So, I mentioned in previous blogs that I have decided to be a stylist for Stella & Dot. When I first heard of this, well, I had no idea what it was. My friend Erin decided to sell it, and I was like, "ok have fun with that burden". Next thing I know, she's making enough to pay her mortgage and looking better than ever in this fantastic jewelry. So I started asking questions... first, how much to start...she told my only $199 and that included $350 in free jewelry...then I asked how much I am required to sell...she told me only $300 per QUARTER! So, I was in. THEN I went to one of her shows and saw the pieces in person, and I got EXCITED! This stuff is really really cool. There are pieces for everyone! From little girls to your grandmother. I fell in love! And I've even been able to get things going with all the other craziness in my life.
I have had the best time getting everything up and running! I have my launch show this Friday at my friend Erin's house, in Norman. She was nice to loan me her home since I don't have one yet. People have already began ordering online. It is just so much fun! I'm really excited about this fun and fashionable way to make extra money!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
For better or worse...
Stress can really challenge a marriage. I have many friends who fight with their spouse when times are tough and nerves are short. Our current situation was one that I was braced for. I told Josh going in that we may start fighting. Which is strange for us b/c we just don't really fight. I was ready to feel like I was carrying the load and ready to feel a lot of frustration towards Josh, but it hasn't happened.
My husband has been FANTASTIC! He has been the peace maker after work. He walks in the door at night and immediately begins the dinner/bath/bedtime routine. He has been wonderful at keeping my stress knots out of my shoulders, (the other day they were so bad I couldn't hardly stand to get them rubbed) and in the midst of all this he gave me, what is currently my favorite gift ever- a necklace with my kids names on one charm and "love you to the moon" on the other. As stated in a previous blog, this is the best line my baby boy speaks in my opinion.
It is times like this that I realize how lucky Josh and I are. I don't know if it's the 10 years of friendship before dating or the way that we've designed our marriage or just luck, but I have been so thankful to have such a strong relationship. I am blessed to have such a supportive husband who doesn't think I'm nuts for trying to do everything at once, who remembers to tell me he loves me everyday, who always makes sure I am ok, and who wants to spend as much time with me as he can.
My kids are so lucky to have a dad who doesn't need "his" time after work, who takes CARE of them, who will sit and read with them, wrestle with them, watch dumb cartoons with them, who tells them ALL THE TIME just how much he loves them, and who wants to spend as much time with THEM as he can.
It is times like this that I feel life is better than I deserve. Even without a house...
My husband has been FANTASTIC! He has been the peace maker after work. He walks in the door at night and immediately begins the dinner/bath/bedtime routine. He has been wonderful at keeping my stress knots out of my shoulders, (the other day they were so bad I couldn't hardly stand to get them rubbed) and in the midst of all this he gave me, what is currently my favorite gift ever- a necklace with my kids names on one charm and "love you to the moon" on the other. As stated in a previous blog, this is the best line my baby boy speaks in my opinion.
It is times like this that I realize how lucky Josh and I are. I don't know if it's the 10 years of friendship before dating or the way that we've designed our marriage or just luck, but I have been so thankful to have such a strong relationship. I am blessed to have such a supportive husband who doesn't think I'm nuts for trying to do everything at once, who remembers to tell me he loves me everyday, who always makes sure I am ok, and who wants to spend as much time with me as he can.
My kids are so lucky to have a dad who doesn't need "his" time after work, who takes CARE of them, who will sit and read with them, wrestle with them, watch dumb cartoons with them, who tells them ALL THE TIME just how much he loves them, and who wants to spend as much time with THEM as he can.
It is times like this that I feel life is better than I deserve. Even without a house...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
26 Days Later
We have been back in Oklahoma for 26 days now, and I am finally feeling like myself again. In the past 26 days I have packed up everything we need in two cars and moved into my grandmothers lake house at Eufaula, spent one week, then packed all we need up in ONE vehicle for a trip to Duncan, then back to Eufaula, I've gone back to work in Seminole for two days of in service, then packed everything back up for a weekend- turn week- in Norman, back up again to go to Eufaula- then AGAIN to Norman this past Monday. We are currently in Norman until I figure out a game plan in Seminole or move into my Shawnee home that doesn't really exist....
In the last 26 days, I have made a decision to send Carson AND Lyla to Mothers Day Out, had a breakdown because I just CAN'T send Lyla to mothers day out. Decided to live with my mom for a while to avoid L in MDO, which was/is scary for both of us,:)started my Stella & Dot business, (TRUNK SHOW THIS FRIDAY, the 27th) decided to put my PhD on hold for now, (I'm thinking I need to get basic, food, water, shelter, INTERNET needs met before taking that on), Josh started a new job, I returned to my old job teaching a new class, helped a friend get settled in a new home, celebrated two birthdays, continued pumping for Lyla, and have ATTEMPTED to keep my training for my half marathon on track. I'm wiped. All of this is a lot easier when you aren't living out of suitcases or trying to control your toddler in other people's homes. Any guesses on how many times I've said "that's not ours to break!!"???
