Never seem to go away in this house. I noticed Wednesday night Cameron started to sound a bit stuffy. By Thursday morning he was having snot everywhere and he still does. And it's in his chest as well. Mackenzie was fine until midday yesterday and is now all congested. I can feel congestion starting in my chest. I swear, someone has been sick in our house for the last month now. It's getting really old.
This week I finally work my normal week and no more having the kids gone half the week. I'm very excited about that. Plus, I get 2 days off (Sunday and Monday), then I work 2 days and have 2 more days off!! That's the best news ever for me. I'm burnt out from working 6 days a week almost every week this summer.
I got the call from Mackenzie's school yesterday. She gets to go back on Thursday next week for her open house. After that she will spend 1.5 hours every Tuesday and Thursday at school with no parents, until her 3rd birthday in November! I'm excited for her to have the chance of this new experience and she can't wait to go meet new friends! After the holidays and she's no longer in school, she won't be eligible for preschool until next fall, so I'm going to try and get her into a 3 year old "dance" class right down the road. It's called pre ballet, but it says they don't learn the actual ballet steps at that age. It's more to help with body awareness in your space and coordination. We're doing it to keep her in social situations with kids her own age.
I'm in the process of looking for a new or another job right now. I make a good hourly wage but I'm not getting the hours we need. So hopefully I can find something I like and pays well. There is an opening for a 911 dispatcher that I'm applying for. It's full time, with benefits and $2 more an hour than I'm making. I think I'd really like something like that. But I'm still looking at other options as well.
I should go. I need to figure out something to make the kids for lunch and get to the grocery store. We have almost no food in the house :)
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
My brain
Doesn't work all of the time. Through all of the busy-ness (I'm sure that's not a word) I haven't mentioned; we only have one kid in diapers now! Except night and nap time. And she hasn't had and accident in 3 weeks!!!
Now that she has potty time down, we're working more on her attitude and back talk. She's in the full swing of her terrible 2's and she's got me going crazy. I think this is only a window into her teen years. If it is, I'm gonna need therapy!
Cameron's still in his brace at night, but he walks a little during the day. He can walk a few steps on his own but is very stubborn. (I have no idea where he could be getting that from) He went with Mackenzie to school this week and they sent home a walk behind toy that's heavier than the ones we have here, so he can use that the rest of the summer. He even used it to walk to the corner and back home again! That's close for us but when you're 2 feet tall that's a long way! I'm a proud momma!
Dishes need to be finished now so I must go.
Now that she has potty time down, we're working more on her attitude and back talk. She's in the full swing of her terrible 2's and she's got me going crazy. I think this is only a window into her teen years. If it is, I'm gonna need therapy!
Cameron's still in his brace at night, but he walks a little during the day. He can walk a few steps on his own but is very stubborn. (I have no idea where he could be getting that from) He went with Mackenzie to school this week and they sent home a walk behind toy that's heavier than the ones we have here, so he can use that the rest of the summer. He even used it to walk to the corner and back home again! That's close for us but when you're 2 feet tall that's a long way! I'm a proud momma!
Dishes need to be finished now so I must go.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Finally a break
Until this week, I worked 6 days a week for the last 5 weeks. I was exhausted and so excited to have 3 days off in a row this week! I go back to work tomorrow.
When aunt Jo was in town we celebrated all of the summer birthdays. There are 5 in the family from June 1 to August 12. The only thing I told Marty I wanted this year was a sewing machine. Grandma however, had an old sewing machine she was about to get rid of until I told her I wanted to start sewing. When I was younger and spent the summer days at Papa and Grandmas, she taught me the basics of sewing. Nothing I made was spectacular but it was nice being able to learn something like that. Anyhow, I was given the old sewing machine during the summer birthday party. Turns out, it's the same one I learned on. I think it's pretty cool and it makes it that much more special. I've been relearning the basics of sewing and have made a couple things so far. For my actual birthday Marty got me a pattern and material (of course I picked it all out :) to make a dress. I think I'll be starting on that tomorrow night once the kids get to bed.
On my 3 days off I've kept somewhat busy but trying to relax as well. Wednesday I slept in a little bit!!! Then I had a dentist appointment :( Had a good check up though. I don't always have the best time at the dentist. That evening Marty made BBQ chicken, asparagus and potatoes all the while Mackenzie and I made tie dyed shirts for the 4 of us. I love how they turned out and I'm even wearing it to work tomorrow.
Thursday I decided to take the kids to Kalamazoo Valley Museum. We picked up Danielle and Taylor as well to go with us. We only spent a couple hours there but it was quite enjoyable and the kids were pooped by the time we get home.
Today was nothing fun. Picked up my pay check and did grocery shopping. Today for me however was the most exhausting. These kids can drain your energy faster than running a marathon sometimes. Maybe it's good because I have to get up early for work but dang it's hard :) I do love my babies though, no matter how strong willed they are.
I have to work tomorrow and Mackenzie and I have a bridal shower Sunday evening. Next week will hopefully be easier for the kids and I. Work Monday morning,Mary Kay Monday night, Mackenzie has therapy Tuesday morning, I work Wednesday morning. Then no actual plans until work Saturday. I'm going to have to figure out a craft or 2 to keep them busy too.
When aunt Jo was in town we celebrated all of the summer birthdays. There are 5 in the family from June 1 to August 12. The only thing I told Marty I wanted this year was a sewing machine. Grandma however, had an old sewing machine she was about to get rid of until I told her I wanted to start sewing. When I was younger and spent the summer days at Papa and Grandmas, she taught me the basics of sewing. Nothing I made was spectacular but it was nice being able to learn something like that. Anyhow, I was given the old sewing machine during the summer birthday party. Turns out, it's the same one I learned on. I think it's pretty cool and it makes it that much more special. I've been relearning the basics of sewing and have made a couple things so far. For my actual birthday Marty got me a pattern and material (of course I picked it all out :) to make a dress. I think I'll be starting on that tomorrow night once the kids get to bed.
On my 3 days off I've kept somewhat busy but trying to relax as well. Wednesday I slept in a little bit!!! Then I had a dentist appointment :( Had a good check up though. I don't always have the best time at the dentist. That evening Marty made BBQ chicken, asparagus and potatoes all the while Mackenzie and I made tie dyed shirts for the 4 of us. I love how they turned out and I'm even wearing it to work tomorrow.
Thursday I decided to take the kids to Kalamazoo Valley Museum. We picked up Danielle and Taylor as well to go with us. We only spent a couple hours there but it was quite enjoyable and the kids were pooped by the time we get home.
Today was nothing fun. Picked up my pay check and did grocery shopping. Today for me however was the most exhausting. These kids can drain your energy faster than running a marathon sometimes. Maybe it's good because I have to get up early for work but dang it's hard :) I do love my babies though, no matter how strong willed they are.
I have to work tomorrow and Mackenzie and I have a bridal shower Sunday evening. Next week will hopefully be easier for the kids and I. Work Monday morning,Mary Kay Monday night, Mackenzie has therapy Tuesday morning, I work Wednesday morning. Then no actual plans until work Saturday. I'm going to have to figure out a craft or 2 to keep them busy too.
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