Krazy Klingers

No more slippers for me!

2011-11-28T12:48:00.002-05:00

Last Friday the hubs was home sick from work with the flu so that meant I was on duty for taking care of three kids and a sick bigger kid! My Noah came in as usual to snuggle with me in the morning but told me his belly hurt because it was hungry. I told him and his sister to go downstairs and give me 5 minutes to wake up.

After about ten minutes I crawled out of bed and put on my purple fuzzy slippers. I walked over to Kaiden's room to get him up but he was still sleeping (very unusual). So I preceded to head down the steps to make breakfast. The very first step I took I slipped and fell down the whole flight of steps. Before I realized it I was hopping on my rear end and my left arm down to the bottom. I was in so much pain and could barely breath but I looked up to find my hubby right beside me checking me out to find out if I was okay.

The wind was knocked out of me but once I could talk I told him I was sore but fine. He was persistent that I call the doctor so I did and they wanted me to come in to the hospital for observation. My wonderful Father in Love Bob took me in and I was hooked up for 4 hours.

Baby Levi was fine and there was no internal bleeding so after a relaxing 4 hours of being waited on I was sent home to be mom again. Upon my arrival my house was clean and the kids were fed and napping. My poor sick husband was exhausted but insisted on taking care of me! He rocks and I am so grateful for him!

Here is a picture of me relaxing in my beautiful hospital gown :)

New Hair Color POLL

2011-11-15T12:53:00.003-05:00

Please help me decide which color to dye my hair this Friday.

Number 1 (Dark Auburn)

Number 2 (Dark Golden Brown)

Oreo Brownies

2011-11-13T15:43:00.003-05:00

Simple...just mix up brownies and add 1/2 - 1 cup of chopped oreos and bake!

Laney's School Snack

2011-11-08T15:39:00.003-05:00

These little treats are sooooo easy to make. Literally only 3 ingredients, gotta love that!

mini pretzels, Hershey kisses and m&ms

Preheat oven to 275 and place your mini pretzels on a cookie sheet. Next put a Hershey kiss on each pretzel and pop in the oven for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes pull out of the oven and press an m&m on each one and refrigerate until you serve!

Love people where they are

2011-11-05T12:11:00.006-04:00

I was reading to my kids the other night and they were not into it. I mean Laney was all over the place with random questions and Noah really wasn't even paying attention. I trudged through it and finished tucking them into bed and left frustrated.

The next day I was trying to show them letters on a paper because they asked me to write out their names for them so they could practice their names. But after barely getting it written on the paper for them they had moved onto something else. My day continued with similar situations of them not staying focused. I had had enough and put them in their rooms and jumped in the shower to pray and think. I do a lot of praying in the shower if you haven't noticed.

I was venting to God about the kids and the day and He showed a picture. It was a picture of Jesus surrounded by kids and He was telling them a story. And at first I saw it the "perfect way" because come on...it was Jesus! But then I saw it the way He wanted me to. The kids were fighting about who got to sit on His lap, who got to sit next to Him and in front of Him. And then I saw kids looking around and poking each other as Jesus was talking to them.

And at that very moment I realized that it wasn't about how the kids were acting but how He responded to them. He loved them where they were, not where they should have been. Oh MY...that truth hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that I have been loving people conditionally. I tried to change them into what I thought they needed to be in order to love them fully. I was so humbled at that very moment...and still am. I asked God to give me His love for people...to love them where they are not where they should be to me. Really when you think about it we all fall short and struggle with something so why not in our pursuit to be more like Jesus, we love like Him!

Make sure your mode matches your task

2011-11-05T11:40:00.002-04:00

I was showering the other day and yes I do shower...occasionally. I had asked God a simple question and God asked me a question...which mode were you in? WHAT? See I was having a bad mommy day where the kids weren't really bad or anything I was just annoyed and took it out on them. I was asking God why my day was so bad and why I was taking it out on the kids.

I thought about the question and then prayed. I felt like He downloaded tons of info and I was a sponge soaking it all in. See as women we are multitaskers and we wear a lot of different hats. Some might wear wife, mommy, boss, employee, housekeeper, financial planner, teacher, etc. And although they are your hats and you cannot take them off you can rearrange them so that your mommy hat becomes your mode when faced with taking care of the kids. Or your work hat is on when you have the time to be in work mode. See I was in mommy mode but tried to squeeze in housekeeper and financial planner in there as well and instead of devoting the time to my kids I was cutting them short.

Don't get me wrong I believe you can do multiple things at a time and not lose your cool but for me during that situation my time should have been for them and what they needed at that time. I was focused on emptying the dishwasher and cleaning the counters when their little questions and interruptions of "mommy, can you help me put this dress on my Polly pocket?" and "Mommy, can you help me get my foot out of this toy?" started to get to me and I lost control of my emotions. I'm not saying you can't do the dishes or pay bills online but when it interrupts you being a good mommy and the result is you hurting your kids with your words or attitude then it's time to get out of multi-modes and just be in mommy mode so that you can focus on the task and do it well.

I now regulate time for cleaning, paying the bills, work and being a good wife and taking time for me. I have learned to adjust my life accordingly and make my priorities the people in my life and not the things that need to be done. When God gave me these precious treasures, He entrusted me with their lives and how I model my life in front of them plays a huge part in their character and upbringing.

My prayer is that I learn from my mistakes and raise godly kids that seek Him and go after what is important to their Papa's heart!

A case of the BLAHS

2011-11-03T10:20:00.002-04:00

I have the blahs today and I kind of feel bad for even posting this because seriously there are far more worst things in life then my pathetic mood.

I mean really...no one is sick or dying or even struggling with an severe illness in my family but yet I feel the need to complain. I'm a sad woman I know!

So here it goes....I am sick of whining kids that don't listen, houses that never stay clean, a van that has automatic door that I swear are possessed, husbands that eat the last of everything so when I wake up and want something, I am only left with heartache to find it eaten, a nose that is either clogged or dripping everywhere, a body that doesn't crave salads or healthy food, a face that has wrinkles and lines already, hair that mullets itself no matter how hard I try to style it otherwise, coffee that never stays warm long enough for me to enjoy a whole cup, and last but certainly high on the list...POOP. I am so sick of poop that even wiping my own butt annoys me. (TMI I know but I had to get it out there)

Okay so if you actually stuck around to read this then I am sorry! I am going to stop whining now and start being thankful! So stay tuned for that list :)

MIA

2011-10-28T16:12:00.002-04:00

I know I have been MIA for awhile but life and kids have consumed me. So much has happened that I don't even know where to begin.

We sold our house, moved into my parents basement, found a townhouse and have settled in. There that's what has been going on!

Okay so there is more...lots more but hey I can't give away all my posts now. You will have to tune in for more!

Texas Caviar

2011-07-22T16:39:00.001-04:00

Dressing: 3/4 c. of cider vinegar

1/2/ c. oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 c. sugar

1 Tbsp. water

1/2/ tsp. pepper

Boil and set aside

Drain: 2 cans shoepeg corn

1 can blackeye peas

1 can of pinto beans (cut beans in half)

Chop: 1 small can diced jalapenos (4 1/2 ozs.)

1 small jar diced pimientos

1 small red onion

1 c. of celery

1 c. green pepper

Combine and pour dressing over the above. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Drain (optional) and serve with Frito Scoops!

Happy Birthday Noah

2011-05-16T08:04:00.002-04:00

I seriously can't believe he is 3 today! Where did the time go? I remember the pregnancy, birth and baby times with my sweet NoNo! The pregnancy was memorable because he had kidney problems and cysts on his brain in the womb and God healed him completely! His birth was scary because he flatlined and I thought they might have to do an emergency C-section but Dr. Daggs got him out and he was perfect! His baby times were tough because he would not sleep through the night until 10 months old and I was one tired mama!

So much has changed since then and I wouldn't take any of it back! He is my little miracle and I love spending time with him. He is the only one out of the three that always wants me and loves to cuddle with his mama!

Happy Birthday sweet Noah...mommy loves you this much(insert outstretched arms here)!

Transition

2011-05-05T09:43:00.006-04:00

Ok I am going to be completely honest and open here! I pride myself on loving change, and I do! I love changing my hair, my furniture, my rooms, my clothes, my styles, etc. So when the Lord started laying on my heart that a big change was coming, I got excited.

