Getting Ready for Flight

I leave tomorrow morning and I have so much to get done before I leave. I thought I had all laundry done, when I walked into Tay's room I couldn't open her door...you got it, all piled ehind her door giveing more to do. I was wondering why her closet had hardly anything in it when she has tons of clothes. I thought Eric would pack for them, wrong again, he asked me to do it the other day. I am ready to leave Florida I just wish I didn't have to come back, that's what would make me really happy. I can't wait to see everyone and I am excited to be apart of our family reunion, it's been so long since I've seen most of my family. I wish Eric could come along but he flies back home the day of the reunion.

Mom, I packed the camcorder and my digital camera for Nick's graduation and all attachments.

Off I go to finish packing and I will see you all soon.

Cheers to You

The kids love those IBC Root Beers because they feel like they're drink beers.

Mom, the couch is not exactly like yours I have noticed but pretty darn close.

Well, my plane takes off Thursday and I can't wait. This week I will be working on packing and getting everything in order. Eric and Tonya told me they would help me with my business so I can continue to bring the money in. I am spending the day with Mom on Thursday and we are meeting Nani and Angie for lunch at Pizza Shoppe (the best salad anywhere). I figured I will also get my hair done Friday for Nick's gala. The kids are also excited to get to KC but have a few days of fun in store for them while I am gone. Susan is taking them to the park on Thursday (which will give Eric a couple hours to lay around in quiet), Tonya is watching them for Eric on Friday because he has to work since Dave will be in Boston and Saturday they will be helping Daddy get everything together for the trip. I am having a hard time leaving my kids behind but I know Eric will do great with them, this is just the first time he has been left alone with them overnight so of course I worry.

Eric talked to John (old manager) from United and it turns out his wife turned down the opportunity to move to Florida. It sucks! I was really hoping this would go through but told Eric he needs to get in gear and find a job in KC because I refuse to stay here after our lease is up. I know that probably sounds bad on my part but I can't do this any longer, I should have never moved in the first place but I have now learned my lesson.

One more week and I am going to be back and I cannot wait. I have decided to keep a rental car the whole time I am there...still don't know how long that will be. The more I talk to everyone the more I wish I was there. I spent some time tonight talking to Renee and I can't wait to see her and the girls. Stephanie Jo, I did try to call you tonight but you were on the computer, just to let you know.

Taylor is having a sleep over tomorrow night and is throwing a party for all the neighborhood kids, I will make sure to get pictures. She has planned this whole thing herself and is very excited. She has a notebook with her agenda and we are spending the day baking goodies for all the kids, even Jimmy is joining in on the fun with his friends so it will be a busy night.

Feeling Much Better

I think I am finally better, I was able to do all my running around without feeling fatigued at all. I was so busy the last couple of weeks that I think I just ran myself down. I decided to take some time off and will start back up when I am done with my trip. I actually thought about taking my work with me but that is not a vacation, I have made enough in the last few months to last awhile so we should be just fine with me taking a break. Taylor was getting pretty upset anyway that she doesn't see me at night so she has enjoyed her mommy back and Jimmy as well.

I am so excited 1 week, 1 day and I am on the plane! Eric thought it would be a good time to drop the kids off and go to Vegas he told me last night...YEAH RIGHT!! I need to be with family and will be happy to skip Vegas (never thought I would say that), so mom if he calls and asks you say you can't or won't watch the kids. I will be happy just having that hotel a couple nights, it's almost like being away. Can't wait to see you all.

I know it's been awhile yet again but I have been so busy between taking care of the kids during the day and working at night. It seems I have been up until 2 a.m. almost every night just trying to get all the paperwork done just so I can go to bed. I decided last night I am not going to do anything on the weekends and just Monday through Friday, weekends are for my family. This is great though, I have good money coming in and I get to stay home.

