"Toots Talk"

Friday 5

2011-01-18T20:29:00.001-08:00

Last Friday we hit the snow... since I was unplugged no Friday 5 went up... I can catch-up today ;o)

1. We had an amazing time in the snow. We arrived at the cabin on Friday and didn't leave till Monday afternoon. It was great to be with family. It was great to have amazing weather. It was great to simply be in a beautiful place and re-connect.

2. We are continuing to have a rough time with my son's teacher. She had the nerve to call my husband at work instead of speaking with me. I could go on for a long time about how frustrated I am with the way she treats my son but I will save that for a full day post.

3. We tried the new 1/2 gallon ice cream "Drumsticks" it was heaven you should really try it!!!

4. I finally received the last of my Christmas scrapbooking supplies so I can finish my December Daily Album.

5. I made the best Chicken Pot Pie the last few nights.... thanks to a dear friend for her easy recipe. 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup frozen veggies, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 or 2 pie dough, 2 chicken breast pre-cooked. I boiled the chicken & then cut it up. Threw everything into a bowl & mixed it up, poured it into a pie pan, set the oven at 350. Finally I put the pie dough over everything and brushed it with a bit of egg white. Baked for 45-60 min. Enjoy!!!!

Friday 5

2011-01-07T19:48:00.000-08:00

1. I think I'm on my way to joining the gym. A friend gave me a 30 day pass, to "activate it" you have to join the gym for $10.00 then at the end of 30 days I can cancel in writing if I want. I went 3 days this week, 2 with friends & 1 by myself. I took pilates classes and LOVED them. I'm looking forward to more classes and new beginnings.

2. My son had a rough week back to school. He had 3 yucky days. I really wish his teacher wasn't so hard on him. The first time he yelled out an answer (the correct one I might add) during math... which got him detention!! The 2nd day he was helping put the lunch box back after the bell.... and today he couldn't be quiet in music.... he lost his playdate and special snack afterschool. My fingers are crossed for a good next week.

3. My poor hubby has had to work soooo much lately!!! I'm missing him!!!!

4. I want to commit to some "assignments" this year.
the first is 52 new
the 2nd is taking a photo once a month of my family of 4
Working out at least 4 days a week
Planning my meals each sunday & maybe making sunday soup day

5. I need to get going on our camping for this year... hummm so many places to go and so little time.
Maybe the redwoods

TGIF let the weekend begin!!!!!

One Little Word 2011

2011-01-03T11:05:00.000-08:00

My one word is "Happiness" this year!!! I want to strive for happiness!!! I believe I'm a pretty happy person already... but I want to take it a step further and experience happiness,

I want to feel gratitude daily for this life I'm living,
I want to live with a positive attitude,
I want to be healthy,
I want to eat healthy,
I want to travel with an open heart,
I want to live daily with purpose,
I want to be true to my family and friends,
It all starts today!!!

past words
Embrace - 2007
Accountable - 2008
Progress - 2009
Healthy - 2010

Tuesday's Ten is only Seven this week...

2010-02-23T10:22:00.000-08:00

1. Spent the weekend buying our first BIG screen T.V. the first in about 15 years!!! Cable guy comes next weekend to install all the bells and whistles. So fun!!!

2. Had an amazing trip in LA with friends!!! Disneyland with no kids was awesome. No little mouths to feed, to listen to arguing, & no crying!!! Lines were great... we rode everything a bunch of times. Watching Ellen was sooo fun but exhausting. We jumped and screamed more than I have in years. She had Demi Morre & Michael Buble on the show. We came home with Demi's perfume Wanted & Michael's new CD Crazy Love When we watched the show on Wed. we saw ourselves for about 10 seconds. It wasn't about the air time but rather the whole experience. It was a once in a life time little adventure with my girl friends.

3. My Daughter is obsessed with tea parties!!! We have at least 2 a day.... moving up slowly to real food and water. She is getting to old to pretend she informed us the other day.

4. Buddy had his Blue and Gold ceremony with Cub Scouts. He received his bobcat badge and a new slide for his tie. He was very proud of himself. He is becoming such a grown-up little boy. Making good choices and understanding why we do things. Some of his friends played with legos while other people where getting their awards... We asked him to not play, at first he was mad at us... but soon realized that it wasn't polite to play while the other's got their awards. He is growing up so fast.

5. T-Ball & Baseball practice started last week. Both kids are doing so well, this season is going to be so good. Our two are enjoying it, working hard, and excited to participate. I'm so happy they have found something they both enjoy. They practice together and cheer each other on.

6. Planning Buddies 8th Birthday. The last two years he just wanted a pizza party. This time we are heading to the movies to see "How to train your Dragon" in 3D. Found party supplies on-line, Bought each child the book as their party favor, and I'm going to make the invitations look like small movie reels. So fun to plan a Birthday around a theme he loves.

7. I can't seem to get enough of lady gaga & p!nk lately ;o) They get me moving and I can actually accomplish something. I love music that makes you move!!!!

Ten on Tuesday

2010-02-03T10:47:00.000-08:00

I know it is wed. but I'm getting a 10 in this week if it kills me ;o)

1. Missy and I shared a wonderful afternoon on Sunday shopping and doing girly things. I was so proud walking round holding my little girls hand. She was tickled with her purchase from build a bear store. She carried her bag so proud, purchasing an adorable lady bug out fit for her bear, and harry potter glasses for her brother. I told her they had to come out of her piggy bank, she didn't care. I won't tell her I never took the money out.

2. Hubby and I got the official OK to plan our once in a life time Hawaii trip. I'm soo not going to get my hopes up just yet.... but we are so close to actually putting money on this one. It will be hard to leave the kids but they will be just fine. Now to find a spot for the dog...

3. 5 days and I will be in LA!!!! OMG I can't believe I'm going to see Ellen, AND Disneyland without my kiddos in tow. It will be an adventure for sure.

4. Bummbed that I'm going to miss my son's "teaching" presentation next week..... He is going to teach the class how to Geocaching.... He is so excited. I can't wait to see the video. We picked up little compasses for each kid.

5. The kids are ready to play ball... All signed-up for Baseball/T-ball. I hope we get the coaches we want and can keep our buddies.

6. Tomorrow is the 100th Day of School. It will be an adventure to count everything with all the kids. I'm excited to see all their projects. Missy did a heart with 100 pompoms on it. It turned out pretty cute... and it was her idea.

7. A friend and I made 65 Gingerbread houses out of graham crackers for the 3 kinder classes. I don't get why it is that other parents never step in to help. So many parents think things just happen, or expect the teachers to do ALL the work. What ever happened to the whole process of a community raising children....

8. I can't stand the feeling I get every time I hear the Air Raid Siren go off on the first Wed. of every month at 11.... It is such an yucky feeling. A quick reminder of the past and what could come.

9. Sad that our Tahoe trip go cancelled for us.... it is understandable but still not happy about it. So we just need to come up with another adventure in its place. The kids didn't get to play in the snow last year.... so I want to make sure they can this year.

10. Feeling very lucky to have good friends around me willing to help when needed. Lucky to have my children learning the difference between good friends and bad friends. Happy they are making good choices. Missy has chosen some great little girls to be friends with. Buddy is getting there... he likes to get into mischief but he is learning from his mistakes. He has a great little friend who he can share many of his adventures with.

Ten on Tuesday

2010-01-26T13:53:00.000-08:00

1. Spent the afternoon today playing Hulabaloo with Missy. Every time she didn't win she said "Oh Man; Cheese and Butter". Not sure where that came from but it was cute.

2. Hubby is once again off on training... only for a week this time ;o)

3. We have our first night away from both kids this coming weekend. It will be the first time since our youngest was born, 5 1/2 years, that we get a night out by ourselves. We are heading to an adult only party. Catered food, bowling, karaoke, and cake it should be a nice night. It is the trial run for my mom, so she can see if she can take them for a week.

4. Knitting Cats for "Community Concern for Cats". We are hoping to participate in the Disney "give a day get a day" program. 2 cats down and 2 ta go.

5. Heading out on a field trip to a local pizza parlor tomorrow with Missy's class. Kinda weird, she hates pizza and isn't even going to eat the one she makes.

6.Exactly 2 weeks from today I will be a a live taping of "The Ellen Show." So excited for a road trip! My girlfriends have been trying for a few years to get tickets. Then one day they both got called and both got 2 tickets, so four of us get to embark on the adventure.

7. Finished my infinity scarf this week.... very happy with the results.

8. Got Buddies results back from his star testing, he went from a 2.3 reading level to a 3.2. We are so proud of him. He seems to love reading all of a sudden. & we had Missy's assessment yesterday, they are going to try her in a first grade reading group once a week. She is well above Kindergarden levels when it comes to reading. We hope to keep her working hard.

9. I can't believe my boy is going to be 8 in a matter of a month!!!!

10. Made yummy Minestrone soup from scratch the other day. It was perfect!!!!

2010-01-11T13:37:00.000-08:00

"I have a little brain... with lots of smart stuff in it!!" as declared by my 5 year old today. She is so right!!!!

2010 - Word

2010-01-06T11:18:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year again to choose a word for inspiration, goal setting, and simple living. This years word isn't to far different then previous ones.
2007 Was "Embrace" I wanted to live life in the here and now ;o)
2008 Was "Accountable" I wanted to feel more responsible for me and who, what I was to those around me.
2009 Was "Progress" I wanted to keep moving forward and learn to deal with Change more positively. Show my children that change was a natural progression of life and moving with it was far better than working against it. I think I did pretty good at accomplishing that goal. I was lucky that we didn't have really any life changing experiences except for the start of Kindergarden for Missy. I'm really mad at my self for falling of the blog-wagon and failing to post since last August. Well back to my words...

This year I have chosen "Healthy"... It isn't just for me but my whole family. We need to be healthy, active and connect family. I think working on being healthy isn't just about food, and exercise, but relationships too.

I want a healthy relationship among my family.
I want to eat healthy foods.
I want to exercise, making our bodies healthy.
I want to have routine, creating a healthy household.
I want to be mentally, and intellectually healthy.

I'm excited for 2010 to begin, a new decade... one that will define our children. This will be the decade they associate with. They will be called Children of the 2010s... like I was a child of the 80's It will be a good year I can feel it!!!

36 and counting...

2009-08-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

So I'm officially 36 now ;o) My Birthday came last Friday with a day long celebration in the city. It was nice!!! My friends showered me with lovely gifts in the early morning, gift cards a book and some love!! Then we hit the city running,
* We made a potty break at the Maritime Museum and got our first bay area stamp in our passports...
* We rode the Cable Cars all over town
* Hit the Cable Car Museum... and did a Geo Cache while there.
* Hung out at the Fairmont Hotel... I was very sad to learn they closed the best elivator ever!! You could ride up and get a great view of the city... but no more.
* Then we hopped back on the now hot Cable Cars heading back to the wharf.
* After yummy Ice Cream in Ghirardelli Square we headed to...
* the SF Fire Museum, where the kids rang bells and whistles.
* Then we hit the Persido for more passport stamps and a Geo Cache.
* Off to Fort Point only to discover they closed at 5 ;o( but they let us stamp our passports quickly
* Back to Fisherman's Wharf for a yummy dinner at "Wipe Out"

It was a great family day doing all kinds of little things I have wanted to do here and there.... we will head back to Fort Point though the kids are gonna love it.

I have decided I don't do it "ALL" and neither does anyone else...

2009-08-01T21:08:00.000-07:00

There are so many things I would like to say I do but I don't... so many things that I do that I wish I didn't... and still so many things yet to be done. So what do you do??

So many things I would like to say I do but I don't
- I don't always get the wash put away instantly
- I don't keep a perfectly clean house ( I wish tho)
- I don't play enough with my kids.
- We don't live as "green" a life as we should be.

So many things I do that I wish I didn't....
- Laundry & toilets!! While I'm grateful and happy to have both I HATE taking care of them...
- I wish I didn't yell at my kiddos so much
- Engage in conversations I would rather not...
- Doing the things others want me to... or things I think, others want me to do.

My list of things to do is huge... but for now
- Finish enjoying this summer, school will be here in 3 weeks...
- I want to be a better photographer so very very badly... while I have the eye I can't seem to hold onto the details and the skill it just won't sink in to my little brain. And it is getting really frustrating.
- I want to start my Christmas projects so I can be done for sure by Christmas!!!

Ten on Tuesday ;o)

2009-07-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

1. I'm addicted to Country Time Pink Lemonade for the summer...

2. Enjoyed visiting Chabot Space Center with hubby & the kids today.

3. Baked 3 loafs of Banana bread in one week....

4. Went to the Marin Headlands and cruised all over, making some new discoveries with the family.

5. This coming weekend we have a busy Saturday
- Dance class
- Birthday Party #1
- Birthday Party #2
- Missy's Dance Recital @ 2:30

6. Sold some of the kids toys and am feeling good about it. Now to finish listing all the clothes on Ebay.

7. Almost am finished with all the uniform shopping... having a tough time finding tiny clothes for Missy tho. Big brother is done, he was able to wear most of last years stuff. New shoes, new lunchbox, and a few pants.

8. One Carmel Visit, a Camping trip, and A visit to Chico will conclude our summer adventures.

9. We started soccer yesterday and Missy LOVED it. Daddy will be an assistant coach again this year. Their uniforms are bright yellow so we are "the Stingers" perfect name for a bunch of tiny bees running around a field in bunch ball rather than soccer. A good friend of ours is the coach and all but one member of our team is a close friend. It will be a cute fun season.

10. I can't seem to adjust to the fact that my little girl will be in Kindergarten in exactly 4 weeks. I'm sure I will be blogging about that in the near future!!!