Years have gone by and still no major change. I was stumped by this and thought many times that maybe I missed God. But then so many confirmations were coming in that I quickly believed with everything inside me that a change was a comin'!!!! I can't say what exactly that change is yet but God is starting to stir it up.

A few months ago Dan and I felt as though we were to sell our home. We assumed it was because God was giving us a bigger one, so we began to look at other homes. But then before we could list our home we felt to wait. We didn't understand at that moment but we were obedient.

Months went by and nothing! I mean NOTHING!

Then a few weeks ago God spoke to me to sell our home and rent for a year or two. UMMM Hello Lord...we own a home, why would we rent???? I still don't have an answer BUT I am no longer asking! See, He took my worry, doubt, stress and disbelief and gave me peace and joy for the upcoming unknown!

I'm not kidding when I say I was losing sleep over this in the beginning. I was up all night thinking and worrying about how a family of 5 that was used to running around wild and being loud would fit into renting? I had a chat with my wonderful mother in law, Zory about our transition and she said, "transition stretches us and when something or someone is stretched it hurts." Well, I was disillusioned by thinking this was going to be fun. lol

But now I feel as light as a feather and I am no longer trying to take the reigns...Lord they're all yours! We could use your prayers for the upcoming months. We need a buyer, we need a home in Mechanicsburg school district that's cheap but livable, we need help moving eventually and most importantly we need grace to make it through this season of transition.

We have excellent realtors...maybe you know them...Jason & Tiffany Ruda! If you would like to set up a time to view the house or if you need a realtor please contact them at 717-443-7488. They would love to work with you and make your home buying/selling a great experience!

For more pictures of the house please see...h ttp://28walnutlane.blogspot.com/

Have I mentioned that I LOVE change?

2011-04-29T12:06:00.002-04:00

This is my progress of going lighter! See when you have almost black hair, you need to get all the color out before you can even think of going lighter. I did it myself BUT made numerous call and texts to Tiffany Ruda for her expert advice! So here are some pictures of my journey of me going dark blonde!

Dark brown hair...the hair dye was actually called soft black

Me as a bleached blonde...ummm I will leave this to my girl Tiffany bc no one rocks it better than her!

And the final result....my beautiful new dark blonde hair for the summer...I am loving it!

Just keepin' it real

2011-04-22T08:58:00.003-04:00

Don't be scared...It's just me first thing in the morning...in all my fabulous!!!!

The early bird DOES get the worm!

2011-04-20T09:51:00.002-04:00

Due to some financial set backs...we are down to one vehicle until Dan's car gets fixed. With that said, preschool days are a little tricky. If no one can pick Dan up then I must get up early and get all 3 kids up and out the door to take him. Today was one of those days. I am not complaining because I haven't had to do this very often. What makes today different is that I have learned a few things I never knew and saw some pretty funny things this morning!

1. I can survive without coffee...BARELY but it can be done!

2. Noah wakes up VERY early because at 5:50am this morning he was wide awake and scared the sleepiness right out of me!

3. I have really good "second day hair"

4. people drive fast in PA when they are late for work...not complaining I actually like this!

5. McDonald's makes a mean breakfast for kids who eat like grown men

6. It's only 10am and i have 2 loads of laundry done, floors cleaned, dishes done, and beds made!

7. I saw 2 ground hogs mating this morning and had to explain to Laney that they were snuggling because they were cold...I'm sorry but 6:15am is too early to explain animal mating to a 4 year old.

8. A sign at a church read: My sins are washed away by the ultimate blood donor!

Alright enough blogging...I must get back to being super mom ;)

So Proud!!!!

2011-04-15T18:21:00.003-04:00

I am so proud of my little Laney Bug. Today she decided to donate 11" to Locks of Love.

UGH...NOT AGAIN

2011-03-05T08:16:00.005-05:00

So a few days ago our washer flooded again and ruined out beautiful funky floor. It was a mess! I was in the middle of cooking dinner and Dan was working. I ran downstairs to get something out of the laundry room and I heard water dripping. I went right over tot he washer and turned it off. The floor was soaking wet and water was squishing out between the floor boards. I got right to work cleaning it up...we have done this before.

We have a GE washer and dryer and they are great...when they work! We have had zero problems with the dryer...But numerous problems with the washer. The boot or rubber seal comes undone and so when the washer rinses, it ends up rinsing our floors. The first time this happened we were told to not load it so much and use the correct detergent. So we began to put less clothes in and that seemed to help for 8 months and then it came off again. So we called the same company to come back since they "fixed" it the first time. Again they told us to load it with less clothes.

OK...so like 2 shirts, a pair of pants and some socks??? Because we might as well start washing by hand if that's the case. Being obedient and not really wanting to replace the floor again...we put less laundry in each load.

Fast forward to a year and a half later and now we are replacing the floor AGAIN. This time we have a different insurance company and THEY ROCK!!!! Erie sent over a "clean up team" and they were great! Professional, clean, friendly and thorough! They even helped clear out the storage under the steps and neatly piled it out in our garage for us.

So here are some pics of the floor and of the kids playing while the floor was being ripped apart, they had to evacuate their play area.

I actually did it!

2011-02-17T19:44:00.002-05:00

Ok don't laugh but my dad bought me a sewing machine for my 24th birthday. I know...it's a weird gift for someone who has never shown any interest in sewing or anything domestic. So I said thank you and stored it in my basement for the past 7 years neatly tucked away in it's box.

Another true story...I asked my wonderful hubby for an apron from Pier One for my birthday but he forgot. It's not any apron...it's funky and colorful and cool and I love it. So I decided since he forgot and I couldn't justify spending $25 for it, that I would sew one. Yep sew one...the girl who never took her sewing machine out of the box and didn't even know how to thread a sewing machine.

Thanks to T-Rizzle (my moms new nickname) I have learned how to thread my machine and also how to somewhat use it. I am now the proud owner of my own funky cool apron...and I didn't even use a pattern...what? Sorry I got a little carried away there and my fabulousity came out!

So now that I can rock a sewing machine...guess what everyone's getting for Christmas this year????

really???? Cardboard?

2011-02-17T11:39:00.002-05:00

It amazes me how something so simple can amuse my kids for hours...yes hours people! But yet the toys that we spent loads of money on are sitting in their toy box, maybe played with for a few minutes a week.

Cardboard seems to have captured my kid's hearts and they love the stuff.

some of the art work around my house

2011-02-11T10:02:00.004-05:00

Downstairs bathroom pic

Master bedroom picture above my bed

A very unusual piece...this is actually a picture developed on a

piece of metal, done by Jason Thompson!

I love this piece bc it reminds me of Dan.

This piece is my absolute favorite, it was done by my cousin who is a very talented abstract artist. It it done on a piece of wood and it has many dimensions to it. I LOVE this one!

This one is from POPS and it was in my living room but now lives with

my cousin Charity in her dining room!

I ordered this one for my upstairs bathroom from Lithuania.

This one was done by a friend of my moms. She took a picture of the boy's

bedding and painted all the animals on the canvas.

Time 4 Change

2011-02-05T20:27:00.004-05:00

BEFORE

AFTER

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

2011-02-04T09:32:00.002-05:00

Homemade Hospitality - Giveaway!!!!

Head on over to Enjoy the Journey and enter to win a fantastic book on hospitality!!! I have to be honest hospitality is something I struggle with big time! I have many other gifts that I excel at but hospitality is not one of them and I would love to change that!!!

Getting Crafty

2011-01-31T11:56:00.002-05:00

You can turn an empty formula can into something pretty!

Using some wrapping paper, scissors and tape or glue

Your formula can transforms into a pretty container!

That can hold markers, knitting needles, silverware or

anything you have that needs displayed in a pretty way!

Gettin' Crafty...NOT

2010-11-21T18:46:00.004-05:00

So my friend Tiffany is amazingly crafty and has mad skillz too! She is always doing something new...I swear her brain must go a mile a minute! She posted on her website some rag wreaths that she made so I decided to make one. They looked simple enough and me not having the crafty skillz was daring enough to try.

What she didn't tell you is it takes FOREVER to cut the fabric and then you have to tie EVERY SINGLE RAG onto that ring. And if you are patient enough to include your kids then it takes you 5 hours instead of 2. I made two...one for me and one for my mom BUT that will probably be the only time I ever do that.

