For everyone out there who is dying to know... I went to the store today! My kids cheered. Yes, cheered. As in, "yea mom went to the store". That's how bad it was. Mother of year... NOT was not made up for nothing people!
My daughter woke up sick this morning. She must of had a 12 hour stomach bug. Cuz she is F.I.N.E now! So I missed half a day of work, which is exactly what I wanted to do since I missed a bazillion days in October when I was dying. Oh well... I got to go to the store. Since she had nothing here to eat for lunch. (Thus the note yesterday...lol).
My oldest came home from school and went to bed. He just got up a little bit ago and came upstairs and said he could tell he was coming down with something. I am NOT ready for round two!!!!!! My gawd, he started this crap to begin with when he had strep throat in October, then I got my near-death-bed illness and now it's starting all over again. Lucky me!
My two oldest had a two hour late start yesterday and NO ONE missed the bus this time. HIP HIP HOORAY! It's good to know someone does learn from their mistakes.
I know I have talked about this before, but I love my cat. I mean, I totally heart him. He is cute and cuddly. He normally is well behaved and low key. Normally being the key word! Last night the squirrels must of slipped him some crack because that cat was running nuts all over the house. He was sitting in our big window in the dining room...okay that was normal... but he started to climb up the window...fell off (landed on his feet of course, cuz he's a cat!) and then jumped up in the air and took off like a bat out of hell. His eyes were HUGE and his pupils were as big as his eyes so they looked all black... thus the conclusion he must be on crack. He doesn't go outside, so he must of bribed the squirrels somehow to bring him some. He then proceeded to try and run out of the living room and go down the hall, he must not of seen me standing there (again the crack made him delusional) and he ran smack dab into my shin, fell back, shook his head and then ran hell bent to nowhere down the hallway. He is 3 1/2 so not so much of kitten, but he definitely let his inner kitten come out last night.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Notes from a 9 year old
My daughter left me a note tonight on the table. It was written on her dry erase board. She wrote it right after school before she went to dance class. It said, "Mommy. Go to the store tomorrow/today. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Old Mother Hubbard went to her cupboard... well you know the rest and so does my daughter!
I guess I will making a trip to the store tomorrow, since indeed the cupboards are bare.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
7 Weird Things About Me
I got tagged by stacie to write 7 weird things about me. I will give it my best shot, but there is not much that is weird about me. :)
1. I got married very young. Barely 19 and had my son when I was not quite 20. We didn't date in high school, we were friends that decided to date after graduation. Needless to say, we did get divorced but we remain very good friends to this day.
2. I met my husband at work. We started going to lunch together for many, many, many months, decided to date and one thing lead to another and we will be married 4 months on Friday.
3. I am a homebody. I don't really like socializing and going out and prefer to stay home with my family to that of going out.
4. I am 8 credits away from my BS in accounting and have been for the past 2 years. I really need to just get it done already! Although my job has absolutely nothing to do with accounting, it would be nice to just have it over with.
Whew...this is HARD!
5. I always wanted to be a zoo keeper or a dancer when I was younger. The zoo keeper because I love the big cats the most and dreamt of taking care of them. Dancer because I always took dance, taught dance and loved it.... well I still do.
6. I have lived in the same house for 17 years, which is a long freaking time since I am only mid-thirties!
7. I live in the same small town I grew up in. I have never lived anywhere else.
Well there it is. I think this could be labeled... 7 Most BORING Facts About Another Human Being EVER!!!!!!!!!! If you made it this far... I am really, truly, deeply sorry.
1. I got married very young. Barely 19 and had my son when I was not quite 20. We didn't date in high school, we were friends that decided to date after graduation. Needless to say, we did get divorced but we remain very good friends to this day.
2. I met my husband at work. We started going to lunch together for many, many, many months, decided to date and one thing lead to another and we will be married 4 months on Friday.
3. I am a homebody. I don't really like socializing and going out and prefer to stay home with my family to that of going out.
4. I am 8 credits away from my BS in accounting and have been for the past 2 years. I really need to just get it done already! Although my job has absolutely nothing to do with accounting, it would be nice to just have it over with.
Whew...this is HARD!
5. I always wanted to be a zoo keeper or a dancer when I was younger. The zoo keeper because I love the big cats the most and dreamt of taking care of them. Dancer because I always took dance, taught dance and loved it.... well I still do.
