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It really has been quite awhile ago since I posted anything and boy has a lot happened. Both girls are in school and they love it. I have been on several interviews but still looking for the right job. Jaiden was bit by something and it left her with staph and home for a few days. That was followed by Giuliana with double pink eye and a sinus infection and home as well. Then we recovered so we thought. We had a great few days. Church, our family fun day and even back to school. Then!!! Oh yes then Jaiden comes home with a rash so we head straight to the doctor. We watch her over 24 hours and watch this rash get very bad so back to the doctor we go. It turns out she has scarlet fever. I didn't even know that was around anymore. Needless to say Giuliana has been exposed to it so they are both home with me.
In the middle of all this I had some great news. I found a new doctor who ran lots, and when I say lots I mean it, of test. She found out that I have been going blind because I had been bit by a tick. Go figure right? So I have been on new meds and will follow up with her soon. She really is a God send. I prayed hard everyday for anyone who could help and here she is less than ten minutes from my house. She also told me that I developed an allergic reaction to the pregnancy hormone and that is why I have had several miscarriages. All of this can also be fixed just by receiving a hormone injection. I was tested for lupus several times and it was negative but with this allergy it does the something as lupus. So my OBGYN was on the right track. I really am so happy that our life is getting back to normal.

First day of 1st Grade

Today was a sad day. Well for me it was sad for Jaiden it was pretty fun. I sent my first born, my little girl to first grade. She is growing so fast. It is hard for me to see her reading and doing the "big girl" things that she does. I still think of her as the precious BIG baby girl she was when she was born. She was such a good baby and even though we have our growing up troubles now she is a great daughter to have. I look in her eyes and see what it means to really love another person. She is so innocent with the thirst to learn. She never fails to make me laugh, cry or even go huh? She is wise beyond her years. She is much brighter than I was at her age. She is one of my greatest accomplishments. Thank you GOD for giving me the honor and privilege of being her mother.

Growing up

As the summer comes to an end I am finding myself more and more sad. I don't know if it is because summer is over or if it is because my girls are growing. I guess it is a little of both. Jaiden is going to be in first grade..WOW! It seems like yesterday I was holding her for the first time. Giuliana, my BABY, is going to be in Pre-K. I look at them each day and think back. I see them growing into fine little ladies. They change each day. Jaiden loves the punk rock look and loves the music that goes with it. Giuliana on the other hand is all girl. She loves the dresses, barbies and make-up. They are like night and day yet they love each other so much. I can see in a dew years Jaiden being the one to fight any little smart mouth girl who wants to pick on Giuliana. After all that is her sissy. So I guess the point of this is to watch you kids each day and sketch the memories in your head. Take LOTS of pictures and videos because one day you are going to blink and they will be out in the world. I love my babies and I thank GOD each day that I have them. Being a mom has been the hardest job but it also has been the best job.

Summer Fun!!!!

Boy has it been a very long time since I have written anything. We have been very busy around here. I have made sure that the girls will remember their summer. We have had fun with friends sleeping over, running through the sprinklers and even our over sized bath that we call a pool. I have managed to take them to my sisters house to swim and Jaiden doesn't not use any arm bands anymore. We have been to every library in town and checked out over a hundred books already. We have movie day where we eat popcorn and stay in our pj's all day and just watch Disney movies. I don't see how any parent could not enjoy the time spent with the kids they created. I have still been looking for a job but I am so happy that I have the time with the girls.
We just celebrated Mike's 29th Birthday and mine is around the corner. WOW that seems old. Jaiden lost tooth number 2 and looks sooo cute! I have been able to read a lot more since we have no TV and Jaiden reads to Giuliana. So I started reading a Beth Moore book and it has done wonders for me.
As school is right around the corner again I want to make the last few weeks even better for the girls. They will both be in school this year and I will not know what to do with myself. I have really enjoyed the time with them. I love them more and more each day.

Humps....

It is Wednesday....Hump day but the only hump I am feeling right now is anger, disapproval and sadness. I have had this feeling that God wanted me to be at the school for some reason. I hate this job, I hate just about everything about it but today as I looked into this little girls eyes I saw peace. Today is picture day. All the kids are dressed up and the little girls in my class are so pretty. As the pictures come to an end and the kids are changing clothes, I am hit in the face by a mac truck. For legal reasons I can't say anything else. I am worried, mad and full of hate all at once. I am trying so hard not to cry in class. I don't want it to show so I fill my time with crafts and play. I am full of what ifs....and if that was my kid. How this one time in my life I want to be wrong. Oh GOD please let me be wrong.

Great Weather.....

YES THE SUN IS HERE! I mean thank you God for the great weather. The family and I have been spending every moment that we have that we are not at work/school outside. We have started reading outside, playing kickball and even going to the park. This is a great step for my husband who is not an outside person. We even found a great park today. Most of you know it as N. Mount Carmel Park but we just found it and we LOVE it. The kids are growing so much and they amaze me everyday.
This past weekend was Easter and boy was it a time of teaching for me. I got to teach the kids each day what the true meaning of Easter is all about. They are like the soul they soak it all up. They love to learn. We spent time with family and friends. It was like it use to be when I was a kid.
We have grown so much closer as a family since we have cut the cable off. We are learning so much about each other. I LOVE IT! Life is turning into a great journey and isn't that what God says we will have once we become a follower? I love it!
We now have family attending church with us and it is great. We are growing closer and closer. I have even be clear for almost a month of the vision thing. I think that God is really looking after me and showing me what a life with him is really about. I still need help and for you all to pray for me though. I am being tested everyday with the girls. Jaiden is going through a little stage. She likes to tell is no and is in the screaming thing. Each time she is told no she stomps her feet and screams to the top of her lungs. It test me and honestly I think I am getting an F. I don't know what to do. We have tried sitting in her room for a week...spanking....talking and NOTHING has worked. Non of that was in any order by the way. I really just want to yank her up and hold her and tell her that We Love Her..over and over. Then maybe she will see that no matter what we love her and she will stop. But then another part of me wants to walk away and just let her be. Being a parent is the hardest thing anyone will every have to do.

Life

Hello all! Sorry I haven't been around much but it has been crazy here. We have been on a trip to Disney and decided that we were going to get out of debt. So over the past few weeks we have started cutting money. The most off the wall one that most can't do was cutting the cable off. We now only have movies to watch. I am thinking that we will all loose a few pounds and be a closer family. We are still as involved in church as ever and still love it. We are very busy between work, church and family time that we have not even really noticed the tv thing. I have found a job and though I like it it doesn't pay well. So please keep praying that I will find a better one.
Jaiden is now reading on a second grade level. We are so proud of her. Giuliana..well she still could care nothing about school or learning. I am praying that she will turn that around.
Spring is on it's way in too. I hear the birds, see the sunshine and feel the time change. I love this time of year. We are in the process of planning tons for Easter. I love this time of year.