shelter due to the flooding in Memphis and us no being able to get to our home. We had a vehicle die on us in route to work, our other vehicle has decided to act crazy still not sure whats wrong with it. School has been out for a few weeks now, except my teenager who has been lazy and still has 4 test to take for optional school. Our little ones both graduated from PreK and Kindergarten, which I missed because I could not get out of work. Its been one of those summers where you wish you were back in elementary school when your biggest worry was what to do all day. I am not feeling the summer love at this moment and I am not sure I am going to. We are planing a move on July the first and this time we hope to stay for at least 2 years where ever we are going, we are only moving houses, but I feel like I have moved 20 times in the last year. The littlest boy has learned to crawl and pulls up which has brought about a new set of challenges and I have to say a sadness that he is getting older. All in all it really hasn't been that bad and I have to say that some good things have come out of it. Our teen was accepted to Catholic High and our little ones will be attending De La Salle elementary school next year. My husband finally got a job and now that means I can come back home and return to my SAHM status. I am currently looking for a work at home opportunity or business so I can contribute to our income, but I will not be holding my breath. I got back into school and although it took sometime to get in my grove I think I will pull at least a B in both classes. I am looking forward to all the craziness of the summer ending and looking forward to all the chaos of school time.
Now, if only the daily temp could drop about 10 degrees this summer just might be OK after all.
Alright, how has your summer been so far?
Now, if only the daily temp could drop about 10 degrees this summer just might be OK after all.
Alright, how has your summer been so far?
Thursday, June 2, 2011
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Busy, Busy, Busy!
This weekend was relaxed and much needed after such a hectic week. Unfortunately it was short lived as my grandmother was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning. She suffered a stroke on her right side and we are not sure what the full extent of the damage is or will be. It was also my mothers birthday this weekend and in all the confusion I forgot to wish her a happy birthday or even acknowledge it. This week also has started off with a bang, our daughter is trying for catholic high school this means several steps after the applications and we are now on step 3. We have a family interview tonight, but only have transportation for two people right now, which is very bad since I have a family of 7. I am crossing my fingers and praying to all that this week will get better and go a lot smoother then last week. So ready, set, GO!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The road less traveled
Since my daughter (L2) was born she has been special. Not just in the normal way that people believe their children to be special, but I could see that she was different. L2 was a patient child from the moment she was born up until age 2. I watched her do little things that set her apart from other 2 year old and from how her sibling reacted to things. At first I believed it to be my imagination, but after a few months I realized something was going on with my little girl and I did not know what it was. To this day I am not sure what she had and while we are going through the process of diagnosis I hope that a simple explanation awaits us. While we wait I can only wonder if I have a special needs child how will my family handle it, how will she handle it, how will I handle it and how will my husband handle it.
During the past few years it has not been easy to get my husband to see that our daughter is; shall we say different. She is currently in Pre-K and having a very difficult time with her conduct, she has been dismissed early every day the last two weeks. At this point I can only wait for the clinic to schedule us and get all the testing done, but my husband believes this to be in vain. His family does not believe that their is any issue that yelling and spanking can not fix or that this issue is serious enough to require outside help. I am at the end of my patients with him, but I am trying to give him the time to find his way to the conclusion that I am at.
Our daughter requires help and we require help in order to help her deal with her issues. I know that I am not putting the cart before the horse as my husband suggest, I am sure that she has something going on and that what ever it takes I will be there.
As we go forward I hope that he can swallow his pride and put aside whatever issues he has with having a special needs child so that we can move forward together as a family and give our child the help she so deserves.
During the past few years it has not been easy to get my husband to see that our daughter is; shall we say different. She is currently in Pre-K and having a very difficult time with her conduct, she has been dismissed early every day the last two weeks. At this point I can only wait for the clinic to schedule us and get all the testing done, but my husband believes this to be in vain. His family does not believe that their is any issue that yelling and spanking can not fix or that this issue is serious enough to require outside help. I am at the end of my patients with him, but I am trying to give him the time to find his way to the conclusion that I am at.
Our daughter requires help and we require help in order to help her deal with her issues. I know that I am not putting the cart before the horse as my husband suggest, I am sure that she has something going on and that what ever it takes I will be there.
As we go forward I hope that he can swallow his pride and put aside whatever issues he has with having a special needs child so that we can move forward together as a family and give our child the help she so deserves.
Friday, April 1, 2011
20lbs and 20 years
This year is a big year for me, it contains my 20 year high school reunion (I am that old) and my son will be turning 20. Its also the year that I decided to get a little closer to the weight I was in high school. My husband and I have officially decided that we are done having children so now that my body is truly mine I feel the need to make some much needed changes. I hope to document my success on this blog, this is the year of positive thinking and I am looking forward to being a few sizes smaller.
