But apparently it required boobs.
Pyper got her back tuck... or flip... or whatever they call it. It amazes me how fast she is learning. We went to a little expo at the mall and Pyper did SEVEN back handsprings in a row! She just started in August. Crazy. A couple weeks ago, I went into the studio to pull the girls out of tumbling, because we just can't afford it. In fact, we can't afford anything... including food, or lights. I knew supporting a family of 6 on a residents salary would be tough, but this is ridiculous. We are in the negative EVERY month. We have spent the last month cutting out EVERYTHING- cable, home phone and internet included. Lucky for me, my neighbor gave me the password to her wireless connection. So if I sit in just the right spot, I can still get service. The lady who owns the gym where the girls go, had previously offered me a job teaching. She offered again. I would LOVE to take the job- but with Dale's schedule there is NO way. I priced out a babysitter, and I wouldn't end up making anything. So long story longer- I'm going to scrub bathrooms, pull weeds, paint the studios and do whatever else she needs done in exchange for the girls tuition. I did a lot of sewing for her this weekend for a benefit show the dancers are doing next week. I will be talking to her next week to lay the ground rules. I don't intend to be slave labor. We're hoping it will work out that I get some cash as well as tuition. Whatever happens, at least the girls can continue to do something they LOVE, and I can feel good about it- because it doesn't cut into our bottom line. Our sad, sad, little bottom line.
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You are so good! Those girls better be praising your name! I love the boobs by the way. Classic. All I can say about our boys being naked is that I am very envious that your naked boy knows how to put his potty in the toilet!!! Seriously this boy has no desire. We are trying so hard to bribe him and nothing.
hahahaa! i'm laughing at the cleveland being cold / homeless thing. it is so true! i'd definitely go to a warm climate. That's great the gymnastics folks want the girls so bad they're willing to work with you....awesome! My best advice for living on a budget is pull out everything you want to spend that month in cash....and when it's gone it's gone. at least that's what works best for me. i have no self control otherwise.
oh, and yes....i'm really excited to get my baby weight off. but i'm trying to enjoy the next few months and enjoy eating what I want....because once the kid is done.....the weight is coming OFF. tired of feeling huge!!!
I hate school! What you just said described the last year of my life. Lucky for us the girls were still really young and I didn't need to pay for stuff for them. At the time I didn't feel so poor and looking back it was so ridiculous how poor we were! School pays off though!! How long does he do his residency?
7 back handsprings?!! That's so awesome Pyper!!! It's so cool the studio is working with you, hopefully they don't overwork you, and let you still enjoy your family!!
Love the BOOBS. I used to do the same thing!
that is SO FUNNY! i loved catching up on your blog last week but i couldn't comment b/c of a certain child who steals the mouse or types while i type...i swear!
anyway, thanks for the posts...it helps me out. i feel so stuck sometimes. it's great to be able to relate to someone else. i hope you have an awesome & very warm thanksgiving!!! lucky!
Are you kidding ....EVERYTHING requires boobs...you should know that !!!! My girls are so funny....love all the new pic's.....I miss ya tons !!!!!!!!
I think you have the most adorable girls! I think me and my sister did the same thing when we were younger! Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!
What the...SLACKER!!!
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