Prayers Please
Well after all the crappy news last week, I didn't blog about the other crappy issue we had last week but bottom line we may have to have a sit down meeting with the guy we have our land contract with and may have to leave the house. We've been able to pay them the money but it has been late at times. Anyway on to the great news......R has a full day interview at a college in Michigan tomorrow. He had the phone interview on Wednesday morning and by that afternoon they were inviting him down for a full day interview. He actually has 6 different interviews with different groups of people tomorrow. Please just pray for us. I know I've been asking for prayers a lot but we really need him to get this job!!!!!!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Windy City Won't be Awaiting Us
R finally got word today from my cousin that he didn't get that job in her office. He can't even freaking get a job where he has family connections, WTF? Lately, I've been having the "my life sucks, why is this happening to us?" moments and he's been keeping my spirits up reminding me of my favorite motto, "Things could always be worse," but hell things are getting pretty damn bad. Of course today it was my job to try to raise his spirits but what in the hell do you say anymore. I mean it's been almost 7 months. I used to say "something will come along, don't worry, that job wasn't meant to be, blah, blah, blah, but even I'm questioning those statements at this point. I have maybe 2 good months left of subbing and I'm not so sure that's going to be enough. I'm at the point where I'm just mad:
R finally got word today from my cousin that he didn't get that job in her office. He can't even freaking get a job where he has family connections, WTF? Lately, I've been having the "my life sucks, why is this happening to us?" moments and he's been keeping my spirits up reminding me of my favorite motto, "Things could always be worse," but hell things are getting pretty damn bad. Of course today it was my job to try to raise his spirits but what in the hell do you say anymore. I mean it's been almost 7 months. I used to say "something will come along, don't worry, that job wasn't meant to be, blah, blah, blah, but even I'm questioning those statements at this point. I have maybe 2 good months left of subbing and I'm not so sure that's going to be enough. I'm at the point where I'm just mad:
- I'm mad that we moved back to MI to be closer to family. We thought we were doing the "right" thing for our family and relatives but hindsight sure is 20/20.
- I'm mad at my mom for telling me that I will scare my children if I were to move and take a job in another state and leave the family for a short time until R could find something and we could unload our house.
- I'm mad at his old work because they really screwed us and apparently no one there has a conscience.
- I'm made at the freaking unemployment because they are full of sh**. R was given the choice to quit or be fired, took his boss's advice to quit, and now because of that one recommended piece of advice he can't get the money that he is definitely owed after the things they put him through. I mean the man was getting physically ill working there, but according to the government "a normal person wouldn't have quit under those conditions." Like hell they wouldn't have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I'm mad at my husband too because he won't go get some menial job to help with the bills or something out of his field that maybe doesn't pay the best.
I'm just plain mad at pretty much everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
I Could Eat My Weight in Cake
It's been one of those weeks. I have a serious sweet tooth to begin with but when things get stressful the sweets sure do call my name. This week has just been very busy and unfortunately my husband watching the b.ball tournament=nothing done around the house. I absolutely hate walking in the door, exhausted after a day at work and it looking like a tornado has blown threw the inside! The past two days have been especially bad and it's put me in the worst mood. To top things off R is getting sick once again (the kiddos have colds and aren't feeling well). He gets sick so freaking much, it really drives me nuts. I have no patience for people who get sick all the time. There are precautions you can take to ward off colds and illnesses, and apparently he didn't get the memo!
One reason this week has been crazy is that my neighbor (the pregnant one who was due on Easter) had her baby on Wednesday. I got a call late on my birthday asking me if I could take care of their dogs because she had to go to the hospital with complications. They ended up inducing her Wed. morning and she had the baby at 1:30pm on Wed. So needless to say I helped out by going over three times a day to take care of the dogs (feed them, let them out, take them for walks, etc....) I also washed some dishes and made some food for them. The baby ended up having to be taken to the NIC.U at another hospital so she wasn't even with the baby and the dad was having to go between two hospitals to see his wife and the baby. Just an overall crazy situation that I wasn't planning on dealing with this week. I was more than happy to help but it definitely added to the busyness of the week.
My birthday was nice, we at least got to go out to dinner without the kiddos so yay for date night, which has been non existent for months. R made me a cake and got me the label maker that I wanted so bad!!!!! My birthday last year was so great that this year didn't quite measure up. It was nice only working a half day and getting out at 10:30am. The class ended up having a student teacher so I really didn't have to do anything. I worked a half day on Wednesday too because R said he had a phone interview on Wed morning at 9am. As it turns out he screwed up the dates and it's actually next Wed. the 25th at 9am. He even got a confirmation e-mail with the correct date and time and it still didn't click in his mind. So I could have worked a whole day on Wed, very annoying. I feel like he needs to do a much better job with the planner or palm pilot or something to keep organized. He's been forgetting a lot of things that he's supposed to do lately even though I've been verbally reminding him several times. That's another reason why I've been so ticked off lately.
