Since the start of the war with Iraq in 2003, I've not been associated wit it...yes, I've read accounts of it...known online friends who's husbands did tour(s), but never had it been personal.
NOW it's personal!! My cousin Jeff is deploying tomorrow (today if you're reading this on the 7th) and we're hoping he'll be home late fall!! That is of course, if they don't extend his tour...which they're known to do. Please keep his safety in your prayers! I'd be much obliged!
I woke up to an email from my Aunt but it was written by my cousin...it hit me! The reality of it all just hit me!! I was off and on crying all morning!! So we didn't go finish the grocery shopping....we just stayed in and played....well they played til I got very upset by DJ opening a toy that I'd put on the top shelf downstairs...it was a gift for someone else...he destroyed the box! Then went downstairs and he'd also gotten the mega blocks down...again from the top shelf...and they were EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! I hate those things! They're lego 1000 times bigger....and spread out EVERYWHERE!!!! I was NOT happy! They both got sent upstairs.
Lunch was DJ's fave!! I got some raspberry jam (he ate all the homemade stuff!) for DJ while at Fred Meyer's yesterday so he was thrilled to have it today for lunch! Kept thanking me for the jam all thru eating! Cute!
Once Sam went down for her nap, DJ spied Kristopher outside getting his shoes on...so he quickly went pee, and got ready to head out himself! As soon as he was outside playing I laid down on the couch. DJ had me up 15 minutes after I'd gone to bed....which is most unpleasant! Takes me longer to fall asleep after that kind of waking....maybe that's just me...
Next thing I knew, DJ AND Kristopher were in the house! I didn't even hear them come in!! They went down to play and I got ready to workout (day 2)...Sam was still sleeping and Howie was due home soon. Perfect timing! I upped my speed today by 3 tenths of a mile...might not sound like a lot, but my thighs beg to differ!!!! Hot damn! I did manage to have a phone conversation in the last 5 minutes, so I know I'm walking at a good speed and can still talk! I don't think I was huffin and puffing....was I Wyndi?? lol
I grabbed a shower before dinner as I wanted to finish off the groceries before the sales were up. Worked rather well too! And Howie now has a full tank to run on!!! I scored BIG TIME at Albertsons!!!! All their candy was 50% off....and their Easter goodies (non-candy) was 75% off! I didn't get candy as I know I'll be eating it and that defeats my working out....so I got their pre-made Easter baskets super CHEAP!! Like 1.50 and 2.00 cheap! I dismantled them and put all the toys in the hall closet for future b-day gifts for when DJ or Sam are invited....awesome!!!
Now, I'm gonna go watch AI as my wonderful husband dvr'd it for me!!! I got home shortly after 9 and it was right in the middle of Tim's performance (please God, send him home!!!) so I still have 5 more to watch prior to that. From the rundown at the end, I see Andrew and Tim in the bottom two...
Til next time...ciao!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Day 1...accomplished!
Today was a good day...all around!!
The kids got up relatively early....ate rather quickly compared to some mornings...and we were out the door by 10:20!! Only 20 mins later than I wanted to be...ah well! Such is life with kids!
Our first stop was costco....which was quick and easy really. AND I found this AMAZING Sesame dressing to make Oriental salad with...the kids LOVED it too!! Now, I don't have to buy the salad kit at the grocery store...I can make my own!! YUM!!! As we were leaving we got a berry smoothie and a twisted churro to share...I love the smoothie!! And 1.45 is a hard price to beat!
Our second stop was Fred Meyer. Before we did anything tho we stopped at the bathroom for everyone to do their business...well, I did Sam's for her and DJ didn't have to go.
As we're in there DJ says rather loudly to me "Mum, its Kristopher (which as I've figured out he's saying Quistopher) can I go see him"
And I reply "keep your voice down...it's NOT Kristopher"
He then squats down to see under the stall wall and I freak out in a whisper telling him "NEVER do that again!!!!"
I'm washing my hands and what is he doing? Looking under another bathroom stall door...telling me "Mum, it really is Kristopher!!"
I shush him and quickly leave!! Today was the first day Samantha got to go in Play Land...the child could NOT get out of my arms fast enough!! She barely even kissed me good bye!! They were both excited to go in there! I had a whole hour to go shopping BY MYSELF!!!!
