Lost in the Trees

Eating

2010-04-16T08:09:00.000-07:00

We all do it. Some of us do it more than others. Some less. There are even contests for eating!

But, what are you eating? Really. Read the package.

Since you may know, I'm not a cereal eater. Actually, I believe it's because I'm not a milk drinker. Never really liked milk. So, not drinking milk may have something to do with not enjoying a bowl of milk and cereal. Lately I've been thinking I should have cereal in my home just in case my toddler would like a normal American breakfast some day.

So, I looked high and low at the mile long option. Geez - have you ever noticed the variety? The colors alone will overstimulate you! Some of them make claims of "healthy" and "Fortified with Vitamin A and E". I just happen to have some instant oatmeal here. Oatmeal should be healthy, less the fact that this oatmeal is instant and is Maple 'n Brown Sugar but is "sugar free."

Ingredient: Whole Grain Oats, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Caramel Color, Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Thiamine Monoitrate, Folic Acid. Contains: Phenylalanine.

Oatmeal, people, this is oatmeal!!

I do not need High Frutose Corn Syrup, MGS, sugar in any form but natural stuff, or any modified over-processed "food" scientist just discovered.

Sadly, I do see slurping purple milk from a bowl in my toddler's near future.

The Update Issue

2010-04-02T06:41:00.000-07:00

Since it's been (gulp!) a very long time that I've posted, I'll enlighten you to what I've been up to. I have been plotting and planning to have a kick-butt garden that I can feed my family from year 'round. It does sound easy since it's just the three of us. BUT, since my toddler LOVES veggies, I need to grow twice as many and I think I need. I started lettuce and spinach at the beginning of March and we're already harvesting! Ever hear a toddler beg for lettuce?

During the winter I vowed to go through our boxes full of who-knows-what and make a quick choice: give, sell, trash or treasure. I allow three to four treasure boxes that are keepsakes and memories. Items that you never look at but can't bare parting with. I'm happy to report that we've gone from 30 boxes to 6!! It feels like a huge weight off my shoulders. However, now I have to organize a garage sale to rid of it all. I have already donated my son's stuff to either my brother and my friend, Sue.

I have also stepped up my recycling/reusing/consuming less goal. I keep all plastic containers to start my veggies in before they hit the garden. My glass containers are reused for all sorts of things - I made lots of homemade hot chocolate during the winter months and would give it away to visitors. My son's 11 year old told me it was better than the "crap you buy in the store." I didn't like that he used crap, but his message was louder than the borderline cursing. I also compost all matter that I can. The Hub now goes to the dump every 2 weeks with 1 trashcan full. It does help that the toddler is completely potty trained!! (HUGE goal in my eyes!!)

So, what are your plans for this year?

A long, long time ago

2010-03-30T09:47:00.001-07:00

Well, I'm back. Sorry folks, I know you've been wondering where Mac has been. Well, I've been busy - see...

Winter pretty much exhausted me and this little guy. He is growing too quickly. From 2T to 4 and 5T in a month!!

We've been working on our home, getting ready for mud season. I've been very busy in the kitchen whipping up new creations like:

How to make A1 Steak Sauce:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4907229_steak-sauce.html

Super yummy and know you know what's in it. Since there are no preservatives, you have to use it all within 90 days which isn't hard in my house!

So, what are you up to? What are you making??

Cuz it's funny

2009-03-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

Check it out.

This is just funny. No jabs. Not trying to be mean.

:)

Missing Baby!

2009-03-23T10:18:00.000-07:00

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!

Lists

2009-03-20T06:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Random

2009-03-19T06:00:00.001-07:00

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.

47

2009-03-18T05:48:00.001-07:00

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!!

Auntie 'Em!!

2009-03-12T06:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Progress Report

2009-03-09T13:17:00.000-07:00

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.

Groutchy

2009-03-06T17:08:00.000-08:00

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.

I can do anything!

2009-03-05T06:28:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Single

2009-03-04T08:28:00.001-08:00

I'm back to single digit weather.

I have so much to write.

So many adventures.

More later...

Here I am!

2009-02-24T10:36:00.001-08:00

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!

Here

2009-02-13T11:39:00.000-08:00

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!!

Help

2009-02-09T07:49:00.000-08:00

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.

More Ice

2009-01-30T09:06:00.000-08:00

Eh, I've run outta cool titles - sorry.

More ice...

Above - Ice Palace

Pirate Ship!

This is going to be the best Carnival - ever!

Ice Baby

2009-01-29T07:09:00.000-08:00

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.

Ice, Ice Baby

2009-01-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

I give my fellow ADK'ers a shout out here:

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!!

Pending Doom

2009-01-22T11:11:00.000-08:00

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!

Winter is More than Cold

2009-01-19T06:17:00.000-08:00

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?

