July 26, 2008
July 24, 2008
July 22, 2008
guess what we scored today?
A WII FIT! YAY! Actually 2 - one from toyrus.com and one from target. If the toysrus.com one actually comes (we had some issues online ordering) we'll ditch the Target one -but I can't wait to play!!!!!
July 21, 2008
GO ME!
Ok - I did it.
I got up at 5 a.m. today and went to the gym!
Now, before I had kids, I was there 5 times a week, when they opened the door (I had the number to call the openers if they overslept! I was EARLY!).
After having the oldest son, I switched to working out at lunchtime, 3 or 4 days per week.
After having the second son, I had just started running again LITERALLY 4 days before I found out I was pregnant with Number 3.
Since having BabyJ my schedule has been nuts. I joined the gym in Sept. and went maybe twice before Hubby went out of town for all of October. Then the holidays hit and any extra time was spent shopping and doing stuff w/the kids. In January I tried to start going again but Hubby when out of town for all of February. Finally in June (after going once or twice in april and may) I said "OK - I go Tues and Thurs after work! No ifs ands or buts!"....hahahahaha.
Now to be clear, Hubby doesn't ever tell me not to go. He encourages me to go....but when life gets in the way, I feel guilty about canceling something else or telling the kids we can't do what they want to do because mommy has to goto the gym, so it's always the first thing I cross of the schedule (going away for the weekend? Then the Thurs workout is out. Get home from work late? Workout is out - we can't have dinner late).
Well...I decided to put the workout where I CAN CONTROL whether or not I go. And the only timeframe that I have control over is 5 a.m., so there we go.
And the feeling of having control of my schedule for the first time in FOREVER is great (Note: the kids weren't sleeping well enough every night until mabye May to even consider this - i'm not getting up in the middle of the night, then going to the gym at 4:50 a.m.!)...
Wish me luck - tomorrow is another gym day! I'm shooting for 3 workouts a week!
I got up at 5 a.m. today and went to the gym!
Now, before I had kids, I was there 5 times a week, when they opened the door (I had the number to call the openers if they overslept! I was EARLY!).
After having the oldest son, I switched to working out at lunchtime, 3 or 4 days per week.
After having the second son, I had just started running again LITERALLY 4 days before I found out I was pregnant with Number 3.
Since having BabyJ my schedule has been nuts. I joined the gym in Sept. and went maybe twice before Hubby went out of town for all of October. Then the holidays hit and any extra time was spent shopping and doing stuff w/the kids. In January I tried to start going again but Hubby when out of town for all of February. Finally in June (after going once or twice in april and may) I said "OK - I go Tues and Thurs after work! No ifs ands or buts!"....hahahahaha.
Now to be clear, Hubby doesn't ever tell me not to go. He encourages me to go....but when life gets in the way, I feel guilty about canceling something else or telling the kids we can't do what they want to do because mommy has to goto the gym, so it's always the first thing I cross of the schedule (going away for the weekend? Then the Thurs workout is out. Get home from work late? Workout is out - we can't have dinner late).
Well...I decided to put the workout where I CAN CONTROL whether or not I go. And the only timeframe that I have control over is 5 a.m., so there we go.
And the feeling of having control of my schedule for the first time in FOREVER is great (Note: the kids weren't sleeping well enough every night until mabye May to even consider this - i'm not getting up in the middle of the night, then going to the gym at 4:50 a.m.!)...
Wish me luck - tomorrow is another gym day! I'm shooting for 3 workouts a week!
July 19, 2008
July 17, 2008
Baby Borrowers: The mom of the vegetarian boys is MIS-INFORMED
The teen watching her two vegetarian sons eats poorly. I get that. The mom tells the teen that they just need salad an potatoes, for example, when the teen mom is making dinner choices.
FIRST OF ALL - growing boys need more protein than that.
Then she LECTURES the teen (note: this is NOT the most effective way to speak to teenagers, which this mom will find out when her sons are older) that if she eats poorly her children will automatically be obese and sickly.
WRONG.
Now, I do eat poorly. I should eat better. No veggies and fruit for me, in general, although I do love fresh corn on the cob w/butter and green beans cooked in bacon fat. I drink diet coke and water, in that order. BUT... my kids are awesome eaters. They eat a lot of fruit and some vegetables (including carrot-apple juice). If you introduce it when they're young they will drink/eat it and get used to the texture and flavor.
My children are not obese - far from it. They are little powerhouses (the 2 boys have awesome six-pack abs) and the little girl isn't far behind. For weight, they're around 50th percentile, although about 100th percentile for height. EVERY MEAL has fruit or veggies as the first course. EVERY MEAL. If we go out, they eat their fruit at home or in the car before we goto the restaurant or I bring their fruit to the restaurant and they eat it before the food comes.
Should that teen eat a better diet? Of course. Will trying to scare her into a better diet work? No, and the mom was WRONG about how the kids turn out if the kids don't eat well.
AND I know TONS of parents that DO eat fresh fruits and veggies all the time and their kids live off mac&cheese and nuggets! Generally, my kids eat a better variety than their kids (2 of my kids eat tofu! Broccoli!)
FIRST OF ALL - growing boys need more protein than that.
Then she LECTURES the teen (note: this is NOT the most effective way to speak to teenagers, which this mom will find out when her sons are older) that if she eats poorly her children will automatically be obese and sickly.
WRONG.
Now, I do eat poorly. I should eat better. No veggies and fruit for me, in general, although I do love fresh corn on the cob w/butter and green beans cooked in bacon fat. I drink diet coke and water, in that order. BUT... my kids are awesome eaters. They eat a lot of fruit and some vegetables (including carrot-apple juice). If you introduce it when they're young they will drink/eat it and get used to the texture and flavor.
My children are not obese - far from it. They are little powerhouses (the 2 boys have awesome six-pack abs) and the little girl isn't far behind. For weight, they're around 50th percentile, although about 100th percentile for height. EVERY MEAL has fruit or veggies as the first course. EVERY MEAL. If we go out, they eat their fruit at home or in the car before we goto the restaurant or I bring their fruit to the restaurant and they eat it before the food comes.
Should that teen eat a better diet? Of course. Will trying to scare her into a better diet work? No, and the mom was WRONG about how the kids turn out if the kids don't eat well.
AND I know TONS of parents that DO eat fresh fruits and veggies all the time and their kids live off mac&cheese and nuggets! Generally, my kids eat a better variety than their kids (2 of my kids eat tofu! Broccoli!)
July 16, 2008
July 15, 2008
are you watching Nashville Star?
I love this show - but really they need to boot the people that suck and the fakers and just let Michelle and Gabe have a sing off.
The blond chick - she sucks. I'm surprised John Rich likes her because she sounds awful and her voice is not powerful enough.
Gabe - he is AWESOME.
Melissa - she is AWESOME. Oversinging it my ass. She did GREAT and she was confident and looked like she was really having fun up there.
Coffey (pronounced Cough-eh, like a redneck trying to sound French). OMG - please do not ever sing a Tim McGraw song again. I thought my ears were going to start bleeding. You are awful. Pulling the sympathy card might get you thru (and chocking up during the song, wah) to next week, but you'll still suck then. I agree with Jeff and John - you are NOT country and we can see right thru you.
Shawn - omg, she is terrible. And this young lady is NO Carrie Underwood, and she butchered her song. She could also stand to watch herself on video because the faces she makes while singing are painful and downright scary. And not dressing like a whore might help too.
I feel strongly about this, can you tell? I love country music and have listened to it all my life. I am quite offended by Jewel's entrance into country (marrying a rodeo guy doesn't make you country!) and by her being on this show. (don't get me started on Jessica Freaking-Simpson's new country song - PLEASE) I can't imagine any of these loser people winning - it has to be Gabe or Melissa.
The blond chick - she sucks. I'm surprised John Rich likes her because she sounds awful and her voice is not powerful enough.
Gabe - he is AWESOME.
Melissa - she is AWESOME. Oversinging it my ass. She did GREAT and she was confident and looked like she was really having fun up there.
