December has been a month...

of mixed emotions. I have had a headache/migraine practically everyday of this month. I have missed 3 days of work from being completely incapacitated by head pain. I even got dizzy coming down the stairs & fell. My tailbone has been hurting for the last 2 weeks and I had a huge bruise on the back of my arm. I am hoping that when I go for my next follow up, doc will have something different in mind to help me.
The kids had an excellent Christmas. They got everything they asked for. C got a laptop as her major gift. L got an HD digital camera/camcorder as hers. Princess and Bruiser got LeapPads & the twins got Leapfrog Explorers. They got lots of other toys, clothes and PJs, etc too. It was a wonderful Christmas. I took the little ones to have their picture taken with Santa on Christmas eve. It came out really cute.
My stepson came over yesterday to spend the week with us. The girls are having a blast with him. They have to stay home during the day to fend for themselves while hubby & I are at work this week. The little ones are in daycare and are loving this week of fun.
Hubby got me a Kindle Fire, new boots with Australian wool inside (so warm & toasty!), a purse & 2 different sets of perfume/body lotions, etc. He is such a sweetheart.
Other than the head issues, I am pretty happy. Ready to go back to school. Work is still a nightmare. Hopefully I will have more to post in the coming new year.

NOVEMBER COME AND GONE

I can't believe a whole month has passed in the blink of an eye!
Updates- L didn't make the basketball team. Next we will look forward to track in the spring. She is on the debate team however. I spent most of one Saturday this month back and forth at her school during a tournament she was in. I'm still proud of her for trying so hard.
Halloween was fun. We went to trunk or treat at LBC. Bounce houses, face painting, and of course candy! Thanksgiving was nice and quiet. My sis-in-law spent the whole holiday in the hospital- complications with anemia/blood cell count. But my bro-in-law & their 2 kids as well as hubby's mom (she drove in from AL) came over and there was plenty of food.
I didn't do much for Black Friday because luckily I've pretty much finished my shopping. I'm thinking now of a few odds and ends that might be nice but I think I got something everyone wants.
I participated in this daily list of things I'm thankful for on face book this month. It was nice to spend a few minutes each day reflecting on the good things in my life.
Work sucks. I totally hate my job. It is like torture mentally. I have to remind myself that I could be doing much harder work on the physical job level but mentally, I don't think there's anything worse. The only other professions I can think of where you know ahead of time you'll be deep in shit are proctologists and plumbers and I wouldn't want to do either one of those either. As the years go by and my kids get older and need more things, I feel more and more trapped there. My dream of becoming a nurse just seems that much further out of reach.
Things are good at home. The kids are enjoying school and doing well. Potty training the twins is not going as well as expected but in the works. I have also gained so much weight but I'm too tired/busy to do anything about it. I am hoping that when I get my new year's resolutions made up I can make some changes in diet and attitude but I'll give myself til the end of the year to be fat and miserable. I have been reading the same book for about 6 months. I just have no time for myself.
I have seen some movies and went to see Paul Mooney @ the Improv with hubby. That was amazing! Felt like a part of history! I won an autographed art book from The Immortals movie in a contest on facebook. That was a nice surprise. Everyone is mostly happy and healthy so I can't complain too much. Hopefully I'll be able to post more during December.

Still busy as a bee!

This whole year is just flying by. I can't believe its almost Halloween, which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. I am ready to get back to school. Even with hubby home, I am overwhelmed. My days are so long. I do have more free time. I will not pretend that I don't, but with 6 kids and a full time job... Its rough.
Paco dug under the fence. That was on October 20. The neighbors didn't see him, if he was running loose any other time, they'd definitely let us know. The pound didn't have him. So I can only assume the worst. He wasn't my favorite pet ever. He did have his moments though. He had the "little big man" syndrome. Barked at everyone and everything, except us. Goodbye, Paco.
The A/C broke at work yesterday around noon. I didn't get off until 5:30. By the time I got home my head was pounding. I woke up with it pounding. Needless to say, I took a sick day. I can't deal with other people's problems while nursing a migraine.
Last Friday night, I took C & L to see Paranormal Activity 3 and on Saturday, L & I went to the Hangman's House of Horrors. It wasn't as good as last year when I went with my friend JoBeth. But we had fun. C didn't want to go.
The kids are still doing good in school. L tried out for volleyball earlier in the year. She unfortunately didn't make the team. She tried out for basketball last week and this week. We should know tomorrow if she made it. I am proud of her for trying at least. She also ran for a student council position. You cant knock that girl down. C on the other hand wants to stay out of the spotlight.
I am trying to get ready for Christmas. I have been buying a few things here and there. The older girls are going to be the trickiest. They are at that age where what they want are things like laptops and high end cameras. I want an iPad myself. Those things look amazing. If I can pull that off, I told C she could have my laptop. Which is a pretty nice one.
We have had maybe 20 people transfer to new offices, 2 managers have taken positions elsewhere with the company, our attendance manager was either reassigned or opted for a change. Not sure which. It just sucks. It pays the bills though and I really need to finish school so I can take advantage of the tuition reimbursement.
I guess that's all I have for now. I am sure a lot more has happened this month. But I can barely recall things from last week. So this is just a check in.

September was rough and I have a great feeling about October

Hubby surprised me by coming home Thursday night. He told me he was going to try to get an earlier flight and for me to take a vacation day Friday. I was expecting to pick him up from the airport Friday afternoon. I WAS SO HAPPY YO SEE HIM! He surprised me with a tattoo of my name and at the ends were a scorpion tail and claws. The idea being he's a scorpio and I complete him. I love it. He brought me a tshirt from the tattoo place, another that says "west coast seabees" , a gift set with Paris Hilton cologne and a purse with a smaller bottle of the Rihanna cologne. I love gifts! :)
He came in and rescued me. Helped get the house clean & made dinner. I was back to being spoiled. I really needed the help. I have done my best but with everything going on and work, it still isn't good enough in my opinion. I think hubby is proud of me either way.
I have been considering a lot of things. I am thinking a new venue. I want to visit of course first but I'm thinking Jacksonville, Florida sounds nice. I've heard from a few people its a nice place to raise a family, its on the water and both Stephen and I can transfer there.
The little ones are loving preK. I'm so grateful to have a wonderful daycare for them too. They have been picking up Princess after school too.
I don't really have a lot on my mind right now. I am feeling blessed and relaxed. I haven't blogged in awhile because I've been seriously pooped and depressed but I think that may change soon. I'm at the park with the kids, except for C. For the first time that I can remember, she's at a restaurant with a girlfriend from school. L has always met up with friends and had sleep overs, not C. I'm glad she's breaking out of her shell a bit.

