ALL I want for christmas is..

Not my two front teeth, I already have those! I'm thinking more along the lines of a new car .
But not just any car, it has to be the perfect color ,plenty of space, nice options , of course makes people want to drool as I drive by them, and most importantly it has to be kid & Ron approved!
So i did my research to find this magical car and through my looking and alot of talking with my sister Nikki we have found our car ( she wants one to , yes its that great! ) what is the name of this mystical car that has Heather 's panties in a bundle you might ask. Well I'll tell you ....Its a FORD FLEX ! It it absolutely the BEST care ever. So now your probably asking what makes this the best car ever ..Let me tell you ! "Its bold presence is a wake up call to your senses. Beginning with the unmistakable chrome grille that continues its linear design around Flex in the form of four distinctive grooves. The all-black greenhouse design with privacy glass seamlessly ties the body together with the roof, but it’s the available two-tone top that gives you the option to reflect some personal style. Standard models also include Ice Blue™ interior lighting ,
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls ,Leather-wrapped shifter knob,
Cockpit Integrated Display ,Sliding front visors with dual-illuminated vanity mirrors,
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) rear view mirror, Power windows, Front row center console, Overhead console with map lights and sun glass holder, Glove box - lockable
Reading lamps for 2ND and 3rd-row passengers, Cargo lamp over 3rd-row, Battery saver
12V power points (4), Storage pockets for all doors, Solar-tinted front windows and windshield
Privacy glass on rear doors, quarter and lift gate windows, Manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Cup holders/bottle holders (10),Assist grab handles (3) ,Coat hooks (2) in 2ND-row, Map pockets on front seat backs ,Grocery bag hooks in cargo area, Carpeted floor mats- 1st and 2ND-rows
All-weather floor mats - black for 1st and 2ND-rows ,Ergonomic stereo and climate controls!

Optional
Class III Trailer Tow Package
Analog gauges
Rear console refrigeration (Requires 2ND-row console)

YES that said refrigeration !! If this is not the best care ever then Please some one show what is..
I PROMISE SANTA I WILL BE GOOD FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE IF YOU PUT THIS GIFT UNDER MY CHRISTMAS TREE !

My crazy life

I just don't know how or when to find the time to add new post.. My life is always so busy yet nothing really changes. There is always some type of activity going on., the kids making us laugh uncontrollably ! For instance Shaiyen and I were talking and she was asking why I am so short & she is so tall. I started to explain to her that just about everyone on both sides of her family are tall, so she got the genetic jean to be tall also, she started screaming OH MY GOSH I HAVE BUGS IN MY JEANS!! and then there was the time when Ron and Shy were talking about lottery tickets Shaiyen wanted to buy one , Ron told her she can't because she's a miner. Shaiyen replies " I don't dig holes " There are many occasions when Shaiyen reminds me of my self and that just makes it that much more funnier! Bailey is level headed and very rarely has "moments" she is very kind and excepts all people know matter what they look like or where they come from and always thinks things through.Then there is Gabe..he is a walking talking comedian every word that comes out of his mouth is a joke , he lifts his eyebrow and says " wanna a ride big boy " and my name is Gabe and I'm a helcaholic ~his daddy taught him that ! There are many times that I am convinced that I live in the circus, and on a daily basis I am reminded of that!

New job for Ron

Well its official Ron is signing with a company named Werner, they are out of Springfield Ohio. He leaves Aug 18 for orientation. This whole process has happened so fast I'm not sure how to feel about it ! Of course I'm happy for him, this is what he wants to do...Drive Super Trucks ! I'm alittle nervous about the length of training and how the kids are going to be once he embarks upon this new career ..but we will adjust.{ Alittle heads up to Nikki , Im sure i will be up your ass for the 1st few weeks ! haha }

Truck driving school

After 5 weeks of traveling back and forth to Perrysburg for truck driving school.. I am very proud to say RON HAS GRADUATED !!! Trainco had a very nice graduation ceremony, cake & milk for the kids..and afterwards we got to climb into the trucks and see how they work, Ron got to put his skills to good use ! Now Ron is job searching, he found a company he thinks he wants to drive for but he doesn't do well with " Not knowing what to expect " he tends to get nervous at the idea of a new career. He doesn't like the idea of change..The next few weeks are going to be a roller coaster ride for us.

