YUK!!

Well this morning is quickly turning not so nice!! Did I mention I am TERRIFIED of spider's? I found a big ugly one in the kitchen sink the other morning and almost called 911 (sorry Kerrie I know it's not for that) . That same day I found one crawling on poor Janaya after being outside and now I just had to wrestle one off the ceiling. I am just beside myself with paranoia now!! I have often thought about hypnotism to help me with this but then again the thought of not being scared and letting them touch me it WORSE!! I feel like I am in a prison being tortured at the thought another one is gonna come out and get me!! EEEEWWWWW!!

The other thing bad is the guy coming to do the computer got a call to go out of state to North Dakota for work...now I have to wait longer!!! WWAAAAAAAAAA!! LOL

Computer

It's been a fairly quiet week here at the Boedecker household. I am having someone come look at the computer's tonight to get some of the problem area's worked out! I am having problem's with transfering all my old stuff to the new computer and I have no sound on the new computer!! So hopefully he can get it fixed and I can post my pic's and be in total working order again!! Other than that it is so nice to have an updated computer, my old one is from like 1997 or so!! Not much else going on right now.

Brit and I have had much discussion lately about our current home and the benefit's and con's of buying a house which would mean breaking our contract with this one. We have decided to start looking and starting the process to buy one. We are going to take it slow and make sure all our ducks are in a row!! I have seen a house on the list with Madison Realty that we are interested in so we'll see what happens. I did the first mold kit on Tues from the bathroom and can check it for the 1st time on Friday. So I'll keep you posted on that too!! Wish me luck!!!

What a Weekend!

We had a very fun and busy weekend in Fargo! We got home Sunday about 9:30 so it was late! I got my new computer but am having trouble's getting everything switched and learning the ropes of this one! Why can't technology be easy for me??? I will post some pic's I took of the kid's when I get this working right for me!! Just thought I should let you all know we made it out alive! It was very nice to see Brit's family and his sister's recital was awesome! She plays the flute! Janaya had her party at Chuckie Cheese so that was COOL! SHe got overloaded with presents as usual, her Grandma Davis loves to spoil the kid's , and that is COOL!! Well kid's are going crazy so I will post again soon!!

B-day Cake

I thought I should post some pic's of Janaya's b-day cakes that Kari made for her! They are so awesome and she is so excited she can hardly wait. Her b-day is tomorrow the 24th of March and she will be 3! We are having a party here tonight and will be going to Fargo in the am for the night to celebrate with Brit's family! So we had to get 2 cakes! They have Dora on them and Kari couldn't have done a better job!! Thank's Kari for all you do!!

I also took some pic's the other day of Cooper and his new found friend...Mr.Cheese Curl!! He was a cheesy mess but cute none the less!! Hope you all have a great weekend!!

Fort!

This weekend the kids took every blanket they could find and much other misc and built a fort in the living room, and trust me it was the whole living room! I took some pic's to share!

UNBELIEVABLE

This morning when my sister brought the boy's in she let my dog get out...GREAT huh? I tried all day to catch him and he would let me get close enough to just about get him and he would bolt from me! Finally tonight at 6:50pm the neighbor guy helped me get him in the gate and I was able to catch him! I had noticed earlier when trying that he was bleeding on his left shoulder so I thought I better check it out!! I found a wound that appears to be a bullet hole just like before but way bigger!! I have not heard a single gunshot all day and have had the window's open!! Most of the day he has been in our yard laying outside the gate by the van! I am sure that is what it is and don't know what to do about it! Could somebody have a silencer on a shotgun? His collar is also off of him along with his tags!! I know that when he gets out it is our fault and I have been working so hard to keep this from happening, and I can say that today had nothing to do with me or the kid's!!

My neighbor guy works with Brit and he heard some guy's talking this weekend (at Teezer's) about a dog that was shot by the Sheriff a few week's ago that looked like a cross between a Chow and a Rotweiler!! (that sound's like Rosco) I would think that when I made the report to the Police they would have known about a dog being shot by the Sheriff, maybe I am wrong becouse they are seperate from eachother but something isn't right! The Sheriff does live in this mobile home park as well!

On a different note my dryer decided to day that it is done working!! Now with 6 people living here laundry is not something that can wait!! Nor am I gonna load it up and go to the laundry mat, and as if I have time right?! This is looking to be an expensive month and I might just give up and run!! LOL! I will end now on a happy note...Have a good evening!!

Test kits

Brit and my stepdad have worked out a plan to rip out that bathroom and then we'll decide waht we're gonna put in there! I went on-line and found test kits you can get tot est your air and the mold to see if it's toxic or not! I did order both and hopefulley they will get here soon so I can test it before they get going to make sure we know what we are dealing with!

