I have been letting the boys go places after school...not for along time but till dinner...then they must come home for dinner and do homework...
It is NOT working out so well...Homework is NOT getting done...They are calling last minute to be home later and by Wednesday they are so tired from the weekend and the weekend carrying over to the week...
Monday I put the Kibosh on it...You must come home do your chores and homework and then you can return to your 'social life" but work comes before play...
Yesterday Matthew comes home...jumps onto the computer...irritated I ask him what he thinks he is doing...he replies ' I have no homework" I said yes you do..Your bible study homework that is due in 30minutes...
He does it...Mikey does his...Then after dinner I told Matthew that because he had no homework he can go read...he begs me to let him play the computer..I say no...he argues...he gives me all the reasons he can't read...no book...not that good of a reader ( I would NOT tell your mom that or you will read) and then Mikey yells from the living room...
Mikey: Hey Matthew...go get your Book for a better Life..
Matthew: No Mikey...shut-up Mikey...
Me: what is this book your talking about?
Both: Are you joking? Are you being serious right now?
Me: yes....
Both; The Bible...
I was SOOO proud!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Addicited to TLC
No I am not talking about Tender Loving Care although that wouldn't be a bad thing to be addicted to...I am talking about the TV channel TLC...
I must be obsessed with the Duggar Family and Not really liking Jon and Kate but have to watch it just to see if she is still an uptight mama and then I watch Toddlers and Tiaras and who can't live with out the Little People Big World?
I record all of these....Last night I stayed up way to late watching the Duggars...I secretly wish I could handle that many kids...what a fun life for a child. My aunt had 8 kids. 1 girl and 7 boys in an 1200 square foot rambler with ONE bathroom. They survived..why because first when you cram that many people into a space you MUST learn and well because they had an awesome Cousin TT (wink,wink) but seriously....it makes my skin crawl when I hear Kate complaining about how she deserves this new big house and her kids need it...blah, blah, blah....and they just got not one puppy but TWO puppies...what are you thinking? You are going to lose your mind...you have 8 kids that still need help getting dressed and you go and get 2 puppies? Your a germ freak and your husband and kids are stressed out on every episode because of you..You have not figured out how to control everything what makes you think you can control 2 animals?
I know..I shouldn't judge I don't have 8 kids...but if I did they could visit me at the hospital and I will explain to them I need that jacket...it helps me hug myself.
On to the Duggars...OH MY!!! I love them....last week they went on a missions to El Salvador..dad took a few kids..HA! and mom stayed home with the younger ones...What this father teaches them is incredible...they all have servant hearts. Jim Bob (I LOVE that name) teamed up with the SOS ministries to help out an orphanage and a poverty stricken families...I love how she teaches self control and self discipline to all of her kids...and yes there house is big but the reason for it was because she wanted then to play inside and the kids still share bedrooms..one bedroom has 3 bunk bed sets...the dynamic of her and Kate are so extreme...
Okay...on to Toddler and Tiaras... I have a daughter who love the stage...uses anything in our house create a stage and she is a princess..she had the princess shoes before she was 2...she has learned to run these Little heels. She loves to dress up! She can be found in the summer with only her tutu on swimming in her pool or jumping on the trampoline...
I have really thought about entering her into just one pageant...I don't know what kind or where they are but I feel as if she truly enjoys this then why can't that be her activity? I am not talking about spray tans, flapper teeth (fake ones for kids), wigs or eye make-up...I am talking about dressing up and showing talent, I am not sure what that talent would be...I have inquired into piano lessons for her..but whatever it maybe I don't think it is all that bad...now what the show portrays is HORRIBLE...we have moms who push their daughters way to far...we have girls crying and single moms with no money making 600.00 dresses!! I really feel as though this show gives you the worst...We don't have shows on the parents who sit on the sidelines of a baseball game yelling, cussing and throwing things (yes, I have seen it here in town) in frustration. Is that sad? Your darn right it is...but should we stray away from all activities? Should I sign my Miss America up for a pageant? I don't call her really thinking she will be Miss America but if you know my daughter you know that the name is fitting. So I guess...is there a big difference between pageants and getting the star role in a play? What is the difference? I mean if you child loves it what could it hurt? My Oldest loved karate...he was 2 belts away from black and had been studying since he was 3...and he was just not into it so we let him pull out..was that hard? YES!! We wanted to push him to continue..he was only 8..how could he really know what was the best for himself? As parents we did what we thought was best...and let him join the next activity...
