It is amazing how fast things can change. Last week M and I were starting to feel hopeless. Maybe he would never be able to find a job. So I started applying. And by that I mean that I filled out 3 applications on friday. Then we went to church sunday. The nursery was roudy. All the 2 and under kids where wild! But thats not the story. The 1st councilor in the bishopric asked M to come see him Monday if he was still interested in the job with the roof and floor truss manufacturing company that this councilor just happened to be a mananger of. So he goes. And he comes back. And then he tells me that he has to be there the next day (today) at 7 in the morning!!!!!!!!!
It starts at $11 an hour. He will get weekends off, paid vacation after 30 days, paid holidays and he will work 9 hours a day!
OH how exciting. Well it doesn't end there!!!!!
Remember those applications that I filled out? Well I got a call yesterday from Target asking me to come in and do some interviews. Here we might run into a little snag. I told them I was seeking full time hours, but with M having a job now it is going to have to be part time in the evenings and open on saturdays. But if they work with me I will get to help bring in more money to meet our needs.
Thank you to all who have been praying for us. Prayers really are answered. I feel that this is the start of all our dreams being met. And we may just see all you Fallon dwellers this summer!!!!! Cause he has paid vacation!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September
You know how sometimes you do something then look back and realize that it was really stupid and you feel like a fool? Well that happened to me yesterday. I was paying our bills in cash. Had to go to the office building of our gas company. There was no way in the building. One door was locked and the other said ring bell for deliveries. There was a very nice man sitting in a company truck. So he let me in. All the way through their maze of offices to the back where a nice lady let me pay. When it was all over she told me there were a few places around town where I could do my payments in cash. How silly I felt. And my question is why couldn't they have told me this before I even started. Oh how I felt like a fool.
Yesterday V took to wearing my shoes around the house. A black slipper with a bow on it, and a brown heel with a bow on it. So when he was walking toward you you heard shlip, clunk, shlip, clunk, shlip, clunk. Then he traded the black slipper for the other brown heel. And he wanted to go for a walk in them. I told him he couldn't wear mommy's shoes outside. So I had to wear the brown heels and he went and put on my.......
TENNIS SHOES!!!!!!!
So we went on a walk like that.
Every day V likes to sit at the computer and watch TONS and TONS of videos about tractors. Sometimes it changes and there will have to be videos of "Mycles" or "Tomas" trains. He is very much still a farm boy at heart.
The weather has started to cool off. The leaves are turning yellow. I love the crispness in the air. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the blanket of leaves that will fall in our yard. Four trees and two lilac bushes. We can't burn them either. It is too close to our neighbors and well we are in city limits. But it would be a whole lot easier to do that than to rake them up, put them in bags and then take them to the compost area. Last year we had 10 HUGE bags of leaves.
It has also been raining. A LOT. But V has some nice rain boots and he loves to walk around in the puddles. And splash. He doesn't care that he is getting wet.
Unfortunately I think that Insomnia has set in for M. He didn't fall asleep last night till 5 in the morning. I hated this stage of unemployment last time. And I hope that it doesn't last this time. He did have a job interview last friday, but we haven't heard anything from them since then and absolutely nothing from any of the other places he applied.
Yesterday V took to wearing my shoes around the house. A black slipper with a bow on it, and a brown heel with a bow on it. So when he was walking toward you you heard shlip, clunk, shlip, clunk, shlip, clunk. Then he traded the black slipper for the other brown heel. And he wanted to go for a walk in them. I told him he couldn't wear mommy's shoes outside. So I had to wear the brown heels and he went and put on my.......
TENNIS SHOES!!!!!!!
So we went on a walk like that.
Every day V likes to sit at the computer and watch TONS and TONS of videos about tractors. Sometimes it changes and there will have to be videos of "Mycles" or "Tomas" trains. He is very much still a farm boy at heart.
The weather has started to cool off. The leaves are turning yellow. I love the crispness in the air. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the blanket of leaves that will fall in our yard. Four trees and two lilac bushes. We can't burn them either. It is too close to our neighbors and well we are in city limits. But it would be a whole lot easier to do that than to rake them up, put them in bags and then take them to the compost area. Last year we had 10 HUGE bags of leaves.
