So I promised a while back that I would blog about how I was getting my house cleaned and in order and of course Life got in the way and today is the first chance I've had to do anything for it.
So I've taken my own agenda and mixed it with the Flylady's agenda. If you haven't read her stuff, you should. Especially if you are horrible at cleaning house like I am.
So to begin with I went through each room (not cleaning it, just going through it) and threw away at least 2 things and donated at least 2 things. I did this for a week, each room every day. So at the end of the week I had gotten rid of 28 things out of each room. Now please understand, that I went through the dresser drawers and threw away a pair of socks that had way too many holes in them one day. You can find 2 things a day for 7 days if you are anything like me.
My house isn't spotless. My house is lived in. I have 4 children (all boys) under than age of 10, myself and my husband. Plus our cat, Smokey. I can vacuum my house first thing in the morning and 2 hours later it looks like I haven't done anything. I do the dishes and a couple hours later and I've got more to do. Laundry is a subject all on it's own. So I tried to figure out a way to clean and keep it as clean as possible.
I'm gonna type up what my game plan is each week. Now you can change it up, or do the same thing if you have enough to do it with.
Monday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. Wash Sheets & blankets from each room
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Clean dinning room
8. Put away all under 2 year old toys in living room.
9. Reload dishwasher
Tuesday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. Wash Whites & Towels
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Clean Twins room
8. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
9. Reload dishwasher
Wednesday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. Wash Dark Shirts & dark PJ's
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Clean Bathroom
7. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
9. Reload dishwasher
Thursday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. Wash Light Shirts & light PJ's
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Clean master bedroom & make sure E & Peanut's room is clean
8. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
9. Reload dishwasher
Friday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. No Laundry unless emergency Laundry
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Straighten around house
8. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
9. Reload dishwasher
Saturday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. No Laundry unless emergency Laundry
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
8. Reload dishwasher
Sunday:
1. Put dishes away from previous night and wash any dishes that may have been used after dishwasher got started previous night
2. Straighten Kitchen Counters
3. Pull dinner for the night
4. Wash Jeans/Pants & School/work uniforms
5. Vacuum the living room
6. Sweep kitchen, dinning room and hall
7. Put away all under 2 year olds toys in living room.
8. Reload dishwasher
That is pretty much my morning. If I actually get up and do it except Laundry it takes me about 1hour to an hour and half to do it all. Also My husband usually puts the dishes away. I will not lie. He also has his own list of things to do in the morning. He does the dishes, takes the trash & recycle out each morning, feeds & waters the cat and changes or scoops his cat litter.
My oldest Ethan is responsible for his and his 2 year old brothers room. Their is a laundry basic in our back hallway and each morning he puts all the clothes in their room in there. He also helps me straighten the house, watch the babies and it's his job to help set and clear the table.
As all of my boys get older each of them will have something they can do but until than, mommy does most of it. This doesn't mean small things can't be done either. If the living room needs a 2nd vacuuming than I do it. If something gets spilled, I clean it. We have twin 9 months old so we have the occasional spit up issues. There is also feeding the boys through out the day and making lunch for Ethan and the hubby. Though I have been slacking on that one. :D It happens
I hope that if you are a person like me and hate cleaning, this gives you something you can work with. It sure helped me. Oh and a helpful piece of advice. If you don't get to do your major cleaning for that day don't try and make it up the next day. It just waits until the next week. Laundry in our family is a must every day thing and so is vacuuming, sweeping and dishes. But everything else if I miss it I don't make it up. You'll drive yourself crazy trying to do that.
Have a blessed and fantabulous day!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Insta-Sunday
I've taken another page from my lovely Sharra Lynn and her Blog
and I've decided to do Insta-Sunday. It's all the pictures I've taken through the week with Instagram. I'm addicted to the thing. I hope you enjoy them.
and I've decided to do Insta-Sunday. It's all the pictures I've taken through the week with Instagram. I'm addicted to the thing. I hope you enjoy them.
Friday, April 20, 2012
My Favorite Things: Book Edition
I've taken a page from my Best Friend Sharra Lynn's blog (check her out Here) and I am doing My Favorite Things on Fridays.
I absolutely love to read. Anyone who knows me knows that. Until I got my Kindle I always had a book with me and know I try and take my Kindle everywhere. I need a case for it (hint hint... Sharra Lynn.) I hated to read as a child, until one summer I got grounded from everything but reading. My Grandma Hook (may her soul rest in peace) gave me these books:
As you can tell by the looks of them they are torn and well read and I will probably have them until they fall apart or I die. Which ever comes first. These were the books that turned me into reading romance novels. I will cherish them always and probably read them another dozen times.
