1. Daughter's car broke down, got it fixed.
2. Van #2 broke down and got a flat tire (bad) got it to run and got the tire fixed - it's not looking good
3. Van #1 "Service Engine" light is now illuminated - must have problem detected
4. #1 Son has made ZERO improvements
5. Daughter has had multiple meltdowns due to...Cheerleading, class choices for senior year, career choices for her future, and several other issues that effect teen girls
6. Daughter's car broke down AGAIN, got it fixed AGAIN
7. Fighting some icky and strange physical symptoms that come and go (I say stress related)
8. got some necessary home improvements started
9. started planning MORE home improvements
10. have not accomplished all that I have set out to do
11. have attempted to come up with a way to redecorate son #2's bedroom that is good for a 10 year old and it's something that he will like when he's say 13 too. HE wants a red room. (so if you have any ideas - PLEASE feel free to offer / share / suggest)
12. my bible study started up again (yipee!!!)
13. We started searching for a church closer to home (double yippee!!)
14. Helped #2 son work through HIS meltdowns about test scores, leadership committee, gifted testing, guitar lessons, and what would look good on a college application (and he's ONLY 10)
15. I've laughed, I've cried, I've prayed a LOT
16. I met a funny dog named Max who likes to watch television, snuggle, but hates Russian hats (and no, I'm not joking)
2011, so far you are not filling my days with joy. Can we fix that??
3 comments:
Hang in there. It will get better. It will. You have alot of challenges right now but I have confidence that you will overcome them.
Red room??? I thought of the time my son like that color and we decorated in Americana theme. I still have some of those items down somewhere in the basement. Kept the walls neutral and used navy on the bed and curtains with red accents. Living in Ga. of course he had a Atlanta Braves clock too!!!
Jennifer
Gabe wanted a red room, too. Red is way too stimulating of a color; no way was he getting that one.
Elijah has a red stripe around the top of his walls, with a baseball theme on tan walls. He has had it since he was five, and still likes it! (And he is almost 13).
Hate that 2011 has not started off well for you...maybe all the bad stuff is happening now, and the rest of the year will be a breeze? I'll pray for you, honey.
Hey there, Girlie.
I think Red is too stimulating too ~ maybe add a splash of red in some throw pillows but nothing too loud and try and convince him softer colors are groovy too :) I know - it's not easy.
Hope January perks up for you - that bible study sounds wonderful for peace within.
Hugs,
Tanya
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