Today is my day off. I truly am going to take two days off in a row. It's some kind of amazing, really.
I had a job interview this week and received a job offer, but I turned it down. It was exactly similar to my job only the pay was significantly less. I was looking for a job with better hours and similar pay and they offered better hours with less pay. I couldn't rationalize that. She did say to call her if I change my mind. You never know, someday money won't be important. LMAO as if.
The kids are spending the night at Mam's tonight just for fun. Joel and I don't have any plans other than a super duper Cribbage tournament and then a Wii tournament. I told him I would only play the Wii with him if he promises not to be a poor sport when I kick his butt. Lucky for him we still have Cribbage. He wins that 95% of the time. Of course, that 5% that I do win he calls me a cheater. Remember, he's a sore loser.
Well, that's all for today. Nothing exciting. Nothing sarcastic. Nothing funny. Well, except this.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lessons learned
You can't change people. They have to want to change. Unless you know hypnotism. Then you can change them. For awhile anyway.
Sometimes, people do change, even when you don't want them to.
No matter how bad it seems at the moment. It won't last forever. It may seem like it, but it won't.
A smile at a stranger just might make their day. Not mine though, let's just not make eye contact.
A good cry does the soul good. Not the contact lenses though.
People are more apt to like you if you speak highly of others rather than poorly. Good thing I don't care if people like me.
There is no such thing as a perfect fitting bra.
I own more bras than shoes because it usually takes me a few days of wearing a bra before I realize it sucks.
A hug is sometimes necessary, even if I don't want to. I usually don't.
Hugs from my kids are the best in the world. Maddie's are given with passion and love. You can actually feel the love when she hugs you. Dylan's are rare, but when they happen....they are magical.
Sometimes those you think you can rely upon will let you down. Sometimes those who you think will let you down will surprise you.
I can tell when people give me false compliments. It's usually the same person over and over again.
Two children are not the same.
Sometimes when I feel down or cranky. I turn on some music and sing at the top of my lungs and I feel a million times better.
My kids are good for the ego. They think I am the smartest, most beautiful woman in the world. Don't think I don't cherish these times because I do. Someday they will see me differently and I will be okay with that. They will still love me anyway.
Just because people argue, doesn't mean they don't love each other. Just because they don't argue, doesn't mean they do.
I've learned that no matter how much we may care about someone, we cannot expect them to care about us.
When people talk behind my back, it doesn't bother me too much. Sometimes though, it does hurt. It hurts a lot. Especially when it is someone who you've never had anything but respect for.
I've learned that what doesn't kill me, really does make me stronger.
Hope for the best, but expect the worst. You won't be let down :)
Sometimes, people do change, even when you don't want them to.
No matter how bad it seems at the moment. It won't last forever. It may seem like it, but it won't.
A smile at a stranger just might make their day. Not mine though, let's just not make eye contact.
A good cry does the soul good. Not the contact lenses though.
People are more apt to like you if you speak highly of others rather than poorly. Good thing I don't care if people like me.
There is no such thing as a perfect fitting bra.
I own more bras than shoes because it usually takes me a few days of wearing a bra before I realize it sucks.
A hug is sometimes necessary, even if I don't want to. I usually don't.
Hugs from my kids are the best in the world. Maddie's are given with passion and love. You can actually feel the love when she hugs you. Dylan's are rare, but when they happen....they are magical.
Sometimes those you think you can rely upon will let you down. Sometimes those who you think will let you down will surprise you.
I can tell when people give me false compliments. It's usually the same person over and over again.
Two children are not the same.
Sometimes when I feel down or cranky. I turn on some music and sing at the top of my lungs and I feel a million times better.
My kids are good for the ego. They think I am the smartest, most beautiful woman in the world. Don't think I don't cherish these times because I do. Someday they will see me differently and I will be okay with that. They will still love me anyway.
Just because people argue, doesn't mean they don't love each other. Just because they don't argue, doesn't mean they do.
I've learned that no matter how much we may care about someone, we cannot expect them to care about us.
When people talk behind my back, it doesn't bother me too much. Sometimes though, it does hurt. It hurts a lot. Especially when it is someone who you've never had anything but respect for.
I've learned that what doesn't kill me, really does make me stronger.