The next set of books you see in the below picture are my Favorite Romance Novelists. These are the books I have in hard back still and as you can tell from the paperbacks they too are also well loved. Jude Deveraux write a fabulous series about the Montgomery family across time. Starting back in the 1200's or so to the present. Julie Garwood has a couple of books that go together, but she is about all kinds of people. Lastly Bertrice Small and her Skye O'Malley series is where my love of the Queen Elizabethan the I comes from.
Next is one of the best Sci-fantasy series that I've ever read. There are over 10 books in this series and it spans from the 1st set of Ohmsford's (Shea and Flick) along with their human friend Menion Leah and a powerful Druid named Allanon to their children's children's children. If you like Sci-fantasy and have never read this series you should.
The last picture you see is my ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK, but one of my Favorite Author's. Laurell K. Hamilton in MY OPINION is one of the best Vampire/Werewolf/Fey writers ever. Her Anita Blake series is now over 20 books long with book 21 coming in June 2012. Narcissus in Chains though, happens to be my favorite book not only by her, but over all!
Here is a list of her books:
8 Merry Gentry Books
Complete list is here:
Book 1: A Kiss of Shadows
Book 2: A Caress of Twilight
Book 3: Seduced by Moonlight
Book 4: A Stroke of Midnight
Book 5: Mistral's Kiss
Book 6: A Lick of Frost
Book 7: Swallowing Darkness
Book 8: Divine Misdemeanors
21 Anita Blake Books
complete list is here:
Book 1: Guilty Pleasures
Book 2: The Laughing Corpse
Book 3: Circus of the Damned
Book 4: The Lunatic Cafe
Book 5: Bloody Bones
Book 6: The Killing Dance
Book 7: Burnt Offerings
Book 8: Blue Moon
Book 9: Obsidian Butterfly
Book 10: Narcissus in Chains
Book 11: Cerulean Sins
Book 12: Incubus Dreams
Book 13: Micah
Book 14: Danse Macabre
Book 15: The Harlequin
Book 16: Blood Noir
Book 17: Skin Trade
Book 18: Flirt
Book 19: Bullet
Book 20: Hit List
Book 21: Kiss the Dead (Out June 5, 2012)
One of my other favorite Authors is Christine Feehen, I just do not have any of her books not on my kindle.
I hope I have given you something to think about for a new book to read. Reading is still very important even if it is on a Kindle and not a paper book.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Shopping Deals
Deals Good the week of April 18th through April 25th unless noted otherwise.
Barnes Super Market
1. Green Giant Boil 'N Bag Veggies 7-10oz 5/$5.00
2. Malt O Meal Golden Puffs or Frosted Flakes 11-12 oz 5/$5.00
3. Hawaiian Punch Fruit Drink 32 oz 5/$5.00
4. Sunbeam or Colonial Giant Bread 24 oz $1.99
5. Pringles Sour Cream or Original 4.9 oz 5/$5.00
Publix
1. Bonless Top Sirloin Steaks $4.99 per lb
2. Betolli Pasta Sauce 15 - 24 oz BOGO $2.97
3. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $2.99 per lb
4. Perdue Fit & Easy Chicken Breast $2.99 per lb
5. Kraft Fresh Take Mix BOGO $3.19
6. Chef Boyardee Pasta 14.5-15 oz 10/$10.00
7. Hunts Ketchup 24 oz bottle BOGO $1.85
8. Welch's Concord Grape Jelly 32 oz BOGO $2.49
9. Peter Pan Peanut Butter 13-16.3 oz BOGO $3.59
10. Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies 9.5 - 14 oz BOGO $3.59
11. Assorted Texas Toast Products 10-16 oz 50% off
12. Aunt Jeminma Frozen Pancacks 6-40 ct 12.5 - 14.8 oz BOGO $2.89
13. Florida Fresh Corn on the Cob 6/$2.00
14. Dial or Tone Body Wash 13.5 - 18 oz BOGO $3.99
15. Huggies Diapers Coupon $3.00 off Publix coupon in the ad
Save A Lot
1. Oscar Mayer Sliced Bologna 12 oz BOGO 10/$10.00
2. Split Chicken Breast $1.19 per lb
WinDixie
