July 8, 2013

The Minivan Stage! Yep, I am about to officially enter it. My husband and I should be completing the paper work tomorrow on a minivan. Oh my goodness - I can't believe I am saying that! There is just some type of stereotype that seems to be put on those who drive one. Personally, I like them - look at all the room you have. There is space so the children can't fight near as much, yelling "he touched me", "she's in my space". I know, wishful thinking, right? They will still find a way to get in each others space. With four children in the home, there aren't many options for six plus passenger vehicles. We have looked at a few options but it seems as though the minivan has the best fuel mileage with the most room; a win-win situation. How will I look driving a minivan? I almost feel like I am too young to drive one - even though I am 37. But it's all about practicality and affordability. So when I get that call tomorrow that it is ready for us to pick up, I will cheer and jump up and down and be excited that I have enough space in one vehicle for the kiddos and they won't have to be sitting right on top of each other. The next trip to Silver Dollar City will be exciting because everyone will have their own space and I will still have enough room in the back to put the strollers and other things we have. Entering the minivan stage is going to be a good thing. So what if I am typed as a "soccer" mom - although for me it is tot-ball, volleyball, basketball; I will gladly be marked with that title. It represents my children and who wouldn't be proud of that. So I will try to get some rest tonight even though the anticipation of the phone call will be driving me crazy. Only about 12 more hours!

July 7, 2013

I can't seem to think of anything tonight so I am going to list all the words I can think of that start with the letter M ...

mouse                           
mickey
mirror
mower
merry
mint
much
more
mine
mobil
man
macho
miraculous
miracle
moon
monkey
movie
montage
misty
mucle
mustard
mayonaise
molasis
mule
munchies
mussle
mango
master
mellow
morsile
music
motorcycle
maragoulds

You wouldn't think it would be that hard to come up with, but I am already drawing a blank! Maybe better luck tomorrow night.  Maybe I should trying blogging in the morning? Is there a possibility that would work? We'll see when the day is new... I have so much to do and I'll have stuff I want to talk about and so will you.

July 6, 2013

What a crazy day it has been! Not that it has been anything spectacular or anything but I am warn out. My day started out by the puppy waking me up at 6:00am to go outside. He is making a really bad habit of getting up early! While I was trying to do some homework and get caught up; he pushed open the door to the baby's room and woke her up at 6:50. Then she was up! We got around and test drove a couple of cars, which ended up not panning out due to some issues with our current car. After that, we drove back to Republic just to turn around and drive BACK to Marionville to help pack and load more stuff for my in-laws who are moving. I really dislike moving and when someone has been in a home for 17 plus years, it is amazing how much stuff you find stored away. Returning to Republic, my husband and I got around to go work a Springfield Cardinals game. Went really well, and we did almost $5700.00 in our stand tonight. Not bad for about 5 hours work. Here it is bed time now but I can't sleep because I have homework to do. So I will pray that I can keep my eyes open long enough to get something done! Well, I have blogged about all I can tonight because I am finding myself falling asleep as I type. I will return tomorrow.

July 5, 2013

Is it morning time already? The dog woke me up barking this morning to go outside, long before I was ready to get up. Guess that is the nature of having an indoor pet. He's a lot of fun but some days I wonder if I lost my mind by getting another animal. Especially with my schedule right now. Oh well, it will work out and all will be ok.

This is going to be another action packed weekend because my in-laws are moving so we will be helping get that process completed. We will be able to help out with dad more and maybe give mom a break from time to time. I'm not real sure how the entire transition is going to go with his Alzheimer's but I can only pray that he will handle it well. It's one of those things that they can't really stay where they are and mom be able to continue with everything but at the same time what kind of affect will this move have on dad? Time will tell.

I have so much homework to get done today. I'm having a hard time getting started though. I just want to crawl back into bed under those warms covers and sleep! Guess I can't do that though. I need to use as much time before the kiddos get up to work on my paper and get it posted.

I have to start coming up with some topics to blog about because this blogging project is supposed to be about fluency and yet I feel like it is getting harder by the day! My life is really crazy right now and so it seems as though, if I write about my days and life, I am complaining. I don't want to! I want to share positiveness, laughter, and excitement with my words.

I am sitting here with nothing else coming to mind right now so I guess this would be a good time to close. I am going to research some topics for blogging today to hopefully bring some interest tomorrow.

