This morning I woke up a couple times...Howie getting in the shower....Howie leaving for his massage...Sam joining me in bed....DJ joining us in bed...Sam needing my help on the toilet....Belle needing out...DJ was the one who slept the best of everyone and didn't get up til 9:30!! SamSam and I enjoyed our snuggle in the chair waiting for him to get up.
Howie came home shortly thereafter and I got busy making everyone breakfast. Then I gave Howie a haircut and he went out to do yard work. Sam and I stayed in for a bit putting laundry away, gathering more to wash, and doing dishes. Then we headed out to work in the garden. Howie had me cut up weed whacker line first and then we hit the weeds in the garden. Apparently I can't grow radishes to save my life! So, I pulled all that was there and found some smothered carrots trying to grow....I'm sure they'll thank me now! I also uprooted some other thing I'd planted but it wasn't up to snuff, and in its place I put some squash as they needed thinning....hopefully I transplanted them okay. We'll see!
About 1 I came in with the kids to get them lunch...I got caught up in everything here and wasn't able to hop in the shower like I'd wanted to. Howie came in from mowing the lawn and took the first shower. Then it was my turn! I spent 15 minutes figuring out what to wear...and then another 10 doing the kitty litter...why is it I can't just "go have a shower" and be good with that!!??!!? Thankfully the wedding was literally 2 miles from our house!! One of Howie's work buddies and we've socialized with them a few times, so it was nice to be invited.
We arrived with 10 minutes to spare...and even then she was 19 minutes late!!! But that's okay, she's the bride and the sun was shining!! The ceremony itself had quite a few comical elements and it was just great to see these two finally get married!!! Howie's big boss was there too, so it was somewhat cautious til he left...which wasn't too long after. I did meet a couple new club people, but we kept to ourselves for the most part. Enjoyed the buffet of fresh foods we could actually eat and some water from Fiji (of all places) and listened to music. Meanwhile the sun was cooking us like we were turkey at Thanksgiving!! SO hot!!! And we're in the pool area of the home, just not fair!!! All dressed up and the only thing we wanna do is jump in and cool off!
Shortly after 5 we headed for home...such a long trek...the kids greeted us and they looked happy to see us. We visited with my g/f Shirah before she headed for home...and then I got dinner ready for the kids. From the time we got home, my tummy was angry with me...Howie's too, but he cheated and went to lay down! bugger! Once dinner was cooking for the kids I tried to relieve the pressure, but no such luck. Sure did a lot of burping tho!! Well, more than my usual amount...lol Neither Howie or I wanted dinner, so we skipped it while the kids ate theirs. Then I bathed them as tomorrow is a church day, and off they went to bed with some fussing...it was before 9 y'know!
Howie then watched an LFL game (Lingerie Football League) that was in Hamilton of all places....one of the girls on the West team works with Howie at the club...so while he watched that, I read my entire People magazine...even stuff I don't normally read!! Finally he went to bed and I put on something from dvr. Now, the tummy is somewhat settled and I'm off to sleep!!
Til next time...God bless!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Its official
My baby is going to school!!! Today he got his first "pack pack" and I haven't the heart to tell him its BACK pack...he'll learn it soon enough!
This morning I got to sleep in a bit as it's Friday and that's Howie's late day for work...I enjoyed the heck out of it too!! The kids were up at 8 so it wasn't too terrible for him really. I got up and made us breakfast and off he went to work. Avon had come, so he brought up the heavy box that DJ couldn't and I got busy sorting that mess out. Bagged it up and put them according to delivery dates.
Now, while all this is going on, the kids have ever so nicely left the sliding door open twice and Belle had gotten out TWICE!!! And both times I found her at the park where we go to romp around. Fun times trying to catch her! I then ban the kids from the sliding door and lock it up tight! So frustrating!
After lunch we head out to Woodinville to meet up with my Avon client who lives out there and there's a Target out there at which I need to get a wedding gift from a registry there. And while we were there we checked out their back to school section. DJ picked out a Cars2 back pack and a Toy Story 3 lunch pack...didn't want to match...and there was no changing his mind...he felt the power of his decisions!!! lol He also said he had to try it on to make sure it fit!! Once done shopping we headed back to Monroe and stopped at Freddy's to get some ice cream. I'd told the kids we'd stop at McD's if they behaved and get them a cone to share...and then had the brain child to get the ice cream and take it home so they could have more than one cone. They both understood my logic and agreed that was best!
