Catching Up

Has it really been 8 weeks since I've written here?  Wow!  I've always loved blogging but it just got away from me for awhile.  It's been quite a winter.  A dreadful, tiring, I'm-so-glad-it's-over winter.  Yes -- we have now entered spring and even though it's still quite cold outside the sun has been shining, the birds have been chirping and the green grass is finally showing (all that snow we had is GONE.  Finally GONE). 

I have been receiving help for my anxiety and I'm happy to say it's improved a lot.  I still have moments when I feel on edge when I'm out somewhere but it's gotten so much better.  I feel like I can live and be normal again.  Whew!

Because of the anxiety I unfortunately didn't go very many places through the winter.  It's been rough.  My husband has been busy with working 2 jobs, being a cub scout leader and now has started helping his dad with church tax stuff.  Baseball is starting soon and he's going to help coach again.  Yes he's quite busy ... but me, not so much.  Now that the warmer weather is coming I'm hoping to do more things with the kids. 

Since the last time I wrote we've had Valentines Day and St. Patrick's Day.  I try my best to make each holiday as great as I can for the kids.  I get candy and treats for my husband and the kids on Valentines Day.  On St. Patrick's Day a leprechaun sneaks into the house and destroys the place and leaves candy for the kids.  The kids love it!  It's so much fun.  We also have a pair of big green shamrock glasses my mom gave me husband years ago.  Every year the kids put it on and I take their picture.  Last year I bought a leprechaun hat too. 

Because it's been so cold outside the kids were excited when it was finally warm enough to play.  They love going up and down the driveway with their bikes and scooters or simply just coloring with sidewalk chalk. 

We've also been slowly working on renovating the kitchen.  It's a small kitchen but it's taking a lot of time and patience.  The contractor that my husband does bookkeeping for came and laid the tile for the floor.  He did an excellent job.  Even came up with his own diamond shape pattern in the middle and small glass tiles along the edge.  I love it! 

So far I'm very happy with how the kitchen is coming along.  Next week the counter top will be installed and we'll be almost done. 

My kids discovered the movie The Phantom of the Opera and have been glued to the television watching it constantly.  I don't mind.  I saw the Broadway play twice and LOVE it!  The movie from 2004 was excellently done.  This is my favorite play.  I'm so glad my kids enjoy it as well.  They were excited when they found masks at the craft store. 

I've started to becoming interested in jewelry making.  I've been looking up a ton of tutorials on Pinterest and Youtube.  I'd love to turn it into a way to make some money.  We'll see.  I bought some material but haven't really gotten too much done yet.  I know it's not going to be easy but it will be fun.  It's worth a shot.  I'm always finding ways to make money while staying at home.  If it doesn't work out at least I'll have some nice jewelry pieces to give as gifts ... hopefully. 

Now we prepare to celebrate Easter very soon.  School is more than halfway done for my son.  He's doing well academically.  He continues to enjoy cub scouts and will be starting baseball soon.  I recently registered my daughter for preschool that will start in September.  She's really interested in doing ballet.  Hopefully it will be affordable for us.  That's about it.  Not much else to say.  I will try to update more often.  I miss writing.