It's gettin late and I really need to get to bed....well I guess it's still early in some people's eyes(9:20pm), but I have had one heck of a week, 9 days to be exact. I just finished up my front desk training, and finally have tomorrow off, and we are headed to the State Fair as a family. We plan to get a very early start, to be back home for Hannah's school open house, which takes about 1/2hr or so to do inbetween the hours of 4-7pm. I hope to be home before 6pm.
I still am tired, but it's a family day that I don't want to miss out on. I have somewhat of a clue what Steve feels like trying to work all those hours and fit in family time. The house is a disaster, as I have let that go some, laundry is piling up, grass needs cutting, things are just disorganized. Grandma Barb and Hannah have been keeping up on the dishes and for that I'm grateful. I guess Hannah even cleaned out the toilet and took the garbage out today. What a helper.
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Bailey had his middle school open house tonight and that was a good thing. He feels not so nervous anymore, and saw all his friends tonight. They were comparing schedules and they are in alot of classes together. We had a 1/2 hr or so presentation in the Performing Arts Center, and the principal talked to all the 5th graders and the parents, explaining different things. We found his locker and put all his supplies in it, no more school desks to call his own. We found all the rooms he will be in throughout the typical school day. He starts out every day with "Power Hour", which is similar to his "Care Group" in elem. school. It's a mixture of 5-8th grade kids (elem. school is a mix of 1-4 gr. kids), in which it's like a home room, with different small group activities, social skills, learning to get along with different age groups, and people, etc.
He then goes into one room with the same teacher for 3 classes ( communications, math, spelling) and and 2 other rooms each with a different teacher ( social studies and science), and then he has his allied arts alternating days....which includes choir/music, phy ed, art, keyboarding, and band (optional), in which he got his trumpet tonight too. We finally got to talk to the band instructor after most people had left, so it was nice to meet him one on one. Steve actually graduated with his brother from Delano HS. Mr. Roser is 2 years younger than Steve then. So he had a nice conversation with him, and then I asked a few things about band. I guess 85- 5th graders are signed up for band and he is the only middle school instructor, so it's sounds like a bit much for him, but it should be interesting.
I came out of the school with a headache. Alot of people and kids and new things. Same classmates and friends so I think that helps alot, plus some hockey/baseball friends from Cokato Elem. are now his classmates as well. About 200 5th graders is what they said. WOW !! We still need to call up the bus lady and figure out the bus schedule, I think the bus that comes past our street corner at about 7:30 will be his bus, but I just need to confirm all that, they never sent out any information on bussing. I might see her at Hannah's open house tomorrow too to ask.
Well it's now 20 min later and I need to get some sleep.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
earthly treasures
Got this devotion sent to me from my mom, as she gets these online and ocassionally sends them to me. I thought it was a good one to think about. As I have been struggling all summer (and every summer), to try to understand why we are in the situation we are in, both financially and emotionally. We put ourselves here by being somewhat greedy, and wanting more than what we really need. We have become distant, crabby, depressed, stressed, self absorbed, and tired as a family. Doesn't sound too healthy.
Thinking that a united focus on priorities as a family and not as individuals might help.
I do hope that I can be guided by the Holy Spirit to focus more on God and what HE can do for us, instead of we can do for ourselves. It's hard because our family is not united on the same priorities.
Anyway read the devotion.... ponder and pray.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21
The earthly possessions that we have are gifts from God intended for our well-being. But the nature of our sinful world is that material possessions are temporary. Eventually they are gone, deteriorating into uselessness or forced away from us by dishonest people. Therefore, Jesus teaches us not to engross our minds and divert our hearts with an insatiable appetite for more earthly treasure. His words catch a refrain from passages in the Old Testament:
"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle" (Proverbs 23:4-5).
"The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep" (Ecclesiastes 5:12).
God graciously provides us with things of value in this world that are kept in the treasure-houses of our hearts. Some of these are our health, our jobs and our families. When we consider all the blessings God has given us, we cannot help but want to take care of them and be good stewards with them. But our more valuable God-given treasure is that which enriches our spiritual lives. The greatest treasure that we have is God's forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. That's the lasting treasure we set our hearts on most dearly.
Prayer:
Jesus, you are my priceless treasure. Help me appreciate the earthly blessings that you provide, but prevent me from being distracted by temporary earthly treasures from the eternal riches that you freely give me. Amen.
Thinking that a united focus on priorities as a family and not as individuals might help.
I do hope that I can be guided by the Holy Spirit to focus more on God and what HE can do for us, instead of we can do for ourselves. It's hard because our family is not united on the same priorities.
Anyway read the devotion.... ponder and pray.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21
The earthly possessions that we have are gifts from God intended for our well-being. But the nature of our sinful world is that material possessions are temporary. Eventually they are gone, deteriorating into uselessness or forced away from us by dishonest people. Therefore, Jesus teaches us not to engross our minds and divert our hearts with an insatiable appetite for more earthly treasure. His words catch a refrain from passages in the Old Testament:
"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle" (Proverbs 23:4-5).
"The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep" (Ecclesiastes 5:12).
God graciously provides us with things of value in this world that are kept in the treasure-houses of our hearts. Some of these are our health, our jobs and our families. When we consider all the blessings God has given us, we cannot help but want to take care of them and be good stewards with them. But our more valuable God-given treasure is that which enriches our spiritual lives. The greatest treasure that we have is God's forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. That's the lasting treasure we set our hearts on most dearly.
