Well, I have nothing interesting to say but Shannon shamed me into writing another post. My life is pretty uninteresting right now! But, I am working on the family room so that has been kind of fun! I am trying REALLY HARD to enjoy the journey - taking my time and trying not to get stressed about the mess downstairs. The Big Randy finished the beadboard and trim in the family room and hallway, so now I get to do all of the painting, because Randy is not allowed to paint. Ohmygosh, the one time I let him help me paint a bedroom was a complete disaster! He was slopping paint all over the baseboard molding and then he slipped and hurt his toe really bad. Because Randy is NOT a "relax and enjoy the journey" kind of guy! He wants to get in there and gitter done! He does not enjoy the doing, he enjoys the being done! But, I am happy that I have a hubby that knows how to do these kinds of things - it is really great.
So, after agonizing many days over a paint color, and having six different color samples on my wall, I decided on a medium taupe color - it makes the family room warm and cozy looking and really makes the beadboard POP. I keep trying to completely disregard the putrid blue carpeting and am hoping that a few strategically placed rugs will at least make it bearable until we get new carpeting. I'd like to finish up decorating the family room, and then do the laundry area and the bathroom, and then after that I'd like to get carpeting for the downstairs and then move on upstairs and start either on the upstairs bathroom or the kitchen.
So, that is my life right now. I'm a little sad today because I was telling Randy that I just realized that we have no visits from kids to look forward to for I don't know how long! Josh is back in Germany and leaving for Iraq soon, Chelsea and Jeff have some incredible expenses coming up so if I want to see them, I think we're going to have to go down there!! Shantommy were just here for six months and it was great. So, it will be kind of a quiet year for us, but we can get some stuff done and enjoy Jordan and Jayden and Tabitha at least. We are sure looking forward to Pensacola in May though - woo hoo!!
So, I'm also sad for Chels and Jeff. Man, life is sure tough sometimes. I wish I had all of the answers for them, but I just don't. Who knows why people are given the challenges that they are given. I don't know why but I don't think we're really supposed to know why. I think it's all a matter of what we do with the challenges we are given. Do we "curse God and die" or do we rise above the challenges we face and become better people for it. Of course, it's a lot easier said than done, that's for sure, and I don't feel like I have a lot of experience in that department in that I've been incredibly blessed my whole life. But, life is a challenge and we all have them, in one way or another. I am so proud of my mom and dad for facing the challenge of dad's health issues and trying to stay positive and happy. I know it's not easy and I know that sometimes they aren't feeling positive and happy but they try to put on a brave front for their kids. I just hope they know that all of their children would do anything for them and help them in any way that we can. We're (I'm) just kind of a doofus sometimes and don't really know what to do to help and I'm afraid I'm not the most thoughtful person in the world. But, my heart and my intentions are good, I guess!
Hmm, what else. Wow, I sure manage to write a lot even when I have nothing to say! There, Shan, are you happy now? XXOO
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That's sweet, mom. I really appreciate the fact that you think about us. And I think that's a fantabulous idea to come see me! Someday! It's been almost 2 years since you've been here. I miss you a lot. I wish I had my mommy and daddy close by. I need them sometimes!
I think you better change the line that says Jodan JACE and tabitha before lacey sees it! haha! You have a visit to look forward to. Its the end of Feb, You are coming to see me in two months right?!! Get excited for that! Florida here you come!
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