I think I will leave the crafts to the professionals and I will stick to building forts, baking cookies and playing princess with my kids!

Halloween Parade

2010-10-27T12:16:00.003-04:00

Laney's preschool had their halloween parade today and it was so much fun watching all these little people dressed up parading around. Half the kids were actually walking and the other half were wandering around. It was cute! Check out my little lady bug!

Quirks

2010-10-26T10:14:00.003-04:00

Have you ever noticed that you have quirks or pet peeves or stuff that bothers you or stuff that you HAVE to do or the world will end? I have noticed that I have many but three stick out very loudly!

1. I dislike PA drivers (can't yield, drive in the left lane 10 mph below the speed limit and drive with their turn signals on for miles)

2. I wear my shoes in my house all day long...why do I do that when I love to be barefoot? I'm weird!

3. Every night before I go to bed I HAVE to put on a new pair of underwear! Even if I showered at 2 in the afternoon! I can't sleep in underwear that I have worn all day long!

Those are my top 3 what are yours?

The Little Things

2010-10-21T06:00:00.000-04:00

It's amazing what a bag full of hats, scarves and gloves can do to my kids! They played for an hour and a half with them!

Harley

2010-10-20T14:30:00.003-04:00

My parents decided to go on vacation to Florida for the week and have entrusted their 5th child to a sitter! They actually have a man staying at their house to watch him, feed him and play with him. This man works during the day so they have rallied us kids to come over during the day to play and love on him.

You see he is smart and knows that mommy & daddy are away and gets very sad and lonely. He is used to spending everyday all day with his daddy. So being the spoiled child that he is, he requires much attention! I had the privilege of spending 2 hours with him today, and he was so excited to see me that he knocked me over and jumped on me. He loves giving kisses and he gave me all he had!

Here are some pictures of him calm...that only lasted 2 minutes! Meet Harley, the 100 pound American Bulldog.

Kitchen remodel

2010-10-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

Back in January my hubby knocked down the wall that separated the kitchen from the living/dining room. He added an island with a bar counter top, new counter tops, and back splash.

Sorry that there are no before pics....our computer crashed and we lost those pictures. Let me describe it to you. green laminate counter tops, white laminate back splash, and a big tan wall.

I am my hubby's biggest fan, I love his work even though it took him 8 months to complete it!!!

My awesome find

2010-10-19T06:04:00.004-04:00

My hubby has been asking for leather couches since we bought our house 6 years ago but we just never had it in our budget. Every once in awhile I would look at different furniture stores in their clearance section but nothing was ever "that on sale" that we could afford.

A few weeks ago I found a leather sofa and love seat on Craigslist for $400 and I emailed the seller inquiring about them. I didn't hear back so I assumed they were sold. Well two days ago she emailed me back and told us they still had the set. I sent hubby over to look at them since they were for him and he loved them! He did admit to me that he was a little unsure at first because of how cheap they were but then he saw them he bought them right away!

The story behind them...two people fall in love, get married, have a hard time, get unmarried, meet new people, new woman doesn't want couch from old relationship, old couches get new home with Klingers for $350!!!!!

The ones we sold were olive green and they were free and great couches but losing support and the wood frame was starting to pop out through the material. They got a new home with a couple who just purchased their first home.

So here is our transformation of couches!

My Girl

2010-10-18T11:16:00.004-04:00

I have to tell you that raising a strong, independent, outgoing, leader of a 4 year old has not been easy! And yes at times it's been quite difficult and not fun. BUT there are times when I see the light at the end of the tunnel and for a small brief minute I see breakthrough. I only kid...we have our good days too. They aren't all bad!!!

Some of my favorite times are when she looks up at me with lips puckered and says, "give me some love mommy." Or when I don't hear her and I go to investigate and find her lost in the land of make believe playing with her animals. Listening to her makes me realize just how much they pick up from your words spoken to them. She looks at her bunny and says, "what did mommy tell you about your attitude? Do you want to go to your room to change it or can it be changed now?" I just have to laugh at the way she says it....almost exactly like me!

My fondest times are when she has to tell me a secret and pulls me close to her and whispers "mommy I love you so much" I mean that just melts me to the core! Or when she asks me a million questions in the 5 minute car ride to the store. Her little mind at work trying to figure things out and wanting to learn how things work and why makes my day very interesting!

I love my girl and wouldn't change her one bit...I just hope I can raise her to be the great woman of God she is destined to be!

well, I can't be right all the time!

2010-10-10T22:00:00.000-04:00

I used to think that sending a two year old to preschool was more for the parent's benefit than the child's. I say "used to" because I have changed my mind. Although I do enjoy the break from my toddler...he has benefited from it more than I have. He talks so much more and I can actually understand him. Before it was like he was speaking in tongues, almost like he received his prayer language before learning English.

He pooped on the potty within 2 weeks of going to school, he made friends and talks about them and loves going to school and leaving his mama...for a few hours. He runs over to his Diego book bag and screams with excitement...which melts my heart.

I have seen him change and become more social than ever before, although we are still working on the hitting and hording of toys! He loves to sit down with his little lunch box and lay all his food out and eat the good stuff first, leaving dessert for last.

I have to be honest and tell you that I have had to sacrifice a lot to send him but I am realizing that it is so worth it!!!

Flame of Change

2010-10-10T06:00:00.001-04:00

Two years ago God began stirring my heart for a change. I had no idea what kind of change it would be or how exactly it would look like. I still to this day have no idea. I just know that I felt it was going to be a big change.

Over the last two years I have questioned whether or not I heard correctly from the Lord. I would have times of great faith and then I would wavier in doubt and disbelieve. Just when I began to give up hope, a couple visiting our church spoke a word over Dan and I and sparked the flame of change again!

I won't go into detail now but the word was dead on what God had spoken to me two years prior. God had confirmed to me that He was still there and had not forgotten what He spoke. The only thing my little mind can think of is that this change will be so big that we needed two years to prepare for it.

My heart has begun stirring again and so much lately that I am aching for a change. I am no longer content with where I am and need God to move mightily. I know He will in His timing but until He does, I am holding on to the words spoken over me!

I'm Back

2010-10-09T08:06:00.005-04:00

Ok so taking 4 months off to adjust to life with 3 kids 4 and under...I'm back. And I decided to come back with a fluff post and then hit you with some hard stuff later. Amongst my friends I am known for fluff...I have perfected fluff.

Enough about fluff!!! I have an amazing friend who can do anything...and I mean ANYTHING! She is one of "those" people that picks up a hobby and masters it within minutes and does it with excellence. I admire here and look up to her. I did not know what I was getting myself into when God brought us together as friends but I truly could not live without her now!

So I tell you all this because she picked up a camera one day and mastered it the next! She has blessed me with family pictures and I will share with you her talent! Check her out...http://www.tiffanyruda.com

36 weeks!!!

2010-05-24T21:08:00.002-04:00

ALMOST there and I am so ready!!! I am feeling large and in charge but in all actuality I have only gained 5lbs. so far with this pregnancy. But in all fairness I was 30lbs. overweight before I got pregnant so I can't brag too much!

So I have no fun pictures to share with you so I will give you some random "loves" of mine!

1. I love love love drinking strawberry smoothies...but hate strawberries?!?!?!?!?!

2. I love cleaning my van...I swear I vacuum it twice a week!

3. I love girl time and cherish my girlfriends!

4. I love elastic waist bands!

5. I love that walking up and down my stairs 10 times a day is considered exercise when your pregnant!

6. I love giving birth and I am soooo excited that I get to do it soon!

7. I love decluttering my house so that I can buy more stuff to fill it!!!

8. I love sleeping kids...sometimes I go into their rooms 4 times a night just to watch them sleep! At what age will that seem creepy to them???

9. I love the fact that my hubby will do just about anything I ask him to just because he loves me!

10. I love that I have to sit down now just to put my underwear on! Ok I really don't love that but just had to throw that one in there!

26 weeks

2010-03-23T21:13:00.005-04:00

I know it has been a while since I last posted but life in the Klinger household has been a bit KRAZY!!! Our Friend Andy is a ultrasound tech and he did some 3d photos of Kaiden for us.

25 weeks!

