Let me preface this blog with the comment that I am not necessarily Right or Left wing. I am a Moderate and currently a Democrat. So is most of my immediate family, but not my extended family ( Read more... )

So I keep thinking to myself, "why is recovering from this pregnancy taking so long?" So I decided to look into recovering from bedrest. Sure enough, my muscles have atrophied somewhat and my cardiovascular system took a hit. So, now I recognize my challenge for what it is. I feel greater patience, greater understanding, and a greater desire to ( Read more... )

After a year of complete insanity I have finally gotten back to my Medical Transcription training. My brain is still on fire from giving birth, but I think I'll be okay. It feels good to be learning again and to know that I can help with our family finances ( Read more... )

Jonny took me out for my b-day last night. We watched Prince Caspian and LOVED it! It was well done, and they stayed very true to the books, which is probably why it was so good. It doesn't her that C.S. Lewis' stepson is a co-producer. I'll bet he's keep the integrity of the book in tact ( Read more... )

Congratulations to Whitiger and her honey on a beautiful baby girl! May they have the help and the sleep they need to do the best job possible!

Babies are great!

I've started a new schedule with the kids, and I'm also now in a better position to follow through on family boundaries that have been set for them. (It's amazing what some healing time will do for you.) As a result, the kids are flipping out a little. I took a class on raising self-reliant children and positive discipline a few years ago. I it ( Read more... )

Ella informed me today that she has 3 other brothers. They all have long hair, and she is married to all of them. hmm... Their names are fantastic!: Madie, Sadie, and Nadie. She has been talking a lot about Nadie. (I think he must be her favorite.) She also handed me her Tinkerbell bag and informed me not to touch it because it's hot. I love ( Read more... )

After 2 months without work, Jonny is, again, employed!!!!! Woohoo! His new job is still in his field and has some diverse training. The pay is better than his last job, and the employer pays 100% of the medical premiums. That's like an $800 dollar raise ( Read more... )

On Monday, our little baby Liam will be 4 weeks old. Wow! How time flies when you can't get any sleep. ;) He is a very sweet little guy and definately has his own personality. My brother got off the Plane for his vacation here while I was in labor. He got to the hospital about 40 minutes before I delivered. He ran an errand and came back not ( Read more... )

Couples quiz - this was a nice distraction from other things ( Read more... )