Hope for the best, but expect the worst. You won't be let down :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Evens
Because being a parent isn't hard enough, Maddie had to step up her game a little. Apparently, they're learning "even and odd" numbers at school. Maddie has decided that "even numbers" are her favorite. Super. That means all her food must be in even numbers. Everything is in even numbers. everything.Example:
FOOD: She had some Ritz Cheese crackers. They come in a package of six. That's an even number, right? Well, as we all know Maddie has a little bit of her mom in her which makes her both clumsy and messy and she dropped one on the floor.....which makes FIVE crackers. Me, personally...wanted to blow it off and give it back and complete the even-ness of her life. That was not acceptable. Another option was to take away one cracker. How well do you think that went over???? Not so much.
GAMES: We played Yahtzee last night. Imagine how difficult it is to play with someone who only wants to keep the even numbers. *sigh*
BOOKS: One book at night is not acceptable. It's an odd number. She wanted TWO. I kindly reminded her that ZERO is also an even number.
Mom won that round.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Learning manners
Sometimes my children lack manners. That was almost funny for me to type, because sometimes is an understatement.
This morning Maddie learned a valuable lesson in manners.
We drove Dylan to school and since it is rather chilly in the mornings and my car sits outside where it is even chillier, I had the heater on. After dropping Dylan off at school my polite daughter announces in her least polite and not at all inside voice "MOM, IT IS TOO HOT TURN OFF THE HEATER."
I said "I will turn it off when you ask politely."
She refused.
It is a less than 5 minute drive from the school to home, she sat in the backseat claiming that she was DYING from the heat and could not breathe. The heater stayed on full blast the entire ride because she would not say "Please."
By the time we got home, she was a VERY unhappy, hot girl. So was I, to be honest.
An hour later we were back in the car. After our headbutting session about the heater earlier, the heater automatically kicked on as I started the car. I left it on. We were not even out of the neighborhood when I hear from the backseat "Mom, could you please turn the heater off?"
...and the angels sang....HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH!!!! We have exorcised the demon!
You gotta love the little parenting miracles.
Dethroned
One of the best parts of being a mom is having my kids tell me I'm the best cook ever. Even if I'm not. I'm sure not every mom has this luxury, but 98% of the time my kids rave about what I cook them. In fact, Maddie told my stepmom that my lasagna is better - I make it from a frozen box and hers is homemade! I know not everyone can be the best cook in the world like me; I mean, it takes real skill to open that box without a single paper cut. But, seriously - they do generally enjoy my cooking minus the few meals that they don't like because they have bad taste. Then came yesterday. Remember this post the other day when I told you about my kids newest obsession with PB&J? Well, yesterday I was making Maddie her hourly PB&J (hourly is a slight exaggeration) when she tells me she wants it "Daddy-Style." Excuse me???
She goes on to tell me that Daddy makes better PB&J sandwiches than I do. Someone call 911 because I about passed the freak out. How is this possible. So I cornered the traitor in the kitchen to find out exactly what he is doing differently to win over my biggest fan. I figured I'd have to beat the secret out of him or something.
Turns out, it's nothing. He makes it the same as me (which is a big fat DUH cause how do you make PB&J different? Hello? McFly?). The only difference is that he told her he makes his sandwiches with LOTS of peanut butter and LOTS of jelly. Even though he uses the same amount.
Now PB&J sandwiches are made "Daddy-Style" in our house. With lots of fibbing.
Friday, January 22, 2010
PBJ all day every day
My kids are on a kick. Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches. They could eat them for every single meal. Maddie asks for one in her lunch every day. Every day her lunch box comes home with only the sandwich missing. She says that I should ONLY pack a sandwich and a napkin. I continue to pack the other things just so the lunch ladies don't walk past my daughter's pathetic lunchbox with only a sandwich and a napkin and turn me into CPS.
They even eat them for breakfast. I'm not joking. I don't entirely blame them though, they are quite tasty. Is it really any worse than Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms? I didn't think so.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
"bits" and pieces
I feel the urge to blog, but have nothing of importance or interest to say so you'll get it in spurts. Lucky you.