We got home and I unloaded everything and got dinner started... pizza for them and sketti for Howie and I...after dinner I made them each an ice cream cone and in an effort to keep it to ourselves, we ate outside on the back deck. I popped back in the house to get a wet wipe for Sam's face, and who escapes!?!? Belle!! Right between my legs!! So I grab the leash for the 3rd time today and head out to find her. I get to the park, and no Belle...so we (me and Snickers) head back up our street calling out for her...nothing. Get all the way to Larry's and she's not there...head back to the park and she's not there. Now the panic starts to set in...but I'm still pissed she got out and didn't come when called. I then head for the neighbour's across the street and go in their back yard as she likes it there....and there she is...eating cat poop!!! BLECH!!! She does finally come to me when I use a stern voice and I leash her up and take her home. Rascal! She got put on the trolley after that as I was still miffed.
The kids were busy playing and I did some Avon stuff til Howie got home and then got the kids in bed. I then head out to get Belle and she's soaking wet from DJ messing around with the hose out there. So I leave her on the back deck for a bit to dry off (I close the sliding door on the leash and she stays put) and then I had the brain child to reverse it...so she came in but didn't have full range of motion. Howie was watching some program on rock n roll music and the best of the best...so I worked on paperwork that was sent to us about the accident last week....that's a lot of fun!
After he went to bed I put on What Happens in Vegas with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz...my neighbour borrowed it from the library and lent it to me before she returned it. But it skipped SO bad!!! Didn't for her, but man, for me it was awful!! It made a 90 minute movie into 60!! Well, not THAT bad, but still I'm sure I missed out on more than a few punchlines. Cute movie tho!
Til next time...God bless!
This morning I got to sleep in a bit as it's Friday and that's Howie's late day for work...I enjoyed the heck out of it too!! The kids were up at 8 so it wasn't too terrible for him really. I got up and made us breakfast and off he went to work. Avon had come, so he brought up the heavy box that DJ couldn't and I got busy sorting that mess out. Bagged it up and put them according to delivery dates.
Now, while all this is going on, the kids have ever so nicely left the sliding door open twice and Belle had gotten out TWICE!!! And both times I found her at the park where we go to romp around. Fun times trying to catch her! I then ban the kids from the sliding door and lock it up tight! So frustrating!
After lunch we head out to Woodinville to meet up with my Avon client who lives out there and there's a Target out there at which I need to get a wedding gift from a registry there. And while we were there we checked out their back to school section. DJ picked out a Cars2 back pack and a Toy Story 3 lunch pack...didn't want to match...and there was no changing his mind...he felt the power of his decisions!!! lol He also said he had to try it on to make sure it fit!! Once done shopping we headed back to Monroe and stopped at Freddy's to get some ice cream. I'd told the kids we'd stop at McD's if they behaved and get them a cone to share...and then had the brain child to get the ice cream and take it home so they could have more than one cone. They both understood my logic and agreed that was best!
We got home and I unloaded everything and got dinner started... pizza for them and sketti for Howie and I...after dinner I made them each an ice cream cone and in an effort to keep it to ourselves, we ate outside on the back deck. I popped back in the house to get a wet wipe for Sam's face, and who escapes!?!? Belle!! Right between my legs!! So I grab the leash for the 3rd time today and head out to find her. I get to the park, and no Belle...so we (me and Snickers) head back up our street calling out for her...nothing. Get all the way to Larry's and she's not there...head back to the park and she's not there. Now the panic starts to set in...but I'm still pissed she got out and didn't come when called. I then head for the neighbour's across the street and go in their back yard as she likes it there....and there she is...eating cat poop!!! BLECH!!! She does finally come to me when I use a stern voice and I leash her up and take her home. Rascal! She got put on the trolley after that as I was still miffed.
The kids were busy playing and I did some Avon stuff til Howie got home and then got the kids in bed. I then head out to get Belle and she's soaking wet from DJ messing around with the hose out there. So I leave her on the back deck for a bit to dry off (I close the sliding door on the leash and she stays put) and then I had the brain child to reverse it...so she came in but didn't have full range of motion. Howie was watching some program on rock n roll music and the best of the best...so I worked on paperwork that was sent to us about the accident last week....that's a lot of fun!
After he went to bed I put on What Happens in Vegas with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz...my neighbour borrowed it from the library and lent it to me before she returned it. But it skipped SO bad!!! Didn't for her, but man, for me it was awful!! It made a 90 minute movie into 60!! Well, not THAT bad, but still I'm sure I missed out on more than a few punchlines. Cute movie tho!
Til next time...God bless!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Please excuse Missy's absence
As she broke her tooth yesterday eating CRAB BISQUE and was in some serious pain. Because of said pain, she took a muscle relaxant yesterday and didn't feel like posting would be in her best interest!
Thank you!
That's what my note to the teacher would read...if I had a teacher...but you get the drift!
