I Don't Like Waiting

When you are waiting a day can feel like an eternity!

waiting ~ 

a period of waiting; pause, interval, or delay

patience ~

an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay

Yeah...I am not so good at the patience thing.... *sigh* 

Home From Georgia!

Had a great time with Alaia and family! Went to the homeschool expo, played a lot of Dominion, and had a lot of fun! :)

I am *almost* set for the year! Just a couple more things to get. Now, I get to plan and organize it all. I love this part!!

A Little Story.....

 I was told a story today about someone....we will call her.... an idiot :) Her words, not mine!

One hot summer day after a long drive to run errands, the gas tank was getting pretty low. Thinking she better get gas so she could make it home she stops at a Shell station. Needing to get home and not wanting to spend much money (which is hard with gas prices how they are) she hurries and only puts $20.05 in the tank. As she drives home she notices the gas door slightly open. She spends the next 20 minutes of the drive home wondering if she forgot to put the gas cap back on. She gets home and discovers she did in fact drive off without it. She walks in the door and announces....

"I'm an IDIOT!"

She also is wondering who does that kind of thing. I did not have an answer for her except to say that she does, apparently! *snicker*

Finally Saw Harry Potter Last Night

It was really good. I would like to see parts 1 & 2 together now and I want to read the book again. Someone I know really needs to read the books, not mentioning any names Alaia or anything.

It was nice getting out with my hubby too ♥

Chondromalacia patella

This is what the doctor today told me is wrong with my knee. *sigh*
chondromalacia patella

I start physical therapy sometime soon 2x a week for 4-6 weeks and then back to the doctor in September for a check up. If it isn't any better he said they will want to do a cortisone shot. Ugh!

Slip 'N Sliding Away...

I Actually Finished Something!

I have finished simple things, like scarves, but usually when I work on something bigger I mess up along the way and quit. I did mess up, but I redid some of the work and fixed it. There are some mistakes, but overall I am happy with it :) Now I might be brave enough to make one for someone... lol

It's Almost July!

I was trying to upload some pictures from the past couple months, but it isn't working right now. I'll try again later....

The good thing about July? I get to visit Alaia :) Watch Out World!

Saturday We Went Exploring

My hubby wanted to get out of the house so I packed us all a lunch, got everyone in the van, and we just drove! One interesting thing was a town that you would miss if you blinked, full of run down houses and buildings, but they had a super nice Subway. I have never seen a Subway in that nice of a building before. Very Strange!

Since we noticed we were only about 20 minutes from the ocean, we decided we might as well go. I LOVE living this close to the ocean!! We went to Topsail Beach. 

I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane

We are all flying to Cali in 2 1/2 weeks.  Can't wait to see all our family and friends! It's been over 3 years since we have visited everyone there.

Today we went to a Pickle Festival in Mt. Olive. Of course, they had free pickles!

What Happens When You Are Bored...

You and a friend invent a new game. Aluminum Foil Soccer. We had an (almost) 2yo and girl in crutches as our defense and we played it in my SMALL kitchen. I also stubbed my toe. lol

Tomorrow I Turn 33...

I don't like that number.

I don't mind turning 33, I just don't like the number 33.

We are waiting until Wednesday for cake and ice cream cause that is when Alaia gets here! :D

Busy Weekend

Well, I didn't get to make my cookies. I can't find malted milk powder......yet!  I will find it somewhere!

Friday night my hubby and I went out for a date in Raleigh. We had a wonderful time! We had some much needed time away together :) We ate dinner at Texas Roadhouse and the waitress is from England. We asked her where (Newcastle) and when we told her we've been there she was really surprised. We really enjoyed talking with her!

Saturday we picked up Tangled.  We saw it in the theater with the kids and the girls could not wait to buy it! Very cute movie!

Tonight my hubby is starting a week on mid shift. He will be working 11pm-7am. Yuck! Oh well...I am glad it is only a week. I really don't like this shift.

Tomorrow starts another week of school, laundry, cleaning.....

Mmmmmmm

Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am planning on trying to make these this weekend! They sound very yummy!!

Secret Keeper Girl

I bought this about a year ago and have been waiting for the right time to do this with Ashlyn. She turned 10 last month, she is growing in many ways, and so I have decided to start this with her in April.

I know that Ashlyn is closer to Matthew in age, but I always stick her with Carissa, who is 8. They share a room, play together all the time, have the same friends, and so on. She is growing up faster than I would like! As much as I would love them to stay little, time keeps going and they keep growing! Maybe I was waiting to start Secret Keeper Girl for when *I* was ready to admit she isn't so little anymore... *sigh*

http://www.secretkeepergirl.com/

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her
Proverbs 31:25-28

My Scentsy Goal

I am setting a goal for myself for April. My birthday goal, well my goal for my birth month! :D   I want to level up to Lead Consultant. To level up I have to reach about $1500 in sales. I know I can do it! Well, that is what I am telling myself! haha  Positive thinking, right?!

On another note, tomorrow we are going to Raleigh. We're going to Trader Joe's and Harmony Natural Foods. Can't wait! I have been wanting to go for awhile now. 

Movie Review: Listen to Your Heart

Last night I was waiting for my hubby to get home from work so I was searching through the movies available on Netflix Instant Play. I came across one called Listen to Your Heart.

From Netflix: Struggling musician Danny Foster (Kent Moran) never dreamed he'd fall in love with a woman who couldn't hear his compositions. But when he meets Ariana (Alexia Rasmussen), a privileged girl who lost her hearing in childhood, he's willing to believe anything's possible. As the young couple's love takes hold, however, Ariana's overbearing mother (Cybill Shepherd) proves to be their most vocal critic.

I went ahead and watched it assuming it to be a feel good romantic movie with a meaningful story. Well, it was, but in ways I was not expecting from the movie description. My hubby arrived home to watch about the last 45 minutes with me and he really liked it without even knowing the whole story. 

If you watch it be sure to grab your tissues! Just sayin'...

PS. Another quick movie review.... The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The kids and I watched this tonight. Good Christian movie. You will really like it!  

Homeschooling

Today I am thankful for being allowed to homeschool my kiddos.

I get to spend all day and night with my kids.
I get to watch them grow, learn, and live life!
I can help them with their struggles and praise them for their acheivements.
I am able to teach them about God and how HE created everything!
I can teach them at the table, in the living room, outside......anywhere!
I get to enjoy my children and not miss any important moments.
I am able to be a mom 100% 24/7. The job I have always wanted and I signed on for with my first child.
I am thankful for homeschooling.