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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Missing Baby!
He's been hiding. Not just from me but anyone.
Mention a diaper change - he'll be gone in a flash!!
Where does he venture off to?:
He can fit into a 5 gallon bucket.
In a box.
Playing drums.
Oh, like last night, sleeping in his big boy bed!Friday, March 20, 2009
Lists
I make lists. And lists of lists. At one time I had lists of lists of lists. Crazy redundancies in each one. They were about two weeks old and more was being added than accomplished. Maddening.
I got tired of looking at them one day and tossed it all in the woodstove. I felt if it was that important, I would have done the deed by now. Either by force (get gas for car) or by need (go grocery shopping). But some tasks slipped through. I have yet to get a Christmas Present for a family member. I don't want them to think their gift went unappreciated or unnoticed.
Reflecting back to my random thoughts yesterday regarding my inability is recalling passwords and such, I have a present day conundrum. If I cannot keep a to-do list and can't remember things I need to do - what's the next step? Keeping a list of only 10 things and I can't add any until I take some away? I would feel accomplished but more like mollified.
I got tired of looking at them one day and tossed it all in the woodstove. I felt if it was that important, I would have done the deed by now. Either by force (get gas for car) or by need (go grocery shopping). But some tasks slipped through. I have yet to get a Christmas Present for a family member. I don't want them to think their gift went unappreciated or unnoticed.
Reflecting back to my random thoughts yesterday regarding my inability is recalling passwords and such, I have a present day conundrum. If I cannot keep a to-do list and can't remember things I need to do - what's the next step? Keeping a list of only 10 things and I can't add any until I take some away? I would feel accomplished but more like mollified.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Random
I've always been random in thoughts, conclusions, activities and conversations. Lately I've taken a step back from my life cuz I need a break and to gain a bigger picture of my life.
Since my home, my life, my stuff is currently being shuffled back into boxes for continued construction, I needed to not be involved completely. I had to remove my feelings and increase my vision.
Guess what I saw?
1. My one child has a lot of toys - and they are everywhere! I cannot go into one area and not find something.
2. There's a spatula in my car.
3. My husband may have built the house but still cannot find the laundry room.
4. I need to do laundry.
5. I used to be embarrassed about my pink house. Now I find it comical.
6. It will soon be fishing season again. And, once again, I get to shame my husband since he has all these new lures that get the biggest fish. I still hold the record for the largest bass he's ever seen - which I got on my first cast of the day.
7. After days of rain and above freezing weather, my tri-footage of snow at my house is now at duo-footage.
8. I cannot remember my passwords at certain times. And I was told to never write them down.
9. I need afternoon caffeine. Either coffee or soda.
ok - 9 is enough.
Since my home, my life, my stuff is currently being shuffled back into boxes for continued construction, I needed to not be involved completely. I had to remove my feelings and increase my vision.
Guess what I saw?
1. My one child has a lot of toys - and they are everywhere! I cannot go into one area and not find something.
2. There's a spatula in my car.
3. My husband may have built the house but still cannot find the laundry room.
4. I need to do laundry.
5. I used to be embarrassed about my pink house. Now I find it comical.
6. It will soon be fishing season again. And, once again, I get to shame my husband since he has all these new lures that get the biggest fish. I still hold the record for the largest bass he's ever seen - which I got on my first cast of the day.
7. After days of rain and above freezing weather, my tri-footage of snow at my house is now at duo-footage.
8. I cannot remember my passwords at certain times. And I was told to never write them down.
9. I need afternoon caffeine. Either coffee or soda.
ok - 9 is enough.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
47
Not only is 47 my favorite number, but it's also the temperature at 8am this morning.
That's 47 ABOVE zero!
Spring is approaching earlier than usual which also makes mud season come sooner as well. People have started to rope off their driveway which is an odd practice to me. I understand why they do it, but if it's a problem every year, why not get gravel and crushed stone or pave?
In preparation of mud season, I stopped by a local shop last night to get the Wee One some mud boots since he doesn't own winter boots. I got him cute little mud boots with bugs on them and he wouldn't wear them! He was interested but to get him to put them on in the store or at home was impossible. The reason he doesn't own winter boots is because he hates them. I've tried all of them various times. Same with sandals - while in the Sunshine State I had to get him sandals since it was hot. He would not wear them. As soon as I take one shoe off and he sees a different coming on, he freaks out and starts to point at his shoe. Hopefully this is just a phase of entering the Terrible Twos.