It has been exactly two years since I started my job. I am still very grateful to have it, no matter what you may hear me say about it :) I have a job interview with another company next week. It's an almost identical company to the one I work for now. The only real reason I'm considering the switch is because my company is being very strict on the hours. I really wanted to switch some of my hours around and they refuse, so if this new company can give me the hours I need and still pay me good, I'm in.
Joel is out of work AGAIN. The sucky part is that he can't even file unemployment because since he went back to work for a few weeks he stopped filing it, so he'd have to have another waiting week and he's only looking at being out of work for a week or two at the most, so it wouldn't even be worth it. He's going even more crazy than usual. As you can imagine, that is pretty crazy. Money is even more tighter than ever this time around because we don't have unemployment and we don't have any kind of savings to fall back on. Top ramen for dinner!! It looks like he'll probably be going back next week sometime. Hopefully.
As you saw from my last post, Maddie is currently hung up on some swear words. Especially the word "bitch." I know for a fact she did not hear it in my house. I may slip out a swear word or 10 now and again (it's all Mario Kart's fault), but I can promise you that Bitch is not one of them. I blame school. Yes, I'm sticking with it. Don't judge. She asked me last night if I could please tell her what all the bad words mean. She can't let it go.
The Tooth Fairy comes out this weekend. We are totally going to see it. We have a lot of movie tickets and movie gift cards saved up, so we will probably use them.
Today is Thursday, which as you recall is Grandpa-day. Mom gets a couple of hours alone tonight (Joel doesn't count, he can fill his own water glass and get his own snacks). So Mario Kart and I have a swearing competition scheduled. I may even use the word bitch. Maddie won't be here to question the meaning of it. Joel and I can't race together anymore. He's a sore loser and I'm a poor winner. Or so he says anyway. I don't really think it's possible to be a poor winner if the other isn't already a sore loser. As you can tell, I win a lot and he loses a lot. I can't help it if I'm awesome.
It has been exactly two years since I started my job. I am still very grateful to have it, no matter what you may hear me say about it :) I have a job interview with another company next week. It's an almost identical company to the one I work for now. The only real reason I'm considering the switch is because my company is being very strict on the hours. I really wanted to switch some of my hours around and they refuse, so if this new company can give me the hours I need and still pay me good, I'm in.
Joel is out of work AGAIN. The sucky part is that he can't even file unemployment because since he went back to work for a few weeks he stopped filing it, so he'd have to have another waiting week and he's only looking at being out of work for a week or two at the most, so it wouldn't even be worth it. He's going even more crazy than usual. As you can imagine, that is pretty crazy. Money is even more tighter than ever this time around because we don't have unemployment and we don't have any kind of savings to fall back on. Top ramen for dinner!! It looks like he'll probably be going back next week sometime. Hopefully.
As you saw from my last post, Maddie is currently hung up on some swear words. Especially the word "bitch." I know for a fact she did not hear it in my house. I may slip out a swear word or 10 now and again (it's all Mario Kart's fault), but I can promise you that Bitch is not one of them. I blame school. Yes, I'm sticking with it. Don't judge. She asked me last night if I could please tell her what all the bad words mean. She can't let it go.
The Tooth Fairy comes out this weekend. We are totally going to see it. We have a lot of movie tickets and movie gift cards saved up, so we will probably use them.
Today is Thursday, which as you recall is Grandpa-day. Mom gets a couple of hours alone tonight (Joel doesn't count, he can fill his own water glass and get his own snacks). So Mario Kart and I have a swearing competition scheduled. I may even use the word bitch. Maddie won't be here to question the meaning of it. Joel and I can't race together anymore. He's a sore loser and I'm a poor winner. Or so he says anyway. I don't really think it's possible to be a poor winner if the other isn't already a sore loser. As you can tell, I win a lot and he loses a lot. I can't help it if I'm awesome.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Maddie Funny
My kids have a list of words they are not supposed to say, outside of the obvious of course.
Mostly, they are just everyday words that they somehow turn into bad words. Suck, face, stupid, idiot, etc. Don't ask about face. It's a long story, and it's all in the context. Like I said, they can make anything sound like a bad word.
Anyway, Dylan and Maddie were discussing words they're not supposed to say, which is another way for them to say them without getting into trouble. My kids are sneaky farts I tell you.
