God is Good!

Nick is going to have his knee surgery on Wed. April 8 and the bill will be paid by MASH ( I forget what it stands for). It is an out patient procedure, but will have to knock him out for it. Today is spring picture day at school, I hope Aliyah and Henry smile!

I got a new cell phone and have been playing with it. Mommy's new toy! We also found out that Nick's back problems may be from a herniated disc. I don't know what that will involve. Just a quick update for anyone who actually reads this.

Trusting

It is so hard to trust the Lord sometimes. Nick is needing surgery on his left knee and we actually have it schedueled for next wed, april 8, the money for the surgery is another story. We have applied for MASH through the hospital and it should go through. Nick's knee is a constant pain for him and the only way it can be fixed is by surgery. He has a torn miniscus (i think i spelled that right).

He has an MRI today for his lower back. It's times like this, that it's hard to trust in the Lord, I know he has everything under control, but when you have bills staring you down and only 1 person able to work. I have to wonder what God is up to. Please keep us in your prayers!

Facebook

I finally did it. I joined facebook. I can't upload any pictures because my computer got a virus and everytime I try to get on the internet, it blocks it. So since I can't afford to get it fixed, I am paying for internet I can't use! If I cancel b4 my 2 yr. agreement is up, I have to pay 200 bucks. So I am waiting on my sister to find an old cpu so that I can at least have internet access at home.

I am at my sisters house and Aliyah just asked my 16 yr. old niece Amber, why her room is so dirty! Amber said she doesn't have time to clean it, with school and cheerleading practice, she is trying out next friday for the highland rebels. GO REBELS!!

So if you look at older posts I do have some pictures on here of my kids. ENJOY!!

Parenting is so

hard, rewarding, and frustrating all at the same time. We have been having so many problems with Henry. He has just been kicked off the bus for 2 weeks for yelling, arguing, and not listening to the bus driver. This is the second time he has been kicked off this school year, and if he gets kicked off again it will be for the rest of the year. He says that he wants to be bad, and I know that's not true!!

His heart is so big, he is so loving! It hurts my heart so much to see him cry when he gets in trouble! I just want to take him in my arms and make everything ok, but on the other hand I don't want him to think that I don't mean what I say. He is grounded for a month and will have extra chores around the house, and will not be able to play baseball. I was so looking forward to letting him play and going to his games. He now has a friend from school calling him and I would love to be able to let them play together, but it just seems that we take 2 steps forward and 5 steps backwards.

I'm going to have to step up the praying over him.

sledding and other news

Here is one of the promised pictures from our ice storm. This is the kids' first time sledding. They loved it!! We are now having 70 degree weather and severe thunderstorms. The tornadoes need to stay away!! We just passed the one year mark from the feb 5 2008.

This is the best pic I have of them they went by too fast to get a better one.

Aliyah turned 6 on the 25th of Jan. and Henry turned 7 on the 17th of Jan. My they grow up so fast!! It's hard to think back to when they were babies. Aliyah is loving Girl Scouts. She got into her first fight and did well, but of course I couldn't tell her that. A little girl in her troop kicked her so she fought back.

15 Random Things

I was reading a friend from high school's blog and thought this would be fun. Let's see if I can think of 15 random things about myself, it's easier said than done.

1. I don't like mushy foods like peas, and lima beans.

2.I don't really like cooking all the time I'd rather let Nick do it.

3. My house isn't the cleanest on the block, I prefer the lived in look.

4. I am the worst when it comes to putting away laundry. I'll wash, dry and fold it and instead of putting it away right away I'll stick it on my bed or on the back of the couch for a couple of days.

5. I hate doing dishes by hand, I really want a dishwasher and the kids are too young to really help out a lot with that chore.

6.I don't wear high heel shoes because I'm already taller than my husband and don't want to be any taller than my 7 inches.

7. I am not a very creative person. I have great respect for all those out there that make scrapbooking look so easy. Most of my pictures are in a drawer waiting to be put in albums and on the computer. It's so much easier to put them on the computer than to go to Wal-Mart and develop them.

