Yea right.

Ok the first day of my experiment came and went. Basically with the business of the day I forgot!! Go figure. He got home about the same time as we did so I didn't have a chance to even do the sweep. Good thing we hadn't been home to mess it up. We will try again tonight. We have two baseball games if we don't get rained out, so dinner will be at 4 ish anyway. Good time to try it.

Tristan had won a lunch at Chuck E Cheese yesterday because he raised $100+ for their jogathon. I had to laugh when he asked me to chaperon because I had just read all the emails from friends and fellow Steering Team members about not going to Chuck E Cheeses. I did not volunteer to chaperon, because I had Cody and Tabitha, however I did tell him that we would meet them there. Let me tell you ladies, this was WONDERFUL! Yes I said WONDERFUL. It was perfect, school was in session so it was not busy. Basically just the 35 kids that came with Tristan, a few parent chaperons and maybe 3 other small families. As long as Tristan or Cody would help Tabitha up the steps with the huge gaps leading up to the tunnel and slide system she was good to go. She loved riding with Barney and in the big truck. She even rode a roller coaster! The virtual kind. She tried to get off of that one by saying "I am done Mom, I am done." I even felt completely comfortable letting Cody just roam on his own. I kept a close eye on Tabitha but with not many people it was not hard.
Today we went to have lunch with Tristan at school (his request). When I told Tabitha and Cody we were going to go have lunch with TT. First thing she said was "Chuck E Cheese??!!" very excitedly. There is Life after Chuck E....

The way it used to be

I have been thinking a bit lately about being home and not working. I am liking it, but wondering what I should be doing different. I have not been unemployed EVER. Except maternity leaves. We all know that while on maternity leave, there is definitely no downtime.
Well, I received the email from Kim regarding the old 1950s house wife. I had to laugh, but then again wonder what it would have been like. Lonnie usually gets home before dinner time, but I can certainly have dinner prepared and ready to go in. I usually do the main room "sweep", however, I have never "prepared" myself or my children to be excited that he is home. I am thinking I will try this in the coming week. Hands and faces will be washed, I will have to buy some ribbons for my hair, and I might have to actually put some makeup on, but we will greet him at the door.. Sounds fun, huh? hahaha.. I think I am just more curious what it was like, and I know he has mentioned many times "The way it used to be". Wish me luck, I will have to post and let you know if he even notices.

There it is my little minute thought of the day. Thanks Kim!!!

It's been a while (again)

Well, it has almost been a month again so I suppose I should write something as to let you all know I am still alive.
Baseball is coming to an end and the full swing of summer is on the horizon. I am sure one aspect will be easing up and another busy schedule will take over. I am looking forward to having all the kids home and being able to do things together. Tristan seems to get a little upset that Cody gets to go to lunch at McDonalds, go to Washington Square to meet the grandparents, play at the park etc. All while he is in school. I have many plans for this summer, but don't really know how much of it will actually take place. Tristan has actual school friends to do things with this summer, so that will bring an interesting twist.
As you guys may remember, Tristan suffered a slight head trauma over spring break. He will be going in for a neurological test in July to determine if his "twitch" was caused by that incident. I have noticed in the few months following the incident that his eye and mouth is making a twitchy kind of movement and we started to get a little scared. Hopefully it won't be anything, but I would rather be safe then sorry.
Memorial Day Weekend, we went crabbing and fishing. This was the first time we were all (except Tabitha) got to be in the boat and actually spend Saturday fishing. Tristan won the prize!!
He caught two barely legal trout. Cody caught one, but it was too little and we had to put it back. Sunday, the plan was to go crabbing with Lonnies brother in law. We were to have our boat, and he with his and to ferry the other family members to the spit in Lincoln City to spend the day on the beach catching crab. Well, our boat wouldn't start. We ended up with just the one boat and camping out on the beach next to Mo's. We actually had a great time. Tristan got to wear his wet suit and play in the ocean. Cody jumped in fully clothed, and Tabitha stayed and played in the sand and flew her new kite. It was a wonderful day at the beach. I am sure we will do that again. We ended up only getting 6 crab, but that was enough for all the adults who wanted some to have a half of one. That was plenty for me. I like crab, but I can only do so much.