Prayer:
Jesus, you are my priceless treasure. Help me appreciate the earthly blessings that you provide, but prevent me from being distracted by temporary earthly treasures from the eternal riches that you freely give me. Amen.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Red Rooster Days approching
The time of year I always look forward to, will be a little different this year. Labor day weekend for me has always meant Red Rooster Days in Dassel, and my annual garage sale and preparations. This summer has been very busy that having to think about having a garage sale in a few days is ovewhelming. I'm glad I made the decision not to do it this year, and things have all fallen into place as to how this year will work out, and despite leaving out the garage sale, it's gonna be a busy enough week.
I'm training for front desk at the hotel all week, except Thursday I get a day off finally. Tuesday is Bailey first band experience, and he will pick up his trumpet and get to try it out in a group setting from 3-4pm. Wed night we have his middle school open house from 6-9pm and are excited to learn all about middle school......Bailey is a bit nervous. and then Thurs we have Hannah's open house where she will meet her new teacher, Mr Luke Kaarlgard (Mr. K). She is excited to have her friend Mileka in her class. Along with her social skills needing improvement, her Kdg teacher Mrs Allen recommended that they be in the same class as having Mileka around has helped Hannah open up more in class, she seems to be Hannah's support. Hannah did some social skills work in Kdg with the social worker, so I think that helped her last year and may continue that this year.
There is a chance we may hit the State Fair early in the day on Thursday, that is if my overworked husband will take a day off. (it was his idea, so maybe). Friday my parents come here, so will spend some of the day hitting the early garage sales, cleaning up the house, and then I work at 4pm.
Sataurday will be spent going to more sales, going to get groceries for Hannah's party and the parade is at 3pm as well. Sunday is Hannah's party and fireworks at night.
Happy Red Rooster Days!!
I'm training for front desk at the hotel all week, except Thursday I get a day off finally. Tuesday is Bailey first band experience, and he will pick up his trumpet and get to try it out in a group setting from 3-4pm. Wed night we have his middle school open house from 6-9pm and are excited to learn all about middle school......Bailey is a bit nervous. and then Thurs we have Hannah's open house where she will meet her new teacher, Mr Luke Kaarlgard (Mr. K). She is excited to have her friend Mileka in her class. Along with her social skills needing improvement, her Kdg teacher Mrs Allen recommended that they be in the same class as having Mileka around has helped Hannah open up more in class, she seems to be Hannah's support. Hannah did some social skills work in Kdg with the social worker, so I think that helped her last year and may continue that this year.
There is a chance we may hit the State Fair early in the day on Thursday, that is if my overworked husband will take a day off. (it was his idea, so maybe). Friday my parents come here, so will spend some of the day hitting the early garage sales, cleaning up the house, and then I work at 4pm.
Sataurday will be spent going to more sales, going to get groceries for Hannah's party and the parade is at 3pm as well. Sunday is Hannah's party and fireworks at night.
Happy Red Rooster Days!!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
My Grandpa's update
My grandpa got the results of his heart catherization and they found just a small blockage which they are not going to do anything about right now. It's small and not really the main cause of all this. He also got the results of his lung tests and that showed a small build up of fluid but no lung damage or blood clots-- maybe still part of the pneumonia he had a few months ago.
He had to go off his medication, Warfarin, 5 days before the catherization and now his pro-time count is way down again which means his blood has thickened and he is in danger of blood clots or a stroke. So now they have to get his blood thinner again. He goes to see the cardiologist Wednesday so maybe he will tell them what they plan to do next. They think they may want to shock his heart again. He had it done once and that brought his heart to normal rhythm but it didn't last so he is now back in atrialfibulation again.
Hopfully soon they will figure out what is causing grandpa's weakness and shortness of breath, and get him feeling better, as he spends alot (too much)time in bed and not able to get around like he so wants to. Arizona time is coming up fast and they so want to be ready and healthy enough to go.
He had to go off his medication, Warfarin, 5 days before the catherization and now his pro-time count is way down again which means his blood has thickened and he is in danger of blood clots or a stroke. So now they have to get his blood thinner again. He goes to see the cardiologist Wednesday so maybe he will tell them what they plan to do next. They think they may want to shock his heart again. He had it done once and that brought his heart to normal rhythm but it didn't last so he is now back in atrialfibulation again.
Hopfully soon they will figure out what is causing grandpa's weakness and shortness of breath, and get him feeling better, as he spends alot (too much)time in bed and not able to get around like he so wants to. Arizona time is coming up fast and they so want to be ready and healthy enough to go.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
NO VACANCY
I am in full swing of training for front desk at the hotel only 6 more days to go....it doesn't sound like it would be a hard thing to learn, but man...there is a TON of stuff to know. My brain is overwhelmed. I basiclly observed the 4-10:30 shift last night, and found it interesting to be there at that time of day/night. Then today after not getting much sleep, finally fell asleep around midnight...I got back up and worked my housekeeping shift 9am until 12:45, and then quick changed clothes, freshened up, grabbed a drink and started in on front desk training, from 1-4pm. She said I could take a break and come back from 2-8pm, but she just told me that after hosuekeeping, and that wasn't the plan, and already had things worked out for the kids until 4pm, so I just stayed and took no break until I was done at 4pm. Crazy. I will do it all over again tomorrow.
