Chipping At the Weights on My Shoulders

This is going to be one of those blog posts, you know, the one where I am speak things that are on my mind and go on and on and on. I warn you now, if you're not into that, now is the time to leave, but if you do care, then please read ahead.

I realize I haven't posted much recently; I honestly, have had no motivation or desire to do it. Sometimes the daily posts get old and I suffer from not having anything worth blogging about. Right now I should be in bed, I am tired, but there's so much going on that my mind is racing a mile a minute and I am not even sure I could allow myself to sleep, as much as I need it.

I will start with saying, I am stressed to the max. I try not to let myself get stressed, but it hit me a lot and when it does, it hits me bad. I am one of those people who doesn't sleep, eats crappy or doesn't eat at all, and physically gets sick from stress; it's no bueno. There is so so much going on right now that it's a little overwhelming.

Next Monday, my mother-in-law is going in for her 2nd hip replacement surgery. The first one she had was botched and she's been in pain for quite some time. It has really gotten unbearable the last few weeks and she's using a walker and can barely stand. Knowing that she is in such pain and that Josh and I are a hour to an hour and a half away, makes it really hard. To make it worse, she has heart problems and has an artificial heart valve. She has had open heart surgery a few times and the first time it was unsuccessful. Heart valves are not supposed to last more than 10 years I want to say, and it's been over 10 since she had the last surgery. I talked to her today and she is really scared for her surgery; her dr. told her at her pre-op that there's a high chance she could pass a clot and stroke out during surgery. Her heart is also enlarged and not functioning correctly and she also has a high number of liver enzymes, which is not good. I hate so so much that there's nothing I can do and it scares me to death for her surgery. It's worse that I can't get off for work to be there with her and that Josh has to go through this with her by himself. As of right now, she'll be in until after Thanksgiving. I am trying so hard to be upbeat and strong through this, but I see how Josh is handling it and it breaks my heart. If you pray, please pray for Josh's mom, but also for Josh. My heart breaks that I can't be there and I am going to be a nervous wreck.

This also puts some other things into thought for us. As most people know, Josh and I have been trying to have a baby for a year and a half now and still no success. I am not going to lie, every month that it doesn't happen, it wears us down a little more. It's hard when everyone around us is easily popping those babies out and we can't even have 1. Now I am trying even harder, because we know that Josh's parents may not be around much longer and we want them to experience their first grand kid. Pressure causes us to fight more, and it's hard. I know people say it'll happen when it's meant to be and that God knows that perfect time to bless us, but it doesn't make it easier and gets old (I hate to say that, but it's true...).

We're also considering moving to be closer to his parents and help take care of them. The part that's holding us down right now is that I am not done with school and the job I have now is a great job. I am going to try and get finished so I have my teaching degree and can get my master's at OU. Bad news is, the rate that's going, it'll be another year and a half or 2 years because I got cut off of funding. I want so badly to be done; I feel like i'll never get there and I am soooo close.

I feel like I am so behind with my Christmas shopping. I have 3 gifts for my nephew bought so far and have so much more I plan on getting. At least next week and the week after, I can get some of it knocked out.

Then to top it off, Lexi (our Spaniel) won't stop crapping in the house. She's done it 3 times today, I dunno what her deal is. And 3 times, I've freaking stepped in it. Needless to say, she;s in trouble and will sleep in her crate tonight.

Anyway, I'll get off of here and cut the pity pot off. I just needed a way to let some of this weight off. I know God never gives us more than we can handle, but sometimes I dunno how he thinks I can handle situations.

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Fall Scarf Swap Reveal!

Hi guys! I am here to share with you another swap reveal (I know, I've gone a little crazy with swaps, but I love them!)- this time I participated in the Fall Scarf Swap hosted by Miss Angela over at Sweet Tea Diaries and was paired with the adorable Michelle from Stuttering Shell, which was a perfect match for me! I love wearing scarves pretty much year round, and am trying to further grow my collection for when I student teach (perfect way to jazz up an outfit without going overboard and still looking professional and classy).I received an email from Michelle letting me know she was crocheting me a scarf (I was super excited, I LOVE crocheted scarves soooo much!).

Anyways, my package came in today and it's soooo gorgeous, much more so than I had imagined.

The cute card and scarves!



I don't have a scarf like this (why, I have no clue!), but I want more, Michelle, do you sell these, cause I would buy more :)


Cute cream colored scarf with gold threading from Old Navy- love it too!!!



Thanks so much Michelle, I LOVE them! :)

Meet Me On Monday: Edition 56

Well it's Monday again and that can only mean its time to get to know your blogger neighbors with the Meet Me On Monday hop hosted by Java over at Never Growing Old. It is a lot of fun so be sure to hop over and follow along!



Questions:

1. Are you excited for the holidays or are you dreading them?
2. Do you hit the snooze button or get right up?
3. Do you still have your tonsils?
4. What was the last piece of candy that you ate?
5. Do you shop at thrift stores?

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My Answers!

1. Are you excited for the holidays or are you dreading them?
I am mostly excited; I'll be even more so in a few weeks when I have my shopping done :)


2. Do you hit the snooze button or get right up?
I usually get right up and usually before the alarm goes off; dang internal alarm clock!


3. Do you still have your tonsils?
Yep I do, sometimes I wish I didn't!


4. What was the last piece of candy that you ate?
Reeses last night. Sad, no chocolate today :(


5. Do you shop at thrift stores?
No, if there was a nice one here, I soooo would! They hold some awesome treasures!

Earthquake Number 3

Can I move yet???? I'm going to go with that one being a 4 point something and lasting about 20 seconds?

We Just Had An Earthquake!

This is the 2nd earthquake in 2 days- I live in Oklahoma, so this isn't a normal thing for us. This last one lasted about 2-3 minutes and registered a 5.2! Lexi was walking around trying to figure out what was going on; it sounded like the washing machine was overloaded or someone was trying to break into the house. That was definitely scary!!!

Actually, make that a 5.8!!

Foto Fun Friday!

Woo hoo for actually taking pics on my i-phone this week to share with you guys! This is always soooo fun!

We're redoing our living room decor and it;'s finally feeling homey and like home! Just need to get things hung on the wall and we'll be done!




My adoptive nephew, Kingston and I at his Halloween party at work.


My real nephew, Caiden as Frankenstein for Halloween. Is he not cute?


I'm turning into a real Betty Crocker! Monterey Chicken, sweet potatoes, and a pumpkin pie made from scratch, by me :)




Ah, getting a Sephora catalog in the mail is like a slice of Heaven :)

Tunes Tuesday

I know I;ve missed doing this post the last few weeks, but today I feel I need to. This week is the song Arms by Christina Perri- anyone see her perform it on Dancing With the Stars tonight? Absolutely gorgeous!

just click the linky here and watch her video- amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeW0Sl0tNS8&ob=av2e

I never thought that you would be the one to hold my heart
You came around and you knocked me off the ground from the start
You put your arms around me
and I believe that it's easier for you to let me go
You put your arms me and I'm home
How many times will let you me change my mind and turn around?
I can't decide if I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown
I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let our love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home
The world is coming down on me and I can't find a reason to be loved
I never wanna leave you but I can't make you bleed if I'm alone
You put your arms around me
and I believe that it's easier for you to let me go...
I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let our love get so close...
You put your arms around me and I'm home...
You put your arms around me and I'm home..