Back To School!

Cici, Elliebear and the Princess all got off to school successfully on Monday! Princess was so excited! C and L, not so much. :)
I was on vacation Monday as well so I'd have time to walk Princess to class and pay for their lunches and all. Went back to sleep for a few hours. Much needed. Everyone is sick, all the kids anyway. Coughs and stuffy noses. Right before school. Great!
Update... Thursday we were back at home. Chores and errands. Friday I took Elliebear to have her hair braided and it took all day, literally. It looks so cute though. However, it ruined date night with hubby. We didnt get to go out. Saturday I took the kids shopping on base. Sunday, at Dillards. Still trying to get them school clothes. They are so hard to shop for!
I also took the little ones on Monday to a local park that has all these water toys and sprinklers to play in. Just one last free day with them while the girls were in school.
I really want to start school soon. I am having issues with life. I am not unhappy. I dont feel any more overwhelmed than usual. However, I feel like I cant do anything right. We'll just leave it at that for now.

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Our Mini Get-Away

I have been on vacation this week. Its almost over and I hate that. However, this has been a good week. C and L went to get their military IDs Monday before we got on the road. We passed through Austin briefly and checked in to the Holiday Inn in San Antonio, Tx that evening.
On Tuesday, I took all the kids to downtown San Antonio to see the Alamo and the Riverwalk. Hubby had to take care of some Navy Career Counselor stuff. It was interesting. C didnt appreciate the repeat of Texas history right before school but otherwise we all enjoyed it. We also checked out Lackland AFB. I found clothes for the kids for school. It seems to be a nice base.
Wednesday was Seaworld day! It was so hot out but I think everyone enjoyed themselves. We went through the Coral Reef display. The little ones really liked it. Saw sharks and all kinds of fish and frogs. We saw 2 shows, Azul and Believe- dolphins with birds and killer whales, respectively. Rode some rides and Cici and L got to touch the dolphins. I think it was a successful trip.
More back to school shopping when we get home tomorrow. Cici is going to have a contact lense exam for the first time on Friday. And Saturday getting red streaks in her hair. My, she's growing up! Princess tried on an outfit that has zebra stripe pants and a black shirt with the words: "rock like a girl" and when she was in the fitting room, she was dancing and saying, "I'm a party girl!" it was hilarious!
I love my family! Hubby and I are planning on a date night Friday, just the two of us. Hope it works out. I have had a great vacation so far!

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TGIF!

I made it to Friday! Yes! Vacation here I come! Only 3.75 more hours to work.
I did my hair last night. So its all fluffed and purdy today. It freaks out everyone in the office when I come in and am NOT wearing a tshirt, jeans and ponytail. I have my new sundress on. I feel pretty.
I also took Cici to get her 8th grade schedule last night. I think she is excited about school starting back up. I know Ellibear is. And the Princess has never been more ready.
I watched Diary of a Wimpy Kid with the girls and Date Night with hubby over the past couple nights. Cute movies.
More to come...

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I love my life...

I know I go back and forth on my posts. Maybe I am seriously bipolar. :)
Its Wednesday! Only have to make it through 2 more days then vacation til August 24th! I so need the time off! I am still so excited about the trip to SeaWorld. I guess its the Gemini in me, always hoping for the best and expecting the worst. I just hope nothing happens to prevent us from going.
The picture I am sharing was drawn by my 14 year old daughter. I just love it! She is getting pretty good at this anime art thing.
So after much debate, mostly with myself, I have decided against the cat for now. I guess it would make more sense to wait til the twins are out of diapers and hubby is adjusted a bit more to being home. It will happen- one of these days.
We drove out to some new housing developments last night and the night before. Monday to the south- not impressed, Tuesday to the north. Gated community in a good school district... but the drive! We need more space but I would so miss our current home and neighborhood.
I am having a really good day at work today! The last 2 days were horrible and I had a headache yesterday to boot. Lets hope this good feeling continues.

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I'm having a day...

