Hello blog world, I sit here in disbelief of how fast time has been going. We have had so much going on in our house and that calendar doesn't stop for nothing. Today, I am home with a sick Emily and Tobey Jude. Yesterday, Eddie was home with a sick Olivia and Melody....tomorrow, who knows.
One thing that has been keeping us so busy was Eddie and I have 2 new jobs. After almost 5 years of being with Steel Warehouse and working his way into management, Eddie's plant shut down. He was able to find work in Plymouth (thank you God) but, they are obviously not going to give him the same pay starting at that we need to support a family of 9. So, I went to work in a factory. Do I think I am supposed to be working at a factory with a bad back and 7 kids with demanding schedules? Nope. But you do whatever it takes to take care of your family. I am however, going to need to find a job done the line that won't KILL me!
So, as you may know I kinda have a thing for holiday's. And this Thanksgiving is no different. We are starting a new thing with the kids this year. Wal-Mart had bags of mini pumpkins and gourds for $ .02. You read that right 2 cents (btw, where in the world is the cents sign on the keyboard? I can't find it!) so I bought 5 bags and we are going to hide them around the house (Easter egg style) and then the kids will bring them to the table for the centerpiece and as they put in each one they are going to say what they are thankful for. I have a feeling that Edwin is going to throw one at me, but we are trying to make a memory here people!
So, if you are not one of the people on Facebook that heard about Miss Emily...she may be gifted. I opened the letter from school and I was totally expecting for it say that she needs to be tested for Autism, or that she didn't put socks on. Something along those lines, because to be honest that is really all we ever get. But no! They think that Emily may be gifted! I am in shock of this kid!
The rest of the kids are doing alright, except for Tobey. The little dude is honestly getting to be quite the handful to take care of. He is getting bigger and stronger. A dear friend gave us the name of a Dr in Indy so we are going to check him out. I am in hopes that he has the answers for Tobey.
Olivia and Edwin are going to bell ringers for the Salvation Army for a couple of Friday's this holiday season. Now, I was all about Olivia doing it. She is very polite and charitable minded. I also don't worry about her saying insane things. Edwin however, I have no idea how this is going to go down. I can totally see him in his monotone voice saying things like " I know you have more than a dollar lady" or "If you don't give me money I will blow up your car" or he could start doing jumping jacks or Gangham style right there at the entrance of Kmart. I am relieved that I don't have to be there and if something does happen I can blame Eddie because this was NOT my idea.
Olivia, Edwin and Alison are also going to perform at the town's Christmas tree lighting and parade. I think that one will go really well as long as the weather is good.
So, I suppose I need to do something around the house, take care!
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