We just wanted to wish everyone we know and love a very Merry Christmas. We wish we could be with all of you during the holidays. I promise to take lots of pictures of the kids and post them.
Believe it or not, another rental fell through,...this time the owner decided to move in rather than rent it....so we STILL do not have a place lined up....and we have to move next week. I have looked at SO many....I dream about these houses at night ( if I can sleep).....Nothing feels right...and when it has felt like a go....it falls through. I am starting to wonder if homelessness is something we need to experience or something! It is crazy.
I continue to pack and try to keep the kiddos entertained...even though we packed all of their toys...good thing tomorrow is Christmas. We are all set and ready. Thanks to everyone who helped make this Christmas great for our kids. They are going to be so excited tomorrow. I can't wait to put on our Christmas jammies tonight and chill. I am going to pretend that we have great house to move into...and all is well. It almost is, afterall. :)
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
thankful
I have put off updating this ...because I was waiting for something fun and exciting to happen...like a new house, etc....but instead so much bad stuff keeps happening. It is almost comical at this point....and I don't dare say it can only go up from here...Although things stink at the moment...I have alot to be grateful for.
The other night I was in tears over our one family car. It died on Thursday while Seth was driving to a client. We had it towed to a repair place and were told that it would cost around 3000$ to fix. Not good .....not now....not possible.
I felt buried under that van, having to be out of our house by Dec. 30, by packing, by Christmas and Ella's birthday, by sending off a dear friend I will miss, and by spending another holiday without any members of my side of the family.
The door bell rang and I answered it.
The rough looking character told me about a home that he lived in 2 yrs ago...that helped him on his way when he was homeless and a struggling alcoholic. ( I remembered we had donated to this home last year) My heart dropped a little as I had to tell him, I really had nothing to give him. I had nothing to give.
That didn't sit right with me....so I quickly asked..is there anything else I could give or help with?
He told me that they just started accepting women into this home and needed clothes and hygiene supplies for them...desperately. I had just filled 3 garbage bags of old clothes to donate...so I gave those. I gave half of my soap, shampoo and hygiene products I had. I realized how much I take for granted the good life I live. It humbled me to think of these ladies...who would be so grateful for a bar of soap, a daisy razor and maxi pads. ( sorry I said maxi pads!)....and I realized that I have so much.....even if so many things feel like they are crashing down on me right now...I have SOOOOO much.
If you are reading this....I probably love you....(if I don't...stop reading this you weirdo).....I am grateful for wonderful people in my life.
Thanks for all you are and do! mwah! oxxoxo
The other night I was in tears over our one family car. It died on Thursday while Seth was driving to a client. We had it towed to a repair place and were told that it would cost around 3000$ to fix. Not good .....not now....not possible.
I felt buried under that van, having to be out of our house by Dec. 30, by packing, by Christmas and Ella's birthday, by sending off a dear friend I will miss, and by spending another holiday without any members of my side of the family.
The door bell rang and I answered it.
The rough looking character told me about a home that he lived in 2 yrs ago...that helped him on his way when he was homeless and a struggling alcoholic. ( I remembered we had donated to this home last year) My heart dropped a little as I had to tell him, I really had nothing to give him. I had nothing to give.
That didn't sit right with me....so I quickly asked..is there anything else I could give or help with?
He told me that they just started accepting women into this home and needed clothes and hygiene supplies for them...desperately. I had just filled 3 garbage bags of old clothes to donate...so I gave those. I gave half of my soap, shampoo and hygiene products I had. I realized how much I take for granted the good life I live. It humbled me to think of these ladies...who would be so grateful for a bar of soap, a daisy razor and maxi pads. ( sorry I said maxi pads!)....and I realized that I have so much.....even if so many things feel like they are crashing down on me right now...I have SOOOOO much.
If you are reading this....I probably love you....(if I don't...stop reading this you weirdo).....I am grateful for wonderful people in my life.
Thanks for all you are and do! mwah! oxxoxo
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
my life!
This little lady is too funny. The other day while trying to help her out of a shopping cart we had the following conversation:
ME: Sadie, let me hold your drink while you climb out...
Sadie: NO!!!!
Me: Here...just let me hold it for a sec..then I will give it back (while juggling grocery bags)
Sadie: No, MOM!!!!
ME: ( getting annoyed now) Sadie...give me the cup!
Sadie: pauses...gives me a dirty look...and says "IF's MY LIFE!!!!
she is 2..... look out world!
Friday, November 6, 2009
our little ballerina
Ella is getting ready for her nutcracker performance next month as one of the mice....she is very excited...and super cute!!!
Happy Birthday Halloween!
That is what Sadie kept saying in place of trick or treat....I hardly wanted to correct her..it was so cute!
it's been awhile
I haven't felt like blogging lately. So much in still up in the air.....and I have no answers for anyone. But, my kids are still cute...so here ya go:
Monday, September 28, 2009
a good week
I have a feeling this week is going to be good....
a job for Seth? a closing date on the house? happy children? winning sports teams??? all of my favorite shows back on???....or maybe every just everyone getting along and nothing horrible happening..... we'll see.......
Today is Hope's 8th Birthday!!!! I can hardly believe she is so big....we are having family over tonight...but the friend party is on Friday...where we will be crafting and playing American Idol and eating yummy food, of course. I will post pics of our creations! It should be fun!
Hope has been such a blessing in our lives....those that know her...know I am just not being one of those annoying parents that blogs like their kid never makes mistakes..and is so much better than your kid. She is the first one to admit she is no better than anyone. She is special. She is a gift. I wonder what she will do in her life, other than loving so unconditionally, because I know she has a great purpose to fulfill. She never whines....she never asks for things at the store, she never complains. I could go on, really...but you get the idea. Being her mother is an honor and a privilege...one I strive to be worthy of...and not mess up.
I love this girl with all my heart.
October 17th she will be baptized!!!!! I will talk more about that later!
Here's hoping we all have a good week!!!
a job for Seth? a closing date on the house? happy children? winning sports teams??? all of my favorite shows back on???....or maybe every just everyone getting along and nothing horrible happening..... we'll see.......
Today is Hope's 8th Birthday!!!! I can hardly believe she is so big....we are having family over tonight...but the friend party is on Friday...where we will be crafting and playing American Idol and eating yummy food, of course. I will post pics of our creations! It should be fun!
Hope has been such a blessing in our lives....those that know her...know I am just not being one of those annoying parents that blogs like their kid never makes mistakes..and is so much better than your kid. She is the first one to admit she is no better than anyone. She is special. She is a gift. I wonder what she will do in her life, other than loving so unconditionally, because I know she has a great purpose to fulfill. She never whines....she never asks for things at the store, she never complains. I could go on, really...but you get the idea. Being her mother is an honor and a privilege...one I strive to be worthy of...and not mess up.
I love this girl with all my heart.
October 17th she will be baptized!!!!! I will talk more about that later!
Here's hoping we all have a good week!!!
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