We've been super busy here lately! Luckily it's been beautiful out and I can let the kids out to run around for a few hours.
Today I'm making calls, doing email, and trying to get a few things marked off my to do list. Tonight I'll go to the Vagina Monologues with a friend - it's to bring awareness to violence against women. If you have the chance, I highly recommend you go - and take tissues!
It's been beautiful all week and looks like the weekend will be a winner! Now if I can just get some things settled, I might be able to enjoy this warm spell!
I do have some printables to list, but not right now. I have to get some more calls made and try to get little man down for a nap. Hoping he starts to take them since he's been running around outside for a bit. Maybe then I can grab a shower before I go out tonight.
Things are a bit stressful here right now. Along with the estate, there's dh's work that's been slow. Luckily he hasn't been laid off yet, but it seems like it may happen. Here's hoping we get another cold spell or people start calling for air conditioning servicing!
My brain seems to be friend right now. I know I have more to say, but I have too much else on my mind right now to focus. So I guess I'll stop here. Maybe I'll be back tonight to post a bunch of printables for kids for Easter, and some for mom's for household organization.
TGIF!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Snow storm coming!
Although they keep changing our totals, this one looks to be a doozy! We have food and toilet paper, but it looks like diaper are needed:( YIKES! And dh has to work tomorrow, so looks like I'll have to brave the storm and walk to the store. *sigh*
Since we'll all be stuck inside (except when ds goes out to plow and shovel), I figure we should get some work done in here. I'll figure out how to add pictures to my auctions, sort my clothes (and take pictures so people can see that I really do have a *ton* of clothes!), get school work done, pick up and possibly do more blogging! There's more I'll get done. On snow days I try to cram alot in for some reason. I have my kids home all the time since we school at home, so it's not that I have their help then. Can't forget to look for a bed for ds (oldest). His futon broke:( I'm hoping to find one on craigslist at a decent price. Also have to see if dh would be able to go pick it up.
I know I was going to post printables today, but I got busy packing up some stuff to mail out. Of course I lost 2 of the papers I needed to send it all out, but I got out the major stuff. I'll need to check an email about a check I'm due. I may have to contact higher ups about it, but I"m tired of dealing with their arrogance. Then there's the fact my ds wants to change schools. Fine, we can do that, but he needs to finish out the year doing the work at *this* school. Noone else is taking applications for the rest of this year! I have to talk to the one school to see how the day would be set up for him. This one, he has to go to a couple of different places and he's not liking that. He misses his old school, but they had alot of problems with their admin, and it's not straightened out yet. Luckily there's 2 other schools using the same curriculum and set up, but I'm not sure if the one has the same scheduler for high school.
Still asking for prayers for our family. There's alot going on that I can't talk about in a public forum right now, but I do promise to update when I can.
I better get some sleep so I can get up early and get the diapers before it starts snowing too hard!
Since we'll all be stuck inside (except when ds goes out to plow and shovel), I figure we should get some work done in here. I'll figure out how to add pictures to my auctions, sort my clothes (and take pictures so people can see that I really do have a *ton* of clothes!), get school work done, pick up and possibly do more blogging! There's more I'll get done. On snow days I try to cram alot in for some reason. I have my kids home all the time since we school at home, so it's not that I have their help then. Can't forget to look for a bed for ds (oldest). His futon broke:( I'm hoping to find one on craigslist at a decent price. Also have to see if dh would be able to go pick it up.
I know I was going to post printables today, but I got busy packing up some stuff to mail out. Of course I lost 2 of the papers I needed to send it all out, but I got out the major stuff. I'll need to check an email about a check I'm due. I may have to contact higher ups about it, but I"m tired of dealing with their arrogance. Then there's the fact my ds wants to change schools. Fine, we can do that, but he needs to finish out the year doing the work at *this* school. Noone else is taking applications for the rest of this year! I have to talk to the one school to see how the day would be set up for him. This one, he has to go to a couple of different places and he's not liking that. He misses his old school, but they had alot of problems with their admin, and it's not straightened out yet. Luckily there's 2 other schools using the same curriculum and set up, but I'm not sure if the one has the same scheduler for high school.
Still asking for prayers for our family. There's alot going on that I can't talk about in a public forum right now, but I do promise to update when I can.
