I'm in a mood today. Just a disclaimer.
* He is pissing me off big time by screwing with my plans. We had the whole weekend planned out and I was looking forward to it. Now nothing is going right and I'm really upset. And alone. And pissy.
* Joey puked all over the place this morning. He's teething. Do you think the 2 are related? I don't know if I've ever heard of puking as a symptom of teething, but this is the second time he's been pukey while cutting a tooth.
* My house is still a disaster. I need more hours with another adult here. I can't do it all when I spend most of my waking hours alone with a toddler.
* I told you I was in a mood.
* All of this plan changing is not only inconvenient, but it seriously causes more anxiety, which makes me not likely to leave the house at all.
* I sound like a nut job. It's ok, I know this.
* I need to eat something.
* I've rewashed the same load of laundry twice now because I cannot seem to remember to dry it before it gets musty. I never do that. What's my deal this week?
* I need help. Take that however you want.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
great giveaway!
Erin, over at $5 Dinners is giving away an awesome basket of goodies, including Sister Schubert’s rolls. Go here to enter. While you're there, take a look around. She has some amazing ways to make cheap, healthy dinners, all under $5. She's my hero!
Friday, March 20, 2009
let's borrow a post
I stole this blog post from Andie. You should go visit her!
1.Your rock star name (first pet, current car) - Sammy Voyager
2.Your gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe) - Caramel Flip Flop?
3.Your Native American name (favorite color, favorite animal) - Pink Monkey
4.Your soap opera name (middle name, city where you were born) - Maria Easton
5.Superhero name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink) - Black Lemonade
6.NASCAR name (the first names of your grandfathers) - Michael William
7.Dancer name (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)- Lemon Cream Egg
8.TV weather anchor name (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) - Ummm, I have no recollection of even being in 5th grade!
9.Spy name (your favorite season/holiday, flower) - Spring Lily
10.Cartoon name:(favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now) - Plum Slippers
11.Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) - Tortilla Maple
12.Movie star name (first pet, first street where you lived) - Sammy Mercer
13. Witness Protection Name (Mother and Father's middle names)- Diana Phillip
Your turn!
1.Your rock star name (first pet, current car) - Sammy Voyager
2.Your gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe) - Caramel Flip Flop?
3.Your Native American name (favorite color, favorite animal) - Pink Monkey
4.Your soap opera name (middle name, city where you were born) - Maria Easton
5.Superhero name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink) - Black Lemonade
6.NASCAR name (the first names of your grandfathers) - Michael William
7.Dancer name (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)- Lemon Cream Egg
8.TV weather anchor name (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) - Ummm, I have no recollection of even being in 5th grade!
9.Spy name (your favorite season/holiday, flower) - Spring Lily
10.Cartoon name:(favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now) - Plum Slippers
11.Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) - Tortilla Maple
12.Movie star name (first pet, first street where you lived) - Sammy Mercer
13. Witness Protection Name (Mother and Father's middle names)- Diana Phillip
Your turn!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
girl crush
When I'm not chankging diapers, cooking, cleaning, shopping or glued to the computer, I love to read. I read anything and everything. Lately I've been into things to make me laugh and forgot about all the other crap for a while, which leads me to my new girl crush.
I'm seriously in love with Laurie Notaro. Her books are the funniest I've ever read. Not many things really make me Laugh Out Loud, but these books do. I read Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club last month and almost peed myself. Now I'm reading The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death. Just started it last night and I'm almost done. They are quick reads, and fucking hilarious! I also bought We Thought You Would Be Prettier, so that's up next.
Seriously, read one of her books and I'll give you $20* if you don't laugh.
* not really, I'm broke from supporting my book habit
I'm seriously in love with Laurie Notaro. Her books are the funniest I've ever read. Not many things really make me Laugh Out Loud, but these books do. I read Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club last month and almost peed myself. Now I'm reading The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death. Just started it last night and I'm almost done. They are quick reads, and fucking hilarious! I also bought We Thought You Would Be Prettier, so that's up next.
