For the last day and a half we have been in the house (except for our carpooling)...Henry is sick. He has been sick a few times since school began. he missed the first day of school (because it started on a Friday...I got a call asking where he was and oops, I didn't even know what day his school started.) the next week he was sick so missed the first week and half,'
He is so cuddly when he doesn't feel well.
He keeps asking me where germs come from. He asks questions A LOT!!! where do they make robots? what color is the worker guy's tractor? very inquisitive.
Since Halloween is approaching ,we are getting lots of costume catalogs in the mail.
Of course everyday, the costume choice changes.
The other day it was pirates (jack Sparrow) Henry was arguing with Sam that Chris used to be a pirate. it was so funny.
Maggie is crying about spilled skittles.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
On MOnday I banned all electronic of any kids...ipads, ipods, computer, wii...somehow as I sit here wasting time before I have to run out this evening all the kids are in my room watching a movie. I really get frustrated a lot bc I feel like I must speak a different language than they do. How else could I explain the fact that they rarely "hear" anything I say.
They are not bad kids at all. They are mostly sweet. But they are kids, and they do act a little unruly and fight and argue with one another. They were especially naughty this past Sunday at church. We sat in the over flow and I had them spread out in three different rows. Henry brought more legos than I knew, building a tower almost as high as the ceiling. I probably caused a bigger scene than was necessary when I dragged Jake out to get on to him.
I am finally back at the gym after my summer hiatus. I am so much nicer when I work out. All the sweat must be all my aggression and anger melting away.
When I started this blog back in Hershey it was mainly out of loneliness maybe a bit of depression. I don't feel that here. Mississippi was certainly NEVER number one on my top places to live, however, I have good friends, feel mostly settled, and do not feel like I am in a high school ward (where I never really felt like I fit in). We recently moved wards within the city...so sad I love my peeps from my old ward. We are renting a new house and the land we bought to build on is in this other ward. Everyone is nice and we know most of the people, but another change that I resist.
On the other hand the fact that I will probably never move again is weird. I have moved around my entire life up until now. I guess that is why vacations are good. I am not sure if the fact that Chris is done with all his schooling/training that maybe I feel like a "real" person. I feel more comfortable with myself than ever before. I even sang in church (which I hadn't done in about 10 years) and grew to really like my RS teaching calling. Although I am still very socially slow, these are big steps for me.
I really do not to like t o come off braggy or complainy.. like sometimes I read some blogs and I think are you kidding me...but have to remind myself that everyone's problems are difficult for them.
So in the past year I have not felt the need to share anything, but since I am slacking on baby books and pciture albums this will do for now. Yesterday Henry was looking in the mirror brushing his hair and asked "Do I look like Baybit" (that is what he and Sam call Justin Bieber, that is what they think his "baby" song says) today he wanted to go to the dump to see all the trash and also mentioned he would like to be a dog so people would pet him. I will miss him next week when he goes to school.
Sam has become Mr. Chatty Pants at school and has a best buddy Hank. IF the kids are quiet during naptim Mon through Thur, on Fri they get to watch a movie. he has missed out on that. I am not a fan of full day kindergarden, but it is ok since he is almost 6. He is so small. He wears a 4T, maybe a 5 shirt. And his friend Hank is like huge. It is funny.
Anna cheered at her first game last night. It was an away game and since I had back to school night for the Elem and jake had football practice, and Chris was on call we missed it. (is that a run on sentence?)
jakob loves him his football. He has never showed interest when we put him in soccer, so he always did gymnastics (which he was great at) but at this male tweenness of budding testosterone it is good for his agression.
Emma is happy at school, she is wearing her glasses finally after 3 years. I think it is helping her with school work. Surprise! She got te teacher she wanted this year (so did Jake) and they are so nice.
We are about to close in the next day on 10 acres of land to build our house (the plans are finally done, only took about 1 year to get them right. Not so we took awhile off in pursuit of buying a home which is another 3 month long story)
Oh we got a bunny. I do NOT like animals. Just not a fan. we have had some hamsters, lizards and fish but they are no longer with us. Emma has been wanting a bunny since she turned 8. We were driving around and saw a pet store going out of business and bought it. He is a black velveteen and at first the kids called him dark bunny, but Emma calls him Pickles. He is pretty small and will stay that way. Maggie would cry for the first week everytime we left the house that she missed her dark bunny.
Need to get the kids ready for bed. Hope they fall asleep quickly!
They are not bad kids at all. They are mostly sweet. But they are kids, and they do act a little unruly and fight and argue with one another. They were especially naughty this past Sunday at church. We sat in the over flow and I had them spread out in three different rows. Henry brought more legos than I knew, building a tower almost as high as the ceiling. I probably caused a bigger scene than was necessary when I dragged Jake out to get on to him.
I am finally back at the gym after my summer hiatus. I am so much nicer when I work out. All the sweat must be all my aggression and anger melting away.
