I am the current owner of crabby pants. I hope that's not the sign that I'm about to start. Usually it is. I think it's more that the kids REFUSE to follow directions! Things like:
Write a procedure for blah blah blah...
THEN test your written procedure.
Instead they are just jumping in and doing whatever! GRRR!!!
Okay, enough. Positive pants will win. I will be happy so that I can foster a new Foster.
and stuff.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Not watching...
So, I think I am a bad luck charm this season for the Cowboys. It's got to be ALL me!
We were at Double Dave's actually being fans...watching the first 10 minutes or so of the game.
If you watched - you know how the Bills (who the Boys were supposed to cream) scored from an amazing run within the first few minutes.
I told Brant that every time I watch, they do poorly. - You have to understand that I am the football fan in my family. This is a major sacrifice to NOT watch!!! - after a second weirdly bad play, Brant said, "You have to leave the building."
So, we promptly got up and left dinner.
I didn't watch the rest of the game. I went to bed a little early so as not to be tempted.
And who pulled it out of their hineys? Yeah! The Boys are five and oh! And, I'm not watching.
We were at Double Dave's actually being fans...watching the first 10 minutes or so of the game.
If you watched - you know how the Bills (who the Boys were supposed to cream) scored from an amazing run within the first few minutes.
I told Brant that every time I watch, they do poorly. - You have to understand that I am the football fan in my family. This is a major sacrifice to NOT watch!!! - after a second weirdly bad play, Brant said, "You have to leave the building."
So, we promptly got up and left dinner.
I didn't watch the rest of the game. I went to bed a little early so as not to be tempted.
And who pulled it out of their hineys? Yeah! The Boys are five and oh! And, I'm not watching.
Monday, October 8, 2007
October 8th...
This is a hard day for my little family. On this day, two years ago, my wonderful, loving, artistic, beautiful mother passed away. She was the most caring, thoughtful, loving person anyone has ever known. She loved being a sister to our Aunt Clara. She loved being our mom. She loved being my dad's wife, she loved being a grandmother. We called her "No-knee." It was such a term of endearment. She had both knees replaced just after Caleb was born, and Brant (who could do no wrong in her eyes) named her that when she decided to have it done. We miss her so much. I no longer wake up thinking she'll call, or that I can just drive the 1.7 miles to her house...but I don't remember her voice. I remember her smell. We can still go into her closet and smell her. She had the best laugh...and handwriting. She always knew what I needed to wear - which was exactly opposite of what she would pick out for herself. She gave the best advice without being overbearing. She was an artist. She painted so beautifully...I wish she could have had more time to spend doing just that. Expressing herself the way only SHE could do. I miss pinching the little bit of extra skin on her elbows. I miss tucking her ever-present blue dress into her ginormous panty line. I miss teasing her about Brant and I being intimate. I miss her smile, and her laughter in her eyes. I miss her helmet hair and perfectly manicured fingernails and toenails. I miss the way she just KNEW what to get us for birthdays and Christmas. I miss the way she would drink her Diet Pepsi from a huge Sea World glass...and have us fetch her more. I miss the way Max would only come out to be pet when she was alone with him. I miss having her watch us grow, learn, explore, and experience life. She was taken so fast, so soon, too soon.
Caleb and I "visited" her at the cemetery today. We stopped and ran our fingers over her name. We looked at the flowers that had been left, and the cat figurine that she would have loved. We prayed. Caleb repeated the important words after me. "...special angel...miss you...watching over us...keep us safe...amen...Can we eat?" Giggle and run.
Yeah, No-knee/Mom, that was for you. I see you smiling up there. I love you!
Caleb and I "visited" her at the cemetery today. We stopped and ran our fingers over her name. We looked at the flowers that had been left, and the cat figurine that she would have loved. We prayed. Caleb repeated the important words after me. "...special angel...miss you...watching over us...keep us safe...amen...Can we eat?" Giggle and run.
Yeah, No-knee/Mom, that was for you. I see you smiling up there. I love you!
Quarantined
I put several of my friends on quarantine. Why? I don't want their pheromones talking to my pheromones. We've been on the same cycle - to the day - for a while. So, sorry if you are one of those girls that are quarantined...it's for my own good! :)
So far...no "Visitor" has arrived...keep praying. If I make it to Friday without a visitor, then we will test then.
Again, thanks for praying!
So far...no "Visitor" has arrived...keep praying. If I make it to Friday without a visitor, then we will test then.
Again, thanks for praying!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
ONE line
So, this morning I woke up at 1:30.
I said I would wait until Sunday to test. It's Sunday at 1:30 AM.
Only ONE line.
Could mean that it's too early; that I have a bad test; any number of things.
OR - ... not.