1. Wishbone Dressing 16oz 2/$4.00
2. Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat 16 oz BOGO $4.49
3. Sanders Farm Whole Chicken $1.19 per lb
4. Maxwell House Coffee 31 - 34.5 oz $8.99
5. Florida Fresh Corn on the Cob 10/$3.00
6. Make O Meal Deal
Buy 3 Kellogg's Cereal
17 oz Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks or Corn Pops
23 oz Frosted Flakes
24 oz Bite Size Frosted Mini Wheats
25.5 oz Raisin Bran
Get Free
1 Gallon Win Dixie Milk (excludes Chocolate Milk)
1 Box Nutri Gran Bars 10.4 oz
2 Win Dixie Yogurt 6 oz
1 Seneca Apple Juice 48 oz
Food World
1. Oscar Mayer Deli Style Shaved Meat 7 - 9 oz BOGO $3.99
2. Kellogg's Cereal BOGO $4.79
3. Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz (4-18 to 4-21) BOGO $3.39
4. Banquest Pot Pies 7 oz 10/$10.00
5. Gatorade Drinks 32 oz 10/$10.00
6. Black Angus T-Bone $6.99 per lb
7. U.S. Inspected T-Bone $5.99 per lb
8. Aquafresh 6.4 oz BOGO $2.79
Family Dollar
1. Tide Liquid 19 - 25 loads $ 5.00
2. Gain Powder 22-30 loads $ 5.00
3. Charmin 12 Big Squeeze Rolls $ 5.00
4. Downy Liquid 12 loads $ 3.00
5. Gain Sheets 60 Ct $ 3.00
6. Liquid Fabric Softner 21 loads $ 3.00
7. Sun Liquid 61-75 loads $ 3.75
8. Luv's Diapers Size 3-5 70-96 ct $15.00
9. Charmin 18 Big Rolls Ultra soft $ 9.00
10. 6 Big Rolls Bounty $ 9.00
11. Suave Deodorant Twin Pack 2.6 oz $ 2.75
12. Secret Deodorant Twin Pack 1.7 oz $ 2.75
13. Degree Deodorant Twin Pack 2.6 oz $ 4.00
14. Old Spice Deodorant Twin Pack 2.25 oz $ 3.00
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Open Mouth Insert Foot
I decided to write this today instead of last night in hopes that not only my temper would have calmed down, but maybe just maybe my transplanted southern side would prevail and I would not write this as a pissed off northern. Unfortuntely this is a constant debt and struggle and truthfully I am just plain sick of it. I'm probably going to say things that may offend some or you and at this point I hope it does. Maybe if you are made uncomfortable enough you'll shut the Hell up about things you may or may not understand. And As I sit here typing this I realize that I actually have two soapboxes and will just combine them. So please bear with me, because y'all know how I jump from subject to subject sometimes.
If you have never had to decided between paying your power bill (and keeping your house warm for your family) or putting food on the table, you are never truly going to understand what it is like. If you've never had your child ask you why you are having Roman Noodles yet again (for the 5-6 night in a row for dinner) or I know someone that ate Pancakes sooo much as a child (because it's cheap and you can make a lot) that he will not eat them today. My husband doesn't really like chicken because they ate that almost every night because it was cheaper than any other meat. Yes I have been there a time or two. And while yes I know if it got too bad I could always call and beg and give my spline and my parents would bail me out yet again. But at some point in your life you really need to grow up and handle your own affairs. Now yes I do understand that there are some times circumstances that inable you for a while, but eventually you too must over come what ever obsticale that is and be responsible for your own self and family. I have a friend that God has tested and tested and tested and through it all she has never lost her Faith, that God would eventually provide for her and her family. I never understood that until I became a Christian and while it is hard to accept that, you just do.
As I said I'm gonna bounce subjects and for that I really ask you bear with me because they go hand in hand.