6. I have lived in the same house for 17 years, which is a long freaking time since I am only mid-thirties!
7. I live in the same small town I grew up in. I have never lived anywhere else.
Well there it is. I think this could be labeled... 7 Most BORING Facts About Another Human Being EVER!!!!!!!!!! If you made it this far... I am really, truly, deeply sorry.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
High School Musical on Ice Review
Well, my sister and her two daughters and myself and my daughter (2 10 year olds and a 4 1/2 year old) all went to see High School Musical on Ice yesterday afternoon. Overall, it was very cute and well done. It had all the songs from both movies and all the main characters and most minor characters, as well. I believe the same person that choreographed the movies also did the ice show and the person that directed the movies directed the ice show, as well. So it had the same feel as the movies, just shorter versions.
The people that played the main characters (Troy, specifically) looked like a KID! I need to do some research and see just how old he is, because he looked 14 (only tall). He was adorable and was a very good Troy. But the BEST character that most resembled his movie part was Chad. This guy on ice had the same mannerisms as Corbin, the same dance moves, the same hair, the same body style, it was uncanny! Gabriella was excellent,too. Oh and Ryan was cast very well, also. Sharpay had on a very obvious wig and I felt she didn't deliver enough attitude, as I would of liked to see. But remember they all looked like KIDS! So, I feel I can't be too critical....but to be quite honest I wasn't that impressed with the skating either. I don't know if it is because I have seen Champions on Ice so many times in the past that my ice skating expectations are just too high or if it really was sub-par. Again, they were so young (or at least looked it) that I feel bad saying anything too critical.
Not only did they have to skate, which I would expect since it's Disney on ICE. But they had to act out these parts, lip sync the music and spoken parts...they had to portray these characters to the audience. Most of which already know who these characters are and have high expectations of what they should be seeing. I think that's a lot for "ice skaters". So, overall they did a great job and it was well worth the money. Oh and we had excellent seats. We were in row J (10) and was right on the ice. Ummm, which made it much colder for us.
Oh and the costumes were EXCELLENT! They were exactly like the movie. It was so fun to watch and see the exact same stuff live and on ice. Since I am one of those lucky mom's that gets to watch HSM and HSM II many, many, many times. I knew all the songs and all the costumes, and all the characters and just all of it. How great is that...LOL! But on the other hand, those poor skaters had on halter tops, tank tops, short sleeve shirts, shorts, skirts, etc. while flying around on the freezing ice!!!
Bottom line, our daughters LOVED the show!!! And isn't that who they aim to please, anyway!?!?!?
The people that played the main characters (Troy, specifically) looked like a KID! I need to do some research and see just how old he is, because he looked 14 (only tall). He was adorable and was a very good Troy. But the BEST character that most resembled his movie part was Chad. This guy on ice had the same mannerisms as Corbin, the same dance moves, the same hair, the same body style, it was uncanny! Gabriella was excellent,too. Oh and Ryan was cast very well, also. Sharpay had on a very obvious wig and I felt she didn't deliver enough attitude, as I would of liked to see. But remember they all looked like KIDS! So, I feel I can't be too critical....but to be quite honest I wasn't that impressed with the skating either. I don't know if it is because I have seen Champions on Ice so many times in the past that my ice skating expectations are just too high or if it really was sub-par. Again, they were so young (or at least looked it) that I feel bad saying anything too critical.
Not only did they have to skate, which I would expect since it's Disney on ICE. But they had to act out these parts, lip sync the music and spoken parts...they had to portray these characters to the audience. Most of which already know who these characters are and have high expectations of what they should be seeing. I think that's a lot for "ice skaters". So, overall they did a great job and it was well worth the money. Oh and we had excellent seats. We were in row J (10) and was right on the ice. Ummm, which made it much colder for us.
Oh and the costumes were EXCELLENT! They were exactly like the movie. It was so fun to watch and see the exact same stuff live and on ice. Since I am one of those lucky mom's that gets to watch HSM and HSM II many, many, many times. I knew all the songs and all the costumes, and all the characters and just all of it. How great is that...LOL! But on the other hand, those poor skaters had on halter tops, tank tops, short sleeve shirts, shorts, skirts, etc. while flying around on the freezing ice!!!
Bottom line, our daughters LOVED the show!!! And isn't that who they aim to please, anyway!?!?!?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
A Day Late & A Dollar Short...What I am Thankful for.
Of course, I am always late and I am always a dollar short... but here is what I am Thankful for.
1. First and foremost, my husband. This is my second marriage and I was single for a long time before he came into my life. Although he makes me crazy at times, I love him with all my heart and I know he loves me. I can trust him, I can rely on him, I can depend on him...without him in life it would so much more scarier.