Besides the phone script, which needs to be followed to a T, there is also the computer, which is filled with many unusual things to learn and know. I feel a little lost, but I finally answered my first phone call today, and it was a basic reservation for Labor Day weekend. I did most of it on my own, but my manager was training me today, and she helped me get through it, or I never would have made it...she actually said I did a really good job and was impressed. However I felt as though I didn't do all that well and was fumbling through it. I tried to sound professional and like I had it all together, but it was tough. As soon as I have this computer stuff all figured out it should go more smoothly. (I hope). My first day of working the desk myself is Labor Day from 8-2, so I have a week more of training and trying to get myself built up to handle the day alone. My manager is awesome, she is a young 22 yrs old, and has already worked for the company for 5 years. She started in housekeeping when she was 16 and then moved to front desk and then general manager the last few years.
She is very flexible, helpful, spunky, goofy, SO blonde, and just happy all the time. She really doesn't have too much to complain about since she just got married in June, so everything in her mind is perfect right now. I like that about her and everyone else there is so nice, at least the regulars who have been there awhile.
After my training I will still work housekeeping during the week mostly, with maybe an evening shift of desk mixed in the week, and then every other weekend at the desk with weekends off in housekeeping (hopefully). I'm excited to learn and be done with the newness of the training, and just be able to understand it all and do my job well.
Still searching for that vet tech job, but as the years go by, my career path seems to be fading. I became recertified for the years June 2008- June 2010 recently again, so I still have the title of CVT. I had many credits from the past couple of years I never used when I decided to recertify in 2006, so I used them all up for this next certification. Now by June 2010, I will need 10 credits which should be a breeze, since I've done 60 in just months before.
Besides the phone script, which needs to be followed to a T, there is also the computer, which is filled with many unusual things to learn and know. I feel a little lost, but I finally answered my first phone call today, and it was a basic reservation for Labor Day weekend. I did most of it on my own, but my manager was training me today, and she helped me get through it, or I never would have made it...she actually said I did a really good job and was impressed. However I felt as though I didn't do all that well and was fumbling through it. I tried to sound professional and like I had it all together, but it was tough. As soon as I have this computer stuff all figured out it should go more smoothly. (I hope). My first day of working the desk myself is Labor Day from 8-2, so I have a week more of training and trying to get myself built up to handle the day alone. My manager is awesome, she is a young 22 yrs old, and has already worked for the company for 5 years. She started in housekeeping when she was 16 and then moved to front desk and then general manager the last few years.
She is very flexible, helpful, spunky, goofy, SO blonde, and just happy all the time. She really doesn't have too much to complain about since she just got married in June, so everything in her mind is perfect right now. I like that about her and everyone else there is so nice, at least the regulars who have been there awhile.
After my training I will still work housekeeping during the week mostly, with maybe an evening shift of desk mixed in the week, and then every other weekend at the desk with weekends off in housekeeping (hopefully). I'm excited to learn and be done with the newness of the training, and just be able to understand it all and do my job well.
Still searching for that vet tech job, but as the years go by, my career path seems to be fading. I became recertified for the years June 2008- June 2010 recently again, so I still have the title of CVT. I had many credits from the past couple of years I never used when I decided to recertify in 2006, so I used them all up for this next certification. Now by June 2010, I will need 10 credits which should be a breeze, since I've done 60 in just months before.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The chore of school shopping
I'm done!!
School shopping isn't as fun as I thought it would be. Since I haven't had both kids in school for more than a year, really, I thought it would be fun to take them both school shopping for the first time. Other years, I got by with a few new Walmart clothes, some new socks and underwear, possibly shoes, the kids always need pants and jeans, and usually found what else I needed at garage sales, plus all the school supplies needed this year.
This really wasn't the case this year, as I found myself pulling my hair out, and it was actually a chore. How did I think I was gonna manage a girl age 7(almost), and a boy age 10, and get the same goals accomplished. I was being pulled in 2 different directions. It just doesn't work well.
Round 1:
I was able to just take Bailey to St Cloud on Monday, as Hannah decided she'd rather go with her friend to her grandma/pa's house on Long Lake here in town to swim/play etc. They were gracious enough to keep her until after supper until Bailey and I got back. It was kinda of a relief, not to have to bring both kids and I could focus on what Bailey needed. Got Bailey's haircut, well a trim, I guess. Then after checking out Old Navy and Kohls, and finding some cool stuff, he even dragged me into the mall. I said I can't afford mall clothes, but he pulled the, well my friends have those clothes....isn't he too young for this??? I dont' think I got caught up in fashion until high school...I called it fashion and he corrected me....it's called style, for boys I guess.... OK.
So we ended up looking for Aeropostle, which I didn't think was a kids store, but he found some X-Small shirts,...$22 FOR 2 T-shirts!! Do you really need these? they look a little big....of course I bought them. He then wanted Ambercrombie, but they didnt' have that store...Thank God!!! Since I never brought up these stores and have never been in them myself, he must have friends that do really have this stuff or where else would he know about them. We did however find some good deals at Kohls, and Old Navy, which I was more happy with.
