January 2006

The New Year is here and I am trying to get caught up on everything I let go over the holidays. My brother moved out this last week and I have the basement back. I am thinking of moving all the kids' toys down there. It would be nice to have them out of the way. For some reason the toys seem to end up all over the house. I am planning on changing Austin's room around. He is getting a loft bed to give him more floor space. He will also have a computer in his room so he will stay OFF mine. Alexia's room needs a lot of help. She has pulled all her toys and books onto the floor. I will be eliminating abunch of her toys and then rotate them in and out. That way she will have different toys but not too many.

Over the holidays my grandma Rose passed away. She went fast and they said it was painless. So, I now have the family heirloom...A beautiful secretary desk. I remember playing in it when I was just a little girl.

This year I have also rejoined Bevs Charity Challenge. I will be making and donating 300+ items to charity this year. Last year I did 422 items for charity. I am glad that I ma able to give to those who have less than I do. It makes me feel like I am helping out and it takes very little time for me to whip up a newborn hat or a preemie blanket.

AS for work...Well I am still there and working hard. I love my job and can not wait til I am full time. Everyone there is great and we all get along well. My 90 days will be up in a week. I can't wait!!!

Then there is my bi-polar disorder...It seems to be under control for the first item in my life. I am taking my meds and making sure I get enough sleep every night. It all seems to be helping out.

My Christmas Wish List

Kitchen Ware
Air bake cookie sheets-6 of them
Pizza pan
Kitchenaide Mixer

Clothes
Socks shoe sz 10

Bedding
Queen Sz Set- purples or aquas
Dust Ruffle (white or black) or to match the new sheets

Girft cards
Wal-Mart for work clothes
K-mart
Kwik Star-for gas
Hy-Vee

House Stuff
Iron and Ironing board

Personal Stuff
Matrix-sleek look shampoo and conditioner
Martrix-Biolage ultra hydrating shampoo and conditioner
Classic Business watch

Books
Crocheting School A Complete Course
Crochet Bible

DVDs
Lord of The Rings Trilogy
Pitch Black
XMen
Charmed Seasons 1-3

Computer Games/Programs
The Sims
Adobe Photoshop
Microphone with speech recognition software
Web Cam
Blank Memorex Music CD-Rs
Printer paper

First Week Of Work

Well I started my job last Monday. I love it! However, had troubles this week with it. Thursday, I had to take my son 2 hours away for his appointment and then when we got back I was suppose to go to work....Didn't happen, Austin had to have an EKG first and that took the rest of the day. Work was ok with it since I told them the day they hired me about it and said I may or may not make it in. Then Friday.....Austin's school called and said that his new meds were making him sleep in school and I need to pick him up. Well I talked to my boss and he said go just make it back by 1:30. So, I had to run round finding someone to watch him when I went back to work. Well, now that my brother is living with us...He watched him. Then back at work everything decided to stop working.The fax, printer, letter folder, and of course or postage machine. Not a good day all around.

I did, however, find time to crochet a few squares and work on my grandma's afghan this week. I am hoping to be finished with the afghan before Christmas.

Then today I received my notice of decision from the state for food stamps, medical, and grant. I will no longer be eligible for the money And the food stamps dropped down to almost nothing. I get to keep my medical for 12 months though. Then I was checking over the bills I have and what the state has down, I found out that they are $400.00 off. So, I might get more food stamps.

I am hoping to use my weekends to get caught up with all my projects. I have the following.......
Lapghan for Granny
Layette set for neighbors grandbaby
Quilt for Austin
Curtains for Alexia
A baby afghan
About 30 granny squares that need edging
Then I have about 15 preemie hats to tuck in the ends to

I think that is all I have on my plate that has to get done.