As Christmas is fast approaching I have struggled with getting everything done....and why? Does it really matter if I have all the cookie and candy choices each and every year. If it is not fun is it worth it??? This is not what this season is all about.
This year Lizzie and myself have been doing an Advent calender. I love the time we spend doing it and realize how much I still have to learn about the Bible but it has put some things in perspective. I hope to use this Christmas season as a jumping point of my learning and challenge myself to keep learning and growing in Christ. It really isn't about the cookies or presents...
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Fall....
Its been a long long time.... So much has changed.
Jeff and I are doing great, not much really changes after saying "I do". Its just now official!!!
We decided to homeschool Lizzie again. Most of the time that goes pretty well, there are just times that I get very stressed about getting everything done. She is doing awesome in her schooling and really wants to get through 4th and 5th grade levels this year so she can be back where she was to be before I put her in public school the first time.
We closed up the camp site last weekend. It seemed like a long season and I am ready for a break. But I still look forward to next season all at the same time.
My stitching retreat is right around the corner and I really need this upcoming time away for things. Just time to sit with the girls, chat, and stitch.
I think that brings everything up to date for now. I really want to get better about blogging.....
Jeff and I are doing great, not much really changes after saying "I do". Its just now official!!!
We decided to homeschool Lizzie again. Most of the time that goes pretty well, there are just times that I get very stressed about getting everything done. She is doing awesome in her schooling and really wants to get through 4th and 5th grade levels this year so she can be back where she was to be before I put her in public school the first time.
We closed up the camp site last weekend. It seemed like a long season and I am ready for a break. But I still look forward to next season all at the same time.
My stitching retreat is right around the corner and I really need this upcoming time away for things. Just time to sit with the girls, chat, and stitch.
I think that brings everything up to date for now. I really want to get better about blogging.....
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Married.....
I can't believe I haven't posted on here....
My wedding was so amazing!!! I loved every part of it. If something went wrong I didn't even know about it. I felt beautiful!!! And the day was perfect. If you are reading this and want to see pictures of our day check out our website.... jjosborn.shutterfly.com
Life after the wedding... Everyone seems to ask so is anything different? No not at all... Jeff is the same man I fell in love with...we still have our disagreements and we still make up. But that is one of the big things I love about him. He sticks through it.... Is everything perfect? Heck no....but we make the best of everything.
My wedding was so amazing!!! I loved every part of it. If something went wrong I didn't even know about it. I felt beautiful!!! And the day was perfect. If you are reading this and want to see pictures of our day check out our website.... jjosborn.shutterfly.com
Life after the wedding... Everyone seems to ask so is anything different? No not at all... Jeff is the same man I fell in love with...we still have our disagreements and we still make up. But that is one of the big things I love about him. He sticks through it.... Is everything perfect? Heck no....but we make the best of everything.
Monday, June 27, 2011
SCARED!!!!
okay ...I know this will sound stupids but I have had a rough day and it is about becoming a stepmom. We just told the boys today about the upcoming wedding because we didn't want them to have to hear Jeff's ex talk a bunch of shit to them or send them to us with mohawks and blue hair. We have them for our 6 weeks and she gets them the everyother weekend thing.
Anyway the boys were cool with it just had questions about the wedding. But one of our neighbors told me I needed to talk to each of the boys letting them know nothing was really changing...just that now I would be married to daddy and be thier step mom...but they could call me Janet, step mom, whatever they wanted just nothing mean.... So I spoke with the youngest (7 yrs old) first and he pops up and says that mommy says Lizzie is a terrible kid, that Janet is irresponsible and that she just hates Jeff. I am heart broken.....
We never talk bad about her in front of the kids....and I would so love to some times. But I know that I have to be the better person. She has told these boys her and dadddy are not together because of me and I didn't even know him when they split up. He was already living on his own when I met him. But it is never going to matter is it??? She is always going to talk bad about me and there is nothing I can do.
It has really hit me hard tonight...I don't take well to people not liking me and to attack my daughter that she knows nothing about are you kidding me. I can say something to Jeff but he really won't say anything because he keeps the peace with her even when she crosses the line. I just don't know what to do. I don't want it to upset me but it does.
So to sum this up I am starting to get scared of being a Step Mom I never really thought much about it until today....
Anyway the boys were cool with it just had questions about the wedding. But one of our neighbors told me I needed to talk to each of the boys letting them know nothing was really changing...just that now I would be married to daddy and be thier step mom...but they could call me Janet, step mom, whatever they wanted just nothing mean.... So I spoke with the youngest (7 yrs old) first and he pops up and says that mommy says Lizzie is a terrible kid, that Janet is irresponsible and that she just hates Jeff. I am heart broken.....