I really hope the weekend goes smooth and that R isn't going to be out of commission all weekend.
It's been one of those weeks. I have a serious sweet tooth to begin with but when things get stressful the sweets sure do call my name. This week has just been very busy and unfortunately my husband watching the b.ball tournament=nothing done around the house. I absolutely hate walking in the door, exhausted after a day at work and it looking like a tornado has blown threw the inside! The past two days have been especially bad and it's put me in the worst mood. To top things off R is getting sick once again (the kiddos have colds and aren't feeling well). He gets sick so freaking much, it really drives me nuts. I have no patience for people who get sick all the time. There are precautions you can take to ward off colds and illnesses, and apparently he didn't get the memo!
One reason this week has been crazy is that my neighbor (the pregnant one who was due on Easter) had her baby on Wednesday. I got a call late on my birthday asking me if I could take care of their dogs because she had to go to the hospital with complications. They ended up inducing her Wed. morning and she had the baby at 1:30pm on Wed. So needless to say I helped out by going over three times a day to take care of the dogs (feed them, let them out, take them for walks, etc....) I also washed some dishes and made some food for them. The baby ended up having to be taken to the NIC.U at another hospital so she wasn't even with the baby and the dad was having to go between two hospitals to see his wife and the baby. Just an overall crazy situation that I wasn't planning on dealing with this week. I was more than happy to help but it definitely added to the busyness of the week.
My birthday was nice, we at least got to go out to dinner without the kiddos so yay for date night, which has been non existent for months. R made me a cake and got me the label maker that I wanted so bad!!!!! My birthday last year was so great that this year didn't quite measure up. It was nice only working a half day and getting out at 10:30am. The class ended up having a student teacher so I really didn't have to do anything. I worked a half day on Wednesday too because R said he had a phone interview on Wed morning at 9am. As it turns out he screwed up the dates and it's actually next Wed. the 25th at 9am. He even got a confirmation e-mail with the correct date and time and it still didn't click in his mind. So I could have worked a whole day on Wed, very annoying. I feel like he needs to do a much better job with the planner or palm pilot or something to keep organized. He's been forgetting a lot of things that he's supposed to do lately even though I've been verbally reminding him several times. That's another reason why I've been so ticked off lately.
I really hope the weekend goes smooth and that R isn't going to be out of commission all weekend.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Sad
I'm supposed to be in the Bah.amas right now. One of my college friends who was a bridesmaid in my wedding is getting married today and I'm not going to be there. We were really close to booking the trip but I put it off, then R lost his job, so I guess it's a good thing we didn't book the trip, but I'm still sad. I'm missing a vacation, my friend's wedding, and a great birthday weekend in a warm place, all because of the stupid choice we made to move back closer to family. Man, if I could reverse one decision in my life, it would be this. I have always taken the stance that I have no regrets in life because all my life experiences have taught me something, blah, blah, blah, but this I have to say is a regret. There's no pretty way to paint this situation we are in right now and yes I'm learning a great deal and it's humbling, and we'll never take anything for granted again, but in the end, it's sucks. Don't get me wrong I'm thankful for all the great things we do have; our health, marriage, kids, family, house, etc.... but I'm definitely worn out. I feel like I've grown 10 years in just one year. I'm sure there are worry lines that wouldn't be there right now had we not gone through this, I just feel a whole lot older than I am.
Tuesday is my 29th birthday and I'm not even excited, it just seems like another year. I can't actually ask for any presents because I have to be practical and use my birthday money and present wishes on things that are going to keep our family afloat. I asked my mom for face moisturizer because I'm running out and it's expensive. I asked R for a label maker because disorganization in the house makes my life seem like it's going to end. I'm placing my birthday money into the bank account to just to add to our "general fund." This whole situation f-ing sucks and it's really getting freaking old.
R went to a job fair yesterday in IN but it was pretty much a waste of time. They had a list of all these great companies that were going to be there so he thought it would be really worth the time and driving. Turns out none of them were hiring, just answering questions about their company and directing people to look on their website for possible future job openings, WTF???? Isn't the purpose of a job fair to find people to fill actual job openings?????? He only gave out 4 resumes, so pretty much a waste of money in gas. He does have a phone interview at a small private college on Wednesday so let's hope that they like him and give him an in person interview.