Its Been A While!

This may be my only post for the month of August! I have been super busy! Today I left work after lunch with a migraine. Felt like someone was scrambling my brains like eggs. Luckily I had FMLA paperwork on file- just have to see if it gets approved. If its not better in the AM, I'm staying home. The doctor was supposed to call in a prescription for me but never did before CVS closed. Ugh. OK! Let's update!
July 31, hubby left for Cali. It wasn't too bad. The girls definitely pitched in for me. They watched the little ones while I was working since school hadn't started up yet. Saved us tons of money which I in turn was able to use for them to get their hair done and shop for school. Now that we have moved, the house payment is 300.00 more than before each month and the utilites have been eating us alive! My electric bill was almost 500.00 2 months in a row! Anyway, I had to trust them and they did a great job. Thank goodness I still live so close to work cus I was able to take them home lunch each day and make it back to work in an hour. I took the pool down after hubby left too. Just got the last water bill that included pool usage and it was almost 200.00. I added concession to my phone bill for the first time ever in the 12 years I have worked for the company- bill was 95.00 when without concession, it was 55.00. The package with the same features is cheaper for a non-employee! Let me get off my rant & rave box...
My Mom came over and we had a garage sale the first weekend after hubby left. It was mostly clothes and baby items like car seats, etc. I didn't make a whole lot but I was going to donate it otherwise, so I'm not disappointed. It was an experience. Seemed like more effort than what it was worth. Probably won't be doing that again.
I was able to get Cici enrolled in high school. A boy offered to carry the books she was assigned. Too funny! I'm not ready for this. I'm glad in a way that my girls are shy wall flowers. Cici got her hair colored with red peek-a-boo highlights. She so pretty and I hope she doesn't struggle this year. I was also able to get the twins and Bruiser enrolled in PreK3 & PreK. They all 3 have different teachers. They go to daycare in the AM & the daycare drops them off at "big school"(as they call it) & picks them (and Princess, who is at our area's home school in 1st grade) until I get off work.
L tried out for volleyball in the AMs the first week of school. She was so disappointed when she learned she didn't make the team but she is looking forward to trying out for basketball and track/cross country later in the year. Fingers are crossed for her.
I haven't been able to enroll in school yet. Want to wait til hubby gets home so we can do this together. I was able to go see him in Cali. I flew out on 8/11 in the AM. Rented a car and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway. Stopped on the beach, watched the surfers, had lunch. Just me and the ocean for a day. Nothing like it. Met up with hubby that evening after his class. He surprised me with a room @ the Embassy Suites Mandalay beach where we stayed after his first deployment demobilization. It was sort of our honeymoon since we never got one. We had gotten married in Vegas right before deployment. On Friday, I hung out again while he was in class. We got to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which was very good. We went to see Final Destination in IMAX 3D another night. It was my first IMAX movie and it was amazing. We went to eat at the Whale's Tail one night on the Channel Islands Harbor/Marina. Another night we ate Thai food for the first time. I had my first taste of Sake. I really liked the whole experience. On Saturday we drove around Beverly Hills, Hollywood and LA. The homeless people were crazy! My mom stayed with the kids for me. I flew back home Monday AM and had to be back at work Tuesday but it was a wonderful 4 days away from home.
Everyone seems to be enjoying school. Cici is taking French and Journalism, among other things. Those are the 2 classes she talks about the most. L has homework out the wazoo each night but I think she likes her classes, especially French.
I really can't think of anything else right now. Just can't wait for my hubby to get home. I really miss him.

Its been many moons but here I am...

Where do I begin? Lets do one of my quick updates...
1. I had a physical exam a little over 2 weeks ago. The results came back with excellent reviews. My cholesterol, blood pressure, etc are all fine. So all my problems are mental. :) My migraine med dosage was upped. It's still not working. The headaches are apparently stress related. I have been referred to a head doc to discuss my stresses and I will go back in a month to see the family doc.
2. I am still kinda hating my job. I think I am burned out. I can't really afford to do anything else right now. So, gonna keep counting my blessings... health insurance, good wages, decent friends... I will keep my heart set on nursing school and a career in the medical industry but for the near future, guess I will be content.
3. Hubby's orders were approved for his training class. He will be half a country away for 2 months. Good for him. I am all for his advancement and all that that entails. But I will miss him. And in case I didn't mention it before, he was promoted... UT1/E6 now. :) I am hoping I can work something out with my mom where I may be able to visit him for a few days while he's there. The beach! Looking forward to it!
4. My stepson, J-Man came over to stay with us the weekend of father's day. Hubby was glad to see him & vice versa. For the most part, the girls missed him too. We had the usual clashes between J & L. But for the most part we had fun. J, L & Princess went to VBS the last week of June. We went to see fireworks with my brother & his family on July 4th. We went to one of the public swimming pools another day. That was fun. We went to see Transformers 3(I saw it twice, once with the fam & once with hubby. It was very good.)and we saw Cars 2 another day. We put the pool up in the back yard. That has been pretty cool too. Bought some nice new patio furniture.
We went to Six Flags one day. Missed out on the Titan but rode everything else. Spent the first half of the day with Bruiser and Princess but the evening was just the big kids. I was so proud of them because they rode the Shockwave & Judge Roy Scream. I was more terrified for them than they were. Really good times. The 10 million dollar renovation of the Giant was well spent money. It was excellent by far! I wish I could have done more but I think overall, I had a fun vacation. I was off the week of the 4th, by the way.
Well, we finally got moved out of the old place. We are pretty well settled in the new one now. Still have a few more boxes to unpack. Found lots of stuff gonna put aside for a garage sell before summer is over. My mom wants to come over & help and add some stuff she wants to get rid of too. She just moved into a new apartment. I haven't seen it yet but I am glad she is in a better place now.
Its almost time for school to start back up. I am really nervous because there will be 4 schools and work to get everyone off to in the AM. But I am sure I can do it.
Hopefully I will get to do this more than once a month. Just been super busy and the blogger app on my phone has not been working, so finding time to sit in front of the PC has been difficult.
School should be starting up for me pretty soon too. I really want to get started on my bachelor's but again... time. Wish me luck!

The month of June has practically passed me by...

