Happy Monday!

Today was very busy at work. It actually flew by pretty quick though. I had later breaks and lunch so that helped out a lot. I have to admit I was happy to see 4 pm. I worked an extra 30 mins. I cannot leave work early much anymore. I am really broke right now because I have been leaving early way too much. So, now it has caught up with me and I'm hurting now.

After work, I went and paid the rent, with money that I don't have. Basically, I am depressed now because I am so broke. It's all my fault too. I am going to a Cash Advance store tomorrow to try and help cover for my bills that need to be paid. It's going to take a month to catch up.

Joe made pork loin for dinner. Then, I made the green bean casserole and baked potatoes. I think we had a healthy dinner. I also had cottage cheese with my dinner. I feel pretty good about that. No more out to eats until things settle down. I've got to save all of my money for gas for the next 2 weeks. It's going to suck but I think we'll be okay. I go to Bio on Wed so hopefully that $20 will help.

Now, we are working on laundry. We have so much to do around this house. All three bedrooms need to be gutted out and cleaned. They are extremely messy and in disarray.

I think we'll spend the next few days organizing some things around here.

Well, that's about it for now.

It was a very busy weekend! I am so glad that the chain of events is about to end. Mikayla has her performance tonight at 7 pm. This is the last event until Saturday. I am so glad because I am extremely exhausted.

Kids had a great school year. I cannot believe that Mikayla will be in 4th grade and Joshua will be in Kindergarten. It is amazing how quickly time flies by. I have about 2.5 months left of summer break before I start the new semester. I definitely am trying to enjoy some time off.

There's really not much else to report.

Long overdue updates

I can never seem to keep this blog up. I need to make a conscious effort at least once a week. Anyway, not really sure where to begin so I guess I'll just start with now and work backwards.

Joe's mom had a stroke yesterday morning. She is still in the hospital. It affected 2 parts of her left brain. Oxygen didn't get to those two parts so some brain cells died. She has some loss of function so the nurse considered it a severe stroke. She had bleeding on the brain and seizures as well. It is very sad to see her in the hospital like that. She said a lot of the numbness has gone away though so that is good. They have her using a walker to build her strength up again. She has lost her peripherial vision in her right eye. Her right hand won't grasp things. She keeps telling her brain to make her hand do what she wants it to do but so far, it's not happening like she'd like it to. They want her to go to the rehabilitation hospital for a day or so so she can start physical therapy. I am so worried about how they are going to pay for the hospital bill as they do not have health insurance. I hope and pray she has a smooth recovery. She doesn't get sick pay from her job so she will be out all this pay. Who knows when she will be able to return to work.

In other news, kids are doing well in school. Mikayla seems to be a shining star at the new school. She has been chosen for quite a few activities this year. I am so proud of her. Joshua is also doing so well in school. He will be going to K registration at the end of April. He is so ready for K now. Last year, not a chance. I am so glad I decided to do another year of PK. Joshua just finished wrestling. He has his awards banquet on March 31st. Mikayla just finished her performance class on Monday. I will be signing her up for the next session and putting both kids in soccer for the spring.

I am still going to college. I have two courses this term. I am taking Chemistry and Developmental Psychology. I think I am doing fairly well considering that I am working FT plus have a family. I must admit that I am looking forward to the summer though. I need a break!

Joe is still at home with the kids and trying to locate gainful employment. So far, no such luck.

We seem to be doing better at the apartment. I am feeling really good about things getting taken care of. I am glad that things are the way they are for now. I am trying to watch what types of things I say to other people from now on though as I have been burnt one too many times. I hate it when people scold me or treat me like a junior high kid. It makes me feel an inch high. I've decided that I am just going to still to the basics and not tell anyone any more of my personal business (money, finances, relationships, intimate type things). I'm just going to stick to the basics of kids, school and life in general.

Well, I need to go for now. Hope to be back another time.

Another day has passed.

Today was somewhat of a boring day. We didn't really do anything spectacular. Joe got the kids up and around for school. I just stayed home and basically was on the computer for the morning. I was playing Maj Jong Solitaire. I love that game! It is addicting.

Joe had two interviews today. I am really hoping something comes through soon. I am having a really hard time lately with how things are. It's been 10 months now since he has worked. It is so hard to believe that he hasn't been able to seek employment. He makes his weekly calls to unemployment but nothing has happened. It's actually quite frustrating.

Anyway, when he returned from getting Joshua, we decided to get some lunch at Empire Buffet. Afterwards, we went to Super Wal*Mart to get a prescription for his mom and a few things for dinner. Then, we went to Sam's Club to get the hamburger. By this time it was already 2:50 pm. I rested for about 30 mins and then had to go and get Mikayla.

I dropped Mikayla off at home and then went to Meijer to get hamburger and hotdog buns. I also went to 7-11 to get my tea.

I took a nap until about 6:30 pm. I was tired. I was awoken by the phone. I ate dinner and then just kinda sat around the house between the computer, reading books to kids and going outdoors for a little bit.

This was quite a boring day. I need to get back to work. I have been off work for 6 wks now. It is ridiculous. I will be going to the doctor tomorrow and should get my doctor's release so I can go back to work. I will feel so much better once I am back to work.

I guess that's about it. Joshua enjoyed Momma reading him 4 books tonight. He fell asleep around 10 pm. He is such a sweetheart. I love to look at him while he is sleeping. He looks so peaceful. He is my beautiful baby boy.

Mikayla did her homework but with resistance. She has been going through a mouthy stage these days. I hope she outgrows it soon as it is getting old.

Tomorrow is another day so I hope to live it to the fullest. I'll be busy tomorrow and Thursday so that's about it.