Lately life is still as busy as ever. I find that I like busy. Aidan is finally beginning to like busy too.
All last week I worked at the day care. Life was hectic but fine. I learned last week that the Lord works in mysterious ways. We had a bit of a financial crisis. Drama drama drama. I find myself not shocked or stressed out about certain things the way others might. I tend to just become proactive. Try and make the situation better quicker. Due to our "crisis" I have come to believe some things. Banks are a joke, especially in this economy. When the Lord says to make sure your house is in order and to be free of debt he means it. I am only going to share the following story because I think it is sad and scary. Brian and I had the truck repo-ed last Monday morning. I was unable to get a hold of Brian because he was at work. I had a day of dread and confusion. I thought everything was okay. After finally getting a hold of Brian and finding out what was going on I got scared. Brian was 7 days late on our payment. He contacted the bank the week prior to make sure paying the payment on Tuesday would be okay, and the person said yes because of the grace period most banks allow (it is usually 10-15 days before a late charge is added). Well we could have paid on Saturday but the banks hours are so ridiculous (very small local bank with only three branches in the county) so we decided to wait until Tuesday. Tuesday would have been day 7. Monday was Columbus day, so all banks were closed. This is the kicker...the bank repossessed the truck for one payment---$325. We were able to get the truck back on Tuesday for $380 (holding fee). Were we bad for paying it late, yes. But I am now scared for the bank and others banking there. Beware! Brian and I are going to put forth all of our effort to pay off the truck or sell it as soon as possible because that was too much for us. Everyone reading this make sure your house is in pristine order.
In other news we decided to pay some other bills off because of shock and bewilderment concerning the truck, so we sold the Trans-Am. Brian bought a Trans-Am in high school and it has been in need of repair since before we got married. As much as I didn't want him to have to sell his project car we decided to for two reasons. The drama with the truck was scary, so instant cash would be beneficial and if we decide to move out of state soon, we can't take it with us. I promised Brian that in the future when all is financially under control, he can purchase another project car.
On Tuesday Brian's brother Matt came to stay with us. He has been such a blessing to have around. He keeps Aidan entertained, and that is worth a lot! I am unsure how long he plans to stay but that doesn't matter to me. That is why we wanted an extra room in our house.
On Thursday we went to Aidan's best friends' birthday party. Zoe turned 3! I can't believe how big our kids have grown. Aidan had so much fun being around Zoe. He sure does love her. Happy Birthday Zoe!
In the midst of all of this drama, my parents came to visit us this weekend. It was a complete spur of the moment trip. Mom said she missed me and needed to be by me, I think that she had heard my pleas in the wind. I really felt like I needed my mom and dad all week, and POOF! there they were. We had fun. We didn't do much but visit and be around each other. Splendid I think. Dad and I went to the fruit stands in Perry on Saturday to purchase pumpkins and squash. Other than that we just visited.
Monday morning we woke up early and headed to Ogden Canyon to get some family pictures taken by Brian's cousin Karrie. Aside from the usual complaints (I am a fatty and had major acne that day) they turned out well. I can't wait to get copies of them and hang them up. Then we came home and had lunch. After lunch we carved our pumpkins. Aidan was a good helper as myself, Brian and Matt did the actual carving. Then for dinner we had some pizza and rented How to Train a Dragon. Aidan loved that movie. What a fantastic day!
Today I have been busy baking and prepping for the rest of this week; I work Wednesday through Friday. I baked three loaves of bread, made a lasagna, made some breakfast scones (not fry bread scones but English type scones), prepped some fry bread for dinner, made lunch, finished laundry, baked a cake, and now I hope to get caught up on some other random lose ends.
My goal this week is to set up an Etsy shop and sell some of my crafts and projects. Do you shop Etsy? Would you? Would you be interested in buying some of my stuff? Stuff includes baby quilts, lap quilts, quilts, and table runners. I hope to expand my "merchandise" later on.
Peace!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
WOW! What a gap!
Okay so I just recently realized that time has flown by since I had added a post.
Know that we are alive and surviving.
This 3 week absence from blogging has been both relaxing and helpful. I enjoy reading blogs, I enjoy writing blogs but it was beginning to seem like a stretch. I was stretching to find things to write about and talk about. Plus I think I just got fed up. No one else was blogging that often, my craft blogs became repetitive and so I didn't want to do it either. I know that I shouldn't blog for comments or responses but it does help the writer. It helps because it motivates the writing process. All that being said. I don't know if I will post as often anymore. Life is getting crazy (and I generally like crazy) so blogging will return to being a hobby, not a chore.
But lets update the world on what has happened and why I haven't been blogging often.
