I tried something today and I'm sure she wouldn't have hesitated at....
Moroccan Chickpea Bisque
Which to me, sounds like watered down hummus...am I right?? ha!
But really...it was YUMMY!!!!!! Mom, you'd have loved it!!!! Totally!
This morning the kids were up at 7 and content with their sippies...so I didn't get up til 8 which was nice! I do crack up when DJ asks me "Mom, are you gonna make us breakfast or what!?" hahaha I should answer "no" tomorrow and see what he says...hahaha!
After breakfast, we busted butt to clean up!! I'd tried tidying on Tuesday but in the days since, the toys clutter up...clothes pile up...ugh!!! So they tidied, I tidied....DJ vacuumed, I vacuumed...I did dishes, they played....and I even bathed them!!! All that before noon!! You see, I had a g/f coming for lunch...and to pick up her Avon...since she'd never been to our house, I wanted it presentable! I think we did good! lol She probably didn't notice, but at least she wasn't grossed out either! Well, aside from our welcoming spider webs! She hates spiders!
After a yummy lunch we chatted a bit and then she left...DJ went out to play and Sam had a quiet time. I fear her nap times are dwindling off...makes me sad that she's growing up so fast!!! I don't like it!! I remember my mom telling me my little sister still napped til she went into Grade 1...which TOTALLY explains why she loves sleep so much...hmmm, maybe its a good thing to let the naps dwindle...lol
I got the sketti going about 3:30 and also got the laundry going...never ending! Howie got home and flopped....he was hurtin today...so I took the kids out for a walk/bike ride...K came with us, and then got picked up to go to D's football practice. At which point DJ decided he was done and headed home...til he met the neighbour across the street's grandson who's the same age as him...off they went!! They had fun! Samantha was having fun just walking back and forth...she was tired from the lack of nap!
After dinner I grabbed a shower and put laundry away....then it was kid bed time...and Howie bed time...so I grabbed my knitting and sat down to Thursday nite tv...I think I like Big Bang Theory on Thursday nites! Then of course there's Grey's and Private Practice....Grey's was emotionally charged with what was going on with Cristina...Sandra Oh is a phenomenal actress!! Really! And Private Practice...WOW! Talk bout privates!! Did not see that semi-ending happening!!! I won't spoil it for those who dvr it and watch later...but WOW!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Its unofficially official
I now have 5 Avon reps under me now!! That makes me a Unit Leader...of course there are other factors involved...like, they have to place orders!!!! Which is also why I need more!
So, when I got up this morning, I hustled buns to get out the door by 10...which I totally would have if I hadn't fallen! With a box in my hand and a couple bags on my shoulders and keys in my other hand. The truck was parked ass backwards and it was too late for me to change directions and turn around, so instead, my body, coupled with gravity, worked against me and down I went! OH it hurt like a mofo too!!! I didn't drop the box...or anything for that matter...but it was tough getting up! My left knee was numb!!! And I'd scraped up both my ankles. I loaded what was in my arms and headed inside to assess the damage. There was no blood running down my leg (I bet my mom's stomach just rolled reading that! She hates this kind of stuff!) I got in my room (poor DJ was left sittin on the toilet while I dealt with myself) and took my capris off...I'd ripped a hole in the knee of them...and looked....it was big!! About the size of a loonie and bright red!! Not really bleeding...I think it was in shock! Put a gauze pad on, and picked another pair of pants out and off we went. I think I'm more upset about the pants than I am about the skinned knee...altho, the pain is greater now than it was when it happened! I was numb for quite a while.
Off we went to Camano Island...someplace I'd never been!!! What a beautiful drive!! And while it wasn't a beautiful day (it did turn into one) it was still pretty! The kids let me play music the whole way there instead of hogging the sound system with movies! They also came into the house while I did the sign up....which I kept to an hour...its SO easy to get carried away! And then, there were 5!
From there we headed to Marysville to finally meet my #4 rep in person for the first time!! She's SO likable!!! She'll do well! I have a good feeling! I think I spent a good 45 mins with her answering any questions she had...and she had a few!
