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?

Let's try it out... Posting a blog straight from a text message on my phone to the computer/website.

Season of "New"

I'm so excited for this season I'm in...especially just this week in general : ) As I type, I'm on the phone with my insurance agency trying to get a quote on adding a SECOND VEHICLE! I know it'll take time and some work before everything's said and done but we're beginning the process! Anthony and Sharie are buying a new car so they're giving us their 99 Chevy Venture. So so excited to have my own ride this Summer. I won't be stranded at home with all 3 kids. I can bring them to the parks, beach, family's houses. Grocery shopping, post office, doctor appointments! Never thought I'd be excited about that haha. Wow - after 6 years...almost 7 of being stranded at home and having to ask for rides, drive Tim to work, and everything...it makes this so much sweeter! And only $60 more per month. I think we can do that...plus gas but I'm not going to be driving totally far every single day : ) Yesssss!

And then if that weren't great enough, me and Tim just bought brand new bikes yesterday from Dick's Sporting Goods. It's a beauty. It was over our budget for bikes but we wanted it to last and be able to handle going to parks/trails and hold the child seat and trailer. So it has to be sturdy enough. I took a little ride last night with Tim up and down the block while the kids were sleeping and it was my favorite part of the day. I love the feeling of the air in my face. I can't wait to bring the kids on long bike rides! Yess! 

And THEN... Today Tim is picking up a new bed frame! Donna has been looking for us for months and she took care of it. It turns out the place Tim's getting it from is only 12 minutes from his shop and he is able to take the truck home with it. I actually have to get to work on my room so we have somewhere to set the bed up! I can't wait to go to sleep tonight. 

I'm so happy : )

Church is awesome, I love going. It feels so good. The website is awesome and I'm listening to Sunday's message and it's so great. 

And the youth room! Wow, Thank you God! On top of making $218 at the bake sale, Anthony's friend is going to DONATE whatever paint we need! Yay!

Wow, this is a great season. Thank you Jesus! 

Every Blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise...

When the darkness closes in Lord, Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord. 

Functioning Rooms

For a while we had a queen mattress on the floor in Evan's room when Laura was staying with us. After she left, Evan stayed in the boys room in his playpen and me and Tim started sleeping in Evan's room on the mattress on the floor because it made our backs feel better. Then Evan started climbing out of the playpen and he too was on a mattress on the floor. After another month of that and seeing how hard it was having all three boys in one room, I decided to finally give Joshua what he's been asking for, for a year: His OWN room. I've been sorting clothes and toys, garbage and books, videos, and just EVVVVVERYTHING. I'm surrounded by bins. 

But Joshua officially has his own room. Saturday my dad dropped off the trundel bed they had stored in the basement. I bought Joshua a Spongebob comforter so it would "go" with the mint green paint on the wall. (Spiderman definitely wouldn't) I also gave the train table to Mary's boys and I hear they love it, and that makes me really happy. I got Joshua a plastic 'dresser' drawer thing from Target. It's deep and wide....(feel free to break out in song) But yea, his clothes fit great in it. He's growing and his drawers needed to also. Then I took the bookshelf that was in his closet and put it in what I now call the "Spiderman Room" It was too confusing the week of transition because people weren't all in their own/new rooms. But everyone NOW is in their own room. 

Evan is still on a mattress on the floor because I haven't put the bed rail together but I will get to that... eventually. Me and Tim are sleeping on 2 mattresses on top of each other on top of a boxspring...I feel like the Princess and the Pea. But Donna's been looking for a bed for us because it's been on her heart for months and months. Since last year I believe. And she's blessing us with one we pick and that reallllllly excites me. I probably should take a picture on how my bed is now because it is quite comical. 

Anyway, I still have so many bins in my living room, kitchen, hallway, washer/dryer nook, bedrooms. I neeeeeeeeeeeed to get that cleared out tomorrow. 

I've been hanging outside because it's been gourgeous but I get nothing done in the house. So tomorrow I had the idea of bringing everything outside so the boys can play in the yard and swingset and I can go through stuff and enjoy the weather : )

So I'm looking forward to that. 

Then Friday morning is Pre-K registration! And that evening Tim & I are meeting Jonny & Laura for dinner at Tom & Nadine's. I'm realllllly looking forward to a night of adult conversation and no kiddies! 