We never talk bad about her in front of the kids....and I would so love to some times. But I know that I have to be the better person. She has told these boys her and dadddy are not together because of me and I didn't even know him when they split up. He was already living on his own when I met him. But it is never going to matter is it??? She is always going to talk bad about me and there is nothing I can do.
It has really hit me hard tonight...I don't take well to people not liking me and to attack my daughter that she knows nothing about are you kidding me. I can say something to Jeff but he really won't say anything because he keeps the peace with her even when she crosses the line. I just don't know what to do. I don't want it to upset me but it does.
So to sum this up I am starting to get scared of being a Step Mom I never really thought much about it until today....
Friday, June 10, 2011
Beautiful....
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” -Helen KellerGratitude. Kindness. Joy. Vulnerability. Passion. Hope. Inspiration. Motivation. Loyalty. Awe. Authenticity. Selflessness. Thoughtfulness. Patience. Understanding. Trust. Simplicity. Serenity. Relaxation. Purpose. Peace. Generosity. Honesty. Integrity. Balance. Bravery. Love.
Look around. It’s a beautiful day, and because of all the good you do and create, you’re a beautiful part of it.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
One month....
So only 30 days left to go until the big day....
And yes I am in full freakout mode. I feel like I have a million things to do and the list is getting longer not shorter.
I know it will all work out but I am ready for it to just be here.
Goodbye single life....Bride for a day...Hello married life....
And yes I am in full freakout mode. I feel like I have a million things to do and the list is getting longer not shorter.
I know it will all work out but I am ready for it to just be here.
Goodbye single life....Bride for a day...Hello married life....
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Change is plans maybe????
Well the school system my daughter goes to has decided to close my daughters school. The upsetting thing is the school she would feed into has not past ISTEP in a few years besides they have a lot of bullying problems. Sooo.... it looks like we may be going back to homeschooling her again.
When Lizzie was 3 yrs old I started doing homeschool with preschool stuff to try and see if we could do it....at that time the reason for doing this was because I was a single mom working 2nd shift and I didn't want to loss out on raising my daughter. We did that until Fall of 2008...at that time I put her in public schooling because I had tried 4 different programs and I couldn't get her to read. So she has gone to public school for 3 years now. And for the last 1 1/2 years she has begged me to homeschool her again. But I have to be honest I didn't miss the fights with her about doing her homeschool....
Fast forward to now.....I have been doing my research again to homeschool her and there is so much out there. I get very excited about teaching her again. I still work 2nd shift so I don't get to see her but for 1 hour in the morning before putting her on the bus. So tomorrow we goto a homeschool convention here in Fort Wayne. I am just looking to see whats out there....
And I know the first question usually is socialization.....just to head that off Lizzie is in no way a skirt hugging girl....she is very outgoing dance, soccer, girl scouts and I am lucky to live in a community that has a hugh homeschool group that does field trips and P.E. classes at our college.
When Lizzie was 3 yrs old I started doing homeschool with preschool stuff to try and see if we could do it....at that time the reason for doing this was because I was a single mom working 2nd shift and I didn't want to loss out on raising my daughter. We did that until Fall of 2008...at that time I put her in public schooling because I had tried 4 different programs and I couldn't get her to read. So she has gone to public school for 3 years now. And for the last 1 1/2 years she has begged me to homeschool her again. But I have to be honest I didn't miss the fights with her about doing her homeschool....
Fast forward to now.....I have been doing my research again to homeschool her and there is so much out there. I get very excited about teaching her again. I still work 2nd shift so I don't get to see her but for 1 hour in the morning before putting her on the bus. So tomorrow we goto a homeschool convention here in Fort Wayne. I am just looking to see whats out there....
And I know the first question usually is socialization.....just to head that off Lizzie is in no way a skirt hugging girl....she is very outgoing dance, soccer, girl scouts and I am lucky to live in a community that has a hugh homeschool group that does field trips and P.E. classes at our college.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
I'm Engaged
Jeff and I have been dating for about 3 years and this last weekend he asked me to marry him...
My life has had so may turns, hills, and valley's and it has been an amazing ride so far. It is exciting to think about moving into this next step. To feel so secure in my relationship knowing that he is the "one".
Wedding plans are in full swing. The date is set for July 9th, 2011. We will have everything at Blue Lake Campgrounds. Things are going to be very simple and casual. Already so may details are coming together....I have my dress!!!!
Hopefully I can keep up on clogging...
My life has had so may turns, hills, and valley's and it has been an amazing ride so far. It is exciting to think about moving into this next step. To feel so secure in my relationship knowing that he is the "one".
Wedding plans are in full swing. The date is set for July 9th, 2011. We will have everything at Blue Lake Campgrounds. Things are going to be very simple and casual. Already so may details are coming together....I have my dress!!!!
Hopefully I can keep up on clogging...
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