Yesterday I had a lovely massage at 1 in the afternoon....the kids and I got home after 2, made us all lunch, I finished off the crab soup I'd made, and bit down on an errant piece of shell my lovely sister included in the crab shucking. (I did the knuckles, so I know it was her!) Kept on eating my lunch, and then my salad and the switch to cold food bothered me more than usual (I have sensitive teeth to begin with) and so I sent my tongue to investigate and it felt odd. So I rush to the bathroom and lo and behold I can see the crack in my molar on the bottom left. NOT good!! So I call Howie to let him know, then call the dentist to see if I can get in that day. She said as soon as I could get in, I'd get looked at! So we finish our lunch (me rather gingerly and not eating on the left side) and off we head to the dentist.
Howie met me at the dentist and took the kids home so they weren't stuck in the waiting room like they did for my massage (and they were AWESOME for that too!!) and I got x-rays taken. Because the crack was on the tongue side of my mouth it wasn't very evident on the x-ray...and the doc wasn't sure how deep the break went. So he referred me to a Microendodontist....yeah, say that 5 times fast! Shit it took me 5 times just to pronounce it right in the first place!!! I head home and call the specialist and they were closed...left my name and number and put it out of my mind. Howie fed the kids and I had scrambled eggs and toast just to be safe.
This morning the kids slept wonderfully, which was fabulous since I'd taken the muscle relaxant last nite and it makes one drowsy. In fact, Sam slept 13 hours!!!!! DJ did 12 and I got 7.5! NOT gonna complain!! So after breakfast I try callin the specialist dude again and no answer. I take Belle out for a potty run and guess who calls...and I didn't have my phone on me...I call back and was told I could be seen on Tuesday at 2:30 but that I'd be placed on the emergency care list if someone else cancelled. Within a half hour I got the call that I had an appt for 4:30....I think they just wanted to verify I had insurance...doesn't matter to me, I take the appt.
Since the appt was for 4:30, Howie met us there and took the kids home while I was getting taken care of. First thing they do is take x-rays...3 of them...and show them to me. Again I can't "see" the crack in the x-ray due to position of said crack. Doc wants to take the broken part out and see what's underneath it and go from there. I told him to talk to me in dollars as that's my language...he chuckled.
He then put a topical freezing on the gum, and then the needle came...which brought with it, tears!! Yes, I cried!! I abhor needles!!!! Especially when they're in the mouth! Always have, always will! He only gave me half of the needle and let me calm down...and let the freezing start so he could give me the other half. Felt that too! Then he pulled the piece out and was pleased to see there was no root damage so a root canal was not necessary! Instead, he drilled out the filling that was there, it wasn't necessary anymore, and then filed down the broken edges. He then did some work with the microscope (hence the micro in his field) and took some pix to show me his work. Put a temporary crown on and away I went.
Total damages for today's visit...79.20...WAY less than what I'd been expecting!!! That's for sure! Paid and me and my numb face headed home. Howie was just feeding the kids as I came in, so I made myself some soup and tried not to drool it out...hard task really!! About 9:30 the freezing was gone and I made myself a toasted english muffin. OH, I did have a fudgesicle, and have to say, it was ODD to eat it while frozen...couldn't feel a thing on the left side!!! No feeling = no brain freeze!! lol
Til next time...God bless!
Thank you!
That's what my note to the teacher would read...if I had a teacher...but you get the drift!
Yesterday I had a lovely massage at 1 in the afternoon....the kids and I got home after 2, made us all lunch, I finished off the crab soup I'd made, and bit down on an errant piece of shell my lovely sister included in the crab shucking. (I did the knuckles, so I know it was her!) Kept on eating my lunch, and then my salad and the switch to cold food bothered me more than usual (I have sensitive teeth to begin with) and so I sent my tongue to investigate and it felt odd. So I rush to the bathroom and lo and behold I can see the crack in my molar on the bottom left. NOT good!! So I call Howie to let him know, then call the dentist to see if I can get in that day. She said as soon as I could get in, I'd get looked at! So we finish our lunch (me rather gingerly and not eating on the left side) and off we head to the dentist.
Howie met me at the dentist and took the kids home so they weren't stuck in the waiting room like they did for my massage (and they were AWESOME for that too!!) and I got x-rays taken. Because the crack was on the tongue side of my mouth it wasn't very evident on the x-ray...and the doc wasn't sure how deep the break went. So he referred me to a Microendodontist....yeah, say that 5 times fast! Shit it took me 5 times just to pronounce it right in the first place!!! I head home and call the specialist and they were closed...left my name and number and put it out of my mind. Howie fed the kids and I had scrambled eggs and toast just to be safe.
