Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I want wish everyone a Happy New Year.

I will be back to the blog on the 5th when my hubby goes back to work. Until then its family time. I have had a very busy past few weeks.



*Edit* My sisters twins are doing better now. My Grandfather passed away on the 21st. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Very Sad

I learned yesterday that my nephew is in the hospital with pneumonia(think you spell check). He is one of the twins that was born in October. Mommy has been at the hospital will Dillan while Daddy stays home with Devon, who is sick as well. :( I hope they both get better soon.

*Sigh* I mentioned before that my grandfather had a lot of fluid on his stomach. Well he has gotten alot sicker. Grandma canceled Christmas at her house which was supposed to happen today. Hospice has been called and they moved a hospital bed into their house so he could get some rest. He cant lay down because it is too painful because of all the fluid. They cant drain it again because his blood pressure is too low and his potassium is too high. They dont want help and Grandma is in denial. They are supposed to go see another specialist. When my Dad called yesterday he said it would only be another 3 or 4 days and that Grandpa wouldnt be here for Christmas.

I cant type this much less say this without crying. (Please dont call me to ask how I am cause I cant talk without crying and I think my kids are starting to worry.)

If you pray please remember them, may they get well and the pain ease.

School stuff

I hate the week before Christmas break and the end of school. There is always so much going on.

• I went to a band concert last night. It was the first. It wasnt to bad. The little ones were ready to leave about half way through though. That made the end of the concert really long.
• Today I have been baking Cinnamon rolls and had to buy donuts for parties later this morning.
• I was running late to the talent show because I was still baking.
• I thought I was only going to get to watch the first half of the talent show because I had to go to parties but when I got there at 9 I was told it wasnt going to start until 9:45. *Sigh*
• Didnt see any of the show I rushed around for.
• Got to the parties. Same grade but the parties were nothing alike. The first one the only thing they did was eat. The second one however they did presents, games , and ate.
• Went back to the talent show after that. Man those kids have some guts. Some of them were just awful. There were these 2 girls that sang a song that I think they wrote but had no music to accompany them. Man they made my ears bleed.
• 3rd place got $25, 2nd $50, and 1st received $100. The student council put this talent show on so I think they paid for the prizes. I still think that is alot.
• The best part of the show was the principal at the end. He did the skit about the pirate that wants to go find treasure and his son doesnt want to he wants to dance. He played both parts. It was pretty funny.

Blah Blah Blah...

• My internet was down for a few hours yesterday. Ugh I hate that.
• Hubby's Aunt gave the boys a snowman that climbs a chain and sings Jingle Bells. Its cute. Hubby hates it.
• I cleaned my youngest boys room yesterday.
• It was a mess. I through out 2 bags of broken toys.
• I am sacking up a few more today. Not for the trash though. I need to find a place to donate them. Anyone know of somewhere?
• They are really unhappy with me but I cant stand action figures without heads anymore.
• A Time To Kill came on as I was going to bed. I didn't get to bed. I love that movie.
• I am going shopping today. Yea me...yuck. Maybe I will get most of it done.
• I am going to be tired as hell.

Post Secret

So NOT my Mom! On the first time my husband went out to diner with my parents (he had been to Christmas but that was really the only time he spent more than a few minutes with them) we had only been dating for 4 months. My mom gave my sister and I The Good Orgasm Guide when our boy friends (my sister had been dating her bf for years) went to the bar/bathroom. She said she bought every copy the store had after she read hers and shared them with her friends. We quietly put them away before the guys got back to the table but before diner was over we were talking about the book she just gave us. She also informed them that they should read the book as well but if they didn't want to read the whole thing then they needed to at least read Chapter 6 (I think) because it was just for them. It really is a good book.

I LOVE MY MOM!

Cowboys

• I dont usually watch the Cowboys play.
• I did last night with the hubby.
• My oldest son decided to cheer for the Giants. He caught a lot of hell for it
• I like watching football.
• I realized last night I still do not know all the rules. I asked a lot of questions.
• It makes me wonder if I had any clue when I was younger. I used to watch football all the time.

Oh yeah, They won!

Christmas

• I feel like I cheated. I got all of the kids in my family the same thing just different colors.
• I still havent done what I need to do for a few presents. I ordered the other part so there is no turning back. I need to get my butt in gear.
• Thats all the shopping I have done so far. Online.
• I have no clue what to get my kids.
• I missed the Breakfast with Santa here in town. I have to take my little ones to the mall to see Santa. :(
• The oldest 3 do not believe in Santa any more. They keep talking about it. I want to scream.
• We watched the Christmas parade on Saturday. Thats when the decided to have the above talk. With a ton of little kids around.
• One didnt understand why he got into trouble too because he was saying he was real. They just dont understand something shouldnt be talked about.

Man My Kids...

are accident prone. Today they were jumping on the trampoline and I hear one say owe and start whining. The next thing I know he is running through the back door screaming for help. I thought one of his brothers was after him or something. I come with the intent to tell them to knock it off. I turn the corner and see him. His hand is full of blood and his face is covered. The only thing coming out of his mouth is "Help me?" It was alot of blood. It scared me. He I am trying to calm him down as I am trying to hide that I am freaking out.

I pull back his hair and all I can see are globs of blood. I finally get down to the cut on his forehead.. He has calmed down enough to tell me that he ran into another one of his brothers. (in my head) He didn't just bump into him. Did you fall off the trampoline or something? Nope just ran into him. It turns out that he ran into his teeth and that cut is from his front two.

His head stopped bleeding altogether. We get it cleaned up and he is fine. Time to check the other one. His front two teeth are loose and hurt. I check them they aren't chipped and should be ok as long as he doesn't try to eat any apples for a few days.

