Hi all

Taking a short break until we get internet back again. We are all good. Everyone is excited for Christmas. Parker want's to know if Santa knows Jesus. He is so cute. Merry Christmas everyone!

My little goblins!

The only reason Parker looks sad in this picture is because we had to stop for a picture and not leave right away for trick or treating. He doesn't love candy but he loved trick or treating. Molly is a pirate, Parker is a firefighter and Macey is Tinkerbell without her wings. We forgot them.

My big girl

I can't believe Macey is almost 10 months old. She is such a different baby than Parker or Molly. Especially different from Parker. She points at things, says a couple words, is very friendly and is always into something. Parker was very quiet and kinda lazy, lol. I feel in my heart that she doesn't have autism. Parkers life would be so much easier if he didn't have it, but he has changed my life forever and made it so much better. I love that boy with all my heart, and I'm not saying that his having autism is horrible. I'm just saying that if Macey doesn't have it, her life will be a lot easier.

Before I picked Parker up from school yesterday, he got out late, I picked up Molly and we took Macey to the park. She was so happy and had such a good time. Here are a couple of pics:

Oh Joy

I have been really getting into crafts lately. Molly and I have been busy making things in our spare time. I have found some new craft blogs that I love. Check my sidebar for them under craft blogs. I'm still making headbands and barettes also. I hear there is a craft fair coming up and I'd like to try and sell some. It's raining today and I love love love it. It is so nice and cozy. We have a fire going and everyone is wearing their warmer clothes.

This next week is going to be really busy. We have a bunch of Halloween events to go to. Saturday my daughters school is having a fall fesitval/fundraiser for the 8th graders trip. I am supposed to help at the festival and bring: 1 dozen cupcakes, 2 cakes, a large bag of candy and a prize for bingo. Plus I am helping out after church on Sunday to get ready for their craft fair and baking a cake for their cake walk. Whew. Not to mention Parker's school Halloween party, feild trip and trick or treating itself.

A verse I want to look at every day

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; James 1:19

It's our anniversary

I am so blessed to be married to my husband for 13 years! He is the best husband I could ask for. I am going to make him a special dinner tonight and blueberry muffins this afternoon. We are just hanging out today with a nice fire going. I am thankful to God for all my blessings.

Pictures

Only my son....

Parker handed me a note when I picked him up yesteday. The teacher happened to be around so she talked to me before I read it. Parker had to stand by the wall today during recess. Guess what he got in trouble for....





Pretending to smoke a cigerette with a woodchip. Lol! Why me, lol.

I think that is pretty silly but I think the real reason is that he wouldn't quit when the teacher told him to. (Hey, it's a hard habit to quit cold turkey, lol) She asked him who he knew that smoked and he said I did. The teacher knew he was being silly and asked him again. He said his Nana did. The funny thing is that he hardly ever sees her smoke. Maybe he saw something on youtube. What am I going to do with this boy, lol. I love his humor even though I know it can get him in trouble. Silly boy.

I don't think I like this....

I thought I would like Macey sleeping in her own bed but it is making me sad. She slept through the night in her crib last night also. I feel like this is just the begining of her getting older and not needing me as much. I know this is irrational but I get sad when I get in bed and she's not there. On the one hand I'm happy, I know we all sleep better, Bobby's happy and we get some free time. On the other hand she's slept in our arms for most of her naps and next to us in bed at night for almost 9 months. It's hard to quit that cold turkey.

I started reading a book about getting baby's to sleep because I wanted her to at least sleep in her crib for naps. I figured it would take a long time. It was way more quick that I imagined. It only took a week or so. Now she is even on a scedule for naps. Now I feel guilty when I'm out with her and I know it's her nap time. I even feel guilty that I didn't have her on a scedule before. I can't win. She is so easy to lay down to sleep. I give her her bottle, read her a story and then lay her in her crib. I turn on her mobile, tuck her in and give her her soft toy. I tell her night night and then walk out. 5 minutes later I check on her and almost every time she is asleep. It's like she wanted to sleep alone, and she wanted a schedule. It is so weird. Maybe that's why it's making me so sad. Maybe I needed more transition, lol.

