I can finally tell!  My daughther Liz is having a GIRL! So number 8 is a GIRL!

Hey friends !   School's almost out so I am going to make a serious effort to post.  I rarely use my computer (it's old and slow), this pad won't let me post pics but my phone will so I'll try and figure out how to add them later.  My family is growing as we speak with baby Kyle being born March 29 and my daughter due in September.  I know what she's having but been sworn to keep mum until Sunday at their reveal party.   

With such a big group and outside influences my hub and I have been taking a step back and watch and see how our clan grows and changes.  They all are doing well, but are still making choices we find unwise....but so did we....with God's helpl I am sure the will figure life out.  

We are making a huge effort to enjoy our own life and do things we enjoy.   We walked the Walk for Autism last week. We really enjoyed it too.  This weekend we are working on are our house something neglected because both work long hours .

I do love my grandma Roses time....Lilly daily asks to go to Grandma Roses house, she even gives her parent's turn by turn directions, Kaleb lights up when he sees a semi or bus sure that we are behind the wheel.  He's baby brother will get to know me during times when his mommy goes to sports class with Kaleb.  Baby Tommy grins when he sees us....my 3 guys Jake, Cody and Dayton are done with school and are looking forward to our day trips this summer....

Trying to find balance is tough as my job is going through new admin and really trying my patience, thankfully summer break will give me a break to regroup.   

I love this  journal in that I can go back and see how life really does come back into line after change.  Like you friends I always know where I can find some peace.

Love guys bunches and I promises to update more of course let you know whether I get a he or a she grandbaby.

A post finally.   I am doing it on my phone so it's kinda hard.  We have been great. ...waiting for spring and spending time with these darlings.  I am driving the big yellow bus still. 

Mark and I are planning a trip to Florid a in July...very ready for a  break.

One more  baby boy due in April.  AND my just married in October daughter found out she is pregnant!  We go to the doctor tomorrow....I am used to my bunch and love every bit of t

hem....Maybe we'll get another girl !????

My Christmas was wonderful.   I am super blessed with gran kids !   My children are all doing great.   Here's to an awesome 2013 !

fall back

Good morning!

Here in Illinois we fell back, I'm enjoying my extra hour by relaxing in my bed.  My husband has to work today so he's already off.  He has a load of some sort that he is taking to Ohio.  The grand sons are here they are downstairs doing homework.

The weather is chilly, but clear so I'll end up walking the kiddo's to the park.  Sometimes I need the walk and fresh air more than they do.  

still the same in my world ... kids, husband and jobs = have a good one  and count your blessings!   some have had it rough right now

I am here!

My gorgeous grand kids!  They are getting so big and multiplying by the half year!  The momma of the little guy 2nd from the right is going to have another baby next April.  Bets on it's a boy as my husband's side only makes boys :)  His ex even took a picture of my Lilly with the rest of the boys, maybe to claim at least one girl.

My girl Liz is getting married October 6, she's the baby of the 8 and I am trusting her judgement as she is only 23. 

This school year has been nuts...very busy with our large district.  We are short drivers, which is odd to me, I love my job.  I am a sub again and love the variety.  This morning I saw my old kindergarten route from way back they are now in 7th grade...I told them I was sad, they are old now!  They laughed, brings me great joy to see those smiles.

More later...

My summer has flown by!   This week starts our training at work.   I am one of the trainers reteaching our drivers on how to do a good evacuation drill.   It weird for me to be in this position.   I remember last year a supervisor called me a senior driver....odd feeling,  I guess after 10 years I guess I've earned the title.

Thursday, baby Tommy is to be induced.   Exciting stuff as the kids are very aware of making sure we are present for his birth.   I will settle for the old fashioned pacing the waiting room for his big arrival.

My husband's still gone a lot for work, which leads me to want be a trip driver again at work.   I made a lot more money, and I need to start putting as much as I can into my retirement.

Management is really trying to curb Over time so we shall see.

I've been trying to post pics but my pad has a glich that won't let me, I'll need to do some investagating....

Family is still full of drama but that's normal for me.

Gonna enjoy the quiet for now....