Day 2
Day 3
Monday, February 26, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Happy Birthday
Butter is a mama. We have 8 puppies. 8 puppies! They are 3/4 Lab and 1/4 Blue Tick. Right now they are just too cute. We have 3 brown and 5 black. Most of them have some kind of white on them somewhere. I'm not sure of the boy/girl ratio yet. If you would like to adopt a puppy just let me know. I was going to post pictures but for some reason I can't right now. Maybe tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Weirdness?
So, there has been a meme going around for quite awhile and I've been trying to come up with five to six weird things about me that I can post on this blog. So far I've come up with one. One lousy weird thing. I'm thinkin' maybe there is more weirdness but I don't recognize it for what it is. I ask my DH and he couldn't think of anything. What's weird is I couldn't think of anything he does that is weird either. Quite possibly we have just normalized each other's weirdness. So, if you know me and think something I do is weird post a comment and let me know.
1. I hate the feel of cotton balls, it totally gives me the heebie jeebiez to touch cotton balls with any kind of firm pressure. Ugh, I've got chills just thinking about it.
1. I hate the feel of cotton balls, it totally gives me the heebie jeebiez to touch cotton balls with any kind of firm pressure. Ugh, I've got chills just thinking about it.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
February? All ready?
Boy, I don't know about you but it seemed like January went by too fast. Is this what it's going to be like for the whole year? Things need to slow down. I always seem busy and yet I never get anything done. Hmmm, wonder why that is? Some would say(my dh for example) that I don't manage my time well. Probably true. So, how do you manage your time? Is everything scheduled out or do you just go with the flow?
Thursday, January 25, 2007
The Mundane
gnightgirl has issued a challenge-something mundane about myself?
Hmmm, well some would say *cough-frugalmom-cough*. That I'm unusually lucky or my karma is really good. I seem to have great luck with being sent things to test or getting free stuff from companies. I've had whole crockpots sent to replace cracked handles, I've been sent extra stuff from home parties(stuff that was not ordered, which I of course kept), I belong to a gardening club and have been picked several times to test out products, etc. I don't know if it's my karma or my survey answers or what. It does seem to happen a lot though.
gnightgirl has issued a challenge-something mundane about myself?
Hmmm, well some would say *cough-frugalmom-cough*. That I'm unusually lucky or my karma is really good. I seem to have great luck with being sent things to test or getting free stuff from companies. I've had whole crockpots sent to replace cracked handles, I've been sent extra stuff from home parties(stuff that was not ordered, which I of course kept), I belong to a gardening club and have been picked several times to test out products, etc. I don't know if it's my karma or my survey answers or what. It does seem to happen a lot though.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Sick boys
So, as usual, my boys have contracted something. 102 and 101 temps, headaches, don't feel like eating. Great, so they will probably miss school tomorrow. Hmmm, I guess we have challenged immune systems.
P is feeling really bad, no doubt he is ill. G, well he may be sick but he's milking it for all it's worth. In hopes, I'm sure, of being able to miss school tomorrow.
I guess my plans for the next few days have been altered. Here's to a quick recovery.
So, as usual, my boys have contracted something. 102 and 101 temps, headaches, don't feel like eating. Great, so they will probably miss school tomorrow. Hmmm, I guess we have challenged immune systems.
P is feeling really bad, no doubt he is ill. G, well he may be sick but he's milking it for all it's worth. In hopes, I'm sure, of being able to miss school tomorrow.
I guess my plans for the next few days have been altered. Here's to a quick recovery.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tagged
I was tagged by frugal mom.
1. What did you do in 2006 that you've never done before?
Have my eyebrows waxed
2. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. My soul sister
3. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank goodness.
4. What countries did you visit?
None in 2006. Germany in 2007!
5. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
I don't think there is anything I need.
6. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
I can't think of anything significant.
7. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I don't think so.
8. Who's behavior merited celebration?
Gabe, my 5 year old. He's matured a lot over the last year!
9. Who's behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Hmm, can't say.
10. Where did most of your money go?
Taxes, Insurance, Retirement, etc.
11. What did you get really excited about?
My brand new orange wallet.
12. Compared to this time last year, are you, a) happier or sadder, b) thinner or heavier, c) richer or poorer?
same, same, same
13. What was your favorite TV show?
I love lots of shows....right now I think Ugly Betty. Oh wait, maybe House or Criminal Minds or Medium or, or, or.....too, too many.
14. What was the best book you read?
The Thirteenth Tale.
15. Is there someone or something you missed this past year?
Marcee, just not enough time spent in each others presence.
16. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Uhhh...don't really remember. I was 34.
17. What kept you sane?
Chris and Marcee and Knitting.
18. What is one new thing you'd like to accomplish this year?
Finally loose this extra weight I'm carrying around.
19. If you could do one thing this year and not get chastised by or for it, what would you do?
Dunno
20. If you could meet one blogger in 2007, who would you want to meet?
Jenne http://jenneink.blogs.com/jennethink/
I was tagged by frugal mom.
1. What did you do in 2006 that you've never done before?
Have my eyebrows waxed
2. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. My soul sister
3. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank goodness.
4. What countries did you visit?
None in 2006. Germany in 2007!
5. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
I don't think there is anything I need.
6. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
I can't think of anything significant.
7. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I don't think so.
8. Who's behavior merited celebration?
Gabe, my 5 year old. He's matured a lot over the last year!
9. Who's behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Hmm, can't say.
10. Where did most of your money go?
Taxes, Insurance, Retirement, etc.
11. What did you get really excited about?
My brand new orange wallet.
12. Compared to this time last year, are you, a) happier or sadder, b) thinner or heavier, c) richer or poorer?
same, same, same
13. What was your favorite TV show?
I love lots of shows....right now I think Ugly Betty. Oh wait, maybe House or Criminal Minds or Medium or, or, or.....too, too many.
14. What was the best book you read?
The Thirteenth Tale.
15. Is there someone or something you missed this past year?
Marcee, just not enough time spent in each others presence.
16. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Uhhh...don't really remember. I was 34.
17. What kept you sane?
Chris and Marcee and Knitting.
18. What is one new thing you'd like to accomplish this year?
Finally loose this extra weight I'm carrying around.
19. If you could do one thing this year and not get chastised by or for it, what would you do?
Dunno
20. If you could meet one blogger in 2007, who would you want to meet?
Jenne http://jenneink.blogs.com/jennethink/
Friday, January 19, 2007
I've been overseas I swear!
So, I posted and then went to Germany for a week. Sorry. It was my first time overseas and it was quite an adventure. We saw two castles, a monument honoring Einstein, lots of small cars going very fast, many, many odd looking punks and Goths, Birds(remember the cow statues that were painted by artist and placed all over the U.S., like that only birds). We ate lots of yummy food. But now I'm suffering from jet lag. So, when my DH gets home I will post photos and tell my stories.
So, I posted and then went to Germany for a week. Sorry. It was my first time overseas and it was quite an adventure. We saw two castles, a monument honoring Einstein, lots of small cars going very fast, many, many odd looking punks and Goths, Birds(remember the cow statues that were painted by artist and placed all over the U.S., like that only birds). We ate lots of yummy food. But now I'm suffering from jet lag. So, when my DH gets home I will post photos and tell my stories.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
I'm actually alive
So, some of you may think since it's been almost a year since I last posted that I actually did have a brain aneurysm. Maybe your thinking I: a. Actually did die and so I haven't been able to post or b. Had some kind of damage done and couldn't remember to post. Neither would be true. I have just been so caught up in reading other blogs and knitting and life that I haven't made time to post. So, I'm giving it another shot. Hopefully this year will be better.
So, some of you may think since it's been almost a year since I last posted that I actually did have a brain aneurysm. Maybe your thinking I: a. Actually did die and so I haven't been able to post or b. Had some kind of damage done and couldn't remember to post. Neither would be true. I have just been so caught up in reading other blogs and knitting and life that I haven't made time to post. So, I'm giving it another shot. Hopefully this year will be better.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
So, this AM I called the Dr. office to tell them how I had reacted to a RX for possible arthritis and oh by the way I've had a headache for 10 days. After further questioning I was told to go to the ER .....right away! The nurse said and I quote, "you are showing signs of a bleed and need to have an MRI done ASAP".
Now here's the thing, recently someone I know had a cousin, who while on the phone with her, suffered a brain aneurysm and died. So, I've been flirting with the fear of this for a month or so already. I get off the phone from the nurse and I seriously didn't know what to do for a minute. Then I picked up the phone called Chris and started doing what needed to be done.
So, yada, yada, yada I had a CAT Scan and everything looks clear. I have to see my Doc in a week and I guess then if I still have this headache he may order the MRI.
Now here's the thing, recently someone I know had a cousin, who while on the phone with her, suffered a brain aneurysm and died. So, I've been flirting with the fear of this for a month or so already. I get off the phone from the nurse and I seriously didn't know what to do for a minute. Then I picked up the phone called Chris and started doing what needed to be done.
