Hannah: For homework, I have to write down ten abbreviations, like GTG (got to go), LOL (laughing out loud), BFF (best friends forever).
Shauna: WTF (If you don't know what that stands for, I guess you won't get the joke!)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Just a regular day so far
I cleaned 4 garbage bags full of hockey jerseys out of the main floor linen closet today. There are still enough left in there to fill another bag, but those are ones that we use or the kids want to hang on their walls, once they are painted. If they ever get painted! I can't bring myself to give any away yet, so for now, I will have the boys put them in one of the attics. Now we actually have room for towels and sheets in the linen closet, yay! I still have the bottom part to clean out, there are two bins down there that have all kinds of stuff we don't use. There are probably a bunch more jerseys and hockey pants in there, too, I wouldn't be surprised. While I'm not happy I didn't finish it, I am happy that I at least made a huge dent. Plus, I cleared out two nice plastic bins with covers that I can stuff other junk into! Yesterday I heard a quote from Martin Luther King that is going to be my new motto. It was about having faith, but I think it can be applied to so much more. Part of the quote is "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step". I'm going to apply that to my battle with clutter!
I had to take Drew to his physical therapy appointment today and I crocheted while I waited in the car. I got quite a bit done, since he was in there for an hour, so I'm happy with that. I need to get this afghan finished in a month and I don't want to have to stress out at the last minute. I guess I could give up reading and devote that time to crocheting, but....nah! After the therapy appointment, I took him directly to work, which saved on gas and that is always good.
Luke put a new, key-lock door knob on my bedroom door today. Thank you, Lukey! This is to keep the riffraff out! I have decided that I will no longer allow kids to use the master bathroom. My stuff is always disappearing and there are always wet towels and dirty clothes all over the floor and I'm really tired of it. Plus, they are always dropping things down my drain, clogging my toilet, and finding the things that I hide from them. They also let the cats in my room, as they go in and out, so this will eliminate some of that. Now the problem is trying to figure out a way for me to keep the keys secure, have easy access to them, and not lose them! That is going to be a huge challenge for me.
I had to take Drew to his physical therapy appointment today and I crocheted while I waited in the car. I got quite a bit done, since he was in there for an hour, so I'm happy with that. I need to get this afghan finished in a month and I don't want to have to stress out at the last minute. I guess I could give up reading and devote that time to crocheting, but....nah! After the therapy appointment, I took him directly to work, which saved on gas and that is always good.
Luke put a new, key-lock door knob on my bedroom door today. Thank you, Lukey! This is to keep the riffraff out! I have decided that I will no longer allow kids to use the master bathroom. My stuff is always disappearing and there are always wet towels and dirty clothes all over the floor and I'm really tired of it. Plus, they are always dropping things down my drain, clogging my toilet, and finding the things that I hide from them. They also let the cats in my room, as they go in and out, so this will eliminate some of that. Now the problem is trying to figure out a way for me to keep the keys secure, have easy access to them, and not lose them! That is going to be a huge challenge for me.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Hannah's blankie and other misc. pics
This is what Hannah's blankie used to look like.
Now it looks like this! The top piece was just washed (which she was furious about!). The bottom piece is filthy and disgusting, just the way she loves it!
Wrigley checking out the trying-to-sleep cat on Luke's lap
Super Bowl chili dip, good while it lasted!
Super Bowl super-mini pizzasPeople everywhere
It is in the 70's today! I drove Drew to work and there are people everywhere. The huge park at the end of our subdivision was packed with people. Our neighborhood always has tons of people jogging or walking dogs, even when it is cold, but even more were out today.
Mike and Shauna washed Luke's car, Mike's car and my van today. Shauna wanted to wear a bathing suit, but I drew the line at bathing suits in February. Even if it is warm out, no bathing suits!
Shauna in front of Luke's sparkling clean car. Now all he needs is a license so he can drive it!
Mikey washing my van
Mike and Shauna washed Luke's car, Mike's car and my van today. Shauna wanted to wear a bathing suit, but I drew the line at bathing suits in February. Even if it is warm out, no bathing suits!