Then we headed to Lynnwood to do all my deliveries...with it being daytime hours, I didn't get to see everyone which worked well, just drop and go...but that still didn't get us home til just after 5pm....Howie beat us home! I'd planned to do pizza, but didn't realize that stuffed ones take longer to bake than regular ones! This this sucker was LOADED!!! Far too meaty for my liking! DJ struggled with it as he doesn't like pepperoni...and since we needed to leave almost immediately, I let him off the hook and stopped at BK for his dinner on the way to Awana.
We left and arrived a bit late for my check ins...I think we need to leave even earlier now...they arrive at 6 to get checked in!! Tonite I was SOOOO busy! I think I'm finally getting the hang of this secretary thing and what's expected of me...and of course my brain is going a mile a minute to make it more efficient! Some day I'll get there! Plus I'm trying to learn the first and last names of about 30 kids! yowza!! Maybe by Christmas...lol
I was late getting DJ, and was in the room talking with the leader of the group I secretary for when DJ and his teacher Michi came to find me...so he was worried!! He told me on the way home his fave part of the day was when he found me!!! Awww! And he was serious too!! Such a mama's boy! I wish his wife well...lol
It wasn't til about 9:30 that I finally got to sit down in my chair for the first time today...oh it felt good!!! My knee needed it too!! Survivor...I really have no opinion about Jimmie getting voted off...but c'mon, being a celebrity puts that much bigger a target on your back! I also got to watch The Good Wife premiere from last nite...SUCH a good show!!!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
So, when I got up this morning, I hustled buns to get out the door by 10...which I totally would have if I hadn't fallen! With a box in my hand and a couple bags on my shoulders and keys in my other hand. The truck was parked ass backwards and it was too late for me to change directions and turn around, so instead, my body, coupled with gravity, worked against me and down I went! OH it hurt like a mofo too!!! I didn't drop the box...or anything for that matter...but it was tough getting up! My left knee was numb!!! And I'd scraped up both my ankles. I loaded what was in my arms and headed inside to assess the damage. There was no blood running down my leg (I bet my mom's stomach just rolled reading that! She hates this kind of stuff!) I got in my room (poor DJ was left sittin on the toilet while I dealt with myself) and took my capris off...I'd ripped a hole in the knee of them...and looked....it was big!! About the size of a loonie and bright red!! Not really bleeding...I think it was in shock! Put a gauze pad on, and picked another pair of pants out and off we went. I think I'm more upset about the pants than I am about the skinned knee...altho, the pain is greater now than it was when it happened! I was numb for quite a while.
Off we went to Camano Island...someplace I'd never been!!! What a beautiful drive!! And while it wasn't a beautiful day (it did turn into one) it was still pretty! The kids let me play music the whole way there instead of hogging the sound system with movies! They also came into the house while I did the sign up....which I kept to an hour...its SO easy to get carried away! And then, there were 5!
From there we headed to Marysville to finally meet my #4 rep in person for the first time!! She's SO likable!!! She'll do well! I have a good feeling! I think I spent a good 45 mins with her answering any questions she had...and she had a few!
Then we headed to Lynnwood to do all my deliveries...with it being daytime hours, I didn't get to see everyone which worked well, just drop and go...but that still didn't get us home til just after 5pm....Howie beat us home! I'd planned to do pizza, but didn't realize that stuffed ones take longer to bake than regular ones! This this sucker was LOADED!!! Far too meaty for my liking! DJ struggled with it as he doesn't like pepperoni...and since we needed to leave almost immediately, I let him off the hook and stopped at BK for his dinner on the way to Awana.
We left and arrived a bit late for my check ins...I think we need to leave even earlier now...they arrive at 6 to get checked in!! Tonite I was SOOOO busy! I think I'm finally getting the hang of this secretary thing and what's expected of me...and of course my brain is going a mile a minute to make it more efficient! Some day I'll get there! Plus I'm trying to learn the first and last names of about 30 kids! yowza!! Maybe by Christmas...lol
I was late getting DJ, and was in the room talking with the leader of the group I secretary for when DJ and his teacher Michi came to find me...so he was worried!! He told me on the way home his fave part of the day was when he found me!!! Awww! And he was serious too!! Such a mama's boy! I wish his wife well...lol
It wasn't til about 9:30 that I finally got to sit down in my chair for the first time today...oh it felt good!!! My knee needed it too!! Survivor...I really have no opinion about Jimmie getting voted off...but c'mon, being a celebrity puts that much bigger a target on your back! I also got to watch The Good Wife premiere from last nite...SUCH a good show!!!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dear UPS...
