All by myself! :) We had a fun Enrichment last night about blogging. I want to try a few new things, but don't have the time to fiddle with them so I just changed my background for now.
Tonight is date night. :) It's also "Free Day" with my food. I can have whatever I want today. Yippeeeee!
I think that for my Birthday I might get PhotoShop. :) Anyone know how much Elements costs? I'd also like a Food Processor - but I think that can wait a little longer. I want to make sure that I'm going to really stick with this Sneaky Chef stuff.
Speaking of...
Last night we had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans on the side. In the food was Sneaky cauliflower, zucchini, collard greens, brocolli, and peas. I think everyone enjoyed it. I had to leave for Enrichment so I didn't see them eating it, but Bret said that they ate it fine. He said that he liked the meatloaf (he doesn't like normal meatloaf) so I guess this one passed the test. I have a broth based meatloaf recipe that he LOVES, I'll have to try the sneaky stuff in it and see how he likes that one.
I think tomorrow that I'll try my stroganof recipe with some sneaky stuff mixed in. Maybe a nice salad on the side too. Oh, and some homemade rolls with sneaky stuff in them too.
Today I made some cinnamon rolls with sneaky stuff mixed in. The dough is yummy so far. They are raising right now so I'll have to tell you tomorrow how the end result turned out. :)
Well, I really should get busy today. Plus, I need a little bit of lunch - as Livvy says, "My tummy's talking, he's hungry!".
Hugs to you all and a happy day too!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
More Pages
I haven't posted a few of my pages (I think). :) I think I am going to take down the slideshow on the side. I may put it back up again sometime. Maybe not. :) So here are some more pages I've done in the past month or so. Not too much done this past week, too busy. 
Sooo Tired!
Wow, it's amazing how much your body can be affect by things! I have stopped drinking all that nasty soda I was putting into my body. I have changed my lifestyle and that of my family's as well. But in an effort to flush out the caffeine and yucky stuff, I have been VERY tired! The only time I can remember being this tired was when I was pregnant with Elizabeth. Don't even ask!!! I'm not prego, and that's NOT funny!
You want to hear the extreme nature of this exhaustion?! Yesterday I got the kids to school and then came home and tried to be productive. I ended up starting a load of laundry and a load of dishes then crawled onto the couch with Livvy. She watched cartoons while I spent the next 2.5 hours napping. I'm actually a bit ashamed to be admiting that. :( Not to mention that I was ready for bed at 7:30pm.
This morning is as tiring as yesterday. I was more protuctive, but still VERY VERY tired!
On another note, I made sneaky cookies yesterday. The kids gobbled them right up. I had to throw some in baggies for lunches, but I think they were a big hit. I think they need a little more sugar though.
My main reason for trying these cookies is to help with Elizabeth. Some of you may know (or not) that she suffers from pretty nasty headaches quite often. They make her sick. I think I may have narrowed down why she get them. I think she might be hypoglycemic (did I spell it right?). Anyway, she seems to get the headaches when she hasn't eaten for a couple of hours. At school she has to make a special trip to the Nurses office for a snack each day to keep her levels high enough.
Well, these cookies have some whole grains in them as well as beans. The combinations of the different ingredients will help her body burn things slowly. Let's hope it works. :)
Another part to all this healthy eating is because of Bret and I. The book makes it so that you can sneak foods into your CHILDRENS' menus. But really, it will help Bret and I as well. I am still serving veggies and fruit with dinner (in normal form), but now it's in our main food too.
I'm also excited about finding ways to use these puree's in my normal recipes. I've always tried to be smart about how I cooked, but now I can be even better. Who knows, maybe I can be a recipe maker for the Sneaky Chef! LOL! Yeah right! :)
You want to hear the extreme nature of this exhaustion?! Yesterday I got the kids to school and then came home and tried to be productive. I ended up starting a load of laundry and a load of dishes then crawled onto the couch with Livvy. She watched cartoons while I spent the next 2.5 hours napping. I'm actually a bit ashamed to be admiting that. :( Not to mention that I was ready for bed at 7:30pm.
