Just had the most fun afternoon.   Spent 3 hours of it visiting with my friend Alicia.  Who I thoroughly enjoyed.  And hers and my kids had great fun too.  

They are talking about moving back up here in the next year.  Now that I would really love

Then just as our visit was coming to a close my best friend from high school called. 

For those who have subscribed for a long time.  I've blogged in detail about her.

Anyhow she has two beautiful well behaved boys about 10 & 8.  And her husband said that was it for her family.  But God has recently given them the courage & the enthusiasm to adopt.  They are adopting a little 2 year old Portugease/caucasion girl.    I'm soooooooo excited for them.  I wish they lived closer man!  Hopefully they will be up this summer...oh oh oh I can't wait to meet their daughter!

They are also talking about a move.  Not close enough...but close enough that we could go visit them without trouble when our we go see our in-laws.  OHHHHH I hope that would happen too! 

3 of my kids are napping very very LATE naps in preperation for playing at grandmas house.  This is good as they did NOT nap this morning.  UGH  

Well I'm bouncing off the walls.  Its fun to talk with female adults sometimes in REAL life   ttyl!

Good morning!  Bil was so NOT cranky last night.   

He came in the house smiling.  And stayed that way the whole evening.  Offered to help get dinner on the table, and actually (gasp) thanked me for dinner when it was done...So whatever was wrong seems to have disappeared (temporarily at least )

Today I get to meet an online friend whom I met at a board I no longer visit.  Militant Breastfeeding Cult.  We both walked away from that board at the same time.  LOL  Anyhow when we were there we discovered that her in-laws lived only 2 minutes from my house.  (Which seeings I live on a small empty country road this is quite a small world miracle kinda thing). 

I met her Thursday for about 5 minutes, and hope to have a nice visit with her today before she heads back to her home. 

While that is occuring the theory is Rob & bil are going for a bike ride.  As I've heard this story before......I'll believe it when the house is empty LOL.  Otherwise they can sit and listen to two moms talk about breastfeeding

Zeria gave me "permission" to take the Christmas tree down last night, so I did.  LOL  She's been very sad about that for several days, so when she finally declared it come down I thought I better jump.  Rob is currently cleaning up needles.  EVERYWHERE.  I'm sure we'll be doing that for the next month or so.  LOL   He and D thoroughly enjoyed torching the tree off in our yard.  And man did it torch!

Tonight we're going to my moms for New Years Eve.  We just play games and visit.  And usually about 11 o'clock or so shoot off a bunch of fireworks.  Mom has lots of places to tuck in sleepy babies...so we don't even have to worry about that.

This is the first New Years Eve since we've been married that one of us wasn't deathly sick.  VERY weird.  ANd VERY VERY nice. lol

Happy New Year everybody & may you enjoy your family.

Father God, I pray that this day would go smoothly.  That the kids would feel loved, and enjoy their explorations of life.  I ask that Rob & his brother would make good memories today, and enjoy each others company.  I pray that D would have fun tonight at the New Years Party...and actually loosen up!  I ask for my visit with my friend today that we would lift each other up, and thoroughly enjoy ourselves.  In your sons name, Amen

thought from Sunday School that I wish to ponder;

Instead of praying for peace when dealing with a tough situation....Pray for wisdom.  God will then give you the wisdom needed to deal with the situation and then you will have peace.

Well yesterday is over and that's all I can say about that

The kids were so good yesterday.  It was the first day since Jamari came into our lives that I felt like they were "normal"  whatever that is.  LOL  I'm hoping desperately this means we've settled into a routine.

Kaylin has discovered a new joy.  She LOVES to push up the dining room chair to the kitchen sink & do dishes.  The big kids thought that looked pretty cool so they joined her.  And they truely did all the easy dishes.  Of course a couple got thrown back a couple times   But they sure had fun!

The worst problem was Kaylins grief at having to share the sink.  She thought that that was NOT cool at all!

Doesn't she just look sooooooooo happy! NOT!

