Wahoo! The ad is placed and it WILL happen - rain or shine!
We will reclaim our garage ... finally. I pledge to no longer hold things for a garage sale and instead take them to the consignment shop once 20 things pile up. It's seriously ridiculous!
Spending money for California!
I also bought some soda and water for Bean to sell ... he can use the money to buy Edward. He'll be so happy.
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5.27.2009
5.16.2009
Firsts
Last night, Moose was sitting in his crib, grabbed the railing, and pulled himself up into a standing position. I'm still in denial.
I also called 9-1-1 for the first time. It had nothing to do with us ... just a family we observed at a the duck pond. The couple seemed a little, umm, high when we first pulled in and their behavior over the next 10 minutes was clearly not the work of coherent people. Of course, they had a toddler and newborn with them. We were at the park with our neighbors trying to decide what the best course of action was. I finally said I was calling. I felt the their kids were in danger. By the time I called, the family was back in the car. The cops pulled in just as the car pulled away, but they got them. Last we saw, the man was in handcuffs.
In lighter news, Moose tried watermelon and cottage cheese tonight. He loved them both.
I also called 9-1-1 for the first time. It had nothing to do with us ... just a family we observed at a the duck pond. The couple seemed a little, umm, high when we first pulled in and their behavior over the next 10 minutes was clearly not the work of coherent people. Of course, they had a toddler and newborn with them. We were at the park with our neighbors trying to decide what the best course of action was. I finally said I was calling. I felt the their kids were in danger. By the time I called, the family was back in the car. The cops pulled in just as the car pulled away, but they got them. Last we saw, the man was in handcuffs.
In lighter news, Moose tried watermelon and cottage cheese tonight. He loved them both.
5.08.2009
More Laundry
I am still doing laundry today. I'm not sure how Jon & Kate Plus 8 only get away with two washers and dryers. I need two of each, and I have a quarter of the amount of children. I think the Duggars have four of each. I would need like 10.
People seem to like the painted fireplace better. I really think it does lighten up the room. Mrs. House of Toys really liked it ... I have also recruited her to finish the job for me by buying her a bike. (She is trying to get money/bike donations so all the kids with perfect attendance at the school she volunteers at can get a new bike.) So, everyone will win in the end.
I have 14 cloth diapers. This gets me through about two days. I wash them every other day (sometimes every day). Another 6 might be nice, then I could maybe sneak another 12 or 24 hours in there or at least have some while the others are washing and drying (I like to airdry the covers and on humid days that takes a while). We are making due, though.
I am so happy it's Friday. Mrs. House of Toys and I are planning on going to garage sales tomorrow morning, then her family is coming over Sunday for dinner. Mr. House of Toys is cleaning our air conditioner in exchange for a steak dinner. (Mrs. doesn't cook red meat, so this is a treat for him. Also, do you notice there's a lot of trading going on?) It's also Mother's Day on Sunday! Hopefully, all our cards and gifts arrive to our moms and Jonathan's grandma on time.
People seem to like the painted fireplace better. I really think it does lighten up the room. Mrs. House of Toys really liked it ... I have also recruited her to finish the job for me by buying her a bike. (She is trying to get money/bike donations so all the kids with perfect attendance at the school she volunteers at can get a new bike.) So, everyone will win in the end.
I have 14 cloth diapers. This gets me through about two days. I wash them every other day (sometimes every day). Another 6 might be nice, then I could maybe sneak another 12 or 24 hours in there or at least have some while the others are washing and drying (I like to airdry the covers and on humid days that takes a while). We are making due, though.
I am so happy it's Friday. Mrs. House of Toys and I are planning on going to garage sales tomorrow morning, then her family is coming over Sunday for dinner. Mr. House of Toys is cleaning our air conditioner in exchange for a steak dinner. (Mrs. doesn't cook red meat, so this is a treat for him. Also, do you notice there's a lot of trading going on?) It's also Mother's Day on Sunday! Hopefully, all our cards and gifts arrive to our moms and Jonathan's grandma on time.
