Small blog change

Grrrr. Can you feel the frustration in that one grrrr?

I am back to school already and having blog issues. My cute little background doesn't show up at school. So with the white background and white font, I couldn't read anyone comments. Nor, could I log in to fix the issue at school. In addition, I couldn't see any of your cute pictures. So, I had to wait until I got home last night. Then, when we got home, I had to wait until this morning because our Internet was being stupid. As in, NOT WORKING. So, I was at a loss, yesterday.

All is better now. I've changed my hidden and BORING background to black so I can read at school (as long as the site is not blocked), and now I MUST get ready for school.

Brant has work at 7 this morning, and that means I must take both boys on the 30 minute round trip throughout SA to day care...and I like to be at school by 7:30 so I can work without the temptation to talk to others. (If you know me, you know I "get around" and thus don't get my work done in my room. Read: room not organized or put together since going on maternity leave and janitor packed up said room for me and all is a giant mess.)

Anywho, I MUST go...NOW. No more adding to this post. Seriously. Okay. bye.

Too late

The time difference between China and us is too much. I WANT to watch the finals in things like gymnastics. But, alas, I am so tired that I fall asleep before I can watch anything note-worthy. I did get to see Phelps get his record breaking 10th gold.

Anyone else feel my pain?!

Instead of going back to bed

This is what I did... I made coffee. A tiny but, oh-so-delightful indulgence. I drank an entire cup. By that I mean that I had a half cup of coffee and half cup of vanilla-caramel creamer. YUM.

Then, I worked on my layout. Do you like it?

Today was ... okay. We had meetings all day. It was weird being there without seeing Jenny's face. AND, without seeing Bill's face. (There are other faces I could have done without... won't go into that, though.)

I bee-lined it to pick up Owen, the moment we were released to go home for the day. It was good... but I'm thankful to be holding my little baby, once again.

45 minutes

In 45 minutes my alarm will go off.

In 45 minutes I will have to get out of bed.

In 45 minutes my summer will officially be over.

In three hours and 45 minutes school starts with staff development.

So, why am I up at 4:45...and on the computer? Owen fell asleep at 10. The last time he ate was around 7:30. At 4:20 I WOKE him up to eat. He ate for five minutes and fell back asleep. I HAD to pump. (Read: ROCKS IN THE BOOBS) So, here we are. 8 ounces of relief later.

I'm restless, a bit nervous, and not looking forward to actually starting today, the end of this summer, this semester, or this school year. But, I will put on my happy hat and head out with a positive attitude. Anything less would be unacceptable and also... SO not me.

So now the dilemma is this: Do I go back to bed for the hardest 30 or so minutes of sleep? OR, do I stay up and start my day. You know, making a complete breakfast and doing dishes and laundry that didn't get done last night while we were watching the Olympics. Hmmmm.... what would you do?

I vote... sleep. Or at least attempt to do so. That other stuff will still be there when I wake up. Besides...Brant is off today. He can help out.

Where have all the bloggers gone?!

I know most of us are crazy busy this time of year. Isn't it interesting that NONE of us has really blogged in a while?!

So, here is a little conversation with Caleb to keep you entertained.

Caleb: Momma, I am taller than Gibson.

Me: Are you sure? Isn't he older than you?

Caleb: No. He is ... (thinking pause) ... two ... (pause while tapping on his chin in a thoughtful manner) ... hundred.

Me: (*snicker*) ... um ... isn't that a little bit older than you?

Caleb: (thinking thoughtfully) ... yah. But he's fifty-eleven inches tall. And I'm taller.

Me: WOW! That is sure tall!

Quick notes

My SIL is gone. If you want to know how that went...I'll have to tell you in person. It's too maddening to share here. :) Prepare for gripes... lots of gripes.

I'm at an inservice today and have some time to share information. I'm being naughty and NOT paying attention.

School starts on Tuesday for NINE inservice days. BLECH! I don't wanna play.

So THIBBIT! (think raspberry).

2 months stats

Owen is 11 pounds, 4 ounces, and 22.5 inches long.

That's the 50th percentile for both. THIS is good.

He got three shots and some drops. It wasn't TOO terrifying for mommy or Owen... but not fun, nonetheless.

I have a cute picture... but need to still upload it for you. He's adorable. I can't believe I have to leave him at daycare on Monday, already. He's still a tiny baby to me.

Full house

I have not dropped off the face of the earth.

I have a houseful of guests...using the computer room as sleeping quarters. They will all be gone on Thursday...so, I'll have time to put into words several blogs running through my head.

I am checking your blogs ... but I only get the computer for 3-5 minutes a day. So... talk to you Thursday. Ta-Ta.

What is this?

What is this strange sound?

This wet stuff falling down from heaven?

Could it be?

Yes!

It's a summer thunderstorm on the first day of August.

Thank you, Jesus for such a blessing.

H. O. T.

Seriously. Sweat dripping, EVERY item of clothing on my body is drenched, through and through. Thank goodness I'm not pregnant. (Tee-hee, seph).

Hope you have fun and make tons of mulah. and enjoy the way-too-hot-for-human-kind weather. Thanks for letting me hang out.