Testing things out

I got a new computer chair today and had to see if it truly made a difference the way Jeff said it would. over and over and over I might add. .

Today he bought me one. Talk about a shock! Not only do I have a new chair it’s an executive chair. This young man wasn’t messing around. lol

Some times I get a little freaked on Jeff. He’s a wild child. Then he does something this sweet out of the blue and I remember why it is I DO love him. He’s the father of my grandson, he’s a hard worker, and he does his best to make it possible for Chelsea to be a stay at home mom. Doesn’t hurt he loves me and makes it clear to anyone who cares to listen. lol

Ok, off here for now, my experiment is done.

Purging Myself from the Past

Starting to anyhoo.

I’ve totally rearranged my bedroom. Nothing of Ed’s is upstairs and if and when he comes to retrieve his stuff, if it’s ruined oh well.

Jeff added three new shelves to my bedroom. Now I have a place for my candles, pictures, and three of my oil lamps. YEAH!!!

I traded my son’s significant other a bed spread and shames I had, (and she loved) for an antique velvet and embroidery quit. I’ve been mixing 1800’s with forest fantasy if you can picture that. lol Everyone that sees it at least says they love it.

I changed the living room. No more feel of Ed in there either.

There isn’t much I can change in the kitchen, but since I picked everything in there and Ed didn’t like most of it, it’s my room of triumph. hehe

I still need to do something different in the dining room, but that’s going to have to wait until Calli isn’t working 7 days a week.

Heather (Caleb’s sweetie) and I have decided to go through both houses with holy oil and lots of prayer. Purge and start over if you will.

I know I’ve had many friend’s praying for me during this time. I’ve felt it, I’ve basked in the knowledge when I was too weary to anything but pray in the Spirit since I was too tired to think of words of my own.

Olivia has picked the new color for her room. I should be able to do that within this next week. She picked a medium orchid and wants me to color wash it with a shimmer. I think it will be a beautiful 15 nearly 16 year old’s room.

Bottom line? We are doing better. Olivia is even going to ask our Dr at our next visit if she can be weaned off her meds. PTL she’s feeling that well!!!!! And thank you Jesus for letting me raise my girls better informed than I was. I believe by my grand kids teen years this familial thing will be banished for good. AMEN?

As for me, I’m still what I’d call a walking drugstore. (coming from an herbal girl ) I’m not ready to wean back off, as a matter of fact I had to have more added. I however carry a lot more baggage then my girls. That’s ok.  If that’s what it took to make sure my girls didn’t carry as much, it was worth it.

I once said I was in the furnace but didn’t get burnt. I got to thinking later; I might smell a little smoky, but that just proves I walked through the fire unscathed in any way that truly matters. ;-P

Things I have learned being a Grannie

Let me start by telling anyone that doesn’t know, I have 9 grandkids. Some step, some heart, some biological. I don’t recall who’s what most of the time.

My grandkids are Marcus 10, Matthew the elder 7, Nathan 6 Melany 4, Matthew the younger 3, Samara 2, Morgan 1, Camron 1, and Jasmine 7 months the 4th of next month.

I baby sit a LOT. Child care is expensive, In my not so humble opinion a hot bed of needless attacks on tiny immune systems and emotions only places for those that have no choice in the matter., Besides, I didn’t have five kids to not want to be with my grand babies. It works out well for everyone.Most days that is… and here’s where the learning came in:

I’ve learned when you have five or more of them over it is a good idea to keep a damp mop handy at ALL times along with assorted rags.

I’ve learned that when they are potty training, one will poop on the kitchen table while the other is pooping on the dining room table.

I’ve learned that sometimes it is a good thing to keep antibacterial soap around.

I’ve learned that when you see one of the pups go by with pink stuff all over the top of his head I’d better go find the baby that was eating strawberry yogurt. Oh yeah, and don’t forget that mop and a new rag.
I’ve learned that most dogs and cats do NOT like having yogurt washed off of them. (I need to add protective gloves to my next shopping trip)

I’ve learned Grannie’s lap is too small to make everyone happy.

I’ve learned that three boys + two dogs = lots of noise. It is great fun to get huge puppies to chase you into the kitchen to watch them slide when they hit the newer slicker floor.

I’ve learned large dogs make great make-shift horses. Much to the chagrin of said dogs.

I’ve learned that little girls love my Mary Kay as much as I do. Lip liner makes a WONDERFUL crayon, and lipstick is made to be munched and smeared.

I’ve learned a lot, but the best thing I’ve learned is I’m very blessed. Even when they wear me to a frazzle.

Sometimes life is rough. Go hold a child… suddenly the world will look a lot better.