Meg and Edy

Happy New Year (Late)

2010-02-18T20:00:00.015-06:00

Well Happy New Year 2010. . . Sorry I am a month and a half late. Oh well.

I have been keeping very busy lately. I am in my final year of school. I will graduate December 2010. I am taking on-line classes so I don't have be away from Edy as much. I will have my BS degree in Business, Finance and Management. I finally see the light at the end of a very long tunnel. I am working in the same bank and continue to learn. I enjoy working, however I also miss being a stay at home mom. I feel very blessed that my parents are so willing to help me take care of Edy. She usually stays home with "nana" and "papa", but we have a daycare that she can go from time to time.

Edy continues to improve in school and surprises me every day as she reads and spells and writes. Every week she has a spelling test. If she gets 100% on her practice test on Wednesday, she does not have to take the real test on Friday. She has gotten 100% for 17 weeks in a row. She is amazing. She turns 7 next month. It is crazy. I look at my beautiful daughter and wonder where the time went. She makes me smile everyday. She loves to sing and dance. She even sings in the shower. She also loves to run. The school has a running club after school on Mondays that she attends. She runs for 30 minutes and loves it. Eden has also lost 2 teeth so far and two are wiggly.

We are still in Hamilton, Illinois. On the weekends, we usually go to Quincy or to Nauvoo. We go to a place called Bonkers which is a huge Jungle Gym for children (and adults) or we catch a movie. We also like to go to the homes in Nauvoo or by the waterfalls outside of Nauvoo (although that is more of a summer activity). We also love to go visit family.

The other news that I would like to leave you with is this. I have been working hard on trying to loose weight. I realized when I separated from my ex-husband, I was unhappy with the way I looked. I tried hard not to be in pictures. After I realized how unhappy I was I decided to change. I started exercising every day and I stopped eating bad food. It is scary that I am even showing this picture to you, but I must for you to believe me. I have lost almost 60 pounds. I still have about 45 more pounds to go, which I hope to have accomplished by the summer. Anyhoo, Here is the before picture. . . May 2007:

And here is a picture that I took Christmas Day 2009:

I will keep you updated as I continue to loose. I hope everyone has a great 2010. I have a feeling things will continue to be good for Edy and me. I am so thankful for all my family (especially Edy), my friends and Heavenly Father. He has blessed me. I don't know what I would without them.

SORRY and Catch up again

2009-08-27T21:26:00.006-05:00

Okay I figure it is about time to let you all know what is happening with me and Edy. June 25th of this year, the divorce was final. It was a long road, but Edy and I got through it. We are much happier.

Things are going really good right now in life. Not a lot new with me but here it is. . .

First I final got back to my natural hair color. I know that this is not a huge mile stone, but it is exciting for me. I am still working at State Central Bank, but I am not in the wire department anymore. I work in the loan department. I love it. This is only my second week, but I am catching on fast and really enjoy who I work with. I am also 13 semester hours away from getting my B.S. degree at Western Illinios University. So I decided to hit the books this summer and finish. I can only take about a class or two at a time, but I feel it is worth it. My life is pretty busy, but I am loving it and wouldn't change a thing. Like I said really not a whole lot of news on my end. . . work, school, being a mom (which rocks the best) and having fun. Eden and I have had a great summer. She spent time taking swimming lessons, riding her bike, working in the garden with Papa (my dad) and playing with her friends in the neighborhood. But here is the exciting news with my Edy. . .

My Eden. . . is now in 1st Grade. It is amazing how much she has grown. She reads, writes, and cracks jokes like nothing else. She can ride her bike without training wheels, ties her shoes, and loves to cook. She also has two loose teeth, FINALLY. She loves her new teacher and enjoys her class mates. This is her first day of school outfit. She picked it out herself. I think she did a pretty good job. I enjoy every minute I get with her. She is a true joy in my life.

It is funny she keeps on asking me when I am going to find a new "boy" (aka husband). I wish divorce on no one, but for me and my daughter it was so right. She does spend time with her father and his family. She goes to see him every other weekend.

She loves school and I love her school. The principal meets each student everyday before the bell rings. He is always involved with the students. I can't wait to see what Eden learns in 1st Grade.

Hope all is well with everyone else. I am on facebook if you are on there. I did however go back to my maiden name so it is now Meghan McCandless. I will try to keep up and not have so much of a gap next time.

Happy Birthday Edy!!!