When I started this blog back in Hershey it was mainly out of loneliness maybe a bit of depression. I don't feel that here. Mississippi was certainly NEVER number one on my top places to live, however, I have good friends, feel mostly settled, and do not feel like I am in a high school ward (where I never really felt like I fit in). We recently moved wards within the city...so sad I love my peeps from my old ward. We are renting a new house and the land we bought to build on is in this other ward. Everyone is nice and we know most of the people, but another change that I resist.
On the other hand the fact that I will probably never move again is weird. I have moved around my entire life up until now. I guess that is why vacations are good. I am not sure if the fact that Chris is done with all his schooling/training that maybe I feel like a "real" person. I feel more comfortable with myself than ever before. I even sang in church (which I hadn't done in about 10 years) and grew to really like my RS teaching calling. Although I am still very socially slow, these are big steps for me.
I really do not to like t o come off braggy or complainy.. like sometimes I read some blogs and I think are you kidding me...but have to remind myself that everyone's problems are difficult for them.
So in the past year I have not felt the need to share anything, but since I am slacking on baby books and pciture albums this will do for now. Yesterday Henry was looking in the mirror brushing his hair and asked "Do I look like Baybit" (that is what he and Sam call Justin Bieber, that is what they think his "baby" song says) today he wanted to go to the dump to see all the trash and also mentioned he would like to be a dog so people would pet him. I will miss him next week when he goes to school.
Sam has become Mr. Chatty Pants at school and has a best buddy Hank. IF the kids are quiet during naptim Mon through Thur, on Fri they get to watch a movie. he has missed out on that. I am not a fan of full day kindergarden, but it is ok since he is almost 6. He is so small. He wears a 4T, maybe a 5 shirt. And his friend Hank is like huge. It is funny.
Anna cheered at her first game last night. It was an away game and since I had back to school night for the Elem and jake had football practice, and Chris was on call we missed it. (is that a run on sentence?)
jakob loves him his football. He has never showed interest when we put him in soccer, so he always did gymnastics (which he was great at) but at this male tweenness of budding testosterone it is good for his agression.
Emma is happy at school, she is wearing her glasses finally after 3 years. I think it is helping her with school work. Surprise! She got te teacher she wanted this year (so did Jake) and they are so nice.
We are about to close in the next day on 10 acres of land to build our house (the plans are finally done, only took about 1 year to get them right. Not so we took awhile off in pursuit of buying a home which is another 3 month long story)
Oh we got a bunny. I do NOT like animals. Just not a fan. we have had some hamsters, lizards and fish but they are no longer with us. Emma has been wanting a bunny since she turned 8. We were driving around and saw a pet store going out of business and bought it. He is a black velveteen and at first the kids called him dark bunny, but Emma calls him Pickles. He is pretty small and will stay that way. Maggie would cry for the first week everytime we left the house that she missed her dark bunny.
Need to get the kids ready for bed. Hope they fall asleep quickly!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
been a looong time
I haven't posted to this blog in over a year, it almost seems silly to do one now. I won't attempt to catch up.
It is just me, Henry, and Maggie home. Just two, they seem like a million.
Especially Maggie. In the past two weeks she has poured an entire half gallon of milk and mixed shredded cheese all over her play kitchen. Emptied out a bottle of detangling spray. Poured countless boxes, bags of food and crushed them all over the floor. Put an entire pkg of sliced cheese all over the back windows, etc. etc. She is a mess and makes one all the time. She is super prissy most of the time...loves to wear pretties (dresses), put on her lips(anything she can call lipstick), get her hair shined(brushed) and loves her baby "Cheeto".
She loves the water and this summer in FL she had her little tube on and thought she could go all over like a big girl. It kind of made me nervous.
She loves to play rough with the boys as well. And likes to HI-YA all over the house doing karate moves.
I cannot believe she will be three in a few months. She is a teeny little lady in size but has a big personality and will certainly tell anyone how she feels.
Henry begins preschool in a few weeks. I am excited, he calls it prindergarden. He loves to pee outside, play with weedy (little) people, cars, his animals, BATMAN, swimming, and LEGOS! We were sitting waiting for Jake to get out of scouts one afternoon and he had to relieve himself. so I told him to go outside. He says "MOM! NO I cannot the armadillos and dogs will eat it!!" Not sure where that came from. HE is so cute, but he doesn't like to cuddle. Lately he has been waking up and getting in bed with Chris and I so we love getting some snuggle time with him. HE LOVES MAggie so much!!! They are crazy together, but they are such good little buddies.
Sam, last spring I brought him to school to "test" it out. he stayed for an hour each time. of course screaming and throwing a fit.
I was so scared he would freak out the first day of kindergarden,. I am already nervous sending him with his allergy/skin issues, but the school has really been great with my demands. He did well. I came for lunch the first day, he gave me a hug and told me to go home. Today he got out through carpool (I have walked him in every day this past week) and he was so happy to go.