So since the first of June, we have been moving. We still have the other house til July 5. Two households is killing me. Working for 8.5-9 hours a day, coming home and packing/cleaning, and just the business of everyday life with the family is killing me. I have no patience for stupid people. I hate my job more and more each day. It isn't even the job, it's my employer's backwards way of wanting us to do it. Greed is terrible... but it pays my salary...
I have so many aches and bruises. I haven't had a soda in a week due to a bladder infection. I think I was seriously overdoing it on the caffeine and not enough water. I am only getting 5-6 hours of sleep if I am lucky each night.
This past Friday, my stepson came over. I am glad to see him but on the other hand I would have been much happier being completely moved in and settled before he came to stay. He got to spend Father's Day with hubby though, so I guess that is good.
I am not sure when he will be leaving yet.
I have not been able to really go out and do anything fun. I have been spending my fun money on things for the new place. 150.00 in curtains and rods for the bedrooms. Before we moved in, 100.00 in bathroom rugs, hand towels and accessories. 50.00 on a new toaster- a nice 4-slice one with settings for bagels, frozen, etc...
I finished the Hunger Games book series. It was really good. I went to see Xmen with the hubby one day. That was a good movie. There is a GNO scheduled for Saturday. It's going to be nice to get out with some friends... if I have the energy.
I know this is a sporadic post. I am just typing it as it pops into my head. We got a new sectional. I still want so much more.
My fave team, the Dallas Mavericks won their first ever NBA title! I am so happy about that!
I am feeling really overwhelmed. OCD is setting in, double checking things that I know I have already done. Ugh. The landscapers are coming on Friday to totally redo the front yard. I am kind of excited about that one.

Where Have I Been???

There is so much to catch up on. CiCi's birthday, May 22nd. We went to see Pirates of the Carribean 4. It was pretty good.
My birthday, May 25th. I went and got a pedicure. Took off work that day and the next. Went to lunch with hubby @ AppleBee's. Really enjoyed my time off. Had to go back to work on Friday but then a 3 day weekend!
We found a new place. Signed the papers on Friday. The house hunt has really taken up much of my time this month. We ended up staying in the same neighborhood. The house is amazing. 4 bed, 3.5 baths. 2,500+ SF. The kids are glad they get to go to the same schools.
Princess had a cute K graduation ceremony this past Thursday. I'm so proud of her. My mom came over to have dinner with us for Memorial Day.
C and L went to visit family in Temple over the weekend. I sure missed them. I think my hubby is stressed. He was promoted though- E6. Very proud of him! It's been a good year so far. My degree should be in the mail soon as well.
Just a brief update. We are doing well. I think the kids last day of daycare will be this Friday. Same day of Ellie's 6th grade graduation.

We Did It!!!

My Mavericks not only did it, we SWEPT THE LAKERS!
I have hung in there for many years. A die hard fan no matter what and I couldn't be prouder! And on Mother's Day no less!
On Friday night, I went to my cousin's wedding reception. They had the wedding before I could get off work. So hubby and I ended up having a nice time. I am really happy for them. They make a really cute couple. I got to see some of my family. It was cool.
Saturday, hubby stayed home with the little ones and the girls and I went to the movies. Cici and I saw Thor and Ellie invited one of her friends to come along and they saw Prom. Thor in 3D was excellent.
Today was in addition to mother's day, Ellie's birthday. She's 12! I took her to get her ears pierced and went ahead and got Cici's done too since her birthday is coming up on the 22nd. I also got Bruiser's redone and they came out perfect this time!
One more test on Tuesday and I will have my associates degree! This is gonna be a doozie though! Wish me luck!

"Justice has been done."

Our Commander In Chief stated this fact last night after the news of Osama Bin Laden being killed by U.S. military forces last week.
My first thought was honestly joy. I am an avid facebooker. I first noticed all the posts expressing the same feelings and later lots of them leaned toward it being wrong to celebrate the death of another human being. Another consensus was that it would be the beginning of some new terror, that nothing would change.
Now, I am very much a lover of my fellow man. Sure, everyone may have their prejudices. Mine are more pet peeves. Things that people do that irk me no matter their race, religion, sexual preference, etc. I love everyone equally. So, I would be the last person to rejoice in the death of another, even if they were an evil bastard.
I know some think it's wrong for those who are construed as evil by society to be executed. They believe it's not up to us as men to decide the fate of others. There is also a belief that when its your time to go, it's your time to go... It's God's plan... So who's to say God didn't plan for us as men to carry out executions such as that of Osama Bin Laden. on the same side of the coin, who's to say all that perished in the 9/11 attack weren't selected by God. I mean, He works in mysterious ways, right?
I'm a realist. I know things probably wont change. I know we may risk further retaliation. I know it's wrong to celebrate death. I am by no means an expert on the Taliban/Al-Queda nor do I know God's ultimate plan. However, being a military spouse, I know it feels good to have someone to blame for my experiences. I am blessed to have my husband home in one piece. I know there are others who have suffered far more than I have. My husband missed out on huge moments in our family's history from deployments and training geared toward deployments, including the birth of our twins, children's birthdays, Christmases, school programs, Thanksgivings... The list goes on. I firmly believe that if it weren't for Osama Bin Laden, my life would have been totally different over the last few years. So, I am not saying from a human stand point that I agree with his execution but I'm not saying I'm not glad.
I also want to add, I don't see all those who are saying things about not agreeing with our decision to take him out, moving away from the U.S. either. I wake up every day, gas prices and all, proud to be an American. Proud to be a Seabee wife.

Today Marks One Year...

Since my hubby came home from Iraq. This time last year we were like newlyweds again. And still are most of the time, thankfully. It was nice to have Easter dinner together, just our little gang.
have been so super busy.
Ok. Bruiser got her ears pierced for her birthday. Its what I was obsessing about. They were crooked. I ended up taking them out completely and will attempt to get them redone when I take C or L for their bdays.
Last Saturday, April 16, I went to visit my aunt Susan. Took the kids so hubby could study. My brother made chicken speghetti, got to visit with Maude before she went back to LA. Also, uncle Paul and his wife were there. It was a nice family visit.
We are going to have to move. It sucks. I'm not ready, but its unavoidable. Organic chemistry is not as easy as I thought it would be. And I'm tired.
I hid eggs, plastic ones in the yard for the kids to hunt yesterday. All but Cici. She got her braces removed last Tuesday. Her teeth look good. Elliebear spent the night with her friend Melissa Friday. Both girls had good report cards.
That's all I can think of right now...

It aint easy being crazy...