My favorite on TLC is the Duggars...check out website...you can find some cool recipes and fun things.
I must be obsessed with the Duggar Family and Not really liking Jon and Kate but have to watch it just to see if she is still an uptight mama and then I watch Toddlers and Tiaras and who can't live with out the Little People Big World?
I record all of these....Last night I stayed up way to late watching the Duggars...I secretly wish I could handle that many kids...what a fun life for a child. My aunt had 8 kids. 1 girl and 7 boys in an 1200 square foot rambler with ONE bathroom. They survived..why because first when you cram that many people into a space you MUST learn and well because they had an awesome Cousin TT (wink,wink) but seriously....it makes my skin crawl when I hear Kate complaining about how she deserves this new big house and her kids need it...blah, blah, blah....and they just got not one puppy but TWO puppies...what are you thinking? You are going to lose your mind...you have 8 kids that still need help getting dressed and you go and get 2 puppies? Your a germ freak and your husband and kids are stressed out on every episode because of you..You have not figured out how to control everything what makes you think you can control 2 animals?
I know..I shouldn't judge I don't have 8 kids...but if I did they could visit me at the hospital and I will explain to them I need that jacket...it helps me hug myself.
On to the Duggars...OH MY!!! I love them....last week they went on a missions to El Salvador..dad took a few kids..HA! and mom stayed home with the younger ones...What this father teaches them is incredible...they all have servant hearts. Jim Bob (I LOVE that name) teamed up with the SOS ministries to help out an orphanage and a poverty stricken families...I love how she teaches self control and self discipline to all of her kids...and yes there house is big but the reason for it was because she wanted then to play inside and the kids still share bedrooms..one bedroom has 3 bunk bed sets...the dynamic of her and Kate are so extreme...
Okay...on to Toddler and Tiaras... I have a daughter who love the stage...uses anything in our house create a stage and she is a princess..she had the princess shoes before she was 2...she has learned to run these Little heels. She loves to dress up! She can be found in the summer with only her tutu on swimming in her pool or jumping on the trampoline...
I have really thought about entering her into just one pageant...I don't know what kind or where they are but I feel as if she truly enjoys this then why can't that be her activity? I am not talking about spray tans, flapper teeth (fake ones for kids), wigs or eye make-up...I am talking about dressing up and showing talent, I am not sure what that talent would be...I have inquired into piano lessons for her..but whatever it maybe I don't think it is all that bad...now what the show portrays is HORRIBLE...we have moms who push their daughters way to far...we have girls crying and single moms with no money making 600.00 dresses!! I really feel as though this show gives you the worst...We don't have shows on the parents who sit on the sidelines of a baseball game yelling, cussing and throwing things (yes, I have seen it here in town) in frustration. Is that sad? Your darn right it is...but should we stray away from all activities? Should I sign my Miss America up for a pageant? I don't call her really thinking she will be Miss America but if you know my daughter you know that the name is fitting. So I guess...is there a big difference between pageants and getting the star role in a play? What is the difference? I mean if you child loves it what could it hurt? My Oldest loved karate...he was 2 belts away from black and had been studying since he was 3...and he was just not into it so we let him pull out..was that hard? YES!! We wanted to push him to continue..he was only 8..how could he really know what was the best for himself? As parents we did what we thought was best...and let him join the next activity...
My favorite on TLC is the Duggars...check out website...you can find some cool recipes and fun things.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Save me from my
to do list!!
Seriously..My life is spinning out of control..I need to breathe, regroup and prepare myself for the next 18 years...okay prepare for the next week...this must be how "good" moms do it...they simply are always prepared and planful...I am not either of them..however I am becoming more prepared every time I leave the house...you can only forget the bottle,formula or diapers only once. It can really put a kink in your plans if you have no food for your baby...trust me It has happened...