Ok, well it's time for me to be happy, I had my 15 minutes of sadness and b**ching. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'm really hoping the weather turns out nice today to keep my mind off of the warm Bah.amas!
I'm supposed to be in the Bah.amas right now. One of my college friends who was a bridesmaid in my wedding is getting married today and I'm not going to be there. We were really close to booking the trip but I put it off, then R lost his job, so I guess it's a good thing we didn't book the trip, but I'm still sad. I'm missing a vacation, my friend's wedding, and a great birthday weekend in a warm place, all because of the stupid choice we made to move back closer to family. Man, if I could reverse one decision in my life, it would be this. I have always taken the stance that I have no regrets in life because all my life experiences have taught me something, blah, blah, blah, but this I have to say is a regret. There's no pretty way to paint this situation we are in right now and yes I'm learning a great deal and it's humbling, and we'll never take anything for granted again, but in the end, it's sucks. Don't get me wrong I'm thankful for all the great things we do have; our health, marriage, kids, family, house, etc.... but I'm definitely worn out. I feel like I've grown 10 years in just one year. I'm sure there are worry lines that wouldn't be there right now had we not gone through this, I just feel a whole lot older than I am.
Tuesday is my 29th birthday and I'm not even excited, it just seems like another year. I can't actually ask for any presents because I have to be practical and use my birthday money and present wishes on things that are going to keep our family afloat. I asked my mom for face moisturizer because I'm running out and it's expensive. I asked R for a label maker because disorganization in the house makes my life seem like it's going to end. I'm placing my birthday money into the bank account to just to add to our "general fund." This whole situation f-ing sucks and it's really getting freaking old.
R went to a job fair yesterday in IN but it was pretty much a waste of time. They had a list of all these great companies that were going to be there so he thought it would be really worth the time and driving. Turns out none of them were hiring, just answering questions about their company and directing people to look on their website for possible future job openings, WTF???? Isn't the purpose of a job fair to find people to fill actual job openings?????? He only gave out 4 resumes, so pretty much a waste of money in gas. He does have a phone interview at a small private college on Wednesday so let's hope that they like him and give him an in person interview.
Ok, well it's time for me to be happy, I had my 15 minutes of sadness and b**ching. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'm really hoping the weather turns out nice today to keep my mind off of the warm Bah.amas!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Weekend Update
This weekend seemed to go so fast! On Friday I took the day off from work so we could go to my parent's for the weekend. I wanted to get pictures taken of the boys on our way up so we could have them to give to people at Little man's party. I made the appt. for pictures at 10:20am, which was hell to get packed and out the door in time to make it to the appt. I had good reasons for making it early but I didn't do such a hot job of getting everything packed up the night before. Instead, I woke up at 6am on my day off to get everything around. We got to my parent's house around 2:30 after eating lunch and making the drive.
Saturday my mom and I had a baby shower to go to so that took up the middle of the day. Baby M slept so bad on Friday night so I was a zombie on Saturday. After the shower we just hung around, ordered pizza and then decorated Little man's cake. He had a Wa.ll.-E birthday cake and it turned out soooo cute.
Today was his party and it went great. My mom made pulled pork sandwiches, had veggies and dip and chips and then my aunt brought macaroni salad. R's parents made the drive so it was nice to see them and for them to see the kids. It has been pretty much 6 months since they had seen Baby M and then 5 months since they'd seen Little man. We stayed until 4:30pm and then drove home in terrible downpouring rain. It's so gross here in MI right now! I cannot wait for things to green up and all the ugly brown to be gone.
So we're now short one car due to my dad's wreck :( I no longer have a car so R is going to have to drive me to work and pick me up, which is going to be a huge pain in the butt. The car I was driving was my parent's car. They had extra cars and they graciously let me borrow that car so that I would have transportation for dr's appts when I was preggo or for work when I started subbing. I'm really hoping that my dad finds another car soon so I can have it back because well it was fine not having a car when I was just staying at home with Little man, it's definitely going to be an inconvenience now. I can drive our car if Little man doesn't have preschool or anything going on. Tomorrow the boys have dr's appts so I will have to be driven to work and I'll need to either find a ride home or walk the 2 1/2 miles because their appt's won't be done in time to pick me up. The icing on the cake.......R got the letter stating that an average person would not have resigned in his situation so of course they denied his unemployment. I'm just so mad because we deserve that money after they way they treated him and it's $4300 which would help us out sooooo much right now!
This weekend seemed to go so fast! On Friday I took the day off from work so we could go to my parent's for the weekend. I wanted to get pictures taken of the boys on our way up so we could have them to give to people at Little man's party. I made the appt. for pictures at 10:20am, which was hell to get packed and out the door in time to make it to the appt. I had good reasons for making it early but I didn't do such a hot job of getting everything packed up the night before. Instead, I woke up at 6am on my day off to get everything around. We got to my parent's house around 2:30 after eating lunch and making the drive.