Seriously, read one of her books and I'll give you $20* if you don't laugh.
* not really, I'm broke from supporting my book habit
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
d gfuiog Vb
I let Joey title this post. Can you tell? After about a month of being under siege, the germ infestation seems to be over. That's right, we're finally healthy! I'd do a happy dance if my calves didn't hurt. Here's what's happening with us:
* Joey is a daredevil. He dives off of furniture. He also says "ouch" now when he hits his head. So, yes, I do hear the word "ouch" at least 15 times a day.
* Ethan missed an entire week of school with the flu. It was terrible. The poor kid hasn't been that sick in years. I think he was a toddler the last time he got it that bad.
* We got Ethan's mid-term progress report last week. All A's and B's! Mama's proud.
* Work finally seems to be picking up a little for Joel. He's still not back to where he was before the holidays, but any increase helps at this point.
* Josh is having his next back surgery March 26th. Any thoughts or prayers would be appreciated.
* Darin is all signed up for flag football. Joel's excited. We always say he's built like a linebacker, so it works. Even better, his games are at the field across the street from our house!
* I'm trying to get in shape and drop some weight by summer. In total, I'd like to lose 30 pounds. I've started running again, and it's hard! I haven't run in about 3-4 years. I joked with Katie the other day that I was practicing in case someone ever chased me.
* My anxiety has been out of control since the first of the year. I thin kthe weight loss and exercise will help with that. I am not happy with the way I look, so I'm sure that adds to my reluctance to go out of the house. I mean, nothing fits right anymore. It makes me sad.
* I'm forcing myself to do more things, be more social. I went to breakast with 2 moms from my Moms Club last week. It was soooo great to have someone to talk to about al lof the stuff I'm thinking. No offense to the kids, but they're not the best conversationalists. Damn, that was a big word. I wonder if I spelled it right. Moreso, I wonder if I'll actually remember to spell check this post.
* I'm having a kick ass week with my Avon biz. I have 3 new customers, and a few old ones placing big orders. The stuff is great, and it really sells itself. I just have to put it out there more.
* Joel and I have been snipping at each other for days. One of us is PMSing, I'm just not sure which.
* I'm addicted to money saving blogs. I follow so many of them. I'm amazed at the deals out there, just waiting for me. I'll pimp them as soon as I figure out how to do so.
* I made a delish pasta sauce tonight, all starting with a jar of Ragu. I added parmesan, minced garlic, seasoned salt, ground beef, diced onion and diced green peppers. It was so yummy. Even Ethan liked it, and he's our fussiest.
* That's about all I got for today. Someone kick me every few days if I forget to update here! I'm off to enjoy a glass of wine and play on Pogo. Later taters!
* Joey is a daredevil. He dives off of furniture. He also says "ouch" now when he hits his head. So, yes, I do hear the word "ouch" at least 15 times a day.
* Ethan missed an entire week of school with the flu. It was terrible. The poor kid hasn't been that sick in years. I think he was a toddler the last time he got it that bad.
* We got Ethan's mid-term progress report last week. All A's and B's! Mama's proud.
* Work finally seems to be picking up a little for Joel. He's still not back to where he was before the holidays, but any increase helps at this point.
* Josh is having his next back surgery March 26th. Any thoughts or prayers would be appreciated.
* Darin is all signed up for flag football. Joel's excited. We always say he's built like a linebacker, so it works. Even better, his games are at the field across the street from our house!
* I'm trying to get in shape and drop some weight by summer. In total, I'd like to lose 30 pounds. I've started running again, and it's hard! I haven't run in about 3-4 years. I joked with Katie the other day that I was practicing in case someone ever chased me.
* My anxiety has been out of control since the first of the year. I thin kthe weight loss and exercise will help with that. I am not happy with the way I look, so I'm sure that adds to my reluctance to go out of the house. I mean, nothing fits right anymore. It makes me sad.
