Good morning,  Rob is burning french toast, I mean cooking french toast.  Its about a 4x a month ritual.  He usually makes cereal or toast--but everyonce and awhile he just has to cook--unfortunately he generally uses the smoke detector as his timer.  YUCK YUCK YUCK.

So I'm sitting over here gagging, and wishing he'd go back to cereal

Today he will finish levelling the gravel, and then tomorrow at noon we will be pouring concrete. 

Butttttt that means 24 hours without water.  As our pressure tank is in there--and it will have to be disconnected while we're pouring.  YUCK< YUCK< YUCK!!!

the house is now covered in the fine plume of smoke.  Someday I will introduce him to the fine art of medium cooking with grease.  He cooks on high without oil.  STINKY!

I'm gonna make an appointment for Kaylin to go to the ped in a few minutes--as soon as they open.  Her cold is not going away, and she's starting to wheeze.    Sooo doctor here we come.

Other then that, I have no idea what's happening today.  Probably just puttering around the house--and attempting to keep Kaylin out of daddy's way while he works.

Have a great day. 

Been playing with my site---tired of the patriotic theme--one can only take so many stars & stripes.  What do you think? 

Good morning!  Its overcast outside, and raining leaves.  BRRRRRR!   I should start a fire but we'll be leaving to church in an hour 15, so I guess I'll just complain

Kaylin thought fussing at 5:30 was a good plan this morning.  Mommy put a pillow of her head (mommys head--not Kaylin's) and she stopped in about 3 minutes. (PHEW)

I've been having the strangest dreams lately....I wish they'd just go away!  All wrapped up in the WTC/Pentagon thing, nursing babies, (not necessarily mine) and so on.  Not necessarily bad dreams, but definitely NOT relaxing.

I SCORED big time yesterday at the flea market.  I found a fisher price dollhouse as big as Zeria with all the doll furniture for $20.  I bought it for her for Christmas, and then took it to my moms house to store--so she can't find it.  Last year they found a couple presents.  WE do NOT have proper closets.  Some day.  *sigh*

Zeria bought a little pony with LOTS of hair for .50,  Samuel a very ugly purple dragon for .05  & Kaylin a zebra for .05.  That way they were satisfied.  LOL  I also found a little antique mouse figurine (which I collect) for .25. 

I was most excited about Zeria's  Christmas present though   New it would be at least $100. 

After the flea market we went & visited grandmas for a bit.  Then to town to go garage saling.  Didn't find anything...but had fun.  Oh I did get a Barney with zippers, buttons, snaps, etc for .25  so the kids can fight over that.  They LOVE Barney. hehehe

When Kaylin started declaring we were doing NO more garage saling we went to McD's and ate lunch.  Kids pitched a fit--because the McD person gave them chicken nuggets instead of hamburgers, so mommy had to go return them.  (SIGH)   Sure glad I have a sling.  It makes for lugging Kaylin around MUCH easier.  Had a good laugh too.  When I was standing in line I decided to switch sides with her.  And this mom with a 10 year old was fascinated with the sling.  She said "Thats so cool, they didn't have those when my baby was little."  I said, actually they did....my mom used one   And then went onto tell her that they were several 1000 years old.  She seemed to be intrested, gotta do my part in educating.  She said its sooo cool--its like wearing your baby. 

After McD's we tried to go find a couple more garage sales, and ended up at Goodwilll (mommy's favorite place)  nothing too good there--though did get Samuel a new blanket sleeper for $1.39   

Then we tried to go to my sisters (8 year old) soccer game--but nobody was there--and I was getting tired.  Apparently I was early, and I missed a good game.  Oh well.  My 2 hour nap when I got home was NICE too. LOL

Rob came home to all of us in bed.  hehehehe.  So he asked me if I needed my traditional kid break.  Of course I jumped at it, and went back to town. LOL.  I went to Walmart and found a walker for Jamari--provided he still needs one by the time the adoption people get done coming up with new paperwork to do.  It was on clearance for $20.  So I felt REALLy good about that too.  Gotta love bargain shopping

Came home and watched Andromeda with Rob--we've gotten hooked to this show.  And then watched a new show by myself--Mutant X.  Yep, I'm a Sci Fi fan (she says blushing)  as long as their not too violent/gorey I really enjoy them.  And their so far out--I don't get caught up in the fact that their "religiously untrue".   Shoot our Pastors a die hard Treky

So that was my day.  It was busy,  and it was fun.  I like to have a day like that once and awhile. 

Father God, I'm really NOT in the mood to go to church today.  I don't feel like being sociable--which means I REALLY need to go.  I pray that things go well, and that I honour you.  I love you, in your sons name Amen. 

Good morning.  Its another beautiful fall day today.  And I'm trying to come up with something fun to do.  For sure we will go to the Flea Market.  Its a twice a year event in my small community--and I FORGOT to go yesterday.  I never forget. LOL  It might have something to do with the fact that I had my TB test to turn in, a visit to the Adoption Agency, and pick up wood for Rob.  (lol)

In the afternoon I found this sudden burst of energy, so the kids and I decided to help daddy, and move the BIG pile of wood that was blocking the way for the cement truck to come in.