I do make sure I have a half a tank of gas at all times...I have a huge fear that if we needed to get out of here...I know I could make it somewhere and well, my darling husband drives his truck down to 1 mile before he has to fill up...My Awesome mini van doesn't have that cool feature ...you know the big "ding" hey stupid...fill up your tank ding...joking...but seriously it drives me nuts that if we had an emergency he would run out of gas waiting for gas...I on the other hand will be heading down the road....with my case of water that is always in my van..I don't have any food...well, does old fries that I swear never get moldy count!?
So here is what I don't get...how can people really think that we stay at home moms don't work? Now, don't get me wrong this is not a debate on if I think moms should work...you do what you have to do..I am SOOO not the one to judge...but you know the ones who give you that disapproving eye when you say you stay home...or the ones who want to know when you will be entering the workforce to get a real job. Oh, I have had some classic conversations with others over what I really do all day. People really think I lay on the couch and watch TV all day..and yes if you minus my Faceboook addiction I could be more productive but really 1 hour a day on here for the sake of sanity is really no big deal...I am not asking you to debate me on that! :)
But really...I wake up to the same thing everyday...messy house...I clean messy house...you can';t tell I cleaned messy house..I go to bed with clean house I wake up to messy house..I wake up to 2 loads of laundry I do 2 loads I go to bed with 3 loads...I vacuum in the afternoon...I should vacuum by bedtime..I Windex the slider and I Windex the slider again...I grocery shop Monday only to find myself back there by Thursday...really? can I plan for all of this? Can I be more diligent on my to do list?
Well...I should go tackle my ever growing to do list...and yes, I only make lists to feel organized...do Il ook at it everyday and cross stuff off? No...but maybe I should start then it would take away the "frazzled" feeling...
Seriously..My life is spinning out of control..I need to breathe, regroup and prepare myself for the next 18 years...okay prepare for the next week...this must be how "good" moms do it...they simply are always prepared and planful...I am not either of them..however I am becoming more prepared every time I leave the house...you can only forget the bottle,formula or diapers only once. It can really put a kink in your plans if you have no food for your baby...trust me It has happened...
I do make sure I have a half a tank of gas at all times...I have a huge fear that if we needed to get out of here...I know I could make it somewhere and well, my darling husband drives his truck down to 1 mile before he has to fill up...My Awesome mini van doesn't have that cool feature ...you know the big "ding" hey stupid...fill up your tank ding...joking...but seriously it drives me nuts that if we had an emergency he would run out of gas waiting for gas...I on the other hand will be heading down the road....with my case of water that is always in my van..I don't have any food...well, does old fries that I swear never get moldy count!?
So here is what I don't get...how can people really think that we stay at home moms don't work? Now, don't get me wrong this is not a debate on if I think moms should work...you do what you have to do..I am SOOO not the one to judge...but you know the ones who give you that disapproving eye when you say you stay home...or the ones who want to know when you will be entering the workforce to get a real job. Oh, I have had some classic conversations with others over what I really do all day. People really think I lay on the couch and watch TV all day..and yes if you minus my Faceboook addiction I could be more productive but really 1 hour a day on here for the sake of sanity is really no big deal...I am not asking you to debate me on that! :)
But really...I wake up to the same thing everyday...messy house...I clean messy house...you can';t tell I cleaned messy house..I go to bed with clean house I wake up to messy house..I wake up to 2 loads of laundry I do 2 loads I go to bed with 3 loads...I vacuum in the afternoon...I should vacuum by bedtime..I Windex the slider and I Windex the slider again...I grocery shop Monday only to find myself back there by Thursday...really? can I plan for all of this? Can I be more diligent on my to do list?
Well...I should go tackle my ever growing to do list...and yes, I only make lists to feel organized...do Il ook at it everyday and cross stuff off? No...but maybe I should start then it would take away the "frazzled" feeling...
