Entry for August 28, 2007

Isnt he cute. Little Sammie came to play with us today. This is my husbands old bosses grandbaby. He is 6 months old. I guess his babysitter got sick or had an emergency or something at the last minute. So Jodi came to the rescue. It seems like forever since Faith was this size. She is so excited today to have a little playmate. He seems very happy. She says he only takes a nap if it is super quiet he doesnt like to miss anything. Sounds like the way my kids were. Shelby is a little nervous. (Dumb dog). Anyways he is just learning to crawl and trying to pull up on things. Fun time!!!! Back to the dumb dog she somehow sprained her front right paw. So 85 dollars later and told to help her take it easy and a bottle of pills, she is doing a little better today. We still dont know how she did it.

The search for silver shoes!!!!!

Oh my gosh it is about time. I have literally been looking for silver shoes for weeks. Jana wants all of us to wear silver shoes with our bridesmaid dress. Well let me just tell you I have not been blessed with cute little feet. I have horrible feet and it is harder than heck for me to find anything to wear that is semi-comfortable. Plus I was not willing to break the bank for a pair of shoes I was only going to wear once. And if I have my way I will be barefoot after the wedding is over. Madison has the right idea she found herself some silver flip flops. Anyways I tried on about 20 pairs of shoes yesterday. I went to Kohls, and Famous footwear. I put on every silver shoe in Famous Footwear. And nothing would work. Or they didnt have my size if I thought I could make it work. Or the shoe had been discontinued. Needless to say I was very stressed since the wedding is only 2 weeks away. So I am almost in tears and I go and pick Brandon up from school and decide to go to Payless. Guess what, they have 1 pair of silver shoes. Not exactly my size but something I can make work. And literally someone had just come in and got their money back. They didnt buy the shoes from this store. Thank god!!!! Now one less worry. I also got Ben's shoes and Faith's shoes. I only spent 50 dollars on all three pairs of shoes. And Ben and Faith will be able to wear theirs several times. Yea!!!

Entry for August 22, 2007

What a week. We have been super busy. The first few days of school have went awesome. Both Brandon and Ben love their teachers. Ben's bus has been late hopefully that will get settled soon. I have to get up to Brandon's school super early again so I am not the last one in line. That is ok though I take that time to read to the kids and stuff. Except this week is so hot. We have been walking to school in the morning. I am trying so hard to lose this last 5 pounds I want to lose. I am almost there. I would like to lose it before the wedding. WE will see.
We helped Jamie move last Saturday. It was kind of sad cause she didnt have much help. I didnt feel right leaving without at least one room being kind of organized. I know how overwhelming it can be. Jake and Lacy worked their bottoms off on Saturday. Then this week I have been watching Jessica's kids and trying to get my own house a little organized. WE are really sad because we missed soccer sign-ups so no soccer for Brandon. He was ok with it though. WE still having swimming lessons plus he will be coming home with homework now. Plus the read-a-thon will be starting soon and he came in first in his grade last year we want to try that again. Well hope everyone is good. Here is a picture of Max, Ben, Millie, and Faith.

Entry for August 14, 2007
Well once again the school year is about to start . And already we are super busy. But I like this kind of busy. Tonight Brandon and Ben meet their teachers. Brandon has Ms. Piepergerdes, and Ben has Ms. Stacey. The school called me yesterday and asked if I could be a volunteer to help the kindergarten teacher and kids get off to a good start. They said a couple of people highly recommended me for this. I wonder who. It made me feel good though that people respect and appreciate me and Josh just so happened to take that day off, so he will get to spend time with Faith and I will get to go spend some time with some kids I dont know. This is the reason we decided to make some sacrifices so I could stay home and be available to help up at their schools, and go on field trips and such. It will be different this year cause Ben only went 2 days a week last year, but sometimes he only went one because of snow days, or teacher days but this year he will go 4. It will help him to get ready for kindergarten next year. I am definately relieved but also feel like I am lost cause most of the summer I had 5-7 kids here at my house and now I only have my own.

Entry for August 10, 2007

Today is my last day of babysitting. I think? At least that is what the girls said. I will find out when I talk to their dad in a bit. But anyways we went to Chucky Cheese today and the kids had a blast. And the rest of the day we have just been relaxing. I cant believe school starts next Thursday.
I have my whole next few days planned out to the minute it seems. But that is ok. Lots to get done in just a few days. Josh is working this weekend, so I will be doing alot by myself. I definately need to clean out my van I will be so embarrassed dropping the kids off at school with a pigsty vehicle. That is normally not me, but with 5 - 7 kids in my vehicle its hard to keep clean. Anyways I will tackle that first.
Next I need to get the kids stuff organized. I will be watching Jessica's kids on Tues and Thurs. And trying to help Jamie move on Wed. Not much time left for me but that is ok. I like to help others when they need it. It makes me feel good. Tuesday night is back to school night for both Brandon and Ben. And No I still do not have Bens school supply list. Supposedly when we called we were told the list would be posted online by Thursday or Friday. It still hasnt been posted. I will probably get the list Tues and then poor Ben will have to carry it all on the bus.
Friday so far nothing, Saturday will probably help Jamie again if she isnt working, and Sunday Ben has a birthday party. Whoo I am already tired. Then its time once again to deal with all the wedding stuff since that is really close now. Plus I have Ben and Brandon's birthday party, we are going to do the bowling thing. The movie's was just going to cost way too much. Plus no good movies are out. (well that we havent already seen anyways). I might not be on here much for the next couple weeks. Have a great weekend.

Entry for August 06, 2007

Faith loves salad. Here is my proof. For those who didnt believe she would eat a whole salad. The kids are in the other room eating pizza rolls, cheetos, and applesauce and here she is eating a salad with all the fixins.
We had a pretty good weekend. Josh was in Texas all last week for training and we didnt go pick him up from the airport till around 10. We got home and didnt get to bed till around midnight. Grandma and Poppy were here too so we got to visit with them. Josh had to go into work for awhile on Saturday. He took Ben with him and me Brandon and Faith went and got me fitted for my dress and Brandon fitted for his tux. Which he is so excited about.
Sunday we went out to Smithville and the kids and Josh swam for awhile, then home to do chores and then he took them out later that night and went rollerblading with them for awhile. He fell twice and got some bad bruises. But all in all they had fun. Now it is back to babysitting this week, some of next week and then school starts. I wish they would send me Bens school supply list. It is less than 2 weeks before school starts and we still dont have his list. Plus it would have been nice to have it last weekend since it was tax-free weekend.

Entry for August 02, 2007

The kids were so excited to get these shirts made for them. The little neighbor girls I am watching got a tie-die kit and made these shirts for the kids last weekend. It is so cute to see these kids getting so close. It definately takes me back to memories.
I have definately been thinking alot these past few days with the passing of my grandma. We went to her visitation yesterday and even though it was very sad, we got to see alot of our cousins and their kids. One of my uncles said I remember seeing all of our kids running around like this and now its our kids, kids running around. It just seems like a couple of years ago and it has been more like 20 years ago. Way too crazy. I remember going to my cousin Timmy's wedding and now his oldest is almost graduating. Its like you blink your eyes and years just pass. I just try to hug and love my kids the most I can each day.
I love you Mama!!! And I will miss you so much. I am so thankful for the time I had with you. I have so many special memories that will always be close to my heart.