Christmas

So, for the most part, I had a great Christmas, but it all came crashing down when my kids pulled out a homemade present they made for Daddy....:(  I mean, maybe it's a little petty but here's what I have noticed....u know i never complain about gifts, esp because since the separation, corey never took them out for me for my birthday, the kids never made anything for me.  I put it up to being busy with schoolwork, ya know?  But it was completely different for Corey, his birthday, they were all ready for making him stuff....i figured, birthday, whatever, ya know?well....the same happened for christmas....they made stuff for Corey, and nothing for me.  It just hurt a little, ya know?  It makes me doubt myself and what I am doing, and maybe that they don't love me...idk, it just is a sore subject for me I guess...I get that because he's the out of the house Daddy, he would get more....idk....

But the kids had a great time....they got almost everything they wanted for christmas :)

Ok....Maybe this time....

Maybe this time, I am back for good....so much has happened in the last year, going from splitting up with Corey (exactly a year and a day ago) to homeschooling the girls this school year and much more. 


So...Corey and I hadn't been getting along, as many of you guys know....and I just couldn't do it anymore.  So, even though he didn't like it, I asked him to leave the house and he did. Now, I won't say that I don't miss who he used to be sometimes, but he's just not that guy anymore, and that was one of the problems.  Money was another one.  But, anyway....It has been difficult, being Corey's not been the most supportive.  But I *think* we have come to an understanding.  I tried to be friends with him and it didn't work.  So I don't really communicate with him unless I have to.  It really has been for the best.  Me and the girls are closer, and there is less fighting and arguing.  The girls and I get along better now.

I started seeing someone too.  His name is Jeremy.  Things are awesome with us.  ;) 

Homeschooling with the girls....defentally interesting....they defentally keep me on my toes.  there are a few times (a day...lol  j/k) where i wonder if i bit off a little more than I could chew, but I remember that this is the best choice, considering all that happened.  :)

Cj is doing well too...He is going to be transitioning to the IU #21, and while it's a good thing, it brings up a whole lot of "what could I have done differently, what could I do differently" questions.  Did the separation set him back?  You know what I mean.  Of course, I look at all of the progress he has made:  speaking at all, for instance, saying more and more and speaking sentences!  It's not always audible, but he talks!  His developmental levels are the same as last year, except in his speech catagory, according to Early Intervention.  I worry about his sleeping patterns sometimes, because he doesn't like to go to bed, unless I am in the room with him and he's doing his pinching thing, but he's always done that.  Sometimes it takes me 3+ hours to get him to bed....ugh....But....I am trying to work with him on that.  :)

So....That's my story....and I am sticking to it. :)

Hopefully I can post my randomness and get back to my Ghetto Row Gormuet.  ;)

NEW BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ghetto Row Gourmet.....ramblings from what I have learned from living on what I like to call "Ghetto Row"  Let me know what you think!

I am so back.....

Missed you all!

I am back online...

~*~Today's Quote of the Day~*~

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

--Charles Swindoll

First......and second.......

Speech therapy appt went well. :) We will be getting that once a week.

Things are.......eh, ok......

Also, He needs a second set of tubes....september 18th.

WHEW.....A long time.......

Barbara, Cj, Lydia, Connie, Piper and Kryslyn :)

Hey All. I know it's been a long time since I have posted a blog.

First of all, I am alive. That's a good start! LOL

Connie is doing well, getting really teenager-ish. Ugh...so not ready....

Kryslyn is doing good...I can't believe how big she's getting.....

Piper is great...turning 8....i can't believe it!

Cj...He's getting so big so fast! I just had early intervention here today for an eval. They said he does qualify for their services, mostly for speech, although he does need some hand strenghtening excerises....Other than that, he's on track, or within normal ranges :)

Things around here haven't been peaches and cream, though...I won't complain though....

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ready for school to start!

How is everyone else doing??