Hard Lesson Learned.....

Sometimes when things fall in your lap doesn't mean they are meant to be..............

October 31st was my last day at work at the school.  It was a sad farewell but it just was not supposed to be.  I got selfish, greedy and figured I could go do something I wanted to do for a change.  The job literally fell in my lap.......so therefore I took it as a sign of this is what God wants for me.  I was excited about getting to put my whole paycheck in saving for my family.  When I got my first paycheck I was a little shocked.  Did the figuring in my head and I was not paid the number I was told I was going to be getting paid....the number that I was thrilled about....the number that made me sticking my child in day care worth it.  It was then I realized I was told the wrong salary during my interview......I was so bummed....so disappointed.........  I kept thinking about that original number.  Was it really worth it?  Was that number really worth someone else raising my child when I can?  It wasn't. I stuck it out for 3 months because I didn't want to put anyone in a bind.....but I finally had to throw in the towel.  Bittersweet........I was miserable that whole 3 months and felt guilty leaving J, but at the same time I loved my job, I loved the girls I met and getting up at 6 was actually not so bad.  I had found a job that I fit well in. 

During the 3 months I worked there, our church was hosting a Dave Ramsey class.  I had heard all about him and his way of thinking from several friends and we decided to take the 9 week course.  So glad we did. It was life changing to say the least.  A lot we already knew and a lot we were already doing, but we could have been doing better and more.  It put a fire under us both and we are SOOO excited about our future financially now!

I think we were both nervous about me not working and staying home with J, even though we could afford it.  It was never said but there was always an underlining of, "wow, but we could be saving so much more money!"  After this class we learned we can still save money and live our life on 1 income.

So the last 2 months have been a big ole' slap in the face and a huge lesson learned.  I am not in control of my life.  I know that. Sometimes I forget and God has a funny way of putting me back in my place where I belong..........

Home

With my boys

Doing what I do best

Loving them with all my being!

Halloween 2012

Papa J and Grammy got Jones a pearl snap, a belt with his name branded into it, wranglers, cowboy hat and the cutest pair of boots before he was ever born......They are finally starting to fit!  We dressed him for church one morning his his pearl snap and belt and boots.  He was a cutie!

I spent a ridiculous amount of money last year on his little stinker skunk costume and I justified it with, "this is his first Halloween!' ha, so I didn't have any excuse this year to spend a lot again.  We were right smack in the middle of a Dave Ramsey class this year and so I decided not to spend a lot this year.  He was a cowboy! And being a Campbell/Jones he had all the gear already.  He was a cute Lil cowboy too.  His costume was missing something though...........so we stopped at Atwood's on the way to trick or treat.  We picked up a stick horse and he went the rest of the night riding that horse saying, "yee-haw!"  He had a blast and we got a lot of laughs!

                                                                    

The next morning he was ready to go again......this time in his pajamas.



Another Trip away

We planned a trip for Jones to go visit Texas without us again.  Grammy wanted to take a week off work and keep Jones.  We met Nawna half way this time so he could stay a few days in Van to.  He enjoyed the long ride with all his new toys.

Aunt Christi sent Cody a picture of Jones in the nursery at church on Sunday and he was playing with Barbie......Cody said, "at least it's naked barbie!" 

Papa found an old tractor toy and Jones was in love!

Grammy of course cooked her little heart out for Jones.  Jones wasn't feeling to good the week before he visited and he only wanted mashed potatoes the whole time.....so Grammy made a huge batch of mashed potatoes and he was happy as a lark the whole week!

We definitely missed out little side kick but we actually enjoyed our self this time.  We were able to sleep in!  We got all the chores on the ranch done during the week so we had the weekend to lay around and relax!  We went and saw a movie.....at the movie theater!  We have not been to see a movie since I was 25ish weeks pregnant......a long time ago!  I was also able to sit in a deer stand with Cody.  I haven't done that in 3 years!  It was a lot of fun because we saw a lot of animals.

We had planned to drive all the way in to Texas to pick up J and stay a few days but Cody got sick.  He was sick sick!  He ran a 102 fever for 3 days.  So I drove to Norman and Papa and Grammy met me so I wouldn't have to make that long drive by myself and leave Cody helpless and in bed by himself for a few days, ha!  I left that morning about 10 and made it back home around 6.  Jones didn't understand why Cody wasn't kissing on him and playing with him......it was sad, but Jones was a mommas boy for a few days while Cody recuperated!   I enjoyed the time I had with him:)  When Cody felt better it was back to Daddy's boy he went.............................BOO!

Fall Has Arrived...kind of?

Usually by this time we have already had our first freeze, maybe a little snow and frigid temps.  This year we are still having 80 degree days and sun sun sun!  It has finally started cooling off a bit at night, enough to smell fall and everything that comes with it.....so I made my sweet potato pie!  8 mini pies to be exact and they were delish!

 We heard about a pumpkin patch about 20 miles from us so we decided to go check it out one day after I got off work.  It was more like a side of the road pumpkin stand........we were a little disappointed but Jones loved picking out his pumpkin and climbing on the mini hay bales.  This place was kind cool and kinda weird?  There were 3 stacks of pumpkin...small, medium, large.  After you picked out your pumpkin you would just put your money in a locked jar....lol.  There are way too many dishonest people in this world....I wanted to leave extra to make up for all the people who don't pay.

Jones was so happy with his pumpkin he wanted to sleep with it, he finally settled on leaving it on his night stand and it was the first thing he wanted the next morning.  We kept it whole for about 2 weeks and Cody decided to carve it one afternoon while I was at my girls night.

Jones didn't want anything to do with it after it was carved.......Epic Daddy fail! LOL