Well, the summer is gone and I still have no time to do anything that I really need to do. School started off good with a hurricane the 2nd day and a holiday this week. What a way to get started, but all is good now, it is time to get in a good routine for the night and the morning. I was still having to get up early during the summer, just not as early and now I am stuck in that pattern. I don't hear my alarm and I don't want to get out of bed at all. Morning's are hard around here right now.
So the summer......well, Scott took the kids to Texas for a week without me(due to a funeral) whiel I had a night class training for a new client to work for. I finally finished that after a month of night classes and have been working for Barnes & Noble for about a month now. At home of course and love it. I am still working out my schedule now that school has started and it seems to be working well so far.
I cannot believe that my son is in the 2nd grade. He is too cute with his 1st grade knowlegde of what 2nd grade is supposed to be like. I have to brag a bit abou thim for a second...he is in a private school and they do not have to take the FCATs (yippee) but they do have to take a SAT test at the end of the year. and out of a possible 200 my son got a 196. He only missed 4 questions. I was so proud of him and thought I was in serious trouble cause there is no way I can keep up with him and his smarts. I think I might have to go back to school just to keep ahead of him. Anyway, he is my special loving little boy who also this year wanted to try out for school chorus and made it. Olivia is still the same, just talking way more and is actually potty trained. I have realized all the things that I do for her are just a convenience for faster moving. I need to stop helping her so much and let her/make her do them herself. Oh, the trials of being a mother.
Busy, busy, times are here and I am glad I can come on here and catch up with friends and family when I have a minute to sit and read.
Tell me again the name of the place you work for? Do you know if they still don't support Vista? Vista's been around for quite awhile now (3 service packs already), so certainly they will support it, right?!
Glad you are keeping busy but it really does make the time go by so fast. Congrats about your son and his test! I hope he keeps it up! I know about the letting kids do things for themselves. It is so hard to let them grow up, though.
Way to go, Zach! I'm guilty of the same thing with Drew - it's so much quicker to do things for him. I'm glad your job is going so well. Thanks for updating! I'd been wondering what you were up to.
Well, not much is going on here except life and a very hot summer already. UGH!!!! But I do like heat more then I like cold. I am finally getting into a work groove, but we will see how it all works out soon.
I am now another year old as of last Saturday and I must say that I actually do feel different. I guess it could be because I am actually taking better care of myself now and that I am on a road to better health and feeling. It is truly amazing how the Lord has made our bodies. My cousin (I know which one right?) Lea and I have started this journey together and I must admit that with 2 it makes all the difference. Go us!
Ok, I gotta go for now. Have a great Father's Day Dad's
P.S. I wanted to add this about Father's Day.....I love my hubby more then air and I know that he didn't have the best model of a father, but I have to share that he is hands-down the best father any child could ever ask for. He completely understands what it means to "be" a father. He loves his kids so much and they know it. A true Christian man is one who can spread his love for the Lord in all that he does, first being his family. He is a great helper and a wonderful example to our kids. Even this little paragraph doesn't do him justice. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Yeah for a great Daddy! (There's one in our house, too.) And yeah for healthy living. (I'll get there one day, maybe.) And let's don't even talk about "cold," dear cousin!
You have agreat husband. I am sure he would agree though that he wouldn't be half as great without his wonderful wife. Happy Birthday and I hope all of you have a great summer.
this is funny -- i found you on one of my friends' lists and thought, "which amy richardson is that?" i have known your husband since i taught him in the 2-yr old class at westside in irving! you're right, he didn't have a good role model as a father, but he does have a lovely mother, and a wonderful grandfather who helped shape the fine man he has become.
thanks for your message. father's day I was at dad's and last weekend, I had the flue. had it through wednesday. I will be there sunday though. Hopefully, my traveling has slowed down a bit. Yippee!!
Yeah, she surprised us all! :) Hope you can come up, but I understand if you can't. Dad's siblings are coming for the 4th, so it should be busy around here then. Not sure when Granny is going home, but it will probably be around mid-July.
Yep! We'll be there Friday afternoon/night sometime. We're dropping Mama off to take Granny home, and coming back Sunday afternoon. Josh and I both have to work on Monday.
I bet your house seems quiet right now! Sorry you couldn't make it, but sounds like things are crazy enough to keep you busy, though. I'm sure you'll be glad to get your family back.