This morning the kids slept wonderfully, which was fabulous since I'd taken the muscle relaxant last nite and it makes one drowsy. In fact, Sam slept 13 hours!!!!! DJ did 12 and I got 7.5! NOT gonna complain!! So after breakfast I try callin the specialist dude again and no answer. I take Belle out for a potty run and guess who calls...and I didn't have my phone on me...I call back and was told I could be seen on Tuesday at 2:30 but that I'd be placed on the emergency care list if someone else cancelled. Within a half hour I got the call that I had an appt for 4:30....I think they just wanted to verify I had insurance...doesn't matter to me, I take the appt.
Since the appt was for 4:30, Howie met us there and took the kids home while I was getting taken care of. First thing they do is take x-rays...3 of them...and show them to me. Again I can't "see" the crack in the x-ray due to position of said crack. Doc wants to take the broken part out and see what's underneath it and go from there. I told him to talk to me in dollars as that's my language...he chuckled.
He then put a topical freezing on the gum, and then the needle came...which brought with it, tears!! Yes, I cried!! I abhor needles!!!! Especially when they're in the mouth! Always have, always will! He only gave me half of the needle and let me calm down...and let the freezing start so he could give me the other half. Felt that too! Then he pulled the piece out and was pleased to see there was no root damage so a root canal was not necessary! Instead, he drilled out the filling that was there, it wasn't necessary anymore, and then filed down the broken edges. He then did some work with the microscope (hence the micro in his field) and took some pix to show me his work. Put a temporary crown on and away I went.
Total damages for today's visit...79.20...WAY less than what I'd been expecting!!! That's for sure! Paid and me and my numb face headed home. Howie was just feeding the kids as I came in, so I made myself some soup and tried not to drool it out...hard task really!! About 9:30 the freezing was gone and I made myself a toasted english muffin. OH, I did have a fudgesicle, and have to say, it was ODD to eat it while frozen...couldn't feel a thing on the left side!!! No feeling = no brain freeze!! lol
Til next time...God bless!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday = Zoosday!!
This morning was perfect!! Kids woke up after 8, waited til 8:45 before I let them go down and wake Joanne up, which she LOVED!!!, and then get on with the day! After breakfast I worked on Avon til the order went in at 11:55! Then I got kids dressed and ready to head out the door. While I was getting ready, Jo made us both a salad for lunch....the kids were getting pizza as it was my turn to do that run.
FINALLY we were headed out about 1:30...stopped at the bank, the pizza place and the gas station...and then west for the ZOO!!!!! It was gloomy here, with sprinkles of rain, which I was hoping would keep people away from the zoo...but when we got further south, it was sunshiny!! Perfect weather really for zoo walking! The kids were thrilled to be going as they both thought it was their first time ever!!! Not the case, but to them it was.
We arrived and while Jo took the kids potty, I paid for parking and then headed in. First stop was the giraffes as they were feeding them right then! and that's a neat thing to see! Didn't let the kids do it this time, but will have to some day so they remember it. Then we just walked and walked and walked the zoo! Looking at all the animals!! For some reason, it was poop day! The elephants pooped (MASSIVE clumps of shit!! How'd ya like THAT job!??!) and peed (WAY more than a race horse!!! like a fire hose really!!) and went on their way! Then we're watching gorillas (this one was 34 yrs old) and it sat in a squat and pooped...and he reached back, plucked it out, and buried in the food!! BLECH!!! Seriously?? What is with all the poop!!?!??! And for some reason, it was all I could smell at each exhibit today! Must been the rain or something!!
Most of the animals were sunning, which made it hard for the kids to pick them out unless they moved and the kids caught it. They did great tho!! Jo rented a wagon for them, thinking they'd want to sit...HA! they wanted to pull it more than anything! They did take turns sitting in it with the backpack as a pillow...and when they got their ice cream (cool auntie strikes again!) they sat together in it to eat it. Boy, they had fun!! Then on the way out, it dawned on me to check membership prices and see if what was paid today could be applied to it...sure thing! So I got the 3 of us a membership for a year!!! DJ has Mondays off from school, so that's perfect!! And if we go one more time, its paid for! We already have a zoo play date with a g/f of mine in a couple weeks, so its totally worth the investment!! YAY!!!
The kids both passed out on the way home...and Jo drove to battle car sickness...it was close to 7 when we got home and Howie had dinner almost ready! After dinner the kids silliness kicked in and they were wild!!!! Finally corralled them and got them into bed! Howie went to bed before 10, and Jo went to shower as she's flying out stupid early! Which is why I'm still up! We leave the house at 3:15 to get her to the airport for 4 as she flies out at 6...no sense going to sleep for an hour to get up and drive. I'm praying extra hard that tomorrow is sunny and the kids can play outside while I grab a nap!! Please God!