YOU SUCK!!!!!! Seriously!!!! You don't work in Monroe on Sundays....so why didn't I get my stuff on Monday!?!?!?! WHY did I have to wait til 7:45 TUESDAY evening to get my delivery!?!?!? Plus I wasn't even home to get it!!! I was off at an Avon rally...which was interesting in an of itself! I really hope you get your act together...or I'll have to switch districts and get back to my normal Tuesday/Friday schedule!!! In fact, I think that's already in the works! So, :-P
Dear DJ...thanks for spilling your red crystal light all over yourself....about 20 minutes after you got dressed!! I also appreciated you telling me WHERE you spilled said juice as I could have saved the carpet those few drops, not to mention my pants when I sat down in my chair and discovered the wetness!! That was lovely!!!
Dear Samantha...sorry you woke up in a funk...you were slightly fevered, even tho the therm said you weren't....I did enjoy our morning snuggles tho!! By the way, could you use real words from now on?? When you asked me what you asked me at lunch time, and I said "sure"...I didn't know you meant you wanted to give the dog your pizza!!!! Send an interpreter will ya!!
Dear Howie...sorry I've been gone so much this week...one more nite and then I'll stay home for a nite...lol Thanks for stepping up with the kids...they haven't complained!!! :)
Dear weather...would you pick which season we're gonna have and stick to it!??!! Today was a little on the chilly side compared to the last two days...I actually needed a jacket! I'd love a few more days of sunshine...seems my tomatoes would have too...I noticed today that all the leaves were dead and the still green tomatoes have mold on them...NOT fair!!!!!
Dear Glee....OH EM GEE you are such a fantastic show!!!!! I laugh most of the way thru and sit there boppin' my head or tappin' my toes the rest of it!!! This year is just even more stellar than than the first!! Its like you came out at halftime with your A game on!!!! LOVE it!!!!! The Britney stuff was hilarious!!!!!
Dear Parenthood...you also rock! I think you're portraying a family with an autistic child quite accurately and all the emotions that go along with it. Such a moving show!!! And you also have your moments of fun!!
Dear Pillows...I hear you seductively whispering my name...I'll be right in very soon!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Dear DJ...thanks for spilling your red crystal light all over yourself....about 20 minutes after you got dressed!! I also appreciated you telling me WHERE you spilled said juice as I could have saved the carpet those few drops, not to mention my pants when I sat down in my chair and discovered the wetness!! That was lovely!!!
Dear Samantha...sorry you woke up in a funk...you were slightly fevered, even tho the therm said you weren't....I did enjoy our morning snuggles tho!! By the way, could you use real words from now on?? When you asked me what you asked me at lunch time, and I said "sure"...I didn't know you meant you wanted to give the dog your pizza!!!! Send an interpreter will ya!!
Dear Howie...sorry I've been gone so much this week...one more nite and then I'll stay home for a nite...lol Thanks for stepping up with the kids...they haven't complained!!! :)
Dear weather...would you pick which season we're gonna have and stick to it!??!! Today was a little on the chilly side compared to the last two days...I actually needed a jacket! I'd love a few more days of sunshine...seems my tomatoes would have too...I noticed today that all the leaves were dead and the still green tomatoes have mold on them...NOT fair!!!!!
Dear Glee....OH EM GEE you are such a fantastic show!!!!! I laugh most of the way thru and sit there boppin' my head or tappin' my toes the rest of it!!! This year is just even more stellar than than the first!! Its like you came out at halftime with your A game on!!!! LOVE it!!!!! The Britney stuff was hilarious!!!!!