Immediate depression hit, and HARD. I wanted my kids to be closer than 4 years apart. It's HIS plan, I know...but still...
Tomorrow is 2 years since my mother passed away, suddenly. Don't need any help with depression, right now. Thanks.
Keep praying, please...I still have some hope...
I said I would wait until Sunday to test. It's Sunday at 1:30 AM.
Only ONE line.
Could mean that it's too early; that I have a bad test; any number of things.
OR - ... not.
Immediate depression hit, and HARD. I wanted my kids to be closer than 4 years apart. It's HIS plan, I know...but still...
Tomorrow is 2 years since my mother passed away, suddenly. Don't need any help with depression, right now. Thanks.
Keep praying, please...I still have some hope...
Friday, October 5, 2007
Tired/Lazy
Don't know why I am SOOO very tired today.
I was so lazy at school! I let my kids watch Magic School Bus. And they loved it!
I yawned, literally, all day!
Came home, napped with Caleb for about 30 minutes.
Just ate IHOP for dinner...Dad took "the boys" up to the shop to work on gun stuff...and I am going to bed. And it's 8:45!
Hmmm...yes, sleepy = very yes.
I was so lazy at school! I let my kids watch Magic School Bus. And they loved it!
I yawned, literally, all day!
Came home, napped with Caleb for about 30 minutes.
Just ate IHOP for dinner...Dad took "the boys" up to the shop to work on gun stuff...and I am going to bed. And it's 8:45!
Hmmm...yes, sleepy = very yes.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Costume Excitement!
Our costumes came in the mail today! I am SUPER excited. Halloween is my very favorite time of year! By far!!!
This year, Caleb is going to be "Puss in Boots."
No - say it the right way: (in an Antonio Banderas accent) "Puss (pause) in Boots!"
As soon as they came in the mail, Caleb HAD to try his on. He was SOOOO excited!
I will be a VERY overweight Princess Fiona - best part about it? No pink!!! :)
This year, Caleb is going to be "Puss in Boots."
No - say it the right way: (in an Antonio Banderas accent) "Puss (pause) in Boots!"
As soon as they came in the mail, Caleb HAD to try his on. He was SOOOO excited!
I will be a VERY overweight Princess Fiona - best part about it? No pink!!! :)
Eww! and other stuff
Yeah, so Monday night sucked!
I was up for almost the entire night. I spent 3 hours in the bathroom...in a seated position...in one way or another. I did loose 5 pounds of water weight - in one night!! Zapped my energy, totally! I actually took my first REAL sick day. I've taken days for BP, Caleb, funerals, Caleb's birth...but never for me. All I did on Tuesday was sleep and try to to repeat the process from Monday night.
Much better now! In fact, we had Franco's last night! Someone asked me today where that was, and what kind of food that was! WHAT?! Are you kidding me?! I (or rather everyone else) is paying for the fact that I ate the yummiest Mexican food ever, last night.
On another note. I am Suzy-baker...I baked 17 and a half cupcakes last night for a birthday for an adult at school. Big hit, I might add. Don't look at the fact that we are supposed to be talking about healthy eating and all that jazz at school. :)
Grades are almost completed...which is good...since tomorrow is the end of the six weeks. Some people didn't know to plan ahead and NOT plan the end of the six weeks test for the last day. Not me...just some people I know. I don't think they thought about that part of the planning. But, they learned...or not...the choice is theirs.
That's it...
No, wait! Caleb has been demoted to the 2 year old room. It's an awesome thing! He's only had ONE accident all week, and THAT was at nap time! Yahoo! Today, he actually woke up and went tee-tee on his own, and went back to sleep! Big steps! Hopefully, he'll keep up the dry-ness in the 3 year old room next week. We shall see...
I was up for almost the entire night. I spent 3 hours in the bathroom...in a seated position...in one way or another. I did loose 5 pounds of water weight - in one night!! Zapped my energy, totally! I actually took my first REAL sick day. I've taken days for BP, Caleb, funerals, Caleb's birth...but never for me. All I did on Tuesday was sleep and try to to repeat the process from Monday night.
Much better now! In fact, we had Franco's last night! Someone asked me today where that was, and what kind of food that was! WHAT?! Are you kidding me?! I (or rather everyone else) is paying for the fact that I ate the yummiest Mexican food ever, last night.
On another note. I am Suzy-baker...I baked 17 and a half cupcakes last night for a birthday for an adult at school. Big hit, I might add. Don't look at the fact that we are supposed to be talking about healthy eating and all that jazz at school. :)
Grades are almost completed...which is good...since tomorrow is the end of the six weeks. Some people didn't know to plan ahead and NOT plan the end of the six weeks test for the last day. Not me...just some people I know. I don't think they thought about that part of the planning. But, they learned...or not...the choice is theirs.
