Shedd's Aquarium

Yesterday, the boys and I made a trip to Shedd's Aquarium in Chicago. I was afraid it wouldn't happen bc Jaden got sick the day b4, but I'd reserved a van and was determined to make it. Jaden was feeling better though so it was all good :) I'd decided to rent a van bc my sisters were coming w/me, that and the fact that I don't trust my car to make it all the way to Chicago..lol. Getting the van was a whole story in and of itselt, luckily Brian was there to save the day...my hero :) The boys ask the whole way "are we going to see the fishes" which of course got really old, but I was happy that they were excited. Jaden's favorite part was the penguins. Asher fell asleep shortly into the dolphin show. But, all in all, I think they had a great time, and I'm glad we were able to make memories b4 summer was out.

love my church

I can't believe it's been a little over a year at Resurrection Life (soon to be renamed), and I'm absolutely in love w/it still. I don't feel as I personally know many people, but that's more my fault bc I haven't been able to get envolved in anything since the divorce classes that I took. But, I love going to church and learning something new each week. I felt before like pretty much I'd heard every sermon before except maybe it had some new little twist to make it seem different. I didn't really feel like I was growing in my knowledge of the Bible or in the person of God. But, after reflecting on my time at RLC, I can no longer say that. I really am blessed to have found a church that not only has extremely friendly people, but that can preach the Word so that it's new and fresh and spoken to me not at me. And, I just want to preference that the people at my old church were friendly. Infact, if it weren't for the few friends I had at my old church, I wouldn't have stayed there as long as I did. But, I am not regretting my decision to leave bc I've learned so much since last June when I left my comfort zone to see if there was more to Christianity than what I was finding. I can't wait to see what another year holds!

Held by Natalie Grant

new job?

I like TruGreeen, and I like the fact that they work around my babysitter needs. But, even though my kids are always w/family, I feel like I never see them anymore. Actually, I've felt that way for a while, and now that their dad has them on wkends, I really feel it. So, I have a friend that works at National City who submitted a resume for me bc you can only get in w/a reference. The hourly pay would be more plus I would get bonuses from $100-$700 a month. So, hopefully I will have an interview here soon. Something could come from this or it could be absolutely nothing. I would be nervous to change jobs, but National City has an onsite daycare so the boys would be w/me. We'll see. I'm just praying God will show me what to do.

Strikes Again

The gastro virus has struck our house again. This time Asher has it, has had it since Friday. I'm hoping it passes soon bc it's putting a damper on potty training. He was doing pretty good w/going potty, even stays dry at nights on occassion, but still refuses to poop on the potty. What makes pooping such a big deal to little ones? I must say I will be thrilled to be done w/diapers!