Wow Missy turned 5

2009-07-22T18:14:00.000-07:00

We had a quick Birthday party on Saturday afternoon at Black Diamond Kids Center. She wanted Little Petshop, so that is what we did. I baked a cake in the middle of all the crazy week and simply attached a few of her little pets to it, she was thrilled. Missy loved pretending she was a gymnast for a day. She so wants to try her talent at gymnastics... that will be our next step after dance class. It is hard to believe that my little girl is 5. She is growing up so fast, reading, writing, crafting, and being herself. She is turning into a little person so independent and talented.

Our Crater Lake adventure

2009-07-22T17:41:00.000-07:00

We had an Amazing trip tp Crater Lake. SO many things to be thankful for on our trip.
* We headed up on Sunday to the KOA in Shasta... I was really nervous I haven't heard good things about KOAs but it was perfect for a one night stay. While in Shasta City we had dinner at Black Bear Diner to celebrate Missy's actual birthday. We did a bit of Geo Caching with one success and one failure. We played in the park and showered in the morning.
We visited Hedge Creek Falls, which was beautiful. The kids LOVED walking behind and touching the falls. The perfect falls to play in even if just for a moment. We searched for a cache but soon realized it was corrupted and no where to be found... good thing Daddy brought the Ipod. Once we finished exploring we hiked back up and found another cache!!!
* We made a quick little trip into Dunsmuir admiring the only working turntable in CA. My boy was in awe at it's beauty. I only wish we could have seen it working for him. The Dunsmuir station was small and nostalgic.
* Before leaving the Shasta area we stopped at the oldest working hatchery this side of Mississippi. The kids and Daddy loved exploring the grounds, and admiring all the possibilities of catching the fish. They feed the fish and watched them go crazy. The little museum had so many cool little exhibits; an original fire car, an working phone that was once on a train, and a few displays of old fishing gear. It was a great stop.
* On our way to Crater Lake we decided to stop to pick our own lavender. It was an adventure to drive up the long, steep, red rocky road. The new car was covered in a fine red dust. I'm not sure if it was worth the drive up for the whole family. I loved it. It smelled beautiful and was a gorgeous site to be seen. Shasta Mountain was far off in the back round adding to the beauty of the fields. I was the only one to pick lavender, the kids ran around and scrapped their knees. We sipped lavendar lemonade and enjoyed the view before heading back down.
* We made it to Crater Lake on Monday afternoon. We set of Camp and relaxed with family.
* On Tuesday after getting-up we headed up to actually see Crater Lake, get our Jr. Ranger goodies, and go for a hike. I simply can't describe how beautiful Crater Lake is. It is the bluest place I have ever seen. It is simply mesmerizing and amazing. After simply taking in the beauty we hiked around checking out different angles of Wizard Island, listed to a lecture about how it was formed, and ate lunch at the lodge.
* After lunch we took a short drive out to the pinnacles. We went on a short hike to see them closer. Once again they were amazing and beautiful. Our photos don't even describe how big and unique they are.
* After enjoying Crater Lake & the Pinnacles the kids went to Jr. Ranger school. We were very fortunate to have a Ranger, Ranger Don "Dog" to ourselves. He took us on a private hike teaching the kids how to use their senses while hiking.
* On Wednesday we ventured out on a hike down the Annie Creek trail, battling mosquitoes and heat. The kids did far better than I would have thought. The rest of the day was spent relaxing at camp, letting the kids play and get to know each other. It was nice to have nothing to do but play Uno a million times.
* On our last day at Crater Lake we hit a few more trails, hiking up to the highest point in the area, a fire look out. Then also hiking around the Visiter Center to see the "Lady in the woods". the views were amazing from the top of the Ranger fire look out. And the Lady in the woods was cool, carved out of a rock. But I would say the best part of the day was when the kids got sworn in as Jr. Rangers. I thought they would be handed a little card saying you passed yippy. But no, they questioned them about what they had learned, they gave each of them a Jr. Ranger badge, and silenced the entire room having them applaud the kids accomplishments. It made the kids feel good and made them accountable for what they had done, very proud indeed.
* We spent our evening p laying more games, eating smores, and saying our good byes. It was a quick week, a long trip and well worth it. The Crater was amazing to see, the kids learned a ton of things about why and what we had visited, We went on some really amazing hikes, and most importantly we spent some real quality time with family.
* On Friday we began our trek home. We drove over to Collier State Park to see the Logging Museum. Turned out to be a great stop. Then we stopped at a war memorial statue display discovering our first Geo Bug while there. We made it home at around 7 that night with no broken bones only a few mosquito bites and happy hearts after a great trip.

How could I miss my Ten on Tuesday once again...

2009-07-08T07:38:00.001-07:00

I blogged about Michael and forgot to blog my 10... I'm just a tiny bit stressed about the next 3 days.

1* Today I'm hosting an open-playdate for Sprouts "great tuck-in" I hope we get some good donations for this great little program. We have Nancy reading a few stories and then I set up to VERY simple crafts, decorating a pair of PJ's and making a friendship bracelet/necklace out of noodles.

2* I need to grocery shop today... for camping next week. Crazy!!!

3* I need to make.... Rice Krispie treats, a cake, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and home made granola bars before Sat at 2pm.

4* I need to order Missy's cake ... I'm sad that they don't have a "cute" littlest pet shop cake any place... It would be much easier on my part to simply order a cake.

5* We are off to a new museum tomorrow and I really am hoping it is worth the drive all the way to Lodi....

6* I can't wait to spend the day in the city with my family. Every year on our Anniversary we take the kiddos on a picnic to where we got married. Well this year with camping etc. it didn't happen like we wanted it ... which made me really sad. SO we ARE going this Friday!!!! I'm only sad that it might get cut shorter than I wanted so I can go to a birthday party too....

7* We need to pack ALL of our camping stuff by Sat afternoon.... so we can head out EARLY on Sunday. I packed the kids, and I packed most of the extra goodies. The trailer is 90% set just need to do a once over and throw the food in the trailer.

8* I need to go and get a birthday present for my nephew before I forget.

9* OH and I need to clean the house for our house sitter... In the middle of all this craziness. The thing I hate doing the most cleaning and laundry... those are the things that never end.

10* We are off to the park, then to do a quick Geocache, then grocery shop then the baking begins......

Memories of Michael...

2009-07-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

August 1958- June 2009

I just want to remember a few things....

* Today was Michael Jackson's funeral such a sad sad day.
* His Thriller Album was one of the first cassettes I owned, along with Janet Jackson (Control), Madonna (True Blue), Tiffany, Exspose, and Debbie Gibson,
* I had a GREAT book about him and his life thus far... well as far as a 5th grader should know. It came with a sparkly white glove on the cover. I wonder sometimes what happened to it.
* I remember singing his songs, watching his thriller video, and knowing that my parents didn't really like it, which made me want to listen even more.
* I had a black t-shirt that had Michael on it.
* I never saw him in concert... darn!!!
* I can't find my Bad CD
* I snatched the Dangerous one from my X-Stepfather when I moved out... that and Simon & Garfunkel.

Remembering our 4th ;o)

2009-07-05T10:12:00.001-07:00

I don't want to forget what we did this year.....

We started our festivities on Thursday Evening at the Singing Flag. Chow-ing down on Burger King for the kiddos, KFC for the adults and plenty of cupcakes for dessert. This was the first year Sweet Pea wasn't scared of the Boom. We went with friends who had never been. Her Hubby didn't want to admit it but he had a good time. The kids got their faces painted and had balloon dogs made, which promptly got popped of course. But I think the highlight of the entire evening was as were leaving my Mom put my Niece in the wrong car. We have a NEW Honda Pilot and my mom stopped at a car a few ahead of ours and proceeded to open the door and put my niece in the car seat. We all had a good laugh but poor mom was really embarrassed.

Then on 4th of July we visited our local annual parade. My brother joined us with his daughter. We watched a million cars, and horses pass before us, while we ate yummy Kettle Korn. Daddy didn't drive in the parade this year he just patrolled the area, but it was nice because he got to come hang out with us for a change. After the parade we headed to my mom's house for a bit of pool time and BBQ. It was fun to watch the kids play and get all muddy, my son's favorite part.

We watched Fireworks with some friends.. a quick in and out. It was nice to not deal with all the crowds and be home some what early. The fireworks were great and again Sweet Pea enjoyed them from the comfort of my lap. Once we got home Little Buddy and I played with a few sparklers. The Man down our street usually set off a ton of fireworks, this year he was pretty quiet. When Daddy got home we lit our 6 ground flowers and called it a night. It was cute to watch the boys light fireworks, that is one of my favorite 4th of July memories as a kid. Playing with the sparklers, and watching Dad make the big ones go off. he would prep all day for the evenings festivities.

Hope you all had a fun and safe 4th, we did!!!!

Hello July!!!!

2009-07-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

July sort of snuck up on us!!! Let's see what have we done in the past few weeks....

* We went on an AWESOME camping trip to Burney Falls. We met my Aunt, Uncle, 3 Cousins and their families. Even though it was super hot we made the best of it and enjoyed the whole trip. Fishing, hiking, and lots of swimming!!! I hope we make this a tradition because it was a wonderful trip. The falls were gorgeous and chilly. We also did our first geocaching, and we can't wait to discover some new treasures on future adventures.

* Last night we visited the Singing Flag. The kids had a blast, got their faces painted, and watched fireworks directly above head.

* We also started our traditional treks to Contra Loma for swimming. Today was perfect not to hot, not to cold, but very crowded.

* I took the kids to the San Jose Tech Museum last week and loved it. Little Buddy loved so much of it. He would walk up to a display actually be able to read it and begin to figure out what to do. Poor Missy was a bit lost, it was loud and a bit above her. I think she had fun but didn't understand much of what she was doing. We also got to watch an IMax movie.

* I'm loving out summer adventures, heading to the park, heading to the pool, and finding new things to discover. Next week we hit a new museum in Lodi. We get ready for Missy's 5th Birthday, and the kids and I organized a little community outreach project for ECMC supporting Sprouts "The Great Tuck-In". Then we top the week of by Camping at Crater Lake .... We hope you're all having a great Summer thus far!!!!

June 23rd 2009

2009-06-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

TODAY
June 23rd, 2009

Outside my window... I'm wishing I had a new fence but admiring my beautiful new car instead.

I am thinking... that a fort is in our future this afternoon.

I am thankful for... my hubby's job and the fact that he likes what he does.

I am wearing.. cut off sweats and a tank top, avoiding being hot.... I hate the summer heat.

From the kitchen... I have a fabulously clean floor and a sink full of dishes.

I am creating... my son's 1st grade scrapbook.

I am going.. camping this weekend and I can't wait!!!

I am reading... way to many books at once.... Marked, Above all be kind, Water for Elephants, and a few magazines.

I am hoping... that we are rid of the stomach flu forever.

I am hearing... my son play "operation" with his sister.

Around the house... are signs that I have to adorable kids.

One of my favorite things... is the freedom summer provides. No schedules, no worries, no stresses.

A few plans for the rest of the week... put some more miles on the new car so we are ready to tow on Saturday, Head to the San Jose Tech Museum, Pack for camping.

I'm not sure where this started but I have seen it on a few blogs and thought I would play along ;o) Happy tuesday to ya!!!!

I must add that my son looks adorable right now with a new haircut. First time to a real barber!!! ADORABLE!!!

Tuesday Again & I'm ready with my Ten!!!!

2009-06-16T14:32:00.000-07:00

1. I'm thrilled to say we are finally throw-up free. We have a bit of straggling runs but otherwise doing good.

2. Missy got a nasty bladder infection Sunday.... so she is on heavy duty meds.

3. We went to the drive-ins this past weekend much to my dismay and actually had a GREAT time. Although the car died on the freeway on ramp... which left us there till about 2 am. Thanks to our good friends for pulling over and waiting with us we got home safely.

4. Took the kids to story time this morning at the library for an enjoyable book reading morning. Buddy checked out some Thomas books and read like crazy!!!

5. We have been to the park 2x so far this week and it has proved to be a great way to start our summer days.

6. We are slowly getting summer goodies crossed off our "Summer 100" list.

7. Father's Day is this coming weekend so we plan to get crafty this Friday!!

8. Our Anniversary is tomorrow we are celebrating 9 years together with dinner and then "wicked"!!!

9. I still don't have a house sitter for next weekend and I'm starting to stress about it.

10. Mexican lasagna for dinner sounds perfect!!!

June Ten on Tuesday

2009-06-09T16:20:00.000-07:00

WOW It has been a yucky week.... and awhile since I posted... two weeks to be exact.

1. We had the WORST stomach flu this past weekend. We thought we were about to die. Luckily Little Miss didn't get it. Buddy brought it home on Thursday night and recover wasn't complete until Sunday Night. We missed Buddy's Peanut Game, Mom's Wiitirement Party, And Buddy's Team party.

2. We are deep into the last week of school for both kids. Pre-school graduation is on Friday and the 2nd graders "fun in the sun" day is tomorrow. This year flew by sooo very fast.

3. I have tried my best to enjoy the last 2 weeks with Missy. Today we did breakfast and the park, last week we ran to visit studio grow. We ahve been getting crafty and creative together, playing games, and having tea parties. This will change shortly.

4. We booked our daughters 5th birthday party at a local gymnastics place. It will be perfect to beat the heat, beat the clean-up, and the stress. She wants the theme to be littlest pet shop... so that will be a fun adventure.

5. Finally we set up our camping... 3 trips this summer, I'm so excited. & I'm working on a 4th for the beginning of September.

