2/5/09

1. I thought about blogging the last 2 days, but Tuesday I was exhausted and Wednesday my husband came home *wink, wink*.
2. I’ve come to discover that I’m completely organized…on paper.
3. Nolan was just being destructive with the Hulk Smash Hands, but now he’s trying on butterfly dress up shoes. He’s well rounded I would say!
4. For the past 2 days I have planned my life on paper, finished the girls’ baby photo books for their birthday, done some laundry and stared at the dishes.
5. Winter needs to go away. It makes me feel so blah. Damn that groundhog!
6. I’m so glad that my husband had the realization that what I do as a SAHM is hard. There should be a class for husbands whose wives stay at home. They should have a “boot camp” or something. What a perfect idea for a reality show!
7. The kids put the clean sheets on their beds for the first time. Ahhh…one less chore for Mommy!
8. I finally got to watch the first episode LOST for this season. I’m excited to see some things get resolved.
9. We may be having a Laundromat date this weekend. The washer is on the fritz again.
10. I’m going to try to widdle the kids’ wardrobe down a bit. The older they get, the pickier they get and they seem to be wearing the same things over and over again.
11. This summer the girls are getting an “all dress” wardrobe. They ask for dresses every day. I don’t know why I bother buying shorts.
12. My poor baby is exhausted and it is hard for both of us to wait until 7:30pm.
13. I’m hoping since Don is home, I won’t have insomnia.
14. We ordered Domino’s Pizza tonight. Word of advice, don’t order the white garlic sauce instead of marinara – it is GROSS!
15. The girls have been watching “The Wizard of Oz”. It’s cute to watch the girls dance around to the lollipop kids song. I also love to hear Mattie say “Dorafy”.
16. Donald is bored at school. It’s really starting to show lately. He’s losing interest and keeps asking why he has to do all of these papers that are so easy. Hopefully there will be some good programs for him in MD.
17. The kids fought like cats and dogs today. I’m mentally exhausted from mediating. Why can’t they all just get along? LOL!
18. I really need to research and implement some new parenting strategies for when they fight. I’ve never had to deal with this “sibling rivalry” thing growing up. I just want to put them in a soundproof, locked room until someone wins.
19. Their new thing is to have wrestling matches and box with the Hulk Hands. Even the baby gets in the action and jumps on the top of the pile.
20. I’m in the mood to go for a long bike ride, by myself. Too bad it’s 15 degrees outside.
21. I used to bike 75 miles every weekend on the towpath when I was in high school. Now, my leg muscles are like jello.
22. I want to get all pretty for Valentine’s Day and go on a date. I may get my date, but we may not be alone. It’s too hard to find a sitter.
23. It’s funny. I started babysitting when I was 13 for a toddler and a baby. I wouldn’t even think of leaving my kids with a 13 year old today. Kids are not responsible anymore. It’s really a shame.
24. I’m ready for bed. Is it 8 o’clock yet???
25. I want to take a mini-vacation. I’d be happy with an oceanfront room on the boardwalk for the weekend. Just an escape from things…

2/2/09

1. I had 3 children puking at 1am. Donald and Mattie were actually sick and Kira just joined in for fun.
2. The 2 sickies proceeded to puke until 6am.
3. Then the baby started at 10am.
4. It’s been a rockin’ day!
5. I’m hopeful that it is over. The linens are being washed, the dishes are in the sink and the kids are in the tub. We are on our way to being germ-free. After they go to bed I’m going to party with my can of Lysol.
6. On top of it all I think Nolan has an ear infection. I made him an appointment for tomorrow.
7. I hope Donald will feel well enough to go back to school tomorrow. He’s missed a lot of school because we were in Ohio and I would like to conserve his sick days.
8. Because of my sick kids, I was very productive. I washed some dishes, did 5 loads of linens and some clothes, cleaned ½ the girls room and packed 2 boxes of toys and washed the girls’ bedding.
9. I am in need of a shower and I think I forgot to eat dinner. I always forget about me when the kids are sick.
10. I’m thankful for my friend who delivered some groceries. The kids always get sick when we’re out of milk.
11. Sitting in my office chair, I’m now realizing how tired I really am.
12. I have to remember to throw away toothbrushes when I’m done blogging.
13. I took all the trash out of the house today. I will be a miracle if I actually remember to take it to the curb tonight.
14. So much for my “day old” hair looking good. I seriously look like I’ve been in bed for a week. Don’t I wish!
15. I completely deserve a whole day to myself when Don comes home. He better take the kids out so I can veg.
16. My husband is slowly becoming agoraphobic. He hates to go anywhere crowded. I’ll have better luck winning the lottery than getting my husband to take the kids out of the house.
17. I love listening to the girls play in the tub. They always sound so grown up.
18. I love it when Donald tells Nolan “That is unacceptable”, when he scolds him.
19. Nolan has been trying to tell me what to do. If I pick up his diaper to throw it away, he grabs my hand and takes me to the trashcan and points to it. If I take the bag out of the trashcan, he grabs my hand, takes me to the back door and points to the trashcans. He’s becoming quite the big boy!
20. He is also a sorter. He knows what bucket all of the toys go in his room.
21. Kira and Nolan were watching Alvin and the Chipmunks to day and Nolan was trying to dance like them.
22. It amazes me that toddlers can be sick, throw up and magically feel great. I usually feel like crap all day long.
23. It was 65 degrees today. I had all the doors and windows open. I can’t wait for spring!
24. I’m hoping the cherry trees will still be blooming when we move to MD. It smells so great in D.C. in the spring!
25. Well, here’s hoping for a puke-free, productive tomorrow. *Chug the rest of my water*.

