Life... or something like it.

I am looking for a change. A BIG change. And it starts today. I am no longer going to sit and whine and cry about how my life is or isn't. I have done everything that has happend in my life... to MYSELF. What is wrong with me?!
It's a time for a change. Time to start working on ME, to help my family be a better FAMILY.
Anger is a motivator. No one but myself has anything to do with this. I am angry with myself. I am a lot of talk but not doing anything to better my situation. I WANTED everything handed to me on a SILVER PLATE. And I'm not doing that anymore. NO MORE!
Time to accomplish going to back to school. And it will be done. By the end of next week. I will be on my way to being a student once again.
Write more later.
Love,
Me

MR. PRESIDENT

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If you do not believe in the democratic way or don't believe that Mr. Bush has screwed up this nation, please be advised that this blog post is not for you. And it takes a little bit to load, so walk away for a couple minutes and come back when it's done loading and re-play it.
I chose to post my political view on my blog because this video is something that speaks to me. She did something that needed to be said.
I will be clapping my hands as this terror is removed from office and a REAL man takes his place. One that cares about the people as a nation and will not exclude anyone of the population. He will stand up for the rights of American's and make the most of his position. I have to believe that this was the best option for America. I hope to see that all of our men and women will be coming home or at least fighting a war that we can win in the end. I hope that EVERY child will have their health insured and be able to be seen by a doctor. That our president will worry more about his people than everyone else that should be taken care of by their own leaders. I have to believe this.
I will be praising the LORD the night that President Obama takes his seat in the White House. I don't want to see another child go without. I don't want to see another person go without. I don't want to see anyone miss treated due to their relationship status. As it is none of my business or anyone else.
Dear Mr. President (Bush), I would NEVER take a walk with YOU.

Happy New Year

As we go into a new year, let me begin by saying "I hope the best for everyone in the coming year".
Me, personally, I will be making some big changes. Growing I guess you could say. I have applied to go to school and will be attending to be a nurse. That's my dream. To be a peds nurse. Probably to cancer kids.
I'm not going to allow my children to "walk all over me". Be more stern. Be more aware. Use my low voice.
I'm not going to be a smoker. I will not let myself or my family down. I will not continue to kill myself slowly.
I will take better care of myself. Both physically and mentally. I am an important person in this world. I will make my mark.
As President-Elect Obama says "Yes, we can!". This is a year for change. What are you going to change?
Love and best wishes.
Melissa

Happy Birthday "Little" Man!

It's about time huh! An update. Tyler's 5th Birthday party was a BLAST! I think that it was so much fun for me because I missed a lot of it last year. I had a hard time dealing with missing all the birthday parties and all the family gatherings. Happy Birthday Little Man!
We set up the Christmas Tree a couple of days ago and that was full of fun. Katie broke a couple of decorations. Steven got overly excited about throwing the little balls at the tree. It was exciting for both of them. I can't wait for Christmas with the family.
Thanksgiving will be a memory to me. Playing the WII bowling. That's fun!
So that's it for now. Love you all!

TRICK OR TREAT...

Last night we went Trick or Treating with my family. It was a blast. All 9 kids (minus Colton and Izzy) had a great time and made out well with candy! Steven was a transformer and Katie was a doctor, which she actually liked once she found out she got to carry her doctors kit!
I will post some pictures as soon as I get some time.
Jenn, will you send me the recipe for that dip that you made last night?! I would like to make it myself sometime soon.
Love
Me.

Home at Last!

Although many of you know, we are finally back in Minnesota. We are having a great time. I started work again last weekend. It's a pretty nice place. BIG. I haven't worked more than one day yet but this coming week is going to be full of working and all that wonderful stuff.
We went to church last weekend and the kids had a blast in Sunday school. It was nice to go back. We are planning on having Bell babtised there sometime soon. I have to talk to the people we want as god-parents and find out when is good for them.
A couple days ago we got a new car. It's a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. It's really nice. It's got a few flaws but nothing big.
We are really looking forward to Halloween. We are getting the kids their costumes tomorrow I think. Or on Saturday. Should be fun.
Other than that. Nothing else going on.
Have a wonderful night!
Love, Melissa

Wonderful couple of days

We have had a wonderful couple of days! Yesterday my Steven lost his second tooth and today, my little Katie started potty training! I didn't want to start potty training yet, but the other day it was either get the baby diapers or get Katie diapers (she only had a few) so we of course opted for the baby getting diapers. She is doing GREAT with it. She wasn't having any of it this morning but later this afternoon she came around. She started telling me that she had to go potty and would go every time she did tell me. We only had ONE accident all day and that was this morning! AND she POOHED! I'm so proud of her. Maybe she is more ready than I thought she was.
Have a great night... can't wait till Tuesday!
Love,
Missy and family