Shauna in front of Luke's sparkling clean car. Now all he needs is a license so he can drive it!
Mikey washing my vanDate Night
Mike took me to Red Lobster last night for Valentine's Day. I know it is a week early, but he is going to Las Vegas on Tuesday and will be there next weekend. The bad part is, I can't go this time. Wah. It would be perfect, too, since he will be off the entire weekend! Last time, we had so much fun, but we only got to spend a few hours together each day. Oh, well, we don't have enough frequent flyer miles until after this trip (of course) and it was too expensive to buy a ticket.
So, anyway, Red Lobster was really nice. The food was very delicious and we had a nice time. I have to figure out how to make those garlic/cheese biscuits they serve. I've made the copycat ones with Bisquick, but they aren't the same. I wonder if I could find a copycat recipe with yeast? I'll have to check it out. I had two strawberry daiquiris and they were so good! I haven't had one in ages, not counting the one in Las Vegas, which wasn't very good and was only a few sips anyway.
So, anyway, Red Lobster was really nice. The food was very delicious and we had a nice time. I have to figure out how to make those garlic/cheese biscuits they serve. I've made the copycat ones with Bisquick, but they aren't the same. I wonder if I could find a copycat recipe with yeast? I'll have to check it out. I had two strawberry daiquiris and they were so good! I haven't had one in ages, not counting the one in Las Vegas, which wasn't very good and was only a few sips anyway.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Me and my big mouth
Oh great, I jinxed us! Yesterday, I was talking to my mom on the phone. Hannah had been home from school on Thursday and Friday. She had bad stomach aches, along with an occasional headache. I told my mom that we were really lucky this winter (yes, I did knock on wood, since I was standing in front of the fireplace mantel, trying to get warm). Winter is almost over here and we hadn't had any illness to speak of, other than a couple of colds.
Fast forward to last night, as poor Luke spends the entire night vomiting. I felt so bad for him, he really had a hard time of it. He is feeling slightly better today, as the vomiting has stopped and he was able to hold down applesauce, water, and toast. I told him he had to be on the AT diet because he can't do the BRAT diet, since he is severely allergic to bananas and doesn't like rice!
We are running around spraying Oust and Lysol like crazy and everyone is banned from the bathroom Luke has been using. I'm not dumb enough to think that on one else is going to get it, but I'm determined to keep it as contained as possible.
Fast forward to last night, as poor Luke spends the entire night vomiting. I felt so bad for him, he really had a hard time of it. He is feeling slightly better today, as the vomiting has stopped and he was able to hold down applesauce, water, and toast. I told him he had to be on the AT diet because he can't do the BRAT diet, since he is severely allergic to bananas and doesn't like rice!
We are running around spraying Oust and Lysol like crazy and everyone is banned from the bathroom Luke has been using. I'm not dumb enough to think that on one else is going to get it, but I'm determined to keep it as contained as possible.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Steven
Steven volunteered to iron Drew's shirt, again! What is up with him?
The big news is, though, that he is moving out. Now, I NEVER thought I would be happy when one of my kids moved out, but I am thrilled! Steven needs to be on his own. One, so we don't have to live with his poor choices. Two, maybe if he is out on his own, he will start to realize how much things cost and many other things he needs to learn in order to survive in life. Since he only learns by doing and making his own mistakes, this is important for him. Not that he learns from all his mistakes, but he does learn from them, maybe 25% of the time. He is very naive and doesn't see the world the way typical people do, so he has a very tough road ahead of him.
The big news is, though, that he is moving out. Now, I NEVER thought I would be happy when one of my kids moved out, but I am thrilled! Steven needs to be on his own. One, so we don't have to live with his poor choices. Two, maybe if he is out on his own, he will start to realize how much things cost and many other things he needs to learn in order to survive in life. Since he only learns by doing and making his own mistakes, this is important for him. Not that he learns from all his mistakes, but he does learn from them, maybe 25% of the time. He is very naive and doesn't see the world the way typical people do, so he has a very tough road ahead of him.
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