Til next time...God bless!
FINALLY we were headed out about 1:30...stopped at the bank, the pizza place and the gas station...and then west for the ZOO!!!!! It was gloomy here, with sprinkles of rain, which I was hoping would keep people away from the zoo...but when we got further south, it was sunshiny!! Perfect weather really for zoo walking! The kids were thrilled to be going as they both thought it was their first time ever!!! Not the case, but to them it was.
We arrived and while Jo took the kids potty, I paid for parking and then headed in. First stop was the giraffes as they were feeding them right then! and that's a neat thing to see! Didn't let the kids do it this time, but will have to some day so they remember it. Then we just walked and walked and walked the zoo! Looking at all the animals!! For some reason, it was poop day! The elephants pooped (MASSIVE clumps of shit!! How'd ya like THAT job!??!) and peed (WAY more than a race horse!!! like a fire hose really!!) and went on their way! Then we're watching gorillas (this one was 34 yrs old) and it sat in a squat and pooped...and he reached back, plucked it out, and buried in the food!! BLECH!!! Seriously?? What is with all the poop!!?!??! And for some reason, it was all I could smell at each exhibit today! Must been the rain or something!!
Most of the animals were sunning, which made it hard for the kids to pick them out unless they moved and the kids caught it. They did great tho!! Jo rented a wagon for them, thinking they'd want to sit...HA! they wanted to pull it more than anything! They did take turns sitting in it with the backpack as a pillow...and when they got their ice cream (cool auntie strikes again!) they sat together in it to eat it. Boy, they had fun!! Then on the way out, it dawned on me to check membership prices and see if what was paid today could be applied to it...sure thing! So I got the 3 of us a membership for a year!!! DJ has Mondays off from school, so that's perfect!! And if we go one more time, its paid for! We already have a zoo play date with a g/f of mine in a couple weeks, so its totally worth the investment!! YAY!!!
The kids both passed out on the way home...and Jo drove to battle car sickness...it was close to 7 when we got home and Howie had dinner almost ready! After dinner the kids silliness kicked in and they were wild!!!! Finally corralled them and got them into bed! Howie went to bed before 10, and Jo went to shower as she's flying out stupid early! Which is why I'm still up! We leave the house at 3:15 to get her to the airport for 4 as she flies out at 6...no sense going to sleep for an hour to get up and drive. I'm praying extra hard that tomorrow is sunny and the kids can play outside while I grab a nap!! Please God!
Til next time...God bless!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Teacher's Pet
This morning was a bit chaotic in the waking....Joanne had an appt with a homeopath at 8, but I forgot to put skype on the computer so she could chat with the dr...but I also don't have a web cam or mic to speak thru...and the dr didn't like that, so she ended up calling her instead. I did find out we don't have overseas calling features! So while she was downstairs on the phone, the kids and I ate breakfast and snuggled on the couch watching tv. Jo came up and saw us all snuggled and wanted to jump in on the action...glad she didn't! It was already hard enough to move with just the kids!
The rest of the day whittled away while we waited for her hair appointment at 2 with my hairdresser. The kids were just as excited as they love playing with Travis and Aliya! We got there and no LT or Alyia! :( But that didn't stop my two from having fun!!! Even with the chilly temps and sprinkling rain, they still had fun!! Samantha thoroughly enjoyed baby Karina's company and was oohing and ahhing over her! Oh it was so cute to watch!!!
Once done with the hair, we headed home and I got busy right away making crab bisque to go with dinner...we'd thawed out some salmon and Hoiwe was to bbq it, so to add to it, I made the bisque my mom gave me the recipe for. YUM!!!!!! Oh that was delish!! Probably a new fave! Won't be giving too much crab away since its so easy to freeze and make later too!! Jake came for dinner too which was nice!! He went fishing with everyone yesterday but couldn't come for a meal as he had to work. I finally got to see his tattoo in person!!! It looks good! Nice and crisp and he explained it a bit to me too. Its kinda big, but he's happy with it!
I then left as soon as I swallowed my last bite for puppy class...kissed everyone goodbye and off she and I went. We got there just in time too! Tonite there was only 4 of us, the two labs were missing. We worked on stuff from last week, and added to it....such as signs for sit and stay. I'd already been doing this, so Belle looked like a pro!!! She also got to be demo dog again for something, which I totally approve of as then I KNOW she can do whatever is being asked of her. And she likes the extra attention and different treats! After class we were able to stay for puppy play, and it was just her and another dog named Zipper. The two of them were ALL over the place chasing each other. Oh it was fun to watch!! They had a great 8 minutes play time!!
