I had to turn on my AC on last night so we could sleep. I only turned the heat off a few days ago it seems. And where are my weeks of fresh air and open windows?
I am ready for the trees to turn green and the flowers to bloom (oh wait I don't have any flowers yet). But I want to see my curtains blowing in the breeze too.
I definitely have spring fever! Spring Break is next week and I cannot wait to not have to get up and go somewhere. School is kicking my butt. I am so ready for my job to be over! Of course with that means summer, and I don't necessarily want that much sun!
Time to get ready for the day.....
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
How Many???
This is a serious question peeps....
How many towels does one family or person need?
While doing some laundry today and tidying up (Oh shut up! It happens occasionally)
I discovered we have about 5000 towels. But we use the same 4!
Mark uses the same 4, that gets him through the week until laundry day. I have my couple faves. The boys still use hooded towels. Each bathroom has a cabinet above the toilet and they are all stuffed with towels. Under Mark's sink has several. Plus I still have a closet in the laundry room with half a dozen more at least.
I hate to have them all taking up space. I hate to get rid of them. What will I do when suddenly I have 35 guests over at 1 time who all need showers?
I laughed at myself today as I was looking at the freaking towels because not too long ago my neighbor was telling me she helped her mom work on her house one weekend. She said her mom was borderline hoarder! And she had about 40 towels that she made her throw out. I am so not a hoarder but where did the towels come from?
When Mark was living here for 6 months in an apartment before the family moved up, he had a couple sets. And he is notorious for being on his way to the gym in the mornings, where he showers more than at home, and realizes he forgot a towel. So he will run into walmart and buy one. That can account for at least a dozen. The rest? I don't know. Cause I'm pretty picky about towels. I like nice thick, fluffy ones. And I want the ones in each bathroom to match. Now it seems none of them do.
How many do you have?
How many towels does one family or person need?
While doing some laundry today and tidying up (Oh shut up! It happens occasionally)
I discovered we have about 5000 towels. But we use the same 4!
Mark uses the same 4, that gets him through the week until laundry day. I have my couple faves. The boys still use hooded towels. Each bathroom has a cabinet above the toilet and they are all stuffed with towels. Under Mark's sink has several. Plus I still have a closet in the laundry room with half a dozen more at least.
I hate to have them all taking up space. I hate to get rid of them. What will I do when suddenly I have 35 guests over at 1 time who all need showers?
I laughed at myself today as I was looking at the freaking towels because not too long ago my neighbor was telling me she helped her mom work on her house one weekend. She said her mom was borderline hoarder! And she had about 40 towels that she made her throw out. I am so not a hoarder but where did the towels come from?
When Mark was living here for 6 months in an apartment before the family moved up, he had a couple sets. And he is notorious for being on his way to the gym in the mornings, where he showers more than at home, and realizes he forgot a towel. So he will run into walmart and buy one. That can account for at least a dozen. The rest? I don't know. Cause I'm pretty picky about towels. I like nice thick, fluffy ones. And I want the ones in each bathroom to match. Now it seems none of them do.
How many do you have?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
What I Saw....
So last night the big boys had their belt ceremony for Tiny Tigers karate. It was a pot luck party. I, in my lack of time to cook or bake, decided to take pizza. Don't judge! It was tons of homemade delicious food, none of which the kids ate. There were several pizzas there-ALL gone before my family made it through the buffet line, which means they ate dessert and I had to stop for another pizza on the way home from the dinner party.
Anyway, I pulled into the Little Ceasars across the street from my neighbor hood for a couple of $5 pies. As I was getting back into the car and car had pulled into the spot next to me. So naturally you glance in the window. The back seat had 3 small girls, and by small I'm gonna guess they were each younger than my 3 (so probably between the ages of 1 and 4). And not a SINGLE car seat in there. And the 2 girls on each end didn't even have their seat belts on. I couldn't tell about the smallest in the middle, she could have had the lap belt across? The sad part is, I see this sort of thing ALL the time. Or older kids (out of car seat age) not buckled, or 5-8 year olds not in boosters, or kids in the front seat. I take this personally. I can't help it. I am aware of all the car seat laws and think it's one of the most important things we could do to protect our babies. Plus, what if I, the best driver ever, had an off day and hit your car with an unprotected child. That would kill me.
So anyway, my first bad thought was, mamma could afford and iPhone and an ear piece, why not a car seat. My second thought was to give her mine. I lived across the street and have extras, plus could afford a new one if I needed to . I debated saying something. But an offended mom can be a pit bull. And a pissed off black mamma could be a could be a big fat nasty grizzly bear. I was already in mommy time out for the drive, meaning I has asked for complete silence to get my attitude back in check thanks to my little wild nuggets who had annoyed me to no end just moments earlier.
So how to handle things like this? Part of you wants to call the cops. But I am a big believer in karma. And I would hate for my turtle to fall off his bike the one time he didn't put his helmet on. Or for me to get a ticket for rolling that stop sign in the neighborhood like every-single-other person just because I tried to do a good deed.
