What a nice day we are having. My brother is here and it's just us celebrating and enjoying eachother in a relaxing day. The kids are all enjoying their toys and playing together. We have made a birthday cake for Jesus and will be baking sugar cookies soon. Lunch turned out good and I've got lots of leftovers for the coming week:)
12.25.2007
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What a wonderful time of year! God loves me so much that He sent His One and Only Son to save me! Blessed by the name of my Lord Jesus Christ!
12.24.2007
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It's raining and cloudy and muggy today. The kids are out back "cleaning" out the sandbox that is full of water which means they will need to be cleaned when they come in.
Yesterdays shower went off without a hitch and was very nice.
7.30.2007
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William is almost crawling now. He is on his hands and knees most of the time just hasn't quite gotten the hang of it. His 4th tooth is just poking through and I think we are almost rid of his cold.
7.24.2007
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Well, it took all spring and most of the summer but I'm finally starting to declutter and organize. I got through 5 kitchen cupboards yesterday and have sorted through a table full of clothes and put them in the right boxes as well as gone through the masses of baby boy clothes and have a huge amount to donate. At least I know what I need for the coming winter.
7.24.2007
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Still sore from last night but I pushed myself harder than I have in the past on the treadmill tonight. My cut on my ankle hurts but not bad enough to use it as an excuse.
6.10.2007
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Wimped out on my workout last night and stayed home. I've been soooo tired. Feeling a tad bit better today but not much since I woke up a lot last night due to the storms.
5.24.2007
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We had about 5 inches of rain overnight so everything is sopping wet outside and the backyard is flooded. We got a little bit of water in the basement but not too bad.
5.24.2007
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Here we go on challenge #2. I'll weigh, measure and photograph myself tomorrow. DH has issued a challenge as well for the next 12 weeks...to establish good habits and disciplines in our lives and the kids in keeping things picked up around here.
5.20.2007
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Reading Winnie the pooh and Little house on the prairie to the kids as well as bible stories and poems. REading Charlotte Mason Companion, HOme education and For the family's sake myself.
5.18.2007
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My first 12 week challenge ends tomorrow and I'm focusing on ending strong! Thanks to my workout partner I will have exercised 6x this week which is a first ever. I'll have DH take my pic this weekend and weigh myself and measure myself for the next challenge.
5.18.2007
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Very tired for quite awhile now and last night didn't help. Between William and Wesley I was up every hour:(
Hopefully I'll get a nap in a bit here, otherwise I'll try once DH gets home.
5.17.2007
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So I couldn't figure out why none of the clothes that fit me before William were still too small now if I'd already hit pre-pregnancy weight! I finally got my medical records out and realized that I haven't gotten to pre-pregnancy weight yet.
I've still got another 7 lbs to go.
Pre-preg William was 160lbs.
Pre-preg Wesley was 162lbs.
Pre-preg Emily was 153lbs and
Pre-preg Twins was 148lbs.
Right now I'm right at 167lbs and my ultimate goal is 140lbs. 5.12.2007
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Still didn't get sleep last night. Tom and Wes were in our bed:( Wesley has been getting up every night for awhile at about 3a.m. Tonight he is getting broken of that.
4.24.2007
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Don't want to do anything but sleep today:) Rough night, couldn't go to sleep then up with 3 different kids. Need to get to the P.O. today so might take everybody for a walk if it's not too windy.
4.23.2007
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It's finally hit me and i'm ready to start tossing and junking and giving away. Tonight I took every stitch of clothing out of the girls room and left them only an outfit for tomorrow. I'm going to sort through and have only 1 outfit per day, and 3 pairs of pj's. They have way too many clothes and it's my fault so now it's time to pare things down. I'm also mentally sorting through toys and have a good idea of what needs to go.
4.15.2007
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Went and ran on the treadmill last night and made good progress. Did nothing on Monday and nothing tonight:( I'm very tired still from the weekend and just not feeling up to par. Fighting myself mentally this week with feeling like I haven't made any progress etc. STill going to push through just need to get more sleep.
4.11.2007
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Had a good time last night at bunko but didn't win any prizes.
Next time it's at my house so good motivation to do some major decluttering and maybe some painting:)
4.3.2007
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Stayed up too late last night and then Will did not sleep good:( Of course now that everyone else is up he is sleeping just fine. I'm very tired but the day promises to be a nice one and the kids are already outside.
4.2.2007
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Busy day ahead with speech and grocery shopping so I'm trying to get as much done ahead as possible.
Very tired today but will push to exercise. I'm going to use my "new" treadmill here at home so I don't have to go anywhere tonight. I think hubby will appreciate that.
3.29.2007
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Got a bit more accomplished today in the house. I'm learning, again, that doing a little bit everyday really does help.
Did a bit of school with the kids as well.
3.20.2007
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Tired and irritable today but did get the livingroom and kitchen picked up and cleaned. Well as clean as they are going to get.
Supper is on the stove and I'm off to the gym later.
3.19.2007
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My goal this week is to exercise every single day according to my plan.
Monday-weights
Tuesday-cardio
Wednesday-weights
Thursday-cardio
Friday-weights
Saturday-cardio
3.18.2007
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Trying to get some decluttering and cleaning done today. I'm starting to see through the mess to what I need to do and getting the motivation to do it.
3.16.2007
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This week is actually going pretty fast. Yesterday DH sold his Brothers car so that was nice. Exercised last night but did a pud job since I was tired.
3.14.2007
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Well technically Alissa and Thomas would be starting Kindergarten this next school year so that makes me feel better with where we are at. They are doing K math and learning how to read as well as numerous other things.
3.12.2007
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Made good headway on the taxes last night but was up until midnight:( Not going to get that great of a return this year, but at least it will be done.
