Polish Dancing..

Check out that smile... That's what Polish dancing can do for you!!  It always makes me smile when I get up and do the Polka and now my kids are learning it too!!

Tonight DJ and Kyra started on a new adventure.  And new Dance adventure.  Yes, that's right.  We've added something else to our schedules.  I know I know...we already have way too much going on.  But, there are some things that I think they are going to get out of it to enrich their already busy lives.  They are 2 of a new dance group just forming in our area.  And, they are gonna have some fun.

- They will make life-long friends
- They will learn about their heritage (yes, there is a small part of Polack in me) through dance
- They will experience performances throughout the year at various venues
- They will learn FUN and Hard Work can go hand in hand

I loved being a part of the dance group so long ago... the one that danced at the Onion Harvest Festival here in Orange County.  I am still friends with many of my fellow dancers and consider some of them like family or long lost relatives.  I am excited that they both wanted to do it.  Yes, DJ nodded vigorously that he wanted to be a part of it.  Even though he has to touch a girl and dance with her...lol

They have been learning to dance these dances since last year.  It is just  now that they are starting a children's group.  Here are some more pics of them dancing and at dance (ck out those smiles):

Yes...that's me... ck out Kyra's kick!!

Flying boy... he has so much fun...

If you ever need a lift... I highly recommend it.  It is a natural Energy boost and will lift your mood instantaneously!!  Great exercise too:)

Have a Great night:)

Working, Cleaning and Super Bowling..

Yeah for all you Giants fans out there... your team won.  I, for one, and really not a football fan.  I could give or take any team out there.  And, just b/c, I was rooting for the Patriots tonight.  Oh well:(

Yesterday, I left for work and made my kids write up a list of 'chores' to do while I was there.  And low and behold, every chore was completed and than some!!  I have to give props to hubby for 'supervising' their cleaning excursions and I have to remember to do this EVERY saturday I work... which is every saturday for the next 2 months!!  So, my bathrooms will be clean every week, my floors will be vacuumed, and their rooms will be clean.  At least, for a few hours... lol

Something I need to remember: Hubby needs a list!!!  He does so well with lists.  I just need to remember to write things down for him and he will look and do.  It's a small thing but makes a BIG difference.  And, than, I will not look to see what he hasn't done while I'm gone b/c with a list he will do!!

Kyra had a play-date today while I was at work.  Ummmmmmm, learned she had a 'bath' while she was there??  Need to talk to her about that.  I don't think she needs to be taking a bath at someone else's house while on a playdate, right???  She also came home in clothes that weren't hers.  She said that they played dress-up and traded clothes.  So, now I need to wash the other little girls clothes (and we all know how great I am at laundry) and make sure I get Kyra's clothes back.  She left with one of her good pair of jeans on too... those really cool skinny jeans!!

Super Bowl Party was cool.  I saw a friend I hadn't seen in awhile, so it was nice.  And, the kids were pretty good.  DJ actually watched part of the game.  Kyra wound up in a closet that was locked by the boys (she was the only girl there).  I guess it was better that she be locked in the closet by herself than with one of the boys???  Geez, gotta have a heart to heart with Kyra about appropriate things to do on a playdate and with boys now!!

Hope you all had a great day and I'm looking forward to Baby C coming back tomorrow...paycheck at the end of the week!!  YEAH... I really do hate going grocery shopping on these stupid strict budgets and having to calculate everything as you're walking through the store!!!  Baby C coming during the week helps with that!!

Later!!

Mommy Rambling Questions...

I am constantly asking myself stupid questions as I go about my day... Thought you  might like a look inside my crazy mind..

Can pigs really fly??

I often wonder:

1. Why is it that all of my dishes (especially my glasses/mugs) don't all fit back into the cabinet??

2. Why do I have to go on a search to find my colander bowls every time I have to drain pasta??

3. Why do I feel like I am stuck in a land mine and I never know when I'll step on something that is either going to explode or make me fall??

4. What is the fascination of taking out a hand mixer and dragging it around the house by the chord??

5. Is it really difficult to just sit still for longer than 1 second??

6. How in the world did chocolate milk get on the ceiling??

7. Where are MY slippers now??

8. How in the world do their fingernails get sooooooo dirty??  Do they pick their butts or something??  Gross!!

9. Do all children just step over things in order to avoid picking it up and putting it away or throwing it out??

10. Why is it that your hubby and/or children do not speak to you until you are on the phone trying to have a conversation with someone else??

11. Why can't they just put their heads down and go to sleep??  It's really easy!!  I could do it at any minute of any day...

12. Why is it frowned upon to go sit in the bar and have a glass of wine while your kids are in dance class??

13. Why is it so hard to accept a messy house??  And why do we feel like we have to make excuses when it's not in pristine condition if someone stops by unexpectedly??

14. Why do they just strip their clothes as they're walking through the house and just leave it where it lands??  Is this normal or are my kids the only ones??

15. Why do husbands think that they've cleaned up all their trimmed hairs in the sick when you are still finding them in the sink, on the counter and all the way down on the floor??

16. Why are we ALWAYS late for everything??

17. Why is it that Moms seem to give up everything for their children (and I mean everything... new socks, razors, the really good shampoo, your last bite, etc) and yet Dads have no problems getting the things they need and saying no to giving up their last bite??

18. Why is the iced-tea container always left with a swallow when you've made sure everyone who's capable knows how to make it??

WHY    WHY     WHY     WHY

What's your WHY??