Jamari he was just hanging on the floor playing with pots & pans.  And trying to figure out how the heck he could get up to do dishes too.  (give him 6 months lol)

In regards to my bil disasters.  He's still at the motel.  Rob drove him there.  He called to ask him (at my request) if he was mad.  He said no...his back was just hurting....so I guess we'll leave it there.

He said not to bother coming & getting him for church.  Rob could get him when he got home.   Which means he'll be stuck in a tiny town with no wheels until 4:00 this afternoon.  Sounds fun to me (shrugging shoulders)  I am tempted to call him and ask him if he wants me to come get him....but then again...why?

Not sure what to do about it...will get back to you about my decision.  (See if I drive to get him for church is 20 minutes in the wrong direction and then a half hour back to church)  A major pain in the neck especially considering I play keyboard and have to be their early.  But still...seems wrong to leave him stuck there ALL day!

Oh well.

GrannieDee left the comment that he needed prayer.  And I would have to agree.  He's so lonesome.  And after listening to Rob describe how "wonderful" his brother was I couldn't figure out why.  I know now why....and it grieves me.  I want to give him a life so bad.  But remember from my single years.  (Until I was 28)  that NOBODY can make you learn to live life...you just have to choose to do that.  And its HARD work when your dwelling in self-pity.  So am continuing to pray!

Rob btw says I was NOT wrong to correct him--though of course he wasn't there to see the whole saga.  And Rob I'm coming to realize has a very rose glasses look at his family.  And does NOT evaluate them extremely well.  He immediately forgets the bad in regards to people.  Which is probably why he survives being married to me   So I can't judge him for that

My heart grieves in regards to Rob's family.  Because I've tried so hard to fit in.  And it just isn't happening.  I feel like I've found peace in regards to his parents.  I don't understand them, but have learned how to essentially deal with them.  Mind you it helps that I'm not forced to do this on a day-to-day basis.  There not rude or anything...I just don't "clique" with them does that make sense????  I guess I need to continue to pray about it. 

Father God, I ask for wisdom in regards to this situation.  That you would either put it on my heart to call, or to drop it completely.  I ask for the kids today that they would enjoy Sunday School & learn about you.  I ask for me that you would give me peace that passes all understanding.  In your sons name,  Amen

Note to self.

BIG NOTE TO SELF!

The next time one wants to give a very special Christmas present to DH......just give him sex instead

Bil spoke maybe 10 words to me today.  Rob got home & kicked me out of the house for a break. (phew)  I just walked in the door.....and Rob gave me my kiss.  I showed him Samuel's new coat (long story)  And he said "Well, we better go"  Then I'm taking D to the Super 8. 

So did I just commit the unpardonable sin in asking my brother-in-law NOT to interfere in the discipline of my kids.  I feel sick to  my stomache.    All because I was trying to make dh happy.

And all the things he talked about doing with his brother, biking, drives he wanted to take him on etc.  They've sat here & stared at each other without speaking for HOURS.  What did I do wrong?

Yes, I'm close to tears.

Tonia

Good morning.  Try two.  I started this blog, but was unable to continue as I had a cranky baby and a cranky bil.  Cranky baby is currently washing dishes.  And cranky bil went for a walk.  Sooooooo  quick play with computer

The kids were very good yesterday, and wondered around playing and creating messes   Kaylin's favorite occupation yesterday was dress up. ANd she thoroughly enjoyed herself.  Snicker.  Is this a face only a mother could love

I try to make sure I get a balance of pictures of everybody, but somedays it just doesn't work.  Tomorrow has some good pictures   But that will be tomorrow's blog   Zeria entertained herself yesterday by doing some new and unusual artwork~~~on her FACE!!!

 Last night was the worlds longest night.  First Zeria woke up with leg aches.  Which ended up in her crawling into bed with me.  (Rob brought her down just before he headed to work at 3:30 am)  Then Jamari started crying cause he thought he was missing out (I guess)  So I took him up a bottle.  Got down to the bottom of the stairs and here PLUNK  he'd thrown the bottle and was screaming.  *sigh*  Go back up the stairs.  (LONG LONG stairs)  Hand him the bottle.  He's not impressed.  Breathe in deeply...realize he stinks.  Bring him down the stairs change his diaper.  Take him back up the stairs hand him the bottle he sucks greedily and is quiet. 