3.11.2007
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I'm not as sore as I thought I'd be after my workout yesterday but I am very tired and my body is telling me to slow down and sleep so I haven't done much today. Thankfully it's pretty nice out so the older 3 are out playing on the playset.
3.8.2007
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We are so behind with stuff. Budget has not been done, late on some payments, taxes have not progressed. Grrrrr. Why does this have to be so hard.
3.6.2007
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Wesley is still sick but has finally fallen asleep this afternoon. He did sleep well last night and his fever is down.
He is still congested in the lungs so I'm trying different things to get that loosened up and coughed out.
We are going to try going tomorrow morning for a visit and hopefully all will go well and nobody else will get sick.
3.2.2007
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Weight training went pretty well yesterday and I know now more where I'm at and what weights to use.
Cardio was hard this morning and I only made it through 12 minutes instead of the 20 I need, but I'm just going to have to work at it gradually.
2.27.2007
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Starting my 12 week challenge tomorrow. I'll be doing weights at the gym on M-W-F and cardio at home on the alternate days.
My goals:
Lose 20 pounds body fat
Drop to a size 10
Tone and firm hips and thighs
Tone and firm rear end
Flatten tummy
2.25.2007
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for whatever reason my phone has no dial tone today so I can't call hubby to complain about how I'm feeling. If I wasn't sick I honestly would not have noticed but it's really irritating right now.
2.22.2007
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I must be tired and stressed out-go figure-because I woke up very sore on my right side and that rapidly turned into being achy with the chills. As near as I can figure it's mastitis. Took tons of vitamins and an aspirin so I don't feel too bad right now but I need to redose on the vits.
2.22.2007
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Why, oh, why can't I get myself to bed at a decent time? Sat on the computer till 10:30 then dinked around then fed Will at 11:30 and then picked up a book and read till 1:00! So of course I'm dragging today.
2.20.2007
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I'm really liking what I'm learning about the classical education approach. I've started reading to the kids and plan to continue and add narration to our reading times. Thomas and Alissa are so very interested in learning to read that I'm going to really push myself to do our phonics lessons every day.
2.19.2007
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It was very nice to get away for awhile today and not think about losing weight, homeschooling, cleaning etc. Will did very good and the day was so nice that I could just carry him around instead of dragging the carseat everywhere.
2.19.2007
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Getting my new (used) fridge today and a table. DH will pick it up after church and then I get to clean out the old one and fill the new one. Hopefully I'll get to town tomorrow and finish the grocery shopping.
Going to push to get the taxes done today or tomorrow.
2.18.2007
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Very tired, physically and emotionally exhausted. Can hardly keep my eyes open and there is no end in sight.
Good news, Emily is over her diarrhea and went potty on her own once today and stayed mostly dry at naptime.
2.16.2007
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Going to take my sewing machine downstairs even though I don't have a special spot yet. I'll never get anything sewn if I don't just move it out in the open.
2.15.2007
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Started reading No greater joy book 2 and am very convicted about my lack of child training. Especially with my strong-willed Emily and my hot-tempered Wesley.
Praying for wisdom and endurance as I seek to properly train them in obedience.
2.15.2007
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Don't want to do much but curl up with a good book today.
Still wading my way through paperwork but I think I'm down to my last box. Desperately need to put laundry away but I'm not feeling inspired to do it.
2.13.2007
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I'm trying to see what would be the most effective use of my time everyday. Such as Monday-Baking Day, that way I could make several loaves of Tom's bread and a bunch of muffins to freeze for snacks and maybe some cookies. Tuesday-?, Wednesday-Laudry, since Deborah is here to help and fold laundry this would be a good day to do all of the dirty clothes and put everything away. I have to do laundry everyday but this day would be the push to put everything away and to change sheets. Oops, forgot I left Emily in the bathroom with stinky pants that I need to change:)
2.12.2007
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Hubby took older 2 kids to town to get some groceries and I'm supposed to be napping while the other 3 are sleeping, so I guess I'll go give it a try.
2.11.2007
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Felt horrible this morning but it just seems to be a case of too much cake yesterday:) ginger mint tea seems to have helped.
Wesley is now 2 years old which doesn't seem possible. Will is sleeping longer at nights but wanting to eat more often during the day.
2.9.2007
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Been trying to work on paperwork and the basement to get some organization. If I can get it done now while Will still takes good naps I'll feel alot better. I'm thinking I will get another shelf unit this weekend and hopefully some more tubs to put clothes into. Working on getting pictures organized and a scrapbooking and sewing area set up down there too.
2.2.2007
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Kim spread the word and 3 gals from co-op sent meals, so now I've got enough to last for quite awhile since I can freeze the extra's. Very nice indeed.
1.31.2007
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Wes found his diecast mcQueen in the piano bench and Emily found the plush one in her pillowcase, so now Tom is keeping a very close eye on them by carrying them around in his Thomas lunchbox:)
1.31.2007
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Made progress on the girls room this morning but still no Lightning Mcqueen. Wes has lost both of his and we haven't seen them since yesterday. Seth stopped by to visit which was a nice break and the kids had fun playing.
1.30.2007
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The house has stayed pretty well picked up as long as we stay on top of things but its getting cluttery. Theres piles in certain areas that just haven't moved for awhile, so I'm going to try to work on that this week.
1.29.2007
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Trying to break myself of diaper buying addiction:) It's fun and with ebay not too expensive but I'm going to go overboard if I don't stop. Just one or two more auctions and I should be very set.
1.28.2007
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Finally got a nice nap in today and it felt great but then here I sit while Will sleeps:( I need to take a shower and go to bed my eyes are very tired.
1.28.2007
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Cd'ing is going good and hasn't been a big headache. In fact it's made potty training a lot easier since I've already got the bucket for the diapers and I sure don't want to put a cloth diaper on her.
