Trust...

Trust.
Trust is a hard thing for me.
Trust in someone who has let you down in the past.
Doesnt matter if it was once or a hundred times.
Hurt, disappointment, anger. All these are hard to handle... then once the forgiveness comes.... there is a need to rebuild TRUST.
And to learn to Trust.

I have a hard time with this one.

I know that the basis for any healthy relationship starts with Trust... and rebuilding the Trust lost by those around us.

We all fail. We all try our hardest and still let people down. Its life and it happens. I know this. Friends, loves ones, husbands, wives, children, parents. They have all let us down before in one way or another. I know I have hurt, betrayed, disappointed, angered people around me. I work hard to regain love, support, faith and Trust from those I have wronged. I WANT to be trusted. I strive to be Trusted.

So why is it that I find it so hard to Trust those that have hurt me?

I Trusted someone tonight and that person did NOT let me down. I thought this person would let me down. I got nervous, anxious, scared.... I believed that I would be let down again. I was not.

I am learning to Trust. I will continue to learn how to Trust.

Be patient with me and know I am working on this.... I am forever trying and will continue. Just dont let me down... just dont give me a reason to NOT Trust.

Post It Note Tuesday~ snarky edition!!

Happy Tuesday and its time again for Post It Note Tuesday ova at SupahMommy's place. Be sure to link your up...







Be back after the New year....!!!!!

Some comment LOVE

I hope you all had an amazing time this weekend! We have been super relaxed, just playing with our new toys ( I GOT A FLIP as well as some great new handbags... and other things...)

But anyway...
I am posting over HERE today... won't you come comment??
Thanks!

Fiber One Nonfat Yogurt~ Review & Prize Pack

We had the great opportunity to sample Fiber One Nonfat Yogurt here in the Crazy House this week. We love yogurt. I am pretty picky about the flavors and texture of the yogurt I eat BUT the kids will eat any kind except anything Lime or Lemon flavored. Hubby.... he is SO not picky either... he will eat any flavor.

We received the Fiber One Prize Pack which not only included a coupon for a free 4-pack of this awesome yogurt, a large plastic cup ( perfect for making smoothies, which we do alot of here), a cooler-bag to carry your yogurt or lunch in and a covered dish for travel also.

This was such a great prize-pack and we really enjoyed this trial.
Fiber One is a healthy, nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber. (daily allowance is 20 grams)

Fiber One yogurt comes in great flavors like Vanilla, Strawberry, Key Lime, and Peach.
We especially liked the Vanilla and Peach.

For a $1.oo off coupon to try this great tasting healthy yogurt, Click HERE.

If you would like to win your own Fiber One Prize Pack just leave me a comment telling me what your guilty snack pleasure is... or what your favorite diet food is...
Thats it... easy.

Contest ends December 31 so enter today.... I will notify the winner via email so be sure to leave me a way to contact you!!

** I was supplied a free prize pack to review this product. My opinion is my opinion only. I was not compensated any other way for this review. ***

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!

From my family to yours........
Merry Christmas to all my friends and readers. I hope the Holidays are wonderful for you and your families and I hope you have a blessed and relaxing time.
I will be back next week for more blogging...

I am sure I will have TONS of pictures to share!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Post It Note Tuesday~ Holiday edition

Its Tuesday and that means time again for Post It Note Tuesday over at SupahMommy's. Be sure to link up for all the fun. I am currently laying in bed sick.. its Monday night actually and I am heading to bed... wanted to get these up first though!!

And the winners are.....

I want to Thank all my Fabulous readers and all those who entered for my Anniversary Week.


And the winners are:
1. $50 Gift Card for Eden Fantasys-Christy

2. 5 ProActiv Skincare kits-

Kate

Nicole Wilson

Miss Blondie

Cat@ Mom talk with 3 kids and us

ShellSpann

3. Jumpstart Membership- Brittany @The Greer 5

4. Giant Fortune Cookie- Ace @ If You Think Round is Funny

5. SmartKnit Socks- This Human Condition

6. ID Me Labels- Karie at The Five Fish

Congrads to all the winners. Please watch for emails from me tonight...

