Responsibility

Too somewhat steal an idea from and fellow blogger but also due to some new circumstances, I wanted to talk about FB. I do not think that FB is evil or wrong,  in fact, I think it can be really great,when used properly.  But who determines what is a proper use? I have recently been "friended" by some very young friends.  Now, I am not sure how I feel about this. I have always viewed my FB, as "my time" some grown up time, if you will. I get on after the kids go to bed, catch up on life and relax. Now, I feel as though I need to monitor everything that I say and do. Now keep in mind, I don't really do anything R rated, but the possibility is there if I really need to. But is the responsibility really mine? Shouldn't the parents of these young kids be responsible. They know there is stuff out there, that I would hope they wouldn't want their kids to be a part of.
Plus, once again it is challenging my parenting decisions. Because they are not much older than my own children. This will cause problems on my own home front.  Once they realize what is going on, I will once again, because world's worst mom. ugh.  This is really bugging me.  Because I really feel like I am between a rock and a hard place.  To not friend this child could be a big problem, but if I do, I will always feel monitored.

sickness

Ok, well I am at that awful point, where as a parent you have to decide if you need to take your sick kid in for a dr visit. Actually x2. Neither one is a clear cut case, I wonder if I am reading more into it than I should, I think I am feeling the pressure because the dr office will be closed for the long holiday weekend. And it would have to be pretty damn bad for me to go to the stupid urgent care. So, now I will spend tonight trying to decide what to do. Emelia has been sick for a couple of weeks now, really just a cold. But she has been so fussy the last couple of days, it makes me wonder if it has settled into a ear infection or something. She also digs in her ear and makes it bleed. But there is no fever and really no other symptoms. Just a lot of nasal fluid and a worried mama. Ugh. I hate making decisions. I really wish I had an on call free pediatrician at my disposal.  Seems like something they would give you after your 5th baby. Although at this point, I feel like I could almost pass a medical exam. But no, they sent me home with nothing, just like every other time. I guess I will see how the night goes, if we don't sleep, we will go in. I guess that is my decision for now.  I HATE cold & flu season!!

Finally a relaxed weekend!!

Well, I certainly am not doing very well with this blogging thing. I have already forgotten about it most of the time. But hopefully, having 5 kids cuts me a little slack.
Things around here are doing pretty well. Nothing too exciting going on. It was a nice weekend. My sister came out Friday to visit for the day. It was so much fun, I certainly missed her while she was on vacation. Happy to have her home and I know she is happy to see me! haha.
Saturday morning, Brian decided to go out hunting. Keep in mind, he has not been hunting in a few years and was totally unprepared. But he decided to go, he sighted in his gun Friday night, and apparently he was all set. Meanwhile, Friday night, Amy and I took the kids to Marino's for dinner. The kids love when Aunt Amy visits, she always, gets us to do fun stuff! But it was fun and it distracted the kids from the parade that I didn't want to go to! I am a great mom! But it was sooo cold, and with the baby.... Well, lets say it would have been a long night.
So Saturday, Brian went out hunting, so the kids and I had a lazy morning. We have no had one is soo long. It was wonderful. That afternoon, maddie and I went out for some one on one time (well, + Emelia of course) It was fun! Maddie is my little shopper. We had lunch did some shopping and got her haircut. Later that night, Brian and I went over to U of M, to visit Uncle Denny and Kevin. They were both doing great!
Finally, on Sunday we got the house picked up a little and then had some friends over to visit. My friend Casey her boyfriend and her daughter Meghan came over. We had a good time. I have not seen them in 5 years!! Crazy!!
The only problem we seem to have these days is Miss Isabella and her lack of going to the bathroom. All of a sudden she just goes in her pants. I really don't understand it , and it is driving me crazy!!  I am not sure how to fix it, but am constantly battling with it.
But all in all it was a good weekend. It was fairly relaxed, about as good as they get around here, so we just enjoyed it!!

a second blog

Well, after a very unexpected conversation. I have been doing some thinking. I think that I am going to start a new blog. Yes, because I have been doing so well on this one. My fans are demanding a second one! LOL! So anyway. I am very excited to start putting together some bits and pieces to of  my new blog. It is going to be on the one thing that I can kinda do. Save some cash, and have fun in the process!  Of course, this is a constant project for me. I have only recently realized just how important it is to save some money. Not that I hated it before, but now I have a better appreciation for it. And am working very hard at it.  I am not sure of the exact angle yet, I am thinking of 2 different directions. Hmmm, what to do, what to do.

Isabella

This entry is dedicated to my precious daughter Isabella. Her and I have had a lot of extra time together since the school year started. It is basically just her and I. Emelia is here too, of course, but she is not truly interacting with us yet. It has been so wonderful to have all this special time with her. I think it is much different this time around. I can now truly understand how fast it really does go.  You hear it time and time again, some old lady in the grocery store "Enjoy this time now, it goes so fast!" Ok lady whatever. As my child is screaming and fighting with her sister and the baby is screaming and you just need to get some milk and bread with out losing your mind. But now I get it. It is here and gone before you know it. Isabella is already talking about wanting to go to school with the big kids, get on the bus in the morning and having lots of fun there. (FYI, she is going straight to 1st grade, she doesn't want to do kindergarten :) I love hanging out with her. We do have our differences, and she does drive me crazy some days. But her knew favorite saying just melts my heart. She tells me "I love you mommy, we have a good family". It truly sums it up. We do have a good family. I love my kids so much.
Isabella just turned 3 and it is such a fun age. For some reason, my kids are always so whiny at 3.  I actually dread it more than the terrible two's. But it is also incredibly fun! She is constantly learning stuff and is so sweet and truly thinks I am her bff. I love it, I wish I could just bottle this up and keep it forever!!
 I love you Isabella!!

Election Day

Okay, it has been quite a while since I have been on here. Which is not a good sign since I just got this thing up and running!! But it has been super busy around here. Brian has been working super late at night. He is  working on a project for a class he has to teach. It has been a huge pain in the butt. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. So, I have hope that things will get back to normal soon. Well, normal for us anyway!!
Today is election day. I am very encouraged by all the changes that are happening. I think that the people of our great country are finally realizing what it happening and using their votes to make a difference. This is so great!  I am so thankful for the right to vote and hope that everyone uses this ability to make this world a great place for us and our kiddos!!