We still have 3 feet of snow at my house. (Sue, stop laughing!) It's the hard kind of snow that you can walk on, so for the last few days when I get home from my day I walk around the yard. You know you still have time to plan your veggie garden when the picnic table is under the 3 feet of snow you walk upon.
This tri-footage of snow seems to be secluded to my house only. One of the local golf courses has opened the driving range, tulip bulbs are popping up in Wilmington, tree buds in Bloomingdale and still an ice glacier on Whiteface. Hopefully with such hot weather and rain in the forecast, my tri-footage will be gone and I will embrace mud season!!
That's 47 ABOVE zero!
Spring is approaching earlier than usual which also makes mud season come sooner as well. People have started to rope off their driveway which is an odd practice to me. I understand why they do it, but if it's a problem every year, why not get gravel and crushed stone or pave?
In preparation of mud season, I stopped by a local shop last night to get the Wee One some mud boots since he doesn't own winter boots. I got him cute little mud boots with bugs on them and he wouldn't wear them! He was interested but to get him to put them on in the store or at home was impossible. The reason he doesn't own winter boots is because he hates them. I've tried all of them various times. Same with sandals - while in the Sunshine State I had to get him sandals since it was hot. He would not wear them. As soon as I take one shoe off and he sees a different coming on, he freaks out and starts to point at his shoe. Hopefully this is just a phase of entering the Terrible Twos.
We still have 3 feet of snow at my house. (Sue, stop laughing!) It's the hard kind of snow that you can walk on, so for the last few days when I get home from my day I walk around the yard. You know you still have time to plan your veggie garden when the picnic table is under the 3 feet of snow you walk upon.
This tri-footage of snow seems to be secluded to my house only. One of the local golf courses has opened the driving range, tulip bulbs are popping up in Wilmington, tree buds in Bloomingdale and still an ice glacier on Whiteface. Hopefully with such hot weather and rain in the forecast, my tri-footage will be gone and I will embrace mud season!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Auntie 'Em!!
Welcome to Kansas!
We had serious winds last night that were clocked at 53 mph! I was worried that a tree was going to fall. I didn't care if it fell on the house, on my car but DON'T fall into the driveway! I'd be trapped either home or out of home. My experience with a chainsaw doesn't exists. {Reason #4,693 why I married.} So, I would be at Mother Nature's mercy.
We have these two blue spruce trees that I adore that line our driveway. I love their teal color. But since our property was entirely forest, when we opened it up, we were bound to get some trees that couldn't take the open wind. These spruces have cracked and are bon-fire bound maybe this summer. I was talking to a local builder and he said that blue spruce do not live long and they are prone to being blown down so I should just cut them down now. No, not going to happen.
In other entertainment was this mornings' commute to work and playing "dodge the blowing _____". Last night I had to dodge an ice shanty that crossed the road from Lake Colby. This morning there were multiple trees, garbage cans, sap buckets and scattered random garbage.
We had serious winds last night that were clocked at 53 mph! I was worried that a tree was going to fall. I didn't care if it fell on the house, on my car but DON'T fall into the driveway! I'd be trapped either home or out of home. My experience with a chainsaw doesn't exists. {Reason #4,693 why I married.} So, I would be at Mother Nature's mercy.
We have these two blue spruce trees that I adore that line our driveway. I love their teal color. But since our property was entirely forest, when we opened it up, we were bound to get some trees that couldn't take the open wind. These spruces have cracked and are bon-fire bound maybe this summer. I was talking to a local builder and he said that blue spruce do not live long and they are prone to being blown down so I should just cut them down now. No, not going to happen.
In other entertainment was this mornings' commute to work and playing "dodge the blowing _____". Last night I had to dodge an ice shanty that crossed the road from Lake Colby. This morning there were multiple trees, garbage cans, sap buckets and scattered random garbage.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Progress Report
There once was a family that opted to build instead of buy. Silly thought. Especially when you toss a baby in the mix. That baby is now a toddler and enjoys construction.
I had left for a week "vacation" to Florida. This is what I left:
Ok - it was WAAAY worse than this. No dishwasher. No sink. Still no dishwasher or sink.
And I say "vacation" because traveling and being away with a baby isn't exactly a vacation. It's exhausting work! Constant running, grabbing something before he does and teaching him NOT to keep going upstairs again and again.
But, I came home to this:
LOVE it! Still have a bit of work to do. We just sealed the grout last night. The fridge is back in place. Dishwasher still located in living room but I happy with progress!!
