So I have been taught since I can remember "Do all that you can, and the Lord will make up the difference!" I always think of the little Mormon add with the little girl and her dad with the bike. Do you know what I'm talking about?
Anyway, I am really lacking! I feel like my "All that I can" Is not much right now. I feel very overwhelmed. The new baby is not even here yet and I am stressing. I am just so grateful for my AMAZING hubby who strengthens my faulting testimony. And for the little moments my children give me between fits that reminds me they are not the spawn of Satan. :)
Just wanted to vent for a second. Sorry the blog is a downer!
Love you all KATY
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
I know another blog
My sweet boys this morning!Don't ask me why, but the blogging is happening.
Chad is taking a class that works with his professional development. His professor says he wants the three students in the class to walk out ready to walk into a job interview. The professor is helping them with interview skills, their lesson plans and many more things. He asked the class to dress professionally every class. Dress the way they would if they were teaching.
Chad has one white dress shirt and one pair of black slacks. He has the class three days a week, so we hit the Van Hussein Outlet in St George. Not only is it the outlet, but they had an additional 50% of shirts! We spent a pretty penny, but saved even more and we both know that when he graduates and starts teaching we will have less to invest in then.
We got:
5- shirts
2-Pants
1-Jacket
1-Belt (reversible)
7- Pairs of socks
4-Ties
Grand total 250.00
I made chad try on a few of his new outfits so I could take pictures and blog, he is SO HOT in these clothes and I can tell he feels so good. I know I am biased but I married a very attractive man!!!
We were not going to buy the suit, but the jacket was marked down, it was listed at $179.00, and we got it for $62.00
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The decision and getting in trouble!
I am not going to school. The English class I wanted was open and availble, but the other class was not. I e-mailed the professor and asked to be put in the class but because of budget cuts, they are not taking ANY extra students in the online classes! So I am not going to school. It is not worth it to take just the one class, I am not considered part time and that affects the finacial aid I am qualified for. SO we will just wait.
I have to share another Braxton story.
We have some kids in our area who are older and play outside around our younger ones all day. I don't mind this usually, but they say words that this mama has worked hard to avoid. Number 1 being "Stupid". Well Brax picked it up, and of course so did Michael, so we got right on top of it. Straight to time out if the word was herd. No questions asked.
Well yesterday while driving with the family, I was talking to Chad about his schooling, and some long term goals and used the word in question twice. Braxton got so mad at me. I had to apologize over and over, and he said I needed to go to time out "NO QUESTIONS ASKED". I talked to Brax and said that even mommies make mistakes and that I was very sorry. I also asked him to help me be better.
There is nothing more humbling than being reprimanded by a 3 almost 4 year old! It was VERY embarrassing!
On a lighter note these are some pictures from the lake trip we took right before school started! It was so fun! Chad's little sister was here for the trip, and she was such a huge help! Thanks "mana" ;)
Braxton loved to swim, it took him about 5 seconds to realize his life vest would keep him afloat, and he was all over it. Michael was not so keen on swimming and clung to mom like a leach!
This was the entire group. Three fams, the Marbles, the Larsens and our selves. It was a total of seven adults (including Amanda) and 7 kids under 5. It was really a great day.
I think amanda got 6-7 mud baths that day, the kids had so much with her.
I have to share another Braxton story.
We have some kids in our area who are older and play outside around our younger ones all day. I don't mind this usually, but they say words that this mama has worked hard to avoid. Number 1 being "Stupid". Well Brax picked it up, and of course so did Michael, so we got right on top of it. Straight to time out if the word was herd. No questions asked.
Well yesterday while driving with the family, I was talking to Chad about his schooling, and some long term goals and used the word in question twice. Braxton got so mad at me. I had to apologize over and over, and he said I needed to go to time out "NO QUESTIONS ASKED". I talked to Brax and said that even mommies make mistakes and that I was very sorry. I also asked him to help me be better.
There is nothing more humbling than being reprimanded by a 3 almost 4 year old! It was VERY embarrassing!