Student loans came a knocking. I knew they would and wasn't surprised, but I was surprised by how fast we got into that spot of being okay financially to broke. I can handle broke I can. But it happened so fast that broke became icky. Especially when I learned that broke wasn't going to leave us as fast as I would like. So I thought about how grateful I was to be an at home mom and for surviving on one income we were doing awesome. But how could I add to our finances without compromising my wife and mother job. I was willing to get a job, but it would have to mesh well with the wife and mother gig. Have I mentioned how expensive day care can be? Not even worth most of the jobs out there. What a terrible situation for so many women and men!
I digress.
I thought of a bunch of options. An at home day care. Etsy shop to sell stuff. Going back to theater. Cleaning houses. Doing pre-made meals (think Dinners by Diana or My Girlfriends Kitchen). Everything seemed okay and doable but nothing said YES! So I took the matter up with Lord. I expressed my desires and wants, and then I told him to either guide me to a job or help me bring income into our home.
The next morning the phone rang. The day care that I substitute at needed my services. So I got ready and went into work. While there two different teachers came up to me asking if I was available on some days. Since then it has kind of snowballed. In September I worked 11 days. In October I am scheduled for 11 days. November I already have 2 days scheduled. Is that a lot? No. Is it enough? I don't know. But I am thankful to Heavenly Father for sending me all these jobs. Extra money is still money.
On one of these substituting gigs, I was told of a position that became available. I asked if I would be considered and the response was yes, do you want it? I went home and prayed. No that position is not for me. So I said no. But after I got my no answer I figured something else out. I will continue to substitute at the day care. The job is ideal, as a sub. On the days that I don't work and stay home I will be learning more about the sewing machine and quilting. I just figured out the my machine will do free motion quilting (I just need to figure it out).
So if you want to buy a quilt/table runner/ baby blanket/ etc. keep me in mind. I think I will start a blog/website to sell/ showcase my works. I am not ready to do that yet (I have very little inventory and am a slight prefectionist), but remember me.
Other things that have happened in three weeks.
We went to Lagoon with Brian's family. Aidan had a blast. He was super cranky at first and then he had a lot of fun. Matt made us all a little nervous because he got into a scuffle. Or I should say he saw a scuffle and got in the middle of it to help end it. That was entertaining. Normally I would not condone fighting and violence, but Matt was in the right for getting involved. An adult started attacking a young teenager (13?). Punched him in his gut, etc. And Matt was there to say back off. The adult ran off, probably shocked that someone would intervene. We called security, made sure the young teenager was okay. I can't believe people are so lame! If you are wound tight and looking for a fight to go to a place like Lagoon! Teenagers everywhere and ridiculous behavior abounds. Lagoon is a place of families, kids, teenagers and people who want to be chill and have fun. If you find yourself getting irritated with the heat, the crowds, the noise, etc. LEAVE! Don't be a jerk and blow up on a child! Enough of my soap box.
We winterized our yard. Just in time for torrential down pour of rain and hail. Literally just in time. I think Brian finished mowing and Aidan and I had everything in the garage as it started. Two minutes before the deadline. Amazing!
I have been experiencing some heavy emotions lately. I hate when my heart hurts. I hate when it hurts for understanding more than a physical hurt (hope that makes sense). I was unable to catch any of conference last weekend. And sense then my heart and mind have been saddened by all the negativity brought about since then. I thought I was stronger and wiser than what I am feeling right now, apparently I was wrong. I have been taking my tears and confusion to the Lord. I hope for understanding soon. Nothing makes me more scared than not knowing something to obvious to everyone else (or is it so obvious?). Everyone be patient with me as I try to figure out my steadfast position. I had a position. But of late it is wobbly, I hate wobbly.
I bottled my first batch of salsa. I got a recipe from Brian's Aunt Dixie. Everyone seems to love it. I plan on doing more of that salsa (tweaked of course!). I had fun and it really does taste yummy! Next on my canning agenda is homemade pasta sauce. Got any good recipes? Send them my way.
I have actually become a fan of prime time television. I went so long without watching television that it was weird to get back into it. But here is our television viewing line up for this fall.
Sunday: All American Handyman, Next Iron Chef,
Monday: Chuck, House, Lie to Me
Tuesday: No Ordinary Family, Melissa and Joey
Wednesday: Modern Family, The Defenders
Thursday: Big Bang Theory
That is all. Later.
Know that we are alive and surviving.
This 3 week absence from blogging has been both relaxing and helpful. I enjoy reading blogs, I enjoy writing blogs but it was beginning to seem like a stretch. I was stretching to find things to write about and talk about. Plus I think I just got fed up. No one else was blogging that often, my craft blogs became repetitive and so I didn't want to do it either. I know that I shouldn't blog for comments or responses but it does help the writer. It helps because it motivates the writing process. All that being said. I don't know if I will post as often anymore. Life is getting crazy (and I generally like crazy) so blogging will return to being a hobby, not a chore.