I had to start laying her down because she was having a hard time falling asleep when we held her all of a sudden. She's even been wanting to drink her bottle sitting up half the time.

I guess I know this is best for all of us. I just need to tell it to my heart. The part of me that wants to hold her all the time and keep her as my little baby.

The kids are even happy about this. We have more time for them and we can stay up and play games again. I can get more housework done so I'm not doing it while they are home all the time.

Sigh.......I guess I just need to get over it.

getting crafty....

Molly and I made these cute candy corn decorations for our table. They don't look a whole lot like the ones I tryed to copy. The lady on that site new what she was doing. This was Molly and my first time with plaster. We are happy with them anyways. I love fall and the holidays and from all the blogs I read I have found some great crafts we are going to make. I also added a couple cute pics of Parker and Macey. I can finally put some bows in Macey's hair, barely though, lol.

Here is the blog I found the candy corn at and what they are supposed to look like: http://cheapchichome.blogspot.com/2010/09/jumbo-styrofoam-candy-corn.html

Macey is sleeping in her crib!

Yay! She has been having the hardest time going to sleep lately. I needed a break today so I put her in her crib for a few minutes. She whined for a minute and I kept checking on her. A minute or two later I went back in and she was asleep. This is the first time she's fell asleep in her crib. Yay. I really hope she keeps doing this. I enjoy the time to clean house and play with the other kids.

Long day!

First I went thrift store shopping with my Mom. Love it! Afterwards I picked Parker up at school. The teacher said he'd been limping and whiney alot and I should get his ankle looked at. Usually I'm overly cautious about things but this morning he said he felt fine. Took him to the dr. and there is nothing broken. We had to sit for 4 hours at the clinic waiting to be seen. Parker was so well behaved while we were waiting. He whined a little but he totally listened to me and there were no meltdowns. The x-ray tech said he was her best patent today. Parker loved riding in the wheel chair. I guess he'll just have to take it easy for a couple days. What a turkey.

Update

Things have been good. I've been staying home alot and enjoying the kids. School is going good for everyone. I've been getting into crafts more lately. I even got a job application for the dollar store. Gotta do something. Have a good week everyone.

My buddy

Parker is doing so good in school right now. They are so proud of him and so am I. He doesn't even mind going these days. Today he is supposed to go to another class for integration. I'm thinking it will just be pe, lunch and recess. I'm not completely sure. I hope he likes the teacher.

My beautiful girl…..

 

Pray

Please pray for Bobby's grandma who is in the hospital. They don't really know whats wrong but it's been pretty serious. Pray that she makes a full recovery. She is getting somewhat better so I am so hopeful for her. She means so much to our family and practically raised my husband. Thank you.

Busy week

This is going to be such a busy couple of days for me. I'm getting stressed out just thinking about it. Molly's birthday party is on Saturday and I have to get my house cleaned, stuff bought and yard done. I also have to make sure the kids have all there school stuff. They start on Monday. I still need to find Parker pants somewhere. He only wears sweats or cotton track pants. No one is selling sweats right now that I can find. The Childrens place has some but they are pretty pricey. I'm going to check Kohls this week. Molly seems to have enough clothes. I still have to get her some more school supplies though.

This week is even tougher because Macey does not want me out of her sight. The minute I try and do something, when Bobby's not home, she starts crying. I can only set her down for about 10 or 15 minutes anymore. That makes getting housework and stuff done pretty hard. I'mm going to have to work on letting her cry a little more once Parker goes back to school.

On the plus side Bobby fixed the fence in the backyard. No more sheep visitors. We are trying to pick up all the sheep poop before her party, ew. Tomorrow he's going to borrow the neighbors power sprayer and spray off the house so it looks nice. I swear, next year I'm having Molly's party somewhere else.

I'm just going to have to take on thing at a time and try and enjoy these last days of summer. I'm trying to get Parker prepared to get back to school. That's hard. My poor little guy. He usually thinks of school as tourture. Here's hoping this year goes well for him. I wish I could take away every worry or fear and just keep him happy all the time. I guess God didn't give me that power. I just have to be there for him and be his advocate. Sigh, life is hard sometimes. At least I have a wonderful husband to help me with everything. He is definately my rock.

