My bi-annual update

So...here we are again! Only a couple years from last blog... Anyways... I currently have a 2 year old for sale that screams when he goes to bed. Price is negotiable. (He is screaming as we speak). Also, I have a 4 year old & a 9 year old. Holy crap. How did THAT happen?! I am working on a financial plan to start a business. Slow and steady because when you have no money, that's how it goes. More to come on that in the future. Life is good, although "ordinary" comes to mind. Husband and I have no days off together (normal), but I have weekends off with the kids, so that's good. Jack (9), is smart as a whip. Has a part in the school play (9 lines), so that's exciting. Jess jr (4), is fully potty trained, he did it all himself at 3. And he is teaching himself to tie his shoes, which is super cool. Charlie (2), is still currently beating on his door to get out while he should be sleeping, so that's awesome. He is pretty cute and funny. They are all happy & healthy, so we are truly blessed. I got my sewing machine that I got 3 years ago out of the box. For some reason it is very intimidating for me and I haven't had the guts to plug it in. One day soon I hope to overcome that fear so I can make a bunch of awesome shit. I am getting ready to start a letter/list to my boss to ask for a raise. I mean, I do a bunch of stuff for him, am totally trustworthy & work my ass off, so I should get it. Problem is, he puts his faith in all the wrong people & takes advantage of the good people, so I guess I'll update on that when it goes down. Without going into too much detail, ("long story short"), I have learned in the past few months that of you feel uncomfortable going to a get-together because you may have negative feelings towards someone there or may not want to go, don't force yourself. You do not owe anyone more than you owe yourself happiness. Also, I've learned although it is extremely hard to do, in certain situations you must not give in to people who try to get a rise out of you. Just reply when you have to and be fake nice to get the job done. In the end you will end up looking professional and nice instead of looking like a psycho bitch. And they will always dig their own grave. And end up looking like a dick. Side note: 10 minutes later & ChArlie is still knocking on the door. That's enough updates for now. I guess I will start my formal request for a raise. Stay tuned for more amazing adventures!!! Love, Sarah