Thursday, August 28, 2008
Sad, sad news.....
I have just read about Marsha's son....her 3 year old son drowned in a pond....and my heart is breaking for this family. Suzanne has a post about this...
I cannot imagine the grief and sorrow they are experiencing.
Is it just me or do these tragedies seem to be coming in record number lately? Wives losing their husbands, husbands losing their wives, parents losing their children....well...not really losing them. They are awaiting their loved ones in Heaven. But, here, now, they are lost to us.
Time heals all wounds, or so they say.....I am not so sure...I think the wound just gets a scab over it. Time after time, that scab gets pulled off and the hurt is at the forefront again. Each time the scab grows back...but the wound goes deeper. The only healing balm for this wound is Jesus. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond our expectations. I have no clue how those without Him get through a single day...let alone a tragic event like these.
Hug your babies. Hug your Honey. Let go of the little annoyances. Just love each other....and remember that these days are so fleeting. Don't let another day go by without showing your loved ones that you do indeed love them. Time is just too short....
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Monday, August 25, 2008
A giveaway!
I just read over at Becoming A Woman of Virtue (wonderful blog, by the way!!!) about a giveaway at Fruitful Vines Creations. I am so in love with these wall decals!!! They are so creative, and cozy looking. What a neat idea!!!
My favorite is the pleasant words image. What a nice reminder!!!
Go check it out!!!
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Friday, August 22, 2008
13 Things About Thomas!
In honor of my only son's birthday, I'm following my tradition and posting all about him!!
13 Things About Thomas
1. He's loveable, loving and respectful
2. He's handy
3. He's quite capable, whether it's building, fixing or creating.
4. He's very smart
5. He's our only son
6. His birth was our first homebirth...and he was birthed into Daddy's hands...as Daddy was the "midwife"!
7. He's all boy.
8. He's Daddy's right hand
9. He kills bugs for his Mama and sisters. 
10. He's confident
11. He's a great big brother to his younger sisters
12. He's outgoing
13. He's my baby....squishy cheeks and all...
Happy Birthday, Thomas...our man....our Thomarom....we love you!!!!
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
All About You...Homeschool Memoirs
The first theme begins today, August 20th, 2008. This week, we want to hear about YOU. The author behind the words. The Momma behind all the homeschooling kiddos. Just write up something about you, your family, and your home. How long you’ve been homeschooling and why you decided to homeschool. It doesn’t have to be anything lengthy at all, but we’d love to hear it! You might include a family photo too!
So, I didn't have enough to do in my day 
...or in my blogging...that I joined a weekly theme....I thought maybe it would help me focus on something specifically in blogging rather than my ramblings...
Here's the first entry...the author behind the words....
My family...well...they are my life. This past August 5th marked 19 years since our first date. I, quite honestly, would have married my Honey a month later. He, however, wanted to be slow and steady (as he just is!!!) and waited to propose one year, one month and 16 days later. We became one on January 5, 1991. I cannot imagine my life without my Honey. He completes me.
We have been incredibly blessed to have been given the four most wonderful children to raise. They are such a light in our eyes. What a blessing they all are to us!!! We are now in our 12th year of homeschooling...if you count from the time of "official" school beginning....
How did we decide to homeschool? It was an easy decision. Before we were even married, we knew. Some folks attended our church were homeschoolers. While we were impressed with their education, what impressed us even moreso was the family dynamics. How the older children related to the younger ones. How they could all be children together, yet hold an intelligent conversation with adults. How they were confident in who they were...because their self worth was not dependant on peers.
Another thing that made this an easy choice was my Honey's own school experience. He didn't have the greatest home life...and school life was not any better. He couldn't wait to get out of school, so much so, that he left high school just months before graduation. He attended night school and had his GED before his classmates had their diplomas. Looking back, he does wish he had stuck it out those last few months...but hindsight is definitely 20/20.
Some people have great experiences in school, others have terrible experiences, still others have just mediocre experiences. Mine would have been mediocre. It wasn't awful and it wasn't great. It just was.
When we were blessed with our first babe, Rebecca, I knew there was NO WAY I'd be able to give her over to some stranger for 8 hours a day. Imagine my happiness when the start of that first school year came and she was still home with me. I can't imagine not being the one to teach my children...to read...to add....God's Word....life. We have some of the best discussions during our school time.