Saturday, February 21, 2009
This will be as close as we get to Disneyland
We would love to take our family to Disneyland but a vacation for all 6 would leave us about 5000.00 in the hole...so what is better then hot, sunny, fun California? Nothing ! However I think the Playhouse Disney Live was worth it and so much fun I can't wait for the next "kid event"...maybe Dora?Thomas the train? Elmo? Oh, the list could go on and on..
We had so much fun with our BFF's....we stopped for lunch and the outlet mall on the way home and then went back to Jenn's for Dinner. She made us an awesome frozen pizza that Olivia loved and asked for pizza everyday after that for 2 weeks.
Friday, February 20, 2009
THANK YOU THANK YOU
Just wanted to give 3 cheers to EVERYONE who supported the Brooks family last Saturday!! We raised almost 400.00 for the family!!!
Two people are better then one,for they can help each other succeed. If one person fails , the other can reach out and help. But , if you are alone you are in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two people are better then one,for they can help each other succeed. If one person fails , the other can reach out and help. But , if you are alone you are in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Blah..blah..blah..
I know once again..It is not Thursday but I am going to do it anyways...another week with Tiffiny on a random day but calling it a Thursday...
Hope this week brings you just as much despair, heartache, joy and happiness as it did me...I guess you can tell by that thought that my week has been an emotional one..Blame it on PMS or blame it on some doctors diagnosis or you can just chalk it up to being a full-time mom and wife along with Gardner, garbage taker-outer, diaper servicer, Laundry maid, Chauffeur, bill payer, birthday planner...So I am sure you get the big picture..I am overwhelmed Super mom...
Saving one kid..one room..one husband..one chaotic day to the next...
So here is Your long awaited post...
I am Thankful for...My washer and dryer...Seriously...could even survive with out them? 6 people...2-3 loads a day..Mine are nothing fancy...they don't look like they could take you to space..my friend Jenn has these front loaders..holds like 16 pairs of jeans and they really do look like they can take you to space. I secretly wish mine would die so I can have new ones. My dishwasher...oh, how I love thee...You can do such amazing work..you make my kitchen always look clean...you run up to 4 times a day...I am forever grateful to you! You get the point...all these wonderful appliances..Thank you for running and NOT dying on me when I need you the most!!
I'm listening to...Olivia slurping Top Ramen..yep, lunch of champions or should I say crappy lunch!?! She begged..I didn't hesitate..
What's for dinner tonight....Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches...in the crock pot!! HA!! I bottle BBQ sauce I pork raost..Violla..Dinner for 2 nights!!
What I'm looking forward to...Dinner at The Keg..we have a gift certificate to use!! Bunko tonight...Sunday...my friend Jenn wants to treat me to girly day-Afternoon!!
Missing....a boy scout shirt...at least it is not the boy scout!!
Hopefully I can blog more later... I have so much to blog...I also have so much to be grateful for..Life comes at you everyday...life happens and when others step in and make it just a bit easier stop and tell them how much you really do love them...you know who you are (wink,wink)
Hope this week brings you just as much despair, heartache, joy and happiness as it did me...I guess you can tell by that thought that my week has been an emotional one..Blame it on PMS or blame it on some doctors diagnosis or you can just chalk it up to being a full-time mom and wife along with Gardner, garbage taker-outer, diaper servicer, Laundry maid, Chauffeur, bill payer, birthday planner...So I am sure you get the big picture..I am overwhelmed Super mom...
Saving one kid..one room..one husband..one chaotic day to the next...
So here is Your long awaited post...
I am Thankful for...My washer and dryer...Seriously...could even survive with out them? 6 people...2-3 loads a day..Mine are nothing fancy...they don't look like they could take you to space..my friend Jenn has these front loaders..holds like 16 pairs of jeans and they really do look like they can take you to space. I secretly wish mine would die so I can have new ones. My dishwasher...oh, how I love thee...You can do such amazing work..you make my kitchen always look clean...you run up to 4 times a day...I am forever grateful to you! You get the point...all these wonderful appliances..Thank you for running and NOT dying on me when I need you the most!!
