My husband Eric had been out of a job since October 27th of last year. It's been a hard time, having to tell our children "No, not right now." or " We don't have the extra money for that right now." It was hard, but necessary. I had said a lot of, "Be grateful for what God has already given you.", "You know there are other children who don't have any toys." and "We are really blessed because people care about us, and God has put them in our lives." I felt like a broken record.
My oldest was really upset about it, and very worried about us not having a place to live, or stay. Although, that was never a topic, she just assumed the absolute worst. I was so heartbroken for her. I continued to tell her to talk to Jesus about it, and to know that we wouldn't be on the street. To continue to ask Jesus to bring Daddy to the right job. Also to continue to ask him to continue blessing us and others.
My middle daughter, she just has the optimistic attitude that maybe next time she'll get it. It was hard to tell her no a lot too, because the things she wanted was little things. But the little things add up, and I always felt that she wasn't going to understand, but then she started to realize that " No" didn't mean never. Thankfully.
She asked when Daddy was going to get a new job. A lot of the time, I said in my head, "Lord I hope you bring him one soon." , but I always told her I didn't know but to please pray for Jesus to lead him to the right one.
My youngest Lilly, she's 3 and 1/2. She's completely unaware that Daddy isn't leaving the house like he used to. She just likes playing with him while he is home.
Me, I just kept praying everyday, asking him to continue to bless us. Thanking him for the ways he works, and how he has continued to supply us with the things we needed. Each night, it was different, but the same. I continued to place my faith in God, and continued to ask and praise and a day came when my husband got a phone call.
He had been told that they wanted to hire him for a job. He went in interview went well and he came home to tell me that it was between him and 3 other people. There we sat waiting for the call. I dunno about you, but waiting for a call is torture. It's like the time moves slower. But the next day the lady called back and said that they chose someone else. BUT. Now.. there's always a but. She had one more place that she would pass his resume to, and get back to him. My husband was disappointed. He thought for sure that it was the one for him.
The waiting continued and they wanted to meet for an interview. He went to the location, and from the very start, everything was messed up. They said he was there on the wrong day. Although, he was actually there on the right day. They rushed him through the interview. Never let him ask any questions. Told him it was for the wrong shift, wrong rate of pay, even wrong position. He left really upset about the whole thing. He was feeling very nervous and unsure of what was going on. He was even contemplating to NOT take the job. I told him that maybe we should just wait over night and sleep on it. I asked God that night to show him the right thing to do. We went to bed nervous, but open to see what God wanted.
The next morning, I felt compelled to tell my husband that he should take the job. I was so tired of seeing him just hang out at the house, like he was lost and not sure what he was going to be doing. So I just said, "I think you need to take the job." He of course was like, " Huh?" But then I said, "Maybe we just need to wait this out a little bit more, and see if God works further?"
That's just what he did! Day 1 of training Eric comes home, and has a funny smirk on his face. I ask him what's so funny?? Well, turned out that he went in and trained for a few hours with the lady who he would be working with. He got pulled outside for a few minute to talk to the manager, and they told him, "Well Congrats you are new 1st Shift Shipping and Receiving Clerk." What?! Turned out the lady who was training him lied on her application, and they had to let her go. First, of course, I was so excited for him. It was exactly what he wanted! Then I felt bad, since someone had to lose their job in order for Eric to get in there. So, I said prayers for that lady. And I praised God for working in our lives. I just had to continue to ask, and ask and ask. God heard my prayers. He even answered. He gave me 3 different answers in that time. Wait. Nope not this one, and Yes! It was hard to see it while it was going on but it definitely showed.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Flash Back Friday- 2007
I came across a super cute blog hop/topic over at Melissa Nevaeh Jiedyn , which is a new blog I now follow and she has Flash Back Friday's. Where you pick an old photo and blog about it. :) Here's mine.
This is my daughter Hannah. She's my oldest. In this photo, she had gone to a Toledo Mudhens game with her Daddy, as a father/daughter fun day. It was in 2007, she had been a big sister for a total of a year and wanted some special time with Daddy. She had a blast at the game. Daddy spoiled her with Popcorn and soda. Had a chance to visit with Muddy and Muddonna, who is the Toledo Mudhen's Mascots. Everyone loves them!
