Well this election year looks to be full of the obligatory scandal as can possibly be. The back stabbing, wavering back and forth and taking side has officially begun and is officially making me sick to my stomach already. Our electoral process is broken as far as I am concerned. The two party system just does not work. I am beginning to think we need to go with a route somewhat similar to Jury duty, but with elections of the candidates that are chosen who no one knows.
So cute
I found these adorable window boxes to put up outside the upstairs windows. I might even put a few downstairs as well, but I am not sure. I already have flowers seeds to grow and they come in vinyl, wood, metal or fiberglass. I am thinking either wood or fiberglass, but the metal ones I really like the most. Hanging the windowbox will be easy as I can use my neighbors back hoe to lift me up and it is much more steady then a ladder.
My new flower boxes will look so pretty, that I am so excited. I have some nice perennials in varying colors that I am thinking about putting in them. Pinks, purples and blues look so lovely, but then again I love flowers of all kinds and colors. I have to remember to get some good potting soil for them as I want the best nutrients for my flowers. Oh and I have to get plant food as well. Must not forget that.
Game night
Tonight is game night for myself and the children. I love having a game night. We gather around the dinning room table to play a game and laugh a lot. I usually have to pick the game myself since leaving it up to the kids means an argument over which game we should play. The only time I let them pick is if they come to me having already agreed without a fight.
Enlightenment
Buddha’s wisdom helps bring enlightenment and peace within. I thoroughly enjoy reading his words of wisdom as they are always correct and bring me serenity.
Rash of break in’s
Well do to a rash of break in’s around the area, I have decided to have a Home Alarm System installed in the house. I really do not like having to do this, but the children’s safety and peace of mind is more important to me then anything else. The kids have been worried about it since one of their friends houses was robbed while the family was in their beds sleeping. Home Security Systems provide the peace of mind that we need to sleep well at night. I don’t want my children having nightmares or jumping at every sound that happens in our home.
I have done research on different companies and systems and have decided that I want an ADT Home Security system to be put in. They were the most highly recommended system of all that I researched. I even asked various family and friends before I decided. it is my hope that this will make the children feel better.
Pests
I have found a family of rats down in the barn. I know it is the barn but I really want them gone. We are about to start raising chickens and I cannot have the rats stealing chicks or feed out of there. Not to mention that the children could be bitten should they come across one while feeding the chickens. That would definitely not be good.
I have called the pest control service to come out and take care of this problem. They should be here by Friday and I hope that it wont take too much to deal with the rats. Under normal circumstances I would just put out rat poison and take care of it myself. However, with children and our pets running all over the place I cannot take the chance and require a professional to handle it. Sometimes you just have to get some help. I hope everyone has a great day.
Crazy weather
This winter has had the craziest weather I have ever seen. It has been so mild a winter with only one dusting of snow and a lot of rain. The other night we had a major storm with tornadoes and super strong winds. That is spring time weather for my area and very unusual for this time of year. The kids are definitely disappointed about the lack of snowfall to say the least. One snow day and no sledding or snowmen makes for slightly unhappy kids. I have to smile about that but then again they have been stuck in the house because of all the rain that I cannot blame them for being a little upset. Too much rain and too much mud for them to be outside playing. I hope the weather gets a little better soon.
Sprucing up the house
Sometimes just the little things you do can spruce up the outside of your house. Like putting up residential address plaques. I have found the prettiest plaques to put up on the front of the house. They have not only the house number but the street on it as well. I am not sure if I want to get one to go directly on the front of the house itself, or one that goes on the front lawn. I know for sure that I want a bronze address plaques as opposed to wood or ceramic.
The custom address plaques I have found are elegant and not too expensive, and there is a large selection for me to choose from. Maybe I will pick a few that I like and then let the kids vote on the one they like the most out of that selection. I am sure they will like the fact that I let them help make the decision on which one to buy.
Serenity
I love the serene quality of this picture. It makes me feel like I am one with the Earth and Sky. I hope everyone else enjoys it as well.
Not as easy as it seems
Well, I am trying to quit smoking and even though I am using the E-Cig it is incredibly hard to do. The cravings are not really satisfied by the e-cig and if you have the least bit of stress, then not at all. I am going to persevere for my self and for my kids. How in the heck did I start smoking to begin with? Probably thought it was cool in high school.