It’s Offical, This Momma is Going Back to School!

Yup, you heard me right, tomorrow I will hit the big 32, and I really have done nothing with my life. I mean sure I have had a wonderful daughter, and got married, BUT I have done nothing for myself, I am always doing for others. My baby is almost 10, my husband has lost his job, I have been a stay at home momma, for most of the last 10 years. It is time I get a job, and {Read More}

Shoulder Buddies Review and Giveaway

Have you heard of the shoulder buddies yet? I recently just discovered what they were, and I have to say this will be one of those big hits this Christmas. Shoulder Buddies were featured on ABC News, according to them Shoulder Buddies, were one of the best toys, at the  2011 toy fair in NY! I can believe that Gillian LOVES these things. You may be thinking what the heck are shoulder buddies? The way that I would explain them, {Read More}

Is It Bedtime Yet?

Being a home schooling family means, I do not have a bedtime. Gillian and I are pretty much up all night long; however, last night I had to force myself to sleep. I was sleeping by 12:30am which is rare, and up at 7am, I am so ready to go back to bed. Today is the big day though, I leave the house in about 10 minutes to go take the Compass test… EEK Man, I hope it isn’t to {Read More}

Happy Father’s Day!

I want to wish all those Dads out there a wonderful Father’s Day, and those single mommas as well! We probably will not be doing much of anything today, hubby has poison ivy, and my daddy is 800 miles away! I hope one day to be able to celebrate this day with my Dad, it has been many, many years since I have seen my dad on Father’s Day, if I am not mistaken I was 13. Any how, I {Read More}

Sticking TO My Original Plans

Yes, I am sticking to the plans I made in the beginning, I really wanted to go into nursing, then I was undecided because I do like IT. After thinking about it, talking it over with my husband and some friends, and getting the opinion of a fellow reader. I am going to stick to the nursing plans. In nursing there are always jobs, the pay is great, and there are many directions I can take in this field. If {Read More}

The Sounds of Helicopters

Being home schoolers, I love taking Gillian to different events. During Halloween we went to a local state park and did a hay ride, and costume contest. After everything was done, they let us know they were bringing in a medic helicopter! Talk about neat, I never personally seen one of these up close. They explained what everything was for, showed us where they kept everything, explained how long it takes to get to the hospital from where we were, {Read More}

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