Molly, Macey and I have started going to a new church. It's here in Ferndale and the people there are really nice. It's nice to go to a small church where you can actually get to know the pastor. I am still going to go to the bigger church when I can, but this oneis in town and it's easier for me to go every week. Now if I can just get Parker interested in going.

I had a much better day today....

Today was much much better than yesterday. Today some really good things happened. I also got out for a little while by myself (and Macey)and had a nice time. Macey is such a social girl. She holds her hand out to people that talk to her. It is so sweet. Today I got a shopping cart seat cover for her and she thought it was really fun. Of course I have to keep my hands on her at all times because she is so little but it gives her a new view of the world. Plus it has a bunch of fun little toys on it for her to play with.

I'm hoping for tomorrow to go smoothly with Macey's dr. appt. I hate to see her in pain. I may have to take Parker with me and I'm worried that might be hard. It depends on what time Bobby has to meet with someone. Today I was in Safeway and I had to wipe Parker while holding Macey. I was trying to figure it out when Molly came to the bathroom door, thank goodness. Let's hope that doesn't happen tomorrow.

Molly is such a good helper for me. I give her money now and then or something special to show her how much I appriciate her. She loves Parker and Macey so much. She was playing with Macey on the floor today and they were both so happy. Also, later on in the day Parker was showing Macey something and being silly and she started laughing and smiling. Molly told Parker, "Macey really loves you". She is so sweet, well, they all are.

I'm looking forward to school coming but I'm going to miss them. They've been my little buddies this summer. Maceys not much of a talker, lol, at least she's a good listener. Haha!

Well, I just wanted to add a happier note to my blog. I'll say more about Parker when school starts. Not much new right now. The only thing I can think of is that he is having a little harder time with Macey again. Sitting in the back seat of the car with her is upsetting for him when she cries. I think I may have to move him to the front seat again. He doesn't do anything to her but he claps his hands or hits his legs and yells some. I know it must be hard for him, poor guy. Oh yeah, one more thing. His behaviorist was testing him on some things that he hasn't worked on it a while. He asked him his full name. He said, "Parker Wayne Reid" then he asked him his sisters names and he said, "Molly Wayne Reid and Macey Wayne Reid".I guess he thinks they share his middle name.

Taking the high road

I'm learning to take the high road. I get my feelings hurt easy.
Sometimes I don't get it. I don't go out of my way to be rude to people. In fact, I go out of my way to be nice to most people. I read that you need to take the high road and that God will bless you if you do. I need to remind myself of this. I need to not judge myself by what other people say or think. Ok, so I'm taking the high road. I'm counting my blessings and thanking God for all the nice people around me.

Thursday Macey has a check up. I hate them, poor girl. I love seeing how she is progressing but I hate the shots.

I got my Jeep back and I'm so happy. It's so nice to have some freedom. It runs really good. I'm so thankful for that.

Well, enough of my thoughts. I'm over what I was upset about. I hope everyone has a nice day.

Wow

I can't believe it's the middle of August already. School is almost here and so is Molly's birthday. Where has the summer gone, if you could call this summer around here. I think fall will end up being warmer than summer. I'm trying to think up what to do for Molly's birthday. It's going to have to be cheap and cheerful, lol. It seems weird that she'll only have one more year before she is a teenager. Wow. She is also going to be a junior high student this year, even more hard to believe.

I wonder how Parker will handle going back to school? It's always hard on him. He is going to a different school this year but he will have the same teacher. I hope he likes it.

Molly is starting a new school too. She will be fine, I know. She is an easy girl to make friends with.

I am looking forward to some alone time with Macey. I'm going to have to use this time to train her to sleep in her crib. It will be hard on both of us but I know it's for the best.

I'm going to church tomorrow with Molly and Macey. They love having us at this church in our town. We know some of the people there but have never been regulars till we moved here. It's good for both of us but I still want to try and get to my old church in the evening.

I'm starting back on Flylady again, to get my house in order. It's time for a new begining. Bobby and I are also going to weight watchers soon. This time I'm sticking with it.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and a good start to the school year!

