Fourth of July

So I haven't blogged in a while because life has been so busy. Paul has been working late every day for the last two weeks, which leaves me working hard at home alone with the kids. He also lost his aunt last week to a massive stroke and travelled to Orlando with Trey for the funeral. So I thought I would at least post some old pics from July 4th of the kids. The weekend was awesome and my parents came up to join us. Paul, Trey and my dad started the holiday weekend on Thursday with a trip to the Atlanta Braves game for fireworks. Trey had a blast from what they said and came home with a lot of conversation about the pretty girls sitting next to him. Apparently there were a bunch of college sorority girls sitting next to them at the game and they fell in love with Mr. Conversation "Trey". He absolutely loves to talk to strangers.....LOL! Then on Friday we had a picnic at the pool for about six hours and invited my cousin and his kids over to swim with us. The kids and the adults had a blast in the water. Saturday night we went to watch fireworks and finally on Sunday we slept!

I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July as well!

Day 3

Well work is going great. It really feels like I have been here forever. I seem to be catching on pretty well, probably too well because I am all by myself today seeing patients. Yes today is only my third day!

Life is still good though!

Father's Day!

Father's Day turned out to be a wonderful day for Paul despite the fact that he was on call this weekend and extremely busy. He finished up early on Sunday around noon and came home to pick Trey up. We gave him his father's day gifts and the two of them headed out for a boys day full of fun. They played 9 holes of golf, then went out for lunch. After that they went to the movies and then to Border's to read books and have tea. Trey had a blast and came home FULL of conversation. Daddy bought him four new books and he was thrilled to read them to me (no he can't read yet but he is trying hard). Trey is such a daddy's boy and it is just precious to see them together.

Meanwhile, Preston spent the day at home with me. We had fun playing together just one on one with no distractions from his big brother. An old girlfriend of mine from back home also came to visit us today. She is a Captain in the Airforce and is here in Atlanta training before being re-deployed. We have known each other since preschool and have kept in touch over the years.

I hope all the Father's out there had a fabulous day! Today was definitely a good day....

New Beginnings

Well, tomorrow I start my new job. Some of you may not know this but I was laid off from my old position a month ago due to closure of our research program. They basically mismanaged their money for years and as a result half of the staff got cut due to a >$1 million loss. It was really disappointing and emotional for me because I had never been laid off before or even written up on a job but God always knows best. I will now be working for the private practice that ran my old company out of business...oops and oh well. I will be basically doing the same job that I was before but making more money and able to keep my 4 day work week. As I said before God always knows best! I can't really say that I am excited yet but I am definitely thankful for all the blessings the Lord continues to bestow upon my family.

This past week I took the opportunity to get my house in order, get a massage and a whole lot of other things to clear my mind. I even increased my housekeepers visit to my house because cleaning is way way overrated! I did however realize that I HATE to shop inside the stores. It is too physically and mentally exhausting. I would much rather shop online and wait for it to come to my doorstep. I am truly addicted to online shopping! That's probably why I need to keep a job.....LOL!

My joy!

My washing machine

The item in my house that gets the most attention is my washing machine. This however is not a compliment. I seriously wash clothes EVERYDAY! I am so tired of washing clothes. I wish I could pay someone to come wash, fold and iron clothes daily. The biggest reason for having to wash so much is because of the kids of course. Trey who is about 98% potty trained still has way too many pee pee accidents. He mainly has these accidents when he is upset and throwing a tantrum. He will wait until the last minute to say he has to potty and when we start running to the bathroom the urine starts running down his leg. I am stressed out just thinking about it! What's interesting is that he doesn't have any accidents at school around his teachers and peers, only at home when he is having a nervous breakdown. When will the accidents end?????????????????????

Clean House....or NOT!

This is what my house looks like Monday-Friday 8-6pm. Not too bad huh?



This is what my house looks like Monday-Friday after 6pm and all day Sunday....not good at all! Why must they take every toy out of the toy box to play with? And this picture is kind of old because Preston wasn't too mobile yet. Now he is on the rampage too and reaching in the toy box grabbing things as well. I think I need my housekeeper to come more often............