It has also been raining. A LOT. But V has some nice rain boots and he loves to walk around in the puddles. And splash. He doesn't care that he is getting wet.
Unfortunately I think that Insomnia has set in for M. He didn't fall asleep last night till 5 in the morning. I hated this stage of unemployment last time. And I hope that it doesn't last this time. He did have a job interview last friday, but we haven't heard anything from them since then and absolutely nothing from any of the other places he applied.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Daily life
Well some big news. M was fired last Monday. Needless to say the stress level in the house has shot up. But he is diligently working on getting a new job. The whole deal was shady but for personal reasons I'm not going to blab them all over the internet.
We are taking things as they come and doing things to keep us fed, bills payed and rent updated.
In other news V has said his first sentance: I need nack. Or I need a snack.
He also learned a new word. Helicopter. But he says it Hell-a-pop-per. He truely is what keeps us from going to crazy with no job.
We are taking things as they come and doing things to keep us fed, bills payed and rent updated.
In other news V has said his first sentance: I need nack. Or I need a snack.
He also learned a new word. Helicopter. But he says it Hell-a-pop-per. He truely is what keeps us from going to crazy with no job.
V Turns 2
V didn't have a birthday he had a birthweek. First came the card from Gramma Whitaker, a dollar from Gramma Harper and then a box from Bampa and mamaw Harper. I was so excited I could hardly wait till the next day for him to open it. So of course first thing in the morning I got the box out and cut the tape. He got Carhart coats, and osh-cosh overalls, rain boots, animals, and pjs. And then came the tractor and all future presents became unnecissary. We tried to put him down for a nap and he wanted his tractor. So there was no nap.
Then on Friday when M got paid he received his tricycle. And Oh boy was that fun. Almost didn't go to bed.
Saturday V had a birthday party in the park. Kids in nursery with came and they played on the toys. We had to move locations because where we were was reserved. But we had delicious sandwiches, potato salad, and watermelon.
I made a strawberry cake. And V saw it in the fridge, well he took a handful out of it. I couldn't fix it. I had used all the frosting. But it was well recieved by the kids. He also received presents from those invited.
A "mycle" motorcyle. Love that he chose that word to say.
Two CARS cars
An ambulance that makes noise and lights up
a bath time boat with animals that squirt water
A soccer ball
Paint brush, paints, and paper that takes markers as well.
But nothing was better than the motorcyle. It out ranked the tractor from grandma.
In the mail was a box from Aunt Jodie. There was Church pants, sox and shoes. And with the shirts M and I got for him he looks quite adorable at church now.
Then on this past Thursday came
Then on Friday when M got paid he received his tricycle. And Oh boy was that fun. Almost didn't go to bed.
Saturday V had a birthday party in the park. Kids in nursery with came and they played on the toys. We had to move locations because where we were was reserved. But we had delicious sandwiches, potato salad, and watermelon.
I made a strawberry cake. And V saw it in the fridge, well he took a handful out of it. I couldn't fix it. I had used all the frosting. But it was well recieved by the kids. He also received presents from those invited.
A "mycle" motorcyle. Love that he chose that word to say.
Two CARS cars
An ambulance that makes noise and lights up
a bath time boat with animals that squirt water
A soccer ball
Paint brush, paints, and paper that takes markers as well.
But nothing was better than the motorcyle. It out ranked the tractor from grandma.
In the mail was a box from Aunt Jodie. There was Church pants, sox and shoes. And with the shirts M and I got for him he looks quite adorable at church now.
Then on this past Thursday came
Monday, July 26, 2010
ND State Fair
Before I tell about our great day. Let me start by saying I'm a little worried that we haven't heard from Pumpco in a week now. M had a follow up interview last monday and in the week since: Nothing!!!! Hopefully this week.
That said: We walked over to the Fair. What a work out! We weren't sure that we would make it across the street. But we did.
The parade lasted just about 4 hours. We caught bits and pieces of it. Unfortunately a little girl fell off one of the floats and was run over. She went to the hospital but I don't think her injuries where really bad.
