It's gonna get a lot worse

Yikes!  So here is the exciting news.  I got a job a full time one.  From 8-5 Monday thru Friday.  Life is busy and about to get busier.  I am trying to get some things done, not overanalyze things, stay calm, and wonder how it is all going to work.  I know it will work out because it always does and because I am not the only mother who works out there.  Lots do it and manage it and it's okay.  It will probably take some time adjusting to everything but I know it will work.  Hopefully in the midst of all this, we can fit in some fun things and learn to enjoy our new changes that are happening.  Somehow it will all work out it always does. 

The kids don't understand what working means.  Up to this point, when I "work" it is downstairs during naps.  This morning I told Reagan I had to work today and she said "you worked yesterday"  she doesn't get that I will be working everyday away from home.  And that someone else will be taking care of them.  That breaks my heart but you do what you have to and it is not always easy, but soon it will be the norm and think nothing of it. 

It will be a good job I think.  It is for an optometrist office.  Learning new office computer, how things work and the such.  Today I made a ledger, posted a payment, lab invoices, scheduled appointments.  It is only my 3rd day.  I can do it, it is really a mental shift to go back to work.  The craft bloggy is on the back burner for now.  If I have some time to sew or what ever I will still post.  Time though, will be for laundry, dinner, and kids, not sewing.  At least for right now.  I can always pick that back up when I want.

Anyway, lots of rambling always here.  Happy end of school to everyone. Happy summer, and happy working to me. 

Accomplished

I have a very large running list of things to do.  Today I checked off:

Plant garden
spray dandelions
purchase flowers for pots
plant pots
weed mat in one flowerbed
plant petunias in flowerbed
made a large craft list
had a picnic for FHE
dropped stuff off at DI

For tomorrow:

check about school
clean basement (this has been on the daily list for a couple of weeks now) It's scary down there
Make mens shirt redo
Find paper for Alphabet cards
Buy stakes for wimpy trees
take a nap. ha ha
hopefully texture bedroom downstairs

Hope everyone is accomplishing stuff too.  It feels so good to cross it off.  I think that may just be the reason I make lists.
Have a great day.

Reagan's Birthday Bash

Last week was Reagan's birthday.  She was so very excited.  I told her that both sets of Grandparents were coming.  When she got home from school at 11, she said she was going to watch out the window until they came.  I told they weren't going to be here until later.  She watched out the window until she got bored about 5 minutes.  She was so happy and excited all day.  She got a party hat as she called it from school and wore it.  She helped me make a flower cake.  I think I may have discovered why every mother doesn't make fancy cakes.  Mine don't go too well usually.  Oh well.  The frosting was oozing down the side of the cake and the entire time I was frosting Reagan kept saying;  "you are doing such a great job mom, that looks really good".  Such a positive girl.  She loved the cake and wanted some for breakfast the next morning.  She got lots of great gifts like some clothes, shoes, and chapstick from Grandma and Grandpa Crandall, a nightgown that Grandma Carter had made her, a dollhouse, cow bank, and clothes from us.  Her and Jaxon have some conflicts with the dollhouse and cow bank but we are managing.  It was a great day and is already planning her birthday for next year.  Thanks to everyone. 

We love having Reagan in our family.  She always brings a smile on our faces.  She is a very caring person and is always concerned at everyone's well being.  She is doing great in school and loves every minute of it.  Right now I am looking forward to the end of school.  We will see how long that lasts.  She is such a sweet girl and we love her so much.

New Post @ Makin It Domestic

For all you uninterested folks,

There is a new post on Makin It Domestic.  It is probably slightly hypocritical but none the less it is a post.

Brooke

PS.  More interesting stuff to follow at a later date on both blogs.

Did you check out my craft bloggy?

Hello all,

I just wanted to write you a quick note to tell you all that I have a craft blog.  I am a little crazy.  But I decided that this might be a great way to get out all my energy and focus it in one thing or a million little crafts.  I would like you all to check it out and obviously become a follower and of course grab my button for your blog.  I hope that is not too much to ask.  Oh yeah,  and next week I am sponsoring a giveaway over here.  Starting Saturday put your name in on Heather's blog and you could win.  I am giving away an awesome bag.  Deep down I know you all want it.  So stop cleaning and head on over there on Saturday and everyday next week.  Who knows I might just give one away on my blog as well.  I will be putting some in my etsy shop in the next week with possibly some other things.  This is exciting you see.  I want you to be excited to and tell all your friends about it because well that would just be nice and it really is the cool thing to do.  Thanks for all your help.

Love your dearest crafter,

Brooke

Once again random as ever

Didn't go to church today.  Reagan is a little under the weather.  Fever 103 for a few days.  She has been telling us things she did when she was a little baby.  Here is one...when I was a little baby I called on the wall like spiders.  She asked Brian a few days ago at the dinner table if he thought I was cuckoo.  Today when I told her Kristine had her baby she asked if it was her birthday.

Fixed the sprinklers yesterday, painted my table and a neat little cupboard I got at DI. Ran out of paint.  Had to stop painting.  Cleaned the upstairs.  Technologically challenged.  Weather is nice.  To do list consists of : aerating lawn, thatching lawn, sanding and reseeding lawn, tilling garden, planting garden, finish room downstairs, clean and organize garage, stain deck, primary meeting tomorrow, sewing items, make a to do craft list.  The ideas in my head are swirling around and getting confused with each other.  Possibly take Reago to the Dr.again tomorrow.  Sounds like Jaxon is starting to bark too.  Yeehaw!  Yep, it is confirmed.

Here is a good one:

A month or so ago, I had a headache so I was sleeping to try to make it go away.  The girl came in and when I looked at her I noticed that she looked  a little different.  She was supposed to be cutting paper and gluing.  Well she decided she wanted to try a new career choice and become a beautician.  She cut her hair in not one but three places.  When I asked her about it.  She said it was getting way too long.  We talked about it in detail and went to get her hair fixed.  Well the fix made her look like she was 14 so after bath I cut it all off.  She is a kid again.  A few days later, she was asking me about cutting her hair and I asked her if that was a good choice or a bad choice.  She said "that was a really bad option".  She didn't learn much because a few days later her stick horse got an apparent much needed haircut as well and she cut the reins too.  I am starting to worry about my own hair and it's safety.  I has been about 3 weeks without any cutting accidents.

Jaxon is talking so much.  He is the best hugger and smoocher I know.  He wants to give everyone kisses and hugs.  He likes to be like Reagan.  He is learning to tease her and she doesn't really appreciate it.  We are changing some trim stuff downstairs.  The day we were tearing it off we were beating on the wall with a hammer.  Now, he feels like he should do the same.  If I hear hammering like sounds I know right where he is.  Downstairs, some hammer like object and it hitting the wall.  Well, he has made a hole big enough to stick things in it and is pretty pleased with himself.  He likes to be outside playing with balls and playing in the dirt.

So all is well that ends well I guess.  That can be said of many things. 

I want to be like...

Jaxon is really wanting to follow in Reagan's footsteps. He likes to put her clothes and shoes on. Just recently he has discovered the bapack. When Reagan goes to school he has to be just like her and get on his coat and put on his bapack too. It is funny.

These are some pictures from random things. Branding, flowers, kids, whatever.