* I'm forcing myself to do more things, be more social. I went to breakast with 2 moms from my Moms Club last week. It was soooo great to have someone to talk to about al lof the stuff I'm thinking. No offense to the kids, but they're not the best conversationalists. Damn, that was a big word. I wonder if I spelled it right. Moreso, I wonder if I'll actually remember to spell check this post.
* I'm having a kick ass week with my Avon biz. I have 3 new customers, and a few old ones placing big orders. The stuff is great, and it really sells itself. I just have to put it out there more.
* Joel and I have been snipping at each other for days. One of us is PMSing, I'm just not sure which.
* I'm addicted to money saving blogs. I follow so many of them. I'm amazed at the deals out there, just waiting for me. I'll pimp them as soon as I figure out how to do so.
* I made a delish pasta sauce tonight, all starting with a jar of Ragu. I added parmesan, minced garlic, seasoned salt, ground beef, diced onion and diced green peppers. It was so yummy. Even Ethan liked it, and he's our fussiest.
* That's about all I got for today. Someone kick me every few days if I forget to update here! I'm off to enjoy a glass of wine and play on Pogo. Later taters!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
please don't let me be misunderstood
Joey and I have America's Top 40 on. Of course, it's the countdown from 2/18/78, but that makes it more fun. I feel like shit. We're still sick, and now my bladder is acting up. Just what I needed. Anyway, here's what's happening here:
* It's snowing, again. I had kind of hoped that we had seen that last of it. I love snow, but my driveway was frozen solid for almost 2 entire months. Enough now. Let's move on.
* My feelings get hurt easily, I know. I way too sensitive. But still, it really upset me to realize that I wasn't invited to a wedding that I had stupidly assumed I would be. I guess you're not always as close to people as you think. Please don't show me all of the stuff for the wedding and then leave me of the list. That's hurtful.
* I have another friend that's MIA. I mean she's there, but only when she wants to be, it seems. So, I guess I'll stop holding my breath. I was starting to turn blue anyway.
* I'm taking a ridiculous amount of cold, flu and sinus meds. Nothing is working.
* Joey has been horrifyingly clingly for days now. He literally screams just about every waking minute that I'm not holding him. He doesn't want Daddy or his brother, just me. It's making me crazy. I mean seriously crazy. I put him in the crib the other day and just sobbed in the shower. Mama needs a break, and a stiff drink. Alas, no money for booze.
* If work doesn't pick up for Joel soon, we're going to be screwed. I'm the queen of budgeting and bargaining, but I can only do so much. I don't want to make anymore cuts. I DO NOT want to give up my premium tv or dsl internet. I'm home all day, and these are the only things helping to retain my sanity. I NEED them.
* I'm crying. I do that a lot lately. Too much stress and whining and sickness. Did I mention that I may be going crazy?
* It's just about naptime. I need one too, and a drink. A tall one.
* It's snowing, again. I had kind of hoped that we had seen that last of it. I love snow, but my driveway was frozen solid for almost 2 entire months. Enough now. Let's move on.
* My feelings get hurt easily, I know. I way too sensitive. But still, it really upset me to realize that I wasn't invited to a wedding that I had stupidly assumed I would be. I guess you're not always as close to people as you think. Please don't show me all of the stuff for the wedding and then leave me of the list. That's hurtful.
* I have another friend that's MIA. I mean she's there, but only when she wants to be, it seems. So, I guess I'll stop holding my breath. I was starting to turn blue anyway.
* I'm taking a ridiculous amount of cold, flu and sinus meds. Nothing is working.
* Joey has been horrifyingly clingly for days now. He literally screams just about every waking minute that I'm not holding him. He doesn't want Daddy or his brother, just me. It's making me crazy. I mean seriously crazy. I put him in the crib the other day and just sobbed in the shower. Mama needs a break, and a stiff drink. Alas, no money for booze.