Hours later I find out what really happen from the one that didn't end up hurt. They were playing football and he ran in between them and they both tried to tackle him and hit each other instead. They didn't tell me that because they know they aren't supposed to be doing that on the trampoline.

It was alot of blood. He had cupped his hand and it was pooling. It was all over him and his clothes (anyone know how to get it out). There was a steady stream from the trampoline and into the house. Seeing that much blood is what caused him to panic (me too, I hate blood and vomit).

Stuff

• Finally got the Christmas tree up. The pictures were blurry. I have to take some more.
• Kolby was extremely disappointed when I told him today was not Christmas. He had to wait 2 more weeks.
• I sent my kids Christmas List out to a few family members (grandparents and aunts). I wish I wouldnt have. I picked a few things off that I wanted to get them. I received phone calls and emails letting me know what the kids were getting for Christmas. I now have to start my list for them over.
• I can look in ads and online to find an idea for everyones gift before I go shopping. When I do I can buy everything on my list for everyone but my kids in one day in less than 5 hours. That is driving time too.
• I exclude my kids from that because I tend to buy for them first. There are so many of them that to get everything in one go for them is too much to carry.
• I also set a budget for Christmas that I do not exceed. If I go over on my kids gifts it comes from what I would have spent on someone else... I dont feel guilty for this.
• The people I find the hardest to buy for are going to be the easiest this year. My children took their place.
• My Grandpa is sick. He looked really bad at Thanksgiving. Grandma said that they took 5.5L of fluid from his abdomen. Thats 13lbs. They were going to make him wait almost another week before they did that. She threw a fit and they did it the next day. She is looking for a new doctor.
• I dont see my Grandparents as often as I should or would like to. I regret that already.

Post secret...

I have felt like this before. I am glad I dont any more. (The first part)

I havent posted a Secret from Post Secret in a long time it seems. They havent really spoken to me lately.

Yea Me

I am become Miss Fix it! Not to long ago I fixed my dryer. Well it wasnt working and I looked up what the problem could be and figured it out and now it works. I dont remember if I posted about it. There was a bunch of stuff in the lent filter (well past the filter that had been knocked inside by my wonderful children). I took it apart cleaned it out and put back together. It works great now!

Today I fixed the washer. It was taking forever to fill up. I looked it up last night. It has a screen the water goes through before it fills the washing machine up. It was full of dirt. I couldnt believe how dirty it was. That is the same water I drink. Yuck. Not anymore. Anyway I cleaned it out (not the way I should have I am sure) and it took less than half the time to complete the cycle!

I was going to ask for a new washer and dryer for Christmas but not anymore... whats next on the list for my hubby to fix. I am on a roll.

Randomness....

• First off I have to say that I love Bridgeport Pump and Supply. The people are always nice and always helpful. The only time I am go in there is when I need to buy something Carhart. They have the best prices and the best selection. I want to say their stuff is usually at least $20 cheaper than anywhere else!
• I found some stuff I wanted to get my kids on the internet on Monday or Tuesday but I needed to talk to my hubby before I ordered it. I went to order on Thursday and its not there. I cant find it anywhere. I go back in my history just to make sure I have the right name. I do. I finally call the store. They are sold out and it has been discontinued! *cry*
• I know what I am getting my female family members. Its all the same thing just a little different but I wont be able to if I dont get a move one because it requires me to do some work.
• My kids came home with things from Blunks. They are cute. Its Christmas ornaments and gift tags with my kids picture on it. They are about as thick as cardboard but shinny and have Christmas stuff around the picture. It says its a fundraiser for the school. They cost $10 and either you have to pay for them or send them back. 2 things: How much does the school get for each one? What do they do for those that do not return them?
• Christmas Eve and Christmas day are always busy. By the time it is over I am ready. Those are probably my most favorite days of the year still.
• We usually get something expensive for our oldest 3 to share. I think they are getting to old for that. We are getting them each something else instead but it is going to seem as if they are missing something even though we are spending the same amount of money.
• I feel the strain of Christmas on our budget already and I havent started shopping yet. I wonder if anyone notices. I dont think my hubby has a clue about money.

Long Ass Weekend...

• I didnt think it would ever end. Hubby and I were ready on Friday. When we went to bed we talked about how it was only Friday. Fridays are usually my favorite. Right now Mondays are.


• I was glad to see everyone on Thanksgiving. I love my family. My Grandpa is sick though. Sicker than I thought. He actually looked old, and very thin (except his tummy which is where he is having problems) and pale.


• I didnt go with the hubby when he ran over to his family. I was still eating when he left. I missed them.


• Something happen on my hubby's side of the family. Its not my place to say anything cause she is not my daughter but man I really want to. I feel like I can give her some piece of wisdom from experience that her own mother couldn't. I don't know how to cross that line.


• My family ate a lot this weekend. It seemed like every time I turned around I was cooking something. Since we have such a big family (7) I have to do dishes after every meal (even if its only sandwiches) so we will have something to eat on (and so they aren't piled to the ceiling).


• I have come to the conclusion that I can do better for myself and for my children but have not finished my education do so yet. I feel like a disappointment and ashamed of myself for this. I keep putting it off.
• I need to get out more. I am around my kids way to much. Talking to people about real world stuff is becoming difficult for me. Sometime because I just don't pay attention and others because I don't talk to other adults often enough.


• Hubby's video card went out on his computer. He took the one out of mine. I have an on board one on the motherboard but it not as good and doesnt play our video game well. This makes me very sad but I am too cheap to go buy another video card for his cecause he want a whole new computer for Christmas.