A one day delay for the pouring of the pad.  But it will more then likely get poured Tuesday if all goes well.  Then put the door in and it will be at a liveable point if we must.  And Rob can slow down a bit.  I will definitely try to take pictures of the concrete pouring.

I am blogging this morning with a cranky little girl on my lap.  But you know what--cranky is I think officially night weaned.  She didn't even squeak the last two nights just slept from 8-7 or so.  YEAH!!!!

Okay now I'm officially NAK.  lol

Father God, whatever happens in this day, I want to honor you.  Please allow us to have fun, and to do your will.  And for me to stay calm with the kids--and not to overdue.  In your sons name, Amen

Dear mom,

We saw you working on that big wood pile. And knew you needed help. So we all pitched in, we huffed & puffed, & carried & hauled. And it was sooooooooo much fun. We like working.

(from Midge) Those boards were heavy--but I still carried them And it was fun. Though I think it was more fun throwing them--even if I did miss the pile sometimes.

(from Handsome Dude) I'm BIG & strong didn't I do good? I carried for a LONG time. And it was so much fun.

(from Princess) I carried the super big ones--and made sure Handsome Dude didn't slack on the job. And thanks for letting us help mom.

Love, M, HD, and P

Dear KIDS--
You were good workers--and I had no idea you could work like that LOL. So I'll remember this when your fishing in the toilet, and well you get the picture. I love you, and you did GOOD today.

Love,
Mom

Its time to do a praise blog--Not particularly because I feel happy, or thankful--but because I don't.  I've whined all week in my blogs.  And I can't even stand myself LOL.  So I bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.

I thank God for the gorgeous weather we've had all week.

I thank God for the fact I haven't lost the contents of my stomache all week--even though I thought I was gonna.

I thank God for my family. 

I thank God for a husband who sees the details.

I thank God for the continued strength for my husband to finish the lean-to.

I thank God for my kids sense of humour.

I thank God that my TB test is done.

I thank God that Rob's criminal background check finally cleared.

I thank God for my computer.

I thank God for online friends.

I thank God for the strength he gives me.

I thank God for his love.

I thank God for his grace.

I thank God just because.

Okay I feel better now

Kaylin learned 2 new words yesterday.  She's a SLOW talker--even though she's constantly babbling.  So I was quite excited.  She says up! up! up!  and dow' dow' dow' (down)  Oh and does Ow!  count as a word? 

I laid her on the cold freezer to change a diaper and she said Ow!  :-d  she was right BRR what a mean mommy. 

I said to Zeria--wow Kaylin learned a lot of words.  Zeria says..."Yes, how'd she do that?"  I love kids.

Samuel tested mommys patience one too many times yesterday and ended up in bed at 5:30.  (bedtime ranges from 6-7)  But he'd already had a spanking, numerous warnings, etc, etc)  So bed seemed the safest place for him. 

Rob will putter on the lean-to today.  And I have to go into town and get my tb test read.  Then turn the paper work into adoption advocates.  And yes they came up with at least 2 more things for me to do.  The state of Washington in its infinite wisdom passed a new rule last Monday that BOTH parents in the home need cpr/first aid.  Sooooo  as mine is no longer current I have to go get it next Thursday.  GROWL.  (This is for the foster license not the adoption)

With joyful hearts we say thank you!  God is good. 

^{Matthew 10:28}"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. ²⁹Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. ³⁰And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. ³¹So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.
 

These verse's are dedicated to Rubymoon.  But to all of us too.  Don't be afraid!  I will hold onto them.

Rumours are spreading at Rob's work about layoffs.  The state of Washington is in financial trouble due to the earthquake this year--and yes it was this year.  It seems so far away due to more recent events such as 9/11   

Rob has a AWESOME job, but he is also low man on the totem pole.  There are other less qualified people ahead of him.  But that's just the problem.  They are ahead of him on the seniority list.  I want to obsess and to panic.  But I will trust God.  I will, I will! 

He is a nurse, he can ALWAYS find another job.  Even if the benefits aren't as good.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths.

This is so terrible.  But he has an employee who shows up to work drunk more then 1/4 of the time.  And yet she continues to work.  I keep praying she's the one who gets layed off.  Is that wrong?  I know it is, and yet...she's given everyone in the department grief.  UGH!  TRUST

Father God, I keep letting this take over my head, and worrying.  We will soon have 7 mouths to feed, and things have been so comfortable financially, I know when mom & dad adopted he lost his job, and he's been struggling ever since.  We don't have the resources he did to survive.  Please do NOT allow me to obsess, and please let me trust you.  Please. 

I was sick all day yesterday.  Just really nauseous.  I never threw up, but I'm sure I would have felt better if I had.   I have this BAD feeling today is gonna be more of the same.

I was so wiped by evening that in tears I told Zeria we would NOT be going to cubbies.  She took it very well.  Which I was so grateful for.   I could NOT have handled her meltdown yesterday.   

