He passed. I knew he would--but he got some weird questions and it freaked him out, and then he had to wait 4 days for the results.
Woo-hoo!!!!!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Celebrate Good Times
He passed. I knew he would--but he got some weird questions and it freaked him out, and then he had to wait 4 days for the results.
Woo-hoo!!!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
IT's funny because it's True
Watch this with your spouse if you have kids.
It's funny. I promise you'll laugh.
It's funny. I promise you'll laugh.
Friday, February 11, 2011
And the award goes to . . .
And the "NO SHIT SHERLOCK" award goes to . . . .
the Government.
Is this the government actually mentioning that they are the reason this whole real estate thing went foul in the first place when they thought that EVERYONE needed to own a home?
Some people aren't responsible enough to drive, or have pets--why would you think that everyone would be responsible enough to own a home?
That is why the government should keep their nose out of things.
READ THE ARTICLE
on blogging
Usually when I wash dishes, or sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I blog in my head. Usually I don't end up actually blogging those blogs--because by the time I am done doing dishes I have kids fighting over me, or when I wake up--I've forgotten what I wanted to say.
So as I was washing dishes today I was thinking about why people blog. And mostly why I blog. And it's to get random unconnected thoughts out of my head. These thoughts aren't developed enough to make a conversation--most are just statements of my opinion or a random observance--and that doesn't make much to converse about. And it's mostly like I'm talking at someone, versus talking with them. I just want them out of my head.
Some people don't get blogging. And I get that actually. But what some people don't get is that it's like having a conversation with a huge amount of people without having to wait your turn. And they don't have the pressure of agreeing, or disagreeing, or having to care at all. If it strikes them, they comment, if not, they move along to listen to someone else's random ramblings. It's perfect.
And for those of us at home--it's like being around the water cooler. A water cooler that is square with a keyboard attached--and when you are around the water cooler--you don't have to be in heels, you can be in an ugly fleece and drabby green sweat pants, with mascara smeared under your eyes from a horrible night of sleep that involved lying part of the night in your son's bed after he called to you LOUDLY at 4 AM through the doggy door that is fixed onto his bedroom door, and you rushed in to keep him quiet to ensure you wouldn't be spending the rest of the night with multiple kids in a bed. I'm sure NONE of you know what that's like.
So I have random things to say that may or may not elicit comments from any or none of you. But they will be out of my brain and I can move my thoughts onto more intellectual pursuits--like folding the laundry basket of whites--and figuring out how to read the REALLY LONG Peter Pan book and make it sound cohesive while I cut out most parts--did I mention it's REALLY LONG?
Commence unloading:
My youngest two take baths everyday. Not because I'm a clean person. Because it's an activity that buys me about 20 minutes to do something else.
To the people in power that are using the skirmish in Egypt as a reason to hike up gas prices--do you think we are stupid? You do this every time, and then reports come out later that nothing really interrupted your pipeline service or refineries. You are bastards and I hate you.
Finally went to Five Guys and ate last night. It was good. But the best was using their cool soda machine that I had only heard about on NPR. That is reason alone to go.
Finally watched Harry Potter with Hyrum last night. We were the only two in the the theater. But then a solo lady came in about 10 minutes in. Our thoughts of doing something frisky went out the door.
Speaking of frisky--did anyone else get weirded out during the movie when the horcrux necklace produced that image of a naked Harry and Hermione making out? Wah?
And during the whole movie we kept going--I want to go camping there, and there, and there. I want to pull a Danny Deckchair and fly somewhere to go camping.
Don't know what Danny Deckchair is? Rent it. It's one of my all time faves--it's a rewatcher for me.
If you need to get cupcakes for a party, and your school district doesn't let you make homemade ones--then go to Super Target. I was so excited to see cute simple cupcakes that weren't those crazy neon colors that turn your kids poop weird colors.
I just had to pay $150 to repair a $400 lens I bought two years ago. D.U.M.B. What I really want is a new lens--but that one is $1,300--that's never going to happen.
See--not really enough to start a conversation with. But I feel better.
Off to the laundry.
So as I was washing dishes today I was thinking about why people blog. And mostly why I blog. And it's to get random unconnected thoughts out of my head. These thoughts aren't developed enough to make a conversation--most are just statements of my opinion or a random observance--and that doesn't make much to converse about. And it's mostly like I'm talking at someone, versus talking with them. I just want them out of my head.