2. My children. I am so thankful that almost always my kids choose to be home and bring their friends here. It is so nice to know where they are at and what they are doing, because they are usually home. It might be loud and noisy, but it is FUN here. I provide a safe home, but yet they can be themselves, I think that is important for teenagers... to be somewhere they are safe but can yet have fun and let go. I am thankful that my daughter can have her friends and cousin over right along with the boys being here and they all coexist in the house and all have their own fun. I am thankful for my fantastic but unique relationships I have with all my children.
3. I am thankful for a roof over my head and food on our table. There are far too many people out there in our country that do not have even these simplest of items.
4. I am thankful for my families health. That is something that I tend to take for granted and should be more thankful for.
5. I am thankful for my cat. I love him and he is really the best cat in the whole world.
6. I am thankful that my husband and I have decent, good jobs. I am sure we could each be making more money but we both work for good companies with good benefits. I am thankful that we all had a 4 day weekend this weekend.
7. I am thankful for my 2 sisters and their families, my dad and step-mom, my grandparents and my mom and step-dad.
8. I am thankful that each of my kids has their own unique talents. My daughter has such a beautiful gift with dance and I enjoy each and every moment I get to watch her grow. My middle son has a special gift with sports, he has an exceptional gift with every sport he plays. I love watching him play basketball, hockey, and football. My oldest son has a unique gift of humor, intelligence and responsibility. Although he is not quite 18, he is set to graduate with honors in December, he will be made a manager in January (when he turns 18) where he works and he knows more about politics and this country than just about any adult I know. They all make me very proud to be their mother.
Well, I am off to get ready for High School Musical on Ice... my next post will let you all know how that goes! Take Care!!!!!!
1. First and foremost, my husband. This is my second marriage and I was single for a long time before he came into my life. Although he makes me crazy at times, I love him with all my heart and I know he loves me. I can trust him, I can rely on him, I can depend on him...without him in life it would so much more scarier.
2. My children. I am so thankful that almost always my kids choose to be home and bring their friends here. It is so nice to know where they are at and what they are doing, because they are usually home. It might be loud and noisy, but it is FUN here. I provide a safe home, but yet they can be themselves, I think that is important for teenagers... to be somewhere they are safe but can yet have fun and let go. I am thankful that my daughter can have her friends and cousin over right along with the boys being here and they all coexist in the house and all have their own fun. I am thankful for my fantastic but unique relationships I have with all my children.
3. I am thankful for a roof over my head and food on our table. There are far too many people out there in our country that do not have even these simplest of items.
4. I am thankful for my families health. That is something that I tend to take for granted and should be more thankful for.
5. I am thankful for my cat. I love him and he is really the best cat in the whole world.
6. I am thankful that my husband and I have decent, good jobs. I am sure we could each be making more money but we both work for good companies with good benefits. I am thankful that we all had a 4 day weekend this weekend.
7. I am thankful for my 2 sisters and their families, my dad and step-mom, my grandparents and my mom and step-dad.
8. I am thankful that each of my kids has their own unique talents. My daughter has such a beautiful gift with dance and I enjoy each and every moment I get to watch her grow. My middle son has a special gift with sports, he has an exceptional gift with every sport he plays. I love watching him play basketball, hockey, and football. My oldest son has a unique gift of humor, intelligence and responsibility. Although he is not quite 18, he is set to graduate with honors in December, he will be made a manager in January (when he turns 18) where he works and he knows more about politics and this country than just about any adult I know. They all make me very proud to be their mother.
Well, I am off to get ready for High School Musical on Ice... my next post will let you all know how that goes! Take Care!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
I've Missed My Bloggy Friends!
OMGOODNESS, I feel like I have been gone forever. I don't even have any really good excuses to give. Monday, my whole family watched a TV show, Tuesday night my husband and I watched a movie. We are behind the times and just saw The Departed for free on video on demand (my favorite way of seeing movies). That was a d*mn good movie. How many way hot guys can they cram in one movie (okay, besides the Ocean movies...)?? On top of the very attractive guys that were in it, the story line was great and I loved the movie period. I can see why Martin finally won a Oscar from it!
Anyway... in other news, we finally have snow!!!!!!!!! It snowed all day today. We have about an inch and I am sure it will be gone by the weekend, but I love snow, it was great to have it today and my kids were excited and played out in it all evening.
I don't have to cook for Thanksgiving this year and I am pretty happy. We are going to my sister in law's house and I only have to bring the veggie platter et al. Which means, whatever I want that doesn't require cooking and are just fillers. Which I love... and am very happy with. With the job stress, the husband being dumb recently and being sick for a month I wasn't in much of a mood to really be cooking a full fledged meal. Okay, really.... besides all the excuses I can make up, I am just happy I don't have to cook!