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Round 2:
Today after work, I took both kids to the Hutchinson Shopko, to look for shoes. They have a good selction of active shoes (Addias), at a affordable price, which Bailey likes, and they also have the Payless Shoes, which has the fashionable, cool shoes Hannah's likes with the BOGO deal. So she got 2 pairs of "Hannah Montana" shoes. We also came home with a handful of clothes. It was a bit crazy, Bailey kinda had to be on his own looking for his "style" in the boys section, and I had to keep my demanding little princess company, and she was actually obnoxious in there. I had to tell her to calm down, and be quiet several times. She has turned into quite the brat, to put it bluntly. She is extremely demanding and her tone of voice is almost rude. I've been having a hard time with her this summer, and will be glad when school starts for her, she needs that attention and structure so bad right now.
I am the last person to be able to get through to her. When I talk to her she, even does the blah blah stuff, and won't listen to what I'm trying to tell her. It seems as though she only does this to me, and the rudeness and demands need to stop because I'm down right frustrated with her. It might get better this winter, when her daddy is home more, because right now Steve has virtualy no relationship with her, and that might have something to do with it. It's hard for me to have a normal loving conversation with her, inbetween all her sassiness and demands. She also will not let things go, when I tell her NO to something, she keeps bringing it up until I have to tell her to drop it or she will be sitting in her room, which raises my blood pressure and my voice tends to yell and we get nowhere with my good example of staying calm.
Just now at supper, I served her spaghetti, and forgot to offer her a drink.... all of a sudden she yells "hello...get me a drink NOW" with alot of tone to her voice!!! Because this has been going on all summer, I just dont' deal with it very well anymore and yell back to not talk to me that way and you can get your own drink. Will this attitude ever end? my guess is if something doesn't change it's only gonna get worse. Bailey is so laid back most of the time, it's a little different for me to get used to all of this. I was never a dramatic kid that I remember, so she must get all this from the Emery's....he he. :)
So anyway, we get out of Shopko, I was dying of thirst, after going back and forth from the boys to the girls clothes, to the fitting rooms and back and all around. Finally the kids just wanted to go, and I agreed it was time to hit the road. I had enough too. We got the shoes, clothes, school supplies, jeans that are too big, but just had to have em'(Bailey), getting a headband that we really dont' need...but I can say I am offically done school shopping....uuggh, I can't wait until next year.!!
School shopping isn't as fun as I thought it would be. Since I haven't had both kids in school for more than a year, really, I thought it would be fun to take them both school shopping for the first time. Other years, I got by with a few new Walmart clothes, some new socks and underwear, possibly shoes, the kids always need pants and jeans, and usually found what else I needed at garage sales, plus all the school supplies needed this year.
This really wasn't the case this year, as I found myself pulling my hair out, and it was actually a chore. How did I think I was gonna manage a girl age 7(almost), and a boy age 10, and get the same goals accomplished. I was being pulled in 2 different directions. It just doesn't work well.
Round 1:
I was able to just take Bailey to St Cloud on Monday, as Hannah decided she'd rather go with her friend to her grandma/pa's house on Long Lake here in town to swim/play etc. They were gracious enough to keep her until after supper until Bailey and I got back. It was kinda of a relief, not to have to bring both kids and I could focus on what Bailey needed. Got Bailey's haircut, well a trim, I guess. Then after checking out Old Navy and Kohls, and finding some cool stuff, he even dragged me into the mall. I said I can't afford mall clothes, but he pulled the, well my friends have those clothes....isn't he too young for this??? I dont' think I got caught up in fashion until high school...I called it fashion and he corrected me....it's called style, for boys I guess.... OK.
So we ended up looking for Aeropostle, which I didn't think was a kids store, but he found some X-Small shirts,...$22 FOR 2 T-shirts!! Do you really need these? they look a little big....of course I bought them. He then wanted Ambercrombie, but they didnt' have that store...Thank God!!! Since I never brought up these stores and have never been in them myself, he must have friends that do really have this stuff or where else would he know about them. We did however find some good deals at Kohls, and Old Navy, which I was more happy with.
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Round 2:
Today after work, I took both kids to the Hutchinson Shopko, to look for shoes. They have a good selction of active shoes (Addias), at a affordable price, which Bailey likes, and they also have the Payless Shoes, which has the fashionable, cool shoes Hannah's likes with the BOGO deal. So she got 2 pairs of "Hannah Montana" shoes. We also came home with a handful of clothes. It was a bit crazy, Bailey kinda had to be on his own looking for his "style" in the boys section, and I had to keep my demanding little princess company, and she was actually obnoxious in there. I had to tell her to calm down, and be quiet several times. She has turned into quite the brat, to put it bluntly. She is extremely demanding and her tone of voice is almost rude. I've been having a hard time with her this summer, and will be glad when school starts for her, she needs that attention and structure so bad right now.
I am the last person to be able to get through to her. When I talk to her she, even does the blah blah stuff, and won't listen to what I'm trying to tell her. It seems as though she only does this to me, and the rudeness and demands need to stop because I'm down right frustrated with her. It might get better this winter, when her daddy is home more, because right now Steve has virtualy no relationship with her, and that might have something to do with it. It's hard for me to have a normal loving conversation with her, inbetween all her sassiness and demands. She also will not let things go, when I tell her NO to something, she keeps bringing it up until I have to tell her to drop it or she will be sitting in her room, which raises my blood pressure and my voice tends to yell and we get nowhere with my good example of staying calm.