I LOVE homeschooling my children. Sure, we have days that are less than stellar. We're human after all. But, even on our worst day, I'd never send them off to school. Never. They are home...right where they belong.
Okay...got a little off course there...sorry!!! See..this is why this theme is good for me...sticking to the topic....
Our home....we live on an 83 acre farm in southern, middle TN. We moved here 4-1/2 years ago from SW Florida. I wouldn't want to go back to Florida to live ever. (I moved to Florida when I was 14 with my folks and brothers from upstate NY after our dairy barn burned down...). While I am ever so thankful that we moved there so I could meet and marry my love, I don't care to live there again. It's too hot. No four seasons (unless you count summer three times and one fall). It's too crowded. It's too busy. It's too....just not me. I love living in the country. I love only passing one or two cars the whole way to town. Sure, there are trade-offs, but they are worth it.
We have beef cows, chickens, guineas, dogs and 2 cats. We've had the gamut here, animal wise. At one point, we had beef cows, dairy cow, goats, pigs, ducks, guineas, dogs and cats. It was waaaaay too much. When feed costs started to soar, we knew we had to downsize to just what we needed. I do miss having a dairy cow, but that's another post for another day. Actually, I've already posted that...our dairy cow stepped on my face last July...and she's no longer with us. It was such a sad ending to a really exciting beginning.
I look forward to more entries in this theme...hope you enjoyed my post!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Almost time for bed....
The clock reads 7:25pm...and that means it's almost time for slumber...
But, I realized today that I hadn't blogged in almost a week, so I thought I'd take a minute while my children are brushing their teeth to post.
Today is my folks' 43rd wedding anniversary!!! 43 years. One big thing they've taught me is that even when times get tough (and they will), stick together, work it out and keep on lovin'. You can weather most any storm TOGETHER.
Today is also my FIL's birthday. Happy Birthday Ken!!!
Just two days remain for Thomas to be 12. I tell ya, I can't believe he's almost 13!! I do wonder where the time goes....
School is going well. I will admit that this is proving to be my hardest year yet. This is our 12th year of home education...and the first year that all four of our children are in "official" school. Teaching 1st, 4th, 8th and 10th grades is tough! But, I can't imagine my children learning anywhere else. I've never thought of letting anyone else teach my children, and I'm not about to start now!
Honey will be celebrating his third anniversary at Home Depot this Friday. I'm so proud of him...he was told today that he will be going to another store for two days next week to help them out...since their IMA isn't doing a good job. The district manager and his boss decided he was the best person for the job. That's my Honey!
I've spent today making a pot of homemade tomato sauce, and baking cakes..in between the schooling. Friday is the big day here...a double party for Thomas and Natalie. I need to print off some decorations for Thomas' cake, but both should be pretty easy cakes. Much easier than last year...that was the year of an airsoft war cake and a tea pot and tea cups cake. This year, it's a boy's life cake and a dress up cake. Easy. I like easy! Especially right now!
Life is constantly flowing....and I feel sometimes like I'm paddling against the flow. This is how I've been feeling lately. Like I could use a summer vacation...except the time for that is long gone. A flyer came yesterday for a small farms expo in November. It's to be held in Missouri, which isn't too terribly far away. It's a two day deal...and not expensive to attend. I'd so love to whisk Honey away just the two of us for a trip there. Not like we could afford to rent a car, pay for the gas and hotel....and leave our children for three days or so. It's one of my pipe dreams...I have alot of those sometimes! 
I've been kissed four times during this entry...guess that means it's time to turn in myself. Busy, busy day ahead tomorrow. Cake decorating, house cleaning, laundry, school work, cooking.....much to do...much to do. Some of the boys are spending the night after the party on Friday...so I think Saturday afternoon is gonna be Mama crash time!
Have a blessed evening!
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Thursday again?
Remember when you were a child and the days just drug on and on? You'd think they were never going to pass and you'd be at whatever day you were waiting to arrive. Then some adult would tell you that time flies as you get older? And you'd say, sure it does...time almost stands still, it certainly doesn't fly!
