This is going to be a scattered post. I have a few things I wanted to post about, but in no order, so it's all going into this entry.
I plan to be better about this blog thing. I think about posting every day, but I just never feel like I have anything worth posting.
I started my temporary playschool teacher job with my mom 2 weeks ago (Jan. 2nd). It feels so good to get out of the house and be working. Even knowing it's just for a month, it still feels great. I was getting so depressed recently. I hate not being able to help financially in the house. Yes, I have random babysitting jobs but that doesn't count to me. I would feel so much better if I could get something full time with steady money coming in. I pray that one of the resumes I send out is going to hit the right place soon. I know the Lord has plans and a reason for everything, so I have faith that I will land the right job at the right time.
Monday (the 9th) I left for work with a sink full of dirty dishes from the night before. I walked back in the house from work and the sink was empty. My amazing boyfriend put all the dishes in the dishwasher and started it before he left for work. The little things make me so happy :)
Is anyone else addicted to Pinterest? Crazy question, I know! I can't stay off of it, and it makes me want to do anything and everything on there. It's bringing out my crafty side, which I'm totally loving. It's also making me want to cook more. I was sitting here last week and for some reason I decided I wanted to start using the crockpot. My mom always did quite a bit and I've started missing that a little. My first crockpot meal is going to be pulled pork. I put it in the crockpot this morning. If it turns out good, I'll be sure to post pictures and the recipe and where I got the original recipe from. We also bought baby back ribs and pork tenderloin to do as well. We plan on making bake potato soup too!! I get really excited about new recipes!! :)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Christmas Day Recap
Happy New Year!!
Christmas Day recap....I believe I'm a couple weeks late doing this!!
I'll recap on Christmas Eve as well. We went to the Christmas Eve service that afternoon. Beautiful service. Since I was born, we've always gone to my mom's parents house for Christmas Eve dinner and gift opening. We stopped opening gifts a few years back. We decided we were all old enough to not need gifts and just enjoy the family time. We had dinner then my Mom had gotten the girls some gifts, so this year we got to watch some gift opening again. The got each got a game. Adriauna got "Pop the Pig" and Taylor got "Headbands". Along with that they got quite a bit of stocking stuffer type things. My parents got Chris a toaster oven and toaster (yippie!!!), my dad got me a $300 gift certificate for Kays Jeweler's, and my mom got me some sterling silver jewelery and a watch, along with some clothes and tennis shoes. It was a great night as always.
Christmas day, we woke to the girls trying to surprise us. Our bedroom is "in a hole", there's a step that drops down into it, and the window that we have looks out into the breezeway, so add that with the fact that we have black curtains. It stays pretty much pitch black in our bedroom all day long. When the girls walked into the room, they couldn't tell that I was staring right at them the whole time. They were whispering to each other. About the time the thought came across for me to reach out and grab Adriauna, Chris yelled out "ahhhh!!!" and they both screamed and said "Why did you do that!? We were going to jump on you guys"! It was hilarious. Then we got dressed and came out to see what Santa brought them, they were super excited. Santa got them each a gold fish and each their own tank. Chris and I were somewhat iffy as to if the girls would like the fish idea or not. We were very blessed with everything else that the school helped us get for the girls (clothes, coats, boots, toys). I hope that next year we can afford to get the girls everything, there's just something about you being the one picking out everything for them, but we are so thankful that the girls go to such an amazing school.
This was by far one of the best Christmas' I've had.
Christmas Day recap....I believe I'm a couple weeks late doing this!!
I'll recap on Christmas Eve as well. We went to the Christmas Eve service that afternoon. Beautiful service. Since I was born, we've always gone to my mom's parents house for Christmas Eve dinner and gift opening. We stopped opening gifts a few years back. We decided we were all old enough to not need gifts and just enjoy the family time. We had dinner then my Mom had gotten the girls some gifts, so this year we got to watch some gift opening again. The got each got a game. Adriauna got "Pop the Pig" and Taylor got "Headbands". Along with that they got quite a bit of stocking stuffer type things. My parents got Chris a toaster oven and toaster (yippie!!!), my dad got me a $300 gift certificate for Kays Jeweler's, and my mom got me some sterling silver jewelery and a watch, along with some clothes and tennis shoes. It was a great night as always.
Christmas day, we woke to the girls trying to surprise us. Our bedroom is "in a hole", there's a step that drops down into it, and the window that we have looks out into the breezeway, so add that with the fact that we have black curtains. It stays pretty much pitch black in our bedroom all day long. When the girls walked into the room, they couldn't tell that I was staring right at them the whole time. They were whispering to each other. About the time the thought came across for me to reach out and grab Adriauna, Chris yelled out "ahhhh!!!" and they both screamed and said "Why did you do that!? We were going to jump on you guys"! It was hilarious. Then we got dressed and came out to see what Santa brought them, they were super excited. Santa got them each a gold fish and each their own tank. Chris and I were somewhat iffy as to if the girls would like the fish idea or not. We were very blessed with everything else that the school helped us get for the girls (clothes, coats, boots, toys). I hope that next year we can afford to get the girls everything, there's just something about you being the one picking out everything for them, but we are so thankful that the girls go to such an amazing school.
This was by far one of the best Christmas' I've had.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas!
