Joy with Children???
OK, somewhere along the way I bought in hook-line-and sinker that kids made you happy. That family life was "the way." I gotta confess- from a God-fearing, church going, I- believe -that -families -are -forever-kinda-woman.... MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY AND I WISH I COULD BE ANYWHERE BUT HERE RIGHT NOW. I swear, Elie turns into a walking (kinda walking) nightmare every night at about 6:00 p.m. Emma, just now finished off her carrots (3 slices of carrots by the way is what we are talking about) that she started 1 hour ago and finally got to get up from the dinner table. Isaac did pretty good tonight, so I won't complain there. I just want to scream, "Calgon take me away!" (Do any of yall remember those commercials?) I want to live in the moment and all that jazz, but right now, I'm seriously counting down the days until my kids get out of my house!!! Aghhhh. Or at least out of diapers.

I realize that I haven't posted anything for a loooong time. So, since I"m sitting here and trying to multitask I figured what the heck. Here's what is up with the fam:

Elie is sick. Think she might have allergies, but we're not sure yet. What I am certain of, however, is that I am SICK AND TIRED of her being sick. And, I'm sick of doctors being incapable of doing anything preventitive to help her. It appears that all they can do is tell me that everything is fine, but if "condition changes or gets worse, feel free to bring her back in." Then what the heck is their job? I want someone who helps keep her healthy, not a drug peddler who gives me medicine after she's already sick. AGHHHHH

Emma- Love her. She is sooo dang smart.

Isaac-- Love him. He is smart, responsible, honest, cute, talented.... a girl's dream (in about 15 years)

Mark-- my love, my life, my best friend and my life-line amidst life's storm or just the craziness of everyday life.