This kid is an amazing artist. he will sit for hours and draw. He and Henry were talking about what to be for Halloween and said what about those walmart or target workers that push the carts in, and they could wear a vest. They explored more ideas and got on the topic of how you "become" somethign when you grow up. We talked about college and he always asks, can you go to college to be a cowboy, firefighter, dentist (henry asked about being a dinosaur). My favorite was when he asked "if a person is a really good drawer, can they go to art school?' We are still not able to offer him all the foods others enjoy, but have found a great bread and tortilla that he loves. I never want him to feel left out, but he will always be a little different and I want him to be good with who he is.
Now I am already tired of this. Maybe tomorrow I will catch up on the big ones. With school starting and activities I can be in the car about 4 hours a day. BLAH. I am glad I have a good big vehicle to get the job done. I certainly do not want to be a complainer when I have so much.
It is just me, Henry, and Maggie home. Just two, they seem like a million.
Especially Maggie. In the past two weeks she has poured an entire half gallon of milk and mixed shredded cheese all over her play kitchen. Emptied out a bottle of detangling spray. Poured countless boxes, bags of food and crushed them all over the floor. Put an entire pkg of sliced cheese all over the back windows, etc. etc. She is a mess and makes one all the time. She is super prissy most of the time...loves to wear pretties (dresses), put on her lips(anything she can call lipstick), get her hair shined(brushed) and loves her baby "Cheeto".
She loves the water and this summer in FL she had her little tube on and thought she could go all over like a big girl. It kind of made me nervous.
She loves to play rough with the boys as well. And likes to HI-YA all over the house doing karate moves.
I cannot believe she will be three in a few months. She is a teeny little lady in size but has a big personality and will certainly tell anyone how she feels.
Henry begins preschool in a few weeks. I am excited, he calls it prindergarden. He loves to pee outside, play with weedy (little) people, cars, his animals, BATMAN, swimming, and LEGOS! We were sitting waiting for Jake to get out of scouts one afternoon and he had to relieve himself. so I told him to go outside. He says "MOM! NO I cannot the armadillos and dogs will eat it!!" Not sure where that came from. HE is so cute, but he doesn't like to cuddle. Lately he has been waking up and getting in bed with Chris and I so we love getting some snuggle time with him. HE LOVES MAggie so much!!! They are crazy together, but they are such good little buddies.
Sam, last spring I brought him to school to "test" it out. he stayed for an hour each time. of course screaming and throwing a fit.
I was so scared he would freak out the first day of kindergarden,. I am already nervous sending him with his allergy/skin issues, but the school has really been great with my demands. He did well. I came for lunch the first day, he gave me a hug and told me to go home. Today he got out through carpool (I have walked him in every day this past week) and he was so happy to go.
This kid is an amazing artist. he will sit for hours and draw. He and Henry were talking about what to be for Halloween and said what about those walmart or target workers that push the carts in, and they could wear a vest. They explored more ideas and got on the topic of how you "become" somethign when you grow up. We talked about college and he always asks, can you go to college to be a cowboy, firefighter, dentist (henry asked about being a dinosaur). My favorite was when he asked "if a person is a really good drawer, can they go to art school?' We are still not able to offer him all the foods others enjoy, but have found a great bread and tortilla that he loves. I never want him to feel left out, but he will always be a little different and I want him to be good with who he is.
Now I am already tired of this. Maybe tomorrow I will catch up on the big ones. With school starting and activities I can be in the car about 4 hours a day. BLAH. I am glad I have a good big vehicle to get the job done. I certainly do not want to be a complainer when I have so much.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
new year, new poster
My wife has finally allowed me to post on our blog. i feel so blessed.
Life with 6 kids is crazy but fun. Each of them has so much to offer in our home.
Jakob and I are working on the first pine wood derby, I am trying not to take over. Check out a few snapshots of the process.
SW has really enjoyed being in Miss Kim's preschool and he has learned TONS. That kid is wicked smart and we see him either becoming the perfect mind or dropping out in 7th grade due to boredom.
We have implemented some new discipline tools in our home, according to Nick, my yelling was getting us no where.
Not so sure about that! For Henry, aka Nolan, he gets Lousiana hot sauce. Thats the name, not tabasco-too hot. Its works pretty well. He has developed quite the smart mouth and likes to use the word butt. Must be all those kids from school, wait he's not in school. Well he's getting it from somewhere!
The 3 girls are girls, nikki can speak more on them. The little one Maggie, aka moo, is a MONSTER!! She is driving this house for sure. Everyone babies her, but the best is how her closest brothers Sam and Nolan are so protective of her. The littles will be quite the group in about 4 years.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
photos for my non facebook peeps
Here we are in Seaside FL and the kids are our beach house in Grayton Beach below.I would be so happy if we got a brand new computer, and I really want a MAC. Our's is possibly considered an antique by now. It can be aggravating uploading photos bc it can get slow.