I better get some sleep so I can get up early and get the diapers before it starts snowing too hard!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Still here
We're having some nasty weather tonight and due for a huge storm Thursday - we're talking 12-18 inches of snow!! Of course, last major snow, we got nada:( Dh and I went out to eat tonight to help a middle school band (part of the total check is donated to the school). Then it was a quick trip to the store. How sad is it that we actually *needed* milk and eggs? lol Picked up a few other things while we were there, but not too much.
Changed our tv service. I do have to email the old one since they're going to give me grief. Saying we signed a 2 year agreement. Nope, I agreed to 1 year, and it was hell! All year we had issues with the one receiver. After being told (more than once) it was due to an electrical interruption, I had enough. Considering my tv is in the same outlet and our house is FULL of things that should also trip (like the other receivers! duh).
I'm so tired of adults whining and the ones who feel "entitled". The main one that comes to mind is the Russian skater. I watched the performance. He may have been able to do the quad, but he almost fell on his ass. More than once. It was a great performance for someone who gave it up for over 3 years, but frankly my dear, it wasn't worth gold. Deal with it. Move on. Retire and harass other people cuz quite frankly, I don't need to hear another adult whine!
So much going on here. I'll have to do more cleaning (as usual). I'd like to post some pics of my clothes. Noone believes how many clothes I own. I can open my own store. Really. I should spend some time sorting the littles clothes. There's a huge cleared space in the basement where I can spread out. Have them help me and I should have their outfits matched in no time!
I was so proud the other day! Went grocery shopping and saved over $150!! I did get a picture of what all we got, just need to get it off my oldest's camera. I saved more if you consider some of the items were marked half off already so it didn't show up as any savings. I do have to make up this weeks list and sort my coupons so I can do another trip. I know this tme we have to hit 2 stores. The one I'll be able to stock up on yogurt (the littles eat it for breakfast) - get (4) 4 packs for $3 after coupons! Maybe I'll start eating them as a snack. We do have to keep them downstairs in the fridge - and blocked - or little man gets into them and it can be a mess! lol We had to move the ice cream since he can open the fridge/freezer up here. I'd hear the freezer door close, but see noone (and I'm in sight). Turns out the little turd would have grabbed a carton of ice cream and gone down the hall to the girls room to gorge his little self! What a turd!! lol
Ok, it's late and I need some sleep. I'll be back with some free printables to share. Some coloring pages, bookmarks, school papers, and more.
Thanks for stopping by!
Changed our tv service. I do have to email the old one since they're going to give me grief. Saying we signed a 2 year agreement. Nope, I agreed to 1 year, and it was hell! All year we had issues with the one receiver. After being told (more than once) it was due to an electrical interruption, I had enough. Considering my tv is in the same outlet and our house is FULL of things that should also trip (like the other receivers! duh).
I'm so tired of adults whining and the ones who feel "entitled". The main one that comes to mind is the Russian skater. I watched the performance. He may have been able to do the quad, but he almost fell on his ass. More than once. It was a great performance for someone who gave it up for over 3 years, but frankly my dear, it wasn't worth gold. Deal with it. Move on. Retire and harass other people cuz quite frankly, I don't need to hear another adult whine!
So much going on here. I'll have to do more cleaning (as usual). I'd like to post some pics of my clothes. Noone believes how many clothes I own. I can open my own store. Really. I should spend some time sorting the littles clothes. There's a huge cleared space in the basement where I can spread out. Have them help me and I should have their outfits matched in no time!
I was so proud the other day! Went grocery shopping and saved over $150!! I did get a picture of what all we got, just need to get it off my oldest's camera. I saved more if you consider some of the items were marked half off already so it didn't show up as any savings. I do have to make up this weeks list and sort my coupons so I can do another trip. I know this tme we have to hit 2 stores. The one I'll be able to stock up on yogurt (the littles eat it for breakfast) - get (4) 4 packs for $3 after coupons! Maybe I'll start eating them as a snack. We do have to keep them downstairs in the fridge - and blocked - or little man gets into them and it can be a mess! lol We had to move the ice cream since he can open the fridge/freezer up here. I'd hear the freezer door close, but see noone (and I'm in sight). Turns out the little turd would have grabbed a carton of ice cream and gone down the hall to the girls room to gorge his little self! What a turd!! lol
Ok, it's late and I need some sleep. I'll be back with some free printables to share. Some coloring pages, bookmarks, school papers, and more.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Busy day
I'm a little calmer now, but I'm still dealing with my anxiety. So to keep busy I've been listing like mad on webstore.com. Alot of curriculum that my kids schools sent and didn't ask to be returned. I'm trying to go through stuff since we moved and I have * some* space to spread out and move about. I'm hoping to sell enough so there's enough space to make a workout room in the basement for us. Really all depends what happens here. *sigh*
If anyone wants to go browse a *free* auction site you can check out my auctions. *grin* http://Shelszoo.webstore.com (I hope I did that right!!) I have a bunch of curriculum up and a few bras. I didn't want to add more clothes yet since for some reason my pictures aren't showing up. I'll have to contact them about it since I have totes full of clothes I want to list!