On a lighter note these are some pictures from the lake trip we took right before school started! It was so fun! Chad's little sister was here for the trip, and she was such a huge help! Thanks "mana" ;)
Braxton loved to swim, it took him about 5 seconds to realize his life vest would keep him afloat, and he was all over it. Michael was not so keen on swimming and clung to mom like a leach!
This was the entire group. Three fams, the Marbles, the Larsens and our selves. It was a total of seven adults (including Amanda) and 7 kids under 5. It was really a great day.
I think amanda got 6-7 mud baths that day, the kids had so much with her.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
I want to go!
(This is how I feel right now, like a pouting child!)The problem is now that school has started, I REALLY want to go. I know that is is not reasonable to actually take classes on campus, but I can take some on line. That's what I want. I want to take one required class, and then take a class that I took previously and did not get a good grade, I want to replace it and up my GPA!
Am I crazy? Is this reasonable? I want it so bad right now, but in 17 days when i have a new born, and two crazy toddlers, will I totally regret it!! HELP? Any words of advice, or caution!?!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Giving Into Positive Peer Pressure!!!
You know when even the Aunt in CA, notices that you have not blog in a while it is time!!! Sorry I've been a slacker, really just lazy.
Chad started school today. 18 credits and he is very ready. The boys and I are just home. Brax wont start pre-school till next year, he birthday is the end of Sept so he misses the dead line. I did not think this would be a big deal, but a lot of his friends are going to school, and he asked yesterday when he started. He is so smart and I have NO DOUBT he would be able to keep up if not surpass a lot of kids in class (Sorry I'm a pride full mommy). But if you know Brax you know he has his mommies temper! He needs a couple extra time to figure things out when he is angry. SO this extra year is going to help us with that.
This conversation between and Brax yesterday was so classic I just have to share-
Braxton- "mom do you want me to stop growing"
I say this to him all the time, he is getting to big and needs to stop growing!!
ME- "Yes"
Braxton- "Then I can't take a nap."
Me- "Why do you say that?"
Braxton- "Because you say that I need to sleep to grow big like dad. SO I should not take a nap!"
You Cant really argue with the logic!!!
Michael is talking so much! He never stops saying things, even if mom has to ask what 10 times he will repeat himself till we get it and understands him. He is my tame sweet boy, and his spirit is undeniable, the nursery leaders always tell me that they don't want him to leave to primary in Jan, he is to good with the other kids, and such a good helper!
Me, I'm 18 days from baby number three and slightly overwhelmed. I just got a calling that I have no doubt will put me into an early grave. Not sustained yet so not going to mention it yet, but I can GUARANTEE I will be calling many of you for support and love and suggestions!
That's us right now, nothing to exciting.
love you all
These pics were taken by a very sweet talented photographer in Cedar, she sent me an e-mail saying she wanted to help Chad and I remember this time of our lives even with all the stresses! So she gave a free shot, it was so cool to sit and laugh and talk to my sweet heart
These are two of my favorites, but there are so many more at http://noellereynolds.com/index2.php#/rgallery3/8/
Allthough I really feel like my face is huge!!!! I love this picture, my hubby is amazing and always can get me to smile!
This photo is cute and I think belongs in a magazine! So Humble! :)
Chad started school today. 18 credits and he is very ready. The boys and I are just home. Brax wont start pre-school till next year, he birthday is the end of Sept so he misses the dead line. I did not think this would be a big deal, but a lot of his friends are going to school, and he asked yesterday when he started. He is so smart and I have NO DOUBT he would be able to keep up if not surpass a lot of kids in class (Sorry I'm a pride full mommy). But if you know Brax you know he has his mommies temper! He needs a couple extra time to figure things out when he is angry. SO this extra year is going to help us with that.
This conversation between and Brax yesterday was so classic I just have to share-
Braxton- "mom do you want me to stop growing"
I say this to him all the time, he is getting to big and needs to stop growing!!
ME- "Yes"
Braxton- "Then I can't take a nap."
Me- "Why do you say that?"
Braxton- "Because you say that I need to sleep to grow big like dad. SO I should not take a nap!"