Dear Parenthood...you also rock! I think you're portraying a family with an autistic child quite accurately and all the emotions that go along with it. Such a moving show!!! And you also have your moments of fun!!
Dear Pillows...I hear you seductively whispering my name...I'll be right in very soon!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
So, I think summer finally found us
The humidity has been thick today!! I read it got to 79% which is so odd for us!!! The sun wasn't out in full strength either...it only got to 72...supposed to be to 80 by the weekend...kinda nice!!
This morning I woke up in probably one of the top 3 ways one doesn't want to wake up....to the smoke alarms blaring! I think we have about 9 or so in the house and 6 of them were going off!! Couldn't see anything or smell anything, but its definitely not pleasant to hear all those alarms in stereo!! Apparently its the humidity messing with them...I have a g/f who works as a teacher and she said they had 3 "fire drills" today at school thanks to the humidity! Makes sense...the windows were left open last nite. Howie took two of them down and it all stopped. I think they send signals to each other and set each other off.
DJ woke up to all the noise too...Samantha...slept thru it! Til the end that is...DJ crawled in bed with me to resettle...and while Howie was in the bathroom I heard a door open and close...and then open and close again...so she put herself back to bed. Kinda kool!!!
All morning we kept checking for the Avon delivery guy...every time the dog barked, we checked...heard a big vehicle, we checked....and nothing!! So I grabbed a shower thinking "he'll come when I'm in the shower...Murphy's law"...didn't happen!! I gave it til 2pm and then I knew it wasn't gonna happen today...and 2 came and went...and no Avon!!! I've put in calls to see where it is....so tomorrow will tell! SO frustrating!!!!
In the mean time, the kids had a fabulous morning with Kristopher and Caleb over to play with them!! Our house became a drum practice place!!! Oh it was loud!!! Could hardly hear myself think!! So the best way to get kids quiet...feed 'em!! Didn't work...lol It was quieter, but not silent! So, because it wasn't raining, I kicked 'em all out to play! Sam chose to stay behind with me and just hung out. I let her forgo her nap since I wasn't going to be home for bed time, I figured I'd be nice to Howie and let her be extra tired!!
Once Howie got home from work, I kissed everyone good bye and headed to Lynnwood for an Avon meeting. I stopped by the bank first, and then off I went...music cranked!!! LOVE that! I arrived at exactly the same time as Kody, one of my reps, and we went in together and got the salad bar before the meeting. Loved seeing all the new Christmas stuff that's coming out!!! I also need to learn more about the fundraising options that Avon has...could be good!
I got home and Howie was still up, but went to bed pretty much right away after chatting about the nite. Then I got to watch the Monday comedies I love to watch! Castle was good too! I also caught Lone Star...not so sure about that one yet...might catch it again. Hawaii 5-0 didn't pique my interest...so guess that's the end of that! lol
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
This morning I woke up in probably one of the top 3 ways one doesn't want to wake up....to the smoke alarms blaring! I think we have about 9 or so in the house and 6 of them were going off!! Couldn't see anything or smell anything, but its definitely not pleasant to hear all those alarms in stereo!! Apparently its the humidity messing with them...I have a g/f who works as a teacher and she said they had 3 "fire drills" today at school thanks to the humidity! Makes sense...the windows were left open last nite. Howie took two of them down and it all stopped. I think they send signals to each other and set each other off.
DJ woke up to all the noise too...Samantha...slept thru it! Til the end that is...DJ crawled in bed with me to resettle...and while Howie was in the bathroom I heard a door open and close...and then open and close again...so she put herself back to bed. Kinda kool!!!
All morning we kept checking for the Avon delivery guy...every time the dog barked, we checked...heard a big vehicle, we checked....and nothing!! So I grabbed a shower thinking "he'll come when I'm in the shower...Murphy's law"...didn't happen!! I gave it til 2pm and then I knew it wasn't gonna happen today...and 2 came and went...and no Avon!!! I've put in calls to see where it is....so tomorrow will tell! SO frustrating!!!!