That's it...
No, wait! Caleb has been demoted to the 2 year old room. It's an awesome thing! He's only had ONE accident all week, and THAT was at nap time! Yahoo! Today, he actually woke up and went tee-tee on his own, and went back to sleep! Big steps! Hopefully, he'll keep up the dry-ness in the 3 year old room next week. We shall see...
Monday, October 1, 2007
Do I really look that bad?
Today, about 15 people asked me if I was okay. Why? Do I really look that bad?
Yes, Caleb was sick with ickies this weekend. He didn't keep me awake.
Do I look somehow more differenter? Fatter, for sure...in fact, add 25 pounds from last year...and you've got me, this year. YUCKY! I was hot this morning and couldn't get cooled off. Maybe my hair was odd? I dunno. But, I do know that I have peed more today than in a long time. Maybe that means something?
Like I drank a lot?
:) Keep fingers crossed and prayers there, please!
Yes, Caleb was sick with ickies this weekend. He didn't keep me awake.
Do I look somehow more differenter? Fatter, for sure...in fact, add 25 pounds from last year...and you've got me, this year. YUCKY! I was hot this morning and couldn't get cooled off. Maybe my hair was odd? I dunno. But, I do know that I have peed more today than in a long time. Maybe that means something?
Like I drank a lot?
:) Keep fingers crossed and prayers there, please!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
End of September
Can you believe it?!
October starts tomorrow! That means only 2 1/2 months to shop until Christmas...unless you are like me. I shop AFTER Christmas. Because I am cheap - errr I mean frugal. My MIL is already asking for ideas to get Caleb and BP and I... Geez! Let me get through my 31st birthday, first! Just kidding! I always ask for gift cards to anywhere I can get clothes. In fact, I JUST spent the gift card from last year, a couple of weeks ago.
Guilty purchasing, guilt-free. :) Yeah!
Eww...Tomorrow is Monday. That means school, and duty. YUCK! But hey! I think we only have like... ... ... 156 days of school left.
I should not gripe! I love my tiny 6th graders. They are really fun!
Anywho. Caleb threw up yesterday. Y U C K Y! With a capital bleck! Poor baby. Two or three times of the body wrenching kind. Once, on my bed - Brant's side. GROSS! Today, it was the other end. I think he's all done. A bit dehydrated, so he's been downing pedialite. Again, YUCKY! But, he loves his "juice." Now, if I could just get him to go to sleep! He's about an hour past his bedtime.
Anywho. My hopes for next month ... stay busy, but not too much. Keep the house picked up, in a modified FlyLady style. Stay healthy. Continue going to church and absorbing much love, there. Blog more often. Get something awesome for Seester & Bro'in law's birthdays. Carve a pumpkin with Caleb. Lose a bit of weight. Be preggers...see me on the 9th for news there. Have a GREAT birthday! Look adorable for Halloween (Caleb's going to be Puss in Boots, and I will be ogre Fiona! - thanks seester!). and pray. A lot. The real, soul-searching kind. It's got to be doing some good.
Time for bed. Loves to all!
October starts tomorrow! That means only 2 1/2 months to shop until Christmas...unless you are like me. I shop AFTER Christmas. Because I am cheap - errr I mean frugal. My MIL is already asking for ideas to get Caleb and BP and I... Geez! Let me get through my 31st birthday, first! Just kidding! I always ask for gift cards to anywhere I can get clothes. In fact, I JUST spent the gift card from last year, a couple of weeks ago.
Guilty purchasing, guilt-free. :) Yeah!
Eww...Tomorrow is Monday. That means school, and duty. YUCK! But hey! I think we only have like... ... ... 156 days of school left.
I should not gripe! I love my tiny 6th graders. They are really fun!
Anywho. Caleb threw up yesterday. Y U C K Y! With a capital bleck! Poor baby. Two or three times of the body wrenching kind. Once, on my bed - Brant's side. GROSS! Today, it was the other end. I think he's all done. A bit dehydrated, so he's been downing pedialite. Again, YUCKY! But, he loves his "juice." Now, if I could just get him to go to sleep! He's about an hour past his bedtime.
Anywho. My hopes for next month ... stay busy, but not too much. Keep the house picked up, in a modified FlyLady style. Stay healthy. Continue going to church and absorbing much love, there. Blog more often. Get something awesome for Seester & Bro'in law's birthdays. Carve a pumpkin with Caleb. Lose a bit of weight. Be preggers...see me on the 9th for news there. Have a GREAT birthday! Look adorable for Halloween (Caleb's going to be Puss in Boots, and I will be ogre Fiona! - thanks seester!). and pray. A lot. The real, soul-searching kind. It's got to be doing some good.
Time for bed. Loves to all!
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