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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

We have our license!

The mailman brought a wonderful envelope... Our foster and adoption license! I was so preoccupied with waiting on a placement that I forgot it hadn't come yet. It is hard to want a placement so bad when you know it means they suffer abuse or neglect. I have wanted another child so much I did not even think about it until we were licensed. I know that I have the love to give... Just never thought or expected feeling so torn on wanting a child. Ahh anyway that's my ramble for tonight.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Hello out there!

It has been awhile since last I bogged and many changes have occurred.
First I am feeling so much better praise God! We are now licensed to foster and adopt. It has always been a dream of mine to adopt and it is coming true. School for Ky is not going so well these days he is obsessed with games and fights tooth and nail. I need ideas from other homeschooling mamas. Eric is almost done with his schooling and I am so proud of him. Finally the last change is we moved out of mom's house. I won't lie this mamas girl misses having mom under the same roof. Other than all the changes its life as usual.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Summer is ending

It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end...not to mention 2011 is close to an end as well!
Where does the time go? I did not even realize it had been over 2 months that I had blogged!
It has not been the best summer. We have had record heat...and no rain.
We have been stuck in this house day after miserable day. I am so ready for it to cool off so I can take Ky to the park.
I am sad to say I have let the summer waste away :(
I am still sick....new meds are not helping in fact I think they are making the situation worse. I keep thinking someday...someday I will feel better but its looking like I may need to just suck it up and have surgery.
On a positive note Ky is reading quite a bit now. He still needs help and he has a hard time with compound words but he is getting there.
We are going to be learning the states this year so if anyone would like to exchange post cards with Ky we will be looking for someone from every state!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Adjusting

It has been over a week now that Jade has been gone and we are still adjusting to life as a family of 3. Kyler is quite hyper and more clingy to us which I expect is normal. We got to visit with Jade on Tuesday and will hopefully be seeing her again today! Mom will be here tomorrow and then Eric leaves Sat morning for 2 weeks as he has to go play Navy. It is going to be a busy summer with Mom moving here and Eric starting at the University. Ky is still trying really hard to get the reading thing down....I know he will be reading on his own soon he is soooooo close. I did not read well until about the 4th grade so the kid is way ahead of where I was...which is no big shock the kid is so smart.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sad day

Yesterday we gave Jade back to her mother. I have had to give a child back before and it does NOT get any easier. We still have to go to court tomorrow but the child was so torn and confused I thought it best to let her go a couple days early. I will miss her alot and hope she always knows how much I care for her! It is very hard this time because we went into this to adopt and my husband's sister changed her mind (or never really planned to let us adopt in the first place). I could be angry and bitter but what good will that do? I have a son that needs me. Today we are taking him to see the movie Rio...I don't know much about it but its the only kid movie playing and well I am sure he will love it. I know he is needing mom and dad today...and I am needing extra Ky time too.

Monday, May 16, 2011

A positive!

Kyler has not wet the bed in at least a month...probably more!
To be honest with you I was getting worried this would never happen. I know I know kids go at their own speed and all that mumbo jumbo BUT he was almost 6 for crying out loud!
Daddy claims it was because he told him he would have to do situps (horrible horrible daddy) but I think its the fact he does not get much to drink after around 5. He does get a nice size drink after dinner but then that is it!
I am just so happy we don't have to buy pullups anymore (those are NOT cheap) and I don't have to wake up smelling like a men's bathroom!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Our last week as a family of 4

This is our last week with Jade. Granted she is our niece and we will see her quite often, but this is our last week as parents to her.
It has been a very difficult decision with many tears shed. I just hope we have made the right choice for everyone.
Maybe when I feel better about this decision I will be more willing to talk about it....

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Pictures!


Kyler's Dino Journal...Spiney


His T-Rex

Sorry it took me so long getting these on here. Is my son an artist or what?!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Our "garden"

I am getting a bit worried it seems our plants are dying. We had a beautiful flower one day on the cucumber and the next day it was dying. I have not done a thing different to these plants! The only thing I can think is being outside after all this time inside is not a good choice for them. I don't get how I am suppose to harden them by sitting in the shade for a few hours if they are going to die. I do not want these plants inside all summer long! Some learning experience for the kids when I don't even know what's going on. If anyone out there knows what may be wrong PLEASE help!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!

May all the mommies out there be spoiled rotten today!
I plan to go shopping...It's the only day besides my birthday I can enjoy it without the hubby fussin!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Some changes

Our family will be going through some changes soon. Some happy...some not so much. I will be sure to update once these changes have taken place. Watch for a new blog name sometime soon.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

I can do it


Let me do it
No mom I can do it myself
My son is growing up and while I should be happy I am just so sad.
He wants to do EVERYTHING on his own, he doesn't need mama's help :(
I now its a good thing I just wish he would slow down!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Big head..

