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Friday, June 29, 2012

I'm tired

I'm tired. The last few years are just wearing on me . We attempted a camping trip....Sophie freaked out and we came home the first night at 3 a.m. Unfortunately we had to pay in advance for the spot and we rented an rv and so our one chance for a vacation this year was a total bust.

I'm tired of working. The money we had to put down on that other house has quickly disappeared to stay afloat so I'm constantly feeling pressure to work and since its a stay at home thing the hours are endless, constant, never ending. Its rewarding in many ways but it also feels like a curse at times and after all the fees come out I'm not sure if it is worth it at all.

I'm tired of being sick. Sophie keeps getting sick from kids (not my own) coming up and touching her face and hands and 2 days later she's sick and 2 days later I have it. Its really annoying. How do I say anything without being mean?

I'm tired of pretending all is well. My bouts of depression throughout all this have been so bad but where do I turn? I feel so alone here.

Oh well....such is life.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

I NEED a support group....

for more reasons than one but today's support need is to help support me and my Marriage/Family/Everything Else blog.
I see some people who try something new and they are ridiculously successful because they have a huge support team rallying behind them. I've always wanted this. Maybe they have to beg and plead to get it? I don't know. I guess that is what I have to do. Thanks to Rebecca - the one person who follows me that I actually know,
If you would be so kind, please come follow my new blog or spread the word about my blog. Yes, I do inadvertently make some money from my Prettiful Designs blog but I've started writing articles about Marriage and Family helps and I'd really love to spread the word. I think some things I'm doing on there could really help a lot of people and I'd really like to help others in these areas!
My blogs address is http://www.prettifuldesigns.blogspot.com and I even have lots of giveaways which I'd love for some people I actually know to win too.
I hope you'll come see my other blog and maybe you'll find something helpful!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

The "I Love My Spouse" Project

So I came up with an idea this morning that could be awesome if it went viral. It focuses on improving your relationship with your spouse and I think its a great defense against Satan's constant attacks on the marital unit. If you'd like to see what the heck I'm talking about, please go to http://www.prettifuldesigns.blogspot.com or click on the picture above. Participate in the "I Love My Spouse" Project and improve your relationship with your spouse! Imagine what we could do to help improve and promote marriage relationships worldwide!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Gram & Grandpa's Visit and Day Trip

Gramp & Kate

Grandpa and Abi

Gram & Sophie

Finding something good Kate?

I love this picture of Sophie and my Grandma

Day Trip to Tracy Aviary & Liberty Park

The Sophs

This little girl is sure growing! She no longer sputters when she cries (usually) and is rolling and eating big girl food. I've never had a child gag from the taste of baby food but Sophie sure did with squash and beans. She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES her sister, gives slobbery wonderful kisses and can poop out the side of her diaper like nobody's business. She's almost always smiling. She's super ticklish. Daddy's sneezes freak her out and wake her out of a dead sleep. She's got a super fuzz head and her hair is still dark. She still won't take a bottle but will drink out of a cup. She just started eating puffs and of course loves them. She dislikes clothes and loves anything with hair or plush. We love our Sophie Lizers.

One good reason we've had to stick around so long is I finally got to see the wisteria bloom. This walkway was my graduation present from Richard our very first summer here. Almost 7 years.