2/1/09

1. Unproductive once again…*sigh*.
2. I took the kids bowling with some friends. The kids were pretty well behaved, but I am exhausted. It was hectic and the kids lost interest. I’ll never take them again unless Don is with me!
3. I finally have a plan of attack for the kids’ rooms. Hopefully I’ll be putting it in to place tomorrow.
4. Our schedule was erratic with the ½ day week and Don being gone. I’m hoping things will be back to normal tomorrow.
5. I live for daily routines.
6. I finally got the mail today. No nasty notes, just bills.
7. I just got off the phone with Don. He is sightseeing in Key West. I was pleasantly surprised because it’s Super Bowl Sunday and he wasn’t drunk!
8. He’s been to Key West a million times and has never gone sightseeing!
9. Donald read 19 books today. I totally forgot about Book-it!
10. I let Kira and Mattie out in public in one of their “clothing creations”.
11. Nolan was an awesome bowler today. He used the “granny-bowler” thing and even picked up a spare!
12. I, on the other hand, bowled an 87. I did get a strike though!
13. In my own defense, I did have a 27 lb. “helper” occupying one hand while I was bowling with the other.
14. My hair is wigging out today. It really has to be “day old” to look its best.
15. I lots of white hairs on my head. I’m not coloring them either. I colored my hair once and hated the way it felt, besides, I’ve earned every one!
16. I’m annoyed with my purse and wallet situation right now. I’ve had to start carrying a backpack to conceal the lovely potty seat insert we bring everywhere. My wallet is actually a planner. Everything always falls out and it’s bulky and awkward. I think it’s time for a new purse, wallet and maybe even a Palm Centro??? I’ll be adding it to my ever-growing wish list.
17. I’m having a really hard time with this list today. My brain has shut off already.
18. I wish I could find pants that fit. I was walking up the stairs tonight, holding Nolan and all his bedtime needs, and my pants fell completely down around my ankles.
19. That makes me think of the time my sisters were here visiting and one of them had their skirt fall down in the Wal-Mart parking lot!
20. I’m itching to play Guitar Hero, but it’s not as much fun because our whammy bar is broke. I haven’t had Wii time for at least 2 weeks.
21. I hope it will be nice again later this week. I feel like cleaning the backyard.
22. I have been snacking on cottage cheese and applesauce today. It reminds me of the fun things I used to do at my Grandma Beacham’s house. I miss homemade applesauce, blanket tents, and Linda Rondstat on the 8-track player.
23. I needed a trip down memory lane, so I just turned on Blue Bayou.
24. I miss my house on Bath Road too. I can’t even drive past it when I go home to Ohio. It makes me too sad.
25. Sounds like I need some comfort food, a chick flick and a good cry tonight.