Just because I am on the subject of being aggravated...we bought our car about 10 months ago and have had three flat tires, two being in the last month. I cannot even recall having one flat tire EVER. I am at home because last night the caution light stating a low tire pressure came on and so pathetic I do not know how to put air in the tire so I can go see if I can get a patch or another tire. When I went to get my oil changed a few months ago, the guy suggested I get the tires rotated. I said Ok, now I know I should have said no bc it wasn't needed.
They did not reset the computer or something bc the car says the wrong tires are low. It says the front but it is really the back one.
I am listening to Mary Poppins right now and that can certainly lift ones spirits. I am a big fan of musicals, especially old ones. Although what are the newer ones HSM, Camp Rock?? there was Chicago, but I didn't care for it. I guess if you count Broadway tunes, but those aren't movies are they so I can't count them.
Another concern right now is feeding my Maggie clothing addiction, or NOT. I have done better lately, but now with all the new fall stuff coming out it is hard. Really a shallow problem I know. I think instead of all the message boards/groups about buying children's clothing, there should be one for us who are trying NOt to buy so much.
Maggie aka Imelda Marcos
kids decorating the break dancing cardboard
Jake's big day
sprinkler times, I would like a pool a bit more I think
aahhh! she cut off his curls. still a bit sad/bitter
Monday, August 2, 2010
The kids go back to school next Wednesday.
Yikes, I do not think I will ever feel like sending kids to school in August is normal.
After Labor Day would be better. Isn't that the end of summer??
Well, we are not ready. I am a procrastinator.
We do have all the uniforms, well almost the Land's End box is coming today.
All the public schools in this county are enforcing a uniform dress code. The kids are going to Sacred Heart this year so it doesn't really matter. It is easier than a broad public school code bc they have to wear certain plaids, shirts, etc. I like this because mornings at the Painter home can get very chaotic with picky about their clothing kids that I have.
No worries about what shoes to wear with that outfit or the right accessory.
I might even shed a tear of joy and gratitude bc the last few years we have had some bad mornings.
This past week, Chris and I did something out of the ordinary we actually followed through on a threat. Oh it has been going on for awhile now. A certain tween that is getting to sassy for her own good and not letting anyone into her domain. She was particularly being rude so we put her and Emma grace back to sharing a room. No more private attached bathroom, or big bed, or place to put all her stuff (really while I was going through the girl's STUFF, I am always in awe and wonder as to wear in the world they have gotten most of their treasures, it is like it multiplies). Maybe I have regretted the decision a bit because they are having the sister rifts...but also have been hanging out more so that is good.
Jake got Anna's old room and Maggie is in Jake's old room. Which I am happy about because nobody can go in and wake her up from her nap.
That night, the end of Anna's world, really she was crazy upset. We didn't let her go to one of her BFF's house. Finally following through on discipline. A sweet victory for the parents, maybe we will get a little more respect.
Something else we did was get that Netflix for Wii, well that will be ending bc the kids are zoned out watching all the back episodes of programs they could never watch because we never had cable and now that we do, it doesn't include DISNEY. I will be happy to get my own house bc you cannot really ignore that ginormous tv that replaced our 13 inch we've had for the duration of our marriage in the middle of the living room. Maybe if they didn't have it staring in their face they wouldn't want to watch it so much??
Sam starts preschool this year. He is ready, and so am I!
I got a new calling. No longer in Primary. I regret whining about being in Primary so long. Now I am the 4th Sunday RS teacher.
I despise speaking in public. This will be a challenge.
I want to buy a embroidery machine. any suggestions, now if I can find the funds for it!
Yikes, I do not think I will ever feel like sending kids to school in August is normal.
After Labor Day would be better. Isn't that the end of summer??
Well, we are not ready. I am a procrastinator.
We do have all the uniforms, well almost the Land's End box is coming today.
All the public schools in this county are enforcing a uniform dress code. The kids are going to Sacred Heart this year so it doesn't really matter. It is easier than a broad public school code bc they have to wear certain plaids, shirts, etc. I like this because mornings at the Painter home can get very chaotic with picky about their clothing kids that I have.
No worries about what shoes to wear with that outfit or the right accessory.
I might even shed a tear of joy and gratitude bc the last few years we have had some bad mornings.
This past week, Chris and I did something out of the ordinary we actually followed through on a threat. Oh it has been going on for awhile now. A certain tween that is getting to sassy for her own good and not letting anyone into her domain. She was particularly being rude so we put her and Emma grace back to sharing a room. No more private attached bathroom, or big bed, or place to put all her stuff (really while I was going through the girl's STUFF, I am always in awe and wonder as to wear in the world they have gotten most of their treasures, it is like it multiplies). Maybe I have regretted the decision a bit because they are having the sister rifts...but also have been hanging out more so that is good.