I thought about those kids all night long. Almost to the point of tears. How could a parent put their child in that kind of danger?
Anyway, I pulled into the Little Ceasars across the street from my neighbor hood for a couple of $5 pies. As I was getting back into the car and car had pulled into the spot next to me. So naturally you glance in the window. The back seat had 3 small girls, and by small I'm gonna guess they were each younger than my 3 (so probably between the ages of 1 and 4). And not a SINGLE car seat in there. And the 2 girls on each end didn't even have their seat belts on. I couldn't tell about the smallest in the middle, she could have had the lap belt across? The sad part is, I see this sort of thing ALL the time. Or older kids (out of car seat age) not buckled, or 5-8 year olds not in boosters, or kids in the front seat. I take this personally. I can't help it. I am aware of all the car seat laws and think it's one of the most important things we could do to protect our babies. Plus, what if I, the best driver ever, had an off day and hit your car with an unprotected child. That would kill me.
So anyway, my first bad thought was, mamma could afford and iPhone and an ear piece, why not a car seat. My second thought was to give her mine. I lived across the street and have extras, plus could afford a new one if I needed to . I debated saying something. But an offended mom can be a pit bull. And a pissed off black mamma could be a could be a big fat nasty grizzly bear. I was already in mommy time out for the drive, meaning I has asked for complete silence to get my attitude back in check thanks to my little wild nuggets who had annoyed me to no end just moments earlier.
So how to handle things like this? Part of you wants to call the cops. But I am a big believer in karma. And I would hate for my turtle to fall off his bike the one time he didn't put his helmet on. Or for me to get a ticket for rolling that stop sign in the neighborhood like every-single-other person just because I tried to do a good deed.
I thought about those kids all night long. Almost to the point of tears. How could a parent put their child in that kind of danger?
Monday, January 23, 2012
Stroller Trouble and a Screwed Up Day
I am back in stroller shopping mode. I didn't really think I would be here again, but Colton is walking places now so much that it is not always convienent to have the big mamma double stroller. So I am doing my research and trying to find the best deal. I will use the single stroller for probably 2 years. I want to make the right decision, as I do with any type of purchase like this. So that in a year when I have buyer's remorse, I can be really pissed at myself for not "thinking of that" for whatever it is I decide I don't like about said item.
I think I just want a light weight umbrella style stroller. The down side to that is, they most have to handles instead of 1 bar. It's easier to push single handed in the middle of a single bar, instead of trying to keep it from going to the left or right if you are holding another child's hand or holding them on your hip.
That being said, I would love to get the single version of my double for that exact reason. But it is more than I wanted to spend. It's the baby jogger city mini and it runs around $200
Then I found at Target the Chicco light weight stiller. It folds easy but is still over $100. So if I was going to spend that much, I have heard great things about maclaren strollers. I actually found a brand new one, still in the box on Craig's list for $145. Still expensive, but 20% or so less than retail. But I am still with the 2 handle delima.
I also found on Craig's List a Peg (Aria) I don't even think they make this one anymore. It's on $50. It has a single bar for the handle, but unlike some Pegs, it does not have the "stand" on the back that another rugrat can stand on.
So should I go with the good name and cost efficient or spend more? I don't know why I have to make this such a big freaking decision.....
My screwed up day. I was going to take the little boys to Babies R Us this morning to test drive some strollers. Then I was going to call the Craigs list ad to see if I could look at that stroller. Then I had an errand to do at the mall. All this and be home for lunch and nap time. These boys need some serious rest and we have this test karate class this afternoon (ggrrrr). Then Colton reminded me it's Monday and I have a reading appointment at the elementary school. I do this every Monday, but last week was no school, the week before that Colton was sick and before that was Christmas break. So I was out of my routine and completely forgot. It's only 30 minutes, but it's right in the middle of the morning so that I can't do anything before or after!
Stroller advice please. Any new mommies out there, you might know of a new hip brand that I'm not down with....
Happy Monday
I think I just want a light weight umbrella style stroller. The down side to that is, they most have to handles instead of 1 bar. It's easier to push single handed in the middle of a single bar, instead of trying to keep it from going to the left or right if you are holding another child's hand or holding them on your hip.
That being said, I would love to get the single version of my double for that exact reason. But it is more than I wanted to spend. It's the baby jogger city mini and it runs around $200
Then I found at Target the Chicco light weight stiller. It folds easy but is still over $100. So if I was going to spend that much, I have heard great things about maclaren strollers. I actually found a brand new one, still in the box on Craig's list for $145. Still expensive, but 20% or so less than retail. But I am still with the 2 handle delima.
I also found on Craig's List a Peg (Aria) I don't even think they make this one anymore. It's on $50. It has a single bar for the handle, but unlike some Pegs, it does not have the "stand" on the back that another rugrat can stand on.