5.07.2009
A Clumsy Day
The day started out well enough. I slept till 8 and both boys were still asleep! I read my paper and ate breakfast and then Bean joined me at 8:30. Moose followed at 9. That's when things went downhill.
Moose peed out his diaper - leaving another pile of sheets to wash. I started work on the fireplace two days ago and this morning decided "it's worse than ever," "I made a huge mistake," and "how on earth could it be uglier?" Then I spilled iced tea all over the inside of the fridge. Then I spilled my lunch all over myself and the floor. All this on top of Moose's regularly scheduled program of spreading his toast crumbs from his highchair to every surface in a 10-foot range. All of this on top of the everyday mess that I'm never on top of.
Also, Moose hasn't taken more than a 30-minute nap in three days (that's what happens when you "insist that you will nap in your crib).
It's rounding out to be a fairly rough week.
I decided the fireplace was just too much right now, so I cleaned up all the paint stuff, rehung the shelves and arranged the pictures. I reinstalled the screen (whatever it's called, the thing that goes in front of where the actual fire would go, should you actually have a fire). Anyway, while it lacks a certain uniform coverage, I don't completely hate it. Once the paint issue is resolved and the trim is put on, it might actually be an improvement. So, at least I'm feeling better about that.
For today, I think I'm just going to stick to laundry. There's enough of that to keep me busy. While I still love the cloth diapers, man, I am sick of laundry.
On the plus side, Husband got all the yardwork done yesterday ... so at least we don't have to worry about that this weekend!
I have lots of pictures. Perhaps I will get around to those soon.
Moose peed out his diaper - leaving another pile of sheets to wash. I started work on the fireplace two days ago and this morning decided "it's worse than ever," "I made a huge mistake," and "how on earth could it be uglier?" Then I spilled iced tea all over the inside of the fridge. Then I spilled my lunch all over myself and the floor. All this on top of Moose's regularly scheduled program of spreading his toast crumbs from his highchair to every surface in a 10-foot range. All of this on top of the everyday mess that I'm never on top of.
Also, Moose hasn't taken more than a 30-minute nap in three days (that's what happens when you "insist that you will nap in your crib).
It's rounding out to be a fairly rough week.
I decided the fireplace was just too much right now, so I cleaned up all the paint stuff, rehung the shelves and arranged the pictures. I reinstalled the screen (whatever it's called, the thing that goes in front of where the actual fire would go, should you actually have a fire). Anyway, while it lacks a certain uniform coverage, I don't completely hate it. Once the paint issue is resolved and the trim is put on, it might actually be an improvement. So, at least I'm feeling better about that.
For today, I think I'm just going to stick to laundry. There's enough of that to keep me busy. While I still love the cloth diapers, man, I am sick of laundry.
On the plus side, Husband got all the yardwork done yesterday ... so at least we don't have to worry about that this weekend!
I have lots of pictures. Perhaps I will get around to those soon.
5.05.2009
$1 Million
In an attempt to distract myself from the sad, moaning baby in the other room ...
Last Craft Night, one of the ladies offered the following question, "If someone gave you $1 million and you couldn't save it or invest it or give it away, then what would you do with it?" Basically, you have to indulge.
The most striking thing I thought of at the time was buying an inn in the Florida Keys, but that's sort of an investment ... and, honestly $1 million wouldn't get you too far in real estate in the Keys.
I've been giving it some more thought, and I've come up with the following:
(1) Complete a low-residency MFA in Creative Writing, probably in Vermont.
(2) Fix up the outside of the house, privacy fence, paint columns and shutters, install a new mailbox, install new trim around the garage doors.
(3) Hire someone to retile the bathrooms.
(4) Buy a new car. However, the new car I want doesn't really exist yet (see: a 3-row SUV that gets 40 mpg or is all electric).
(5) Pay off my mom's house (unless that counts as an investment, then I guess I'd get her a new car).
