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..

One Rough Week

First and foremost, I realize that there are others in this big world, that are going thru much tougher and greater heartbreak than I, that said...this week has sucked.

I had to put my dog Sadie down on Thursday morning-she was a good old dog, who just wanted to be petted in this world, so she left this world with me petting her and telling her I loved her. She has led a good and spoiled life. I am now down to one dog, Kissa-which to my many friends will be in shock, cause usually I have three. Kissa is a bit lonely and paranoid right now, so she is getting a lot of loving right now.

The next thing is I took my hubby to the airport for his trip home to see his mom who is not doing well in the Philippines. He will be gone for 6 weeks and we will have min. contact. The sad part is he is missing Munchkin's 3rd birthday next month. Munchkin is already crying that he misses his Daddy and wants to find a plane and find his daddy.

Of course after my day, that just sends me into sobs...so we spent the night cuddling on the couch watching the Upside Down Show and such. Then my prescious little boy...gently wipes my tears and pats my hand and tells me I won't go mommy. God knew what he was doing when that little soul blessed my life.

Well I am already crying again..so I am going to scoot...need to get busy and stay busy for awhile.