So should I go with the good name and cost efficient or spend more? I don't know why I have to make this such a big freaking decision.....
My screwed up day. I was going to take the little boys to Babies R Us this morning to test drive some strollers. Then I was going to call the Craigs list ad to see if I could look at that stroller. Then I had an errand to do at the mall. All this and be home for lunch and nap time. These boys need some serious rest and we have this test karate class this afternoon (ggrrrr). Then Colton reminded me it's Monday and I have a reading appointment at the elementary school. I do this every Monday, but last week was no school, the week before that Colton was sick and before that was Christmas break. So I was out of my routine and completely forgot. It's only 30 minutes, but it's right in the middle of the morning so that I can't do anything before or after!
Stroller advice please. Any new mommies out there, you might know of a new hip brand that I'm not down with....
Happy Monday
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
God HELP me
I searched on pinterest......
"lego party"
somebody stop me!!!!!!
been cleaning out crap cabinets, keeping up with the regular routine, and fighting Christian for sleep now that he climbs out of the crib (ggrrrrr)
Colton's still pooping in his pants and Con is talking back more than ever
Mark's gone for the week
GOD HELP ME
seriously!
I pray for that everyday
"lego party"
somebody stop me!!!!!!
been cleaning out crap cabinets, keeping up with the regular routine, and fighting Christian for sleep now that he climbs out of the crib (ggrrrrr)
Colton's still pooping in his pants and Con is talking back more than ever
Mark's gone for the week
GOD HELP ME
seriously!
I pray for that everyday
Sunday, January 8, 2012
You Know
You know you're too old
or had too many kids
when.....
you sneeze
and
a little pee comes out
you're welcome
Sunday, December 25, 2011
December...con't
Merry Christmas to All....
Today is Christmas, I will have a post on that to come, maybe. I have been pretty sucky lately at posting so who really knows. But I did want to chat a bit more about December.
We have a had a fabulous day. Couldn't have asked for a better day, except for maybe more friends and family around. But I have been over the Christmas hustle and bustle for about 2 weeks now and have been in major party mode. Colton's birthday is in 2 days. He will be having a party on January 7. It's his first ever "real" birthday party. And I plan on making it a kick ass party. In my head anyway. It might turn out to be a complete bust.
I have already put the Christmas decor away. Ok, so it's just in boxes. I sure as heck am not carrying those up the stairs. I have to have all that finished up tomorrow. Tuesday is packing day. We leave Wednesday for my parents house. We return Sunday evening. That leaves me 2 days before I go back to work at the boys MDO to finish up for the big SpiderMan party.
December is suppose to be a time of reflection. A look back on all the things you screwed up in the year. Luckily I have been way to busy to bother with all that crap. But I am looking forward to January and getting my pit of a house organized. I think I am just going to take 1 room at a time and complete it. All my cabinets and closets need to be cleaned out.
Isn't it funny that as soon as Christmas is over and put all the stuff away, it feels like it should be spring. But winter is just getting started. All though, I did buy all the boys snow pants this year, which means we will not a single freaking snowflake in OK.
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas day. I know we have.
Today is Christmas, I will have a post on that to come, maybe. I have been pretty sucky lately at posting so who really knows. But I did want to chat a bit more about December.
We have a had a fabulous day. Couldn't have asked for a better day, except for maybe more friends and family around. But I have been over the Christmas hustle and bustle for about 2 weeks now and have been in major party mode. Colton's birthday is in 2 days. He will be having a party on January 7. It's his first ever "real" birthday party. And I plan on making it a kick ass party. In my head anyway. It might turn out to be a complete bust.
I have already put the Christmas decor away. Ok, so it's just in boxes. I sure as heck am not carrying those up the stairs. I have to have all that finished up tomorrow. Tuesday is packing day. We leave Wednesday for my parents house. We return Sunday evening. That leaves me 2 days before I go back to work at the boys MDO to finish up for the big SpiderMan party.
December is suppose to be a time of reflection. A look back on all the things you screwed up in the year. Luckily I have been way to busy to bother with all that crap. But I am looking forward to January and getting my pit of a house organized. I think I am just going to take 1 room at a time and complete it. All my cabinets and closets need to be cleaned out.
Isn't it funny that as soon as Christmas is over and put all the stuff away, it feels like it should be spring. But winter is just getting started. All though, I did buy all the boys snow pants this year, which means we will not a single freaking snowflake in OK.
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas day. I know we have.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
December
Hello Strangers Friends....
It's been quite some time since I've been on blogger. I have tried to read some though, and it seems as if lots of you are MIA! I have so much to say and catch up on that I don't know where to start. So I just go with what I can think of.
- SCHOOL
Today was the last day of school for 2 weeks and I couldn't be more excited about spending some time with my boys. I know in 2 days I will be ready to ship them off, but for the moment (in my head) I am ready for some special time.
- CONNOR
Con woke up today crying, wanting to move back to TX because there is a girl there he wants to marry. He doesn't remember her name. Hey, like father like son. He recently gave Santa his list, it was completely different from his original final list. SOL son, SOL!