I can't wait for more progress reports - but til then enjoy:
That's one hot baby in Florida.Friday, March 6, 2009
Groutchy
I bet you are wondering - where's the pics? They are coming. Going on "vacation" doesn't mean a total vacation. I came back to a construction zone - like, 5 gallon bucket under my sink that's been relocated to my dining room. Dish washer in is living room, not functional.
Ok, yes I had a great vacation. But to come back to this and have a bucket to dump twice as I hand wash dishes - not happy. I don't have the words for this type of camping I'm doing. But SOON, I'm told, I will have my kitchen back. And maybe add some cabinet with doors and such. Have you seen pics of my "kitchen" - prob not.
Ah, reason for title - the hub is grouting the kitchen floor he laid while I was gone. He is exhausted still from doing the task. He almost hates me but he knew there's no way to tile with toddler in house.
I promise pics next post.
Ok, yes I had a great vacation. But to come back to this and have a bucket to dump twice as I hand wash dishes - not happy. I don't have the words for this type of camping I'm doing. But SOON, I'm told, I will have my kitchen back. And maybe add some cabinet with doors and such. Have you seen pics of my "kitchen" - prob not.
Ah, reason for title - the hub is grouting the kitchen floor he laid while I was gone. He is exhausted still from doing the task. He almost hates me but he knew there's no way to tile with toddler in house.
I promise pics next post.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I can do anything!
I'm totally unsure what to call this post.
I've been through a whirlwind of excitement, adventure, public restrooms, public diaper changes at 20,000 feet, odd looking sandwiches, perfect pour drinks, under-appreciated employees, pilots...(I flew on a 10 person plane - that includes 2 pilots but there was always just 5 of us on the plane each way - on our flight from Boston to the ADK's, I accidentally kicked the pilot because my foot was asleep since my 19 month old "baby" FINALLY fell asleep on my lap and my leg was cramping up so I needed to stretch.
I still have yet to tell about airport parking, antique residents in Florida, me with GPS, catching a lady that passed out, my son pooping while staring down a stranger I was talking to about how to teach a baby sigh language, the lack of use of blinkers and palm trees.
Did you know hula hoops are making a comeback?
Traffic. Don't miss it. Although, I miss the gas prices. $1.85.
However, now that I've traveled with said baby, on small planes, big planes, long waits in lines, in tight places - I feel a sort of accomplishment.
I didn't eat a flamingo.
I missed the snow.
Honestly, and you may say I'm selfish, but I went to Florida so my husband could tile our kitchen. You cannot tile with toddler around when you live in an open floor plan house. The tile is beautiful!
I didn't mention the chocolate covered bacon - MMMMMmmmmmmm - Amazing!!!
I've been through a whirlwind of excitement, adventure, public restrooms, public diaper changes at 20,000 feet, odd looking sandwiches, perfect pour drinks, under-appreciated employees, pilots...(I flew on a 10 person plane - that includes 2 pilots but there was always just 5 of us on the plane each way - on our flight from Boston to the ADK's, I accidentally kicked the pilot because my foot was asleep since my 19 month old "baby" FINALLY fell asleep on my lap and my leg was cramping up so I needed to stretch.
I still have yet to tell about airport parking, antique residents in Florida, me with GPS, catching a lady that passed out, my son pooping while staring down a stranger I was talking to about how to teach a baby sigh language, the lack of use of blinkers and palm trees.
Did you know hula hoops are making a comeback?
Traffic. Don't miss it. Although, I miss the gas prices. $1.85.
However, now that I've traveled with said baby, on small planes, big planes, long waits in lines, in tight places - I feel a sort of accomplishment.
I didn't eat a flamingo.
I missed the snow.
Honestly, and you may say I'm selfish, but I went to Florida so my husband could tile our kitchen. You cannot tile with toddler around when you live in an open floor plan house. The tile is beautiful!
I didn't mention the chocolate covered bacon - MMMMMmmmmmmm - Amazing!!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Here I am!
Sorry folks that I haven't posted. It seems Winter Carnival, work, child, hubby, house, work, dinner, coffee, diaper changing and shopping has kept me busy. (Yes, I know I listed work twice!)
About 2 weeks ago my car has took it's first critter from nature to the grave. Sadly it was a bird. My son loves birds! Goes wild about them. Most sadly, it was on my windshield DEAD IN FRONT OF MY VIEW! (pun intended) Luckily, child was not in car. The noise of the SPLAT was shocking enough to make me jump, duck and scream all at once. I was eventful!
I am off tomorrow to see the sun, sand, ocean and people of different ethnic background. And hopefully eat something exotic. Like a flamingo.
