It's cold outside

I have wanted to write so bad but couldn't find the words to put out. It's one week away from Thanksgiving and I have so much to be thankful for. I am one of the very many lucky people to say that I have been saved and that I do live my life to the best of my ability for God. He has given me a family that I may not see eye to eye with at times, but we all love each other-regardless. He has also given me three AMAZING children who are my world. Everything that I do, I do it for them. I love being able to wake up of a morning and making the 20 minute drive to Remlap everyday. I love how they are each their OWN person and diffrent in their own ways, but still alot alike at the same time. I have the best "in-laws" that anyone could ask for. While most of them may not like me too much, they are still great. I learn from them to keep my patience at a maximum high so I don't "blow my top" too often. I am lucky that I still have Robert in my life through all these years. He does so much for me and the kids. I try everyday to let him know how much he means to us and how thankful we are for him. He is my best friend! God is great, life is great!

Manic Monday

Six o'clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
Doesn't it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
When you're having fun


I woke up with this song in my head. I can't help but to dread Mondays. They really aren't that bad and it actually gives you a fresh start to the week. And this Monday, today, is a good one. Why you ask? Because it's...November!! I was able to save a whole lotta money this year on costumes, yet they kids got ooohs and ahhs everywhere we went. The only money that was spent, was for Steph's pants. Halloween was just simple and pure fun this year.

We have one more football game left for the first season with the Mustangs! It's bittersweet to see it come to an end. I know I've said it before, but it means a whole lot to be a part of it as a parent. I wish they would have had it back in my day, but at least my kids have it now for them. We played Oneonta this past weekend and I must say that I could have called a much better game than what the refs did. Although the numbers show that we lost, I believe in my heart that we clearly won. And the is for both the Sophomores and Juniors. I am so proud of all you boys and girls. We play Hayden this week and I am really looking forward to it. Steph's 'boyfriend' plays on the Hayden sophomore team and she is soo excited to get to cheer him on while still getting to cheer her sister on as she cheers. I wouldn't be surprised to catch Steph on the Hayden side a few times throughout the game. I am also sure that Jesse is going to be cheering Steph on during her game as she cheers. After the games, Dallas will be going home with her bff Lexie and Steph will be staying over at my parents house. I will once again have a Saturday night to just me and Kent. I said it's great to be a Mustang fan!!

I am going to share a few pictures while I get the rest of my thoughts together...

Facebook

As most of you know, I am a big fan of 96.5 here in Birmingham. The girls and I listen every morning on our way to school, considering it's just about the only thing kid friendly on. Well on my way home from taking them this morning, I heard something rather disturbing...about Facebook!! A mother in Florida had killed her child over a Facebook app called Farmville!! I don't know about you, but that is rather crazy. I know that I stay on Facebook more than I should, but it's a game. I have way more important things going on than to sit around all day long playing games. I was reading some comments on a news website that people was talking about her being on Welfare and other government help. It's people like her that make others on it look bad. I am not taking complete advantage of the gavernment by being on Medicaid or Foodstamps. I am on it because I truly do need it. If it wasn't for Medicaid, my kids would never go to the dentist or to the doctor when they get sick. Robert and I just simply can't afford to pay for insurance with his little income that he has. The same goes for Foodstamps. We even tried for about a month or two once we moved in over here to not have to have it, but it got to where the kids was going hungry except for when they was at school. I have heard so many people say that the pretty much need to get rid of it except for elders and handicap people. I guess all I am trying to say is that there are everyday people out there who truly need it. I have even known of people who was trying to make it through college who couldn't afford food, so they had to get on foodstamps. Let me note also, that only the kids are on Medicaid. Not Robert and I. So when we do get sick, we have to ride it out, even if it takes us a month or however long to get over it.


