Broken ankle!

Ok, so some friends and I were out socializing in front of our apartments and my brother and a friend were play wrestling across the parking lot. Next thing we know, my brother is yelling out that he broke his ankle. Well, my brother jokes around a lot so I didn't think he was serious at first but as we were coming up on him, I saw his ankle completely bent back the other way. It about made me sick. So, I called 911 and he is now on his way to the hospital. I stayed home with my daughter and my nephew, Isaac. I feel so sorry for him and worse yet, the kid that was wrestling with him is sooo beating himself up. he was crying. My heart broke. He's a junior in high school and he's been wrestling since 2nd grade and he's never hurt anyone. So, he was pacing back in forth until he was in tears. Wow. The break was pretty bad. I don't know if he'll have to have surgery. I'll keep ya posted!

My baby girl is sick again.

I took Kara to Children's Hospital last night. She has two ear infections, and an URI. Poor baby. Ryan and I are discussing the options of getting tubes put in her ears. She's only 12 months old and she's had more ear infections than I've had my whole life. The nurse said too many ear infections can effect her hearing. Ryan already has problems with that on his side of the family so we need to be careful. I want to do what's best for her.
I had three job assignments this week at the middle school here in town. I was in the computer lab. We had a two hour delay. I so needed that extra sleep and so did Kara. It was nice.
This weekend is Mother's Day. I'm not sure what I'm doing. I am definitely going to go and see my mom and grandma. I want to get a picture of the 4 generations of daughters. I forgot my camera last year. Kara was very very young, not even a month old yet.
My poor garden is suffering. I don't know what else to do. I think I'm going to have to actually buy and plant some flowers because the seeds are not doing their job. We'll see what happens. Well, better get back to my students. Have a great weekend.

Monday morning and high school math

Monday morning and I'm at Milton-Union High School teaching high school math. Fun fun fun! The day has actually gone pretty well. I miss my darling little Kara. She is with a sitter. I'm sure the sitter thinks I'm the clingiest mother around. Every so often, I'll text her asking her what Kara is doing. Pretty pathetic, I know! But, hey, I don't usually leave her. I miss her already. This last weekend was the Covington Community Yard Sale. I made a little bit of money. Enough for our first months bill on our cell phone. I hate activation charges.

Anyway, I'm still extremely busy this week. The things that did not sell at the yard sale is going to the Goodwill and Right to Life. Although, part of me wants to wait until Milton has their yard sale. Maybe I can sell more. But I DON'T want to transport it back and forth.

Well, my daughter is now one. I can't believe it. She's getting quite the vocabulary. She says, " ..oggie" for doggie, "ucky"-Yucky, "Isick"-Isaac (her cousin), "gu gu"-good girl, ma ma, dada, uice-juice. I can't believe it. She says more but I can't think of any right now. She's so smart. Well, enough bragging about my daughter. I must go soon. 9th graders beckon!

My baby girl had her 1st birthday party today. She did so good with so many people in the house. She was waking up from her nap when the first guest arrived. I have had such a stressful week. My husband was taken to jail on Monday due to the lack of finding a job in time for a certain payment. My van broke down on Tuesday and requires a $50 part. We ordered it online because it was cheaper and it should get here on Monday or so. Then there was IHC which is always stessful when you have children, esp. Kara's first one. Sooo many people. Then her birthday was Friday, and Kara was sick. Her party was today and she was great. Now, I am in Bellefontaine watching 6 kids. Three of them are my step children. They are great! Anyway, to make matters worse, all the money we had was in Ryan's wallet, so when he went to the jail from the courthouse, I wasn't able to get his wallet and they take his money and put it on his books. By the way, he is in Hamilton, Ohio and I can't afford to go down there for the amount he had. He told me that he stuck it in his wallet away from anything else so that they wouldn't find it, so hopefully it's still there if I get down there. Sigh...I will bless the Lord at all times. Pray for me! I'd really appreciate it.

My baby's almost 1!

I haven't written in a few days. Things have been crazy around here. I'm still trying to get spring cleaning done...that seems to go on for days. My daughter changed highchairs. She now sits in one that is strapped to the chair so she can eat at the table with the rest of us. However, it is a bit messier. She loves throwing her food on the floor. Tonight she had spaghetti and meatballs. She ate like there was no tomorrow until she was somewhat full, then she decided to throw her bowl....on the floor, followed by her sippy cup. Why do they do that? I think they seem to think that we love cleaning up messes. I guess this is the beginning of the next 17 years. I can't believe Kara will be 1 in less than a month. I had a baby almost a year ago. I still remember being in the hospital. Wow, sometimes I miss those days and sometimes I'm thankful for the nights she's sleeps through, which has been since she was around 6 weeks old. I've been so blessed with her. She's been the most perfect baby. I fear having another baby. I know these kinds of babies don't come twice in a row. That's like lightening striking twice in the same spot. It just doesn't happen. Anywho, I shall be going. I have to get ready for bed soon. I have another long day ahead of me. God Bless and Good Night!

Wow! Isn't this weather beautiful? Ryan, Kara and I visited my grandmother today and then went to the park and walked a little. It was so nice. We got a map of a metropark so that next time we can pack a lunch and stay longer and maybe go fishing. We are aching to go camping and fishing but neither one of us have our fishing license. We will be getting those as soon as possible. For the past hour or more, I've been uploading pictures from my camera. I've got to not wait so long to upload our pics. We take too many pictures to wait that long. Tomorrow...spring cleaning begins. Tomorrow, we bust out the coffee and PineSol and get busy. Hopefully, Kara will be compliant and let me get some cleaning done. I have to call and make podiatrist appointments for Ryan and I tomorrow. Ever since I fell down the stairs about 6 weeks ago, I've been having some problems with my feet. It doesn't help that I wear my crocs almost everyday and have no ankle support. Well, I have a few more things to do before I rest my eyes for the night, so I must go. Good nights friends. God Bless! Oh, I must brag about my beautiful, smart daughter and mention that she is 11 months old and she has not had a bottle in three weeks. Nothing but sippy cups. I'm so proud of her. ...ok..Good night...for real!

Weekends almost here!

Hey peoples! I am here, at the library and we just completed three online applications for my husband. Things are so hard right now in finding a job. Not to mention, we live in a small town and the job security here is insane. I am on a laundry war right now. I have so much laundry to put away. Kara has so many clothes that have been given to her. They are so adorable but some go up to size 4T. I can't keep them that long in my apartment. I think I might have to give some away. :( Oh well, life goes on. It's not like she's not spoiled and she won't get tons more and God has blessed us so much with her and her needs. He is so good! Well, I must go. Duty calls!