But lets update the world on what has happened and why I haven't been blogging often.
Student loans came a knocking. I knew they would and wasn't surprised, but I was surprised by how fast we got into that spot of being okay financially to broke. I can handle broke I can. But it happened so fast that broke became icky. Especially when I learned that broke wasn't going to leave us as fast as I would like. So I thought about how grateful I was to be an at home mom and for surviving on one income we were doing awesome. But how could I add to our finances without compromising my wife and mother job. I was willing to get a job, but it would have to mesh well with the wife and mother gig. Have I mentioned how expensive day care can be? Not even worth most of the jobs out there. What a terrible situation for so many women and men!
I digress.
I thought of a bunch of options. An at home day care. Etsy shop to sell stuff. Going back to theater. Cleaning houses. Doing pre-made meals (think Dinners by Diana or My Girlfriends Kitchen). Everything seemed okay and doable but nothing said YES! So I took the matter up with Lord. I expressed my desires and wants, and then I told him to either guide me to a job or help me bring income into our home.
The next morning the phone rang. The day care that I substitute at needed my services. So I got ready and went into work. While there two different teachers came up to me asking if I was available on some days. Since then it has kind of snowballed. In September I worked 11 days. In October I am scheduled for 11 days. November I already have 2 days scheduled. Is that a lot? No. Is it enough? I don't know. But I am thankful to Heavenly Father for sending me all these jobs. Extra money is still money.
On one of these substituting gigs, I was told of a position that became available. I asked if I would be considered and the response was yes, do you want it? I went home and prayed. No that position is not for me. So I said no. But after I got my no answer I figured something else out. I will continue to substitute at the day care. The job is ideal, as a sub. On the days that I don't work and stay home I will be learning more about the sewing machine and quilting. I just figured out the my machine will do free motion quilting (I just need to figure it out).
So if you want to buy a quilt/table runner/ baby blanket/ etc. keep me in mind. I think I will start a blog/website to sell/ showcase my works. I am not ready to do that yet (I have very little inventory and am a slight prefectionist), but remember me.
Other things that have happened in three weeks.
We went to Lagoon with Brian's family. Aidan had a blast. He was super cranky at first and then he had a lot of fun. Matt made us all a little nervous because he got into a scuffle. Or I should say he saw a scuffle and got in the middle of it to help end it. That was entertaining. Normally I would not condone fighting and violence, but Matt was in the right for getting involved. An adult started attacking a young teenager (13?). Punched him in his gut, etc. And Matt was there to say back off. The adult ran off, probably shocked that someone would intervene. We called security, made sure the young teenager was okay. I can't believe people are so lame! If you are wound tight and looking for a fight to go to a place like Lagoon! Teenagers everywhere and ridiculous behavior abounds. Lagoon is a place of families, kids, teenagers and people who want to be chill and have fun. If you find yourself getting irritated with the heat, the crowds, the noise, etc. LEAVE! Don't be a jerk and blow up on a child! Enough of my soap box.
We winterized our yard. Just in time for torrential down pour of rain and hail. Literally just in time. I think Brian finished mowing and Aidan and I had everything in the garage as it started. Two minutes before the deadline. Amazing!
I have been experiencing some heavy emotions lately. I hate when my heart hurts. I hate when it hurts for understanding more than a physical hurt (hope that makes sense). I was unable to catch any of conference last weekend. And sense then my heart and mind have been saddened by all the negativity brought about since then. I thought I was stronger and wiser than what I am feeling right now, apparently I was wrong. I have been taking my tears and confusion to the Lord. I hope for understanding soon. Nothing makes me more scared than not knowing something to obvious to everyone else (or is it so obvious?). Everyone be patient with me as I try to figure out my steadfast position. I had a position. But of late it is wobbly, I hate wobbly.
I bottled my first batch of salsa. I got a recipe from Brian's Aunt Dixie. Everyone seems to love it. I plan on doing more of that salsa (tweaked of course!). I had fun and it really does taste yummy! Next on my canning agenda is homemade pasta sauce. Got any good recipes? Send them my way.
I have actually become a fan of prime time television. I went so long without watching television that it was weird to get back into it. But here is our television viewing line up for this fall.
Sunday: All American Handyman, Next Iron Chef,
Monday: Chuck, House, Lie to Me
Tuesday: No Ordinary Family, Melissa and Joey
Wednesday: Modern Family, The Defenders
Thursday: Big Bang Theory
That is all. Later.
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