I am apologizing to myself for the massive brain dump I took yesterday. I just had to get all of my frustrations of our weekend out.
There were good times during the weekend sprinkled into that dump. I need to work on focusing on the good and glossing over the bad.
Speaking of good --- check out this website. J Kirk Richards these are such beautiful pictures of mother and child. I love #1 and # 13
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
What a weekend!?!
Not to sure if it was a good or bad weekend. All I know is that it was one of the longest weekends this year and we stayed near our home all weekend. No driving to Cleveland, Lorain or Port Clinton.
I think the reason the weekend seemed to go by so slowly or last so long was that things did not go as expected the entire time. Everything was just off a little.
This all started on Friday. I was all excited - going to get my hair cut and highlighted. Normally I drive to Cleveland for this (going to the same person for nearly 9 years on and off) activity. I decided that i did not want to drive the 2 plus hours to accomplish this task. So I decided to go to Charles Penzone in Columbus. I have been there several times for cuts and once for color. You never seem to get the same person even when I try (they leave). So I had someone new and every time I told her I wanted her to do X she would tell me that I was wrong. So I just gave up!!! The color is good but I wanted it lighter. The cut on the other hand not so good. My bangs look as if I cut them myself (very choppy) and the style was not what I had in mind (it is a little bob). I am living with it for a few days to see if it grows on me. I am still going to email them and complain since I was told what I wanted was not what I really wanted.
By the time I hit Target for some household supplies (LOVE LOVE LOVE Target) it was time to head home to pick the kids up at school. Pick up the kids and P breaks down because he got a Red Card. I can't remember when the last time he turned his card was. He told me what happened - he was in line and people were talking and it was guilt by association (that is how his teacher works) and this was the Yellow Card. Then in computer class he was trying to get to a math website and was having trouble with the address. He was very frustrated and when the teacher asked him why he wasn't on the site - he answered with a tone that was considered disrespectful. I believe him when he says it was due to frustration but I told him people only hear what he says not the why he sounds that way. Another students mom called to tell me about what happened because she was shocked that he got into trouble and related what her son told her. It backed up P's story.
On a tangential note - P is having some 'anger-management' issues at home with his siblings. He gets very frustrated by them and lashes out with hitting - chocking - and kicking. This is a new thing. He never did this in the past. I am trying to figure out what is going on with him but he does not want to talk about it.
The rest of Friday seemed to follow right along. We did homemade pizza's and the dough stuck to the pan. We tried to get everyone in bed early and it just did not work - too much fun needed to be had.
Saturday
Well that day had lots of promise. We had a whole lot planned to do and had it spread out so we knew it could be done but did not take in account moods! and crowds!
Miss C had a skating date with a girlfriend - they ended up going to lunch at McDonalds afterward. Once C got home we headed down to Polaris (2nd time in two days down there) to do some pampering, movie watching and shopping. The men folks went to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The boys LOVED it and the hubby not so much (no surprise to anyone - he went in disliking it). The USCCB rated it A-1 so we said OK. C and I headed to "Sweet & Sassy" a salon geared for little girls to get her nails done. She liked it - I was OK with it. She wants to go back with her cousin this summer for nails, toes, and up-do. We will see.
She and I walked the mall while we were waiting for boys to be done with their movie. Once we picked up the men we headed to dinner. Everyone but C ate their dinner without incident but she said her belly was full after one bite. PLEASE!!!! she is a big loss leader when we go out for dinner but immediately afterwards she is ready for dessert. After dinner we went shoe shopping - everyone needed new tennis shoes. Only the kids ended up getting shoes because it was so exhausting. Miss C melted down at the shoe store over the style, fit, you name it she cried. I finally handed her over to dad. Once she exhausted dad - she and I just sat and I let her cry it out at the store. After the tears she was ready to go again. Hubby & I did not get our shoes. I will have to send Hubby out he is in desperate need for running shoes.
We then headed to Target to make returns and start P's birthday wish list. He is turning 10 on April 16. Let me tell you his list is tiny. People are not going to be happy. But what can I do - nothing. Hopefully people will not mind giving gift cards.
We finally returned home after 6 hours out and about! Hubby and I watched "Morning Glory" after kids crashed. We do not recommend it but all the reviews we have read say watch it. What can you do??? which seems to be my theme this weekend.
I think the reason the weekend seemed to go by so slowly or last so long was that things did not go as expected the entire time. Everything was just off a little.
