Today is Ivy's birthday. She is 17 years old now. Wow. I can't believe it. I guess from talking to her she has decided to stay living with us and not go back to CA. She is going to graduate a year later than she is supposed to but she will be what they call a "Super Senior". Yesterday went went for a long walk out to the mall to eat at the chinese buffet for Ivy's birthday. The food was good, very filling. Today is going to be a busy day. A birthday party for Reid and Rylie at 2, Cake and ice cream here for Ivy, getting all my sugar high kids in bed because they have school tomorrow, and trying to prepare myself for finals. I am so glad that this semester is almost over but I am dreading the finals.

Today I am having difficult time getting work done. Someone stole my pencil. I am sure I will find after the semester is over. Michael went to a friend's birthday party. He didn't have much fun because it was a pool party. He doesn't like getting splashed. Then he slipped when walking on the wet floor and hurt his back again. Hopefully, with rest, he won't need to go back to Physical Therapy. Tonight I am making pulled pork sandwiches. Well, I better go have fun. Paige is throwing a tantrum and Lilla is drawing on my homework.

Interesting week

This past week has been interesting to say the least. Ivy got busted for going out and drinking with her friend and some older guys. She was not very happy that we found out (although she hasn't asked HOW we found out) about her night out. Jon and I had a long talk about what to do and we decided that she was definitely going to be grounded. So because of her going out an not making good decisions she is grounded for a month, couldn't go to Hempfest with her friends, and lost her job babysitting. She wouldn't talk to me for 2 days. After she started talking to me again, she told me that she is thinking about staying up here with us for another year. WHAT? She just got majorly busted. We are 10 times more strict than her grandmother. And she wants to stay here with us instead of going back to CA and doing whatever she wants? I guess we must be doing something right.

Also this week, I was contacted via FB by a woman claiming that my exhusband (The Evil S) has flipped out and is abusing his other children and current wife. She begged me to help her save her son from him. The Evil S's current wife also contacted me to ask for my help. This caused me so much stress I ended up having a panic attack. This was not the best time for something like this to happen, being that Joseph's 10th birthday was on Wednesday. I really felt bad for these women but I felt that there was nothing I could do. I am up here in beautiful Idaho were life is peaceful (mostly). I am far away from that psycho. There is no way that I am going to get involved and have him come after me and Johnathan. IF, he tries to come after Johnathan, then I will get involve, but that would be a big mistake on his part.

Well, seeing as it is Saturday morning and I haven't yet started my math for the week, I had better get going.

Been a long time

Wow!! It has been over a year since I posted anything. Why does life have to get in the way? I will try to post things more often. (Like every 11 months. ) Since last time. All the kids have had birthdays, I have started school and about to finish my first year. Ivy came to live with us in January. Jon bought me a laptop for my birthday for school, so hopefully that will allow me to post here more often. Stay tuned for what will hopefully be a lot more posts about "Perfecting Patience."

So much to do, so little time

Well, we are moving. We just don't know where yet. There is so much stuff that I need to get rid of. We have so many clothes that it is crazy. There is also so much stuff that we packed 6 years ago that is still in boxes. I really need to get over my pack rat instincts. Hopefully I can find someone to keep me accountable (not Jon). I think the first this to do is go through my sewing room and the kids clothes.

This is not going to be fun.

Bad news, Good news and Music

I am done with week 1 of the 28 day bootcamp.

Bad news

I didn't lose any weight.

Good news

I didn't gain any weight.

Music

I found my Ace of Base cd. Awesome!!! Rocking out to "I saw the sign".

Its been 2 months.

It has been 2 months since I posted anything. Life is finally slowing down just enough for it to speed back up. Today I am taking a Mommy Day. I am doing just the things that are necessary and everything else is for me.

This morning I did a 10 minute kickboxing cardio video followed by a 7 minute core workout. I have so far made good food choices for today. I am counting down the days until Valentines Day to see my progress. I will be taking the journey to the new me one day at a time.

Today Lilla is 8 months old. I can't believe it!!! She is crawling all over the place. Hopefully she will be getting ready to walk soon. I would like to not have to worry about all the little specks on the floor that she wants to put in her mouth.

Paige is an aspiring ballerina now. Thanks to the Angelina Ballerina video the girls got for Christmas. It is wonderful watching her twirl and bow in all her glory(naked).

Michael has been doing well. He is recovering from Strep Throat. He is going to try to spend the night at a friend's house this weekend. I hope it goes well. I am a little apprehensive about the amount of supervision that they will have. But I need to trust that Michael will make good choices or he will be grounded for life.

Johnathan has been Johnathan. Homework is still a battle (when he brings it home). His room is still a mess. And me is now almost as tall as I am. He is going to try to be a part of the school yearbook group. I hope he has fun.

And finally, Jon. He has just started his last semester. He will (fingers crossed) be graduating in May. I hope this semester goes smoother that last semester.