- COLTON
Colton has gone back to diapers. Just 1 week away from turning 4 and I had to go to Target for pull ups. Speaking of Target, if there is a town without one, that's where I need to move. We have "thrown away" his undies. I have them put away because I am not going to waist the money on new ones. But I am OVER the accidents. Not sure you can even call them accidents when it is several times a day. He could care less about the alphabet. He could care less about pooping in the potty. Good thing he's cute!
- CHRISTIAN
Chris is talking up a storm and climbing like a freaking monkey. Caught him on the counters the other day with the kitchen scissors and a pack up candy. Luckily he still has all 10 fingers. I've lost another life, but hey, that 's just all part of the mommy gig! He climbed up the pantry door for the secret stash of suckers. Guess I better move those. Trouble, that one!
- CHRISTMAS CARDS
Finally got all my cards out, and damn they are cute. If you didn't get one and would like one, send me your address. If you don't want one, bah humbug to you!
- INSURANCE
Insurance sucks. We pay out the wazoo and I think between the 5 of us, we have been to the doctor 4 times this year plus 4 well checks. I need an MRI for my shoulder and they deny it! And don't get me started on the cost of medicine. I got to the pharmacy for my pills and had to pay $60, WTH???? Who can pay that?
-CHRISTMAS
I am ready for the big day. Shopping is done, wrapping complete, budget shot!
- BIRTHDAY PARTY MODE
I have moved on from Christmas to planning Colton's 4th birthday party. It will be his first official party to have, so I am trying to make it special. I am pretty pumped about this, he better appreciate it, the little pooper!
- WEATHER
It was freezing for a while, now it's cool but not cold. We had a crazy winter in OK last year. This year I bought all the kids snow pants/bibs. SO....it won't snow. I totally jinxed us. Snow has been forcaste twice so far, and both times.....nothin'. For those who don't like snow, you're welcome.
- MAC
I lost some pictures off my MAC and I am just sick to my stomach about it. Perhaps that will teach me to back up and/or print my photos
And now some pics for your enjoyment....
It's been quite some time since I've been on blogger. I have tried to read some though, and it seems as if lots of you are MIA! I have so much to say and catch up on that I don't know where to start. So I just go with what I can think of.
- SCHOOL
Today was the last day of school for 2 weeks and I couldn't be more excited about spending some time with my boys. I know in 2 days I will be ready to ship them off, but for the moment (in my head) I am ready for some special time.
- CONNOR
Con woke up today crying, wanting to move back to TX because there is a girl there he wants to marry. He doesn't remember her name. Hey, like father like son. He recently gave Santa his list, it was completely different from his original final list. SOL son, SOL!
- COLTON
Colton has gone back to diapers. Just 1 week away from turning 4 and I had to go to Target for pull ups. Speaking of Target, if there is a town without one, that's where I need to move. We have "thrown away" his undies. I have them put away because I am not going to waist the money on new ones. But I am OVER the accidents. Not sure you can even call them accidents when it is several times a day. He could care less about the alphabet. He could care less about pooping in the potty. Good thing he's cute!
- CHRISTIAN
Chris is talking up a storm and climbing like a freaking monkey. Caught him on the counters the other day with the kitchen scissors and a pack up candy. Luckily he still has all 10 fingers. I've lost another life, but hey, that 's just all part of the mommy gig! He climbed up the pantry door for the secret stash of suckers. Guess I better move those. Trouble, that one!
- CHRISTMAS CARDS
Finally got all my cards out, and damn they are cute. If you didn't get one and would like one, send me your address. If you don't want one, bah humbug to you!
- INSURANCE
Insurance sucks. We pay out the wazoo and I think between the 5 of us, we have been to the doctor 4 times this year plus 4 well checks. I need an MRI for my shoulder and they deny it! And don't get me started on the cost of medicine. I got to the pharmacy for my pills and had to pay $60, WTH???? Who can pay that?
-CHRISTMAS
I am ready for the big day. Shopping is done, wrapping complete, budget shot!
- BIRTHDAY PARTY MODE
I have moved on from Christmas to planning Colton's 4th birthday party. It will be his first official party to have, so I am trying to make it special. I am pretty pumped about this, he better appreciate it, the little pooper!
- WEATHER
It was freezing for a while, now it's cool but not cold. We had a crazy winter in OK last year. This year I bought all the kids snow pants/bibs. SO....it won't snow. I totally jinxed us. Snow has been forcaste twice so far, and both times.....nothin'. For those who don't like snow, you're welcome.
- MAC
I lost some pictures off my MAC and I am just sick to my stomach about it. Perhaps that will teach me to back up and/or print my photos
And now some pics for your enjoyment....
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
WAZ UP
I miss my blog world. I miss my old world. This stage of life is keeping me busy and tired. Can I please get all my kiddos back at home, no school. Do they really need an education anyway? The funny part is, if we were home all day together I would be screaming for school.