2010-03-04T13:15:00.002-05:00

I have made it to 25 weeks and I am surprised how time has passed. I can't believe that in 3 months this little guy will be here! I am so excited but at the same time so overwhelmed. I am so not ready to have 3 kids right now.

Other than waking up to pee 8 times a night and wanting to eat all things unhealthy ALL DAY LONG, I am doing great. I had lost 10lbs. in the beginning and I am just now up to my pre-pregnancy weight...which is great for me because I am a heifer when pregnant.

Non baby related... My counter tops have been ordered and should be arriving in 3-4 weeks! woohoo I am so excited. Also...we are paying $300 less than the quoted price so totally in our budget and we even upgraded our choice.

So here is the dreaded baby pic at 25 weeks!

Dozer is Gone!

2010-02-28T10:05:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was a sad day in the Klinger household. Our puppy Dozer left to go live in Jacksonville, Fl. We have been trying to find him a new home for a month now and yesterday it happened. With baby #3 coming and my life as krazy as it is...there was just no time for him anymore.

For me it was bittersweet. I will miss that little guy cuddling up next to me at night and laying on a pile of our laundry but I know he deserves as home where he gets more attention and time! The kicker was Laney started to cry when the man took him and it broke my heart. Her daddy explained to her that he was going to a better home and that we would all be so busy when Kaiden was born. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes and told him that she would be a good helper and help mommy take care of kaiden. That's my girl!!!!!

So in honor of my white furry friend...

The day we got him!

My sister holding him

NoNo playing with Dozer

Posing for the camera

Dozie boy...I will miss you!

We have a NAME!!!!

2010-02-10T12:43:00.002-05:00

We finally have a name. And I am sooooo excited. Mr. Clean and I wanted to have a name for our son that was his destiny. Not just a cool name we both liked but one that was meant for him. So we narrowed it down to three and began to pray. We got nothing until I went to MIA and 2 fabulous ladies prayed for me. God gave me the name within seconds of their prayers! I came home and shared with Mr. Clean and he said he was leaning towards that one as well.

So in June of 2010 we will be having our second son and his name is Kaiden Anthony! Kaiden means warrior and Anthony means praiseworthy. I can't wait to meet my little warrior!!!

There it is!

2010-01-29T11:16:00.004-05:00

I am just so excited this morning! I love that Laney and Arkman will have a brother in about 4 months. I can't wait to see my two boys playing together and getting into trouble together! I am so excited to finally finish their room and start getting things set up for the newest Klingon!

I was just sitting here thinking about God's grace. I have a girl and a boy already and throughout this pregnancy I have stayed neutral on what gender I want. I didn't care either way...I just wanted a healthy baby! So finding out it's a boy made my mommy heart pitter patter! I have to say that finding out has really helped me connect with this baby and it's only been 24 hours!

And although we haven't decided on a name for this little guy yet, I have already begun to speak life over him! He has somehow managed to tug on my heart and it's just bursting with love to pour out on him! This is the feeling I have been missing for the last 5 months and I am soooooo glad I have it now!

These are the days that I cannot imagine doing anything else than being mommy right now! I love that God has allowed me stay at home with them and love on them all day long! Seeing my children playing together makes all the cares of this world fade away into a distant memory!

It's A.........

2010-01-28T11:28:00.003-05:00

And a fun picture of my belly at 20 weeks!

bonding has yet to come

2010-01-20T14:55:00.002-05:00

Thursday, January 28th is the day of our ultrasound. I was planning on not finding out and even convinced Mr.Clean to let it be a surprise. There is only one problem... I have yet to bond with this child. And although that might be common...I have not experienced that with either of my other children. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Laney, I fell in love with her. I prayed for her, sang to her and talked to her everyday. Same with Arkman. There was an instant connection with them.

I know I am not a bad mother but I feel bad at times when I tell people that I have not bonded with this child. It's so bad that I rarely talk to the baby or prayer for the baby. Mr. Clean does most of that. I seem to have no interest. And that is the worst feeling in the world for me. So while talking my hubby, he suggested that we find out so that I can start planning a nursery, we can pick a name and speak that name over the child. I was hesitant at first but now I am on board.

So in about a week we should know what this little peanut is! If you would like to guess than head over to the survey on the right side of my blog and enter in your guess. I will post after we know and tell our families!

To know or NOT to know???

2009-12-07T09:55:00.002-05:00

I have been struggling with finding out the gender of out third baby. I usually can't wait and have to know but I will be 30 next month and not much surprises me anymore. When I say i can't wait I mean it too. I have to wait until the week before Christmas to buy Dan's gifts because I get so excited that I make him open them early if I buy them too soon. And I LOVE planning!

I love decorating the baby's room and organizing the closet with all their little clothes. I like to have our names picked out soon so we can speak the name over the child and declare the meaning over it's life! I love calling the baby by cute little nicknames while the are in my belly.

With all that said why am I wanting to be surprised all of a sudden? I mean why not? I have a girl and a boy already. Noah was born in may and Alayna was born in July and this baby will be born in June so i have all the clothes already. The baby will be in our room for awhile so we can paint and decorate after the baby is born since it will be sharing a room.

I am so on board for being surprised but Mr. Clean has to think about it. He doesn't like surprises and needs to know what going on at all times. I call him the original nosy pants! So I am praying that he will get on board with my great idea and not cave when we go to the ultrasound in January!

Just plain sick!

2009-11-22T10:46:00.002-05:00

It's during the first trimester with all my kids that I question why. Why did we make a baby? Why did we want more kids? Why do I put myself through this time and time again? I get so sick that nothing stays down and the thought of food makes me vomit. Who in there right mind would want that?

I say it with every one of them...this is it and don't tell me you want more because I don't! But then Mr. Clean and I sneak into their rooms at night watch them sleep and think out loud...we would be ok if we had one more! Then they wake up and we are thinking out loud...NO MORE!!!! It's a good thing we didn't plan No No or this baby otherwise we would have just Laney! And I can't imagine life without my little guy so I guess this is a blessing even now why I am puking my guts out!

Baby Update

2009-11-13T08:59:00.004-05:00

I had my first appointment yesterday and I walked in thinking I am 8 weeks 4 days but I am 7 weeks 6 days. The midwife told me I probably ovulated later in the month or had a double ovulation. WOW...that explains why I'm pregnant. She laughed and told me that's how her son was born.

We tried to do an ultrasound but the baby looks more like a glob than a peanut so we didn't get really good pictures. The heartbeat was strong at 167 and everything looks like I'm progressing well.

Some prayer requests: My weight gain needs to be about 10-15 pounds and I love to eat! Pray for total and complete healthy growth and development for the baby, also for my delivery...I know it's a ways off but I'm starting now. I would like not to be induced and I want an easy labor. I had 2 hard ones with my other two and I just want to have this one with ease...no complications!

Surprise!

2009-11-11T09:06:00.003-05:00

I have said it before and I will say it again...we were done with two kids! Two was good for us. One for each of us to contain. Three means they outnumber us and that can be scary when you are out in public! Two...one girl, one boy...life was good and we had a routine down that worked well for us. But then God had to go and bless us with another bundle.

So now my perfect little routined life is interrupted. I want to be very honest with you... I struggled with this new news a lot! I loved being pregnant and giving birth with both my kids but a third baby scares me to my very core. I am not ready nor am I prepared to take on another life. I feel as though my life is complicated enough right now.

And talk about timing! Dan is laid off of work, we just finished the basement to give us a third bedroom only to be maxed again, and I am no spring chicken anymore. I know God is in control and I know He will provide. I'm not worried about that as much as I am my hormonal imbalance right now. I am a mess with my emotions and thoughts. I know it's only for a few more weeks and then I can start to normal out a little bit.

And you would think this would be good news for the family to hear??? But I have had some horrible responses! My heart breaks to hear some of their comments. I mean I don't have a disease...I am carrying a child, their grand-baby. I can only pray that this baby would never know the words they have said and the bad they have spoken over us! Because I don't live my life according to the world but solely to Christ! I know He will carry us through this hard time and I know He gave us this baby so He WILL take care of us!

I don't mean to sound negative myself...I am starting to get excited about having a another baby! It just took me some time to get used to the fact that our family of 4 will soon be 5.

Venting

2009-11-05T17:37:00.004-05:00

Did you ever have one of those seasons where things just keep going down hill? You think to yourself...ok this it, I know it's going to get better. But it just doesn't. I am in that season. Things just keep getting worse my the day. I don't like to complain too much but I am at the point where enough is enough!

