To view this entry, go to rockforhim.blogspot.com. I’ll be using that for my regular blog now. 
Thanks for all the fun here! I won’t be deleting this blog, or it’s account, for friend purposes, but I’ll be using blogspot to write. Burn out bright!
… and recieved flowers from his sweet big brother. *happiness* The same big brother is escorting me (and my mom) to a ballet next Friday. *squeals*
Ode to iPod
IPod, oh iPod,
How I miss thee so, oh iPod.
Thou hast filled my days with joy,
And on rainy days, thou comforted me.
Thou woke me in the morn,
And put me to rest at night.
But tis no longer, my iPod.
Thy innards were torn
From thy thin, white frame,
And thy beautiful face became still.
My heart was filled with anguish
As thy soul was laid to rest.
My tears cascaded on thy marred surface;
No longer shall my heart leap to thy tune,
No more hours together, laughing and crying,
Dancing and singing to thy sweet melodies.
Over and over, my stereo cries for thee.
Thy name flashes ever on
On it’s blue screen,
As well as in my heart.
My memories of thee I’ll cherish forever.
And so, this is my final farewell;
I love thee so, my iPod.
I totally just remembered that I have a blog. O_o
And I don’t have time for a super long entry, so I’ll just cut down the last couple weeks with short sentences. *ahem* 1. I have no ipod. 2. I have no phone. 3. I have no money. 4. None of the above is my fault.
So there you have it.
ciao for now.
…. amazingly. I’ve been going through the worst cold I’ve had in a looooong time, and I still feel like I just need to chop off my head, drain it, and put it back on. Ahhhhh. But this morning, I took a nice, long, steaming hot shower. x) heaven, I tell you.
Buuuut, it’s not lasting for long. This is my last week with the kids, so I’m trying to make it the best while not getting them sick. >.< And it didn’t help when I had to clean up half a jar of strawberry jam in the refrigerator, and the brothers are beating each other up behind my back. Grr. The little Princess, though, has been a sweet dear. I love her dearly, as I love the boys, but the Princess means just a wee bit more… probably because she’s a girly girl, and just so much fun to be around. I have mixed feelings about leaving tomorrow, because I know that it will be a while before I’ll see them again… I feel like they’re partly my siblings, and partly my own kids. But, it will be nice to wake up in my own bed every morning, without a little 7 y.o. staring at me, 2 inches away from my nose. xD
But now, now that it’s almost over, I’m not looking at my summer, calculating how much dough I’ve made (but that fact does make me smile. xD) but rather, the difference living away from home and becoming a second mom to these kids, and learning about parenting and keeping a house in order has done to me. Sometimes, I wonder if it’s been a bad thing, because occasionally, I feel like I’m parenting my REAL siblings. Like, telling my nearly-17 y.o. brother when he can play on the PlayStation, and telling Audrey what she needs to wear that day, and giving her instructions that she’s supposed to just "carry out." Then I have to correct myself, and say, "Scratch that. Go ask mom." And walk away, red faced. =P But other things have happened that have improved myself. Such as, I am more willing to walk over, pick up the vacuume, and clean the whole house without blinking an eye. (My sister, 14, has even asked, "Who are you, and what have you done with my evil big sister?" and, "Emma, what is WRONG with you?!") And, I have learned to analize situations better. You really have no idea what parents go through until you have to be one. Learning how to be fair and just, but firm and kind, has been a milestone for me. I think it will be something I’ll carry with me for a lifetime.
So when people ask me now, "wil you want to do it again?" I really don’t have an answer. I think, spending so much time away from family was a little hard, and sometimes the wrong thing, but it was good for me to be in a different enviroment, and learning new things – not to mention, making a weekly income. *evil laugh* So we’ll wait and see. We’ll wait and see.
Oh my goodness, I am my mother’s daughter. For the first time in my life, I’ve set FIRE to my dinner. O_O Foot high flames were coming out of the grill – and that was AFTER I dumped a glass of cold water on it. All I could think of was "Well, at least we know what NOT to do." Andy (10 y.o.) was standing behind me the whole time, screaming like a girl. >.< I just wish I could have gotten a picture of it to show off at my mom’s blog and go "Haha, my flames are higher than yours!!!" Needless to say, the house was full of smoke – again, and I had 30 min. to get everything back to normal before The Mom walked through the door. I managed to do that, and everything would have been perfect, if the kids hadn’t ratted on me as soon as The Mom stepped through the door. *bangs head on desk*
I have two guitars now. One is the electric, which I showed off in a previous entry. Now, a family from church lent me their acoustic guitar, and I’m bringing that with me to and from work. It’s really pretty, and I can play it. Happyness! I am sooo glad I picked up the art of music. 8 months ago, I would have doubted any ability that I could play, or that I would even buy a guitar. Thank you God, for opening my eyes to my second earthly passion!
Speaking of work… I’m now working full time. I’ve got two jobs. Last time I updated my work, I was taking care of three kids, three days a week. Now, on Thursday and Friday, I’m taking care of a 6 y.o. girly cheerleader, and her adorable 3.5 mo brother. xD It was love at first sight! He cuddled with me beautifully, and finished the day off with a nice wad of drool dripping off my arm. *sigh!* I’m in love!
I’ve been tagged several times… I’ll have to go organize them into one entry tomorrow. Tonight, I’m too tired. I went to a water park today with the kids, and spent most of the time in the 3ft. deep pool with the 4yo princess, teaching her how to float on her back and practicing ballet with her. xD I had fun, and I think she did too.
Before I go, everyone head over to Osprey’s blog, and bug him to write a new entry, for TobyMac’s sake!
SouthernBelle