Also Known as "Mom"

I have spent way too much time in home improvement stores lately. I am actually sick of them and just want to be done with this project that is for sure. Today I had to get a new window, a bath fan vent kit, and more siding. I wish I could say I was out looking at things like glass tile or even high end linen cabinets that have laundry baskets hidden in them. But alas I am stuck having to get the odds and ends stuff. Which by the way is so much fun when all three kids are with me. That is a whole post of it’s own already .

I decided to brave it and take all three of them this morning to a Home Improvement Store with me and a few other stops. Now normally this should be an easy task as we had a short list and only 2 stores. Well that was not the case… Logan decided that he did not want to ride in the cool cart that had a little car on the front of it. He thought he was going to walk through the store. The problem is he does not stay close to me at all and it scares me a ton to have him find his independence because he has no fear. I would rather take some pills for the worlds best colon cleanser and be stuck in a bathroom then to deal with the anxiety I get from his independence. It’s going to be a long year I think as he continues to test these boundaries.

The weight loss wagon that is. I need to get back on it for sure as over the last few months of crazy busy travel and stress I’ve packed on 8lbsof the hard work I did this spring. As I was doing a major cleaning of our Kitchen yesterday I ran across some Mega Green Tea weight loss supplements that I tried in the past. I find it funny because my best sucess is just eating more and healthier than most quick lost ways. I am happy because I know long term it will help me to stay on the wagon. I need to start paying attention though because I want to stay healthy for my kids.

It seems to be the big trend for families to be taking orlando vacations. It has been almost 2 years since we went but my kids still talk about it to this day. I can’t wait to take Logan when he is of an age that he will remember it as much as the the girls do. It really was a family trip to always remember and it will be one that we’d really like to do again. Have you ever gone and what time of the year did you go? If we plan it right the next we go will probably be late Feburary as we’ve heard it’s the best time to go.

How’s your tolerance for noisy neighbors?  Fine I just hope that they can handle me LOL.

How’s your tolerance for physical pain?  I’m kind of a whimp but I am ok with that!

How’s your tolerance for intolerant people? I do not believe it’s my place to judge and I amy not agree with how people feel but I can not judge them based on who they are.

How’s your tolerance for bad music? I just change the music or ignore it.

Well I got the trailer back today.  I went into Grand Rapids with the kids to get their pictures taken with my nephews. They all had matching outfits and we wanted pictures for my parents of them all together.  After pictures and lunch my mom took the younger two and went to her house and Maddie and I headed to pick up the trailer.  After we got the trailer we needed to go to her 7 yr old well child check up.  I realized we had just enough time to make her appointment and I wanted to make sure we were taking the fastest way possible.  So I tried to use our GPS in the truck and it wouldn’t let me.  That’s when I remember that the stupid gps systems in GM cars do not allow you to enter a destination when driving even at a super slow speed. Luckily I was pretty sure we were going the fastest way. We got there right on time and had no incidences with the trailer in the parking lot. I am so glad to have it home if only we had time to use it!!!

Well all of the remodel is going well we are really getting things moving in the putting everything back together phase of it all.  Right now we are in the wiring phase for our light fixtures and bath fan. I can’t say it’s all that fun because there is nothing at all for me to do. This is all Joel and my Dad’s Department. I hope to get further this weekend so I can start jumping in and do my thing. I’d like to learn how to mud and tape so that I’m the go to person in my family for this since the rest of them are scared to actually do it. I might give it a try because I’m always up for a challenge. We shall see… I’ll get some pictures ready soon.

We are so excited about our big trip next summer. I swear all I think about is Hawaii. I think I even dream about it a ton too. I can not wait till my hubby and I can have some quality alone time and really build on our great relationship. Lately I’ve heard about a lot of friends Vegas vacations and I am actually so glad that we have changed our plans. Don’t get me wrong I’d love to visit Vegas down the road but I’d much rather it be a short stay and visit the Islands for sure. I know that Joel and I are going to have the time of our life and though I know we’ll miss the kids like crazy God is going to really build up our marriage with us along this awesome journey.

Who in your life is most likely at any time to be in a state of confusion?  Most of the time I hold that role

Some people have described nirvana as a state of perfect nothingness. Which of the fifty United States could best be described as a state of perfect nothingness?  Other than Iowa being a big farming state it’s so flat an boring to me which holds no interest to me to visit.

When were you last asked to state your name and address? At the pharmacy the other day.

How many of the United States have you been in? 21 of the 50 States!

Why does it seem harder to maintain a positive state of mind than to maintain a negative state of mind?  Because as humans we naturally think and worry about what could happen to prepare ourselves.

Do you find yourself looking for old friends like I do?  I hate that with the technology of our society that it’s not easier to track down someone you are hoping to find.  The other part is that there aren’t many free web directories that will allow you to search beyond the usual whitepages search. Sometimes though you don’t know where they are living or extra info so going to a free search is not useful but I really don’t want to pay either. Facebook has been a great way to find long lost friends but I wish it was still a bit easier. I’m guessing that will come in time but I’m not a super patient person LOL!