I turn around from getting my bracelet and who do I see??
KRISTOPHER!!!!!! He really was in the bathroom...with his sister. All I could do was shake my head and off I went shopping. I have to say, it was SO nice not to have a screaming/crying/reaching child in the cart!! I think ALL grocery stores should have a Play Land!! Honestly!!!
Eventually I did run into Lara down one of the aisles...we chatted for a bit but I didn't want to waste my precious shopping time! While I was waiting in line I peeked in on the kids and saw Samantha was having a grand old time! Perfect! They were both happy to see me too!
We headed home then as it was almost 2 and we still hadn't eaten a lunch! I didn't even put away all the groceries so I could get lunch done! It wasn't til 3 that she went down...rather late! DJ was outside playing so he was happy! It started doing the torrential downpour thing and the kids went in next door...but not for long.
I'd just started my workout (Day 1) on the treadmill when they came in to play in our play room!So I surrendered the tv to them and just kept on walking! I only did 25 mins today...but still managed to get in a mile! Man, my legs were like JELLY after that! Howie came home, came upstairs after greeting the boys and asked where his girls were....I could barely answer him! Then he came in the kitchen and spread his arms wide for a hug...It took a lot of effort to get up off the stool and walk over to him! Whew!! About an hour later I started feeling better!!
Dinner was something new...chicken/spinach/feta/garlic meatballs....something Wyndi turned us on to and I FINALLY found at costco....its in a refrigerator case...not a frozen one! At least I finally found them! The kids ate them first! Well not DJ...he ate his broccoli first...he LOVES broccoli!!!
After dinner it was bath time for the kids...that went swimmingly! :D And then bed time for them!! LOVE this time of nite!! Altho, with SamSam not nursing anymore we're trying to find he right routine for her....and cut out that last sippy cup she's come to love before bed. She asks for "Beeee" once in a while and I tell her they're broken as she understands that concept. Seems to work and she stops bugging about it! She's also stopped trying to lift my shirt up!
Tonite's viewing pleasure was DWTS and I have to say, Jake Pavelka is doing great for a civilian with no training in dance! BUT, and here's where it gets tricky....the women have it SO much harder than guys to learn these dances! Kate Gosselin SHOULD be voted off....but props to her for trying! She's still so very stiff and not connected to the dance at all! She's hard to watch! Most times it looks like she's walking thru the steps instead of dancing them...just my opinion tho...lol
Til next time...ciao!
The kids got up relatively early....ate rather quickly compared to some mornings...and we were out the door by 10:20!! Only 20 mins later than I wanted to be...ah well! Such is life with kids!
Our first stop was costco....which was quick and easy really. AND I found this AMAZING Sesame dressing to make Oriental salad with...the kids LOVED it too!! Now, I don't have to buy the salad kit at the grocery store...I can make my own!! YUM!!! As we were leaving we got a berry smoothie and a twisted churro to share...I love the smoothie!! And 1.45 is a hard price to beat!
Our second stop was Fred Meyer. Before we did anything tho we stopped at the bathroom for everyone to do their business...well, I did Sam's for her and DJ didn't have to go.
As we're in there DJ says rather loudly to me "Mum, its Kristopher (which as I've figured out he's saying Quistopher) can I go see him"
And I reply "keep your voice down...it's NOT Kristopher"
He then squats down to see under the stall wall and I freak out in a whisper telling him "NEVER do that again!!!!"
I'm washing my hands and what is he doing? Looking under another bathroom stall door...telling me "Mum, it really is Kristopher!!"
I shush him and quickly leave!! Today was the first day Samantha got to go in Play Land...the child could NOT get out of my arms fast enough!! She barely even kissed me good bye!! They were both excited to go in there! I had a whole hour to go shopping BY MYSELF!!!!
I turn around from getting my bracelet and who do I see??
KRISTOPHER!!!!!! He really was in the bathroom...with his sister. All I could do was shake my head and off I went shopping. I have to say, it was SO nice not to have a screaming/crying/reaching child in the cart!! I think ALL grocery stores should have a Play Land!! Honestly!!!