In the mean time, the kids had a fabulous morning with Kristopher and Caleb over to play with them!! Our house became a drum practice place!!! Oh it was loud!!! Could hardly hear myself think!! So the best way to get kids quiet...feed 'em!! Didn't work...lol It was quieter, but not silent! So, because it wasn't raining, I kicked 'em all out to play! Sam chose to stay behind with me and just hung out. I let her forgo her nap since I wasn't going to be home for bed time, I figured I'd be nice to Howie and let her be extra tired!!
Once Howie got home from work, I kissed everyone good bye and headed to Lynnwood for an Avon meeting. I stopped by the bank first, and then off I went...music cranked!!! LOVE that! I arrived at exactly the same time as Kody, one of my reps, and we went in together and got the salad bar before the meeting. Loved seeing all the new Christmas stuff that's coming out!!! I also need to learn more about the fundraising options that Avon has...could be good!
I got home and Howie was still up, but went to bed pretty much right away after chatting about the nite. Then I got to watch the Monday comedies I love to watch! Castle was good too! I also caught Lone Star...not so sure about that one yet...might catch it again. Hawaii 5-0 didn't pique my interest...so guess that's the end of that! lol
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Why is it MY kid has to pipe up
At just the most inopportune time!?!?!
This morning during church service, which he sits with us now, the pastor had just finished praying and was mentioning a couple of members who also needed prayer, and after letting us know their needs, he says "Let's pray for them shall we?" and DJ pipes up "We already did pray!!" OY!! Other than that, he was doing fantastic!!! I really hope in 3 months that he's settled enough and understands the meaning of being quiet. He also got gum in church banned!! Crazy kid took it out of his mouth and set it on my chair...and I SAT IN IT!!! Oh my word! Thankfully it was off to the side and came off my pants well enough, but we could NOT get it all off the fabric chair...so when we were waiting for the luncheon for new people to start up, and the pastor had come over to greet us, I had DJ tell him what he'd done wrong. DJ did NOT like that one bit! We'll see how next weekend goes!
So, we stayed for an informative luncheon at church after the service...some REALLY yummy food too!! And the pumpkin pies have made their way into my life once again!! Just sinful they are! Even the kids liked it!!! Which is awesome since Howie doesn't...silly boys! The kids left to go play while we adults hung out and introduced ourselves and heard the brief life history of the two pastors at the church.
We got home just before 2 and no Avon...boy was I disappointed!!! My days got switched to ordering on Thursday, and I assumed that meant delivery on Sunday...apparently not! I got busy doing laundry and got Samantha down for a much needed nap! I was gonna give it til 4 for the Avon to show before that was just too late to go do what I needed. Grrrr!!! It didn't show up at all! So, I was productive and at least got all the laundry washed...still one left in the washer that needs drying...I'll get to it before bed.
Since I was home for dinner, I gave the kids each a bath...I'm hoping to be gone all day tomorrow delivering, so no time for a bath then! Crossin my fingers! Bed time was pushed back a half hour thanks to DJ catching an hour's nap on the couch this aft...he was wiped! They sure were silly before bed too! Glad they got it all out of their system....as they did go down fairly easily!
About 11ish DJ woke up to a bad dream...said he'd fallen in the water...so we prayed, he went pee and then went right back to bed! That was easy! He's such a different creature when he's half asleep! So lovey dovey!!! I love it!
I got to watch Amazing Race...which had me LAUGHING out loud SO many times!!! That show is just great!!! Its about the only reality show I'd want to do really! The watermelons had me crackin up...the walnut shell looking boats had me in hysterics and then people getting so lost was funny!!! Great show! Then it was Desperate Housewives...another good show! Vanessa Williams should be a good addition!! Kinda hard not to see her in her Betty role...but still good! Then it was Brothers & Sisters...which had me in tears at the end! Such a good show!
Now, its bed time for mama!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
This morning during church service, which he sits with us now, the pastor had just finished praying and was mentioning a couple of members who also needed prayer, and after letting us know their needs, he says "Let's pray for them shall we?" and DJ pipes up "We already did pray!!" OY!! Other than that, he was doing fantastic!!! I really hope in 3 months that he's settled enough and understands the meaning of being quiet. He also got gum in church banned!! Crazy kid took it out of his mouth and set it on my chair...and I SAT IN IT!!! Oh my word! Thankfully it was off to the side and came off my pants well enough, but we could NOT get it all off the fabric chair...so when we were waiting for the luncheon for new people to start up, and the pastor had come over to greet us, I had DJ tell him what he'd done wrong. DJ did NOT like that one bit! We'll see how next weekend goes!