Thanks Amy!! You can now shop on line at my website www.ubah.com/w2097. On the right hand side under Active e-shows click "Meghan Hunt". You can shop, shop, shop!! Thanks again Amy :)
I know that it might be a shock to most, but I do think every once in a while......But lately I have been thinking about a lot of stuff.......my mind just races and races and I can't get it to stop.....I think about life, I think about God, I think about family, I think about everything under the sun.....and then I think, wow, how great it will be when I don't have to think anymore...This is not intended to be a downer entry, but I was just thinking again and it seems as though if I get it out, it is better somehow. I am thankful for my family and the support that they give, near and far, I am thankful for the wonderful new church family that we have, that isn't so new anymore, I am thankful for all that we are blessed with....I strive daily to be a good mom and a good wife and a good Christian, but somehow I don't think that I am hitting the mark. I have had a discussion with my hubby about how I feel like an idiot sometimes because I am a stay at home mom and you know how that can be....I was just wanting to see if any of you had any advise on how to get out of a funk like this....summer is almost here..I can feel it.....and I want to accomplish so much with my kids this summer and make it a good one for all.....
Thanks for listening and reading...Have a great evening and week.....
The only thing I can say about you being a SAHM is...way to go! Keep it up! You're doing exactly what God designed for you to do. Just be glad the guys aren't supposed to do that...we'd be terrible at it! SAHM's are the best.
I feel like my brain is going to mush. I used to do word and number puzzles to keep it somewhat active, but who has time now?! Sorry I'm no help, but I think we just have to take it one day at a time. And a good "To Do" list never hurts! :)
If I had mastered the art of "being understanding with myself" I would probably have more of a leg to stand on...Eventhough I haven't mastered that, I still know the answer: Go easy on yourself. Trying our best is what God wants. None of us will hit that mark exactly:) Nothing in this life is ever perfect! I can tell you are putting a lot into whatever you do and that is all that you can do:)
oops, let me try again. Don't Worry baby sis, you are getting to do a lot of things that us 'working moms' wish that we could do. Do what you can and enjoy it while you are doing it. You are a GREAT mother,wife and sister. Luv ya.
I get burned out once in a while too. It helps for me to plan out what I want to accomplish each day (realistically) and then work towards achieving that goal. Be easy on yourself! Somedays, all I accomplish is getting the kids and myself clothed and fed!
Being a SAHM is in my opionion the hardest job anyone can have. We don't get breaks or vacations etc. and the responsiblity we have is sometimes very demanding and overwhelming! Try not to be so hard on yourself, the fact that you are feeling like this just shows how much you love your family and want to be the kind of wife/mother God wants you to be. Keep your chin up Ames ((((hugs))))
Thanks for the well-wishes. My Scott started FC the year before your Scott, so we got married as soon as I finished FC in 1996. I'm not sure how we didn't manage to drag him out to VA for the wedding with the other guys - he was probably saving his money to come see you. :)
Amy, I can empathize with how you feel but I know that Scott and your kids adore you and value you. being a stay at home mom is what I want more than anything right now but unfortunately I cannot be. I pray that Phil finishes school quickly so that I can feel your sorrow and your joy (which I know out weighs the tough time).
Going into G'ville. Got a decent price, and it's SOOOO much easier on Mom and Dad. As for help for them, you'll have to ask them. I'm really not sure. Granny is still there (you probably know), so maybe she can give suggestions. Right now, Mom needs to rest as much as possible and stay out of actual contact with Dad.
Can yo believe that Zachary is 7 years old today? I am not ready for this....I thought for sure I would never be like this but I am just not ready for them to grow up. I guess I will get over it, but it is just weird being a parent. Anyway, a celebration will be had and he will keep growing......
So, in other news I know that most of you have heard and are just as thankful as my family, but my cousin Tommy Andrews has finally gotten his new heart and kidney. He is doing well. We are so thankful and praise the Lord for his amazing ways....
It is hot in Florida now and I need a pool.....I love the spring/summer, but I don't like how hot it has been getting. Anyway, I just wanted to update quickly and say Hi to everyone....Have a great weekend......
Happy Birthday! I know what you mean about not being cool with your kids growing up. I'm so uncool when it comes to dealing with them growing up. We have a pool. It's a big pain. Do you want ours?!?!
Happy b'day, Zach. I won't even start on how "uncool" I am with my boy growing up. :( And thanks for the game ideas. Getting him to be still for more than 30 seconds is our challenge. I need a game that involves running!
Please tell your mom thanks for my son's birthday card. Very sweet of her to remember him. He really liked the pictures on the card. Unfortunately, he liked it so much that he wanted to "play" with it, and thus tore it. Oh well! Nothing a little tape couldn't fix.
My sister Heather has now joined Pleo. Go welcome her @ chefertic. I don't know how to do those link things so just type it in or click on it from my friends list. One day I will learn a few more things about Pleo. Anyway, go now......
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