This morning is as tiring as yesterday. I was more protuctive, but still VERY VERY tired!
On another note, I made sneaky cookies yesterday. The kids gobbled them right up. I had to throw some in baggies for lunches, but I think they were a big hit. I think they need a little more sugar though.
My main reason for trying these cookies is to help with Elizabeth. Some of you may know (or not) that she suffers from pretty nasty headaches quite often. They make her sick. I think I may have narrowed down why she get them. I think she might be hypoglycemic (did I spell it right?). Anyway, she seems to get the headaches when she hasn't eaten for a couple of hours. At school she has to make a special trip to the Nurses office for a snack each day to keep her levels high enough.
Well, these cookies have some whole grains in them as well as beans. The combinations of the different ingredients will help her body burn things slowly. Let's hope it works. :)
Another part to all this healthy eating is because of Bret and I. The book makes it so that you can sneak foods into your CHILDRENS' menus. But really, it will help Bret and I as well. I am still serving veggies and fruit with dinner (in normal form), but now it's in our main food too.
I'm also excited about finding ways to use these puree's in my normal recipes. I've always tried to be smart about how I cooked, but now I can be even better. Who knows, maybe I can be a recipe maker for the Sneaky Chef! LOL! Yeah right! :)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Ohhhh, I'm good!
Yes, I realize that you all know how good I am and that the title of this post isn't a surprise! LOL But even I have reached a new level of goodness. Listen to this:
My 4 sweet angels are sitting here next to me watching "UnderDog" and eating dinner. Now this really doesn't sound good especially since they are watching TV while eating BUT listen to what they are eating...
noodles, cheese, wheat bread, cauliflower, zucchini, and even boiled collard greens! Yep, you heard correctly! Now this will surprise some of you - and I mean REALLY surprise!!!!! Mom, don't pass out or anything. Elijah (my non-veggie kid) is having his second helping of dinner!
It's a new recipe book that I got called "The Sneaky Chef."
I LOVE this book! It has all these recipes and ways to "sneak" veggies and fruits and whole grains into your food. So far the kids are liking the food. Today the special new recipe we tried was "Earth Day" shake (in honor of Earth Day). The shake had vanilla ice cream and milk and boil collard green juice. The juice is a concentrated version of the nutrients. They LOVED it!!!!! The cauliflower and zucchini was in the baked noodle casserole.
Anyway, I need to go dish up 2nds and 3rds! I just wanted everyone to hear about this awesome book.
BTW, the prep on these recipes take a little time. But you can make up batches of the puree's and juices to use more than once.
I'll post the Earth Day Shake once I get the kids in bed.
My 4 sweet angels are sitting here next to me watching "UnderDog" and eating dinner. Now this really doesn't sound good especially since they are watching TV while eating BUT listen to what they are eating...
noodles, cheese, wheat bread, cauliflower, zucchini, and even boiled collard greens! Yep, you heard correctly! Now this will surprise some of you - and I mean REALLY surprise!!!!! Mom, don't pass out or anything. Elijah (my non-veggie kid) is having his second helping of dinner!
It's a new recipe book that I got called "The Sneaky Chef."
I LOVE this book! It has all these recipes and ways to "sneak" veggies and fruits and whole grains into your food. So far the kids are liking the food. Today the special new recipe we tried was "Earth Day" shake (in honor of Earth Day). The shake had vanilla ice cream and milk and boil collard green juice. The juice is a concentrated version of the nutrients. They LOVED it!!!!! The cauliflower and zucchini was in the baked noodle casserole.
Anyway, I need to go dish up 2nds and 3rds! I just wanted everyone to hear about this awesome book.
BTW, the prep on these recipes take a little time. But you can make up batches of the puree's and juices to use more than once.
I'll post the Earth Day Shake once I get the kids in bed.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
I've been misunderstood! :(
I've been musing this over in my head about how some took my comments about parents and PTA. I normally would leave it alone, but I think I'd like to clear up my meaning.
