14.5
13.5
43.5
45.5
25

Catch-Up

It's been a pretty busy and active past few days.

I don't really remember it all but weekends are always non-stop.

Joshua's birthday was Monday. I'm pretty sure he enjoyed his day. We were able to order the DSi because my mom and Dorothy gave $ towards it, plus we had a gift certificate from Target from last Christmas. It's still not here but he was so happy because he's been asking for that since it first came out. We went to Chuck E Cheeses with the tokens we were able to get through Halloween specials and his free birthday coupon. That night we brought Tim to the doctor and he got a note to come back to work. They didn't close out his case just in case something happens in the mean time because he does strenuous work. Joshua absolutely loves the Wii game Jonny and Laura got him. He's been playing it every chance he can. I'm really thankful we have family who can lavish our kids when we're unable to. Tim was talking last night on the way home from the Advanced Dreams Workshop...he said he knows that money is not the answer to anything but he would like to have some so he could invest in and bless our kids. He would want to enroll them in sports, karate, music classes...whatever they're interested. And I wish we could do that too. So God, I know you see this post as well. I think we'd be a good steward of our money. We love to give and we want to use it wisely. Thanks : )

Anyway, so Tim went back to work yesterday. I'm sad not having him home. But I really did enjoy the time we were able to spend together. We went on our "dreams night date" My grandma Margie comes on Tuesdays when she's able to, and we get to go to the class together. I think it's been working out really well. We also will be going to the book club for 'unchristian'. but we'll be taking turns. I started reading it last night and I definitely am going to be having a great relationship with God in doing so - asking God to help be forgive and 'live love' to forgive me for holding anger and resentment. I'm really looking forward to the book club though.

So now, I need to go do stuff around the house.

Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry, Laundry, Laundry, Laundry...

Let's see if I can get it done!

A day and a half

I had good intentions on blogging last night. I was even up until 2 in the morning but I didn't. So here I am Wednesday afternoon. There's spiderman mac and cheese cooking on the stove and Tim is behind me shooting people with Anthony on Wii.

So what was my day like yesterday?

I spent the majority on my day wasting time making backgrounds for my computer with pictures I find on the internet. I love doing it. It's a lot of fun.

This is one I made yesterday. I was thinking about the next season coming up and so I made a Thanksgiving one.

After I was done messing around with the computer, I made eggplant parm because I went WIC shopping and got 2 huge eggplants off the produce rack for cheap. So thanks New York State for giving me $12 a month for fruits & veggies. (plus eggs and milk and cheese etc.)

We then straightened up the house cause my grandma came over so me and Tim could go to the dreams course. I like that class.

We start the new Advanced workshop next week. It'll be more hands on. I'm excited.

When we got home I talked to my grandma for a little bit and then called Donna to catch up and we stayed on the phone until 2 in the morning. I fell asleep with my boots still on haha.

Today I woke up around 7:40am and then went back to sleep and woke up abruptly at 8:35 - I had to rush and get Joshua ready and drove him to school which starts at 8:40!

I then did some laundry and then made eggs and toast for Tim, Caleb and Evan. I spent some time watching this video that Julie posted on Facebook and cried. It was a beautiful wedding.

And here I am. The boys are now eating and I have to get Caleb ready for school, put Evan down for a nap and I'm going to go do MORE laundry. It never ever ever ends.

Then hopefully I'll get to read a little. Come Away My Beloved by Frances J. Roberts is my absolute favorite book right now. I could read certain pages over and over and over and never get tired of it. Highly recommend it!

I don't know what the rest of my day entails but I'm looking forward to it even with the rainy weather outside. Until next time...

Let's See...

Lyric of the Day:

All of my life, in every season, You are still God,

I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship!

-Desert Song by Hillsong

Monday Errands

This morning I was reading my notebook/binder/journal, that I've had since I've been married. I didn't write every day but I wrote on and off just about daily life - The good and the bad. I dated everything and I was thinking today that I think I want to do that as much as I can on here, because I love looking back. Especially when I don't understand something right now, I may be able to a few years later.

So here's my day today.

I woke up at 10 am. UNHEARD OF in the Fowler house of boys who wake up at 6 am.

I kept Joshua home from school because he had bad allergies the night before and his throat was still course and he was coughing a lot. I told him if he stayed home, he had to take a nap.