Eventually I did run into Lara down one of the aisles...we chatted for a bit but I didn't want to waste my precious shopping time! While I was waiting in line I peeked in on the kids and saw Samantha was having a grand old time! Perfect! They were both happy to see me too!
We headed home then as it was almost 2 and we still hadn't eaten a lunch! I didn't even put away all the groceries so I could get lunch done! It wasn't til 3 that she went down...rather late! DJ was outside playing so he was happy! It started doing the torrential downpour thing and the kids went in next door...but not for long.
I'd just started my workout (Day 1) on the treadmill when they came in to play in our play room!So I surrendered the tv to them and just kept on walking! I only did 25 mins today...but still managed to get in a mile! Man, my legs were like JELLY after that! Howie came home, came upstairs after greeting the boys and asked where his girls were....I could barely answer him! Then he came in the kitchen and spread his arms wide for a hug...It took a lot of effort to get up off the stool and walk over to him! Whew!! About an hour later I started feeling better!!
Dinner was something new...chicken/spinach/feta/garlic meatballs....something Wyndi turned us on to and I FINALLY found at costco....its in a refrigerator case...not a frozen one! At least I finally found them! The kids ate them first! Well not DJ...he ate his broccoli first...he LOVES broccoli!!!
After dinner it was bath time for the kids...that went swimmingly! :D And then bed time for them!! LOVE this time of nite!! Altho, with SamSam not nursing anymore we're trying to find he right routine for her....and cut out that last sippy cup she's come to love before bed. She asks for "Beeee" once in a while and I tell her they're broken as she understands that concept. Seems to work and she stops bugging about it! She's also stopped trying to lift my shirt up!
Tonite's viewing pleasure was DWTS and I have to say, Jake Pavelka is doing great for a civilian with no training in dance! BUT, and here's where it gets tricky....the women have it SO much harder than guys to learn these dances! Kate Gosselin SHOULD be voted off....but props to her for trying! She's still so very stiff and not connected to the dance at all! She's hard to watch! Most times it looks like she's walking thru the steps instead of dancing them...just my opinion tho...lol
Til next time...ciao!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter!!!
Today started with a GORGEOUS morning! After yesterday's wacky weather I wasn't sure what to expect really! But the day started with lots of sunshine!!
It also started early!!! DJ woke up just before 8 and came out to find Howie...and spotted some eggs!! Oh he was raring to go then!!! We haven't really talked up the whole Easter bunny thing...but he's been watching the Easter Beagle in Charlie Brown fashion....so we let him keep on thinking that's what happened.
Howie stopped DJ at two eggs and told him to wait til Sam and I got up...we beauties need our sleep y'know!! Once Samantha found her first one she caught on!!! We only coached a little bit...I only did up 14 eggs...and when they discovered there was candy inside...they went even quicker!!!
They were each thrilled with their baskets too! More about the pail and shovel than anything else in it! As I knew they would be!!
Our goal (maybe just mine) was to be out of the house by 9...yeah, didn't quite happen...we didn't leave our house til 9:30something...but we were only 15 mins late in the grand scheme of things...and we beat Jake who had the SHORTEST distance to go!!! It worked out well tho as my SIL had hidden eggs for the kids...the nice tiny ones I couldn't find...so they had even more fun finding them since they understood it all!
Brunch was FULL of yummy stuff!!! Due to poor communication with my SIL we ended up with THREE (3) hashbrown casseroles!!! She made hers with cream of chicken soup and hashbrown squares....I did mine with cream of mushroom and shredded hashbrowns...they were both GOOD!!!! Her's was nice and gooey/runny and mine was tight like a casserole...but just YUM!!! Howie even said I'm to make this a little more often! We had eggs, bacon, fruit cut up, delicious cinnamon buns, banana muffins (from yours truly) and juice/milk....we ate well!
After eating we visited for a while and the kids got into their bubble stash that they got from their Aunt and Uncle...they each got sidewalk chalk and Sam got a t-shirt that says "One cute chick" soooooooo perfect!!
A little later on my FIL opened his presents as today is his birthday! We got him a new license plate frame that has ALL the grandkids' names on it...we'd given him one after DJ was born as we thought we were done having kids.......didn't work out quite like that now did it?