I am having issues today. Funny how the physical can affect the psychological... I woke up this morning with that stinking pain in my left eye. Guess I'm paying for my great weekend today. I can finally keep it open right now but its still watering and both eyes feel like they are covered in sand. I have been having allergy issues for the past 2 weeks. Ah. The joy of spring. I took the kids on a mini picnic Saturday at the park and then on Sunday we went to another park. I guess the elements got to me.
So of course feeling like crap has left me feeling like crap. I am having a severe OCD day- to the point of tears. I won't mention what it is because I know it seems trivial but its bothering me like a high priority issue. Anyway, let's try to recap.
On Saturday, when hubby got in from class, we went to see Source Code. It was very good. Sunday, I took the kids to the mall and got Pinky and Bruiser's ears pierced for their birthdays. It was Bruiser's bday and Pinky's is next Friday, but I didn't want to make that trip again next weekend so I just got them both done.
Bruiser turned 4. She really liked her gifts. They all watched her Tangled movie together. I got all of them pillow pets. Princess got a penguin, Bruiser- a frog, of course. Pinky got a bumble bee and Bubba got a monkey. They all seemed to like them.
Well, that's about all I have right now. Just want to feel better on all levels.

why am I always the one...

Who is checking up on others?
I was thinking about how I genuinely miss people when they are not around. I facebook and text, not even always getting a response, and does anyone do that for me? No. I never get just a hi. How have u been. I haven't seen you. I missed you. Nada. This really hit me today. I guess this is mostly work related but I have 2 friends I love dearly who come to my desk to see me and talk to me on a fairly regular basis. Not that the universe centers around me... My complaint is in regards to myself... why the hell do I care so much about people who could obviously do without my presence?
Just wondering... Maybe its my imagination. Maybe not.

aye aye aye...

OK. Quick updates...
Chemistry is kicking my ass! Thought I did really well on a test last night and that's what I get for thinking...
Went to see a movie with hubby last Saturday called Insidious. It was really cheesy but really scary. And it wasn't gory. It was almost like walking through a haunted house. We really enjoyed it.
Sunday we got a new TV. It's a 50 inch LG 3D TV along with 10 pairs of 3D glasses and a 3D player. Super deal on it. I cant get the picture to look like it did in the store but it still looks good. Haven't had a chance to check out the 3D yet. Bruiser has Tangled in 3D coming up for one of her birthday gifts so that will be the first and I am thinking of checking out Tron in 3D. Saw both at the theatre and was very impressed. Hopefully the TV will leave the same impression.
I am concerned about hubby taking on too much. I really want him to have better grades but I know how hard it is with the kids home all day to get stuff done, especially study. They are still in daycare 2 days a week. They really like going to "little school" too.
Cici is concerned about the TAKS test. She says she doesn't think she did well on the math portion this Monday. She feels good about the reading part (Tuesday) though. I don't want to jinx it, but I want to know what happens if you don't pass part of it. I really want her to advance to high school next year.

The Busy Bee Is About Buzzed Out...

I don't know if I am reaching a burn out phase or what...
I am really tired too...
My job sucks... correction, it SUCKS...
Yes, I am grateful for employment. Yes I am glad to have insurance for the family at a great price (though the plan is no where near as good as it was before this last contract our union negotiated) and I am glad for some of my acquaintances at work. They make it bearable. But listening to people whine and trying to go above and beyond for a bunch of butt holes is just getting old.
I had a pretty good day today. I woke up and the little ones and I all worked with glue, construction paper and safety scissors. Princess created a couple of little people. The twins and Bruiser just created something. :) I made a frog for Bruiser out of an old tissue box. So cute. I was pleased with the results. I'd previously made a pig for Elliebear and a penguin for Princess. Cici wants a bunny so I guess I will work on that next.
Next we went to the lake near our house which also has a park. The kids played and had fun. I sat and crocheted. We went to Petsmart next and saw the cutest little kittens and cats up for adoption. Also the fish and hamsters were a real joy for the kids to see. They really love animals. Our little chihuahua is kind of lovable to us but he barks at anyone else and he sort of annoys me. I love him but he's more my husband's dog. My hubby is a dog man. I am a cat woman. I had cats before I married him. We got a huge dog before Princess was born but he was a big dumb goofy thing. He ran away and we never found him. He wasn't at the pound so I guess someone inherited that big lovable mutt. My hubby was really hurt but he replaced him with a smaller dog the kids would be able to play with better.
Last night, I took Cici and Elliebear to see a movie called Suckerpunch. It wasn't great but it was entertaining. Definitely holes in the story but the comic book nerd in me enjoyed it.
I am trying really hard to hang in. On to laundry and homework...

Aarrgghh!

I am so tired. I have so much to do. But it's ok. I will still consider it a blessing to be busy.
Maybe my wrists hurt because I am back at work and typing... But the left one, which I didn't have carpel tunnel surgery on is killing me. The right one, which I had the surgery on already, just has a slight twinge of pain. My ankle is better but still hurts a bit. I have this headache that won't quit. My lower back hurts. I am spotting. I need to go to the doc and have a head to toe physical done.
Class last night after an incredibly long work day. I so can't wait until this semester is over. I can't say the class is getting harder, but it's definitely not getting easier.
Hubby rearranged some furniture yesterday and cleaned so that the house was practically sterile. I did lots of laundry when I got home. Didn't get in bed til 1:30 AM. The sacrifices we make...
My aunt is doing well. She was moved to a private room yesterday. No more ICU! Her body seems to be accepting the heart. I hope to get back up to visit this weekend. I hope I can do a little shopping for spring clothes this weekend. I have to find a bday gift for one of my favorite Seabee sister's little girls too. She will be turning 4 and we are planning to go to her party on Sunday. I am hoping to get out with hubby again to see Suckerpunch and maybe to the Improv again this weekend.
Other than a few aches and pains here and there, I have no complaints. I am sleepy but I am in good spirits and thats the most I can ask for. Everything else is downhill.

Whew!

Back at work. Yesterday went surprisingly smooth for a Monday. My wrists are killing me because I have been crocheting my little heart out. I am still trying to finish the Cowboys colored blanket and I have started the second one for my coworker which she wanted in green, black and white. I am really mad at myself for underpricing them. I spent just over 20$ on the yarn to make the cowboys blanket and told her I'd sell it to her for 30$. I totally didn't factor in the time and effort. But since I already agreed to the price, I guess I can't renig. I just know better next time.
I was so sleepy this morning. Stayed up til midnight crocheting but I was glued to the TV with news on Libya. There are protests and revolts and they are trying to overthrow their current ruler. Crazy madness in that part of the world. There has been a "no fly zone" declaration. Man, I am glad to be an american so I can just worry about how much to sell my crocheted blankets for...
Family is great. Back to class tonight. I am not ready!

Everything good must come to an end...