Well, I guess I've reached adulthood now! Time is flying by me at an incredible speed!! It hit me yesterday that my Rebecca has only two years after this one and she will be graduated from high school! When did that happen? In just over a week, my Thomas will be 13! He's changing physically...and growing into such a fine young man. But, when did he leave behind little boy-dom and become this young man? Natalie is at that in between age of nearly 9. Nine??? Almost double digits!! Certainly not a baby any more. And Mary...my baby...she's maturing so fast. She just refuses to stay little. She's so excited to learn to read that she's the first one at the table for school each morning.
Sorry for my ramble there....I'm just feeling that time flying phenomenon and it's a bit scary!
Let's see...Thomas had two more teeth extracted yesterday. This was after he had his first braces adjustment. Needless to say, he had a bit of a sore mouth last night. The extractions are done...no more teeth to come out. We also bought a mattress yesterday! Thomas has had bunk beds for a year now, courtesy of a friend. They kept the twin mattress on top for their son. We've been meaning to get one, but just hadn't....well, I found one on our local swap and shop. So, we drove to get it yesterday. The place was a HUGE old house. Oh, the kind I dream of living in. Large front porch, large rooms, large windows. Just gorgeous!! Anyhow, we bought the mattress and it's now on Natalie's bed, with her old mattress being on Thomas' top bunk.
Thankfully, I had meatballs in spaghetti sauce in the crock pot yesterday, so supper was easy. Some of us had meatball subs, the rest had spaghetti...we all had salad. Easy supper!
Today is a day at home. I believe we'll have more of these during this school year. The cost of gas along with the need for more learning time will make sure we stay home!
Honey works 1pm to 10pm tomorrow. Today and tomorrow are inventory days...when another company comes in to count everything in the store. He has to go after them tomorrow to make sure shelf tags and labels are all correct, and clean up the mess they'll leave behind. Not cool on the late night...but he's not feeling 100% today, so being able to sleep in tomorrow morning will be nice.
We've been watching the Olympics..but they sure don't take into consideration those of us who are early to bed folks in their scheduling! They are just coming on at night when we are getting ready to turn in. Bummer cause I really enjoy watching the games. Maybe we'll be able to catch something good while waiting for Honey tomorrow night...and this weekend.
The weather has been simply beautiful this week. I can't believe it's the middle of August and we don't have the a/c on! It's been off all week. I normally dread August's electric bill...between the a/c and my not wanting to be out in the heat and using the dryer...our bill is usually the highest of all year (aside from December's bill when my folks are here...but that makes sense since they are in their RV). I won't say I'm looking forward to that bill...cause who LOOKS FORWARD to a bill??? But, it will be interesting to see what it is this year. I do pray that this mild summer doesn't mean a bad winter....
My Mary is ready to cuddle. She came downstairs to cuddle with her Mama last night...and is still in our bed. I had to crawl out the end of the bed this morning. Made me a bit teary eyed....I used to get out of bed every morning like that..back when we still had a baby in bed with us. At five years old, Mary's not a baby any more. Anyhow, she's here now waiting for me to return to bed and cuddle with her. Can't turn that request down!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
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Monday, August 11, 2008
First day of school for 2008-2009 year!!!
Today marks the beginning of our new school year.
Yepper, we'll be starting school today.
We are lacking a few workbooks...but we don't start our year with each and every subject...so we'll work with what we have. Hopefully, those that we are lacking will arrive soon! They've been ordered...just awaiting their arrival.
Mary is most excited to begin her school "career". She has a HUGE desire to learn to read. I have no doubt she'll master it quickly and be another reader child! All of my children LOVE to read. It's a wonderful thing for this Mama to watch!
Natalie is entering the 4th grade, Thomas 8th grade and Rebecca 10th grade. Wow! When did my children reach these grades?! Who told them it was okay to grow up? Oh, that's right...as Mary tells me, God wants them to grow up. I'm not so sure Daddy and I want them to...but God knows best, right?!
We always celebrate the beginning of our school year with supper out. Since finances do not really permit that at this time, we'll instead take our supper to the park. The children have been asking to go there so I'm sure they'll have a blast! We'll take along Mary's scooter, Natalie's bike, Thomas' bike and roller blades. Rebecca, Daddy and I will most likely walk the track. According to the menu, our supper was to be an easy one anyhow...it's a big salad with chicken. That's an easy supper to transport.
What do you do to celebrate the beginning of a new school year??
Nearly time to wake the children and get this day started. Have a fun day!!
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Monday, August 11, 2008
A chance to win The Schoolhouse Planner!!