Maddie said "we're not supposed to say bits either."
Dylan "What?"
Maddie "You know, bits. We can't say that word."
Joel, who was listening from the kitchen says "Why can't you say that word?"
Maddie "It's a bad word."
Joel "Are you sure you have the right word?"
Maddie "You know daddy....BBB-IIII-TTT-CCCCHHHHH" She enunciated every single letter in that word, just to make sure we knew what she was talking about.
So, don't be a bits.
Mostly, they are just everyday words that they somehow turn into bad words. Suck, face, stupid, idiot, etc. Don't ask about face. It's a long story, and it's all in the context. Like I said, they can make anything sound like a bad word.
Anyway, Dylan and Maddie were discussing words they're not supposed to say, which is another way for them to say them without getting into trouble. My kids are sneaky farts I tell you.
Maddie said "we're not supposed to say bits either."
Dylan "What?"
Maddie "You know, bits. We can't say that word."
Joel, who was listening from the kitchen says "Why can't you say that word?"
Maddie "It's a bad word."
Joel "Are you sure you have the right word?"
Maddie "You know daddy....BBB-IIII-TTT-CCCCHHHHH" She enunciated every single letter in that word, just to make sure we knew what she was talking about.
So, don't be a bits.
Monday, January 18, 2010
I have an announcement to make
I have a new crush. Yes, I know, another one.
Mr. Bradley Cooper.
This man is hot. Like don't touch him or you'll burn yourself hot.
We watched the Hangover this weekend
If you haven't seen it, you should. Funniest movie EVER. Not to mention Bradley Cooper is hot. Did I already mention that? Sorry. My bad.
You can thank me later.
Mr. Bradley Cooper.
This man is hot. Like don't touch him or you'll burn yourself hot.
We watched the Hangover this weekend
If you haven't seen it, you should. Funniest movie EVER. Not to mention Bradley Cooper is hot. Did I already mention that? Sorry. My bad.
You can thank me later.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Dripping with Sarcasm. Read at your own risk.
I guess I am doing a week in review, because apparently I can't seem to find the time to post anymore. I mean to, sometimes, I guess. I guess I just find my life boring and I figure putting it on the internet will only make it more so.
I finally had my eye appointment last week. The bad news is that my eyes have gotten worse. The good news is that I am not completely blind. Yet. I have a few years until I am given a prescription for a white cane. Forget the seeing eye dog though, I don't trust those creatures. It would probably walk me out into the middle of the road.
The kids have a 4-day weekend thanks to MLK, and to make my life even more special, Joel's off all week and this is NOT thanks to MLK. I know what you're thinking...I thought the whole "Joel out of work thing was over?" Well, it was...until this week. Fortunately, it will only be a week, but a week is a long time. Hey guess what? I had a dream I was alone for 5 minutes. Then I woke up.
Friday for Movie Night we watched American Idol. Maddie, although she wants to be, is not interested in this at all so she watched Strawberry Shortcake on the computer.
Yesterday we dropped the kids off with Joel's parents for a few hours. They love spending time with the kids, but hate to be intrusive and ask so we have to ask them to "babysit" so that they will get to spend time with them. So Joel and I had a few spare hours to have a staring contest until it was time to pick them up again.
Today the kids went to spend the day with my dad and Cheryll and spend the night since there is no school tomorrow. So, I get to work 8 hours in peace and quiet today. Minus the football yelling going on. It's a good thing he's yelling at them, or else they'd never know what to do. We do have a microphone in our TV, ya know.
I finally had my eye appointment last week. The bad news is that my eyes have gotten worse. The good news is that I am not completely blind. Yet. I have a few years until I am given a prescription for a white cane. Forget the seeing eye dog though, I don't trust those creatures. It would probably walk me out into the middle of the road.
The kids have a 4-day weekend thanks to MLK, and to make my life even more special, Joel's off all week and this is NOT thanks to MLK. I know what you're thinking...I thought the whole "Joel out of work thing was over?" Well, it was...until this week. Fortunately, it will only be a week, but a week is a long time. Hey guess what? I had a dream I was alone for 5 minutes. Then I woke up.
Friday for Movie Night we watched American Idol. Maddie, although she wants to be, is not interested in this at all so she watched Strawberry Shortcake on the computer.