This all started on Friday. I was all excited - going to get my hair cut and highlighted. Normally I drive to Cleveland for this (going to the same person for nearly 9 years on and off) activity. I decided that i did not want to drive the 2 plus hours to accomplish this task. So I decided to go to Charles Penzone in Columbus. I have been there several times for cuts and once for color. You never seem to get the same person even when I try (they leave). So I had someone new and every time I told her I wanted her to do X she would tell me that I was wrong. So I just gave up!!! The color is good but I wanted it lighter. The cut on the other hand not so good. My bangs look as if I cut them myself (very choppy) and the style was not what I had in mind (it is a little bob). I am living with it for a few days to see if it grows on me. I am still going to email them and complain since I was told what I wanted was not what I really wanted.
By the time I hit Target for some household supplies (LOVE LOVE LOVE Target) it was time to head home to pick the kids up at school. Pick up the kids and P breaks down because he got a Red Card. I can't remember when the last time he turned his card was. He told me what happened - he was in line and people were talking and it was guilt by association (that is how his teacher works) and this was the Yellow Card. Then in computer class he was trying to get to a math website and was having trouble with the address. He was very frustrated and when the teacher asked him why he wasn't on the site - he answered with a tone that was considered disrespectful. I believe him when he says it was due to frustration but I told him people only hear what he says not the why he sounds that way. Another students mom called to tell me about what happened because she was shocked that he got into trouble and related what her son told her. It backed up P's story.
On a tangential note - P is having some 'anger-management' issues at home with his siblings. He gets very frustrated by them and lashes out with hitting - chocking - and kicking. This is a new thing. He never did this in the past. I am trying to figure out what is going on with him but he does not want to talk about it.
The rest of Friday seemed to follow right along. We did homemade pizza's and the dough stuck to the pan. We tried to get everyone in bed early and it just did not work - too much fun needed to be had.
Saturday
Well that day had lots of promise. We had a whole lot planned to do and had it spread out so we knew it could be done but did not take in account moods! and crowds!
Miss C had a skating date with a girlfriend - they ended up going to lunch at McDonalds afterward. Once C got home we headed down to Polaris (2nd time in two days down there) to do some pampering, movie watching and shopping. The men folks went to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The boys LOVED it and the hubby not so much (no surprise to anyone - he went in disliking it). The USCCB rated it A-1 so we said OK. C and I headed to "Sweet & Sassy" a salon geared for little girls to get her nails done. She liked it - I was OK with it. She wants to go back with her cousin this summer for nails, toes, and up-do. We will see.
She and I walked the mall while we were waiting for boys to be done with their movie. Once we picked up the men we headed to dinner. Everyone but C ate their dinner without incident but she said her belly was full after one bite. PLEASE!!!! she is a big loss leader when we go out for dinner but immediately afterwards she is ready for dessert. After dinner we went shoe shopping - everyone needed new tennis shoes. Only the kids ended up getting shoes because it was so exhausting. Miss C melted down at the shoe store over the style, fit, you name it she cried. I finally handed her over to dad. Once she exhausted dad - she and I just sat and I let her cry it out at the store. After the tears she was ready to go again. Hubby & I did not get our shoes. I will have to send Hubby out he is in desperate need for running shoes.
We then headed to Target to make returns and start P's birthday wish list. He is turning 10 on April 16. Let me tell you his list is tiny. People are not going to be happy. But what can I do - nothing. Hopefully people will not mind giving gift cards.
We finally returned home after 6 hours out and about! Hubby and I watched "Morning Glory" after kids crashed. We do not recommend it but all the reviews we have read say watch it. What can you do??? which seems to be my theme this weekend.
Friday, April 1, 2011
So Excited
Before Christmas I purchased a gift certificate for a clock from a company called For All Time Clocks. I have seen these clocks on Lisa Bearson's blog and was interested. The coupon allowed me to purchase a $90 clock for $38.
It took me nearly 2 months to get onto the PC to order the clock (my plan was an anniversary gift for the hubby). Then when I sent the photo it was to small to make an 18" clock. So I had to order an 8x10 photo from our photographer. That took some time because once again I put it on the back burner. On Tuesday I finally picked up the photo, scanned it and sent it on to the company. The results are below and I can't wait to hang this clock on our wall!
It took me nearly 2 months to get onto the PC to order the clock (my plan was an anniversary gift for the hubby). Then when I sent the photo it was to small to make an 18" clock. So I had to order an 8x10 photo from our photographer. That took some time because once again I put it on the back burner. On Tuesday I finally picked up the photo, scanned it and sent it on to the company. The results are below and I can't wait to hang this clock on our wall!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Small Successes - March 31
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine..