Thanks again..

Reveiw~ Patriots Bowls & CSN Stores

We, here in the Crazy House love our football. We adore the Patriots though they haven't been playing that well lately. (Hint Hint Tom Brady.. STEP IT UP!!!)
When I was approached to do a review from this website, Hubby and I browsed around and found that we actually really liked the things they sold.



We were sent the Melamine Serving Bowl set for the New England Patriots. One large bowl ( perfect for Popcorn or Chips) and then 2 smaller bowls ( perfect for the little ones to have their popcorn in, or dip and salsa)

These bowls are great quality heavy duty plastic. They are dishwasher safe and break resistant. ( with 3 kids... this is a must in our home)

Overall, we were thrilled with these bowls and the price is also very appealing at $41.95, these would make a great Holiday gift or birthday gift for the sports enthusiast in your house.

We also had the opportunity to browse the other websites that are affiliated with CSN Stores.
Not only are there great sports items on the website HERE, you can also find great cookware and kitchen supplies HERE and childrens furniture HERE.

I would recommend www.everygameroom.com for all your team products as well as a ton of ideas for making or adding to that game room in your home. Prices are very reasonable and shipping is fast and easy.


** I was supplied a product to review for free courtesy of CSN stores. My review of this product is simply my opinion.

Cell Phone Mosiac 12/19

Happy Saturday. I needed a weekend like this one... relaxing, snowy, you know, before the craziness of the next week kicks in.
Yesterday I finished some major shopping and then went and had my nails done. I got home from work & shopping at 5:30 and then we joined Trevor's football team at the local Chinese place for drinks and food... some fun for the kids and relaxation however our time was cut short when hubby excused himself to the bathroom to throw up... he hasnt been feeling well for a few days... so we were home and in bed by 9:30.

Jocelyn slept at the neighbors last night and so this morning we actually all slept til 9:00 which is un heard of... we never sleep that late!! I got up and showered, then off to the store. Hubby and I thought we would hit our Super Walmart for groceries as well as a few last minute stocking stuffers but upon driving into the parking lot it was way too busy so we turned around and went to Shaws. It was still crazy there too.

We got our shopping done, flew home ( to a visit from my grandmother delivering cookies and gifts) and then we settled in to rest. I made a HUGE pot of chili, some mac and cheese for the kids and then Trevor and I started one of the few batches of Peppermint bark...

We then watched The Departed ( good Boston movie) and ate some Chili.

We are having an issue with the heat running at the same time as the hot water... taking a jacuzzi while we have all the thermostats on seems to not work well. We have had the hot water heater/boiler cleaned and its fine.... with the well water and the forced hot air I think they are just struggling to run at the same time... really stinks because its been about 5 degrees here for the last few days and I really wanted a HOT jacuzzi... will have to call the plumber again Monday!

Hope you all have a great Sunday... we are due to get a major storm tonight into tomorrow and so we will be resting and baking all day. I also really must get wrapping as well!!

From Saturday Cell Phone

Friday Fragments & Gno ~ 12/18

Come join the fun over at Half Past Kissin' Time!!


Though its Friday, and time again for Friday Fragments, I find myself sitting here at my laptop with nothing funny to say.

I will try and come up with something... Here we go...

Its a week away from Christmas and I am totally not even ready. Just havent been in the swing of things this season. Lots of work to do, lots of stuff at home and its been crazy. I am off to finish my shopping this afternoon and then this weekend is dedicated to locking myself in my room and wrapping all weekend. Oh, and I might bake some cookies too!

Teen daughter is suffering from some mild depression so a little advice would be good. She suffers from seasonal depression like me... at her age I was already tanning ( per my doctor, mind you) to aid in uplifting my mood. It works like a charm for me... am thinking Santa might need to get her some visits at the local tanning salon. Nothing like contributing to skin cancer though... so not sure about that.

Jocelyn has been working super hard on her school work since her previous report card. She wants contact lenses so badly ( she HATES wearing glasses) and even though I work for the eye doctor I have to set some goals, right? So Thursday I asked her if she had any homework and she said she had 2 tests to study for .... but forgot her books... UGH. Think its gonna be glasses for a bit longer.