Hannah is turning 9 on this coming Tuesday. When I took this photo, I couldn't believe that my little girl, was growing up way too fast. She had her cute little hair all swept up, pinned back, and flashed her, "Haha! I'm growing up and you don't know it" smile! Great memories. I am so happy and my heart is filled with love for her because of how she has turned into a wonderful girl. She's compassionate, loving, and thoughtful. She tries her best at all things, and wants for others to succeed. She's wonderful. This photo makes my heart so happy. :)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Making Friends
With those who have children, making friends usually comes easy, you share a pencil, toy or other random object, fireworks happen the bond is made and you're now friends. Usually. Now I know that many children who have special needs, this isn't always the case. This is the case for our youngest. She's usually friendly with all children. Though she doesn't lock arms with a special friend, until she is finally learning social cues, and remembering them. It's really hard for a parent of both children who have special needs and kids who do not have special needs, to remember some times that they won't be on the same levels on many things. While hoping your child does surprise you and show you new things.
Lilly has had a lot of new things happening in her life. She had went without OT for a month. Started a new school routine, starting from never being in school to even riding the bus all by herself to and from school. She's learning a new routine throughout the day. Which is hard with a child who thrives on routine, let alone a child who is 3 years old. She's learning that she is able to do somethings by herself, and tells me so. (Yay for independence!!!) She's finally learning that things are okay to do without Mom and Dad right near by. Coping skills are going through the roof.
We had been asking Lilly about children at school. If she had any friends at school. She's been going for about 3 weeks, and thought, " Okay she should have at least a friend that she likes the most out of all the kids in her class." At first, she would become real shy and not say anything when we would bring up school and friends. She and I laid down the other day for a nap, hoping to spend a little quiet time before she actually went to sleep. I had to work at it, but after having her talk about her favorite toys at school, I popped the question. "Do you have a favorite friend at school?" Lilly started to smile, "Yes...." "You do?! What is their name?" Lilly whispered, "Izzy". In my head, I shouted, " FINALLLLLLLLLLLY!!!" and did a happy dance. Ha ha. I finally got her to open up to me, and tell me with her own words, who was a friend to her. She continued that they like to play in the kitchen area together.
Her SPD and anxiety has caused her to not be the touchy type, and that's okay. I'm sure that she will learn to cope with hugs and such from other people, since she has already learned that it's okay with us, her family. She has a friend and has become comfortable with her. That is such a huge thing for Lilly, and I celebrate that for her, and with her. In her own ways. Just being able to get her to convey that she has a friend verbally, is fantastic! She's learning to verbally express herself, slowly but surely. A pace, that might not be what "regular" kids might be at, but she's progressing and that's all I ask of her.
Lilly has had a lot of new things happening in her life. She had went without OT for a month. Started a new school routine, starting from never being in school to even riding the bus all by herself to and from school. She's learning a new routine throughout the day. Which is hard with a child who thrives on routine, let alone a child who is 3 years old. She's learning that she is able to do somethings by herself, and tells me so. (Yay for independence!!!) She's finally learning that things are okay to do without Mom and Dad right near by. Coping skills are going through the roof.
We had been asking Lilly about children at school. If she had any friends at school. She's been going for about 3 weeks, and thought, " Okay she should have at least a friend that she likes the most out of all the kids in her class." At first, she would become real shy and not say anything when we would bring up school and friends. She and I laid down the other day for a nap, hoping to spend a little quiet time before she actually went to sleep. I had to work at it, but after having her talk about her favorite toys at school, I popped the question. "Do you have a favorite friend at school?" Lilly started to smile, "Yes...." "You do?! What is their name?" Lilly whispered, "Izzy". In my head, I shouted, " FINALLLLLLLLLLLY!!!" and did a happy dance. Ha ha. I finally got her to open up to me, and tell me with her own words, who was a friend to her. She continued that they like to play in the kitchen area together.
Her SPD and anxiety has caused her to not be the touchy type, and that's okay. I'm sure that she will learn to cope with hugs and such from other people, since she has already learned that it's okay with us, her family. She has a friend and has become comfortable with her. That is such a huge thing for Lilly, and I celebrate that for her, and with her. In her own ways. Just being able to get her to convey that she has a friend verbally, is fantastic! She's learning to verbally express herself, slowly but surely. A pace, that might not be what "regular" kids might be at, but she's progressing and that's all I ask of her.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mother Nature is on the Fritz again!
