We had so much fun this weekend! We don't get much family time together, but this weekend we spent it all together. Now that my daughter is older, she has her own things she wants to do, mostly hanging out with her friends. I miss it when she is not around. Saturday was very busy. Every Saturday has to start with breakfast. We always meet my mother and brother out for breakfast. Nathan especially loves going out to breakfast because he gets his usual steak and cheese omelet (yes I know he has expensive taste, but he is a growing preteen). After a leisurely breakfast, the kids were off to play practice at our church. They love doing the Christmas children's play. They both are quite talented actors and singers. They both have great parts in this years play. Molly is 15, and she says that this may be her last children's Christmas play. I guess we will see!  This year the play is titled "Arrest these Merry Gentlemen". It is about a sheriff in Bethlehem who wants to keep the peace in the town but this peace is interrupted by a special birth. It is really cute. Molly has the part of the sheriff, and Nathan has the part of a truck driver passing through Bethlehem. Well after they had practice, we went to the craft fair at the High School. Lots of nice stuff there. I have to do that craft fair next year. The trouble is, I say that every year! One of these years I will do it! After a quick lunch, we were back at the church for choir rehearsal for the choir cantata. The kids have narrating parts and we are all singing. Once practice was over, we braved the mall. The kids did some gift shopping and I did some window shopping. They are almost done with their shopping. I still have a little bit to do.
The evening was fun as well. Molly went with my brother to see a production of  "The Messiah". Her friend was in it. Nathan and I went to my friends Christmas orchestra concert which was fabulous! Every other year I was working when she had her concert, so I was sure to make it this year. The only sad thing was that Bill wasn't feeling well so he didn't come with us.
Sunday we went to church. Bill was able to join us for lunch out. We did a lot of talking and laughing. Then we spent the rest of the day at home together.  Nathan tried a cream puff recipe, but they didn't come out as well as we would have liked. He is determined though to get it right by Christmas.  I have no doubt that he will. Our evening was spent together decorating the tree. I think that is my favorite part of decorating. It is a time of reminiscing for me. I look at all the ornaments I have and the memories behind them. I have a lot of handmade ones that the kids had made in years past, as well as ones given to us over the years, each one special and each one having their own special place of honor on the tree. Now its Monday morning and back in "busy" mode as a new week begins. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving day was great. It is so fun to get together as a family. We went to dinner at my sister in laws house. We got to spend time with my niece and nephew and their families which we don't get to see that often. Of course there is the food. Lots of it too. It was very hard, but I managed not to go crazy eating. I probably could have done better though. Everything was delicious! I am so glad that I was able to take the time to post each day one thing that I am thankful for. As I  had said before, it helps me keep focused on the positive. I was thankful that I didn't have to work Thanksgiving day and spend it with family. I have been busy these past couple of days at work. But it is almost over. Ionly have today to do and then will have a day off. Molly is in the Thanksgiving Parade today, I just dropped her off. She is in the color guard and will march with the band. Now it's time to get ready for work!

I am Thankful Day 24

Why is it often easier to be negative instead of having a positive attitude? For me I tend to look at the glass as half empty. Trying to come up with something I am thankful for each day has not been my first thought most days. The thing is though that I did it. As the days went by, it wasn't as hard as it started out to be. Now I have a box full of things that I am thankful for. I am learning to shift my focus from negative to positive. Considering all that God has blessed me with over the years, how dare I think of anything else. Today I am thankful for Gods love for me.  He is always watching over me in all that I do. He knows me and in spite of it all He still loves me!  Thank you Lord for always being there.

I am Thankful Day 23

I am thankful today for electricity. It allows us to do so many things, like use the computer, watch TV and have light in the darkness. But then at the same time it can be an interruption because some of those things can distract us from whats important. Last night a transformer blew in the town next to us and we felt the effects of it as well. All was darkness for about 45 minutes. To my son that 45 minutes was sheer agony because he was missing a Christmas movie he was watching. My daughter didn't seem to mind because she was doing her homework. My husband was a little perturbed because he was missing a TV show as well. It turned out though that we ended up in the same room with nothing to do but talk. I found it refreshing. No interruptions, just face to face contact. We had the flashlights out and enjoyed the time together without the benefit of entertainment. WE were our own entertainment. We laughed and joked and talked. I enjoyed that time. Before we knew it the lights came back on and everyone went their way again. I am thankful for electricity, but at the same time I am thankful that for a moment, my family was more important than the convenience that electricity brings.