Recap time.
Friday I took the kids to a very crowded Dallas World Aquarium. The kids really enjoyed it. Lots of fish from all over, penguins, turtles, jellyfish. Really expensive but I'm sure it's costly to keep the place up. That night, hubby and I went to the Improv for some live comedy. It was a lot of fun.
Saturday, we went to a very crowded zoo. Hubby didn't accompany us on either of these trips. Only to the Palace of Wax. One of his cousins got married yesterday evening and I got to see mom-in-law. Love that woman to pieces. Hubby went to the wedding. Afterwards, we had bro & sis-in-law and their kids and MIL's husband over for a fish fry. Good food and family. Nice!
I haven't mentioned but my mom's sister was admitted into the ICU last week. She already had a pacemaker. Her heart was failing and they moved her up to the top of the donor list and at about midnight Friday night, they found a heart for her! The transplant surgery lasted from 3:30 AM til about 4 PM. Wow! I hope to get to see her today. Just with hubby's family here, the plans for spring break, stepson visiting for the week, and the fact that I don't want to encroach on her space or her immediate family's space, I didn't want to visit until afterwards. I would have hated to have missed visiting her if anything would have happened before she got the heart but on the other hand, I just am not good with visiting people who are practically on their deathbed since my Grandma passed away. I remember all these people surrounding her and not really having the privacy I wanted to say goodbye. I hope that makes sense.
I decided not to go to the birthday party. Its a long drive away, it was short notice, it's during the time we are supposed to have stepson home. And I'm tired. I think Chuck E. Cheese would wipe me out before getting back into my routine for tomorrow with work and school.
So spring break/vacation is at an end. I really enjoyed myself, got to spend time with my kids and my husband, and got a nice mental break from work. Kind of at peace right now.

Good Morning!

Ok. Yesterday got better. I was able to make it through the House Of Wax/Ripley's Believe It or Not and their Enchanted Mirror Maze with all the kids and hubby. And their military discount is like no other I've ever seen. I was more amazed at it than a lot of their displays!
My mood picked up. I read more books to the kids and propped up my foot. Crocheted a bit. Later that night, hubby and I went to see I Am Number 4. It was ok. But once again, I enjoyed the time out with hubby. Now, he has homework to finish so I think I will attempt the zoo or the Aquarium without him so he can have some quiet time.
I don't think we will make 6 flags this time. My husband's cousin is getting married tomorrow. I am staying home with the kids while he goes to the wedding. Hubby's mom will be in town for the wedding over the weekend. I'm sure she'll be glad to see all the kids. And Sunday we have been invited to another of hubby's cousin's little boy's 2nd birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Wow! Really? The kids love that place. Me? Not so much.
I am truly saddened by what has been going on in Japan. They were hit on Friday with a major earthquake followed by a tsunami followed by another earthquake. Now nuclear reactors have been damaged and there is a radiation threat in addition to the damage nature has caused.
I know I have emotional issues. Its in my DNA. There is nothing I can do about it besides take my meds, which I haven't been because it requires talking to my shrink and she's a meanie. I haven't had time to seek out a new doctor. I should because I have days when I feel really off balance. Not to the point of hurting myself or others, just a very melancholy girl when most everything in my life should be celebrated.
It's events like what's happened in Japan that can sometimes put the blinders on you to your trivial issues and take a look at the world around you. I am today reminding myself that I am alive and blessed beyond belief with angels as children and a husband who would go to the ends of the earth to care for us, and he has.
Japan has always held a special place in my heart. I've never been. Always wanted to go. I took 2 semesters of Japanese and a class on Japanese culture in college. I had back then some really good friends who were from Japan and going to school here in the states. They are really hard working, genuine people. I pray for them and for their recovery. And I am truly thankful to be safe with my family.

WTH?

I didn't sleep very well last night. The pain in my ankle has worked its way up to my knee. And you know me. Assuming the worst. I'm thinking blod clots or something. Timing couldn't be worse. I missed out on the zoo and I wanted to try to hobble through Ripley's Believe It Or Not/House of Wax today, but was informed by my stepson he already went there 2 weeks ago. This vacation started off great. Now I just want to ball up and cry.
I have been given a couple of book suggestions so maybe I can at least go to the library again. I have been crocheting a little bit too. And I can thank my lucky stars I didn't have to work and got time to spend with my kids. Did that make me feel better? Not really... Maybe I have POST menstrual syndrome...
I found out about Great Wolf Lodge. It is only going to cost me about 350.00 for 2 rooms and indoor water park tickets if I book well in advance. I'm thinking July. I have vacation again then... If my leg hasn't been amputated or anything by then. :)
Oh and Happy St Patrick's Day!

OUCH!

I don't know how I did it! My ankle is swollen and the muscle hurts all the way up to my knee. I forgot to mention in my lists that the weekend before the ball, at my request, hubby removed all the junk off the treadmill and I began to use it. I don't know if that was a shock to my body and it didn't hit me until Monday or so or if it was those high heels or the dancing at the ball. But I'm screwed up either way!
I wanted to take the kids to the zoo today. No way on this ankle. My stepson came over this morning. He will be spending the remainder of spring break with us. Which is a pleasure. My kids love it when he visits and we haven't seen him since last summer because he and his mom temporarily moved to GA. Hubby was glad to see him. With the added child and my ankle, I'm totally playing the rest of this vacation by ear.
We went to the library yesterday and I read books to the little ones this afternoon. I also did some extra credit for chemistry. I took a 2 hour nap yesterday but I think it was because I took a pain pill and a muscle relaxer that knocked me out. I got to take a long quiet bubble bath last night. So the vacation is going well. The kids want to go to Six Flags. We shall see.
That is all for now. I always laughed to myself about how crazy my hubby's 2 ex-wives are and I wonder if he is attracted to loonies, does that make me bat shit too? :)
Oh. I didn't get the scholarship.

I'M ON SPRING BREAK VACATION!!!

