TEA PARTYTIME

It has been awhile and I was not going to get political in my world, but unfortunately politics seem to have surrounded me. I am proud to say I am a registered voter in this great country. I am also proud to say I did not Vote for the OBAMAs. Just look at this website to see what our current Democratic Congress and President are doing for us. http://www.teapartyday.com/

This shows our national debt. It must be nice to turn to the Secretary of Treasury..and say "Hey, PRINT MORE MONEY". I want to see what this wonderful stimulus package is doing for my ecomony. Has it brought down my grocery prices? NOOOOO. It has made my house less in value, my debt higher and my anger stir. We are truly in a government whom I see trying to buy our national newspapers-they say to help them..but I really feel it is to control them, just look at what he is doing to the auto industry. I imagine FORD is so very greatful they decided not to take the federal money. Very smart company.

Obama is a bit sensative to critics, but he better learn very quickly that Americans are free, and the minute they realize that freedom is being taken away they swarm. He is the first sitting president since Grover Cleveland to refuse to go to the Irongrid dinner-because he can not take a joke? He can not take someone teasing him...give me a break. I think he really thought that with President Bush out of office all these countries would jump and up and love on him, and he is quickly finding out that is not the case.

Thanks Obama for allowing in the illegals and giving them rights over me. Thank you for allowing them the best of healthcare has to offer, and I can barely afford my own for my family. Thank you Obama for creating a debt that even my great grandchildren will probably have to pay on.

We are not a democratic nation. We are quickly moving to a socialism type government, thanks to our fearless leader.

I plan on joining thousands of Americans on April 15, 2009, at the next generation of TEA PARTIES.

This is why I moved from Wyoming in the first place

Ok..I have now lived in Washington state for 8 1/2 years. The most snow I saw was about 4-6 inches while we lived in Lynnwood, and about 12 inches while living in Sultan. Never really bitter cold, and never ever a blizzard. That has all changed. This last week is like living back in Cheyenne, WY all over again..and I hate it. We have had a total of about 30 inches dumped on us since last week, and last night we were actually in a blizzard warning with sustained winds about 55mph and gust up to about 65-70mph. It was crazy. I am now literally snowed in my house due to drifts. So reason, I really do not think this is fair. For gosh sake we are the EVERGREEN STATE...not the PURELY WHITE STATE. If I hear one more time, Let it snow on the radio..I am going to throw it out in the snow bank.

On the other hand, munchkin has really enjoyed it when we have been able to get out in it. Though the piles are taller than him..LOL He hade fun helping us shovel the walk--we are the only ones in the neighborhood with snow shovels....lol...everyone wanted to know where we got them..Mister had to tell them that I have had them for years and brought them from Wyoming. Munchkin thought he was digging for treasure in the snow. :)

Kissa our puppy...absolutely in love with the snow..even though she disappears practically in it.

Hope everyone is warm and snug. Enjoy the pictures.

Been a while

Well it has been awhile since I have posted. Since then, a lot of wonderful things have been happening in our lives. A lot of hetic things have been happening and the holiday is upon us and it major Christmas time.

Mister and I are doing great, we have really stepped up and put our marriage first and we are communicating so much better, and we have started to have family prayer every night-and it was Mister's idea. There is so much peace in our home now.

Munchkin is really enjoying his first "real" Christmas. He really enjoyed helping around the house decorating and putting on the Christmas ornaments. He is actually excited to see Santa-which he informs me he is wanting an airplane...I hate to break his heart, but Santa already got him a new bike...LOL

Work is crazy as always. I have inherited another line of business and it has made my life nuts. I can honestly say that for the first time in a long time I actually have felt I have bitten off more than I can chew..I guess it is a good thing I only take one bite at a time...LOL

Lots of rain again this year, but fortunately our home was spared, our town was not so lucky...but once again our community pulled together.

Can't wait to get going full force on Christmas and finishing up my gift list, but with the economy this year it is definately scaled down..LOL

Hope everyone is having a wonderful season...:)

Hubby is Home

Well Mister got home a week ago, he has had a hard time adjusting back to our time. I did not realize all the changes I had placed into our home until he got home...OOOPS....:) I also did not realize how hard it is to adjust once a love one is home...how do military families do it? Now, do not get me wrong, I missed him horribly, but let me tell you..husbands do drive wives crazy...LOL
Munchkin is doing great on potty training..he is pretty much down to pull ups only on long car trips and overnight. He is actually starting to come and tell me he has to "pee"...I am so proud of him.
I did not get the job I applied for, but I think that is a good thing. After the interview, I did not have a good feel about company or the other supervisor. The other thing is that there is a Case Manager position opening at the local hospital in the wound center, so I am thinking about trying for that one..as I have always enjoyed wound care. Though with today's economy..I am wanting to make sure before I leave a good paying job...everyone can survive in a job they don't love anymore. :)
Munchkin is growing like a weed, and really looking forward to his grandparents coming up for the Halloween. He really enjoys trick or treating with Grandpa. :)
Mister and I have a lot to work to do with our marriage, I know together we will be okay. We just need to go back to the basics...and the great news is we both realize that.
Well, we will get on and I will keep you posted.