I Am Thankful Day 22

My eyes are tired and my back is sore. I have spent most of the day in my sewing room making Christmas gifts. I am now taking a well deserved break. I have to say I love my sewing machine. Sewing has always been an outlet for me both creatively and therapeutically. I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. I am so thankful that I have a great sewing machine. I am also thankful that I have a sewing room that I can keep all my crafts and projects contained in one place.  And it's my place, messy as it is sometimes with tangled thread,  fabric scattered about and quilting books and patterns. Well, I have rested long enough time to get back to work. I figure that I have a couple of working hours left for tonight. 

I Am Thankful Day 21

Wow! Words can't really describe God's creation. Often times I am left speechless. Today I found  that to be especially true. I am so thankful for being able to witness a beautiful sunrise this morning which welcomed the new day.  And looking outside tonight I found the beautiful full moon set so far away in the sky. It is so big and bright. It was hard for me to take my eyes off of it.It is so amazing to me how God just spoke and set the sun, moon and stars in the sky. What a wonderful God we have!  Thank you God for all of Your creation.

I am Thankful Day 20

Today I am thankful for date nights. Unfortunately they are few and far between. There always seems to be something that gets in the way.  The kids were out most of this evening helping friends of ours move, so that was one obstacle that was easily taken care of. Or lack of energy to get off the couch. Sometimes it is much easier to just stay home. That excuse was dissolved because Bill had to work, so sleeping was not an option. This evenings  "date" was not something that the average couple would call fun, but the whole point is to spend time together. We had dinner out and then brought dinner over to Bill's parents to make sure that they would eat. We also went over to check on them. I enjoyed that time we were able to spend together however unconventional or brief  it was. I feel that we need to be more creative in getting together so that the multiple excuses that arise don't get priority when planning our time together.

I am Thankful Day 19

Plain and simple, I am thankful for naps. I love a nap in the afternoon. It helps me get through the rest of the day. I was feeling extra tired earlier today so I took a long nap this afternoon. I got my favorite quilt and snuggled  up for a couple of hours. It felt good!!

Day 18 I am Thankful

Yesterday I spent a good deal of time in my car. Between errands, grocery shopping, and working, I have been all over. I tried to imagine what it would be like not to have a car. That would be nearly impossible. I am thankful for my car and that it is in good working  condition.  I can depend on it to get me from point A to point B.

I am Thankful Day 17

I am thankful for my father and good news. He has been diligent in taking care of himself . He would visit the doctor regularly  and  take care to eat all the right food. His PSA has been rising over the past few years and has had several biopsies,  but this last one was different.  The thing he was dreading all this time was finally a reality. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now anybody that knows my father would have thought that he would lose it after hearing that news. He is the type that worries about everything and anything. Sometimes he is over the top with worry, but for some reason this time he was eerily calm.  He didn't overwhelm himself with panic. This past Monday I went with him to the doctor whose ultimate recommendation was to do nothing. The cancer was only in one area of the prostate and the chance of anything happening in the next 10 years was only 10%. In 10 years, he will be 95, so that is great news. It then hit me hard that he will be 95 in 10 years, so there is a good  chance he may not be around any way regardless of the cancer. That made me sad, but also made me appreciate that I still have him with me. Its times like this that make me stop and think of how fortunate Bill and I are to still have our parents with us. I love you Dad!