In my previous post, I mentioned how frustrated I was about parents who didn't help with PTA I also mentioned in the same sentence that the parents then complain about things with the school or things going on there. I think some people missed the second part of that sentence. My frustration isn't with parents who don't support the PTA, but with the ones who don't support and THEN complain! I don't care if all or none of the parents are at the PTA meetings or selling things for Fundraisers. I also HATE the cookie dough selling and won't let my kids sell them. My point is that we had only myself and one other parent volunteer to help at the Book Fair. And yeah, that's a little frustrating. But my biggest problem is that then we have parents and teachers wondering why the PTA isn't doing things a certain way. Or they are wanting PTA to do these big huge events. That's just not possible! Can't do much with only 2 parent volunteers. :) I really DO get angry/frustrated with people who want things done at the schools or don't like how the schools are running and complain and whine. If you want to see changes or don't agree with things, join the PTA, be in the classroom, or talk with the teacher. Heck, make a pest of yourself if need be. And be willing to put work into the changes. I guess my feeling is that you really don't have room to complain if you aren't working to make a change. So sue me. :)
I WILL agree with being a pro-active parent at school! I have had a lot of eye-opening experiences since being in the PTA. I encourage others to be active in anyway they feel possible. It may not be joining PTA, that's ok. So if you want to debate THAT topic, we can. And I surely will win! :P By the way, if you were part of the PTA you could voice your opinion of the cookie fundraising! LOL
Now as asidenote, it needs to be understood that being "in" the PTA does NOT mean being the President, Vice, or anything like that. I am just a little parent that gets to vote on the issues of the PTA. When I go to the meetings, I hear the things going on at school.
Do you sometimes wonder WHAT the PTA really does? Well, they put on events at the school like carnivals, dances, Book Fairs, and yes - Fundraisers. The money that the PTA gets from different things is used on things the school/students/teachers need. For example, we have been raising money for a Kinder playground and also coverings for the playgrounds.
In my previous post, I mentioned how frustrated I was about parents who didn't help with PTA I also mentioned in the same sentence that the parents then complain about things with the school or things going on there. I think some people missed the second part of that sentence. My frustration isn't with parents who don't support the PTA, but with the ones who don't support and THEN complain! I don't care if all or none of the parents are at the PTA meetings or selling things for Fundraisers. I also HATE the cookie dough selling and won't let my kids sell them. My point is that we had only myself and one other parent volunteer to help at the Book Fair. And yeah, that's a little frustrating. But my biggest problem is that then we have parents and teachers wondering why the PTA isn't doing things a certain way. Or they are wanting PTA to do these big huge events. That's just not possible! Can't do much with only 2 parent volunteers. :) I really DO get angry/frustrated with people who want things done at the schools or don't like how the schools are running and complain and whine. If you want to see changes or don't agree with things, join the PTA, be in the classroom, or talk with the teacher. Heck, make a pest of yourself if need be. And be willing to put work into the changes. I guess my feeling is that you really don't have room to complain if you aren't working to make a change. So sue me. :)
I WILL agree with being a pro-active parent at school! I have had a lot of eye-opening experiences since being in the PTA. I encourage others to be active in anyway they feel possible. It may not be joining PTA, that's ok. So if you want to debate THAT topic, we can. And I surely will win! :P By the way, if you were part of the PTA you could voice your opinion of the cookie fundraising! LOL
Now as asidenote, it needs to be understood that being "in" the PTA does NOT mean being the President, Vice, or anything like that. I am just a little parent that gets to vote on the issues of the PTA. When I go to the meetings, I hear the things going on at school.
Do you sometimes wonder WHAT the PTA really does? Well, they put on events at the school like carnivals, dances, Book Fairs, and yes - Fundraisers. The money that the PTA gets from different things is used on things the school/students/teachers need. For example, we have been raising money for a Kinder playground and also coverings for the playgrounds.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
When it Rains.....