I feel a picture post coming later. I took some picture yesterday just playing around, and I don't really feel lik putting them on my Facebook. So check back later

A Happy Birthday

So much has been going on that I don't know where to begin, haha. For one, I seem to always have "drama" around me. It usually always stinks, and other times, I could really care less. But this time, it hit really hard to home, and made me realize why I don't want anything to do with some of my siblings. I know that it more that likely sounds unchristian like, but it's very true. Why do I want to be around someone who drinks,does drugs, steal, lie, cheat, and so on? I have put up with all this from a few people in my life, to where that now I'm an adult, that I see how stupid it is and that they more than likely can not help themselves unless they get their life right with God. I have tried to witness to these people and still never seems to do any good. It also may come across as sibling jealousy/rivalry. But to be honest, it goes back to the parents. I know as a matter of fact (and others have noticed this too) that when certain siblings are around, my mom treats others and their kids comepletely diffrent and wrongly. I love my parents, but this should not be happening now that all the kids are adults. I know that when the other person(s) are gone and moved elsewhere, that they will be calling me begging me to come back around, and then in a few months; everything will go back to where it is now. I can partially see why my sister left when she did. Oh well......

Cheerleading practice one day a week now!!! I cannot begin to express how happy and relieved this makes me.

Today is Robert's 29th birthday!! I did everything I could to make it a good one for him. It was nothing elaborant, but was able to keep it small but special. I cooked him one of his favorite meals and his sister and brother-in-law came over with their two super sweet boys. I love Robert so much, and I know that we have our moments, but at the end of the day, I am always thankful to have had another day with/around him.

ps--I hope all this rain lifts the fire ban. I am in dire need of a good bon fire with my kids!

61

...days until Christmas! Though Christmas is going to be a little tight this year, I know that it's going to be one of the best also. I am really stuck on what to get Steph for Christmas. She has asked for a straight iron for her hair. But other than that, I am clueless. Suggestions would be great!!

We went to a fall festival at a church last night. The kids had fun and had gotten just enough candy. They dressed in their costumes, but I forgot all about my camera until we got home. By then, Dallas was the only one still in her costume. I thought it was really cute, and a special thanks to my mom for doing her shirt last minute. It looks great!!















With today being my only off day from sports and school, we are busy cleaning house from top to bottom. Not like it is that bad. But I have been slacking on the dusting here lately. I hope to get extra toys and clothes gone.

10 Years Back

I thought I would give a sneak peak into Steph's costume this year. It's really simple and super cute!!




Dallas is going to be a black eyed P and Kent is going to be a train conductor. So as Steph walked in Danielle's house, everyone complimented her on her costume. I felt kinda bad for leaving her, but when I left she was having fun and didn't really seem to care that I was or wasn't there. Needless to say that's all it took to get my crying on the way back to my parents. It's been 10 years since she was concieved. I never got enough time with her and it's all because I was a selfish and immature parent at the time. I wish I would have put more bows in her hair and dressed in her in cute dresses most all the time. When I picked her up tonight, I once again realized what great friends she has. She has made new friends cheering for football, but they don't compare to the friends she has had since Kindergarten which is the same girls she plays basketball with and has cheered for basketball with in past years. I had a feeling of regret tonight for not letting her cheer for basketball and making her cheer football. She has learned so much from football and I know it's going to pay off when it comes time for JV tryouts in a couple of years.

I can't wait for football to be over. It's going to be a relief when it does, but I am also going to hate to see the first season ever to be over. My family and I was a part of Southeastern history by being a part of football. Thank you all so much who made it possible. I know I may not have seemed greatful enough, but I truly am. I really can't wait for the Hayden game to approach so I can finally watch Jesse(Steph's "boyfriend") play and her can watch her cheer. That also means that Abby(his mom & very dear friend of mine) will be there taking pictures so I don't have too ;-)

I really don't have much more to say at the moment. Until next time....

Teaser Thursday

I have lots of pictures coming soon..I hope!! With a story of how much Remlap and Southeastern mean to me!!