What's up?

For any of you who might be wondering why I have not been updating of late - even though I quit my second job, and have all this spare time ...  Last Thursday I got rear ended on my way home.  It was not horribly serious, although I am stiff and have a sore neck that does not allow me to pick up K without pain.  I am going to a chiropractor and massage therapist, and hope to be up-to-par soon enough.

Thankfully K was not in the car, it was just me!  So there is much, for which, to be thankful.

My van on the other hand...  They are totaling her.  I am supposed to get a quote this week, and am hoping for the best.  We are not sure yet whether we are going to get another car - or rough it again with just one.  The main reason we would rough it, is that if we have a car payment I would not be able to quit as soon to stay home with KayLynn.  So, we have decided that if the compensation is at a certain level we will be car shopping.  However, if it is under that specific number then we will redo our electric and insulation and be that much closer to me staying home!!  Besides when I am a SAHM, we wont really need 2 cars, although it is a luxury, to which, I have become accustomed.

So, hopefully I will be back soon with pics and updates...maybe even a new car!

Single-Married-Soccer Mom…One Year!

That’s right folks, I went from single and care free, to in love and married, to soccer mom, in just over a year! Due to our many car issues - both Max's and mine, we bought the Savages old minivan! That’s right, I am the proud owner of a minivan. I can fit Max, KayLynn, Beider, Cricket, groceries, stroller, and myself into one vehicle!! I have been getting used to driving such a big vehicle. All of my car-owning career, I have had little cars. I feel enormous in the van. I am still learning how to parallel park, and back up in it! But, the car has heated seats and automatic everything! It is the most fancy car I have ever owned!!

BUSY BUSY BUSY

I don't think that I have ever been as busy in my life as I have been these last few weeks!! It seems like it never ends! I am thankful that school will be finished on June 6th, with just my computer final left for the evening of the 11th! It will be so nice to have a little more time right before the baby is here to catch my breath - and, of course, to get lots done. I will still be working three days a week, but that leaves me with lots of time the other four days.

So much to do, so little time

I have these huge lists for myself to get finished before she gets here. However, I usually plan a little much considering the house and the dogs still have to be taken care of. Yesterday I got everything in the baby's room put away in its place. I have a few more things to wash, and then we are ready! I love looking in that room, because it is so cheerful, it seems almost un-real that a little girl will be living with us soon. I can't wait to see what she looks like, and learn all about her. Max is still Mr. Excited about this little one. He gets almost giddy when he sees other dads, or babies. I can't wait to see how in love with her he will be when he sees her. A lady at church was telling me that she really didn’t feel like a complete family until she had kids, I think I am beginning to understand her a little. It has been a pretty selfish world for Max and I, with the earth revolving around the two of us.

I already know some of the lessons that the Lord will be teaching me with KayLynn. The biggest will probably be to not be selfish. I have enjoyed being spoiled by my husband and my parents. My world really has revolved around me. But now, they will all love the baby! Oh well, fun lessons!!

Our week in a nutshell

This week I was able to get a lot done this week. And, of course, by "I" I mean myself and whoever was helping at the moment! I got two enormous ivy towers out of the yard. The fence for the dog is finished. Hallelujah!!! The dogs have been enjoying all the exercise and sunshine they get each day, and I am enjoying a clean house and less dog hair. Max and I mowed the lawn. I say both of us because it is a plug in lawn mower, so I follow him around holding the cord! We also edged everything so it looks pristine - except where its not quite yet grass, but weeds! I went to the baby doctor twice. The first time, because I fell and had to get confirmation that everything (except of course my dignity) was ok. The second, was just a routine check-up. Everything is going well. My car broke down and needed to be fixed. All is well in that aspect now, except of course my faith in my little car! We de-dog-haired (yes I made that word up) the entire house. We washed both the dogs, and now they both look like show dogs, until they go roll in the dirt! I finished one paper and three computer assignments. And, the high lite of my week was my date with my husband, when we went to Wrights Park for the afternoon, had lunch at the barbeque place in front of Stadium Market and then later went to my favorite little coffee shop, so I could introduce Max to my favorite summer drink! And after getting up at 4:45am this morning to get to work on time, my plan for tonight...SLEEP!