Yesterday we dropped the kids off with Joel's parents for a few hours. They love spending time with the kids, but hate to be intrusive and ask so we have to ask them to "babysit" so that they will get to spend time with them. So Joel and I had a few spare hours to have a staring contest until it was time to pick them up again.
Today the kids went to spend the day with my dad and Cheryll and spend the night since there is no school tomorrow. So, I get to work 8 hours in peace and quiet today. Minus the football yelling going on. It's a good thing he's yelling at them, or else they'd never know what to do. We do have a microphone in our TV, ya know.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Cough, hack
Well, here it is. Maddie is sick. Again. She isn't really that bad. She is coughing a little at night before bed and first thing in the morning, and she is a little bit congested, but it's not that bad. I kept her home today because I thought it would be a good day of rest for her. I hope anyway. I have a conference call this morning so I will be indisposed for awhile, but I am sure Spongebob Squarepants can entertain her :P
Anyway, nothing special for the moment. Carry on...
Anyway, nothing special for the moment. Carry on...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Another cranky Monday
I can't believe it's been almost a week since I blogged. I am not really full of exciting news, in fact I am pretty much a downer right now so it's usually best if people avoid me.
On Friday was Maddie's "Pajama Day" at school and also it was her 6-1/2 birthday and she got to celebrate with cupcakes.
Dylan and I brought the cupcakes in at 3:15. When we got to the school he ran into his 4th grade teacher. All of his teachers have always adored Dylan, but his 4th grade teacher really loved him. In fact her exact words were "if I had a son I would want him to be just like Dylan." Anyway he was chatting with her and he asked if she needed any help in the afternoons. He gets out of school at 2:30 and the elementary school goes until 3:45. His school is right next door so he could walk over and help her out. She was absolutely THRILLED. I was floored that he even asked her. He's starting today. He will be doing today and maybe Friday's. He's going to talk with some of his other old teachers about it. He'd like to do it every day. I'm really proud of him for taking that initiative.
This weekend we watched Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs on Friday. On Saturday the kids went over to Mam and Papa's and spent the night. Originally Joel and I had planned to go see a movie that night but we got invited out to go to dinner at Famous Dave's with Tara and Brad. We love that place. I wasn't too set on a movie anyway. See above cranky mood. Sitting in a theater for 2 hours didn't sound like a grand old time to me.
This week is crazy busy. I have 2 conference calls with work this week - one today and one tomorrow. I'm not excited about either of them. Today's is supposed to be "sometime" between 9:30 and 12:00. Way to take up my whole morning. I'm still waiting and it's 10:07. Tomorrow's is at 9:30 and should only last an hour. Wednesday I have my eye appointment FINALLY. Maybe this time I'll actually get in to see a doctor.
Maddie has a cold again. I was just thanking the Lord the other day for a healthy household and now this....I hope she feels good enough for ballet tonight. I don't want her to miss any rehearsals. They have a big production coming up in May of Alice in Wonderland.
I went running on the track at the high school yesterday. I had been looking forward to a day I could do this for awhile. I was kind of disappointed, but it wasn't in the track or the running itself...it was me. First of all, I forgot a rubber-band for my hair so it was flying all over the place. Second of all, I hate my Ipod headphones. They don't stay in my ears. At home I use my huge ones I use for work, but I thought it would look silly out there on the track. I was 1.5 laps down before I even got them untangled and in my ears. Anyway.......lessons learned for next time.
On Friday was Maddie's "Pajama Day" at school and also it was her 6-1/2 birthday and she got to celebrate with cupcakes.
Dylan and I brought the cupcakes in at 3:15. When we got to the school he ran into his 4th grade teacher. All of his teachers have always adored Dylan, but his 4th grade teacher really loved him. In fact her exact words were "if I had a son I would want him to be just like Dylan." Anyway he was chatting with her and he asked if she needed any help in the afternoons. He gets out of school at 2:30 and the elementary school goes until 3:45. His school is right next door so he could walk over and help her out. She was absolutely THRILLED. I was floored that he even asked her. He's starting today. He will be doing today and maybe Friday's. He's going to talk with some of his other old teachers about it. He'd like to do it every day. I'm really proud of him for taking that initiative.
