Two Down, Two to go

I am back to blogging. As all of you know I write like I talk. That means there will be a lot of misspellings and punctuation errors. Just go with the flow!

Two down Two to Go.

I am 41 years old and seriously cannot believe that I am sitting here in the shop because its the only place with real internet. I have four teenagers. From 19 to 17 years old. Huge span huh? I feel as though I am missing a huge part of our lives already. Jackson joined the military back in April and Cassandra left for UC Davis this last week. Still in the house is Joshua and Jason but man does it seem quiet.

For a mom who loves their children its kind of always a good and bad thing when the kids call because they are homesick. Especially when they are calling a couple times a day. In a way you think to yourself that you  must of done something right because they actually miss being at home. Then other times you feel as if you have done something wrong because they are missing you too much. Did I teach them to be independent enough?

Why is it that no matter how your kids are doing you always feel you could be doing better with them? I mean seriously they both are doing well and decided to go somewhere after college that will get them somewhere in life.

Jackson did great in basic training. He is just finishing his school of Advanced Individual Training and scored a 91 percent. I mean that is amazing. He knows it too and knows that he is doing better now then he even did in High School.

Cassandra got a full ride to UC Davis. She called crying missing the family and worried she wouldn't do well in classes. I knew once the class actually started she would be happier and know she could do it. Classes started. She is happier lol.

So I have two down so to speak and two more kids to go. Its so much more quiet in the house with just two of them left. Its going to go by way too fast too. Joshua is a Senior this year and then next will be Jason who will be one next year. Where has the time gone?

I just cant get over the fact that some day the kids wont need me anymore. Then I have to stop and say "hey not even true" to myself because if my mom was still alive I would still need her. Thankfully I have my MIL or my Father to go to if I still need help.

This Season seems to be an exciting but tough one for me. Most parent cant wait for this stage in life. I am just helping my kids to keep growing and keep becoming independent while staying in their lives even from a distance.

I know the kids miss us as much as we miss them. Soon in a span of two years all four of the kids will be out of the house starting to live their own lives. For now I will text two of them daily to see how they are doing. And the other two seem to think they will get away with murder because we want to spend more time with them lol.

The one thing I do know is no matter what happens in my kids lives I will always be there for them. They each have a part of my heart and soul. I have my own life but if they ever need us I will stop whatever I am doing to help them.

Excited for their new lives and for growing up into amazing young men
and woman.

Love you always, Rae (mom)

I'm back

Yes...I am back. I will be writing a lot more! There is no way I can catch everyone up so here is some key points.

Jackson joined the US ARMY and just finished boot camp. Cassie graduated High school with honors and is going to UC Davis on full scholarship. We bought a new house and a shop. Life is good. I am cushings free. My family thrives.

I am starting off on where we are tomorrow. Just glad to be back!

Christmas Songs

Memories are a big thing and Christmas songs really help those memories. I know for myself that one of my fondest memories is when my mom used to make us each sing a Christmas carol before we got to open presents. She always started with "What Child is this". I miss my mothers singing. She passed away 6 years ago and every Christmas is still hard without her. It always turned into a weird little battle though. My mom would sing beautifully, I would then sing something quick and then my sister would sing a song that changed the words to be a bad song ha! My dad would laugh, my mom would get upset and then we would open presents. Every year we did it. Every year the same thing happened. Looking back at that even with all the groaning from us girls....it was a great Holiday Tradition. If you are looking for a great tradition I suggest you sing one of the Top 10 Classic Songs with your family. Doesn't matter if you are a great singer or a horrible one. Just have fun with it!

Top Ten Classic Songs:
1. Do you hear what I hear? Bing Crosby
2. Have yourself a Merry little Christmas. Frank Sinatra
3. A Holy Jolly Christmas. Burl Ives
4. Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Andy Williams
5. Jingle Bells. Roy Rogers
6. O Holy Night. Nat King Cole
7. Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. Brenda Lee
8. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Bing Crosby
9. Santa Baby. Eartha Kitt
10. White Christmas. The Drifters

Check one or ten out! Its going to help bring some Christmas Cheer and even some great Memories.

I hope that you have great Memories this year no matter how you celebrate. As my mother used to say you can always Live, Laugh and Love~!