Everyone who really knows me knows that People who abuse the system Piss me off. But there are about 25% of the people who are one wellfare/foodstamps that have an actually need and are using it as a hand up and not a hand out. Also they have either paid into that already and have lost their income and are temporarily using it or as in my case you have a spouse who does work 50+ hours at one job and has a second job that goes from 10-40 hours a week depending on our need. Yes we have a lot of mouths to feed, but while they were fabulous blessing both Peanut and my Gemini were surprises. Specially my Gemini. It was hard enough with Daniel, Ethan and I when I lost my income (which was 1800 a month before taxes). Please recall if you knew me that I lost my job, found out I was pregnant with Peanut and we moved into a house (paying 300.00 more a month and just signed a year lease) all in the same weekend (Losing my job came last). We applied for just assistance with foodstamps and were told we made too much money for a family of 3. Daniel than lost his job in Jan of 2010. In Feb 2010 we were blessed with him finding not one, but two jobs (and I must say that they were helped along by other friends). Now I had been putting applications in, but no one wanted to hire someone that would need at least 6 wks off, if I came back. Daniel worked himself to death probividing for us. We had our house payment, a car payment, Ethan's school payment (because we wanted him to continue with a good Christian Education... remember I wasn't a Christian at the time) and all of our other bills. Daniel pulled 60 hrs a week at UAR in the beginning and than worked 40 hours at The Hut. So while yes we were making it, we never saw Daniel and as Peanut arrived I fell into the wonderful Deppression you sometimes get after having a baby. I felt overwhelmed and thought I couldn't do it. I had friends and family that I am enternally greatful for and couldn't have gotten through it without them, but it wasn't the same as being able to talk and share these experinces with Daniel. We applied yet again for Food stamps (please understand we were just asking for a little assistance not a lot) and we were denied because we were trying to hard. Thankfully because Peanut was Medcaid eligable we received WIC for the formula. Daniel did this for about a year when I finally put my foot down, cut our outside expenses to just about nothing and told him to slow down or he would have another heart attack and than what good would he be us. About this time is when we got married and 6 days later we found out we were pregnant yet again. Understand we had just talked about getting him fixed so we couldn't have any more children. We knew it was hard with what we had and that to have any more would mean state assistance and we didn't want to live off that. 2 wks later we found out we were not having one baby, but two. At this point I prayed harder and longer than I ever have before. This is where I found Christ and asked Jesus to come into my heart. I can't explain it and for those that have found Him understand. I knew that somehow everything was going to be okay and that we would find a way to make this work. I had my Gemini in July 2011. Now understand we've applied and been denied food stamps this whole time because we made $20-50 too much a month. Daniel's first instinct was to go back to working 100 hrs a week to provide for us. We decided to take Ethan out of Private school (his 2nd grade year) and that would save us some money. We also Vol. turned my car into the bank (1. because we couldn't make the payments & 2. we really needed a van). SO right there was 700.00 a month we wouldn't have to come up, so Daniel didn't need to work soooo much. Luckily enough we were able to get assistance at this time and for the next 6 months there was no fear of food on our table and for me there was no fear of Daniel having another heart attack because he was working to hard.
(For those of you who remember, at this time Daniel's dad went into the hospital. Bear collapised at home and was rushed to the hospital where he fell into a coma. This was June 25, 2011. The next even though I didn't want to be there I was baptized because I knew Bear would want it. I cried the whole time because I had been informed the Doctors said Bear would probably not make it through my baptism, but I was told by Daniel and Linda to stay there. Bear would want this. So I did and felt an instant calming. Thankfully God was mericiful and Bear is alive and well today. But my point with this is Daniel was not only running our household, but also running his parents household. Making sure all the bills got paid and that his mom took all her medicines and that we refilled them on time and such....almost a year later and my wonderful husband still handles most things for his parents so he is still running two homes)
Than we got a really nice commissions check right before our renewal and again we made 50.00 too much and we were denied again. We are now caught up to the present. Daniel is still working two jobs (because truthfully we can't afford daycare for me to work and there is no way I could work the graveyard and than watch the boys), we were very blessed and someone annomously paid Ethan's tutition this year and we didn't have to worry about it.
My whole point is that people need to watch what they say if they don't know all the circumstances of the situation.
Example: I was in line about a month ago at Wal*Mart and was using 9 WIC checks. 4 checks for formula for the MONTH (7 cans for each boy) 4 checks for baby food for the MONTH (16 7 ounce packages (there are 2 individual containers each package)... with my boys doesn't last long. They eat two packages of food at a feeding and we average 2-3 food feedings a day. So you figure that's 3 packages of food per boy a day and we only get 16 of them. You do the math). and the final check was Peanut's. Which includes 2 gallons of milk, 2 64 ounce juice, a block of cheese, a loaf of bread and some beans. The guy behind me, says "Damn people on welfare, get a F*cking job." I slowly turned around and said my husband has two of them, averaging 70-80 hours a week. We use this as a helping hand, not our only hand. The man looked like he swallowed an elelphant and apologized and left my lane. Not everyone is there for a hand out but needs a hand up. I know quite a few of our military family (you know those ones defending your rights to Bitch about them being on foodstamps/wellfare) that our on food stamps because their spouses do not make enough money.
There were statements made yesterday, that we as Americans over indulge and waste too much while there are countries that have nothing. Yes it is a needy cause to help out these countries, but there are serious needs right here in the USA. We have children here in the USA that go hungry and need help. Our veterans are treated horribly and need assistance. Our elderly.... I saw a man in Wal*Mart Wednesday night that bought 40 cans of cat food and a gallon of milk. That's not the first time I've seen that. Cat food is cheaper than regular food and cat food will give them the same nutriants they need. That is an issue. I'm not saying all elderly do that, but there are some. We as American's came from nothing and have built what we have. No we aren't perfect and yes there is a lot to improve on, but we deserve to over indulge once in a while. I agree we could be less wasteful and I try and do my part.