It's been snowing here every day for over a week. I do love it but I'm exhausted from thinking about 1-2 more months of this.
~Enjoy!
About 2 weeks ago my car has took it's first critter from nature to the grave. Sadly it was a bird. My son loves birds! Goes wild about them. Most sadly, it was on my windshield DEAD IN FRONT OF MY VIEW! (pun intended) Luckily, child was not in car. The noise of the SPLAT was shocking enough to make me jump, duck and scream all at once. I was eventful!
I am off tomorrow to see the sun, sand, ocean and people of different ethnic background. And hopefully eat something exotic. Like a flamingo.
It's been snowing here every day for over a week. I do love it but I'm exhausted from thinking about 1-2 more months of this.
~Enjoy!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Here
I am here with at least 2 more months of winter ahead of me. We had a little warm spell that lasted a day - it was almost 50 degrees! Today, back to single digits. Knowing I will be leaving this Artic Tundra for sand in less than 2 weeks gives me a little hope.
Some people call this cabin fever.
I call it lack of sunshine.
I've been spending these long days working and/or day dreaming about my garden that doesn't exist, yet. I think about the soil conditions I need. I wonder where I will place my fruitful garden. And how to make it deer-proof but not unsightly. Questions will be asked by the builder of said garden: size, location, water source, soil amending...there is too much to consider especially when everything is under 1-2 feet of snow.
In the meantime, I'll just toss a cast iron fry pan!!
27 feet - not too bad. The winner of the contest tossed it over 40 feet!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Help
The economy is in shambles and the house is in the same condition.
I've had to go to some extreme measures:
We had to hire within. Since he already has health insurance and we provide for him anyways, we just had to get him suited up with appropiate gear to ad him to the payroll.
Friday, January 30, 2009
More Ice
Eh, I've run outta cool titles - sorry.
Above - Ice Palace
More ice...
Above - Ice Palace
Pirate Ship!
This is going to be the best Carnival - ever!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ice Baby
Day Three of Building and thus far we have:
A Prirate Ship - AAaaarrrrrr!
The back of the Ice Palace - see how BIG/THICK each "brick" is?!? Awesome!
And...one shot of baby standing on a block of ice.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ice, Ice Baby
I give my fellow ADK'ers a shout out here:
This will be a ship.
These are the folks out there this morning at 8:30 cleaning off the ice.
They said the ice is 14 inches thick!!
Yesterday they started to build the Ice Palace!!!!
They are doing it differently this year since the theme is Pirates of the Adirondacks.
This will be a ship.
These are the folks out there this morning at 8:30 cleaning off the ice.
They said the ice is 14 inches thick!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Pending Doom
This weekend, again like the two weekends before, we're fore casted to have really cold temps. Neg 20 or so. Winter Carnival hasn't even happened yet and I'm already fed up with the cold. However, winter has a formula:
Below Zero Temps = Less Snow
20-30 Above Zero = Snow and lots of it!
This is my own personal observation. Is it true? Yes. Do I have facts to back it up? Yes - look at the thermometer. Am I right? Of course! As I could be complaining all about the nasty dirty salt filled snow everywhere, I'm complaining about the cold. Frigid cold.
So, what does one do in this type of cold, yet again, this weekend? I've totally run out of ideas since my "great" ideas of cleaning the house and organizing my clutter is SO last week. So what if I didn't actually accomplish anyof these tasks. But I need new bigger, better and warmer ideas.
What are you doing this weekend? Let me take your ideas and make 'em mine! I'll totally give you credit!
Below Zero Temps = Less Snow
20-30 Above Zero = Snow and lots of it!
This is my own personal observation. Is it true? Yes. Do I have facts to back it up? Yes - look at the thermometer. Am I right? Of course! As I could be complaining all about the nasty dirty salt filled snow everywhere, I'm complaining about the cold. Frigid cold.
So, what does one do in this type of cold, yet again, this weekend? I've totally run out of ideas since my "great" ideas of cleaning the house and organizing my clutter is SO last week. So what if I didn't actually accomplish anyof these tasks. But I need new bigger, better and warmer ideas.
What are you doing this weekend? Let me take your ideas and make 'em mine! I'll totally give you credit!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Winter is More than Cold
That's right - sure we get cold (actually, freezing) and snow but can you guess what else??
Car problems - HURRAY! Since last week when it was -20-something, my car is rather upset at me. And, I don't blame it. A few years ago I got a automatic car starter from Santa Hub (well, Per-Hub Santa) and LOVED it! It was really a gift for both of us since this got him out of starting it for me.