So, we stayed for an informative luncheon at church after the service...some REALLY yummy food too!! And the pumpkin pies have made their way into my life once again!! Just sinful they are! Even the kids liked it!!! Which is awesome since Howie doesn't...silly boys! The kids left to go play while we adults hung out and introduced ourselves and heard the brief life history of the two pastors at the church.
We got home just before 2 and no Avon...boy was I disappointed!!! My days got switched to ordering on Thursday, and I assumed that meant delivery on Sunday...apparently not! I got busy doing laundry and got Samantha down for a much needed nap! I was gonna give it til 4 for the Avon to show before that was just too late to go do what I needed. Grrrr!!! It didn't show up at all! So, I was productive and at least got all the laundry washed...still one left in the washer that needs drying...I'll get to it before bed.
Since I was home for dinner, I gave the kids each a bath...I'm hoping to be gone all day tomorrow delivering, so no time for a bath then! Crossin my fingers! Bed time was pushed back a half hour thanks to DJ catching an hour's nap on the couch this aft...he was wiped! They sure were silly before bed too! Glad they got it all out of their system....as they did go down fairly easily!
About 11ish DJ woke up to a bad dream...said he'd fallen in the water...so we prayed, he went pee and then went right back to bed! That was easy! He's such a different creature when he's half asleep! So lovey dovey!!! I love it!
I got to watch Amazing Race...which had me LAUGHING out loud SO many times!!! That show is just great!!! Its about the only reality show I'd want to do really! The watermelons had me crackin up...the walnut shell looking boats had me in hysterics and then people getting so lost was funny!!! Great show! Then it was Desperate Housewives...another good show! Vanessa Williams should be a good addition!! Kinda hard not to see her in her Betty role...but still good! Then it was Brothers & Sisters...which had me in tears at the end! Such a good show!
Now, its bed time for mama!!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Spa Days should be more often!!!!
This morning was a weird wake up....though it was DJ beside me til she whimpered...say what? Yeah, Miss Samantha crawled in with me whoknowswhen!!! I was awake from the time Howie came in to the time he left to the time DJ came in...long morning!!
But at least I had something fun to look forward to! Spa day with some girls at a friends house!!! My hairdresser Anneke was doing hair treatments and eyebrow waxing...which I needed DESPERATELY!!! And then our hostess with the mostest had paraffin wax treatments for the hands and she polished us up! Plus there were 3 kinds of soups being kept hot...3 different kinds of breads..all perfectly garlicky! it was just YUMMY!!!!
The kids came with me, and did really good!!!! Aliya was there to play with them...and a couple older kids wandered in and out...and then one more little guy showed up. They roamed between upstairs, the living room, the table where we were and the back deck. And each of them grazed at the food the whole time! Neither of mine would try the soups...potato, tomato basil and french onion....silly kids!
My hair treatment was eggs and olive oil....quite the concoction...and when it dries, not so pleasant! LOL it got rinsed out and then she added some Lotus shield (thankyouAvon!) and blowed it dry...in between she did my eyebrows which like I said, needed it!! After that I dipped my hands in the wax and wore the baggies til the wax kinda popped away from my hands...most bizarre!!! Sure felt great tho!!!! Still feels good come to think of it!! Then I got my fingernails painted...which I NEVER do as it just chips off before I get to show it off...well, I learned a trick for that!!!! Wipe them with vinegar, it removes the natural oils so the polish will stick!! Neat eh?? Here we are hours, dishes and shower later and they still look awesome!!! I of course chose one of Avon's fall colours...Wicked...and it looks AWESOME!!!! So good!