1/31/09

1. I just had the kids sing “Happy Birthday” to my little cousin on the phone, it was cute!
2. I feel kind of accomplished today. I packed 4 boxes in the kitchen, cleaned the front of the refrigerator, threw away 3 bags of junk and started the next goodwill box.
3. The kids were also very productive today. They cleaned the playroom, living room, foyer, bathroom and steps.
4. To celebrate our hard work, we went to Azteca for dinner…YUM!!
5. The kids were very well behaved there and were complemented.
6. The kids and I talked to Don today. They are really missing him this time. He was headed to the bars again. He better not try to keep up with the young guys again!
7. We were driving by Hooters today and Donald said, “Have we ever been there?” to which I replied “No.”. Then he said, “I think we should go mom, it looks REALLY good!”. I laughed for 5 minutes, daddy was proud!
8. I packed my casserole pan last week. I don’t know what I was thinking. It is in the bottom of a really big box, in the back of the huge pile of boxes in the No No Room. I bought a new pan today. *sigh*.
9. I think it’s funny that I have a No No Room.
10. I’m kind of frustrated that I didn’t finish the kitchen. I still think I’m going to work on the kids’ rooms tomorrow though. I need a change of pace and I am tired of stepping on their toys.
11. I have a new mantra thanks to FlyLady…”Keep in mind that your home did not get this way overnight and it is not going to get clean in a day.”
12. I don’t think she’s met my children, they can destroy a house in 10 minutes.
13. I ran the van through the car wash today. Someday I really have to wash the inside too.
14. The car wash and $0.99 Slurpees were the highlight of my kids’ day. They’ve also been making clubhouses out of the moving boxes. Why do I buy toys and spend millions at Chuckin’ Cheese?
15. I just realized that there is no cent sign on the computer keyboard.
16. The baby thinks I work too much. He keeps bringing me his toys. He wants to watch ME play with them.
17. I can’t wait to take the kids to D.C. I have a great idea for a Zoo and Dinosaur Journal.
18. I told the kids that we could go to the Zoo after we move into our new house. Kira said, “Okay, as long as you don’t let the lions eat me.”
19. I need a shower, but have to put it off until tomorrow morning so I don’t get a second wind.
20. I find it ironic that my cat is sitting on the computer mouse.
21. She must be out of food because she is staring at me.
22. Nolan has to have his hair brushed and detangling spray after he gets dressed - my studdly little toddler.
23. I am eagerly waiting for this coming week. I have watched all my shows on my DVR. I have to watch (and not fast forward through) commercials all weekend.
24. I hear my Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food ice cream calling me.
25. I’m hoping that tomorrow will be this pleasant and productive.

1/30/09

1. I hate to be talked to (or emailed at) like a child.
2. I am a “type A” person, but at least (most of the time), I know my place. ‘Nuff said.
3. I’m trying 3 new recipes this paycheck and I’m pretty psyched!
4. I’m starting to like grossing my kids out with the new concoctions.
5. I would like to know why there is such a big stink about lead paint and why the government feels the need to step in. I just lost my biggest account because my bows are not certified “lead-free” by the government. Umm…don’t let your kids eat them, duh! I think that it’s getting to be a bit ridiculous!
6. I licked many a lead paint toy in my day and look at me!
7. I’m now banned to craft fairs and online orders…hint, hint …www.piggytailsbowtique.com
8. I had my baby’s head shaved today. OMG! He is so freaking cute! He looks just like his big brother now.
9. He did surprisingly well with the clippers, only one whoops behind the ear. It totally freaked the hairdresser out. I think she thought I was going to get mad at the mistake.
10. I actually enjoyed my 6 year-old on Thursday, not so much today. He didn’t sit still today until he fell asleep.
11. My kids made people happy at Wal-Mart by being obnoxious. Their hysterical laughter was echoing through out the store. Everyone that walked by couldn’t help but smile.
12. I did a good deed today and it made me happy.
13. The commissary has the perfect cart for my children. It has 2 seats in the front and 2 seats in the attached car. It made my shopping experience so much better.
14. The kids and I ran errands all afternoon and they actually behaved, mostly.
15. Nolan is turning into quite the helper. He unloaded almost all the groceries onto the belt himself. It was cute until he picked up the HUGE jar of grape jelly and tried to throw it.
16. Kira read the word milk today. Sounded it out herself. I was impressed.
17. Mattie is starting to go potty by herself when we are out. She just grabs her little potty seat and heads to the bathroom.
18. I am thankful for having to memorize prices when I worked at Krieger’s (a produce market). It comes in so handy now when I make my shopping lists. I know about how much I’m going to spend before I go. It makes budgeting so much easier.
19. I splurged a little and bought myself a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food. It’s been a long day.
20. Tomorrow and Sunday are cleaning days. My kids are going to be mad. They have trashed the living room and play room and they will be cleaning it tomorrow, by themselves.
21. I’m cleaning the kitchen tomorrow. It is nasty. I can’t really function when it is a mess, so in order to clean the rest of the house, the kitchen has to be first!
22. I’m hoping to get the kid’s rooms under control on Sunday. I will be packing up a bunch of their toys. I’m also hoping to get rid of some, but we’ll see about that!
23. I bought the kids their Valentine’s Day Cards today. I got a great deal at the dollar store and they actually had a good selection this year.
24. I forgot to get the mail…all week. I’m going to get a nasty post-it on my door soon.
25. I would just like to know, if the mail man can drive by to put a post-it on my door, why can’t he just drop the mail off too? I’m home almost every day, all day long.