1.25.2007
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Will was up every 2 hours last night or more and then the crew started waking up at 6:30 this morning. I was already tired yesterday and will be more so today so I'm rather grumpy which doesnt' help anything. Planning on laying low today and hopefully getting some naps in.
1.23.2007
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Took everybody out to go grocery shopping which was very tiring and won't happen again soon. Though our van was big but it takes forever to get everybody buckled in and situated.
1.20.2007
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Will stretched it to 4 hours between one of his feedings last night so I got a bit more sleep. Also got a nice hot shower today during which time Emily messed and wet her panties, so much for peace and relaxation!
1.19.2007
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Stayed up and watched Superman which was fun but then Will decided to fuss for an extra hour and a half after that so didn't fall asleep until 12:30a.m
1.16.2007
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For some reason I've stayed up late for the last two nights and am paying for it. William allowed me 3 hours of sleep in bed last night and 2 hours in the chair and that was it, so I did go back to bed after the kids were up and Abby watched them Got a few more hours of sleep so feel not too bad right now.
1.12.2007
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Even though sleep is at a minimum right now I am enjoying William. He is doing really well with putting himself to sleep but unfortunately doesn't like to rock to sleep. In the long run that's great but I like rocking a baby.
1.9.2007
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Finally doing better and would have had a good nights sleep except that Will decided to not go to sleep till 11:30 then get up twice between then and 5a.m. and then scream and fuss for the next hour and a half! Finally got all of the burps worked out and he settled down after he puked down my shirt:) Working on getting him to go to sleep on his own so it'll be a fun next few days.
1.8.2007
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Thankfully enorgement has almost gone away and I have avoided a close call with mastitis. Realized last night that I had been feeling poorly all day because I was on the brink of mastitis and that my breast soreness was not engorgment. So I added echinacea to my vitamin intake and kept up with the water and stuff. Slept pretty good and feel much better today.
1.6.2007
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Don't ya just love the first few days? First its engorgment and then its bladder infection. Wish that I would have gotten a breast pump now cause at least I would have some relief for these few days that I need it! Bladder infection has been very painful but since starting mega doses of vitamin c etc. I have been feeling better.
1.4.2007
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Will was up every 2 hours all night and then wide awake at 4am. Took till about 5:30 to get him back to sleep and then he slept for about 3 1/2 hours straight. Hopefully this won't last and to help that out I'm going to work on getting him on a schedule.
1.3.2007
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William is staying awake a bit longer today. After a bath he kept his eyes open and just looked around for about 30 mintues. So far he's doing really well at night and everything so we'll see if it continues.
1.2.2007
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My milk started coming in last night and so I'm dealing with the brunt of it today. Will has slowed down on the nursing since he's getting a fuller tummy at each feeding but his wet/messy diaper output has increased so I feel better about that.
1.2.2007
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Was awake a lot last night and in pain. Baby was moving a lot and turning and causing a lot of BH and pain. Might have started to lose my mucous plug as well so we'll see what the rest of the day brings.
12.27.2006
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Had horrible hip pain throughout most of today but it did get a little better, just can't sit for very long. BH are stronger and last longer but no real contractions yet.
12.25.2006
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Besides church and the candlelight service the rest of the day was pretty relaxing. Got to lay down for quite awhile although I still am really tired.
12.24.2006
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Haven't felt that great today, hopefully not a sign of anything starting soon! I can't believe I'm saying that, but a Christmas baby isn't all that appealing.
12.24.2006
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Having a lot of BH tonight that border real contractions so hopefully we are getting closer. No I don't want the baby born on Christmas eve or Christmas day but it would really be nice to have this over with.
12.23.2006
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Last night about the time I was drifting off to sleep Ashley one of our pastors daughters was killed in a car accident. Apparently she swerved to miss something (probably a deer) and lost control and was thrown from her truck. She died at the scene. I'm still very much in shock over this and haven't told the kids yet. She was a favorite at church and watched the kids during the sermon as well as babysat them several times here at home.
12.20.2006
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Finally figured out the checkbook balance only to realize we are sitting in the whole! Argh! Our own fault for not keeping track and living within budget for the last 3 months. Oh, well I'm more annoyed than David is. He pointed out that at least we have several other reserves of money and that we wanted it zeroed out by the new year so that we could start with a clean, clear slate.
12.19.2006
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Reschedule my appointment with Kathy for Thursday instead of today. And got babysitters to cover it so I'm set for that and for the dentist appointment tomorrow. Hopefully baby will hold off until this weekend or later and then pretty much everybody's schedule will be cleared and ready to go. Now I'm concentrating on trying to get over this cold, getting rest, keeping thing clean and wrapping up paperwork and other projects.
12.19.2006
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Slept better last night. My hips didn't hurt as bad and I think that's due to walking yesterday, so I'm going to get out for bit today as well.
12.17.2006
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Got some ornaments and paint from Joanns today and had the kids each paint and glitter their own ornaments. They are so proud of them and had a lot of fun painting. Didn't make nearly as much mess as I though it would. They're plaster so hopefully they won't get broken any time soon from too much loving and handling.
12.16.2006
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O.k. I've gotten over myself and these wretched horomones. The livingroom is pretty much all done or at least as done as its going to get for a long time and I'm happy. Just needs a good thorough decluttering and dusting and will be perfect.
Got my new lights in the kitchen and it awesome to be able to see. Bathroom is still in trasition but it'll look better after a good scrub down as well.
12.16.2006
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Extremely irritated with Seth right now. Shock, shock he didn't show up again. Some stupid excuse I'm sure. He has not kept his word once throughout this entire project. Tonight it was bowling with his buddies which he said he wasn't going to do but apparently lied about and did anyway. He just called (9pm) to see if he should still come over!!!! 12.15.2006
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Got better sleep last night but I've been really tired today. Didn't do much except try to keep on top of things. I was hoping baby would've come by now so I did't have to do anymore laundry or cleaning:)
12.15.2006
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Tried to do stuff with the kids today. So we alternated cleaning their rooms with making paper snowflakes and paper garlands. Got the Christmas tree redecorated and moved back to the window corner. Seth will come tomorrow to put up the woodwork so I want to get it painted tonight.