Mold Research!

OMG am I ever in trouble. I decided this morning to do some research on mold seeing's how I was starting to believe it could be my trouble!! I went to the Allergy Relief Site and found out I AM IN TROUBLE!!! The first thing I looked at was
Mold Allergy Symptoms:
- Sneezing
*-Chronic cough
- Runny Nose
*- Nasal Congestion
*- Itchy, watery, red eyes
-Skin rash/hives
*-Sinus Headaches
*-Reduced lung capacity and difficult breathing
It also had
Toxic Mold Allergy Sypmtoms:
-coughing up blood
-nose bleeds
*-Dizziness
*-Nausea,vomitting and diarreha
*-chest congestion
*-Difficulty breathing
-anemia
-skin rashes
*- forgetfullnes and memory loss
-Pulmonary Hemmorage
-Death

It also said that BLACK mold is toxic and that is what is in our bathroom!! It said after it begins to grow spores are continueously released in the air and travel through heat and air conditioning vents. The only way to get rid of it is to bulldoze the walls and destroy the structure containing it!! Holy cow do I now know what is wrong and somehow have to figure out what we are gonna do. We are in a Contract for Deed and are not allowed to sell or trade till the 5 years is up which is still 2 years away...I dont know that we will make it that long!!! It explains the kids being sick all the time too I believe!! Any idea's or input would be greatly appreciated...I am glad I looked it up and now am SCARED TO DEATH!!!

* on the symptoms indicates my symptoms that I am dealing with for the last few months!!! To me it look's like I found my problem!!

I Wonder?

I often have the feeling of "How long will I live?" I don't always think I am gonna be around to see impportant milestone's of the kid's live's and can't seem to shake it! I can't picture Julia's graduation or her getting married and the same of the other kid's. I know I have to trust that when it is my time it is and there is only one person who can decide that. I don't like this feeling and it bother's me to think I won't be here for my kid's when they grow up! I heard this song quite some time ago called ' 100 Years' and it really makes me think of how short life really is and that I can't take any moment for granted. Here is the song if you don't know it...http://music.yahoo.com/video/2159321. I don't mean to bring anyone down this is just on e of those day's where I fear the worst for some reason. I guess I will pray on it and keep enjoying life as it goes....

You gotta love Mitch!

So Julia stayed home today to go to the doctor for her cough! We once again saw Mitch and he gave her some things to help make her more comfortable. His main focus was me...YAY! Sorry Julia! As I am hacking away in the corner he say "Are you still sick?" Ok I have to say this...DUH!! So he listen's to me and suggest's that we try another antibiotic called Biaxin and if that does not take care of it in 2 weeks I am to go back and he has some things we need to look into. 1st we will x-ray my face to see if the mass that I had removed from my left sinus 2 years ago is back and 2nd to see an allergy specialist to find out if it could be the mold that is in my bathroom. That is a long story just know we have a problem in our bathroom that will require total remodeling of that area!!! He also said there are some stronger antibiotic's to use but they are given by IV! YUK!! So I am going to try this and go from there. I certainaly don't want to have that sinus surgery again it was not my most favorite time!! Keep your finger's crossed it is the mold and I can get a new house!!! LOL

UUGGH!!

So I woke up Friday morning stuffed up and coughing again. Did I mention that I just finished my antibiotic a week ago Saturday! I am so angry about this. I am still stuffy today and the cough is so tight and my chest just feels like it's being crushed! I think if I go back to the doctor they will do nothing because I just finished something...what am I to do? Well back to bed I am going not really attempting much this weekend I do have to bowl with my Dad tonight but that is the extent of my list!!! Hope you all had a good weekend and St. Patty's Day!!

