Finally, a moment

I finally have a moment in which to update or rant. For those of you who don't know, right now, my family and I are living with "friends." I am very thankful that this family has let us live with them for so long. We could never have made it here as long as we have if they hadn't been so generous, and I will be forever thankful.

There are 9 people that live in this household. We have Poppa, Mawsha, KiKi, JW (9), JW (7), Dale, Me, Sweet Pea (8), and Lil Bit (2). The main problem(s) stem from arguments between JW (9), and Sweet Pea (8). JW (9) is manipulative, rude, selfish, argumentative, pushy, and a bully. Sweet Pea just argues with him and tries to stand up for herself. Another problem is that JW (9) can manipulate KiKi and Mawsha into doing just about whatever he wants. ESPECIALLY when he's in trouble.

For example: Their dog ran off in October. She was actually returned this past week. This is a good thing for the boys, because they've lost so much. And keep in mind that my girls are both really nervous around dogs. This dog is the ONLY dog that either one of them will try to pet, because she's relatively calm. Friday, any time either I or my girls tried to pet the dog, JW (9) decided that HE needed to pet her. Okay fine...... Then today, he had the nerve to tell Sweet Pea that he wasn't sharing his dog because we didn't share our cat when they visited us 3 years ago!

So why is this a problem? Because we applied for a "quick approval mortgage loan" yesterday and were told we needed to wait 2 months. I WANT OUT OF THIS HOUSE TOMORROW! We've been researching our options. Our next step is to look at renting a cheap apartment or a house for 6 months while we try to get our credit back up to par.

Okay, so I'm feeling a bit better now. I do know that I'm slipping into a depression. I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do about it, but I will be talking to Dale about it once he gets home. Oh, and don't start talking to me about 80 hour work weeks. That's another

That's all for now. Hopefully, my next post will be a little bit better. After all, Lil Bit turns 2 on Tuesday!

I have something to say

I have something to say about rude children, but I'm not sure right now is a good time to do it. Watch for a vent in the near future.

Ramblings

I originally started this blog as a way for me to deal with my mother's cancer. When I found out she was actually reading it (LOL), I turned it into a quilting blog. Since we've moved and I haven't had hardly any time to quilt, I guess it's a family blog now.

Tomorrow is "Take your Child to Work" day. It's also my last day of work. I have been working at Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and Treatery since February 12 of this year. I actually really enjoy my job. I usually open the store, and I've had a lot of responsibilities, more than any other position I've had. I also discovered that I really like working with people and making them smile. And I discovered that I can pray for just about anyone who walks in the door.

But, while I enjoy the work, I also HATE being away from my girls. I love them both so much. I worked when Sweet Pea was two, and I missed so much of her growing up. I really love being a stay at home mommy. So.... tomorrow is my last day.

Back to "Take your child to work" day. Sweet Pea is going with me. At least for an hour or two. It promises to be interesting. She is so excited.

Did you know we are going to be looking for a house? We are currently trying to become debt free (at the same time, realizing that it will not happen overnight). But our current conditions are not.... suitable. It's time for us to move. Yesterday.

One thing is that I have been some sort of sick ever since Christmas. So has Lil Bit. Sweet Pea is responding to allergy medicine, and I just started Claritin today.

Another thing is that I can not take the arguing anymore. Sweet Pea and Jordan argue and fuss and fight all the time. I'm worried for her physical safety, but I'm also worried about her emotionally.

It's approaching the one year anniversary of Momma's death. It's becoming harder and harder as we get closer to it. I keep thinking, "this time last year, I was...." (fill in the blank). I know it sounds awful, but I don't think I want to have a birthday this year. It's just another reminder, just another memory that I don't want to deal with.

Although, Amber and I are talking about meeting at the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, MO. If you haven't been there, you should really go. It is very peaceful.

Well, I'm not sure what else to ramble about. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Nonnie next week in order to celebrate Lil Bit's second birthday. Dale started a new job at the end of March and is also trying to do a freelance type job with someone from our church. I'm trying to stay away from TV, but when it comes to Lost, watch out. I'm not up on current theories, but after tonight's episode, I'm going to do some reading!

Random thought: Why is easier to read about a make believe TV show, than it is to read my Bible?

I think I've done enough rambling for tonight. I hope those very few of you who read my blog actually understand it. I'll try to make more sense next time. But for some reason, my Non-Drowsy Claritin is making me sleepy. Nighty night!

BEWARE!!!

I believe today is a "stupid man day." Thought you might need warning.

Now for the rant. Dale works Friday through Monday at night. So he's also trying to work with this guy at church in a small buisness doing the same thing he did before he joined the Army. I had two days of work left at Maggie Moo's. Today and Thursday. So he decides he's going to go into this "other" job today. Which would be fine, except Lil Bit woke up with 102 fever in the middle of the night. So she can't go to the babysitter when she's sick, which means one of us has to stay with her. Is it Dale, with the job that "might" pay off in the long run, or is it me, who has 2 (two) days left at a job I like and want to leave a favorable impression with so that if I want to go back in the future, I can? Can you guess that since I'm sitting here typing to you that it's not Dale who stayed home with the sick baby?

And... he also decided that he needed to upgrade his laptop from XP Home to XP Professional, and in the process seriously, and I mean SERIOUSLY screwed up his computer. I can't even get it to play a DVD. Which would be okay if he hadn't sold MY computer to his mom at Christmas. That would even be okay except that now she wants a laptop, so he's going to sell her his laptop and we're going to get our old one back.

He was just joking when he said it, but I'm going to take him seriously. MY next computer is going to be a Mac so that he won't touch it!

Beware of Stupid Man Day! It can be catching!

Especially Heather

This blog and story caught my eye. If you have a chance, you need to read this lady's story. It's so close to home, especially after losing Momma last year. I can't even begin to tell you how terrified I am of getting some type of cancer, and yet, Heather is facing it bravely and with faith. It's amazing. I think my mom would have had a blog like hers if she could have, but things went so badly so fast. And yet, Momma had faith too. I can only hope to learn from their examples.

Do you like my changes?

I've been playing today. I hope you like the changes I've made. I haven't had a chance to really fill in the details of my life right now. Both daughters are sick, which is just exhausting. I'm going to have a two year old on May 1. And I quit my job. My last day is in the first week of May. I don't have any time for quilting and just a bit of time for photography.

But for now... I'm tired, so I'm going to say goodnight.

Hugs to all.

I love Rome

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city soul with a small town heartWhich is why you're attracted to the romance of RomeStrolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in handAnd gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better?

http://www.blogthings.com/whatcitydoyoubelonginquiz/
What City Do You Belong In?

5 minutes for mom

This is such a cool website. I think the best part is that it promotes work at home moms and their products. Check out this contest!

Hugs,
Melinda

Hmm... interesting

I've been reading a "new to me" blog, that has a new contest. Part of it is I have to link to the contest.... so here goes.... 5 Minutes for Mom

As for the rest of my life... I've been busy working (today is my day off). However, I've decided that my children are more important, so I've only got 2 weeks left. Yeah! So, I'll be able to update more at a later date.

Hugs,
Melinda