Fallen a Little Behind...

Well I have fallen a little behind in my daily blogging...such is life I guess. Other things become more important and there is always so much going on and so much to do. I sure am hoping to get back into it for my own sanity...it's a good way for me to vent with out actually having to yell at someone....and then of course it is always nice to just write and reflect about all the wonderful, amazing things we have going on (and trust me there is a TON). I am hoping to slow down and relax a little soon...but I don't really see that happening until both kids are grown and off to college but lets NOT rush that one!
So let's see??? Where to start? Guess I need to learn to summarize pretty quickly as I am sure y'all don't want to be sitting here reading for hours. Well...we closed on our house (YAY!!!), remodeled the house a little (DOUBLE YAY!) and we moved into the NEW HOUSE! (TRIPLE YAY!) Okay so I know I am a total cheese ball but I can't help it...this is such a huge thing for Matt and I and our family....it's been a long time coming and we so needed it. The remodel was grueling and my poor husband and mother in law did the most of it and spent the most hours there working....I can't even begin to express my appreciation. My brother in law the bestest besties ever also helped alot! Thank you guys!! We love you all so much and are so thankful! My poor hubby was so stressed and wore out I wasn't sure if we would be able to move but with the LOVING help and outreach from our Church (YAY LIVEWIRE!) we had 7 people helping to load up everything and 15 people there helping us unload the truck!!! I am blown away by this! They even helped clear some of the stuff we had laying in the yard. I wish I could find the words to express my gratitude....they are just awesome people who love to help! THANK YOU LIVEWIRE!! Hmmm so I think that pretty much sums up everything we've been doing for the past 2 months....we are totally consumed with the house and getting everything done that needs to be done. Everyone was telling me homeowner ship would keep me busy...man oh man did I under estimate that one. LOL

Okay so I guess I can start off now with day to day in our life...but first I want to take a minute and reflect my last post...boy was I in a mood...so very out of character for me...but I am who I am and I own up to it. I have a temper and at times can get fired up and lash out...I guess it is just better that I do it in the form of typing instead of other ways....I get annoyed very easily and with all that has been going on I have been short fused. I by all means LOVE my entire family with all my heart and would never want to hurt any ones feelings...when I feel strongly about something I have a hard time letting it go...which is what my wonderful hubby tells me to do all the time "just let it go babe" HA HA HA really I wish I could...but I think there is something wrong with my brain...it was made differently and that part was left out. Oh well it is what it is. And so we move on.

Hmmm okay lets see....whats new with us???

Payton is madly in love...yes you heard me right...madly in love at the age of 10...I myself am just as shocked as I bet y'all are but trying to not be the overbearing mom that ruins everything. I have actually met the girl's mother while at school helping out. Very awesome family with nice values and seem like a great family unit. The little girl is very polite and now always waves to me when she sees me :) So I guess when kids enter 4th grade there is a switch that is turned on and they all use the phone...boy oh boy Payton gets 3-4 calls everyday after school and of course one is always from his new found love. Of course we have made rules about this so it doesn't get out of hand but so far he does very well with it and it is so nice to see him opening up and becoming social....he is turning into quite the little man and we are just so proud of him. He was invited to go to the St. Patty's Day Parade with his love and her family. After speaking to her mom and making all the plans it was all set. They had a great time! This past weekend was the Jr. Deputy Day at the fair...all the 4th graders from this county got to ride school buses to the fair and have half a day with no parents, no teacher....just them hanging out with their friends and the CCSO Deputies there to assist them. Payton had an amazing time and was thrilled to have his first dose of independence....Mommy on the other hand was a nervous wreck at first....I even had to give him money...gave him a few reminders and sent him off.....guess I can't always be there...even though I would love to just tag along all the time :)

Paige at the moment is stuck in limbo...she wants to be doing all the things Payton is doing but she just isn't quite there yet or ready for all of them. She is loving 2nd grade and doing very well! Her reading is off the chart....we are so proud of her!!! Her birthday was Feb. 19 and she turned 8! OMG by baby is 8...I just cant wrap my head around it. 8 years has gone by....and omg 10 years since Payton was born. Every time I think about it I tear up...my babies are not babies anymore...it leaves me feeling a little empty inside and then that little voice enters the brain....can you hear it??? baby...babyfever! NO thank you! Although the initial thought is just lovely and wonderful the long term...sleepless nights, round the clock feedings, diaper changes, being puked on, peed on...having to plan 2 weeks in advance to go to the grocery....nope just not for us! We have become very comfortable with the way things are now...kids are independent....we can pick up and go pretty much anytime we want. May sound alittle selfish but it's nice to focus on us and our needs....with the kids being older the expenses are growing. We have just enough on our plate and we love our life just the way it is. Now other people babies are great! I can hug'em and kiss'em and squeeze'm and then when they cry hand'em back! Perfect set up! Okay so I got a little off subject...back on track... Paige turned 8 and we were right in the middle of remodeling the house and had so much going on we didn't really get to celebrate. So we made a deal that when we were moved and settled she could have her first ever Slumber Party! Woot! Woot! This is a HUGE deal to her and she is SUPER excited...her party is this weekend and we have everything planned and ready. I have called in for back up and will have my bestie there by my side to assist me in this chaos....and my wonderful hubby of course...well he might just be MIA but I sure hope he isn't. It's a total girl party...Manis, Pedis, Makeup and more with lots of ice cream and girlie stuff. I sure hope it all turns out great and she just loves it. The work of a super mom is never complete. I try my hardest to make everything awesome!

I guess I should touch on the subject of Matt and I seeing as this is an overview of everything and everyone for the past 2 months. We are doing GREAT! Loving the new house and just loving our family and everything about our life....we've made plans and goals and are just working at achieving them! The house was a HUGE goal for us. (and a personal goal for myself before the age of 30) we are so happy to have accomplished it and look forward to the next thing. I just absolutely love him and adore him so much. I know some probably get annoyed with hearing about it but hey I am a hopeless romantic and I love LOVE and tend to be very mushy mushy. I could go on and on and on....but I will save that for another day.

Okay well I seriously think I have blabbed on enough for today....I am really hoping to get some pictures up soon. Hope whoever if anyone out there enjoyed the recap. TTYS!