I've come to realize.....

I've come to Realize

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note completing the 36 "I’ve come to realize." At the end, choose the friends you want to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you or I knew you way back when and am interested in what life has taught you!!

1. I've come to realize that dancing...Is more fun when doing it with someone you love

2. I've come to realize that my job(s)...Is what i make of it

3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving...Everybody needs to get the heck out of my way!!!

4. I've come to realize that I need....To have a little time to myself.. I don't always have to be doing for others :)

5. I've come to realize that I cant fix the world...But I can do my part to help... :)

6. I've come to realize that I Love...the world and always see the good things in it :)

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...i cry alot and am no fun to be with :)

8. I've come to realize that money...Isn't really mine... It belongs to my kids., my mortgage
company, school , taxes ...everyone but me :(

9. I've come to realize that certain people...Are a huge waste of skin and were put on this earth to test me...

10. I've come to realize that I'll always ...want more :)

11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...(At least one) is one of my best friends.. the other two stress me out

12. I've come to realize that my mom...is alittle crazy , and no matter how much i try its a battle not worth fighting :)

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...is my life line to keep up with my children

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...i am extremely blessed

15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep ... i was dwelling on stupid things my two siblings that stress me out was doing :)

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking..I'm learning alot about me!

17. I've come to realize that my dad...is a great man, needs to get a back bone

18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...I am still confused as to how to get around to all the stuff I want to see... I didn't know they had Mafia Wars on here also... Damn...

19. I've come to realize that today...I am doing the same thing i always do, clean the house :(

20. I've come to realize that tonight...is also going to be the same as every other night:(

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...Is going to be the same as today :( BORING

22. I've come to realize that I really want to..be a better person

23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...Nobody... They never do...

24. I've come to realize that life...Is far more lively when you add good friends and Sugar and not that splenda crap...

25. I've come to realize that this weekend...Is not getting here soon enough

26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset..is the music you sing while taking a shower :)

27. I've come to realize that my friends...Are truly my friends if they have stuck around :)

28. I've come to realize that this year...Is great..

29. I've come to realize that my ex.. what ex ? I've been married for almost 13 yrs!

30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...Be nicer to the siblings that stress me out, and i should drink more coffee

31. I've come to realize that I love...my hubby and kids more then i thought one person was capably of loving..

32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...why stupid people just don't see the signs, and no matter how many times you point them out, the freaking idiots still don't get it :)

33. I've come to realize my past...Is my past... and it needs to stay there...

34. I've come to realize that parties...Are OK, just not my cup of tea so much...

35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...Of... losing a loved one, and the idea of my children being adults , and not needing me any more:(

36. I've come to realize that my life...Is pretty close to great.. but there's always room for improvement !

Not a mid life crisis!

After reading my very good friends blog about me and my mid life crisis, i have decided its not a mid life crisis after all... thanks Beki !!! i think it more like ...ummmmm a over whelming , having trouble dealing with every aspect of my home life, kids and job all by myself..I never realized how much I rely on Ron , just for the simple things like paying some bills, mowing the grass , taking the kids to the store or to visit his mom so i can have breathing time..Or even staying home with the kids so i can go to the store! With Ron going to school , these last 5 weeks have been very difficult for me...I went from having my hubby home all day ~ work 3rd shift to seeing him 2 hrs a day, And now with him possibly singing with this new company, he'll be on the road for 7 days, after his 7 days out, he'll stay home for 4 days then gone for 7 again. So all this means my entire house hold will be ran by me alone.. I never realized how much the little things he did helped me so much..Cudo's to all my single friends with jobs & kids i honestly don't know how you function on a regular basis! I keep telling my self it will get better...But i dont see the light at the end of the tunnel yet.