Well, it sure is pouring over here today and I don't mean literally.
It all started last night. I was busy until 1am watching Jane Austen movies. I know - not a very smart choice! I had to get up early to get ready to go to school and help with the Book Fair. :(
So we get up and get ready for school. We are running a few minutes late and the kids notice that the pool we put up on Saturday was low. The water was running out somehow (a slow leak or something). I didn't have time to figure it out. We get in the car and drive off. Jake pipes up from the back seat, "Mommy, my tummy doesn't feel well." I figure he's just needing a BM so I tell him he'll be fine in a little bit.
We get to school and I find out that I'm the only one running the Book Fair all this week. Don't even get me started on STUPID-PAIN-IN-THE-***-PARENTS-THAT-THINK-THEIR-LIVES-ARE-TOO-IMPORTANT-TO-HELP-BUT-ARE-WILLING-TO-COMPLAIN-ABOUT-HOW-SUCKY-THINGS-ARE!!!! (oops, I guess I got started). The other women (wives of the PTA Pres. and VP) actually work @ the school and have a busy day so they won't be available to help very much.
Did I mention that I have to have Livvy with me all day?! No?! Well, yes, I did have her with me all day at the Book Fair.
So I had a TON of stuff to carry in just to keep her entertained and even a blanket and pillow in case I needed to give her a nap.
So I'm doing the "Book Fair" thing and the "Mommy" thing and even the "trying to be cool" thing because I have 2 6th graders helping me all day. It takes a LOT of effort (and even more Mt. Dew) for me to be cool but these kids have it in their minds that I'm so fun from my last Book Fair experience. So I still have to impress. ARGH!!
Suddenly the nurse comes in and tells me that I have to go to the nurses office. I giggled and said, "oh, there's no way I can do your job too!" She laughed and just shook her head. Then - light bulb - I said, "who's sick? Is it Jake?"
Sure enough, Jake had puked in the middle of the hallway on his way to the bathroom! I feel SOOOOO bad for him. It's bad enough to be sick, but even worse for others to see. When I went to see him, he stunk! :) I changed his clothes (the nurse has extra - we found this out last Book Fair) and had him come and lay down in this area I had blocked off for Livvy. He seemed to be doing ok later on so we stayed at the Book Fair. Because they really didn't have anyone else who could do it.
Jake finally falls asleep watching TMNT. YEAH!!! Well, when school ends and we get packed up and ready to leave, I wake him up. And within minutes, he is spewing all over the place. I mean the gut-retching, dry-heaving, painful type of barf. My poor boy. Nobody could see him (a big counter blocking the way), but everyone could hear him. I heard some kid say (really loud), "whats that yucky noise?!" My poor, poor boy.
So, I get him done and cleaned (and the carpet cleaned) and we get out to the car. Suddenly, RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!! (again)
Long story Long, Jake is sick as a stinkin dog!!!
I had to laugh because as I was cleaning him up at home he asks me, "Mom.... Do I have to go to school tomorrow?" LOL At least his priorities are straight.
And now as I am sitting here (having had a bit of a cry) I can actually laugh at the situation. Picture in your mind:
Me
4 kids (one holding a Dora pony house and without any shoes cause I was just trying to get her out to the darn car)
5 backpacks (3 of them bulging out of their seams)
2 large blankets
2 pillows (one pink and one camo - for a more visual image)
2 largish rubbermaids full of toys
a carrying case of DVDs
a 64 oz. mug with my Mt. Dew (sorry to let some of you down - I tried)
and a partridge in a pear tree
Well, maybe tomorrow will be better - one can only hope!
It all started last night. I was busy until 1am watching Jane Austen movies. I know - not a very smart choice! I had to get up early to get ready to go to school and help with the Book Fair. :(
So we get up and get ready for school. We are running a few minutes late and the kids notice that the pool we put up on Saturday was low. The water was running out somehow (a slow leak or something). I didn't have time to figure it out. We get in the car and drive off. Jake pipes up from the back seat, "Mommy, my tummy doesn't feel well." I figure he's just needing a BM so I tell him he'll be fine in a little bit.