Last week when it was negative frigid I was going through my normal morning routine of getting everything together, get my baby dressed, lunches, shoes, hats and my coffee. I pushed the start button and walked away thinking it'd start like always and continued to get myself and my baby ready to brave the cold. Lesson: Always isn't forever. My more car didn't start! So, I, like many other folks would do, pointed the button, outstretched my arm aiming it directly at the car and PRESSED the button for 30 seconds. Nothing. Not even an attempt to start.
Bum deal. Fine, stupid car - don't start. I'll just start it old-fashion like - with the key.
It chugged, reluctantly, started. But now my doors lock and unlock sporadically. It no longer toots when I lock it or unlock it. And, now that we're having a warm spell (20 above!), it still won't start via button.
I am not car savvy, if you weren't aware. It was a good 2-3 years that I didn't pump gas or do anything besides start car, change CD's, adjust mirrors and bring it to the garage every 3-4 months for it's "loving" - car wash, oil change and anything else. So, do you think it's my car battery?
Car problems - HURRAY! Since last week when it was -20-something, my car is rather upset at me. And, I don't blame it. A few years ago I got a automatic car starter from Santa Hub (well, Per-Hub Santa) and LOVED it! It was really a gift for both of us since this got him out of starting it for me.
Last week when it was negative frigid I was going through my normal morning routine of getting everything together, get my baby dressed, lunches, shoes, hats and my coffee. I pushed the start button and walked away thinking it'd start like always and continued to get myself and my baby ready to brave the cold. Lesson: Always isn't forever. My more car didn't start! So, I, like many other folks would do, pointed the button, outstretched my arm aiming it directly at the car and PRESSED the button for 30 seconds. Nothing. Not even an attempt to start.
Bum deal. Fine, stupid car - don't start. I'll just start it old-fashion like - with the key.
It chugged, reluctantly, started. But now my doors lock and unlock sporadically. It no longer toots when I lock it or unlock it. And, now that we're having a warm spell (20 above!), it still won't start via button.
I am not car savvy, if you weren't aware. It was a good 2-3 years that I didn't pump gas or do anything besides start car, change CD's, adjust mirrors and bring it to the garage every 3-4 months for it's "loving" - car wash, oil change and anything else. So, do you think it's my car battery?
Friday, January 16, 2009
CCCCOOOOLLLLLLLDDDddddddddd
This morning at 8am. AND this is on my porch. At the airport (about a mile away), they reported -28.My poor car. I love her but she didn't want to start. Can't blame her since I too had a problem actually starting my day this morning. Just too dang cold to do much.
But, he looks happy about it...
Still all warm in his footie jammies! Can't get too much better than this!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Winter Freeze
Are you aware of the Artic air blasting this area? You're not??
It was -8 this morning at my house and within 2 hours, it dropped to -10. A town away, it was -17. Tomorrow, as can tell from the above forecast, isn't supposed to be any warmer. I'm actually wearing long underwear and my Ugg boots at work - just too cold to take anything off. I'd probably be wearing my mittens if I could!
Many of you are probably wondering what I'm doing living here and how do I survive this cold? It's not really THAT bad. Yeah, my car chugged to a start this morning. And my snot froze instantly when I stepped outside. But, the sky is a beautiful BLUE - See:
I can't complain! My friend City Mouse (here) is wondering if I have any stories to report. None so far today. But the day is still early. I'm pretty sure someone will wonder into my place of employment and we'll discuss the weather. But I have seen someone side-checking hockey style their driver side door of their car since it was obviously frozen shut.
I really love when it's this cold. Why? Because there's no wind, no snow - nothing but cold, crisp air. The whole reason why people flocked to this area to begin with. I enjoy listening to the trees creak from the sap being frozen. Plus, everyone moves at a slower pace ...maybe because they are partially frozen too.
Stay Warm!
(weather from accuweather.com, blue sky photo from my new camera via Santa Hubby)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Toys
Since all the fan-fare of The Holidays are over (thankfully), I'd like to post this:
This is my son, eating a cucumber, in a box. Notice all the toys behind him - INCLUDING a tent with tunnels.
This box has given this kid a place to eat, play, hide, it's been a sled, a basket to place his toys in and a step. Yes, I caught him ON TOP of the box! I would have grabbed a camera if I wasn't so darn overprotective of his actions.
Actually, it's gravity that makes me overprotective. And he has such a cute face. He'd be in a bubble is I thought I'd be able to get away with it.
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