I promise, I will try to do better on this blogging thing. I often find my self like one of Leslies recent posts.. Blank, got nothing...

Sleepless

Can anyone say RLS?? Restless Leg Syndrome... I see the commercial on the TV.. Oh My Gosh. I so have that. It stinks.. I must have been in bed tossing and turning for 2 hours last night. I finally got up took some, Ibuprofin and Magnesium. asked the doctor what I could do for it (thinking of the commercial) She just said eat a banana a day for the potasium and extra Magnesium. Reminded me when I was pregnant and had leg cramps. It seemed to work, but slowly.
What do you do? Lay there tossing and turning, or get up get in a swim suit and go out to the hot tub? I like the hot tub, and it relaxes the legs, but it is such a hassle!!

If any one else knows of a good remedy for RLS, PLEASE HELP!!!

Yep, busy...

So this may sound, cliche'ish but now I now why I named this blog busy bee three. I really didn't realize how busy until this week. Sitting at Tristans baseball game, I realized.... Cody's game last night, Tristans tonight, Tristan has another game tomorrow night, Cody on Thursday, not to mention Karate on Mon and Wed.. (We missed it this week) Lonnie softball Mondays, and now he wants to play on the coed team too. As if we aren't busy enough?? whew... Can you say take a breath?
I am really going to be glad to be going to Alidas tomorrow for the pedicure party..
In case anyone is interested, I am hosting a Mary Kay Pedicure Party at Alidas tomorrow. 7:00 Anyone is welcome, just email me or Alida.. Right Alida? I enjoyed the Satin Hands station so much at the last MOPS meeting, that I asked Alida to do it again. Mothers Day is coming and I bought one for my mom..
Back to the games. Cody is getting better.. He actually caught the ball and knew what to do with it. If you have never watched T-Ball with5-6 year olds, you must. It is sooo cute. The kids (co-ed) get so excited to get the ball, that they forget they need to get someone out. Or they want the ball so bad they fight each other for it.. Cody was on first base, he caught the ball and touched his base. The runner was out and he had one good ego booster. He was so proud.. Mommy did you see that? Tristan hit an actual Home Run tonight. He was last batter, which means in AA baseball (and T-Ball) that they run all the bases after hitting the ball. He actually made it to home before the ball did.. Usually the catcher has the ball and is tagging them all as they come in.. He was EXCITED!!

Tabitha is kind of potty training her friend now.. I have a girlfriend who just found out she is pregnant also, so I have been babysitting her daughter (Couple months older then Tabitha) while she goes to the Doctors.. Every time Tabitha goes potty, she asks Kailey to go with her. Kailey is more then happy to oblige. She is actually going at home now too. Way to go Tabitha and Kailey! Of course, her Mom and Dad are doing a great job also, but just being with Tabitha I think helped her spark the interest.
I was able to get a blog entry out two days in a row.. Yeah me. Hahaha

Wow, how time flies

Well, it has been about a month. You can tell nothing much exciting here.. No pregnancies Thank goodness. Really congratulations to Kristin.
I am enjoying watching T-Ball, Baseball,Softball (Lonnie is playing for Church) and Karate. We have been busy and I guess I just don't have time to email anymore.
Our plan with Bethany MOPS is working well and that makes me happy. I hope that it can continue next year.
Tristan and Cody were in the Awesome 3000. They are happy to be in the newspaper, even if it is only by name. Tristan finished in the top 25. Good for him, of course he wanted to win, but when I showed him the 5 columns of names he was pleased. I asked him if he wanted to do it again next year. before he ran he said yes. When he got done he said "I don't want to do it again, my heart hurts!" It was pretty funny. he said it with a smile. he has never felt it beat so hard. I tried to explain pacing, but in all the excitement and adrenaline he must have forgot. Cody did well to, except he ran close to the wall so we didn't get a picture of him in the track all I saw was his hair. Lonnie was up against the wall with the camera and never even saw him go under him. Oh well good thing it is on Cable channel 22. We will watch it all. I didn't expect so many kids in the run. Even saw the McNallys, Kings, and Hardy's! What fun.