6. I joined my mother's knitting group. I wasn't sure if it was something I was totally comfortable with, but then a friend wanted to join so we go together. The ladies are great and I have learned some cool things, as well as made the cutest little sweater dress for Sweet Pea.

7. I'm still addicted to Heroes.. watching it on demand from Netfilx

8. I'm pretty proud of our boy for getting the "magnificent mathematician" award. He was so stressed. He was going to get perfect attendance but missed school friday because of the stomach flu.

9. I'm making a frittata tonight and really hoping it is good.

10. We are going to the drive- in this weekend and I'm very nervous about it... so not the best part of town to have a birthday party!!!!

Ten on Tuesday ;o)

2009-05-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Had a great Memorial Day weekend!!!!
- We went to Kid Fest on Saturday
- Went to a great BBQ at Friend's house, enjoyed good food, good friends and fun!!
- Hit the Delta on Papa's Boat... fishing, eating, and catching up...

1. Thankful for full-belly laughs when something isn't even that funny....
2. I'm so happy that we have 3 weeks left of school... mixed emotions all around.
3. I made the BEST loaf of Banana bread to date.... it went before I could take a photo.
4. Love my 365 project
5. Hate Laundry but thankful to have clothes to wash
6. Feel bad for hubby... he fixed our leaking faucet only to have the sink break UGH!!!! and of course nothing is standard sizes.
7. I have to start planning our little ones 5th birthday... scary thought.
8. I need to plan this weeks meals.... I wish I would do that on a regular basis!!!
9. We need to purge more... a pick-up is coming on Friday to collect.
10. We need to make a final decision about the fences.

Summer Clothes!!!

2009-05-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

I want so bad to fit into some adorable summer clothes!!! I know I'm not hugely over weight or anything but I'm so not at a healthy weight. I need to loose about 20 lbs maybe just even 15 and I would be happy. That would put me at 125... and I'm good with that. I'm trying to do the 30 day shred... and I have gained muscle but not shed any lbs. I know I"m changing but why are my legs getting bigger not smaller... I know the answer but it doesn't make it any better.

Family Traditions...

2009-05-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Some of our family traditions....

* On our Anniversary we return to where we got married, have a picnic and photograph us in the same spot.

* Every year on the kids birthdays I write them a letter... while this isn't a family tradition it is mine... and they will share in this when they are old enough to read and enjoy those letters.

* Christmas morning and the 1st day of school the kids get ebelskivers

* Every Christmas eve the kids get new pj's, new books, and sometimes a new ornament (half the time I can't wait till Christmas tho).

* We do the usual trip to the pumpkin patch, and color eggs at Easter, cook turkey on Thanksgiving... those aren't all that original.

* Watching AFV regularly on Sunday nights is one of my FAVORITE times of the week.

There are just a few.... I want to remember.

Ten on Tuesday ;o)

2009-05-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

Once again it is Tuesday!!! I can't believe how quickly these weeks are flying by.

1. Missy has been singing all week this song by yo gabba gabba

2. I started the 30 day shred by Jillian... now if only I can stop eating these maybe I could actually get in shape!!!

3. We transplanted all our seedlings this weekend and they seem to be surviving so far.

4. Hubby and I attacked the backyard this weekend. And did a pretty good job of it.

5. We have a birthday party to attend today!!!

6. Baseball has been a little frustrating if we have a game during the week coach has been canceling our Monday Night practice. I know I can work with our boy, but he gets something different from the coach, he listens a bit better and takes what He says to heart.

7. Hubby and I are going to see Wicked on our Anniversary!! I'm so excited... we got tickets on a whim... 2nd row seats!!!

8. I have to get back into scrapbooking... I feel as if I'm falling behind.

9. I have knitting group for the first time tonight.

10. This week is teacher appreciation week. We are having fun showering Buddy's teacher with gifts.
Monday- Bought her lunch
Tuesday - He wrote a thank you note and we included a bunch of cute little teacher note cards
Wed. - We are making her flower pens to replace her older ones.
Thursday - A new lanyard with a $5.00 Starbucks card attached
Friday - A glass Jar monogramed with her name and filled with pencils.

9.

My Tuesday 10

2009-05-05T19:27:00.000-07:00

1. I love the sound of the kids giggling in the bathtub!!! Bubbles and all...

2. I found this quote today and loved it.... I'm going to make my world what I want it to be..."no matter how qualified or deserving we are, we will never reach a better life until we can imagine it for ourselves and allow ourselves to have it." - richard bach

3.I had a nice weekend with my girlfriends, loved the rain, the conversations, and the relaxing. But I REALLY missed my hubby and kids. I want to get away with them and relax. About 5 more weeks and we go camping again ;o)

4. I'm still not use to hubby's crazy hours.... but I'm getting there.

5. I love to order books through scholastic but I HATE being the person to take care of all the paperwork.... I though how hard could it be??!! But picking up someone else's mess is another story!!

6. I want to bake this week but haven't figured what is on the agenda.

7. I have fallen off my 365 project this year.... but I'm trying. I did my April page lastnight.

8. Watched Grey Gardens this weekend, loved Drew Berrymore and Jessica Lange.

9. Even though I shouldn't be scared of the "Swine Flu" it sits in the back of my mind a constant fear.

10. I'm having a terrible time finding the right person to replace our fence and lawn. Such a stressful adventure!! It sucks that I really have no clue what to do with the yard to begin with..... who knows if a lawn will even fix the mess we have made.

Bye Bye April...

2009-04-30T16:39:00.000-07:00

I'm sad that April has come to an end.
I'm sad that school is about to be over...
I'm sad that the rain will not fall...
I'm sad that I will be leaving ECMC for good...
I'm sad that baseball season concludes in a few weeks...
I'm sad that we won't be running the fireplace but rather the AC...

I LOVE Fall & Winter!!!!

I'm excited for all the adventures to come this summer...
I'm excited (& scared) for Kindergarten to start...
I'm excited for Soccer season... 7 friends on a team together is crazy!!!
I'm excited for Open House...
I'm excited to sleep late any day of the week and cuddle more with the kids...
I'm looking forward to the laziness that summer brings....I'm just not looking forward to the HEAT!!!!

Tuesday's Ten

2009-04-28T15:05:00.000-07:00

1. I have become little Suzy homemaker just a tiny bit. I made from scratch the best yummy chewy granola bars, Then on Sunday I made soft warm pretzels, and today I made a bit dense but still yummy a round of "no kneed dutch oven" bread. There is something so satisfying about having made something. I'm loving the experimenting and learning all about bread. I wonder what I will try next.

2. I hate the struggle at homework time. Trying to keep him focused is getting harder and harder. He knows the answers but doesn't have the patience to sit and do it. He gets distracted WAY to easily.

3. This weekend is a girls weekend.... it will be a nice little break. I'm sad tho, it is going to rain here on Sat. night. I would love to enjoy just one more cozy night next to the fire before summer hits.

4. I have my MRI next week and I'm a tad nervous.

5. We have watched way to much yo gabba gabba lately.

6. I need a nap, hubby's new schedules are messing me up.

7. My photos are all organized and up-to-date. I have scrapped pretty much everything I have purposefully printed.

8. I'm about half way through knitting Missy's sweater. A pepto bismal pink sweater.

9. Little Buddy has a diorama of the rainforest due in a few weeks... we really need to get busy on it. The box is painted now we need to fill it.

10. I love listening to the kids sing this.

A quiet 10 on Tuesday....

2009-04-21T20:54:00.000-07:00

1. a nice quiet week planned.... kinda a catch-up and reconnecting

2. Did my blood test this morning... she filled 15 vials.... 15!!!!

3. The car is in the shop... some oil leak thing....

4. Took a cute little nap this afternoon with Missy on my chest... oh I miss those days.

5. Buddy got detention yesterday for talking. Actually 10kids of the 20 in his class got detention. They were outside waiting to go into class. His teacher wasn't happy they Music teacher did that.... I guess he was having a bad day.

6. Had yummy stir-fry for dinner from my fabulous hubby cook....

7. School photos came.... turned out pretty good.

8. I forgot to pick-up Buddy's pills today... oops.

9. Missy and I got pedicures this morning.... at home in the comfort of our own bathroom

10. It has been miserably hot lately.... I'm dreading the summer ;o( I want the rain... I want the snow... I want it cold and foggy!!!!

Baseball notes from today...

2009-04-19T01:19:00.000-07:00

I just have to share how proud I am of my boy!!! Today he was up to bat 4 times and he hit the ball 4 times!!! He ran the bases as fast as hit little legs could take him. He got out on 3rd base once but other wise made it home. Contributing 3 of the 17 or more total runs. He also was the catcher for one inning, calling signs (not really but he thinks he is), and tossing the ball to the coach... really at him with direction and determination. I love how is faced glowed with a huge smile because he knew he had accomplished something. We have been practicing more and it shows!!! The reward a huge hug, a high five, and a frozen yogurt.

Del Vall Camping Trip

2009-04-17T06:46:00.001-07:00

- We spent our Spring Break at Del Valle Reservoir

Day 1
- We started a bit later than I wanted but it was fine we were on vacation!!! We ran a TON of errands before heading out... Walmart, Trader Joe's, Famous Footwear, Raley's, Lowe's, and finally the gas station.
- Arriving at camp around 2ish.
- We detached and popped the trailer starting the process of setting up camp.... then realized we forgot to add water. SO hubby closed-up the trailer, and re-hitched it, then filled it with water and did the whole process all over again.
- We had dinner and went for a walk around camp. We were beat so we hit the hay after a game of chicken tracks with the kids.

Day 2
- Well we FROZE the first night all cozy on one side of the tent. The kids slept in footy pajamas so they weren't to cold.
- We hung out in bed till after 9 since it was sooo cold 31 degrees. After which time we made eggs and bacon....I burned the bacon (not the best camping cook sorry)
- We drove up to the nature center hoping to peek inside and hike around a bit after lunch but it was cold and windy, and the nature center wasn't open. So we headed back to camp. Buddy and Daddy saved a tent.... It was SUPER windy and our neighbors tent flew away... so they got it then filled it with rocks so it wouldn't fly away again.
- We had been running the heater since it was cold and thought if we ran it it wouldn't stink anymore. Well it ate up all our battery so now at 4 we lost all battery power. Hubby disconnects the battery, there went the water we had to go get, and no heater ;o(
- We decided to go for a walk and get warmed-up... Slowly overhead dark clouds rolled in. A few sprinkles fell just as we arrived back to camp. Right after we started our fire did it pour buckets & hail... and continued for a good two hours. I was VERY proud of my hubby for sticking it out. He was really nervous that the trailer wouldn't be water proof, or that it wouldn't dry out and get gross/moldy. We survived the rain & the hail!!!
- Can I just say that I loved the rain.... it made the trip perfect for me. I loved listening to the rain/hail fall, I loved the sound of it hitting the trailer, I loved cuddling with Missy since she didn't like the noise, I loved sitting by the fire while it poured.
- Once the rain went away we quickly roasted marshmallows and had snacks.
- After a yummy dinner of taco salad we played "Enchanted Forest"

Day 3
- I think we were a tad warmer for night number 2.... not sure!!
- We snacked in the trailer for a bit then headed up to the beach so we could warm-up in the car.
- So we ran back to camp, packed-up our fishing gear and ran to the reservoir to rent a boat.

- It was a chilly windy trip but the kids had a blast fishing. Missy used her pole for the first time. I loved watching the interaction between Daddy & the kids. Watching them enjoy the adventure for the first time. One of the best moments!!!
- When we got back to camp empty handed we changed the mood by playing ball. The kids are getting better at baseball, hitting & throwing. And just getting along.
- The kids rode their scooters, crafted, and relaxed around camp.
- We had a great BBQ Chicken dinner.
- We roasted marshmellows again and couldn't wait the have "smore"

Day 4
- That lastnight wasn't as cold but I slept terrible. New neighbors showed up around 9:30 and were loud.
- I was ready to go home since it was a rough night. Hubby made great pancakes... we packed-up and headed home.

Ten on Tuesday

2009-04-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

1. I had my follow up Dr. Apt this am....ugh!! I have to have more blood work, an MRI and an EEG. I want this to all be over!! The good thing tho, she prescribed migraine meds finally!!!

2. It is raining today. I love the rain, the smell, the pitter patter sound.

3. Got all the kids Easter basket goodies ready...

4. Went to the worst 6 year old baseball game ever on Sat. The coach on the opposite team was crazy!!! He was basically cheating but didn't think he was. I felt bad for our coach... thank goodness the kids really have no clue, they are just playing the game.

5. My boy caught his first fish all by himself on Sunday. He was so excited... and Daddy was so proud.

6. Mom had her wedding reception/open house Sat. and it was nice to catch-up with old friends.

7. I made fresh applesauce and bananabread last night yum!!!

8. With this rain I think tonight's game will be cancelled... can I cross my fingers.

9. I some digital scrapbooking yesterday.

10. Looking forward to camping next week with the kids.

Blog addiction & 10 on Wed.

2009-04-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

I read blogs on a regular basis and you would think I could muster up the courage to maintain mine... but I can't. I worry about my grammar, spelling etc. I read so many blogs about other peoples lives. I'm also addicted to facebook...I run to peek and see who posted a new up date or a new photo. Seriously I need to pull the plug... Hubby was talking about a 10 day no tv pledge well I couldn't survive with a 10 day no computer pledge. So many things as simple as my calendar are tied to the computer. Tonights dinner came from a blog...see my world is spun through these cords...HELP!!!

10 things for this week....