I'm not sure if I'll be posting anything else before Christmas so....
Merry Christmas from my lil' family :)
I hope everyone is ready! It's only 2 days away now.
So hard to believe how fast it zooms by. I love Christmas, it's my favorite holiday. I love everything about it. Seeing all the decorations makes me so happy. If I could (money wise) I would have my entire house decorated. The bathrooms, the kids rooms, the kitchen, the game room, E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! That's my goal for next year. This is my first Christmas not living in my parents house. It's taking a little getting use to. We had our traditions (such as baking, watching Christmas movies, driving around and looking at Christmas lights, etc.), now it's time to make traditions of my own. This year I've not done a very good job of making that happen, it could be because I haven't fully been in the Christmas spirit until yesterday. I baked cookies with the girls and we listened to Christmas music all day, so that made it start kicking in.
I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas, and enjoy your time with your families! And remember the true reason for the season!
Merry Christmas from my lil' family :)
I hope everyone is ready! It's only 2 days away now.
So hard to believe how fast it zooms by. I love Christmas, it's my favorite holiday. I love everything about it. Seeing all the decorations makes me so happy. If I could (money wise) I would have my entire house decorated. The bathrooms, the kids rooms, the kitchen, the game room, E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! That's my goal for next year. This is my first Christmas not living in my parents house. It's taking a little getting use to. We had our traditions (such as baking, watching Christmas movies, driving around and looking at Christmas lights, etc.), now it's time to make traditions of my own. This year I've not done a very good job of making that happen, it could be because I haven't fully been in the Christmas spirit until yesterday. I baked cookies with the girls and we listened to Christmas music all day, so that made it start kicking in.
I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas, and enjoy your time with your families! And remember the true reason for the season!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sometimes I surprise myself
I'm a very reserved person. I would prefer to be along (by alone I mean, around family), than a bunch of other people. I'm very quiet and usually shy. New things scare the jeebies out of me. I think it's the way I was raised. Nothing bad at all towards my parents. It's just taken me longer to learn to do things on my own. When I'm in a situation where I have no choice, I find myself able to do what I need to do. I don't like to shop alone, I hate talking on the phone, I pretty much hate doing anything on my own. The older I have gotten though, the more I have come out of my shell. I've also noticed that since coming into this relationship with Chris and his two daughters I've come out of my shell even more. I've always been nervous around kids of all ages, I don't know why. But every since they have come into my life (or me into theirs) I have completely changed. I love kids! My accomplishment today = I have never gone to the doctor alone before, but I took Chris' youngest daughter to see the doctor today. She was complaining of having a UTI. Anyways, I made it. I drove to a place I had never driven before and made it there and back. I love the fact that Chris trust me with all his heart to take care of the girls. It means so much to me. Him and the girls are the best things (people!) that have every happened to me!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
30's not so bad after all!
Of all the birthday's I've had, this one takes the cake! I woke up in an amazing mood beside the love of my life. I saw him off to work and the girls off to school, then I headed out shopping with my mom and grandma. Everyone was in such a great mood all day long, so it kept me in a good mood. My mom bought me a few amazing sweater dresses that I just adore! I was so eager to wear this mauve colored one that as soon as I walked back in the door at home, I jumped in the shower and put it on. It was my birthday and I wanted to dress nice. Chris came in the door from work with a box and two bottles of my favorite wine. In the box was 6 cupcakes from a bakery that everyone raves about around the Lake Norman area. Chris cooked me an amazing birthday dinner, teriyaki pork tenderloin, bbq shrimp, and asparagus. It was all grilled. With about 4 glasses of yummy wine!! My mom made me her famous honeybun cake. Everything was perfect! Adriauna kept telling me happy birthday and how much she loves me. It means so much to hear those words for the girls. The one thing I was most worried about coming into this relationship with Chris was, "would the girls like me?"
So all in all, the 30's started off as amazing and has continued to stay that way. I'm hoping I didn't just jinx myself by typing that!!
So all in all, the 30's started off as amazing and has continued to stay that way. I'm hoping I didn't just jinx myself by typing that!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
What better day to post my first entry
It's my birthday in 5 hours, so why not give my new blog the same birthday? I can't believe I'm thirty, 3-0, 30, t-h-i-r-t-y now! Yep, I turn the big three-oh tomorrow. It doesn't bother me. I just remember when I was around 10 years old, I thought 30 was super old. Now that I'm here starring at this age, it's not old at all. I still feel like a kid. There's times when I feel like I'm just pretending to be an adult.
Side note away from my birthday. Our cell phones got cut off this morning. I can't say that I miss it really. I feel a little "free". I don't have the constant urge to pick up my phone and see if I've missed a call. I do however get a little nervous driving in the car without a phone by my side. What if I get into an accident or something, I have no way to get in touch with anyone. I've never driven without a phone. I got my first cell phone when I got my license. One of those huge flip phones, lol!
Side note away from my birthday. Our cell phones got cut off this morning. I can't say that I miss it really. I feel a little "free". I don't have the constant urge to pick up my phone and see if I've missed a call. I do however get a little nervous driving in the car without a phone by my side. What if I get into an accident or something, I have no way to get in touch with anyone. I've never driven without a phone. I got my first cell phone when I got my license. One of those huge flip phones, lol!
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