Big wipe out on voting day

So yesterday was a voting day... I try to be well informed and vote so naturally yesterday the adults in my house voted.  It was also a free cone day at Dairy Queen and it is also the day I found out I am still clumsy at age 40. I stepped wrong and down I went... I heard a snap crackle pop and thought for sure it's broken... I'm unsure if it is or isn't.  It did swell some the pain isn't intolerable though. It actually feels a lot better today. You would most defitely think that after 40 years I would pay attention to where I was stepping but nope I am still just as clumsy...  So I say this to you as a life lesson be careful where you walk it may look safe but each step can be dangerous if your not taking each one purposeful....

                   So I started this blog years ago in hopes of sharing my life with everyone and hopefully inspire people in hard times.  I must admit I got lazy. Now I'm hoping I can start all over again but this time be a little more dedicated. Life with 1 husband, 5 children, 1 grandchild, 3 dogs and a cat can be very busy but I need to make time for others. So I'll share what I have for today.
                   
Today is my V's birthday she turns 9. Daddy bought Dunkin Donuts  for her. (we usually don't buy donuts) This is a tradition he started a while back. I'm telling you the kids absolutely love it. Probably because of all the sugar but I'd like to think it's because the kids really like traditions. I believe traditions are important.  Especially when kids are little. They need memories. They need good memories. I believe you should eat healthy but splurging occsionally is ok and if it gives them a wonderful memory of their father, then we're all for it. I want their dad to be in their memories always as a fun loving and caring person. I'm sure your asking well how does their dad getting donuts make him that. Well they know that their dad works at least a 12 hr shift every night. Gets home super early and drives a half  hr. home then drove extra in the opposite direction to get donuts for each birthday. V has had this as far back as she can remember. I believe it's the little things in life that will leave them with some of their greatest memories.

I'm trying to let the kids sleep in a little but these dogs are driving me crazy. I took them out, fed them, and now they have to jump around playing, barking, and bighting. Why I ever decided to get another puppy I'll never understand....   Anyway I think thats all for today... Remember make each day count for those in your life you love. You never know when it will be their last...



God Bless

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Went to an Aquarium to feed a bird... lol It was hilarious... It decided to climb down my arm to my shoulder and onto my back... Then flew away...

but the kids loved it... I think they had a great time....

Well I haven't done this in a while... Life has been hectic lately... With all that has went on plus extra stuff a person could sleep for a week with no problem.... So I have even more ducks now I think 10 and 2 chickens, but we ate one and one died for no reason at all.... Hy Hunnee just got a job after being without one for almost a year and a half... It's nice hours the only thing is, is he works 6 days a week but we really could use the money so I am far from complaining.... I know he must be tired though.... We went on Vacation... Outer Banks North Carolina.... We had a blast, my Hunnee couldn't go because he started work that week.... That was a bumber.... but the kids sure did enjoy themselves.... and I slept for almost an entire day.... I seriously had to recuperate from vacation.... Well thats enough for now.... I'll try and remember to do this again... It always feels good to get some things out....

" Little Germies"

my poor baby was sick (Koda) he's feeling much better but he was running a high fever... and a really bad cough but he's really better now. (Thank Jesus) now I think the other lil one is getting sick hopefully it stops here and no one else gets this...
I can not wait to start planting things.... I need to go clean out the duck pen.... so I should have a wonderful dirty day...

Tax season

Oh my,

so I did my taxes today.... It was actually really fun I loved it.... I know I am probably legally insane.... but for those of you that don't know you can do your taxes free at taxact.com and they simplify it for you.... How cool is that.... and I am very happy with what I am getting back.... So anyway I am sooooooooo ready for this snow to be gone and I love snow but I don't like it when I can't walk on the sidewalks or it's below freezing for long periods I want to play with my ducks.......... I have 4 ducks I hope I have some babies this spring but not many... cuz we'll eat the eggs also... I wanted to get some chickens but hubby thinks we should wait... I can be patient........
here's my Ducks