We found a totally awesome site for you guys out there with "doubting kids" this holiday season. ( Ky,being 15, obviously does NOT believe in Santa... Jocelyn is really on the edge and Trev still believes. ) Its www.portablenorthpole.tv and you can totally customize a personal message from a video Santa ( an actual actor) speaking directly to your child... by name, location and you can upload a picture of your child too... YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!! Super fun!!

I think I have said this before but it bears repeating... my puggle can NOT get up on the bed herself anymore... too fat legs too short and she totally hurt herself last night by attempting to get up... she almost knocked herself unconscious...

OK... really I have nothing... not a funny thing to be said...

Prayers for Shellie and her family... still weighing heavily on my mind... just too emotional this week to enjoy any funny humorous moments... sadly.

Hoping to be back to myself next week.. or atleast a little more in the holiday spirit.

Happy Friday everyone..



And dont forget to stop by Ann's for a cocktail and some fun blog hopping over at the GNO!! I could use a real life drink so I will be going out for drinks with the football parents for a bit... be stopping by Ann's later on!!

Kudos to MomDot & friends....

Totally numb... I feel like posting and thats why I am online BUT I am not sure what to say. Me, speechless... um yea!
Grieving for the loss of Bryson Ross. A child I have never met. With parents I have never met, yet I feel close to the situation and I feel empowered to help. Anyway I can.
It was really heartbreaking to hear of the loss of this little one. Especially at Christmas time. I pray every night for God to hold the family in the palm of his hand during this most difficult time.

Let me talk quickly about the forum/website that I belong to. MomDot is an amazing group of women ( and a few men) who have rallied around Shellie this week. I know there are some people out there who have their own opinions about certain sites out there BUT I can honestly say that this amazing wonderful group of bloggers and moms has really been a rock to all of us grieving with Shellie and her family this week. We have posted tributes, offered help and support to Shellie & her family and each other. IN the midst of this tragedy I can proudly say I am so glad to be a apart of this wonderful group. Trisha has gone above & beyond and I can only assume she would do the same for any of us. Lee was right there with Shellie as soon as she could get there, supporting her and comforting her as well as giving us back in our homes a glimpse into what we could do to help. That, my friends, is true dedication and LOVE!

In other news....

We are gearing up for Christmas here in the Crazy House. I would be lying if I said I was ready. Shopping is almost done..a few last minute things to pick up over the weekend... and I have not even started wrapping. Ugh!

We have a football dinner Friday ( at a local Chinese restaurant) and then the rest of the weekend is for wrapping and resting.

I will be back on Friday for Fragments and maybe a vlog. Who knows...

For now, hug your children, hug your spouse.. and remember how precious and short life can be.

Night all!!

WW~ In Memory of Bryson Ross

Well I normally say Happy WW however another tragedy has hit the Blogosphere..
Again. I am devastated.
Military_Mom lost her precious son on Monday after a tragic drowning accident in Florida. I personally did not know Shellie or her family however I am member of MomDot and she is always there, lending advice and support. I first heard about this tragedy on Monday afternoon after logging on to Twitter and then promptly went to the Forums at MomDot as I knew she would have a ton of friends and support there. And she did. WOW is all I can say in the face of this disaster.

Todays WW is devoted to Shellie and her beautiful son Bryson Ross and to his memory. As a mom of 3 I can not fathom what she must be going through and I just want her to know my whole family is praying for her peace and understanding and that we all are here to support her.
Let us not forget Anissa Mayhew in the wake of this, another horrible event. All those who suffer need our support, love and prayers over the next few weeks & months. I know I will be praying long & hard... will you join me?

Thank you, my faithful readers. And let us not forget that just because we do not know someone personally, you can still reach out, be sympathetic, be human and caring. Thanks again!!

Post it note Tuesday~ rantings...

Its time again for Post It Note Tuesday. Make sure you link your up HERE!!