- started my third quarter as an accounting lab instructor yesterday
- cleaned out the attic/playroom. we have lots of stuff to give away but just haven't catalogued it (for its deductible) and sent it on its way (next weeks success???)
- filed for scholarships for the kids next year. last year we missed out because I forgot
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
10 facts about my better half and me....
- We met in business school in passing I thought he was annoying (he had this huge duffel bag that blocked my mailbox)
- We met at a party over Christmas vacation and I thought he was adorable (he was sitting on a sit-n-spin playing with our friends little girl)
- We met several other times at school's Thursday Night Social Club before I asked him if he was going to ask me out or what
- I would have married him after 3 months of dating
- But we dated for over a year before he popped the question at a Stop Light. I did not believe him
- We were married 23 months after our first date
- We have three children born within the first 3 years of our marriage
- Everytime our wedding song plays I must sing it to him even though he does not like that so much... the song was "From this Momment" by S Twain
- He is my sanitiy - he keeps me on track; I am his laziness - I remind him it is OK if it does not get done right away
- I can't image my life without him
Please visit Betty Beguiles to share your facts...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Small Successes - March 24
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine..
- Spring Break was a success!!! We went up North to Traverse City MI and stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge. We ended up telling the kids on that Friday (Hubby could not handle the secrecy). They had so much fun! It makes me happy when we do things like that for the kiddos.
- I had my first Swedish massage ever and really enjoyed it. Hubby won a massage, mani and pedi and gave it to me. I was anxious about the massage but in the end the lady who did it was very respectful of my uncomfortableness with it all and it went well.
- Cleaned out the garage! Wednesday was nice weather wise (nearly 60) and hubby decided to clean out the garage. He started it while I was out running errands and I helped him finish (I had to make the throw away, give away, keep decisions)
- BONUS: had my bone density test last Thursday and the results came back great. My density has increased thanks to exercise, vitamins, and fosamax!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Small Successe - March 17
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine..
- Happy St. Patrick Day's! The kids had a jeans day today at school and I went out and bought all new green shirts (without the schools name on it) for the kids at Kohl's and I saved more than I spent - LOVE THAT! Also bought the boys new swim suits.
- Miss C's birthday party was a success. Feed everyone - talked to nearly everyone - did not have a pre-party meltdown towards my hubby & kids like I normally do.
- Booked a surprise Spring Break trip for the kids. They don't know anything about it and I am trying to figure out how to keep it on the low-down until we are nearly there.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Catholic Media Promotion Day - March 15 2011
"The web is contributing to the development of new and more complex intellectual and spiritual horizons, new forms of shared awareness. In this field too we are called to proclaim our faith that Christ is God, the Saviour of humanity and of history, the one in whom all things find their fulfillment (cf. Eph 1:10)"
-Pope Benedict XVI-
Click on the "Like" button on "Catholic Media Promotion Day" on Facebook before midnight EDT March 15, 2011, and be entered to win a 16 GB iPad 2!
My favorite Catholic websites: Faith & Family Live, Catholic Mom (the first Catholic website I found), Holy Heroes, and I follow many catholic mom personal blogs but there are too many to list and hard to choose a favorite
-Pope Benedict XVI-
Click on the "Like" button on "Catholic Media Promotion Day" on Facebook before midnight EDT March 15, 2011, and be entered to win a 16 GB iPad 2!
My favorite Catholic websites: Faith & Family Live, Catholic Mom (the first Catholic website I found), Holy Heroes, and I follow many catholic mom personal blogs but there are too many to list and hard to choose a favorite
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday Morning Muse....
This weekend was another crazy one here in Marion. At least we stayed in town for most of it no driving North :)
Friday we had D's IEP meeting with the Speech Teacher. We are keeping him in speech one more year to work on his stuttering strategies. He has nearly all of his sounds worked out - just has trouble with /r/ in the middle of a word. However, his stuttering is still causing problems in the classroom. The new teacher has some strategies she and D are going to work on and then pass them on to us to help implement at home. Then Miss C had her 7 year well visit - and everything is good there! She is 47 inches tall and 48 lbs! She needs one more inch for all the cool rides at the amusement park and water park. Hopefully she can stand really tall and straight and be allowed to ride. Then I had to make up time for missing on Tuesday at work. It was nice because I was all alone!