MeMe about me

MEME about Me
Learn More About Me:
A is for age: 27yrs.
B is for booze: I can't really drink as it induces a migraine but when I try it's usually Sex on the Beach
C is for career: Stay at Home Mom. I also do Daycar
D is for dad's name: Donald
E is for essential items to bring to a party: Food and drink
F is for favorite song at the moment: First one that came to mind is When You Say Nothing at all by Allison Krause
H is for hometown: Mobridge
I is for instruments you play: I tried Piano when I was younger
J is for jam or jelly you like: Strawberry,
K is for kids: Julia (9,3rd grde) Jordon (7 1st grd) Jackson (5 pre-school) Janaya (alomost 3 and still with mommy)
L is for living arrangements: Mobile home (need more space...lol)
M is for moms name: Peggy
N is for name of your best friends: My 2 best friend's are Kari and Jill
O is for overnight hospital stays: 4 Kids (2 were c-section's) and 2 surgeries
P is for phobia[s]: heights, spiders, death
Q is for quote you like:Do unto other's as wish done to you!
R is for relationship that lasted the longest: Britton (3 1/2 years)
S is for siblings: Brother's Kenny,Jason, Wesley Sister's Amanda, Courtney, Steph ( have 3 sister in-laws and most of the sib's are from extended family)
U is for unique trait: Have a great memory especially with number's
V is for vegetable you love: Broccoli
W is for worst trait: Negative outlook, hold a grudge
X is for x-rays you've had: Dental, neck and back , feet, legs, face
Y is for yummy food you make: Lasangna, Taco Salad and chicken alfredo
Z is for zodiac sign: Sagitarius, B-day is November 23, 1979
FIRSTS
First job: Babysitting many neighborhood families
First funeral: My grandfather when I was about 6, remeber hearing the gunshots!!
First piercing: Ears
First tattoo: I have a tattoo on my left calf, it's an angel and has J, J&J it was for my 1st three kids, now I need one for the 4th!!
First credit card: VISA
First favorite musician/band:Dont really have a favorite...I just go by song's I like
LASTS
Last movie watched: Barnyard...hehehe
Last beverage drank:Coke
Last food consumed: Roast beef with potatoes
Last phone call:Mom of a daycare kid
Last CD played: Don't laugh...Bob Marley
Last website visited: Lori B
Single or Taken: TAKEN!!
What do you miss? My kid's being babies!
Hair color: Reddish-Brown
Natural Blondish Brown
Eye color: Blue
Makes you sad? It is so easy to make me sad...I guess kid's being naughty argueing with Brit or kid's being sick or hurt.
Are you happy? I think I am happier than I have ever been and most of all content!!
I've read this in the past on other people's blogs and decided I would like to tell you more about me. I just started blogging inOctober.Please feel free to play along. I'd like to learn more about you too!!~ Thanks!

Snack Time Fun!

Today for snack we had popcorn which like usual got spilled on the floor. It then became a race to see who get eat it the fastest Rosco or the kid's...lol! Had to share some pic's of this...

24 hour day and a Confession for Kari!

This is how "most" of my day's go...

6:00am- get up and shower (sometime's I am not up that early)

6:30-Daycare kid's get here (depends on the day of how many)

7:00-get my kid's up,dressed, and fed

8:00- take kid's to school, come home and feed kid's who dont go to school

9:00 set kids up with Nick Jr. and clean up...shower quickly if I didnt earlier( OOOPS)

9:30-11:00- activities with kid's housework...diaper changing, important phone calls and etc needed for house

11:00-12:00 feed lunch to kid's, send Jackson off on bus, lay kid's down for nap

12:00-2:30- kid's nap I fold laundry, watch my soaps, e-mail & blog if I can

2:45-3:20 pick kid's up from school, get mail and any errands needed

3:20-4:30 give kid's snack, set them up with an activity (outside if nice)look at kid's school paper's, homework if needed

4:30-5:00 clean up toys get stuff ready to go home(t-th I have a boy from 5-10:30)

5:00-6:30 make supper, kid's go home, eat,clean up

6:30 7:30 relax with Brit and kid's (i have 3 kids that I watch on overnights and if it is one of those days they get here at 6)

7:30-8:30 bathe kids, snack, read a book, play a game bed time is 8:30 sharp

8:30 10:00 Play poker on computer, brit plays the Ps2, (visiting in between) talk to friend's , hot bubble bath (wish it was everynight) take meds and hope I can go to sleep before midnight

The next day it starts all over and I cant wait to blog so I feel like I am actually talking to an adult. I guess I didn't mention that I am a stay at home mom who does Daycare. I have 4 kid's of my own and 7 I do daycare for.

My Confession:

There are so many I should confess but here goes.... When I was bout 8 or 9 my little brother Kenny and I had taken my sister Amanda across the street to this big dog kennel and HUGE dog house where we loved to play in with this huge fluffy white dog. We would crawl up on too of it and peek through the top at each other and it was so fun...lol! Well this particular day we told Amanda that the "dog dropping's" were candy bar's and she could eat one!! She really debated and argued but finally gave in and ate one. To her surprise it was not "good" candy and she ran home and told our mother!!! Yes I did get in trouble...more than Kenny did which I guess I deserved but still don't think is fair...lol! I know this is horrible...sorry Amanda.

So any other taker's on the confessions??

