Extended Weekend

The long weekend wasn't as long as I wish it would have been, but it was still nice.  My husband had to work Saturday and Sunday :(  So me and Madison made our own fun.  Saturday we really just laid back, did some grocery shopping, and then I put her in the pool for the first time.  She loved it!  I figured she would since she enjoys bath time - I love having a little water baby :) 

Sunday  we went to church then out to eat with my family.  Again didn't do much after.  Monday, yesterday, we had our friends over.  They have triplets that are about 2 months older than Madison.  So they were having a ball with one another! 

Tomorrow my baby girl starts going to a full time child care provider.  She'll be the youngest out of several children, but I think it'll be good for her.  And it'll be good for my husband, especially when he goes back to night shifts. Right now when he gets off from a 12 hours shift, he'll stay up all day with her until I get home.  So we're talking about 28 hours all together before he gets to go back to sleep.  I hate it for him but at the time it's all we could do.

But I'm rambling!  I know it's the day after, but for those that have, are, or will server in our US Military, THANK YOU!!  I was born a Military Brat and I'm proud of it!  All you do it appreciated! 

Here are a couple pics of this weekend!

An Escape from Reality

I've started reading again!  I'm pretty excited and proud of myself.  My last year in college I began really starting to get into reading for the first time since high school.  Last year I was so busy and over whelmed with getting ready for my daughter's arrival, and then once she was here, forget it!  But a couple weeks ago I bought a book, started reading it this past Saturday and I've already finished it.  AND I started another one, all with an 8 month old!!  Yes, my daughter is 8 months old today :)  But it's been so nice to just sink myself into another world for at least an hour a day to escape the realities of life. 

I'm also pretty excited about my upcoming 2 year anniversary with my husband.  The last 2 years have really tested us, so we're ready for a year of bliss; God willing.  About a month before we were married, Anthony's grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer located in his spine.  By the time our wedding day came, he was in poor shape, with hospice.  Most of his family from that side didn't even come to the wedding and chose to stay by his bedside.  2 days later, he passed.  We were congratulated by that side of the family at a funeral...not really the best way to celebrate. 

Last year, a couple of days before our first anniversary, my grandpa was in the hospital due to stage 4 cancer in all his bones.  Anthony's grandpa had never had cancer, it was just caught too late.  My grandpa had been fighting cancer for most of my life.  I was by his bedside when he took his last breath.  Our anniversary was spent at his funeral. 

So this year, Anthony and I have both asked off for June 5th, since it's a Tuesday and we'd normally be working. We plan on dropping off Madison at the sitter's and have an US day.  I'm so excited!  And we don't even have anything planned.  But it's been a while since he and I have done something just me and him, we know that this is because we're parents, and couldn't be happier to be.  But we also know sometimes you just need a break.  So a day where we don't have to worry about work, taking care of the baby, and just enjoy each other for the first time on what was supposed to be a great day for the past 2 years.  June 5th will hopefully finally mean something other than sorrow. 

Need a Break!

Life has been hectic, and because so, it's been a while since I've posted.  Today I lost it!  I've been contemplating these last few weeks on deactivating my Facebook account for various reasons, but the most important one is because of the way people are now.  Facebook used to be fun, put up your status, share your pictures, and keep in touch.  Now it's nothing but arguing, drama, and just flat up stupid stuff.  So I deactivated as of this morning.  I'll most likely reactivate in the future, but I really do plan on waiting a while.  When your day is ruined because of someone's status, you know it's time for a change. I'm tired of all the hating.  I have an opinion when it comes to issues, everyone does.  I will let you know what my opinions are, and you're free to let me know yours.  But DO NOT tell me I'm wrong for believing in what I do, and I will show you the same respect. And that's exactly what Facebook has become, especially in the past week. I'm thinking after elections is a good time to hop back on...but we'll see.  But I think a good detox will do me some good!

In other news, I think I was talking about my job situation last time I posted.  Well, a permanent position opened up where I'm at, I applied, interviewed, and got the job!!  So I'm now a permanent fixture! :)  AND, it's $3.00 more an hour.  It never fails that just when I think we're at the end of our rope, God provides and proves that he is the ultimate provider and answers prayers.  I truly believe he brings us to hardships and puts us in difficult situations for a reason.  To give us a chance to make a choice, to continue to confide and believe in him, or to turn away.  It's those that stay strong and faithful that come out OK in the end.

But now that my Facebook is deactivated, this will be my outlet.  So I would expect more posts than what I was doing before!