Coffey (pronounced Cough-eh, like a redneck trying to sound French). OMG - please do not ever sing a Tim McGraw song again. I thought my ears were going to start bleeding. You are awful. Pulling the sympathy card might get you thru (and chocking up during the song, wah) to next week, but you'll still suck then. I agree with Jeff and John - you are NOT country and we can see right thru you.
Shawn - omg, she is terrible. And this young lady is NO Carrie Underwood, and she butchered her song. She could also stand to watch herself on video because the faces she makes while singing are painful and downright scary. And not dressing like a whore might help too.
I feel strongly about this, can you tell? I love country music and have listened to it all my life. I am quite offended by Jewel's entrance into country (marrying a rodeo guy doesn't make you country!) and by her being on this show. (don't get me started on Jessica Freaking-Simpson's new country song - PLEASE) I can't imagine any of these loser people winning - it has to be Gabe or Melissa.
July 12, 2008
Tony Snow
what terrible news. I really liked him and always hoped he be back...55 years old is way too young.
July 11, 2008
and no babysitter...
Babysitter A and I were in a long texting discussion last night trying to find a time that would work - but no dice. We get no adult time this weekend (well, no normal hours adult time). I imagine we'll break out the ROCKBAND and the beer and work on our mastery of it. I really want to work on my singing while playing guitar (man, that is really really hard) and am thinking I might try singing and drums. I am a crazy one, let me tell you!
Right now we've got a long day ahead of us - Son is in soccer camp and they're playing the coaches today. I'm trying to work up the strength to take the 2 little ones to go watch - but it's in the searing sun with no shade. What do you think - fun or not?
The diet is going ok - I promised myself a set of super cool bluetooth headphones for my iphone if I can lose 5 pds - and then I read last night that the iphone doesn't support stereo bluetooth! Eh? Seriously? It has gps but not bluetooth for listening to music? What kind of crack are they smokin over there? If they just f-d my diet, I'm going to be mad! That was the only reward I could think of!
Right now we've got a long day ahead of us - Son is in soccer camp and they're playing the coaches today. I'm trying to work up the strength to take the 2 little ones to go watch - but it's in the searing sun with no shade. What do you think - fun or not?
The diet is going ok - I promised myself a set of super cool bluetooth headphones for my iphone if I can lose 5 pds - and then I read last night that the iphone doesn't support stereo bluetooth! Eh? Seriously? It has gps but not bluetooth for listening to music? What kind of crack are they smokin over there? If they just f-d my diet, I'm going to be mad! That was the only reward I could think of!
July 07, 2008
HANCOCK!
We saw this yesterday - MAN was it awesome! I have no idea why it is getting bad reviews, it just so incredibly awesome. Plenty of special effects, action etc and great romance story on the side.
I almost started crying at one point and Hubby hissed at me "You aren't going to cry at a WILL SMITH ACTION MOVIE are you?". But it was great - it was funny and exciting and FRESH! A new idea AND it has a plot twist that you won't see coming.
I give it MANY THUMBS UP - GO SEE IT!
I almost started crying at one point and Hubby hissed at me "You aren't going to cry at a WILL SMITH ACTION MOVIE are you?". But it was great - it was funny and exciting and FRESH! A new idea AND it has a plot twist that you won't see coming.
I give it MANY THUMBS UP - GO SEE IT!
July 06, 2008
July 04, 2008
July 03, 2008
July 01, 2008
and...
we are pottytrained! BabyT (now 2 and 1/2 years old!) has been in underwear for TWO WEEKS! GO BABYT!
June 26, 2008
Baby Borrowers
Ok. Supposedly NBC has a new show coming out - The Baby Borrowers.
Where people LOAN THEIR BABY TO A TEENAGER that wants to prove they are ready to be mommies.
SERIOUSLY? http://www.nbc.com/The_Baby_Borrowers/about/
Now, make no mistake, I'll be watching this show, but who in their right minds hands their children over to inexperienced teenagers? Who, obviously are immature if they think having a baby when you are a teenager is a good idea!
Where people LOAN THEIR BABY TO A TEENAGER that wants to prove they are ready to be mommies.
SERIOUSLY? http://www.nbc.com/The_Baby_Borrowers/about/
Now, make no mistake, I'll be watching this show, but who in their right minds hands their children over to inexperienced teenagers? Who, obviously are immature if they think having a baby when you are a teenager is a good idea!
June 25, 2008
MOVIE Review: I Am Legend
Wow. WOW. What a good movie - although I have an idea for the end that I THINK is better.
What a scary movie. The graphics AND the plot are AWESOME - the whole movie kept me on the edge of my seat. SERIOUSLY.
I loved it - if you haven't seen it, do!
And Will Smith is awesome in it - it has to be hard carrying a movie on your shoulders. He is alone in the movie for most of it except a bit at the end.
What a scary movie. The graphics AND the plot are AWESOME - the whole movie kept me on the edge of my seat. SERIOUSLY.
I loved it - if you haven't seen it, do!
And Will Smith is awesome in it - it has to be hard carrying a movie on your shoulders. He is alone in the movie for most of it except a bit at the end.
June 23, 2008
Weekend Update - I ATE TOO MUCH!
Saturday was Son's movie night at a friends. B's parents have like 30 kids and their parents over to watch a movie (the "bee movie" this week) on an outdoor screen. Everyone has to bring a dish - so I brought my famous homemade from scratch cookies. I brought them last time and they all got eaten IMMEDIATELY so I brought them again - and there were at least 5 other plates of cookies there too! But my plate cleared of cookies before I brought it home, even though there were so many other cookies!
So - I had cookie dough and cookies Saturday afternoon and beer Saturday night.
Then yesterday I baked a vanilla/chocolate marble cake (from scratch) with homemade butter cream frosting because we had all the ingredients laying around and I didn't want them to go bad. So not only did I have a slice of cake, I had batter and icing!
(I also bought a bag of cheetos in a moment of weakness Friday which I managed to eat most of this weekend).
I have no idea why I can't get these 5 pounds off!
So - I had cookie dough and cookies Saturday afternoon and beer Saturday night.
Then yesterday I baked a vanilla/chocolate marble cake (from scratch) with homemade butter cream frosting because we had all the ingredients laying around and I didn't want them to go bad. So not only did I have a slice of cake, I had batter and icing!
(I also bought a bag of cheetos in a moment of weakness Friday which I managed to eat most of this weekend).
I have no idea why I can't get these 5 pounds off!
June 21, 2008
what a Saturday!
We played in the pool with the kiddies! And now I'm baking chocolate chip cookies, my famous ones!
June 17, 2008
June 16, 2008
June 13, 2008
a wonderful day!
Yesterday we took our nephew to King's Dominion! And Grandpa came along to help out! We had a great day - the little kids had a blast, Son had a blast and nephew had a blast. Hubby and I got to rid big rides w/the nephew! I RODE THE CRYPT! It was very very cool (actually it was very hot, but it was an awesome ride)!
It wasn't too hot so it was great. And NO CROWD at all! We did really have a blast!
If you go:
Bring Sunscreen.
Bring re-fillable water bottles ( $3 a bottle there! )
Buy the all day refillable bottle if you're a soda freak like me (every 2nd cup I'd get lemonade and share with hubby) - so for $8 we got like 7 giant drinks.
Bring bandaids!
Bring hats and little snacks!
BRING EXTRA Clothes - the kids didn't get dirty by BabyJ dumped water down her diaper and on her clothes.
ALSO - the don't seem to sell any fruit or healthy snacks AT ALL. I understand having a limited selection, but NONE? Disney has caught on since last December when we were there - now they have fruit at every stand! Such a good idea!
It wasn't too hot so it was great. And NO CROWD at all! We did really have a blast!
If you go:
Bring Sunscreen.
Bring re-fillable water bottles ( $3 a bottle there! )
Buy the all day refillable bottle if you're a soda freak like me (every 2nd cup I'd get lemonade and share with hubby) - so for $8 we got like 7 giant drinks.
Bring bandaids!
Bring hats and little snacks!