12.14.2006
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Yep, I'm very growly, things aren't getting done fast enough and I have to rely on others to do stuff that I can either no longer do or it wouldn't be able to do at all. Getting cold medicine tonight so hopefully I'll be able to go to sleep before 1am. That should definately help!
12.14.2006
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Everything is pretty much packed except some bathroom stuff and a few clothes for me. Hopefully will get the van cleaned out tomorrow and a list made of stuff to take. Mom is on alert and I'm hoping I'll go into labor at night since David will be here. David got a cell phone today so that puts me much more at ease.
12.13.2006
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Pretty sure things will be happening within the next week. Have continued to have braxton hicks and they were stronger today. My superwoman burst of energy has waned and I'm back to normal just trying to get stuff pulled together before "the" day.
12.13.2006
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Been working on the bathroom today and have 1 coat on the ceiling and everything taped down but I need to sand the walls and do another ceiling coat before I can start on the walls.
Have the cookie batter made and it is chilling in the fridge so will start those a bit later.
Actually got all of the floors swept and mopped and stuff put away so at least it doesn't look so cluttery.
12.12.2006
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Made good progress today. Got the livingroom and kitchen painting touch-ups done and even managed to paint the backsplash in the kitchen. It looks much, much better. While I was at it I cleared the counters and scrubbed everything down really good, so that feels better. Tomorrow is the cookie exchange so tonight I've got 7 1/2 dozen baked and I'll do the rest tomorrow.
12.11.2006
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long to do list in my head and hopefully some of it will get check off. Unfortunately unless I get to bed earlier its going to be tough going.
12.11.2006
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Took a nap before church and after church. But have managed to get some stuff pulled together and put away. At least got the Christmas tree out of the kitchen!
12.10.2006
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I'd like to get two things done today but one will suffice. First is to get this checking account figured out and balance the checkbook then if I still have the energy I want to get me room unburied. There is a whole bunch of stuff that needs to come out of there and find a different home.
12.8.2006
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Well, about 3 weeks till due date so at least the time keeps moving even if I don't!
Slept pretty good last night but I definately feel the lack of not taking a Reliv shake. I think I will probably renew if I can still and order a couple of cans.
12.8.2006
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At least the week is almost over! Went to town with the kids and got the rest of the flooring needed for the livingroom so hopefully that'll go in this weekend. Tired from not enough sleep and not enough vitamins since I'm waiting for mine to come in the mail!
12.7.2006
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Made it through without an afternoon nap. Got through Thomas' last speech session for this year and the reports afterwards. Very discouraging but not unexpected. Actually he's made huge progress it's just hard seeing in black and white what I've already known. Lord, willing more progress will be made this next semester and we will do more at home.
12.6.2006
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Rough morning today ending up with me in tears. I gave up trying to clean along with Deborah and instead put Curious George on and sat in the recliner with Wesley. Made him happy and I was able to doze off a couple of times.
12.6.2006
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Looks like I've got Monday set and will go to Bunko too. And Hannah can babysit the kids on Tuesday while I go to midwife appointment so it's looking much better.
12.3.2006
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Good news! We are not doing Christmas with my family on the 17th but are postponing until the 13th of January. That will be easier for everybody and will give everyone a chance to see the baby too. I already feel the burden lifting.
12.3.2006
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I'm thrilled to pieces. DH has finished one of my storage shelves and it is huge. I can fit at least 18 tubs on one with a whole top shelf for other items. I can't wait to get down there and get stuff organized.
12.2.2006
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Got some stuff sorted and moved around in the basement. If I can do a little bit everyday or so it should be ready to throw a piece of carpet down and move toys and tv down there before Christmas.
South of here did get snow and its a mess so it's a good thing I didn't go afterall.
11.30.2006
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Because of snow and bad weather threats we canceled todays appointment with Kathy and now David has an entire day off and I still need to get down there somehow on Tuesday. No snow or bad weather here so I hope they got something down that way or I'll be upset.
11.30.2006
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I have been informed by DH that he bought my Christmas present tonight but I'm not supposed to cheat. So I've got to be a good girl. He described about how big the box would be and I'm totally clueless as to what he has gotten me. I love surprises! Now I've got to try not to figure out what it is.
11.29.2006
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Got some cleaning and organizing done while Deborah was here today. Should be able to get ahead and keep up with her coming every week. Hoping to get the rest of the flooring today and have it installed this weekend. Might even get the bathroom painted this weekend too.
11.29.2006
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Got the Christmas tree up and some of the other stuff, kids were very excited. Now I just have to take the boxes back downstairs and put the nativity sets out.
11.28.2006
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Made it through Thanksgiving and we are back home. Now I've got 3 weeks till family comes for Christmas and 4-5 weeks till baby. Plan on concentrating on ebay and painting this week. Thankfully Deb will be coming to clean every Wednesday so that will make a huge difference. I also am going to order Reliv and start taking 2-3 shakes a day to keep my energy level up, and maybe that will help the crabbies to ease up!
11.27.2006
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Got the pie dough made for the remaining 4 pies to make and made a pumpkin and chocolate pie tonight. Will finish pies and packing and cleaning tomorrow.
11.21.2006
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Made it to MOPS this morning and it was very nice especially since Wesley stayed in the nursery the whole time. He fell asleep toward the end and then wouldn't take an afternoon nap but did go to bed early tonight.
I've been a zombie almost all day! Finally drank my water-down coffee this afternoon and was able to get some stuff done but I'm more than ready to go to bed.