Busy Busy. 

One day not only will everyone be comfortably in their own rooms on comfortable beds but the rooms will function and that's gonna be awesome!

Home Sweet Home

So it's officially done. Caleb no longer has his HUGE tonsils. Hopefully this will be the beginning of very restful sleep for him. I definitely am amazed about how quickly he seemed to recover. And I don't doubt for one second that it doesn't have to do with the prayer coverage of our family and friends. It's great to have support. It really does make things run so much more smooth. We forgot Caleb's pillow at the hospital and Jill went there and delivered it to us the same day. That was really awesome of her. I was so happy I didn't have to go out again. I soooo didn't want to. 

We may be going to Dorothy's house on Sunday, we'll see how it works out. Just waiting for confirmation I guess. Even though much time has past, and I feel like I worked through a lot of my issues with the whole thing, I still feel weird when this time of year (or times of year) come around. I feel kind of... insecure I guess. I know Tim is here. I know he loves me. I know it still must be hard on him and that's what I feel most bad about. I get along really well with Jerzy, his mom, girlfriend. I look forward to seeing them most of the time. I have no feelings towards him and that makes it so much easier to deal with. I hope everything goes well and smoothly. I hope Tim is alright. He really is an awesome guy. I admire the strength he has and the love for me and all our boys. 

May is just around the corner and I can't wait!

I don't think I ever felt this way about a month haha

Ooops...It's been a while

Next week and it would've been a month from my last blog. I've had a lot on my mind and not much drive or passion in the writing department. (even if it's just about daily life)

Today after getting stuff done in the house (YEA!!) I signed up for Twitter and had a good time taking pictures of every day life. I like that you can connect the pictures and updates right on-to Facebook, but I wish everything was connected (even this thing) I know there's a way, I just have to figure it out. It's a lot to follow but I'm really enjoying it. I'll only put one picture from today because I've already posted them on another 'social networking' website, and I don't want to be repetitive.

Plus posting pictures on here is confusing for me. I don't like it.

Another Long Day Ahead

Tomorrow morning I have to drive Tim to work. It's a long and dreary process. On the brighter side it isn't snowing or raining for that matter and hopefully that will make things go a bit more smoothly. We have to leave the house by 6:45 the LATEST without making Tim late. We'll get there by 7:30 and then I have to turn right back around and drive Joshua to school because he misses the breakfast program bus when we drive Tim. I have to wait in front of the school until 8:10 and then they open the doors. I have a WIC appointment at 8:30 so I really need to make sure that everyone is dressed and fed, backpack and lunch box ready. After the WIC appointment, I need to bring Caleb to a lab and get more blood work done before his surgery.

*For those reading this who may not know, he has to get his tonsils and adenoids taken out. It's been such a long and drawn out process and I know we're not done yet. At least the date is set. April 21st around 7 in the morning. Tim will most likely be taking off that day and the next because of the crazy time and having Joshua and everything. I'm sure I will need more help, I just don't know exactly what to ask and who. I'll be staying overnight with him until the 22nd.

Back to my long day tomorrow. After I drag him to the lab, I should go food shopping because we don't have much in the house. No milk, no eggs, no cheese, no bread. The staples are gone. I have to make sure I'm back by 2:45 for Joshua's bus. And then we have to leave the house by 3:30 to pick Tim up by 4:00. Then I have to make dinner, eat dinner, get homework done, and then I know I'm most likely going to crash when I should be getting more of my room or Evan's room clean. Those have been the junk area. You know those closets you just stuff..stuff into? Well both rooms are basically 2 Giant Closets with clothes EVERYWHERE!!!

And where am I? Oh I'm sitting here blogging. But I felt the need to get something written out. Vent in a way.
So let me go prepare for my early, busy and long day tomorrow.

So it may not be every day

I realized that most of my other blogs are just what I'm going through and more like my own therapy you could say. This blog will be what's going on in the Fowler house. The good things, the bad things, and just random things. I usually am pretty open with what's going on but I think it will be fun to look back and look at specific dates and remember where we went, what we did, what we went through. (Kind of like a calender but a bit more fun)

So here we go...