Got my Christmas cards made and ordered and I am pretty impressed with myself. I love making them. Now I have to start on my calendar and the one for the grandma's.
My Christmas shopping is 85% done. HOLLA!! And let me tell you, it's expensive friends. I have spent a ton of money and don't have that much. But bikes and DS' add up quick.
Got myself 2 new leather chairs for the family room. Found 'em on Craig's List! Score one for mamma!! They are brand new and look really great in the room.
I really want to cut off my home phone. Only telemarketers call us. I would have to pay some money to fix our alarm system to go wireless though. Does anyone still have a home phone?
Christian turns 2 next week. I am kind of sad. I am very afraid of the next year!!
I have fruit flies. Probably from a little certain someone who climbs the counters and takes bites out of fruit and then leaves it in the bowl. Nothing like buying 10 apples and they have 2 bites missing.
Cleaned out my closet. I'm fat and it's empty! I have got some serious new years resolutions in the works over this one.
Got a nook for my birthday. Not sold on it. And it's no cheaper than buying the actual book, for the most part.
Trying to figure out how I can buy a new Christmas tree without Mark noticing. Thoughts or ideas?
Time to get ready for our Wednesday night church class......
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Got my Christmas cards made and ordered and I am pretty impressed with myself. I love making them. Now I have to start on my calendar and the one for the grandma's.
My Christmas shopping is 85% done. HOLLA!! And let me tell you, it's expensive friends. I have spent a ton of money and don't have that much. But bikes and DS' add up quick.
Got myself 2 new leather chairs for the family room. Found 'em on Craig's List! Score one for mamma!! They are brand new and look really great in the room.
I really want to cut off my home phone. Only telemarketers call us. I would have to pay some money to fix our alarm system to go wireless though. Does anyone still have a home phone?
Christian turns 2 next week. I am kind of sad. I am very afraid of the next year!!
I have fruit flies. Probably from a little certain someone who climbs the counters and takes bites out of fruit and then leaves it in the bowl. Nothing like buying 10 apples and they have 2 bites missing.
Cleaned out my closet. I'm fat and it's empty! I have got some serious new years resolutions in the works over this one.
Got a nook for my birthday. Not sold on it. And it's no cheaper than buying the actual book, for the most part.
Trying to figure out how I can buy a new Christmas tree without Mark noticing. Thoughts or ideas?
Time to get ready for our Wednesday night church class......
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Braums Ice Cream
So here is my unsolicited plug for Braums......
I have never before in my life been to Braums. Now it's my new favorite place. And I have never had the ice cream. Wanna know what the big deal is?
MILK!
My favorite conversation of late with every mom I come in contact with is about grocery shopping and how much it costs. It is my mission to feed my family for less without being a crazy couponer. After about the 5th person to mention to me that they buy their milk and other dairy products from Braum's, I figured I better see for myself what all the fuss is about. Apparently it tastes great and they do not put the hormone RBGH in it (whatever that is).
So one day I went. First of all I was shocked! It's like a whole freaking store in there. They have produce, meats, a few frozen things, dairy, and of course ice cream. And I was not the only person in there just to buy milk. In fact there were several folks in there doing just that. It's about the same price as your typical store brand milk. And it is yummy thick. The skim milk tastes like whole.
I'm sold! For reelz!
And I am pretty sure I could shop for a whole week in there. One of these days I might just try it!
If you have a Braums near you....check it out! You won't be sorry.
I have never before in my life been to Braums. Now it's my new favorite place. And I have never had the ice cream. Wanna know what the big deal is?
MILK!
My favorite conversation of late with every mom I come in contact with is about grocery shopping and how much it costs. It is my mission to feed my family for less without being a crazy couponer. After about the 5th person to mention to me that they buy their milk and other dairy products from Braum's, I figured I better see for myself what all the fuss is about. Apparently it tastes great and they do not put the hormone RBGH in it (whatever that is).
So one day I went. First of all I was shocked! It's like a whole freaking store in there. They have produce, meats, a few frozen things, dairy, and of course ice cream. And I was not the only person in there just to buy milk. In fact there were several folks in there doing just that. It's about the same price as your typical store brand milk. And it is yummy thick. The skim milk tastes like whole.
I'm sold! For reelz!
And I am pretty sure I could shop for a whole week in there. One of these days I might just try it!
If you have a Braums near you....check it out! You won't be sorry.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday Thoughts
Here goes nothing....
- my chest is on fire thanks to the cold that has worked its' way into my chest-good time
- I have been working on the same post all week, not sure why I can't get it together
- probably all the cold medicine keeping me in a fog
- Mark and Con went to Texas today for a few days, I have lots of special things planned for the little boys (secretly wish I had one day alone)
- I dream in skinny (when I am in my own dream I always have my 20 year old body)
- Christian has grown this week, I can't believe how different he looks when I am not around him 15 hours a week
- Speaking of Chris-he has major gas right now
- Why do people with 2 year olds not make them nap? This is coming from the worker in a 18-24 month room (me)!