(6) Go on a Caribbean cruise.
(7) Go to Hawaii.
(8) Buy all the SU inks and cardstock I want.
(9) Complete my Copic marker collection.
(10) Take a Copic marker certification class.
(11) Take a beginners stained glass class.
(12) Take a quilting class.
(13) Buy an SLR digital camera and software.
(14) Take a photography class that teaches me how to use my camera and software.
(15) Take the whole family (the kids, my mom, my in-laws) to Disney World for a week-long, all-inclusive stay.
(16) Buy new bedding for our room and the boys' room. (I love bedding.)
Hmm. I don't think that eats up $1 million. Where will I find the time for these things? How do I buy time. Oh, add a trustworthy cleaning lady to the list! That would help a little. I also want to send all my laundry out. I don't even think they have such a service here, but that would be nice.
One can dream.
Baby is still moaning and sounding pathetic. Ugh.
Last Craft Night, one of the ladies offered the following question, "If someone gave you $1 million and you couldn't save it or invest it or give it away, then what would you do with it?" Basically, you have to indulge.
The most striking thing I thought of at the time was buying an inn in the Florida Keys, but that's sort of an investment ... and, honestly $1 million wouldn't get you too far in real estate in the Keys.
I've been giving it some more thought, and I've come up with the following:
(1) Complete a low-residency MFA in Creative Writing, probably in Vermont.
(2) Fix up the outside of the house, privacy fence, paint columns and shutters, install a new mailbox, install new trim around the garage doors.
(3) Hire someone to retile the bathrooms.
(4) Buy a new car. However, the new car I want doesn't really exist yet (see: a 3-row SUV that gets 40 mpg or is all electric).
(5) Pay off my mom's house (unless that counts as an investment, then I guess I'd get her a new car).
(6) Go on a Caribbean cruise.
(7) Go to Hawaii.
(8) Buy all the SU inks and cardstock I want.
(9) Complete my Copic marker collection.
(10) Take a Copic marker certification class.
(11) Take a beginners stained glass class.
(12) Take a quilting class.
(13) Buy an SLR digital camera and software.
(14) Take a photography class that teaches me how to use my camera and software.
(15) Take the whole family (the kids, my mom, my in-laws) to Disney World for a week-long, all-inclusive stay.
(16) Buy new bedding for our room and the boys' room. (I love bedding.)
Hmm. I don't think that eats up $1 million. Where will I find the time for these things? How do I buy time. Oh, add a trustworthy cleaning lady to the list! That would help a little. I also want to send all my laundry out. I don't even think they have such a service here, but that would be nice.
One can dream.
Baby is still moaning and sounding pathetic. Ugh.
5.04.2009
10 Months Old - Time For Your Own Bed & Stuff, Literally
Moose is 10 months old today. To so many people's shock and awe, he is still in our room. More specifically, he is often in our bed in our room. The playpen is set up at the foot of our bed and he always naps in there and usually starts the night off in there. Without fail, though, he is always in our bed by morning. I have created a monster. I know.
Well, today I told him, "You are napping in your crib." Ugh, what a process. He outright screamed or moaned for over an hour. When I would go in there to "calm him down," he just got more irate. Finally, though, he passed out. For 30 minutes. He's once again up and moaning (not screaming at the top of his lungs or anything, but clearly not happy and clearly still tired). I am trying my best to ignore him.
I should probably stick him in there for the night, but I'm a little concerned that he might wake up Bean. EVEN WORSE, Bean will wake him up at the crack of dawn (which is when Bean likes to get up). Bean is back to waking up at 7 a.m. and, thanks to his opening-other-people's-gifts shenanigans, his door is once again locked at night. So he has to knock and wake us up to get out of it. I foresee one grumpy mama and baby this week. I predict that Bean, of course, will have just as much energy as ever.