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It's that time of year

Every other year is a shocking Christmas for us. Being a blended family every other year at Christmas time we do not have kids. They are at their other parents house. Why do I say shocking? Well gee hmmm oh yeah....when you have four teenagers and a bustling house and they leave it's well...QUIET!11

Every time the kids are at their other parents house for Christmas we generally go somewhere too. I don't particularly love being at home on Christmas Day without the kids. I do however like having a bit of a break and some romantic time with hubby. Usually we go to Cabo but like most of you who read know that is not happening. So we are going to do things that are romantic to us. Plus we will go out for a couple days. We got a groupon ( yes I am cheap ) to a spa suite at a casino. Then we got tickets to a comedy club ( again a groupon ha). Okay don't laugh but the reason I picked this place besides it's a spa suite...is because it has an oyster bar. I have always wanted to go to an oyster bar. I have had oysters in my life but I think it would be neat and kind of sexy to go to one. So yep....oysters it will be.

Plus I am starting a business that you will all see soon enough. I am crazy excited about it! I am still waiting for some of the materials to come in. I am homemaking them even! I will give you a little hint. It smells great and I think all woman need it daily! You will have to wait and see but I am over the moon excited! I should of really started it before Christmas to get more sales but I just have t had the time to get it going. Once it's all set up it won't be an issue at all however.

It's that time of year I think when everyone is busy but wants to do crafty things. I know when the kids are gone I am going to be working on my projects while ryan works. On our off time though we are running away to have some romantic fun together. It's our time of year that really gets us refreshed for the new year. I think everyone needs that time. Even if it's a day without kids to spend me time or romantic time with your significant other.

Don't get me wrong even though I look forward to some time....I hate it when my kids are gone. Even though I know they will have fun at their other parents house it just doesn't feel Christmasy without them.

We are going to have to make sure we have holiday cheer before they leave of course and again when they come back. I think it may be weird too bec two kids go one way to their dads and two kids go another way to their moms. Must be weird to not have each other too bec the four kids are so close. We have to be so thankful that we are blessed that they get along so well. It's Funny because when I ask them who their favorite sibling is. Each one of them doesn't answer their biological sibling. Kind of cracks me up.

It's only December 9th and I am looking forward to Andy yet not looking forward to Christmas. Any one else ever feel this way?

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Adulting

Adulting.....Man, Adulting is hard. When I was younger I used to want to be an adult so bad. I thought my life would be amazing and I would be able to spend what I wanted and do what I wanted. Boy was I wrong. Its interesting now that I have two 18 year olds how their mentality has changed because they think they are a bonified adult.

I remember the first time I bought a real fridge that had an ice maker and extra drawer. I for sure felt like I was some kind of adult. Then when we had a half of cow worth of meat in our freezer I felt like an adult. These were exciting times for sure. The first time I got a REAL purse that was brand named or the first time we bought a car without payments. Man I felt like an adult. These were times that made me proud to be an adult.

Then came the first time we bought our own land and our own house. That actually was this year. The problem however is the land and the house aren't in the same area. We have to move the house onto our new land. There is so much that goes into doing that. Getting a well drilled, septic, water lines, electricity, building a road etc etc etc. I was so excited about getting a home that was ours. NOW THAT made me feel like an adult.

Then there is today when being an adult means doing things you don't want to do because you have to get things done and want less stress. Today we decided to cancel our trip to Cabo for Christmas so we could save money and get things done for our house. This is the kind of adulting I don't like. You know the kind where you don't just run off because you know you will have the time of your life but rather you do the right thing and stay at home. Boring. That what its like to be an adult though sometimes...boring!

I am proud of the decision we made don't get me wrong because in the end this will work out much better. I will be happier in the long run when we are in our own home that we can do what we want to it. So tis the season....I am going to start decorating in my head and know that adulting isn't always about the now but about the future. Money doesn't grow on trees so you have to make sacrifices to better your family. At least I know our kids will be at their other parents house having fun. I will have alone time with my husband and we will just have to have a different type of Christmas this year.

I would love to hear what made you feel like you were adulting? Also have you ever given up something fun to better your future? Would love to hear about it.

College already? She is just a Senior!

I am seriously freaking out. Wouldn't you? Ok, as most of you know I have four teenagers. Jackson graduated last year but we didn't do applications for school or scholarships as he is going in the US Army. I love the fact he is going to serve our country and get a great job Welding. I mean heck they give you every certificate so when he decides to leave the Military he will have a great paying job. I am so proud of him!!

Next is Cassie. She wants to go to a UC school. She also wants to be a Nurse. Its amazing how much UC Davis or UC Irvine or UCLA is! I mean MAN!!!! Its crazy!!!!