I will spare you the details for now but I am in need of prayer! I don't want to give up and I am desperately trying to believe for breakthrough but I can feel myself pressing in less because there is no change.

I don't want to lose faith or hope but I need a refill. After standing and believing for something for 3 years my heart has grown weary. I just need to be carried by Him.

I can't keep you in suspense any longer

2009-10-28T13:19:00.004-04:00

Although it is not finished yet...here are some pictures to hold you over.

Basement step looking down

Furst thing you see when you get to the bottom of the steps

Love seat and awesome artwork by Jason Thompson!

Entertainment center without Mr. Clean's 55" Samsung LCD TV :-(

View from the entertainment center... Original artwork by Cousin Aaron (he is an artist)

Our bed frame without the mattress

Laney checkin herself out in the mirror

Funeral in Florida

2009-10-08T11:55:00.003-04:00

Sunday, October 4, 2009 my Pappy, Leroy C. Parthemore took his last breath and went to be with Jesus. He truly is in Heaven right now rejoicing with the Lord. My selfish heart aches because I won't get to see him again here on Earth but I am so glad he is no longer suffering and in pain. He was 83 and lived an adventurous life. He made it through the depression, 2 wars and 7 kids! haha He does have 7 children, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

We will dearly miss him and always remember him fondly! He had a smile that would brighten anyone's day and always hugged you! So in honor of this great man we all went to Florida for him and my Nanny!

Sunday night we booked our flight down and Tuesday morning we all left. It was a whirlwind of a trip but I will never forget it. Can you imagine us all down there? It was great seeing everyone and here are some pictures of the group!

Our newest family member

2009-10-02T10:15:00.002-04:00

Mr. Clean has bugged me more over the past 2 months to get a dog than ever before with anything else. He never had a dog growing up so when we got married and bought our house we bought a puppy. His name was Theo and he was our baby. He was a pit bull mixed with a Jack Russell...I know funny and weird mix but he was cute. He was the perfect pet and we couldn't have been more happy with our decision to get him. After about three years of having him...he had a seizure and so we took him to the vet and put him on medication. The seizures were controlled for the longest time but then the medication stopped working and he began to have episodes of weirdness. His eyes would glaze over and he would become distant and mean and then it was liek something would click in his brain and he was normal again.

We had to put him down about a year ago because his episodes became so bad he went to attack my nephew but the screen door stopped him. It was so hard seeing him moments before and seeing how happy and normal he was. But we knew how bad these were getting and the damage he could do.

Needless to say I was not wanting to get another dog right away but my persistent husband eventually wore me down. So we bought a Miniature Bull Terrier from a Texas breeder. His name is Dozer and he fits perfectly into out little family!

More Progress!

2009-09-29T13:10:00.007-04:00

So here are some pictures of our progress in the master bedroom and master bathroom...not finished but close!

Plumbing cut for the bathroom

shower in for the bathroom

ALMOST done bathroom

sink and mirror

right wall of master bedroom

crown and base on right wall of master

Left wall of master

Left side with crown and base and by cubbies cut out

Progress

2009-09-26T19:47:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to post some progress we made in the basement. We are about 2 weeks out from moving down there! I have waited 3 years for this and I am sooooo excited. When it's done I will be posting before and afters and maybe even a little video. But until then...

lots of wood

This one is to give you an idea of how big a TV Mr. Clean is getting for his entertainment center

Primed and ready to go

Black and Beautiful

DOZER...the mini bull terrier

2009-09-23T11:29:00.003-04:00

This little guy was on my screen when I logged on this morning...Do you think Mr. Clean is trying to hint what he wants for his birthday?

One bite at a time

2009-09-21T14:49:00.003-04:00

As I was watching my son eat his chicken nuggets I witnessed a very strange eating habit take place. He had 5 chicken nuggets and all of them had one bite taken from each. He would pick up a nugget and take a bit then place it on the tray and grab another one. He did that with his french fries as well. I was going to take a picture but my camera battery is dead.

Please share with me any unusual eating habits that your child or children might have. I mean come on...I'm not the only mother who has weird kids....right?

Laney's Big Girl Room

2009-09-19T13:28:00.003-04:00

So far we have spent:

Ikea white iron Full bed................. $80
paint & knobs for dresser............... $51
Chair...fabric came w/bedding....... $0
Chair paint.........................................$13
Room paint.........................................$48
Bed in a bag from Jc Penney........... $50
Full size matress & boxspring.........$0

Grand total so far.............................$ 242

Not bad for a $300 budget... we still have to buy curtains but I am sure I can find a good deal!

My new love

2009-09-15T14:54:00.004-04:00

I paid $6 for both of these chairs and I spent about $20 on fabric and spray paint. So for $26 this is what you get.

Preschool Day 1

2009-09-14T15:01:00.003-04:00

Laney LOVED preschool! She remembered she was going as soon as she woke up at 6:30am and then came into my room to wake me up so we could go. I had to explain to her that it didn't begin for a few more hours in my best early morning mommy tone. And believe me I had to muster up the nicest attitude I could for 6:30am.

So when I finally had to get up at 7:30, I rolled out of bed and we rushed to eat, get dressed and get loaded into "Ray Ray" so we could make there on time. We did!!!!! Congrats to me for not being late the first day of school. You can't see me but I'm patting my own back...HA!

She got to her cubby and hung up her lunch box and ran into her class room. She just left me there in the hallway. I made her come back out and give me a kiss! Then I go into Ray Ray and cried like a baby! I missed her. Don't get me wrong...I love the quiet time and freedom but I truly missed my daughter today!

The dark side of dark

2009-09-12T19:07:00.005-04:00

Today I got to go with a friend to help rescue a friend from drugs. I am not naive when it comes to things like this and so I did realize that she wasn't going to walk away today. Not because she didn't want to but because of no open beds at detox facilities.

I was asked to go because my friend didn't want to go alone and I used to go to school with this girl plus I have some knowledge of it from family. I knew that it wasn't going to be a pretty site but nothing I have ever seen could compare to this. I was in shock from the moment we pulled up to the house.

The house was a row home that was "run down" to say the least. The door was wooden and so old you could see in at the bottom. We knocked and we heard a voice scream, "who is it?" My friends replied, "It's me." "Me who?" and then another voice screamed for the girl we were there to see.

When she opened the door I could barely recognize her. She is 29 but looked about 45 or 50. Her face was covered in scabs and she was dirty from head to foot. She later told she weighed 92 pounds but that was probably with clothes on. Her finger nails were black from dirt and she hasn't taken a shower in 3 months. When she talked I could see she had no teeth and her gums were black. So you can probably imagine the smell.

I was so focused on her that I didn't even realize we were now standing in a drug house with about 3 people. The house was so dirty and smelled so bad. There were holes in the wall that they had shoved paper or towel in so that you couldn't see outside. The floors were covered with trash and the couches were filthy. I saw that they didn't use the kitchen as a kitchen because my guess is every bit of money they had went to drugs. At one point I looked behind me and on the walls were pornographic pictures hung up as art in their living room. And then I saw the bed that was in the dining room and I started to pray and pray hard.

Just as I thought to myself...I need to get out of her...She said, "we need to take a walk." So we made small talk and then bam the hard truth of the situation was addressed bluntly but with love. She is a heroin addict and needs help because she would rather die than live another day like this. When you come to the decision that death would be better than the sickness, pain and disease that comes with living a life on drugs than you know you need help and you need it fast!

With that being said, there was no way she could have left with us today. Her body is so dependent on heroin that she would be sick almost to death to stop cold turkey. She needs a Methadone detox center to safely rid of body of all the junk she put into it. They were closed until Monday so she is stuck there until then. She is serious about getting clean but she will continue to use until Monday...not because she enjoys the high but because she feeds her body so that she doesn't get sick. That is what you call feeding the addiction.

The only advice I could give her was to try to stay alive until Monday. Even as we left I could feel that she was barely alive. Her body was a hollow shell waiting to die and her eyes were full of pain and torment. I know that if she doesn't go to detox on Monday it will only be a matter of weeks before she is dead.