Around 1 we headed home to make nap time happen for Sam...she was soooooooo due for one too!! She started throwing those tired tantrums....so off she went as soon as we got home! While she was sleeping I did up the grocery list and Howie dismantled the treadmill to bring it in the house. Then we had to call on our neighbour to use his muscles (Thanks Mike) as I couldn't possibly be of any help whatsoever!! Having a hernia sux...but this sucker was a motherbitch to pick up!!! Horrid heavy!
Sam got up shortly after 4 and it was my job to keep the kids away from Howie while he reassembled the treadmill and swapped out the outlet for a new one that the treadmill would plug into!
After dinner the kids watched Easter Beagle again and then went straight to bed without much fuss! Grateful for that! Howie and I watched a new show "Minute to Win It" which is just insane really! The things people will do for money.....
Now, I'm all Amazing Race/Celebrity Apprentice'd out....and going to bed early for a change!!!!
Til next time...ciao!
It also started early!!! DJ woke up just before 8 and came out to find Howie...and spotted some eggs!! Oh he was raring to go then!!! We haven't really talked up the whole Easter bunny thing...but he's been watching the Easter Beagle in Charlie Brown fashion....so we let him keep on thinking that's what happened.
Howie stopped DJ at two eggs and told him to wait til Sam and I got up...we beauties need our sleep y'know!! Once Samantha found her first one she caught on!!! We only coached a little bit...I only did up 14 eggs...and when they discovered there was candy inside...they went even quicker!!!
They were each thrilled with their baskets too! More about the pail and shovel than anything else in it! As I knew they would be!!
Our goal (maybe just mine) was to be out of the house by 9...yeah, didn't quite happen...we didn't leave our house til 9:30something...but we were only 15 mins late in the grand scheme of things...and we beat Jake who had the SHORTEST distance to go!!! It worked out well tho as my SIL had hidden eggs for the kids...the nice tiny ones I couldn't find...so they had even more fun finding them since they understood it all!
Brunch was FULL of yummy stuff!!! Due to poor communication with my SIL we ended up with THREE (3) hashbrown casseroles!!! She made hers with cream of chicken soup and hashbrown squares....I did mine with cream of mushroom and shredded hashbrowns...they were both GOOD!!!! Her's was nice and gooey/runny and mine was tight like a casserole...but just YUM!!! Howie even said I'm to make this a little more often! We had eggs, bacon, fruit cut up, delicious cinnamon buns, banana muffins (from yours truly) and juice/milk....we ate well!
After eating we visited for a while and the kids got into their bubble stash that they got from their Aunt and Uncle...they each got sidewalk chalk and Sam got a t-shirt that says "One cute chick" soooooooo perfect!!
A little later on my FIL opened his presents as today is his birthday! We got him a new license plate frame that has ALL the grandkids' names on it...we'd given him one after DJ was born as we thought we were done having kids.......didn't work out quite like that now did it?
Around 1 we headed home to make nap time happen for Sam...she was soooooooo due for one too!! She started throwing those tired tantrums....so off she went as soon as we got home! While she was sleeping I did up the grocery list and Howie dismantled the treadmill to bring it in the house. Then we had to call on our neighbour to use his muscles (Thanks Mike) as I couldn't possibly be of any help whatsoever!! Having a hernia sux...but this sucker was a motherbitch to pick up!!! Horrid heavy!
Sam got up shortly after 4 and it was my job to keep the kids away from Howie while he reassembled the treadmill and swapped out the outlet for a new one that the treadmill would plug into!
After dinner the kids watched Easter Beagle again and then went straight to bed without much fuss! Grateful for that! Howie and I watched a new show "Minute to Win It" which is just insane really! The things people will do for money.....
Now, I'm all Amazing Race/Celebrity Apprentice'd out....and going to bed early for a change!!!!
Til next time...ciao!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
It all began
One year ago today!!!
Happy blogiversary to me!!
Happy blogiversary to me!!!!
Happy blogiversary dear readers!!!!!
Happy blogiversary to meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did it!!!! One full year of blogging!!!!!!! And I didn't miss one day!!
I have to say....I've also become addicted to it...just a little bit! I simply can't imagine going to bed without blogging....sad eh?? I do love to blog...as evidenced by all the posts!
