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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:16:56 GMT

well i should be doing laundry and packing. today around 7:30ish i am meeting a group of ladies at starbucks and we are driving to a cabin on the beach. we are all very excited. no kids. no husbands. just friends. it's finally here. yay.

i know that i am going to miss the girls tremendously... however, i feel that i need to miss them and that they need to miss me for a bit. i think it'll all do us some good. poor mike.

i won't be back till sunday.

i've been talking to a girlfriend who lives out of state alot lately. it's funny that when she lived local we weren't as close, now that there is distance we talk more often and seem to have built a really great friendship. i also think that when she lived local there was another "friend" that got in the way of what our friendship could be. not that i'm happy to see this other friend out of the picture, i pray that she & her family are well. but i am thankful for the depth the friendship with Kathi has gotten.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:40:42 GMT

You Passed 8th Grade Math

Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct!

Could You Pass 8th Grade Math?

Originally it was 7/10... So I went and retook it... guess i haven't forgotten as much as i thought i had. lol. Guess who will be helping the girls with their maths homework? Mike...don't think so.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:23:33 GMT

I've been offline for a few days. It's been hectic and busy... and just life. I feel refreshed and ready for what life has to lay before me now. I feel I've taken care of a few things and feel my heart filling with the Lords spirit. Life is good.

Friday went out with my step sister and 3 of her friends. We went to a casino and bet $10 obviously we came out with no extra. Had us a few drinks and just some good conversation. We came back to my sisters place and watched Fear Factor (couples). Was happy to see our non favourite couple leave. Went to dennys for "breakfast".

Sat & Sun I worked. Nothing exciting there. Today I took Shylynn in for her 4 year check up. She is 43 lbs 43 inches. It was so stressful for her (and me). Specially when they poked her finger for blood. It was a bleeder and before we knew it it was running down the finger between her fingers and in her hand. Reanne's response "Oh my gosh, THAT is way worse than mine was". URGH. lol. Kids. Obviously that didn't help the situation. A bandaid later and some hugs she was okay. Dr came in and said she was perfect (like I didn't know that hee hee). She is "due" for 3 shots and 1 optional one, but he said it wasn't going to be required till after she's 5. Think we'll wait. Then after the appointment, I had to drive 45 miles to drop the girls off at my sister in laws so that I could be at work on time and Mike could have his crown prep done. He picked them up after and brought them home. The things we parents find ourselves doing.

Getting excited for my holiday. Going to a cabin with a group of wonderful faith filled women. Some I know, a few will be new to me. It is going to be good. We leave thursday night and won'tbe back till Sunday. No kids. No hubby's. I'll miss the girls (and Mike) but I need this time to really soak up in Gods love and these friendships I have.

No cigarettes yesterday and only one today. Very proud of me.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:30:13 GMT

You Are 24% Paranoid Schizophrenic

You're pretty grounded, though you have your occasional paranoid moments.
Just make sure to ignore those voices in your head!

Are You A Paranoid Schizophrenic?

But the voices in my head are my friends!!!!

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:49:14 GMT

Nothing new or exciting to report. The girls have been helping me with laundry today. They helped sort colours and then fold some towels and then put all their own clothes away. Of course I'm pretty particular about how and where they go in the drawers that when they are outside playing I will go in and straighten them up! But they don't need to know that right now. As they get older I'll expect more from them.

We have recently began giving the girls pocket money. They each have their own monthly calendar and earn stickers for doing chores and helping out around the house or doing nice things for their sisters. Then at the end of the month we cash out their stickers. 10 cents per age per day they received stickers. Half must go in their piggy bank which is used for savings / buying others gifts... something other than for themselves... and the other half can go in their purse to spend.... Obviously due to their ages the money never makes it to the purse, they spend it the same day at our weekly trip to Wal Mart. If they whine about doing chores they don't get a sticker but still have to do the chore. It seems to be working so far. Even Katera gets involved and wants stickers.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:12:52 GMT

Ten years ago today, it was August 4, 1996.