The Homeschool Blog Awards blog is hosting a giveaway for a product I would dearly love to have! It's for The Schoolhouse Planner. I've read great reviews about this planner. It's definitely on my want to buy list!!
I've tried quite a few planners in our homeschool journey....since we are entering our 11th year of home education, the list is long. None of them comfortably fit into our schooling. This one sounds like it would be a perfect fit for us.
Go check out the giveaway!!!
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Happy Birthday to my Dad!!!
Isn't he cute? That's my Dad this past Easter.
Today is a very special day! It's my Dad's 70th birthday!!!
Now, he wouldn't admit to being 70 today, he says he's only 39. I guess in a way, he's right. He acts about 39. That's a compliment, Dad!!
What can I say about my Dad? He's ALWAYS been there for me. He's ALWAYS been there for my family. He's there whether we need advice, help, money for hay (), or just to talk.
I realize how very blessed I am to have such a Dad. I don't think I always knew this...or rather, didn't know to the extent that I am blessed. Life has a way of showing you just how bad some Dads are, and then you realize just how good your own truly is. No, my Dad is not perfect. Of course he's not. He's human. But, his heart is set on being the best he can be.
He's a very loved Pappy too. His grandchildren think the world of him!!!!
My Dad is a worker. When he takes on a job, he does it to the fullest. He doesn't quit until it's done. He's an example of stick-to-it-ness for all of us. Here's an example of that-
My folks are full time rv'ers. They have been for the last five years. This year, they are working at a campground in NY. Yep, working. This retired man is now mowing the lawns, doing handy man work, cleaning the pool, etc. And he's most likely the most dependable worker they've ever had, or will ever be blessed to have.
I do wish we could have been together to celebrate this special day with my Dad. But, thanks to my Dad (and brother), we were just together in NY not long ago. I'm with him in spirit and in my heart!
I love you, Dad. Have a most happy birthday!!! And many, many more!!!!
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Free online language courses!
What a blessing this site is to families who want to learn a foreign language, but don't have the funds to purchase those products!!
Here ya go!!!
BBC Language Site
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Homeschool share
What a wonderful find!!!!!
You must check this site out!!!!
Homeschool share
There is a treasure trove of freebies! Lapbooks, unit studies, FIAR resources, etc. Be prepared to spend some time there!!!
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ahhh....
Tonight at MNO, I had such a blast...but then again, I always do. I hate to miss a MNO...though I did miss last month due to Honey's schedule and my Uncle Wayne's death. I can't believe it's been over a month since he passed onto Glory. How time does fly.
The subject of our thoughts of moving came up...and it was quite the ego boost to have my friends "fighting" over where we'd move to. Who would we live close to? That sure warmed my heart to know how loved we are!!! Thanks, ladies!!! You made my night!!!
We're gearing up for a new school year. We're planning to start this coming Monday. It's earlier than we normally begin..but then, I want to be finished earlier than we normally do. The cost of gas has definitely curtailed our trips away from home...but that's a good thing in relation to school. This year, I'll be teaching a 10th grader, 8th grader, 4th grader and 1st grader! WOW!!! All four will be officially in school this year. When did that happen? 
I'm excited about Thomas and Natalie's history program!! We're using a program I bought the first year we lived here...Notgrass Exploring Tennessee. It will be so nice to study our homestate's history. I was reading it over the other night and am so impressed with it! Mary and Rebecca will participate some..but Rebecca has her own history (actually, two history programs)..and Mary will be doing quite alot of school work herself. One of our family's favorite subjects is history...and we love hands on stuff...so this is right up our alley.
In farm news, we've been trying to find hay at a reasonable price. It's going to cost almost $1400 for hay this year. That's just crazy. We'd like to sell some cows...but then, we don't have handling and sorting equipment, so how do you select out the cows you want to sell? So many things could make this farm so much easier to handle. One thought of ours in our thoughts of moving is downsizing. I believe we'll always have at least beef cows and chickens. I don't foresee us ever having another milk cow...though I do dearly miss the milk...Goats are fun..but not sure we'll do that again. It's been quite a learning experience for our family these past 4 years of farm living.
Tomorrow, or today, rather, since it's after midnight....we take a ride to a friend's home. Another time to spend together. It's so nice to have friends to fellowship with...to just enjoy each other's company.