Some people don't get blogging. And I get that actually. But what some people don't get is that it's like having a conversation with a huge amount of people without having to wait your turn. And they don't have the pressure of agreeing, or disagreeing, or having to care at all. If it strikes them, they comment, if not, they move along to listen to someone else's random ramblings. It's perfect.
And for those of us at home--it's like being around the water cooler. A water cooler that is square with a keyboard attached--and when you are around the water cooler--you don't have to be in heels, you can be in an ugly fleece and drabby green sweat pants, with mascara smeared under your eyes from a horrible night of sleep that involved lying part of the night in your son's bed after he called to you LOUDLY at 4 AM through the doggy door that is fixed onto his bedroom door, and you rushed in to keep him quiet to ensure you wouldn't be spending the rest of the night with multiple kids in a bed. I'm sure NONE of you know what that's like.
So I have random things to say that may or may not elicit comments from any or none of you. But they will be out of my brain and I can move my thoughts onto more intellectual pursuits--like folding the laundry basket of whites--and figuring out how to read the REALLY LONG Peter Pan book and make it sound cohesive while I cut out most parts--did I mention it's REALLY LONG?
Commence unloading:
My youngest two take baths everyday. Not because I'm a clean person. Because it's an activity that buys me about 20 minutes to do something else.
To the people in power that are using the skirmish in Egypt as a reason to hike up gas prices--do you think we are stupid? You do this every time, and then reports come out later that nothing really interrupted your pipeline service or refineries. You are bastards and I hate you.
Finally went to Five Guys and ate last night. It was good. But the best was using their cool soda machine that I had only heard about on NPR. That is reason alone to go.
Finally watched Harry Potter with Hyrum last night. We were the only two in the the theater. But then a solo lady came in about 10 minutes in. Our thoughts of doing something frisky went out the door.
Speaking of frisky--did anyone else get weirded out during the movie when the horcrux necklace produced that image of a naked Harry and Hermione making out? Wah?
And during the whole movie we kept going--I want to go camping there, and there, and there. I want to pull a Danny Deckchair and fly somewhere to go camping.
Don't know what Danny Deckchair is? Rent it. It's one of my all time faves--it's a rewatcher for me.
If you need to get cupcakes for a party, and your school district doesn't let you make homemade ones--then go to Super Target. I was so excited to see cute simple cupcakes that weren't those crazy neon colors that turn your kids poop weird colors.
I just had to pay $150 to repair a $400 lens I bought two years ago. D.U.M.B. What I really want is a new lens--but that one is $1,300--that's never going to happen.
See--not really enough to start a conversation with. But I feel better.
Off to the laundry.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
This is funny
This is probably only funny to me. But I needed to write it down before I forgot them.
Yesterday Josie told me that her leg hurts in the morning, so I told her it was probably because she was growing. She said, "It's probably because my taste buds are growing", to which I inquired, "Do you know where your taste buds are?", Josie said, "I have NO idea".
This morning she said: "I think Dad and I are related to Zebras, we can run fast, except we can't kick people's heads off."
Yesterday Josie told me that her leg hurts in the morning, so I told her it was probably because she was growing. She said, "It's probably because my taste buds are growing", to which I inquired, "Do you know where your taste buds are?", Josie said, "I have NO idea".
This morning she said: "I think Dad and I are related to Zebras, we can run fast, except we can't kick people's heads off."
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Battle of the Sickses
I had to put it to a vote. I have two friends with families that are currently experiencing two very different ailments. I have discussed it with both of them, and each thinks that their situation is worse than the others. I have an opinion, but I'll leave it for later as to not influence the vote.
Family #1--Flu
Fact: Mom, Dad and 3 year old son have the Flu. So everyone is useless. They are on Day 5
Her side of the story: Fever, chills, bundled up all day under covers, liquipoo, stomach ache, head ache, sore all over, horrendous cough, runny nose, coughing up boogers, can't move, must wash all of the things in the house that anyone touches
Her quote: "I think unless you've had a fever recently it's hard to remember how horrible it is"
Family #2--Lice
Fact: 4 kids under 7 all with lice. Mom has it too--Dad does not. Also on Day 5
Her side of the story: Has to wash everyone's hair once a day, and sit through and pick out the lice from each strand of hair. They grab on, so you have to grab them at the roots and pull to the end of the hair. (so she chopped off the girl's hair). Takes about an hour per kid--of them having to sit still. Must wash every sheet in the house everyday. Had to bag up all stuffed animals and similar toys and put them in trash bags to sit out in the garage for 3 weeks so the kids toys are taken away. Has to keep the kids off the carpet in case there are lice in there, a sheet is placed down on top and the kids have to sit on it.
