The Update

So yes, I didn't meet my goal of writing once a month. Since I last wrote a lot has happened.

Anthony got stitches becuase he fell off the toilet and hit is face on the toilet paper holder. Ben got stitches becuase Anthony pushed him and he hit the exercies machine. Kristyn is perfectly fine, except that she has been referred to see a councelor becuase she isn't adjusting to the move from Utah (yes that was 8 months ago!).
Miguel quit his job after we got the keys to our new house. He finished his driving school and has his CDL. Until he finds a job, he's a stay at home dad and finding it is not an easy job. Sometimes people must find out for themselves!
I am happy we are in a house, and enjoying my job more. However, it is still a long drive. I am still trying to make our house feel like a home, but am exhausted all the time. I've found out that I have high cholesterol, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). My doctor is worthless and hasn't given me any suggestions on how to deal with it. She says loose weight. That is a symptom of PCOS, and is very difficult to do when you have it. Then she says get rid of some of my stress. Get rid of my stress! As if I hadn't thought of it!
Anyway, that is our exciting, yet uneventful lives.

Our new address is: 25971 Fuente Court, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

Picture update

Kristyn has really become mommy's little helper. Sometimes a better helper than other times.

I'm feeling much better about my looks recently. I feel like I actually look skinny. Another few pounds to make that so, but as long as I feel good, what does it matter.

It was murder getting Anthony to take this picture. Terrible two's were nothing to what I have now!

Benjamin is my doll. He's so sweet and loves to give slobbery kisses. Who needs a dog when you have a baby!?

To all who give thanks,

I've had my students this last month write daily in their journals what they are thankful for. I've cried as I've read these things. Simplicity is the most amazing gift that God has given me. The simplest things make me happy. However, no matter how simple something is, their is always a way to take it for granted. I'm very privledged to be able to have what I have, and live the way I live, and SHAME on me for being unhappy with what I do have. The most important things I have are my family. I am so very thankful for them. I am thankful for the laughter we share, for the hugs, and slobbery/snotty kisses I get each night. I'm thankful for the blessing of a roof, albeit an apartment roof, over my head. I am thankful for the blessing of 3 meals a day, and snacks if I want them. I'm thankful for having enough clothes that I don't have to do laundry every week if I didn't want to. I'm greatful for parents who love me, who are still married, and who are still alive to talk to me when I need them. May you all be as blessed as I, this holiday season. I love you all.
Mary