1. Getting ready to Sign Missy up for Soccer on Friday.

2. I made yummy banana bread yesterday...

3. Chicken is in the crock pot crocking...

4. We are off to the library after pre-school pick-up.

5. My house is SUPER clean and BETTER stay that way...

6. My mom is having her wedding reception this weekend...

7. I'm going to join a knitting group...heaven help me...

8. I did some digital scrapbooking yesterday and loved the results...but do I print them or just let them sit on the computer???

9. Little Buddy went on a field trip yesterday and had a blast.

10. Book Orders are done!!!

100th post!!!

2009-03-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

Baseball season has begun.
We had opening day went great!!! It was a bit weird to leave my kids with strangers while we sat in the stands, a first for me. Missy didn't walk, I guess she started crying so the coach carried her through the ENTIRE parade on his shoulder!! She had the best view I bet. Little Buddy was adorable...we watched him search the stand looking for us. I must say I LOVED the moment when he found us...his smile grew so big. His wave grew in equal size.

Happy St. Patrickks Day!!!

2009-03-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

Time for Ten on Tuesday too...

I love st. patrick's day!!! Not just because it is my boys birthday but because pretty much all through school he will be lucky enough to have a party in class every year....may not be for him but it is a party non the less!!!

1. My boy is 7 today!!!!!

2. Chuck-E-Cheese for dinner....not my choice, his....

3. We had Betty's funeral yesterday...

4. I see building a HUGE i-coaster in our near future...

5. Ben 10 is wondering around our house .... "going alien" every now and then

6. I love to spy my little girl dancing to yo gabba gabba...

7. Trying to figure out what kind of class I can take....

8. We booked camping for Spring Break I can't wait!!!!

9. Opening Day is this Saturday ...and it is suppose to pour rain...cross your fingers it doesn't!!!!

10. I want an Iphone or at least and Ipod touch....

Lets try Ten on Thursday instead....

2009-03-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

1. I registered Missy for Kindergarten Yesterday....went smoothly and she was really excited.

2. My Great Aunt Betty Passed away yesterday...which was really hard.

3. We went to both kids Ball practice....Missy is loving it...Buddy is having a bit of trouble from outside influences....

4. Buddy also got in trouble for throwing his lunch box on the roof at school....UGH!!! wait till I tell hubby!!!

5. I found the cutest little chipboard albums so the kids can make their own scrapbooks...

6. I haven't had Pepsi in a week tomorrow...and I'm doing good.

7. We had a great dinner at my girlfriends house Tuesday Night...the best chicken pot pie ever!!!

8. I listed my KOTM on ebay we shall see how it goes...the auctions aren't getting a much as they were. in the 120 range instead of 177. OH well if I make my money back that is good. I'm sick of Creating Keepsakes!!! I will miss my magazines if they fold but I will survive.

9. Hubby comes home tomorrow !!!!! I can't wait.

10. The kids have slept in our bed the entire time Hubby has been gone...so it will be a bit of adjustment on Friday night.

ok off to playgroup and hopefully a better day.

I Love you 100

2009-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:00

Instead of saying "I love you too" after I say I love you.... Missy usually responds with an "I love you 100"... well for the first time today she has finally changed her tune. She loves me 109 and Daddy 199... daddy is moving up the latter finally!!! I think she is missing him pretty bad right now... hurry home honey!!!!

Too cute to forget...

2009-03-06T13:55:00.000-08:00

Today is Miss Kelly's Birthday. After we dropped little buddy off we made a mad dash for the grocery store. Missy picked out the "perfect" Balloons, the "perfect" card (Bolt) and the "perfect" jelly beans... On our way to school she declared that Miss Kelly was going to love her choices "because I only have the BEST stuff." I really don't know where that came from, but I laughed listening to her.

Ten on Tuesday even though it is Wednesday...

2009-03-04T13:21:00.000-08:00

1. Went to the ER on Monday via an Ambulance....that is for another day of blogging...

2. My son was unloading the dishwasher and said that the knives must be called "hiker guys" I asked why and he said because he is carrying a walking stick. We have Henkel knives.

3. His Ben 10 Band it almost complete...4 guys down and 6 ta go.

4. Report cards came out and my kid is above average on a bunch of things....I'm so proud.

5. We haven't been to ball practice....because of the rain....which is alright with me I LOVE the rain.

6. Missy has her recital on Saturday...the last one for awhile.

7. I'm super lucky to have good friends that help in times of crisis.

8. I picked up Kindergarten Registration Packet.....in one week I register her.

9. I'm not doing great with my 365 project....the pictures are lacking and even forgotten.

10. Hubby will be home soon...good cuz I miss him terrible!!!!

Ten on Tuesday ;o)

2009-02-24T17:51:00.000-08:00

1. I'm enjoying HSM3, it has been on ALL day long!! We have been singing, dancing around and being a couple of crazy ladies.

2. Another new recipe hopefully this is a keeper...lemon cilantro chicken soup.

3. I'm addicted to Facebook..UGH!!!

4. The kids are hooked on puzzles today...4 and counting.

5. T-Ball & Peanut League started this past Saturday and we are sooo excited. All of us actually!!! We have 3 great coaches, we are on teams with friends, and the kids are so stinking cute. Much better feeling than soccer last August.

6. I need to book camping for this summer...

7. I can't shake my cold.....and Missy has one now...not sure if she is going to school tomorrow....

8. The dog needs to go to the groomers so very smelly bad....

9. Little Buddy has become a GREAT reader in a short amount of time!!! AND he is going to be 7 in 2 weeks....7!!!!!!

10. Kindergarten Registration is in 2 weeks too...I pick-up the packet on Monday....

NON-STOP CHANGE!!!!!

Marshmallows, Marriage, Surgery & the Dentist....

2009-02-12T17:02:00.001-08:00

WOW isn't that a title or what!!!!

So many little things can happen in a simple week!!!
* Hubby headed to the ER again this past week for Kidney Stones ... long story short had surgery Tuesday and they are gone. Short and Sweet!!! Done Yippy!!!
* Both kids went on a quick dental adventures, both came back shinny and clean...again short and sweet NO Cavities!!!!
* Today I made 3 batches of Valentines Rice Krispies for school & parties...Short Sweet and YUM!!!
* This weeked will be rainy and wet, perfect cozy weather just the way I like it.
* As I type my mom is tying the knot for the 4th time....Good Times to come
* Lets see did I miss anything, nope I think that covers our week short and sweetly!!! Off to taste those treats...Happy Valentines Day

What color are your eyes??

2009-02-03T15:37:00.001-08:00

If you ask Little Buddy he says his "are green," when in reality they are as blue as the sky...

If you ask Missy she will say "Yellow, but only when you flash a flashlight in them".....Her eyes are a great light brown...

Mine they are blue, Buddy is willing to admit that....

Daddy has pee green and Buddy isn't sure about that....doesn't pee go in the toilet??

10 things by each

2009-02-01T20:51:00.000-08:00

10 random things about each of us....from me ;o)

1. I can't seem to stop drinking the Pepsi...I have tried the past 2 weeks to give it a break but keep going back.
2. I haven't been able to get out of bed at 6:10 when the alarm clock goes off.
3. I'm excited about t-ball not so my kids can play, learn the game and have fun...but I'm excited to see Missy in the uniform.
4. I'm very jealous that it seems like others around me are doing what it is they want to...and I'm wondering why do I lack the motivation and self-confidence to act upon what it is I want.
5. I love that Missy is singing every song in the car, every commercial on tv.
6. I'm now addicted to Facebook thanks to my hubby
7. I have a stash of stuff to sell on ebay
8. I don't want to go to Tahoe next weekend but should be excited to...
9. I started to sneak candy & cookies and I'm piggy out on them...which I have NEVER done before.
10. I want my office clean...it is my crap every place but I have no motivation to take care of it....UGH

Hubby
1. Has a new Job...I think he likes it...or at least likes the new adventure.
2. He adjust to change better than me.
3. Took his coffee pot to work and left me with an empty counter....
4. Has a great mom but crazy sisters...
5. Looks great with a fresh haircut...how did he ever wear it longer.
6. Is in LA for 2 weeks...well 12 days
7. He looses weight much faster than me and it isn't fair.
8. Has a great smile and eyes....
9. Fixed my infected ear at 1 in the morning last night.
10. Will be home on Friday the 13th...

Sweet Pea
1. Sing every place we go, in the car, watching tv, you name it...if she knows the song she sings it.
2. I love how she says "who body" for who is that...
3. I hate that she only eats, cereal, chicken nuggets, milk, cheese, apples, dried cherries....
4. I love that she isn't ready to sleep all night in her bed, but she gets through most of it....and arrives with us around 3am.
5. I love that she is a crafty queen...coloring, painting, glueing, stamping...
6. She loves tea partys with all her toys & mommy
7. She can get her self on the computer and to her side no problem.
8. She wants her own iPod
9. She does Pilates with me and thinks we are dancing.
10. She still sucks her thumb and rolls my ring.

Little Buddy
1. Loves math
2. Loves school
3. Told my mom that he "likes daddy's mom better, because she has the wii"
4. Tries to sneak sips of my Pepsi all the time...then yells at me and says I'm not allowed to drink pepsi this year.
5. Loves the computer...and can get around it pretty well himself.
6. Keeps asking when I'm going to have another baby...sorry Buddy not gonna happen.
7. Loves Ben10 & Bakugan Crawlers.
8. Keeps sneaking peeks at his birthday present...an icoaster.
9. Loves to buy lunch.
10. Still has a crush on Macie but won't admit it...

Benjamin Button...

2009-01-26T12:13:00.000-08:00

I loved seeing the Curious Case of Benjamin Button for so many reasons. First I was on a much needed date with my hubby. It felt like forever since we had the chance to get out into the world by ourselves and do something so normal as dinner & a movie. I loved walking hand in hand, I loved cuddling in the movie, I loved looking at his smile across the table. I love simply reconnecting with him. The movie made me think about my life. It made me wonder about my death. I left the movie appreciating what I have more, missing those I have lost more and wanting to make something of my life and my families lives more. It left me wanting to grow old with the man by my side more. Living, loving and being present, I want more of that. I sometimes take for granite the lovely life I have (as I think most people do). I sat in the silence rocking my daughter enjoying the sounds our home makes in the quiet of the night. The dryer running, the dog breathing while she slept, the sound of Missy sucking her thumb on my lap. Taking in the sounds around me for that too changes from day to day. Everything always comes down to change....nothing will ever be as it was yesterday and I want to remember it and appreciate it today.

A week gone by...

2009-01-14T07:33:00.000-08:00

A week has passed since I blogged. A wonderful complicated week. Change is always coming and going...thus change. Change in relationships is a hard one for me. I was hanging out with an old buddy and had no quam about conversions, it flowed freely and openly. But then I sat and chatted with another old friend and it was a struggle for conversation. Why is it that relationships have so many ups and downs? Is it the changes we all go through? Growing and learning from each other. We get what we need from friends at the time we need them. I find it hard to understand how one day you can be so close with someone then the next be so distant. It is hard for me to handle. I long for times when friendships were just there and enjoyed, but not work. But then there is the old saying if you have to work at it is it worth it....or something like that. I have a change in friendships coming...I'm meeting with another old friend. At one point in time we were best friends, totally inseparable. I'm excited but nervous to meet her. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the work of another relationship. I love my friends dearly and I know that I'm so very lucky, but I wonder sometimes how can I maintain so many friendships. I want them to all feel equal and loved. I want to not have the ups and downs. I want it all to just flow nicely... Maybe that is why we are close one day and not the next. Everyone has to go with the flow...

Getting in the swing of things...

2009-01-08T09:41:00.001-08:00

The other afternoon Missy wanted to borrow my fuzzy scarf...and proceeded to dance around wildly...lucky I had the camera handy.

We are slowly getting back to our daily routine. Yesterday I got up early (due to a bad dream UGH) I got sooo much accomplished between 5 am and 7:30am....I should really do that more often. Buddy was still late by one min. to school though. I need to get that one fixed pronto.

I also decided to do the project 365 again this year. Last years was so successful!!! I love peeking back at any given month and seeing what transpired. How did we spend our year. Man times flies by so quick.

Home again...

2009-01-05T15:14:00.001-08:00

We spent our weekend in Chico, visiting cousins. It was heaven!!! My aunt and uncle adore my children! They love to entertain, engage, and enjoy them. They spent so much quality time doing the simplest of things, playing cards, baking, going for walks by the creek. These are the memories my kids will remember. These are the trips that are most important.

Today is Jan. 5th it does not feel like 2009. The weather is cold, foggy, and misty...just the way I like it. But something is missing....I'm not sure what!!! A feeling that should be here for January. The feeling of new and fresh, but rather I'm feeling cold and lonely. The house was empty while the kids were at school and I thought that was what I wanted...some quiet time to myself. I missed them!!! I'm happy they are home even if they fight and argue. Missy is running through the house singing Mary Poppins songs while I unload the laundry....I live in a cozy sort of heaven. Something don't change...I still think randomly....

Happy New Year!!!

2009-01-01T15:28:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited that the new year is here. So many things to be thankful for, to look forward to, to experiment with. So many new adventures to begin. I'm lucky to have a great family, a great hubby, great kids and great friends. We brought the new year in right and it can only get better in the next coming months!!! Happy New Year!!!

One Little Word

2008-12-31T08:37:00.000-08:00

2007's word was Embrace
2008's word was Accountable
2009's word will be....a tough one to choose.

The first time I chose one word to live by for a year I wanted to "embrace" my life, live it fully, and take in each piece.