The 69th birthday of the Seabees. The 2011 Seabee Ball. Wow. That was so much fun. I was able to make it to the salon on Saturday morning. A treat for me cause I always put my kids first on the weekends. I don't ask my husband to watch them for that long cause I know he is with them all week for the most part. I had an updo and it came out really nice. I went to the nail salon and got a manicure and pedicure and my eyebrows waxed. I was the only person there so it was all about me for like an hour and a half! Maybe that will change now that they are in daycare part time.
We headed out to the ball. My beautiful shoes were killing my feet, so I danced barefoot. They served a decent dinner. Made some really nice speaches. And most importantly, I got to see some of my Seabee sisters. I never would have imagined myself before marrying hubby going to balls and having a bond with such beautiful women like the one we have. Though a lot of us never talked about our deep down frustrations and tears to each other, it is just kind of known to me what the others were going through when our husbands were deployed. I will always love them. It was so nice to see them cutting loose WITH their husbands. I can't wait for the next one. It was such a good time. We did end up cancelling our hotel room reservation. But it's ok.
Let's just make a list for the rest again... When I have a lot on my mind like this and try to pound it out, there's already no organization and even though I'm on vacation. My time is limited... If that makes sense. There's so much I want to do!
1. My cycle came, just in time for the ball. Too funny! No worries about new little ones though. Just as I suspected... stress. I only worry because my last two pregnancies were accomplished while I was on birth control. So I am not a crazy lady... well, not because of that.
2. I finished an excellent book. It is called Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. I had lots of time to read at the salon. It was a really good story.
3. My Princess turned 6. I took her to the mall to get her ears pierced... it's what she wanted. We went out to eat at a Chinese buffet. It's what she wanted. She picked out a delicious chocolate cake from a local grocer. We came home and she opened her gifts. Books, a copy of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on DVD, a Cinderella dream carriage toy (which the parts are all over the house now) and her guitar. She doesn't like to use the pick. She has taken it out a couple times to pluck it. I want her to get used to it. Lessons start in about a month. I am overjoyed at her interest in a musical instrument. I hope she loves it and sticks to it. It's going to be some work but I think she will learn easily.
4. CiCi gets her braces off on April 5. I can't remember what she looks like without them! She is excited.
5. I finally understand how to balance a chemical formula!
6. Yesterday, to complete Princess' birthday wishes we went to see Rango. I think it is a bit mature for her after seeing it. But she and Bruiser liked the animation so I guess it was worth it. The movie was ok.
7. Friday night, hubby and I went to see Battle LA. What a great movie. Not like it will win an Oscar, it was just a really good movie.
I guess that's all I can think of for now. Oh, one last thing. My stepson called and asked if he could come spend the week with us...

I feel like I am blessed to be so busy...

Because I could have nothing going on, right?
I have so much, too much happening. Not all bad, just a lot.
First thing, I hate I haven't put blogging at the top of my list. Its hard to remember everything that's happened by time I get to writing it down.
1. I am about half done with the blanket I am crocheting for my coworker. If I didn't have so much else I wanted to do, I'd be done by now I'm sure.
2. Chemistry is getting increasingly harder. I have an 88 average in the class so far but my brain obviously doesn't click with balancing chemical equations and whatnot.
3. I honestly think I am going to disown my mother... I will just leave it at that for number 3. There's a lot of history behind this decision from well before I even began this blog. It's not something I write about. She's not a part of my "inner circle", if you will... But it's important.
4. Last month, my cycle (yes, I know... TMI) lasted exactly one day, if you want to call it a cycle. And it is now 3 days late. I have been using my BC correctly and consistently, so I can only hope its stress that's causing this.
5. The little ones have started daycare for 2 days a week. I am so glad they are back in daycare. I really like their daycare. It's so good for them to interact with other kids and they are learning. I take them to the library about every other weekend and read to them and watch educational children's programming with them. PBS Kids Sprout is amazing. I count with them and sing the ABC's and do arts and crafts and color with them but there's only so much time I have to contribute to that. We can only afford 2 days a week right now so hopefully it will increase. But I'll take the 2 days gladly.
6. Hubby is taking History, English, Philosophy (I am loving the info he shares with me from this class and I want to take it for fun), and Chemistry with me. His work load is tremendous as he is also taking care of the household duties. He is still trying to find a job that is going to pay enough to cover daycare and also fit in with his goal of rolling it in to his retirement with the military. He want a government or state job. He has some interviews coming up soon. Fingers are crossed.
7. I am still working about 45 hours a week on top of school Tuesday and Thursday nights. It's a nightmare having to fix people's problems all day when they don't want to have anything to do with the solution half the time. I am so tired of listening to people complain... How's that for irony. I have days when I want to tell them all to shove it, but until I win the lottery, I have to grin and bear it.
8. I have my dress, shoes, purse, jewelry, tickets, hotel room reserved (*) and an appointment to get my hair done on Saturday morning for the ball this weekend. I am really excited. *This goes back to number 3. I may have to cancel the reservation if my babysitting situation doesn't work out. My mom was supposed to do it but it looks like it's not going to happen.
9. Hubby and I have really been keeping the flame going. In a good way. We are trying to have date nights each weekend. This past weekend, we went to shoot pool on Friday night and on Saturday we saw the movie, The Adjustment Bureau. It was a really good movie and the pool place has been my favorite to date. We also saw the Unknown 2 weekends ago and last weekend we saw Drive Angry.
10. I have gotten birthdays pretty much under control. Princess is first, next Sunday. She has an acoustic guitar. It's a parlor sized Gibson. Not a cheap one. Elliebear got the exact same kind. Cici has an electric Gibson. I picked it up 2 weeks ago. All the little ones have pillow pets and a couple of books and toys too. And I am taking all the girls to get their ears pierced (again for Cici, Elliebear and Princess, first time for Pinky. They all let their holes close.)
11. Elliebear made A/B honor roll. Cici has improved a bit but History is still throwing her for a loop. She has the TAKS test coming up soon. UGH. High school next year is dependent on her passing it. Praying about that and hoping all the extra tutoring helps. Her school is state recognized and they want to keep that status so all the teachers are contributing after hours to help the kids. Its awesome. I love their schools. Princess is so smart and doing really well. It just blows my mind to have her read to me!
12. I have been practicing my guitar from the instructional DVD that came with it. Learning the major chords and I can tune it now. Don't have as much time as I'd like to practice as often as I'd like but I'll take what I can get. I have also been painting. I suck at it so far but I know practice will help and it will take time, especially since I am teaching myself. I bought oil and acrylic paints and canvas paper. It's really a relaxer for me to paint or draw or play around with the guitar or crochet. Keeping busy keeps me sane!
In a nutshell, that's what's been going on with me and the family. I couldn't ask for anything more... and I probably shouldn't! LOL.

A Degree In Insanity???