- I always watch Big Brother every summer, and it pisses me off every summer. Yet I can NOT turn it off.
- Praying for the cleaning fairy and her cousin the laundry fairy to come tonight
Happy Thursday to you all
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday Thoughts
- I am one tired mamma. I work 16 hours a week and it has beat me down. How do you working moms do it? I stand in awe of you!
- I am so freaking tired of this heat and the 105+ temps that I could pack up and move
- I really want to go shopping...for me!
- I'm pretty sure I just got my hair cut but I want it cut again. Maybe I just want the attention. I know I just got it colored and it really needs it again. I swear everyday I have new little pokey white hairs. WTH?
- I miss sleeping with my dogs, who are no longer allowed on any carpeted area of the house
- I hate laundry, just saying
Not many thoughts today, my brain is fried! Hope everyone is doing well my friends!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Stormy Weather
The heat has been
out of control
record breaking
non stop
horrible
but
Last Monday night some serious storms rolled through town
Praise God for the rain
OKC is in some massive need of H20
I'm a storm sleeper
Slept through a tornado couple of years ago
But this one woke me up
And big mamma was a wee bit scared
OK a lot scared
From our bedroom on the top floor
we are in the tree tops
and the wind was blowing so hard
it looked like the trees were bending over to the ground
And the sky was glowing with lightening
FREAKY
I prayed for the Angels to protect my house
And they did
We had a lot of limbs down
But everyone else lost trees
big huge old trees
the wind pulled my frog right out of the ground (above)
The top of the next door neighbors tree
blocked their driveway
A branch took out Mark's tail light
All the houses in the cul de sac lost trees
Fences were down
The main loop through our neighborhood was blocked by fallen trees
The movie theater across the street lost its roof
(no shows for me for a while)
The next morning all the neighbors were out cleaning up
We actually got to meet some we hadn't yet talked to
The little old lady who lives next door
got in her car to drive the cove
There are 4 houses that make the circle
and she drove it
Old people are cute
The city said they would pick up storm debree for free
So our sidewalks are covered with piles of limbs
Mark of course could not stand the mess
He loaded the back of his truck and took it in
Our fallen limbs filled the back
Finally we have had a break in the triple digits
And another day of rain
Wonder if this crazy heat will mean a mild winter
Lots of changes happening for me this week
More on that tomorrow
Hope all is well
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thursday Thoughts
- Not sure why I don't feel like blogging lately, it's not like I'm busy or out playing in this heat wave
- I lost my MOT Y nomination today when sweet Chris took a backwards fall off the high chair this morning RIGHT in front of me
- My house in a complete and total disaster and just plain dirty
- The floors are being put in tomorrow (from where I ripped up the carpet a couple of weeks ago)
- Said construction creates lots of dust, so I am waiting to clean until that is finished
- I scrubbed my room and bathroom today and it took an hour
- I hate unloading the dishwasher
- Football season is almost here, uugghhhh, I won't see or talk to Mark until January
- I like it when my kids say YES MAM, I have to bite my tongue when I hear other kids say YEAH or WHAT to an adult
That's it my friends. Life in OKC is nothing but HOT these days. I have been to more museums than I care to talk about. Christian is into EVERYTHING!!!!! Some times it's super cute, other times I want to pull my hair out and drink! There is 2 more weeks until school starts. I am ready for routine, but have not hated the summer like I thought I would. Connor's school was chosen to go to full day kindergarten. While he is ready for more learning, I was excited about having him around most of the day for another year. That means his official baby stage is over....bitter sweet!
Toodles my friends
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Hard Day
Yesterday was a tough day. Not bad in the angry or sad way, nothing dramatic happened. Just one of those days that leaves you emotionally drained. So much so that you can even sit down on the couch and watch a show because that might require too much concentration. The kind of day that in the final hours of "mamma duty" you are dreaming of a nice chilled glass of Pinot Grigio while some hot young guy rubs your feet (whoops, where did that thought come from?), but by the time you get 3 little people (kids, not midgets) bathed, lotioned, dressed, teeth brushed, books read, prayers said, tv show watched, and into bed....the glass of wine doesn't even sound good anymore.
SHOOT ME NOW.....YOU READ IT RIGHT! THAT'S HOW I FELT. WINE COULD NOT EVEN HELP! The hottie rubbing my feet might have though!
The day started by me taking my 3 boys to Target at 8:30am to buy 2 Finn cars (the spy car from CARS2) for the big boys, one of which is lost already-a car not a boy. Connor earned his for not talking back for 2 days and Colton earned his for not peeing OR pooping in his pants the day before-big stuff folks! Anyway, we had to pick up buddy Andrew at 9. I was taking the boys to the Science Museum (a post on that coming later). No big deal, adding the 4th kid is sometimes easier. The two 5 year olds take care of themselves and entertain each other. It's the chasing around of a VERY active 19 month old that will wear you the heck out, physically and mentally. We got to the museum with about 56,738 other kids. I am not sure how many day cares were there, enough to make me want to scream and take another Zoloft.
