This has been on my mind.  As it is for most of us I suppose.

We got word that our local school district will be hosting a flu clinic to get the school children their first H1N1 shot (2 doses recommended if they are under 9 yrs of age). This first shot is free I think.

But…the shot hasn’t been around long enough to be tested. What if….?

So, I asked my Facebook friends in my personal profile (not on my Fan page) what did they think. I will say I was surprised as there was much more “against” comments than “for” regarding getting this shot. Even medical personnel were saying they or they’re children would not be getting it.

The thing is this, I’ve lived most my life without getting any flu shots…maybe one or two in my adult life I think.  One year I had my boys get the shot (seasonal flu) and my oldest had mysterious illnesses for about a month afterwards.

I don’t think our family will be getting any flu shots at this moment.  I don’t think the same answer will be the right answer for everyone. I think everyone has to make their own decision about this. I think some people probably should get the vaccines (whether it is seasonal flu or h1n1).  I think there is reason to hesitate about getting them also.

I’m not going to worry about it.

I know God has a plan for my life and my family’s lives and that he cares about us.  Since I have a personal relationship with Him I know he will give me the direction I need when the time comes.

I do want to be smart, but getting the shot may be smart and not getting it could be smarter.

There is no vaccination for cancer or car wrecks…no vaccination for death period.  If I could see the future regarding the result of getting these shots…I’d know what decision to make!

What do you think?

Proverbs 3:5-6  “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

That sounds kinda funny doesn’t it, my brain is full?  But that is how I feel.  I’ve tried to take a sheet of paper and a pen and empty some of my brain in writing so I wouldn’t forget anything- that only helped a little.

My oldest just started kindergarten and in our area they go all day everyday.  I can see the physical toll its having on him. It seems that for two weeks in a row by the second full day of school of  each week  he is so wiped out he can’t stay awake for anything.  I wonder if his brain is full too?

I often ask the Lord to give me His perspective through the day. To help me see things the way He does. Afterall, I was put here to bring glory to Him. Its not about me. Sometimes doing the right thing involves making some people unhappy. Confronting issues head-on that you know are going to hurt or destroy the lives of others. I’ve had to do this on occasion and generally speaking the outcome seems to be that the people, in the wrong, would rather cut ties with me. So be it. It sucks.

Sometimes we are full and wiped out because we are involved in good things that just require alot out of us and then sometimes its because of the crappy things going on in life. Such is life.

Life can get crazy busy.  Sometimes you have to say “no” to good things. Sometimes you need to say “yes” and make a sacrifice for the good of someone else.  Some things are just “good” and you’d be better saying no to them because the other choice is “best”. Some decisions are never easy.

Today my firstborn started Kindergarten. And he was ready!

First Day of Kindergarten

I will admit,  I felt like I was the one starting school because I was actually nervous that I might have him past the “tardy bell”. But nope. We had time to spare. Time for a photo shoot too.

Brothers goofing off.

A friend of mine told me last night that she cries every time the kids’ start school…her kids are in middle school and jr. or sr. high. She told me to call her and she would cry with me   In fact, she called me this morning…but – no tears from this momma. I think my friend might have been disappointed.  But you know what, my boy needs this (and so do I ).  My job is to make sure my boys grow up under my watchful, nurturing eyes to become independent, Godly young men who can survive without me someday.

God has a plan for their life (and he has one for you too, I promise!) …and besides, Brendan has so much energy and orneriness inside that this kind of  structure will be good for him! Speaking of structure…I’ll show you my Home Manager in the next post!

Don’t be sad, be happy!

Good Morning Monday! I’m very happy to be feeling like myself today! Friday night I attended an all-night scrapbooking event with some girlfriends and even though I had had very little caffeine, I just couldn’t get to sleep when the last of us turned in for the night…mind you, it was after 4am at this point. So I tossed and turned until I fell asleep and then woke up ready for the day before 7:30am! Now, I realized back when I was 28 years old that I had passed my ability for all-nighters. And it took me about two days to recover from staying up till after 4am for this scrapbook event. I took long naps along with my boys on Saturday and Sunday (my husband even fell asleep) and then early bedtimes both nights. Today I feel great. I got something like 18/ 12×12 pages done for my boys’ books and then another 8 smaller sized pages done for my grandma’s book. I mail these off to her to stick inside the album I started for her about a year ago.

