Sunday, July 22, 2012

Our Own Place

 I can't wait until we have our own space. It's been so long since we've had somewhere we could actually call our own. Not that I mind being here at my Mum's but sometimes I miss having a closet to hang my clothes in & a bed to curl up on.I miss being able to do laundry on my own time & the privacy of doors. I'd give anything to have that again.


Hopefully Shaun can get this job situated so that we can start saving for an apartment. We've been living off of other people for too long. It's time we started taking care of ourselves. If we can get a place, we can finally start our lives together. Thankfully, with Delynn giving us all this furniture we won't have to get much together to make our space feel like a home. I'm honestly more excited to move than I've ever been, because I know that everything will be hanging for the best & our baby will be coming home to a real home. Something Shaun & I haven't had in a long time.


Saturday, July 21, 2012

Another Day with Instagram




A Break

 I just need a break. A long vacation with absolutely no siblings, no noise, & no communication from the outside world. That would be pure bliss. Unfortunately, I'm stuck in the real world with my obnoxious little sisters bickering at each other non stop, stressing about finding work, finding an apartment, sending off for my passport, coming up with the money to afford my passport, sorting out medicaid paperwork & sending that off, & the joy of standing by the freeway one again to afford bus fare. I fucking LOVE my life.


It would be so much easier if I had somebody hired to cater to my every need. Then I could relax all day with Shaun & my only worry would be keeping myself & the baby healthy. If I could live like that, I'd become incredibly lazy. In fact, with as restless as I've been the past few weeks, I don't think I could handle that. I like being progressive. I like getting things done & having a good reason to be proud of my achievements. I couldn't enjoy that if I were to sit on my arse all day.

Speaking of being progressive, I have actually gotten some laundry done today. Not only that, but I helped Shaun with the kitchen & I tidied both the living room & the library. A feat I usually wouldn't have the energy for. Despite the depression, the past couple days I've had a lot more motivation to get things done. It's probably due to the fact that we have wasted too much time. We'll be on the brink of homelessness again if we don't start working harder. Shaun absolutely has to find work, or by the time Mum has to move, we'll be out on the streets again unless by some miracle they can afford a slightly bigger house to accommodate us.

I don't know how on earth we're going to manage. All I know is that as long as we have each other, we'll be okay. We always are in the end. Wish us luck!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

My Sister's Incredible Bedroom

 I have always admired my Mum's decorating skills, but I never imagined that her eye for interior design could come up with something this incredible! And this is only one of the rooms that she's decorated for my siblings. Erin & Joshua also have dream bedrooms - something I would have killed for when I was a kid! One thing I know for sure... I am DEFINITELY having my Mum design the Gremlin's nursery.











Gifts from Grandma


These onesies are just so cute! Mum took me out yesterday after orientation for my GED to get something for the little Gremlin. Now we just have to pray that we're right about the gender, considering we don't find out until next week!

The doctor's appointment on Tuesday went well. We got to listen to the baby's heartbeat again, which is getting more distinct every time. I've been feeling him/or her move so much more lately too! It's getting stronger every day & half the time it's hard to concentrate with all that movement going on in there. I can't imagine what it'll be like once the baby is bigger!

Well, it's only one week until we find out if we're having an Ivy or a Liam. I know what we're hoping for, but either way... it's our baby & boy or girl, it'll get just as much love :D

Monday, July 16, 2012

Goals for July


















Start practicing Yoga to help my muscles stretch out

Put 110% into my work

Make the most out of the time I have to spend with Shaun

Show gratitude towards everyone who has helped me

Learn to appreciate what I have & what people do for me

Take five minutes a day to breathe & remember my goals

Make an effort to get dressed every day & take pride in my appearance

Spend time with the people that matter most 

Listen to my body & pay attention to what the baby needs

Enjoy the little things