Jake got Anna's old room and Maggie is in Jake's old room. Which I am happy about because nobody can go in and wake her up from her nap.
That night, the end of Anna's world, really she was crazy upset. We didn't let her go to one of her BFF's house. Finally following through on discipline. A sweet victory for the parents, maybe we will get a little more respect.
Something else we did was get that Netflix for Wii, well that will be ending bc the kids are zoned out watching all the back episodes of programs they could never watch because we never had cable and now that we do, it doesn't include DISNEY. I will be happy to get my own house bc you cannot really ignore that ginormous tv that replaced our 13 inch we've had for the duration of our marriage in the middle of the living room. Maybe if they didn't have it staring in their face they wouldn't want to watch it so much??
Sam starts preschool this year. He is ready, and so am I!
I got a new calling. No longer in Primary. I regret whining about being in Primary so long. Now I am the 4th Sunday RS teacher.
I despise speaking in public. This will be a challenge.
I want to buy a embroidery machine. any suggestions, now if I can find the funds for it!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
there are many times as a parent that we feel proud...the first steps, first words, good report cards, dance recitals, sporting events, etc.
and then there are those moments for me that warm my heart, not so much pride...but of a happy contentment. When my children are kind and helpful, when I watch them create, or dance around the house together, or play outside in the sprinkler being happy, when they do things that are difficult and come through the other side...
last night I got a text from a friend that was up a Girl's Camp,
"Anna bore a great and very emotional testimony, it was awesome."
that was an entire new feeling. I know there are NO guarantees in life, especially that your children will believe the things you do, or always make wise choices...however, in this moment I felt very pleased, absolutely wonderful. I truly love that girl.
and then there are those moments for me that warm my heart, not so much pride...but of a happy contentment. When my children are kind and helpful, when I watch them create, or dance around the house together, or play outside in the sprinkler being happy, when they do things that are difficult and come through the other side...
last night I got a text from a friend that was up a Girl's Camp,
"Anna bore a great and very emotional testimony, it was awesome."
that was an entire new feeling. I know there are NO guarantees in life, especially that your children will believe the things you do, or always make wise choices...however, in this moment I felt very pleased, absolutely wonderful. I truly love that girl.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
new favorite recipe
This dip is SO tasty. I don't know if Captain Rodney's is available everywhere, I'm sure online someplace. I had this at Chris' work party and we all LOVED it. I being new to the area, am probably the last to try it but if you havent had it...you need to make it right away.
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 scallions, chopped
6 Ritz crackers, crushed
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup Captain Rodney's Boucan Glaze
Mix the first 4 ingredients and place in a greased small casserole dish.
Top with crackers and bake at 350 for 15 minutes
Remove from oven and top with bacon and glaze, put in oven for a minute or
two more. Serve with Fritos scoops and/or crackers.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
This morning didn't start out any differently than any other morning. I was a little more tired because Nolan had been hacking up a lung during the night. I kept on my same thread bare yoga pants that really shouldn't be worn out in public, and junky top to take the kids to school.
We get in the car and the LOW FUEL light dings. Again as usual I ignore this because I never fill up because habits of cheapness...$80!! I wait for Chris to do it, but he is out of town.
I go pick up the kids up the road and off we go, watching Alvin & the Chipmunks, the Squeakuel.
We are almost to the school when the car starts acting weird and getting jerky...I pull over to the side of the road and cannot believe that I have a car load of kids, am dressed inappropriately for any company and i ran out of gas!!!! The kids are getting crazy and I am pretty embarrassed because as much as I always let the low fuel light go on, I have never run out of gas before.
I call our friend, and she sends her husband with some gas, only it isn't enough because we are bone dry. He takes the little kids to school, gets more gas and comes back. I feel really retarded about now. I get my sassy middle schooler to school (which we had left EXTRA early because she needed to be there early today) and I fill up my tank at the gas station on the way home.
Something I LOVE about here is I can call anyone I know and ask for gas, or black beans, brown paper bags, picking up my kids from school and i know that they will. Not begrudgingly, or expecting anything in return. They are just NICE!! I am sure I have been around nice people before, but have never felt like I could just call them out of the blue for a big favor (except for my BFF Carol from Hershey!)
For the next three days of school, I will try to go out dressed with some better clothes, but my hair will be crazy. I will NEVER let my low gas light come on without filling up. I promise kids! And thank you to my wonderful friends for helping me out!
We get in the car and the LOW FUEL light dings. Again as usual I ignore this because I never fill up because habits of cheapness...$80!! I wait for Chris to do it, but he is out of town.
I go pick up the kids up the road and off we go, watching Alvin & the Chipmunks, the Squeakuel.
We are almost to the school when the car starts acting weird and getting jerky...I pull over to the side of the road and cannot believe that I have a car load of kids, am dressed inappropriately for any company and i ran out of gas!!!! The kids are getting crazy and I am pretty embarrassed because as much as I always let the low fuel light go on, I have never run out of gas before.