Mid life crises ?

I can never find the time to post the things i want, then when I do find the time i figure i have nothing worth posting! My last post was in may so i am long over do.. I think I'm going threw some mid life crises ordeal. I'm not sure how it works but i have found myself looking at my life and wondering whats my story...When i die what will people say about me. how will i be remembered, if I'm remembered at all. And the only answer I come up with is : She was my babysitter . As glorified as that sounds I'm not sure I'm content with that.~ I wish there was more. So Ive decided to change my story..where exactly will it go is a mystery for all of us..To Be Continued!I wonder if my thoughts are due to my age or is it because i have realized that in 5 yrs Shaiyen will be graduating high school , in 11yrs Gabe will be graduating...What then , who will i take care of ? i REALLY believe i will have a bad case of empty nest syndrome..With that being said I got a new tattoo, its Chinese symbols & orchid flowers down my spine. It stands for smelly fish butt prostitute! ha ha just kidding, it means family, strength,
love, Harmony & happiness. Ron graduates truck driving school July 17th, Shaiyen had to have a graft done on her lower gums (In her mouth),Bailey turned 11. Both girls have started cheer leading practice & Gabriel well he's just as wild as before. I'm really surprised he hasn't broke any bones!

May came in with a BIG hit !

Well here we are already into the month of May and let me tell you it came with a BIG hit...literally! On may 1st Gabe fell off his bike coming from my neighbors. He smashed his face into the cement in the driveway and OMG....i never seen sooooo much blood in my life ! It was pouring out his nose & when he opened his mouth to cry, it began pouring out of his mouth! Like a water fall that you would see for Halloween . Of course I ran to his aide picked him up , went running for my kitchen to get paper towels to help control this bloody waterfall. In the process got my shirt a bloody mess , and after 6 hand fulls of dripping wet paper towels I realized I couldn't stop this waterfall my self ,and my son has broke his nose..I start to imagine of him looking like quasi modo as an adult ! And pray to god he's not disfigured and can be fixed. So we head to the hospital, where the nurse shoves a large pillow case in his face , attempting to stop the waterfall herself .After 30 minutes & alot of blood loss the waterfall stops..the nurses clean him up & the doc comes in to asses the damage...He's fine ... No cutes , No broken bones, No lose teeth , Most importantly he's not going to be disfigured! So during this process I have learned ...a child can lose a shit load of blood and still be OK , face trauma isn't always as bad as it looks and no matter how hard you try to keep your child safe they still need to fall. ! A lesson I don't want to repeat!!

Helping maggie..

Sorry readers i didn't get this out in time for the garage sale.. but you can still help by
CELEBRATING HOME BINGO(HOME AND GARDEN / HOME INTERIORS) party or making a donation.

Helping Maggie

PLEASE KEEP FORWARDING THIS!!!!!
For everyone who has heard Maggies story and would like to help!
With the help of some friends I've known and others I have met along the way we have found several ways that we hope will help us cover the expenses needed to save Maggie!
Now we need your help!
below is a list of events we are currently doing to raise the $3,400 for Maggies surgery. I ask that you.......
please look through them to see if there is anything you would be interested in.
THEN......
Forward this email to everyone you know.
With your help I am confident that we can give this AMAZING canine companion the chance at life that she deserves!

PLEASE HELP:

GARAGE SALE
On Thursday April 16th-Saturday April 18th(weather permitting)
At 503 West Main St Bellevue OH
Antiques - Housewares - Furniture - Toys - Clothing - Baby Items
and so much more!
SPREAD THE WORD!!!