* If work doesn't pick up for Joel soon, we're going to be screwed. I'm the queen of budgeting and bargaining, but I can only do so much. I don't want to make anymore cuts. I DO NOT want to give up my premium tv or dsl internet. I'm home all day, and these are the only things helping to retain my sanity. I NEED them.
* I'm crying. I do that a lot lately. Too much stress and whining and sickness. Did I mention that I may be going crazy?
* It's just about naptime. I need one too, and a drink. A tall one.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
gooey and green
Greetings from the land of snot, and a host of other gross germy things. I've been MIA online and in real life due to the cooties that have taken over our home. It started last Monday. Joey threw up overnight both Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday night I started throwing up and, um, losing it from the other end as well. Unfortunately, we had infected my mom as well. Joel was at work byt the time I realized how very sick I was, so poor Ethan had to stay home and take care of Joey. I couldn't do a thing but run for the bathroom. I slept from 5pm on Thursday until 9am Friday. I was that exhausted. Friday, Joey woke up with a head cold, which my poor dad got as well. Mom and I were both a bit off, but managed to run a few errands. Saturday, Mom woke up sick again and Joey threw up his cup of milk. That was the end of dairy for him for a few days. Joel got the cold on Saturday. Joel never gets sick. Everyone was doing ok Sunday. Joel, Joey and Dad had the cold, but none were too bad. Monday I got the cold and so did Mom. It's still lingering for me, Mom and Joey, but it's tolerable for the most part.
That's whats been happening round these parts. Exciting, no? I have a list of things to do today, but nothing major on the slate. I need to figure something out for dinner. I have ground beef and chicken. Hmmmm.
That's whats been happening round these parts. Exciting, no? I have a list of things to do today, but nothing major on the slate. I need to figure something out for dinner. I have ground beef and chicken. Hmmmm.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
almost a month
* Tomorrow is not only my 30th birthday but it also marks the one month anniversary of being smoke free!
* I like doing my randomness with bullet points. Ok, technically they're asterisks.
* I gained 10 pounds since I gave up my Curves membership. Yikes!
* Joey tried to kill us both today. (himself by almost diving down the steps face first, me by the corrseponding heart attack)
* My foot pain is getting worse daily.
* I really need to get to the post office but my anxiety has me homebound today. I hate this.
* Joel and Ethan want pasta and sauce for dinner. I was planning on brats, hot dogs and fries. Hmmm.
* I want the ice gone from my driveway.
* I'm getting nothing done during Joey's nap today.
* Did I mention that tomorrow I turn 30?!?!
* I selfishly think I should get spectacular gifts this year. If I have to turn 30, I should be well rewarded.
* I'm having a bit of an issue with 2 of my friends. It's disappointing.
* That's all. Class dismissed.
* I like doing my randomness with bullet points. Ok, technically they're asterisks.
* I gained 10 pounds since I gave up my Curves membership. Yikes!
* Joey tried to kill us both today. (himself by almost diving down the steps face first, me by the corrseponding heart attack)
* My foot pain is getting worse daily.
* I really need to get to the post office but my anxiety has me homebound today. I hate this.
* Joel and Ethan want pasta and sauce for dinner. I was planning on brats, hot dogs and fries. Hmmm.
* I want the ice gone from my driveway.
* I'm getting nothing done during Joey's nap today.
* Did I mention that tomorrow I turn 30?!?!
* I selfishly think I should get spectacular gifts this year. If I have to turn 30, I should be well rewarded.
* I'm having a bit of an issue with 2 of my friends. It's disappointing.
* That's all. Class dismissed.
Friday, January 30, 2009
looming
* the big 3-0 is looming on the horizon. 6 more days in my 20s.
* just finalized my Superbowl menu. links/recipes later.
* had a teenage girl in her pajamas knock on the door and try to sell me Avon yesterday. one, i sell Avon. two, i sell to my whole neighborhood, so back off. and three, don't go door to door in your green plaid jammie pants.