He agreed. I called the doctor and postponed Tim's appointment. I then made breakfast - good ol' oatmeal. I unloaded the dishwasher, Did a load a laundry, folded what was in the dryer and then called Tom about a dream I had back in May and all the emotions I've been feeling with Tim's job and what direction we should take next. (awesome run on sentence)

I've been really emotional lately because I feel like things could be falling into place to move soon and I'm scared and sad. I want to go where God wants us to be, but I'm happy with life right now. Things are hard now and then but when is life not? I love my family, love my church, love my friends, love my house - Life is good. (I still don't love Tim's job - but he's still out because of his injury so I get to enjoy my time with him as well!)

I'll get into all the details of things maybe lining up as it unfolds more...IF it does.

After my phone call, I started looking through my journal and finally finished writing scriptures with the word "perseverance" that I started almost 3 years ago. haha

I read a little more, fed the boys chili and chips for lunch. Got Caleb ready for school and put him on the bus. Laid Evan and Joshua down for a nap and then went to Stop and Shop to go WIC shopping and to the bank to deposit a check.

I got home, unloaded the groceries, got a HORRIBLE headache, did some laundry, laid on the couch for a minute. Went on Facebook for a few minutes, Then started cleaning out the van so we could cash in our bottles and cans.

We went to my parents house to pick up their cans too, Redeemed the can and got about $12.

Went back to my mom's to pick up papers that she wanted me to fax tomorrow. And they fed us yummy chicken and rice : ) With an ice cream dessert.

I put the boys to bed when we got home, and then did more laundry, and called Lindsay who I miss so much : (

We caught up a lot - I didn't realize I didn't tell her about Sarah going to Texas or anything.

I heard about her wedding and I wish I could've been there to help her and see her get married. It makes me so so sad. I love her.

And here I am - Going to do some more laundry and then play some Yahtzee with Tim probably watch Heroes.

Yea this is probably a really boring blog but this is more for me then anyone else stumbling upon it.

Lyric of the Day:

I lay it down, my need to understand - for I believe, that You have a perfect plan...

- Josh Young

I felt like rhyming

My fingers are numb from the chill in the air.

I woke up not long ago and haven't done my hair.

My kitchen is a mess and the papers aren't done.

And here I am still sitting, hiding from each one.

Clothes that need washing and sorting and folding

Wild little messy boys that may need a scolding

Wasting the time away when I have plenty to do

So let's get it started... I really have to!

Just around the river bend!

well not really...but the next busy season is "just around the corner"

Today is our day off. Tomorrow starts my first dream class!!!! I am so so so so so excited!!!

I've been wanting to take this course forever and now it's finally here!

Wednesday nights, I'll still be going to Emanate. I have a feeling that I won't get there weekly because of how busy life is going to get...(And Sarah and Laura and Kellie and Jay won't be there and that's sad!) Thursday is 'The Shack' book club. We have the book and I want to read it with Tim so when and if we decide to go we'll be up to date. Friday is my birthday this week!! I have no idea what we'll do in the day but at night, Laura Lee is coming to watch the boys and me and Tim are going to the Melting Pot with our gift certificate from last Christmas! haha. Saturday is Donna & Rocco's block party. And then Sunday I have the babyshower lunch with Dorothy, Laura & Donna. Then I may go to True North with Sarah and Laura before they go to Texas...

Monday morning Tim is meeting up with Anthony to paint the youth floor!!! and then we're having a BBQ at my house for Labor Day. And then back to Tuesday's Dream course and then SCHOOL of Wednesday!!!

I really hope I get on a schedule and STICK to it. I love writing it down and having it all neat and organized in front of me, but then when it comes to actually doing it - a lot of the time I have to be in the 'mood/zone' So God, Please please help me be a good stewart of my time and energy!

My anniversary is this month too! Still gotta plan that though...

(plus youth group here again)

But I definitely gotta clean up now because I have busy weeknights (as mentioned) and we have company in one week!

Very excited for this

How about following through...

I just read my last post and it's what I've been saying since umm November of last year...and here I am almost 40+ pounds later. I know I need to be accountable. I know I need to persevere. I know I need to use self-control. I know that I need to keep going when I don't want to. I know that if I just do it, it'll become natural again. It seems so overwhelming but I know it takes time and discipline.... So am I really going to follow through this time?