Mama Knows Best » Jeff & Jessica

How the time flies..

Jessica — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:23:10 +0000

Each morning as I struggle to wake up, I remember why I made the decision to take this particular class. When I feel like life is spiraling out of control, I look to my anchors to keep me grounded. Ethan and Addison have been the biggest rocks through all of the obstacles life has thrown my way this year. They are what keep me going and help me get through the days. Because of them I will never give up on my dreams, no matter how long they make take me to achieve. I want to give my children the love they deserve, teach them all that I can and be by their side during new experiences. I hope to give them things I never had and take them places they have never been.

By December 2011, I am hoping to take the kids on a vacation- just the three of us. They will be at the perfect age for a trip to Disney, which is why my bedroom is flooded with pamphlets with information about various Disney vacation packages. I know we tried to go this past winter, but things did not work out and it crushed me. I will make sure my children get down to Disney before the magic runs out..

On the move.

Jessica — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:18:35 +0000

Two months ago, my biological father and brothers moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A move much anticipated by them, but frowned upon by me. Being a person of common sense, I knew that their move was not going to be successful if they did not get all their eggs in a basket. So when my father called to tell me that they were sinking and fast, I felt satisfaction in the thought that hey, despite my being only twenty six years old, I knew what was in store for them.

It also came as no surprise that my father wants to relocate. Really? Texas? Next week? Shocker. I know it’s a beautiful state and has it’s positives, but why relocate further away yet and continue putting yourself into massive amounts of debt? And for the love of all things Holy, never reiterate any of the statements used in our conversation to argue your point (e.g. Texas car insurance is cheaper than Michigan’s! They have big steers! HAVE YOU SEEN THIS PLACE?) because then I may just have to have you committed.

Though it really is none of my concern, I just get terribly annoyed by stupidity. I would hate to see my little brother’s suffer for my father’s apparent non-functioning brain at the moment.

No use for a name.

Jessica — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:53:09 +0000

You know what I find incredibly ridiculous? Is that my children cannot take turns being sick. Instead they always get sick at the same time, with two different types of illnesses. Neither one of them want to sleep, eat, drink or take their medications and this mama is beginning to rip her hair out. And their attitudes are going to be the death of me. Both kids, despite being sick, are usually in decent moods. They mope around the house all day long, nibble on food here and there and sleep. So why is it that Ethan has turned into a monster this go ’round and Addie is a heaping mess of cries, screams and tantrums?

My house is not exactly the “place to be” this week and I am looking for my ticket out of here soon. I don’t mind wiping tears from under their eyes, loving on them for hours on end, but this mama needs a break. Finals are next week and with the lack of sleep flooding through this house, I am not prepared. I have felt pretty blessed to squeeze in a shower this week, let alone leaving the house twice to attend class.

So today, once I hear from Jeff, I will begin making my newest to-do list. Showering and studying being my top two priorities, followed by scheduling my classes, ordering my books (I have two 15% off online coupons for my text books), registering at another college (where I’ll be getting my bachelor’s) and applying for several more jobs. Let’s just hope everything for the weekend falls into place like I am planning it to and we will be squared away.

Too many projects, too little time.

Jessica — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:00:06 +0000

Several months ago, I took on a big project. It was a project that I had hoped would flourish and turn into something great and with time, I am sure that is possible. Little Tyke Central was launched with the best of intentions and now? It sits and collects dust. Hours went into researching the best webhosting packages, prices, deals, etc. I needed something that would allow the site to grow, but did not rob me blindly. And do you know how insanely hard it is to get comparison’s of the various hosting options in one click? It’s hard. Or at least that is what I thought until I stumbled upon the “Top 10 Webhosting List.”

On the “Top 10 Webhosting List,” I discovered companies I had never before heard of, compared prices for the top 10 companies and found out other tidbits about managing a website. I was quite impressed with website in terms of organization and the amount of useful information they provide in terms of answering general questions people may have if they are new to the blogging phenomena. And quite honestly, I have been part of the blogging world for almost eight years and still found myself wondering about some of the questions they were addressing. It is a sad day when you realize you have been doing this gig for far longer than you care to admit and still don’t know squat about it.

completely losing my mind.

Jessica — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:54:05 +0000

Why is it that I have so much to say, yet am too scared to say them? I want to share with the world what has been taking place in my life the past several weeks, but am hesitant because what would people think? Would people turn their noses up at me for the decisions I have made or would they nod politely with acceptance? And if my actions were not enough to turn heads, some of the thoughts flowing through this brain of mine would be.

After the last post, I decided to hide out for a few days and re-organize my life. Everything happens for a reason and while I may not know that reason now, I do know that things will work out in the long run. Many changes will be taking place in the near future and while I do not know what what happen yet, I am excited about these changes.

Ethan received his acceptance letter for Pre-School and begins September 14th. To say he is excited is an understatement. Since receiving the letter, he has been making mental notes of the school clothes he would like and the supplies he will need.
Ethan and Addisons’ new babysitter will be moving into the house within the next two weeks. Brittanie is an awesome girl.. she’s the little sister I never had and she’s wonderful with the kids. I am definitely looking forward to this adventure.
Come November, Lucas will be moving in with me, Brittanie and the kids. He stayed with us this past winter for a couple of weeks, so it won’t be much different this time around.. he’ll just be staying with us for a little while longer than the last time.
I crashed a four wheeler two weeks ago. Nothing major, but it my heel is still hurting beyond belief. The bruise, lumps and dents are almost 100% faded. Luckily there was no major damage.
I am looking at another new laptop, as I miraculously lost mine when J moved out of the house. I have been looking at an Asus, but do not know enough about them yet.
I had my lip pierced two weeks ago, but after smashing my face into Lucas’ back while riding four wheelers and then crashing a four wheeler on my own– I had to have the doctor cut the stud out.
Have I ever mentioned the fact that during the course of this divorce process, I have hoped and prayed that Jeff would find a girlfriend so that my life would be easier? Well, my wish is quite possibly coming true. Please keep your fingers crossed for me, as it is the only way my divorce will be civil.
Both kids have been sick this past week. Ethan was diagnosed with croup and Addison is having bowel troubles again. We’re in the process of settling all of it out, but it’s a long process.
August 9th, Mama Bear & I will be going to see Saving Abel and Bret Michaels. Odd combination, but we are killing two birds with one stone. I have wanted to see Saving Abel for a while now and well, Bret Michaels is her heart throb.