Lonnie and I were shocked at the news Sunday about Gary and Molly. Lonnie was finally getting used to Gary asking him to drive the church bus on Sundays. He has a CDL so he has been on him for a little while. It was in the bulletin, so Lonnie filled it out. Then to hear Gary was leaving.
He had the "it figures" attitude. but he still handed it in. That is a good step for him.

I applied for a job at the preschool for a bus driver/teachers assistant. I dismissed it at first because I like to work to in part have a break from the kids. I then decided that since Tabitha will be going there next year and my childcare share partner (friend) is moving to Independance it might not be such a bad idea after all. Just for a few years. I would relly like to get back into lending, or banking. My ideal at this time is to work at a title company. Joelle has given me some ideas and info on where to go, so I may do that. What ever God has planned. That would be more career orientated as to Childcare teacher/busdriver.

Everything is really going well, I will try to post more often.

ta ta for now

Spring Break

Now that Spring Break is now done and over with... Wow what a week.
Some of you are aware of my events, but it helps to type real hard and fast to get it all out..
I am ready to put most of it away.
It started with a pleasant trip to Long Beach Washington, to see my folks and to leave Tristan for a fun filled week with his Grandparents and cousin. Sunday, our plans to leave shortly after a big lunch my mom had prepared, drastically changes in an instant! It was a beautiful day at the beach and time for the kids to play some baseball. Tristan patiently waited his turn to bat as Uncle Terry pitched to his Cousin Clayton. Time to change, "Tristan it is your turn".. Clayton decides "one more" and pitched it to himself by throwing it up in the air. Can you imagine where this is going?
Yep.
POW!! Big crash, bang and then the realization that it was Tristans head he hit!!
Thank God he did not get a cuncusion, and pass out, but it must have been the most scariest thing in our parenthood experience to this date. It just kept swelling, and swelling.. Turning red, purple and slightly bleeding.
We ended up leaving Cody instead of Tristan and heading out before lunch to the Astoria Hospital. For a small Hospital, I was pretty impressed. We thought about going all the way home, but being certified as a First Aid and CPR respondent, I knew that we could not let him sleep until we had him checked out. They took x-rays and checked his vitals. No broken bones no cuncussion. His eye has actually healed very well. The black eye was for the most part gone by the time he returned to school. We went half way and switched kids, so he still got to spend time with Grandma and Cousin. I took him to the eye doctor, to make sure that the redness was not serious.

The most recent event was the loss of my job. I am living with it because I know that God had given me that job and it fulfilled a need for the last 5 years. I would have never believed or thought that I would work at a car dealership, never the less be considered a car salesman. The fact that it lasted through two babies and a toddler (now in first grade) is a blessing. I met the two men responsible for me finding Court Street Christian Church and Jesus Christ again. I now consider that job a devine appointment. I made some very wonderful friendships there and I know that God is just lining me up for the next phase in his plan. I just hope that I will recognize it when it comes.
I am going to take the summer off and enjoy the T-ball and Baseball season with my 2 boys and being able to have the whole weekend off. NO more Saturdays at work, no more evenings at the dealership. It is hard to be angry when essentially I have gotten something out of it.
My boss made it clear that the layoff was entirely economical and not personal. They would like me to keep in touch and if things look up, I am welcome to return. Tears were shed and it was a fairly emotion departure for many.

I think that is enough, Don't you?
I do want to thank my circle of friends that has showed me encouragement and letting me see that it really will be ok. I appreciate all your prayers. Thank you.