20lbs is a big deal, but 20 years is even bigger. Its been a long time since I was in high school and although I do have many fond memories I would not go back for all the money in the world. Looking back at those high school years and thinking of all the friendships that have come and gone have made me a little sad. I will not be able to attend my high school reunion due to prior obligations but I look forward to listening to the many stories old friends will have to share once the reunion is over. Here is to another 20 years and being able to keep off the 20lbs.
20lbs is a big deal, but 20 years is even bigger. Its been a long time since I was in high school and although I do have many fond memories I would not go back for all the money in the world. Looking back at those high school years and thinking of all the friendships that have come and gone have made me a little sad. I will not be able to attend my high school reunion due to prior obligations but I look forward to listening to the many stories old friends will have to share once the reunion is over. Here is to another 20 years and being able to keep off the 20lbs.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Birthday Wishes and iPad 2 dreams
First let me start off by saying my birthday was a really good day for me, which is not the norm for me so I started the day after on a high note. This year I had dreams of a big gift in mind, thanks to our tax return being better than expected and a promise from my hubby. I had talked myself into the new and improved (not by much) iPad 2. I had been willing for weeks to pay the base price and aquire the much wanted item and was given the thumbs up by both my husband and my children. It took a lot for me not to talk myself out of such a large purchase and to except that sometimes being a little selfish is ok.
The day of the launch arrived and well to make a long story short 5 stores later and I like so many others did not go home with an iPad 2, I however discovered the great lengths my husband will go to get me what he promised. It was a long and trying day and to say I was disappointed was well an understatment, but as I sit here I realize I am not really that sad. My husband drove me around the city in an effort to get me my wonderful price and although we ended up having to place an order online and will have to wait some time to get it I think I learned a few things.
Being able to spend money on myself is not easy for me and I will always somehow try to sabatoge myself, sad but true. Wanting and needing something are two different things, but wanting something is not a bad thing. I had to reconsile with myself that I would allow my children to use the iPad, but my husband reminded me of our childrens ability to break everything and anything. Sharing is something you teach your children, but boundries is something they also have to learn. I have vowed that they may use it supervised, but I will not be my usual casual self. This is an item I really really want and allowing them to have open access to apease my guilt is stupid. The last thing I learned was that a good husband is willing to let you be selfish and pushes you to get what you want and what you need. Most of the time my husband will be wrong, but he does understand the concept of not allowing my guilt to override my common sense. I look forward to my package being delivered in the next month or so. Its not the ipad itself that is important, but the fact that I was selfish and my family is still standing makes me realize that a little self love can go a long way.
Happy 38th Birthday to ME!
On a side note, I would like to ask Apple what in the name of all that is holy are they doing. I can not see the purpose of sending 5 iPads to each Target or Walmart store in our area and less than 100 to the Bestbuy, it was such a crazy thing to do. We only have one apple store in our town and the line was 1000 people long, some of us have children and family members who we care for or were just no willing to stand in a line for 10 hours. I look forward to your product arrive to my home and have offically vowed to never again go out to get an Apple product on the day it comes out. I would rather wait the time then deal with the headache I live yesterday. I hope in the future you send more product to our area and hope that this was not a ploy or some kind of cruel joke as person after person yesterday left store after store empty handed.
The day of the launch arrived and well to make a long story short 5 stores later and I like so many others did not go home with an iPad 2, I however discovered the great lengths my husband will go to get me what he promised. It was a long and trying day and to say I was disappointed was well an understatment, but as I sit here I realize I am not really that sad. My husband drove me around the city in an effort to get me my wonderful price and although we ended up having to place an order online and will have to wait some time to get it I think I learned a few things.
Being able to spend money on myself is not easy for me and I will always somehow try to sabatoge myself, sad but true. Wanting and needing something are two different things, but wanting something is not a bad thing. I had to reconsile with myself that I would allow my children to use the iPad, but my husband reminded me of our childrens ability to break everything and anything. Sharing is something you teach your children, but boundries is something they also have to learn. I have vowed that they may use it supervised, but I will not be my usual casual self. This is an item I really really want and allowing them to have open access to apease my guilt is stupid. The last thing I learned was that a good husband is willing to let you be selfish and pushes you to get what you want and what you need. Most of the time my husband will be wrong, but he does understand the concept of not allowing my guilt to override my common sense. I look forward to my package being delivered in the next month or so. Its not the ipad itself that is important, but the fact that I was selfish and my family is still standing makes me realize that a little self love can go a long way.
Happy 38th Birthday to ME!
On a side note, I would like to ask Apple what in the name of all that is holy are they doing. I can not see the purpose of sending 5 iPads to each Target or Walmart store in our area and less than 100 to the Bestbuy, it was such a crazy thing to do. We only have one apple store in our town and the line was 1000 people long, some of us have children and family members who we care for or were just no willing to stand in a line for 10 hours. I look forward to your product arrive to my home and have offically vowed to never again go out to get an Apple product on the day it comes out. I would rather wait the time then deal with the headache I live yesterday. I hope in the future you send more product to our area and hope that this was not a ploy or some kind of cruel joke as person after person yesterday left store after store empty handed.
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