You Cant really argue with the logic!!!
Michael is talking so much! He never stops saying things, even if mom has to ask what 10 times he will repeat himself till we get it and understands him. He is my tame sweet boy, and his spirit is undeniable, the nursery leaders always tell me that they don't want him to leave to primary in Jan, he is to good with the other kids, and such a good helper!
Me, I'm 18 days from baby number three and slightly overwhelmed. I just got a calling that I have no doubt will put me into an early grave. Not sustained yet so not going to mention it yet, but I can GUARANTEE I will be calling many of you for support and love and suggestions!
That's us right now, nothing to exciting.
love you all
These pics were taken by a very sweet talented photographer in Cedar, she sent me an e-mail saying she wanted to help Chad and I remember this time of our lives even with all the stresses! So she gave a free shot, it was so cool to sit and laugh and talk to my sweet heart
These are two of my favorites, but there are so many more at http://noellereynolds.com/index2.php#/rgallery3/8/
Allthough I really feel like my face is huge!!!! I love this picture, my hubby is amazing and always can get me to smile!
This photo is cute and I think belongs in a magazine! So Humble! :)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
New job
Life has just gotten a little easier. CHAD GOT A JOB!!! He is going to be working at a trouble youth facility in Enoch! Our bishop is the boss, and I think Chad will do VERY well there. The best part is he will be able to work with this job next semester for school! It is going to be very nice. We want to try to work it out so that he works weekends and swing shifts this summer, then I can continue to work and we can maybe save some money, not just pay our bills. :0 what a thought. ;)
Friday, May 21, 2010
Life and tender mercies
The Huntsman house has been good.
Braxton is doing great. We almost having the potting training thing down. He will not poop in the potty? I hear this is normal, but I it does not make it any easier. He is also really strugging with bounderies. He wants to big. He has some friends in the ward that show up at the house and ask him to play. I have not problems with this, in fact I love that he has friends, I am not OK with him just going where ever. I have to be outside with him, or I have to know he is being watched by another mom. Is this over protective?
Micheal Micheal is still so sweet. He has the kindest heart. I pray it is a quality that lasts for life. He is getting so smart, and can get into just about anything, no matter whats in his way. He is a mommies boy, with no protests from me, and would rather sit by mom or on mom than anyone else. He is always willing to give kisses and hugs, and loves to be helpful. I am worried how little man will adjust when number three comes but...we will just have to wait and see.
Chad is good. Still searching for a job. But let me tell you he is trying hard. I know he stresses not having a job, and I KNOW he would rather be working than home playing Mr. MOM. However the boys have had fun having him around more.
I am good. I am working more until Chad finds something for a job so I am at work 4 days a week. I know it is not much but it wears me out. My lower back is still giving me so real issues and have yet to find a solution? It's OK though. We are 23 weeks, getting fat, and trying not TO stress about that. The tender Mercies part of this blog is from me, and the idea is borrowed by my sweet cousin Mickey. I doubt I will be good enough to update every week like she does but this specific experience deserves sharing.
Because we are on only one income we are slightly strapped for money. I know I know, whats new right. Preaching to the choir, who is not strapped for money right now? Anyway, yesterday at work I had a slight melt down. I know hard to believe that I would do something like that but;) I have a certain amount of money I have to earn each shift and it was not going to happen yesterday. I spazzed. Called Chad crying and complaining and my great husband said what to often comes out of his mouth "Katy, did we pay our tithing?" "YES" "Are we living the way the Lord would ask?" "YES" "Then why are you stressing?" "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR". I know he is right and we have had proof more times than I could ever tell. But it always seem to be a lesson I am learning, to rely on the Lord and remember it is HIS WILL ans HIS TIMING, not mine.
I got a table and went out to serve them the best I could. My next table was a sweet older couple I had served before. After visiting for a moment my customer mentioned his High Council members faithfulness and inturn informed me they were LDS. We talked and the coversation went to their story, one that is common today. They had a lot and were doing well, then the economy hit and they lost almost everything. Including their business, their cars and almost their home. But this brother turned to me and said in almost the exact same wording, what I had heard from my AMAZING hubby not ten minutes earlier. Of course the tears started and I apologized to the couple telling them that my hormones for my pregnancy were crazy. But the spirit was undeniable.