CCCCOOOOLLLLLLLDDDddddddddd

2009-01-16T06:27:00.001-08:00

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!

Winter Freeze

2009-01-14T06:22:00.000-08:00

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)

Toys

2009-01-07T08:46:00.001-08:00

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.

Almost Done

2008-12-29T10:47:00.001-08:00

The holidays are so amazing - especially up here in the ADK's. With snow romantically falling, multi-color lights brightening up the living room and little bits of whimsy all over. Oh and the smell of homebaked cookies...MMMMMMmmm!

Then, then you hear it from across the mall - the child that hasn't slept in 14 days CRYING, WHINING - DEMANDING said toy that he/she saw on TV. I can feel my fallopian tubes knot themselves up. MY GOSH - that mother better buy THAT toy - pronto! For my sanity, please - I will contribute cash - either remove child from my range of hearing or give me a tranquilizer!

So, that's shopping - crazy people flocking displays, sales racks and running for the door - just to be stuck in that hour long line that hasn't inched a bit. After all the gifts are open, removed from their packaging and played with for 20 seconds (my new demands are that my kid needs to play with the toy for longer than it took me to remove it from it's packaging origami) just to toss it aside and ask for this new toy - still in box - to be removed. Go see your dad.

Happy New Year's to everyone! I hope you have a safe one.

Construction Zone!

2008-12-24T06:20:00.000-08:00

In the beginning we had this:

which is now our driveway...the tarp was our cover from rain, eating area and storage. We would camp out there every weekend for months. We only had a charcoal grill which took FOREVER to get going. And when you are staving, it was FOREVER waiting for a hot dog, or 3.

This site is where our home is now. We did a great deal of clearing. The boys chainsawed, I loaded up the fires. On a few days, I had help. Otherwise, I managed hauling 8-10 foot pine sections and load them on the fire.

I've been called out by http://citymousecountryhouse.blogspot.com/ in regards to building a home up here in the ADK Mountains.

These pics are totally in the wrong order and my ability to make it work properly stinks. I vow to do better next time around! So, I'm sorry but work with me here.

Pine Tongue and Groove - say it with me:

ooohhhhhh ---- Ahhhhhhh! So pretty. So much work. It took an hour to install each course. That doesn't include the HOURS it took to sand, poly, sand, poly, sand, poly and sand each board.

Before upstairs ceiling could be installed (or insulating the attic space), we put up plastic as a vapor barrier. This also keep the nasty itches of insulation in it's place - up there. As you can see by peering out the windows, this was last winter. The walls were insulated but not the ceiling which means it was freakin' cold upstair. With each piece of T&G installed, you could almost feel it get warmer. But it wasn't until the attic was insulated with the very messy blown-in stuff that we got the upstairs above 60 degrees.

--sorry everything is in the wrong order...I'm learn. Or you can let me know how to change the arraingment of the pics once I uploaded them.

~Still Learning Mac.

No complaints?

2008-12-23T06:15:00.000-08:00

(This above pic is for my sis - new rug, you like? Someone obviously does!)

No one has asked about the picture of the cookies mentioned in the last post? Well, here's a few pics from the last few days:

Look past the screen - outside this morning view of my backyard. Ahhh, winter! And -8 outside hence view from inside with reflection from light and screen. Sorry but I wasn't going outside.

My cookies - Can you believe the canisters are still almost full?

Santa is Coming!

2008-12-22T12:07:00.000-08:00

It is true, Santa is approaching! I can *FEEL* it. Maybe it's the craziness of last minute shopping, the long lines, or replaying the same 10 Christmas songs in my head again and again - I am excited! Maybe it's the cookies I made - Peanut Blossoms and used a chocolate cordial on top instead of the usual boring chocolate kiss.

Oh, where you waiting for a picture?

THERE! YUM YUM!

I am delighted these have lasted this long. Usually my cookies don't even hit the cookie jar.

Over the weekend we received something crazy like 18 inches of snow. That's what I heard and I believe them. When the bottom of my car is scraping the top few inches of snow from the driveway that hasn't been plowed yet since "there's no point, it's still snowing", I know we have at least a foot of snow. And this is when the baking of various treats start.

I just heard something that I must admit, sounds like the craziest way to cut down a Christmas tree - ya shoot it down. Yes, that's right. You pick out your evergreen tree, stand back and BANG - shoot it down. Since it's frozen, it should just fall - ? Have you ever heard of this tactic?
I'm sure we will try this next year if I remember.

Happy Solstice!! I'm delighted the sunlight won't be fading away at 4pm!

Visitors

2008-12-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

I work with the public. With the worn Welcome Mat at my front door. I see ALL types of people. I do business with some people that understand completely what I'm saying and I know others are just smiling in nodding. Hey, whatever works for you.

Yesterday these folks from California came in. They were very curious how we live in a climate like this - all cold and such. You think this is cold? Were you in town Monday when it was -12 with an overall high of 8 for the day? No, you missed that and you think THIS is cold? Huh.

