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!