Unfortunately, I hadn’t been able to have time to blog as much as I want to.  I’ve been  trying to focus on my job and my family.  I’m putting my priorities in order and making sure that things get right between me and Karl.

I can’t say that things are exactly right and back to normal like they were before, we are constantly trying to figure out what’s wrong with each other and trying to gauge each other’s moods & it keeps us walking on eggshells all the time.  It’s okay though.  We’ll get through it.

I’m trying not to spend too much time dwelling on it because if I do then it will drive me crazy.  I can see the toll it’s taking on him.  I see the gray hairs that are starting to spring up on his head and in his goatee.  I can still see some of the pain in his eyes even when he’s smiling.  He looks so melancholy, but I don’t want him to think I feel sorry for him so I try not to acknowledge it and I just try to spend more time with him to show him how much I enjoy being with him. 

Okay, enough of that…..

I don’t even remember if I told you all that I got a new job.  I’ve actually been working with this new department for around a month now.  I GOT PAROLLED FROM THAT HELL HOLE!!!  And I couldn’t be happier! 

The new place has its advantages and disadvantages.  I had already knew 2 of the people that worked there, so that made the transition a little more easier.  They don’t have as strict of a dresscode at the new job and even though they are completely busy ALL the time, everyone looks relaxed.  I’ve been able to leave on time and spend some more time with the family.   And since Karl has a new job that takes him so far away in VA, then I get to pick them up from school too.  So it’s an exciting time for me right now. 

Right now, I’m trying to figure out how we are going to finish TWO science fair projects before Tuesday, but other than that everything has been going great.

I don’t know if we are going to be able to put the kids in the same schools for next year, which is another bummer in itself, but we are definitely going to try something.  Jason will be finishing up the 5^th grade, Felicia is finishing up the 2^nd grade and Sam is almost done her kindergarten year.

One thing that has puzzled me is that I noticed the progress report grades have gotten a little worse.  I’m so used to straight A’s that while Karl and I were having our problems, I hadn’t been checking in with the kids’ school work like I know I should have been.  Felicia is REALLY struggling with her math and ALL of her A’s went to B’s this quarter.  Jason has been struggling with his math work as well.  But I can’t tell if it’s because he’s rushing, trying to be the first to finish or if it’s because he doesn’t understand.  He’s been a tutor, so maybe he has too much on his plate.  Maybe he’s just not paying attention.  Or maybe Karl and I as parents need to pay MORE attention.  I think it’s the latter.   But we are working on that now.

Sam is doing so well in Karate.  We didn’t think that Karate classes as aftercare would be as serious as it has been.   She had just tested and received her Yellow belt, so we are proud that she can break a board with her foot!  ON THE FIRST TRY!!!  This prompted the other kids to want to join and do karate as well, so we are going to sign them up for a class in the evenings during the summer.  So they will all be going to the same summer camp, but be attending a karate class 2 to 3 times a week during the summer months.  This is going to be exciting.

I wanted to get the girls into a cheerleading group, but it’s so expensive and the girls wasn’t even sure if they wanted to do it, so I didn’t want to take the chance on paying all that money then they quit!

I’m still thinking about getting Jason into violin lesions, but if he changes schools, he may be able to do it at school, I don’t know.  Their current school is so new that they still don’t really have any structured extracurricular activities like Sam’s school.  We have a lot of decisions to make before this fall.

That’s all I have time for right now, but I’ll be back before the weekend is out with more updates.  Karl is acting a little strange right now, so I don’t want him to see me on the computer and think that I’m trying out internet dating or something…..

We’ll again talk soon!

I'm glad to hear things are slowly getting better between you and Karl, my friend. Kids always suffer under the stress of marital issues, and it seems like maybe it's showing in their grades. But I know that if you both keep working at it, this, too, will improve.

I'm also thrilled for you that you have a new job! You put so much of yourself into the other one that it's a wonder you could even remember your own name, sometimes. You were always so exhausted...

Anyhoo, I'm glad things are getting better for you, my friend. You and your family have been in my thoughts for a long time, now...

Way to go Sam!!! My baby girl can break a board with her foot. How cool is that?! I'm glad to hear things are getting a little better with you and Karl. I love your family and would HATE for anything to mess it up. You two need to do whatever you can to make it works since you both still love each other. WTG with the new job also. Now just don't let your work fall behind and then you'll have to work all those hours again.

G'mornin Kris! Just dropping by to wish you a great day and a great week.

Hey you! Just making the rounds to visit everyone I haven't visited in awhile. I hope you have a great day and a great rest of the week!

Thanks Holly and Thanks Tiff! I love you both for always sticking with me and sending me words of encouragement! HUGS AND KISSES ALL AROUND!!