Our Story:

My name is Stacy Greenleaf. I am 36 years old and a mom of 6 children. 3 through birth and 3 through foster care adoption. I did foster care from May 2007 till Novemeber 2011 and have provided care for 8 children in that time. I have been married to my husband Terry for 16 years. We are a one income household and I am always looking for ways to save money. People refer to me as a stay at home mom, though I'm always going somewhere! Three of our children have diagnosed disabilities and are receiving several services. In home, at school and by many doctors, specialist, counselors and Phyciatrist's. My life is never dull, and though I'm always looking to improve it I would'nt change a thing! Welcome to my crazy, happy life!







Topics of discussion include but are not limited to:

Raising a large family in this economy, tips for raising children with ADHD, SPD, PDD, Autism, XYY Syndrome, Tourettes, OCD, Anxiety ect. Adoption, Foster Care, frugal, thrifty living, living healthy on less and recipes! Not only do I live these things everyday and want to share what I have learned with you, I am always looking for information on these subjects as well! Welcome and I hope you enjoy my Blog. Most people find my life hysterical, as do I most days!



The Greenleaf Family!

The Greenleaf Family!
Terry, Stacy, Caleb, Cody, Carson, Connor, Carly and Cathryn

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Its been a while!

I got a new computer and because I'm not computer savvy, its taken me a while to figure it all out! :) I love it, my other one was a dinosaur so it seems so nice to have a computer that actually does what I neat it to do!
Our Family is doing well. It had been a very long Winter! We have had gorgeous weather! We were able to finally finish our play yard. This is so nice because Cathryn is not a baby that stays around. It seems nice to be able to relax outside!
I broke down and bought a dryer. Our laundry was piling up like crazy and I was always way behind on it! Also hanging out washcloths, socks and underwear for 8 people proved extremely difficult! So my compromise for myself was that I dry only the smaller things and hang out everything else!
I am really looking forward to my garden! We have a spot all picked out. We are looking to buy a used a rototiller. I also really want to treat my antique apple trees! Hoping to find, mark and prune them soon!
Connor's EEG came back as showing no seizures but something was abnormal. I'm waiting to hear from the Dr. now. They told me not to worry about it, but as a mom you worry!
Carson started a medication called Vyvanse and it has made all the difference in the world!!! He is doing so good! Home life has improved greatly, his school work has improved by at least 80%! He's so proud of himself and so are we!
Caleb had his 15 year old physical. He did well, but defiantly has to get his weight down! So he has become very interested in Basketball and we have set up the outdoor hoop for him. He's also been drinking a lot more water! We are proud of his progress!
I'm currently in the process of deciding where to send Connor and Carly to preschool next year. Its a hard choice because there are two great options. I defiantly want them together this year! Its been stressful managing two preschools this year!
So stay tuned, theres always something going on in the Greenleaf's life!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Funny things that happen to us!

With 6 kids there are bound to be funny things that happen! I have many stories and here is a great spot to keep em, enjoy!:
Today, I had gotten up a little before 7am, I'm standing in front of my coffee pot waiting for my coffee, when I hear the dogs bark, I look out the kitchen window and there is a police officer on my porch! Apparently Connor had dialed 911! LOL! Thankfully we know the police officer and he was very nice!

Winter be gone, I'm ready for Spring....

It seems like Winter has gone on forever! I want warm weather so bad! I want to be able to get outside and soak up some sunshine! Frugality is just easier in summer! More to do, like: swim, camp, hike, play! I am so excited to start my garden, and prune and treat my Apple trees! Feel the cool grass under my bare feet! Above all else I want to start my Garden! I can not wait to get started on it!
We are also thinking of getting some chickens and a pig! :)