I have been a bit quiet on here lately. We, as a family, have been going through a lot.

Changes.

Transitions.

My husband was laid off last week and I chose to leave with him (I worked there part time.). We actually handled it a lot better than the last time we found ourselves jobless. I failed whatever test was being put on me last time. I let the bitterness seep into the marrow of my bones and settle in like cancer. It has taken 2 1/2 to years to cut that crap out. I, in no way, want it back.

This place where were are at now is not like last time. I feel bad for the company more than ourselves. I had recently started a company, GT Media Services, as a side job/hobby and now I will make it a priority. I have some exciting things that are quickly lining up already.  That definitely helps the mental attitude!

We don’t know what this transition means for J. It’s not exactly the best time to get laid off and try to recover quickly, but we’ll figure it out.

In the meanwhile our youngest is going through medical issues that has us perplexed and worried. Going through test after test to try to eliminate things is exhausting, expensive, and frustrating.  We’re hoping to have some answers soon before I go crazy.

So please keep us in your prayers as we build up our foundation again.

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School’s back in session in our part of town. Which means Gremlin is already getting Thinking Laps “…just for making people laugh”. Interpretation: Being the class clown has it’s down side. Gremlin has a hard time keeping the oxygen level in his system high enough which makes him sleepy which turns him into a Super Nova in the attempt to fight the heavy eyes.  Mrs. A has her work cut out for her!

Oldman starts 5th grade which means lockers and changing classes for subjects. He was a wreck the first day but quickly realized that time FLIES when you’re having to switch classes. He hasn’t quite figured out how to make his locker work for him, but he’s getting adjusted.

My classes get started back up on Thursday and I’ll be one busy lady – 2 online classes and 1 face-to-face! I’m excited though. I’m ready to get going on this.

As busy as we all will be, we’re ready to get back to our routine. As wonderful as summer break is, my family lives and dies by a daily routine. There are not many surprises…the kids know what to expect so it provides a comfortable atmosphere for them. My oldest, Oldman, always comes home from school saying, “Ah…doesn’t this place just feel safe.” When he first said it, I was kind of sad for him, but if our house makes him feel that way then…SUCCESS!

I’m proud of my boys and actually a little proud of myself. I hope we have a great school year and come out on top!

“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” -Christopher Robin to Pooh

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This is a SUPER short post. Mainly cause I’m a bit embarrassed by this confession:

I’m addicted to Poptropica.

I shoo my kids off the laptop so I can play.

I swear it’s educational.

(…don’t judge…)

*clicks over to Poptropica tab*

I totally suck at being green. My life is going 0 to 90 most of the time so I don’t have time to re-invent the wheel at my house. I really rely on companies to make my life greener. However, I do like the idea of not shaving my legs…ever.

That being said, I love coming up with quick-to-use ideas for things that I might not have on hand. It doesn’t seem to matter how organized I am, I swear I forget something from the store!  You’ve probably already heard these, but you know like:

• No buttermilk – use milk and vinegar
• No celery – throw in some celery seed
• No toothpaste – use baking soda
• Cleaning windows with newspaper instead of paper towels.

So, I gotta kick out of that Yahoo Shine article 12 alternative uses for coffee filters by Lori Bongiorno. A lot of them were pretty handy. Some, I probably wouldn’t try, but hey – I’m a firm believer in “…chewing up the meat and spitting out the bones.”

Do you use household products for something other than what it’s used for? I’d love some more ideas!

I’m a true 80′s child who LOVES a good time. And every year, Robin’s BlogHop rocks! I’m so excited!!

[Think: poodle skirt meets jelly shoes.]

Please feel free to check out my Meet Jen page, oh and if you have some time to check out a couple of my posts, I think you’ll dig these:

A Name by Any Other Name

The Beauty of Rain

Quick list that summarizes me:

~Grew up in India and Oklahoma – so I LOVE Indian food.

~It is a fact that people with Down Syndrome are angels hanging out here to teach us lessons in love (my older bro is such an angel).

~I’m a social media junkie.

~People who meet a Jenny and immediately scream, “RUN FORREST RUN!!!!” should be shot.

Now this is where you bookmark this site and keep hopping. Come back later and check out some stuff and then we become online BFFs.