Hello Again

I know I've been gone a while again. This time it has been because my computer was acting up and I had to have someone do a total restore on it for me. For some reason I was having troubles doing it on my own even though I've done it in the past. After that I still had to download other things and updates to it. Hopefully I worked out all the kinks in it. :) Come tax time when we get our money I am going to get a new computer hopefully. Nothing too expensive but something that isn't as slow as this one can be LOL.

The boys had a very bad cold also in the time of my absence. It wasn't the flu but they felt miserable just the same. Coughing, sore throat and headache never feel very good. But they are both fine now thankfully. Also I am happy to report that I did not get sick! I washed my hands vigilantly while I took care of them. I wasn't sure if that would help or not since they did breath on me a few times LOL. All in all though I have remained healthy.

In other news I was contacted by the higher ups (International) of the MOMS Club and they asked if I wanted to be a Big Sister and I have accepted. Basically I would keep track of eight chapters of MOMS Club and what they are doing (from reports they send me) and then I would make a combination report and send it to some people from International. I would also answer questions to these chapters if they have any. I would also get their newsletters and I would review them to make sure everything is just right. The newsletters are only once a month so that won't be too big of a deal and I am on the computer a lot anyway with different things so answering questions won't be too hard either. It's too bad I don't get paid for any of it though (LOL) since it's a non-profit organization. But on the upside I can put all this on a resume if I ever do have to go back to work.

Hubby is looking into a new job. The job he is at now isn't one that he will be able to move up in. From what he's heard there are people that have been there 20 years and still making the same pay he is now! But this new job opportunity he should have a chance at moving up in. It starts at 25 cents less than what he is making now but they work more hours (45-50 hrs a week.) and it will be days. Which is what he wants anyway (he works later afternoons now 4:30 P.M.-1:00 A.M. and a lot of times till 3:00 A.M.) so he can spend more time with the boys.

He went today for an interview and they said they might set up a tour of the plant on Friday for him and then he would take the drug test. After all that he would start working there. I guess it starts off like a contract job but after so many months (or so) they hire you and the pay goes up a bit then too. So we shall see how that goes. He's grateful to have the job he has now but it isn't what he had hoped it would be. Granted this new job might not either but hopefully it's at least a step up. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that he makes the right choice about this job.

Anyway I hope everyone is doing well. Hopefully I will be blogging more again without any more computer problems! I've missed it!

Sleepless in Michigan

Well it's just after 5 a.m. here and I have been awake now since just after 1 a.m.  I have gotten just over two hours of sleep.  Why? You ask.  Well just after 1 a.m. Jarod started crying and complaining of his stomach hurting.  And I am sure you guessed it he got sick.  Thankfully it's only been that one time but he is sleeping on the couch right now as I watch over him.

What makes it worse is we still have no water.  It is still frozen in the well.  So after making sure Jarod was done being sick I had to fill the toilet up with water to flush it then after all that (just after 2 a.m.) I started getting our buckets and going outside to collect snow to melt to put in empty gallon milk jugs to once again fill the toilet.  Then of course I had to get even more snow to melt so we have enough if and when we have to flush the toilet.

I finally got finished with all that after four a.m. but now of course I am to wound to even think about going to sleep.  Was planning to go to church today but I don't think that is happening.  I am debating whether or not I should have Chord stay home from church too just in case he comes down with it.  I would hate for him to spread it around.  He doesn't seem to be sick but one can never tell.

I think Jarod got it from his cousin.  They were over there yesterday after Harlow took them to get their haircut.  Then Saturday we went over there to take showers since we don't have water yet.  Their cousins were just getting over being sick I guess and I think Jarod picked it up.

I am praying it won't be bad through since he hasn't been getting sick since just after one a.m.  If Chord does get it I hope it's not bad either.  I mean it's bad enough (and I do feel so bad for the poor little guy) that he is sick but then to have no water on top of that.  Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy NOT!  I hope your Sunday will be better than how mine has started.  Please excuse me if I am just rambling on here with lack of sleep an all LOL.

UPDATE:

As of just after 9 a.m. this morning we now have water!!  Yeah!!!  As for the question Madame asked me on where I live.  Well we live toward the country more.  We live close to two towns so not way, way out in the country but the country no less.  We use the well water for our showers and for cooking and drinking we have the Culligan water we buy.  The dishes are also done with the well water.  Other than tasting badly it's the same as running city water.  Just the pipes from the well froze and the Landlord had to thaw it. Our Landlord, The duplex across from us (the Landlord owns that too)and us all share the same well so we were all without water.  Thankfully all is good now and we have water.  Now if only we can get rid of this sickness and no one else get sick that would be great!!  Keep us in your prayers :).