Ha Ha Ha. A friend of mine was talking to me on the phone, with all the kids in the background, while I was making a meatloaf and washing dishes and doing laundry. Hubby was in class and I always have this much chaos in my life when I am trying to hold a phone conversation... Makes me appreciate texting and facebook so much more. However, it was so nice to actually talk to her as it had been months.
I explained to her that I was taking Chemistry and she asked me jokingly, as she could hear everything I had going on in addition to that, if I was "getting a degree in insanity?" I have been laughing about it ever since.
Surprisingly, Chemistry is making more sense to me than I remember it from high school. I have taken 2 tests, one in lecture and one in lab and I got an 84 on the lecture test and an 88 on the lab one. I have a 100% average in lab. But I have really been studying. I am worn out between all the mandatory overtime (still) at work and class Tues & Thurs night from 7:30-10:20... Whew! But I am proud of myself for moving forward.
I am anxious to see what is said about my essay for the military spouse scholarship. I really need to figure out what I want to do after this class is over. I have to figure out what school I want to go to that has an online program for my bachelor's degree. I just haven't had the time to do the research.
Hubby is working hard as well. He has had essays galore to write! Glad that's not me.
Let's backtrack a bit. On the weekend before Valentine's day, I had to work that Saturday. A six day work week... I took the kids to Chuck E Cheese's that Friday night as an early Valentine's gift. Bubba woke up Saturday AM with a stomach virus that he graciously passed on to all the other kids one by one throughout that week. Everyone in the house got it but me. Go figure. Everyone is better now but it was quite literally a shitty Valentine's.
I got a guitar for my gift. I get flowers all the time so it was a nice unexpected surprise. Its a black acoustic Gibson guitar. I already had 2 parlor sized guitars put away for Princess and Elliebear's birthdays. We were going to let them take lessons at our local rec center this spring. That same friend I was talking to on the phone told me about some really good websites and YouTube videos that will help as well. Also, the guitars all come with free online lessons and an instructional video. I am hoping with all those options, we will all be fine.
Hubby and I went to the movies this past weekend to see Unknown. It was decent. I just enjoy being out with him.
Elliebear and Princess both entered their projects into the science fair at school. Princess won 5th place for her age level. I am so proud of her because she really wanted to do it though it was optional. CiCi has TAKS test tutorials from 4-5 PM Monday (reading), Tuesday (science) and Wednesday (math). What a busy schedule for her. I am glad her school is offering it though. It is optional as well but I want her to have all the help she can get. I keep telling her high school is going to be something else!
I have been making animals out of tissue boxes and construction paper for the kids. I love arts and crafts! The blanket I am making for my coworker in Dallas Cowboys blue, white and silver colors is coming along nicely too. I just wish I had more free time for it.
We have a room reserved for the night of the Seabee Ball. It will be here before you know it. And my Princess will be 6 years old that same weekend! I am on vacation for Spring Break! No work. Just me and my family! We are still trying to figure out where we want to go and what we want to do.
I hope I can keep this up. So far so good. Things are going my way. Just gotta keep praying and staying strong.

Monday, Monday, Monday...

Well, the weekend was actually pretty nice. I went to work Friday and our office manager let us leave early to beat the bad weather home. Excused and unpaid time. But they never do that, especially with back to back phone calls coming in. I left at 4 PM and was supposed to leave at 5:30 with the overtime. We did however find out that we have mandatory training in addition to the overtime for this week. I have to work on my off day, Saturday, from 8-4. The pay check will be nice but I am going to be wiped out.
Still haven't determined what Elliebear is going to do for her science fair project. And everyone is going to be behind after missing a week from school with the bad weather. Princess was the only one excited to go back today.
On Friday, I played outside with the kids in the snow. It was melted by Saturday. I took the kids to the park on Saturday and to McDonald's to have lunch and play in the play land. I also bought some of my first paints. I can't wait to experiment! I love art and creativity.
Sunday was the Superbowl. Our city has been preparing for it for a long time. I am glad it's over though it was exciting to have it here. Greenbay beat Pittsburgh. It was a good game. Stayed home and watched with hubby. I think I am getting too old to go out partying just for a football game. :) Hubby and I did go shoot some pool at a local joint this weekend too.
I made my appointment to get my hair done on March 12th in the AM. Getting ready for the ball. I found earrings this weekend and I already had the perfect wedding set that hubby sent me when he was deployed the first time. So all that's left is the pedicure. I took a vacation day on the 11th so I will try to get it done then. Yay! It's all falling into place!
We are supposed to be getting a repeat on the bad weather. Ugh. We are not used to this. Here's hoping for the best.

Just hanging in there...

More people showed up at work today. The roads are still pretty ugly in our area. Hubby drove me in again this AM. I am just really ready to do something else with my life... I really hate customer service. I am good at it... I just hate it.
The kids are doing great. Hubby wants Bubba to grow up too fast. He's 2. He's supposed to cry. However, his sisters (and me) baby him so much that it's disgusting. :) He's so rotten. He's my only son so he has a special place in my heart.
I am tired. School was cancelled again today for us and the kids. Thank goodness. But, more make up later. So it's a double edged sword...
Not much new to report. All is well. We are in good health and are happy. More to come...

The Ice Storm of North Texas 2011!!!

So much is happening. Work on Monday was brutal. 8-6 with a 30 minute break. I made it thru the day with a killer headache and grainy eyeballs. Sheer coincidence, an ice storm came through, which is still going on now. I took a sick day on Tuesday to rest my eyes and by about 6 PM I was feeling much better. My headache was even gone. I heard that about 70 people called in due to the weather... Man, kinda wished I had have saved my sick day. Oh well.
I had half a day off today due to the little ones having a dental appt. Cici was supposed to go yesterday but all of that got cancelled due to the weather as well. But, I was able to complete my taxes in the time I had off. Whew! Glad I got that out of the way. School was cancelled for the kids as well as hubby and I. So more time for homework. Yay! Lots of people called in today as well. But the roads are really horrible out. Hubby drove me to work. Love that man!
We let the kids go out and play yesterday for awhile. They really like the snow. Spring Break will be on us very soon. Really need to figure out what we are going to do. Hubby wants to go to Oklahoma. Me? Have no idea but I will enjoy spending time with everyone.
I can't believe that it was in the 70s last week and its 19 degrees today!
I have started stocking up on birthday gifts. Princess and Elliebear have new acoustic guitars. I got one for myself too. I really hope we can squeeze in some lessons in the spring. I also have a Cinderella playset for Princess, a princess dress up set (shoes, crown and purse) for Bruiser, some of that Japanese character cologne for Cici. I also got hubby a cologne and aftershave set for hubby for Valentines Day. These dates are going to be here before I know it! Elliebear is getting a copy of the Disney Secretariat. I have so much work to do!

This has been a very busy week!

