Hello there - well, today was the last day for the next 4 weeks... We emptied the line of cars and left for home at 1:30pm from work. So, we are now off for 4 weeks, then work the whole month of June now and then have the first 3 weeks of July off. Then hopefully we will be back to work with no more down time. Our plant does build the Pontiac G6's but we also build the Chevy Malibu overflow with Fairfax, MO having the majority build. But, rumor has it that Fairfax just started building a Buick model and we will be running 70% Malibus when we go back in July. So, please be praying that we will not be one of the plants that are closing...
I will enjoy being home - I always do! Erin and Isaac asked me every night the past 2 weeks when was I going to be home again:)
We've been busy at the property but now are waiting for it to dry out again so we can start getting the fields planted this month. I started picking rocks last Saturday but it would start raining and then stop... We had fun staying out in the camper again. Spending more time at the barn with Gentleman as well. Brooke's first lesson went great - she learned some good tips on dealing with Mr. not quite a gentleman when you are on his back. He's doing much better after my father in law's 3 lessons and Brooke's 1 so far! The more he's ridden the better. We went for their clean up day last Saturday morning and helped clean out the corrals and the barn (cobwebs, cleaned bars, etc.). The kids have all had fun there with all the cats and chickens roaming around. Jeremy's been turkey hunting when he can - he had the permit for the only 2 weeks we had to work, doesn't it figure?! He has til Sunday so 2 more days still. During deer season, he sees tons of turkeys up close and during turkey season, he sees turkeys afar and deer almost walk right up to him while he's sitting there!
The kids are anxious for school to be done - they just had their bowlathon on Thursday - the last fundraiser of the year! Lyndsay is starting to talk by screaming! She can't say words yet besides momma and dadda - she will try and say the kids names and will try and call each one when told to. It's cute, she'll also put her hands out and reach, bringing her fingers in and out to ask you to pick her up or to tell you she wants something. She only weighs 19lbs still but loves to eat! Erin was so excited when I was going through school books for next year to see what I had when I pulled out some K4 books and I told her they would be hers for school next year. Now she tells everyone she's going to Isaac's school next year when she's 4! Isaac is tired of school and has been having a hard time concentrating but is still an all A student. He doesn't like to have to sit and do homework right after school anymore when it's nice out! Hang in there buddy, just a few more weeks! Not to mention, his birthday is the Monday after school is done! Curt is going to Homeplate with the youth pastor and our church tomorrow. It's a tigers game and some testimony time with the players that are Christians, etc. He's pretty excited. Brooke is at her dad's and is babysitting tomorrow. She's been busy going to the barn and church stuff. I still have to plan a time to get together with relatives to celebrate her 16th birthday, but everyone has been coming and going and haven't had a date to do it yet! This is our typical week: Monday we plan on going to the barn to ride (25 minutes there and back), Tuesdays Curt and Brooke go to their dad's, Wednesdays are church with Brooke and Curt going soulwinning in between school and church), Thursday is barn night again and my father in law takes his lesson every week and Brooke every other week on Thursday with a pot luck dinner there, Friday - every other Brooke and Curt go to their dad's and the on our weekends we generally go to the property and work and play. Usually a friend is always along. I love having all the kids here and the more the merrier. We need to get a tent so we can house them all there without tripping over everyone! The boys love to sleep in it, but we have to let the girls, too one night to make it fair. Sunday is church day which is busy in itself! In between all the activites, we have to clean house, do laundry, eat supper and get everything ready for the next day when working and give baths before bedtime! Never a dull moment for me! Now that I'm off again, that will be easier hopefully. Amber is counted the days til she comes home and is in hot pursuit of finding employment for the summer. Brooke will babysit for us when I'm working this summer.
Sunday is the big anniversary day at our church, big dinner on the grounds afterwards with stuff for the kids to do (blow up rides, games, etc.). I hope the weather will be nice! I have to make 2 desserts.
The kids and I are supposed to be singing on Mother's Day next week at church. That will be interesting - if you wanna come, it could be very entertaining with Erin up there! I think it's Sunday night! I am excited about it!
I started a new weight loss program last Wednesday and have lost 9 pounds as of today and have reached my next weight goal, now on to the next - maybe I will get my high school days body back again?! I start the exercise part of it now that I'm off work as well! I eat 6 times a day (and am never hungry). I weigh the meat and rice portions out and separate it so all I have to do is reach in the fridge and get it. I can also eat baked potatoes, fruit and lots of green veggies. It was hard the first few days, but it gets easier every day to follow and worth it when the weight starts dropping and my face is thinner and other parts we won't mention here:) My arms are getting smaller and less flappy, too! Telling you this keeps me accountable as well! Just nothing to drink but lots of water, no sugar, salt, or butter. Very low fat and good carbs, I guess! Maybe by the time we go back to work, I'll look so different no one will recognize me! I have cheated a little. Jeremy made cookies last weekend so I had 1, a little portion of ribs on Saturday and a few of Erin's M&M's tonight. I also took 1 small bite of Lyndsay McDonald's hamburger tonight. It's funny, cuz when you cut that stuff out of your diet, it really is a treat to just have a taste and that's enough because I have the desire to keep losing and on track! But, the small taste - who knew it could be so good and delicious!!!
Well, just though I'd update a little for now, but will post more often while I'm off. Tonight and tomorrow I reclaim my clean house! I also plan on decluttering a little bit more and going through clothes. Summer clothes need to be brought out and a good friend gives me her son's hand me downs for Isaac and my sister in law gives me clothes from her sister for the girls which are greatly appreciated. So, I need to organize and see who may need what for the summer! Our lawn needs mowing (when it dries out) and I need to get woodchips for the back landscaping to finish it! The grass is growing under the weed mat and looks like a monster trying to escape!
Have a great weekend everyone and God Bless! Christine
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