We got home and DJ and Sam were outside "helping" Mr Erickson do something in the yard...what it really meant was "they have DIRTY feet" and daddy wanted peace...uh huh! I know that trick! So I head in with Belle and do some Avon calling. I've had a couple people ask me to call them and remind them the order is due...which I don't mind one bit! Once done there, I got the kids in and cleaned them up before sending them to bed. They were both wiped out!!! Jo went to bed before I could even say goodnite and Howie waited til I'd gotten out of the shower before going to bed. Belle was crashed in the living room, so I knit and watched B'ette! Not shocked that Constantine left, I wasn't feelin it either...but shocked that Ryan came back!! That says something to me! Sad she didn't feel it, but I get where she's coming from. So of the two, I think Ben is the "fun" one and JP is the "real" one...here's hoping she picks right!!
Oh, and I discovered something worse than a dog eating cat poop from a litter box...having her throw it up!! Oh that was just awful! I tried to get her to the kitchen floor, but it came up too quick. AND I'd just eaten!!! Three times I gagged trying to keep my breakfast down!! Just NASTY!!!!!!
Til next time...God bless!
The rest of the day whittled away while we waited for her hair appointment at 2 with my hairdresser. The kids were just as excited as they love playing with Travis and Aliya! We got there and no LT or Alyia! :( But that didn't stop my two from having fun!!! Even with the chilly temps and sprinkling rain, they still had fun!! Samantha thoroughly enjoyed baby Karina's company and was oohing and ahhing over her! Oh it was so cute to watch!!!
Once done with the hair, we headed home and I got busy right away making crab bisque to go with dinner...we'd thawed out some salmon and Hoiwe was to bbq it, so to add to it, I made the bisque my mom gave me the recipe for. YUM!!!!!! Oh that was delish!! Probably a new fave! Won't be giving too much crab away since its so easy to freeze and make later too!! Jake came for dinner too which was nice!! He went fishing with everyone yesterday but couldn't come for a meal as he had to work. I finally got to see his tattoo in person!!! It looks good! Nice and crisp and he explained it a bit to me too. Its kinda big, but he's happy with it!
I then left as soon as I swallowed my last bite for puppy class...kissed everyone goodbye and off she and I went. We got there just in time too! Tonite there was only 4 of us, the two labs were missing. We worked on stuff from last week, and added to it....such as signs for sit and stay. I'd already been doing this, so Belle looked like a pro!!! She also got to be demo dog again for something, which I totally approve of as then I KNOW she can do whatever is being asked of her. And she likes the extra attention and different treats! After class we were able to stay for puppy play, and it was just her and another dog named Zipper. The two of them were ALL over the place chasing each other. Oh it was fun to watch!! They had a great 8 minutes play time!!
We got home and DJ and Sam were outside "helping" Mr Erickson do something in the yard...what it really meant was "they have DIRTY feet" and daddy wanted peace...uh huh! I know that trick! So I head in with Belle and do some Avon calling. I've had a couple people ask me to call them and remind them the order is due...which I don't mind one bit! Once done there, I got the kids in and cleaned them up before sending them to bed. They were both wiped out!!! Jo went to bed before I could even say goodnite and Howie waited til I'd gotten out of the shower before going to bed. Belle was crashed in the living room, so I knit and watched B'ette! Not shocked that Constantine left, I wasn't feelin it either...but shocked that Ryan came back!! That says something to me! Sad she didn't feel it, but I get where she's coming from. So of the two, I think Ben is the "fun" one and JP is the "real" one...here's hoping she picks right!!
Oh, and I discovered something worse than a dog eating cat poop from a litter box...having her throw it up!! Oh that was just awful! I tried to get her to the kitchen floor, but it came up too quick. AND I'd just eaten!!! Three times I gagged trying to keep my breakfast down!! Just NASTY!!!!!!
Til next time...God bless!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Even tho it was just
Sam and I this morning, we were still late for church! Altho technically, not late late, just late to get nursery started as it was my turn in Sam's class. But the other two girls who come were on vacay again, so Sam went in with the babies and I went into service....and I wasn't late for that...much...
After church she and I headed home...I called Howie on the way to see where they were, and they were on their way home with only 6 crab...no fish!! Darnit! We got home and I had time to get Belle out to potty and there they pulled in...so they weren't too far behind us!! I got started right away making lunch and then Howie went to take a nap, and Jo took one too...which left me with keeping kids quiet. Yeah, right! We did finally take the dogs to the park for 45 minutes once I learned they'd gone in to "nap" with Howie 3 times! Sweet, but not when you're the one trying to nap!