I call our friend, and she sends her husband with some gas, only it isn't enough because we are bone dry. He takes the little kids to school, gets more gas and comes back. I feel really retarded about now. I get my sassy middle schooler to school (which we had left EXTRA early because she needed to be there early today) and I fill up my tank at the gas station on the way home.
Something I LOVE about here is I can call anyone I know and ask for gas, or black beans, brown paper bags, picking up my kids from school and i know that they will. Not begrudgingly, or expecting anything in return. They are just NICE!! I am sure I have been around nice people before, but have never felt like I could just call them out of the blue for a big favor (except for my BFF Carol from Hershey!)
For the next three days of school, I will try to go out dressed with some better clothes, but my hair will be crazy. I will NEVER let my low gas light come on without filling up. I promise kids! And thank you to my wonderful friends for helping me out!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Before I leave my children, I pretty much freak out and worry about their well being and my safety and conjure up all kinds of crazy "what if"" scenarios in my head.
but once I am away, it is so liberating! and now that I am back I am thinking I could have gone for a few extra days and I am really tired because we didnt sleep much because it was Vegas.
we went to KA and Phantom and they were enjoyable (although this is a Vegas Phantom, but still good) and ATE A LOT!!! I went off the N o sugar wagon on the night of day 2 with some frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity and then some Key Lime pie from Grand Lux cafe (I had about 3 in Chicago so much better this time) and could NOT turn down a piece of wedding cake. At the rehearsal dinner I ate about 2 loaves of garlic bread. I LOVE bread!!
I wish I didnt get off my plan bc I didnt feel great after eating that stuff and am having a hard time now that I am back.
I got my first mani pedi, what took me so long??! other than the fact I never really had extra $ for it. and a fabulous massage/ time at canyon ranch spa.
We rented a convertible but were unable to use it most of the time due to crazy wind and stuff. The weather was odd.
the boys were out with Chris last night canoeing and are cranky pants, and I am too and you know when the momma ain't happy...I need to help EG with her George Ohr project. I really wish there werent so many things due and activities at the end of the year. It should be more relaxing.
I need some motivating words to do more grocery shopping! I despise it, but my kids are apparently starving, or so they lament. why is this italics??? blah blah. I need a few days of sleep. I will be good then, or a nap?!
oh and if I forget before Sunday, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY !! to my mom and all you ladies!!
but once I am away, it is so liberating! and now that I am back I am thinking I could have gone for a few extra days and I am really tired because we didnt sleep much because it was Vegas.
we went to KA and Phantom and they were enjoyable (although this is a Vegas Phantom, but still good) and ATE A LOT!!! I went off the N o sugar wagon on the night of day 2 with some frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity and then some Key Lime pie from Grand Lux cafe (I had about 3 in Chicago so much better this time) and could NOT turn down a piece of wedding cake. At the rehearsal dinner I ate about 2 loaves of garlic bread. I LOVE bread!!
I wish I didnt get off my plan bc I didnt feel great after eating that stuff and am having a hard time now that I am back.
I got my first mani pedi, what took me so long??! other than the fact I never really had extra $ for it. and a fabulous massage/ time at canyon ranch spa.
We rented a convertible but were unable to use it most of the time due to crazy wind and stuff. The weather was odd.
the boys were out with Chris last night canoeing and are cranky pants, and I am too and you know when the momma ain't happy...I need to help EG with her George Ohr project. I really wish there werent so many things due and activities at the end of the year. It should be more relaxing.
I need some motivating words to do more grocery shopping! I despise it, but my kids are apparently starving, or so they lament. why is this italics??? blah blah. I need a few days of sleep. I will be good then, or a nap?!
oh and if I forget before Sunday, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY !! to my mom and all you ladies!!
Friday, April 23, 2010
my kids are sitting on the table eating pretzels and watching blue birds outside. They are making a mess, but they are making me laugh. Sam said he wanted to be a truck driver when he grows up. Jake used to aspire to be a Bus driver, but now it is a paleontologist. My head hurts every time it gets raining here, it bugs but it is manageable.
We are getting ready for our trip to LV next week, pretty excited. I want to see Phantom, I saw it almost 20 yrs ago in LA with my college roommates. I loved it. But then there is KA Cirque de Soliel, anyone seen it??
We are getting ready for our trip to LV next week, pretty excited. I want to see Phantom, I saw it almost 20 yrs ago in LA with my college roommates. I loved it. But then there is KA Cirque de Soliel, anyone seen it??
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I wonder if Maggie will have a fat complex because we call her "MOO" all the time
I wonder when it is time to step in when a child is having some trouble with friends
I wonder why I have been off sugar for almost 3 weeks, did a detox for three days, and lost 9 lbs that I think it is not enough. Why can't it just come off over night. and no I do not want to hear you didnt put it on over night. Kind of when I was pregnant with Anna I pretty much did gain it overnight. I am actually excited for results. and shamelessly bragging about my efforts. Please be excited for me, because it gives me validation.