11.21.2006
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Lots to do today and I don't want to do any of it! Surprise, surpise. I'll get the pie crusts done this morning since the kids are playing pretty good and for the fun of it I'll work on the baby blankets. Hopefully I'll have enough energy and drive to get into my room and put stuff away.
11.20.2006
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Came home, ate dinner and got the kids down for naps and then I took a nap. Didn't think I was so tired but couldn't get up for an hour or so. Since I need to be making pies this week I actually got in the kitchen and started cleaning up. Few more dishes to wash but looks a lot better.
11.19.2006
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It's still Saturday night but late, I just finished picking up the livingroom and sweeping all of the floors. I'd like to mop the kitchen and load the dishwaser but I'm bushed so I'm going to bed now. Good night.
11.19.2006
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Made it to Home Depot and got 1/2 of the flooring that we need. They only had 6 boxes but will be getting a new supply in in a few days. Had to pay a bit more but I really like it so I'm happy!
11.18.2006
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This is the highlight of the kids morning. When I remember I call them over and we all watch and cheer on the highest points. We were all bummed that I just got 1 point today!
11.18.2006
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Went and picked up the Playstation for hubby and then took the kids to BK. Dropped library books off and came home. Not much but every little bit helps.
11.17.2006
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Well I think I'm pretty much caught up with laundry. All of the baby stuff is washed and sorted and I think I've just got the load of whites left. Kids need to put away some clothes but I just finished folding all of the sheets, blankets and towels. Should be able to finish it up tonight if I keep at it.
11.16.2006
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Finishing the laundry today and probably work on the girls room and the bathroom. Katie is coming back tomorrow so I should try to do some straightening in the kitchen and livingroom.
11.16.2006
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Got a little bit done today. Made a decent supper, washed all of the baby clothes and folded and sorted through them. Decluttered and organized boys room, and started to write up ebay listings.
11.15.2006
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I've got most everything washed and dried just need to sort. Ordered more sleepers and blankets off of ebay since I seem to be low on those. I need to get the carseat and wash it down and all of the baby toys and stuff as well. I'll feel better once that is done and next week I'll order the birth kit and probably start packing and gathering the items I need to take with me.
11.15.2006
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Went to the MOPS moms night out which was an expo of all the moms who have home businesses. Lots of fun and good visiting. I even won a prize!
11.14.2006
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Well I pulled out my tubs of baby clothes to see where I stand and I sure hope it's a girl. I've got a lot more for a girl in the 0-3 months range than for a boy. Need some recieving blankets unless I uncover some in the basement and could use some basic unisex type sleepers. I'll have to make sure and ask for larger size clothes when I have the baby shower cause that's what I'm low on.
11.13.2006
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Today I was the object of a homeschool project. A teenage girl from church is doing a home-ec course and her mom asked if she could come spend the morning with me to observe the kids and ask some questions. She's a sweet girl and so we had a good time visiting and talking about marriage and family. She'll come back on Friday to do some stuff with the kids in order to earn an A on her course.
11.13.2006
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Emotionally frustrating days recently. I don't want to deal with any of this. I'm overwhelmed and exhausted. There is so much that needs to be done and so much that I should be doing but just making it through a normal day is exhausting and all I can deal with. I haven't been very hungry latelty so it's hard to make meals cause nothing sounds that great.
Lord, delivery me soon!
11.12.2006
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Yay! We were healthy enough today to get to church. Of course after missing 2 Sundays it was pretty much a wrestling match with the kids to get them to sit relatively still and keep mostly quiet. But it was nice to get out and the sermon was good.
11.12.2006
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O.k. so I like sat on the computer all morning long and that is how long it took to get 50 posts. Definately not worth the extra 10 points it earned me. We're all kind of lazy and tired today and just want to go do something instead of stay at home. Hopefully we'll get out a little bit today. Right now I'm ready for a bit of a nap.
11.11.2006
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Here I am still at the computer. Haven't put all the groceries away yet, my eyes are burning cause I'm sooo tired and it is way past my bedtime. Got to go to bed.
11.11.2006
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Got to the chiropractor today and my neck and shoulders feel much better. Even got an ortho pillow since I'll need the extra support when I'm nursing. I plan to get back every other week until the baby comes since insurance is covering 50% now.
11.10.2006
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Ate too many of Tom's gluten-free cookies and had bowel troubles for a few hours last night. Either that or had a touch of something cause I felt sick most of the morning. Very tired today and had to go grocery shopping, but hubby stayed with kids and even cleaned the kitchen really nice. Now I just have to get everything put away.
11.10.2006
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Got my ergo from off of ebay (where else?) Wesley got a big kick out of riding around in it so it should work very well. Weather is still nice so the kids have been playing outside most of the day and tromping through the millions of leaves in the yard.
11.9.2006
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So far we've gotten chores, reading, and school done this morning. I'm all set to do my exercise video right now and then on to lunch. No plans for after lunch right now except some cleaning maintenance and laundry. Way behind on laundry and the kids need to put stuff away.
11.9.2006
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Baby and tummy have been stretching and growing for the last couple days. A bit better tonight so hopefully I'll have relief for a couple of days.
11.8.2006
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Got a lot done with Deborah today and feel much better about the whole house. Need to do some major paper organizing and office work. Plan to get budget set out for several months in advance, balance checkbook, plan menus, print grocery lists, plan meals to freeze.
11.8.2006
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Very tired, very unmotivated. Ordered pizza for supper and had David bring me some icecream, that will be my reward for doing some work before bedtime.
11.7.2006
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Had fun at MOPS even though I had Wesley with me most of the time. He is pretty nervous around strangers but at least he doesn't do bad when he's with me. Exhausted just from doing that this morning. Still need to get stuff picked up before I go to bed so that I'm not trying to deal with it all when Deborah comes to clean.
