Boys with Long Hair

I was watching ET (entertainment tonight) and saw a picture of Celine Dion and her 6 yr old son. I promise you if they hadn't mentioned that he was a boy, you would have thought he was a girl. His hair must be mid back length. Why oh why would a parent allow their sons to grow out their hair like a girls? No wonder we have people walking around with sexual identy problems. I would never allow Edward to grow his hair out like that. I am not as much appalled by boys who have long in your face hair that is shoulder length. I believe in keeping it nice and neat when it comes to boys (a little spike is okay). Yes, I do find it just as appalling when mom's cut their girls hair into short page boys and so forth, causing them to look like boys. I am understand though when it is for a medical reason or due to something like lice, those are issues that have to be dealt with as delicately as possible.

Boys

Why oh why do little boys have to be so destructive? I love my son don't get me wrong. I just don't care for his sometimes destructive ways. I know that he doesn't do it on purpose, that he is just being explorative and a little boy. Just needed to vent and SCREAM.

Disaster Zone

I am not sure how it happens but I can clean the house from top to bottom, then just minutes later it is like a tornado flew through (under radar) the house. I know that in my house, the tornadoes names are Edward, Kirk, Storm, Bear and Sebastian for the most part. I would love for my house to stay clean just for one 24 hour period. That is all I am really asking for. Oh the insanity of it all!!!!!!!!!!!

Ovulation Test Fustration

I have been using those Clearblue Ovulation kits for the past 3 days, and I am not getting an ovulation sign at all. I am so fustrated, I am afraid that they aren't doing what they are suppose to and I am ovulating an missing the window when I could be trying to get pregnant. I am praying I get a surge line and soon, if I don't get one this month I am going to be very upset with those test, because I know I should ovulate since I am on the Clomid. ARG!!!! I wish getting pregnant was easier.

Been A While

Where Have I been, you might be asking. Busy. Trying hard not to think about if I am pregnant or not, trying to leave it in God's hands where it needs to be left. Edward is loving school, Kindermusik and Bowling. His average in Bowling is 53. We went to Missouri for a Mini Family Vacation last weekend. (the 18, 19, 20 and 21)....we ended up staying a day longer than we had planned, but we had so much fun. We are going to take a 1 day trip down in to Oklahoma City, OK in about 2 weeks, so that Edward can enjoy a Day Out With Thomas. That is our last planned trip for the time being. I started walking today, I am hoping to get in at least 15 minutes every day. I actually got in about 35 to 40 today. I push Edward in his stroller. I like the morning time together, enjoy God's beauty around us. Thank you God for Sidewalks. Well, I need to cut this short, got tons to do. God Bless!!!!!

Parenting.........vent!!!

How can 2 people have a child together and yet never inact with that child like they should on a daily basis.....I mean after all these 2 people do live with their child. I detest neglectful parents who don't take an interest in shaping and guiding their child through their infancy, toddlerhood, preschool years, childhood, pre-teens and teen years. It is our God given responsibility to being a role model and guidance advisor to these special blessings that God has put in our lives. I also detest parents who think that it is someone elses responsibility to raise their children, then they grip and act put out when they have to deal with a situation dealing with THEIR child(ren). These same people are the people who give you a dirty look when you discipline your child(ren) and try keeping them in line. They never discipline their child(ren), after all why would they when they have someone else raising THEIR children. Now, on to my real vent......if you don't know how to parent, take a parenting class or don't have children. I really want to say this to someone I know personally. However since I can't because that would cause a HUGE ordeal, I have to bite my lip and idly stand by and watch (from a great distance) while their child (only child) suffers from their lack of experience. It is even sadder to me because this child could have other issues that need to be met and dealt with, but they are so inexperienced in what they are doing they do not seem to be seeing these issues. Yet, again the issues the child is having could simply be from poor parenting. Either way though, this is still correctable and should be corrected as soon as possible, before it is too late. Oh and I have not even gotten to the good part, they feel like they want to homeschool their child, yet the child is 2 1/2yrs old and still not allowed to look at book (and they surely don't read to the child). They are afraid the child is going to ruin the books. A family member bought them a baby leappad for the childs first Christmas and they have never let the child play with it, because they don't want him to ruin it. Come on, it's a child's toy.....a learning toy at that. The child is suppose to play with it, that is why the family member bought it for the child. Thankfully they don't plan (well at least the dad doesn't) to have any more children. It is hard to see things and not be able to say anything about it. I don't think that they would listen to me anyways, even if I did say something. Not to mention these people are very ME ME ME oriented, it shows trust me in their parenting skills. Of course they feel like they are doing a wonderful job. But if I can see issues in this child that I have only seen 2 times in their lifetime, then needless to say they aren't doing such a wonderful job because they should have caught these things a long time ago. I know that I will be worrying about this child every day now for the rest of their lives. But wait this is not the only family I know with issues.