We get to school and I find out that I'm the only one running the Book Fair all this week. Don't even get me started on STUPID-PAIN-IN-THE-***-PARENTS-THAT-THINK-THEIR-LIVES-ARE-TOO-IMPORTANT-TO-HELP-BUT-ARE-WILLING-TO-COMPLAIN-ABOUT-HOW-SUCKY-THINGS-ARE!!!! (oops, I guess I got started). The other women (wives of the PTA Pres. and VP) actually work @ the school and have a busy day so they won't be available to help very much.
Did I mention that I have to have Livvy with me all day?! No?! Well, yes, I did have her with me all day at the Book Fair.
So I had a TON of stuff to carry in just to keep her entertained and even a blanket and pillow in case I needed to give her a nap.
So I'm doing the "Book Fair" thing and the "Mommy" thing and even the "trying to be cool" thing because I have 2 6th graders helping me all day. It takes a LOT of effort (and even more Mt. Dew) for me to be cool but these kids have it in their minds that I'm so fun from my last Book Fair experience. So I still have to impress. ARGH!!
Suddenly the nurse comes in and tells me that I have to go to the nurses office. I giggled and said, "oh, there's no way I can do your job too!" She laughed and just shook her head. Then - light bulb - I said, "who's sick? Is it Jake?"
Sure enough, Jake had puked in the middle of the hallway on his way to the bathroom! I feel SOOOOO bad for him. It's bad enough to be sick, but even worse for others to see. When I went to see him, he stunk! :) I changed his clothes (the nurse has extra - we found this out last Book Fair) and had him come and lay down in this area I had blocked off for Livvy. He seemed to be doing ok later on so we stayed at the Book Fair. Because they really didn't have anyone else who could do it.
Jake finally falls asleep watching TMNT. YEAH!!! Well, when school ends and we get packed up and ready to leave, I wake him up. And within minutes, he is spewing all over the place. I mean the gut-retching, dry-heaving, painful type of barf. My poor boy. Nobody could see him (a big counter blocking the way), but everyone could hear him. I heard some kid say (really loud), "whats that yucky noise?!" My poor, poor boy.
So, I get him done and cleaned (and the carpet cleaned) and we get out to the car. Suddenly, RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!! (again)
Long story Long, Jake is sick as a stinkin dog!!!
I had to laugh because as I was cleaning him up at home he asks me, "Mom.... Do I have to go to school tomorrow?" LOL At least his priorities are straight.
And now as I am sitting here (having had a bit of a cry) I can actually laugh at the situation. Picture in your mind:
Me
4 kids (one holding a Dora pony house and without any shoes cause I was just trying to get her out to the darn car)
5 backpacks (3 of them bulging out of their seams)
2 large blankets
2 pillows (one pink and one camo - for a more visual image)
2 largish rubbermaids full of toys
a carrying case of DVDs
a 64 oz. mug with my Mt. Dew (sorry to let some of you down - I tried)
and a partridge in a pear tree
Well, maybe tomorrow will be better - one can only hope!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Quite the Day
I have had quite the day today! I am helping at the kids' school for the Book Fair this week, starting tomorrow. I wanted to get the house in order and clean so that I didn't have to worry about it this week while I'm helping at the school.
But amongst the busyness, I had a sweet tender moment with Livvy. We both sat at the table eating lunch - cucumber and tomato sandwiches; and she started talking. Because that's what she does best! She often tells me, "Mom, I'm a talker!" Anyway, she spent 20 minutes talking to me about Jesus. We talked about what Jesus loves (which of course is dogs and music and us), and we talked about how Jesus feels when we do different things (did you know, that He would have fun playing in the pool with us?). I hope it wasn't blasphemous, but it really was so sweet and fun to discuss the Lord as if he were some special playmate. I like listening to a 4 year old's idea of Jesus! So much simplier than we sometimes make it.
