I ended up having an easy day today.  Abbie didn't come this morning and Tyler and Kate will leave by 1:45.  Mason and Mackenzie are gone.  I think I will take a nap this afternoon when the kids leave while Johnny is napping!  I always say I will do these things though and never do because there is always something else that needs to be done. On the agenda for today is to do … [Read more...]

I am kinda sad about it.  I mean they get on my ever-loving nerves, but they are my kids (well not really).  They are at their grandma's tonight and then to their mom's for a week.  They are supposed to come back on Easter.  She isn't taking the week off like she said she would though so Mike is going to ask her if she wants us to keep the kids until she is off. I have found a … [Read more...]

I woke up to sirens but didn't think much about it because we live somewhat close to a main road.  Then when Abbie showed up, there was a helicopter flying over the area.  Abbie's mom said that there was a very bad accident up the street and that it was a mini-van and an older man.  I immediately felt like I was gonna vomit because it sounded like it could be my dad.  He leaves … [Read more...]

I started AF today.  I am not horribly upset about it.  I had a perfect cycle and that is just wonderful after months of not having them at all.  We are moving on to the next cycle now! I added more clothes to ebay tonight.  It takes so freaking long.  I sure hope someone enjoys the clothes I bought, washed and took forever to add to ebay.  Anything we get is better … [Read more...]

I am sitting in the living room and the kids are in the play room.  I can hear Mackenzie saying things I say all the time.  These are some examples: What did I say about fighting? Stop doing that.  You are teaching Johnny it is okay.  (one of my most often used phrases since Little Man picks up on everything) Look at me when I am talking to you please. Quiet … [Read more...]