off the wagon

I've fallen off the wagon. I have gained all my weight that I orginally lost a couple of years ago. I'm so disappointed with myself.

I'm determined to get back on the wagon and lose it all again.

Current weight...156...

Upset

It's one thing if family members wish to regard Kim and Jenny as the odd ones in the family...but it's another when that regard for our family may come tumbling out in the words and actions of your children.

It is sad thing for a mother to happen upon children belittling her child...again.

Sisters J and N...thank you for being there yesterday when I spoke to you. You were supportive and very gracious. I am grateful.

Snore

I should be able to fall asleep. I spent my day jogging, pulling weeds, planting flowers, taking care of children...spending time with young women from church...visiting HIS relatives and gathering things for my yard sale this weekend. I'm physically worn out. I should be able to fall fast asleep.

1 am.

My husband's snore irritates me. I lie in my bed listening to the garbled sounds emanating from his side of the bed. He fills the room with the awful noise. I have tried my best to gently nudge his pillow to stop the sound. (Although a fleeting thought did run through my head about placing the pillow somewhere else!). I even tapped him lightly on the shoulder encouraging him to move.

But still, the noise! ARRRGGHHH.

So, I lie in my bed thinking about how unfair this situation is. I do the majority of the physical labor at home and I'm bone tired and getting angrier as I think about the injustice. I feel my blood begin to boil and steam come rolling out my ears. I finally yell into the darkness. ROLL OVER!

Doesn't work.

I wonder what it's like to sleep soundly? Night after night of terrible snoring is draining. I'm crying and I'm tired.

Woe is me.

off to camp

We are so excited for this weekend. It kicks off our entire summer of camping activities. I'm really looking forward to the campfire chats and kids playing in the sun. But most important? I get to use my skills!

The Tin Man

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending the day with Hunter and his classmates on the 3rd grade field trip to Sauder Village. Sauder's is an historical village highlighting people's lives and trade back in the early 1800's.

I was certainly fascinated by the craftsmen that work there. To see the exquisite work done by their hands and able to see it live is beyond description. All of the kids in my group were very polite and asked good questions when needed. I was so thankful that none were silly or embarrassing.

Well...we stopped in the Tin shop..the artist Mike Runyon was in residence working on beautiful creations made from tin. It was fascinating to watch him! He was really great with the kids too...one child (not in my group) asked..what things did he make? He chuckled a bit and said..."turn around and look" the kid did so. "Now turn and look over there"..the child turned..."Turn and look there"..as he points...He made the majority of the pieces in the shop and again I can't express how lovely they were. I certainly wanted several pieces.

But then, the artist asked the group what they thought he was creating while he was talking with him. One kid said a pop can...but a grown up (thankfully) said a candle holder. Mike Runyon confirmed this and then asked the group what candles may have been made from back in the 1800's. The usual list was shouted out...like beeswax, parafin..etc etc...

The room became silent for just a second...and then MY son blurted out...Ear Wax!

My kids are so lucky!

School is out! Hooray!

Megan's Baptism photos

Megan was baptized back in April on the 11th. Many family members were there to witness her special day. Grammie and Grandpa Huntington flew in from New Hampshire. This weekend was wonderful as we also celebrated Easter the following day.