Then Last year I choose accountable. I wanted to make sure while I was embracing and living my life I was holding my self accountable. Making sure I was the one responsible for my actions. I wanted to be responsible for the choices I was making. While this was way easier said than done I think I accomplished it. I feel as if I saved some old relationships that needed saving. When I let my emotions get the best of me I was able to look back and realize it, knowing that that wasn't a choice I want to make again. I learned from my choices and began to know how to make better ones. Holding myself accountable for my actions was hard but not impossible. Our lives are always about growing and changing. I need to figure out how to accept change a bit better....so my word for 2009 is still a work in progress..."Progress"

verb |prəˈgres| |prəˈgrɛs| |proʊˈgrɛs| |prəˈgrɛs| [ intrans. ]
move forward or onward in space or time :

I need to figure out how to continually move forward, I need to be more accepting of the changes around me. I need to foster the relationships I have and make them work for me. I need to help my kids move through their changes with strength. I need to gain confidence within myself and my family. By only moving forward and progressing in this life I live will that happen. SO here is to Progress!!!!!

Kal...

2008-12-26T11:53:00.001-08:00

My daughter loves penguins....and there is a great artist in Canada I just ordered a print from. You have to check her out. Thank you so much for such speedy shipping and beautiful print.

Christmas Eve...

2008-12-25T09:48:00.000-08:00

I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas Eve.

Little Buddy and I spent the morning baking the best Christmas cookies ever (we did 2 batches..anyone want some sprintz)!!! Then we finally watched Fred Claus....I cried like a baby. The true spirit of Christmas is in children...they really don't care what they open just as long as they open something. Christmas is about being with your family and simply sharing of stories, love, and moments. We let the kids open one present, a HUGE box of books from us. I saved all their bookorder books since September. We sat and read a few and Buddy read one to his Sister. We spent the evening watching Polar Express all cozy on the couch with a fire. After the movie we set up for Santa's arrival. We fed the reindeer their sparkly oats outside, then we read Twas the Night Before Christmas. Once the cookies and milk was ready we headed to bed. It was the perfect evening...the perfect night...the perfect Christmas Eve. Creating those moments that don't seem to last long but will be remembered for a life time. Merry Christmas!!!

Baked Goodies...

2008-12-24T15:00:00.000-08:00

This morning I woke up determined to finally bake Spritz (my favorite Christmas cookie). Hubby headed out with Missy to get some last min. things, grocery's, and dog food. Little Buddy and I started baking. I decided to pull out my grandma's cookie press. I was a bit nervous I have never used her's, the last thing I wanted to do was break it. Buddy and I made the dough and pulled the press out. Under neath the press was the best Christmas Gift....her actual recipe, dirty and well loved in her own handwritting. My grandmother hasn't passed away but she is unable to bake and do the things she use to. It meant so much to make this little discovery.

December ......

2008-12-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

I guess I fell off the blog track...oops....with good reason.
We have been busy celebrating this wonderful season!!!

Eighteenth...
* We went to breakfast with good friends...then hit Pump-it-up.
* Then Missy and I finished our Christmas shopping...
* After Picking-up Little Buddy we hung out and wrapped gifts...

Nineteenth...I felt like a chicken with my head cut off...
* We all went to Little Buddy's class (in our PJ's), we made a cute Christmas tree & visited with Santa.
* Then I ran to Missy's pre-school to hang out and help with her Holiday Pajama Party.
* After hanging out about an hour I ran to the post office, and the grocery store, then back to Little Buddy's.
* We said good bye around 11:30 and headed back to Missy's school...talk about running around.
* After we got home we watched more Christmas movies.
* We headed to Dinner with Daddy to celebrate his new assignment.

Twentieth...
* Missy and I headed to the Nutcracker at about 10:30. It was a perfect performance for her to see. I was very emotional about it. When I was little I dance in a few Nutcrackers and it was just something really special for me. She sat on my lap and enjoyed every min. of the show.
* Afterwards we ran home and hung out for a bit.
* Daddy got his hair cut.
* In the evening we headed to a friends house to celebrate Christmas with all our friends. It was sooo fun. We did a dollar store exchange. Each person had to bring a gift worth only a dollar. The best was a mc chicken from Mc Donald's. The kids got to do a pinta and ate way to many sweets. It was a great night to relax and enjoy friends good company.

Twenty-first...That was just a day of recovering from the party...heehee

Twenty-second...
* We hit San Francisco to enjoy the lights, sounds, and smells of the city. There is always something new to see and enjoy.

Twenty-third...
* My girlfriends came over and we finally revealed ourselves as a secret Santa. It was soo fun to listen to her adventure as well as us share ours. I loved going through the process. I think I'm going to try my best every year to do this for someone....We had a great morning, the kids played and we chatted.
* Then we had another friend surprise us with a little visit.... showering us with yummy cookies and sweets.
* Auntie stopped by around 3 so I ran to the grocery store with out children...something that rarely happens.
* We had a great turkey dinner and sat down to watch Fred Claus...but ened-up with a surprise visitor. Little Buddy's little crush. They bright us baked goods. Buddy decided he HAD to give her a gift lucky I had some chapstick just incase. He was so excited it is kinda weird.

December seventeenth

2008-12-18T13:46:00.001-08:00

A nice quiet day again. I love that we are getting to enjoy the spirit of the season.

* Let see....I ran the kids to school.
* Then I ran to the post office and was in and out with-in 10min.
* I came home and finished wrapping all the presents!!!
* Picked up Missy from school and then ran to a friends house. She needed a hug and so did I so it was a perfect place to stop and hang out for a bit.
* We picked up Buddy just on time and ran to the grocery store.
* Hung out with the kids and got the news that hubby got his new position, but is still missing his phone.

December sixteenth

2008-12-17T11:08:00.000-08:00

Was to be a full day but ended-up being a nice quiet day.

* Ran little buddy to school came home to clean, clean, clean...my girlfriend was due by 11.
* Sadly she had to cancel so it was Missy and me and not sure what to do....so we baked, cookies & rocky road bark yum!!
* I finished my Christmas cards & prepped all my stuff to ship tomorrow....
* We watched Santa Claus 2 & 3 got the kids bathed and in bed on time...
* Hubby lost his blackberry...so if you find one you get a kids reward of $5 bucks..heehee
* We settled into a cozy fire and the new X-Files movie. I was so disappointed!! It was just like one big episode...nothing exciting. For me I needed more mystery, more aiens, more "the truth is out there" crap...but the movie produced nada ;o( so sad. Thank goodness I didn't waste my $$ in the theaters....

December fifteenth

2008-12-17T11:06:00.000-08:00

Ran the kids to school ran a tiny errand and ended home wrapping presents...
Hubby has some important stuff coming up so he relaxed and we relaxed...snacked, watched t.v., crafted, and snacked some more...those kinda days are important to the health of a family and your own soul.....

Our Santa Visit last week....

2008-12-15T17:26:00.000-08:00

So last week we visited the "real" Santa at the mall. It sure didn't go as I would have liked but the kids didn't know better. In my opinion when the jolly ol' man walks out into the mall he must be "on" and not just a boring old man in a red suit. He should wave to and at least acknowledge the children standing in line that he has to walk past. Once he is in eye and ear shot he should not be discussing his schedule and hours with his boss...those discussion are for back stage. He should not stand there with his hands on his hips looking grumpy...try explaining that to your 4 year old. Once up to actual talk to him Santa was fine. He asked the right question. However the help was not what they should be....but that is what happens when you hire teenagers. The girl helping us was fine, but the one taking photos talked to her friends about their schedules rather than taking the photos. I tried to snap a few of my own undercover...they aren't great obviously but they got what I wanted....the moment. Sadly my 6 year old asked why Santa was wearing make-up ...I said so he looked rosy in the photo...It was bad make-up mind you. Kinda felt embarrassed for the man....putting lipstick on your cheeks is not blush. So we left covered in snow with a so so photo.

The kids loved him...the kids loved telling him what they wanted...the kids had the magic they needed from a mediocre man. And that is what its all about....I just wanted more!!!

December fourteenth

2008-12-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

* We got up early and headed to the Dickens Fair at the Cow Palace. It was great full of eye candy and adventure. The kids enjoyed most of the stuff to see. Missy was a bit scared of some of the characters, the pirates, and scary street rats. Little Buddy had a huge tantrum all over saying "please for popcorn". It was pretty sad...he wanted more and all he had to do was say please...but he refused. We came home having tasted the best meat pie (aka a chicken pot pie) and a tiny fairy. It was nice but I think we will wait till the kids are a bit older to venture there again.

* Let see we came home and decorated real gingerbread men.

* We then settled into a nice night of Survivor. Which I was soooo very happy that Bob won the million. He deserved it and he will enjoy it.

December ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth & thirteenth

2008-12-12T15:55:00.000-08:00

So being sick with a nasty cold isn't much help for the ol' blog!!! UGH I fell off the horse really bad and it hurt this week.

Getting back to the ninth let me see....Oh yeah I spent the entire day in class 8:10 till 2:35!!! Making all the parents their Christmas Present. I hope they appreciate them it was a ton of work and time on my part!!! Between taking the photos and then making the projects with the kids....After school we came home did home work and simply vegged.

Tenth :
* Took both kiddos to school picked up the dogs prescriptions $50.00 later, came home and climbed in bed for a few hours.
* After I picked Missy up we came home ate a boring lunch then picked up her brother.
* When we got home we quickly did some home homework, relaxed and got ready for our annual Santa visit. More on that later...
* Then we headed to Daddy's Christmas Party. The kids had a great time and enjoyed the night.

Eleventh:
* Missy and I called in sick for the whole day!!! It was nice to hang with her in the house in our PJ's ALL DAY
* We did crafts, finished all my computer crafts, calendars, recipe books, christmas cards. We did tons of laundry I hated that part.
* I cooked a great turkey dinner. I was craving it!!! It was super yummy and a great end to a relaxing day.

Twelth:
* My mom picked up Missy and then Buddy and I headed to school.
* After I finished in class I ran a few errands.
* Returned Yo Gabba Gabba....and found the perfect Wonder Pets Boat
* Ran to Costco picked up my order
* Ran to a cute little store downtown & picked up Missy from school
* We came home had lunch and hung out till we had to get Little Buddy.
* When we got home from picking him up we baked cookies....both Magic Blondies and Gingerbread Dough.
* Daddy had a bowling party to go to so the kids and I enjoyed a few Holiday Shows and headed to bed early.

Thirteenth;
*Today was busy but fun...I'm finally feeling a bit better
* I took little buddy to register for Peanut League and T-Ball at 10
* Then we came home and caught up on all our cute count downs to Christmas
* At Noon we headed to a little Christmas Party one of his friends was having. We decorated Sugar Cookies, made crafts and visited with Santa. It was so fun to be included in such a fun holiday party.
* We spent our afternoon baking and listening to Holiday Music.
* In the evening I had a nice night out with the girls...we hosted our annual cookie exchange. It was a bit sad that it would probably be our last one (at least with the club). I will have to figure out how to host one on my own next year.

December eighth

2008-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

was grand ;o) We got out of the house a tad late...but better late than never heehee

* Dropped little buddy off at school.
* Came home got Sweet Pea ready and ran her off to school...
* Ran to toys r us and returned broken gingerbread houses...no problem...good cuz I was worried...
* Ran to Target....got a bunch of my last gifts....I'm having trouble figuring out what to get my soon to be step-dad. That feels so weird to think at 35 I'm going to have another new step-dad. He is fabulous with my kids so an official pappa is the best bonus!!!
* OK came home and made the graham cracker houses....didn't go so well.
* Then went and picked up Sweet Pea...came home and relaxed.
* After school I chatted with the teachers and figured out craft stuff & book order details for today(the 9th)
* When we got home I tried to quickly process the book order and it wasn't coming out even....I was off so hubby and I sat and worked the whole order again....2 hours later it was fixed and I was left wondering why I did this.
* Made a fabulous quick easy dinner. potatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, and sausage....yum!
* Hubby finished out back door and it looks amazing.

December seventh

2008-12-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday had a bit of yucky in it ;o) Hubby and I are sick...go figure we both get the yuck at the same time!! The kids are doing fine and they were troopers to deal with mom & dad.

* Lets see yesterday we slept in and relaxed.
* Then hubby went to help my little bro with his computer.
* I ran to the grocery store to pickup the candy fixen's for our tiny christmas houses.
* Sweet Pea & I went to my mom's to make an assortment of Christmas Cards and eat yummy pie.
* Then Hubby worked on our slider a bit...almost done ;o)
* Number 3 Harry Potter was on the list after dinner.
* Today we have school and a ton of errands to get done while the wee ones are in school.....

December sixth

2008-12-07T01:52:00.000-08:00

The sixth was a fun day with new holiday traditions creeping in...

* We headed into Concord early to watch Santa Sky Dive into the Airport but due to fog he arrived in a fire engine. Not that thrilling to the kids. They enjoyed checking out the police car while we waited for Santa more.
* Then we hit the mall running expecting a huge crowed but it was very do able. Not crowded but not good sales either...so we left near empty handed.
* At home we gobbled down lunch and then headed out again.
* The past 2 years we have watched our local holiday parade, today the kids had the opportunity to "walk, march, dance" (which ever you think they did) in it. I guess a new tradition is to at least attend it or be in it. The kids had a great time and a bunch of our friends ended up being in it too.
* We snuggled up to the fire and watched the 2nd Harry Potter. Tomorrow we will watch the 3rd.

I love holiday traditions!!!