July 3, 2013

Here I am for my nightly blog! What will tonight's topic be? Hmmm, maybe the loud fireworks going off all around. I enjoy the 4th of July and all that it represents. It is the freedom of our country ... this great land we call home. When you think about it, we truly are blessed to live in this country. Yes, it has it's issues - many of them, if I do say so myself. But look at some of the other countries we could be living in. There are people in Israel that have to take shelter on a daily basis, children missing school, etc. just to survive the constant air-raids. I couldn't imagine what a life would be like having to take constant shelter. We do face terrorism here and it can be extremely tragic; such as 9-11 or the Boston Marathon Bombing but fortunately it isn't an every day thing. We have our spouses, children, brothers, sisters, family, and friends who fight each and every day in war zones to defend and protect our freedom. Please let us not forget the price that so many have paid for us. Think of the choices we have in this great place! There are so many opportunities set before us and all we have to do is go for it. As I sit tonight counting my blessings and eagerly wait family time tomorrow on the 4th; I pray for the safety of those who are in the battlefields of gunfire and bombings. I pray that they make it home very soon to their loved ones. So tomorrow brings out the fireworks and all the festivities. I enjoy this time. I like being with my family and celebrating all that this Independence Day represents. It is so much fun to watch the children running around, laughing and playing. And the fun little "fireworks" for them... like the snakes! Why is it that these have fascinated children for years. Even myself as a child, and now grown, love them! Why? Who knows - maybe just the fascination of setting them on fire and watching them grow. Then you have the "snappers". I loved these as a child and guess I still do - but now being a parent, they are a pain to clean up after! My favorite are the fountains. I like feeling like we are under control with them; unlike those that go up in the air and land who knows where. They were grandma's favorite too - so you can bet I will be doing plenty this year just so she can watch from Heaven. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July! Good night.

July 2, 2013

So my mind has been provoked by a topic list that I was reading through tonight. The question was: If you are an only child, how would life be different if you had siblings? Or vice-versa. This makes me happy and sad all in one. I fall in both categories. I know, you're asking, how is that possible? Well you see, I have 3 brothers - all older, but all are deceased. They passed away in a fire in 1976, when I was 9 months old. So that is how I am an "only child" or at least raised as one. I was so young when they passed away. There really aren't any stories that I personally am able to recall of them; but I love hearing the stories my mom tells me. I think life would have been extremely different on so many levels had the boys still been here. I dream about being spoiled rotten by all three; after all, how wouldn't I be being the only girl! Recalling the stories mom tells me about them treating me like a little baby doll. Oh, I am sure there would have been fights and challenges - but I would give anything to have those fights. Could you imagine how different dating might be? Would I have ever got out of the house without 3 bodyguards being in the car with me? It may have changed the way my life turned out though regarding my romantic life! I picture myself being extremely close to them. I think Dale, who would be 8 years older than me, and I might not have been quite as close just because of age difference but I see a strong relationship there as we gained in years. Rodney, he would have been my protector. He would be 6 years older. Still a little age difference but close enough that I think he would have made sure no one got within hands reach of me! LOL  Then there is Chris, with an age gap of 3 years. No doubt we would have been the 2 to have the most battles, but I think resulting in a friendship that could never be broken! Yes, I sit here heart-broken right now - why does life work the way it does? Why is it that they were taken from our family way too soon? I know they have watched over me every single day and I know there will be a day that we meet in Heaven but oh how I wished that we had time on earth together as well. I love you big brothers - you baby sis.

July 1, 2013

Do you ever wonder what tomorrow will bring? This is what comes to mind as I was attempting to come up with a subject for today's blog and seem to run into a wall. Even using the resources from my class, I couldn't find an eye-catching, mind-provoking topic. How hard could this possibly be? As I flipped over to this screen the question came to mind "What will tomorrow bring?". Will it be a new beginning? Another day full of homework? Kids running around laughing, screaming, and doing what kids do best? What if tomorrow were the last day we had on this earth? I ponder what I would do. This leaves me wondering what I need to do to make the most out of every day. I am stuck! I don't know where else I am going with this question and these thoughts. The distractions around me pull my eyes away from this screen and onto those objects around me. I catch myself watching Oreo, the new puppy, staring out the window. Now he is gone... what could he possibly be getting into. Then there is the baby; so contently playing with her toys. It amazes me how well she plays and to just silently sit and watch her brings a smile to my face. My husband is doing dishes. I feel like I should be helping him and not sitting here with this computer, that is so extremely hot on my legs. It is a continuous battle - do my homework or help everyone else out? I need to do BOTH. Does anyone have an extra set of hands and feet I can borrow for a little while? I haven't called to check on my Papa today. The guilt is bugging me, I  need to stop and call but I need to finish this blog. I have called him everyday since my grandma's passing (except the days I am out at his house each week); and I missed calling him yesterday! The minutes, hours, and days are getting away from me. I guess this leads back to my initial question "what will tomorrow bring?". Only the morning light will tell, and I will take it one minute at a time and do what has to be done to carry on.