There is this family with 2 children a pre-teen girl and a teen boy. The boy is the apple of his parents eye, everything they do is for him. Now, I know what you are thinking how is that bad. In away it isn't, but when the other child suffers it is. That is exactly what is going on here. The young lady, is reguired to attend all her brothers functions, which he has been in some since he was in preschool. Yet she is not given the priviledge to be in activity, they will interfer with her beloved brothers schedule. The parents don't take the time to even help her with her school work. Which is suffering, she barely made it in to junior high school. I am concerned about her, what will become of her as she continues to grow up in this atmosphere. I fear she will run away, get pregnant or even worse get caught up in the wrong crowd and turn to drugs for attention. Both children are expected to get straight A's anything less is not their best. The parents do not take into consideration the fact that they have 2 totally different child, both requiring different ways to study and the fact that maybe their best is a B and not an A. Why can't they just love and accept them for the individuals that they are? They are not carbon copies of each other. Why can't they see that? Now I have 2 children to worry about, not to mention raising my own. I know you are asking why doesn't she just worry about her own child? These children are simply as much a part of my as my own child(ren), even though I never gave birth to either of them. Of course my child(ren) always come first, but I can still worry and pray for these children.

Oh What A Day!!!

Well after quite an interesting day yesterday, we actually arrived in Seattle in one piece. The interesting thing is, is that I did not know what was going on until I arrived at the airport in KS to check in. Imagine my suprise when I found out that all liquid and gels were not permitted to beyond the security check point. Sure you could buy a drink in the airport while you waited for the plane, but you had to dump that too before you board the plane, even though you bought it in the airport. Luckily for me I had packed everything in our check-in luggage but a sippy cup of soda for Edward and a bottle of liquid Motrin. Had to put the Motrin in my Check-On Luggage and dump the soda. No big deal. But that wasn't the end of our excitement for the day. Nope, not at all. Get to Denver for our connection flight, and have almost an hour delay. Luckily it was only a hour delay (I learned that a few flights here and there were cancled completely. ). We arrived in SeaTac only about 40 minutes late. However once I got to the rental car people that was a whole different story. DO NOT RENT FROM ADVANTAGE. Lets just say it was an awful experience and I wanted to cry after the day I had had. Today was much better. We went to the Pacific Science Center, then to the Space Needle for lunch. Then afterwards to the amusement park area of the Seattle Center where they have all the kiddie rides. Let Edward ride a few rides. He had a blast. Could have stayed longer but grandma (mine, edward's great grandma) was getting tired. We also went with my mom and her 2 charges that she Nanny's for. One is 2 1/2 yrs and the other 4 mos old. Well that about it here for now. Will try to keep you updated as we go along with our vacation. God Bless!!!

PCOS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As I was just writing I have a friend with Lupus, and like Lupus, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a disease that there is not much known about. So I can understand to some degree what my friend with Lupus faces on a daily, lots of people think she is just faking or is a hypo-conderact. My PCOS has brought me closer to God. It has allowed me to learn so much. My Faith in the Lord is very strong because of it. I was able to work in a day care and to be a nanny for 5 years before God blessed us with a child of our own. I was able to learn patience, important nurturing, unconditional love, and just how to raise a child with love and acceptance for who they are. People say that God doesn't give us diseases or allow bad things to us. Of course He doesn't give us disease but he does allow them to happen to us and other things that will cause trials in our lives. He does it out of love for us not out of hate. He wants us to grow stronger in our faith and walk with him. Sometimes he allows things to happen to put us back in our place. I love Him for this.