Today for my blogiversary present, I got to go shopping ALONE!!!! :D Samantha was napping....DJ was outside playing....Howie was downloading music....so I took off! Fred Meyer's ads end on Saturday and we needed some stuff they had on sale....plus I was in line to make a hashbrown casserole for tomorrow's brunch and didn't have half the stuff I needed for it. Then I made a side trip to the dollar store to stock back up on candy for the kids eggs. I had to restrain myself too...I only made up 14 eggs and each one has 2 things in it. They're strategically placed all over the living room...with one each in their high chairs! This the first time hiding eggs for my own kids...kinda fun!!! *hop hop*
Believe it or not...I didn't stop and see my boyfriend Ben...not sure why either!!! I did drive right by him!!! I think I was a little frazzled from my trip to Freddy's...man was it C R A Z Y there!!!! I'd forgotten how panicked people get when its Easter and they need to buy the entire meal the day before!!! I have witnessed this mostly from the other side of the cash register...but today, I was the customer....I'll try not to do that again!!! Whew!
Tonite we had a loaned DVD by our neighbours (thanks Lara and Mike!) so we watched it once the kids were in bed. Sherlock Holmes! Wasn't quite what I was expecting, but good nonetheless. Of course you easily see how it will become a sequel at some point down the line! I do enjoy Robert Downey Jr....he's a fine actor! I'm not a fan of "dark" movies...in that the entire background is done in greys or blacks...makes it hard to see detail in the movie! And, I'm disappointed that "Elementary my dear Watson" wasn't uttered once!! Not once!!! tsk tsk! lol
Now, the last of the banana bread muffins are in the oven baking and I must go to bed as the kids will be up early and we have to get up with them to watch the egg hunt! Oh, instead of doing baskets....I did pails and shovels!! The whole basket idea is lame in my opinion!! What can or will they do with it after? And do I really want to "store" it over the year?? No! With a pail and shovel they'll get to play with it after! Also, instead of a bunny I did a Valentine apple that has gummy worms in it...they won't know the difference and no where on it does it say Happy Valentines! Hee hee hee! DJ got chalk and Sam got hair bands and a stuffed bunny.
Ok...muffins are out....g'nite!
Til next time...ciao!
P.S....I'm toying with the idea of changing my sign off...what are your thoughts??
Happy blogiversary to me!!
Happy blogiversary to me!!!!
Happy blogiversary dear readers!!!!!
Happy blogiversary to meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did it!!!! One full year of blogging!!!!!!! And I didn't miss one day!!
I have to say....I've also become addicted to it...just a little bit! I simply can't imagine going to bed without blogging....sad eh?? I do love to blog...as evidenced by all the posts!
Today for my blogiversary present, I got to go shopping ALONE!!!! :D Samantha was napping....DJ was outside playing....Howie was downloading music....so I took off! Fred Meyer's ads end on Saturday and we needed some stuff they had on sale....plus I was in line to make a hashbrown casserole for tomorrow's brunch and didn't have half the stuff I needed for it. Then I made a side trip to the dollar store to stock back up on candy for the kids eggs. I had to restrain myself too...I only made up 14 eggs and each one has 2 things in it. They're strategically placed all over the living room...with one each in their high chairs! This the first time hiding eggs for my own kids...kinda fun!!! *hop hop*
Believe it or not...I didn't stop and see my boyfriend Ben...not sure why either!!! I did drive right by him!!! I think I was a little frazzled from my trip to Freddy's...man was it C R A Z Y there!!!! I'd forgotten how panicked people get when its Easter and they need to buy the entire meal the day before!!! I have witnessed this mostly from the other side of the cash register...but today, I was the customer....I'll try not to do that again!!! Whew!
