2010 - Word

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!!!

Bye Bye April...

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!!!!

Disneyland ;o)

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.

I'm just treading water!!

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!!!

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!!!!

WOW I'm 35 & Our Family Reunion

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....

Hello Dear August

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!!!!

Lazy Summer Days

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.

Train Chalk

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....

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)

overwhelming sometimes

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

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.

one long day today....

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.

Random...

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...

A catch up of sorts!!

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!!

Happy Mail Today ;O)

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

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...

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!!

Finally Feeling Great!!!!

Well we survived the weekend all well!!! No more colds here....just a welcome of sunny weather. It is amazing how a bit of good weather brings motivation to clean, clean, clean!!! Well and simply get out and about at the same time!! Hubby didn't get sick this whole time LUCKY him!!!

Let's see we had a quiet weekend that seemed busy. I woke up super grumpy on Sat. Frustrated that I had to go work at our annual preschool fair for ECMC. Which was a wonderful event, and very important. I found us a fabulous location and for FREE. But hubby needed to run into work at the last min. so I didn't go till super late. Then I also should have been hanging out with my friends, scrapbooking, celebrating my girlfriends 1st milestone in her weight-loss adventures. AND I should have taken the kids to a birthday party at 1:30. Gymnastics free who would wanna miss that. But instead I sat at home sulking....I had planned on the preschool fair.....couldn't scrapbook since I had the kids and forgot about the birthday party till 2. So the day was a wash and I was grumpy....not makings of a good day. All was saved when the kids crashed early and I finally got to scrapbooked that night, while hubby played on the computer.

This week is all about getting back to normal, laundry, cleaning, dusting, and of course more laundry. YIPPY to be healthy!!! Gotta love urgent care!!

Gingerbread, Yogurt & Cupcake Adventures....

It turned out to be a bit of a rough week...busy that is!! and it is only thursday!! My "GO" faded after tuesday ;o(

Lets see Monday we ran around doing errands and such...a pretty productive day just more than I wanted. Then Tuesday I played the "can't say NO line." I went over to another mom's house and we made 22 Gingerbread Houses for the kids this friday. Talk about crazy. I made 18 of them..I should clarify they were made from graham crackers and frosting, but still 18 of them good god!!
Then Mrs. B also asked if I would bring "GO GO Yogurt" for snack on Wed since it was G week. She had spoken to the yogurt shop prior and made arrangements to get the yogurt donated. Of course that didn't happen, they gave me a discount but sure wasn't a big one...if hubby knew how much he would sooo not be happy. (I will add that once I told a few people they chipped in so I really ended up spending only 20 bucks.)
And to think that wasn't a busy Tuesday I wanted to make cupcakes for Diane's birthday on Wed. Well they turned out really bad (a 1st for me), I couldn't get them out of the pan. Partially since I was lazy and didn't want to drive 30 min. to Michael's for cupcake liners; I greased and flowered the daylights out of the pan hoping it would work but it didn't. Lesson Learned!!

Wed came and I was ready for it, super organized and it went very smoothly I was just pooped by days end.
* I dropped little buddy at school,
* ran to the grocery store for replacement cupcakes,
* ran to playgroup 30 min away,
* ran to target and go the new zyrtec kids chewables (the last 2 boxes too),
* ran and picked up little buddy from school,
* called in lunch, picked up lunch,
* then finally spent 4 hours relaxing at Diane's house....
* came home did the kids baths/homework/dinner
* got sick to my stomach
* scrapbooked & watched Transformers waiting for hubby to get home from work
* craweled into bed at 11:45

Makes me tired just writting about it...Today was very calm and relaxing, I flaked on Playgroup and have scrapbooked and hung with the kids...we are off to Elephant Bar for dinner then bed. I'm hoping for a good weekend!!!