BRING EXTRA Clothes - the kids didn't get dirty by BabyJ dumped water down her diaper and on her clothes.
ALSO - the don't seem to sell any fruit or healthy snacks AT ALL. I understand having a limited selection, but NONE? Disney has caught on since last December when we were there - now they have fruit at every stand! Such a good idea!
June 11, 2008
PRODUCT REVIEW: Papa John's Wheat Crust Pizza
I was skeptical! Whole grain bread is gross - and this crust was 100% whole wheat and whole grain. But I ordered it anyway and I LOVED it! And hubby tried a slice and loved it too!
Like with many whole wheat or low fat options, they use a spicier sauce than on the regular although they didn't need to, it was like regular crust. But the new sauce is good! Just have a water handy!
I definitely give it a thumbs up!!!
Like with many whole wheat or low fat options, they use a spicier sauce than on the regular although they didn't need to, it was like regular crust. But the new sauce is good! Just have a water handy!
I definitely give it a thumbs up!!!
June 05, 2008
gave blood!
We had the Red Cross at work today and gave blood! I got to prove to everyone that I have REALLY low blood pressure and I bleed very slowly!
June 04, 2008
owners of our truck!
As of May 16, we are the owners of our black GMC Yukon XL! IT IS FULLY PAID OFF! YAY US! And, unlike in the past, we did not run out and buy a new vehicle!!!
June 03, 2008
diaper review: Target Brand Diapers.
I bought some of these because I've read numerous places that they are awesome! So I fully expected awesome w/out the price -bite of Pampers!
WRONG!
The sizing was fine - very similar to Pampers.
We didn't get any leaks or blow-outs, which is good.
BUT the diapers don't keep the BABY as dry as the Pampers do. When I opened her diaper numerous times she was damp. Which, because we change our children whenever we notice that they are wet (as opposed to the other theory of "wait until the diaper is full", which, GROSS. Why would you want your precious child toting around pee until the diaper is full??? That's nasty) she didn't get a rash, but I could see she gets pinker when we use the Target ones. And I have to think that it also feels gross to be damp like that. So for now, I'm only using Target sporadically, and never 2 in a row until the pack runs out and I won't buy them again.
WRONG!
The sizing was fine - very similar to Pampers.
We didn't get any leaks or blow-outs, which is good.
BUT the diapers don't keep the BABY as dry as the Pampers do. When I opened her diaper numerous times she was damp. Which, because we change our children whenever we notice that they are wet (as opposed to the other theory of "wait until the diaper is full", which, GROSS. Why would you want your precious child toting around pee until the diaper is full??? That's nasty) she didn't get a rash, but I could see she gets pinker when we use the Target ones. And I have to think that it also feels gross to be damp like that. So for now, I'm only using Target sporadically, and never 2 in a row until the pack runs out and I won't buy them again.
May 24, 2008
so...back to reality
Hubby and I had our first night (2 actually) and days alone in 6 and 1/2 years. We went to a great dinner (part of the conference) at Shula's in the hotel and then the sales guys took everyone out for the evening to Pleasure Island. The next day we slept in, ate late and went to the parks after I did some conference stuff. We only rode rides we cannot ride w/the kids! I did Tower Of Terror and The Rock & Roll Rollercoaster!! And ate ice cream! Then we had a concert (also part of the conference) with H.OOTIE and the B.LOWFISH! Awesome. Thursday we slept in late and went shopping! Then it was time to come home.
But that taste of our old life - the fun carefree life before we had kids. Remembering what it is like to have fun with each other! And have one another's full attention! And eat a meal in peace! It's almost shocking to come home and be dropped into the life as parents of three children - especially since the 2 little ones are SO little.
We have already started planning our next escape!
But that taste of our old life - the fun carefree life before we had kids. Remembering what it is like to have fun with each other! And have one another's full attention! And eat a meal in peace! It's almost shocking to come home and be dropped into the life as parents of three children - especially since the 2 little ones are SO little.
We have already started planning our next escape!
May 19, 2008
at IBM PULSE 2008
In DisneyWorld! I am at the DOLPHIN and it is SO Fabulous! We just saw Lance Armstrong speak - what an amazing story!
May 13, 2008
some awesome talent
i saw this today - the artwork is AMAZING. And what the children have to say! Even, and especially, the young ones. What great young minds we are producing!
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#
May 07, 2008
WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD!
HUBBY AND I ARE GOING FOR TWO DAYS (I GET FOUR DAYS TOTAL! HE'S COMING FOR 2 OF THEM) WITHOUT THE CHILDREN! IT IS OUR FIRST TIME ALONE IN SIX AND A HALF YEARS!!!!!
May 01, 2008
Product Reviews: Seventh Generation Dishwasher detergent vs. Palmolive ECO
When we first decided to be greener at our house, I bought the Seventh Generation Powdered detergent for the dishwasher because everyone RAVES about their products. Also, since I put my dishes pretty darn clean into the dishwaher anyway, I don't really need a harsh/super strong detergent --> an aside: I believe in the power of soaking. I will use a bowl that is already dirty, let it fill w/water as I use the sink all day then put the silverware into it to soak until I'm ready to load the dishwasher, that way most of the food is off the silverware before it goes in and I didn't have to do any work! I also leave dishes under the faucet to get water run on them all day for a constant soak, so they also are pretty darn clean going into the dishwasher - same w/glasses.
Anyway - the first couple of loads were fine, though hubby complained about the goopy detergent that was being left in the dispenser. Over time I noticed all the glassware getting hazy - a problem I've NEVER had before - and all my spoons were getting the haze too (just the spoons!).
So I switched to Seventh Generation Liquid, since my Target doesn't sell the Method dish detergent and Whole Foods is too far for a special trip. It was no better, though it didn't leave soap in the dispenser.
So when I ran out I bought Palmolive ECO - WHAT A DIFFERENCE! All of the haze is GONE GONE GONE! I love this stuff (a liquid) and recommend it WAY OVER the Seventh Generation stuff!
*Note this is not a paid/supported review, just my findings over time!
*Note this is not a paid/supported review, just my findings over time!
April 28, 2008
well well well...
Hubby is living it up in Vegas - having a WELL deserved break.
SO I bought myself a break! A babysitter for this evening to help entertain the kids (it's been raining for 2 days and we're all a little stir crazy) so I could actually eat my dinner and clean up! YAY Me - the best $25 I ever spent!
Hubby home in T-3.5 days!
April 26, 2008
April 23, 2008
April 18, 2008
party time!
BabyJ turns ONE tomorrow!! unbelievable! We are having her party Sunday - along w/a half birthday party for toddler T (his real bday is in Dec). So our house will be awash in Lightning McQueen and Tinkerbell Sunday, as well as cake, candy, drinks, people, toddlers and craziness!
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
April 14, 2008
April 09, 2008
pray for strength
is what I do when BabyT (toddlerT?) spills his Elmo potty FULL OF PEE on the hardwood floor in the guest bathroom. OH MY F-ing GOODNESS. I know he's trying to be helpful and dump it but REALLY? All over my floor? I almost had a stroke I was so upset.
April 08, 2008
going to break her cell phone
The person over my cube wall has ringtones - OBNOXIOUS RING TONES. SEVERAL (the one that just went off is "Hallelujah" - VERY LOUDLY). Not only does this person chat on the phone all day they let their phone ring several times before answering the damn thing.
March 28, 2008
and the older women too!
A third grader walking by that rides Son's Bus saw Son in the yard yesterday and she tried to get him to come over (out of our yard) and talk to her.
She said she had been watching him in his afterschool ultimate sports camp and wanted to chat with him. And was he busy watching her too? Thank GOODNESS Son is So Not Interested in girls, but it is odd.
She said she had been watching him in his afterschool ultimate sports camp and wanted to chat with him. And was he busy watching her too? Thank GOODNESS Son is So Not Interested in girls, but it is odd.
March 27, 2008
i have fainted.
Son has received TWO love letters in his backpack this week from the girls in his class.
One invitation to SPEND THE NIGHT....OMG. Hubby and I almost dropped dead.