The house is in disarray. My neighbor (House of Boys, not to be confused with House of Toys) and I are planning a garage sale for May 30 - we almost did one last weekend, but thankfully I banked on bad weather and was right). We have a serious amount of stuff to get rid of. I really don't know where it all came from. There is a serious toy purge going on. The grandparents continue to send more things, so it's time for some of the old things and rarely-played-with-things to make an exit. Anyway, I'm sort of glad the garage sale was postponed ... gives me more time to decide what needs to go. Anyone need an original Nintendo with lots of games and components ... including, wait for it, a Game Genie! I am also parting with my first eBay purchase, an acoustic guitar. One day I will learn how to play guitar and when that one day comes, I'll buy a new one. (No joke, I bought that guitar my freshman year in college ... nearly NINE years ago!)
I also have 20 items (the most you can consign at one time) to take to the Base Consignment Shop tomorrow. I also posted a five things on Freecycle and have found homes for three. Oh, and between Mrs. House of Toys and I, we made $182 at the local scrapbook store's garage sale.
Yup, this all adds up to a disgusting amount of stuff.
Well, it we make a fortune, the boys will see some money in their college accounts and the house will see new living room lamps ... and maybe pillows (hmm, so maybe I should put our current pillows in the sale then?).
Well, today I told him, "You are napping in your crib." Ugh, what a process. He outright screamed or moaned for over an hour. When I would go in there to "calm him down," he just got more irate. Finally, though, he passed out. For 30 minutes. He's once again up and moaning (not screaming at the top of his lungs or anything, but clearly not happy and clearly still tired). I am trying my best to ignore him.
I should probably stick him in there for the night, but I'm a little concerned that he might wake up Bean. EVEN WORSE, Bean will wake him up at the crack of dawn (which is when Bean likes to get up). Bean is back to waking up at 7 a.m. and, thanks to his opening-other-people's-gifts shenanigans, his door is once again locked at night. So he has to knock and wake us up to get out of it. I foresee one grumpy mama and baby this week. I predict that Bean, of course, will have just as much energy as ever.
The house is in disarray. My neighbor (House of Boys, not to be confused with House of Toys) and I are planning a garage sale for May 30 - we almost did one last weekend, but thankfully I banked on bad weather and was right). We have a serious amount of stuff to get rid of. I really don't know where it all came from. There is a serious toy purge going on. The grandparents continue to send more things, so it's time for some of the old things and rarely-played-with-things to make an exit. Anyway, I'm sort of glad the garage sale was postponed ... gives me more time to decide what needs to go. Anyone need an original Nintendo with lots of games and components ... including, wait for it, a Game Genie! I am also parting with my first eBay purchase, an acoustic guitar. One day I will learn how to play guitar and when that one day comes, I'll buy a new one. (No joke, I bought that guitar my freshman year in college ... nearly NINE years ago!)
I also have 20 items (the most you can consign at one time) to take to the Base Consignment Shop tomorrow. I also posted a five things on Freecycle and have found homes for three. Oh, and between Mrs. House of Toys and I, we made $182 at the local scrapbook store's garage sale.
Yup, this all adds up to a disgusting amount of stuff.
Well, it we make a fortune, the boys will see some money in their college accounts and the house will see new living room lamps ... and maybe pillows (hmm, so maybe I should put our current pillows in the sale then?).
4.30.2009
Swine Flu
I'm not sure how other parts of the country of reacting to Swine Flu, but Texas is taking it very seriously. Some schools have shut down (one where I live) and athletics have been postponed till May 11. (Does the flu magically die May 11?) Last I heard, there were about 18 unconfirmed cases where I live.
The base is also going crazy. Apparently, the hospital staff on base are in haz-mat uniforms. The gate cards no longer touch your ID (you hold it out and flip it over for them). I wonder how long this will last? The base has a history of hyping up security and keeping it that way (like about cell phones and closing the hospital gate). Are other bases like this?