Tonite we had a loaned DVD by our neighbours (thanks Lara and Mike!) so we watched it once the kids were in bed. Sherlock Holmes! Wasn't quite what I was expecting, but good nonetheless. Of course you easily see how it will become a sequel at some point down the line! I do enjoy Robert Downey Jr....he's a fine actor! I'm not a fan of "dark" movies...in that the entire background is done in greys or blacks...makes it hard to see detail in the movie! And, I'm disappointed that "Elementary my dear Watson" wasn't uttered once!! Not once!!! tsk tsk! lol
Now, the last of the banana bread muffins are in the oven baking and I must go to bed as the kids will be up early and we have to get up with them to watch the egg hunt! Oh, instead of doing baskets....I did pails and shovels!! The whole basket idea is lame in my opinion!! What can or will they do with it after? And do I really want to "store" it over the year?? No! With a pail and shovel they'll get to play with it after! Also, instead of a bunny I did a Valentine apple that has gummy worms in it...they won't know the difference and no where on it does it say Happy Valentines! Hee hee hee! DJ got chalk and Sam got hair bands and a stuffed bunny.
Ok...muffins are out....g'nite!
Til next time...ciao!
P.S....I'm toying with the idea of changing my sign off...what are your thoughts??
Like Condensed Soup
My post shall be the same.
Rather boring day today
just perfect too!
the morning was spent fighting amongst the natives
the afternoon resting
after nap DJ got to expel his energy outside
came in SOAKED from playing in the mud
ate dinner in his undies
gave both of them a much needed bath
instead of reading a book we watched the Easter Beagle
Samantha was super cute going to bed
she sat in her crib listening to music
fell over asleep
woke briefly for me to cover her
now THAT'S what I call sleeping like a baby
Howie went to a "going away" party for a co-worker
I tried to warm the house up with baking
made peanut butter button cookies
and then made banana bread
worked perfectly!
I was nice and toasty warm
watched a couple things on dvr
I'll even admit
I watched Princess Diaries 2
I'm a sucker for Disney movies
Now, I'm going to bed
G'nite
Til next time...ciao!
Rather boring day today
just perfect too!
the morning was spent fighting amongst the natives
the afternoon resting
after nap DJ got to expel his energy outside
came in SOAKED from playing in the mud
ate dinner in his undies
gave both of them a much needed bath
instead of reading a book we watched the Easter Beagle
Samantha was super cute going to bed
she sat in her crib listening to music
fell over asleep
woke briefly for me to cover her
now THAT'S what I call sleeping like a baby
Howie went to a "going away" party for a co-worker
I tried to warm the house up with baking
made peanut butter button cookies
and then made banana bread
worked perfectly!
I was nice and toasty warm
watched a couple things on dvr
I'll even admit
I watched Princess Diaries 2
I'm a sucker for Disney movies
Now, I'm going to bed
G'nite
Til next time...ciao!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Fun Fact Friday
It's Good Friday for most...here in the States its not a mandatory holiday....sad really! Neither is Easter Monday...its just Monday!
In any case...it IS Friday!!!
I haven't really thought much on what my fun fact is...so off the top of my head....
As I sit here sipping one...I LOVE Chai tea!!!! Even flavoured Chai is pretty good!! Most places add water, so I've learned to ask for one without it and its just that much stronger and better!!
On the flipside...I don't drink coffee!!! Love the smell of the beans...and when its brewing...but that taste is just awful!! BLECH!!!
So, what's your favourite hot beverage??
Til next time...ciao!
In any case...it IS Friday!!!
I haven't really thought much on what my fun fact is...so off the top of my head....
As I sit here sipping one...I LOVE Chai tea!!!! Even flavoured Chai is pretty good!! Most places add water, so I've learned to ask for one without it and its just that much stronger and better!!
On the flipside...I don't drink coffee!!! Love the smell of the beans...and when its brewing...but that taste is just awful!! BLECH!!!
So, what's your favourite hot beverage??
Til next time...ciao!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
No Foolin'
Man, I got had today!!!! By a g/f in twitter....she actually got 3 of us with one tweet...little brat! I can say that, she doesn't read my blog (yet!) lol
But....I got one of my VERY loyal readers, Fiona! REALLY good too!!! :D I posted on FB that I was done, deleting it, and good bye! She bought it hook, line and sinker! Ahhh made me laugh! Thanks Fifi!
Jokes aside...Picaboo replied to my email last nite AFTER I hit submit to tell me that they were extending the deadline...would have been nice to know in EMAIL form EARLIER in the day!!!!! Insane!!!! With them, you have a half hour to cancel your order, so I did. Today, while SamSam was napping I worked on it more with a clearer head (thankfully my hormones settled over nite!) and made it absolutely perfect in my mind...hit "order" and then entered my freebie code...and NOTHING!!!!! It said I can only use that code once....but I didn't get to actually use it!!!!