Just now at supper, I served her spaghetti, and forgot to offer her a drink.... all of a sudden she yells "hello...get me a drink NOW" with alot of tone to her voice!!! Because this has been going on all summer, I just dont' deal with it very well anymore and yell back to not talk to me that way and you can get your own drink. Will this attitude ever end? my guess is if something doesn't change it's only gonna get worse. Bailey is so laid back most of the time, it's a little different for me to get used to all of this. I was never a dramatic kid that I remember, so she must get all this from the Emery's....he he. :)
So anyway, we get out of Shopko, I was dying of thirst, after going back and forth from the boys to the girls clothes, to the fitting rooms and back and all around. Finally the kids just wanted to go, and I agreed it was time to hit the road. I had enough too. We got the shoes, clothes, school supplies, jeans that are too big, but just had to have em'(Bailey), getting a headband that we really dont' need...but I can say I am offically done school shopping....uuggh, I can't wait until next year.!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Painting weekend
I spent the weekend paiting the house, I guess it only amounted to about 8 hours, of time actually painting, but that was plenty. I did however, get the north side of the house done, and also the back mostly done (except the right corner by the upstairs window). I plan on working on the trim this morning.
There are only a few areas left to paint, but I can't get to them myself, and will have to get help. The front needs a little more work and the south side, inbetween the garage and house, the upper section needs some work too.
So after our 3rd summer on this project, we may be close to being done.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
just a thought
Thought of something the other day, and thought I'd share.
Hannah's birthday this year is kinda unique.
Her birthday is on the 6th day, she will turn 7, in the year '08 (and at 8am),
in the 9th month.
Kinda neat 6, 7, 8, 9. Bet that doesn't happen too often.
Hannah's birthday this year is kinda unique.
Her birthday is on the 6th day, she will turn 7, in the year '08 (and at 8am),
in the 9th month.
Kinda neat 6, 7, 8, 9. Bet that doesn't happen too often.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Changes of life
Things are popping up in all directions, in addition to school starting soon and all that goes along with getting the kids ready for that there is alot of changes going on right now. It'll be somewhat of a relief after school starts though, and things may settle down.
I got (kind of) a new job. I will be training for the next 2 weeks at the hotel at the front desk. Starting on Tuesday next week I work 9 days in a row, doing both housekeeping and front desk training that week, and then the following week just front desk training all week with Thursday and Saturday my only days off.
After my training I will continue to do housekeeping during the week, with a evening shift or two, of front desk (4-10:30) a week. For now it's more or less a fill in position. I will also do every other weekend at the desk, and have weekends off in housekeeping unless in need. Weekends I will work the day shift (8-4) or possibly the 4-10:30 shift. It will be a pay raise and more hours to get us through the winter. I wonder how it will all work out with the kids, as I'm pulled away from them more and more. I hope Steve will step up and take over where I leave off, and I hope it all works out good.
My sister and her husband Wil have many new changes in their lives, which I feel bad for not being able to be there for them.
They have been house hunting for a good year or so, and finally got serious and found a house they loved. A little pricey, but they feel it's their limit and can make it work. It's in Menasha, and closer to both sets of parents, very close to my parents. They placed their offer and it was accepted, pending the sale of their house. So their house was put up for sale, and at the first Open House on Sunday there was already an interested party. It all worked out and they sold their house within the week. So they will be moving the week of Aug 24, and have to move in the middle of the week, becasue they have to be out by Aug 28. Lisa is freaking out, wondering how it can be such bad timing? With working and packing up in a few days and moving in the middle of the week with hardly anyone to help. Wil also got a new teaching job which is a welcomed change for him. I believe he will be teaching 6th grade now at a different school, but he also has meetings and getting his new room set up which is also a big move, so it's gonna be rough. Their anniversary is that weekend too, and they had plan to go to Madison (annual anniversary weekend trip), so they might just go for one night now, instead of 2. Hannah's birthday party is planned that weekend as well, as I was bummed to hear I planned it on her anniversary trip, and now with moving and my parents helping her, I may move Hannah's party back. Still not sure, even though my parents said they can still make it for the party, but Lisa can't.
Also my grandpa is still having heart problems. He has not been himself all summer. Still so weak, and not able to be active. His problems have been narrowed down to his heart. He has an irregular beat, and he had a procedure to shock his heart, which only worked for a short time. Today he goes in for a catherization procedure to look for a blockage, something the Dr's think can be the only reason for his lack of energy and irregular heart beat. It's killing my grandpa to be so laid up, as he always was not one to sit and do nothing for very long. I hope he can get thorough this, as it has been one long summer already. If they do find a blockage, he will require surgery, which involves many risks. So pray that everything works out the way it is supposed to.
Pray for God's guidance for me and my family through out the changes of life.
I got (kind of) a new job. I will be training for the next 2 weeks at the hotel at the front desk. Starting on Tuesday next week I work 9 days in a row, doing both housekeeping and front desk training that week, and then the following week just front desk training all week with Thursday and Saturday my only days off.
After my training I will continue to do housekeeping during the week, with a evening shift or two, of front desk (4-10:30) a week. For now it's more or less a fill in position. I will also do every other weekend at the desk, and have weekends off in housekeeping unless in need. Weekends I will work the day shift (8-4) or possibly the 4-10:30 shift. It will be a pay raise and more hours to get us through the winter. I wonder how it will all work out with the kids, as I'm pulled away from them more and more. I hope Steve will step up and take over where I leave off, and I hope it all works out good.
My sister and her husband Wil have many new changes in their lives, which I feel bad for not being able to be there for them.