Meanwhile Samuel's now awake.  *sigh*  Come to bed with me Samuel.......So I slept with two squirmy little kids for the rest of the night.

Okay well I laid next to two squirmy kids wondering if morning was ever gonna come.  Sleep was kinda mute point.  Every so often Zeria would whimper about her leg.  And Samuel he just kicked. 

At 5:45 they both were WIDE WIDE awake and said Mom I'm hungry we want breakfast.  Mom GROWLED Go back to sleep its too early for breakfast.  They did (phew)  Mom finally slept a little bit. 

At 7:15 Jamari cried his I'm awake its morning cry.  So I stumbled out and put more wood in the fire, got the bottle ready and went and started my day.  Not ready to start it at all btw.

My Saturday routine is to nurse Kaylin, Feed Jamari bottle, and let big kids eat breaky in front of the tv.  Kaylin then goes into high chair and plays at eating breakfast for about a half an hour.  Forgot to inform bil of the routine I guess. (shrugging shoulders)  He took Kaylin out of the highchair after 5 minutes.  She proceeded to cry for the next 30 minutes off & on 'til I put her back in the highchair.

Jamari has a problem in sharing with the kids.  He thinks everything they have should be his.  So I've given my kids permission to defend themselves.  (Forgot to tell bil that I guess)  So bil took it upon himself to yell at my kids for pushing Jamari away from there breakfast.  3x.  I lost it the 3rd time.  And in a very strong voice.  (not yelling)  If my kids are in danger of killing themselves you can interfere otherwise please do NOT correct them.  End of story.  (I'm shaking cause I hate correcting adults)

Bil announces 30 seconds later.  I'm going for a walk.  Took his back pack and left.  Its been an hour and a half walk.  Do you think he got lost?  Do you think I care   snicker snort rofl.

He's actually normally pretty nice.  But today he flunked.  Oh well.  Moving on I guess.  Hope he comes back nice again. 

And hope my husband gets off work early today.  Or this could be a VERY VERY long day!!!

Father God, I need peace.  I know I also need to figure out what to do with bil for the rest of the day.  I so desperately need to do housework, and for my routine to get accomplished.  Please help me to get the stuff done that needs to be done, and let go of the rest.  In your sons name, Amen

Good morning.  Yesterday ended up being a pretty fun day.  I took bil over to my moms & we ended up playing Phase 10 most of the afternoon.  A new card game that they just got.  It was a good way to pass a lazy afternoon   And made it so I didn't have to "entertain" my brother-in-law.

Kaylin of course was happy because Grandma has a endless supply of candy canes.  My daughter who does NOT like candy in any way shape or form.   And barely tolerates deserts has decided candy canes are the most delicious things in the world.

And I just gotta say I LOVE my New Digital Camera.  I could never take pictures like that before. 

Samuel & Zeria played in Grandma's cooled down hot tub.  (Making it like a big swimming pool)  Most of the afternoon and they thought that was WONDERFUL.  Jamari well he just got passed from one person, to another person, to another person.  And as he LOVES to be held He enjoyed himself too.

Have no idea how this day is gonna go.  Rob is off.  And he and his brother are supposed to be playing today.  But, Rob can't make up his mind what he wants to play.  Soooooooo who knows. 

Tonight the 3 adults are going to go to Lord of the Rings & out to dinner.  We offered to set Devon up with a date...but he was NOT intrested   Shoulda done it anyhow

Anybody know someone who would like to meet a VERY nice bachelor who LOVES kids.  (Even changes dirty diapers ) 

I finally had the after this pregnancy Birth Control talk with Rob.  I have brought the conversation up a couple times, but not really pushed it.  Last night as we lay in bed he said...."I noticed that's the 3rd time you've brought BC up."  Smart guy   Anyhoo.  The quandry for me is.  He wants to get the V done after this baby.  While I do NOT have any desire for another baby right now   I also do not like to see a permanent fix to the problem.  I presented my reasoning to him.  And he said he'd think on it.  So please pray that the right decision would be made.