Wednesday I took Cici and Elliebear to the dentist. Still trying to work on Cici getting her oral hygiene with her braces perfected. Ugh. She goes to the Orthodontist on Feb 1. Then Wed evening, I stayed after school with Elliebear for one of their rehearsals. She had to stay after Thursday as well to practice for the talent show.
Classes have started. So far so good. Hubby and I have been going on Tues and Thurs nights to Chemistry. The professor is taking it slow and that is a good thing. All this info about electrons and protons, etc. is kind of throwing me for a loop already. Just have to stick to it.
I finished the essay and submitted my application for the military spouse scholarship I was applying for. I am hoping that I will get it and begin using it this summer or fall. Fingers are crossed... we shall see!
Work is a nightmare. The rumor mill is spreading that we may have our office closed due to attendance problems. Nobody wants to go to work because the mandatory overtime and back to back calls are killer! And mind you, we are a retention office so the customers we talk to most of the time are complaining about their services, their bills, etc. It's just such a mental beat down everyday.
The kids are doing well. Elliebear sang 2 solos and a song with 2 of her friends on Friday night at the sixth grade talent show. She sang "I Caught Myself" by Paramore, "Be the One" by the Ting Tings and the song with her friends was "Love Song" by Taylor Swift. Cici, Bruiser and Princess went with me and hubby stayed home with the twins. It was a 3 hour show and would have been too much for the twins I think. After the show, hubby and I went to the movies and saw "The Rite" with Anthony Hopkins. It was pretty good. About what you would expect for a movie about exorcism.
Let me also mention the weather has been beautiful all weekend! The 70s in January! Saturday we went to my good friend's daughter's 6th birthday party. She went all out on the party. 150.00 cake and a company called Noah's Arc came out and the kids (19 of them all together) stuffed their own animals (similar to build a bear workshop) and picked out outfits for them. They put sound boxes and wishing stars inside. It was really sweet. Even Bubba, being the only boy there, enjoyed himself. It was so nice for Shannon to invite them. Her only daughter, Riley, had a brain tumor removed around this time last year. Shannon felt that she deserved an extra special (and expensive!) birthday to celebrate her surviving her ordeal. She's such a sweet little girl. Bubba and Pinky picked out monkeys. Bruiser picked a giraffe and Princess picked a penguin.
Today is homework and laundry day. Then back to the grind tomorrow.I have been a bit emotional. I think it's cause I may be slightly overwhelmed. I am glad the talent show is over. I am glad I finished that essay. Now I have to help Princess and Ellie figure out what they will do for the science fair, in less than 3 weeks. UGH. Hubby is still tackling the household duties (except laundry) and trying to concentrate on a history class, an English class and a Philosophy class. Whew! More power to you honey!
More good news. I have decided to go to the Seabee Ball. I have until March 12th but I am steadily getting more excited. I found a beautiful yellow dress. It's floor length with crystal and silver beading on the chest. I found silver shoes with crystal beading and the most perfect purse which matches perfectly. All silver with crystal beading as well. I just have to get my hair done before hand, get the tickets and find a few accessories like earrings and undergarments. I feel like I will look like a princess.
Back to work for me!

MLK Day!

And I'm the only one who had to wake up and go anywhere. Kids are out of school today and tomorrow. I was able to snag a vacation day tomorrow. It's my first day of school. Just thought I'd use it as a rest/prep day. I had a busy and fulfilling weekend. I am in a good state of mind right now. Sleepy but content.
Friday night, Hubby and I snuck away for a movie. Saw The Season of the Witch with Nicholas Cage. It was good. Not great, but I was entertained.
Saturday, I spent 320.00 on books for school. Still need one more for hubby but it is on another campus so I didn't have time to go get it. Elliebear went to her friend's bday party @ a local bowling alley and Cici and I went to the grocery store where I spent another 130.00 bucks there. And I ran out of time so I only made it through half the store. Yay for supplying staples for a family of 8!
Saturday night I met up with some wonderful Seabee wives for a GNO! We met @ BJs and ate dinner, saw the weirdest movie called Black Swan and then had coffee. Lots of laughs and the movie was amazing. The more I think about it the more I like it. It was dark and beautiful and so sad in the end. I really needed that break.
Sunday I spent literally the whole morning and afternoon doing laundry. It's my chore and I got behind. Hubby says how can you get behind when it never ends!?! Ha Ha. He's so funny! Hubby and I watched 6 more episodes of 24. We have been renting the DVDs for the 8th and final season. I jumped on the bandwagon too late. But I am glad I don't have to wait a week at a time to see what happens! I'd be going nuts!
I have been propositioned to make some blankets. I also made a scarf and purse for Elliebear's friend's bday gift. I didn't have time to shop but was able to crochet during breaks at work or while watching TV. So it worked out perfectly. I also made a purse for Shannon's daughter to give along with a toy chef's set @ her bday party on 01-29. I was thinking of a business name. The dictionary was useful: 'waltz' means 'to move breezily or casually or to progress easily or successfully'. 'Web' means 'something formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving. Or something having an interlaced or lattice like appearance.' So for now, the only name on the list is "Waltzing Web Creations". It's cheesy, but I like it.
I want to make it through today with flying colors. I am looking forward to sleeping in late tomorrow.

Decisions Decisions...

The Seabee Ball. To go or not to go...
I just don't know. Last time I was motivated to exercise, lose weight, shop for a formal. This time, though I would love an enchanted evening with hubby, all dolled up and fancy, I am just not feeling it. I have until March so who knows.
I am so tired. And it's just going to get more hectic in my life. All for the better though.
Not much new to report today.
I found out how I can post some of my crochet online to sell. If I can find time to make more, I am considering it. Who knows? I may be able to make some extra money! I want to get more creative with it.

Goodbye 2010! Hello New Year!

Well, I will certainly have to try to do better with blogging!
I must say, taking down the Christmas tree last week was bittersweet. I was so glad to have the extra space in the living room. However, the warm fuzzies from having my husband home with us this holiday season, I just didn't want to let them go! But it's done and we are moving along in the new year just fine.
Hubby and I have registered for school. He will be taking 14 hours. After that I believe he will only need one more math to get associates in general studies and move on to a bigger degree plan. I am taking Chemsitry with him. It's the last class I need to complete my asoociates so I can move on to a bigger degree plan. I think we are both struggling wth figuring out what we want to be when we grow up!
I am really excited about taking a class with him. I am hoping we can encourage each other, study together, save $ on at least one book as well as gas. It's perfect! I really think that I am going to go for a degree in human resource management, industrial/organizational psychology or business. Things my company will reimburse me for but that can be used anywhere.
I am also working on an essay for a scholarship offered to military spouses. I keep reworking my outline. It has to be 300-500 words. Whew! I am also still crocheting stuff. I have made some scarves, purses and hats. My mom-in-law liked her blanket and hat. That was good.
I think I am going to have to talk to my doctor. I feel slightly bipolar some days. But maybe I just need some sleep.
The kids are good. I am still concerned about Cici with school. She's struggling with a couple of classes. Elliebear is practicing for the annual 6th grade talent show. Princess is reading now! And Bruiser, Pinky and Bubba just have my heart each day when I get home from work. I am so very blessed and I think this will be a good year!