Some things we did!
-tour model homes
-see the horses, bunnies, cows, and sheep
-toured a home that is celebrating 100 years! We where in the house with the Govenor of ND!
-Watched the tigers and a baby cub only six weeks old.
-M took the Air National Guard challenge!
-Wandered around the 4-H and FFA exibits
-had mini donoughts and Smoothies, and a blooming onion
-Sat by some water at the fishing catch and release pond.
-Visited the Fur Trappers Rendezvous
-watch a riding competion
-had a giant rootbeer float
We were there all day!
Vernon was afraid of the tigers when they got up on thier hind legs. He got to pet one of the draft horses. He thought he knew his way around the old train station depot. Ran and jumped and played. And was all around a very well behaved little boy. He didn't take a nap and we didn't get home until 8 o'clock. When we walked home we realized that we were wiped out! A little sunburnt but very happy. We want to go again tomorrow to see the dog show, have some dairy wives ice cream, and talk to some more people.
That said: We walked over to the Fair. What a work out! We weren't sure that we would make it across the street. But we did.
The parade lasted just about 4 hours. We caught bits and pieces of it. Unfortunately a little girl fell off one of the floats and was run over. She went to the hospital but I don't think her injuries where really bad.
Some things we did!
-tour model homes
-see the horses, bunnies, cows, and sheep
-toured a home that is celebrating 100 years! We where in the house with the Govenor of ND!
-Watched the tigers and a baby cub only six weeks old.
-M took the Air National Guard challenge!
-Wandered around the 4-H and FFA exibits
-had mini donoughts and Smoothies, and a blooming onion
-Sat by some water at the fishing catch and release pond.
-Visited the Fur Trappers Rendezvous
-watch a riding competion
-had a giant rootbeer float
We were there all day!
Vernon was afraid of the tigers when they got up on thier hind legs. He got to pet one of the draft horses. He thought he knew his way around the old train station depot. Ran and jumped and played. And was all around a very well behaved little boy. He didn't take a nap and we didn't get home until 8 o'clock. When we walked home we realized that we were wiped out! A little sunburnt but very happy. We want to go again tomorrow to see the dog show, have some dairy wives ice cream, and talk to some more people.
Friday, July 16, 2010
I said it before and I'll say it again
SUMMER IS BUSY! Now that that is out of the way a few updates! For the Fourth of July V and I went with friends to the Zoo. M had to work. She has three boys and they are all 3 and younger. She needed someone to help and I don't blame her. Plus V loves the animals. Birdies and Bears where his favorite. Plus at the little barn he really liked the sheep. He kept trying to go back to them!!!
Fireworks are being fazed out up here. But you can still currently buy them and set them off. So from Friday to Monday there was an exorbarant amount of them going off. Sunday all over town they were doing a "Party in the Park" thing. We didn't go, but it would have been nice if it had been on saturday!!!!
However we did have some of our own fireworks and we decided to set them off. V did not like it at all. He clung to me like his life depended on it. We figured if he didn't like them we wouldn't waste our time going to see the big fireworks about 3 to 8 miles away. M and I were dissapointed. But he is still little!
I had to have two more blood drawings. The first one was still at 5.4. I wasn't happy because they wanted one more after it. But this week it was down to 2.8!!!!! But it isn't over yet. We still have to wait at least 2 months. But it will be worth it.
M put in an application with Pumpco, an oil company up here, and 2 days later they wanted him to come in for an interview!!!! So this last Tuesday he went in, after going to work at 7 to put away tires and having the truck show up 2 hours late and almost being late, and was in the interview for 10 minutes. They told him they would process the interview. And that was it.
We didn't know if it went well or if he had blown it. Well yesterday late afternoon he gets a phone call asking if he could come in today and have a follow up interview. Unfortunately he has to work from 8 to 5 today. So Monday morning 9 am he gets to go for a follow up interview!!!!! We learned that it will either be a maintance job or working on equipment. But either way the guys are all working 50 to 60 hour weeks. We also don't know what kind of pay it is.