Cassie thankfully has the grades to get into those schools. She has a 4.14 GPA. Today we literally spent hours upon hours doing the application to the UC schools. It amazes me that she is a Senior ....Its ONLY almost OCTOBER and we are having to turn in all applications by Nov. 1st! How are parents suppose to know this stuff? I am so glad today we decided to sit down and start looking for scholarships for whatever nursing program she decides to go into. She would like to get a Bachelor in Sciences for Nursing.

I actually pulled my other two boys into the kitchen today to talk to them about what Colleges are asking for. Its not JUST GPA but also extracurricular activities, Awards, Jobs, Volunteering for your community, and much much more. Seriously you have to be an all around child to get into College these days. It was cute to see the boys talking about what they have already been doing and what they were going to add just to be able to get into college in a couple years.

This year Cassie graduates, next year is Joshua and the year after that is Jason. I swear by the time Jason graduates I will be totally a pro at this! You need a scholarship! Bam here is one! You want to get into what college? Oh I know the deadline! Bam! :) I cant help but to laugh at myself.

I feel like everyone can get into some sort of College or University. There are so many programs to help pay. Even Scholarships! Did you know we filled out a scholarship because Cassie's Great Great Grandfather was in WW1 for more than 4 months. YES THEY EVEN HAVE A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THAT! Crazy huh!

I am thankful I have good kids. We are lucky this year with Cassie since she does always have straight A's. She also has played sports (Volleyball, Basketball and Softball). She has been on ASB and also Class President and Leadership. She has worked during the summers and all our kids have always volunteered in our community. Makes me feel good like we are doing a semi good job. All our kids have always gotten good to great grades, sports, working and volunteering. Oh and lets not forget they do have plenty of time to be crazy teenagers too (and even sleep in). Totally off the subject but I probably am the only mom in Big Valley that has a 930 bedtime for my kids. Ten o'clock if your a Senior. I think with all the stuff the kids do they need to have good sleep!

Anyways, I am excited and yet a little nervous about the up and coming months to get this all done. I hope that Cassie and I are organized enough to get everything done in a timely fashion. You should see how many things are on my calendar now just for deadlines. Man! Deadlines! Yikes!

Its kind of fun though because you are spending time with your child. Each year I will have that time with each of my boys too. By the time Jason Graduates I am going to be a pro~!

Pray for us so we get into the right schools for what she wants to accomplish in life. If you know of any Scholarships opportunities please make sure to write to me in the comments! We could always use the help!

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Organize my Life

I need someone to come organize my life. Oh and for free ha! This morning I was up and out the door by 6am. Had to meet the Cargo Container guy in town and take him to our new land. Of course I had to grab a coffee first at our only gas station in town. She laughed at me when asked how many shots I wanted. I said 22 please :) She decided for my health and the fact we are friends that maybe 3 was good. All I have to say is the world is lucky I managed to put on eyeliner and mascara:)

The kids were having big days too. Picture day, Field trip to a College, Cake Sale (for which I made the creepiest cupcakes), a Junior Feed at the Volleyball Game and Football Practice.

I need someone to come organize my time and my life. I am falling behind. Do you guys feel like your ever falling behind? I met with my contracting friend Christine at 8 and we started working on permits for our house, construction and the land. Did I say her mind works better in the morning than mine. Went to our new land. We bought 20 acres in town. All I can say is I will be sooooooooooo excited when I don't live on a 15 mile dirt road. I am not even sure what color my new car is. Come to think of it. Not sure what any of the colors of the cars or trucks are. Dirt! Is that a color? It should be!

It was a nice day to walk the whole plot and measure every last inch of where things had to be and where they are going. Thank goodness for Christines contracting mind~! Love her! It helps she is my friend too so its not boring while we are doing everything. After hours of paperwork, walking, her drawing plot plans I was off to go back to my house. The kids actually beat me home for once.

As soon as I walked in the door the questions started:) Love that about my kids. Also that they want to tell you about their day and what have been going on. Some days they really can be a breath of fresh air.

I got a lot done today but I need someone to come and organize my life. I have more paperwork to do and organizing it to go and turn it in tomorrow. All I can see right now is that I need to do another load of laundry and have to water my plants and lawn first. How do you guys do it all if you have had a long day? Do you let some things go? Or just get it done because its not going to do it itself? I personally am just gonna do it anyways.

All I know is 22 shots of espresso would be great right now:) I am super excited about our land and house though. Now we just have to get it so the house is on the land. Its going to be a big process but once its done I am going to sit on my porch and drink as many coffees as I want. Oh and sleep in:)

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