Seeing as I haven't written anything worth anything on my blog in quite some time, I thought I would post an update. My husband's business venture is surviving, if not thriving, which is good. I'm still waiting for the day he comes home and says we're millionaires and I can start traveling the world. (Any day now I'm sure.) My little Pixie-Chick is now eight years old, and can be a walking talking attitude at times. Good thing she's so cute. Little Man is six, and is currently sharing with anyone who will listen that he's getting his six year molars. (Apparently very newsworthy in his eyes.) I am no longer a stay-at-home-mom, as I am now working full time. With kids. Blessed or cursed - depends on the day. :) The kids aren't spouting worthy quips so much any more. I guess as they get older the things they say aren't quite as cute as they use to be. I am no longer taking meds for depression, as I have found exercise has somewhat of the same affect. I still have a bad day now and then. (Today was one of those days. Which is probably why I find myself here.)
You’re feeling: blocked
To your left: a lamp
On your mind: nothing - and everything
Last meal included: green beans and carrots
You sometimes find it hard to: write
The weather: weird!
Something you have a collections of: books
A smell that cheers you up: mowed grass
A smell that can ruin your mood: poop
How long since you last shaved: 3 days
The current state of your hair: in transition
The largest item on your desk right now (besides computer): desk? What desk?
Your skill with chopsticks: so-so
Which section you head to first in the bookstore: staff recomendations
And after that?: new fiction
Something you are craving: food
How many times have you been hospitalized this year: zero (knock on wood)
A favorite place to go for quiet time: right here
You’ve always secretly thought you’d be a good: musician
Something that freaks you out a little: bugs
Something you’ve eaten too much of lately: fried foods
You have never: smoked
You never want to: be without my family
Upon noticing that the Christmas parade had more than one Santa in it:
"There are two Santas in this parade! One on them is fake!"
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Ella: "Is Grandma and Grandpa here? I thought I heard their voices!"
Me: "Nope, sorry Sweetie. They aren't here."
Ella: "Oh... maybe it was God."
Me: "Oh yea? Was God talking to you?"
Ella: "Yes... but he sounds a lot like Grandma and Grandpa."
Did I mention that my hubby has been working with some friends to start their own business?
Oh, that's right. I didn't. It was a secret. Very hush hush. You see, we live in a small town, and we didn't want the word getting out before we were ready. We didn't want his employer to be able to use it as a reason to let him go before we were ready, as they are "downsizing" more and more as the weeks go by.
Well, a mistake was made, and they found out, and they did indeed use it against him. They let him go without any kind of severance package. We knew that it was coming eventually (hence the starting-their-own-business), but we weren't prepared for this.
We love the little town we live in. We want our kids to grow up here. We are tired of moving every 2 or 3 years. We are going to make a go of it and try our hardest to stay here in this house that we love. Hopefully his new venture will take off out of the gate! But the next few months (at least) are going to be really tough around here. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. Any advice or positive thoughts you could send this way are very welcome. I'll keep you updated...