Saturday my mom and I had a baby shower to go to so that took up the middle of the day. Baby M slept so bad on Friday night so I was a zombie on Saturday. After the shower we just hung around, ordered pizza and then decorated Little man's cake. He had a Wa.ll.-E birthday cake and it turned out soooo cute.
Today was his party and it went great. My mom made pulled pork sandwiches, had veggies and dip and chips and then my aunt brought macaroni salad. R's parents made the drive so it was nice to see them and for them to see the kids. It has been pretty much 6 months since they had seen Baby M and then 5 months since they'd seen Little man. We stayed until 4:30pm and then drove home in terrible downpouring rain. It's so gross here in MI right now! I cannot wait for things to green up and all the ugly brown to be gone.
So we're now short one car due to my dad's wreck :( I no longer have a car so R is going to have to drive me to work and pick me up, which is going to be a huge pain in the butt. The car I was driving was my parent's car. They had extra cars and they graciously let me borrow that car so that I would have transportation for dr's appts when I was preggo or for work when I started subbing. I'm really hoping that my dad finds another car soon so I can have it back because well it was fine not having a car when I was just staying at home with Little man, it's definitely going to be an inconvenience now. I can drive our car if Little man doesn't have preschool or anything going on. Tomorrow the boys have dr's appts so I will have to be driven to work and I'll need to either find a ride home or walk the 2 1/2 miles because their appt's won't be done in time to pick me up. The icing on the cake.......R got the letter stating that an average person would not have resigned in his situation so of course they denied his unemployment. I'm just so mad because we deserve that money after they way they treated him and it's $4300 which would help us out sooooo much right now!
Monday, March 02, 2009
Happy Birthday Little Man
Dear Little Man,
I absolutely cannot believe that 4 years ago today you were brought into the world! Becoming a mother was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me and I'm so proud of the child you have blossomed into.
You literally crack us up everyday. Within the past couple weeks you have developed your personality and sense of humor. It's so fun to watch you grow and see all the new things you have learned in such a short time.
Your birthday was so much fun and I think it will be memorable for you. You got to spend the morning playing with your favorite man in the world, daddy, at the indoor playplace. We opened presents through out the day so that you would have tons of time to play with each gift. You loved your Spu.d Troo.per Mr. Pota.to He.ad Sta.r War.s Sto.rm Troo.per. We played down at E and K's this afternoon and then went to a very fun dinner where you got to play in the arcade. Finally, we ended at Col.dstone where you got to have your free birthday creation. When we got home you got to open your last two gifts which were from Mommy and Daddy. You LOVED the roller blades and of course were excited about your Bara.ck O.bama book.
On Sunday you will have your birthday party at Grand.ma and Gran.dpa's with the family. Gran.dma is going to make your Wal.l-E cake. Grand.ma L and Grand.pa B are going to come and that will be fun since you haven't seen them since Oc.tober. I hope your 4th birthday will be a memorable and special one for you. We love you so much Little man!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you tons!!!! Oh and let's not forget that it's Baby M's 6 month (1/2 birthday) how he's grown too!!!!!!
Dear Little Man,
I absolutely cannot believe that 4 years ago today you were brought into the world! Becoming a mother was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me and I'm so proud of the child you have blossomed into.
You literally crack us up everyday. Within the past couple weeks you have developed your personality and sense of humor. It's so fun to watch you grow and see all the new things you have learned in such a short time.
Your birthday was so much fun and I think it will be memorable for you. You got to spend the morning playing with your favorite man in the world, daddy, at the indoor playplace. We opened presents through out the day so that you would have tons of time to play with each gift. You loved your Spu.d Troo.per Mr. Pota.to He.ad Sta.r War.s Sto.rm Troo.per. We played down at E and K's this afternoon and then went to a very fun dinner where you got to play in the arcade. Finally, we ended at Col.dstone where you got to have your free birthday creation. When we got home you got to open your last two gifts which were from Mommy and Daddy. You LOVED the roller blades and of course were excited about your Bara.ck O.bama book.
On Sunday you will have your birthday party at Grand.ma and Gran.dpa's with the family. Gran.dma is going to make your Wal.l-E cake. Grand.ma L and Grand.pa B are going to come and that will be fun since you haven't seen them since Oc.tober. I hope your 4th birthday will be a memorable and special one for you. We love you so much Little man!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you tons!!!! Oh and let's not forget that it's Baby M's 6 month (1/2 birthday) how he's grown too!!!!!!
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