At one point she looked at a picture we have of Christ looking over Jeruslem and she told me, "That's a picture of Jesus holding me!"
"And it came to pass that he commanded that their little children should be brought.
So they brought their little children and set them down upon the ground round about him, and Jesus stood in the midst; and the multitude gave way till they had all been brought unto him...
... and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.
And when he had done this he wept again;
And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.
And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them."
But amongst the busyness, I had a sweet tender moment with Livvy. We both sat at the table eating lunch - cucumber and tomato sandwiches; and she started talking. Because that's what she does best! She often tells me, "Mom, I'm a talker!" Anyway, she spent 20 minutes talking to me about Jesus. We talked about what Jesus loves (which of course is dogs and music and us), and we talked about how Jesus feels when we do different things (did you know, that He would have fun playing in the pool with us?). I hope it wasn't blasphemous, but it really was so sweet and fun to discuss the Lord as if he were some special playmate. I like listening to a 4 year old's idea of Jesus! So much simplier than we sometimes make it.
At one point she looked at a picture we have of Christ looking over Jeruslem and she told me, "That's a picture of Jesus holding me!"
"And it came to pass that he commanded that their little children should be brought.
So they brought their little children and set them down upon the ground round about him, and Jesus stood in the midst; and the multitude gave way till they had all been brought unto him...
... and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.
And when he had done this he wept again;
And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.
And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them."
Friday, April 11, 2008
What are those singing voices in my head?!
Whenever I am on the laptop, I have it muted. It's just easier than hearing all the bings and buzzers screaming at me. It's a habit I started because I got sick of hearing all my mistakes and oopsies ding at.
Well, each day or so I like to check out my friends' blogs. I open up about 4 at a time in different windows and look at them one at a time. Today I happened to have my laptop unmuted and all of a sudden I hear all this music!!! About 4 different songs at once. Sounds a lot like Primary children trying to sing in a round. It was very annoying and I couldn't find out why it was doing that. DUH! All my friends have music on their blogs! :) Try it sometime - it'll drive you crazy.
On another note, I created a little slideshow of some of my DigiPages. Look to the right.
I've had so much fun creating these. :) Some I like better than others.
You can click on the slideshow if you want a closer look.
Tonight is date night! :) Bret and I are pretty boring. We usually go out to eat and then to a movie. We both have fun and enjoy the time together; we just aren't very exciting people. As long as we both are having fun, huh?!
Well, I need to go wash laundry (found/smelled a towel I used to clean up milk). PeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeStinkinU!!!!! I also want to make some cookies this morning. We'll see if that really gets done. :) Have a happy day everyone.
Hugs!
Well, each day or so I like to check out my friends' blogs. I open up about 4 at a time in different windows and look at them one at a time. Today I happened to have my laptop unmuted and all of a sudden I hear all this music!!! About 4 different songs at once. Sounds a lot like Primary children trying to sing in a round. It was very annoying and I couldn't find out why it was doing that. DUH! All my friends have music on their blogs! :) Try it sometime - it'll drive you crazy.
On another note, I created a little slideshow of some of my DigiPages. Look to the right.
I've had so much fun creating these. :) Some I like better than others.
You can click on the slideshow if you want a closer look.
Tonight is date night! :) Bret and I are pretty boring. We usually go out to eat and then to a movie. We both have fun and enjoy the time together; we just aren't very exciting people. As long as we both are having fun, huh?!
Well, I need to go wash laundry (found/smelled a towel I used to clean up milk). PeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeStinkinU!!!!! I also want to make some cookies this morning. We'll see if that really gets done. :) Have a happy day everyone.
Hugs!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Let them have JUICE...
Well, it is official - I am SICK!!! I have had this lingering cold, but last night/today it has gone full blown. I have a raspy, frequent cough and each time I cough my head splits open. Good thing there's not much in there. ;)
Livvy has been WONDERFUL!! She's just been sitting here on the couch next to me watching cartoons. She likes just being with me. So sweet. The only complaint I have is this stinkin noisey toy that she keeps playing in my ear. "Hi, Kids. Welcome to Alphabet Town!"