One by one they woke up....DJ then got to go swimming as they neighbours came home from a church picnic....Sam tried, but she is still unsure of the water. So while they were outside, I got busy with laundry since my fairy left me...*sigh* Howie got up and started cleaning the boat to put away til next time. Then we started dinner and margaritas....yikes!! I should know better than to do that before eating!!! And I can clearly see how its "One margarita, two margarita, three margarita, FLOOR!!!!" Especially if you use the good stuff, Patron, and its so smooth there's NO bite whatsoever!!! Sheesh!!
After dinner Howie got the crab cooking while I cleaned the counters off for him and roasted some almonds and pecans....hottest day of the year so far, and I've got the oven going!! D'oh! The kids were back outside playing after dinner and finally came in after 8 to get pj's on and go to bed. DJ was out before I could kiss him...he was worn out from getting up so early and being outside all day in the wonderful sunshine we had! Sam wasn't too far behind him as I checked on her a few minutes after I closed her door and she was out!
Since Howie has to go back to work tomorrow, he went to bed about 9:30...and Jo went to bed shortly after 10...so I sat and knit while watching Drop Dead Diva and The Protector...now I'm headin to bed...early compared to the last 3 nites!!!!
Til next time...God bless!
After church she and I headed home...I called Howie on the way to see where they were, and they were on their way home with only 6 crab...no fish!! Darnit! We got home and I had time to get Belle out to potty and there they pulled in...so they weren't too far behind us!! I got started right away making lunch and then Howie went to take a nap, and Jo took one too...which left me with keeping kids quiet. Yeah, right! We did finally take the dogs to the park for 45 minutes once I learned they'd gone in to "nap" with Howie 3 times! Sweet, but not when you're the one trying to nap!
One by one they woke up....DJ then got to go swimming as they neighbours came home from a church picnic....Sam tried, but she is still unsure of the water. So while they were outside, I got busy with laundry since my fairy left me...*sigh* Howie got up and started cleaning the boat to put away til next time. Then we started dinner and margaritas....yikes!! I should know better than to do that before eating!!! And I can clearly see how its "One margarita, two margarita, three margarita, FLOOR!!!!" Especially if you use the good stuff, Patron, and its so smooth there's NO bite whatsoever!!! Sheesh!!
After dinner Howie got the crab cooking while I cleaned the counters off for him and roasted some almonds and pecans....hottest day of the year so far, and I've got the oven going!! D'oh! The kids were back outside playing after dinner and finally came in after 8 to get pj's on and go to bed. DJ was out before I could kiss him...he was worn out from getting up so early and being outside all day in the wonderful sunshine we had! Sam wasn't too far behind him as I checked on her a few minutes after I closed her door and she was out!
Since Howie has to go back to work tomorrow, he went to bed about 9:30...and Jo went to bed shortly after 10...so I sat and knit while watching Drop Dead Diva and The Protector...now I'm headin to bed...early compared to the last 3 nites!!!!
Til next time...God bless!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
I concede defeat!!
I am SO not the coolest Auntie in the world!!!
This morning, Sam was the first to come snuggle with me in bed...just before 8, so not too terrible, but I don't think I'll be staying up to wake Howie up two nites in a row again. And yet, here I am, passing time, waiting to wake him up! But I told him, this is the last nite...har har since he goes back to work on Monday.
The kids and I ate breakfast long before Joanne came upstairs....and while she ate her breaky, the kids got dressed and headed out to play. I wanted to grab a shower before I left the house. Turns out, so did Sam...so she came in with me....a much different experience than with Daddy...I picked her up and took her into the water, which at first she liked, but didn't like the rinsing off of her hair part....or how long she had to be in there with me as there was no one to pass her off to. Oh well, she survived!
Finally about 11 we headed into town to Freddy's...the kids were being unruly as THEY wanted to head straight to the toy section but we got stopped looking at clothes first...and then trying clothes on...but they got the patience lesson and practiced it. Then we head into the toy section and boom, first thing Jo sees is a beauty salon thingy for SamSam and says to her "you want that?" to which Samantha replies heartily YES!!!!! What 3 year old girl wouldn't want this!?!?! Since I can't see any other boxes of it, I find someone to help us, he goes in search of one for us. So we walk the aisles looking for something DJ wants...sword? no! Tonka truck? yes! But then he spies Finn McMissile from the new Cars movie and is ALL over that!! Saying "I don't have that one actually!" lol Finally the guy came back and said they had no more in the back and that we could have that one...which Jo was pleased as punch about since it was already set up! lol So off we go in search of a cashier. DJ of course can hold his toy, but Sam can't...and she did ok with that til we got to the car...then she wanted tangible proof it was hers since it was going in the trunk.