8. We just bought our first home in Sept. 07 and are finding a lot of things that need to be redone that we didn't know when we bought the house. The floors need to be redone, it's not very well insulated and the hot water heater is rigged with some sort of switch underneath the house. We have one of those short ones. So if you do laundry better do it when you don't have to use the hot water or cold, because it's going to take it all.

9.My favorite color is purple and dark blue. I've always loved purple ever since I learned that it is the color of royalty. After all I am a princess, my Father is the King!!

10. I love cats. I think they are much more entertaining than dogs.

11. I wish I could have gone to my 10 year high school reunion in 2007, but was unable to make it because I live in Arkansas and didn't hear of it in time. Are we planning a 15, Chelsea? I'll start making plans now to come.

12. I may be related to Laura Ingalls Wilder. My niece went to her home in Missouri and found the name Brentlinger in the family graveyard.

13. I love to read but don't get too very often anymore being a wife and mom. I have to remind myself that I need time for me, too.

14. I am assistant director to Angel Food at our church, youth leader, nursery worker. Angel Food has allowed me to meet people in our community and reach out them. You buy a whole bunch of food for $30 which would cost close to $60+ at the grocery store.

15. Last but not least, I am happy with my life. I made some bad decsions as a young woman but I got 2 beautiful kids out of those and looking back I can see how God worked to bring me to where I am today.

So sorry!!

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted since August and I really don't have any really good excuse. Let's see what has happened. We had a really good Thanksgiving at home just the four of us. All my family had other plans so we got together that weekend and ate all the leftovers. Christmas was good, the kids had a really good christmas. The monday before the kids got out for christmas break we had freezing rain and they got out early. They went back to school on Friday and then didn't go back until Jan. 2!

They had a great time sledding down our street. I'll post some pictures and try to post some video. I quit my job and went to work for a different home health agency and really enjoy it. My hours are more flexible and the stress level is non-existent.

Aliyah joined Girl Scouts and is selling cookies. Her goal is to sell 20 boxes and she has 14 sold! You go Girl!!

Henry is on medication for ADHD and it has helped tremendously. He went from a C+ to an A+ in spelling from the first 9 wks to the 2nd 9 wks. He is struggling a little in math he went from a B+ to a B-. I don't remember doing fractions in first grade. They're simple like which pizza shows 1 fourth? He is doing simple algebra so I guess next year will be multiplication. His behavior on the bus has improved also. He acutually got kicked off for 10 days in Nov. for not listening to the bus driver, not sitting in his seat and yelling. No more complaints since he has been on meds. He does have his days, though after all he's only 7.
He turned 7 Jan. 17 and we had a small party for him. Aliyah will be 6 on sunday.

Can't upload any pictures because I can't figure out how to get them from the kodack easy share folder to here so if anyone wants to see them email me and I will send them to you.

First Day of School

Today was the first day back to school. Aliyah was so excited while waiting for the bus, and then the bus actually showed up, thats when she lost it and started to cry! I had to walk behind her and help her up the stairs. She then dropped her backpack and resting mat and just stood there and turned and said I want a huggy!! I gave her a big hug and kiss and she tearfully picked up her backpack and sat next to Henry. He took her to her class where she knew one boy from church, Ethan. She had a good day at the end of the day when she came home. Henry was taking the dog out this morning the dog got loose, henry fell and scraped both knees and elbow. Poor baby!

Henry is an old pro now. He got on that bus and took care of his little sister, I was so proud of him!! He took Aliyah to her class and then went to his. He said he had a good first day. He will have homework this year on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll make sure he works his fingers to the bone!!!! hehehe

I had an exciting day today too. I took the kids their folders to school with all the paper work they want you to fill out, I had to call the bus garage this morning, and came back out to the car and my car wouldn't start! I popped the hood ( so I could look intelligent to anyone passing by) and cleaned around my battery cables, no luck. I called Nick and he tried for 30 minutes to get me started. By this time I am already late for work, my baby started school, and we cant' figure out what is going on, I was not doing well. He even tried to jump my car off with no luck. He took me to work, and he and George, his stepdad, went to look at it. It started. Go figure. But I thank the good Lord that it wasn't something serious. I guess it just needed to rest!! So that was my first day of school. Yes, after the kids got on the bus, I came in and cried.