I am Thankful Day 16

I am beginning to think that maybe I should not have gotten out of bed today. What a sharp contrast from yesterday which had been fabulous. First I am getting a cold, so I am physically not feeling all that great. I feel extremely tired. Then I went to a doctor appointment that I thought I had, but then found out when I got there that it was LAST Tuesday!  I opened up my day planner, and sure enough it was last Tuesday. As I am reviewing the date book, I come to find that Nathan has an orthodontist appointment this afternoon, but he is planning to stay after school today, so I had to reschedule for another day. Well at least I noticed the appointment before i missed it. And now to top it all off, my Facebook account has been disabled and I don't know why. Once I find out what is going on, I probably will have to start from scratch. Right now I am afraid to move or touch anything because I don't know what else can go wrong!
Putting all that aside though, today I am thankful that God is in control and not me!  He knows what is ahead before I can even imagine what would happen.. Even when the times seem desperate and impossible, I can count on God to see me through. Knowing that,  I can forget the events of the morning and move forward. Praise God!!

I am Thankful Day 15

Yeah! I don't feel like I am so far behind as I usually do at this time of  the evening. Today I am thankful to have a day off. What a crazy busy weekend. It feels so good not to have to be in 5 places at once. I was able to get laundry done, and errands completed. A time to be quiet.  Now it is time to wash the dinner dishes, pick up the kids from dance, and get ready for bed.   I may even squeeze in some sewing time. I so enjoyed my day off.

I am Thankful Day 13 and 14

Saturday was not a very good day. This was my weekend to work, and the past couple of days have been very busy.  My patients are so sick and require a lot of care so it becomes very emotionally draining. Yesterday was especially draining. I was so happy to see the stroke of midnight come after a long shift that I was so thankful for my car ride home. I could feel the anxiety and stress of the day lift as I walked out of the hospital and in to my car.  I love that feeling!


Yesterday as I prepared to come in for my 3-12 shift, I was expecting to have another evening like yesterday. But I just stopped and gave myself a dope slap! Instead of the negative attitude, I took my anxiety to the Lord.  And it did help. I came in calm and have had an enjoyable night. Thank you Lord for listening to my prayers. I need to remember that I can come to you for anything and cast all my cares upon the Lord because He is always there and is always eager to listen.

I am Thankful Day 11 and 12

Busy day yesterday.  Before I knew it it was time for bed. Yesterday I went to the Veteran's Day Parade in our town, mainly because Molly marched with the High School band. She is in the color guard and she and the other girls did a great job.  I am not usually a parade person, but did enjoy this one. After the parade, there was a ceremony for veterans past and present. It reinforced with me the fact that freedom comes with a price. I am thankful for those who serve in the military who protect the freedom we have.


Today I am thankful for a pleasant surprise on my way to work this evening. I was already leaving later than I usually do, and started getting tense because Thursdays and Fridays are always busy traffic days. I am left frustrated as I stop and start in the traffic, hoping that I won't be late for work. Today started out like it usually does with a ridiculous backup on the highway, but then as I was nearing my exit, things started to clear. I was in shock, because the most congested areas of my commute were a breeze. I found myself relaxing the grip on the steering wheel and sailed on in to my destination. That makes it much less stressful as  I complete my evening of work!

I Am Thankful Day 10

I love Wednesday nights.  We go out to our church and have dinner, the kids go to youth group and I go to choir. I love spending time with my friends. I also love the fact that one day a week I don't have to worry about cooking. Today I am thankful for Wednesday nights.

I am Thankful Day 9

I say it everyday I have to work. I don't want to go to work tonight. Today was no exception. I am so busy from the time the kids get out of school till I have to leave for work around dinner time. I must say today I am thankful for my job. First of  all I am thankful that I do have a job in this economy. We can't get along only on one income.  I am also thankful for my job as a nurse. I used to be so upset and frustrated that I would have to still work after I had my kids. I always envied my stay at home mom friends. I felt they were better mothers than me. They wouldn't miss any of the firsts in their children's lives, be there to pick them up from school etc... while I always seemed to be at work. I thought I was ruining my children for life because I wasn't around. But over the years I began to realize that God doesn't waste any situation or opportunity and things really do happen for a reason.  God had intended all along for me to be a nurse and to be where I am at now, which is on a Bone Marrow Transplant unit. I have been here for many more years than I care to admit, and I know that there are times that I really make a difference for my patients. I don't consider myself indispensable, but I know this is what God wants for me. And when I  think about it, my kids are no less deprived than the kids that have mothers that are around 24/7. They are well adjusted and they know they are loved.  With my schedule working in the later evening I can do most things with them after school.  And am there for them to go to school in the morning. That's the great thing about a nurses schedule, it is  flexible (which is another thing I am thankful for.) 