And one letter just professing love.
Good lord people, he is SIX and in Kindergarten! What on earth is going on?
One invitation to SPEND THE NIGHT....OMG. Hubby and I almost dropped dead.
And one letter just professing love.
Good lord people, he is SIX and in Kindergarten! What on earth is going on?
March 25, 2008
menu planning works for me!
One of the websites I read says that menu planning will save you lots of $$ because you can goto the store with a list of only what you need to buy to feed your family for that week.
Since our grocery bill (5 people!) has gotten out of control - the rising prices are killing us, especially since I try to buy Organic if it's an option for that product (they make organic chocolate!) - we're looking at EASILY $200 a week (and that doesn't include formula for the baby).
So yesterday I made my menu for the week (which doesn't include fast food or restaurant food for the whole week and went to the store. Well, pizzas were on sale, so I bought 5. And I bought baby cereal, ice cream (buy 1 get 1 free!), walnuts (heart healthy!), a jug of gatorade, and a couple of other things that weren't on the list.
The total: $130! So I got everything we needed, plus a few bonuses and spent way less! YAY!
Since our grocery bill (5 people!) has gotten out of control - the rising prices are killing us, especially since I try to buy Organic if it's an option for that product (they make organic chocolate!) - we're looking at EASILY $200 a week (and that doesn't include formula for the baby).
So yesterday I made my menu for the week (which doesn't include fast food or restaurant food for the whole week and went to the store. Well, pizzas were on sale, so I bought 5. And I bought baby cereal, ice cream (buy 1 get 1 free!), walnuts (heart healthy!), a jug of gatorade, and a couple of other things that weren't on the list.
The total: $130! So I got everything we needed, plus a few bonuses and spent way less! YAY!
March 20, 2008
Look 10 Years Younger!
Me and the young guy on our team, J, were meeting with our "Problem Manager". He said something about the young kids these days. I asked how old he was because I think he looks about 43? I am 34. HE SAID 33! He thought I was the same age as J, who is 23! Yay me! I look 11 years younger than I am? AWESOME!
so, um yeah - SKIING!
We went to Snowmass, CO with Hubby's parents. What a trip!
For the first time in YEARS, I got to ski! And not only SKI, but ski EVERY DAY. FOR TWO HOURS. With hubby! Without children! It was AWESOME!
I spent Monday - Thursday working on my technique (which was crappy). I can get down any slope (Jupiter Bowl in Deer Valley? Where they did the OLYMPICS? Check! I can get down it - not ski it well, but I didn't die!). But I wanted to ski more like all those rich people skiing around who get to ski more often than once every six years! So I worked and worked and worked on my technique. And I improved! Yay me! I even went down the Campground Run - which is a BLACK! And a Black on the west coast is WAY HARDER (steeper! LONGER! STEEPER!) than a black on the east coast skiing. I laugh at blacks on the east coast, because EVEN if you find them scary, they only last 1/8 of the time the ones out west do! But I did it! And I didn't do too bad!
But then Thursday night, we got snow. At the base of the mountain, it was like 16 - 19 inches, easily 2 feet at the top. I've never skied that much fresh powder before, so out we went into the blizzard (it was still snowing like crazy Friday morning). And the first thing I did was fall down! Into 2 feet of powder. Which is pretty much like falling into 2 feet of water - you get submerged. It was neat! So I went down the green as I was a bit shaken - skiing in 2 feet of powder is nothing like skiing on a well used run! MISTAKE! Apparently no one skis green slopes in that much powder because the powder makes you go so slow. SO I was skiing on totally unskied territory and I was alone. And terrified I was going to screw up in all that mush and go flying off the mountain. But they had run a snowmobile around the slope for morons like me so I just went in it's track and finally got to where the run crossed where Hubby was waiting for me. But by the end of our time, I had improved my powder skillz as well, aren't you proud?
And SON? He is an awesome skier! We skied with him a couple of times (he was in ski school all day and loving it) and he blows our minds! He tried to ski thru the woods! And tried to get over to the jumps! Thank goodness he didn't see those things in time to ski over to get to them!
Anyway - more on what we did that wasn't skiing coming up next!
For the first time in YEARS, I got to ski! And not only SKI, but ski EVERY DAY. FOR TWO HOURS. With hubby! Without children! It was AWESOME!
I spent Monday - Thursday working on my technique (which was crappy). I can get down any slope (Jupiter Bowl in Deer Valley? Where they did the OLYMPICS? Check! I can get down it - not ski it well, but I didn't die!). But I wanted to ski more like all those rich people skiing around who get to ski more often than once every six years! So I worked and worked and worked on my technique. And I improved! Yay me! I even went down the Campground Run - which is a BLACK! And a Black on the west coast is WAY HARDER (steeper! LONGER! STEEPER!) than a black on the east coast skiing. I laugh at blacks on the east coast, because EVEN if you find them scary, they only last 1/8 of the time the ones out west do! But I did it! And I didn't do too bad!
But then Thursday night, we got snow. At the base of the mountain, it was like 16 - 19 inches, easily 2 feet at the top. I've never skied that much fresh powder before, so out we went into the blizzard (it was still snowing like crazy Friday morning). And the first thing I did was fall down! Into 2 feet of powder. Which is pretty much like falling into 2 feet of water - you get submerged. It was neat! So I went down the green as I was a bit shaken - skiing in 2 feet of powder is nothing like skiing on a well used run! MISTAKE! Apparently no one skis green slopes in that much powder because the powder makes you go so slow. SO I was skiing on totally unskied territory and I was alone. And terrified I was going to screw up in all that mush and go flying off the mountain. But they had run a snowmobile around the slope for morons like me so I just went in it's track and finally got to where the run crossed where Hubby was waiting for me. But by the end of our time, I had improved my powder skillz as well, aren't you proud?
And SON? He is an awesome skier! We skied with him a couple of times (he was in ski school all day and loving it) and he blows our minds! He tried to ski thru the woods! And tried to get over to the jumps! Thank goodness he didn't see those things in time to ski over to get to them!
Anyway - more on what we did that wasn't skiing coming up next!
March 17, 2008
And we're back!
We just returned from our annual ski vacation out west! MAN did we have fun!
But the time change! YIKES! We flew out west March 7, and had a 2 hour time difference. Then the clocks sprung forward on March 8. Then we returned home and NO ONE set OUR clocks forward so all day yesterday in addition to being off by 2 hours for the time zone, we were off 1 hour because the clocks were wrong... And man did we manage to screw up everyone's body clock!
But the time change! YIKES! We flew out west March 7, and had a 2 hour time difference. Then the clocks sprung forward on March 8. Then we returned home and NO ONE set OUR clocks forward so all day yesterday in addition to being off by 2 hours for the time zone, we were off 1 hour because the clocks were wrong... And man did we manage to screw up everyone's body clock!
March 02, 2008
going green!
Ok! We're going green!!!
Here's what we're doing!!
** recycling plastic, glass, newspaper
** recycling cardboard, paperboard, magazines & junkmail
** bottling the water that runs while I wait for the faucet to heat up - I use this water to rinse out the recycling
** not drinking bottled water if we can help it
** not ordering straws for the adults at restaurants
** using washclothes to clean the 2 babies after meals (we were doing this anyway at a savings of at least 6 papertowels a day!)
** not letting the shower run on and on while we wait for it to get hot and get distracted away. I'm waiting by the door for it to get warm.
** taking shorter showers
** turning off faucet when washing face (already doing that for brushing teeth)
** not turning the car on until we're actually ready to drive away. Even if it only saves 10 seconds of idle time per trip, over time, that is A LOT of gas. I'm also no longer using the remote starter to start my car (this is sad, I love love love that thing) but my truck is a GAS HOG and to let it sit and idle just to get warm is DUMB and WASTEFUL
** Potty training BabyT. This will be a huge savings for the environment - all those diapers!
It's funny, but all the going green stuff is CHEAPER than doing it the wasteful way.