First

Three more weeks to go!!

Hi everyone,

Well Aliyah only has 3 more weeks left of preschool and I only have 1 week left before I go back to work. Aliyah is very excited. The countdown has begun. I'll probably cry on the second day when she gets on the bus, and I'm sure that Nick will have a good laugh again. Theres just something about putting my babies on that big yellow bus! Aliyah can't ride in a car yet without being in a booster seat, but she can ride the big yellow cheese without a seatbelt.

Aliyah is the one with the black wild hair.

starting my weight loss challenge

Tomorrow I start my weight loss challenge! (wlc for short) I'm a little nervous about teaching adults and I hope that people show up. I havent gotten any calls yet. I just got to see a friend from high school new baby boy who was born on wed. He is so cute!! Makes me want one, for now until God is ready to bless us I have my kitten, who is just as demanding as a baby and instead of poopy diapers I have a litter box. I got an email from my aunt laurie that is cute and made me laugh, so thought i would share it with you.http://http://users.telenet.be/leukelinks/flash/queen.htm
will blog and let you know friday how the wlc went!

stuff about Nick

I think the cat has made Nick's eye infected. She scratched him last week and his right eye has been swollen ever since. It finally scabbed over, but he says it still hurts and will be going to the dr on monday to have it checked. I think that him working out in the heat is making it swell more, with all the sweat, grass and stuff. So for now I have to keep Sassy away from him. I am not letting him get rid of her, he'll come back around. She is not allowed in our room (at least when Nick is home).

New addittion to family

Nick and I will be celebrating 3 years of matrimonial bliss on July 30. We have certainly had our ups and downs! But, we have been so blessed in those 3 years, we have always had enough money to pay the bills, have been blessed by family when times got hard to help pay the bills. Nick brought me home something that I have been asking him for for 3 years, a kitten! He went to check on a yard for a lady and this kitten whose mommy abadoned them, evidently climbed up his leg, curled up on his shoulder and he brought her home to me. We named her Sassy. She is a good kitten, although she thinks that this one particular blanket that Nick's grandma crocheted is her personal litter box. I can't afford a litter pan and litter right now, so I have newspaper down where it will be and have been taking her there when I notice her going potty. Nick gets paid on Friday and sooner if he finishes up the lot where he found her. We had to take her to the vet on sat, she had an eye infection, vet gave us some drops and she is already doing better.

summer blues

So far this summer Henry and I have been to the library, gone swimming and watched lots of movies. Aliyah is still going to daycare, and some mornings I think she's jealous that Henry gets to stay home with mommy. I know that once she gets there she has fun. Henry made it to the first grade! I will try to scan a picture of him in his cap and gown into the computer and post it. I dont' recall haveing a kinderagarten graduation. I barely remember my senior graduation. It seems so long ago.

Henry has committed to read 10 books for the summer reading program, so far he has read 7. He is such a good reader. He will hopefully come to enjoy reading as he grows older.

Aliyah is Hannah Montana crazy. She wants a Hannah Montana backpack, clothes, and everything else. We occassionally let her watch the tv show when time allows. Nick and I even enjoy watching it.

Good Day to All

I am finding it hard to get everything accomplished in a day that I need to. It seems like a never ending cycle of dishes, laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping. And to top it all off I am trying to lose 30 lbs by the end of summer. I am also trying to get my own business started. I am a herbalife distributor. I am taking pills to help control hunger, boost metabolism and energy. So far I can tell a difference in my energy levels. They have improved so much and unlike the energy drinks you buy at the store, you don't come crashing down all of a sudden. The company has stuff for women, men, kids, weight management, nutrition, and skincare. To see more about the company and products visit http://www.herbalife.com. Now, I have to get off the computer and get to work. I am working on my training and learning more about how to run my own business with the help of great mentors, who have walked me through the entire process.