I tell ya! I really think that Mother Nature has gone wacky! My hometown is West Seattle, Washington. Growing up I think we had maybe a handful, maybe two of school closings when it came to winter weather. It's true that it does rain a lot there. But, usually is during the winter months and early spring. I think I only remember 1 time where we got sent home because of weather that was coming. When we got snow, it usually was only an inch or so and the whole city shuts down. It sounds ridiculous but it's true! Seattle is full of hills and nobody knows how to drive in the stuff. It's as if common sense flies out the window at first sign of a drop of a snowflake. So people are finally thinking, and are staying home.
Here in Toledo.. well it's winter. It's finally here, and we are due to get another 3-5inches by Saturday morning! It's going to start coming down overnight heavily, but they said around 3pm we'll be getting a few snow showers. With all the snow, my biggest pet peeve is scrapping the car. I am usually the one to get the girls up and running in the morning. I usually have to go out and brush off the trailblazer and scrap the windows. Now, visualize a oompa loompa trying to brush off a huge pickup truck. Yes. That's pretty much me, nil the orange. I'm 5'4" and it's a job all in itself. So I had to find a easier way. There has to be an easier way to get this ice business outta here!
So I went to Pintrest.. why well I heart Pintrest! And there are a ton of great links to ideas on Pintrest. That's what it's all about! If you're not there, let me know, and I will send you an invite! So I came across these Pins.
They have a few different routes to take, but all easy! I really hope these help you!
If you have any other tips PLEASE Share them with me!! I love simple and easy stuff to get rid of the nasty icy mess that mother nature brings!
Here in Toledo.. well it's winter. It's finally here, and we are due to get another 3-5inches by Saturday morning! It's going to start coming down overnight heavily, but they said around 3pm we'll be getting a few snow showers. With all the snow, my biggest pet peeve is scrapping the car. I am usually the one to get the girls up and running in the morning. I usually have to go out and brush off the trailblazer and scrap the windows. Now, visualize a oompa loompa trying to brush off a huge pickup truck. Yes. That's pretty much me, nil the orange. I'm 5'4" and it's a job all in itself. So I had to find a easier way. There has to be an easier way to get this ice business outta here!
So I went to Pintrest.. why well I heart Pintrest! And there are a ton of great links to ideas on Pintrest. That's what it's all about! If you're not there, let me know, and I will send you an invite! So I came across these Pins.
This first one is a list of help tips on winter whoas. It's from http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com Few helpful tips, and who doesn't like tips right!? My favorite from them is the sanitizer tip!
The second one is from http://www.homemademamas.net .
They have a few different routes to take, but all easy! I really hope these help you!
If you have any other tips PLEASE Share them with me!! I love simple and easy stuff to get rid of the nasty icy mess that mother nature brings!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Old Man Winter.
It's been an unusual winter her in Toledo, Ohio. It's been 40's and slightly balmy. Our usual coldest two weeks of winter was suppose to be last week and the week before. It's been rubbing everyone the wrong way, because well we are used to having at least 5 inches of snow by now. We're all ready for the winter to begin, and though we might not like it, other than the snow fun we can have, we know it's on it's way. But it's really taking FOR-EV-ER to get here.
Today we woke up to a dusting, and that was after the news channels made a huge deal, saying 2-4inches, to an hour or two later to just a dusting, maybe an inch. We've been having to listen to our kids, for weeks now, tell us "WE WANT TO GO SLEDDING!!" Heck, I even want to go sledding! A little background here. Each year that there was a substantial amount of snow, I was pregnant and couldn't go sledding. To be honest here, I really am a fan of sledding. Now that my girls are all old enough, they are going to go out and have fun with Mom in tow now that I am not pregnant and have no other health problems! Can you say EXCITED!
So last year, we had this fun mess of snow for the first big snow.
You can definitely tell there was a good couple of inches there. It was close to a foot. My husband Eric is out there shoveling in that photo. You can see Lilly, who was experiencing the snow for the first time last year, really enjoyed snow angels. She is even excited for the dusting of snow we got today.
All and all we are ready for some substantial snow. So Old Man Winter, Bring it!