They have been house hunting for a good year or so, and finally got serious and found a house they loved. A little pricey, but they feel it's their limit and can make it work. It's in Menasha, and closer to both sets of parents, very close to my parents. They placed their offer and it was accepted, pending the sale of their house. So their house was put up for sale, and at the first Open House on Sunday there was already an interested party. It all worked out and they sold their house within the week. So they will be moving the week of Aug 24, and have to move in the middle of the week, becasue they have to be out by Aug 28. Lisa is freaking out, wondering how it can be such bad timing? With working and packing up in a few days and moving in the middle of the week with hardly anyone to help. Wil also got a new teaching job which is a welcomed change for him. I believe he will be teaching 6th grade now at a different school, but he also has meetings and getting his new room set up which is also a big move, so it's gonna be rough. Their anniversary is that weekend too, and they had plan to go to Madison (annual anniversary weekend trip), so they might just go for one night now, instead of 2. Hannah's birthday party is planned that weekend as well, as I was bummed to hear I planned it on her anniversary trip, and now with moving and my parents helping her, I may move Hannah's party back. Still not sure, even though my parents said they can still make it for the party, but Lisa can't.
Also my grandpa is still having heart problems. He has not been himself all summer. Still so weak, and not able to be active. His problems have been narrowed down to his heart. He has an irregular beat, and he had a procedure to shock his heart, which only worked for a short time. Today he goes in for a catherization procedure to look for a blockage, something the Dr's think can be the only reason for his lack of energy and irregular heart beat. It's killing my grandpa to be so laid up, as he always was not one to sit and do nothing for very long. I hope he can get thorough this, as it has been one long summer already. If they do find a blockage, he will require surgery, which involves many risks. So pray that everything works out the way it is supposed to.
Pray for God's guidance for me and my family through out the changes of life.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
NKOTB in the house.
Video at the Mall of America (8-8-08), of their new song "Single" I kinda like it... to skip the talking part, fast forward to the song at about 2 min.
No, I'm not gonna talk about my kids in this post, but some other "kids" are on my mind.
Last Friday Hannah and I were supposed to go to the Mall of America to see my teenage love.....The New Kids on the Block, who where performing at 5:30pm. I ended up working until almost 3pm and decided that my love for NKOTB wasn't that strong after working hard all morning. Inside though, I was bummed. Yes I admit, hearing their new songs and even the old ones, I get all pumped again, just like when I was 16-17 yrs old. They were a huge part of my life, and that's hard to let go, when they are back after almost 20 years.
I searched You Tube for the best videos from the Mall of America show, but really didnt' find one, that captured the sound and picture very well, mostly lots of screaming. It's funny cuz the news stated the crowd was mostly women in their 30's. (he he). I wasn't sure what kind of crowd they'd have, but of course, none other than their old fans.
I went to every concert that was in our area, with my best friend-- at least 5--maybe more in a 2-3 year span. We spent nights waiting in line for tickets to go on sale. I think I was a little obsessed back then. It's funny to look back.
Even though I'm bummed not to see them at the MOA, I probably will buy their CD. They have a concert in October, but somehow my instincts didn't go crazy in having to get tickets--I've grown up a bit and then wondered who would go with me, and then decided I'm a mom , not a teenager anymore.....but gosh I would sure love to go to their concert :)
Bailey's Back
Went and picked up Bailey yesterday, and was I so happy to see him. I missed him so much. Glad to have him back in the daily life. Hannah was such a handful alone last week, so now with Bailey back, some of her time will be distracted by having her brother back home.
Grandma and grandpa are mini golfed out !! They played many games at different places, and Bailey loved every minute of it. Grandpa and Bailey played alot of wiffle ball in the backyard, and played catch alot too and then they'd come in and sit and watch the Brewers together.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Hannah and her bike
Hannah got a new bike (again)!! Back in June I posted about Hannah and her new bike daddy got her for graduating kindergarten. (he he).
He picked out a cute little pink ladybug bike and Hannah loved it. It was a 18 inch version, which is inbetween her little bike (16 in) and the next size 20 in. Steve didn't think she could handle the bigger bike.
Well, she saw the "Hannah Montana" bike at the store after getting her new bike. She was bummmed because she wanted that bike now. Can't blame her, cuz she never got to shop for her own bike anyway. I guess she should have been happy with what she got, and for awhile she was. She rode the ladybug bike for about a month, when I decided to see if we could exchange it for the next size. I cleaned up her bike and it looked like new, so I took it back to Walmart mid July and exchanged it for the super cool Hannah Montana bike she wanted. Walmart was real nice and I had no problem exchanging it, although they said I came at the right day, one manager will do returns on bikes and the other will not even consider it. Guess which manager I got. Whew!!
The bike seemed so much bigger, but with only a few minutes of getting used to it, she is handling it like a pro.
So finally after having this bike now for almost a month, I took some pictures today.
He picked out a cute little pink ladybug bike and Hannah loved it. It was a 18 inch version, which is inbetween her little bike (16 in) and the next size 20 in. Steve didn't think she could handle the bigger bike.
Well, she saw the "Hannah Montana" bike at the store after getting her new bike. She was bummmed because she wanted that bike now. Can't blame her, cuz she never got to shop for her own bike anyway. I guess she should have been happy with what she got, and for awhile she was. She rode the ladybug bike for about a month, when I decided to see if we could exchange it for the next size. I cleaned up her bike and it looked like new, so I took it back to Walmart mid July and exchanged it for the super cool Hannah Montana bike she wanted. Walmart was real nice and I had no problem exchanging it, although they said I came at the right day, one manager will do returns on bikes and the other will not even consider it. Guess which manager I got. Whew!!