My silly video of our weekend

Update again....

I've been meaning to get on here and update but I have been super busy with the baby. She is one of those babys who doesn't like to be put down, lol. She is my angel, don't get me wrong, I just wish she would pick up a hobby, like watching tv, lol. Just kidding. I kind of threw out the rule book with this baby and instead of making it easier, it's harder in the long run.

I guess you do what you have to do to make things work. Parker didn't like her crying so I didn't really let her cry much. Now I have a little angel that has to nap in our arms and sleep with us. Oh well, I guess they are only little once. This is my last one and I have to spoil her. I love holding her so much. We are working on having her nap in her crib a little. We need to get more consistant with it. We want to work up to her sleeping in it at night too.

She has a new tooth poking through. We all got so excited about it! She is just the most precious thing. I feel bad for her though, I can tell it's hurting her.

I'm going stir crazy without a car right now. We've been taking a lot of walks. Hopefully this week or next we'll get it fixed.

Parker is doing well but not like the countdown to school. I have to say that I'm dreading it a lot myself. I don't like it when he's unhappy.

Molly is going to camp this weekend. She is really excited. Sometimes she gets nervous and thinks about not going but I know she really wants to. It's a girls camp and they do alot of fun stuff.

I've been doing a lot of reading lately when I can sneak the time. Mostly it's when she is napping or when I can't sleep. I get addicted to a book and then can hardly put it down. Molly's becoming quite the bookworm herself. Today I made her watch "Pollyanna" with me. That was my favorite movie as a kid. She ended up liking it but didn't think she would. Funny girl.

Well, that's about it. Nothing too exiting to post. Just hanging in there during some rough times at the moment. It always gets better though and you always learn something. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

Uh oh.....

Our car broke down today. This really stinks. I was taking Molly, Macey and Molly's cousin Shelby to the river and the car started acting funny. I pulled over and started it again. It went but started reving up really loud. I called Bobby to come save us. He thinks it might be the transmission. That is all we need. He's going to check it tomorrow to see if it's a hose or something else. My sister had it towed home for us. Just when I thought things were looking up, this happens. I guess I should just be glad that we weren't that far from home and that we got pulled off the highway.

We actually ended up under an overpass. The kids loved it for some reason. All except Macey, who made good use of her diapers while we waited. Parker was itching to get out of the car, and when we let him, he climbed all the way up the side of the underpass. I had to have my brother in law climb up and get him down. I guess Parker has a little monkey in him.

I'm glad we are all home and safe. I guess I won't be driving for a while. At least it's summer and not school time. Something to be thankful for.

Wow, it's July

It seems like yesterday it was June 1st. How wierd is that. I'm kind of missing school being in, I hate to say it. We are enjoying summer, but it's a lot of work. No, I take that back, I miss some things about school. Summer is nice, I love being around the kids and doing things they like to do. Today Molly, Macey and I sat on the porch and talked. We played with the watering can some. We filled the bird bath and let Macey put her feet in. It was really cute. Molly made a hop skotch out front and decorated our wooden bear for 4th of July. Parker was inside on the computer, the party pooper.

Earlier I went grocery shopping with all 3 kids. The store I go to has these nice new big shopping carts with seats for 2 kids. Molly and Parker rode in the seats and Macey was in the front of the cart. Silly kids. They are too big for that stuff but they still love it. It got hard to push after a while and I had to kick Molly out. We have to drive out of town just to buy the kind of sasauge Parker eats. It's one kind and it has to be beef. They don't have it in our town or the next town over. Its' one of his main staples so it has to be done.

All of the kids were really good at the store and well contained. Even Macey didn't make a peep. Then both kids helped load up the groceries and bag them. Molly didn't want Parker to help, but I let him and gave him easy jobs to do. She was afraid he would put bread in with something hard or something. Funny girl. She worries too much. Afterwards, on the way out, Molly had some change and tried the toy machine. She won a whoopie cushion. She put in on Parkers seat and he laughed and laughed. I had to listen to farting noises for quite a while. I was fine with it though, I love to hear them so happy and playing together. Macey sure looked surprised at all the noise though, lol.