2009-03-16T20:12:00.003-05:00

I can't believe Edy is celebrating her 6th birthday today. Wow, what a wonderful adventure Edy and I are having. She was born at 10:26 am on Sunday March 16, 2003. It was not a long labor. I went in to the hospital at 8:00 am and the doctor broke my water. He decided to go to church since first time mothers never are quick. At about 9:45 I was at a 10 and ready to push. The nurse was paging my doctor every 5 minutes, because she didn't want to deliver Eden by herself. The doctor walks in with is robes half way on, saw that Eden was coming and said "OH MY GOODNESS!!!" 16 minutes of pushing later she was born. I am so blessed and excited to have this wonderful spirit. She is loving, funny, smart, clever, a helper, a great girl. She loves the outdoors, reading stories, and coloring. She is always willing to help set the table and help cook dinner. She loves to have mommy/daughter time. On Saturdays we always go out to eat, go the Adventure Zone (huge jungle place in Nauvoo) and then go home and watch a movie. So Happy Birthday my sweet pea, enjoy your day.

Catch-up

2008-12-07T07:24:00.008-06:00

Sorry for the long wait. A lot of things have gone on since I last posted.

Edy is doing well in Kindergarten. She loves going to school everyday. It is amazing what she is learning. Every Friday she comes home with a book that they have worked on for the week. She then sits there and reads it to me. They have studied bats, owls, turkeys and farm animals too. This vacation has been hard. She asks every morning if she can go to school. I say not yet.

Edy also has reading glasses. Part of the Illinois school requirement to start is that have their eyes checked. When Edy got hers checked the eye doctor said she needed reading glasses. She looks so cute with them (not that she didnt look cute before). She has some bling, bling on them. I call her my little bookworm, when she wears them. Just so you know that is sparkling grape juice. Love the sparkle juice on Christmas.

Edy was 2 things for Halloween. For her school parade she was a fairy princess. She didn't have school on Halloween, so when she came to have lunch with me at work, she was dressed as a cat. That night for trick or treating she changed back into a fairy princess. I was a "classy witch" . Since I had to work, I decided to dress in all black. I had a purple and black witch hat and a purple scarf. I didn't feel very comfortable dressing down for work. I felt I should still look professional.

My divorce is still in the works. The trial is set for January 22nd. With talking to other people I know from work, it will take about two weeks (hopefully) to have the divorce final. Edy is adjusting well considering. She doesn't like the going back and forth. She is going to a conselor and the couselor is really helping.

Other than that not a whole lot to catch up on. I am enjoying my job and I love the ward I am in. I also enjoy my new freedom. I am in control of my life now and not under my husband's control. I have so much to be thankful for. I reflected all this on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am thankful for my family, my daughter, my friends, my church and most importantly my Heavenly Father for guiding me in all I do. I feel that He has really helped me in this whole process.

I hope you all had a good Christmas. I know Edy and I did. Here is a picture of our tree this year.

Here is also a treat for the ones that have lived near or visted Nauvoo. Before you come into Nauvoo there is a small waterfall called David's Chamber. I drove by it yesterday since it was raining and all the ice/snow was melting. It was really flowing. Here is a picture I took.

Happy New Years. Hope 2009 is special for everyone!!!!

Time for School-My Awesome Girl Goes To School!!!

2008-08-28T18:19:00.006-05:00

It is hard to believe that Eden is in Kindergarten already. She loves her classmates and her teacher. She rides the school bus. There are two girls that are in her class that are also in the neighborhood. Eden also has a friend from church that is in her class. She loves to get ready for school and she loves to keep mommy on her toes. Eden picked out her backpack (which is Barbie). She is also sporting a new hair cut. She loves her hair and that it doesn't drive her crazy anymore.

On a side note, thank you to all that have sent comments and emails. I really appreciate it. I feel so blessed that I have friends that support and love me. Thank you for all the prayers too.

My Life. . .

2008-07-31T23:42:00.004-05:00

I am sorry to all that have been looking at my blog and nothing new has been there. Well, the reason why is because I am in the process of a divorce. For all who know me, know that this is something that I feel is soooo right to do. Eden and I left Tom May 18th. Things have always been difficult in my marriage and the last couple of years it has gotten worse. There was a lot of yelling, being controlled and being abused emotionally and spritually. I know that this is a harsh blog, but I feel that I should let people know about what is going on in my life. I am living in my parents basement apartment while going through the divorce. Eden is doing very well. We are both very happy. I live minutes away from Nauvoo and visit the temple often. I hope all is well with all of you. If you would like to email me I would love that. If ever you are near Nauvoo, drop me a line.

Hello Blog World

2007-09-27T21:29:00.000-05:00

Well, after months of looking at other blogs, and after wondering if this is really a good idea, I have decided to do it. Things are well here in Iowa. Tom is now a certified Physical Therapist. Eden is enjoying 4 year old preschool. I never thought that I would have to worry about boys this soon. YIKES. Eden has a "boyfriend" named Lane in her class. She is really thriving. I am enjoying/hating being a homeowner. We love having a home of our own, however we are realizing how much things really cost to fix things.