This weekend we watched Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs on Friday. On Saturday the kids went over to Mam and Papa's and spent the night. Originally Joel and I had planned to go see a movie that night but we got invited out to go to dinner at Famous Dave's with Tara and Brad. We love that place. I wasn't too set on a movie anyway. See above cranky mood. Sitting in a theater for 2 hours didn't sound like a grand old time to me.
This week is crazy busy. I have 2 conference calls with work this week - one today and one tomorrow. I'm not excited about either of them. Today's is supposed to be "sometime" between 9:30 and 12:00. Way to take up my whole morning. I'm still waiting and it's 10:07. Tomorrow's is at 9:30 and should only last an hour. Wednesday I have my eye appointment FINALLY. Maybe this time I'll actually get in to see a doctor.
Maddie has a cold again. I was just thanking the Lord the other day for a healthy household and now this....I hope she feels good enough for ballet tonight. I don't want her to miss any rehearsals. They have a big production coming up in May of Alice in Wonderland.
I went running on the track at the high school yesterday. I had been looking forward to a day I could do this for awhile. I was kind of disappointed, but it wasn't in the track or the running itself...it was me. First of all, I forgot a rubber-band for my hair so it was flying all over the place. Second of all, I hate my Ipod headphones. They don't stay in my ears. At home I use my huge ones I use for work, but I thought it would look silly out there on the track. I was 1.5 laps down before I even got them untangled and in my ears. Anyway.......lessons learned for next time.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Drama Queen Moment #4,752
Joel and I and the kids went to Wal Mart the other day and decided to stop by the RedBox for a video for the night.
As we're browsing the videos Maddie for some reason that escapes me makes a face at her father. All he said to her was "Don't make faces at me or we'll go sit in the car", which is shockingly easygoing for having just had a 6yo make a face at him. She instantly started bawling, which she continued through the the whole movie browsing experience. Having a hard time concentrating on what the videos were through the sound of hysterics I said "forget it, let's go."
Across the parking lot she continued to cry.
"you all hate me."
"nobody loves me in my family except Dylan."
"Dylan is the only one who I will ever speak to again."
"I'm never speaking to you two ever again."
"Nobody loves me."
As we're continuing across the parking lot I pointed out to her that not only was she still talking, she was also holding my hand and if Dylan is the only one she likes that maybe she should hold his hand.
She said "Dylan isn't a grown up and I have to hold a grown up's hand in a parking lot."
At least even when she's hysterical and hating me and her father, she still follows the rules.
For the record, she has since started speaking to both Joel and I, so all must be right in the world again.
As we're browsing the videos Maddie for some reason that escapes me makes a face at her father. All he said to her was "Don't make faces at me or we'll go sit in the car", which is shockingly easygoing for having just had a 6yo make a face at him. She instantly started bawling, which she continued through the the whole movie browsing experience. Having a hard time concentrating on what the videos were through the sound of hysterics I said "forget it, let's go."
Across the parking lot she continued to cry.
"you all hate me."
"nobody loves me in my family except Dylan."
"Dylan is the only one who I will ever speak to again."
"I'm never speaking to you two ever again."
"Nobody loves me."
As we're continuing across the parking lot I pointed out to her that not only was she still talking, she was also holding my hand and if Dylan is the only one she likes that maybe she should hold his hand.
She said "Dylan isn't a grown up and I have to hold a grown up's hand in a parking lot."
At least even when she's hysterical and hating me and her father, she still follows the rules.
For the record, she has since started speaking to both Joel and I, so all must be right in the world again.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Mucky Monday Mood
I was so freaking excited for today. FINALLY these kids are going back to school. Then last night I realized.....I have to get up early. WTH???? I have been used to sleeping until at least 8:00, sometimes 8:30 and sometimes later (shh). 6:45 came shockingly early today.
Dylan was surprisingly easy to get up and did not even complain that he had to ride the bus rather than be driven. He was making up for the fact that in 30 minutes I would have to wake up his sister and literally drag her out of bed, down the stairs and force clothes on her and food down her throat.