I have a couple pictures to post, as usual. Tomorrow we are going to a 4th of July parade and then to my sisters in-laws for a bbq. I'll have to take lots of pictures. Molly and I are going to make a desert to take. I have a hard time with the 4th becuase of Parker's sensativities to the noise of the fireworks. I can't keep Macey out late either. I think I'll go home with Parker and Macey about 8 and let Bobby stay with Molly. I think we can see some pretty good one from our house anyways. Parker gets better with them every year, who knows, this year he might like them. I know he likes to do sparklers.

Everyone have a great 4th. I am so thankful for my wonderful family. Someone whose name is the name of a purple flower is especially special to us!

It's Wednesday-update on everyone

I couldn't think of another title for this post, so Wednesday it is.

Not much going on at the moment. I've been feeling guilty about not blogging about Parker more, this is mostly his blog. What can I say about Parker lately:

He needs a haircut.
He needs to stop cussing to shock me. (Learned it off Backdraft)
Needs to quit saying weiner.
Has recently learned to kiss you on the lips.
Loves dvds more and more every day.
Is learning new things all the time.
Needs to learn not to touch strangers while talking, uggg...
He needs to run faster than his sister.
He needs to wipe his goldfish lips before he kisses Macey.
He needs to stay off the baby toys. A walker is not a truck to lay under and fix, lol.
He needs a new firefighter outfit. He is now using a coat as fire pants. It is so funny.
He is the light of my life and makes me happy every day!

Now, back to Macey, lol.
Since she is new, she is on my mind a lot. Plus, she is always with me.
She is getting so fun. I can hardly eat while holding her because she tries to grab eveything. She is learning to move in her walker and it is so cute. She loves getting her picture taken and looks surprized a lot. She is a super fun girl.

Molly, poor thing, will be last right now. She is doing good. She about died yesterday because Rue 21 had hightop converse type shoes for 3 dollars. She had money and got 2 pairs. She is gearing up for Eel Valley Idol. I have to find the right kareoke cd for the song she wants to sing. She begs every other day to stay at a friends or have a friend stay over. She is a really sweet thoughtful crafty girl. For my birthday she made me a garden and house out of paper from one of her craft books. It is so cute and even has a clothesline. I have to take a picture of it. She is one talented girl and I know she is going be such a creative successful adult.

Bobby, he is doing ok. Right now he is sleeping with the baby again. His work is talking layoffs again! Grrr! He did find a new side job though, so that is good. Too bad he only got to work that job once, it pays good. They are supposed to be calling him soon, after they fix the baler and get all the hay baled. He had a nice fathers day. We went to his grandparents and then to my sister in laws house for dinner. He is such a great guy! I am so lucky to have him.

Ok, on to me. Things are going pretty good. I've been working on making some crafts too sell. Too bad it also costs to buy the supplies. I'm just buying a little at a time. Enjoying the summer but also missing the quiet of school. I've been stressing about finances, but what can you do? I wish I had a lot to say about myself. I'm happy, love my kids and family, have a nice house, food on the table and a book in my hand.

By the way, I don't have a pic of Parker to post right now. I took some recently, but he's been looking at them on the computer and mixing the folders up. I'll look in one picture folder and find 2 other folders inside. Pics of Parker to come.

My snoozers

It's Friday again!

This has been a long week with my back hurting so bad. I think it's almost better. It still hurts today, but not like before. Macey has also been clinging and whiney. I wonder why? I can barely put her down. Parker is cheerful at least. Molly is at her cousins spending the night again. Right now Bobby is napping with the baby. Who knew I couldn't wait for him to get home so I could do housework. It's been killing me to not be able to do it all week. After I get off here I need to sweep and mop the floors, slowly though. Hmmm, maybe I better re-think that. I don't want to hurt my back again. Maybe I'll just fold some laundry for now. The dishes are all done now, so that's great. I think the litter box may be awaiting me though. Why can't those cats clean their own litter box?. Lol.

Today Macey is wearing her lady bug pjs. Parker calls it her bug suit. It cracks me up every time. He really thinks she is dressed like a ladybug for a reason.