The bike seemed so much bigger, but with only a few minutes of getting used to it, she is handling it like a pro.
So finally after having this bike now for almost a month, I took some pictures today.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Bailey in Packerland
Bailey went to a Packer scrimmage on Sunday night, called Packer Family Night. Tickets went on sale in June, I believe, and are only $8. They got 1st row seats in the end zone. !!
Despite some thunderstorms that passed by earlier in the evening, the game was on.
My parents bought him a Packer hat, and since he didnt' want to pack his Farve jersey, he needed something Packers, apparently.
He had a good time and they didnt' get home until after midnight, so he slept in until after 10:30am the next morning.
Despite some thunderstorms that passed by earlier in the evening, the game was on.
My parents bought him a Packer hat, and since he didnt' want to pack his Farve jersey, he needed something Packers, apparently.
He had a good time and they didnt' get home until after midnight, so he slept in until after 10:30am the next morning.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Look what Hannah can do now.
Hannah underwater
Hannah swimming
Hannah going way underwater.
Hannah spent most of her time in WI swimming at my grandparents pool at their new apartment they just moved to last week. She got real brave and decided to just go under. She has been practicing some at home, and was just getting used to dipping her face in the water for less than a second. Somehow she got over it, and just went all the way under and loves it now.
Now we just have to work on not having to plug her nose :)!!!
Hannah swimming
Hannah going way underwater.
Hannah spent most of her time in WI swimming at my grandparents pool at their new apartment they just moved to last week. She got real brave and decided to just go under. She has been practicing some at home, and was just getting used to dipping her face in the water for less than a second. Somehow she got over it, and just went all the way under and loves it now.
Now we just have to work on not having to plug her nose :)!!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
now, he's off....
Now it's Bailey's turn, to head back to WI with grandma and grandpa. They left this morning.
My parents came back with Hannah on Thursday, a day earlier than planned, since they wanted to see Bailey's baseball game, Thurs. night. They played a good game but lost in the end, by I think only one run. The team had a good season, but lost when it counted and never got to play in the championship game. They were all pretty bummed. Bailey and my parents stayed to watch the next game to see who was the champion, and I came back to pick them up and saw the end, it was another close exciting game.
Bailey has plenty of plans while in WI and always keeps busy. Tomorrow is Packer Family Night, which he has been to the last few years. He likes it there, and with Brett Farve being there other years it was fun....now this year may be a bit different, with all the drama with Brett, but it still should be fun for him. Next year he says he wants to do the Viking Family day, which I think is the same weekend in Mankato....so we might head there next year, we'll have to see what daddy says. Mommy and Hannah will just go shopping or something else :) I can get a $25/night hotel room at the Mankato Grandstay, if I'm still working at the hotel. He's gonna be in WI until Aug 11 when I go meet them half way to get him.
I wasn't feeling too well all last week. Although Bailey and I did get Hannah's room painted and decorated, it was slow but sure. We still have some toys and such to organize, but with how I felt I'm luckly we got done what we did.
It wasn't like a flu sickness, but definatly something viral. So I still was able to do some things. I just lost most of my energy, took naps like crazy, had some stomach issues, got hot and sweaty whenever I did anything much. It all started Tuesday morning when I woke up feeling "weird", had 17 rooms to clean at work that day, but got through it, they were pretty easy, and mostly stayovers......by Tuesday afternoon, when I did the painting, I was still doing ok, but felt that lack of energy and my stomach was not right.
I left work early on Wed. after doing about 7 rooms, with 3 more left, I just couldn't do it anymore. Hot and sweaty, stomach hurt, nauseated, no energy. I came home and slept for a few hours, we worked on Hannah's room for a bit later, I laid back down after supper, able to eat but not much. Eating seemed to make my stomach girggle and brought on all my stomach issues. Never felt sick or like throwing up though. Thurs. I went into work, as I woke up feeling rested, but still not sure my stomach or my energy was ready for cleaning again. I made it through my 9-10 rooms, just took it at a much slower pace. It helped me get through the day, but by the last few rooms, I wasn't feeling so good again. Came home and went to bed again and slept for about 1 1/2 hrs. We finished up Hannah's room as best we could, I cleaned a little to get ready for my parnets and Hannah to come in a few hours.
Thursday night was the worst as far as my stomach ache, girggling, diarrhea, etc. I ate a half a brat for supper which was a big mistake. I was up at 2:30am that night, and just couldn't sleep that well. So Friday morning, I hesitantly went to the Dr. I just figured lets find out how long this is gonna last. She said it's most likely viral gastroenteritis, and it can last up to a week. With my symptoms not showing signs of anything serious, it's just letting it run it's course.
I am feeling better today, although still trying to get my energy back up, after not eating much and my system draining me, literally. I'm supposed to be on the BRATS diet (Bannana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, Soup, and drink only water and/ or Gatorade. That's tough, but I'm not all that hungry anyway. I had cereal this morning, and every morning since, but I think I'll be ok now with some food....maybe not a brat for awhile though !!!
I have a doctor's note to be off work this weekend, so I will rest up. My work wasnt' too thrilled for me to be off this weekend, since we are SO busy, but we need more housekeepers!!! There is no replacements. uuggh.