I know of many people that are going/are on missions trips to third world countries to bring the word of God and Christianity to the people there. That is a very noble cause and for the people that are on them or going on them, I truly hope that they've prayed about being there. I know at this moment God is not asking me to do this. I can't truly believe he would ask anyone with young children to go to countries where they could very well be arrested for talking about God. What would happen to the children at home who than grow up fatherless/motherless because of it? I just can't see God Calling me to leave my children and possible have them grow without me and resent the fact that I was doing God's work. Again these are all worthy causes, but there are plenty of places here in the USA that we could go to and do good there. Why is it every one I see sends us outside the USA. We talk about how we need to bring Christianity back to the USA that, that's what's wrong, but what are we doing about it. We are funding trips to 3rd world countries that most don't want us there, we can end up in prison for the rest of our lives or worse be put to death by some of the countries if found guilty by their court of law. Maybe we should look home and work on home and fix that before we try and fix every where else.
I think I've babbled long enough. As always if you don't like what I have to say don't read what I write. This is my blog and you do have to follow the link to get here.
I hope I've made people uncomfortable and made people think about things. Don't judge until you know the situation and lets look home before looking overseas.
May you all be blessed and let God's Will in/on your life be done.
If you have never had to decided between paying your power bill (and keeping your house warm for your family) or putting food on the table, you are never truly going to understand what it is like. If you've never had your child ask you why you are having Roman Noodles yet again (for the 5-6 night in a row for dinner) or I know someone that ate Pancakes sooo much as a child (because it's cheap and you can make a lot) that he will not eat them today. My husband doesn't really like chicken because they ate that almost every night because it was cheaper than any other meat. Yes I have been there a time or two. And while yes I know if it got too bad I could always call and beg and give my spline and my parents would bail me out yet again. But at some point in your life you really need to grow up and handle your own affairs. Now yes I do understand that there are some times circumstances that inable you for a while, but eventually you too must over come what ever obsticale that is and be responsible for your own self and family. I have a friend that God has tested and tested and tested and through it all she has never lost her Faith, that God would eventually provide for her and her family. I never understood that until I became a Christian and while it is hard to accept that, you just do.
As I said I'm gonna bounce subjects and for that I really ask you bear with me because they go hand in hand.
Everyone who really knows me knows that People who abuse the system Piss me off. But there are about 25% of the people who are one wellfare/foodstamps that have an actually need and are using it as a hand up and not a hand out. Also they have either paid into that already and have lost their income and are temporarily using it or as in my case you have a spouse who does work 50+ hours at one job and has a second job that goes from 10-40 hours a week depending on our need. Yes we have a lot of mouths to feed, but while they were fabulous blessing both Peanut and my Gemini were surprises. Specially my Gemini. It was hard enough with Daniel, Ethan and I when I lost my income (which was 1800 a month before taxes). Please recall if you knew me that I lost my job, found out I was pregnant with Peanut and we moved into a house (paying 300.00 more a month and just signed a year lease) all in the same weekend (Losing my job came last). We applied for just assistance with foodstamps and were told we made too much money for a family of 3. Daniel than lost his job in Jan of 2010. In Feb 2010 we were blessed with him finding not one, but two jobs (and I must say that they were helped along by other friends). Now I had been putting applications in, but no one wanted to hire someone that would need at least 6 wks off, if I came back. Daniel worked himself to death probividing for us. We had our house payment, a car payment, Ethan's school payment (because we wanted him to continue with a good Christian Education... remember I wasn't a Christian at the time) and all of our other bills. Daniel pulled 60 hrs a week at UAR in the beginning and than worked 40 hours at The Hut. So while yes we were making it, we never saw Daniel and as Peanut arrived I fell into the wonderful Deppression you sometimes get after having a baby. I felt overwhelmed and thought I couldn't do it. I had friends and family that I am enternally greatful for and couldn't have gotten through it without them, but it wasn't the same as being able to talk and share these experinces with Daniel. We applied yet again for Food stamps (please understand we were just asking for a little assistance not a lot) and we were denied because we were trying to hard. Thankfully because Peanut was Medcaid eligable we received WIC for the formula. Daniel did this for about a year when I finally put my foot down, cut our outside expenses to just about nothing and told him to slow down or he would have another heart attack and than what good would he be us. About this time is when we got married and 6 days later we found out we were pregnant yet again. Understand we had just talked about getting him fixed so we couldn't have any more children. We knew it was hard with what we had and that to have any more would mean state assistance and we didn't want to live off that. 2 wks later we found out we were not having one baby, but two. At this point I prayed harder and longer than I ever have before. This is where I found Christ and asked Jesus to come into my heart. I can't explain it and for those that have found Him understand. I knew that somehow everything was going to be okay and that we would find a way to make this work. I had my Gemini in July 2011. Now understand we've applied and been denied food stamps this whole time because we made $20-50 too much a month. Daniel's first instinct was to go back to working 100 hrs a week to provide for us. We decided to take Ethan out of Private school (his 2nd grade year) and that would save us some money. We also Vol. turned my car into the bank (1. because we couldn't make the payments & 2. we really needed a van). SO right there was 700.00 a month we wouldn't have to come up, so Daniel didn't need to work soooo much. Luckily enough we were able to get assistance at this time and for the next 6 months there was no fear of food on our table and for me there was no fear of Daniel having another heart attack because he was working to hard.
