I'm Gettin There

I got myself a new planner. It's so cute & got it for $1 at the dollar tree lol! Had to throw that in there because I just love that place. I spent the last few mornings writing birthdays,bills etc.. in there. It just makes me so happy to open it up & see whats going on that day. It takes so little for me I know lol!! I also write in there what housework I need to get done that day & that is going great as well. Life's not perfect but it's not really supposed to be right?! But, it sure is much nicer around here. Who knew a one dollar planner could totally change my life!

A Good Kind Of Busy

This time of year we are all so busy but for me & probably alot of others. It's the good kind of busy. You have so much to do,things to bake,gifts to buy,gifts to wrap & my favorite part...family to visit! I have all my shopping finished. Nothing wrapped yet but Matt & I do that on Christmas Eve night. We stay up have the night laughing & wrapping. It takes forever,we're so tired but we have fun. I love seeing all the gifts under the tree when er are all done. I always take pictures of it because I know bright & early the kids will be up & in just seconds those gifts are everywhere!!!! Nothing like seeing your childrens faces on Christmas morning huh?!?! Not to mention the real meaning of Christmas. The celebration of the birth of our wonderful God. I mean could there be a better day of the year? I need to thank God for all he has given me. He has blessed me beyond belief. I try every Christmas to explain the true meaning of this day to the kids. I think this year I'm going to start a new tradition. We won't have any time on Christmas day but Christmas Eve I think I'm going to make a birthday cake for Jesus. Have the kids blow out the candles,wish him a happy birthday & thank him for all they have. I'm really excited about doing this & I hope it helps them understand more about this special day=)
Well, like I said I'm busy busy! The kids & I are getting ready to go to my Grandma's to open their gift. We'll be going there Christmas day but she gets them an outfit every year that she wants them to wear Christmas day. We are celebrating at Matt's moms on Sunday because thats when everyone will be in. Matt's mom is so excited to have 4 of her 5 kids home for Christmas this year. His sister from Oklahoma can't be here. She's almost ready to have her baby girl in just weeks!! Christmas Eve my parents are coming over for us to exchange gifts. Then Christmas day we are going to both my grandma's. Shewww!!! I'm tired just typing about it. I hope everyone has a very very Merry Christmas!!! May God bless you all this New Year & know that as I count my many blessings I count each & every one of you♥

Rain Rain Please Go Away!

I swear it has rained for what seems like forever! Yesterday it finally cleared up & was beautiful outside. It got up to 75 degrees! Of course we couldn't enjoy it that much because the kids all have colds. Shannon caught it first & last night ran a little fever. She was still up & playing but just cranky. She has no fever this morning & seems to be feeling better but still has a cold. Alli & Ty are in rare form this morning though so it should be a fun fun day:) I'm hoping it doesn't last long. My cousin is getting married saturday evening & I'm hoping Matt & I can go. We also have lots more shopping to do as well. When will this all end???? With Matt's schedule it's so hard for me to get anything done. I have done a little online shopping but that's mainly for other family not our kids but at least it's something done. With every gift bought I breath a little sigh of relief! So how is everyone else doing on shopping? Matt is finally off today & tomorrow so I'm getting ready to grocery shop & hopefully I can find a few things for the kids & check a few more things off Santa's list!

I Feel Like It's Friday

And no I haven't gone crazy. It's just Matt is off Wed & Thurs. so I guess because of that I feel it's friday. Strange but true. I am so excited for him to finally be home for 2 days! I told you before about his back & all the Dr Appts & Physical Therapy. Well, they are pretty much finished but last week he worked his entire schedule around 1 appointment that at the very last minute they called & canceled. I was so mad but hey it made for lots of overtime:) Then this weekend he was at drill. Anywho, after today he's off for 2 days. I feel like it's Christmas lol!! I'm gonna go grocery shopping tomorrow morning & after that not a thing. Just enjoy some time all together. I think I'll pick up some pumpkins for us to carve or paint tomorrow evening. What is everyone else doing? Carving or painting. I haven't decided yet. Well, that's about it for today. I'm off to do some laundry,cleaning & cooking. Mommy's work is never done=)

***Update*** I'm in a cleaning & rearranging mood! So come back later for a peek for pics. I know I know I have promised pictures of the decorating I have done but today I mean it LOL!!!