I pray with every fiber in my being that she doesn't just make it to Monday but that she beats this addiction and changes her life around so that she can walk her destiny! Please pray for her salvation as well as her next few months. I am praying that after detox she makes the decision to go to New Life for Girls.

Coming home I was so filled with bitter sweet emotions. My heart hurt for her but I was rejoicing inside that God saved me and I don't live like that! I don't know what will happen next but I am believing for a transformation of her life!

Summer 09 Pictures

2009-09-10T10:38:00.004-04:00

Worless Wednesday

2009-08-19T14:50:00.002-04:00

Um...that's a comb she's using!

Ray Ray is HOME!!!!!

2009-08-17T16:09:00.003-04:00

I just have to share!

2 weeks ago my mini van was acting funny. So we took into a local shop around here that came highly recommended. They Quoted me $50-$75 to do a diagnostic check. So we took in and they ran it and told us it was the mass air sensor. Easy... Mr. Clean refused service from them because it is literally plugging in a new part and they want $260.00 for part and labor. So when Mr. Clean went there to pick it up they charged us $122 for a diagnostic test. Mr. Clean had no idea what they quoted me so he paid it and came home.

I was upset but decided just to drop it...maybe it took longer to figure out what was wrong??? We ordered the part for $40.00 and put it in and it was NOT the problem! We called someone else to fix it and it ended up being a coil and we also needed to new spark plugs.

We were talking to some friends who have the same van who just happened to go to the same mechanic and they told us they refuse service and only pay $35-$50 for a diagnostic test. So I was fuming and I decided to call well...the office manager is out til tomorrow so will have to wait.

BUT... my Ray Ray is home and he is fixed and he drives so nice! Mr. Clean and I were fighting over who got to drive him home! I won and that's only because he loves me! I am so grateful for the Lord blessing us with such a nice van! And let me tell you i thought those words would never leave my mouth!

Faith thru a fortune cookie????

2009-08-10T17:33:00.002-04:00

My hubby and I have been walking through some pretty hard times. Without going into great detail... Financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Mr. Clean is a man of faith...He always declares in a strong voice..."God will provide all we need!" so when he starts to crack under pressure then I know we are being attacked and it's not something to shrink back on.

We have been declaring God's promises to us and standing on His word but it has not been easy. Especially since everyone around us is seeing breakthrough and we are NOT. We then began to question our lives... do we have sin in our lives???? Is there an area in our lives that we need delivered from??? We began to seek God on these questions and yes there were things reveled to us that we took worked through but still no major breakthrough with everything else.

Then we decided to get Chinese food the other day and Laney and I love the fortune cookies so I opened it up and began eating the cookie and Laney asked me what was on the paper. So i read it to her..."Better things are yet to come"

Huh??? she danced off but I began to cry because faith rose up in my heart. I am still overwhelmed to say the least but I am beginning to stand back up....if you know what I mean.

I am not a person who lives my life according to fortune cookies BUT I do believe that it was a message for me from my papa and I needed to hear it!

Fun with the Animals

2009-07-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

Laney turned 3 the other day and so we decide for her birthday we would make it special for her. We sent Ark Man to the grandparents and off we went to our adventure! First stop was breakfast which was yummy and then off to Lake Tobias. Laney loves animals so that's where we decided to take her.

The cost to enter is $4 for ages 3 and up. That price give you access to everything but the Safari Tour. The safari tour is when you ride around in the half bus (the top is cut off) and the bigger and safer animals come up to the bus and you can feed them.

Even if we didn't go on the safari tour it would have been a blast! Laney had so much fun looking at the animals BUT her favorite was the petting zoo. We saved this for last because we wanted to get her used to being around the other animals first to see how she did. She went in and started trying to pet every goat she could find. The animals that stole her heart was the miniature pony. She stood by him for 20 minutes and cried when we had to leave him.

She loved it and we will be returning again soon to see "her" pony! Also...you can pack your lunch because they have picnic tables and pavilions there for your convenience.

Here are some pictures we took during the day.

THESE WERE THE ANIMALS WE SAW JUST WALKING AROUND:

THESE ARE THE ANIMALS WE SAW ON THE SAFARI TOUR:

THESE ARE THE PETTING ZOO ANIMALS

THE CAMEL TRIED TO KISS ME!

DOUBLE STROLLER 4-sale

2009-07-21T09:23:00.001-04:00

If anyone is looking for a double stroller...I have one for sale on craigslist.

https://post.craigslist.org/manage/1280912747/63g6w

Jason ROCKS!!!

2009-07-20T09:33:00.003-04:00

Ok so most of you know we just don't have tons of money to spend on photos but still want quality family portraits. So if you are like me and are in need of some family portraits but don't want to spend your child's college tuition then head over to Jason's and take a look!

You might want to know that he also makes the rights to YOUR photos available to you!!! Gotta love that!

Happy Birthday Laney Bug!

2009-07-14T07:43:00.000-04:00

My sweet little baby girl is 3 today! I cannot believe it...I am in such shock. Where did 3 years go? And who is this little toddler? I can't even begin to tell you how blessed I am that God gave her to me to raise here on this Earth.

We have had good times and bad times, good stages and bad stages BUT it has been a blast spending the last 3 years with her. I love love love her passion, honesty, wildness, stubbornness, blond curls, little beady hazel eyes, her love for all things girly (shoes, dresses, dolls) but also for her love of water, dirt and trucks. She challenges me to be a better mother everyday without even realizing it.

So to my social butterfly who I adore so much...the child who caused me to have 23 hours of labor and 4 1/2 hours of pushing... I love you soooo much and I am so proud to be your mommy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Pincho Park Pics

2009-07-06T14:12:00.004-04:00

I WON

2009-07-03T09:30:00.002-04:00

Ok let me just tell you that I never win ANYTHING! I am so not kidding either. Quick story...my dad every year gets us those scratch off lottery tickets and puts them in our stockings. I have never won...not even a dollar! My brother wins every time he gets one.

SO over at KNACK...a blog I follow...she was giving away soaps and I heart soaps! I love to set them out for our over-nighters and then let them take them home when they leave. Kind of like a souvenir from the Klinger's! HA! The other day I entered thinking these soaps are a must have and even considered just buying them instead of entering because I just never win anything. But I resisted and thought that I wouls enter anyway and if I didn't win I would jump on over there next week and purchase some lovely soap!

BUT I WON!!!!!!!! Jesus loves me and He so knew that I needed...oh I mean wanted those soaps!

Quick Post

2009-07-02T20:57:00.001-04:00

Laney pooped in the potty today!!!! WooHoo... She has been peeing in the potty for 3 weeks now but today was the first time she told me she had to poop and actually went and pooped in the potty. I am so excited that we made chocolate chip cookies and ate them right before bed! Ok that's all...I just had to share!

The Bible Book

2009-06-29T13:51:00.002-04:00

I was at a MIA Team meeting and I was telling the ladies that Laney loves her "Bible book" as she calls it. She asks me everyday to read her Bible book to her. We started the new testament and I just happened to say Jesus time one night and now she has started saying it's Jesus time mommy... Ahhhh moments like these make my heart swell. So here is some info on the Bible book.

It's The Beginner's Bible by ZonderKidz

ISBN# (10) 0-310-70962-8
ISBN# (13) 978-0-310-70962-6

One Million Dollars

2009-06-24T14:03:00.002-04:00

Have you ever thought about what you would do with One Million Dollars?

Lets just assume you walk away with one million after taxes...what would you do with it? Mr. Clean and I have similar dreams for the money but we don't agree on everything. For instance he wants 3 cars and I thought that is a little absurd since he can only drive one at a time anyway! He then saw the light and agreed with me and then narrowed it down to one but he would keep the car he has now too...since it's paid off.

Here is our list of dreams for the money:

Tithe
pay off the house...or move to a slightly bigger one
set aside money for college
and set aside money for blessing people randomly
a new car for Mr. Clean
take a family vacation...the whole extended family
maybe if there is any left over...a new purse for me!

I know some people might think this is materialistic or worldly but we love to think of all the people who would be blessed by it. Sometimes we get really excited and start naming families in the church that we would bless and how we could pull it off anonymously. So our prayer is that we would be good stewards of the little money we have now so that when God blesses us financially... we are more than ready to handle it!

Fun times with the kids!

2009-06-18T09:25:00.002-04:00

my new look

2009-06-17T09:15:00.002-04:00

Arkman got a haircut

2009-06-16T20:38:00.001-04:00

How often do you poop?