Saturday I worked out and was gone for nearly 2 hours! not good. C had basketball and scored her first basket of the season. I missed it because I was making her birthday cake (hope to have pictures soon) since we were going to be running around all night long (or at least that is how it seemed). After bball the men of the family watched the Buckeyes and then we headed out to Polaris to do shopping for the party on Sunday. We hit CostCo, CPK, Hobby Lobby, Cracker Barrel, and Barnes & Nobles before heading back home.
Sunday was the family birthday party! It is so much work to get the house clean & decorated, food cooked, and cake made BUT it was so worth it! She had a great time - the family seemed to have a great time (minus the drive with detours due to flooding) - so to me that is a success!
It was such a action packed weekend now I need a few days to relax before the next weekend.
Friday we had D's IEP meeting with the Speech Teacher. We are keeping him in speech one more year to work on his stuttering strategies. He has nearly all of his sounds worked out - just has trouble with /r/ in the middle of a word. However, his stuttering is still causing problems in the classroom. The new teacher has some strategies she and D are going to work on and then pass them on to us to help implement at home. Then Miss C had her 7 year well visit - and everything is good there! She is 47 inches tall and 48 lbs! She needs one more inch for all the cool rides at the amusement park and water park. Hopefully she can stand really tall and straight and be allowed to ride. Then I had to make up time for missing on Tuesday at work. It was nice because I was all alone!
Saturday I worked out and was gone for nearly 2 hours! not good. C had basketball and scored her first basket of the season. I missed it because I was making her birthday cake (hope to have pictures soon) since we were going to be running around all night long (or at least that is how it seemed). After bball the men of the family watched the Buckeyes and then we headed out to Polaris to do shopping for the party on Sunday. We hit CostCo, CPK, Hobby Lobby, Cracker Barrel, and Barnes & Nobles before heading back home.
Sunday was the family birthday party! It is so much work to get the house clean & decorated, food cooked, and cake made BUT it was so worth it! She had a great time - the family seemed to have a great time (minus the drive with detours due to flooding) - so to me that is a success!
It was such a action packed weekend now I need a few days to relax before the next weekend.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Small Successes - March 10
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine..
- Celebrated Miss C's 7th birthday - where has the time gone. My kids are now 7, 8, and 9. At least for the next month. P turns 10 in April.
- Started our own Lenten adventure. Mind you it has only been one day but no one complained during the Rosary last night. That is a big step for this family.
- Went to prayer service and received Ashes - first time in a long, long time. With working it has been hard to go and since it is not a HDO it is easy to pass up.
- Bonus - drove to and from Cleveland on Saturday for family eye appointment and mother-in-laws birthday gathering.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby Girl
Today my baby girl turns SEVEN years old today. So I guess she is not really a baby any more. Today we are celebrating just the 5 of us and giving her our presents.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday Morning
Today it is a gray and cold day. I really want spring weather. My bulbs are starting to emerge from the ground. I can't wait for the scent of hyacinth's blooming.
Lent is just around the corner and it happens to start on Miss C's birthday. We will still have cake and ice cream for her but outside of that we will begin our Lenten sacrifices and growth opportunities.
My personal sacrifices are - 1) giving up Facebook; 2) limiting time on the PC (not counting work) and 3) not over snacking.
My growth opportunities are 1) spiritually - follow my black book meditations daily; pray the Rosary with the family; and confession and 2) health - exercise on non-gym days
Lent is just around the corner and it happens to start on Miss C's birthday. We will still have cake and ice cream for her but outside of that we will begin our Lenten sacrifices and growth opportunities.
My personal sacrifices are - 1) giving up Facebook; 2) limiting time on the PC (not counting work) and 3) not over snacking.
My growth opportunities are 1) spiritually - follow my black book meditations daily; pray the Rosary with the family; and confession and 2) health - exercise on non-gym days
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Small Successes - March 3
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine..
- We finished up the boys basketball season! what a season that was the off court activity was ridiculous but it is now done and the boys had fun so isn't that all what matters.
- Sent out Miss C's 7th birthday invites via Smilebox this year so they would be out in time for her party. She helped design the invite. You can see it in an earlier post. edit - had to remove it since it had our address and phone number on it but it was very cute and played Big Night by Big Time Rush (her favorite band at this moment)
- Have decided our Lenten family activity. The Columbus Diocese has a Rosary patch for both boy and girl scouts. So we are going to work on that as a family as well as learning about the Stations of the Cross (not sure if they are really learning about these at their parish school).
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