Is putting my kids in private school next year the right answer?
Where is the perfect place (ok near) for our family?
Why does it have to get so HOT here????
I dont like rats and bugs or mosquitoes, and tornado terrify me? even though I have never had a close close encounter with any rats or tornadoes.
Why don't my kids get along all the time?
How come I don't know all the answers to my kids incessant questions and though I am college educated feel dumber than a box of rocks sometimes? and really "they" were right nobody cares about my GPA or degree, anyway my kids don't.
How come I have so much gray hair? When should one use GREY or GRAY?? I cannot believe I have not have a cut or color since December, yikes. It is frightening.
Should I feel guilty for driving a huge SUV since it is Earth Day?? I don't really. I do not cut dryer sheets up, don't cut my dishwasher soap, sometimes leave the water on while brushing my teeth, don't recycle those plastic bags and though I have tons of cute reusable ones find it a hassle to bring them to the store. I even throw away things I shouldnt. I don't make my kids use reusable snack bags or laptop lunch boxes. I am not really as green as I think I am.
WHy do you love your kids SO VERY MUCH when you see them asleep? almost enough to want to wake them up to cuddle...almost I know better than to wake a baby. When I had Anna the nurse insisted I did to feed. MISTAKE.
How can I get excited about cleaning the same floor, emptying the dishwasher more. I think there is some Camilla Spencer quote to that effect. Again I have trouble with effect as opposed to affect sometimes.
Why do I hate when people give me unsolicited advice so much? ESPECIALLY people with less kids. Maybe they do know something I could benefit from. I doubt it though. and where did that saying "Boy, You've got your hands full" come from. Or are you going to have more kids? What kind of birth control? really? annoying
well crazy Moo needs to be put in her jammies and then our last run to pick up big sister from dance.
I wonder when it is time to step in when a child is having some trouble with friends
I wonder why I have been off sugar for almost 3 weeks, did a detox for three days, and lost 9 lbs that I think it is not enough. Why can't it just come off over night. and no I do not want to hear you didnt put it on over night. Kind of when I was pregnant with Anna I pretty much did gain it overnight. I am actually excited for results. and shamelessly bragging about my efforts. Please be excited for me, because it gives me validation.
Is putting my kids in private school next year the right answer?
Where is the perfect place (ok near) for our family?
Why does it have to get so HOT here????
I dont like rats and bugs or mosquitoes, and tornado terrify me? even though I have never had a close close encounter with any rats or tornadoes.
Why don't my kids get along all the time?
How come I don't know all the answers to my kids incessant questions and though I am college educated feel dumber than a box of rocks sometimes? and really "they" were right nobody cares about my GPA or degree, anyway my kids don't.
How come I have so much gray hair? When should one use GREY or GRAY?? I cannot believe I have not have a cut or color since December, yikes. It is frightening.
Should I feel guilty for driving a huge SUV since it is Earth Day?? I don't really. I do not cut dryer sheets up, don't cut my dishwasher soap, sometimes leave the water on while brushing my teeth, don't recycle those plastic bags and though I have tons of cute reusable ones find it a hassle to bring them to the store. I even throw away things I shouldnt. I don't make my kids use reusable snack bags or laptop lunch boxes. I am not really as green as I think I am.
WHy do you love your kids SO VERY MUCH when you see them asleep? almost enough to want to wake them up to cuddle...almost I know better than to wake a baby. When I had Anna the nurse insisted I did to feed. MISTAKE.
How can I get excited about cleaning the same floor, emptying the dishwasher more. I think there is some Camilla Spencer quote to that effect. Again I have trouble with effect as opposed to affect sometimes.
Why do I hate when people give me unsolicited advice so much? ESPECIALLY people with less kids. Maybe they do know something I could benefit from. I doubt it though. and where did that saying "Boy, You've got your hands full" come from. Or are you going to have more kids? What kind of birth control? really? annoying
well crazy Moo needs to be put in her jammies and then our last run to pick up big sister from dance.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
We were very happy that the AC guy came this afternoon...funny how today when it is cool and the air conditioning doesn't need to be on anyway. I am sure enough that it will be roasting hot soon enough though.
today is the busiest day of the week, with piano, dance for both girls, and Jake's gym. and EG is practicing for the Ward talent show. Chris signed up our family to do a skit. The big kids and he will be in it. I thought about bringing in some birth videos and saying my talent is having kids, gross! kidding! I am thinking of bringing in some old drawings or me and my pregnant friend Autumn will do some Zumba. I know I am not quite as funny as I think, but as long as I make myself laugh right?!
today is the busiest day of the week, with piano, dance for both girls, and Jake's gym. and EG is practicing for the Ward talent show. Chris signed up our family to do a skit. The big kids and he will be in it. I thought about bringing in some birth videos and saying my talent is having kids, gross! kidding! I am thinking of bringing in some old drawings or me and my pregnant friend Autumn will do some Zumba. I know I am not quite as funny as I think, but as long as I make myself laugh right?!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
il fait chaud
it is getting hot in Mississippi, our AC is not working. Today I will be glad (but this might be the ONLY day) that we are renting bc we will not have to pay to get it fixed.