Oh, except for the green cleaners. Those are damn expensive. Also the dishwasher soap doesn't seem to work very well - I've tried Seventh Generation liquid and powder and they both suck. Any suggestions?
The products, well, that part is getting expensive!
February 26, 2008
one suitcase???
Are you freaking serious?? Airlines are now only allowing ONE suitcase per passenger? PLEASE. Go fuck yourselves. American and United - bite me. You suck. A lot.
i am not for Obama
Barack Obama in 2004 responding to the question of why he was ruling out running for president in 2008:
"You know, I am a believer in knowing what you're doing when you apply for a job. And I think that if I were to seriously consider running on a national ticket, I would essentially have to start now, before having served a day in the Senate. Now, there are some people who might be comfortable doing that, but I'm not one of those people."
From Rachel Lucas.
February 24, 2008
so many tears
Are you following Flotsam's blog? She had twin babies recently, and lost the little boy. Simone is still very sick and her latest updating has her fighting her way thru!
warning, you probably won't be able to read this without crying...
http://flotsamblog.com/2008/02/24/the-golden-ticket/
warning, you probably won't be able to read this without crying...
http://flotsamblog.com/2008/02/24/the-golden-ticket/
February 17, 2008
OMG!
I did NOT KNOW that John Rich had a reality show! It's called Gone Country and it's fabulous! He takes artist from other genres of music and is giving them a chance to cut a country single.
We have Bobby Brown, Dee Schnieder (from Twisted Sister), Maureen that played Marsha Brady, Carnie Philips, Julio Iglesias JR., and some chick from American Idol. Oh, and Sisqo (The Thong Song guy). It's great, and who doesn't love John Rich?! He is so...so....HIM. He's a great artist with great insight. I always have a lot more respect for artists that write their own music and he writes his own and a lot of the other country music out there. It's worth tuning in! And they show his awesome house, Gretchen Wilson's farm and who knows what else!
We have Bobby Brown, Dee Schnieder (from Twisted Sister), Maureen that played Marsha Brady, Carnie Philips, Julio Iglesias JR., and some chick from American Idol. Oh, and Sisqo (The Thong Song guy). It's great, and who doesn't love John Rich?! He is so...so....HIM. He's a great artist with great insight. I always have a lot more respect for artists that write their own music and he writes his own and a lot of the other country music out there. It's worth tuning in! And they show his awesome house, Gretchen Wilson's farm and who knows what else!
February 15, 2008
well.
As of last night, we are sponsoring a child thru Compassion International. I don't know if you've been reading around the blogosphere, but they sent some bloggers there to meet the children that they sponsor. I am awed and humbled by what they've experience and written about. I want to make a difference ( a post coming soon about the differences/changes going on around my house! It's big stuff for us!)...and my way to make a difference is to sponsor a child. At least that's where I'm starting, no telling what'll come next!
Check them out: http://www.compassion.com/default.htm
Check them out: http://www.compassion.com/default.htm
grrrr.
So. Someone forgot they needed some work done for a big, executive level meeting on Monday (yes, the holiday). Of course, they need the work done whether I have enough time to do it or not. It still has to be done. So, because some "person" forgot to tell anyone they needed this work done, and it's for something important, I have to get 10 of these items done by Monday. And my husband is out of town, so I have three kids for three days straight and am supposed to get all this work done? I think the "person" who did the forgetting should come to MY HOUSE all weekend and watch the kids while I do the work THEY forgot to tell anyone they needed.
I HATE it when someone else's problems become MY problems. Fuck.
I HATE it when someone else's problems become MY problems. Fuck.
February 14, 2008
Fwd: no school today!
we've had an ice storm! I'm waiting to let Son go out and slip and slide around!
February 11, 2008
and so it is...
Hubby has to go on another business trip, again. Man, we all hate it when he has to go away!l But it's so much easier to schedule for me only working part time than full time. Tons easier.
BabyJ had her 9 month checkup. She is OVER the 100 percentile in height. She is quite tall. And 60% on weight, so tall and thin. Like the supermodel/doctor she's going to be. Or a life-size Disney princess!
BabyT had his 2 year checkup. He's also OVER the 100 percentile. At the 2 year appt, they give you the future height estimate. He is on track to be 6' 3.5 inches tall - GOLLY. Son is to be 6' about, so looks like I will be the short one in the family again as soon as they are teenagers!
BabyJ had her 9 month checkup. She is OVER the 100 percentile in height. She is quite tall. And 60% on weight, so tall and thin. Like the supermodel/doctor she's going to be. Or a life-size Disney princess!
BabyT had his 2 year checkup. He's also OVER the 100 percentile. At the 2 year appt, they give you the future height estimate. He is on track to be 6' 3.5 inches tall - GOLLY. Son is to be 6' about, so looks like I will be the short one in the family again as soon as they are teenagers!
February 05, 2008
and he thought I was kidding.
The OB did, when I asked him what I could do about my what-appears-to-be-permanent mommy-belly. Seriously, after three kids, I expected my tummy back? When TWO of the children were big (and one of them GIGANTIC)? Apparently this was funny to ask. I, however, didn't think it was funny.
It is NOT fun to be told that, well, your abdominal wall is just shot and that there is one way to fix it --> tummy tuck. Exercise, which helps, isn't going to fix it (duh, I knew that, but I did think it would help more than it has).
*Sigh*
It is NOT fun to be told that, well, your abdominal wall is just shot and that there is one way to fix it --> tummy tuck. Exercise, which helps, isn't going to fix it (duh, I knew that, but I did think it would help more than it has).
*Sigh*
February 04, 2008
January 29, 2008
vaccines
We vaccinate. I do not want my child coming down with some of the horrible things that there are vaccines for. The side effects are no where near as bad as getting the actual illness.
Hear is a link for a med blog I read:
http://drbensblog.kruskal.com/2008/01/28/vaccines-people-either-dont-want-em-or-want-them-too-much/
Hear is a link for a med blog I read:
http://drbensblog.kruskal.com/2008/01/28/vaccines-people-either-dont-want-em-or-want-them-too-much/
January 25, 2008
January 23, 2008
on working...
When I started to get ready to get for work, my big name alphabet soup company did not have any part time positions for me. This was a bummer as we need the money. I'm in the same boat as a lot of families around here - my hubby makes (for example) $10 a month. Our bills add up to $11 a month. So I have to work, even though it looks as if I don't because most of my paycheck is extra (except of course, when we overspend --> December was a rough month with a Disney Trip, Christmas and birthdays for TWO of our children).
BUT in November they found a part time spot for me working for the group that writes and maintains the software for our company's help desk.
I love my new job!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. I work with great people, in a great location, with great flexibility in my schedule. AND I can work from home occasionally or to earn extra hours. And it is possibly one of the few true development positions in the world that is part time!
It is a perfect fit and I couldn't be happier!
BUT in November they found a part time spot for me working for the group that writes and maintains the software for our company's help desk.
I love my new job!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. I work with great people, in a great location, with great flexibility in my schedule. AND I can work from home occasionally or to earn extra hours. And it is possibly one of the few true development positions in the world that is part time!
It is a perfect fit and I couldn't be happier!
January 15, 2008
man, it's been a while!
HI there! I just got back Sunday night from A GIRL'S WEEKEND! It was fun and fabulous and all that I'd dreamed of. And after 3 days away from the kids, I feel refreshed and energetic and full up of patience to be with them and love them and want to cuddle them like crazy!
We had a great time (traveling had LOTS OF ISSUES, we will never fly Continental again) - eating and drinking and seeing the sights in Scottsdale, AZ. And it is so wonderful to chat and hangout and re-bond with my girlfriends. It's amazing how wonderful it is to sit and talk with other women that GET you. And are in the same place in their lives. And dealing with the same issues. It is revitalizing and wonderful. I love my girlfriends.
We are already discussing plans for the next one!
We had a great time (traveling had LOTS OF ISSUES, we will never fly Continental again) - eating and drinking and seeing the sights in Scottsdale, AZ. And it is so wonderful to chat and hangout and re-bond with my girlfriends. It's amazing how wonderful it is to sit and talk with other women that GET you. And are in the same place in their lives. And dealing with the same issues. It is revitalizing and wonderful. I love my girlfriends.