December Fifth

2008-12-05T15:58:00.001-08:00

Yeah 2 posts in one day I did it ;o)

* This morning I working in the class again...we made candy canes and took more photos. Everyone kept saying I should open a business...maybe one day!!! I would love that!!.
* When I was done in class I ran to Bed Bath & Beyond....shopped and got GREAT deals. I love their coupons!!!
* Then I ran to Pier 1 and got more great deals.
* After picking up Sweet Pea we came home and got crafty, cleaned, photo edited, and shutterflyed everything.
* We are having Tortilla Soup for dinner, enjoying a fire & catching up on our Christmas recordings.

Here is to a great night and weekend ahead of us...full of holiday spirit.

Why doesn't this happen all year long...this feeling hummmm I need to think about that one...how can I live a more appreciative life, thankful life, and happier life on a regular basis. Cuz lord knows I got it good!!!! Thanks babe I love you!!!

December third & fourth (a tad late)

2008-12-05T06:54:00.001-08:00

Wed. wasn't so crazy can't think why I forgot to post...hummm

* We headed out nice and quick this moring....
* Little buddy was getting an award for PE my mom & Jim joined us as we watching him beam with excitement.
* We then Ran Sweet Pea to school, then hubby had to head to work. I'm very happy he could make the awards assembly.
* While the kids were at school I frantically wrapped ...hoping if the gifts are wrapped they will be less likely to find them...
* After we got Andrew we came home and vegged out....relaxing was sweet.
* After dinner and home work we enjoyed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (Jimm Carrey) Version....

Yesterday was a fun filled day...lots of playing and connecting!!!

* It started with Sweet Pea and I working in Little Buddies classroom...We are making a top secret project for the parents christmas gifts. That I'm helping with...I'm very excited about it. I spent the entire time photographing the kids...I loved playing with my new lense...loved it.
* Then we headed out to Mc Donald's for playgroup...meet a new member and was very interested in her story. they adopted their son after years of trying. It was a really beautiful story. It was also nice to listen to someone appreciate the club so much. She found what she needed with ECMC and has used us to the full effect...exactly what we are here for...support.
* Then we ran to Walmart...trying to get in & out quick...didn't happen and they were out of so much of what I wanted UGH
* Off to Diane's house to play before we picked up our big boys.
* Back to school...and dealt with a lost jacket, which ended-up being lost in his back-pack heeheehee
* Once home we did our homework, ate a quick dinner, played with trains
* Then we ran to the rec. center to practice for Saturdays parade...very excited. We have watched it the last 2 years so I'm excited that we get to walk in it this year.
* Then the kids and I drove around checking out christmas lights....they LOVE to do this and I must remember to do it more often. Something so simple makes them so excited.

Well off to start today maybe I can sneak a 2nd post in.....I'm motivated this month!!!

December Second

2008-12-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

* Headed to school...so early we had to sit and wait
* Went down to the county clerks office to get Sweet Pea's birth certificate (She wants to play t-ball)
* Tried to walk around downtown, but everything was closed...today is tuesday so I'm not sure why...we did get to see the train go by 2x so that was worth it.
* Ran to Joann's on a mission to get a felt stocking kit ...NO luck (we found one later on line thank goodness)
* Came home and got crafty with Sweet Pea....she painted an ornament & I made a ton of repurposed target bags
* Picked up big brother from school
* We finally finished our tree!!!!
* We set up or advent calendar tree....for each day till Christmas the kids will put an ornament on a tiny tree...super cute, I can't remember where I got the idea...it sure wasn't my own.
* Made Chili...the best yet.
* Snuggled next to a fire & watched Amazing Race, Little People Big World, and Jon & Kate plus 8

Tomorrow is a new day...I love the holidays

December First

2008-12-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

TIme for the Holidays to float in and create new breath!!! I love December and vow to myself and my family to document daily what we do. Welcome December...
* Started with a chilly foggy walk this am
* Dropped Missy off at school
* Ran home to shower & get all my returns from black friday.
* We hit Starbucks, the ATM, Rite Aid, & a girlfriends house (me and another friend are surprising a special someone with 12 days to Christmas ...her family is not coming around this holiday and it is going to be kinda tough)
* Picked Missy up and headed to lunch at Rick's on Second...yum yum
* Off to return & shop some more Old Navy, Kohls, & Michaels
* picked up Little Buddy from school
* Ran to the grocery store...so we can make chili
* Started homework and settled in to a cozy night at home with Shrek the Halls tonight & a lovely fire

Who am I??

2008-11-05T14:49:00.000-08:00

I think that is a question we always seem to ask ourselves. We reinvent ourselves, sometimes on a daily basis. I find that lately I feel like people aren't seeing who I really am. DO I know who I really am?? I guess it is important to understand that people will always see what they want to see. People will perceive me to be who they think I am. SO how can they really see me if I'm not sure who me is. Someday I will figure out those details....someday.

Disneyland ;o)

2008-09-23T22:11:00.001-07:00

We went and returned already from the happiest place on earth and it truly was!! I have not a single complain about the trip except that we had to come home. We saw everything, rode everything, and enjoyed everything we set out to. My daughter had her visits with each character she wanted to. I must add each of them took their precious time with her and gave her their full attention. Answering her every little question. It was the sweetest moment to have her meet Snow White. I loved it!!! Maybe a bit more than her. Our son on the other hand didn't want to have anything to do with the characters..."they are just people dressed up in costume, they aren't real" SInce when did he grow up so fast...he is only 6. UGH!! But he LOVED riding the rids. I was once again in heaven. He was tall enough to ride pretty much everything in Disneyland except Indiana Jones & the cars. He even rode the tower of terror in CA Adventure. & We have the photos to prove it. He had a great time without the whole character stuff & she had a great time visiting and meeting them all. Hubby went along for the ride simply enjoying his family I assume. Enjoying the kids being kids in the happiest place...I'm also sure he laughed here and there at his wife's enjoyment of the park!!!

Well we are back to reality as we know it. Still struggling with change...I think I might have a break through though!!! I read Kal's blog And she talked about how hard balance is and how we should really stive for harmony rather than balance. I must say that sounds so good to me. I feel as if I'm constantly needing a new hat on, a mom, a wife, a friend, a teacher, a crafter, and me someplace in there. I always want structure and balance but rather I think I need harmony. I need things to flow together and work together, overlapping when they need to but not crowding. SO I'm going to think of harmony rather than balance. Balance suggest you have an equal segment of this and that....not so in harmony...we shall see how this new idea works...I'll let ya know.

a new preschooler...

2008-09-11T14:03:00.000-07:00

Well Missy started Pre-School this past monday...and did excellent!!! I actually didn't do to bad myself. I cried for a few min. and my lovely friend next to me kindly (not) asked what are you crying about??!! Well I was crying because yet another page is opening and another chapter is ending. Missy headed in without a problem. She headed in happy as a clam..thrilled to enter who new adventure. I wish I was as strong as my kiddos.

This time next week will be in Disneyland!!! I can't wait!!! I need a break...I need time with just my family...I need a bit of adventure...and I need a vacation!!!

I'm just treading water!!

2008-08-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

Why can't I seem to keep it afloat today!!! or this week for that matter. Today is only the 3rd day of school and I left in tears once again. This really should be easy!!!

I feel as if I'm treading water and can't seem to stop.
* Every night I have weird dreams!!!
* School is going pretty good I should be happy!!!
* Playgroup has ends next week for me...(I can handle it)
* Sweet Pea starts preschool next week...
* I give my notice at work either today or tomorrow ...why is this impossibly hard??
* My sister-in-law is getting married...again I should be happy but I'm sooo not.
* Hubby has a ton of traing coming-up ok I'm old hat at that...
* I have options when I finish this job...I know I know...
* I'm staying on the clubs board if only to run the calendar...
* I have a date with my hubby thursday at ruth's chris yum yum!!!
* Bubble boy isn't doing soccer but he is doing golf...which he loves and is super happy about...
* We are going on vacation in a few weeks to the happiest place on earth...
* I'm going to see Madonna!!!
* I'm going away with my girlfriends...

So what the hell is my deal....what is my issue what is my problem?? I really wish I knew and understood.....I just need to get up and stop treading...I want to swim away but I can't figure out how

The Mother of all days!!!

2008-08-26T05:56:00.000-07:00

School started yesterday!!! I was nervous...(yes this blog is ALL about me) SO many new things would he cope ok, would him eating his lunch be ok, would the friends in his class be ok, would he get along without me in the classroom ok. The answer to all of that is yes!!! he did perfect, he rocked actually!!! He was a bit nervous in the beginning...but by the end of the day he came home happy and set to go again.

I had it rough...not sure why but I cried like a big baby!! I had trouble breathing I FREAKED out like a crazy momma!! I tried oh so hard to not let it show for him...but my emotions are on my sleeves and my kids already know that. I'm not sure if I was crying for me, for him, or both I was sad because I"m letting go of my boy for the 1st real time. Yeah he started school last year but I was in good control last year....I was in class 3 days a week!!! This year I will be lucky if it is 3 hours and that is hard for me. We have sooo many parent volunteers in the class that I think there will be cat fights on the playground to see who gets to help out!!!

Then the stress of his allergies was bugging me...not knowing how things really work and not knowing if the yard duty people would really care enough to pay attention. There are 4 yard ladies I can't say that any of them impresses me. The 1st greeted me with "oh my son has allergies too, we went to the ER last week for it...but his is 22 and deals with things himself" Ok it started out comforting than quickly went down hill. Then 2 of the ladies really could of careless, not shaking my hand, not asking my name or his, nothing. They told me to go talk to the lunch lady so she was more aware than them....Hello if he isn't buying lunch she needs to know but you guys are the ones watching him eat. If he makes an error in judgement and eats something from another kid are you going to save his life. Yes I know they aren't suppose to share food, but is that really what goes on....I was a 6 year old once!!! The last lady was REALLY nice so we have some hope. She talked at great lengths to me and gave me some lunch ideas. How to help him keep it separated. She was great...to bad she sits on the playground and not in the quad when they actually eat lunch. I know he isn't the 1st allergy kid nor will he be the last but please give his momma a bit of peace of mind that he will be fine. I try so hard not to make a big deal but it is even if his allergy is small it exists and shouldn't be taken lightly!!!

And if that all wasn't enough.....my work called and said if I wanted to work "on call" I would loose 5 bucks and hour and not be able to perform my current position. A tiny back story....I put in my 2 weeks notice 2 weeks ago after 16 years....that was no easy task. Am I ready to quit??? sure I'm SOOOOO ready but do I want to quit??? that is the bigger question for me... When it comes time to find a job will I?? When it comes time to find a job will Hubby be patient as I find it?? Will I be able to come back if I wanted too (ta my old job)?? Will I be able to find a job making what I make now?? Will it be ask flexible as I need it to be with the kids and hubby's job?? I don't want my kids to ever be in daycare...that is just not for me!!!! So many questions and uncertainty....I just can't say for sure I"m done....that whole I hate change chiming in again!!!

SO the icing on the cake...which I will give no details & no back story for....Hubby's sister is getting married November 22nd...but hello she just got divorced and hello has 4 kids that she clearly isn't thinking about....all I can say there is UGH!!!!

Today will be better I can feel it!!!!

Teachers!!!!!

2008-08-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

Today we got our teacher assignments!!! I was so nervous about that!! I'm not sure why even. I don't know the teachers to much but I had my 1st & 2nd choice ;o) Well we are very lucky to have our 1st choice. It was a bit stressful. With his allergies I want to make sure he gets in a good class with a good teacher. SOOO crazy!! But we are set and I have a 1st grader officially now. WOW 1st Grade!!!

WOW I'm 35 & Our Family Reunion

2008-08-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

We just got home from our 2008 Family Reunion...we had an awesome time I might say. We had a few bumps and surprises but it wouldn't be a trip if that didn't happen. A quick recap...

We arrived on Wednesday...
We said hello to Yogi Bear...
We hunted for crawdads & tadpoles...
We played "Iron Chef"...(winner was a hash brown potatoes baked in tiny muffin tins with sour cream ..yum)
We had wine tasting... bubble boy won...with his Walmart Shampoo Bottle of wine...we sort of through the competition heeheehee
We played a ton of water games with the kids...
We played Pirate Bingo...
We played our version of Jeopardy...
We ate like kings everything in site...
We sang songs around a campfire...and ate smores...
They sang me happy birthday...
We (well I) read my new book "Breaking Dawn"
Hubby sprained his ankle on said book...
We got completely dirty...
We tossed balloons, balls and horseshoes...
We popped everyone's balloons...
We won awards...
Some played golf...
We took a ton of photos...
We left on Sunday...
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And then I turned 35 on the 7th...without much whoopee....which was actually fine.
I'm happy turning 35
I'm content with where I have ended-up thus far..
I'm incredibly lucky to have a great hubby, great kids, great friends, and great family
I could sit and list 35 things at 35 but that isn't to original so I will by pass the boring stuff and simply say I'm happy really happy!!! I'm not looking forward to the changes in my near future but it will be fine in the end. And the end is what matters not the how ya get there junk.
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Changes in the near future

I quit my job after 16 years...happy birthday to me from my hubby
The kids go back to school...bubble boy in 1st grade, sweet pea in 3-days preschool
I pulled myself off the mother's club board...
I dropped out of one of my playgroups...
No soccer this season...what will we do with our sat. free...
Hubby has a bunch of training coming up...
I'm going to see Madonna in concert...
& I'm going away with my girlfriends again soon....

"welcome to my life"

2008-08-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

Sweet Pea is sitting on the potty and complained about something we parents did.....