I am Thankful Day 8

It is something that I have always thought about might happen someday but always took it for granted that it never would. Bill is self employed and does trespass towing and car repossessions. That being said, he has a potentially dangerous job when dealing  with angry people who have had their car taken away.  We always joke saying that he "steals cars" for a living. Sunday night, a man called him to find out about his car that was towed earlier that evening. He wasn't very pleasant on the phone. Bill usually has one of his drivers go to release the car from the tow lot, but no one was available at that time. So he had to go do it himself. What was funny was I almost asked to go with him so we could spend a little time together, but it was around midnight and I was already in bed so I didn't offer. About two hours later  he comes back to announce that he was beaten up by the cars owner who happened to be drunk. Apparently Bill was punched and grabbed by the throat and pushed against the side of the building. Luckily there was no lasting effects, but that made me feel sick inside. He has never been in a situation like that. And he has been in business for 30 years. I am so thankful today for our daily safety. As I say, I don't always think of how fortunate we are and  take it for granted that nothing will happen to us. God has blessed us with continued safety.

I am Thankful Day 7

Today I am thankful for my daughter. Today is her birthday. She has just turned 15. Wow, where does the time go? I remember this day 15 years ago. Eagerly we anticipated the arrival of our first bundle of joy. We waited 4 years to have a baby. But it was all in God's timing not mine. We had a great day at our family birthday party for her. It is so fun to be with family. It is so good to laugh. I am doubly blessed.
Happy Birthday Molly. We love you!!

I am Thankful Day 5 and 6

Oops I am a little behind in posting but better late than never. Yesterday was quite busy. I thought I would be able to take  5 minutes while I was at work, but it didn't end up that way. That was the story of my day. Nothing went as planned. I was thankful yesterday for electricity. I went to Walmart to get some shopping done early. I speeded down the aisles finding all the things on my list and was heading toward the checkout, and out of nowhere the whole store went dark. No electricity! The employees rounded up everybody to the front of the store where we stood and waited for about 10 minutes. Then at that time we were escorted out of the store.I ended up having to leave because I wasn't sure how long it would be before we could go back in. That made me stop and be thankful for the convenience of something we take for granted  every day. When it's not there we definitely come to a standstill.
Well that was yesterday. Today I am thankful for the weekend. This weekend I happen to be off from work! Today I will spend time with my family.  And as a big bonus, it is Daylight Savings Time! We get an extra hour of sleep!!!

I am Thankful Day 4

Today has been a great day. It has been a fairly productive day. And now to top it all off it is a great evening. Today I am thankful  for the unexpected. I accomplished all the things on my to do list except for 2 things. Not bad! Earlier this afternoon I received a phone call from work. I wasn't home at the time, so there was a message on my voicemail to call work when I got the chance. Here I am thinking that I will be floated to another floor or perhaps someone called in sick so I would be asked to work the whole night. Much to my surprise I was offered to take the night off because there were plenty of people working! I love getting those calls. I took advantage of the opportunity and here I sit able to spend time with my family.  I am so thankful for the unexpected extra time I can spend with my family.

"I am Thankful" Challenge Day 3

Okay, as in everything else I do, I am a couple of days late in starting. Today I have joined the I am Thankful challenge which focuses on taking each day leading up to Thanksgiving  to post one thing that I am thankful for. I have started earlier on my own by creating a box to fill each day with a few words of what I am thankful for. Well better late than never. Today I am thankful that I live in the United States where I have my freedom. With yesterday being election day, I know what a great gift it is to be able to have a say in who gets elected for government positions. I don't always agree with who gets elected, but I do have a voice in the process. Thank you God for my freedom! 

