Best three months of my life....

I gotta say, since my husband has been out of work since November 1,
life has been pretty good.
A dear friend of mine told me that the only thing she regretted about the time her husband was laid off of work was that she worried so much and didn't enjoy his time at home.
I determined to try my hardest not to worry.
But to ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY my husband.
And while we haven't had money to go do anything, we enjoyed just being with eachother.
Doing things like laundry.
Cooking.
Dishes.
Homeschooling.
Etc.
Ok, maybe didn't enjoy it, but enjoyed the time it gave us together.
I am so thankful for a husband who loves me.
He has done the majority of the laundry and dishes and homeschooling while he's been home.
To be honest, I feel pampered.
I don't want him to go back to work.
EVER!
Can't he just stay here and do all my work while I laze around?
Please?

But seriously....
I am gonna miss him when he goes back to work.
And, I am going to have to clean...and cook....and fold laundry....and teach.
Pray for me, will ya?

Discontentment in Children

I have a child, who shall remain nameless, who is never happy.
Someone is always getting to do more than them.
Someone always has the seat this child wants.
"Why did you give him soup, you NEVER make soup for me."
"I'm hungry."
"Can I have candy?"

ALL DAY LONG.
I need help.
Do you have any ideas?
I have tried to talk to this child and explain that there will always be someone out there who has more, who gets to do more, etc.

I know what my Mom would say "Amy, she's just like you."
And I know she is, but I don't know what to do about it.
It's a hard way to live your life.
I've had to learn my contentment lesson the hard way, I'd like to ease her into it a little better.
Whoops, I said "her."
But I guess that is part of the problem I don't understand.
She is the only girl in our family for crying out loud.
She has her own room.
She always gets special girl privileges....
I looked at a newborn dress yesterday and said "Chloe, look at this for the baby!"
She gave me the evil eye because I wasn't looking for her!
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!
Any ideas would be appreciated.

Just tried my hand

At designing my own blog header..

Anyone know why this picture is so grainy????

HELP~

200th post....

You'll be happy to know that I found the most delicious addition to my morning cuppa joe.

First and foremost, I use Starbucks breakfast blend.

I used to use the Espresso blend.

But then I got pregnant again and caffeine (in large doses) makes me ill.

Sad, isn't it?

So, back to the topic at hand.

I use the breakfast blend.

From Starbucks.

 I use my espresso machineto froth the milk....

2% of course.

Put it in a Starbucks mug.

I have 3. 

Don't use them for something that isn't Starbucks related.

My children would NEVER use it for hot chocolate.

NEVER

Pour in some Peppermint Mocha Creamer.

Those are my options.

Don't really like any other flavor.

Sad, huh?

I used to like the Coconut.

Not anymore.

I think I threw it up once.

You can't go back after that happens, can you?

So, anyway, back to the topic at hand....

Stir in the Creamer.....yummy....drool.....

Top it with whipped topping.

The kind you spray on.

I don't know if it's real.

I don't care.,

I really don't.

And then while visiting the amish a while ago, I found the most delightful Candy Cane sprinkle!

Well, I had every intention of making Christmas cookies.

Until I went to visit my sister.

I ate 3 of hers in about an hour and figured I had better not make any at home.

Better safe than sorry.

Right?

Told my kids and hubby that if they wanted Christmas cutouts they better shove some in their pockets cause Mama ain't makin' them at home.

(Sorry Michelle)

Anywhoooo....

These sprinkles not only look like mini candy canes but they taste like them too!!!!! 

OH YUM.

And that, folks, is my 200th post.

Thank you very much....