Back to Mommy

For some reason I didn't post about our 6 year anniversary (22nd). But it was very low-key and nice...
Anyway, I just found out that I only have about 10 days left of my job - getting laid-off. It sucks as in we need the money, but I can't help but be a little excited about staying home again with Adia and getting to be Mommy full-time again. I'm looking into freelancing stuff and will hopefully be helping my mom with her new business. And I guess I really need to get on my sewing, maybe something will come out of that. (I have set the kid stuff aside for now with all the lead testing putting real businesses out of business. Pretty sure starting one at the moment is a VERY bad idea.)

Anyway, prayers would be great right now. Jason is interviewing for a couple different jobs this week, so we really just want God's Will to be done.

Nevermind.

No moving (for now). They found another place to lease in Stonebridge. And yes, they are not from around here so they have no idea about Silver Dollar City traffic. Good luck with that.

Anyway, one good thing about not moving is we just (and by just, I mean this week) got our house starting to look like we live there. We finally moved our bedframe over, got my old aspen bed from my aunt's house (been there 4 years) and bought an armoire for $50 from The Chateau! Oh, and my mom got me a new rug for my birthday. So, needless to say, I am loving my house at the moment. I think I may even post some pics this weekend.

Oh, and I turned 30 yesterday.

a possible move

Well, it looks like we may have renters for our house. And this is a good, no, great thing. We can't afford it at the moment and would lose it if this didn't happen. But, I am a bit sad because I love living there. I love the privacy, I love the room, I love raising Adia there. We are going to be moving into an apartment if this happens and will save a lot of money, but that means no driveway or backyard. Adia won't have a place to ride her trikes, or color with her sidewalk chalk...

But, we would have to mover sooner or later (unless we suddenly came into A LOT of money), so it really was inevitable. And don't get me wrong, I'm excited about the possibilities now if this happens. This really is just a little pity-party. Oh, and we probably will get to move back in next year when their lease is up, so now you can see how silly I am being.

Ready or not, here comes 30

So, I am turning 30 next Thursday and I'm not too sure how I feel about it. I know 30 isn't old (especially these days), but it feels limiting. Like once your 30, you can't do certain things anymore. I don't know. 27 was a hard birthday for Jason and I think 30 is going to be it for me. But let the record show that I WILL NOT do shots of A-1. I'm a Heinz 57 kind of girl...

Adia and her new hat. and her phone. and blender. and Little Mermaid panties. This picture will be priceless in about 15 years!

Big dogs only

I am not a fan of dachshunds. I love dogs, but have come to realize that dachshunds are one of my least favorite. They are clingy, yippy, dirty little dogs. I say this because I have been watching three of them this week for my in-laws. Not only does the male dog still pee in the house (he's at least 4 years old, if not older), the oldest female try to bite you if you get too close and they will get up in the middle of the night if they even hear you move, but they have also sent my allergies into overdrive. I'm sure it's partially because they are outside most of the day, barking at leaves and such, but I have been miserable because of it! It has definitely sealed the deal on us getting a big dog next time.

A dry bottom = love

I knew potty training was going to be tough, but I didn't realize how hard it would be on me!! My sweet girl is also a stubborn one who will one moment run to the potty and go all on her own and the next will crap her pants as she is standing next to it. The biggest thing that gets her (besides bribing her with "prizes") is telling her that it makes me sad when she goes in her pants but makes me happy when she goes in the potty. I thought that was a smart move on my part until she decided to be too concerned if I'm happy or not. She so desperately wants me to be happy for her that it breaks my heart when she asks if I'm happy now. So now I have to go into the whole parent speech about how me being happy or sad has nothing to do with how much I love her and that there is nothing she can do that would change that. (isn't 2 a little too young to have that talk?) Oye! - we are going to have a long and interesting journey with her.

a whole lot of nothing

I have never done a good job at being consistent with any of my journals. Well, that's not completely true. I was awesome at it in grade school. i even remember drawing a diagram to show how my house was diagonally across from my friend Carey's. What has happened to me? I am just a mere mirage of who i used to be... anyway.

Much has gone on since my last post (all of two). Some of it is very personal, some is much too public. But, i guess if you're reading this, you know what you should, and if you want to know more, you'll have to ask. But please pretend like you care about other aspects of my life when you inquire. it boosts my self-esteem that has been low since i peed in my nurse halloween costume in first grade.

I know this entry doesn't give much of what's going on. but i guess that's not what i wanted to write tonight. maybe, if you're lucky, i'll have a detailed timeline tomorrow. maybe.

working girl

so i just recently started a part-time job for Trophy Run, which is a vacation home development off of 165 where the KOA campground used to be. It's quite nice, as i am really their only employee and it's a good fit with my construction background. my mom watches Adia most of the time, and jason or his mom watch her the other days, so we don't have to worry about day care. i really thought i would hate it, being away from Adia, but it hasn't been bad so far. maybe it's because i'm only working 16 hours a week so far (probably). we'll see if i still feel this way in a month or so.

and so it begins

just a quick beginning. we're still here in branson, and hopefully will be until we die. adia will be 2 in august and is just amazing. we love being her mom and dad and hope to add another one soon. we shall see. more to come!