We are already discussing plans for the next one!
January 07, 2008
yeah, i don't know about this one.
Inmates on death row are challenging the way executions are handled. They challenge the way most states execute prisoners by lethal injection, which critics say creates an avoidable risk of excruciating pain. You know what? You don't get ON DEATH ROW by being nice. You caused SOMEONE severe pain, probably an excruciating death, actually. So please stop spending my tax dollars to save you from what might be a painful death, when the death (or deathS) you caused yourself were not PAIN FREE. Please. Get off it. If the Constitutional Amendments say that we need to spare them from unnecessary pain, then I say repeal the amendment. If some jerk had murdered my family, and now wants a pain-free ticket, FORGET IT. How many of my tax dollars are being spent on this?
The article on Yahoo! actually points out that it is unlawful to execute animals in this way. That is fine - THEY should get pain-free executions because they didn't MURDER anyone. I think that law is just fine.
The article on Yahoo! actually points out that it is unlawful to execute animals in this way. That is fine - THEY should get pain-free executions because they didn't MURDER anyone. I think that law is just fine.
January 04, 2008
well.
It's been a while no? Yes? Of course it has. Working + 1 toddler + 1 baby + 1 6 year old = kicking my butt.
Also, both babies apparently keep sharing 2 different colds amongst themselves. Lovely.
I am tired. Beyond tired. But hubby and I get to go out to dinner tonight ALONE for the first time since JUNE. JUNE people, that is a LONG time ago! I am so excited I can't wait. Our New Year was fine - we didn't do anything special, but I think next year we will try.
VA Tech lost last night, booo. Seems like they always choke in big game pressure.
I leave next week for a girl's weekend in AZ! YAY for us, I'm so excited to see them, be warm, and not have to take care of kids for 3 whole days! BLISS!
Also, both babies apparently keep sharing 2 different colds amongst themselves. Lovely.
I am tired. Beyond tired. But hubby and I get to go out to dinner tonight ALONE for the first time since JUNE. JUNE people, that is a LONG time ago! I am so excited I can't wait. Our New Year was fine - we didn't do anything special, but I think next year we will try.
VA Tech lost last night, booo. Seems like they always choke in big game pressure.
I leave next week for a girl's weekend in AZ! YAY for us, I'm so excited to see them, be warm, and not have to take care of kids for 3 whole days! BLISS!
December 27, 2007
Merry Christmas!
Well hello there! Merry Christmas! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday full of family and love! We had a wonderful holiday - you can't get better than an almost-6-year old and a two year old at Christmas. There was a LOT OF SQUEALING and children jumping up and down with excitement and happiness. And that twinkle in their eyes that the day was indeed magical for them! It started with tracking Santa on Christmas Eve day (thanks Charlie!!) then carried thru right up until bedtime Christmas night!
I purchased ROCKB*AND for my hubby. What a great great great game. We've already had a ton of fun playing it and doing the songs! I apparently ROCK at vocals and score something like 92% each time (you need to be able to follow well for vocal and it doesn't rate your ACTUAL SOUND, just that your voice is starting/stopping at the right parts, you're holding notes long enough and inflecting your voice correctly. Which is good, because I SOUND like a dying cat!)... anyway, if you are at all into video games, I highly suggest this one for family fun!
I purchased ROCKB*AND for my hubby. What a great great great game. We've already had a ton of fun playing it and doing the songs! I apparently ROCK at vocals and score something like 92% each time (you need to be able to follow well for vocal and it doesn't rate your ACTUAL SOUND, just that your voice is starting/stopping at the right parts, you're holding notes long enough and inflecting your voice correctly. Which is good, because I SOUND like a dying cat!)... anyway, if you are at all into video games, I highly suggest this one for family fun!
December 17, 2007
post office
do you want to know WHY packages don't get where they're going when shipped via US Mail? Because post offices, LIKE MINE, do not open until 11:30. Are you freaking kidding me?
I got all three kids to the door when I read the sign. It's freezing, all three kids are cold and now we have to come back freaking later???
I got all three kids to the door when I read the sign. It's freezing, all three kids are cold and now we have to come back freaking later???
December 10, 2007
just ... wow.
I did not know Disney could be so wonderful. If you've ever seen your own children's faces light up out of sheer amazement, wonder, joy or happiness, it is amazing. And wonderful. And worth every painful minute of hauling a toddler, a baby, and a young child around Disney (which is no small feat).
There was...
* fear. BabyT was TERRIFIED of the characters for the first NINE DAYS we were at Disney. On the afternoon of day 10, he started to LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Seriously. He freaked so bad at one point, he threw up. Hubby had to leave more than 1 character meal because BabyT couldn't be within EYESIGHT of a character or the Cast Members that protect them.
* pure happiness and delight. We saw this at different times on the faces of all three children (BabyJ LOVES LOVES LOVES all characters and tries to eat them).
* falling. I tripped while holding BabyJ and landed on the concrete. She didn't get a scratch but I was a bloody mess.
* new restaurants! We discovered many new secret places to eat that we had not been to in 11 years worth of trips to Disney!
* shopping! MAN the shopping!
* Disney Dining Plan! Man is this the money saving food generating way to go! We got way too much food on our plan, more than we could ever eat and it was all included!
* new resorts! We saw the Boardwalk resort for the first time and I think I'm lobbying to stay there next December.
* did I say food? We ate ate and ate. There was no way anything we could eat could keep up w/the energy we were expending carrying the kiddies around.
All in all, ALL FIVE of us had a fabulous time and it was worth every penny, every scrape, and every bead of sweat and more!
There was...
* fear. BabyT was TERRIFIED of the characters for the first NINE DAYS we were at Disney. On the afternoon of day 10, he started to LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Seriously. He freaked so bad at one point, he threw up. Hubby had to leave more than 1 character meal because BabyT couldn't be within EYESIGHT of a character or the Cast Members that protect them.
* pure happiness and delight. We saw this at different times on the faces of all three children (BabyJ LOVES LOVES LOVES all characters and tries to eat them).
* falling. I tripped while holding BabyJ and landed on the concrete. She didn't get a scratch but I was a bloody mess.
* new restaurants! We discovered many new secret places to eat that we had not been to in 11 years worth of trips to Disney!
* shopping! MAN the shopping!
* Disney Dining Plan! Man is this the money saving food generating way to go! We got way too much food on our plan, more than we could ever eat and it was all included!
* new resorts! We saw the Boardwalk resort for the first time and I think I'm lobbying to stay there next December.
* did I say food? We ate ate and ate. There was no way anything we could eat could keep up w/the energy we were expending carrying the kiddies around.
All in all, ALL FIVE of us had a fabulous time and it was worth every penny, every scrape, and every bead of sweat and more!
December 07, 2007
November 27, 2007
why ruin a holiday with sleep?
Or "How our Thanksgiving Went"
We left Wednesday morning for PA to see Aunt L and Granny. There was NO traffic. It was like a scene out of a horror movie where everyone has disappeared! It was stunning and wonderful to travel and HAVE NO TRAFFIC!
The kids loved being in PA. Aunt L and her daughter (R) and her son (A) are fabulous w/the kids and man, do the kids love them to pieces! Wednesday night went as follows: BabyT SCREAMED at the top of his lungs for TWO HOURS STRAIGHT. BabyJ, just having started her anti-biotics would only sleep in our arms in the chair. It was quite a lovely scene as you could imagine.
Turkey day was great - the kids played and had fun. We had holiday soup for lunch and a fabulous 25 pound turkey for dinner! Then that night - BabyJ was up on and off and BabyT only shrieked for a little bit. Of course, BabyJ was up for the day at SIX AM.
Friday - also great, but included shopping at Kohl's for their sale! The toys are always at a great price on Black Friday there.
Then Saturday, about 1, we headed home. Again, traffic was very light, even on 95 which was still amazing!