Mr.Right

My Mr. Right...Britton
His age? 26
How tall is he? 6' 5"
How long did you know each other before you got together? New each other for 9 months
What physical features attracted you to him first? His looks and build!
What color are his eyes? Hazel
His hair color? Brown
Hair style? Cut short...most of the time.
What does he whering? M-F jeans and work shirt, all other time shorts and t-shirt
How did you meet him? Met him at Thanksgiving through my sister Courtney...TYVM!
How serious is it? Been married for 3 years!
Are you "in love"? Most definately...get's better everyday.
Do your parents like him? Yes...they love him
Do his parents like you? Yes...at least I think so...haha!
Do you trust him? Yes
Would you share a toothbrush with him? Only if I had to!
Would he let you wear his pants? Yes
Do you have a shirt of his that you sleep in? Sometime's
DO you like the way he smells?YES...best smell ever!
Can you picture having kids with him? I sure hope so...already have...
What bothers you the most about him? That he doesn't remember stuff well.
Does he have a temper? Ummm..sorry dear...YES!
Are you happy to be with him? Very much so.
Does he embarrass you in public? Sometimes...only if the kid's are with us...hehehe
!Does he smoke or do drugs? Trying to quit smoking.
Does he have any piercings? His ears were and now closed.
Any tattoos? No
Does he have any scars that you know of? None that I can think of
Is he a party dude or stay at home? He is home almost all the time...but is a ball when he gets
Is he outgoing or shy? Outgoing
Does he love his mama? Yes he does...they are alot alike!
Would he hang out with you and your friends? Yes
So tell me about YOUR MR. Right!

Vet appt

Rosco went to the vet this afternoon to get checked out and get some shots to make sure he is up to date. He did so good, thank goodness they have a female doctor!!! LOL! He weighs about 50# and is in good health! They gave him an antibiotic as well. It makes me feel better that he has a tag now too!! She felt around and could feel some of the beebee's and the leg wound is the only part he jumped on and she said that will go away with time. So now that is taken care of and now if I could only catch the person I would feel better....thanks for everyone's concern for my dog!!

Update!

Based on all the advice I have gotten today about reporting the gunshot to my baby Rosco I did call this evening and made the report! An officer who I don't recognize came and took the report. They will file it and want me to make sure I get his tags on. He said do to the fact that Shar-pei's are so "owner" only protective it is hard to place them if they can't find the owner and most of them would be put down. It was clear that Rosco would have rather the cop left and I made sure he stayed back by the gate entrance...lol...it's not really funny but to me that he hate's men that much and they know it as soon as they see him just makes me giggle! The police officer also told me with a chuckle that hot dogs are cheaper than DBL cheeseburger's...LOL! He laughed and said he must have had them before huh? Yes he is a bit spoiled...hehehe!! So it's reported and if it happens again I am to call them again.

My Poor Doggy!

It's no news that when given the chance Rosco will run with the wind. Well yesterday he bolted out the door when Brit opened it and was running around our neighbor hood . We had been out trying to co-herse him home and had no luck. So we hopped in the van and went to get him a DBL cheeseburger as he can't resist them...lol! When we got back about 15 mins later he was laying on the step and came right too me. We got him inside and bathed him and let him have his burger. He then went and layed down and when I wen to check on him I found 6 different punture wound's and one on his leg that was a pretty good sized hole. I then saw 2 beebee's under the skin by the big wound. I immediately called the vet (this is at 10P) because it was obvious that my dog had been shot!!!! He also wasn't walking on it!! I was so angry and then when the vet told me that it was a shotgun wound not just a small beebee gun I about died!! I was under the impression you couldn't shoot guns in town and why in the world would you shoot a dog whether you wanted him there or not. Another reason this makes me mad is our last dog Chico was taken and let's just say killed not so nicely. The person who found his body called to let us know he found him and was gonna bring him the collar but that he was gonna bury him right away so we didn't have to come see it!! What is this world coming to? You know if my dog came in your yard and you don't like it call the pound or cops so I have to pay to get him or pay a fine...don't shoot or kill!! Anyway I know none of you did it I am just so hurt and irate about the whole subject...next time it could be a kid outside! I am being told I should report it to the police too....I just don't know who did it as to point finger's!!!

Today he is feeling better, and walking on it. The vet had me get some asprin for him for pain and on Monday I need to go get some antiobiotic to prevent infection. So my poor dog...I hope he get's this running out of his system...I am afraid next time he might not be so lucky!!!