* joey had the nastiest diapers yesterday which, of course, led to a horrifying diaper rash. seems to be better today.
* i love gilmore girls reruns on abcfamily.
* i forgot to eat breakfast.
* my van is not running right, again.
* i need to run a few errands this afternoon. grocery store and grandma's house.
* ethan's report card comes home today. i'm nervous. the last one was not so good.
* i need a whole day with nobody else in this house to get it clean.
* during joey's nap today i need to: treadmill it up, do laundry, wash dishes, clean up lving room toys, vacuum, mop kitchen, clean off dining room table, oh and maybe shower.
* i'm not likely to get half of that done. i'd much rather take a nap myself.
* i have no idea what to make for dinner tonight.
* i need to remember to get more chicken out of the basement freezer. i bought 8 lbs last time the value packs were BOGO.
* i love saying BOGO.
* taxes are done and i'm very impatiently waiting for the direct deposit to hit our account. (not quite as impatiently as the mortgage company)
* how's that for random?
* just finalized my Superbowl menu. links/recipes later.
* had a teenage girl in her pajamas knock on the door and try to sell me Avon yesterday. one, i sell Avon. two, i sell to my whole neighborhood, so back off. and three, don't go door to door in your green plaid jammie pants.
* joey had the nastiest diapers yesterday which, of course, led to a horrifying diaper rash. seems to be better today.
* i love gilmore girls reruns on abcfamily.
* i forgot to eat breakfast.
* my van is not running right, again.
* i need to run a few errands this afternoon. grocery store and grandma's house.
* ethan's report card comes home today. i'm nervous. the last one was not so good.
* i need a whole day with nobody else in this house to get it clean.
* during joey's nap today i need to: treadmill it up, do laundry, wash dishes, clean up lving room toys, vacuum, mop kitchen, clean off dining room table, oh and maybe shower.
* i'm not likely to get half of that done. i'd much rather take a nap myself.
* i have no idea what to make for dinner tonight.
* i need to remember to get more chicken out of the basement freezer. i bought 8 lbs last time the value packs were BOGO.
* i love saying BOGO.
* taxes are done and i'm very impatiently waiting for the direct deposit to hit our account. (not quite as impatiently as the mortgage company)
* how's that for random?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
pot pie
I'm in love with the Chicken Pot Pie that Giant makes. Is back in the carryout area, next to the deli counter. They are huge, and have humongous chunks of chicken, not little bitty cubes. Yum!
Ethan has another snow day today. Too bad he's in trouble, again, and can't enjoy it much. It works to my advantage, though, because he's been playing with Joey most of the day. Speaking of Joey, I think he finally have fallen asleep in the crib. I've been waiting for this, so I can nap too. I'm so lazy today.
Everyone is healthy again for a change. Let's hope it stays that way for a while.
We're having a very small Superbowl deal here. By very small I mean us and my parents. I had invited our best friends, Jill and Eric, but they seem to have fallen off the face of the earth, again. If anyone sees them, please return them ASAP. Thanks.
Ethan has another snow day today. Too bad he's in trouble, again, and can't enjoy it much. It works to my advantage, though, because he's been playing with Joey most of the day. Speaking of Joey, I think he finally have fallen asleep in the crib. I've been waiting for this, so I can nap too. I'm so lazy today.
Everyone is healthy again for a change. Let's hope it stays that way for a while.
We're having a very small Superbowl deal here. By very small I mean us and my parents. I had invited our best friends, Jill and Eric, but they seem to have fallen off the face of the earth, again. If anyone sees them, please return them ASAP. Thanks.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
cooties
My house is infested with cooties. Since Wednesday, myself, Josh, Darin and Ethan have all either been throwing up or had diarrhea, or both. It's been fun. I may be high on Lysol fumes. That's all I got tonight. Off to watch X Games in bed.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Yes We Can!
