YEAH!!! It's here it's finally here... it's BACK TO SCHOOL time. Yes, I'm excited. And yes, I obviously can't wait.
But, what you all don't know is that I will actually miss them when they go back on Tuesday. Because, you see, my child slaves will be gone and I will actually have to do everything...lol. Guess I can't make them clean bathrooms, wash windows, sweep, wipe down tables/walls, vacuum, etc as much as I did over the summer.
So, organization in this house is never really visible. But, I am going to start trying to get this family and house organized for the school year. Guess I better hurry up as school starts in 2 days. I did go out and buy a 9 cubby thingy that I hope will keep them organized with backpacks, shoes and stuff. Now, who knows b/c now they just throw their stuff right in front of their bins. And if I move the bin forward 1 inch the shoes and stuff wind up 1 inch further away from the bin. Maybe I should sign them all up for basketball and they can practice with their stuff...you know, making free throws into the bin??? I also have another 3 cubby system thing that I need to paint or something. Not sure what I'm going to do with this yet...we'll see what I come up with. I will take before and after as I try and organize...
Playroom organization. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... Now, there's a challenge that I dare anyone to come and do... I pay with Cake Pops!! Anyway, I think I need to just take everything out again and go through everything. I start watching another baby 1 week from Monday and I want to really clean that room and organize it so that I can keep all kiddies/babies in that room during the day. I'm actually thinking of moving the couch out of there but I don't think hubby would like that. I make him watch tv in that room at night...where would he sit??? But, that couch is halfway to destroyed and my children seem to think that it's ok to jump off, flip off, jump on, do head/hand stands on, etc. I don't know what else to do about that and now Max is doing all that stuff and getting hurt. Again, heathens I tell you!!!
I also need to go through my kitchen cabinets and see what I use and don't use... There's so much crap in there too... 1 thing at a time, right??
At least the kids are all set with their clothes, shoes and supplies...
So, tomorrow (or should I say today) we enjoy our friends company at a Back to School BBQ. Will be nice to round up the summer before all the school craziness begins!! Bathroom is cleaned, pork is cooking and cookie sandwiches are done:) Guess I should go to bed so I can finish cleaning some stuff in the morning!!
Have a GREAT night/day!!
Holiday pic
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Addictive Personality
OK, so, I just wanted to let you all know that I have an addictive personality. Especially to those addictive subtances (not drugs here people...ok??) My worse addiction would be those nasty little things called cigarettes...yup, I was a smoker and not a day goes by that I don't want one again.
I admit, I bought a pack of cigarettes while on vacation and I smoked the whole thing over the course of the week. Wow...that was like meeting up with an old friend for a week. How awful does that sound?? I only started smoking when I was like 25 and did it to 'fit in' with my co-workers, you know?? I was 8 years out of high school and I was trying to be one of the 'cool' kids at work. Geez, what a loser and what a horrible addiction to start with!! I am my own person you know and I really didn't need to start the whole smoking thing. But, alas, we are all dumb and stupid at some point right?? At the time, the cost was bearable and I was single and childless. It's those BC and BH days ... Oh, I remember them and sometimes I get lost in those memories. But, then again, look what I have now??
OK- back to those pesky addicting white sticks that are just gross and disgusting. You know, growing up I couldn't stand the smell of smoke?? My Aunt smokes and I used to get some of her clothes and they would always smell so gross... smoke mixed in with her laundry soap.. And so, last week was a blast from the past and I thoroughly enjoyed every last one.
I'm also addicted to stupid reality shows, a glass of wine at night, not sleeping, stupid computer games, picking fights with my hubby, anything fried, etc. You know, the bad stuff...LOL Why can't we become addicted to good things in life?? You know, like drinking water, watching CNN or documentaries meant to make us smarter, salad, being nice, etc. Geez, can you imagine how boring life would be if you only did good stuff?? Or maybe those people addicted to the good stuff can't stand it and want to do some of the bad stuff?? Grass is always greener...lol
And so, I am going to try and become addicted to the 'good' stuff...or at least some of it. I can't get rid of all the 'bad', now can I?? And so, if you see me randomly drop and do 20 push-ups just ignore me as I just wanted a 'bad' thing. Ha ha ha... perhaps I should change it up and do sit-ups a long with push ups...I'd be in great shape!!
