November 10, 2015.....

      Lost my computer... But I'm back and hello.... Not much going on around here.   Working, working, and working.  Oh and homework with the 10 yr. old.  Speaking of Homework with the 10 yr old, I don't remember having to do another 4 hours of homework every night, when I got home from school, when I went to 5th grade.   It was rare if I ever even had homework.  Usually if you were sick or something but otherwise only reading and book reports. The occasional page of Math homework perhaps.   But hours of math, flashcards, reading, spelling, vocabulary, book reports (this one isn't every night of course) but you get my meaning... it never ends. I am not surprised she likes school less and less as the days go by. 
      The oldest is still working at Harmon's, and Number 2 is home and looking for work. He has applied at several places but I really think he needs to get out of my basement.  Video games are not a life.  He needs to meet people, see the light of day.  Even if he's a vampire he can find work at night.
The others are getting on as best they can. Since last I wrote I have moved to a new home in Sandy. It is 4-5 bedroom 2 bath and a mansion compared to the shack of the recent past.   Whenever I pull in the driveway it says, "Welcome Home!" ......  ok not really but that's what I hear in my head.
      All new appliances and my pipes don't freeze up and break.  I can actually use my garbage disposal without an extension cord,  I know, you are thinking I must be insane but not so much anymore.  I am here.  In my home with the Love of my life.  Things are good.
      There are four more children. One that lives here, I call her, "The girl"  or "Girls" if the 10 yr old is around. Another girl older, and Two boys, one Older than mine and one right after.  They live on their own.   They bring a lot of drama.  Drama I've never had with my kids. It's strange getting used to.  I never really entertained at the shack, for so many reasons, but here we have get togethers all the time with friends and family.  I'll be hosting Thanksgiving here again this year for my loves family and then again two days later for my family.  It should be great.   I think I am also hosting a Christmas party for my family this year as well.
       Fun!  Fun!  Now if only I would get the money that is owed me I could afford Christmas.   Or do you ever really afford Christmas?