Fancy Noel

Noel loves Fancy Nancy books.  She lately has been wanting to be "fancy" as well. The result is her being picky about her hair and wearing a lot of dresses or skirts.

Dinner at My House

A week from Saturday my kids will be spending the night at their grandma's house.  That means I get to have a night without children!  I have to work the next morning, so I can't do a big girls night out/in.  I am going to have a dinner at my house though. Just us grown-up girls.  I will make the main course and take care of drinks.  I would like anyone coming to bring either a desert or side dish (please no chocolate since I am allergic to it).  Here is your official invite:
When: Saturday, Jan. 22 @ 6pm
Where: My House 

Please, let me know if you are planning on coming so I know what to plan.

The Faith of My Girl

I must start this off by explaining that about 2 weeks ago a family member (I'm not sure if I am still allowed to call him my nephew) lost his battle with cancer.  Since the funeral, the kids have asked me several questions about death and his illness.  I have done my best to let them know that they can ask me any questions about it or anything else that is going on around them.
Just now, while eating lunch, my sweet girl says, "Mom, I know what a casket is."
I calmly responded, "Yes.  Unfortunately, you do."
She looks at me seriously and says, "What?  Jesus will resurrect him."

Eric's Birthday

Eric got what he wanted

and frosted and decorated his own cake.

Happy Birthday, Eric!

Christmas Pics

I didn't even realize that I had forgotten to post Christmas pictures until I was getting the pictures of Eric's birthday from my camera and the Christmas pictures were still on the camera.  Oops!

So Far...

So far since John told me he was leaving I have lost 6 pounds.  Most of that was from not really eating for the first week.  The last 2 pounds were just a miracle.  I have tried to do my Biggest Loser game a few times.  It gets hard.  The fact that I have a broken toe that was not healed very well yet and did jumping jacks with the game didn't help.  (I never realized how important my little toe was until about a month ago.)  I am doing my best to try to get at least some exercise done once a day.  I accomplished at least 5 minutes 3 days this week, so I am counting that as an improvement.
I have found that I am getting worn out and cranky earlier lately.  I think I am pushing myself too hard, but I guess I have no other choice.  I have to work and life as a single mom is now my reality.  The funny thing is that when it comes to home life, it isn't a whole lot different.  In some ways it is less stressful because I am not worrying about where my husband is and what he is doing.  It is a bit easier to push myself to do certain things like cleaning and putting the kids to bed because there is not another parent in the house who should be helping do it.  I am starting to feel overwhelmed by all of the responsibilities that I have, but I think that once a routine is in place that feeling will calm down.
I have days where I am so depressed it takes all I have to get out of bed.  Other days I feel so good about my future that I am upbeat and energetic.  I don't think I will get off of this roller coaster anytime soon.  I hope it gets better once we have filed for divorce and especially once it is final.
I will have something less depressing next time I post.  Eric's birthday is coming up, so be ready!