Guess I should hit the hay as they say....that alarm is going to ring in a little over two hours...ouch!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
August 5th....
Today's a special day!!!
It's the 19th anniversary of our first date!! It's also the 17 years, 7 months anniversary of becoming husband and wife.
We like to remember special days in our family. The memories of times past remind of us of how far we've come, how much we've grown and how much we love each other.
We have some birthdays coming up this month as well. My Dad turns the big 70 this week. Thomas enters the teen years and Natalie will be in her last year of single digit age soon. My babies just continue to grow up, despite our pleading to stay little. Actually, we love the people they are growing up to be...we just really miss the little people stage of their lives.
My Honey's home from work now...gotta go greet him and give him a great big Happy Anniversary kiss!!!
PS....today is also my good friend Misty's wedding anniversary!!! How cool that we share this special day!! Happy Anniversary to you!!!
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Biblical Womandhood Special!!!
I so enjoy Crystal Paine's websites....Biblical Womanhood and Money Saving Mom!
She's offering a great special!!! It's over $100 worth of e-books, courses and audios for only $8.97! Here's a link if you'd like to check it out. I bought mine yesterday and have downloaded all the great stuff! Now, for time to read it.... 
And here's the list of titles included in this special:
Supermarket Savings 101 eCourse
Simple Tips for Successful Home Management
What My Parents Did Right Audio
What To Do While Waiting Audio
A Proper Tea
In Good Season: Autumn
Make Your Own
Simply Centsible Breakfasts
Homegrown Business
Thriving on One Income
Menu Planning Made Easy
Simply Centsible Suppers
How to Start Your Own Business
The Bread by Hand eBook
Momma's Guide to Growing Your Groceries
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday again?!
So, a whole week has passed since I last blogged....oops!
Today's the last day of July...where is this year getting to?? Sure is flying by! Of course, August could fly right on by at warp speed and it would't hurt my feelings. I'm ready for FALL!!!!! 
I'm excited about today's activities!!! My Rebecca has been gone spending the night with her good friend, Anna since Tuesday. Gee, I sure do miss that girl!!! Anna's family is bringing her home today...along with MILK!!!....and then we are all heading to another friend's home for a time of fellowship and food. Love these kinds of days!!!
Tomorrow, we are headed to the creek with some other friends. Can't ask for a better way to spend a hot day!
Guess I should scoot....need to make some food to take along. I'm thankful for my baking day...have rolls in the freezer to take along. No heating up the kitchen just to make rolls. I do my baking day on the same day I do our pizza night (with this schedule, that's been on Saturdays, normally, it's on Friday). I already have a hot kitchen, and the oven is already good and hot...so I get the bread ready to go into the oven as soon as the pizza is finished. Or, if I'm more prepared, the bread gets baked first. I prefer that....then the pizza stones are really hot when I'm ready to use them!
Have a great day!!!
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
A Hubby Tag
As you all know, one of my most favoritest subjects to blog about is my Honey. Well, I found this hubby tag over at Jen Ig's blog
Here goes....
1. Who is your man? Tobias aka Toby aka My Honey
2. How long have you been together? First date- 12 days shy of 19 years. Married, 17 years, 6 months and 20 days (yep, we still say Happy Anniversary every month on the 5th)
3. How long dated? 1 year, 5 months (we married on the same date as our first date, the 5th)
4. How old is your man? 47 (9 years older than me)...but in my eyes, 28
5. Who eats more? I'd like to say him...but lately, he's not had too much of an appetite...
6. Who said "I love you" first? ME...I was in love the first time I saw him...even moreso the first time we talked...and oh my, the first time we kissed, well let's just say, I knew it!
7. Who is taller? Definitely him....poor guy has to bend over to kiss me..and let me tell you, he spends a good deal of time bent over doing just that ...or I find a stool and he doesn't have to do that...
8. Who sings better? Again, definitely him. Love his voice!!!!
9. Who is smarter? Once again, definitely him. He's the most well read person I know.
10. Whose temper is worse? Depends on the situation.
11. Who does the laundry? Since I'm the wife, ME!
12. Who takes out the garbage? That's a man's job (unless, of course, your Honey works till early morning and you are letting him sleep in)
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I never know which way you'd be looking...from the end of the bed...Honey.
