Sanity

As much as this venture is exciting... it's scary too! Thankfully, we are seeing some results of progress in the store. Our big "Grand Opening" was grand because of the great love and support from our friends and family. I think we had maybe 10 official customers. However- any business is good business right? =0) It was a good day, and the bbq was tasty. So- it's a start.

I have become the CFO of Mail Biz and the Kent Family. Depending on the day I feel quite overwhelmed. There is quite a bit to track between the two, and I seriously have a lot to learn as far as business accounting is concerned. However- I haven't goofed up too bad yet. So that's a bonus! =0) I look forward to finding a groove with the store and the deadlines, etc. I just have to keep reminding myself... it's only our second month there!

Many of our customers are excited about the changes we've made. I hope their excitement comes to fruition as far as using those services. Once again it's that whole patience issue.

Personal life- the girls are doing so much better now that life is a little more routine. They're happier, healthier, and love that their daddy can eat breakfast with them a little more often. This will be a great bonus when Miss Ella enters the family! Then Daddy can take Audrey to school in the morning. =0) YEAH!

I am a little nervous now as far as having this baby and being on Cobra. If my body actually cooperates I'm playing with the notion of having this baby au- natural. Who knows what will really happen!

As much as there is stress in this family, we're actually pretty happy. Rob is happier, the girls and I are happier, and somehow I just know that things are going to work out. These next few months will be tight... but it's going to be ok. It's nice to feel that comfort.

Here's to the future...

Ch-Ch-Changes...

And so a new chapter begins in the lives of the Kent family.

Audrey's cast is completely off. She still has a bit of a wobble in her walk, can't run too well, yet, but she is doing great! Nikki has become excited to be a big sister, but she's still a little girl as she likes to tell me. They are both growing too fast.

I had an ultrasound March 22nd, and found out this week that my due date has been moved back! ARGH! Not what a pregnant woman wants to hear. Our sweet baby girl is developing "normal" as far as they can tell, she's just small. So instead of being due August 11th, I am now due August 20th. It's really not that big of a deal except that Nikki's birthday is August 23rd! That's a little close together for me. Oh well- as a good friend said- it's all in how you sell it to them. It's inspired Rob to write a children's story about it. I can't wait to see it. =0)

The biggest change- we are store owners!! We have acquired a mailbox store in Laguna Hills. In the little over a month that we have taken over progress has been made. Our biggest day yet was yesterday! We are soooo excited about this one! With this big change came a monumental change for Rob... today he officially resigned from UPS. A 9 year era is at an end. He couldn't sleep at all last night (making it impossible for me too) due to his anxiety and excitement. People think we may be rushing it, but we have looked at the numbers and we know we can make it!

So- now I work at home. We have an employee, John, who is a veteran in the business and making sure we don't blow it. =0) I check in every-so-often, handle finances, see some of my customers, and check merchandise. Rob and John now run the show. It's exciting. And my girls are getting some regularity back in their lives! YEAH!

I hope all finds you well this beautiful April!

Happy Spring!