Today I have my long-awaited eye appointment. Finally I can get my contacts back. I am going to need new glasses too because not until I had to wear them day in and day out that I realized that I cannot see that well with them. I have to squint to see the TV. Super. Of course, today I will order them but I will not actually get them for a few days. I am a little bittersweet about the contacts. I really want them back, I do - but I have gotten really lazy about enjoying wearing glasses. It is kind of nice to not have to put them in and take them out.
Maddie starts back up in ballet today. This is where the chaos comes into play. Since my work so graciously refused my request to switch my hours to accommodate ballet, I have to stop work and go pick her up from school (the bus drops her off at home at the exact time ballet starts). The pickup system at her school is atrocious. It takes forever to get in and forever to get out. I have a 30 minute window in which I can be away from my computer before it shuts down and red flags the system. 30 minutes is barely enough to time, which is sad considering we live 2 minutes from school.
Anyway, I am done whining for the day. Now I have to get the tiniest of whiners ready for school. Yay me!
Dylan was surprisingly easy to get up and did not even complain that he had to ride the bus rather than be driven. He was making up for the fact that in 30 minutes I would have to wake up his sister and literally drag her out of bed, down the stairs and force clothes on her and food down her throat.
Today I have my long-awaited eye appointment. Finally I can get my contacts back. I am going to need new glasses too because not until I had to wear them day in and day out that I realized that I cannot see that well with them. I have to squint to see the TV. Super. Of course, today I will order them but I will not actually get them for a few days. I am a little bittersweet about the contacts. I really want them back, I do - but I have gotten really lazy about enjoying wearing glasses. It is kind of nice to not have to put them in and take them out.
Maddie starts back up in ballet today. This is where the chaos comes into play. Since my work so graciously refused my request to switch my hours to accommodate ballet, I have to stop work and go pick her up from school (the bus drops her off at home at the exact time ballet starts). The pickup system at her school is atrocious. It takes forever to get in and forever to get out. I have a 30 minute window in which I can be away from my computer before it shuts down and red flags the system. 30 minutes is barely enough to time, which is sad considering we live 2 minutes from school.
Anyway, I am done whining for the day. Now I have to get the tiniest of whiners ready for school. Yay me!
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Recovering from 2009
I have to give props where props are due....
Yesterday was one of those days where I wished it didn't exist. Joel and I were tired and hungover and sidled with two kids were suffering from both extreme lack of sleep as well as a sugar hangover.
Yesterday could have been one of the worst days ever. Yet, my children were awesome. All four of us lazed around the house and did absolutely nothing. There was TV, video games, barbies, and even the occasional nap on the couch. Not once did I hear anyone whine about being bored. Not once did they argue with each other (I honestly think they were too tired for even that). At about 4:00 we were all starving. Like Ethiopia starving (kidding...mostly). I was too lazy to cook, but not too lazy to drive down to Burger King and spend $23 on the best food I've ever had in my life. That may have been the hunger talking, but it spoke, and I listened.
It was an early bedtime for everyone last night. Dylan and Maddie went to bed at 8:00, which for a non-school night was ghastly to them. Maddie fell asleep right away. I went to bed at 9:30 (which is dreadfully early for me) and found Dylan still awake in his room TEXTING, which is a blatant rule breaker. Fortunately for him I was too tired to yell so I just ripped the damn phone out of his hand and gave him the stink-eye that said "if you do this again, I'll shove this phone down your throat."
Dylan and Joel woke up at 8:00; I woke up at 8:30; Maddie woke up at 9:00. It was a double-digit sleep night at the Rogers' house.
Today I had the desire to be less lazy. Okay, I lie - I had the desire to be lazy, but I knew it was a bad idea. I did some cleaning and some running and then tonight we went to Famous Dave's for dinner and then rented Aliens in the Attic. Not the greatest movie, but it wasn't painful.
So, now we're facing a new year. Bring it, 2010. I can take it.
Yesterday was one of those days where I wished it didn't exist. Joel and I were tired and hungover and sidled with two kids were suffering from both extreme lack of sleep as well as a sugar hangover.