Speaking of great shape: went back to the gym today... OUCH!!!
Good 'hubby' thing of the day: he changes diapers!!
What makes me happy: the smile on Franny girls face when I walk into the house (the other 3 have long lost that smile)
I admit, I bought a pack of cigarettes while on vacation and I smoked the whole thing over the course of the week. Wow...that was like meeting up with an old friend for a week. How awful does that sound?? I only started smoking when I was like 25 and did it to 'fit in' with my co-workers, you know?? I was 8 years out of high school and I was trying to be one of the 'cool' kids at work. Geez, what a loser and what a horrible addiction to start with!! I am my own person you know and I really didn't need to start the whole smoking thing. But, alas, we are all dumb and stupid at some point right?? At the time, the cost was bearable and I was single and childless. It's those BC and BH days ... Oh, I remember them and sometimes I get lost in those memories. But, then again, look what I have now??
OK- back to those pesky addicting white sticks that are just gross and disgusting. You know, growing up I couldn't stand the smell of smoke?? My Aunt smokes and I used to get some of her clothes and they would always smell so gross... smoke mixed in with her laundry soap.. And so, last week was a blast from the past and I thoroughly enjoyed every last one.
I'm also addicted to stupid reality shows, a glass of wine at night, not sleeping, stupid computer games, picking fights with my hubby, anything fried, etc. You know, the bad stuff...LOL Why can't we become addicted to good things in life?? You know, like drinking water, watching CNN or documentaries meant to make us smarter, salad, being nice, etc. Geez, can you imagine how boring life would be if you only did good stuff?? Or maybe those people addicted to the good stuff can't stand it and want to do some of the bad stuff?? Grass is always greener...lol
And so, I am going to try and become addicted to the 'good' stuff...or at least some of it. I can't get rid of all the 'bad', now can I?? And so, if you see me randomly drop and do 20 push-ups just ignore me as I just wanted a 'bad' thing. Ha ha ha... perhaps I should change it up and do sit-ups a long with push ups...I'd be in great shape!!
Speaking of great shape: went back to the gym today... OUCH!!!
Good 'hubby' thing of the day: he changes diapers!!
What makes me happy: the smile on Franny girls face when I walk into the house (the other 3 have long lost that smile)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Regression ... Franny Girl
OK- so we were sleeping through the night for 2 whole weeks (and she was in the crib) before we went away for vacation. Yeah...you can absolutely throw all that out the window. We have gone back about 10 steps and are back on the couch. OK, so I haven't slept on the couch with her, she just won't sleep in her crib and so she sleeps next to me while I'm getting my 'down' time at night.
I go up, she goes in crip, I fall asleep, 30 minutes later, she wakes up crying, I get her, soothe her, put her down, 30 minutes later she wakes up crying, I get her, soothe her, fall asleep with her on top of me in the recliner chair in our bedroom, my neck is lopsided, but we sleep. Yes, we sleep. Isn't that the goal?? To get some sleep??
So, she is a horrible lone sleeper and she is helplessly attached to my boob. I guess I will have to go with it for now. I know, you all will tell me, yet again, to just put her in the crib and walk away. But, I fear our time is running out and I don't know if we can accomplish this goal before school starts. Kyra needs to be sleeping during the whole night or she will be miserable.