CELEBRATING HOME BINGO
(HOME AND GARDEN / HOME INTERIORS)
Norwalk Eagles Hall 151 Cline St. Norwalk
Tuesday April 21st 6:30 pm
Join us for an evening of fun, view elaborate displays and feast on a delicious dessert buffet.
We will end the evening with 10 games of BINGO. 30% of all proceeds will go towards expenses for Maggie.... Who ever places the LARGEST ORDER will receive $100 in merchandise of their choice for only $24.95!
SECOND LARGEST ORDER will receive any item in the catalog for 1/2 price!
(See attachment for more info)
Please call me (Nikki Jarrett) @ 419-483-6169 or email me at nicholejjarrett@hotmail.com to RSVP by April 19th - BE SURE TO BRING SOME FRIENDS!
If you cannot make it you can you can always call me or email me to place an order. Maggie will appreciate it! Check out the online catalog @ www.celebratinghome.com

MAKE A DONATION
If you would prefer to donate money to help Maggie we have a place for that too,
thanks to the help of Jan Thaman from Miami Valley OKI Lab Rescue! She has posted Maggies story on their website http://www.okilabrescue.org/ and is collecting donations for her! whether you choose to donate or not PLEASE visit the site!!! She is an amazing woman working with a great organization to help canines in need! She has several Labs in foster homes that are waiting to be placed in their "FOREVER HOME". Who knows maybe when you visit you'll find a best friend who'll change your life just like Maggie Lou changed ours!


REMEMBER In the end it all adds up!!!!!

Thanks for your help, Nikki..... and Maggie to!

Rainy day...

Today is a rainy, sludgy, gray,day...normal people would say this kind of day sucks ! NOT ME... for my house hold this is the perfect non matching sock, Pj waring , crazy hair & make up kinda day ! "Ahoy thar matey.".. We are gonna play Pirates with green teeth if we decide to have teeth at all ! And with all the rain its the perfect set up , to look out our ship window and see a shark or a whale ".Shiver me timbers ".We might even see another pirate ship with cannons who are gonna attack us for our treasure ! We will have to fight them off with our plastic & foam swords , And shoot the other boat down with our sock cannon ! Or maybe we'll see land and go on a treasure hunt to monkey island where monkeys protect the land & throw coconut's at us! This is the best part about staying home with the kids. I can act like I'm 5 and the kids think I'm the best adult ever ! After we are done playing we'll have some lunch , change some diapers...oh but "pirates don't change diapers "! And lay down for nap.. Maybe ill finally get some work done.

It's been awhile

Well its been about three months since Ive been here.I'm glad to be back ! Alot has been going on since I last posted. Where to start.......February Gabe had his 7th b~day and you have no idea how hard that is for me. My children are growing up so fast , and I reflect on memories of them as infants and it seem like just yesterday I delivered Shaiyen , then right after that came Bailey and Gabe !Its hard to believe in 5 1/2 yrs Shaiyen will be 18... the time does fly ! Ron got laid off from Jainesville.. He was suppose to start truck driving school..but got called back to work ! 12 hr days. March was Ron's B-day he turned 33. I also took on a part time job at my cousins restaurant.. I am a server & teach cooking class to kids on Saturday mornings. That brings us to April..Shaiyen made the 7th grade cheer leading squad for basketball & football! And Bailey made the cheer leading squad fo 6th grade. They don't have a basketball team yet.. And Gabe got enrolled in baseball ! What a busy summer I have in front of me.

It's over

I should start off saying HAPPY NEW YEAR ! I hope your year was great and very memorable.
This past year for me has gone so fast, so busy, that it truly feels like time has moved so fast that it was a huge blur that i can barely remember.. Of course I do remember the important things, like the girls cheer leading, Drama class,Gabe starting kindergarten Again !! Lilly being born , Nathan starting school , Ben's new job, Ron getting his truck , me losing weight 70 lbs to be exact ! and Nikki Telling me she was pregnant, I don't think i will ever forget that ! Let's not forget my best friend announced she was gay ! And I can't leave out La Sha... she has touched my life more then even I expected ! We've had our share of ups and downs, family and friend drama ! But over all its been a great year, and now it's over faster then I can talk about it !
I hope this new year brings you good health ,new drama , exciting new journeys and more friends and family to share all your experience's with.