11.7.2006
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Thomas had a vocabulary evaluation at speech therapy today and it was both motivating and depressing. I have better motivation and direction in what to work on here at home, but struggle with the why's of dealing with it. Finally God got through to me that the way Thomas is is not a mistake or my fault but God created him as he is for a reason and a purpose and gave him to me to raise and train. Praying for wisdom, perseverance and strength.
11.6.2006
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Blowing this one today. Have yet to do devotions or exercise or clean up much of anything. On my way to shine my sink and sweep up potato chips off of the floor.
11.6.2006
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Well, the house is kinda messy, actually it's mostly the bedrooms that are the worst, especially the kids rooms. So we'll be cleaning and doing laundry tomorrow for most of the day.
11.5.2006
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Stayed home again today. Emily hasn't been feeling well and I was very tired from the conference yesterday. Emily did end up puking on the kitchen floor and on me this evening. David got the rest of the floor painted in the livingroom and we've had a good weekend with ebay so should be able to get the flooring for the livingroom very soon.
11.5.2006
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Tired after a long day and dealing with a difficult 5yo daughter. Conference was great and I've got some great encouragement on intentional living. Kids still coughing so need to get back on the herbs. None of us are used to the time change yet.
11.4.2006
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Had a great time at the women's conference today. Ate tons of great food including a piece of decadent chocolate torte. Even won the grand prize drawing.
11.4.2006
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Finally went and got my hair trimmed tonight. Don't like how she styled it but then again I never do. But the cut is nice and I bought a staightener and some hair goop to try some different styling techniques. Apparently straight is in so I'll give it a shot.
11.3.2006
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Didn't want to get up this morning (stayed up to late last night on computer) and didn't want to do anything today, so I like sat on my rear in front of the computer for 2 hours this morning. I took occaisional breaks and threw food at the kids and read several books to them as well. Finally did chore time with Alissa & Thomas and had them all pick up the livingroom. Alissa only complained once today and was a very big help. Thomas unloaded and loaded the dishwasher by himself and only broke one plate.
11.3.2006
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Got the walls and ceiling wiped down in the bathroom so it at least looks cleaner. Proofreading David's resume right now so we can email it in to a potenial job.
11.2.2006
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Well since I didn't want to face daily stuff today (like I had the choice) I procrasinated. Didn't feed the kids breakfast till like 8:30, then instead of hitting the bathroom to paint I made myself clean the kitchen first, then I got on the computer and read a whole bunch of homemaking/homeschooling articles and last of all I started my very first weblog page. Still have a lot to figure out on it but it's kind of fun.
11.2.2006
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still dealing with colds in everyone right now. I think I'm the one feeling the best. Kids are still on the tail-end and David finally got it so he's hacking & coughing away constantly. Might try disinfecting a bunch of stuff tomorrow.
11.1.2006
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Not doing much major cleaning today just maintaining and have had the kids do their chores. I'm going to hit the bathroom good so as to prep for painting. Right now I need some coffee or something cause I'm dragging. Battled Alissa all the way through her chores and then sent her to bed for an hour since she was "so tired". Read books to the other kids and now they are all playing nicely with playdough so I've got a little break.
11.1.2006
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Really irriated right now! Planned on painting the girls room today but lost my temper when the girls balked at picking up their room so I told them that unless they had an attitude change their room wouldn't be painted today.
The problem is that I really want to paint it and today is a good day. And they don't understand the connection between their attitudes and me not painting so it's only punishing myself. Need to think this one through and come up with something different and effective especially since this "too tired" excuse is a daily occurence with Alissa.
10.31.2006
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Made some progress on the girls room getting it ready for painting.
Alissa & Thomas still sick and their fevers are up so it's most likely a viral infection. Might give them some meds for relief while they sleep.
10.30.2006
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Finally got all of the groceries put away and the applesauce finished. Even washed most of the pots and pans and have run the dishwasher twice this morning. Swept and mopped the floor and am no enjoying a much needed reprive.
10.30.2006
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Got the paint for the girls' room and the bathroom, so I'm going to try to get those done this week while the weather is still pretty decent.
10.29.2006
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Slept better last night after I took some Theraflu for colds & congestion. Still tired today but trying to get stuff done. We decided to stay home from church so as not to pass this on and to get some rest. I think I'll go lay down as soon as I sweep out the boys room.
10.29.2006
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I laid down the ultimatum. New flooring must happen in November, so David pulled up all of the livingroom carpet while I was out and is working on pulling up staples and pounding in nails. Should be able to get the flooring for the livingroom in the next week. Hopefully be able to get the carpet for the rest of the house soon after.
10.28.2006
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Well it wasn't pretty but I made it through the day and through the song. The house is a wreck but we're both tired so it'll just have to wait.
10.27.2006
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Totally stressing right now. Said I'd play for the marriage conference tonight and of course it's songs I don't know and don't have music for. I don't play by ear. I'm desperately trying to find music with notes on the internet or this will be a long afternoon. Lord, Help.
10.27.2006
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Baby's heartbeat is good between 136-146bpm. I measure at 30cm which is right on so maybe this baby will come on time either that or it's just big. Blood pressure was fine and we'll see in a few weeks how my blood work turns out. Kathy will call if my iron is low or anything else needs to be paid attention to.
I'll start tracking movements now and will need to order my birth kit in a few weeks, so things are moving right along. Next appointment is on the Thursday before Thanksgiving.
10.26.2006
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Went to prenatal appointment this afternoon. Boy, is that a long uncomfortable drive. Have to make at least 2 bathroom stops on the way down. It's nice to be able to listen to the radio though and I also started listening to Mansfield Park book on cd so that helps pass the time. Drive back was good just more traffic in Wichita. Sprinkled off and on all the way back, but I stayed awake so that's what counts.
