I Love Being a Stay at Home Mom

If I hadn't chosen to quit my job over three years ago, I would have missed out on so much. Some say, "Don't you get bored?" Honestly, I don't have time to get bored. Yes, sometimes, money is tight. And, being with the kids 24/7 is sometimes tough but I love it. Being a Stay at Home Mom is the hardest, yet, most rewarding job I've ever had! Thanks to my husband, Pete, I can be home where I am needed most. Life is Good!

*Making Choices Is Your Greatest Power*

At any time you can decide to alter the course of your life.
No one can ever take that away from you.
You can do what you want to do and be who you want to be.
Nature is constantly at work around you.
Character and destiny are her handiwork.
She gives you love and hate, jealousy and reverence.
You have the power to choose which impulse you follow.
While your character is formed by your circumstances,
your desires can shape those circumstances.
The one thing over which you have absolute control is your own thoughts.
It is this that puts you in a position to control your own destiny.
Your greatest power is the power to choose.

Remember, It's the Little Things That Count

Way To Make Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom

This is no get rich scheme. Just a way to make a little extra money. And a chance to sample some great stuff. You are in direct contact with the head honcho, Liza. She makes sure you have all the info to make your part of the job quite easy. And, actually, it's fun because you're just interacting with other moms.

This month, I received several bags of Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavored candy. What do I have to do? Tell you about the candy! It's the perfect on the go treat. They have flavors like cookies 'n cream, mint chocolate chip, and pralines 'n cream. Look for them in stores everywhere.

Check out http://www.milesofmarketing.com/ to learn more about how you, too, can sample great products and make money doing so. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions regarding Miles of Marketing or even questions about Baskin-Robbins candy! Tell Liza Denise from San Diego sent you.

~*~*~*TRENTIN*~*~*~

Dear Family, you are the best because my Mom never goes to work. My Dad, because he's always funny and he always tickles me. My Grandma and Grandpa because, sometimes, they let me spend 2 nights. And, Happy Valentine's Day.


Need I Say More?

~*~*~*KAILEY*~*~*~

Every day, Kailey tells me over and over, "I Love You." I can never get tired of that! Her twinkling blue eyes and beautiful smile can light up a room. She's our little Princess.

We Have a New Member in the Family!

My niece, Charlize (Charli) was born on Saturday, June 9th, 2007 at about 2:25pm. She's 7 1/2 pounds and 21 inches long. She's a beauty. Congrats to my sister, Sherie. Welcome to a whole new world, Motherhood!

A Great Day as a Stay at Home Mom

Pete's grandfather, Paul Yancick, died in 1947. Pete's Mom, Paula, was only two years old. As the story went, Paul had fallen off a grain elevator at the age of twenty-six. Just days before Christmas, 2005, I received a phone call in the middle of the day (fortunately I was at home). The gentleman on the other end said he was searching for a long, lost family member. I quietly listened, recognizing some of the names he mentioned. The stranger's name was Peter Yancick, little brother of Paul. Paul had died when Pete was around ten years old. Nearly sixty years ago! Paul Yancick had nine brothers and sisters. After Paul's death, they had lost contact with their niece, Paula. Through Uncle Pete's continuous searches, he found that, unfortunately, Paula had passed away in 1998. He continued to search, finding an old Christmas card from 1977. It was signed with everyone's names, including Peter Wilkens. So, that's how the long lost grandson of Paul Yancick was finally identified. Peter Yancick made a phone call and voila! We now stay in touch through e-mails and phone calls. Come to find out, Grandpa Paul had actually fallen from a skyscraper. Uncle Pete has shared years of family history all the way back to Croatia! A Great Day as a Stay at Home Mom!

Another Great Adventure of a Stay at Home Mom

So, if that last story wasn't enough, there's more! As a Stay at Home Mom, I have found time to do the more important things in life, such as, look for Pete's father. I really had no info to go by besides his name, Francis Warren Bloomquist. I searched and searched the internet for weeks, looking for some clue to where FWB might be. We didn't even know if he was still alive. With the help of an Angel, I got bits of information where to look. An old phone number led me to Warren's ex-wife in Ohio. Though she was hesitant to release any info, she did mention that he was living in Oxnard, California. I informed my Internet Angel and she managed to find the phone number of Juanita Bloomquist, Warren's wife. I waited for almost a week. I was so nervous to call! What if Warren didn't want to be found? Eventually, I did call, and to my surprise, Juanita answered but spoke little English. UGH! Eventually, Juanita's niece got on the phone and cleared things up for me. Warren was temporarily living in a nursing home just across the street from his apartment. He has had four strokes within the last five years. We found that Warren was very happy to hear from us. After just a few weeks, we drove to Oxnard and, finally, Pete met his Dad! It was great! They look a lot alike. And, they have many of the same interests such as cars, thrift stores and Texas Hold'em. Pete has had many life long questions answered. He'll never be the same. Chalk another one up for being a Stay at Home Mom!

~Warren's 2nd Hand Store & Race Car~

If you know Pete, you know how WILD this is! Must be in the genes!

People We've Always Loved~Grandpa

~*~*~*Grandma*~*~*~

~Last, But Not Least, Aunt Sherie Dee~

A Great Contribution From Uncle Pete

A woman calls her boss one morning and tells her that she is staying home because she is not feeling well.
"What's the matter?" the boss asks.
"I have a case of anal glaucoma," she says in a weak voice.
"What the hell is anal glaucoma? "
"I can't see my ass coming into work today."

~*~A Favorite~*~

For the blind, like myself, let me help. "THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE! EVERYWHERE I LOOK THERE ARE TOYS, CLOTHES, FOOD, BOOKS AND KIDS!" "ARE YOU FEELING FRUSTRATED?" "NO, THANKFUL."

~Another Favorite~

"I guess some people can't take a compliment!" EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Encourage a Stay-at-Home Mom, Today!

Thank You, Everyone