They went on to talk about a snowman they tried to create with their son but the snow was too dry to make a snowman. So his wife went in and got a large pot of water figuring she would be able to mix some of the snow together to get it to thicken; like gravy. What does water do when it's below 32 degrees? They ended up with a bit chunk of ice!

Thanx for visiting!

Combustable

2008-12-05T06:36:00.001-08:00

Most of you know have I have a kid - a boy. He's 16 months old - cute, happy and fat. (I can call my kid fat if I want! - And it's not McDonald fat, it's wonderful, kissable, pinchable baby fat.)

Anyways, back to my combustable topic...

At 12:30 this morning, I hear him whining/crying. When he was an infant I took care listening to his cries to try to break the code of exactly why he's crying. Last night wasn't the "crying in my sleep - don't worry mom, I'm fine. Just crying in my sleep" type of cry. After 20 minutes listening to this without any change, I go in to check on him. He's on his belly, with his butt in the air (ohhh, I love how he sleeps!), still doing the whine/cry. Then I see this light...near his legs. I try to trace the light to the source. It wasn't entering from a window and it's not from any light inside of the house. I rub my eyes (hey, it's 1am by now!) and look more intently. It's from his fleece jammies! He's creating sparks!!! Really? {rub eyes more} OH MY!! I ended up downstairs on the couch trying to sooth my Little Racoon back to sleep so I can possibly get more sleep too.

Thankfully, he didn't combust. And, thankfully it's Friday and I'll be able to in tomorrow!

House Plans

2008-12-03T08:19:00.000-08:00

See house.

See house being built.
See house getting windows, ceilings and walls.
See a couple with baby move in.
See house progress halt.

What happened?

Over the last ohhh, I'd say 3 years we've been planning and constructing this home for us to raise a family in. But the family came early. So actual projects getting their "complete" stamp has been far and few between. It's a tad bit annoying to live in a constant construction zone. Besides the constant smudge of white on my sleeve from the exposed dry wall and my baby discovering random screws on the floor and bringing them to mommy, it's better than apartment dwelling.

Way better.

I would rather have that smudge of white than live next to the Water Hole #3 any day!

Side note - why is it #3? Is there or was there a #1 and #2 somewhere else? Like a franchise?

Black Friday

2008-11-28T09:05:00.000-08:00

Yup. Today is The Shopping Day ...and I am at work. I've made 18 cents thus far. Only 5 more hours left - ONLY! Then it's onward to Thanksgiving #2. We always tend to have multiple Thanksgivings since family plans are so hectic.

I need to update the pic on here...my little man isn't this small any longer. Wait - I can't take any new since he's been having a case of a falls - he can't take 5 steps without falling.

Wedding Fun!

2008-04-17T12:32:00.000-07:00

WOO HOO - my brother is getting hitched!

Next week my brother will officially have the bride of his dreams! The excitement is building and its unbelieveable that this day has *FINALLY* arrived. How exciting!!

I've been looking forward to this date. And not just because I love parties. And not just because of their open bar. (Hey, I don't even know if they are having open bar...rather, I'm not sure that they will have a bar at all. Details, details.) I've been looking forward to this day because my bro will finally have his day. He has witnessed his 2 sisters get married and now its his turn to be stressed out about the lack of forks. It's his turn to freak out because he's running late. It's his turn to remember everything, in case someone forgot. And, it's his turn to keep me out of his Honeymoon Suite so I don't short sheet the bed!

Hey - there's a hair in there!

2008-04-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

I'm here at work eating my lunch and I discover a hair in my sandwich!!

I pull it out. It's entangled between my provolone cheese and my sliced turkey - goopy from the bleu cheese (yes, I use bleu cheese since I am fearful of mayo).

It's not too long, not too short. Brown hair in MY lunch. EWWWW!!!

I try to forget about it since I'm hungry. And I did make my own lunch this morning so it must be mine. *SIGH* of relief.

Nothing is worse than to discover a nuisance item in your meal.

Da Da Da

2008-03-31T10:51:00.001-07:00

The Wee One (AKA Blake) started to recite "Da Da" all weekend - again and again! The "DaDa" is excited until this morning at 3am and the "DaDa" page was called. What do you think he did?

Flipped over and went back to bed and I got up and answered the call!

I'll figure out how to post pics soon...

First Timer

2008-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome To My Blogger!
Let me start by saying, I make no promises of keeping this up to date. I'm sorry but I have to prioritize my life these days (the whole there's only so many hours in the day excuse).

The endless possibilities of informing everyone at once is exciting!! I've already pretty much abandoned the telephone due to my 5 minutes of availability between chores and other goings on.

Also, please do not criticize my grammar - if people get to invent words, so can I! Being married to an English teacher is an endless class.