14. Who pays the bills? Well, he makes the money, I send it off to pay the bills
15. Who is better with the computer? Depends on what we are doing....some things, me, other things him.
16. Who mows the lawn? Again, this is a man's job..and my man just happens to love to cut grass. Or he weedeats while Thomas mows.
17. Who cooks dinner? Hmmm....why are these jobs not easily defined? Me, of course, I'm the wife, remember?!
18. Who drives when you are together? Honey mostly. Unless he's tired or just wants to take in the scenery.
19. Who pays when you go out? Well, again, he makes the money, I spend it.
20. Who is most stubborn? Depends on the topic
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Most definitely Honey. He's so quick to apologize it's not even funny.
22. Whose parents do you see the most? Mine..they like to come live in our front yard. We LOVE it when they do that!!!
23. Who kissed who first? In my dreams, me....in reality, him.
24. Who asked who out? Well, our first date started out as just two friends going to a new mall together...then we went to lunch together. Then we went back to get his truck...and the most awesomest kiss ever took place...then he asked me out to the movies... So officially, Honey.
25. Who proposed? I would have proposed a month after our first date, if not sooner. But, that's the man's job (again with the not knowing of the jobs...), so I patiently waited for him to do so.
26. Who is more sensitive? Depends on the subject. Overall, me, but there's such a sensitive soul inside my Honey that most people have no clue is there.
27. Who has more friends? Me, only because I have more time and don't have a job to go every day. My favoritest friend is my Honey.
28. Who has more siblings? Tie...I have two brothers, he has a sister and a step brother
29. Who wears the pants in the family? We both wear pants...but the "pants of the family" goes to Honey, as it should!
30. How did you meet? On the phone first...I worked at a Firestone store, he worked at a parts store. I loved talking to him on the phone. Once I found out he wasn't already taken, I was quite excited to meet him in person at the store one day. Then we spent time together at church. So, we always say we met at work and church. Isn't God great?!
Well, that was fun!!!
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Why do they grow up so quickly?!
While we were eating supper (without Daddy 
), Mary showed me her corn on the cob and asked what the red was. It looked like blood to me, so I asked her to show me her smile. Sure enough, there's a hole where there used to be a tooth! She's lost a tooth at the youngest age of my four children. She's quite proud of that missing tooth!
So, we called Daddy to tell him. He was so happy to hear her sweet little voice. Sure do miss him at supper time. We've always been a family that eats supper together every night. We get a kick out of magazine articles that recommend a family eating together at least two meals per week. HA! Well, it sure is different eating supper without Daddy. We don't like it much and will be oh so happy when he's home at night again!!!
Talked to Mom as well. She got to talk to Mary and Natalie. Natalie sure takes after her big sister. As soon as she starts talking on the phone, she starts walking. For Rebecca, it's walking and waving her arms around. While we were in NY, she made a phone call...but we were at the pool, so she had to go to the patio area to be able to hear. She was just standing there, so we knew she hadn't gotten through yet...then all of a sudden, the arms were going, so we knew she was talking! 
Last night I overheard a conversation between Rebecca and Mary that just made me so proud. Mary tried on my glasses and thought she looked oh so cute. Then she tried on Rebecca's. Now, Rebecca's prescription is at least twice as strong as mine. When she got them on, she asked Rebecca how she could see with those glasses. Rebecca asked her how she could see without them. So, Mary answers....
APPARENTLY, I DON'T NEED GLASSES.
Now, I ask you, how many five year olds could use the word apparently correctly in a sentence? Yep, that's my babe!!!
Our realtor came today. We're not ready to list, but are thankful for the visit. Gave us some ideas as to what to do to get ready to list and when the best time would be to actually list for sale. Also he gave us a figure for an asking price that he felt we would be able to get. It's not as much as we had hoped for, but much more than what we paid four years ago. Now, the job is to get things cleared out of here, make some improvements and see where we stand in a few months time. It is exciting to be in the moving mindset again.
I'm about to update Quicken. Payday tomorrow!!! Have a great evening!
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tuesday....is it a new week already?!
This schedule my Honey is working...it sure is for the birds! It's certainly not for a family....