We played around and ate our packed lunch there and made it home by 12:30. Christian had fallen asleep in the car on the ride home and decided not to fall back asleep once in his own bed. This happens occasionally, but thank goodness not too often. So after Sara picked up Andrew, I thought I needed to really torture myself and the boys with a trip to the DMV, department of motor vehicles for any of you who are unaware! You know the place, hell on earth!
I thought since it was just after lunch that it might not be too bad. I have been to the local tag office and it was easy-breezy. I had high hopes for getting my new OK license. We walked in and took a number. I pulled lucky number 827, the counter was on number 798. We waited and waited and no new number was ever called. So I thought maybe all those people were waiting for some group testing or something and I went to the desk to ask the guy about the correct ID's I needed. It's the only excuse I could think of for going to the counter. I had the proper ID's with me so "just take a number and wait". And here's the kicker....at the counter there were 3 people working (3 stations, 3 computers) and none of them were doing a damn thing! It's like the freaking road crews you see when you drive past construction. You know where 1 guy is sitting on the bulldozer that's not moving, 4 others are sitting on the ground smoking, and another half dozen are standing around talking!
More than 2 1/2 hours and 2 buildings later (you have to then drive to another location down the road to fill out more paperwork, pay a nominal fee, and pick up your license) I am officially an OKIE!
GOD BLESS TEXAS
My new license is ugly, my picture is worse!
The boys were beat. We were worn out and hot and sweaty. So I got them a juice from the gas station, changed a very wet Christian, and took them to Chick Fil-A to play and eat their dinner. They SO deserved a treat.
It was going great, until everybody decided they had to poop while we were there. One boy made in the potty, the other 2 did not, which means I had to change a diaper and dirty pants!
I was so looking forward to Mark getting home early totake over help with baths and bedtime so I could decompress before our favorite summer show (Big Brother) started. However, he was running late and then got stuck on an hour phone call with some "chatty charlie" sales guy!
But I survived. I always do! I am just very glad it's a new day. Except for this freaking beep that I can't locate. It's about to drive me MAD!
Hope your day was less frantic than mine
SHOOT ME NOW.....YOU READ IT RIGHT! THAT'S HOW I FELT. WINE COULD NOT EVEN HELP! The hottie rubbing my feet might have though!
The day started by me taking my 3 boys to Target at 8:30am to buy 2 Finn cars (the spy car from CARS2) for the big boys, one of which is lost already-a car not a boy. Connor earned his for not talking back for 2 days and Colton earned his for not peeing OR pooping in his pants the day before-big stuff folks! Anyway, we had to pick up buddy Andrew at 9. I was taking the boys to the Science Museum (a post on that coming later). No big deal, adding the 4th kid is sometimes easier. The two 5 year olds take care of themselves and entertain each other. It's the chasing around of a VERY active 19 month old that will wear you the heck out, physically and mentally. We got to the museum with about 56,738 other kids. I am not sure how many day cares were there, enough to make me want to scream and take another Zoloft.
We played around and ate our packed lunch there and made it home by 12:30. Christian had fallen asleep in the car on the ride home and decided not to fall back asleep once in his own bed. This happens occasionally, but thank goodness not too often. So after Sara picked up Andrew, I thought I needed to really torture myself and the boys with a trip to the DMV, department of motor vehicles for any of you who are unaware! You know the place, hell on earth!
I thought since it was just after lunch that it might not be too bad. I have been to the local tag office and it was easy-breezy. I had high hopes for getting my new OK license. We walked in and took a number. I pulled lucky number 827, the counter was on number 798. We waited and waited and no new number was ever called. So I thought maybe all those people were waiting for some group testing or something and I went to the desk to ask the guy about the correct ID's I needed. It's the only excuse I could think of for going to the counter. I had the proper ID's with me so "just take a number and wait". And here's the kicker....at the counter there were 3 people working (3 stations, 3 computers) and none of them were doing a damn thing! It's like the freaking road crews you see when you drive past construction. You know where 1 guy is sitting on the bulldozer that's not moving, 4 others are sitting on the ground smoking, and another half dozen are standing around talking!
More than 2 1/2 hours and 2 buildings later (you have to then drive to another location down the road to fill out more paperwork, pay a nominal fee, and pick up your license) I am officially an OKIE!
GOD BLESS TEXAS
My new license is ugly, my picture is worse!
The boys were beat. We were worn out and hot and sweaty. So I got them a juice from the gas station, changed a very wet Christian, and took them to Chick Fil-A to play and eat their dinner. They SO deserved a treat.
It was going great, until everybody decided they had to poop while we were there. One boy made in the potty, the other 2 did not, which means I had to change a diaper and dirty pants!