Random Things and Snow!

Well, I am not going to Church tonight because I am not feeling so well.  Not really sick but feeling a little run down.  The boys and hubby went though.  The boys have to go though because they have dress rehearsal because Sunday they are singing with the Adult Choir on stage.  The boys love being on stage.  I was in choir in high school but it wasn't my favorite thing to do LOL.  So I don't know where the boys get their love of doing it LOL.

In other things it started snowing a lot last night and has been snowing lightly all day today.  There was enough snow to settle on the ground so there was quite a bit!  So we stopped school a little early today so the boys could go outside and play in the snow.  Here are some pics of the boys in action LOL.  Both Harlow and I took some pics of them :) enjoy!

 
This is Chord and Jarod pretending that Jarod was injured and Chord is taking him to the medic (I forget what exactly he said but something Star Warzy (I realize that's not a real word but hey it fits LOL)!

Pic of Jarod wearing my hat LOL.  It's big on my head so it's really big on him LOL.

Chord in my hat.

 

Hehe hubby in my hat!!! My goofy man :P!

A goofy pic of me.  I always look goofy in pics LOL.  See how big the hat is on me?

Reason for Being MIA

Sorry I have been MIA. I still might not be blogging for a day or so. I have caught a very bad cold! I have no idea where I go it either. I haven't done much since our Zoo trip on Thursday and no one was sick there. I guess I could have picked it up from some where at the zoo along the way though. I just hope the boys and Harlow don't get it. I can't even talk right now because my throat and chest are so raw. Ugh pray that I get better soon please :). So if I don't blog for a while more you know why. Take care and don't get what I have LOL.

I am sorry I haven't been blogging regularly this week. I am just not feeling well. The boy's had a cold and hubby got it and of course I got it last and it's really doing a number on me. It just doesn't seem to want to go away ugh. I have stayed pretty healthy all winter and now that it's spring of course I get sick LOL.

Today we did go to the Toldeo Museum of Art's in Ohio. We don't live in Ohio but it wasn't a long drive either. I didn't take any pics because I wasn't sure if they would let you or not. We kind of just went on a whim. They had a temporary display with a couple of mummies. It was really interesting to see. I thought it would have been more of a display but it was neat anyway. I liked a lot of the art there. I just wish I felt healthier to have enjoyed it more.

I love this about homeschooling. Granted it was on a weekend and anyone can go on the weekend but I love the fact that we really can go when we want to. I love too that the boy's don't groan because they are doing more learning. The really enjoyed looking at all the paintings and artworks and even asked questions. I love seeing them enjoy learning new things. Homeschooling really isn't just about doing "school" things but a way of life. In the short three years of homeschooling the boy's I have learned so much! I have learned that learning is taking place everyday whether it's by reading a book or exploring life together.

This year of homeschooling has been the best yet. It's because I have relaxed and really seen the possibilities of learning. I have actually found I love to learn! Me, the girl who dreaded going to school loves to learn?! It's funny when I think back to just three years ago how I initially started to homeschool because I thought it was best for the boy's. Now I see what it has done for me. Not only am I closer to the boy's and the whole family but I am learning right along with them. The boy's sure have taught me a lot. And here I thought I was educating them LOL. Can you tell I really love homeschooling? LOL.

Sorry been MIA again

Hey Everyone. Sorry I have been MIA. First of all Monday was Chord's birthday!! He is eight years old now. Can't believe how big he's gotten and so fast it seems.

Here is Chord right when we got home from the hospital after having him. Yes I know he's a little crooked in his seat LOL but I just had to take pics right away when he was home hehe. He was 10 lbs 7 oz and 23 inches long when he was born (yeah had an emergency c-section since they didn't realize just how big he was LOL).

Here is a pic of Chord I took of him today at 8 years old now. *Sigh they grow up so fast!!!

Isn't he a cutie? Ok I might be a little bias LOL.


As for the other day's I have been MIA it's because I have been sick with a bad cold the boy's decided to share (aren't they sweet? ugh LOL) with hubby and I. First he was sick and now I am. Today my voice is about gone but feel better than what I had been otherwise. I hope everyone else is healthier than I have been.