President Obama! I love saying it. Anyone that knows me, knows that I've been excited since I first heard rumors begin to swirl about him running for president. And now he is, and I'm excited and optimistic. I've had CNN on since about 7 am. I really should get to bed soon, but I love watching the bits and pieces of the balls they are showing.
Other tidbits from Casa de Craziness & Clutter:
* Joey got his first split lip this evening on the coffee table
* I kept Ethan home from school to watch the inauguration. Way better than anything he could have learned in school.
* I'm thrilled that the Steelers are going to the superbowl!!!!
* Still not smoking. It's been 15 days.
* Between not smoking and that, um, monthly issue, mini Snickers and I are BFF.
* My feet are still cold.
* Joel's hours are way down at work. The bills are getting waay behind. I'm getting waaay freaked out.
* I loved Michelle's dress and coat this morning. It was gorgeous. I'm not as thrilled about tonight's gown. It's just ok.
* My Avon biz is slipping. I'm getting lazy. Poeple, buy something!!
www.youravon.com/ashoup
And that's all I got.
Oh, except to tell you how in love I am with Anderson Cooper. It's ok. Joel knows.
Night all.
Other tidbits from Casa de Craziness & Clutter:
* Joey got his first split lip this evening on the coffee table
* I kept Ethan home from school to watch the inauguration. Way better than anything he could have learned in school.
* I'm thrilled that the Steelers are going to the superbowl!!!!
* Still not smoking. It's been 15 days.
* Between not smoking and that, um, monthly issue, mini Snickers and I are BFF.
* My feet are still cold.
* Joel's hours are way down at work. The bills are getting waay behind. I'm getting waaay freaked out.
* I loved Michelle's dress and coat this morning. It was gorgeous. I'm not as thrilled about tonight's gown. It's just ok.
* My Avon biz is slipping. I'm getting lazy. Poeple, buy something!!
www.youravon.com/ashoup
And that's all I got.
Oh, except to tell you how in love I am with Anderson Cooper. It's ok. Joel knows.
Night all.
Friday, January 16, 2009
frozen toes
This cold front can seriously leave now. My feet have been cold since I crawled, unwillingly, out of bed this morning. I hate this below zero crap. I cannot handle being cold and I'm getting mighty cranky. My furnace is also not happy. I have the thermostat set at 70. Unfortunately for my frozen toes it's currently 65 in here. I like 70 much better.
In other news, Joey has been danger boy today. I swear, he has hit his head no less than 6 times today. One of them resulted in a nice lump on the side of his forehead. Lovely.
In other news, Joey has been danger boy today. I swear, he has hit his head no less than 6 times today. One of them resulted in a nice lump on the side of his forehead. Lovely.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
it's looming
I do a bunch of online surveys. Today I was doing one and when I got to the age question, it hit me. I only have a few weeks left in the 25-29 group! Yikes! I'm not really dreading my 30th birthday like I thought I would. My life is pretty good. But still, the reminder that my 20s are about to be over make me nervous. Not that they were all that spectacular. I made some serious mistakes people, but they are going out on a good note. I get to stay home and raise my kids. I have a semi-reliable vehicle that we paid cash for. The bills are almost cought up. We have a house that is starting to look like a home, not just a gigantic storage unit. Joel loves me, even when I'm psychotic and break the keyboard tray and threaten to leave. (it's not pretty when you combine pms with quitting smoking) So, all in all, I have it pretty good. I'm feeling more comfortable about the next decade of my life than I had expected to.
Feel free to start sending gifts now so that they are here by 2/5. *wink wink*
10 days smoke free!
Feel free to start sending gifts now so that they are here by 2/5. *wink wink*
10 days smoke free!
Monday, January 12, 2009
they just sneak up on you
Mondays are sneaky. I'm always surprised when the weekend is over. It just goes way too fast, especially since I've managed to be sick most of the last two. It was a nice, low-key weekend, which is what I love best. Saturday we had all of the kids and about 4-5 inches of new snow. I laid around and watched football most of the day while Joel entertained the kids for the most part. Sunday Joey, Ethan & I went to my parents to watch the games. 3/4 of the teams I wanted to win this weekend did. Damn those Eagles, though.