I have come to the conclusion that God is teaching me a lesson. He is trying to teach me the be less of a nomad. I've stated before that I've moved some 16 or 17 times since 1998. He is trying to make me so sick of packing stuff up that I'll never do it again. And his lesson is working! I swear, if my house sells, and I can get moved to Shawnee, I WILL NOT MOVE FOR AT LEAST 8 to 10 years! If anyone even hears of me CONSIDER it without an emergent situation, slap me!
The last 26 days has given me a LOT of "Mommy Guilt". I feel so sad when my Carson shows people his new room each week. It's sad. Or when I forget to brush his teeth b/c we are out of our routine and I dont see his toothbrush to remind me. Or when I don't see my lil bit in the morning b/c I have to leave 1.5 hours before I normally would for work and stay longer. Carson wants to be potty trained, but "it's not our house to pee on". Carson wants his train, his room, his dog... ugh. guilt. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that we made this decision for them. We wanted them to be around family. AND BOY ARE THEY!
And to top it all off, I only have three pairs of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and two pairs of dress pants. I packed it all up to stage my house, never thinking it would STILL be on the market.
And I need Lyla's Social Security card. You don't think of packing your kids social before you move. Or I don't. Now it's 8 hours away and she needs insurance... My friend Amanda looked every where we could think of. So if any other Katy people read this and would like to dig through all my belongings, I'd appreciate it...
26 days later, and despite all the stress and frustration, we are happy. Josh is Josh again. He likes his job, I like my job, we see those we want to see most, we are missing NO birthdays, (we have THREE Saturday and another on Sunday) we will be going to all the football games we have tickets for. I've been at the lake so much that I'm over it. We are very excited to REALLY start our new life.
In the last 26 days, I have made a decision to send Carson AND Lyla to Mothers Day Out, had a breakdown because I just CAN'T send Lyla to mothers day out. Decided to live with my mom for a while to avoid L in MDO, which was/is scary for both of us,:)started my Stella & Dot business, (TRUNK SHOW THIS FRIDAY, the 27th) decided to put my PhD on hold for now, (I'm thinking I need to get basic, food, water, shelter, INTERNET needs met before taking that on), Josh started a new job, I returned to my old job teaching a new class, helped a friend get settled in a new home, celebrated two birthdays, continued pumping for Lyla, and have ATTEMPTED to keep my training for my half marathon on track. I'm wiped. All of this is a lot easier when you aren't living out of suitcases or trying to control your toddler in other people's homes. Any guesses on how many times I've said "that's not ours to break!!"???
I have come to the conclusion that God is teaching me a lesson. He is trying to teach me the be less of a nomad. I've stated before that I've moved some 16 or 17 times since 1998. He is trying to make me so sick of packing stuff up that I'll never do it again. And his lesson is working! I swear, if my house sells, and I can get moved to Shawnee, I WILL NOT MOVE FOR AT LEAST 8 to 10 years! If anyone even hears of me CONSIDER it without an emergent situation, slap me!
The last 26 days has given me a LOT of "Mommy Guilt". I feel so sad when my Carson shows people his new room each week. It's sad. Or when I forget to brush his teeth b/c we are out of our routine and I dont see his toothbrush to remind me. Or when I don't see my lil bit in the morning b/c I have to leave 1.5 hours before I normally would for work and stay longer. Carson wants to be potty trained, but "it's not our house to pee on". Carson wants his train, his room, his dog... ugh. guilt. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that we made this decision for them. We wanted them to be around family. AND BOY ARE THEY!
And to top it all off, I only have three pairs of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and two pairs of dress pants. I packed it all up to stage my house, never thinking it would STILL be on the market.
And I need Lyla's Social Security card. You don't think of packing your kids social before you move. Or I don't. Now it's 8 hours away and she needs insurance... My friend Amanda looked every where we could think of. So if any other Katy people read this and would like to dig through all my belongings, I'd appreciate it...
26 days later, and despite all the stress and frustration, we are happy. Josh is Josh again. He likes his job, I like my job, we see those we want to see most, we are missing NO birthdays, (we have THREE Saturday and another on Sunday) we will be going to all the football games we have tickets for. I've been at the lake so much that I'm over it. We are very excited to REALLY start our new life.
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