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Page 3 happy that he is happy. He's TIRED, but happy. Hey, I have really been watching our budget and I know that you do to. So, I wanted to share something with you. Two weeks ago, I made some homemade laundry detergent. I really like and I think our clothes are coming out cleaner. I first did it for the cost, but now I'm not using all those chemicals on my families clothes and better I'm not putting all those chemicals in the earth. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a "Green" junkie. But if I can avoid it, I do. I found that receipe and whole lot more on www.thefrugalshopper.com . It costs about 3cents a load. I can make 100 ounces for about $2.80. I have also made my own febreze, carpet fresh, shower cleaner, household cleaner and some sugar scrub. If your interested I have another site also, just let me know. Well, sorry this was so long. I gotta go get the kids up for school. Take care and I'll write again soon. Blessings always, Jessica

Page 2 deal. Now he is okay with it. I think as a parent when they reach a certain age, all we can do is just support them. We can give them our advice, but it is up to them. If they make a mistake, just be there for them. It's their life and they've got to live it the way they choose. We've given them foundation and now it's their turn to use it. As for everyone else, we are all doing fine. I started taking these Acai chews, take it from me and don't. It is suppose to help you flush out and cleanse your body. I will never in my life do that again!!!!!!! LOL LOL We are all just busy, with the rain tapering off my husband's job is really starting to pick up. Thank goodness. I tell you, it was hard taking that leap of faith with him going into buisness for himself and me quiting my job. But, I turned it all over to God and he is truly taking care of us. Just when I start to worry, Richard will pick up 2 or 3 jobs and it's all working out. I am so thankful for that. It makes me so

Good Morning Sunshine, Yes, for once I beat up!!!! LOL I'm generally not a early riser. Don't know what happened this morning!!!! I am very glad to hear that your husband got a clean bill. If your like me, that man gets on my nerves sometimes but I wouldn't give anything in the world for him. As for your son wanting a tattoo, I like you, have one myself. When my daughter, Heather who is 20, came to me and told me she wanted one. I just told her, that it is her body and to remember to get something she truly loves. Because it will be on her body for about 6 months longer than she will be in it!!! LOL I also asked if she wouldn't get it in any obivious places. She has gotten 2. One on her ankle (that's where mine is) and one on her back. It's low enough she said that it won't be seen when she finally gets to wear a wedding dress! My husband wasn't very happy with her. But I told him, she's been a good girl, she's not on drugs, she doesn't go out and party all the time. What's the big

Thank you for the note! I am happy to hear all is well with you! We started to warm up around here last week, but it is chilly at night again. I don't mind. I hate the heat, so I will treasure each goosebump I get from the brisk night air! In not too long, it will be nothing but sweaty! LOL I stumbled across a website... www.flylady.net ... have you ever heard of it!? It is amazing. It has helped me so much. Well, sweet dreams. Thanks for staying in touch! -Johnna

Happy Monday Chelle! So glad to here things went well at the Dr.!! Yeah!! I have been thinking alot about you guys and praying it would be good news. Yes, yes, I too am thinking of another tattoo..sigh. My husband is an excellent artist, especially at tribal art. And when the time comes for me to get my next (whenever that is) he has designed it for me to my preference, which is a set of angel wings-tribal art style. It will be one of a kind, it is sooo pretty. Just a matter of having it done now. But other things come first. My youngest daughter has a b-day on Wednsday, she'll be 11. Gonna do the slumber/birthday party deal. May God give me strength, I mean that seriously.. her and her friends are little Everready Bunnies! Well, sweetie have a wonderful night. I'm off for a couple days and hope to hear from you soon. **Erin**

.... you can prep him the same way with Grandma by telling him that Grandma wants to see a happy boy. Also, maybe ahead of time you can ask him about it and he can articulate why he gets cranky when Grandma gets home. He may have an expectation that she's going to behave a certain way toward him when she walks in the door (for example, a special greeting or a little bit of conversation about his day) and he's feeling disappointment. It's one of those hit-or-miss things. It could also be a low blood sugar thing. My older daughter used to go nutso when her sugar was low. She would flip out over nothing, like Jekyll and Hyde.Her favorte snack was cheese and crackers, and they'd give her the boost she needed. That might be helpful to Jon. if you can time it right, maybe a pre-emptive protein/carb snack half an hour before they're due home might be helpful. It's freeing this monring! Wind chill is TWELVE!! EEEK!! I'm so ready for 90! Have a great day! Hugs, ~Belle~

I'm ROTFL about Sophia cleaning her potty! She's so funny! I know exactly what you mean about running around with no clothes. Wait until she discovers how to unsnap the onesie! EEEK! At one time I had six two year olds who were training at the same time and they really gave me a run for my money. I'd no sooner get one of them clothed again and the other ones would be doing their best Gypsy Rose Lee imitations! I'd be begging, "Brendon, keep your clothes on! Paulie, don't rip off your diaper!" and the response would be, "Chase me! You can't catch me!" LOL - they've all graduated from college at this point, so there is hope! Okay - about Jon and his crankiness... it sounds like transitions are difficult for him as they often are for kids his age. I wonder if you can prepare him before Daddy gets home by saying something like, "Daddy is going to be home soon, so let's try not to be cranky with Daddy. He's had a long tired day and would love a hug from a happy boy." About grandma...

Good morning, Chelle! I had to chuckle when you said Thanksgiving or Christmas would be wonderful with the new construction completed. I hope it's done by then! Right now nothing is hooked up, no dishwasher (I'm so spoiled! LOL), no washer/dryer. I never realized how much time those applicances save until I had to start doing without them. If I could bring myself to use paper plates, it would save some time. But I'm trying to keep as much stuff out of the landfills as possible. So, I'll wash dishe. :) However, I am enjoying the laundramat. A whole week's worth of laundry is done in just over an hour! It's great having five or six machines at my disposal! I'm glad Mike is on the mend. What a scary thing! Whenever hubby does something unhealthy after not listening to me, I'm fond of telling him, "I've been taking care of people for years. What makes you think I don't know what I'm talking about? And whose the one who's sick in bed? Not me!" LOL

Hey Michelle! How are you? How's your husband? Did they ever figure out what was going on? My husband is doing much better! Then Micah got strep on Friday and I believe that he's graciously passed it on to my worn-out body! Oh well, so we are missing church this morning. My sister has been in maternity since 12:30 am. She's only 34 weeks, and they are working hard to prevent her delivery this soon. Oh my...we just need a break! I hope that you had a relaxing weekend. Look forward to hearing from you. Bethanie

Hey Chelle, I hate to hear that hubby is having complications. So, how did the Dr.'s appointment go anyway?? I sure hope they find out more. Poor guy, know it's hard on him, but it's hard in general, huh? So what's the verdict with the tattoo? Gonna let him do it, mom? I have one myself, but I was like 23yrs. when I got mine. I'm actually wanting another one, but don't tell the kids. =) So I can't be against it either. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers your way. Hope the weekend is a great one!!! **Erin**