10.26.2006
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Made it through, house still a mess. Took Thomas to speech so it was nice to get out and about. Still very tired but I'm going to bed early tonight. Prenatal appointment tomorrow so need a lot of rest. At least David will be around.
10.25.2006
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Stayed up late to do laundry. Tired right now and farily crabby. Need to strip beds and wash sheets and all the blankets on the girls beds. Today should be cleaning day so hopefully I'll get to the kids rooms and get those straightened up.
Throat is stiff and gunky feeling. I think I'll try some salt water and garlic.
10.25.2006
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Setup the playpen bassinett in the bedroom and was able to hook up the mobile as well. Works good with the playpen and the rocking chair. I'm going to try to find a small dresser or something like that to hold clothes and diapers.
10.24.2006
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David is still out with Thomas and the other 3 are gathered around me at the computer and chasing eachother around the house. Yay, daddy just got home! Time to finish supper.
10.23.2006
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Really feeling the need to get the house better organized and more efficent so I've been thinking on it and getting a bit frustrated. Hopefully the right solutions will come soon.
10.23.2006
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Much nicer day today as opposed to yesterday. Kids got outside for a little bit and the neighbor boys came over to play. They're still enjoying their toys and have them strewn all over the livingroom floor. What a mess!!
10.22.2006
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O.k. so I need to start supper and clean the livingroom but still recovering from yesterday. There's still plenty of time, I just have to do it tonight.
10.22.2006
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Getting signal from hubby that I need to get up and help clean. Have company and babysitters coming over tomorrow so there is still lots to do.
10.20.2006
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for whatever reason Wesley was awake most of the night. I was up several times and he simply didn't want to sleep. Consequently I'm tired today and slept on the couch for awhile this morning and I'm ready to go nap right now. Wesley now has a yucky nose and had a slight cough this morning (thanks MOPS) and Emily is running a fever. So I've been doing echinacea and vitamins in hopes to keep anything big at bay.
10.19.2006
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Feel rather hopeless and like life is pointless. Made supper but now I've still got to clean up, and I'm tired and just want to veg or go to bed.
10.18.2006
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Yikes, I've been growly all day today. Can't sleep well at nights no matter how tired I am. Very tired today (so why am I on the computer & not sleeping?). Deborah came to clean today and we got a lot done but I growled at the kids the whole time. Made them help clean all morning long since they made the messes. They stuck with me pretty good and everything is pretty much picked up.
10.18.2006
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Got some "me" time today. Took a short nap while hubby took the older 2 to go look at a car and then went to town when he came back. Got a ton of great homeschooling books at the library, so I've been skimming them through tonight.
10.15.2006
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Took the kids with me to finish the grocery shopping. They did good at the first store, so-so at the Library and completely awful at the last store. But we got what we needed and they had fun. David brought the new play set home and they have been playing on it constantly. Baby is upset with me cause I'm wearing a belt that cramps its style, but it's the only way to keep these maternity jeans up.
10.14.2006
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This baby is finally getting a little bit of sleep/wake pattern. It's not awake everytime I wake up at night but stays pretty active during the day. Heard the boys playing in their room this morning and immediately woke up. Seems to be head down but not too for sure. Two weeks to go till my next appointment.
10.14.2006
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Got some kitchen work done today but that's about it and just bible and storytime with the kids. Real tired today so I took a morning nap and an afternoon nap!
10.12.2006
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Last night I had a hard time going to sleep but tonight I think I'll do well. I'm physically tired since I've been on my feet all day and got some exercising in, and I'm emotionally tired of dealing with everything. Slowly catching up after being gone for the weekend.
10.11.2006
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It worked really well today to do the little hands to heaven in the morning and then the workbooks with the older 2 in the afternoon. Emily is pretty sporadic with naps so I figure on the days she doesn't take a nap she can do workbooks but she's getting enough in the morning for her age.
10.11.2006
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Made a point to read bedtime stories and sing a song to all of the kids tonight while they were in bed. I'm going to try to up my reading time to each of them especially Wesley who hasn't gotten as much as the other kids. We also got the livingroom and kitchen in better shape so tomorrow won't be as rough of a start.
10.10.2006
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Amazingly we accomplished school work this morning. Very crazy and very hectic from now on school work will happen when Wesley is napping! But now I have a better idea of how to work it.
10.10.2006
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I feel totally out of it after this weekend. We were so busy that I didn't keep track of what I was eating very well at all and because my parents have slow dial-up I was too tired to sit there and wait for things to load to enter baby points. Oh well, I'll get back with it tomorrow. I'm going to have to exercise everyday to work off the major extra calories I consumed in the last 3 days and to get more baby points.
10.9.2006
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Not much sleep last night, especially after hubby came to bed. Small bed and bad mattress. Wesley got up before 6 so I'm sure he'll be tired today since he won't get a good nap at cousins house. Glad to have a change of pace and routine.
10.7.2006
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At mom and dads for the weekend. Hopefully be able to relax and have some good visiting. Since Saturday is our anniversary I'm also hoping we can actually celebrate it.
10.7.2006
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Boy, for a baby that started out moving very little and only very gentle moves it sure has blossomed. Moves almost constantly, especially at night.
Still can't tell which direction it is facing since it seems to enjoy kicking my ribs, bouncing on my bladder, and protesting at any pressure to my belly. Last night I couldn't sleep on my left side because it would rub against the bed-tickled my tummy!
10.5.2006
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Yay, its finally gotten cooler again. No more 90 degree weather hopefully. Rumor has it that we will have an early winter but not necessarily a hard one. As long as its clear to drive to Wichita for the baby I don't care.