I've worked every weekend this whole summer, except the 2 weekends I asked off earlier for our vacations.
Last weekend, there was lack of housekeepers too, Saturday we got our head housekeeper to come in and help ( she normally doesn't work weekends) and 2 of us had to do 14 dirty rooms a piece on Sunday, and just had to leave the rest for Monday, cuz there was only 2 of us, and a normal full house on a Sunday is 4 housekeepers. 14 check outs on a weekend is very time consuming and alot of work for one person, and if we would have had to do the full 19 rooms, we'd be dead and there forever !!! If someone needs off or is sick we are screwed a little bit. It sucks.
Anyway I go back in on Tuesday, Thurs, Friday and Sat, next week so hopefully it's a more normal, productive week for me.
Hannah will request more of my "home" time than what Bailey did last week, so we'll have to plan some things to do, or she will drive me crazy. :)
I'll include some pictures of Hannah and her "new" room this week, it's her birthday present from us. She wanted a Hannah Montana room, so that is what she got. SPOILED !!
My parents came back with Hannah on Thursday, a day earlier than planned, since they wanted to see Bailey's baseball game, Thurs. night. They played a good game but lost in the end, by I think only one run. The team had a good season, but lost when it counted and never got to play in the championship game. They were all pretty bummed. Bailey and my parents stayed to watch the next game to see who was the champion, and I came back to pick them up and saw the end, it was another close exciting game.
Bailey has plenty of plans while in WI and always keeps busy. Tomorrow is Packer Family Night, which he has been to the last few years. He likes it there, and with Brett Farve being there other years it was fun....now this year may be a bit different, with all the drama with Brett, but it still should be fun for him. Next year he says he wants to do the Viking Family day, which I think is the same weekend in Mankato....so we might head there next year, we'll have to see what daddy says. Mommy and Hannah will just go shopping or something else :) I can get a $25/night hotel room at the Mankato Grandstay, if I'm still working at the hotel. He's gonna be in WI until Aug 11 when I go meet them half way to get him.
I wasn't feeling too well all last week. Although Bailey and I did get Hannah's room painted and decorated, it was slow but sure. We still have some toys and such to organize, but with how I felt I'm luckly we got done what we did.
It wasn't like a flu sickness, but definatly something viral. So I still was able to do some things. I just lost most of my energy, took naps like crazy, had some stomach issues, got hot and sweaty whenever I did anything much. It all started Tuesday morning when I woke up feeling "weird", had 17 rooms to clean at work that day, but got through it, they were pretty easy, and mostly stayovers......by Tuesday afternoon, when I did the painting, I was still doing ok, but felt that lack of energy and my stomach was not right.
I left work early on Wed. after doing about 7 rooms, with 3 more left, I just couldn't do it anymore. Hot and sweaty, stomach hurt, nauseated, no energy. I came home and slept for a few hours, we worked on Hannah's room for a bit later, I laid back down after supper, able to eat but not much. Eating seemed to make my stomach girggle and brought on all my stomach issues. Never felt sick or like throwing up though. Thurs. I went into work, as I woke up feeling rested, but still not sure my stomach or my energy was ready for cleaning again. I made it through my 9-10 rooms, just took it at a much slower pace. It helped me get through the day, but by the last few rooms, I wasn't feeling so good again. Came home and went to bed again and slept for about 1 1/2 hrs. We finished up Hannah's room as best we could, I cleaned a little to get ready for my parnets and Hannah to come in a few hours.
Thursday night was the worst as far as my stomach ache, girggling, diarrhea, etc. I ate a half a brat for supper which was a big mistake. I was up at 2:30am that night, and just couldn't sleep that well. So Friday morning, I hesitantly went to the Dr. I just figured lets find out how long this is gonna last. She said it's most likely viral gastroenteritis, and it can last up to a week. With my symptoms not showing signs of anything serious, it's just letting it run it's course.
I am feeling better today, although still trying to get my energy back up, after not eating much and my system draining me, literally. I'm supposed to be on the BRATS diet (Bannana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, Soup, and drink only water and/ or Gatorade. That's tough, but I'm not all that hungry anyway. I had cereal this morning, and every morning since, but I think I'll be ok now with some food....maybe not a brat for awhile though !!!
I have a doctor's note to be off work this weekend, so I will rest up. My work wasnt' too thrilled for me to be off this weekend, since we are SO busy, but we need more housekeepers!!! There is no replacements. uuggh.
I've worked every weekend this whole summer, except the 2 weekends I asked off earlier for our vacations.
Last weekend, there was lack of housekeepers too, Saturday we got our head housekeeper to come in and help ( she normally doesn't work weekends) and 2 of us had to do 14 dirty rooms a piece on Sunday, and just had to leave the rest for Monday, cuz there was only 2 of us, and a normal full house on a Sunday is 4 housekeepers. 14 check outs on a weekend is very time consuming and alot of work for one person, and if we would have had to do the full 19 rooms, we'd be dead and there forever !!! If someone needs off or is sick we are screwed a little bit. It sucks.
Anyway I go back in on Tuesday, Thurs, Friday and Sat, next week so hopefully it's a more normal, productive week for me.
Hannah will request more of my "home" time than what Bailey did last week, so we'll have to plan some things to do, or she will drive me crazy. :)
I'll include some pictures of Hannah and her "new" room this week, it's her birthday present from us. She wanted a Hannah Montana room, so that is what she got. SPOILED !!
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