So I'm reading the book "Problogger" by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett because my husband thinks that I can actually make money from blogging. Yeah right. Interesting book but something tells me this isn't going to make me rich. Especially since every time I sit down at my computer, I'm bombarded with...
"Mom, I need you"
"Mom, where are you"
"Mom, Mandy is hitting me"
"Mom, Lauryn is in my room"
"Mom, do we have school tomorrow?"
You get the picture. If I had a penny for every time a child of mine yelled "Mom" I think I would be retiring right about now.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Back to School
Vacation over. Kids are back to school. Lots of whining and complaining, "I don't want to go to schoooooool!" I gotta admit, getting up early and making lunches is not my idea of a fun time.
The past two weeks was pretty much uneventful. We didn't go anywhere and we didn't do much of anything. Amazing how without doing anything, we managed to always be busy. The kids went to see "The Princess and the Frog" and enjoyed it. I saw "Nine" and really liked it a lot despite the pan it got from critics. I hate critics... who are these people who tell us what movies we should like or not? They are pointless.
Finally finished our bedroom. Took David only..... days... weeks... months... to finish hanging our pictures.
Before
After
The past two weeks was pretty much uneventful. We didn't go anywhere and we didn't do much of anything. Amazing how without doing anything, we managed to always be busy. The kids went to see "The Princess and the Frog" and enjoyed it. I saw "Nine" and really liked it a lot despite the pan it got from critics. I hate critics... who are these people who tell us what movies we should like or not? They are pointless.
Finally finished our bedroom. Took David only..... days... weeks... months... to finish hanging our pictures.
Before
After
We are currently working on our home office... if I can get David to put together the desk that's been sitting in the garage for 2? 3? years. My next project? Temera's bedroom. She wants a Twilight theme. Hmmmm.... gone are the princesses and butterflies for this 10 year old.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, December 21, 2009
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!!!!!!
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!!!!!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
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!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Leave Him Alone
I'm a little tired of hearing about how Tiger Woods HAS to talk to the media about his accident. No, as a matter of fact, he doesn't HAVE to talk to anyone... not even the police.
The man had a situation one night that he apparently doesn't want to discuss with the public. So what? Haven't we all had situations in our lives that we were glad weren't splashed across the TV and internet? Obviously, if Tiger Woods wanted everyone to know his business, he would let us all in on it. He doesn't. What he had was a minor traffic accident... he didn't hit another car, he didn't hit another person, he wasn't going fast and he wasn't drinking. End of story. Considering the minor issue, all the police are requiring is that he give them a copy of his driver's license. That's it! Although the police tried to question him, the law states that he doesn't need to answer their questions. It's a private matter. Get over it!
So what happens next? The media is all abuzz about how this is going to ruin his career. Really, people... do you have nothing better to do than to ruin a man's lifelong career and image? No, this isn't going to ruin his career... and no, he doesn't owe us any explanation. What happened in his own home that night (whether it be between him and his wife or not) is nobody's business.
I think everyone needs to mind their own business and leave the man alone.
The man had a situation one night that he apparently doesn't want to discuss with the public. So what? Haven't we all had situations in our lives that we were glad weren't splashed across the TV and internet? Obviously, if Tiger Woods wanted everyone to know his business, he would let us all in on it. He doesn't. What he had was a minor traffic accident... he didn't hit another car, he didn't hit another person, he wasn't going fast and he wasn't drinking. End of story. Considering the minor issue, all the police are requiring is that he give them a copy of his driver's license. That's it! Although the police tried to question him, the law states that he doesn't need to answer their questions. It's a private matter. Get over it!
So what happens next? The media is all abuzz about how this is going to ruin his career. Really, people... do you have nothing better to do than to ruin a man's lifelong career and image? No, this isn't going to ruin his career... and no, he doesn't owe us any explanation. What happened in his own home that night (whether it be between him and his wife or not) is nobody's business.
I think everyone needs to mind their own business and leave the man alone.
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