6 weeks is a long time

Mister is going to be so surprised at how much his son has changed. Munchkin is making great strides on the potty training front. He is only having 1-2 accidents a day, usually toward evening when he is tired, but he is staying dry all day at school, and today for the first time came and got me to go potty. I am so proud of. Of course, since I am doing most of the training he is peeing like a girl, but it is nice that I don't the messy toilet thing to clean..LOL
He is talking so much better, clearer, and pronouncing words better than when Mister left to go to the Philippines in August. We are only about a week out now till Mister comes home, and he thinks that Munchkin will be the same, and he is not believing me about how much he has changed just in 6 weeks. LOL
I love my husband, but with him gone these weeks, it is making a huge difference on how I think this house should be run. Unfortunately, it won't be around him. I think that is going to be the biggest struggle for him. I know he will overcome, but it will be a struggle.
Munchkin, is getting excited to see his Daddy soon. Well better to get to bed, it was a really late night last night, as Munchkin was not feeling the best. I am exhausted.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUNCHKIN

Well the Munchkin turned 3 today. I can not believe it, my little baby is growing up so fast. He is still the polite little boy that we are attempting to raise. His newest thing is when I explain why we can not do something, he comes back with "Oh, Right", like he knew it all along. He is such a little ham. He had a ball at Chuck E. Cheese, the only thing missing was his Daddy, who is still in out of the country. Mister is going to be so surprised at how much Munchkin has changed in 6 weeks.

Munchkin is also starting the potty training thing, and at school with his teacher he is doing great, to the point they are telling me no more pullups, at home is another story. He will hardly sit on the toilet. I am not giving up, but at least now we are making some progress, this time 3 weeks ago he would not even sit on a toilet. LOL

The other big thing in life, is I applied for a new job as a Nursing Supervisor at a Family Pratice Clinic in a town about 7 miles from my home. I was not going to do it, but they announced on Monday, that our group was not going to be allowed to Telecommute most likely until after 2009, and the reason was because they could not verify our productivity. I nearly blew a gasket, I have given my heart and soul to this company and this is the thanks I get. So it was easy to hit the submit button Monday night. I did not expect to hear anything until a couple of weeks, but I got a call on Thursday and I have an interview on this Monday. The pay could definately be more than I am making, plus the added benefit of commuting 7 miles vs 30 miles one way with today's gas prices would be great.

I am still really torn about leaving my current job, as I love all my coworkers and I have a lot of great friends. I just can't pretend to love it there anymore. I am bored, and I need some new challenges. I know they think I am the glue that holds that team together, but I have faith they can do it on their own. They have to when I leave for whatever new position whether sooner or later.

Well, going to go and sit and play with Munchkin...leave you with some of his pictures...

Surviving

Well I am surviving, barely. I have decided I am not a tough woman anymore that can do anything. I am freely handing over the mowing of the yard duties back to hubby as of Sept 30th. Vacuuming is killing my back, ever since my herniated disc that is one part of housekeeping that has never been good. My little Munchkin has obviously turned into the Little Monster. I found a cavity while brushing his teeth the other day and would he cooperate with the dentist? NOOOOO, now we will have to go back and try conscious sedation and try and get that cavity filled. One minute he is crying he misses his Daddy, and the next he will not talk to him on the phone...I have not had one moment of peace since 8/21/08 and all I all I really want is a long hot bath to soak without a little voice yelling Mommy for some silly reason.

Now don't get me wrong..I love the Little Monster...um the Little Munchkin..but I truly believe I should get some type of gold medal for this single mom stint. Considering I have never done it before...and after this...I am not going to do it again. There is a reason Heavenly Father says that both a mother and father should raise a family. LOL

Other than that we are now down to 26 days until Mister comes home..and I can not wait for that to happen and being able to take a long hot bath...alone....ahhhh now that would be heaven..