We left Wednesday morning for PA to see Aunt L and Granny. There was NO traffic. It was like a scene out of a horror movie where everyone has disappeared! It was stunning and wonderful to travel and HAVE NO TRAFFIC!
The kids loved being in PA. Aunt L and her daughter (R) and her son (A) are fabulous w/the kids and man, do the kids love them to pieces! Wednesday night went as follows: BabyT SCREAMED at the top of his lungs for TWO HOURS STRAIGHT. BabyJ, just having started her anti-biotics would only sleep in our arms in the chair. It was quite a lovely scene as you could imagine.
Turkey day was great - the kids played and had fun. We had holiday soup for lunch and a fabulous 25 pound turkey for dinner! Then that night - BabyJ was up on and off and BabyT only shrieked for a little bit. Of course, BabyJ was up for the day at SIX AM.
Friday - also great, but included shopping at Kohl's for their sale! The toys are always at a great price on Black Friday there.
Then Saturday, about 1, we headed home. Again, traffic was very light, even on 95 which was still amazing!
November 26, 2007
the TV!
Oh my - but there is SO MUCH good tv on I can't stand it! I love some TV time! What I'm watching now:
** Nip/Tuck. Man this is awesome. The show is so good I wish it was on more often. The storylines this season are GREAT!
** Survivor. This season is also shaping up great! I love the gravedigger guy!
** Dr. Phil. He seems to have trashier topics this year. I love it, nothing better than trashy-talk-reality shows!
** EVEREST! This years trip to climb Everest. It is awesome, except for the arrogant Tim and his graphics of the steel in his legs and back. Phurba the Sherpa is fantastic and I love that he gets to do something challenging even to him, though I hope they are paying him an entire lifetime salary to do it since his job is to help the client do it. And he's doing it w/out guide/safety ropes. Awesome.
** Desperate Housewives. Also awesome and trashy!
** Nip/Tuck. Man this is awesome. The show is so good I wish it was on more often. The storylines this season are GREAT!
** Survivor. This season is also shaping up great! I love the gravedigger guy!
** Dr. Phil. He seems to have trashier topics this year. I love it, nothing better than trashy-talk-reality shows!
** EVEREST! This years trip to climb Everest. It is awesome, except for the arrogant Tim and his graphics of the steel in his legs and back. Phurba the Sherpa is fantastic and I love that he gets to do something challenging even to him, though I hope they are paying him an entire lifetime salary to do it since his job is to help the client do it. And he's doing it w/out guide/safety ropes. Awesome.
** Desperate Housewives. Also awesome and trashy!
November 19, 2007
so that's WHY!
BabyT has a sinus infection AND bronchitis! Which is why we aren't getting any sleep around my house! A-ha!
still sick dammit
BabyT is STILL SICK. This is 4 days of fever. So he's still Mr. CrankySickPants. And so much fun to be around. The river of snot is also fun. And the not sleeping. That part is AWESOME.
November 17, 2007
ah, croup. You slay me!
Ok...so now we're into the runny river of snot/nasty cough/fever portion of croup. WHICH SUCKS. This portion is marked by LESS sleep than the croupy part because the fever keeps BabyT awake and uncomfortable and he won't take his medicines (all THREE of my children will vomit if you force them to take meds - strong gag reflex I guess). So...my update is that we STILL aren't getting any sleep.
November 15, 2007
November 12, 2007
know what hurts?
We have a magnet we got from the Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. It is a shark magnet, where the shark is facing forward, not sideways. Actually it's just a shark head. Well, BabyT left it on the floor, shark mouth up. So a pointy plastic shark head to the foot. So far, that is more painful than
** lego block
** army man
** transformer pieces
** action figures
Beating lego block and army man (the little green ones) is a pretty good pain.
** lego block
** army man
** transformer pieces
** action figures
Beating lego block and army man (the little green ones) is a pretty good pain.
November 10, 2007
oh my!
we took babyJ to Potrait Innovations yesterday and MY GOD! The photos! They did a fantastic job and the pics look great.
We have a professional photographer we use for the pics at the house (considered art-worthy) but he is so expensive - $150 for an 8x10 to hand out is too much. So we decided to try this place and see how it goes for pics to give people and MAN are we satisified!
They have a great deal - we got 14 poses for $100 - 3 sheets of each pose and a CD of all the pics. Can't beat that!!! I highly recommend them if you're looking to get pics done!
We have a professional photographer we use for the pics at the house (considered art-worthy) but he is so expensive - $150 for an 8x10 to hand out is too much. So we decided to try this place and see how it goes for pics to give people and MAN are we satisified!
They have a great deal - we got 14 poses for $100 - 3 sheets of each pose and a CD of all the pics. Can't beat that!!! I highly recommend them if you're looking to get pics done!
November 07, 2007
my day...
6:15 - Adamant "GET DOWN!" startles me awake. I scramble to babyT's room to get him before his voice escalates and wakes other children.
6:20 - Inform BabyT that there will be no cartoons shown before 7 am. He starts meltdown which wakes BabyJ. Excellent. Put on Scooby-doo so that he will not get into anything dangerous or messy while I go get BabyJ and change her. Run into Son in hallway - tell him it's TOO EARLY to be up and go back to bed. Yes, he may sleep in our bed instead.
7 a.m. (on the dot!) Son emerges from my room as he knows this is when I have deemed it acceptable time for him to be up. Catches me eating my morning cereal bar.
7:30 feed BabyJ oatmeal, then bottle.
8 - feed BabyT and Son each 1 banana, chocolate milk and a donut as a surprise! Wander aimlessly around house holding baby so she doesn't spit up breakfast.
9 - my mother arrives, thank GOD. I shower myself and BabyT. Fold laundry while he draws in shower. Make him 89,000 cups of bubbles.
10 am talk babyT into going upstairs so I can clean. Realize I need to make Son's lunch (yes, he eats at 10 because of kindergarten schedule) and get him dressed. 50 minutes is NOT enough time to do all of that. BabyT has meltdown becuase he was excited to go upstairs and play. Damn.
10:10 Son starts eating 1/2 sandwich.
10:15 BabyJ wants bottle. Harass Son to eat faster. Start laundry.
10:20 BabyT needs snack.
10:30 Inform Son he needs to kick it if he wants to be on bus.
Good lord, I'm tired of typing already and only up to 10:30! Good grief,
6:20 - Inform BabyT that there will be no cartoons shown before 7 am. He starts meltdown which wakes BabyJ. Excellent. Put on Scooby-doo so that he will not get into anything dangerous or messy while I go get BabyJ and change her. Run into Son in hallway - tell him it's TOO EARLY to be up and go back to bed. Yes, he may sleep in our bed instead.
7 a.m. (on the dot!) Son emerges from my room as he knows this is when I have deemed it acceptable time for him to be up. Catches me eating my morning cereal bar.
7:30 feed BabyJ oatmeal, then bottle.
8 - feed BabyT and Son each 1 banana, chocolate milk and a donut as a surprise! Wander aimlessly around house holding baby so she doesn't spit up breakfast.
9 - my mother arrives, thank GOD. I shower myself and BabyT. Fold laundry while he draws in shower. Make him 89,000 cups of bubbles.
10 am talk babyT into going upstairs so I can clean. Realize I need to make Son's lunch (yes, he eats at 10 because of kindergarten schedule) and get him dressed. 50 minutes is NOT enough time to do all of that. BabyT has meltdown becuase he was excited to go upstairs and play. Damn.
10:10 Son starts eating 1/2 sandwich.
10:15 BabyJ wants bottle. Harass Son to eat faster. Start laundry.
10:20 BabyT needs snack.
10:30 Inform Son he needs to kick it if he wants to be on bus.
Good lord, I'm tired of typing already and only up to 10:30! Good grief,
whew! Hard at work!
my first day of work is Nov 12, but wait!!
That is apparently a holiday! So I have a day off already! Isn't that great!!!!!
That is apparently a holiday! So I have a day off already! Isn't that great!!!!!
November 05, 2007
dear cashier at Wendy's drive thru...