2009-06-16T18:26:00.003-04:00

I was just wondering what the average is for pooping... this is TMI so if it offends you please read no further.

My family seems to poop a lot and I am told that we are healthy. I tend to poop at least twice a day and my kids poop after every meal and sometimes more. Now if you are wondering what made me think of this??? I am babysitting 2 kids this week and that makes 4 kids and one adult during the day. My house does not smell fresh...in fact my house reeks like a porta-potty!

when is enough enough?

2009-06-16T11:14:00.002-04:00

I remember after I had Arkman that I asked someone..."how do you know when you're finished having babies?" I wanted 3 or 4 kids and Mr Clean was good with 2. Well 11 months later Mr Clean and I were taking a trip down to Ikea for some flooring...side note we paid 1.10 a square foot...flooring at Lowes and Home Depot...3.50 a square foot. Anywho... Mr Clean and I got stuck in horrible traffic because there was a truck that was hauling cars that caught on fire. They rerouted us on a side road but I am getting ahead of myself. Since we were stuck in all this traffic we decided to start praying... after prayiong for the truck driver and the clean up crew and everyone we knew... we decided to pray for our family. It went something like this...Lord, you know how many kids we can handle and how many you want to give us...so if we are done with 2 then change my heart and if you want us to have more than change Mr Clean's heart. Lord we want to be on the same page so make our hearts one with yours.

After praying for saftely we were on the little back road when all of a sudden we heard brakes screaching and then a loud crash. We thought someone got rearended but it was a head of us and a car was turning left and didn't see a car coming over the hill and they hit so hard it flipped one of the cars. So we were rerouted again.

After being in the car for almost 4 hours when it should have taken us an hour and a half... we were exhausted by the time we got home.

Well... 2 days later I began feeling like I was done having kids so I got excite dand went to tell Mr Clean that I was happy and content withthe two we had and I was done! Well... Mr Clean is now thinking he wants one or two more! I thought he was kidding me so I laughed but he was serious.

I was like Lord...did you hear us??? We wanted to be on the same page. This is not the same page... we have switched sides.

To this day we are still on a different page so we have just gave it to the Lord...We are NOT trying and if we were to get pregnant...it would totally be God because I am doing everything not to!

Well Ark man is now one!

2009-05-18T11:00:00.004-04:00

He is no longer a baby so his nickname Baby NoNo will be no longer! He is no Ark Man! AM turned one on the 16th of May so we had a birthday party for him over the weekend. I am totally overwhelmed with birthday parties so we have decided not to do this again for a few years and just celebrate as a family... just the four of us!

All we served was cake and ice cream and it was too much for me... I am just not wired to be "one of those moms" that can throw a birthday bash. We had out of town guests staying with us...which I loved! But you always feel like you have to entertain even when they say you don't. And then my talkative hubby was schmoozing while I was trying to get Ark Man cleaned up and the cake cut. Thanks to family we finally got cake served!

But then everyone disappeared to play outside so we never got to open presents until later that night. I am just hoping that everyone had a good time because that is what I really wanted. And if you didn't then I am so sorry...but just think I won't be doing this for awhile so you are in luck! Ha!

Anywho...here are the 2 pictures we managed to take...

My little guy!

Eating his cake

eating his frog cake

Me and my Ark Man

This is KRAZY!!!!

2009-05-11T08:27:00.000-04:00

There was something about this on one of the TV News programs
a couple of weeks ago. From Channel 13 in Indianapolis.

So much for confidentiality. Think your cell phone conversations are private? They're definitely not...

This is well worth watching

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCyKcoDaofg

Public Restrooms on a Whole New Level

2009-04-21T09:59:00.003-04:00

Awesome
Toilet
THE LADY IS GETTING READY TO ENTER!!
This is a picture of a public toilet in Houston

Now that you've seen the outside view,
take a look at the inside view...

It's made entirely of one-way glass!

No one can see you from the outside, but when
you are inside it's like sitting in a clear
glass box!

Now would you... COULD YOU....???

BIG SALE

2009-04-10T22:14:00.002-04:00

My friend TT told me about how she bought a whole bunch of clothes for her boys at The Children's Place real cheap. So I headed out to the Hershey Outlets because she said they had a bigger selection and she was so right! Baby NoNo is hooked up for next winter and Laney got some stuff too. I spent like $33.00 and got so much. Seriously I paid $1.99 for most of my stuff.

9 minutes of your time please!

2009-03-31T09:00:00.004-04:00

I saw this over at Kelly's Korner and LOVED it so I had to share it as well....It's only 9 minutes and it's so cool!

A collage of stuff in my life

2009-03-22T19:17:00.004-04:00

I know it's been awhile but I've been busy and too dang lazy to blog! So here is what's been going on.

I got in the mood to reupholster my dining room chairs...mind you I have 8 so we only got 5 done but here are some before and after shots.

I also scored 2 chairs at the flea market for $6 that I will be doing!

Mr.Clean has been working 3 jobs while being laid off so I am glad that he starts back up on Monday and only has to work 2 for now....did I mention how much I love this man???? He is so great and I'm glad God gave him to me!

Next on my list...My nephew Samuel turned 1 on St. Patrick's Day! He is so adorable and I can't believe that I helped hold a leg when he was born. I know that was probably too graphic for some of you but really I only held it for 20 seconds because that's all it took to push him out. I know...why can't I deliver that fast too???

Well...we had the awesome privilege to hang with the Rudas on Saturday night. They are a hoot and a holler! We went out to eat and then "played" some bowling. I scored a 104...which by the way is my highest ever!!!

T-Bizzle and JBoo

T-Bizzle with the 2 pounder!

JBoo striking a pose

Mr.Clean getting ready

I can't decide which one to use????

Loved by Him!

2009-03-16T08:11:00.003-04:00

I have so much to tell you that I'm gonna try to keep this short and sweet so I don't lose you! God has been doing so much in the Klinger family...allow me to show you how faithful He is!

1. Mr. Clean was laid off....He was offered 2 jobs while being laid off and he can leave them when works starts back up.

2. Bills were piling up... Home Depot is paid off and that was our biggest bill. As well as we are finally getting caught up!

3. We needed a bigger vehicle... we are picking up a minivan today after Mr. Clean gets off of work! Get this...it had leather and a dvd player AND we less than our car payment!

4. Mr. Clean and I needed new phones since our work some of the time. They are getting old and beat up. I checked the website Wirefly and they had the best prices for cell phones. We still didn't want to pay anything so we waited and prayed that the price would go down. Yesterday they were running a special for FREE phones with FREE shipping. So we got 2 Samsung Eternity touch phones for FREE!

You just gotta check this out!

2009-03-06T21:12:00.002-05:00

Ok so I have this amazing friend who is mega talented! She just opened a shop on Etsy so why don't you swing on over there and check her out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6938655

Remodeling Our Basement

2009-03-06T14:08:00.004-05:00

Ok so Mr. Clean and I have been in proud home owners for almost 5 years now. In July it will be 5 years. We have been remodeling our basement for 3 years now. To give my husband the benefit of the doubt...he did build a 2 car garage during that time as well.

To give you a better idea of how much we need this to be done... we have a 2 bedroom 1 bath house. There are 2 adults and little ones. We need more room. Don't get me wrong sharing my bedroom with NoNo was great at first but now I need my privacy!

Do Mr. Clean is making our master bedroom down there with 2 walk in closet and a bathroom. As well as a family/theater room, kids play area and laundry room with a craft area for me and the kiddos.

So here are some pics of our work in progress...

Before...Not really a before since we studded out the entire thing ourselves but we aren't good at before shots...we never remember!

Before

During... This is the kids area

During...this is my future bathroom

This the future master

Another pic of the master

This is Mr. Clean's custom built entertainment center with book cases for me on either side

Carport when we bought the house

Carport/garage during the construction

Almost finished pic of my garage

You can also see my back lawn is in need of some TLC...
tay tuned for that in the fall I should have some after shots!

Because I don't have much to say today!

2009-03-06T14:00:00.004-05:00

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2009-02-18T13:07:00.004-05:00

BEFORE:

AFTER

After taking 10 inches off, I feel like a new person!

Valentines Blessing!

