Another long overdue post

Yep, I officially suck at updating this blog. Well there is always something new in my life. Work is crazy busy. I'm back at Indian head and I'm loving my 20 minute commute to work. Harley started 1st grade and Derek started Kindergarten. Ugh, I hate that my kiddos are growing up. I took another part time job. Christmas is coming up and that means presents for not just one kid but three and their list are a little expensive.
Their father and I are not seeing eye to eye on our current custody arrangement so I've got that I'm dealing with. I think things are finally starting to take it's toll on the kids and I have seen a big dip in their attitudes. Not liking that one bit.
The guy that I've been seeing off and on since last October, we finally sat down and decided that this relationship was worth a real try. The kids love him and he loves them right back. What's awesome is that his family is very excepting of me and the kids and that has been such a relief to me.
My BFF just got married this past weekend. It was a beautiful wedding that I was honored to be apart of. Harley was the flower girl, Derek was the ring bearer and Melissa handed out the programs.



The kids on their first day of school



My man and Melissa singing their ABC's



Harley on her 7th birthday



Goofing around with my baby



My kids doing their thing



LOVE this picture



My two best friends, Kristin the bride and Holly was another bridesmaid



My Boo and I <3 him so very much

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Another overdue blog.........

I'm really horrible with this blog thing. We've just been so busy, it's unreal. I feel like I'm constantly on the go ALL THE TIME. The kids are all doing great. Except with their allergies b/c of the horrible pollen. Derek turned 5 on Feb 15th and Melissa turned 3 on Feb 19th. Time really needs to slow down, it's going by way too fast. I've got a ton of pictures so I'll recap with those.....


These 3 cuties were my valentines date this year. Couldn't of asked for anything better. (This day also marked a year of me moving on with my life and getting stronger for myself and my kids. It's been a hard year but definitely worth every second.)


Harley and Mommy


Looking so cute in her outfit for school


Ohhhhh boyyyyy were these two in trouble!!! They managed to color themselves in a matter of 5 minutes! I can laugh now, but at the time, it wasn't so funny


When it's nice outside, this is where we are at!


My little helper


Me and my 6 year old. I can't believe how grown up she looks here, CRAZY


This little girl keeps us all laughing! She's definitely got my attitude as well. Love her to pieces


Harley is starting to really become a Mommy's girl. When's she at my house she is either with me at all times or my room mate Kristin. She loves to be doing whatever we are. She is changing all the time including her sassy mouth. UGH, I wish this phase would hurry up and just be OVER.


I went in the girls room to check on them before I went to bed, this is how I found them. Too cute


Gosh I love him. He is so energetic he wears me out though! LOL well they all wear me out


He's gotten so affectionate here lately. I LOVE IT!!! Usually I'm the one who has to ask/beg/steal for the hugs and kisses.


He really is so dag on cute/handsome.


NEW INK :-) I've been waiting for 3 years to get my latest tattoo. I knew I wanted my kids names, I've just been going back and forth as what to get. Their initials are H, D, M (Harley-Davidson Motorcycles) so I knew I wanted the Harley shield. I just wanted to make it girly. I LOVE IT. It's definitely my favorite tattoo now (I've got 5, eek)


No matter how hard life is, no matter what is going on in my life, these 3 kids are my SAVING GRACE, my SANITY!!!!
Now a day's life is crazy/hectic/busy/fun/exciting/D. All of the above. But I'm truly thankful for my 3 blessings from God.

So sorry..........

I'm so sorry that the last time I blogged was 08NOV11. That's just crazy. But crazy is exactly how my life has been. Working two jobs and raising 3 kids as a single mother is pretty hectic. Let me recap quickly on our holidays:


Harley sound asleep on Christmas Eve, 2011

This picture just cracks me up. I went up to check on the kids to make sure they were asleep before we could do the whole "Santa Thing" and this is what I saw. TOO CUTE. She woke up the next morning telling me that her blindfolds really helped her to get to sleep fast and to get a good nights sleep. LOL


Derek sound asleep on Christmas Eve, 2011


Melissa sound asleep on Christmas Eve, 2011 (if you look closely, she is asleep with her eyes open a little bit)


Christmas 2011 Morning

To say the kids were SPOILED by Santa and his helpers is a complete understatment. Kristin, Joey and I were so excited to set up the gifts for the kids on Christmas Eve. I believe Joey was the one who was the most excited b/c that's all he had been talking about.


Happy New Year!!!

The kids spent New Year's Eve and Day with their father. So Kristin and Joey decided to have people over the house. We had a great time with some pretty terrific friends.


H&D getting ready to watch Beauty and the Beast 3D


Momma & Melissa getting ready for Beauty and the Beast 3D

I hate to admit that I've never taken my kids to the movies. My parents, my sister and Josh's brother and sister-n-law have but I haven't. Two weekends ago I decided that I was going to take them and I took them by myself. I was nervous about going to the movies with 3 kids by myself but we had a great time. The kids enjoyed the movie and so did I. When the kids started laughing, the people around us started laughing at them for laughing so hard. It was cute. Not gonna lie, it was also a little depressing to think that I had to do this all by myself. The whole "Single Mother" really sunk in that day. But I also came out of it knowing that "I GOT THIS"!


I love this little girl. It's crazy to think that my baby will be 3 this month. The saying "Time Flies" is oh so true for me.


My favorite guy EVER!!! My baby boy will be 5 this month. They all really need to stop GROWING UP!!!


My pretty girls playing on the laptop

Harley is so smart and we get on this one site for kids to read books on and to do little puzzles on. She LOVES it and so does her brother and sister. She was helping Melissa with it the other day. She's such a thoughtful child (well, when she wants to be and when it benefits her, lol)

I've got an app on my iphone and the kids like to take silly pictures with Mommy:


Mommy and Derek


Mommy and Harley


Momma and Melissa

I've got a boat load of more pics, so I'll to do a post from my phone that way I can upload them straight from there. I hope everyone's doing well and your new year has been going well so far :-)