Pumpkins, Costumes, and Projects – Oh My!

    It has been absolutely the CRAZIEST week here!

There's been PUMPKIN CARVING
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There's been SCHOOL PROJECTS
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There's been HALLOWEEN COSTUMES handmade –

 

I've made Friendship Bread this week and I've even worked on a few Christmas ornaments (yes I know that it's only October)!

 

 

Though it's been an insanely crazy week, I've managed to get done everything that needs to be done completed with a few hours to spare!!!! Now just to get through the day without cranky children! Peanut is in one of her "ill" moods today and is in need of constant entertaining. :( Why? Why today does she have to be like this… Mama even said "You can't be cranky, it's Halloween". Do you think she cares? Of course not, but it doesn't help any that she wants it done and done NOW. She has asked me 900 times when are we gonna get started Mom. Apparently it's going to take 9 billion hours to do hair and makeup… NOT!

So there you have it… CRANKY at the house today! YUCK! Well at least I don't have anything else that HAS to be done today so I can just enjoy the day of crankies with a little therapy – coffee, hook & yarn, and the iPod in the ears!!!! FUN FUN!!!!

 

Till next time…

Meems

My Unwind Time…

    So the night didn't start off near as bad as my morning did. I just knew that things were going to be quite insane this afternoon after school. I had 1 with homework, and the other without – however she had a project that we had to get done. I thought for sure it would definitely prove to be interesting as normally Peanut requires "entertaining" someway somehow, and I knew that there was no way that I would be able to entertain her and help Sunshine complete her science project, but thank goodness for all of us – NO RAIN!!!! So Peanut was able to go down to her friends and luckily I was able to get Sunshine's project finished. Once the science project was finished and dinner out of the way, the girls went straight to bed pretty much, both had said that they were super sleepy. No big deal, if your body needs sleep then hey, get some rest! So then it was time for my "unwind time", so here I sit on the computer enjoying my quiet time and a cup of coffee…(oops, did I say coffee?? I'm not supposed to be drinking it right now because I haven't had near enough water for the day, but oh well.)

    The more you read my blog, the more you will find that COFFEE is my one TRUE guilty pleasure! I'm truly addicted and was recently told by my doctor that for every cup of coffee I drink, I need to drink a bottle of water, well OOPS – today that just didn't happen! Oh well…It will eventually. :) So with that being said – I think I will now call it a night and head to my room, grab my hook and yarn, and sit down and watch my Thursday night shows that are on the DVR! Woohoo – 1 day from Halloween and I still have 2 costumes to make and well yea, I guess I'll be doing that tomorrow! Sleep well and have a goodnight Blogland!

 

Till Next Time…

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Meems

The Days Just Keep Getting Harder

So here we are on Thursday, just 2 short days before Halloween. My life is completely insane as is at the moment. My list of to-dos is still extremely long and my morning started off pretty funky anyway because I woke up with my back hurting. So here I sit pondering on the internet what crochet patterns I want to work on and looking for a recipe for Carolina BBQ for tomorrow, I get the call. :(

    What call you ask? The call from him to tell me he's just gotten bad news. Immediately my heart sinks… asking him what's wrong? He just found out that he's been laid off as the company he works for is doing budget cuts and is letting 1/4 of the company go. Well because he is a temp still, he's one of the first! :( So immediately I go into "freak-out" mode… stressing because it's the holidays, we are struggling as is, there are 5 kids in the house and now this?

    I have really just gotten to the point of no return. I cannot take anymore… the curve balls are coming a little quicker and a lot harder and I'm not sure that I can continue to dodge them! I know deep in my heart that this will pass just like all the others but it's really beginning to get hard to cope with. There is so much going on in my life and I officially feel like I'm on the bottom.

    There are days I wonder if life will ever get off the windy, bumpy road that it's on and straighten out. I know deep down that it will eventually all be fine but what about now? What do I do to continue to get through every day while I'm still traveling this path? I've been told all along that this wasn't going to be easy, that it would be a strenuous climb straight up the mountain side but GEEZ, really? Don't you think I've dealt with enough? How much more does one think I can take? If it's not one thing it's another…

    Luckily I have a few people in my life who do care enough to call and check on me from time to time and will listen when I need them the most! You know who you are!!!! Ok, so well enough of the "whine"…

    So my list of to-dos… I think it keeps growing but oh well, it will get finished eventually and everything will be marked off as complete!!!

/Sugar Cookie Halloween Costume

/Ace of spades Halloween Costume

/7 Christmas Stockings (1 completed)

/ Christmas Tree Ornaments (5 completed)

/ 5 Afghans

/ Teacher Gifts

/ Christmas Decorations

That's all that's on the list as of this very moment but I'm sure it will change… at which time I will update it! If you have gotten to the bottom of this blog, thanks for reading it as I'm sure no one really cares about my babbling! Really didn't intend for it to be quite so long!!!!

 

Till next time – 4 Meems

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so I'm really just having a horrid day! Things have been quiet insane around here anyway with all that's going on and now this! Are you freakin' serious? I can't take it anymore. I am still in shock and awe over the whole situation.

So I know that everyone is probably wondering what the heck I'm talking about and I can't really say, but just know I'm so frustrated beyond belief! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and hope that I can get through all of this!

Till next time -

Meems

To My Best Friend!!!!

There's days I wonder if I'll ever see her face to face again. I moved back home to Tennessee at the beginning of the summer and had to leave my best friend behind, unfortunately it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Ranks right up there with laying my Daddy to rest! :( My best friend and I have been through so much together and never (even in the hardest moments of our friendship) have I ever quit caring about her or loving her. I'm not sure why today I am missing her more than ever but it's something that has been very hard to cope with, so I wrote her a letter to tell her exactly how I feel!!!! This is for you Lou.... I love you, <3 Meems

"I’ve never in a million years been so thankful to have a best friend like you! No matter what we have always stayed close! :) For that I thank you! I’m such a lucky girl to have such a great, caring, and loving person in my life!

I miss you far more than you will ever know. I hate that we aren’t just “down the road” anymore – it sucks. Leaving you behind this summer was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but know that when I did – I left a HUGE chunk of me behind and in your hands for you to cuddle, love, nurture, and hold when you need me most. Know that though I may not be there with you in the flesh – I am always there with you in your heart and mind. There will never be a distance that will be able to take that away.

I know that right now you are struggling with everyday life and I wish I could be there to help you get through all this and make it better for you. To help you cope with the most difficult times and to celebrate with you through the easiest ones!

We have definitely shared tons of ups and downs but never have I quit loving you or caring about you. I’ve never given up on our friendship as I believe we have one that will last a LIFETIME!

Though I’ve made some pretty crappy choices in life – Thank You from the bottom of my heart for never leaving me to walk the path alone – for you have been the light to guide me and hold my hand when no one else would. It’s going to continue to be a bumpy road straight up the mountain side but I’ll make the climb and make it to the top! :) Thank you again for your love and support through my journey in life!

I love you
<3 Meems :)"

On another note, I found tons more crochet Christmas ornament patterns that I will be working on!!!! Woohoo!!!!

Until next time-
Meems