Rosco

I got a comment from Tracy and thought I would post on it. She asked how Rosco was with the daycare kids? Well Rosco is great with my kid's, daycare kids and ALL women. He like's Brit but any other man comes in here and we have to hold him back. He literally growels and tries to bite them. I am not sure why this is. He also get aggitated if Brit starts yelling and he will follow me around the house till Brit is calm. He show's no fear of Brit and is totally interactive with him. I am wondering if he was beat or something because why would he act this way? I have to hold him back anytime a man come's in the house or yard.....any thoughts? Other than this he is the perfect dog and fits right in, he has become very spoiled and seems at home now!!!

Why?

I have been reading alot of "why we blog" blogs lately and thougt to myself why do I? Well at first it was because everyone seemed to be doing it so I had to check it out. Then I think I just became addicted to it and hoped I had something to say everyday...lol! Now I think I have found it to be the easiest way to keep friends and family in the loop with out spending tons of money on the phone bill or stamps and can share picture's too. Thanks Kari and Tracy for getting me hooked!!!! Speaking of pic's here is a good one of Janaya and baby Cooper !

Janaya Funny!

Last night Brit and I were laying down watching some TV and Janaya came up behind me and started blabbing. I was only kindof paying attention and thought I heard her saying "poka dots" but knew I had to be wrong because how would she know that word!! After a few more time's of that I said "what are you saying" she replied "daddy has poka dots on him". Puzzled I thought for a bit and then had to ask her what she meant....she pointed at his arm and said "see he has poka dots on him" ! Once I checked my husband for these dot's I quickly learned he had a mole on his arm....I laughed so hard I couldn't even explain it to him for a few minute's. They are so funny and smart it amazes me everyday...isn't that just funny though?

Today Julia bowled and she was on fire!!! She bowled a 58, 107 and 112 ( her best ever) so it was fun!

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Busy week!

This has been such a busy week so far here at the Boedecker household. I have had all of my daycare kid's here at the same time 2 days in a row. I do basically 24 hour daycare and 7 days a week. Most of the time I don't have all of them at the same time but this week it seems to be happening. Today is pretty much the same but should wind down earlier. I am bowling tonight so that should give me some "sane" time to regroup. Julia came home with a migraine this afernoon, thanks mom for picking her up for me! So I am trying to keep it quiet for her...lol! I feel like I am following them around constantly cleaning!! I should just let it wait till the end of the day but I can't stand to just look at it and it would drive Brit up a wall...lol! It would be nice if I had a bigger place to have a seperate room for kid's to play in.





We are planning a trip to Fargo in a few weeks to see the in-laws and great grandma...and some very special auntie's. We will be celebrating Janaya's 3rd b-day with them too. She will be 3 on the 24th, and I am so not likeing my baby getting too big. It flies by so fast glad I got to enjoy so much of it. Well I think I should get busy again...is everyone enjoying the SNOW?

I think Rosco is finally at home...he claimed a couch...lol!

Weekend!

I guess we have made this a weekend for some much needed cleanig around here. And when I'm done I get to go to my dad's and do my job there (cleaning). There isn't much else to do with all the new snow. I am hoping we can get to Sioux Falls tomorrow for groceries and Julia's bowling tournament. This is the one that scholarship money comes from!!! Her godfather lives in Sioux Falls and is gonna come watch so that is exciting for her too! I can't believe how much cleaning was needed when it seems like all I do is that...lol!

I am so excited about the mic i got for my computer, welcome to the 21st cetury Barb!!! I can talk to a friend of mine from Maine with out running up the phone bill!! We play poker together and chat it is a fun time fill when I have nothing better to do, or want to do what I should...lol!

I took some pic's of our snow in the yard and the HUGE pile the plow left for us. The kids went crazy when they saw it there and immediately wanted to go out and climb it. I need to take pic's of them outside yet too. But here is my snow....the first one is the new "hill" to climb, the 2nd is the pile and drift in front of our home, and the 3rd is looking across the street at the drifts and piles!! Lovely isn't it...SPRING HURRY PLEASE!!

Snow Day

The kid's are home today as the weather outside is not very nice! So it gets quite crowded and exciting with them and daycare kid's here all day long! I just heard they already called school off for tomorrow also so now they are so excited to have a really long weekend. I was hoping and needing to get to walmart tomorrow and I am not sure that is gonna happen either!! Brit even came home early today so at least I had someone to keep me sane. Not sure if they will get there in the am all depend's on what it does and how hwy 34 is in the am. I do like the cozy warm feeling of just staying in and snuggling all day...lol!

Not much else went on this week, everyone seems to be feeling much better. Brit and I are noticing a difference from the medicine so that is nice. Janaya's cough has much improved so I am staying posative that this is moving it's way out. Well the kids are starting in on the LR again so I best go intervene...lol.