I'm listening to...Olivia slurping Top Ramen..yep, lunch of champions or should I say crappy lunch!?! She begged..I didn't hesitate..
What's for dinner tonight....Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches...in the crock pot!! HA!! I bottle BBQ sauce I pork raost..Violla..Dinner for 2 nights!!
What I'm looking forward to...Dinner at The Keg..we have a gift certificate to use!! Bunko tonight...Sunday...my friend Jenn wants to treat me to girly day-Afternoon!!
Missing....a boy scout shirt...at least it is not the boy scout!!
Hopefully I can blog more later... I have so much to blog...I also have so much to be grateful for..Life comes at you everyday...life happens and when others step in and make it just a bit easier stop and tell them how much you really do love them...you know who you are (wink,wink)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Happy Birthday Mikey
I remember the day you where born..I was 16 and had just got a job a Dairy Queen the same day!! You where so little to me! I loved to show you off to all my friends. I would bring you to school for our family class and all the girls would hold you and snuggle with you. Before Matthew was born we would have you come stay with us. I can't believe you where only 3 when Matthew was born and already an uncle. Now my other kids call you "Brother-Uncle" HA!
I will never forget our trip to Disneyland and you proving to us you could swim because you hated the fact I made you wear your life jacket all the time. I laugh now when the only thing you remember from the trip was the Snickers bar we got you. Nope not Alcatraz or the Winchester mansion...just a snickers bar.
I remember that we could not carve pumpkins with out you. Matthew was heartbroken the first year we did not carve pumpkins with you.
I can't believe you are 16 today!! Your a bright young man with so much to offer. We are proud of you! I love being able to create memories with you....We love you Brother...May all your dreams come true and never settle for less then you deserve!!
I was having trouble uploading pictures..Will post some soon...
I will never forget our trip to Disneyland and you proving to us you could swim because you hated the fact I made you wear your life jacket all the time. I laugh now when the only thing you remember from the trip was the Snickers bar we got you. Nope not Alcatraz or the Winchester mansion...just a snickers bar.
I remember that we could not carve pumpkins with out you. Matthew was heartbroken the first year we did not carve pumpkins with you.
I can't believe you are 16 today!! Your a bright young man with so much to offer. We are proud of you! I love being able to create memories with you....We love you Brother...May all your dreams come true and never settle for less then you deserve!!
I was having trouble uploading pictures..Will post some soon...
Monday, February 16, 2009
As long as he is
Happy..This has to be my parenting motto right now. Every night as I am making dinner..Carter decides he is just no into playing elsewhere. He must be in the kitchen right next to me. Pulling on my leg..throwing his arms up for me to hold him. I have tried to put him in his high chair but by the time dinner is done and I want to sit down and eat...he is wanting out. So I have always let him in the baggie cupboard , to play with the boxes....Needless to say the boxes have broken down and he wanted to see what was in them. I just let him...it bought me time to finish dinner and well...he was happy. That is how I parent right now...whatever makes you happy (within reason!) Carter!! 
I found the perfect..
babysitter...Carter got this awesome little tent for his birthday. well, it is not so little. It can fit all 3 of my children. I can zip it up and if they are lucky I will throw crackers and water to them...I will use it as a reminder to all of them to be rule followers or they are going to "frogger Jail"!
Not me Monday's....
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So it is "NOT me Monday" already!! What have I NOT done this week?
Well for starters It was NOT me who put the baby gate up to block my child from leaving his room..so I could get something done. Would this be considered a mean thing to do? Maybe since he wasn't a big fan of actually being locked into a space.
It was NOT me who waited last minute to do anything on Valentine's day for my family. It was NOT me who threw together a few homemade crafts. It was NOT me who thought I was the craftiest mom in the whole wide world after I did it in about 3 minutes.
It was NOT me who got behind on Carter's shots without really knowing I did.
It was NOT me who put off laundry all week and then it was NOT me who complained about it non-stop just to take the heat off my own procrastination.
It is NOT me who is addicted to Facebook stalking...hence the procrastination.
Ha!!
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