Felt and A Fireplace

So today was crazy, but definitely productive.  While I did not get what I wanted to done, a lot of things that needed to get done were.  First, the washing machine no longer leaks all over the floor.  Thank you so much Shane and if anyone needs a plumber let me know.  He was great!  So looking forward to not having to wade to the van anymore.  I got a lot of boy scout things handled, and even some things for the end of the school year, so maybe just maybe I am back on some sort of track.  I also got the van ready for the field trip tomorrow, or at least as close to ready as it is going to get!

The boys had a great day at school.  Which always makes me a happy momma.

We went to go see the house this afternoon.  The roof is done, well to the felt anyway!  The fireplace was also in so I am thinking that the gas man was there.  Now for the electrician and the plumber and we willl be ready to do the framewalk and then from  there sheet rock and then finishing!  I am so so ready. 

So I have been thinking about something for a few days and after the way that things went with the last living social payment I am thinking I know my answer.  I am just going to keep praying and trying and we will see what happens.  I want to make sure that I make the best choice for me and my family and I want to do it right and just make it all work.  I am sure I sound crazy but more later!  Just say a special prayer please!  Thanks everyone.

Danny had a game tonight.  They did excellent.  They won, 15-13 I think.  I was so proud of my little catcher!  I wonder when we will know about All Stars.  He has a chance to make it, and man he REALLY wants to make it, but who knows.  There are a lot of great boys throughout the league. 

Back to a Routine

So this morning we slept a little later than we wanted, but everyone was on time, which is a definite plus to day one.
I got home and could not believe how quite my house was. There is so much to do and yet I found myself trying to catch up on the little nit picky stuff. At least I feel as if I accomplished something, not sure that it is visible to anyone else though. Tomorrow I will work on the more noticeable things, like getting the games back downstairs and in the game closet.
The boys had a great day at school. John Michael is so excited about some new things that they are doing in class to learn more about money. He also came home with a green face :0) Danny was excited because he was able to finish watching a movie that they started before Christmas. My favorite movie, A Miracle on 34th Street. He said that he liked it too.
Homework was minimal, but it was there! We managed to knock it out for both boys in about 30 minutes which was good for all of us.
As soon as we were done with homework it was time to change and head to basketball practice. They both had practice so it was 2 hours at the gym. It was fun though. Games start this weekend and I am SO SO SO excited! So am I. I am also glad that they are not at the same time so for this week anyway, we both get to go to both games :0) That is always great news.
Brandon came home after work and hopefully fixed the problem with the drain for the washing machine. We will see in the morning when I do laundry. I could not today, because of the problem. Praying that all goes well.
Well, I am off to bed, it is 11, and I was hoping for 9 or 10, but I got 10 yesterday and was after 11 before going to sleep. LOL! Maybe tonight I will just sleep!

February ends with Storms...

This morning I knew that there was a chance of storms, and I will be the first to admit that I used to love a good tornado day. Dad and I would sit up watch the weather go outside and see if we could see, feel, or hear any changes. I had plans to be a storm chaser. Then something happened. A pregnancy test was positive. The May that I was expecting Danny there were 12 days straight of severe weather. That was the most nerve wrecking time of my life. I knew then that storm chasing would probably not happen. Maybe when the boys are older I can look back into that career. ;) Today ended up being really nice until about 3, when a horrible storm rolled up and flooded the back yard. There was about 2 inches of standing water, the creek was flowing, but fortunately not overflowing...been there done that. The water had started to come in the garage, but about the time that started the rain stopped so it was not bad, which is good since the pipe (or whatever) it is still seems to be flooding the bottom of the stairs inside. We have someone coming to look at it tomorrow, who knows what will be found. Brandon seems to think it is either a pipe in the wall or the hot water heater. I will update tomorrow and hopefully it will be good news! Stay tuned.

So I love this time of year. The flowers start to bloom, even the weeds that flower look so pretty. I love the purple that is found around clover. I do not know why, but I do. I remember pulling these so I could give friends and family flowers and now my boys do the same.

Well, the boys are asleep and yes it is only 8! YAY!! I am so heading to bed before 9! I am super excited. Before I go to bed I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am also asking for you all to remember RJ in your prayers. This is a prayer request from a friend. RJ is a baby who was born prematurely. His parents were told today that he will undergo heart surgery tomorrow morning. Please pray for him, his family, his doctors, and nurses!