Big brother walks up, shakes her hand & says "welcome to my life"

It was pretty funny a 6 year old welcoming his 4 year old into the new phase of life...

while sitting on the potty....
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No longer being a toddler has been hard for Sweet Pea.
She sleeps in her own bed most nights.
She needs to go potty by herself.
But the big one is that she needs to stop sucking her thumb.
She tells everyone she meets "I am 4 years old and I have to stop sucking my thumb"
She won't take swimming lessons...that lost me a bit of hearing and hair
She is uncertain about the new school year and new dance lessons in September
She also needs to start new foods and that is REALLY HARD for her. Right now her favorites are Chicken Nuggets, Cheese, Yogurt, Granola Bars, Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Watermelon, A crazy number of crackers, dried cherries, and cereal (almost any kind).
Toddlerhood to Kidhood is a tough transition!!!

Hello Dear August

2008-08-01T07:15:00.001-07:00

WOW August has crept up on me pretty quick. Soon we will be deep in school work, running around for team games, and homework. I can't wait!!! I love the crisp new feeling of school. I love helping in the classroom. I love watching my kids soak up every little thing they can. I love the desire to learn that they have. I never found that in elementary school or even highschool, college finally gave me that desire.

At the same time I am sad this also means that summer is near and end. We have 25 days left to enjoy it. Hit the beach a few times, play in the park for hours, run through the sprinklers, take swimming lessons and eat popsicles on the porch. Summer means so many things. One of which is spending as much quality time together as possible. Creating memories that are meaningful for them and us. I love being a parent!!!!

Next week we are off to our BIG Family Reunion...can't wait. It will be near Clear Lake this year. So fun!!! The cousins together for a whole week. Kids getting dirty, eating what ever makes you feel good with no worries, and telling great family stories from forever-ago till now. This is our last big adventure for the summer then we have 2 weeks of making sure we do all the little things. WOW 3 weeks left of summer. Here we come!!!!

OH & I guess I should mention that I hit 35 on the 7th. I should be upset or something I think. But I'm not!!! I'm happy where I am and happy to be growing old with the man I love and great kids next to me. While that may sound corny it is sooo true.

& if August is here then Fall & Winter are coming soon...my favorite months...my favorite seasons. Yippy!!!!

Fast Moving Summer....

2008-07-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

We sure are enjoying this summer ;o) LOVE IT!!!

We just bought a membership to East Bay Regional Park...I'm so excited!!! It gives me an insentive to take the kiddos on a regular basis. We did another trip up to Chico..I think it was our best trip yet. We got out and about so much. We had planned to chat with my dad, he came down from OR...but the conversation was sadly few and far between. SO we set out on our own adventures with my aunt, uncle, & cousins.

* 1st we hit the creek...clothes and all
* Then we played on the lawn with HUGE chucks of ice
* Then the following day we saw Space Chimps (a big waste of time)
* After the movie we ran through the city fountain...again clothes and all
* We ate dinner at the beloved Chuck E Cheese
* Then we headed to Chester & Lake Almanor the following day so hubby could play in a golf tournament and we could play in the lake.
* We headed home on Sunday and were left with great photos & great memories!!! I can't wait to head back up!!!

Lazy Summer Days

2008-07-09T16:51:00.001-07:00

We are enjoying this week...not the heat mind you 106 is a tad to hot for me.

We rode the trains in Tilden.
Hit playgroup 2x.
Played in the Tad Pool at the water park.
Slip-n-slided for 2 days in a row.
Hit the park a few times.
Saw Wall-E on Monday.

Today is wed. and so far is has been a great week. I love the lazy days that summer brings. I love eating dripping popsicles and he smell of sunscreen, lots of lazy movies, playing Candyland a million times and still enjoying it from start to finish. Eating breakfast late, coloring out of the lines, and painting rocks.

Sat Sweet Pea turns 4. I'm not sure I'm ready for that but I will deal with it when it comes.

An exciting 4th of July!!!

2008-07-05T22:35:00.000-07:00

We had a nice memorable 4th of July this year.

Thursday night we went to the Singing Flag. The kids enjoyed it to my surprise. We grabbed Burger King on our way there. They loved having a picnic in a sea of picnic blankets. They loved bits & pieces of the show. It was cool to see Daddy working. But the best part was the fireworks afterwards. And a mental note to myself "don't park in the school parking lot next year!!!"

Then Friday Morning just after I finished brushing little buddies teeth he let out a loud scream, I thought he had fallen off the counter or something. He accidentally popped his tooth out. SO he officially lost his 1st tooth on July 4th. What a great day for that memory.

We then went to watch the parade & see Daddy working yet again. He loves to work OT for July 4th. The parade was the same a ton of cars and horse. The kids loved it!!! And I loved watching my kids enjoy it. Happy Birthday America I'm so happy that we live here!!!

June 26th-10 things today I'm happy about...

2008-06-26T16:17:00.000-07:00

1. My Family....while that may sound like it has been said before it is true.

2. My Husband...I'm lucky to have the best one.

3. A Pepsi or rather that 1st fizzy gulp, out of an ice cold can.

4. My son sleeping silently next to me last night.

5. Walking through my grandmothers house and enjoying the flood of memories.

6. My Madonna Mix in the car.

7. T-Ball is over!!! & the thought of maybe getting a fresh new coach next year.

8. Scooby-Doo

9. Thumb Sucking

10. A hot shower

Father's Day

2008-06-23T17:02:00.001-07:00

Well father's day came and when around here with not much action..so sorry. But I think He received the best gift ever...

Breakfast in bed...
* dry toast
* a dry bowl of Special K
* Orange Juice

Back story.....We usually celebrate Father's Day on sat. because I work on Sunday but this year we had planned to celebrate on Monday because Sat. was such a busy day...Well Little Buddy decided he didn't like that...he got up extra early, made daddy breakfast all by him self...and couldn't have been prouder. He looked at me and said "aren't you suppose to be at work" All along he thought it was Sunday...

Train Chalk

2008-06-02T14:09:00.000-07:00

This morning we had a luncheon at school for all the volunteer moms. It was nice to be appreciated. But my favorite moment was when I found my boy outside playing with his little friend Macie. The two had constructed a huge chalk train track with every kind of train car possible. It was huge and they were sooo happy. I love that he loves trains...I continually hope that he NEVER looses his desire to ride the rails....

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Last night while Sweet Pea was at the grocery store with daddy they chatted...

SP "I won't have to hold my pinky down any more soon"

Daddy "what do you mean??"

SP "I'm gonna be 4 soon"...as she holds up her fingers to show 3 fingers changing to 4.

I created so much stress about one simple task....

2008-05-28T21:17:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago we got notice that the Kinder Class was going on a field trip to the fire station. I was ecstatic and couldn't wait for hubby to go, well I found out hubby would be out of town. Which meant I could go, which also meant finding a baby sitter for Sweet Pea. That should be a piece of cake right...wrong!!!

Well I tried all my sitters I could think of and nothing was going to work....I decided it wasn't meant to be. I was so selfishly sad. I wanted to go on this field trip so bad. I wanted to see the fire station through my son's eyes. He has talked about being a fireman for so long, I wanted to see him enjoy the station fully. I was completely crushed I wasn't going.

Then last friday we got notice that the date had changed from thursday to wed. Well I mentally was still thinking thursday... I figured out that maybe, just maybe I could take Sweet Pea to preschool for the early session on thursday. I e-mailed her two teachers and they said yes. Yippy!!!! I was going on this field trip!!! But then it hit me an hour later ....the field trip is on wed. NOT thursday. SO again I was frustrated.

I called "K" very sad and upset....I wanted to go on this field trip maybe she could pick-up Sweet Pea from school and I could go....Perfect problem solved I'm going on this trip if it kills me. "K" said of course we figured out the details and we were set.

Which leads me to last night...me up at 1AM still thinking about the entire thing....

* I was imposing on "K" for taking Sweet Pea
* I hadn't thought to ask "A" who was already going to be at school and could easily take Sweet Pea to playgroup with her
* I didn't even think to call "D" and just drop Sweet Pea off at her house on my way to school
* My daughter was already traumatized by the fact that she was going some place with out me
* My son wasn't as excited about going on the trip as I was
* And all this stress was simply because "I" wanted to go on the stupid field trip.

The morning came and I was still stressed...
I even called "D" on my way to school thinking I still had time to drop Sweet Pea off and not screw-up "K" more than I already had. But I chickened out thinking...."we had a plan just stick to it"

One of the moms had a fit in class when she saw Sweet Pea. She couldn't understand why I had her there if she wasn't allowed to attend the field trip...she jumped to conclusions before I had a chance to say that someone was coming to get Sweet Pea....well the conversation reminded Sweet Pea she wasn't staying and poor Sweet Pea got very upset. So I had to calm her down ( chocolate at 8AM worked rather well)

Then my phone rang and it was "K" here to pick up Sweet Pea. "K" was having a really yucky morning....Great and now it was gonna get worse simply by taking my screaming child with her. I felt even more guilty...Here I was dumping my child on her when she was already having a crappy day. I felt guilty for simply wanting to go with Little Buddy on the field trip. I felt guilty that I hadn't called "A". I felt guilty for having to basically force my poor screaming little girl into "K" car. This whole thing felt so wrong.

Sweet Pea and I left each other crying.....

I went on the field trip and had an amazing time....by far the best field trip ever!!! I was able to enjoy and savor every minute like I wanted to. Sweat Pea went to playgroup and had a great time. She stopped crying as soon as she got there, she ate donuts, and gave "K" a big hug at the end. Everything turned out just fine...but is was so hard to go through and it was all just so blown-up and crazy. I feel like I put so many people through added stuff just so I could have my moment. I feel guilty now still but I wanted that. Is it so bad?? Why do I still feel guilty?? Everyone said it was fine...Sweet Pea said she would go with "K" again. Little Buddy loved having me there.

I think part of Sweet Pea's problems are from me...I have attachment problems to my kids so isn't it natural that they have attachment problems too. I'm not ready for my little boy to enter 1st grade, I want to savor every min. I can of Kindergarden. I wanted to savor this field trip. I wanted it to just be him and I. My daughter can sense things I'm sure. I jsut wish this wouldn't have been so hard. Thank goodness it is over!!!

Sorry I babbled so much I had to get this out....& I'm a good babbler anyways....bad spelling/grammer and all ;o)

Great Weekend!!

2008-05-26T18:06:00.001-07:00

We had a great spur of the moment weekend...

* Visited & stayed with Auntie Stacy
* Visited the Monterey Aquarium (FREE) thanks auntie stacy
* Ate Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
* Went to the Airport for lunch
* Visited Hubby's Grandmother's old house (they had to sell it a few years ago...so sad in my book) It is an awesome log cabin house deep in the Carmel Valley.
* Went to eat almost every meal (yippy for not cooking)
* Played in the Hotel Pool
* Ran Around Dennis the Menace Park

Loved spending quality time with my family!!! Pure Heaven in my book ;O)

overwhelming sometimes

2008-05-16T19:29:00.000-07:00

Life can be just that a bit overwhelming....we are in need of

* a new roof
* a new heater
* a new AC
* a new backyard & fence

But we have each other and these things will be fixed in time...it just gets overwhelming sometimes!!! Know the feeling???

mommy's day

2008-05-12T15:23:00.000-07:00

came and went with out much hip hurray. Which was fine by me. The kids (with daddies help) made me a great breakfast the day before. Little buddy had a t-ball game, I got my hair cut, and sweet pea had a dance recital in the afternoon...all in all a great Saturday. Sunday I worked (let me tell ya that sucks) then we headed to dinner at hubby's mom's house. Which was fine but nothing exciting.

I enjoyed some memorable moments in the evening though.... I was "trying" to watch the end of survivor ( a guilty sin) and Sweet Pea was tired, and just wouldn't settle on my lap.

So I told her to get off "and if you are sooo tired then go to bed"

A few min. later she returns crying, "it is to dark & I'm scared of the dark"
which my reply was "then turn on the light!!!"
her reply "but I'm to small"
me - "Fine! I'll turn the light on" so I proceed up stairs, tuck her in. set her up with books and venture down stairs to resume a hopefully un-interrupted few min. of my show.

A few min. later, with both kids missing and silence in the house, we ventured up stairs, camera in hand only to discover her snuggled in her bed asleep. My little sweet pea put herself to sleep and I missed it all because of a stupid show!! I truly hate the TV and would love to have a TV free home.

Little Buddy was sitting, remote in hand watching TV in our room. He couldn't sleep so he came and snuggled on the couch with me.

I want to cherish the moments with my kids. I want them to have great memories from their childhoods. I want to enjoy the process of raising them. I want so much for my kids and I realize I need to start with myself 1st. I need to work on me so I can be better for them. I need to stress less, work less on stupid un-important things, and just play with them, snuggle more with them, talk more with them, walk more with them, just "BE" with them. Motherhood is a challenging journey , one I learn more about each day. One day I will be a pro at it....sadly this night I wasn't.

long time no post...sorry

2008-05-07T17:18:00.000-07:00

This afternoon little buddy helped his little sister put a band-aid on....it was the sweetest sight I have ever seen. All of a sudden the sweet bug has hit him and compassion, love and a flood of other emotions have come out of my little boy. A level of maturity I haven't seen before....it is really amazing.

Last weekend I had a grand adventure with my girlfriends. A weekend full of 1st for me. We headed to Six Flags early in the morning...4:30 to be exact. We rode rides and got the thrills scared out of us all day. It was an adventure in and of itself. I don't think I have ever screamed as much as I did on Tatsu...you are litterally flying through the air. One scary ride!!! On Sat. morning we leasurly got up and headed to Santa Barbara, again a 1st for me. We shopped for a few blocks and enjoyed the surrounding area. I found a scrapbook store since it was national scrapbook day. Loved shopping, loved walking on the beach, loved hanging out with my girlfriends, loved having pina coladas. Then on Sunday we got up and headed home with a stop in Solvang. The cutest little town I have ever seen. We shopped and snacked for the afternoon.

one long day today....