(For those of you who remember, at this time Daniel's dad went into the hospital. Bear collapised at home and was rushed to the hospital where he fell into a coma. This was June 25, 2011. The next even though I didn't want to be there I was baptized because I knew Bear would want it. I cried the whole time because I had been informed the Doctors said Bear would probably not make it through my baptism, but I was told by Daniel and Linda to stay there. Bear would want this. So I did and felt an instant calming. Thankfully God was mericiful and Bear is alive and well today. But my point with this is Daniel was not only running our household, but also running his parents household. Making sure all the bills got paid and that his mom took all her medicines and that we refilled them on time and such....almost a year later and my wonderful husband still handles most things for his parents so he is still running two homes)
Than we got a really nice commissions check right before our renewal and again we made 50.00 too much and we were denied again. We are now caught up to the present. Daniel is still working two jobs (because truthfully we can't afford daycare for me to work and there is no way I could work the graveyard and than watch the boys), we were very blessed and someone annomously paid Ethan's tutition this year and we didn't have to worry about it.
My whole point is that people need to watch what they say if they don't know all the circumstances of the situation.
Example: I was in line about a month ago at Wal*Mart and was using 9 WIC checks. 4 checks for formula for the MONTH (7 cans for each boy) 4 checks for baby food for the MONTH (16 7 ounce packages (there are 2 individual containers each package)... with my boys doesn't last long. They eat two packages of food at a feeding and we average 2-3 food feedings a day. So you figure that's 3 packages of food per boy a day and we only get 16 of them. You do the math). and the final check was Peanut's. Which includes 2 gallons of milk, 2 64 ounce juice, a block of cheese, a loaf of bread and some beans. The guy behind me, says "Damn people on welfare, get a F*cking job." I slowly turned around and said my husband has two of them, averaging 70-80 hours a week. We use this as a helping hand, not our only hand. The man looked like he swallowed an elelphant and apologized and left my lane. Not everyone is there for a hand out but needs a hand up. I know quite a few of our military family (you know those ones defending your rights to Bitch about them being on foodstamps/wellfare) that our on food stamps because their spouses do not make enough money.
There were statements made yesterday, that we as Americans over indulge and waste too much while there are countries that have nothing. Yes it is a needy cause to help out these countries, but there are serious needs right here in the USA. We have children here in the USA that go hungry and need help. Our veterans are treated horribly and need assistance. Our elderly.... I saw a man in Wal*Mart Wednesday night that bought 40 cans of cat food and a gallon of milk. That's not the first time I've seen that. Cat food is cheaper than regular food and cat food will give them the same nutriants they need. That is an issue. I'm not saying all elderly do that, but there are some. We as American's came from nothing and have built what we have. No we aren't perfect and yes there is a lot to improve on, but we deserve to over indulge once in a while. I agree we could be less wasteful and I try and do my part.
I know of many people that are going/are on missions trips to third world countries to bring the word of God and Christianity to the people there. That is a very noble cause and for the people that are on them or going on them, I truly hope that they've prayed about being there. I know at this moment God is not asking me to do this. I can't truly believe he would ask anyone with young children to go to countries where they could very well be arrested for talking about God. What would happen to the children at home who than grow up fatherless/motherless because of it? I just can't see God Calling me to leave my children and possible have them grow without me and resent the fact that I was doing God's work. Again these are all worthy causes, but there are plenty of places here in the USA that we could go to and do good there. Why is it every one I see sends us outside the USA. We talk about how we need to bring Christianity back to the USA that, that's what's wrong, but what are we doing about it. We are funding trips to 3rd world countries that most don't want us there, we can end up in prison for the rest of our lives or worse be put to death by some of the countries if found guilty by their court of law. Maybe we should look home and work on home and fix that before we try and fix every where else.