We got home minutes before a fishless/crabless Howie did....just enough to get the salon in the house and set up in Sam's room...she was in complete awe!! SO fun to watch! I then got started on lunch while Howie went and napped. Then after we ate, Jo wanted a nap, so the kids and I headed to the park with the dogs. They didn't want to stay long as their new toys were calling their names, they could hear it! lol So we headed back and they actually played quietly waiting for someone to wake up. Howie was first and Jo was shortly after.Then she grabbed a shower and we headed out for dinner.
To a place we'll probably never eat at again!!! A new Chinese buffet place that just opened up a month ago or so...very bland food and quite chewy! The kids did okay, and got to try some new stuff...but stuck to the typical kid foods. Then we headed to Freddy's again as we forgot to get Jo a one day license for her to fish tomorrow. It wasn't til we were on the way home that I noticed the time (8:24) and that I had to do the Panera run for the gleaners...YIKES!!! I made Howie hurry it up and then as soon as we got home, ran in grabbed car keys and headed out. Jo came with me to see what it is we do and how much we get. She was amazed!!! And picked out a few goodies for here that we don't normally have.
We got home after 10 and she went right to bed....Howie wasn't too far behind her either...so I watched a new show I'd dvr'd called Sweet Home Alabama....kind of a take on the B'ette, but with a Southern girl and half country/city boys...interesting! I enjoyed it and knit just fine with it on. lol Now, I'm drowsy and need to go wake Howie up....he'd better catch a dang fish today!!!! :)
Til next time...God bless!
This morning, Sam was the first to come snuggle with me in bed...just before 8, so not too terrible, but I don't think I'll be staying up to wake Howie up two nites in a row again. And yet, here I am, passing time, waiting to wake him up! But I told him, this is the last nite...har har since he goes back to work on Monday.
The kids and I ate breakfast long before Joanne came upstairs....and while she ate her breaky, the kids got dressed and headed out to play. I wanted to grab a shower before I left the house. Turns out, so did Sam...so she came in with me....a much different experience than with Daddy...I picked her up and took her into the water, which at first she liked, but didn't like the rinsing off of her hair part....or how long she had to be in there with me as there was no one to pass her off to. Oh well, she survived!
Finally about 11 we headed into town to Freddy's...the kids were being unruly as THEY wanted to head straight to the toy section but we got stopped looking at clothes first...and then trying clothes on...but they got the patience lesson and practiced it. Then we head into the toy section and boom, first thing Jo sees is a beauty salon thingy for SamSam and says to her "you want that?" to which Samantha replies heartily YES!!!!! What 3 year old girl wouldn't want this!?!?! Since I can't see any other boxes of it, I find someone to help us, he goes in search of one for us. So we walk the aisles looking for something DJ wants...sword? no! Tonka truck? yes! But then he spies Finn McMissile from the new Cars movie and is ALL over that!! Saying "I don't have that one actually!" lol Finally the guy came back and said they had no more in the back and that we could have that one...which Jo was pleased as punch about since it was already set up! lol So off we go in search of a cashier. DJ of course can hold his toy, but Sam can't...and she did ok with that til we got to the car...then she wanted tangible proof it was hers since it was going in the trunk.
We got home minutes before a fishless/crabless Howie did....just enough to get the salon in the house and set up in Sam's room...she was in complete awe!! SO fun to watch! I then got started on lunch while Howie went and napped. Then after we ate, Jo wanted a nap, so the kids and I headed to the park with the dogs. They didn't want to stay long as their new toys were calling their names, they could hear it! lol So we headed back and they actually played quietly waiting for someone to wake up. Howie was first and Jo was shortly after.Then she grabbed a shower and we headed out for dinner.
To a place we'll probably never eat at again!!! A new Chinese buffet place that just opened up a month ago or so...very bland food and quite chewy! The kids did okay, and got to try some new stuff...but stuck to the typical kid foods. Then we headed to Freddy's again as we forgot to get Jo a one day license for her to fish tomorrow. It wasn't til we were on the way home that I noticed the time (8:24) and that I had to do the Panera run for the gleaners...YIKES!!! I made Howie hurry it up and then as soon as we got home, ran in grabbed car keys and headed out. Jo came with me to see what it is we do and how much we get. She was amazed!!! And picked out a few goodies for here that we don't normally have.
We got home after 10 and she went right to bed....Howie wasn't too far behind her either...so I watched a new show I'd dvr'd called Sweet Home Alabama....kind of a take on the B'ette, but with a Southern girl and half country/city boys...interesting! I enjoyed it and knit just fine with it on. lol Now, I'm drowsy and need to go wake Howie up....he'd better catch a dang fish today!!!! :)
Til next time...God bless!
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