Father God, I claim peace from you today.  I've felt so good this week and I appreciate that sooooooo much.  I ask that the kids would enjoy today no matter what happens in it.  And that we would have fun together.  I ask that Rob & Devon would enjoy each other's company and have a ton of fun too. I thank you that Rob & I finally talked last night, and I would ask that you would open his heart to your will and desire.  In your sons name, Amen

Good morning!  Rob is headed back to work this morning, but only for one day.  Tomorrow he will get to play with his brother again.  I was really worried how I was gonna entertain his brother.  But God apparently took it out of my hands.  LOL  His brother has declared he's spending tonight & Monday night in a motel so he can change the site of his diabetic pump.  Rob's 98% sure this is just his polite way of saying he needs a break from us.   

Sooooooooo I can have the house to myself from about 3 o'clock on today.  Now that just hurts my feelings hehehe

I played with my digital camera software last night and as a result made a new background for my site.  Check it out   I think it turned out pretty good (even if I do say so myself)  I also cropped this picture.  And was quite proud of it.  I love the way when you crop something the pixels still stay clear.  The old camera didn't do so hot with that.

I think I'll have to print this one out & frame it.  Its so Samuel.

This morning life will be as normal as possible.  Breaky, dress kids, tidy house, naps.  This afternoon we will go over to Grandma's.  Where bil is gonna take a look at my mom's computer to see if he can find a "quick" fix for it.  Then I will take him to the motel, and ditch him LOL

Father God, I ask for today that the kids would enjoy it.  And that they would have want-to-please attitudes.  I pray that you would continue to give me a calm peace in regards to the extra body in my house.  I ask that Rob and his brother can continue to enjoy themselves, in your sons name.  Amen

Well these pictures are from two different events.  The first couple are Christmas pictures.  I have them disorganized because I got a new digital camera and was still learning how to get them onto my puter.  So please bare with two stories at once   The first is of Samuel & my VERY messy house.  And you can only see a small part of it.  This was our after we open presents disaster lol  He insisted on showing off his New Christmas outfit he got from his sister. 

The second is Zeria playing with one of her many pony's she got.  She got a bunch from Grandma, and some from daddy.  Those are her favorite.  Oh yes and she got some makeup too can you tell

This would be Kaylin enjoying the Christmas dessert can we say ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Today we went to the beach to show Rob's brother.  It was gorgeous And we had a LOT of fun

And my very favorite picture so far is this one of Kaylin. 

Enjoy everybody

Good morning!  Well Christmas ended up being a lot of fun.  I had my doubts Christmas Eve as the kids got the whineys.  But they ended up having a blast.

Samuel was a hoot....and I so wished I had a video camera to record it.  His enthusiasm for each present was incredible.  Oh wow!  Mom  a dinausaur.  Look dad a dinasaur...Thanks mom!  (All said at the top of his lungs)  Its fun to be appreciated. But.....then there was the present from Grandma that was a beanie baby doll that looks like him.  One look at it and...Its UGLY mom!  ITs naked!  Oh I died laughing.  Fortunately grandma has a sense of humour too.

About half way through Kaylin figured out how to open her own presents.  So next year she's gonna have much more fun.  And is thoroughly enjoying her wooden rocking horse.

Zeria will not part with her new ponys.  And loves them to pieces.  So all and all I think they are happy.

Bil is here for the week.  Which was Rob's Christmas present.  We will be showing him around the area, and just letting Rob & bil enjoy each other for awhile.  They are the only two in their family, and Rob has missed him a lot being so far away.

Jamari of course didn't get much out of Christmas he was having too much fun eating wrapping paper

Well waffles are sitting on the table (Rob cooked them) So gotta go.  Probably won't be online much.  Kinda rude when theres company...but then again...I'm too addicted to stay away

Father God, I ask for this day that you would give me energy to enjoy this day.  And the patience to deal with unexpected things.  I ask for the kids to not be whiney today, but charmers instead.  In your sons name Amen