This is Tian. I have successfully talked my husband into letting me adopt her. She is about a year old and my buddy from work has offered to have her fixed as well as declawed. She has already had kittens so I am hoping she isn't wild. I have always wanted a black cat. I have had cats in the past but never for long. The last time it was Majesty. I had her when I met my husband and he really doesn't like cats. He is willing to sacrifice though and let me have her. I think she will for the most part stay out of his way. The girls have promised to help... We shall see how that goes. Hubby has reserved the right to get rid of her if it doesn't work out. I mean, we have to get along first. Right? LOL.
So Friday felt like punishment for me missing Wednesday and Thursday at work. The calls that came my way were absolutely horrible. It always gets me down. I am really rooting for hubby to finish this degree and more importantly, get a career going. I feel so trapped with my job. I mean, its ridiculous that I get paid really well to do the most repetitive and unsatisfactory things. I am the bread winner right now and with my pay and benefits, I would be an idiot to leave. Plus hubby has reiterated on numerous occasions that I need to get them to pay for my degree. With all my responsibilities, its going to take forever for me to finish school.
I am still excited about our trip. I am hoping cousin will agree to keep Paco for us for a few days. My friend who is giving me the cat is moving and she can only take one with her but she will keep Tian until we get home. Oh, and I want to change the cat's name too.
Hubby is gone to hang out with his friends again. Just like last Sunday. And for some reason today it made me feel like crap. I mean, if it wasn't for the few minutes at break and lunch at work or facebook, I don't think I'd have anyone to talk to. Where are all my friends? or better yet, what friends? I am just that lady with the 6 kids.
Oh well. Maybe that's why I really want the cat. Paco is a sweetie. My kids are great. I love my husband. And I have tons of acquaintances. A great paying job, my health, a roof over my head (though we are outgrowing the walls beneath), groceries are always there. What's to complain about, right?

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I am at a crossroads...

I haven't blogged this whole week so far. There is a lot going on while nothing is going on. Hubby has bad knees. I an starting to wish that he would have stayed on active duty and gotten them fixed away from home so he wouldn't have to worry about household duties or the kids. But at the same time, I'd hate for him to go through a surgery alone. He has been accepted into the school he wants to attend. Almost there for his degree. Then hopefully better job prospects so I can go to nursing school while he works.
I feel worried about a lot of things. I have things under control but I can't help being a worrier. I think I am going to go ahead and take a class this fall. I need to make a decision quickly.
I left work early on Wednesday and called out sick on Thursday due to my eyes. Getting old sucks. I loved being home with the kids even though I didn't feel good though. And karma or whatever is getting me back today because these calls suck. Can you believe Monday was a great day?
I am getting excited about our trip. I can't wait for the girls to see the Alamo and go to Seaworld. I am not sure what else we will do there but I am hoping they have fun. I just want to get out of my work/home rut for a few days.
I am trying to talk hubby into letting me have a cat. my friend from work is moving and can't keep it. She is all black with gold eyes. It has been offered to have her declawed and fixed. She wants to avoid having her picked up to be possibly put down... C'mon hubby. Please??? HA HA! She will even keep her til after we get home from vacation. That's awesome.

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Whew! The weekend's over!

Friday, my manager decided to listen to my 2 calls for the month. Ugh. I hate that so much but I know it's his job. I am sure he hates it too.

Hubby keeps saying to leave that place with a bachelor's degree. Tuition reimbursement will cover most of it. Better take advantage. I can always use the degree to further my career in nursing later. Also, I can possibly get in the fast track program to get my BSN even quicker. I am excited about the prospect, but I know I must be patient.

Friday night, I took the girls to Kohl's. We only found undergarments. I got some amazing deals. New bras for the girls, one for myself, panties for L, and one outfit for Princess.

Saturday, we all went to Grapevine Mills. The twins and Bruiser were all over the place. It was quite an adventure. I was shocked we got hubby to go. He hates shopping and it was actually his idea. He got all the kids new shoes and socks. So foundation stuff is done for the most part.

Sunday, I took my comforter to the laundrymat. Fun. It's too big for my washer. I folded clothes and cooked breakfast- waffles, boiled eggs and bacon. Hubby didn't grace us with his presence. He was invited to go bowling with his friends. So I took the kids to run some errands. And then C volunteered, because she didn't want to go to the mall with all the kids in tow, to stay home with the little ones while I took L to JC Penny's. I got a new pair of capris. We found nothing for her. The girl is so hard to shop for. Picky and her sizing is just strange. Every brand fits differently. After that we went to Target and I found 2 tshirts for her and Cici. This back to school shopping is not the experience I was hoping for. Hubby just wants me to get them khaki pants and polos. He doesn't understand what it's like to be a young girl amongst peers. LOL. It's not even that simple. Both girls are in women's sizes. I am sure I can find some khaki pants if it comes down to it.

I have been prepping for our vacation. I changed it to 2 weeks from now. Mary will be here. Great... But it appears to be the perfect time to go. Seaworld... The park hours that week will be 10A-6P. But, with the military special, hubby can get in free along with C, L and Bruiser. I can purchase a ticket @ regular price and get Princess in for 5 bucks. That's awesome. We are going to drive down. I don't know if we will make it to the beach this year or not. Hope so, but the Riverwalk and Seaworld may have to be enough for this summer.