Okay, I updated my blogs - again. Time to go list a few more things!
If anyone wants to go browse a *free* auction site you can check out my auctions. *grin* http://Shelszoo.webstore.com (I hope I did that right!!) I have a bunch of curriculum up and a few bras. I didn't want to add more clothes yet since for some reason my pictures aren't showing up. I'll have to contact them about it since I have totes full of clothes I want to list!
Okay, I updated my blogs - again. Time to go list a few more things!
Prayers needed
We're going through some stuff right now (family related) and could really use prayers. My nerves are shot and I honestly can't see any resolution that is remotely favorable for us. I probably won't be around here much as I'll be listing a *lot* for sale on webstore.com (shelszoo). It's not going to help, but it will help with decluttering.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Another week has started
Another week has begun and I'm not as far along as I'd like to be. I did manage to take pictures last night of some of the stuff I'll be listing to sell on webstore.com, but that's about all. *sigh* I even tried to list some of those items today, but for whatever reason the site was having issues with me. So, I guess I'll have to wait a bit and try later. Maybe take more pictures of the clothes I have to sell. That will take *days*, but I can start! I did open a store there, so it might make it easier for me to sell large quantities.
The supposed snow we were to get bombed out on us. Bummer! It was said we would get 4-8 inches. Then it was downgraded to 1-2 inches. We didn't even manage a dusting! Meteorologists have it easy. "The storm took an unexpected path and missed us" is their excuse.
My mail has been pretty good so far. I keep requesting "more information" for vacations and relocating. So lots of fun brochures and booklets. I love looking at the homes and comparing prices to what is available here to what they want for a similar house *there*. I've come to the realization PA is expensive. I know what our one neighbors paid for their house (they moved in after us, and it was in the paper), and I've seen similar houses for $100K less!! Maybe if I get serious about decluttering and keep bugging dh, in a few years he'll agree to move. Not likely, but maybe if I get the littles involved. :) It would be nice to get away and start over away from certain people and stresses that we've been dealing with here.
I still have to gather up tax papers so I can do our taxes. There's the house taxes we paid, dh's medical expenses, dh's work expenses (tools and phone). I have all the social security numbers together (we have 6 kids, and not everything has been found after last years move). That money is being used for our vacation. Didn't get one last year due to this estate crap we're still dealing with. Plus some people don't live up to what they say. Whatever. All I have to say is... Karma.
I finally found the Olympics during the day! I knew they were on, but for some reason I couldn't find them. Now to hope dh recorded them since I missed most of curling (we love to watch that one). Don't care much for the hockey. If I list all my auctions before dh gets home, I may watch the Olympics tonight downstairs while I do some stuff on the computer down there - like our taxes!! lol Plus I'd like to do some credit letters (trying to clear up my credit), copy some papers, and do up some business letters. I also need to find the online place that does copies super cheap and get an order ready to send there. We're talking super cheap copies, and with my printer acting stupid after a few copies, I'll let them handle my copy needs. I'll need to check, but I'm thinking they do a free shipping with a certain order size. That shouldn't be a problem!
It's Tuesday, but for some reason it feels like Monday. Maybe because yesterday was a holiday? DH still had to go to work (when you work service, you only get the big holidays off), but there was no mail. How sad is it that mail is a highlight of my day? lol
All right. Time to stop blogging and see if I can get my stuff listed. Actually accomplish something today instead of sitting on here being bored! If you're interested check out my auctions. www.Shelszoo.webstore.com
The supposed snow we were to get bombed out on us. Bummer! It was said we would get 4-8 inches. Then it was downgraded to 1-2 inches. We didn't even manage a dusting! Meteorologists have it easy. "The storm took an unexpected path and missed us" is their excuse.