2008-04-29T21:27:00.001-07:00

WOW it is amazing what you can accomplish in a single day

* Got to school on time & worked in the class for 45 min.
* Ran to the grocery store
* Ran to Victoria Secrets
* Ran home, unloaded groceries, read e-mail, fed sweet pea lunch,
* Ran her to pre-school
* Ran to Costco to pick-up photos
* Ran to school and picked-up my boy
* Ran home, fed us lunch, read a new book for a sec., did a bit of homework, watched scooby doo
* Ran again to pick up sweet pea from pre-school.
* Ran back home, did more homework, fed them snacks, made card for daddy's birthday, made dinner
* Ran to T-Ball practice....a very lame practice if that
* Ran to pump-it-up...and jumped our hearts out
* Surprised a very special friend with a gift for her & a gift for her son (his birthday is tomorrow)
* Ran home, showered everyone, and I'm just getting us ALL off to bed.

WOW amazing....I wouldn't have changed a thing...I loved today!!! Because this is what my life is right now...and I'm enjoying what it is. Did I fold any laundry? Nope. Did I do any dishes? Nope. Did I vacuum or dust? Nope. I enjoyed my day!!! I love the sound of the kids watching T.V. and eating...I even love the noise of them arguing (sometimes) you wanna know why, because when my house is empty I will miss this noise. SO I want to enjoy it and relish in what my life currently is. I'm a mom, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, the list goes on and I wouldn't change any of it....none of it!!!! Tomorrow is looking like a quiet day at home...maybe we can spice it up a bit. Another day in my little place called home.

A great day!!!

2008-04-27T19:29:00.000-07:00

Today was awesome....

I was worried that this week would be hard, hubby is gone on business. I wasn't feeling well and not looking forward to it. Yesterday we went to friends for a BBQ and that started the weekend off right. Today we stopped at a local strawberry patch. We picked the best most sweetest strawberries we have ever picked...2 FULL baskets for seven dollars. We made a stop on the way home to Trader Joes and grabbed pizza for dinner...yummy!!! After making our lunch we hit the road in search of Tilden Park, one of the best park around. We rode the train not once, not twice but three times, Little Buddy was in heaven!!! Then when we got home we washed both the car & the dog. A lovely full day!!! I lived in the moment and enjoyed every part of it!!!

Lastnight...

2008-04-24T07:14:00.000-07:00

I run upstairs to read a few e-mails and took awhile doing it...

Sweet Pea gave me a mini lecture
" a miniute in the office is short, and you were gone a long time, not a min."

Letters...

2008-04-11T15:04:00.000-07:00

I read a great book recently and I have wanted to make note for awhile now....A book on letters to a younger self...

I wish I wrote letters to myself.......as memories for the future
I wish my mom wrote letters to me..... something to explain what was happening in our lives
I wish I had letters my grandma wrote to grandpa when he was away serving in World War Two
I wish I had written more letters to my brother while he served in Iraq
I hope that my children write letters to me when I am old...
I'm happy I kept almost all the letters hubby has written me over the year,
& I'm happy that I write my children a letter on each of their birthdays.... reminding them they are loved and what they have done through out the year.... as well as what the world has done in a year.

We as a society are getting away from writing regular written letters and mailing them though snail mail. I always remember to send cards on holidays to grandparents, but never though out the year. I hardly ever send friends letters...but rather an e-mail. I'm going to make an effort this week to write 3 letters and mail them to friends. Just to say "Hi." Who could you write a letter to??

smily faces....

2008-04-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

Sweet Pea- "Daddy I don't like these smily faces"
Daddy- "bite them out like this..."
Sweet Pea - "OH!!! Thanks Daddy"

She was eating Apples for dinner and didn't like the slices with the core still in tack....Daddy solved the problem by biting it out....so cute!!

Random...

2008-03-31T19:50:00.001-07:00

Randomness is good....is that even a word??!!

Today a bit of random...
* I sharpened about 30 pencils in class for kinderkids
* I read a book from when I was a kid
* I had a pepsi before 8AM
* I uploaded more to ebay....sell-sell-sell
* I'm watching my son's favorite show "Dirty Jobs"
* I had leftover cadbury eggs for lunch
* I loved doing homework with my 6 year-old...we found a TON of circles in our familyroom
* I loved watching my kids have a tiny nerf fight with daddy
* I had a great double date with my hubby & best friend last night....Yeah for a new awesome babysitter!!!
* 33 days and I get a girls weekend full of roller-coasters and screaming!!!

I love the boringness that makes my life complete!!! I love the everyday bits that make me who I am and my family who they are...

Cell Phone Time Out

2008-03-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Bubble Boy got in trouble so I sent him to Time Out

While in Time Out he decided to use the phone....(my cell phone)

And call home to ask if he could get up.....Only my boy would think of that!!!!

Are my feet spinning??

2008-03-24T12:40:00.000-07:00

We have been up to lots lately and little time to post....

Bubble Boy has a great quote to share.....
Last night he was running in place before he blotted forward in a quick little sprint.....well while he was doing his running in place he asked daddy "could you see my feet spinning"....kinda like the roadrunner...gotta love 6 year olds....

Lets see... a quick peek a this past week
* my boy is 6
* we celebrated St. Patrick's day
* we celebrated Chuck-E-Cheese style
* we went to the park 3x
* we saw Horton Hears a Who
* I scrapbooked Friday night!!!!
* we had 3 great egg hunts
* we colored eggs 2x
* we saw ALL our cousins
* we had a bunny visit
* we are currently deep in spring cleaning
* and it is spring break YIPPY!!!!!

A catch up of sorts!!

2008-03-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

Last week Bubble Boy had an awesome field trip to a local pizza palor planned that Sweet Pea and I couldn't go to (school regulations about siblings) no biggy I was mentally prepared. The morning of the fieldtrip I handed his teacher all his allergy stuff just as a precaution of course....next thing I knew we were going on the field trip. Now I wasn't ready for that and I lost it for what reason I have no clue...but I sat in the classroom and cried. Was it a relief that I was going, or was it frustration that things weren't decided earlier, I don't know!! But we had a great time riding public transit, making & eating pizza.

Then Wed. we had crafty kids club (cKc), we made great Easter bags, smore bunnies, and handprints. I can't believe that Easter is right around the corner...so quick so fast this year is going.

The best day was Saturday!! We ran around in an organized fashion and got a bunch of stuff done.
We headed to Lowe's at 10 for their free craft. The kids made periascopes! So cool a project!

After Lowe's Hubby & Bubble Boy went to the 2nd T-Ball practice. We have a good little hitter on our hands. It is amazing what a difference a year makes with organized sports. We have done 2 seasons of soccer so we thought we would try T-Ball. This maybe one of Bubble Boy's stronger sports....I'm excited it is my favorite!! He seems to be having a great time thus far!!

After practice I ran to a baby shower for a friend...she is having twins. I"m so excited for them!! I love holding babies!! I can't wait to lend a hand. I gave them an adorable set of onesies (if I may say so myself) I made them "thing one & thing two) onesies from Dr. Seuss. She loved them!!!

Finally the best part of the day was Sweet Pea's 1st dance recital. I was amazed at how she did... PERFECT!!! I thought she would be nervous to get on the big stage in-front of the whole world. But she was so excited. Both her preschool teacher & dance teacher were there. She did everything just like she was suppose to. She smiled, twirled, leaped, and spun just like an old pro. I'm so very proud of her!! She started classed in September and wasn't happy about it. She HAD to have me sitting in the room watching her. I think now she is totally comfortable and happy dancing her little heart out.

Oh yeah I can't forget we celebrated my brother's daughter's 1st birthday. I can't believe how fast a year goes. I wish I could see her more and spend more time with her. She has really no clue who we are.

OK I'm off to take on the day of catch-up. Bubble Boy is home sick, so that means a day of busy cleaning and laundry. Enjoy!!

Got Gold??

2008-03-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

We had a great family quicky vacation this past weekend. We hit gold country, the snow, and visited with Family. It was quick and oh so perfect!!!

* 1st we hit Sutter's Fort in Sac for a bit of a history lesson.
* Then to visit cousins & dinner at Chili's
* We hit the snow early Sat. am Yuba Gap a great place to play
* Bowling and dinner followed a quick afternoon nap.
* Sunday morning after breakfast we went to Marshall's Gold Discovery Museum where we panned for gold....real gold!!

The whole time we had little bear with us. Bubble boy got the privilege of being Kindergarden Kutie this week. His teacher, Mrs B chooses one child a week to be a "kutie" for the week. It includes bring home a special bear, filling an estimation jar, writing a paper about himself, being at the front of the line, getting to run the attendance to the office, and a bunch of other exciting kindergarden things. He was so excited and happy to have his turn it was fun.

Check out my flickr for photos!

Flowers = Tantrum

2008-02-27T15:52:00.000-08:00

Lucky Charms are on sale at Lucky's so we stopped by on our way to playgroup this morning. We walked through the flower department and the world crashed for little miss. Sweet Pea wanted to buy flowers for all her playgroup friends. Now I thought that was sweet but no necessary. She didn't think so.... she HAD to have flowers for her friends. She proceeded to have the worst public tantrum she has ever had. A three year olds mind is a wierd thing. I caved in....not use to the whole tantrum thing with her...and we bought flowers. She wanted roses I exsplained they had thorns and would hurt her friends so we settled on colored daisys. What an adventure in flowers.

Then on the way to play group she asked "Am I a good friend for thinking of my friends and flowers" I said of course you are, your friends will love the flowers. She then proceeded to tell me that her brother isn't a good friend, since he would never give his friends flowers. I said boys don't do that anyways and your brother is a great friend just like she is...The mind of a three year old!!! Simply amazing ;O)

Happy Mail Today ;O)

2008-02-25T20:15:00.000-08:00

The Man in Brown (aka UPS Man) brought some fun mail today....Clothes from Gymboree!! I love ...or should I say I'm addicted to Gymboree. I HAD to get my sweet pea the perfect dress for her birthday...(whitch is in July mind you.) I was super lucky to get it ....for it is sold out now!!! Lucky me and lucky her ;o)

Also got more happy mail, however it was by US Mail instead of UPS.....Bubble Boy's party favors. Yes I still love eBay. How could I pass up completely finished party favors. We are doing his party at Chuck-E-Cheese... his choice not mine. I love the fact that I don't have to clean up, I don't have to entertain anyone, and I can just go home afterwards. So it isn't so bad after all.

Waiting for still one package...all of the ECMC Easter Egg Hunt Supplies....2 down & 1 ta go.

Pretty Cool Week

2008-02-23T16:48:00.001-08:00

I think this week was pretty cool!!

* Our Friends visited for a day...
* I got to scrapbook..
* It rained so we enjoyed a few movies & evening fires...
* We saw part of the eclipse...amazing if you ask me...
* Hubby went to a crab feed....yummy for him...
* We found out we can take a basically free trip to Vegas....and we have a sitter already!!!
* Sweet Pea & I went to Chuck E Chees...and actually had fun...
* We went to Lowe's and made a birdhouse FREE
* I went to a pizza party & hung with my friends...
* We got into the next session of preschool....
* The kids had a blast digging for worms in the yard...
* Monday was a holiday...
* Oh yeah and we already got our returns YIPPY!!!!

Over all a great week if you ask me!!! Next week should be good too, we are heading to the snow on Friday for a long weekend what's not good about that!!!

Quick Post...

2008-02-17T22:13:00.000-08:00

We had an AMAZING weekend...well Saturday!! We went with our friends, the Duggs to the snow and sledded all afternoon!! We got up early headed out and played for hours!! The kids had SNOOOOW much fun!!! It was great to be with friends, the weather was perfect, the kids were perfect, the snow was perfect!!! It was the perfect little day trip!! We are so lucky to have great friends!!!
On another note I just have to say 2 little quotes from sweet pea today!!!

*1st she came into the office declaring that she has a "power butt" and made tooting noises. Not very becoming for a 3 year old little lady but oh so funny.

*Then later that night she told Daddy that bubble boy "broke her feelings" instead of hurt her feelings...so sweet and so cute!!

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-14T14:52:00.000-08:00

Usually I don't like Valentines Day ....way to commercial...you spend a million dollars on flowers only to have them die early because the whole world is doing the same thing!! Then you try to go to dinner and every body else is too, you pay double the price because you wanna be out on Valentines Day. UGH!!! Well sadly I'm a sucker this year...well wouldn't you be if your hubby was willing to get a baby sitter and hit the town!! I'm very excited to go to dinner it has been since before Christmas that we went out ALONE. The kids will be with sitter for 4 1/2 hours YIPPY!!! What ta do with all that time hummmmmm.....

I did enjoy today at the kiddos schools. We had a big party in the Kinder Class imagine 20 kids strung out on candy & cupcakes exchanging valentines at the same time....total chaos, but oh so fun!!! I have never seen so much junk in one place!! I thought parents were to send healthy snacks....well we got milk with strawberry nesquik in it, pizza, cupcakes, candy, chips (3 kinds) cream cheese & jelly sandwiches, frosted sugar cookies all before NOON. WOW!! Sadly to my son & daughters dismay most of it ended up in the trash!!! I don't want the dental bills. They had a great time even if I spoiled the snacking part of it.
Wishing you all a Happy Valentines Day...now go hug your loved ones!!!