Frustration

These past few weeks since I last posted have been very difficult. An overwhelming feeling of  fatigue sits like a cloud above my head.. Unfortunately I have spent a good portion of my days napping. I have my list of things to do, but a lot of that stuff stays undone. My plans for organizing and cleaning my house over the next few months are on hold.. I am now wrapped up in the immediate future which first of all needs me to focus on that immediate future and not dwell in the past over what I didn't do. That what seems to trip me up the most, I focus on the failures and missed opportunities instead of just getting up and do it. Enough of that! Today is a new day.
My mother in law came home this past Friday. She had  spent about  2 weeks at a Rehab Hospital recovering from her stroke. But God is good, she is doing well. She is getting her strength  back and she is so glad to be home. I called her this morning, and she had just gotten back from getting her hair done. It wasn't funny at the time, but she insisted on going to the hair dresser before she went to the hospital before her stroke. Now we can get a giggle out of it. It's all about priorities!  Her other problem was her diabetes was out of control which started this unfortunate chain of events. She is now on insulin. But all is quiet at the moment. I hope it will last a little while any way.
Wow, I feel better! I am not as frustrated at the moment. I am even a little motivated! Time to take out the TO DO LIST and start crossing off some items. Will hopefully be posting again soon.

An Unexpected Hospital Visit

When I woke up yesterday morning, I assumed it would be an ordinary day with an equally ordinary agenda. But God had different plans for me. I received a frantic call from my husband mid morning who asked me to meet him at the hospital. My mother-in-law had suffered an apparent stroke..I rushed to the hospital. Her only symptom was wild involuntary movements of her left arm and leg. Luckily she had no bleed in her head according to the CT scan. We are now waiting for the MRI results. I am embarrassed to admit that I was briefly annoyed at the interruption of "my" own  little world and the fact that I will have to rearrange things a little to help out. God is trying to tell me how fragile life is and how I often take my life for granted. What I needed was a wake up call to my complacency   Nothing stays the same for very long.  I really am thankful for my life. Thank you God for reminding me that it's not all about me!

The Reunion

Yesterday I got to connect with old friends that I haven't seen in about 30 years. The occasion was prompted by a visit from  two sisters that now live in Tennessee and Georgia. They came up to Maine for a family wedding and spent a couple of extra days to visit with us folks here in Massachussetts.  Wow 30 years! Nobody had changed a bit!  Why does it sometimes take so long to be with dear friends? Why do we lose that face to face to face contact? Why do our lives have to become so busy? Other than Mary and Cindi everyone that was there lives locally, but I only see a couple of people on a regular basis. The evening was filled with  wonderful memories.  It was a great time for laughter! We sure did we have fun back then. Not that I don't have fun now, but there is something special about being young. I was alot crazier back then. Well today it is back to reality! Back to work. Back to making new memories of my life as it is today.

Owls Owls Owls

What's up with the owls? All of a sudden they are everywhere. I was looking through a craft catalog and I found pattern to make an owl quilt.

I look through a Pandora bracelet catalog and find an owl charm.

They have owl backpacks

The reason this has caught my attention, and why I even mention it is that I am trying to organize many years worth of pictures so that I can start scrapbooking again. Yes the procrastination extends to scrapbooking.  Awhile ago my mother had given me pictures of the family  and I am in the process of scanning the originals to keep them safe.  In the pile I came across a drawing of 2 owls that I had made for my grandmother dated 1970. That would make me 8 years old.

                                                            

My grandmother loved owls. She had owls everywhere in her house. The walls were covered with owl knick nacks.  There was even  an owl cookie jar in her kitchen. I never understood what the appeal was.  But now the memories that an owl evokes for me are priceless.  I can think about my grandmother  and her owl obsession and smile. I may even put that owl  charm on my birthday or Christmas wish list.

