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!