So, lets get down to business now… I have many more interviews to share and some product reviews. None of that is happening today, but I wanted to keep you posted. What I do want to share with you is that I have bought online through Cashbaq and have earned money back plus I make some off of friends who sign up through me…the same came happen for you! I don’t buy alot online but when I do, I want to be wise and frugal about it. I currently have been approved for earning over $85 in money coming back to me! Whoo-hoo! Who couldn’t use an extra $85! So, how about you? If you do any online buying, how about signing up here to register for free with Cashbaq and start earning! And don’t forget to look for coupon codes to save even more money!

Happy shopping & save or earn some money while you’re at it, for goodness sakes!

I know, I’ve gone about 6 days with no posts…but I was a busy girl! Well, I’m pretty much ALWAYS a busy girl! But if you have young children and love to get great toys and clothes at bargain prices…and you live within driving distance to Canton/Massillon, Ohio then you need to know about this sale!

Lil Lambs Closet
The Church of The Lakes (corner of Fulton/Brunnerdale) in the Canton/Massillon area puts on the Lil’ Lambs Closet sale twice a year. Anyone can sell in it, I’ve been selling and buying their for some time now. Lil’ Lambs takes your gently used or new clothing, toys, nursery furniture, maternity items…infants to kids size 20 and sells them through a highly organized and quality-tight two day sale. Sellers volunteer as workers during the sale and we get to shop exclusively the day before the sale opens to the public! Since I’m working 3 shifts I get to be in the first group of shoppers, tonight! I’m so excited!!

The sales runs this Friday/Saturday March 13 & 14. You canclick here to go the website for Lil Lambs and get more info on where they are and what you can expect. This is only a two day sale. Many items are discounted to 1/2 price on Saturday. Sellers keep 70% of their profits and Lil Lambs keeps 30% to donate to children’s charities both local and far reaching. Go to their website and see how much they’ve been able to help and who they’ve helped.

Facebook
Are you on Facebook? I am. If you’d like to be added to my network find me …Tracy Creager Zdelar.
I also use Myspace, but honestly…I rarely go there. Facebook really is so user friendly, not that Myspace isn’t, but I’ve been able to connect with so many more people and it seems to be easier to connect with so many at once. Recently I asked my FB friends to give me their advice on whether I should send my soon to be 5 yr old to kindergarten this fall or hold him back. This is our first child going into school and I wanted to hear from parent’s who’d been through it already. It really helped me make the right choice I’m confident. Before I asked people for advice, for some reason I was thinking I kind of had to put Brendan in k-garten…then I asked a friend from church who is in the same school district as us if her son was starting, and she said no. I began to think a little deeper about it and decided to poll around for some advice. I decided the day before registration -and after talking to the hubby- to not enroll him and I have been at total peace about it. Facebook was a great tool to help me be able to hear back from so many different perspectives about the pros and cons of sending my son to school at this time.

Preemie Parent Connection
Last night was the March meeting for the preemie group at the hospital. We had a nice sized group show up and the representative for our area from the March of Dimes was speaking about the March for Babies walk coming up in May in Akron, Ohio. I’m planning to get my family involved and will probably “create an event” on my Facebook profile to invite my friends to support the cause. March of Dimes has done much to help meet the needs of many people from knocking out polio and more. I learned some things I didn’t know last night. Awhile back I created a Squidoo lens on the premature issue…monies generated from my site do go to the March of Dimes as well. Click here to see My Preemie. It includes a short story of our experience having both our sons prematurely.

Well, this holiday season has left me in a lazy slump. I’ve lost my steam and kind of…my way here on this website. As bad as that sounds, I know its the place I need to be. I need to reevaluate just where I want to be heading with my businesses and the end of a year and beginning of a new one is a great time to be in such a slump.

Now, I’m not a resolution setter anymore- but I am about change when its needed. I do have some goals and I plan to share them with you in the days to come. I’m also about to have my WAHM wish granted by Kelly McCausey for some free coaching. I know she will tell me what she believes I need to hear and I’m ready or almost ready for it. Ready or not…I know I need it. Lets put it that way. 

I know I have three designated areas in my life needing some change and I have three goals for each of them. What about you? Come back and read about mine and share yours as well.