It's about to be Broken Town! My head hurts so much.
Today is Jake's Field Trip - Science Center. He's SOOOOOO excited! I think Bret was going to try to stop by and be with him a little bit. I'm not exactly sure though - when Bret left this morning I was in the middle of a comotose state.
The other kids (Elizabeth and Elijah) have AIMS testing this week. It a HUGE test that they do each year. It's all part of the "Leave no Student Behind" program. Jen, you had it right the other day when we talked, but we'll leave that to ourselves. :)
Anywhoo, if they are in class every day this week and not late they get their names entered in a drawing for gift cards to Wal-Mart. The first place is $100. Ironic isn't it, how these things happen in conjunction with sickness. It honestly makes my week easier (no homework or reading this week), but I really, really hope that they don't get sick too and miss any school. (Between you and me - I'm not caring much about the AIMS test, just the money)!
I'm so proud of my new background! I did it all myself! And that is no easy feat - try fiddling with all the html codes and see where you get. Now that I think of it, maybe that's where this killing headache came from. :) Seriously, I had to figure it all out myself - I haven't taken any classes or anything about html. So I'm a little puffed up at this moment!
Well, I should go and........
can't really think of anything that I can do with this stinkin sick. Can't clean house or do laundry. I've tried already. Besides, it's not too messy (yet). I think maybe I'll just take a shower and steam out my sinuses. Then lay down for a little rest.
Have a great day everyone.
Livvy has been WONDERFUL!! She's just been sitting here on the couch next to me watching cartoons. She likes just being with me. So sweet. The only complaint I have is this stinkin noisey toy that she keeps playing in my ear. "Hi, Kids. Welcome to Alphabet Town!"
It's about to be Broken Town! My head hurts so much.
Today is Jake's Field Trip - Science Center. He's SOOOOOO excited! I think Bret was going to try to stop by and be with him a little bit. I'm not exactly sure though - when Bret left this morning I was in the middle of a comotose state.
The other kids (Elizabeth and Elijah) have AIMS testing this week. It a HUGE test that they do each year. It's all part of the "Leave no Student Behind" program. Jen, you had it right the other day when we talked, but we'll leave that to ourselves. :)
Anywhoo, if they are in class every day this week and not late they get their names entered in a drawing for gift cards to Wal-Mart. The first place is $100. Ironic isn't it, how these things happen in conjunction with sickness. It honestly makes my week easier (no homework or reading this week), but I really, really hope that they don't get sick too and miss any school. (Between you and me - I'm not caring much about the AIMS test, just the money)!
I'm so proud of my new background! I did it all myself! And that is no easy feat - try fiddling with all the html codes and see where you get. Now that I think of it, maybe that's where this killing headache came from. :) Seriously, I had to figure it all out myself - I haven't taken any classes or anything about html. So I'm a little puffed up at this moment!
Well, I should go and........
can't really think of anything that I can do with this stinkin sick. Can't clean house or do laundry. I've tried already. Besides, it's not too messy (yet). I think maybe I'll just take a shower and steam out my sinuses. Then lay down for a little rest.
Have a great day everyone.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Pics on New Blog
Well, I now have pics of the bracelets for sale on my new blog:
littlethingsboutique.blogspot.com
Check it out! Thanks for being patient while I got the pics on.
littlethingsboutique.blogspot.com
Check it out! Thanks for being patient while I got the pics on.
Conference Sure Was Great Today, Huh?!
Wow, I just loved all the talks and messages today! What was your favorite? :) Mine was Elder Ballards talk about/for Mothers! Yep, just what I needed!
As President Monson talked at the end, Elizabeth smiled and said, "This guy sure is funny!" I think she likes our new Prophet! LOL
Mom, you asked about YW General Conference yesterday. Everything was real good! The Conference was GREAT! BUT only 4 girls out of the whole Stake. I think there were about 15 YW Leaders and a few Bishops. Not much more than last time I think. I wonder whats going to happen now. :(
We went over to Greg & Jackies yesterday (my brother). We helped to lay sod in the back yard. And then we all had fun playing around. We really enjoy hanging out with those guys!