I am annoyed that we have stayed home all day waiting for the ac guy to come, and he is not. Really though we couldn't go anywhere because miss Maggie has a weird rash. All but two of the kids J and HN have had and still get weird rashes. Anna is all puffy and red and scaly, she and Mississippi springtime do not get along well!
I wanted to go to Spin this morning, at first I HATED this class, and still I went and after a bunch of pain meds for a sore bottom for the first few weeks, I still hate this class. However I love it at the same time. Maybe the closest thing to a "runner's high" I have felt. It pushes me and I feel like I've accomplished something when it is done. My friend Autumn and I go to a few other classes, like Zumba, power (a weight lifting class), circuit, blah blah. I am glad she goes.
I have finally come to the realization that one cannot (well this slow metabolism that is not getting any younger) eat whatever they want especially with saying I work out. Many of you already know this, but this is my lightbulb coming on. I've done weight watchers after Jake and had good results, I tried Atkins and south Beach but I am not a carnivore with only liking bacon, pepperoni, and sometimes a Hebrew National Hotdog so those aren't great options for various reasons. I am using thedailyplate.com it is good for me. FOUR pounds in 3 days, if you are skinny you will not get those kinds of results. It may be water but still nice to see. Plus no sugar, and no eating after 6pm.
I bought a new scale and saw I GAINED 6 pounds of the 16 I have lost since joining the gym the last week of October. I averaged about 3 times per week, with kids being sick and such missed a few weeks here and there.
Since my 40's are creeping up, I think that I really need to commit to change. (not Obama's kind though)
I will try not to think of the last TWELVE years I have been overweight after gaining 77 lbs with baby number one and never getting it off. I never made ME a priority.
I cannot get enough of this salad right now, butter lettuce, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette, and BLUE CHEESE. I love it. it is good maybe not as good as the Carver's Salad or a Italian salad with Zia's dressing but right now it's what I am all about, that and some Chobani Greek yogurt! oh, and add in some scallions too, it makes it even more fabulous!!!
Maybe when I figure out this new external hard drive I will post pictures from Spring Break, Easter, GPA Sam visit, dirtbikes, the pink go Cart, and the rest of our crazy life!
I am annoyed that we have stayed home all day waiting for the ac guy to come, and he is not. Really though we couldn't go anywhere because miss Maggie has a weird rash. All but two of the kids J and HN have had and still get weird rashes. Anna is all puffy and red and scaly, she and Mississippi springtime do not get along well!
I wanted to go to Spin this morning, at first I HATED this class, and still I went and after a bunch of pain meds for a sore bottom for the first few weeks, I still hate this class. However I love it at the same time. Maybe the closest thing to a "runner's high" I have felt. It pushes me and I feel like I've accomplished something when it is done. My friend Autumn and I go to a few other classes, like Zumba, power (a weight lifting class), circuit, blah blah. I am glad she goes.
I have finally come to the realization that one cannot (well this slow metabolism that is not getting any younger) eat whatever they want especially with saying I work out. Many of you already know this, but this is my lightbulb coming on. I've done weight watchers after Jake and had good results, I tried Atkins and south Beach but I am not a carnivore with only liking bacon, pepperoni, and sometimes a Hebrew National Hotdog so those aren't great options for various reasons. I am using thedailyplate.com it is good for me. FOUR pounds in 3 days, if you are skinny you will not get those kinds of results. It may be water but still nice to see. Plus no sugar, and no eating after 6pm.
I bought a new scale and saw I GAINED 6 pounds of the 16 I have lost since joining the gym the last week of October. I averaged about 3 times per week, with kids being sick and such missed a few weeks here and there.
Since my 40's are creeping up, I think that I really need to commit to change. (not Obama's kind though)
I will try not to think of the last TWELVE years I have been overweight after gaining 77 lbs with baby number one and never getting it off. I never made ME a priority.
I cannot get enough of this salad right now, butter lettuce, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette, and BLUE CHEESE. I love it. it is good maybe not as good as the Carver's Salad or a Italian salad with Zia's dressing but right now it's what I am all about, that and some Chobani Greek yogurt! oh, and add in some scallions too, it makes it even more fabulous!!!
Maybe when I figure out this new external hard drive I will post pictures from Spring Break, Easter, GPA Sam visit, dirtbikes, the pink go Cart, and the rest of our crazy life!
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