Her story: "I am not a bug person so pulling on those things makes me want to vomit"
I have kept the people anonymous--so if you figured out who they are don't mention them.
So who has it worse?
Cast your vote!
Family #1--Flu
Fact: Mom, Dad and 3 year old son have the Flu. So everyone is useless. They are on Day 5
Her side of the story: Fever, chills, bundled up all day under covers, liquipoo, stomach ache, head ache, sore all over, horrendous cough, runny nose, coughing up boogers, can't move, must wash all of the things in the house that anyone touches
Her quote: "I think unless you've had a fever recently it's hard to remember how horrible it is"
Family #2--Lice
Fact: 4 kids under 7 all with lice. Mom has it too--Dad does not. Also on Day 5
Her side of the story: Has to wash everyone's hair once a day, and sit through and pick out the lice from each strand of hair. They grab on, so you have to grab them at the roots and pull to the end of the hair. (so she chopped off the girl's hair). Takes about an hour per kid--of them having to sit still. Must wash every sheet in the house everyday. Had to bag up all stuffed animals and similar toys and put them in trash bags to sit out in the garage for 3 weeks so the kids toys are taken away. Has to keep the kids off the carpet in case there are lice in there, a sheet is placed down on top and the kids have to sit on it.
Her story: "I am not a bug person so pulling on those things makes me want to vomit"
I have kept the people anonymous--so if you figured out who they are don't mention them.
So who has it worse?
Cast your vote!
Monday, January 31, 2011
rolling around in my brain
My kids are running around playing tickle monster. Which apparently is a game? Or I think maybe they just made it up. My oldest told everyone that they had to pretend to be sleeping (she was the tickle monster) because if people were awake when the tickle monster showed up the parents would probably kill it . . OR put it in the zoo.
I chuckled at that.
Lately, after dinner, I have taken that time to run through math facts with my 3rd and 1st grader. Since it is in addition to homework, I try not to do it right after they get their homework done. I try to give them a few hours of a break. It's been working fabulously--they haven't complained once. But right now they are PLAYING the kind of playing that they will reminisce about as Adults.
But they need to work on math facts. The 1st grader is getting a C in math. BOOO. And I see why on her homework. It's not that she doesn't get the concept. It's that she gets distracted. She'll write a 6 when the answer is 16, because she didn't complete it. On occasion she'll add instead of subtract. She usually gets the answers right if she actually finishes the problem. As she has been randomly saying lately---oi.
I made it to the gym today. Which was good since I took a little break due to runny nosed children that are not welcome in their daycare. It felt good at first. Then I came home and cleaned a few rooms. Really cleaned them. It looked nice. Then I took a bath at 2:00, that was nice too since me muscle be hurting. But then I crashed. I called my friend to pick up the girls at the bus stop, and I crashed on the couch. But not a good nap, the kind that gets interrupted every two seconds with someone trying to sit on me, or asking for a snack, then later a drink of water. So then when I gave up and got up--I was grumpy. And I snapped, multiple times. In fact I told Josie that if she didn't like what I made for dinner she could eat dirt. And I wasn't joking. She didn't really eat it, but she didn't complain. They can see the crazy in my eyes when it shows up.
I looked for more schools today. Still didn't find anything. I really need to just resign myself to staying where we are. I think the problem is more with me. I want to be the mom that loves the creativity that some schools offer. But really I'm the one that puts achievement scores as first on my list of criteria. My friends told me I'm crazy. And they are right. But I don't know how to not be crazy.
Beck started sucking his thumb. He's 2. That is when Josie started, when she saw her new baby sister sucking her thumb and a light bulb went off. Ugh. So now I bought some nasty nail polish to nip that in the bud (is it butt or bud?--please advise). We shall see how that goes.
