Take care of your own Damn Kids! (I AM)

I received an Email a few days ago, I think maybe even The best Email I have ever read.
I am so sick of people having children and not having to take
care of them. My husband and I talked before we were married
about how our children would be raised and whether I would
work or stay home. Hey, I know that sometimes things just happen without planning for it. I get it I really do, but grow up! You decided to have these Babies. Nothing good will come from Enabling these people and not forcing them to take responsibility for there own actions. All this is doing is delaying the inevitable and screwing up another generation of kids! I don't know who's worse, the irresponsible or the enablers? Equal I think! Hey I'm not looking for a pat on the back for taking care of my kids. I know they're mine and my husbands responsibility but If I'm not getting a pat on the back for doing the right thing, shouldn't they be getting a kick in the ass for doing the wrong thing?


Here is the Email:


Subject: Urine drug testing

(I sure would like to know who wrote this one! They deserve a HUGE pat on the back!) I DO HAVE TO PASS A URINE TEST FOR MY JOB..... BUT I AGREE 100% Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I Do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who Don' t have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I Do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their ASS, doing drugs, while I work. . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?Pass this along if you agree or simpy delete if you don't. Hope you all will pass it along, though . something has to change in this country -- and soon!


(Brilliant)

Farewell

Today I step into a new world,
old memories to you I bid farewell.
Today I come out of my shell,
hidden pain and dismal thoughts farewell.
Today a fresh hope I have felt,
to you unfulfilled dreams farewell.
Today I am born new you can tell,
my past to you I bid farewell.

Christmas 2007

We had such a nice Christmas this year. The kids got more gifts then they will ever have time to play with.

We went to see Davids Parents on Christmas Eve (Picture is Avery Playing Battleship with POP) The kids had a nice time, They Love spending time with their Grandparents.

Christmas Day we stayed at home and opened gifts and played and ate and played and ate and played and ate. It was the best Christmas so far.

I have such a great Family I wouldn't have asked for a anything more.

New Year Eve: the kids actually made it till midnight this year. We played board games and watched movies then after the ball dropped we curled up in Mine and Davids bed and fell asleep reading Capt Underpants.

I have a feeling It will be a really Great Year!

Trick or Treat 2007

Gracie had a fever Trick or Treat Night. I put her in the stroller and bundled her up, propped her bucket in her hand and wheeled her house to house. She dozed in and out the whole time.

Avery and Abby of course cleaned up agian this year.

We also celebrated David's 4oth Birthday this week, Can I just say, OH MY GOSH, I AM MARRIED TO A 40 YEAR OLD MAN!!! LOL

Then I come back down to earth and realize that I am 32 years old

and not 21. Life really does fly by when your having fun.

First Day of a Life Sentence ( I mean School)

Well Today was Avery and Abby's first day of School.

I, to put it lightly was not looking forward to it. To all

of you that know me, Know that we have home schooled

for the past two years. Avery was craving more and It

was a lot of work for me trying to find time to play with

the girls and of course with Abby starting School this year

I would have been teaching 2 kids and having a two year old.

So we had a family meeting and decided to give it a try.

Of course Abby and Avery Loved it and I was relieved but

truthfully was Hoping they would hate it. Everyone keeps

saying how much I will love having them gone, I don't think

that day will ever come. Believe me when I say, They drive

me crazy most of the time, but I still can't think of any other

people I would like to spend my time with. Hey It doesn't hurt

that they Love me no matter how crazy I am. Can't beat that.

Gracie's 2nd Birthday

I am having a hard time with how fast my kids are growing up. It really is just flying by. Avery laughs at me because he makes comments like I can't wait till I'm 18 so I can go anywhere I want ( etc ) My response is always "Avery don't wish your life away" He say's Oh Mom!

(one day he to will feel the pain)

****We had such a great time on Grace's Birthday.

She rode all the rides at chuckee cheese at least 5 times,

We then went home for cake and ice cream and she opened

her presents. After all our partying we watched and laughed

as Winnie popped all of the balloons.

it was a great day!

Happy Birthday my sweet Girl.

National league champions

Avery's team is the national league champs. Hooray METs!

The game was so stressful and exciting.

They went on to the world series, and made runner up

by one point. I am so proud of him and what a great

group of boys.

"Winnie" Pooh Pooh

We have a new baby in our family.