I tried hitting "Submit Feedback" and it popped up windows all over the place...closed all but one, filled it out, and it wouldn't send! At this point, I'm starting to get hot under the collar...so I hit reply on the email I got last nite from them and sent the same message....NOTHING!! Its now 11:23 as I type this, and it has to be in by midnite...if I don't hear anything back from them tonite, then I'll be calling their 800 number and raising heck!!! This has been most frustrating!!
Thru it all tho, I've been referred to a couple other digital scrapbooking sites....maybe in a couple months I'll check them out...I think I need a break from it. I will say tho, I prefer it over the hand cut stuff...SOOOOOO much easier!!!
Today was a much nicer day with the kids....and DJ was extremely loving for the most part! He wanted to watch Buzz Light(year) and he got his wish...he doesn't understand that Woody is the main character...he just likes Buzz!
Samanth's vocabulary is growing leaps and bounds!! Just tonite, she tried saying cinnamon...and it came out "amon"....I know some adults who struggle with that word! Her little sentences are getting more frequent too! Its nice she's trying to express herself with words instead of screeches....we're still working on that!
DJ's cute moment for the day...he fed Snickers after dinner (who by the way, has had NO sign of any kind of sore on her nose...so I'm pretty sure its not Lupus!) and when he set the bowl down he did it like I do...made Snickers sit...then wait...then "go!" and she listened to him!!! She's such an amazing dog!!! We could not have asked for better!! No, Dad, you still can't have her!!!! :P
I'm off to watch Survivor...apparently there's a to-do with Russell and Rob...I'm on Team Rob if it comes down to it! :)
Til next time...ciao!
But....I got one of my VERY loyal readers, Fiona! REALLY good too!!! :D I posted on FB that I was done, deleting it, and good bye! She bought it hook, line and sinker! Ahhh made me laugh! Thanks Fifi!
Jokes aside...Picaboo replied to my email last nite AFTER I hit submit to tell me that they were extending the deadline...would have been nice to know in EMAIL form EARLIER in the day!!!!! Insane!!!! With them, you have a half hour to cancel your order, so I did. Today, while SamSam was napping I worked on it more with a clearer head (thankfully my hormones settled over nite!) and made it absolutely perfect in my mind...hit "order" and then entered my freebie code...and NOTHING!!!!! It said I can only use that code once....but I didn't get to actually use it!!!!
I tried hitting "Submit Feedback" and it popped up windows all over the place...closed all but one, filled it out, and it wouldn't send! At this point, I'm starting to get hot under the collar...so I hit reply on the email I got last nite from them and sent the same message....NOTHING!! Its now 11:23 as I type this, and it has to be in by midnite...if I don't hear anything back from them tonite, then I'll be calling their 800 number and raising heck!!! This has been most frustrating!!
Thru it all tho, I've been referred to a couple other digital scrapbooking sites....maybe in a couple months I'll check them out...I think I need a break from it. I will say tho, I prefer it over the hand cut stuff...SOOOOOO much easier!!!
Today was a much nicer day with the kids....and DJ was extremely loving for the most part! He wanted to watch Buzz Light(year) and he got his wish...he doesn't understand that Woody is the main character...he just likes Buzz!
Samanth's vocabulary is growing leaps and bounds!! Just tonite, she tried saying cinnamon...and it came out "amon"....I know some adults who struggle with that word! Her little sentences are getting more frequent too! Its nice she's trying to express herself with words instead of screeches....we're still working on that!
DJ's cute moment for the day...he fed Snickers after dinner (who by the way, has had NO sign of any kind of sore on her nose...so I'm pretty sure its not Lupus!) and when he set the bowl down he did it like I do...made Snickers sit...then wait...then "go!" and she listened to him!!! She's such an amazing dog!!! We could not have asked for better!! No, Dad, you still can't have her!!!! :P
I'm off to watch Survivor...apparently there's a to-do with Russell and Rob...I'm on Team Rob if it comes down to it! :)
Til next time...ciao!
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