Oh--update on Hyrum's work. Apparently when I posted that we had a little miscommunication. The first time I talked to him he said that his supervisor said, "I need to talk to you later" but then later when I followed up with him he corrected me and told me that he said, "talk to you later" as in--later dude. Ugh. Anyhow, he ACTUALLY talked to him today and he said that there is a chance he'll be hired, but he has to interview because there are others up for the position. I think he'll get it, because he's good at what he does. But now we just have to hold out for him to pass the boards in 2 weeks.
WAiting, always waiting. That seems like my life. And his--since they are connected.
Alrighty--kids are done with tickle monster, and are finishing their adventure of boating (apparently my freshly made bed makes for a great boat).
Since I"m on the subject--does anyone know of any online places that makes Math fun? or any things like speak and math (that's what i had when I was young and I loved it)
I chuckled at that.
Lately, after dinner, I have taken that time to run through math facts with my 3rd and 1st grader. Since it is in addition to homework, I try not to do it right after they get their homework done. I try to give them a few hours of a break. It's been working fabulously--they haven't complained once. But right now they are PLAYING the kind of playing that they will reminisce about as Adults.
But they need to work on math facts. The 1st grader is getting a C in math. BOOO. And I see why on her homework. It's not that she doesn't get the concept. It's that she gets distracted. She'll write a 6 when the answer is 16, because she didn't complete it. On occasion she'll add instead of subtract. She usually gets the answers right if she actually finishes the problem. As she has been randomly saying lately---oi.
I made it to the gym today. Which was good since I took a little break due to runny nosed children that are not welcome in their daycare. It felt good at first. Then I came home and cleaned a few rooms. Really cleaned them. It looked nice. Then I took a bath at 2:00, that was nice too since me muscle be hurting. But then I crashed. I called my friend to pick up the girls at the bus stop, and I crashed on the couch. But not a good nap, the kind that gets interrupted every two seconds with someone trying to sit on me, or asking for a snack, then later a drink of water. So then when I gave up and got up--I was grumpy. And I snapped, multiple times. In fact I told Josie that if she didn't like what I made for dinner she could eat dirt. And I wasn't joking. She didn't really eat it, but she didn't complain. They can see the crazy in my eyes when it shows up.
I looked for more schools today. Still didn't find anything. I really need to just resign myself to staying where we are. I think the problem is more with me. I want to be the mom that loves the creativity that some schools offer. But really I'm the one that puts achievement scores as first on my list of criteria. My friends told me I'm crazy. And they are right. But I don't know how to not be crazy.
Beck started sucking his thumb. He's 2. That is when Josie started, when she saw her new baby sister sucking her thumb and a light bulb went off. Ugh. So now I bought some nasty nail polish to nip that in the bud (is it butt or bud?--please advise). We shall see how that goes.
Oh--update on Hyrum's work. Apparently when I posted that we had a little miscommunication. The first time I talked to him he said that his supervisor said, "I need to talk to you later" but then later when I followed up with him he corrected me and told me that he said, "talk to you later" as in--later dude. Ugh. Anyhow, he ACTUALLY talked to him today and he said that there is a chance he'll be hired, but he has to interview because there are others up for the position. I think he'll get it, because he's good at what he does. But now we just have to hold out for him to pass the boards in 2 weeks.
WAiting, always waiting. That seems like my life. And his--since they are connected.
Alrighty--kids are done with tickle monster, and are finishing their adventure of boating (apparently my freshly made bed makes for a great boat).
Since I"m on the subject--does anyone know of any online places that makes Math fun? or any things like speak and math (that's what i had when I was young and I loved it)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
No Kid-ing
Guess what I do when two kids are at school, one is down for a nap and the other at a friend's house.
What I've always wanted to do:
I starched Fabric to the wall. I learned how to do that HERE.
My laundry room is BORING. I want to paint it. But that costs money. So today I gave it a little flavor.
I used fabric I had in a box. I freehanded the heart (as you can tell). Then I attempted to do a font on my computer but I couldn't find what i wanted. So get this--I drew letters myself. If you know me at all--you know that is not my talent nor do I possess that skill. But apparently I can--if I use a ruler.
Then I pinned the paper onto the fabric.
Then I just cut the paper and fabric at the same time--worked out well.
Then I taped it to the wall to check for positioning.