On to other crap- today was a better day. Today I used and abused my in-laws. Yes I did!! I wanted to go to Jersey today to drop off my lens (or at least figure out if we needed to send it out and what was going on with lens). And, because I was going to Jersey, I wanted to check out the container store and Chef Central. And so, I decided to give the in-laws what they want: more time with their grandkids. Because, they can't come up this weekend (boo hoo) as I'm having a bbq and they haven't seen them in 3 weeks. So, I called, I went, I dropped and I left!! Now, if only I had like lots of $$$$$ for Chef Central...you know I could have bought out the place. But, I was totally restrained and only spent $12 (half of which was on coffee machine cleaner crap). Ironically, they did NOT have what I needed:(
Container store was cool but not what I was looking for. I'm trying to re-organize my front entryway for the start of school. I feel like I need to just take everything away and start fresh!! Let's get ORGANIZED ORGANIZED (as sung to Olivia Newton John).
Things my children did today: Max stuck his finger up his butt and pulled out some poop (YUCKY), Max bit DJ (and my FIL thought it would be ok to smack his hand...ummm, not your kid old man, MINE) Max had a meltdown in Walmart, Max was spitting in bed, Max threw cars at DJ while in bed... ok, perhaps today was a really bad Macky day:(
Random thought- some new books to be written in the 'aliscious' series: Poop-aliscious, Stink-aliscious, Plump-aliscious, Boob-aliscious... perhaps these should be geared towards the parents???
Hubby 'like' today: he did meet me at Walmart even though he just wanted to go home and he did help corral the monkeys
What makes me happy: Broadway shows...love 'em
OK- another random thought for today: All I want for my b-day is 2 tickets to Wicked. Not so I can bring hubby, but so I can take DJ with me on the train, for pizza, and to see a live show. I just know he would absolutely love it and I would love to spend time with him sharing something that I love!!
I go up, she goes in crip, I fall asleep, 30 minutes later, she wakes up crying, I get her, soothe her, put her down, 30 minutes later she wakes up crying, I get her, soothe her, fall asleep with her on top of me in the recliner chair in our bedroom, my neck is lopsided, but we sleep. Yes, we sleep. Isn't that the goal?? To get some sleep??
So, she is a horrible lone sleeper and she is helplessly attached to my boob. I guess I will have to go with it for now. I know, you all will tell me, yet again, to just put her in the crib and walk away. But, I fear our time is running out and I don't know if we can accomplish this goal before school starts. Kyra needs to be sleeping during the whole night or she will be miserable.
On to other crap- today was a better day. Today I used and abused my in-laws. Yes I did!! I wanted to go to Jersey today to drop off my lens (or at least figure out if we needed to send it out and what was going on with lens). And, because I was going to Jersey, I wanted to check out the container store and Chef Central. And so, I decided to give the in-laws what they want: more time with their grandkids. Because, they can't come up this weekend (boo hoo) as I'm having a bbq and they haven't seen them in 3 weeks. So, I called, I went, I dropped and I left!! Now, if only I had like lots of $$$$$ for Chef Central...you know I could have bought out the place. But, I was totally restrained and only spent $12 (half of which was on coffee machine cleaner crap). Ironically, they did NOT have what I needed:(
Container store was cool but not what I was looking for. I'm trying to re-organize my front entryway for the start of school. I feel like I need to just take everything away and start fresh!! Let's get ORGANIZED ORGANIZED (as sung to Olivia Newton John).
Things my children did today: Max stuck his finger up his butt and pulled out some poop (YUCKY), Max bit DJ (and my FIL thought it would be ok to smack his hand...ummm, not your kid old man, MINE) Max had a meltdown in Walmart, Max was spitting in bed, Max threw cars at DJ while in bed... ok, perhaps today was a really bad Macky day:(
Random thought- some new books to be written in the 'aliscious' series: Poop-aliscious, Stink-aliscious, Plump-aliscious, Boob-aliscious... perhaps these should be geared towards the parents???
Hubby 'like' today: he did meet me at Walmart even though he just wanted to go home and he did help corral the monkeys
What makes me happy: Broadway shows...love 'em
OK- another random thought for today: All I want for my b-day is 2 tickets to Wicked. Not so I can bring hubby, but so I can take DJ with me on the train, for pizza, and to see a live show. I just know he would absolutely love it and I would love to spend time with him sharing something that I love!!
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