Anyway, I used the downpour(s) we had yesterday as an excuse to stay inside (estimates say we got 6" in one day). We were out of milk and bread, though, so I had to venture out with the kids. I don't really overreact to germs, but I make it a habit to wash my hands when I come into the house and such. Out and about today, though, I'll admit that I was more cautious than usual. I opted to use Moose's stroller over the store carts. I wiped down the cart at the grocery store extra well (I always wipe the grocery cart down - do you know how nasty some people keep their kids?). I also wiped my own hands off when getting back in the car.
Bean's school is still open. Both boys are still healthy as of this evening. I just hope this thing gets behind us. One of my friends pointed out that the American media can only focus on one thing at a time - the election, the economy, and now the swine flu. I hate fear mongering. HATE. It's actually ranked above football, country music, and Holly from Brothers & Sisters. It is, ironically, ranked right beside Fox News and Anne Coulter. Go figure.
Also, I need a "No Soliciting" sign. Seriously, it seems like at least three times a week I get people knocking on my door trying to sell me magazines or vacuums or religion. No, no, and, seriously, no. Perhaps it's a job for my Cricut.
The base is also going crazy. Apparently, the hospital staff on base are in haz-mat uniforms. The gate cards no longer touch your ID (you hold it out and flip it over for them). I wonder how long this will last? The base has a history of hyping up security and keeping it that way (like about cell phones and closing the hospital gate). Are other bases like this?
Anyway, I used the downpour(s) we had yesterday as an excuse to stay inside (estimates say we got 6" in one day). We were out of milk and bread, though, so I had to venture out with the kids. I don't really overreact to germs, but I make it a habit to wash my hands when I come into the house and such. Out and about today, though, I'll admit that I was more cautious than usual. I opted to use Moose's stroller over the store carts. I wiped down the cart at the grocery store extra well (I always wipe the grocery cart down - do you know how nasty some people keep their kids?). I also wiped my own hands off when getting back in the car.
Bean's school is still open. Both boys are still healthy as of this evening. I just hope this thing gets behind us. One of my friends pointed out that the American media can only focus on one thing at a time - the election, the economy, and now the swine flu. I hate fear mongering. HATE. It's actually ranked above football, country music, and Holly from Brothers & Sisters. It is, ironically, ranked right beside Fox News and Anne Coulter. Go figure.
Also, I need a "No Soliciting" sign. Seriously, it seems like at least three times a week I get people knocking on my door trying to sell me magazines or vacuums or religion. No, no, and, seriously, no. Perhaps it's a job for my Cricut.
4.24.2009
T.G.I.F. & Stuff
OK, so I did take some Earth Day pictures with the kids, but I haven't gotten around to downloading them.
On Wednesday, the kids and I headed to the Thrift Shop on base. We consigned some things there in March. Funny thing, I can't remember a single thing that was dropped off there ... but I did pick up $25! Currently, our garage is overflowing with stuff for a garage sale the first week in May. I'm sort of dreading all that work, but I am looking forward to reclaiming some the garage space. Hopefully, we'll also have some extra moolah to look forward to as well.
I've been lazy about encouraging Moose to self feed. At six months, I introduced Bean to the sippy cup and to a self feeder (it's a mesh bag with a handle, you can pop ice cubes and fruits and veggies in it and they gnaw on it). Moose occasionally sees the sippy cup, but he still doesn't have it figured out at all. I gave him the self feeder yesterday with an apple and today with an ice cube. He seems to enjoy it, but he seems to mostly enjoy banging it up against things and seeing what noises it makes. Bean was also receiving more solids at this age - Moose gets one or two jars a day ... most days.
Tonight, I'm stamping with a friend. I'm signed up for six swaps (and in some of those I have a two or more spots), so I have lots of crafting to do. Tonight I'm working on 4x6 recipe cards and two greeting cards. Lots of fun work ahead! Husband will be enjoying an evening with the kiddos.