The Lord is incredible. In the middle of an IHOP in Cedar City, He choose to show me a tender mercy. He has such patients. The same lesson as many times as it takes to learn it. Maybe this time will do the trick? I am grateful for faithful members of our church who will listen to the promptings of the spirit. I am grateful for our Savior and His plan, and for the tender ways he chooses to teach us!!! And most of all today I am grateful for my amazing hubby who never seems to get angry or frustrated with my growing testimony. He is truly an amazing man, and has a spirit and faith, that I can rely on and grow from. I love you Chad.
OK so this is long sorry. Love you all. KATY
Braxton is doing great. We almost having the potting training thing down. He will not poop in the potty? I hear this is normal, but I it does not make it any easier. He is also really strugging with bounderies. He wants to big. He has some friends in the ward that show up at the house and ask him to play. I have not problems with this, in fact I love that he has friends, I am not OK with him just going where ever. I have to be outside with him, or I have to know he is being watched by another mom. Is this over protective?
Micheal Micheal is still so sweet. He has the kindest heart. I pray it is a quality that lasts for life. He is getting so smart, and can get into just about anything, no matter whats in his way. He is a mommies boy, with no protests from me, and would rather sit by mom or on mom than anyone else. He is always willing to give kisses and hugs, and loves to be helpful. I am worried how little man will adjust when number three comes but...we will just have to wait and see.
Chad is good. Still searching for a job. But let me tell you he is trying hard. I know he stresses not having a job, and I KNOW he would rather be working than home playing Mr. MOM. However the boys have had fun having him around more.
I am good. I am working more until Chad finds something for a job so I am at work 4 days a week. I know it is not much but it wears me out. My lower back is still giving me so real issues and have yet to find a solution? It's OK though. We are 23 weeks, getting fat, and trying not TO stress about that. The tender Mercies part of this blog is from me, and the idea is borrowed by my sweet cousin Mickey. I doubt I will be good enough to update every week like she does but this specific experience deserves sharing.
Because we are on only one income we are slightly strapped for money. I know I know, whats new right. Preaching to the choir, who is not strapped for money right now? Anyway, yesterday at work I had a slight melt down. I know hard to believe that I would do something like that but;) I have a certain amount of money I have to earn each shift and it was not going to happen yesterday. I spazzed. Called Chad crying and complaining and my great husband said what to often comes out of his mouth "Katy, did we pay our tithing?" "YES" "Are we living the way the Lord would ask?" "YES" "Then why are you stressing?" "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR". I know he is right and we have had proof more times than I could ever tell. But it always seem to be a lesson I am learning, to rely on the Lord and remember it is HIS WILL ans HIS TIMING, not mine.
I got a table and went out to serve them the best I could. My next table was a sweet older couple I had served before. After visiting for a moment my customer mentioned his High Council members faithfulness and inturn informed me they were LDS. We talked and the coversation went to their story, one that is common today. They had a lot and were doing well, then the economy hit and they lost almost everything. Including their business, their cars and almost their home. But this brother turned to me and said in almost the exact same wording, what I had heard from my AMAZING hubby not ten minutes earlier. Of course the tears started and I apologized to the couple telling them that my hormones for my pregnancy were crazy. But the spirit was undeniable.
The Lord is incredible. In the middle of an IHOP in Cedar City, He choose to show me a tender mercy. He has such patients. The same lesson as many times as it takes to learn it. Maybe this time will do the trick? I am grateful for faithful members of our church who will listen to the promptings of the spirit. I am grateful for our Savior and His plan, and for the tender ways he chooses to teach us!!! And most of all today I am grateful for my amazing hubby who never seems to get angry or frustrated with my growing testimony. He is truly an amazing man, and has a spirit and faith, that I can rely on and grow from. I love you Chad.
OK so this is long sorry. Love you all. KATY
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