We got home just after 3 and Samantha was in a fine mood!! DJ immediately took off to play with the boys next door...but SamSam....she just wanted to whine around me...so I sent her to her room...heard her crying fr a bit and then nothing....went to check on her and no sign of her....huh....so call out to the boys askin if they knew where she was and they said inside...huh...so I go check DJ's room...my room and then back into her room where I found her laying UNDER her bed sound asleep!!! Yes, I took pix! LOL I woke her up gently and she started apologizing for her behaviour....awww!!! Then she was all good! She didn't bother going back out to play...so she stayed in with me and helped me make rice pudding. I was kinda really bummed we had no raisins, but was seriously just wanting rice pudding...so made it without!
Howie got home just as it was starting to boil...he'd been in class all day for his boiler license refresher at a college nearby. DJ caught him at the right moment and they all went for a bike ride...boy did I enjoy that quiet spell!!!! Could hear myself think!! Dinner was already in the oven...a YUMMY turkey pot pie...oh it was good!!!! The kids HATED it!! And ate maybe 5 bites each...cried and whined...it was awful! After dinner the whining didn't get any better so I packed 'em up in the truck and took them to the shed with me! They enjoyed the movie and I enjoyed them being immobile!! And I'm sure Howie enjoyed the quiet! Once we got home they went straight to bed! And I went straight into the shower! I couldn't handle the eggs and oil in my hair! LOL
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
But at least I had something fun to look forward to! Spa day with some girls at a friends house!!! My hairdresser Anneke was doing hair treatments and eyebrow waxing...which I needed DESPERATELY!!! And then our hostess with the mostest had paraffin wax treatments for the hands and she polished us up! Plus there were 3 kinds of soups being kept hot...3 different kinds of breads..all perfectly garlicky! it was just YUMMY!!!!
The kids came with me, and did really good!!!! Aliya was there to play with them...and a couple older kids wandered in and out...and then one more little guy showed up. They roamed between upstairs, the living room, the table where we were and the back deck. And each of them grazed at the food the whole time! Neither of mine would try the soups...potato, tomato basil and french onion....silly kids!
My hair treatment was eggs and olive oil....quite the concoction...and when it dries, not so pleasant! LOL it got rinsed out and then she added some Lotus shield (thankyouAvon!) and blowed it dry...in between she did my eyebrows which like I said, needed it!! After that I dipped my hands in the wax and wore the baggies til the wax kinda popped away from my hands...most bizarre!!! Sure felt great tho!!!! Still feels good come to think of it!! Then I got my fingernails painted...which I NEVER do as it just chips off before I get to show it off...well, I learned a trick for that!!!! Wipe them with vinegar, it removes the natural oils so the polish will stick!! Neat eh?? Here we are hours, dishes and shower later and they still look awesome!!! I of course chose one of Avon's fall colours...Wicked...and it looks AWESOME!!!! So good!
We got home just after 3 and Samantha was in a fine mood!! DJ immediately took off to play with the boys next door...but SamSam....she just wanted to whine around me...so I sent her to her room...heard her crying fr a bit and then nothing....went to check on her and no sign of her....huh....so call out to the boys askin if they knew where she was and they said inside...huh...so I go check DJ's room...my room and then back into her room where I found her laying UNDER her bed sound asleep!!! Yes, I took pix! LOL I woke her up gently and she started apologizing for her behaviour....awww!!! Then she was all good! She didn't bother going back out to play...so she stayed in with me and helped me make rice pudding. I was kinda really bummed we had no raisins, but was seriously just wanting rice pudding...so made it without!
Howie got home just as it was starting to boil...he'd been in class all day for his boiler license refresher at a college nearby. DJ caught him at the right moment and they all went for a bike ride...boy did I enjoy that quiet spell!!!! Could hear myself think!! Dinner was already in the oven...a YUMMY turkey pot pie...oh it was good!!!! The kids HATED it!! And ate maybe 5 bites each...cried and whined...it was awful! After dinner the whining didn't get any better so I packed 'em up in the truck and took them to the shed with me! They enjoyed the movie and I enjoyed them being immobile!! And I'm sure Howie enjoyed the quiet! Once we got home they went straight to bed! And I went straight into the shower! I couldn't handle the eggs and oil in my hair! LOL
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
I think I suffer from FADD
Football Attention Deficit Disorder!