Not a whole lot going on today. I got an email from one of the girls in my MOMs Club trying to start up a playgroup for Joey's age group. I'm excited about that, especially since she only lives a few minutes away from us. Joey just got up from his nap and we're waiting for Ethan to get home from school. Then we are off and running. My mom's picking us up to run errands, like she usually does on Mondays. We're headed to the bank, my grandmother's house to deliver Avon and to Giant for more groceries. I swear I go grocery shopping every other day! Living in a house full of boys and animals, we're always running out of things. After that, if it's early enough, I have to mail an eBay package. If not, it'll wait until tomorrow.
That's about all that's going on around here. I have a cake in the oven that Ethan requested. It's smelling very chocolaty in here!
Chicken Fajitas are on the menu for tonight. Oh, that last concoction of biscuits, veggies, chicken and gravy was very yummy. Ethan and Joel both loved it and they have very differing food preferences. Score!
And, by the way, I am smoke free for a whole week as of this morning!
Not a whole lot going on today. I got an email from one of the girls in my MOMs Club trying to start up a playgroup for Joey's age group. I'm excited about that, especially since she only lives a few minutes away from us. Joey just got up from his nap and we're waiting for Ethan to get home from school. Then we are off and running. My mom's picking us up to run errands, like she usually does on Mondays. We're headed to the bank, my grandmother's house to deliver Avon and to Giant for more groceries. I swear I go grocery shopping every other day! Living in a house full of boys and animals, we're always running out of things. After that, if it's early enough, I have to mail an eBay package. If not, it'll wait until tomorrow.
That's about all that's going on around here. I have a cake in the oven that Ethan requested. It's smelling very chocolaty in here!
Chicken Fajitas are on the menu for tonight. Oh, that last concoction of biscuits, veggies, chicken and gravy was very yummy. Ethan and Joel both loved it and they have very differing food preferences. Score!
And, by the way, I am smoke free for a whole week as of this morning!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
messy
Ha, my day was off to an interesting start. But first, I'm still smoke free after 3 whole days! Woohoo!!!
So, I hear Joey laughing in the crib at 9. I go in there and he has no diaper on. Not only is it missing, but there are pieces of it everywhere, including in his hair. Yuck! So as I'm taking all of this in, He stands up and friggin PEES through the slats of the crib! I yelped and jumped back, because he was awfully close to peeing on me. He of course thought this was hysterical. Me? Not so much. So I had to bathe him, change his sheets, move the crib out so I could clean up behind it, clean the floor and wash the bedding.
I knew this would happen one day, which is why I always put him in a sleeper, or something one piece, so he can't get the diaper off. Of course, Joel put him to bed and conveniently forgot that we had previously discussed this.
Anway, I'm doing an experiment for dinner tonight. Joel wanted chicken pot pie, but I don't have all of the ingredients and money's super tight, as usual. So I'm baking a roll of Pillsbury Grands biscuits and topping them with chopped chicken, chicken gravy and a can of mixed veggies. Should be similar enough, I think. We'll see.
Ethan also conned me into baking cookies last night at almost 9pm. I used a bag of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, and added some Reeses peanut butter chips and some mini Hershey kisses. They were super yummy. In fact I believe there's only a few left after Joel and Ethan took some for their lunches.
So, I hear Joey laughing in the crib at 9. I go in there and he has no diaper on. Not only is it missing, but there are pieces of it everywhere, including in his hair. Yuck! So as I'm taking all of this in, He stands up and friggin PEES through the slats of the crib! I yelped and jumped back, because he was awfully close to peeing on me. He of course thought this was hysterical. Me? Not so much. So I had to bathe him, change his sheets, move the crib out so I could clean up behind it, clean the floor and wash the bedding.