1) How old were you?
THEN: 23
NOW: 33

2) Where did you work?
THEN: The Service Bureau
NOW: Babies R Us

3) Where did you live?
THEN: Renton, WA
NOW: Tacoma, WA

4) How was your hairstyle?
THEN: long w/ bangs
NOW: long no bangs

5) Did you wear contacts?
THEN: sometimes
NOW: rearly

6) Did you wear glasses?
THEN: sometimes
NOW: sometimes

8) Which of your pets were still alive?
THEN: 2 cats Goofie & Spunkie
NOW: 2 cats Goofie & Spunkie :)

9) Who was your boyfriend/girlfriend?
THEN: Mike
NOW: Mike

10) Who was your celebrity crush?
THEN: George Clooney
NOW: not really sure

11) How many piercings did you have?
THEN: 3 sets of earring
NOW: 2 (let top set close)

12) How many tattoos did you have?
THEN: 2
NOW: 4

13) What was your favorite band/singer?
THEN: Tim McGraw
NOW: Tim McGraw

14) Had you smoked a cigarette?
THEN: yes
NOW: yes

15) Had you gotten drunk?
THEN: yes
NOW: yes

16) What kind of car did you drive?
THEN: 94 Geo Tracker (pink)
NOW: 03 kia sedona (black)

17) Looking back, are you where you thought you would be in 2006?
career wise i thought i'd be doing something else... but when the girls came along, i'm happy to be where i am as it works for our family.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:04:21 GMT

Just once in a blue moon I'd love to wake up to the sound of my girls getting along first thing in the morning... but no... I always seem to wake up to one of them fighting with the other, the little one shouting at me "eat. me eat". lol... *sigh, the joys of being a mum. Really I wouldn't change it for nothing, I'm just feeling overwhelemed again. Work is piling up, my house is a mess, the girls are anxious for school next month... the bills are piling up even higher. There seems to be no end.

Dear Father,
I come before you today on my knees and ask you to give me the strength to get through another day. To show me a better way to be the mum that you created me to be. I pray for your light to fill me and pour through me to all those in my path of life. I know I can't do this without you and I'm so thankful for your presence in my life. In Jesus name,
Amen.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 15:25:00 GMT

Yesterday was my day off... Didn't feel like it. It was the day I chose to catch up with the housework. Of course Mike didn't do much to help out... However he did give me time to go to WalMart by myself and he cooked dinner which was ready & on the table when I walked in.

I picked up some of that Veet stuff... Thought I'd give it a try. It worked okay, I wouldn't say my legs are as smooth as they appear on that chicks legs on the advert, but hey there is no irritation today and no nicks on my legs (always a plus!).

If we were to get pregnant this would more than likely be the week... So we'll see if anything happens. I have to keep track of my cycle as there are certain days (14-28) that I have to take another med. So I'm always aware of where I am in my cycle... However I don't think I've been ovulating... I can't track my temps and stuff due to the PCOS.

For some reason I've also been thinking of my brother alot. He doesn't live in the same state as I do so it makes it hard. I wish he was around to watch my girls grow and for me to be a part of his kids' lives. Before I know it, they are gonna be graduating High School and so far I've only seen them a handful of times. Of course if he was better at keeping in touch or responding to emails I'd feel more connected!!! (Hint hint if you are reading!!!)

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 05:17:41 GMT

You Are 44% Abnormal

You are at medium risk for being a psychopath. It is somewhat likely that you have no soul.

You are at high risk for having a borderline personality. It is very likely that you are a chaotic mess.

You are at low risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is unlikely that you are in love with your own reflection.

You are at medium risk for having a social phobia. It is somewhat likely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement.

You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

WOW. makes you think....

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 05:07:05 GMT

Just finished doing some work related things at home after an 8 hour day... in preparation for my L O N G day tomorrow ... I go in at 6am and don't get off till 7:30... I may have already said that. But I still can't believe I volunteered for this. My department at work just is in need of sooooo much TLC right now. So I'm bringing a latte for me, and a 'chino for a friend / co worker and we're gonna get a bunch of stuff done!!

Thank goodness I have Monday off to recover....

Praying for all my friends... that they are having a good weekend and that they know someone is thinking of them....