Thursday, May 2nd

Hi! It's been a while! When I started this Diary, I had the intention of posting every day, hence the diary  part. I did post every day for a while, but got bored of writing basically the same thing every day, so I thought I would do a weekly post, but then got busy and then decided to just do posts when I had something to say, but then I got lazy and just decided not to do it any more. So, I am back to trying to do it every day, since my life is so exciting and all. I will also post every other day or once a week in the kids' blog... The Sweetest Moments

Thursday, May 2nd

Nothing exciting today. Kiki and Aden have school today, so it's just me and little me. She gets so excited when it's just her and mommy. Even though we just sit down and watch one of her shows then do her "school" work. It's easy to forget that she is only 3. She will be going to preschool in 3 months, so it's really hard to see my sweet little baby going to school. 

Anyway, I have been super busy these last couple of weeks. I am the Sunday school director of my church and we have VBS the first week of June. I have to get so much stuff ready and organized, my favorite. I love being organized. I am also the director of the craft fair at my oldest daughter's school. That is not until October, but I have to get all the registration forms out and they have to get their payments in before October 1st. There are usually over 100 booths. 

I think that's enough for today, be back tomorrow. 

Valentine's Day

Yes, I finally have a post up. It took me a little bit but here it is.

This Valentine's day was just a normal day for me... Well, that depends on what most people call normal. I had scheduled to do my hysterectomy that day. One reason was because she only does those surgeries Tuesday and Thursday. Keira didn't have school that Friday or Monday, making it easier on the hubby. And I just wanted to get it taken care of.

I didn't think I was having this hysterectomy for any other reason other than vaginal bleeding, pain in my pelvic area, cysts, multiple periods a month. But I had a feeling there was something more. I don't just have irregular bleeding or pelvic pain just because. The surgery went good. My doctor wanted me to stay another night because of the pain and I was running a fever, had to be put on a breathing machine and she was worried pneumonia. She tells me this Friday afternoon when they already have the cathlider out, the IV out, my blood pressure was fine, all my machines were off of me. Why would I say oh ya I'll stay? I went home Friday afternoon. I should have stayed an extra day like she suggested just to have that extra day of down time. I am not a person to just sit still or let everyone else do my work!!

Well, I got "the" call that everyone dreads. I got a call Monday morning from my doctor telling me the results from everything they did during surgery. Come to find out, they found a tumor on my cervix. Which wound up being benign. And I have endometriosis.

Before I even scheduled my hysterectomy, I had multiple ultra sounds. I am talking 3 or 4 in the same spots. 3 pelvic ultra sounds. 2 vaginal probe ultra sounds. Multiple paps. Some of them weeks apart. Found nothing. I was told I could have an abdominal mass. Another ultra sound shows nothing. Was sent to a urologist.. Nothing found there either. So, this whole time I am explaining all my symptoms and why I want a hysterectomy, I was actually doubting myself because nobody is finding anything wrong with me.. Why do I even need this thing done? So, I get off the phone with the doc and just start crying...."they didn't do this for nothing, there was actually something wrong with me!"

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What's on your iPhone?

I recently wrote a post on What's in your purse?  I thought I would write a post on What's on your iPhone? I will share with you which apps I have on my phone, maybe give you some good ideas on apps and get some responses of what other apps are good.

Default Apps

• Music
• Safari (web)
• Newstand
• Videos
• Reminders
• Weather
• Passbook
• Calendar
• Phone contacts
• Messages
• Mail
• Photos
• Settings
• Game Center
• App Store
• iTunes
• Stocks
• Notes
• Camera
• Clock 
• Calculator
• Compass
• Voice Memos
• Maps