Yesterday could have been one of the worst days ever. Yet, my children were awesome. All four of us lazed around the house and did absolutely nothing. There was TV, video games, barbies, and even the occasional nap on the couch. Not once did I hear anyone whine about being bored. Not once did they argue with each other (I honestly think they were too tired for even that). At about 4:00 we were all starving. Like Ethiopia starving (kidding...mostly). I was too lazy to cook, but not too lazy to drive down to Burger King and spend $23 on the best food I've ever had in my life. That may have been the hunger talking, but it spoke, and I listened.
It was an early bedtime for everyone last night. Dylan and Maddie went to bed at 8:00, which for a non-school night was ghastly to them. Maddie fell asleep right away. I went to bed at 9:30 (which is dreadfully early for me) and found Dylan still awake in his room TEXTING, which is a blatant rule breaker. Fortunately for him I was too tired to yell so I just ripped the damn phone out of his hand and gave him the stink-eye that said "if you do this again, I'll shove this phone down your throat."
Dylan and Joel woke up at 8:00; I woke up at 8:30; Maddie woke up at 9:00. It was a double-digit sleep night at the Rogers' house.
Today I had the desire to be less lazy. Okay, I lie - I had the desire to be lazy, but I knew it was a bad idea. I did some cleaning and some running and then tonight we went to Famous Dave's for dinner and then rented Aliens in the Attic. Not the greatest movie, but it wasn't painful.
So, now we're facing a new year. Bring it, 2010. I can take it.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Rollin' with the homies
Happy new year!!
We rung in the new year with The Snelsons, the coolest family in town. I made a prime rib and Dan made mashed potatoes and broccoli to go with it. I was really nervous about the prime rib, but it turned out really good. Even the kids liked it even though they complained about eating it. We played Apples to Apples with Dennis and Dylan and Dan whooped our butts THREE TIMES. I'm still bitter about this. We played a lot of Mario Kart and darts and shuffleboard and of course had a lot of laughs and good times. At midnight we toasted and the kids made a lot of noise outside and had a blast. I haven't seen these kids have this much fun in a really long time. They made us promise to do it next year. Hopefully we will have forgotten what New Years Day feels like by then.
Shockingly, Dylan and Dennis were the first ones asleep at like 1:30, I think? It was after 2:30 before the girls were finally down and Joel and I slept on the living room floor on an air mattress. After a few short hours of sleep we moseyed our way home. It hasn't been the most productive day, I won't lie. People of our age are not meant to stay up until 2:30 in the morning drinking and then get up at 8:00 and be functional.
Here's some pictures Rachel took, because I forgot my camera, of course. I'm lucky I remembered the prime rib.
The men discussing football, because that is who they are.
Dylan with his party hat on
awhhhh.....cute couple
Another cute couple....BFFs always.
Dan is a funny guy :)
Joel is pretty funny too!
The girls are ready for a party!
This is midnight!! Good times, for sure
The boys and some neighborhood boys making as much noise as possible
Nighty Night party girls!
We rung in the new year with The Snelsons, the coolest family in town. I made a prime rib and Dan made mashed potatoes and broccoli to go with it. I was really nervous about the prime rib, but it turned out really good. Even the kids liked it even though they complained about eating it. We played Apples to Apples with Dennis and Dylan and Dan whooped our butts THREE TIMES. I'm still bitter about this. We played a lot of Mario Kart and darts and shuffleboard and of course had a lot of laughs and good times. At midnight we toasted and the kids made a lot of noise outside and had a blast. I haven't seen these kids have this much fun in a really long time. They made us promise to do it next year. Hopefully we will have forgotten what New Years Day feels like by then.
Shockingly, Dylan and Dennis were the first ones asleep at like 1:30, I think? It was after 2:30 before the girls were finally down and Joel and I slept on the living room floor on an air mattress. After a few short hours of sleep we moseyed our way home. It hasn't been the most productive day, I won't lie. People of our age are not meant to stay up until 2:30 in the morning drinking and then get up at 8:00 and be functional.
Here's some pictures Rachel took, because I forgot my camera, of course. I'm lucky I remembered the prime rib.
The men discussing football, because that is who they are.
Dylan with his party hat on
awhhhh.....cute couple
Another cute couple....BFFs always.
Dan is a funny guy :)
Joel is pretty funny too!
The girls are ready for a party!
This is midnight!! Good times, for sure
The boys and some neighborhood boys making as much noise as possible
Nighty Night party girls!
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