Layoffs......

In the last week, many of my friends have gotten word that they are being let go from their jobs thanks to downsizing. Please pray for them. They are quite stressed and most are in a situation where these layoffs can not only affect the little luxuries in life, but they can also affect where they are currently living. I've seen Some of them have to choose between groceries and the other bills already...Please pray for a speedy resolution in all these situations and for peace in all these situations.

Update July 2010:

My husband's job laid off about 12 employees last month. Three of those employees were good friends to Jim. They were employees that were just a year or so short of retirement. Because of those layoffs, they have lost their pension. Please pray for them and their families as well.

Punishment?????

I got an idea for punishment from a friend of mine. Make the kids do the housework and supervise.......So I decided to try that....I have a slight kink in the works here......My child LOVES the work. So how do I make this work????? Taking things away doesn't work, making him sit in a corner and face the wall doesn't work......I don't get it... What kid LOVES housework???? We've always found ways to make the chores fun so that he will do them, but I think it has backfired into making him like housework.....What should I do???? I'll take any suggestions. It so completely sucks that he's enjoying his punishment......

Special Day

The boys have had a chore list for a couple of weeks now. The concept of the reward system finally took hold this week. We have a set range of stars that they earn each week for various awards. The top award is a special treat for the boys on Sunday. The energy at the moment is OFF THE CHARTS!!!! This week's treat is a trip to Putt Putt.....Each summer they have a sale on tokens at the start of the summer. I go and buy as many as I can afford at the time with all the hole in one cupons that you get. This usually lasts the duration of the summer. They are ASKING for chores today. Last night they were asking for chores. They folded laundry, mopped the kitchen and bathroom, fighting over who gets to take the trash down....They both want to take the trash out!!!! I'm excited about this!!!!!! I'll have to get some pictures of them LOVING their chores......Who knew it was possible...When I was that age, chores were dreaded....

Prayer Request

Please keep a dear friend of mine in your prayers today. I'm unable to disclose anymore without permission. Thank you for your prayers

I'm completely blown away

My best friend and I watch the SITC movie ALL the time....Not a big surprise....There is a scene where they talk about a site called Bagborroworsteal.com. I've never really picked up on that until today. So I decided to google it to see if it really exists. Not only does it exist, but I found another website that has promo codes for discounts on rentals as well!!!!! I can see this getting us into a TON of trouble. Think about it though, you can have a Chanel purse for $30. Just return it in a month. That is soooo completely worth it!!!!!! I think the best way would be to split the time and money and share rentals......Although, if we decide to go out together, than we have an issue.

Here are the websites:

www.bagborroworsteal.com

www.retailmenot.com/view/bagborroworsteal.com

Definitely check these out if you are a purse person!!!!! They also rent jewelry, accessories and tons of stuff!!!! I can't wait to get some extra cash to do this!!!!!

Baseball

Rangers won last night 1-0. I went with Jim, my friend Louis and his date. We had a blast. We got to go to the Cuervo club and after that we were 11 rows behind home plate. I was looking straight up the 3rd baseline. I swear you could touch the players from where we were sitting. I've always been a baseball fan. I was just raised that way. Jim not much of a sports person. He dozed off in the top of the 8th inning. I had fun though. It's great to see really amazing plays from that close to the field. I wish I had taken some pictures. We were so busy talking and enjoying the game that it didn't even dawn on me.

We are now moved in and settled into the new place. This weekend we are going back to the old apartment to sort through boxes and start throwing away stuff and maybe bring stuff to the new place. Jen brought over the last of her stuff last night. She was up pretty late trying to get stuff put away. I know she will be busy this morning putting things away and this weekend. I'm so happy for her. I can't wait to get settled into a routine. The boys have been like brothers to each other. I will start putting up pictures soon. I have tons on the phone, but I haven't plugged it in to the computer in a long time. I need to do that soon.

Ok.....So it's been a while.....

I know I haven't posted since Daddy's transplant. It seems that time has just flown by. Weeks just fly by and now the school year is over in 2 days. We moved 2 days ago into a larger apartment. We have a new roommate that moved in with us. We have a larger 3 bedroom apartment and Ryan now has a roommate of his own. We are not completely finished moving....But all the heavy stuff is in. I have tons of laundry to catch up on, but it's all coming together.

I've also been working for a friend of mine as a nanny. I help her out during the day while she's on a call. I love getting to hang out with my friend and play with a baby all day. It's the best job anyone can ask for. I love being able to be there to help as I'm needed.

Dad has been doing much better. He's back in to calling ball again. I don't think he has the energy that he used to, but he sure is working hard to get it back. He's taking Mom to Colorado for the annual softball tourney up there. Mom is excited to go....I wish I could go. I would love to see what the guys have in store for daddy.....I just hope someone takes TONS of pictures.

I promise to try to update more often. I will post some pictures of the new place in about a week.