I woke up this morning and couldn't remember what day it was...then I realized it was Tuesday. Then it hit me! Garbage day!!! I looked at the clock and saw it was 8:35...and the garbage man is usually here about 8. OOPS! I had five bags of trash to get out....and they sure needed to get out... :)
So, I dressed quickly and took the trash out, put it in Honey's truck and then decided it would be easier to just walk it to the end of the driveway. Now, our driveway is longer than most.....and a pretty good walk to the road. But, the bags weren't too heavy, so off I went.
I got about 1/3 of the way there when I saw the trash man coming....and going...right past our drive. We don't have county paid trash pickup here, we pay an individual who has a business of doing this. He got a little past our drive and stopped. Then he started backing up. I was thanking the Lord for wearing that pink shirt! That's what he noticed! He backed down our driveway and loaded the trash for me.
One thing I do love about living in the South is the way this man talked to me. He right away said "Good morning, Ma'am." He was sorry I had had to carry the trash as far as I had. Then told me to have a "Good day, Ma'am". Now, I know some ladies do not like being addressed that way. I happen to love it! No, it doesn't make me feel old. It makes me feel appreciated and respected. (Just as it does when my children say Yes, Ma'am to me!).
Once I came back inside, I was too awake to go back to sleep, so I started my day. Honey slept till about 9:15, then the children followed. It sounds so incredibly late when we begin our day these days. Normally, at 9:15, my Honey would have been working for over 4 hours! But, when he works this 3pm to midnight shift, there's no getting up at 3:30am like we used to.
Thankfully, next week will be the end of this madness and we can go back to being early morning people again.
Our realtor is coming over on Thursday. We've talked about selling our farm and moving. Not sure where we'd move to...we have some ideas...but not even totally sure we're going to move yet. The realtor will come and give us some idea of what we could reasonably sell our farm for...and what areas we need to work on before listing it for sale. It's a scary and exciting process to be thinking of moving again. We'd both like to be closer to a bigger town. There's not alot of prospects job wise here. There's also not alot of prospects church wise. Or shopping wise. It would be nice to have some things more accessible...but at the same time, I love living in the middle of nowhere. But even here in nowhere, crime is happening. Theft happens...even right next door to us!
Tomorrow Honey goes to the Dr. I'm going along...he likes me to go with him...just as I like for him to go with me. I remember the first time we went together...it was to a dermatologist for Honey...the Dr couldn't believe he wanted me in the room while he was being examined. He told her that I have seen his entire body, there was nothing new for me! I also remember the time I had a pilonital cyst on my tailbone. (oh my....I had just given birth about 2 weeks prior...and let me tell you, I'd give birth all over again to not have to experience that pain again!). When we met with the surgeon, Honey was in the room with me. Thankfully, he was there...my cyst had burst that morning and it was nasty! When I went to put on the gown, the bandage came off...and that nasty was all over the floor. My sweet Honey cleaned that up...and helped me onto the table. When the surgeon came in, she asked "Is he staying?" I said, oh yes, cause if he doesn't you aren't touching me!
It was a good thing he did stay...cause she HURT me bad!!! It was only because Honey was there by my head, consoling me and telling me it was okay that she was able to do her deed.
Anyhow...my I do ramble sometimes...
I'm taking a pup with me on the way to the Dr's. I sure hope the woman who is planning to meet me to buy him shows up!! I wouldn't normally sell a pup this way, but she lives an hour and a half from here, so I made an exception.
The heat of summer is here. I shouldn't complain...by this time last year, we were in an extreme drought and were close to losing water for two weeks. The heat of last summer was incredibly awful. Yesterday, the thermometer said 100*. Today was close...but we had a bit of rain, so it cooled off some. Have I mentioned how much I hate the heat?! I'm ready for fall NOW!!!
Guess that's enough of my ramblings for tonight....I'm off to find something worth watching on tv while waiting for my Honey. Or maybe I'll work on a special online project of mine... Have a blessed evening!
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Monday, July 21, 2008
My blogoversary!
Actually, my third blogoversary was July 11th..but we were not home so I didn't post about it then....
I've been thinking all day about what I wanted to write in honor of this grand occasion...
What I came up with was to post the similarities of the online world and the real world....both the good and the bad....
Since I'm a positive person, I'll start with the good:
1. Just as in real life, there are some great people online
2, Just as in real life, wonderful friendships can be made
3. Just as in real life, folks share their hearts
4. Just as in real life, folks share the burdens of others
5. Just as in real life, folks pray for others
6. Just as in real life, folks encourage others
7. Just as in real life, bonds are formed
8. Just as in real life, children grow up
9. Just as in real life, keeping in touch is important
10. Just as in real life, an encouraging word is always welcomed
Now, for the bad....