While you are here why dont you grab a cup of coffee ( or wine if thats your thing) and check out all my giveaways going on... this is the last week to enter!!) Thanks!!

Holiday Monday Mingle~ 12/14

Its Monday again.. (Ugh) and that means its time for Monday Mingle!! I had to put mine up quick again today because I was out late last night... lazy me. Always procrastinating!! Here's my Mingle!!



Here are the questions if you want to join in the fun!!!

This week's questions:
1. What three things are on the top of your holiday wish list?
2. What are you doing for the holidays? Any special plans? Going out of town?
3. What is your favorite holiday cookie?


See you soon!!

ID Me Labels Review & Giveaway!!!!

My final giveaway this week for my Blog Anniversary are for a GREAT product we have been using here in The Crazy House.

ID Me Labels sent us some personalized labels to review. We chose labels with my daughters nickname (JayJay) and musical notes. She is a singer. She loved these labels.
She placed labels on her winter coat's inside tag, her backpack, her thermos, her notebooks, her brush... I finally had to take them away for a day so she didnt use them all in one day!!

Not only are these a great idea... I LOVE that you can personalize them with your child's name and a design... these are durable, stylish, really cute labels.



Here are some photos of the way Jocelyn decided to use her labels...

Her radio.... her makeup bag



Her Keyboard.... her books

ID Me Labels has generously offered one lucky reader of My Life With The Crazies a set of their own multi-purpose labels.
Some of the designs include Girls Icons, Boys Icons, Animals, Sea Life, Activities and Sports, and Fruit. There are also 10 different fonts you can choose from as well as 9 different colors. So fun!!!



To be entered into this contest you must:
Go to ID ME Labels, browse and then come back and tell me what labels you like best... color or style and design. YOU MUST do this to be qualified to win.

Additional entries:
1.) Follow ID Me Labels on Facebook
2.) Tweet about this contest (Up to once a day, leaving me a comment for each entry)
3.) Follow my blog
4.) Follow me on Twitter @Crazymommie

Thats it... Good Luck!
Contest will run until December 20th. Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via email so please please please be sure I have your email addy!!

** ID Me Labels provided me with a free sample to review for this post. I was not compensated financially any other way for my part in this review. My review here is my opinion and my opinion only.

Saturday Cell Phone Mosaic~ 12/12

Its time again for Saturday Cell Phone Mosaic courtesy of Ace... be sure to join in the fun. She hasnt been feeling well... so I am hoping she has more to her pics than a "sick bed" BUT... I am gonna post mine...

Last night was Jocelyn's chorus concert. She also was chosen back in August to begin in the Balmer Show Choir and the concert for that group was last night also. It was a success. I did not include any pics of that in my Mosaic... that is for a whole 'nother post. But... she had 2 solos and did amazing!!!

Today I took Kylie to get a full set of nails done, her old nails were peeling and she was starting to bite again so I took her in for brandy new set...
I also had enough of the dark polish I used last week so I had mine changed back to pink.. I know, I know... super boring.

We went to the Ecotarium about a half hour from our house this afternoon. Its a science type museum... as well as a zoo ( kinda) but today they had The Polar Express there. Which means we get there, have the story read to us all, board the outside train for a 10 min train ride up to Kenda ( the Polar Bear's) area. We get off the train and watch the Polar Bear for a few minutes, board the train back to the Ecotarium and then have cookies and hot chocolate with Santa. It was so fun but man was it cold!!

We came home, dropped off the kids, ran to the grocery store and then I made some chicken enchiladas for dinner. We are having an early bedtime tonight. Jocelyn gets to spend the day tomorrow with my mom, babysitting my nieces and Steve and I are taking Trev and Kylie, along with some of the other football families to a hockey game in Providence. It should be fun... though we are supposed to get some more snow tomorrow...

Hope your weekend is great. Be sure to check out my giveaways from all last week and I also have another great one coming up tomorrow as well as a yummy discount on some Ship-anywhere-in-the-country Baklava... ( a friend owns the company and it is delish.... just saying...)
So check back tomorrow and Monday...
Have a great weekend!!!

From Ecotarium