1/29/09

1. I ordered out for pizza again tonight, but I had a good reason.
2. My daughter is puking her guts out and I’m a little queasy too.
3. Tomorrow is payday! Yippee! Hooray…it’s already spent.
4. I’m not really fond of the first check of the month. The money – yes, but the fact that we have no “fun” money – NO!
5. I’m frustrated at the thought of taking my kids grocery shopping.
6. I usually grocery shop at 5am at Wal-Mart, drop off and put away groceries, grab diapers at Target at 8am and hit the commissary at 9am before the lines are around the freaking store.
7. I was only productive because my daughter is sick. I did 3 loads of laundry and changed the cat litter.
8. My federal and state returns have been accepted, bring on the MONEY!
9. Most of it is already spoken for too…*sigh*
10. Next year we may actually get to have fun with our refund!
11. I forget to tell my little kid-slaves "thank you" sometimes…gotta work on that.
12. That doesn’t sound so nice, hmmm, should have said “helpers” :).
13. My cat is strange. I found her toys in the litter box.
14. My 6 year-old son laughs and screams like a girl.
15. Spoiled milk and cereal smells like buttered popcorn, weird. I really need to do the dishes tomorrow.
16. I’m not a fan of football. My husband will be in Key West for the Superbowl. WooHoo!
17. I hope he doesn’t drunk-dial me again.
18. My poor sickie is in my room, I wonder if I’ll get to claim my TV tonight.
19. I’m actually excited for Valentine’s Day this year. I might even go on a date!
20. I’ve had insomnia all week. I wish I could actually accomplish things while I’m awake, but no, my body is exhausted and my mind won’t shut off.
21. The kids want to go outside and play, but the yard is still wet. I hope they can get some use out of the play set while we are still living here.
22. I need to start taking more pictures of my kids. I love my camera, but I’ve been going through a non-usage phase. I hardly used it at all in Ohio.
23. I hope the kids feel well enough to get haircuts this weekend.
24. I love my Niagara Falls pen with the Maid of the Mist boat that goes back and forth. I’ve been playing with it all day. I miss the falls. We were supposed to take a vacation there last summer, but stuff came up.
25. I want ice cream with magic shell.

1/28/09

1. I despise dishes.
2. We eat out a lot more when Don is gone, even though he works nights and is not usually home during the week anyways.
3. I was hoping to be productive today, but instead I spent the whole day trying to plan the girls’ birthday party.
4. Oh wait! I filed our taxes. I guess I was a little productive.
5. The girls’ birthday party is kicking my ass. Maybe I’ll feel a little more put together once we get our tax return and I actually buy supplies!
6. I plan too much and do to little.
7. I am drowning in laundry. The bow room is full of clean piles and the hall is full of dirty piles.
8. Donald has no clean pants for school tomorrow. Luckily, he’s a boy and he doesn’t care.
9. Kira has started dressing herself in the morning. She comes up with some humdingers!
10. Mattie kicks like a donkey in bed. She is now banned to the floor. I slept like a baby last night!
11. Nolan needs a haircut. He looks like Friar Tuck. I think he’s getting a buzz on Friday, despite my efforts to keep his soft baby hair.
12. I hope he doesn’t look funny with his big ol’ head.
13. I miss my husband. I had to drag 3 trashcans through 10 feet of mud, in the pouring down rain, in my sandals today.
14. I am holding out on watching LOST until Don comes home. The waiting is killing me.
15. I have been a lazy mama the last 2 weeks and have not done worksheets with the kiddos.
16. The house is “unplugged” until Friday and the kids have actually been tolerable today.
17. I should not have given my kids sweet tea before bed. They are howling at the moon (that they can’t even see) in their bed.
18. Sugar makes Kira and Nolan hysterically crazy. Funny, in small doses.
19. My to do list is weighing heavily on my mind. I should set some goals for tomorrow, but, I think I’ll take another “personal day” and power clean on the weekend.
20. I would love to curl up and read books with Nolan, but he would rather read them by himself, upside-down.
21. I haven’t been able to use the same cup all day for the whole week. There’s a 3-foot cup stack on my desk.
22. I am a bad dog owner. I just have too much other stuff on my plate.
23. I’m struggling with the decision to give the dogs away. I just think they could have a better life with someone else.
24. I want to get rid of ½ my wardrobe. Most of it is stained, out of style, not the right size. Don doesn’t want me to buy new clothes because I’m a slob when I eat. He’s probably right. They sell big-people bibs, right?
25. My cat makes me laugh. She hates baths. I have to get in the tub with her to give her one. Her new favorite watering hole – the bathtub! She comes out completely soaked.