Me according to Henry

Happy Mother's Day one day late! I hope that everyone had a wonderful mom's day. The kids and Nick gave me flowers, took me out lunch, where I managed not to spill anything on myself. I still find it a challenge to eat left handed. Henry wrote a poem in school, well he filled in the blanks, which on here is in italics. I love the age, he took off 5 years!



My mom is 25 years old.

During the day my mom puts the new dog in the cage.

My mom's favorite food is macaroni and cheese.

My mom looks prettiest when she is wearing a church dress.

My mom's favorite place to go is to South Carolina.

My favorite thing my mom and I do is to take Lil' Bit for a walk.

My mom is the best dog feeder.

My favorite thing that my mom cooks for me is pizza.

If I had $100 I would buy my mom a frozen pizza and some grapes.

Broken Arm

Man, do I gave something to blog about. Last monday I fell and broke my right forearm in 3 places. The kids and I were the only ones home. I had to call Nick @ work on his cell phone.He came home and took me to thr ER, where it was confirmed it was broke. I had 2-3 hr surgery tues morning; where they put 2 metal plates and 6 screws in my arm.

While in the hospital I found out I am allergic to morphine and percacet. I broke out in hives all over my face and waist line. I had to look lovely when my pastor came to visit! lol

Came home wed. afternoon, changed meds to vicadin & ended up back in the er for shortness of breath, although this time I got to ride in an ambulance. So no more prescription drugs for me, I will stick ti Tylenol and benadryl for pain and itching.

I am a right handed person, so this has been rough for me. I don't like having to ask for help.Now I have to have help putting on a bra and gettind dressed,i can't cook or do anyother housework; which puts a lot of stress on Nick. He has been such a blessing. He even let me call hin nicky,which he hates, while i was in the hospital and enduring pain that was far worse than child labor.

I will try to keep everyone posted. I go back to the dr on april 21 to have the staples removed. My arm always has a dull ache to it & I itch almost constantly arond the staples.

Chores and kids

We are starting something new in the Savell household, Henry and Aliyah are getting chores to do. For a couple of reasons

1. Stress off mommy
2. daddy says so
3. To hopefully teach them some responsibility for later in life(boy does that sound familiar)

Their chores consist of making their beds every morning, folding and putting their own laundry away, taking out kitchen and bathroom trash.

Aliyah had to fold her laundry today, I have not seen how this was acutually done yet. I hope that it was just not stuffed into dresser drawers. We shall see. There was a lot of whining involved and according to her, will take forever! Now she knows how mommy feels when I spend the greater majority of my weekend doing laundry.

Henry has no complaints. It looks like he will be graduating to 1st grade next year, barring any more major behavior problems. Aliyah will be starting kindergarden in august and is excited avout riding the school bus.

We had a nice, quiet Easter at home after church.

7 Random Things

I was reading Chelsea's blog and it inspired me to get to thinking. Scary thought, I know. Let's see 7 random things about me.

1. I never wear shoes with any height to them, because I don't like being taller than Nick. He is 5 foot and a half and I am 5 ft 7. I can't remember the last time I wore a pair fo high heels. I never liked them anyway, I always feel like I'm falling. I never was very graceful.

2. I cannot roll my tongue and I also find it hard to make a fish face, it hurts my cheeks.

3.My favorite things:

color- deep purple

fav food- anything I don't have to cook and isn't messy. I love to cook and experiment.


4. I am most comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt, if I didn't want to go against tradition I would have worn them on my wedding day.

5. My best friend is my husband Nick, even though he gets on my nerves.

6. I am not an artsy, craftsy person, I am doing well to draw a stick person.

7.I am indecisive when it comes to shoe, clothes shopping for either me or the kids. I do better at garage sales.

No Lincoln towncar

Nick really surprised me on Friday. We went for a drive and we passed the razorback motel, and had me pull over. There were two cars for sale. He drove a 1998 Dodge Neon and bought it for me! Completely surprised me! I love it. No power windows, no power locks, and the best part is the kids can open their own doors. On the old car, the doors were too heavy for them to open.

He is always surprising me. I love him so much. I was upset with him over something small, and then he went and bought me a car. God blessed me with such a great husband!