So my son has a big head....its no secret its huge! We have a little saying for him that he has a big head to hold his big brain. Today we were at granny's house and he comes up to me "Mom can you imagine if my brain was even bigger my head would be so big I would fall over" Ahhh I love being a mommy to such an imaginative lil guy!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Have to brag

Yesterday Eric was cleaning the van and Ky was out helping him. Ky went next door to the neighbors house to play with her little's and talk to their mom. I came outside and saw Ky over there and waved to the neighbor who walked over and said HE IS SO SMART! I said ummm thank you! She said he was saying words even she has trouble saying and she asked him where he went to school..he tells her he is homeschooled. She asked me what curriculum we use...and was shocked to hear that we don't use any certain one but just a variety of things (that is after all what unschooling is about..or at least our Unschool!). I told her he really is a sponge...he just takes it all in and REMEMBERS everything! I guess that could be good and bad! It sure was nice hearing that others think he is a smarty too though.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Our Garden


We are doing a container garden this year...if we end up growing some things I may try a REAL garden next year.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Dinosaur journal

Ky is making his very own dinosaur journal. This was all his idea and it is coming along nicely. He is having us write what the dino is and what it does but all the pictures and what we write is from his little noodle! He amazes me so much...just 6 and already making a journal...and the thought was his alone!
I will have to post pics of it later....it really is cute.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

1st grade level!!

My little guy is on a 1st grade level for everything except reading. He can read and spell words but we are still working on it. Counting to 100...done! Adding and Subtracting...easy peasy! Science...the kid is probably on a 4th grade level! Where he gets it from is beyond me...I honestly don't know how I ended up with such a smart kid. I was a slacker in school, even was held back in 1st grade...then you see Ky and all that he does and his JOY for learning and it just amazes me. This child is truly my little miracle.

April 13, 2005

Today my husband and I have been married for 6 years! It is hard to believe so many years have passed....I love you babe!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Strawberries

We went pickin' strawberries yesterday and had lots of fun!
It was a nice drive...kinda hot but we had a breeze so not horrible (and for those who live in Texas you KNOW what a breeze can do)
It was a great way for the kids to get down and dirty with daddy...and I even managed to get some local honey!!

Saturday, April 2, 2011

2 is a big deal!

My sweet lil niece Jordynn turned 2 yesterday.
Happy Birthday Jordynn!!!
Her party is today....here is what I made her

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Birthday party over!

Nothing is more exhausting than a child's birthday party!
Lucky for me I have about 6 months until I have to do it again.
We had some really great homeschooling friends come out to help us celebrate..I am so glad I have met such wonderful people!
One of my worst fears was that I would not have anything in common with other homeschoolers. I worried that I would feel so out of place. This has not been the case at all...and for that I am grateful.
For my friends that came out today and read my blog...Thanks for being wonderful!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Happy Birthday to Ky!

It is hard to believe my little baby is turning 6 today!
I look at him and don't know where the time has gone. He of course is as excited as can be. I must try my best not to cry this year....poor guy last year I cried and now he asks me if I will cry again.
Here is a picture of Ky at about 6 months old:

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sad

We missed Enrichment today....I won't lie I am bummed.
I hate missing it. The kids hate missing it.
I have to take Ky back to the Dr to see about this rash on his arm he has...I just hope by Sat everyone is fine and we can enjoy Ky's birthday party!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Reading

Ky is learning to read and he is getting soooo good! He can sound out quite a few words and REALLY WANTS to read which makes his book worm mama very happy! I imagine he will have it down within a couple months!!!
Jade is working on her colors...she was pretty far behind when we got her so we have been doing alot of catch up. She knows quite a few words by sight now so I imagine she will be reading soon as well. Still working on getting her shoes on the right feet.
Both kids are on the mend...Jade more so than Ky who is still running a random fever...not sure we will be making Enrichment tomorrow.
Thought I would leave yall with a picture of my "clothesline" Eric made for me....hey it works:

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Say what???!!!