I got great news last night, my mom has taken the day off on the 25th (the day I get into town) to spend the day with me. I have not had a day with just my mom for a long time so that will be great. I have decided to rent a car for the 3-4 weeks while I'm there so we have something to drive and don't have to take mom's car all the time. Eric is ready to get to KC as well but is giving me a lot of crap about leaving 3 days before him. He is taking the 25th off to spend with the kids but he has to work on Friday and had to find a sitter (Tonya, our neighbor). They will arrive in KC at 9:05 a.m. Sunday morning.

The kids are doing great and Jimmy continues to play "Old Lady" all the time and has just added a new game "Big Momma". We just watched Big Momma's House 2 on Wednesday and he loved it so now he wants to act like Big Momma. Taylor wakes up every morning and disappears in the bathroom and when she reappears her hair is fix after her shower, she's got glossy lips and she is dressed to the shoes (so stylish). That girl is constantly taking my shoes, I cannot believe she is almost my size (I am a size 7 and she is a 6). She will probably be taller than me within a year, she is growing up. Sometimes I forget she is only 8 because when I look at her she's tall and looks so grown up and of course talks like she is getting ready to go to collage. Speaking of talking...Jimmy is now talking awesome, complete sentences all the time and the kid talks constantly about anything and everything.

Izabel Sleeping

I thought this picture was adorable (along with all the millions of other pictures on her site...I'm not kidding, there has to be more pictures of Izabel Grace than people populating our world) so I am posting it. Hopefully we can find time to get together when we arrive in town, I enjoyed it last time we were there.

Alligator Sign

Here is the famous alliagtor warning sign at one of the many lakes of Lakeland. You may need to click on the picture to get the full size but it had Eric and I cracking up. Hope you enjoy!

Our Day at Disney

We had a blast today at Downtown Disney and were able to get all the pictures we needed for Jordan's school project. We enjoyed having her come along with us. We ate lunch at Planet Hollywood, which was great, and Jimmy was an angel in there with all the things to look at while we ate, he never got bored. The kids enjoyed LegoLand and we did a lot of shopping, the kids went crazy in The World of Disney store we let them pick out their own toys (thank goodness none of them wanted the most expensive thing) but they walked out of that store with more toys to bring home and Tay got more jewelry. We never realized how fun Downtown Disney was, but we will definately go back more often! Hope everyone enjoys the pictures of the kids.

What A Big Boy!

Jimmy decided this morning he no longer wanted training wheels so Eric brought out the toolbox and removed them. I grabbed the camcorder and Eric grabbed the back of the bike and when he let go Jimmy took off without falling. That kid caught on faster than I have ever seen anyone riding a bike, he was able to balance right away and I have it all on tape! We were actually watching movies of the kids this morning, Taylor had just turned 6 and Jimmy was 1 1/2. It made me a little sad to see how quick they grow, it didn't seem like I took those movies very long ago and now my daughter has crushes on boys and Jimmy is riding a two-wheeler.

Mom, I told Jimmy you were going to get him a bike for your house and he got so excited, can't wait to show you and Grandpa Ky-Ky how he can ride.

Taylor and Jimmy

Just a few pictures of Jimmy and Taylor. If you are wondering what Taylor is holding, it is Jordan's flat person. Today we are taking the flat person to Disney so we can get some pictures with it for her school project, we're just getting a late start. She needs tourist pictures so we felt going to Disney would be perfect!

Plane tickets have been bought but I am coming out a few days earlier than Eric and the kids. We will be staying at mom's. Eric is staying until the first part of June and the kids and I will stay until the middle of June, and we can't wait! Love ya all and we'll see you soon.

The Countdown Begins...

Eighteen days until we depart for Kansas City. Yes, we are all flying out May 19th and Eric will stay until Memorial Day and the kids and I will stay even longer. I found out today that we are going to have a Maucelli family reunion and I can't miss that. The kids and I never can stay for just a week, but I love spending the time with everyone. Steph and Brett have a lot planned for the kids, hotel stay, Omaha Zoo and camping(they will have a blast!) I can't wait to see everyone and we should have a fun 3-4 weeks in KC, at least it won't be cold this time. Love ya all!