So...It has been really hard for me to come up with different topics for the Blog. Therefore I have been kind of neglecting it. I have decided to switch gears a bit and make it a little more like a journal/diary type blog. Of course from time to time, especially when something gets me riled up you will likely see a Blog dealing with politics, stupid people, or whatever...LOL.
Our household has recently been attacked by a couple stomach viruses that seemed to linger forever. It has sort of put us behind on our Christmas doings. We have the house decorated, but no gifts wrapped under the tree and we are way behind on our baking and homemade gifts for our friends and neighbors. We like to make things, for 2 reasons....I think it means more, and I would rather get something made by a loved one...any thoughts? Matt has been working long, hard hours since it is Christmas time and the added expense of it. That combined with the fact that I haven't worked since the beginning of October. That brings me to something...has anyone ever been on Workers Compensation? I have heard of people like making out like a bandit...I have not had that experience. I am broke! Maybe I am too honest and don't know how to work the system....Anyways....a HUGE Thank You to my man, my best friend and the main provider for our family!!! We definitely appreciate all you do!!
The kids are great. Very excited for the upcoming holidays. Not just the presents - We try to teach them the real reason for the holiday - but they can't wait to see family, have the big dinner, the house full of people, the picture taking....and of course the gifts!! The girls are doing great in school, making good grades. Marisa has become totally absorbed with band and music in general - haha chip off the old block I'd say!! Kelsey, of course, is still deeply in love with cooking and loves getting to go to cooking class every day. They have started preparing for their "Chopped-like" competition that takes place in February. We are very excited for her! Trevor is starting to read and is able to now pick out words when we are reading books or just out and about. This is very bittersweet for me...he's the baby!
Jarrod is still living with my mother. I thank God for her, and the help she has been to make the lives of all my children special. She has given Jarrod the time and attention I have not been able to, just due to having four children. He is an only child there and is thriving because of it. She has given the other children safety and a little more "normalcy". So to her I say THANK YOU!!
I am getting excited to start classes again. A little nervous, but excited! I can't wait to get my degree. It has been a goal of mine for a long time. It will make me feel fulfilled to FINALLY complete it!
Thanks for listening!!!