We went through a breeder because

it was really important not to make

a choice on cuteness alone. We spoke

to many people who said that the rat

terrier is a great breed. they are great

with kids, smart and most important

easy to house break. She has been really

great with the kids and only made a few

accidents in the house ( the first week )

We are very happy with her and so glad

we took the time to research the breed

that was right for us.

( she just happens to be cute also. )

Abby got her ears pierced

Abby just all of the sudden wanted her ears pierced. She was asking everyday, So we took her and she was so brave. she said it didn't hurt at all.

The Mets

Avery is playing Baseball and Loving it. His team are the Mets, We are injoying the sidelines. His Nany and Pop go to all the games and cheer as loud as we do. At the last game Pop got hit with a ball, just for the record I was the one not laughing!

Camping Trip

We went camping in the Hocking Hills at a place called Lake Hope. We had such a good time, We rented a boat and took the kids fishing. No fish were injured during this trip being that the kids kept throwing it out and reeling it back in. Grace fell asleep on the boat after feeding the fish pringles. It was a lot of work and there was no relaxing involved but this is something we will surly do again. We made new memories this weekend, To add to the ones I remember from my childhood.

Abby's Graduation

Abby Graduated from Preschool, I so had the ugly crying face. It was a beautiful ceremony the teachers put on for us. Abby was a little sad to say goodbye to her friends but we will invite them over to swim this summer. It is so hard for me to look at her as a big girl now ( she tells me so often ) when I look at her I still see this chubby cheeked angel baby that I held in my arms. She is a strong willed person that fights for what she wants and will negotiate everything I tell her to do. It is very frustrating but yet relieving as well. I want her to pave her own way and never take a back seat to anyone. I Love you Abby Girl!!

GIRL POWER!

Done with School

Avery and I just finished our second year of homeschooling. So much work yet very rewarding for both. I remember when we first started and how scared I was. Lets face it, how can I teach my child when I didn't do so well myself? Well skip to two years later and I have taught Avery to read ( the thing I was most worried about. ) To be truthful I have learned more in these two years then I ever did when I was in school. ( But Let's face it people, Most kids will do just fine as long as they have parents that are involved.) Unfortunately there are many parents that don't sit down with there kids and help them with their school work. That of course results in Children having a lack of confidence and in some cases the kids even end up giving up on School altogether. It is so important, that my kids know that no matter what is going on in their life, I will always be front and center cheering them on louder then anyone else!

David's new do

I shaved David's head today. I think it looks pretty good,

although he did go to the park with the kids today and

he said his head was frozen.

Avery's 7th and Abby's 5th Birthay

We had such a Memorable weekend. The kids made a long list of all their favorite things they would like to do. We spent the whole weekend doing all of the things on their list. On their actual Birthday we had gifts and I made the desserts of their choice, Avery was nice enough to let Gracie take part in blowing out the candles. I can't believe how fast they are growing up.

Abby's Christmas Program

We Loved that the Christmas program was during the day this year. It was really exciting for Abby to get all dressed up and have everyone watching her. I thought she would be shy but she surprised me. Abby looked at home on the stage and of course she was by far the most beautiful child up there.

Avery got to see some of his friends from the year before and Grace slept through most of it.

But It really was a great Day and I feel very Lucky

Thanksgiving

We stayed Home for Thanksgiving. I made a huge Feast and we talked about the things we our most Thankful for:
Avery was Thankful for His Family and His video games.
Abby for her Preschool friends and her family.
David said he is Thankful for our Health and for our wonderful Kids.
I am Thankful for our many, many blessings this year, there are to many to mention but of course my family but also That Dad is ok and has recovered back to normal with the exception of a couple improvements. One of the most noticeable is he is much more talkative and expresses his feeling more and I hear he is much more verbal of his dislikes as well although I don't think that is appreciated by Mom as much as it is entertainment to the rest of us.

Thank You Our Heavenly Father for our many blessings
Amen

Christmas 2006

We had such a great Christmas. Mom and Dad came over on Saturday to celebrate it with us and Jim and Sandra on Sunday. We saved Christmas Day just for us and the Kids, what a great Day. The kids got so many things, We all feel very blessed this year!

Pumpkin Patch 10-26-06

Pictures of Avery, Abby, Grace and Daddy when we were picking Pumpkins with Abby's class. We had a fun time but it was raining and very chilly on the hayride.

10-12-06

Mommy's Babies, I am so Lucky!