Kaylin still has a NASTY cold.  And I'm desperately hoping she is NOT as clingy as she was yesterday.  I was so wiped by evening I put her in her crib & let her fuss for 30 minutes--she didn't scream, just fussed so I could regroup. 

Father, I got sleep last night, but I do NOT feel functioning.  I'm tired, a bit worried about Rob's job.  And kinda sick.  I need you today to carry me along.  To give me the strength to enjoy my family, and to trust you to be in control.  In your sons name, Amen

Good morning!  I slept last night.  Most of the night--that's a first in about 2 months.  LOL.  It felt soooooooo good.  And Kaylin slept from 8:00pm--7am with only one little singing (not crying time at 6:00 am)  Soooooooo maybe I'll sleep another night or two too. 

Today is Bible Study, and Awana.  I REALLY want to go.  I had to skip last week.  But Kaylin's cough is ICKY.  I know everyone at Bible study has already had it--so I'm considering letting her go anyhow, still haven't decided.  Maybe I'll just keep her with me.  (decisions, decisions)

Well, I think we're gonna pour concrete in the lean-to next week.  (HIP, HIP HOORAY)  Of course during the pouring--I'll be completely without water--as our pressure tank for our well is back there.  So 24 hours without water--that's gonna be fun.

Good thing this 100 year old school house comes with two bonified outhouses.  (boys & girls)  Bet you can't say that about your house.  And yep there still in excellent working condition HEHEHE.  I should know.  I used them for the first 9 months I lived in this house.  (Essentially camped then--was that a hoot--of course no kids then)

Its gorgeous today.  Beautiful sky & sunshine.  Its sOOOO nice.

For almost the first time since I found out was pregnant I actually enjoyed a romp with my husband last night.  Phew--was beginning to think I never would again   I know, I know too much information.  But it sure does help my mood this morning.

Father God, thank you for a new day to worship you in.  Thank  you for your love, and your helping me control my anger.  I ask today that you will give me the strength to do what is needed.  And to enjoy some fellowship with other moms.  I pray that kaylin's cold will get over soonest.  In your sons name amen. 

Heard from Samuel while mom was crying, and dad trying to comfort her.

"Be gentle with mommy dad, she's old!"     Gee thanks your some help!

Good morning.  The sun is shining outside today.  I folded 11 loads of laundry yesterday and vaccuumed.  The house is reasonably clean.  There are a few things that could be done--and I may putter on them.  But you know what my main plan is??  To sit outside and watch my kids play.  I suppose I should feel guilty about it....but I don't

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    "God blesses those who realize their need for him,^[9]
        for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
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    God blesses those who mourn,
        for they will be comforted.
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    God blesses those who are gentle and lowly,
        for the whole earth will belong to them.
⁶
    God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice,
        for they will receive it in full.
⁷
    God blesses those who are merciful,
        for they will be shown mercy.
⁸
    God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
        for they will see God.
⁹
    God blesses those who work for peace,
        for they will be called the children of God.
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    God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God,
        for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
    ¹¹"God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers. ¹²Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.

Thoughts for the day.  I couldn't pick out a favorite Beatitude.  So I'll let you see them all.   All though my heart was partial a bit to the first one this morning.  God blesses those who realize their need for them.  Wow do I recognize that need.  And I'm glad I have the gift of Heaven waiting for me   Definitely something to celebrate!!!

We got a phone call from our Adoption Agency yesterday.  And Rob's Criminal background check has finally Cleared.  YEAH YEAH YEAH!  But, unfortunately they decided we needed the tb test after all.  (SIGH)  I hate paperwork.  So Rob had already had his--and we faxed it to them yesterday.  But my primary doctor did NOT want to give me one when I originally asked for it, because of being pregnant.  So we called around and asked a BUNCH of people and they all said it was fine.  So tomorrow I'll go to the health department and do it.  I could do it at my regular doctor--but I'm not in the mood to deal with their receptionists yet.

We also got a letter from "james" case worker.  He's legally free to place on their side.  The second our side is free we can have him.  (HURRY< HURRY< HURRY)  Actually part of me is glad I'm getting over most of the morning sickness before we introduce another member to this family.  So I'll just trust God to be in control.  Even so though, I'm gonna call the Adoption Agency today, and bug them. 

I'm (dreaming) that we'll have him by the end of October.

Kaylin finally got the flu bug.   And she didn't cry or anything.  (SIGH)   I don't know if she threw up last night when babysitter was here or since we got home.  Because whenever it was she didn't tell us.  And I"M FEELING GUILTY! 

She slept all the way through the night--until 8:00 this morning.  That NEVER happens.  And she was sick, and needed to be cleaned up.  I know how could I know--but I'm a mom I still feel guilty. 

So first thing this morning she had a bath.  And I she has a nasty cold.  But hopefully the sunshine will just help her.  And she can nurse as much as she wants in the day time so that will help too

Father God, I want to do your will today.  Wether its to enjoy the kids, find work to putter at or whatever.  Allow me to trust you.  And to not snap at my family.  And please help Kaylin to get better soon.  In your sons name Amen