I was so looking forward to Mark getting home early to
But I survived. I always do! I am just very glad it's a new day. Except for this freaking beep that I can't locate. It's about to drive me MAD!
Hope your day was less frantic than mine
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sam's thinks we are "LEWZERS"
Finally decided to break down and get a Sam's membership
I have been a Costco snot for the last several years
But there is not one in this little state of ours
So after a year of not buying in bulk
I gave in
All though I am thinking of asking for a refund
IT'S
LENZER
NOT
LEWZER
losers
Monday, June 27, 2011
Catch-up
Been working on this BS nonsense post for a week
Guess it's about time finish it up
and move on
Ladies....
I'm gonna make you jealous
Mark helps with the laundry
and the dishes
and all the cleaning really
well he doesn't scrub a toilet
but he helps
which is good
cause I HATE to clean
and I suck at it
However
that being said
here's what the sheets looked like when he was done
He washed a red blanket with the ivory sheets
luckily most of it belongs to the guest room
so when you come to visit me
you will sleep in pink
we haven't shown the boys their spiderman pillowcase though
I think I will toss it before it gets noticed
We had some visitors to OKC
Ben and Sophia spent a few days with us
Connor is having an identity crisis lately
Can't decide on who to be
So he is a bit of it all
Chris wants to do all the things the big boys do
One would think after chasing this busy bee
I would be a freaking size 0
Had our first OKC garage sale a few weeks ago
Quite different here than in TX
Didn't even make $200
But I did pick up this bike from the neighbors
And this little chair which is perfect in the playroom
Took Connor swimming at the neighbor's house
The one neighbor we have with a small child
He's 7, so Con thinks that's cool
And I like the mom
And they have a pool
SCORE
Love me some baby bum
Christian eats like a horse
Double fisting it here
Connor is really into the computer games lately
disney.com
nickjr.com
I wish they had their own computer though
Been looking for a cheap one online
That's it
We're boring
Staying inside lots
especially this week
over 100 every day
And this would be the week Connor has zoo camp
Hope your life is more interesting than mine friends
Can you believe month 1 of summer is almost complete?
It has flown by
I am hoping to slow things down though for July
Monday, June 20, 2011
It's All In The Name
I've mentioned recently I'm bored. Not bored for something to do, trust me my list is quite long. But bored with something, not sure what it is. I'm not necessarily fond of change either, so this is kind of a weird feeling for me.
I think I want to change my blog up. So I am looking for thoughts, ideas, opinions......
I would also like to change the name. I have a few ideas in mind but want to hear some more. Here are a few thoughts on that:
Big Mamma's House
The Jann Plan
abC's of Life
I am also debating about cutting my hair. It is at that awkward length. I have been letting it grow, but now it just hangs and I pull it back nearly every single day. I wish it were about 5 inches longer or 5 inches shorter!
Have you changed anything recently??
I think I want to change my blog up. So I am looking for thoughts, ideas, opinions......
I would also like to change the name. I have a few ideas in mind but want to hear some more. Here are a few thoughts on that:
Big Mamma's House
The Jann Plan
abC's of Life
I am also debating about cutting my hair. It is at that awkward length. I have been letting it grow, but now it just hangs and I pull it back nearly every single day. I wish it were about 5 inches longer or 5 inches shorter!
Have you changed anything recently??
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
I did not jump ship
But I have seriously considered it! It's not like I have been super busy so I am not sure what my excuse is for the lack of blogging. I really just don't want to take the time to load up my pictures. We had guests for several days and now this is our second week of summer break but first week of no guests. I spend most of my time chasing Christian. He has officially hit the "into absolutely everything, can I climb, jump off of it, eat it, or break it" phase. GOOD TIMES PEEPS! GOOD TIMES!
The boys and I are leaving Friday for moms and pops' house. Mark is gone all this week so it will be over 2 weeks before we see him again. Miss daddy already. The packing is in progress, sort of! If Colton would stop going through 42 pairs of underwear and shorts a day, then it might work out.
I will try my hardest to get a post done before we leave with updates of ourcrap entertaining lives. If not, I hope I can catch up while at my folks. Precious is over at the sink whining by her bowl, so I guess I should go give the dog some water!
Toodles
The boys and I are leaving Friday for moms and pops' house. Mark is gone all this week so it will be over 2 weeks before we see him again. Miss daddy already. The packing is in progress, sort of! If Colton would stop going through 42 pairs of underwear and shorts a day, then it might work out.
I will try my hardest to get a post done before we leave with updates of our
Toodles
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
NOT ME!
Someone got hold of my one prized possession....my MAC! And before anyone could notice him on the kitchen table, too many keys were ripped from my beloved MAC! While typing is not impossible, it is not fun. Plus it makes me really really sad. I made an appointment at the mac store genius bar on Friday, praying that reinstalling keys is something they do!
I will post again when I am fully functioning my friends.....
I will post again when I am fully functioning my friends.....
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