Other than that, not much else happening.
As President Monson talked at the end, Elizabeth smiled and said, "This guy sure is funny!" I think she likes our new Prophet! LOL
Mom, you asked about YW General Conference yesterday. Everything was real good! The Conference was GREAT! BUT only 4 girls out of the whole Stake. I think there were about 15 YW Leaders and a few Bishops. Not much more than last time I think. I wonder whats going to happen now. :(
We went over to Greg & Jackies yesterday (my brother). We helped to lay sod in the back yard. And then we all had fun playing around. We really enjoy hanging out with those guys!
Other than that, not much else happening.
Friday, April 4, 2008
My New Baby!!
As some of you know, Elizabeth and I have been making bracelets to sell at a friend's boutique. Well, the boutique has fallen through and I have a stock of bracelets just sitting here. I decided to combine my love for making bracelets and my love of blogging to create a blogsite to sell my bracelet. So, a site has been born!!
littlethingsboutique.blogspot.com
Check it out! But be patient as I put up pictures, sizing, and prices! Send the website to friends or family that might be interested. And check back often, I have some fun things in the works. :)
littlethingsboutique.blogspot.com
Check it out! But be patient as I put up pictures, sizing, and prices! Send the website to friends or family that might be interested. And check back often, I have some fun things in the works. :)
My Patient Hubby
I am so grateful to have such a patient and kind Hubby. He woke up this morning and guess what his wife was doing? Playing on the computer! I tend to do this more and more often. I know it has to be frustrating for him. The past few days I have made a concerted effort to make sure the house was clean and things were done that needed to be. I have done really well, if I may say so myself. I've been very organized and clean. But not today! :) I even told Bret, "I'm sorry but this morning I'm going to be lazy!"
I've realized that I'm too hard on my Sweetie! Sometimes I get frustrated because I expect more out of him. Today I thought about how nice it is for me to be able to have some down time if I need it. Bret and I both agree that being a stay at home mom is a lot harder than having a job. It's harder in different ways. But the plus side is that you can also control things easier than you can with a job. If I've had a tough night (like a few days ago), I can change our schedule or whatever so that I can take a nap. Bret can't. He has to go to work and be there and can't just play on the computer when he needs a break. My "job" is 24/7/365. But I get 10 minutes (sometimes more sometimes less) here and there to do what I like.
SO.....
Dear Bret, this is my little public apology! I'm sorry that I'm so hard on you! I love you and appreciate ALL you do for us. :) Kisses!
On a different note, I have another page for you all! :)
Well, tonight is date night! Any ideas on good movies out right now? Or do you think Bret would be excited to sit and talk with me (laughing at my stupid jokes) all evening while I play with my digipages?! LOL I don't think so either!
Hugs to all!
I've realized that I'm too hard on my Sweetie! Sometimes I get frustrated because I expect more out of him. Today I thought about how nice it is for me to be able to have some down time if I need it. Bret and I both agree that being a stay at home mom is a lot harder than having a job. It's harder in different ways. But the plus side is that you can also control things easier than you can with a job. If I've had a tough night (like a few days ago), I can change our schedule or whatever so that I can take a nap. Bret can't. He has to go to work and be there and can't just play on the computer when he needs a break. My "job" is 24/7/365. But I get 10 minutes (sometimes more sometimes less) here and there to do what I like.
SO.....
Dear Bret, this is my little public apology! I'm sorry that I'm so hard on you! I love you and appreciate ALL you do for us. :) Kisses!
On a different note, I have another page for you all! :)
Well, tonight is date night! Any ideas on good movies out right now? Or do you think Bret would be excited to sit and talk with me (laughing at my stupid jokes) all evening while I play with my digipages?! LOL I don't think so either!
Hugs to all!
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