Apps that I bought

• Lincoln Weather
• Calculator +
• Adsense (for my sites)
• Dream Heights
• Words with friends
• Alarm clock
• Camera +
• Drop box
• Facebook
• Incredibooth
• Fashion game
• Radar US
• Home interior game
• My Verizon
• Realtor app
• Google +
• Skype
• Flixster
• Nightstand (alarm clock)
• Pandora Shazam
• iTriage
• Smarter than a 5th grader
• Instagram
• Instagram Frame
• Instragram Collage
• Black Friday app (very good, BTW) I would def. recommend it for next year! 
• WebMD
• TWC TV
• Sticky Notes 
• My Fitness Pal
• iPhoto
• Poshmark (another fashion)
• Intuition (mom's guide)
• Better Homes
• iBooks
• One Tuner (kind of sucks! Actually, just took it off my phone as I was gong through it)
• Lunch menu (for Keira's school)
• Song Pop (don't really play it any more)
• Color Splash (camera)
• Netflix (for kids)
• Magic Eye (camera)
• Food network
• Shop Savvy
• Scanner
• Cyber Monday app
• Ibotta 
• Random number generator 
• Emoticons

Thankful for...

Well, it's that time of year again....the Holidays. My favorite time of the year. 

I have been super busy and haven't had the time to update every other day like I have wanted to. Just because I am a Stay at Home Mom does not mean I have all these extra hours that I can just sit down. Actually, as I type this, I am sitting at home with all 3 of my kids here in front of me asking me 50 million questions so, instead of it taking me 20 minutes to do this one post, it will take me an hour. I'm not a "working" mom who can sit in their office or sit over lunch break (where they have peace and quiet) and update my sites, nor do I want to be.

Anyway, just a little rambling before I get to the point. 

This day is just like any other day. I am saying that because this is the one (and only) day that everyone says what they are thankful for....that should not be the case. We should consider what we are thankful for each and every day, not just a day that is set aside for family and friends to get together and chat about thankfulness. Just like Mother's Day, it's the only day that mothers are observed. There shouldn't be a specific day to tell your mother that you love her. You should let her know somehow every single day. 

Okay, I think I'm done with the rambling... I think. 

Here it goes... What I think about every day. I am thankful today as well as each and every day for...

You guessed it! My kids! As most of you know, I am a stay at home mom. It is a very stressful and rewarding job. I sometimes get jealous of my husband because he has sick time, vacation time, Holiday time, and personal days off of WORK. I consider what I do a job or work (what SAHM doesn't?). Where are is my sick time, vacation time, Holiday time or personal days off of my job? 

Yes, I said stressful. Sometimes the kids don't listen, in fact, the cats listen better than they do sometimes ;) but I still wouldn't trade being a stay at home mom for anything. No, my kids aren't perfect like I would like them to be and try to raise them to be, but they are kids and there is plenty of time for them to be perfect later in life ;)

The kids are getting older and more independent. The girls are playing with each other more and more and Aden is starting to do more boy stuff ;) 

Keira- Keira has grown up to be such a talented, smart young lady. She teaches me new stuff every day. She is a great influence on her brother and sister and keeps them in line most of the time ;)

Aden- Aden is such a handsome little man. He is so sweet and innocent. One time he burped. I said, "Did you burp, Aden?" He said, "I don't know, it came out of my mouth." Then he said, "what is it called when it comes out of my bottom." I said, "that is a toot." He loves to help his sisters when ever they need him. 

Taygen- Taygen is a whole other story. She is only 2 1/2 (will be 3 in March), but has the mind of a 5 year old! She is too smart for her age. Some of the things she says, just makes me laugh. She's getting into playing by herself. She will go into Keira's room, shut the door and start playing pretend with her strawberry short cake and ponies (gotta get her some of that stuff for Christmas.) 

They all have their good and bad moments, but I want to be the one that sees all those moments and for that I am also very thankful that I am able to be a SAHM. 

I am also thankful for the hubby. He gives me the time that I need when I am having a bad day or just need to get away for a couple of hours. He is the one person that is there for me when my friends shit on me! He always know when I need my bubble baths ;)

All for now...gotta run.