I think I've babbled long enough. As always if you don't like what I have to say don't read what I write. This is my blog and you do have to follow the link to get here.
I hope I've made people uncomfortable and made people think about things. Don't judge until you know the situation and lets look home before looking overseas.
May you all be blessed and let God's Will in/on your life be done.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Life and it's changes
So I was sitting here and realized that I haven't posted anything on here in a while. Life has certainly changed in our household. We are very blessed. I could complain, but seriously I don't have a whole lot to complain about. Everyone wishes there was more money. But with more money comes more head aches I think. Besides that I mean seriously what do I have to complain about???? I have this fantastically wonderful husband who has more than shown he loves our family by working himself to death to provide for our family. And he does it because he wants to not because he has too. I have the great 7yr old that loves his brother to pieces and you can tell. He has this huge heart and is smarter than a whip. He surprises me on a daily biases with his insight on things. Ethan's last day at MPCS will be this Friday (which is the end of the year) and he will be attending Longleaf next year. It saddens me to do this, because MPCS has wonderful teachers and I was looking forward to Ethan having Mrs. Marvin next year, but life has a way changing things. LOL. Ethan is excited about this new change in his life. There will be a bunch of new opportunities for him to partake in. Life sports at the school, I've heard Longleaf does things with Relay for Life, they have a jogging club that is quite abit longer than MPCS (Not there is anything wrong with your Jogging Club Heather, it's great and you started him on this path with it), and a variety of other things he'll be able to do. I have a wonderful 14 month old that while yes he loves me, his whole face lights up when Daniel walks in the room and it makes all the "heartaches" worth it.
We have a roof over our head, food in our bellies and each other. I have these great parents that I just seriously don't know what I would have done with out them. As I grow older they have become my best friends. And speaking of best friends, I have some of the best. I've written about some of them before so I'm not gonna go into detail about everyone.
Terrie and Daniel you know what you've done and you know I'll never ever be able to repay you for the blessing you were in my life when I needed it. I'm so very glad to have you as Ethan's "GOD" parents.
Sharra Lynn, you and I have had our ups and downs and everything in between and some how the Good Lord has seen to it that we have remained friends and their for each other no matter what. I know that I can call you in the middle of the night and you would be there for me in a heart beat. Having you there this past Sunday night helped me (and Daniel) more than you will ever know. You being there for the birth of Peanut meant the world to me and knowing (as long as it's not a C-Section) that you will be there again for the twins is just awesome. We couldn't have picked better "GOD" parents for Peanut than you and Matt.
Leslie Anne.... You always seem to know just the right time to call me and tell me something (usually about your children) that just makes me laugh my ass off and melt away my worries for just a little while.
Kimmie you are and will always be my baby. You know what I mean. NO matter how long we go in between talking we seem to pick up right where we left off. I love you for that and much much more.
I have a bunch of other friends and you all know who you are that have been amazing, but I do need to say a special thank you to Pam. I wondered why God had put such a unique person in my path and as these months have past I know why. You have helped me more than you will ever know. And I know it's "NO BIG THING" to swing by and pick Ethan up for school or drop him off, but it made it to where I didn't have to get Peanut up and dressed or we got that extra 30 minutes of sleep. SO THANK YOU PAM!
And also Taco and Jess. You guys were placed in our lives for a reason and Taco there are days I wonder why, but than you do something like help the in-laws and ask for nothing in return. You helped us with the Van and everything that is coming with that. Jess you dropped everyting Sunday night and came and picked the Peanut up for us. I know that the two of you are going to make awesome "GOD" parents to the twins.
Ms. Kim you have become family over the last couple of years and not just because you started out as my parents friend. You have this amazing heart that is always open to the people you are about and I am very greatful to be one of those people.
Than there is Daniel. Not only is he the most wonderful husband, but he is also the best friend I am glad I have. (Our marriage is sooo much like my parents and I'm glad for that) You understand me better than I think anyone else can and you put up with my mood swings and my issues and yet you still love me and are still my pillar of strength to lean against. When we decided to give this thing a trial biases I never would have thought we would have ended up where we are. I knew deep down that you were meant to be in my life, but I just didn't know in which way and I have to say that I'm soooo very glad that it is this way. You are my other half and you make me smile even when I don't want to. You make me feel beautiful when I know there is no way in hell I'm even pretty at that time...like when I'm sick and I'm coughing, my nose is gushing like a fountain and my hair is in 10 different directions. When I get that good Morning beautiful text it makes everything fall into place. No we have 2 beautiful children and 2 more on the way and I wouldn't change anything. I love you and thank God daily that you were put back into my life. It just took us 10+ years to get to where we are that's all.