On Wednesday, the kids and I headed to the Thrift Shop on base. We consigned some things there in March. Funny thing, I can't remember a single thing that was dropped off there ... but I did pick up $25! Currently, our garage is overflowing with stuff for a garage sale the first week in May. I'm sort of dreading all that work, but I am looking forward to reclaiming some the garage space. Hopefully, we'll also have some extra moolah to look forward to as well.
I've been lazy about encouraging Moose to self feed. At six months, I introduced Bean to the sippy cup and to a self feeder (it's a mesh bag with a handle, you can pop ice cubes and fruits and veggies in it and they gnaw on it). Moose occasionally sees the sippy cup, but he still doesn't have it figured out at all. I gave him the self feeder yesterday with an apple and today with an ice cube. He seems to enjoy it, but he seems to mostly enjoy banging it up against things and seeing what noises it makes. Bean was also receiving more solids at this age - Moose gets one or two jars a day ... most days.
Tonight, I'm stamping with a friend. I'm signed up for six swaps (and in some of those I have a two or more spots), so I have lots of crafting to do. Tonight I'm working on 4x6 recipe cards and two greeting cards. Lots of fun work ahead! Husband will be enjoying an evening with the kiddos.
3.26.2009
Foggy Days
The kids and returned from Indiana on Sunday. Since then, for the most part, I feel like I've been walking with a bunch of fog in my head. I'm not sure what it really is, but I just don't feel like I'm all here. Perhaps I should unpack the suitcase. That would at least be a step in the right direction, no?
Yesterday, Moose finally popped a tooth (the lower left). It was really bugging him yesterday evening. He moaned on my chest for about an hour (and he never moans on my chest). Overall, though, he's still eating and is pretty happy. Every once in a while he seems bothered, but it's really nothing remarkable. That kid just rolls with the punches. He also claps now. I don't think it's like on purpose. He's not breaking into applause because his mommy is so great or his brother is so entertaining, but he does clap and often has a nice rhythm going. Cute.
I am stroller-less. The travel system has new owners. Car seats expire every five years, so even if we do have another one, the travel system would be outdated for him/her (probably him). We tested out a friend's stroller today. It was cute and had some nice features, but Moose already seems to meet its maximum height allowance (not that there is such a thing, but his feet touch the bottom, so that's what I'm calling it). I have more of an idea on what to look for now and what I want, but I'm still stroller-less for now. I just can't decide.
Oh, and I had a chance to talk to Bean's teacher the other morning. She said he's been much more verbal since coming back from Spring Break. She said that she asked him about his birthday and he said that he had cake and ice cream (neither of which is true, we had a big cookie on his actual birthday).
Teacher: "So, Bean, did you get any presents for your birthday?"
Bean: "Barack Obama."
Guess he thought she said "president." When confronted on this later he said, "Barack Obama lives in the White House."
She also said that Bean has an excellent memory. They made a "Foot Book" in class, where there are pictures of everyone's shoes. She said after one read-through Bean had the whole book memorized. He was the only one who knew whose feet were whose. Interesting.
In other news, a dear friend of the family passed away in her sleep at 94. The kids and I visited her last week, and I know she was tired. I also know that she and my grandma are somewhere rocking on a porch swing watching my babies grow.
Yesterday, Moose finally popped a tooth (the lower left). It was really bugging him yesterday evening. He moaned on my chest for about an hour (and he never moans on my chest). Overall, though, he's still eating and is pretty happy. Every once in a while he seems bothered, but it's really nothing remarkable. That kid just rolls with the punches. He also claps now. I don't think it's like on purpose. He's not breaking into applause because his mommy is so great or his brother is so entertaining, but he does clap and often has a nice rhythm going. Cute.
I am stroller-less. The travel system has new owners. Car seats expire every five years, so even if we do have another one, the travel system would be outdated for him/her (probably him). We tested out a friend's stroller today. It was cute and had some nice features, but Moose already seems to meet its maximum height allowance (not that there is such a thing, but his feet touch the bottom, so that's what I'm calling it). I have more of an idea on what to look for now and what I want, but I'm still stroller-less for now. I just can't decide.