2009-02-14T14:16:00.005-05:00

My wonderful Papa blessed me today! Mr. Clean and I have been praying and searching for a dining room table for a little over a year now. We had one but it only seat four and there are four of us so we couldn't have company over for dinner. There was one stipulation for the table... we needed it to match or at least come close to the buffet we have. The buffet has been in my family for 79 years now and we love it and wanted to keep it in the dining room. We found a couple but we weren't willing to pay $1200 so we prayed and searched craigslist everyday. Well, yesterday we found one and today it is in my dining room! And you know it even seast 8...we only prayed for 6 but God must know we need more chairs than 6!

So here it is in all it's beauty!!

"Mommy... my hat has ponytails"

2009-02-06T18:38:00.002-05:00

Laney bug received a a very generous gift from Glamour Hippie the other day and she absolutely loves it. Here are few pics of her modeling it!!!

How do I get off this stupid roller coaster?

2009-01-20T13:17:00.004-05:00

I seem to be on this long roller coaster lately and I am getting a bit sick of it. There are highs and then there are lows. And they aren't like seasons...they are more like hours in a day. Let me explain...

I woke up this morning to my 2 year old at 6:45 am. This girl USED to sleep in to 8:30 or 9 am. I guess that's over. So not only did I get to bed late, I woke up early. And we have a playdate with Trendsetter this morning so of course I am rushing around trying to get out the door on time. By the way I had a fabulous time at the playdate... I am telling everyone about that place!

Anywho, my kids are not cooperating and Laney is not listening so now I am frustrated. Then I get there and it's great! Then I leave and Laney decides to drop the food and run away from me as I am getting NoNo in the car. As I spank her in the parking lot she looks at me and laughs...LAUGHS? what the hec do I do now???? So I explain to her that we don't run away and we definetly don't laugh at mommy as she is correcting you.

Now we are in the car and my dear friend calls with troubling news so I pray with her and as I am praying with her I miss my exit and go the LONG way home. So now we are home and I get everyone in and settled. NoNo is asleep and Laney is watching the Lion King. I call my sister to find out how my nephew is and Laney walks out naked with poop ALL over her. What did I do??? I did what every good parent does... I lost it! I am yelling and steam is coming from my ears and I am sure my daughter is a little scared by the whole thing.

So I take all the dirty stuff downstairs to the basement to do some laundry and of course the washer and dryer are full of stuff and as I look around there are 5 loads waiting to be done. So now I am doing the laundry and I call my sister back only to hear that Roo has strep throat. Now I am praying over the whole family because we were just there and laney and him shared a sippy cup. Dan and I don't have health insurance so I am really praying that we don't get it or that will set us back at least $300. Dan needs a new job and has been looking and praying for a whole year now and there is nothing. I am so tired of living like this that I need a breakthrough!

Because I am so stressed the ezcema on my stomache is flaring up and I am just about at my boiling point. I still have so much to do before I have to go to my part time job and right now I just don't wanna go! Sorry if you are still reading this... I am just venting and since there are no other adults here to talk to I am posting my low moments for you all to read.

Oh well... I am off to switch the load of laundry.

Practicing with my camera

2009-01-18T15:12:00.003-05:00

Working out week 2

2009-01-17T16:22:00.004-05:00

I have successfully completed 2 whole weeks of working out 5 days at 50 minutes each day AND I am so addicted to working out now! Yep I said it. I thought I would never say that and even wondered if the people who have said that to me in the past were "all together upstairs" if you know what I mean. But I feel better than I have in years and I can feel a difference in my body. My husband says he can see it but I can't YET!

I haven't ventured to step on a scale yet but when I do I will report to you the outcome. I think I am going to wait until after next week though because this is a six week program. I am not even half way through yet and I enjoy doing it so much. I didn't feel this way after week one but something clicked after week 2. I even want to work out on the weekends. I won't today because Mr. Clean and I along with Ben and Omi took the kids to the Farm Show and I had 8 month old NoNo in a sling carrier on me. I think that carrying 20 extra pounds around for 3 hours was enough exercise for one day. So maybe tomorrow I will do the quick 25 minute workout or just the 11 minute abs.

So with what energy I have left... I am going to church because I need me some good worship and good preachin!

Working Out

2009-01-07T14:10:00.002-05:00

So, I started working out on Sunday and have worked out every day since for 50 minutes each day. Let me add that I have not worked out in 2 years... TWO YEARS!

The muscles under the ta-tas are hurting and yes apparently I have muscles there. I went to sit down to pee yesterday and screamed because my butt muscles hurt so bad. And to top it all off i slept in my clothes I wore the other day because I couldn't lift my arms to take them off. I am serious ladies... I couldn't make this stuff up.

Let me share with you how it all began. I was at my parent's house the other Saturday and decided to weigh myself (I don't have a scale at home) and I was mortified. There is a reason I don't own a scale. I don't want or have a desire to be obsessed with weight so I choose not to be but when I looked down and saw... Yes I am going to tell you all my weight...177, I nearly passed out. My husband weighs 185 so that makes him only 8lbs. heavier than me.

OH DEAR LORD... HELP ME! SO even though I ache all over and cry every time I have to sit down and pee (we can't stand... I tried) I am still working out 5 days a week for 50 minutes each day and I will be fit again.

Sorry if I am too honest... that's just the way I roll... lol

50% off or more!

2009-01-06T17:08:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up...
Gabriel Brothers on the Carlisle Pike is having their HUGE sale on Thursday. Almost everything in the stores 50% off or more. I know you have to do some digging but at those prices I don't mind!

akuma matata

2009-01-06T15:39:00.002-05:00

Am I the only mom who has a child who watches the same movie 3-4 times a day? My Laney loves the Lion King and seriously watches it from start to finish 3-4 times a day. She doesn't want to watch anything else. I've tried it all... Beauty and the Beast, Veggie Tales, super book, etc. She loves Simba and even asks random people when we are out shopping if they know where Simba is???? Seriously! I think she needs delivered or maybe I just can't stand to hear the Lion King anymore! Help me, akuma matata isn't even helping.

He Believes

2009-01-05T09:45:00.002-05:00

About 6 months ago my brother had decided that he didn't believe that people could see angels at CCC. He believes that these people hear from God but he had a hard time believing when he couldn't see them.

Well... Saturday night he came to church and since he left today for Puerto Rico he went up front for prayer. He was blasted by the Presence of God and then he went to Brandon and asked what color his angel was. That in itself was huge but Brandon told him that his angel was orange. That orange stood for intimacy. But then he had two other temporary angels with him as well. One was a warrior angel and the other was a purity angel I believe. The really cool thing is when he went up for prayer... 2 women had prayed over him and they spoke of these two temporary angels.

Needless to say... he believes and he is so excited about what God has for him now. Many years ago when my mother was pregnant with Joe, the Lord spoke a word to her and told her that Joseph would be the only male born to carry on the Parthemore name and that he would change the heritage of the line. I believe he is starting that now and I will continue to pray for him because that is no easy task. He knows he can't do it alone and is totally trusting God to lead him.

So please if you think about it please keep him in prayer!

My Babies

2009-01-04T14:30:00.004-05:00

I asked her 20 times to smile but this is all I got

Ok turn towards mommy... but no she didn't want to

This is her saying cheese and staying still so that I can take her picture

Her and her uncle JoJo

Eating as usual

****WARNING... the next couple of pictures you view make cause you to want more children so if you don't.... please don't look down!******

MY PERSONAL FAVORITE POSE!!!

Ham & Cheese

2008-12-29T10:59:00.001-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/video/video.php?v=540069349797

Ham & Cheese

2008-12-29T10:59:00.000-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/video/video.php?v=540069349797

Christmas 2008... Klinger style

2008-12-27T13:27:00.004-05:00

So here are some random Christmas pics for your viewing pleasure!

Laney with daddy... feeding her baby doll Bella

Opening up her baby bottles from Aunt Nisey and Uncle Chris

Opening up her Monkey PJ's

She was starting to dose off so we had to help her open the rest of her presents

Opening more presents while sitting on NoNo's rocking horse, which she has already claimed as hers!

Her... I mean NoNo's new rocking horse

NoNo trying to eat his present instead of opening it

He even tried to eat the gift bag

NoNo as Santa

Why I love my kids so much!

2008-12-21T20:49:00.003-05:00