I think there should be some sort of drive-ins, where you could get milk, bread, and essentials and those things you forget at the grocery store but don't want to go back for that one thing even though you have to have it for what you are cooking for dinner. Perhaps a maximum of items so it doesn't get to crowded. It would make my life easier!

just so you know, buying EIGHTEEN boxes of Girl Scout Cookies was not one of my brightest ideas. that and getting my eyebrows waxed by a gay guy in a mall salon on a whim.

crazy that this is the second "snow" day we have had in Mississippi. Jakob is wondering why, because we told him he could pretty much wear flip flops all year here. Not the best fluffy snow, it is a bit slushy but the kids are enjoying it. Not even close to what the east coast is getting, but a big deal for the deep south. I like it bc I know it will be gone soon enough and we will not have to deal with it until April, like in Erie (that place was kind of miserable!). Anna is having her big TWELVE bday party tonight. silly ladies and lots of junk food and fun!!

so, of course when I start whining...(yes, sometimes I do stop!) I want new curtains, buy me a new rug, blah blah. I don't like this or that.... I get a good slap in the face.

the last time someone passed away that was related to me was back when I was Anna's age. My uncle died yesterday. I did not know him very well.you can read about him here. I do know that my aunt and he were retired and setting off to enjoy their golden years together. I know that it was unexpected and horrible. (a bad motorcycle/car accident) I know that even though my man and I are passionate people (that is just a nicer way of saying we are hot headed, stubborn, and tend to fuss at one another more often than we should) I want to spend the rest of my life and beyond with him. So I will TRY (until the next reality check) to love him and my kids, not get all crazy about retarded stuff. I am really trying not to raise my voice/ ok YELL at my kids so much. I hate that I do that. and hate is a bad word around here, so I have to really mean it to use it.

and in my last post when I mentioned a reason for lack of posts was bc I was cleaning more, that is really a big fat lie.

why I never blog anymore

too lazy to upload the pictures

doing loads and loads of laundry

my normal computer time is in the morning, and now we go to the gym

I don't want to complain when I should be really grateful for all I have, but it is a hard adjustment moving here because the schools are different, the weather, well I do not like being hot, getting a good haircut, not a lot of parks. SEE ? yes, people have lost their homes in earthquakes, natural disasters....I am not sure if it is since I have never lived in one place forever I just am scared to put down roots. and we are having a difficult time finding land to build. no, we did not get that house close to Brett Favre. though he could use a good friend right about now to comfort him.

I carpool all day long everyday to school, activities, etc

my house is bigger so there is more to clean, taking up more time

I am trying not to "waste" my time on the computer and do other things, I have read a ton of books lately. last one was THE HERETIC'S DAUGHTER by Kathleen Kent. very good historical fiction.

for the last few months, we had thanksgiving, I went to Chicago with my friend Cybil for a few days. It was fantastic!! I love Chicago!!! Christmas, New years Eve (Chris was on call and went to sleep and the kids and I missed the ball drop bc we are now in Central time, lame!) Chris' mom visited for a few days. Had some crazy cold for Mississippi or even Alaska weather. Chris and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary, Nolan finally got a haircut...now we need to get Sam to cooperate for one.Saw a bunch of movies, blah blah. If you are a facebook friend I put some pictures up there. I know you are dying to see the beautiful babies!

cool candle huh! it looks like a real match. cute four year old Sam. He is busy, and talkative, creative and a smarty pants. (I will try to keep all his descriptives positive since it's his bday) I can't believe how time has flown. One minute I was sitting watching Gilmore Girls and before I knew it I was in labor and had this little man 15 minutes after arriving at the hospital. and things haven't slowed down. We love you Sam William Painter!!!

Maggie's Birthday & Halloween Festivities

Here she is posing, all 17 lbs and 28 inches of her. She is my smallest one year old...all the rest were somewhere between 18-20 lbs. She walks full time now and has been for a few weeks. It is funny to see people think she is so advanced b/c she is pretty petite.

there is always One! The tween was having a meltdown about shoes. Our kids are getting a bit out of control with their attitudes as of late so we are really trying to get a handle on things. It is hard. It is also hard when the babies will not stop having runny noses and coughs and the mom has to stay home A LOT more than she would like to!!