Progress

Just a comment on my 1/2 year resolution that I made in July to tackle a room a month in the quest for organization. My first project was my son's room. I am happy to report that Friday, I donated a bunch of clothes and old toys to charity that I collected from his room. I can now see under his bed, and his closet is much more organized. I still have a little work to do, but the feeling of accomplishment is intoxicating. It makes me want to do more. I am not quite done, so obviously I haven't made my  "room a month" commitment, but I am satisfied that I didn't give in to procrastination, but kept plugging away.  As I also mentioned in July, I started working in the garage. This room however is not as easily organized. It seems to be  a receptacle for the junk that accumulates daily. I would clean a section only to turn around and find more stuff that wasn't there five minutes ago. This is a bit more of a challenge. I will not give up! I can do it! I will do it! Now with that mini pep talk I will take this time to go and spend a little time in the garage before I have to pick up the kids from Youth Group!

19 years!

This past Tuesday Sept 7th, I celebrated my 19th wedding anniversary.  I can't believe it has been 19 years! In some ways, it feels like only yesterday when I looked him in the eye and professed my love for him and vowed to stick with him in good times and bad.. As with any relationship, there are so many ups and downs, sometimes the harder times seem to out weigh the good times but I wouldn't trade any of it! It is so true that difficult times bring a building of character. And to have someone to share my life with is an awesome gift.
We had a great day together.  We both work really hard, so finding time to spend together is challenging. Bill  made it home for lunch.  I made a delicious batch of meatballs (if i must say so myself) and we had meatball sliders. You would have thought that I had prepared a feast. I don't makeany claim to be a very good cook, but he enjoyed his lunch immensely. For dessert I made his favorite brownies. The fun didn't end at lunch. He spent the afternoon with me. For dinner we went out to our favorite Italian restaurant for a nice quiet meal. It was a time for reflection of our lives together thus far. We both agree that our love has deepened over the years. God has blessed us with so much. We have each other, our children, relatively good health and a long list of friends.I am looking forward to this next year and eagerly  anticipate what it will bring to us.

A New School Year! Arggghhhhh!!!!

Awww aren't they cute?!!!!

Boy this summer just flew by!  And what a summer it was!!!  I must say that it was one of the best I have had in a long time. I am so sad that it is over.  I treasure the time that I can spend with the kids, and it does seem more precious with each passing year. But now a new phase begins.
I can't believe that the kids started school yesterday. Once again they are in 2 different schools. Nathan is now in 7th grade and Molly is  a freshman in highschool! I can't even believe I am saying that. It really does seem like just yesterday we welcomed her into the world.  Even though they both have had several 1st days of school, I find myself having a breif moment of despair that they are growing up and they are not babies anymore.  I just can't get used to it. As it happens, I have to remember  to take a deep breath and move on. No easy task. It is so hard to begin the process of letting go. Even though I still have a number of years before they are adults, I feel there is an urgency when I think of them. I must spend all the time I can with them before they are not around as much. In any case I am so thankful for both of them. What a wonderful gift God has given to us!!

My high schooler!! She was so nervous to go to a bigger school. She was afraid of finding all her classes. But she did good!!

Vacation Pictures

Our Home Away From Home

One Cool Dude

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Refreshing

Nathan's Tent

Yeah!! I figured out how to post pictures! As the kids get older, they are less willing participants to have their pictures taken.  And forget about me showing them to anyone.This being said, there are also no pictures of Bill and I. Why is that? Oh well, that would just make more for me to have to scrapbook.

Back to Reality

      What a vacation! I am so sad it's over. It is amazing how much a little time away from "reality" can be so therapeutic.
      I love camping. This year was a little different. We actually spent quality time together. Bill didn't have to travel back and forth to work. That was special. We got to spend time at the pool, eat together without rushing off somewhere, and just plain relax! There is nothing like the smell of a campfire and toasting marshmallows! Bill bought a tent for Nathan so he could "rough it".He is so funny! He set up a TV so he could watch videos at night. He also brought the tower fan in to keep it cool. This he called his Molly's favorite part of camping was being poolside so she could tan. She used to love swimming and could never get enough of the pool, but this year, all she wanted to do was sun bathe. We spent an evening playing bingo but we didn't win anything.
      We arrived home on Sunday afternoon. It took me most of the afternoon to unpack the RV and do 4 loads of laundry. It's nice that the kids are older now, they can help with the unpacking. It makes it go that much faster.
      As much as I loved being away, it is always so good to be unpacked and able to sleep in my own bed. I feel very relaxed right now. My first day back to work was last evening, and things went very smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised.  I hope it can last a little longer..........