Oh, and I had a chance to talk to Bean's teacher the other morning. She said he's been much more verbal since coming back from Spring Break. She said that she asked him about his birthday and he said that he had cake and ice cream (neither of which is true, we had a big cookie on his actual birthday).
Teacher: "So, Bean, did you get any presents for your birthday?"
Bean: "Barack Obama."
Guess he thought she said "president." When confronted on this later he said, "Barack Obama lives in the White House."
She also said that Bean has an excellent memory. They made a "Foot Book" in class, where there are pictures of everyone's shoes. She said after one read-through Bean had the whole book memorized. He was the only one who knew whose feet were whose. Interesting.
In other news, a dear friend of the family passed away in her sleep at 94. The kids and I visited her last week, and I know she was tired. I also know that she and my grandma are somewhere rocking on a porch swing watching my babies grow.
3.09.2009
Just Some Stuff
Bean's party was a smashing success! He loved the cake and balloons. He brought home a nice stash of gifts - GeoTrax, a few more Cars, a racetrack, a dragon, etc. Lots of good stuff. I didn't see him too much, he was running off at full-speed most of the time. I do have pictures, which I have not gotten around to downloading just yet. Husband also took some video, so maybe we'll figure out how to post that on the blog as well.
Husband has a pretty easy schedule at work this week. Hopefully with this extra time we can wrap some things up around the house and get some overdue errands run. Maybe we'll figure out how to fix the time on our DVR ... it's 12:26 p.m. and it's reading 1:40 right now. That's been going on since Day Light Savings, and it's getting OLD.
Moose is asleep in my lap. I'm going to ::try:: to transfer him to the playpen ... I don't expect success.
Husband has a pretty easy schedule at work this week. Hopefully with this extra time we can wrap some things up around the house and get some overdue errands run. Maybe we'll figure out how to fix the time on our DVR ... it's 12:26 p.m. and it's reading 1:40 right now. That's been going on since Day Light Savings, and it's getting OLD.
Moose is asleep in my lap. I'm going to ::try:: to transfer him to the playpen ... I don't expect success.
3.06.2009
Cake Decorating
Hmm ...
I have a cake to decorate. It's one of those fancy Wilton pans. I bought enough stuff to make up to four cakes - in case I mess up multiple times. I'm really putting this off. I just have a bad feeling. I tried to bribe my neighbor to decorate it. She said she doesn't want the responsibility. She and another mom coming are both cake decorators ... so how did I get stuck doing this?
The balloons are ordered. They had a BIG pirate ship balloon, and I got some gold and black ones to make the bouquet. Bean is very excited.
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Moose has a stuffy nose. He had a rough time sleeping last night (so, so did I) and is napping now. Actually, I hear him moaning right now.
We spent the morning watching the boys from House of Toys. We played outside - bikes, balls, chalk. It worked out well, so I actually got laundry dried and folded. Overall, everyone played nicely together. It made the morning pass by quickly.
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Something I've forgotten to mention: Husband and I have up soda/pop and fast food for "Lent." Neither of our religious beliefs actually require acknowledging Lent, but we thought it would be a good challenge anyway. Husband has slipped on the soda a couple times - not on purpose, he's notoriously forgetful. I've come close to slipping on the fast food (on purpose), but I've resisted (reminding myself there is soup and frozen pizza at home, if I need something quick). It's actually been much easier than I expected.
I have a cake to decorate. It's one of those fancy Wilton pans. I bought enough stuff to make up to four cakes - in case I mess up multiple times. I'm really putting this off. I just have a bad feeling. I tried to bribe my neighbor to decorate it. She said she doesn't want the responsibility. She and another mom coming are both cake decorators ... so how did I get stuck doing this?
The balloons are ordered. They had a BIG pirate ship balloon, and I got some gold and black ones to make the bouquet. Bean is very excited.
