Another round

Well, as things have settled here since our last round of fun, we begin again.

I was reading the obits today to see that one of my great uncles dear friend, had followed in his ways and went to heaven this past weekend. I know that this seems obscene to be bummed about, however it feels sad to say goodbye. I know I wont beable to make the funeral or visitation however sad. Just seeing another person you know go "away" is hard on anyone.

Believe me I wont go into a deep depression about it, however brings back the memories of spending time with Ade and Charlie and their ROMEO group! It was always nice to see "OLD" guys smiling. I feel that runs up there right along with a baby's smile. I just don't know but old men just hit a string with me. They are all so great. Even the crabby ones, I encounter on a normal daily basis. Charlie was NOT a normal crabby guy, he was so sweet and happy all the time. The memories of him will always stay in my mind. How weird that I was thinking of him the other day and now to see him in the obits. Sad!

God Bless Charlie! Say hello to my mom and ade for me. Make sure Ade and his sister are getting along!!! Miss you Grandma Dodi!

On to some good stuff. Feeling better today than recently. I have been having horrible migraines lately and they don't seem to go away. Trying to take my meds again and see if that helps.

Off to help Thomas with another spelling exercise....2 tests down so far 100% each time!!!! Already read his book to me and did great!

why

Needing to ask why alot today. If anyone has the answer great!!
Just asking for prayers this time. Thank you.

needing to post

For the last few days I have felt the urge to post but haven't had time.
My lovely husband scared the begebees out of me last Sunday with a big 30th Bday surprise party. He did well, I had NO clue! Thank you for all you awesome friends, who on a Labor day weekend came ot my really hot house and celebrated with me. Part of the reason for my post. I love parties but I hate the feeling that I didn't get to chat with everyone....it is so hard for me. I was even having a little panic attack at the end before everyone left. Probably why people were leaving. Sorry everyone. I just get so NERVOUS!! I have always been this way.
It was a great time and I feel bad for the few of you I didn't get to chat with. Thank you also to the LOVELY friends who cleaned my basement after their kids played there.....I sent the boys down to clean to I could rest and get rid of my migraine, but they came back up screaming "its all clean mom. Lets go eat" THANK YOU!!!!

Anyways getting into our routine here with school, work and daycare. Few kinks to work out but that will come. You now me worrywort!!!

off to figure out what the dog got into now!
LOVELY!!

The best out of the worst!

Funny thing had on the way home yesterday. I couldn't stop laughing at the fact that I had the chance to rethink and revisit my thoughts for the last few years. Lately my conversation for the lack of better words stink!!!! I feel like all I can think of is that my life is crumbling before my very eyes. Couple things made me think this last weekend, as we laid Kirks Gr. E to rest, LIFE IS SHORT! and LIFE WILL THROW CHALLENGES AT YOU AND GOD WILL HELP YOU SURVIVE!

My first concern is Thomas. I want his life to be normal as much as possible. I am doing my best at seeking the best out of the worst. So the kid has problems pooping (for the last 2 years, if not more) but the best thing is he is healthy overall. Just this stubborn boy won't go poop in the tiolet, he goes in his pants. UGH!!!

Second concern: Missing mom more than ever....I need that girl advice! I NEED it!!! I would beg for that mother daughter time to chat about my problems and hers!!! It was recently brought to my attention " your mother was a SAINT compared to you" I feel horrible that that had to be said, however I am taking it as a compliment to my mother and looking at the good out a bad situation.

Third concern: My mind is slipping away with my summer!!!! Enough said!

Lesson learned: LIFE IS SHORT AND THINGS THROWN AT YOU TAKE THE BEST OUT OF THE WORST!!!!

Thank you Grandma Ev!!!!! Tell my mother hello and that she is a Saint for putting up with me!!! Oh I miss you both so very much. I need your humor now more than ever!

Nothing anymore

Well the latest forecast has come to officially 35.5 ft on Saturday! A whole foot and half lower than yesterday!

Reason alone to celebrate! Yipee!!!

Kids have been outside the last few days and going on walks and getting back in to normal spring/summer life. Kids are enjoying school and whats left of it. We haven't heard yet if St Joes will be making up that lost week of school. School Board decides and since my husband is on the school board I am hoping he is listening to me and my requests! Like that would happen! Thomas' school just got remodelled and it was completed so this week we have a new entrance and everything. New classrooms to use and it is so exciting! Everything looks so great!!! The final things in school are coming up like the school musical, kindgarten prayer service! FUN FUN FUN. I can't wait until Carter goes there next year! yeah baby!

Summer activites will be starting soon too, carter in golf, Anna in tennis, thomas in baseball and all the kidddos in swimming. We hope as a family this year to go somewhere this summer for a vacation. Any ideas? We will most likely land ourselves at Buffalo any chance we get!

Enjoying the spring weather and getting used to the idea of life being back to normal. Construction will start soon on the basement and life will be great!

Going to enjoy tax day today with a trip to Dairy Queen for their traditional shocolate sundae giveaway!!

Off to enjoy more spring like weather.

Getting ready for round two.

Well as many of you know we just finished up with a record flood. Well at least for now, another crest is headed our way mid Apr and it has a chance of meeting that same record or even breaking that one. Too much for me to handle. There is SO much I haven't gotten done because of this flood. I just want this all to go away.
March 21st was my moms 4 year anniversary of her passing and I am very upset I didn't get out to her gravesite. Luckily for me my excuse is she is surrounded by water. I hope to get out there before the next crest. Maybe tomorrow or Monday afternoon.
Kirk and I are getting everything situated in the basement. Things up and thrown out. Let me tell you not much is going back down. It has always felt crowded down there and now is my chance to thin things out! We are getting new flooring and getting two rooms redone. Hopefully a new shower too. We will see, it all depends on insurance. Helps when I work in that field! YAHOOIE!!

The thrift store will love us inthe next coming weeks. Going through clothes that don't fit kids anymore. I actually have found that I LOVE getting rid of stuff. ( Kirk has done this to me, damn him!) The first week of May is clean up week where we are allowed to pretty much put anything on the curb. Luckily for us it is extended due to so many homes having damaged basements and homes. Just cleaining out my house of unwanted crap makes my heart beat better on its own. There is so much stuff we gather and collect that we dont even realize. I was telling Kirk that even though we have most things upstairs already..We still have SO much downstairs still. washer Dryer, Sofa loveseat, entertainment unit, deep freezer, air hockey table, desk, etc etc etc! It never ends!

Not that I am not grateful for all these things. I can realize quickly how I would take it all for granted. I can't imagine losing my house. I feel so much for those in our area who did. Heartwrenching! I can't begin to imagine.
Well now that it is 830pm and none of my kiddos are down, I mist go and smack some butts. Jk Nathan is using potty time as an excuse to delay bedtime and I am TOO much of a softie!

Night all!

Holding on to my thoughts

Life has been crazy but I thought I should share that I am in need of some prayers...nothing serious but prayers for calmness. Anxiety has been high lately as well as increase in nightmares.
Hopefully this all ends soon!

It all stems from a little bit of everything. "T" has an appointment on Friday and I hope the xray shows improvement, if not ...I NEED a referral for a solution.
Flood Insurance has been crazy this week as well. App after app...no complaints but just proves we are in for something this spring.
Two "SO" moved into the north side of town and that always worries me. I know more live here all the time, but the reminder that there are even more scares me. You just hold tighter to your loved ones.

I have included a favorite pic from the happiest day of my life...marrying my ROCK! I love you Kirk!

Prayers would be appreciated.
Thanks to all who read.