Today we woke up to a dusting, and that was after the news channels made a huge deal, saying 2-4inches, to an hour or two later to just a dusting, maybe an inch. We've been having to listen to our kids, for weeks now, tell us "WE WANT TO GO SLEDDING!!" Heck, I even want to go sledding! A little background here. Each year that there was a substantial amount of snow, I was pregnant and couldn't go sledding. To be honest here, I really am a fan of sledding. Now that my girls are all old enough, they are going to go out and have fun with Mom in tow now that I am not pregnant and have no other health problems! Can you say EXCITED!
So last year, we had this fun mess of snow for the first big snow.
You can definitely tell there was a good couple of inches there. It was close to a foot. My husband Eric is out there shoveling in that photo. You can see Lilly, who was experiencing the snow for the first time last year, really enjoyed snow angels. She is even excited for the dusting of snow we got today.
All and all we are ready for some substantial snow. So Old Man Winter, Bring it!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Year, New Adventures
Hannah and Lilly, my oldest and youngest, are both cursed with my horrible ear problems. They have both had drainage tubes placed, Hannah twice, and Lilly once. It's been a trial on Hannah mostly, especially since that Hannah is getting older and is starting to remember more and more. Although, I wish I would have remembered more of what happened when I was 5 and 6years old, I know it wasn't all fun.
I took the two girls to the E.N.T. today, I was actually gearing up for the worst day possible because Lilly really dislikes doctors, and the last trip we took here it was her screaming the entire time and they weren't even 2ft near her. So, we did a lot of prepping. A lot of "What is going to happen at the doctors appointment tomorrow?" and " He is going to look into your ears with the peeker and then the other ear." And I mean A LOT of that. Well today it paid off! Lilly sat on my lap and did fantastic. Not a peep, and although sat a little guarded, she turned her head for him to take a look without a fight. I was so happy! Not a tear and she was great.
With anxiety and her sensory problems, it's been a struggle when it comes to doctors. Not to mention, she's 3 years old. It's just the age. I was so surprised that she did as well as she did. Not to mention proud of her. She starts school tomorrow, and although its only half day, she needs extra interaction with kids her age. I am hoping that she starts finding some motivation to go on the potty with the other kids also going. She's going to have a good time but those teachers are going to have their hands full with her. She's on her own terms, and I am constantly trying to break her of her own terms, put a little structure here and there, and she fights me. So I know she will fight them.
I am ready for this New Year, and it's adventures, lets hope the girls are too!
I took the two girls to the E.N.T. today, I was actually gearing up for the worst day possible because Lilly really dislikes doctors, and the last trip we took here it was her screaming the entire time and they weren't even 2ft near her. So, we did a lot of prepping. A lot of "What is going to happen at the doctors appointment tomorrow?" and " He is going to look into your ears with the peeker and then the other ear." And I mean A LOT of that. Well today it paid off! Lilly sat on my lap and did fantastic. Not a peep, and although sat a little guarded, she turned her head for him to take a look without a fight. I was so happy! Not a tear and she was great.
With anxiety and her sensory problems, it's been a struggle when it comes to doctors. Not to mention, she's 3 years old. It's just the age. I was so surprised that she did as well as she did. Not to mention proud of her. She starts school tomorrow, and although its only half day, she needs extra interaction with kids her age. I am hoping that she starts finding some motivation to go on the potty with the other kids also going. She's going to have a good time but those teachers are going to have their hands full with her. She's on her own terms, and I am constantly trying to break her of her own terms, put a little structure here and there, and she fights me. So I know she will fight them.
I am ready for this New Year, and it's adventures, lets hope the girls are too!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year! 2012 is Here!
I had been struggling with my name for a while on my blog. I haven't felt at home per say with The Faulty Pen and have finally come to my new name! Hoping that it will help with new blogs to come, I plan to blog about my 3 little girls, (Which aren't so little any more!), family life, and more DIY adventures I go on. :) So we're moving on with:
I hope it's(my blog) fun for you all to read this year, and look forward to blogging more this year. :) Thank you so much for following and I hope that you all have a very prosperous, blog filled New Year! :)
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I hope it's(my blog) fun for you all to read this year, and look forward to blogging more this year. :) Thank you so much for following and I hope that you all have a very prosperous, blog filled New Year! :)
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