Exhausted.

My upkeep on blogging has certified me for at least a D-. I have been terrible. I have SO much to journal about and between the running, the illnesses, and the moving --- not to mention the FLOODING of our house in I.F. ..... I have had no time to think or blog. As for now --- I am trying to recover from a surgery I had on my mouth yesterday. I am on all sorts of drugs and can't drive or keep my eyes open. So it has been a challenge getting the house packed up --- this week has been so long . . . Monday we found out our house in I.F. flooded and I was running ragged trying to get it cleaned and figured out for the renters we have in there, Wed was my surgery which was a lot more painful and extensive than it was suppose to be (I cannot bite anything for 8 weeks . . that is right -- EIGHT) I am not sure how I will survive fair week not biting into a juicy cheeseburger and corn. But I am taking along my knife and fork and gonna get'er done! Also, the day before my surgery and the DAY of the flood issue I got a call from Cory saying "By the way . . we are moving this weekend now not next." SAY WHAT? So long story short- this week has been ultra stressing and I cannot wait for it to be over . . . or can I? When its over I guess that means I will be starting my new life in Washington. I am trying not to think about it and really hope I can be positive -- but I have a feeling a lot of tears will be shed over the next month --- or year. After this coming week-- I will have lots of lonesome time to blog my heart out about everything --- until then my head is hitting the pillow -- need my rest so my face will stop swelling. Stupid surgery.

girls.

This is what happens when your almost 4 year old "princess"

has her way with her little brother. . .

Araleigh told me they were "going to da wedding." (She also had bows in her hair and my heels on!) He also has a bracelet on . . . his cute tie, a baby flowered headband, and a clippy of Araleigh's. this is tame compared to the make up and such she puts on the kid. Sad part is . . . he loves it. I find him in mocking her and trying to brush all the dolls hair

. . . should I be worried? haha

And this is what happens when your (almost) 4 year old really just wants to be just like mom.

Sorry sister . . . you are not allowed to grow up that fast! I won't let you!

(Yes, those are my shorts, dress shoes, and my lounge t-shirt . . she looks like a midget haha)

Araleigh's Prayer

So I have A TON to update but before I forget I have to write down what Araleigh said tonight. She has become such a sharp, sassy thing. I can seriously sit down and have full blown conversations with her. She is growing up so fast . . . and it breaks my heart. I am not ready for my kids to move on --- let them stay little please. Anyways, tonight as she was saying her prayers --- she said "please bless mommy and Canden and Daddy, oh I just love love love love him." It was so cute. She misses him so much . . . I am completely torn about moving and creating a new life, new friends, new schools, new everything . . but my daughter is aching for her dad. . and frankly-- so is my son. After Araleigh finished her prayers she said "OH MOM, I forgot Jesus." She then folded her arms and started all over again. . . "Bless mommy, Canden, Daddy and Jesus . . . I just love love love love them both." SERIOUSLY-- I was so touched. Then after her prayers she said--- "Mom, I just really think that I need to see Jesus. I can get a butterfly costume and fly in the sky to see him, Don't ya think?" lol. For SOME reason she has her mind set on this *Magic* Butterfly Costume that is going to let her fly so she can go up and see Jesus. She has asked for this costume for Christmas for SEVERAL months. Not sure how to pull that one off-- but I do know she will not be seeing Jesus too soon if I have any word about it! It was so sweet though. I struggle so much personally with my patiences with the kids because of the stress but these little moments blow me away and make everything I do completely worth it. She then asked me so sweetly "Mommy, will you please just sing me I am a child of God so I can go to sleep now." . . . I LOVE my little girl. Nothing will ever replace her. These moments are what I have realized what I live for.
As for Canden aka MONSTER. . he is fun. He is at that stage where everything he gets into. . . he now says quite a few words: mom, dad, Bye, Hi, Ball (yes this is the most used he is OBSESSED), and now he says "pa" for Grandpa. Too Cute. He now has ALL FOUR teeth breaking through on top. Poor thing has been miserable for weeks. It will be so weird seeing him with more teeth. MY BABIES ARE GROWING TOO FAST.
As for us: TONS has happened, family galore visiting --- Trentons Wedding --- trip back to Washington --- Pioneer Day Festivities -- Arnold Reunion. Seriously, A TON. I will update on all later for now . . . we have officially put in our notice and are moving. We have a application pending on a house near Cheney (small town outside of Spokane) and will be moving in 3 weeks probably. I am a little sick about it --- but I need to have a normal family again to move on with life. This life is not what I choose or want for any of us. People keep asking me why we aren't buying . . . well we still own a house here for one . . which is rented and will be a great rental for us--- but frankly I am not ready to LAY ROOTS in Spokane when the job is so new. So until then we are renting a house will see where the next year takes us. Hopefully in a year all of our debt is paid off and we have money saved up for a down payment if we decided to build. We will see where this life takes us. Onward with our journey, ey! (Bigger update and pix to come.)