I knew this would happen one day, which is why I always put him in a sleeper, or something one piece, so he can't get the diaper off. Of course, Joel put him to bed and conveniently forgot that we had previously discussed this.
Anway, I'm doing an experiment for dinner tonight. Joel wanted chicken pot pie, but I don't have all of the ingredients and money's super tight, as usual. So I'm baking a roll of Pillsbury Grands biscuits and topping them with chopped chicken, chicken gravy and a can of mixed veggies. Should be similar enough, I think. We'll see.
Ethan also conned me into baking cookies last night at almost 9pm. I used a bag of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, and added some Reeses peanut butter chips and some mini Hershey kisses. They were super yummy. In fact I believe there's only a few left after Joel and Ethan took some for their lunches.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
ice day?
Ethan's school is closed today, thanks to the icy roads this morning. Unfortunately, the automated system called to let me know this at 5:03 this morning and I never got back into a good sleep after that. It was especially sucky since I was up until after 12:30 last night. I lazed around watching news and playing Animal Crossing on my Nintendo DS in bed. Now I'm just killing time on Pogo until Joey's nap time in about half an hour. Then I neet to do a quick workout, shower and do some cleaning.
I just finished last night's leftovers for brunch. It's my absolute fave Bisquick recipe! I added my tweaks for you.
Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) * i also add 1/2 cup of chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt *i use 1 tsp seasoned salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients with fork or wire whisk until blended. Pour into pie plate.
4. Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean
Oh, and over 49 hours with no smoking! Go me!
I just finished last night's leftovers for brunch. It's my absolute fave Bisquick recipe! I added my tweaks for you.
Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) * i also add 1/2 cup of chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt *i use 1 tsp seasoned salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients with fork or wire whisk until blended. Pour into pie plate.
4. Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean
Oh, and over 49 hours with no smoking! Go me!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
26
It's been 26 hours since my last cigarette. I know to some of you, 26 hours is not so long, but I'm thrilled. The crazy energy rush is gone, but I'm still being productive today. I have to wake Joey up soon to run some errands. Ethan's school is dismissing an hour early for the snow and ice that isn't anywhere near here yet. I'm sure he's thrilled and will be praying for a snow day tomorrow. I also need to figure out what I'm making for dinner so I can grab anything I might need at the store while I'm out. Oh, and my mom has to run us around for those errands because my lovely van is making weird grinding noises.
Monday, January 5, 2009
side effects
I think I'm experiencing an unexpected side effect of the nicotine patch. I have an insane amount of energy. In the last 7 hours I've:
* gone grocery shopping
* put away the groceries
* purged all of the old stuff from the fridge
* made lunch
* put away the rest of the Christmas decorations
* cleaned off the dining room table
* organized my coupons
* cleaned the kitchen counters, stove and sink
* done 2 loads of laundry
* reorganized Joel's t-shirt drawer
* made dinner
* cleaned all of Joey's too small clothes out of his dresser
* did the dishes
*cleaned off the top of the TV
I guess it's in my favor that quitting smoking is helping me with my goal of organizing and cleaning.
* gone grocery shopping
* put away the groceries
* purged all of the old stuff from the fridge
* made lunch
* put away the rest of the Christmas decorations
* cleaned off the dining room table
* organized my coupons
* cleaned the kitchen counters, stove and sink
* done 2 loads of laundry
* reorganized Joel's t-shirt drawer
* made dinner
* cleaned all of Joey's too small clothes out of his dresser
* did the dishes
*cleaned off the top of the TV
I guess it's in my favor that quitting smoking is helping me with my goal of organizing and cleaning.
fingers crossed, people
Guess who's wearing her first nicotine patch. That's right, folks. After 18 years of smoking and many failed attempts at quitting cold turkey, my mom bought me the patch today. I have my first one on now. My last cigarette was at 10:30 this morning. I'm feeling pretty good about this, so cross those fingers and send a little extra love my way. Maybe some calming vibes too.
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