So, yada, yada, yada I had a CAT Scan and everything looks clear. I have to see my Doc in a week and I guess then if I still have this headache he may order the MRI.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Update on library book.....
Parker's teacher looked the book over today and noticed it was marked 9.0 as a 9th grade level book. He's only supposed to pick ones marked 7.4 and under. So, he has decided that he probably shouldn't read it. But who's to say he couldn't pick one up marked 7.4 and it have iffy content. The Teacher apologized saying the librarian is usually on top of these things but must have missed this one. OOPS!
Parker's teacher looked the book over today and noticed it was marked 9.0 as a 9th grade level book. He's only supposed to pick ones marked 7.4 and under. So, he has decided that he probably shouldn't read it. But who's to say he couldn't pick one up marked 7.4 and it have iffy content. The Teacher apologized saying the librarian is usually on top of these things but must have missed this one. OOPS!
Parker.....
Last night it came up what library book he had picked at school. He usually doesn't bring these books home. He reads them at school. But he mentioned it because he had been asking us some questions concerning WWI and WWII. We had watched the movie "Valiant". So, our nine year old son had picked a book on POW's. Chris and I both had red flags go up. We are very protective parents, some say over protective. We talked to him about our concerns and he assured us he was old enough and mature enough for a book like this. We suggested he bring the book home so we could look at it and decide if he should be reading it. He got a little upset. I guess we, according to him, should trust him in knowing if it's okay or not. So, now he's bringing the book home. Chris went ahead and called his teacher last night. She didn't seemed too concerned but did admit that because of his reading level he has access to books that might not be right for his maturity level. She said she would look at it and make sure he brought it home with him.
So, my question is... When is it okay to let him see and read this kind of stuff? Is there ever a right time to enlighten ones child to torture and evil?
Last night it came up what library book he had picked at school. He usually doesn't bring these books home. He reads them at school. But he mentioned it because he had been asking us some questions concerning WWI and WWII. We had watched the movie "Valiant". So, our nine year old son had picked a book on POW's. Chris and I both had red flags go up. We are very protective parents, some say over protective. We talked to him about our concerns and he assured us he was old enough and mature enough for a book like this. We suggested he bring the book home so we could look at it and decide if he should be reading it. He got a little upset. I guess we, according to him, should trust him in knowing if it's okay or not. So, now he's bringing the book home. Chris went ahead and called his teacher last night. She didn't seemed too concerned but did admit that because of his reading level he has access to books that might not be right for his maturity level. She said she would look at it and make sure he brought it home with him.
So, my question is... When is it okay to let him see and read this kind of stuff? Is there ever a right time to enlighten ones child to torture and evil?
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Fears......
So, I have a son who loves horses and most anything to do with horses. He has a rustic cowboy/horse themed bedroom. He has had horse themed birthday parties. He has horse calendars and coloring books. You get the picture. He is however scared to death of the real thing. Like almost pee in his pants scared. I don't know if it's because they are so big or what. But he's scared.
So, today the local FFA at the High School sponsored a petting zoo and his preschool class got to go. Gabe was sooo excited about it. Until we got there and he saw they had a horse. So, we bypassed the horse and went on to the sheep, chickens, goats and pigs. He also really didn't want to get to close to the calf that was there. We went around twice petting and checking out the animals never getting with in spitting distance of the horse. Finally I said we weren't going around until he went up to the fence by the horse,who by the way looked to be one hundred years old, he said "Mom, you sure are encouraging me" and finally walked up to the fence. WooHoo! He did it!
So, I just asked him what his favorite part of the petting zoo was and he said he didn't know because the horse scared him too much. Finally he said he really liked the goats and his absolute favorite part was getting to ride on a real school bus. So much for animals.
So, I have a son who loves horses and most anything to do with horses. He has a rustic cowboy/horse themed bedroom. He has had horse themed birthday parties. He has horse calendars and coloring books. You get the picture. He is however scared to death of the real thing. Like almost pee in his pants scared. I don't know if it's because they are so big or what. But he's scared.
So, today the local FFA at the High School sponsored a petting zoo and his preschool class got to go. Gabe was sooo excited about it. Until we got there and he saw they had a horse. So, we bypassed the horse and went on to the sheep, chickens, goats and pigs. He also really didn't want to get to close to the calf that was there. We went around twice petting and checking out the animals never getting with in spitting distance of the horse. Finally I said we weren't going around until he went up to the fence by the horse,who by the way looked to be one hundred years old, he said "Mom, you sure are encouraging me" and finally walked up to the fence. WooHoo! He did it!