My mail has been pretty good so far. I keep requesting "more information" for vacations and relocating. So lots of fun brochures and booklets. I love looking at the homes and comparing prices to what is available here to what they want for a similar house *there*. I've come to the realization PA is expensive. I know what our one neighbors paid for their house (they moved in after us, and it was in the paper), and I've seen similar houses for $100K less!! Maybe if I get serious about decluttering and keep bugging dh, in a few years he'll agree to move. Not likely, but maybe if I get the littles involved. :) It would be nice to get away and start over away from certain people and stresses that we've been dealing with here.
I still have to gather up tax papers so I can do our taxes. There's the house taxes we paid, dh's medical expenses, dh's work expenses (tools and phone). I have all the social security numbers together (we have 6 kids, and not everything has been found after last years move). That money is being used for our vacation. Didn't get one last year due to this estate crap we're still dealing with. Plus some people don't live up to what they say. Whatever. All I have to say is... Karma.
I finally found the Olympics during the day! I knew they were on, but for some reason I couldn't find them. Now to hope dh recorded them since I missed most of curling (we love to watch that one). Don't care much for the hockey. If I list all my auctions before dh gets home, I may watch the Olympics tonight downstairs while I do some stuff on the computer down there - like our taxes!! lol Plus I'd like to do some credit letters (trying to clear up my credit), copy some papers, and do up some business letters. I also need to find the online place that does copies super cheap and get an order ready to send there. We're talking super cheap copies, and with my printer acting stupid after a few copies, I'll let them handle my copy needs. I'll need to check, but I'm thinking they do a free shipping with a certain order size. That shouldn't be a problem!
It's Tuesday, but for some reason it feels like Monday. Maybe because yesterday was a holiday? DH still had to go to work (when you work service, you only get the big holidays off), but there was no mail. How sad is it that mail is a highlight of my day? lol
All right. Time to stop blogging and see if I can get my stuff listed. Actually accomplish something today instead of sitting on here being bored! If you're interested check out my auctions. www.Shelszoo.webstore.com
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Blizzard
Finally! We're finally getting more than a nuisance amount of snow! I always have the kids home with me - since I cyber/ home school them. They won't have a day off of school, but since it's going to be really bad out, I'll have dh home. He'll only have to go out if there's a no heat call. I should be able to get more cleaning done along with listing more stuff for sale on webstore.com (look for shelszoo there!!), and maybe even finish trying on my clothes! If I'm really ambitious, I'll get most of my clothes away (it's a long story, but I don't have a closet, and not much space right now for my clothes) and sort the girls' stuff into outfits and get them away.
I'm wondering how some mom's seem to find so muc time to blog. I know I'm not one of the majority whose kids go to bed early (yeah, like going to bed at 8 would go over well with my crew! lmao!), but we're not early morning people. I'd love to blog more, but things don't get done so as it is around here.
Can you search blogger for certain blogs? I had seen some really nice cupcake ones weeks ago, just by hitting next blog. Haven't seen any since. I didn't click follow either for some reason.
I have most of the stuff together for the one bingo. I just need to print out the certificates yet for a free Bella Bead. I have to get ahold of the woman for the other bingo I'm donating to and find out when she wants the stuff. I think she said beginning of March, which gives me some time to figure out what to give her. Plus we'll be able to take orders on the Uppercase Living sites with credit cards! I'm hoping it's for all Demo's (which is how I read the announcement), and that I don't have to upgrade. That would help get orders from people who don't live close - plus I'm carless right now. *sigh*
It's late and I'm actually tired. I better take advantage of it and get some sleep. Maybe I'll get alot done tomorrow and be able to realx a bit!
I'm wondering how some mom's seem to find so muc time to blog. I know I'm not one of the majority whose kids go to bed early (yeah, like going to bed at 8 would go over well with my crew! lmao!), but we're not early morning people. I'd love to blog more, but things don't get done so as it is around here.
Can you search blogger for certain blogs? I had seen some really nice cupcake ones weeks ago, just by hitting next blog. Haven't seen any since. I didn't click follow either for some reason.
I have most of the stuff together for the one bingo. I just need to print out the certificates yet for a free Bella Bead. I have to get ahold of the woman for the other bingo I'm donating to and find out when she wants the stuff. I think she said beginning of March, which gives me some time to figure out what to give her. Plus we'll be able to take orders on the Uppercase Living sites with credit cards! I'm hoping it's for all Demo's (which is how I read the announcement), and that I don't have to upgrade. That would help get orders from people who don't live close - plus I'm carless right now. *sigh*
It's late and I'm actually tired. I better take advantage of it and get some sleep. Maybe I'll get alot done tomorrow and be able to realx a bit!
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