I am ecstatic to have four days off from work. I am more excited than I can relay through words. One word: SLEEP!!!!!!
The Christmas decorations go up this weekend. Makes sense, since I just took down the Halloween decorations Sunday. What? Isn't that what everyone does?!?
Well, I must run, I have to finish watching Sex and the City reruns. Oh how I love this show, worth watching even on TBS each week. I really, really want the entire season on DVD but am afraid I wouldn't come of my room for a month :)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT.
Anyway... in other news, we finally have snow!!!!!!!!! It snowed all day today. We have about an inch and I am sure it will be gone by the weekend, but I love snow, it was great to have it today and my kids were excited and played out in it all evening.
I don't have to cook for Thanksgiving this year and I am pretty happy. We are going to my sister in law's house and I only have to bring the veggie platter et al. Which means, whatever I want that doesn't require cooking and are just fillers. Which I love... and am very happy with. With the job stress, the husband being dumb recently and being sick for a month I wasn't in much of a mood to really be cooking a full fledged meal. Okay, really.... besides all the excuses I can make up, I am just happy I don't have to cook!
I am ecstatic to have four days off from work. I am more excited than I can relay through words. One word: SLEEP!!!!!!
The Christmas decorations go up this weekend. Makes sense, since I just took down the Halloween decorations Sunday. What? Isn't that what everyone does?!?
Well, I must run, I have to finish watching Sex and the City reruns. Oh how I love this show, worth watching even on TBS each week. I really, really want the entire season on DVD but am afraid I wouldn't come of my room for a month :)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ramblings and Such...
Whew, what a day! I spent, yet again, another day in my life cleaning the house and doing laundry. Almost all of the laundry is done and it's all nicely folded on the couch, I am just wayyyyyyy to d*mn tired to put it away. I will tomorrow night.
This week is kind of like a vacation week for me. I still have to go to my full time job but my daughter doesn't have dance lessons, so I will be home every evening!!!! YIPEE!!!!! Plus there is no Nutcracker practice either. :)
I guess for Thanksgiving we are going over to my SIL (husband's sister) house. I should not be surprised, that is where we have went every year since we have been together, my family is very small and we don't usually do Thanksgiving, only Christmas. I don't know why I am not excited this year, I would rather just SLEEP all day that day. Is that bad of me? Because I am really not kidding.
In other news, I hope you are all sitting down for this one - as I have been writing about it off and one for several weeks now, my daughter FINALLY got her room ALL CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God and Hallelujah. Seriously... it is a miracle. It is all picked up, put away, and even vacuumed. She did 98% of it herself. On the last leg of it, I went in and did some directing for her, she was having problems focusing at that point. It took her the entire day to accomplish this. I am very proud of her.
The Husband on the other hand is still on my sh*t list. Really, it's not even worth writing about, let's just say if I could beat him over the head with a frying pan, I so would right now. EVERYTHING he does right now drives me nuts and at this point I am seriously unsure if it's me or him.... and I don't really care. Bad of me, I know.
Oh and I finally took down my Halloween decorations, with Christmas right around the corner and the decorations going up next weekend for that, I thought it was about time. Procrastination is my middle name!
This week is kind of like a vacation week for me. I still have to go to my full time job but my daughter doesn't have dance lessons, so I will be home every evening!!!! YIPEE!!!!! Plus there is no Nutcracker practice either. :)
I guess for Thanksgiving we are going over to my SIL (husband's sister) house. I should not be surprised, that is where we have went every year since we have been together, my family is very small and we don't usually do Thanksgiving, only Christmas. I don't know why I am not excited this year, I would rather just SLEEP all day that day. Is that bad of me? Because I am really not kidding.
In other news, I hope you are all sitting down for this one - as I have been writing about it off and one for several weeks now, my daughter FINALLY got her room ALL CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God and Hallelujah. Seriously... it is a miracle. It is all picked up, put away, and even vacuumed. She did 98% of it herself. On the last leg of it, I went in and did some directing for her, she was having problems focusing at that point. It took her the entire day to accomplish this. I am very proud of her.
The Husband on the other hand is still on my sh*t list. Really, it's not even worth writing about, let's just say if I could beat him over the head with a frying pan, I so would right now. EVERYTHING he does right now drives me nuts and at this point I am seriously unsure if it's me or him.... and I don't really care. Bad of me, I know.
Oh and I finally took down my Halloween decorations, with Christmas right around the corner and the decorations going up next weekend for that, I thought it was about time. Procrastination is my middle name!
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