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Hello, 9 days to go!!!!! So fun this year, so hectic but SO fun, last year I was pregnant on the holiday! Course when wasn't I....lol I am having tons of food allergy problems which always come back after each pregnancy. I like being pregnant, I can eat for once, not into being this skinny. Maybe I am not used to it...lol

Kids are thrilled and counting down the days, I did good, spent less than any other year but got GOOD lasting gifts!!!! I am ready.

days

There are days till the holiday and I am busy trying to get things ready and trying to stay patient with 6 in the house, 24.7. The weather is crappy and days turn into nights here. I would die for a friend!

FUN

CINNAMON DOUGH ORNAMENTS RECIPE

4 oz cinnamon
1 Tbsp ground cloves
1 Tbsp ground nutmeg
1/2 c applesauce
1 Tbsp white glue

In a heavy-duty plastic bag, mix the ingredients listed. Let your student knead the dough in the plastic bag until the mixture is smooth. Roll out mixture to a 1/2-inch thickness and cut into shapes with the cookie cutters. Use a drinking straw to punch a hole in each ornament. Dry on wax paper for several days, turning each piece over every day until both sides are dry.

Run a ribbon or yarn through the hole. The ornaments are ready to hang! (Remind him that these ornaments are not edible!)

Turkey Day

Today was Thanksgiving and I cooked for 9! 2008, over and done with, it went too quick!

Pres

We have a new leader! I am excited and moved even though at first I didnt know much about this man! For my children's sake, I have hope now! This man is going to change everything! I am hoping for the good! Yes, we can!

sunday/its nov

Well it is november here in PA, yeah. Busy Sunday here, did some schooling, baked 2 pies, went to get WIC, nothing too exciting. Just typical day for me! The kids have been pretty good, just not staying asleep at night so that means 100% of the day I am dragging. The baby didnt go to bed last night till 1230, so I am beat! Had a dream the other night that I married an older attorney, funny, I know. In the dream he said, now you can stop worrying, everything will be fine, then I woke up...lol Oh well, good night

tgif

Friday has come, seems like it was just Friday, well it was a week ago! Somewhat of a better day, we skipped school today to give me a mnetal health day. Basically this is the deal, I can't ever do anything without one of them coming to see WHAT I am doing, good and bad! I am not sure what life is like for other moms of 6, but this mom is stressed. I have like 2 people to talk to, my mom and my friend Amy. I do it alone and that makes days turn into nights that turn into weeks. I have options I guess, but putting 6 in day care would be totally crazy. I hear the troops and I can only imagine what they are tearing up or fighting about, free time over, this job is hard no sick time, no breaks, no lunch hour but lots of beneifts, oh, just kisses and hugs.

Oct 23

Today was a rough day, a day in the life of a single mommy with 6 is never easy just long, sad, happy, thrilling, depressing, tiring, exciting, and strenous. I try my best but I am just so busy and so tired. I homeschool my oldest which was a hard decision to make, I am in a horrible school district and can't afford to do the private school thing. I just want my kids to look back and be happy with the life I TRIED to give them. At this point, they are probably tired too. I need an extra set of arms and an extra set of eyes!
I don't know where we are all headed, but is HAS to get better. All of this tension and stress has to be bad for all of us!

I can't enjoy a meal, or a TV show at this point. I really need a break and some advice as to what to do. I really do try my best.