I watched you try and fit three different lids on my soda. you gave up and handed it to me thru the drive-thru window STILL w/a lid that didn't fit right. And seemed STUNNED when I asked you to please put on a lid that was't mis-shapen. Like I am supposed to ignore that and drive around w/a full soda and no lid?
AND don't look all "puuuu-llleeeeaaasseee" when I check each and every cheeseburger to be sure there is no mayo, lettuce, tomato, etc. hiding on there. You guys at Wendy's (and this one in particular) always get the burgers wrong when I don't check right away. And I will not pull forward to check, because then what would I do? Come in to have the problem fixed? I am NOT getting all three kids in and out of the car to go in and fix your mistake (and then, of course, stand there w/all three kids while you make new burgers? I don't think so). SO I will sit at the window and check them, thank you very much.
AND don't look all "puuuu-llleeeeaaasseee" when I check each and every cheeseburger to be sure there is no mayo, lettuce, tomato, etc. hiding on there. You guys at Wendy's (and this one in particular) always get the burgers wrong when I don't check right away. And I will not pull forward to check, because then what would I do? Come in to have the problem fixed? I am NOT getting all three kids in and out of the car to go in and fix your mistake (and then, of course, stand there w/all three kids while you make new burgers? I don't think so). SO I will sit at the window and check them, thank you very much.
oh, and by the way
And today I think the time change was even dumber than I did yesterday. BOTH babies were up at 5 a.m. Since hubby is STILL out of town (we're on 35 days now of him gone) I'm ready to shoot myself. My 5 year old is now whining because I've declared that I'm taking a nap today when the babies do, which means so is HE!
November 04, 2007
donating money to the school...
Son started Kindergarten - so far we have "donated" (or been asked to donate or purchase)
** $82 worth of wrapping paper (we bought it, we did not ask co-workers and family to do so. We bought an amt we thought he'd possibly sell.)
** $20 for the Fall Festival (the "Not Halloween" party they had on Oct 31)
** $25 for an Entertainment coupon book
** $15 to buy the library a new book in honor of Son for his birthday
** $50 at the school bookfair
** $15 to buy items for the class gift basket to be auctioned off at the Winter Festival
Seriously -for eight weeks worth of school, this much money already?
We also spent $64 on school pictures which came out BLURRY, with the WRONG background color and where Son is not freaking-centered in the picture!
** $82 worth of wrapping paper (we bought it, we did not ask co-workers and family to do so. We bought an amt we thought he'd possibly sell.)
** $20 for the Fall Festival (the "Not Halloween" party they had on Oct 31)
** $25 for an Entertainment coupon book
** $15 to buy the library a new book in honor of Son for his birthday
** $50 at the school bookfair
** $15 to buy items for the class gift basket to be auctioned off at the Winter Festival
Seriously -for eight weeks worth of school, this much money already?
We also spent $64 on school pictures which came out BLURRY, with the WRONG background color and where Son is not freaking-centered in the picture!
time change...
man, I hate the time change! babyT and babyJ are quite adamant that they goto bed on time - 8 p.m. for babyT and 8:30 p.m. for BabyJ. Well, what the hell do I do now? BabyJ also got up at 5 a.m. (the old 6 a.m.) for some reason today. Why do we have to do this ridiculous practice. It doesn't ACTUALLY create more daylight- we're just fooling ourselves by moving the clocks around. Stupid.
November 02, 2007
working sucks
as I get closer to my "return to work" (Nov 12, btw. But only part time) I get REALLY angry. Why is it that people (ie. Britney Spears) get the resources (time and money) to spend UNLIMITED amounts of time and energy on their kids, but DON'T and other really wonderful moms have to goto work to make ends meet, when they WANT to spend time w/their kids. Life is so unfair. And then when I see her making a total ass out of herself, I just want to smack her. Or other moms who don't work, yet feel the need to have a nanny?
Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE help. Were I to be so lucky, I would employ a full-time cleaning person, chef, etc. But NOT a nanny. The kids could be my only responsibility around the house. Let someone else cook, clean and organize!
Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE help. Were I to be so lucky, I would employ a full-time cleaning person, chef, etc. But NOT a nanny. The kids could be my only responsibility around the house. Let someone else cook, clean and organize!
October 30, 2007
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Son designed the 2 family pumpkins. Didn't he do a marvelous job?!
October 27, 2007
and it's booked!
We are going to Disney!! I cannot wait! BabyT is going to FREAK! He is SO going to love it! BabyJ will probably also enjoy it, but she enjoys everything....
And we will be there when they're filming the Christmas parade for broadcast! And we're going to the Christmas party! And character lunches, and breakfasts, OH MY!
And we will be there when they're filming the Christmas parade for broadcast! And we're going to the Christmas party! And character lunches, and breakfasts, OH MY!
October 18, 2007
playground morons...
Dear parents,
Taking your kids to the playground, then making them sit on the equipment for 30 minutes does not count as playing. The poor kids looked miserable. You can sit still at home, why did you drag them to the park, then hog the equipment to do this?
Dear Spanish Nanny,
I DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH. DO NOT ASSUME I DO PLEASE.
Dear Father w/the Spanish Nanny,
if your overweight dirty three year old barrels down the slide WHILE MY ONE YEAR OLD IS ON IT, I expect you to tell your kid to wait until the other kid gets off. At the least, if not sort of saying your sorry when my baby gets hurt.
Dear Father making a business call at the playground,
We are not impressed and you look like a big dork w/your pants up under your armpits like that. I thought it was funny when my son was screaming about something or other and you were right there to hear it and let the other people on the phone hear too. Very professional!
Sincerely,
VHMPrincess
Taking your kids to the playground, then making them sit on the equipment for 30 minutes does not count as playing. The poor kids looked miserable. You can sit still at home, why did you drag them to the park, then hog the equipment to do this?
Dear Spanish Nanny,
I DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH. DO NOT ASSUME I DO PLEASE.
Dear Father w/the Spanish Nanny,
if your overweight dirty three year old barrels down the slide WHILE MY ONE YEAR OLD IS ON IT, I expect you to tell your kid to wait until the other kid gets off. At the least, if not sort of saying your sorry when my baby gets hurt.
Dear Father making a business call at the playground,
We are not impressed and you look like a big dork w/your pants up under your armpits like that. I thought it was funny when my son was screaming about something or other and you were right there to hear it and let the other people on the phone hear too. Very professional!
Sincerely,
VHMPrincess
October 15, 2007
today's Moxie!
I love this woman...today she says...
"Has anyone else been watching the BBC show--now on the Discovery channel in the U.S.--"Last Man Standing"? It's 6 youngish American and British athletes who go to tribal villages and participate in their tests of strength and fighting rituals. I've been watching, thinking how lame it all is. Any woman who'd mothered a child through the age of 5 could beat any of these guys in tenacity, endurance, and feats of strength under adverse conditions. Brazilian piranha-tooth cuts on the legs rubbed with chile powder? Try 36 hours of unmedicated labor. Zulu fighting sticks? Try sleep regression after sleep regression. Running 30 miles uphill in sandals? Try nursing all night for months and still holding down a full-time job. Maybe I should work up a pitch for the show: kick boxer, triathlete, and bodybuilder vs. mom of high-needs baby, mom of twins, and mom of three kids under age five."
so damn true!
"Has anyone else been watching the BBC show--now on the Discovery channel in the U.S.--"Last Man Standing"? It's 6 youngish American and British athletes who go to tribal villages and participate in their tests of strength and fighting rituals. I've been watching, thinking how lame it all is. Any woman who'd mothered a child through the age of 5 could beat any of these guys in tenacity, endurance, and feats of strength under adverse conditions. Brazilian piranha-tooth cuts on the legs rubbed with chile powder? Try 36 hours of unmedicated labor. Zulu fighting sticks? Try sleep regression after sleep regression. Running 30 miles uphill in sandals? Try nursing all night for months and still holding down a full-time job. Maybe I should work up a pitch for the show: kick boxer, triathlete, and bodybuilder vs. mom of high-needs baby, mom of twins, and mom of three kids under age five."
so damn true!
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