Today we hung out at home...gave the kids a bath in the morning as they played with the boys next door who'd come over to be with them. Caleb went home after he peed himself...ah the joys of potty training! Kristopher stayed and had lunch with us, which of course DJ loved having him for!!!
As I put Sam down for her nap K went home much to DJ's chagrin! He sure does love his buddy!!! The giggling today was awesome!!! The 3 of them egg each other on and its hilarious!! Even Sam gets right in there playing!! Until her finger gets caught in the door that is...then its all about the screaming!!! She did want a bandage tho...and still has it on as she's sleeping away. Its also comical how she babies that finger by holding her hand just so.
We ate an early dinner so we could leave on time for the football game in Edmonds...the kids were coming with us and staying with my g/f Tiffany...DJ was SO excited to spend time with her too...it was funny to hear him go on and on about her! They each gave me kisses and waves and that was that! We headed to the game a bit early, and I got to see a good friend of mine who's son is on the band for LHS, a rival school, the one Jake is in the district of...so that was a nice surprise!
My FIL, BIL, SIL and nieces were there to watch Jake play....who did fabulous! Here's where the FADD kicks in...I missed 3 times his name was called...I was busy socializing! And really, its the last quarter that is the most exciting!! It was also in the last quarter Jake got another unsportsmanlike conduct call...anybody got a recipe for Humble Pie!?!?! Silly goose! We did win tho...16-7....and the weather was good! I didn't shiver once til 10:19!!
We hung around to see Jake and congratulate him on the win and then headed to get the kids! Samantha shocked us by still being awake!!! She seemed to have stressed herself out with me not being there for bed time that she threw up...so her breath was that lovely scent of barf! She was very glad to have us take her home!! It took her til more than half way home to conk out! And then she fought me for leaving her alone in her room...but haven't heard a peep since, so here's hoping she goes straight thru! This morning was awesome for that...she slept til 7 and then in with me and DJ til 8:30!! I needed that good sleep too!!
Now, I'm off to get some more good sleep!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
Today we hung out at home...gave the kids a bath in the morning as they played with the boys next door who'd come over to be with them. Caleb went home after he peed himself...ah the joys of potty training! Kristopher stayed and had lunch with us, which of course DJ loved having him for!!!
As I put Sam down for her nap K went home much to DJ's chagrin! He sure does love his buddy!!! The giggling today was awesome!!! The 3 of them egg each other on and its hilarious!! Even Sam gets right in there playing!! Until her finger gets caught in the door that is...then its all about the screaming!!! She did want a bandage tho...and still has it on as she's sleeping away. Its also comical how she babies that finger by holding her hand just so.
We ate an early dinner so we could leave on time for the football game in Edmonds...the kids were coming with us and staying with my g/f Tiffany...DJ was SO excited to spend time with her too...it was funny to hear him go on and on about her! They each gave me kisses and waves and that was that! We headed to the game a bit early, and I got to see a good friend of mine who's son is on the band for LHS, a rival school, the one Jake is in the district of...so that was a nice surprise!
My FIL, BIL, SIL and nieces were there to watch Jake play....who did fabulous! Here's where the FADD kicks in...I missed 3 times his name was called...I was busy socializing! And really, its the last quarter that is the most exciting!! It was also in the last quarter Jake got another unsportsmanlike conduct call...anybody got a recipe for Humble Pie!?!?! Silly goose! We did win tho...16-7....and the weather was good! I didn't shiver once til 10:19!!
We hung around to see Jake and congratulate him on the win and then headed to get the kids! Samantha shocked us by still being awake!!! She seemed to have stressed herself out with me not being there for bed time that she threw up...so her breath was that lovely scent of barf! She was very glad to have us take her home!! It took her til more than half way home to conk out! And then she fought me for leaving her alone in her room...but haven't heard a peep since, so here's hoping she goes straight thru! This morning was awesome for that...she slept til 7 and then in with me and DJ til 8:30!! I needed that good sleep too!!
Now, I'm off to get some more good sleep!
Til next time...pray for safety for all troops!
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