1. Just as in real life, folks are not always as they seem
2. Just as in real life, folks hide who they really are
3. Just as in real life, folks can say (or post) things that really hurt
4. Just as in real life, you have to guard your heart
5. Just as in real life, there are bullies
6. Just as in real life, there are those who think they run the show
7. Just as in real life, there are those who say one thing but actually do another
8. Just as in real life, folks can and will let their bias show
9. Just as in real life, there are those who think they are holier than thou
10. Just as in real life, there are those who try in vain to project an image that is untrue
Here's what I have to say regarding the bad of the online world. It's most interesting to me that those who try so hard to project an image of themselves want so desperately for others to believe it are the furthest from that image. If you have to work hard to have an image, it must not be the true heart of yourself, your marriage or your family. Just be yourself. If yourself is so unappealing to yourself, work to make real changes within yourself, don't try to be who you are not.
And for the good things in the online world, I have met some incredible people here in the online world. I've even been blessed to meet some of them! And they turned out to be the same person I "met" online. What a blessing that is!!! To connect with others is a basic human need...to be able to do so online is such a neat thing! It also allows me to keep in touch with far away friends and family.
Blogging is a fun thing to do...and I do enjoy it. I hope that you have enjoyed the last three years of my ramblings....
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Wednesday already....
We are HOME!!!
First of all...a great big THANK YOU to all of you who have been praying for our family. My Uncle Wayne was larger than life...and his presence was dearly missed while we were in NY. Please continue to keep my Aunt Nina in prayer...so many days ahead....I can't imagine the feelings she must have no longer having her best friend by her side. They would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this October.... 
Also, please keep my Mom in prayer. She's dealing with her own grief and sadness. She's the only member left of her family. Standing there at the cemetary was hard....my Pap and Gram, then my Aunt Di, and now my Uncle Wayne. She's lost her parents and both of her siblings. The sadness must be overwhelming at times for her.
While our reason for going to NY was not a wonderful one, we did have a wonderful time. Got to see both of my brothers and their wives, along with my cousins. All that was missing was my Honey and my niece. Honey had to stay home to work and tend to our animals. My niece was in Lake Placid, training for the Jr World Championship games (kayaking). She's doing so well. I am so proud of her!!!! I have no doubt she will make it to her goal of competing in the Olympics in 2012!!
My Dad and brother are just the best....they drove down to pick us up...and Dad paid for ALL the gas and even two meals....what a HUGE blessing...they drove my brother's vehicle (which we used while we were there), we stayed at his home. My SIL's Mom drove us back home with my Dad. We are incredibly blessed...and I am incredibly blessed by an awesome family. Love you both!!!!
We did some fun activities while we were there too. And laughed. Oh, did we ever laugh. It was good for the soul to laugh so....
But, I sure missed my Honey!!!! It was hard being away from him so long. I missed his sweet kisses. And his big, strong man arms holding me. 
But, as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder...and I didn't think I could be any more fond of him...but somehow, it happened.
We are still adjusting to Honey's work schedule. He's currently working 3pm to midnight. Ugh. He was told last night that he'll be returning to the 5am to 2pm schedule soon. He is dearly missed in his position....and the boss wants him back where he needs him. It will be nice to have a normal schedule again. Not that getting up at 3:30am is normal...but it's normal for us.
We went to town today...and spent WAY too much on groceries. My goodness, have prices gone up?! We do a big monthly trip at the beginning of each month. Since we were out of town, I just now made that big trip today. I was shocked at the increases in some prices! Add in a tank full of gas (the Burb has a 35 gallon tank....)...and picking up the weedeater from the shop and you have a pretty expensive day. We'll be keeping ourselves to home....
Need to get the garden under control...and puppies sold....and buy the rest of our school books....and get stuff sold that's crowding the office and our bedroom.....much to do....never enough time to get it all done.
Had a wonderful blessing today! A friend has a new milk cow and had extra milk!!!! How happy we are to be blessed with 5 whole gallons of the good stuff!!!
That's about it for my update....way too busy...gone too long....and trying to get back in the swing of things when I'm not loving on my Honey.
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