My birthday is Monday. I think it will kind of be a bummer this year, but I'm not a kid anymore, so who cares. My sister is in the hospital right now recovering from surgery. Poor thing. I want to go visit her tonight. I hear she is feeling better and I'm so glad. Yesteday she was in a lot of pain. Poor thing.

Well, I guess this ends my Friday post. Like I said, Macey is snoozing with Bobby, Parker is with the respite worker and Molly is at a friends. It's finally quiet, lol.

How funny!

Oh my goodness, Macey just did the funniest thing. I put her on my bed with me so I could keep an eye on her and fold laundry. I put a warm towel on her and she really seemed to like it. I gave her some toys and went on with my folding. After a while she started getting cranky and kept dropping her toys. I decided to get Bobby's pillow and prop her up a little so she could play better. I moved the pillow and the end of it landed on her forhead. She instantly grabbed it, started sucking faster on her pacifier and started closing her eyes. She loved it! She got so relaxed. After a while I thought she might want to be propped up and I moved it and layed her head on it. She screamed like I took her bottle. I picked her up and she kept crying. I almost thought she was hurt. I layed her back down and put the pillow back on her forehead and she instantly stopped crying. I held her hand and her eyes started closing. I talked to her for a minute and she fell right to sleep. Now she is on my bed surrounded by folded laundry asleep. Who knew that was all it took. She sleeps with us and usually has a pillow above her head so she won't fall in any cracks. I guess that just comforted her. Too cute.

Hello

I'm sitting here at 10 pm typing this blog. Bobby is asleep in the chair with the baby, Parker is sleeping and Molly is at her cousins house. Peace and quiet! I got some time on the internet and I'm taking it. I've had some really nice days lately. The weather has been good and I've been working on the house and making more hair things. The kids are almost out of school. I don't know weather to be happy or dread it. I think it's a mixture of both.

I want to work with Parker this summer, having like a mini home school. I want to work on him learning his site words more and working on writing and safety. He's been demonstrating lately that safety is something we have to work on. Running in parking lots, touching strange dogs and even touching strange people, lol.

Bobby goes back to work on Monday. I'm happy and sad. I loved having him around but I know we need the money. Bummer part is he made a mistake on his unemployment and it's going to set us back. He checked that he was not looking for work and I guess they wanted him to check that he was looking for work. Why would he look for work when he was just laid off temporarilly. I guess he has a phone interview next week that will fix things. Phew.

Macey is growing like a weed and is so much fun. I love waking up to that adorable smile. I'd kind of like to wake up to it from across the room but we haven't gotten her out of our bed yet, lol. It's a work in progress.

Sigh..tomorrow is Sunday, another day with Bobby before he goes back to work. Oh well, I'll enjoy tomorrow.

Everyone have a nice weekend.

New ideas

I've been trying to think of a way to make something I could make money selling. Things financially are really bad here right now and I want to help out somehow.I think I'm going to try and make hair bows, clips and head bands for babies and little girls. I got a couple of supplies from the dollar store, just to try it out. Here are some pics of Macey modeling my first attempt.

Things are getting easier...

I think things are finally getting easier around here. Macey is getting older and cries less. Parker is getting used to her and is not so bugged by her crying. He sees that she is nice and getting so fun. He likes it when she squeels and tries to grab his face. We love to watch her eat her baby food, she gets so happy and excited. Parker always asks why she gets so excited. She is interested in toys more and I can put her down for a little while now. She is such a joy to have around, as are my other two. I couldn't ask for better kids.

Now our only issue is money, with Bobby being laid off for the month. It's not fun money wise, but it's nice to have him around.

Overall, I am trying to count my blessings and know that God will take care of the rest. I am so blessed with my family and friends.

Maceys first food....

Tonight Macey had some rice cereal mixed with formula from a spoon. This was also the first time she's sat in her high chair. She was so excited. I gave her her own spoon to hold while Molly fed her. She wanted to feed her so I let her. I get to next time though, lol. Macey kept getting so wild with her spoon that she was hitting Mollys spoon out of her hand. I think she really liked it because she opened her mouth everytime the spoon came towards it and never clamped it shut, lol. Here are some pictures and a video. The video doesn't have sound because my camera doesnt. I so need a video camera!