So, I just asked him what his favorite part of the petting zoo was and he said he didn't know because the horse scared him too much. Finally he said he really liked the goats and his absolute favorite part was getting to ride on a real school bus. So much for animals.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Boys............
Why do boys wrestle? I don't think girls do this on a regular basis. Boys, however, seem to live for it. Anytime I tell the boys to go find something to do nine times out of ten I hear Parker say, "hey Gabe, you wanna wrestle?" To which Gabe responds,"Sure". And it's on and someone gets hurt and then they just keep wrestling. One of their favorite things to do is wrestle with Daddy. It's just a huge question mark for me.
Why do boys wrestle? I don't think girls do this on a regular basis. Boys, however, seem to live for it. Anytime I tell the boys to go find something to do nine times out of ten I hear Parker say, "hey Gabe, you wanna wrestle?" To which Gabe responds,"Sure". And it's on and someone gets hurt and then they just keep wrestling. One of their favorite things to do is wrestle with Daddy. It's just a huge question mark for me.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Gabe..........
I wanted to make sure I wrote down some of the things Gabe has been saying lately.
When his Aunt Nee stuck a wet finger in his ear he exclaimed, "Hey, no wet Willis!" instead of no wet willies
He has been using the words: indeed and shall, he also likes the phrases: For Pete's sake and from the movie Madagascar, "here have a nibble"
Also, he recently has been suffering from bad dreams. Almost nitely he is waking up shaken and upset. And then of course he can't go back to sleep. Last night I was up with him for an hour. Chris was up before me for I don't know how long. Not quite sure what is causing them. Seems like Parker went through this around this age.
He loves singing and cooking.
I wanted to make sure I wrote down some of the things Gabe has been saying lately.
When his Aunt Nee stuck a wet finger in his ear he exclaimed, "Hey, no wet Willis!" instead of no wet willies
He has been using the words: indeed and shall, he also likes the phrases: For Pete's sake and from the movie Madagascar, "here have a nibble"
Also, he recently has been suffering from bad dreams. Almost nitely he is waking up shaken and upset. And then of course he can't go back to sleep. Last night I was up with him for an hour. Chris was up before me for I don't know how long. Not quite sure what is causing them. Seems like Parker went through this around this age.
He loves singing and cooking.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Bra Shopping
I hate it. I was just looking online trying to convince myself I could just order one and that would be fine. Of course, they don't seem to carry the bra I've been wearing. So, now I have to go out and try on new styles and find one that works. That means a trip to St. Louis or Champaign for me because I live in hickville. There is only JCPenney's, Super Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Fashion Bug. So, now to figure out when I can plan a bra shopping trip. Maybe I can get away with the one I'm wearing for another month?
I hate it. I was just looking online trying to convince myself I could just order one and that would be fine. Of course, they don't seem to carry the bra I've been wearing. So, now I have to go out and try on new styles and find one that works. That means a trip to St. Louis or Champaign for me because I live in hickville. There is only JCPenney's, Super Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Fashion Bug. So, now to figure out when I can plan a bra shopping trip. Maybe I can get away with the one I'm wearing for another month?
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Vacation.....
The plane ride
Gabe is a little nervous.
Parker is ready!
First stop--Legoland!
We are here!
What a sense of humor!
This is one happy boy!
Next stop Monterey Bay.....
Brrrrr!
The Aquarium
Beautiful Jellies!
Gumped!
San Francisco
The boys wanted their picture taken by the "lighthouse" light.
This sign cracked me up, it says "hill". In SF that seems somewhat redundant to me.
Happy New Year!
Waiting for the ball to drop!
Celebration
The plane ride
Gabe is a little nervous.
Parker is ready!
First stop--Legoland!
We are here!
What a sense of humor!
This is one happy boy!
Next stop Monterey Bay.....
Brrrrr!
The Aquarium
Beautiful Jellies!
Gumped!
San Francisco
The boys wanted their picture taken by the "lighthouse" light.
This sign cracked me up, it says "hill". In SF that seems somewhat redundant to me.
Happy New Year!
Waiting for the ball to drop!
Celebration
So, it's pretty obvious I suck at blogging on a regular basis. I love to read everyone else's blogs and I never get to mine. Soooo, since I only blogged once in December here it is in nutshell. December was filled with Christmas parties, Christmas programs, Christmas carolling, Christmas gift buying, Christmas dinners. Overall it was very Christmasy!
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