Took both kids to the Dr yesterday and as expected Ky has an ear infection, but what wasn't expected is Jade has pneumonia!
I am still in a bit of shock myself as she just started coughing Tuesday night!
So we won't be doing much of anything for awhile :(

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

:(

My Bug is getting sick. He woke up this morning with a runny yucky snotty nose..cough..and says his ear hurts. I was wanting to do something today or tomorrow with them too....looks like a FUN trip to the Dr may be in order if he gets worse.
I hate when they are sick not only because they are so small and all the other mommy reasons but because I always end up the sickest of all!
I guess IKEA....er....I mean The Science Museum will have to wait.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Spring Break for daddy

This week Eric has spring break.
We have talked about doing SOMETHING.....ANYTHING away from the house. Great Wolf Lodge was mentioned but as it's spring break they are booked solid.
Maybe a day trip to Dallas...or maybe we can stay at a hotel down there with an indoor pool? True it's not anything close to GWL but still they would have fun....hmmmm

Monday, March 14, 2011

A link

Not sure if this will work or not.
I found a blog that has a recipe for beginners in the bread making world....I have decided the kids and I will be giving it a try this week!
Here is the link:
Now I have added the link all 3 times where it has said anything about link so if it doesn't work I guess there is some trick I have yet to learn.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Back to Baseball

Tonight is Kyler's first practice for the new baseball season.
He will be an Astro again this year (no Cubs..guess living in TX I should expect that) and will be doing coach pitch. I am so ready to see if he remembers what to do and to see if he ACTUALLY hits the ball this year!
He looks so cute reguardless...lots of picture taking for mommy
Here is a pic of him last year:

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Shhhh jinx

I shouldn't be posting this because I will probably jinx it but...Ky has been pullup free at night for a week or so!
My son has been potty trained since he was 2 but nights have been a toughy. He is getting older and I was growing more and more worried something was wrong. He stopped wetting his pullups weeks ago but mama wanted to be cautious....turns out the kid has it down.
He got it done before his 6th birthday too...which is sneaking up on us way too quickly :(

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Family

I have always been all about my family...always been close to mom. It just really sucks having mom so far away from us, granted she is alot closer to us then when we lived in Va but still almost 5 hours is too far to see every day :(
Lucky for me mom makes it up for Eric's drill weekends once a month so we all look forward to that. This weekend is that weekend and I can't wait! I am the biggest mama's girl you will probably find.
My little sister moved back this past weekend and we got to spend a couple hours today with her and her little girl and also my other sister's little boy...I <3 my family so much. And above all I am so glad my kids will grow up close to their grandma and cousins. Photobucket

Friday, March 4, 2011

Homeschool Park Day

I cant say enough how happy it makes me that we have such a great homeschooling community here! I joined a group on yahoo some time ago and have met some really GREAT homeschool moms...friends with the same ideas and goals as myself in reguards to our children's education. One thing this group does is a park day every friday its a great way for us mother's to visit and relax as the kiddies play. I think I look forward to park day more than Kyler and Jade!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Five in a Row

I FINALLY have my own copy of Five in a Row Vol.1!
I am so excited to get started....I see a trip to the library in store tomorrow....which also happens to be the same day as storytime! DOUBLE SCORE

Monday, February 28, 2011

Monday's are gonna be busy!

So Enrichment started today and let me just say I am so happy! The kids were BEYOND ready asking me every day when it would be time to go. We were in classes from 9-12 then went to my mother in law's house and sat with Eric's granny for a few hours. The only problem I see is that when we are leaving our niece gets home from school...she is 6 and doesn't understand why we can't stay to play. We will figure something out though!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Enrichment starts tomorrow

After a scare that we might not get to go it has all been worked out and we will be able to go!
The kids are so excited they even have new outfits for the day.
I am so ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Don't you love leaving messages?!

So far I have contacted a couple people about Dyslexia testing. I am pretty sure Ky is but we need to get the "official" answer. We shall see next week if I get any call back's!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Outdoor adventure

Today at granny's the kids seemed bored so I decided I would take them out back to explore and boy did they! They picked up all the sticks in her backyard and have decided they want to make a birdhouse among other things. They also found some twigs and I told them I will make a holder for their paint brushes or crayons! All in all I think they had alot of fun doing pretty much nothing. I love how the simple things make kids so happy.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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Granny

I love that my kids get to know my grandmother. I love that she can tell us all stories about growing up in the "old days" I love that they can get a history lesson simply by listening to her! My kids don't always like going over to her house but they don't realize one day she will no longer be with us and these days are to be treasured. I never got to meet my grandmother's mother she had passed before I was even born, so it makes my children knowing my grandmother all the more special to me! I love my Granny Grunts!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Kids singing with daddy

Eric has a karaoke thing on his computer and has the kids singing songs with him. It's so cute to hear their little voices playing back. And no mommy will not be singing along! :)

Pictures

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Butter!

Well we finally made our own butter today it was fun. The kids loved shaking (of course) however I think they enjoyed tasting it more!
We saved the buttermilk and plan to make biscuits with it. It was so much fun watching the different stages as the cream became butter and seeing their little faces light up. This is why I love homeschooling so much!
Pics to follow soon

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Blogging begins

I have decided to start a blog! We shall see how this goes.