Then I whipped up my starch. I halved her recipe. But really you should quarter it--because it makes a lot. So do this:
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
2 Tablespoons Cold Water
1 C. Boiling Water
Then I just followed the rest of her tutorial. Then I took a picture for my picture a day. And here she is:
and what can i say but . . . LOVE IT.
You should try this--and if you do--show me.
What I've always wanted to do:
I starched Fabric to the wall. I learned how to do that HERE.
My laundry room is BORING. I want to paint it. But that costs money. So today I gave it a little flavor.
I used fabric I had in a box. I freehanded the heart (as you can tell). Then I attempted to do a font on my computer but I couldn't find what i wanted. So get this--I drew letters myself. If you know me at all--you know that is not my talent nor do I possess that skill. But apparently I can--if I use a ruler.
Then I pinned the paper onto the fabric.
Then I just cut the paper and fabric at the same time--worked out well.
Then I taped it to the wall to check for positioning.
Then I whipped up my starch. I halved her recipe. But really you should quarter it--because it makes a lot. So do this:
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
2 Tablespoons Cold Water
1 C. Boiling Water
Then I just followed the rest of her tutorial. Then I took a picture for my picture a day. And here she is:
and what can i say but . . . LOVE IT.
You should try this--and if you do--show me.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
More Valentine Love
Ok, I totally want to do THIS.
I found it linked from THIS GIRL's BLOG. She is super cool and has tons of super cool stuff. And on it she links to other stuff as well.
I found it linked from THIS GIRL's BLOG. She is super cool and has tons of super cool stuff. And on it she links to other stuff as well.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Um. Please
Dear Fashion Fairy--please leave these in my closet for when I wake up.
I promise I won't peek.
You could also drop one of these dresses to go with.
And maybe a cute gold cardigan to add a pop of color?
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
PBS does it again
Is anyone watching Downton Abbey on PBS? It's fantastic. It is on Sunday nights. You've missed the first two episodes but you can watch them HERE.
If you love the BBC Pride and Prejudice, or any of the other shows that are similar, you will like this one.
Do it, it will suck you in.
Friday, January 14, 2011
A craft Valentines?
So something has changed and I've become a crafter. Don't know how--but it is what it is.
So, for Valentines Day I'm trying to do a crafty thing for the school Valentine instead of Candy.
Last year I did THIS
Well I was thinking of maybe tweaking this idea I did for Annabelle's birthday. I just realized I never did the tutorial. So here is a quick one. Buy the stuff in this first picture. Find a flower template and cut flowers out. Then button looking things are Scrapbook brads I got at Hobby Lobby. Then poke the brads through the center of two layered flowers. Then use felt glue to glue it on to a clip. You also need a little rectangle strip of felt to go inside the clip so the flowers glue to the clip and the felt, so the glue doesn't drip in between and make the clip stick. Does that make sense? Anyhow--I thought about doing this but with hearts instead of flowers. And possibly using THIS and maybe stiffening some cute fabric to pair with a felt heart.
Then I need something for the boys--last year the boys just got candy.
But then I saw THIS tutorial. And thought it would be fun to do a heart shaped blog of playdough, or just a blob, but red and glittery.
So that is what I have so far. Does anyone have any other great ideas? I want to get started. Link me if you do.
So, for Valentines Day I'm trying to do a crafty thing for the school Valentine instead of Candy.
Last year I did THIS
Well I was thinking of maybe tweaking this idea I did for Annabelle's birthday. I just realized I never did the tutorial. So here is a quick one. Buy the stuff in this first picture. Find a flower template and cut flowers out. Then button looking things are Scrapbook brads I got at Hobby Lobby. Then poke the brads through the center of two layered flowers. Then use felt glue to glue it on to a clip. You also need a little rectangle strip of felt to go inside the clip so the flowers glue to the clip and the felt, so the glue doesn't drip in between and make the clip stick. Does that make sense? Anyhow--I thought about doing this but with hearts instead of flowers. And possibly using THIS and maybe stiffening some cute fabric to pair with a felt heart.
Then I need something for the boys--last year the boys just got candy.
But then I saw THIS tutorial. And thought it would be fun to do a heart shaped blog of playdough, or just a blob, but red and glittery.
So that is what I have so far. Does anyone have any other great ideas? I want to get started. Link me if you do.
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