Grouchhhhheeeeeeeeeee Husbands

I don't know about you but I hate waking up to a grouchy spouse. My husband has woken up grouchy every day this weekend. It sucks because it puts me in a terrible, especially when I know that I woke up in a great mood. Then he blames his grouchy mood on me because he says my sour mood (that I got from waking up to his grouchy one) has put him in the grouchy mood that he is in. MEN!!!!!! Can't live with them (sometimes), can't live with out them (the rest of the time).

Oh WHAT a week it has been

Hello! Sorry I haven't written this week. It has been HELL around here. Last Saturday (the 29th of July) Edward was washing his hands and he slipped and fell, hitting his mouth on our sink. He ended up shoving one of this front teeth up into his gum. So we have spent this week seeing a dentist (after our ER visit on Saturday night), and an oral surgeon. He has a surgery to remove the tooth from his gum on Wednesday the 9th of August. We (edward and I) leave the very next morning for WA state and a 20 day vacation there. I am spending today cleaning the house, will have to run to the Post Office here shortly to mail somethings off, but 85% of my day will be spent cleaning house....ohhhhh what fun!!!!!!! We have decided to supplement Edwards Preschool Homeschool Program we are putting him in Kindermusik again this year and he will also be joining a Bowling League for 3-6 yr olds called Bouncing Bumpers. He gets a free bowling ball at the end of the League which is 22 weeks long. Next year he can join the Homeschool League. I was going to also put him in a Monart program but I don't think this program is a fit for us right now. So we will hold off for another year maybe. They also have programs for Homeschoolers. In 2 years when he starts Kindergarten we can join the local homeschool organization here in Newton. Kinda stinks though that we have to wait until then to start it. I am thinking about trying to find some local moms who homeschool kids Edwards age so we can do things together. I will have to find them. Well thats the long and the short of it here.

Does the Insanity Ever END???

Family....Friends.....Dogs......Children......Pleasing everyone.........Peacemaker.............Loss of hair. Things are just insanely crazy for me and I don't know if this insanity will ever end. Does it seem that way for you? I need a maid, someone to motivate me, someone to finish unpacking from our move, someone to pack for our vacation, dogs to quit barking, Edward to quit dragging the dogs around the house, dogs to bathe themselves, sleep, people to be where they say they are going to be when you travel 2 1/2 hrs to see them, people to be more giving of themselves and their time and less demanding of me and mine when I am the person who always adjust her schedule for other, sleep, quiet, time to myself, a good book, a nice warm bubble bath, Laundry to do itself, glass that doesn't collect dust and fingerprints, a child who listens better, sleep, a husband who was more romantic, central heat and air, more friends and less worries, and did I mention sleep?????

To DARN HOTTT!!!!

Well here it is Tuesday and they say it is going to be 107 here today, can you believe that? HOT! HOT! HOT! Makes me wish I was back in WA state where it is only suppose to be 73 degrees. That sounds so refreshing. I am hoping that it will be cool there when we go up in Aug, warm enough to enjoy the outdoors but cool enough where your not uncomfortable....know what I mean? Life has not changed since I posted yesterday, however today I am going to go get my Kansas Driver License. I hate getting my picture taken, so this should be fun. I have to take Edward with me, hope he will cooperate long enough for them to quickly take the picture. I will let you know how it turns out. Edward is watching Noggin right now, tomorrow he goes to meet his new pediatrician. I am hoping that she is as good as the one we had back in OK. It is so hard to replace good doctors. However on the good side, I did hear from the Kindermusik teacher that I have the best OBGYN in the area. I will see her for the first time (the OBGYN that is) in Oct, unless I get pregnant before then and seeing as how I will be out of state in Aug, I doubt I will need to see her before then. Praying that September will be the lucky month for us, a June baby would be nice.....no hot summer time pregnancy. Well better cut this short, need to go and try to make myself look good for that stupid driver license picture, which you know no matter how good you look they always look bad.