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Moose has a stuffy nose. He had a rough time sleeping last night (so, so did I) and is napping now. Actually, I hear him moaning right now.
We spent the morning watching the boys from House of Toys. We played outside - bikes, balls, chalk. It worked out well, so I actually got laundry dried and folded. Overall, everyone played nicely together. It made the morning pass by quickly.
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Something I've forgotten to mention: Husband and I have up soda/pop and fast food for "Lent." Neither of our religious beliefs actually require acknowledging Lent, but we thought it would be a good challenge anyway. Husband has slipped on the soda a couple times - not on purpose, he's notoriously forgetful. I've come close to slipping on the fast food (on purpose), but I've resisted (reminding myself there is soup and frozen pizza at home, if I need something quick). It's actually been much easier than I expected.
3.04.2009
Doing Better
The new baby is doing better. The antibiotics are working, and he's pulling through. Good news! I can only imagine how tiny he is, though. He's down to about 4 lbs. 9 oz. and arrived several weeks early. Despite his small size, he's putting up a big fight.
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I baked up the practice pirate cake today. It came out of the pan quite nicely - all the details of the pan turned out, but I realized I have no frosting and don't have all the ingredients to make frosting. Hmm ... so I guess I won't practice decorating it today.
Moose is taking his second nap for the day. There is laundry to do and bathrooms to clean and loads of other fun housework stuff. My 80-something-year-old neighbor was outside today. He washing one of his cars, watered the lawn, and then washed his second car. I feel so lazy.
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I baked up the practice pirate cake today. It came out of the pan quite nicely - all the details of the pan turned out, but I realized I have no frosting and don't have all the ingredients to make frosting. Hmm ... so I guess I won't practice decorating it today.
Moose is taking his second nap for the day. There is laundry to do and bathrooms to clean and loads of other fun housework stuff. My 80-something-year-old neighbor was outside today. He washing one of his cars, watered the lawn, and then washed his second car. I feel so lazy.
3.03.2009
On a Lighter Note
First, I think it's hilarious that my most commented on post was the Jon & Kate Plus 8 rant. I'm glad other people had the same reaction. I've actually taken the show off my DVR. I mean, you got to name 8 freaking kids? Wasn't that enough?
Second, I'm hosting a Stampin' Up catalog party. If you'd like to order something, let me know. Unfortunately, you cannot order from the website and have it count towards my party ... so you will have to call or email me. Spend $50 this month and get a free stamp set! I also free stuff in return, and you all know I need MORE stamp stuff!
You can view the catalogs here.
Third, Moose just rolled over. He's mumbling to himself and stuffed from dinner (sweet potatoes, oatmeal cereal, and bananas topped off with some breast milk - doesn't that combination sound delicious?). He's almost ready to pass out. He's gnawing on the glider now. Weirdo.
Fourth, I tried some Kashi cereal today. Umm, it has about the same amount of sugar as the garbage I was eating. AND it was sort of gross. So many textures and almost a bit too sweet. How do I say this? It was like eating sugar-coated tree bark. Perhaps I'll just stop buying cereal all together. I need a new morning meal.
Second, I'm hosting a Stampin' Up catalog party. If you'd like to order something, let me know. Unfortunately, you cannot order from the website and have it count towards my party ... so you will have to call or email me. Spend $50 this month and get a free stamp set! I also free stuff in return, and you all know I need MORE stamp stuff!
You can view the catalogs here.
Third, Moose just rolled over. He's mumbling to himself and stuffed from dinner (sweet potatoes, oatmeal cereal, and bananas topped off with some breast milk - doesn't that combination sound delicious?). He's almost ready to pass out. He's gnawing on the glider now. Weirdo.
Fourth, I tried some Kashi cereal today. Umm, it has about the same amount of sugar as the garbage I was eating. AND it was sort of gross. So many textures and almost a bit too sweet. How do I say this? It was like eating sugar-coated tree bark. Perhaps I'll just stop buying cereal all together. I need a new morning meal.
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