10.4.2006
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Wow, I can hardly believe we are almost to the end of this pregnancy. They go faster every time. I'm am getting more and more excited to see this new little one. Sure I know that it'll mean loss of sleep for a good year or more and a lot more strain to the body but the trade-offs of cuddling such a tiny helpless one in the middle of the night are so sweet. I really enjoyed nursing my last one because I had to sit down and could enjoy him and the other kids when I did, so this one will be fun like that too. Still have a bunch of things that I want to get done and still have really rough days but that is life with lots of little ones.
10.3.2006
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Gee, there's a surprise. Didn't get much done today but made a little bit of progress with Emily's potty training. Kitchen is a disaster and will probably stay that way till tomorrow.
10.2.2006
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Finally after several days of being at odds hubby and I have made up. Much easier on the nerves to be getting along especially when he is so much fun. He is my biggest source of laughter and stress relief so when he is down in the dumps I'm just at odds with things as well.
10.2.2006
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Well if history is any indiacator then this will be a girl. I have girl on my mind and think only of girl and this gets stronger everyday. I could almost pick out a name I'm so sure. Only time will tell.
10.1.2006
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Another tough day. Sick and tired of everything especially doing the housework and potty training. Very discouraged with Emily's potty training progress. Not communicating well with David at all and that doesn't help. I feel as if I'm all alone in running this household and taking care of the kids. He doesn't seem to realize how much work it takes and lately hasn't lifted a finger to help. Tomorrow's a new day and next weekend we'll be in Nebraska so that will be a nice change. Bummed that I won't have my van back in time for MOPS this Tuesday because he found out there is no saving his truck, so I'm still stuck with no transportation. 9.30.2006
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I finally did it. I made out an entire month of meals and their grocery lists and then went shopping for the first two weeks. I've got everyday's meals planned and even snacks. It wasn't that hard just took all morning long. But it's done and I even have meals I didn't get written in. I still have some refining to do and it will take a little bit to get accustomed to it but what a relief to not have to think about what on earth I'm going to feed the little birds:)
9.30.2006
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yesterday was nuts! I cried literally all afternoon. Nothing major just everything triggered tears. Actually it was quite a relief and I feel much better today and completely dry eyed.
9.29.2006
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Hubby is looking for a different job and I don't blame hime it's just a scary time to do so. But we are in better shape now than after Wesley was born.
9.28.2006
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Ouch, I hurt. Back was doing fine until I gave all of the kids haircuts today. Emily started it with the kitchen shears so I had to finish, and since they all needed it I just kept going. Shouldn't have to to that again until right before baby comes.
9.28.2006
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That's it I'm done for the day. I've got 3 hours of sleep under my belt from last night and that is way to reminiscent of new baby stuff. It's 8 and hubby is asleep on the couch, the kids who we put to bed at 7 are finally settling down so now it's my turn. Baby has been wild all day but seems to have settled down as well. Lord willing sleep will come fast and stay long. 9.26.2006
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Long, hard day. Spend 4 hours in ER with Wesley last night. He's fine but still sick and very, very tired as are his parents.
The rest of the kids are still cranky from being sick and everybody is going to bed early tonight. Yay, only 31/2 more hours to go.
9.26.2006
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Baby is very active today, probably in part because I've been holding Wesley on my tummy (he's been sick) and the baby does like that so pounds on him. I'm tired and worried about Wesley. We are debating whether or not to take him to the ER or wait and see how he does tonight. Lord Jesus, give us wisdom. Help us to react and decide with sound judgement and not fear. Heal my baby boy Father.
9.25.2006
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Alrighty it's time to put these down so I keep working toward them. I've got only 15 short weeks to get a lot done and since the last 4-5 weeks are misery it's more like 10. Goal 1: Paint & stencil girls bedroom. Goal 2: Paint boys room. Goal 3: Paint my bedroom. Goal 4: Finish painting kitchen. Goal 5: Touch up paint in hallway and livingroom. Goal 6: Paint bathroom. Goal 7: Replace bathroom accessories. Goal 8: Replace girls ceiling fan. Goal 9: Replace kitchen light kit. Goal 10: Finish cleaning & organizing basement. That should do for now. I don't plan on just doing one at a time obviously or I'd never get done, but since I've had an offer of help I'm shooting for the kids bedrooms in the next couple of weeks. The basement is just an on going project so I just hope it's done by December.
9.25.2006
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Well, since I can't talk to hubby about this one I might as well log my own ideas. For boy I like the names: William, Jacob, Isaac, Isaiah, Timothy.
For girl I like: Elisabeth, Katherine, Sadie, Margaret, Rebekah. Personally I like names that can be shortened. Such as Lizzy, or Katie, or Maggie or Becky. Boys names I generally like to keep full although I don't mind Will.
9.24.2006
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Alright, so the real reason I'm trying to journal is just to get the babypoints. Totally weird but I'm kind of on a kick to see if I can make the leaderboard next month. And besides it keeps me driving to track my food and do everything else. Hasn't been enough to get me out exercising everyday yet but, I'll get there. Baby is very active today and will hopefully turn head down so I am more comfortable. Course maybe it did and that's why it seems more active. Hmm, have to pay more attention to that. I still am persisting that it will be a girl but won't let myself dream too far on that end.
9.24.2006
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I know this is nuts but I've been bored all day. No desire to due what needs to be done or start anything new or anything. I passed my calorie limit although I finally met the fiber and folate levels, but all I want right now is icecream and frankly if I can talk hubby into going to the gas station I'll probably have some. Why? Because I'm tired and want some. Frankly that's good enough. All in all not a bad day; I've stayed caught up with dishes, the kids did their morning routines and part of their evening and afternoon routines, we did a smidgen of school, Thomas went #2 in the toilet on his own, I didn't lose it very often and I even read books to the kids. To top it off I made a decent and healthy supper and they ate a good portion of it. Guess I'm learning something if I can have a bummer day and still manage to keep up with some housework and make supper.
9.22.2006
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