I want to thank all the people that have been praying for us in this time of need. I'm scared to death about the twins. I don't want to do anything to screw up and hurt one of them, so I'm trying to do everything the doctor says, but it's hard. It's not fair for Daniel to come home after working both jobs and have to do the dishes (because I can't lean over the sink) or the laundry (because I can't get to the bottom of the washer). But I've been told not to do anything that will cause stress on myself or the twins. So thank you all of you, specially Daniel.
I think I've blogged enough tonight and babbled enough and probably bored more than 1/2 of you. Remember to live life to the fullest and say I love you to all the important people in your life.
Love you peeps!
We have a roof over our head, food in our bellies and each other. I have these great parents that I just seriously don't know what I would have done with out them. As I grow older they have become my best friends. And speaking of best friends, I have some of the best. I've written about some of them before so I'm not gonna go into detail about everyone.
Terrie and Daniel you know what you've done and you know I'll never ever be able to repay you for the blessing you were in my life when I needed it. I'm so very glad to have you as Ethan's "GOD" parents.
Sharra Lynn, you and I have had our ups and downs and everything in between and some how the Good Lord has seen to it that we have remained friends and their for each other no matter what. I know that I can call you in the middle of the night and you would be there for me in a heart beat. Having you there this past Sunday night helped me (and Daniel) more than you will ever know. You being there for the birth of Peanut meant the world to me and knowing (as long as it's not a C-Section) that you will be there again for the twins is just awesome. We couldn't have picked better "GOD" parents for Peanut than you and Matt.
Leslie Anne.... You always seem to know just the right time to call me and tell me something (usually about your children) that just makes me laugh my ass off and melt away my worries for just a little while.
Kimmie you are and will always be my baby. You know what I mean. NO matter how long we go in between talking we seem to pick up right where we left off. I love you for that and much much more.
I have a bunch of other friends and you all know who you are that have been amazing, but I do need to say a special thank you to Pam. I wondered why God had put such a unique person in my path and as these months have past I know why. You have helped me more than you will ever know. And I know it's "NO BIG THING" to swing by and pick Ethan up for school or drop him off, but it made it to where I didn't have to get Peanut up and dressed or we got that extra 30 minutes of sleep. SO THANK YOU PAM!
And also Taco and Jess. You guys were placed in our lives for a reason and Taco there are days I wonder why, but than you do something like help the in-laws and ask for nothing in return. You helped us with the Van and everything that is coming with that. Jess you dropped everyting Sunday night and came and picked the Peanut up for us. I know that the two of you are going to make awesome "GOD" parents to the twins.
Ms. Kim you have become family over the last couple of years and not just because you started out as my parents friend. You have this amazing heart that is always open to the people you are about and I am very greatful to be one of those people.
Than there is Daniel. Not only is he the most wonderful husband, but he is also the best friend I am glad I have. (Our marriage is sooo much like my parents and I'm glad for that) You understand me better than I think anyone else can and you put up with my mood swings and my issues and yet you still love me and are still my pillar of strength to lean against. When we decided to give this thing a trial biases I never would have thought we would have ended up where we are. I knew deep down that you were meant to be in my life, but I just didn't know in which way and I have to say that I'm soooo very glad that it is this way. You are my other half and you make me smile even when I don't want to. You make me feel beautiful when I know there is no way in hell I'm even pretty at that time...like when I'm sick and I'm coughing, my nose is gushing like a fountain and my hair is in 10 different directions. When I get that good Morning beautiful text it makes everything fall into place. No we have 2 beautiful children and 2 more on the way and I wouldn't change anything. I love you and thank God daily that you were put back into my life. It just took us 10+ years to get to where we are that's all.
I want to thank all the people that have been praying for us in this time of need. I'm scared to death about the twins. I don't want to do anything to screw up and hurt one of them, so I'm trying to do everything the doctor says, but it's hard. It's not fair for Daniel to come home after working both jobs and have to do the dishes (because I can't lean over the sink) or the laundry (because I can't get to the bottom of the washer). But I've been told not to do anything that will cause stress on myself or the twins. So thank you all of you, specially Daniel.
I think I've blogged enough tonight and babbled enough and probably bored more than 1/2 of you. Remember to live life to the fullest and say I love you to all the important people in your life.
Love you peeps!
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