We made it!!!

Greetings from camping paradise! We arrived Sunday evening after spending most of the day cleaning the RV. I wasn't sure if we would ever be done. We pulled in after 9 pm and set up as best we could in the dark. We had to make a late night run to Wendys for a quick dinner then it was bedtime. I should however, go back a couple of days to this past Friday. This is where our vacation really began. We left early with our youth group to spend a couple of days at Gunstock Mountain in NH to attend Soulfest 2010. Soulfest is a festival of Christian artists performing throughout the mountain on different stages. It is an awesome experience to be in that setting with thousands of people worshiping together to lift up the name of Christ! It gives me chills just thinking about it! This was our 4th year attending. My favorite group this year was Jars of Clay. I am already looking forward to next year! Well anyway, right now I am sitting in our RV writing this post. The weather has been beautiful so far this week. Even if it wasn't, I still am enjoying my time off from reality. The kids are off at the Rec Lodge right now. They are enjoying their freedom while I relax. Bill is busy doing repairs on the RV. I think that is his idea of relaxation. I have gotten some reading done as well as some walking. Tommorrow I get to do laundry! Yeah!!Well for now I think I will get ready for the pool. Until next time.....

Pre- Vacation Mayhem

I love vacations!! But sometimes getting ready for them is absolutely tiring! We are going away Friday and here it is already Tuesday. We will be going "camping" in our RV. I don't really consider this camping because we have all the comforts of home ie: a toilet, shower and a microwave with a "popcorn" button. But in any case, I have put off getting ready until yesterday. I have to pack, grocery shop, clean, and pack the camper all the while working tonight and Thursday. My husband has been crazed getting the RV cleaned and physically fit to be on the road. He owns his own business so he is torn between that and spending time at home. The tension of getting ready is building, but the reward will be great. I can't wait till Friday.....

A Great Week

Wow, what a beautiful day! The sun is shining and there is no humidity. I have had a wonderful week. For the most part it has been a productive one. I have slept alot of it away, but did find time to get some work done around the house. I spent some time working on Nathan's room, forming 3 piles of things to throw away, keep and donate. There are alot of sentimental items that made me sad that Nathan is not a little boy anymore, such a his "blankie" that I made for him before he was born. Man that thing has seen better days! It is all shredded up hanging by a thread. Oh well, life goes on. I should have taken some before pictures of his room. I was able to get a good chunk done. I have also been working in the garage these past few weeks. Didn't take a before picture of the garage either. Things are not as bad as I think they are. Maybe I am not as clutter filled as I thought.
The other thing that has been occupying my time this week is Vacation Bible School. I was helping with the snacks. Unfortunately, I had to work so I couldn't be there for 2 of the days. It is fun spending time with the kids and friends. Well I guess it's time for bed. Ready for another week.

My half way through the year resolutions

Okay, so I missed my half way through the year resolutions by 28 days, but I am here to declare them now! I am working on organizing my home room by room. No easy task as you might imagine. Everybody builds up clutter as they go through life. I wouldn't say that I have uncontrollable clutter, but my "stuff" is all over the place. There is no rhyme or reason to how I put things away. When I am looking for something, I can't remember where I put it. So I end up buying it again and after I buy it, I find the original. That seems to be how things multiply around here! My primary goal is to take about a month per room. That will find me by the end of the year organizing 5 rooms. That's do able right? I am also working on organizing my photos for scrapbooking. I used to be caught up, but that was about 6 years ago. I have alot of work to do. August will start my son's room. There, I said it!! I need to be held accountable. No more procrastinating! Yeah!!! I reached my goal for today! Making this post by noon!

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