2010

Another year has come to an end. I can't say I'm sorry to see it go. A new year always holds so many hopes and dreams. So much better to be looking forward than to look back. The things I'm most looking forward to in 2010...

Amanda finally getting her guitar lessons and really learning to play.

Temera hitting the big 1-0 (double digit birthdays from now on).

Lauryn learning to read (I can hope can't I?).

David and Marlon becoming successful podcasters.

Finally getting a bathroom makeover.

Losing 20 pounds (okay, how about 10?).

Seeing my girls continue to grow and blossom.

Happy New Year and I hope everyone has lots of health and wealth in 2010!

Vacation - Day 2

All in all it wasn't too bad a day. The two older kids were at a friend's house most of the afternoon so it was me and my baby home together.

Got a great birthday gift from my brother Nolan... Julia Child's "The French Chef" cookbook. It was something I've been wanting but haven't gotten around to purchasing. Only problem is that now that I have it, I'm gonna have to use it.

So, tomorrow is my birthday. Yes, I'll be turning 39.... again! My birthday has usually been spent much like my mother's day... with screaming kids and no peace and quiet for Mom. Please, please, please let me just have a quiet day with no fighting and complaining. Oh.... who am I kidding! If I sleep until 7am I'll be lucky.

Vacation - Day 1

So the kids are off of school for two whole weeks. Whatever shall I do with them? Seems they have determined that themselves.

Day 1 - Lauryn has already been sent to her room for the duration of the day. Offense? Talking back to Mom, not listening to Mom, yelling at sisters, hitting sisters, sticking tongue out at Mom and sisters, shall I go on? I didn't think so.

Not that the "sisters" have been doing much better. Temera has given me major attitude, although when you call her on it, it's all "my" fault. Amanda is oblivious to the world around her while she lays on the couch all day watching "iCarly" reruns. Oh yes, TV will be going underground for the next few days.

Me? I've been hooked on reading my new book, "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. Awesome book. All about how successful people actually became successful (mostly through a series of upbringing, environment and pure luck... as in, being in the right place at the right time). I guess I missed that boat. Anyway... I highly recommend it. (As I already did to my book club as our selection this month.)

So... what will Day 2 bring? I shudder to think. No, I don't have a plan. The weather stinks or else we'd end up at the park. The kids actually did get some outdoors time in this morning when they played with neighbors Sophia and Isabella. (Mom had to go to the doc to check on baby #3). Oh... if she only knew what she was in for. So, I did my good deed for today (watching the neighbor's kids)... and I got some reading in... and I'm doing some writing... so besides the kids driving me crazy... I was at least a little bit productive.

I'm feeling lazy too... frozen lasagna for dinner. Yummmmmm!!!!!!

Happy Hanukkah!

This is our 2009 Annual Hanukkah Video. We (or should I say, my husband) has been doing these holiday videos for several years. Enjoy!