But if we get a good enough pay increase, we will be able to buy a house of descent look and bedrooms. There are plenty on the market up here. And we will be able to look at going on vacations! Because we will actually be able to afford them!!!!!!!!! I have a dream of finally going on a honeymoon!!!!!!!!!! If we do that we will be handing V off to all his family in Fallon! I know they would love that. So time will tell.
Fireworks are being fazed out up here. But you can still currently buy them and set them off. So from Friday to Monday there was an exorbarant amount of them going off. Sunday all over town they were doing a "Party in the Park" thing. We didn't go, but it would have been nice if it had been on saturday!!!!
However we did have some of our own fireworks and we decided to set them off. V did not like it at all. He clung to me like his life depended on it. We figured if he didn't like them we wouldn't waste our time going to see the big fireworks about 3 to 8 miles away. M and I were dissapointed. But he is still little!
I had to have two more blood drawings. The first one was still at 5.4. I wasn't happy because they wanted one more after it. But this week it was down to 2.8!!!!! But it isn't over yet. We still have to wait at least 2 months. But it will be worth it.
M put in an application with Pumpco, an oil company up here, and 2 days later they wanted him to come in for an interview!!!! So this last Tuesday he went in, after going to work at 7 to put away tires and having the truck show up 2 hours late and almost being late, and was in the interview for 10 minutes. They told him they would process the interview. And that was it.
We didn't know if it went well or if he had blown it. Well yesterday late afternoon he gets a phone call asking if he could come in today and have a follow up interview. Unfortunately he has to work from 8 to 5 today. So Monday morning 9 am he gets to go for a follow up interview!!!!! We learned that it will either be a maintance job or working on equipment. But either way the guys are all working 50 to 60 hour weeks. We also don't know what kind of pay it is.
But if we get a good enough pay increase, we will be able to buy a house of descent look and bedrooms. There are plenty on the market up here. And we will be able to look at going on vacations! Because we will actually be able to afford them!!!!!!!!! I have a dream of finally going on a honeymoon!!!!!!!!!! If we do that we will be handing V off to all his family in Fallon! I know they would love that. So time will tell.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Dreams
So I thought I would do something different on here. I usually post about what is going on or interesting stories. Well today I am going to tell you the story of an interesting (to me) dream.
M and I were married and going to college. V was not around. We ended up on campus listening to Gina Sorensen and her husband sing with a small group of friends. We were in hiding. Un-noticed by the performers. Until they spotted us and recognized us as family. So we were invited to go with them out to a store.
It turned out that the store was an ice cream parlor. As we were getting in line a girl down the line stole her ice cream and left. It was a big to-do. Well she came back. And suddenly we were in this car with no doors driving down the street talking about being careful because the girl that shop lifted had died in a car wreck.
And then girls were talking to M and all excited that they would get to be alone with him on a school trip. They thought he was so cute and fun. They acted like I didn't excist or wasn't important. Right in front of me a girl gave M her phone number. I looked at her with astonishment and pointed to the ring on my finger and told her that "it doesn't matter what you do I get to go to bed with him every night. I'm his WIFE!!!!!!"
What a wonderful dream! It showed me that I am so greatful to be his wife. I get to share his life. And no one else gets that privelage.
How lucky am I!!!!
M and I were married and going to college. V was not around. We ended up on campus listening to Gina Sorensen and her husband sing with a small group of friends. We were in hiding. Un-noticed by the performers. Until they spotted us and recognized us as family. So we were invited to go with them out to a store.
It turned out that the store was an ice cream parlor. As we were getting in line a girl down the line stole her ice cream and left. It was a big to-do. Well she came back. And suddenly we were in this car with no doors driving down the street talking about being careful because the girl that shop lifted had died in a car wreck.
And then girls were talking to M and all excited that they would get to be alone with him on a school trip. They thought he was so cute and fun. They acted like I didn't excist or wasn't important. Right in front of me a girl gave M her phone number. I looked at her with astonishment and pointed to the ring on my finger and told her that "it doesn't matter what you do I get to go to bed with him every night. I'm his WIFE!!!!!!"
What a wonderful dream! It showed me that I am so greatful to be his wife. I get to share his life. And no one else gets that privelage.
How lucky am I!!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)