My brother Scott and I at his old place in Athens, Georgia...I'm guessing this is 1995.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Flash back Friday
My brother Scott and I at his old place in Athens, Georgia...I'm guessing this is 1995.
Friday Fill in
1. Sweet dreams “don’t let the bed bugs bite”.
2. Wine, bagel chips and hummus on Friday nights was made especially for me.
3. Silliness is contagious around here!
4. My dad is coming this Halloween.
5. Outstanding or not I love my family(but they are pretty outstanding!).
6. More time is what I want right now!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to my Friday night ritual(see #2 for more info), tomorrow my plans include soccer and family time and Sunday, I want to get the house ready for my dad!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Flash Back Friday
Picture of me my Junior year in high school when everything finally started to fall into place. 1993 (sorry the pic is so big)
My friend Carrie and I at my dads house. I think this was maybe 2nd year of college, so that would make it 1996?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Kids Quotables Wednesday
While Wes was yelling at Charlie for wearing his glasses on the trampoline, he says:
“Don’t wear your glasses outside anymore, you don’t need them to play. You’ll just end up breaking them.”
To which our adopted daughter (neighbor friend) Paige chimes in with:
“Yeah, save 'em for inside and break them there”
My favorite is an oldie, but a goodie...
it was from my brother when he was about 3 years old, he's 20 now.
My mom and he were driving around doing errands and my brother saw Easter decorations and asked my mom what was Easter, she starts telling him...and then he asks about Jesus and what he has to do with Easter...so she starts by telling him and must have said something along the lines of "when Jesus died for our sins..." etc etc...
my brother says "oh, OK"...
a few minutes go by and my mom starts to notice he looks sad, so she says to him, "Pat, what's wrong?"
He says "I'm going to miss him"
My mom looks at him, and says "who sweetie?"
He looks up at her in the rear view mirror with his great big blue eyes and says "Jesus Christ....he was a nice man." LOVE that kid!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday Synopsis
Ok...so I've decided that since I have such witty friends I would take a couple of my favorite quotes of theirs off of their facebook pages from the previous week. I'm going to try and do this on Sundays-hence the title "Sunday Synopsis".
From Amanda there was:
The people I'm furious with are the women's liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. That's true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket. ~Anita Loos
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Christopher Robin to Pooh
From Terra:
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.
While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it....thanks Mario Kart.
From Dara:
posted under a picture of her dear little baby girl, "The face of a serial pooper."
Gotta love these girls for their wit and charm!
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From Amanda there was:
The people I'm furious with are the women's liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. That's true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket. ~Anita Loos
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Christopher Robin to Pooh
From Terra:
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.
While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it....thanks Mario Kart.
From Dara:
posted under a picture of her dear little baby girl, "The face of a serial pooper."
Gotta love these girls for their wit and charm!
Best seat in the house...
So like most weekends in the fall this one was filled with soccer. All three kids had games this weekend, and all three played well and won! Charlie showed some real progress on the field as he played sweeper. Meaghan has become quite agressive in playing, and even had to spoken to about not pushing...is it wrong that I was somewhat proud? It just makes me happy to see her finding confidence in herself in an area outside of the classroom. Caitlynn continues to just love being on the field and to have the chance to be on a team.
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This weekend was a glorious fall weekend. Today the air was crisp and the sun shined down on the field. I promised myself this summer I wouldn't say "I'm cold" ever again after the long dragged out heat of the summer. So I will say, "I'm not hot." LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the fall!
We wound down after the game by coming home and riding bikes, working in the yard. Well I observed these things....BUT I have the best seat in the house!!
This weekend was a glorious fall weekend. Today the air was crisp and the sun shined down on the field. I promised myself this summer I wouldn't say "I'm cold" ever again after the long dragged out heat of the summer. So I will say, "I'm not hot." LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the fall!
We wound down after the game by coming home and riding bikes, working in the yard. Well I observed these things....BUT I have the best seat in the house!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
A real mom's mom.....
Well here we are, 2 days before the kids start back to school...can I get a little; "WOO-HOO"!?
Actually we've had a great summer and I really enjoyed our time. But it is time for the hectic crazy days of school! I'm looking forward to, almost looking at it as a challenge waiting to be conquered. I find myself psyching myself up for it, how sad is that? I've cleaned and organized everything imaginable this past weekend in the hopes of becoming a well managed mom-you know the typed the one who is always on top of it all. The ones that have 5 kids, work full time, go to school, volunteer at the school and manage the soup kitchen...and somehow always have their nails freshly manicured and look like they just stepped off the run way. I HATE those moms! I am the mom who drives her kids to school in her pajamas, I don't get out of the car though. There are times they got off the bus in the afternoon though that I am still in the same PJ's. My goal this year is to be the OTHER mom. I want to be the mom who has the laundry done, dinner ready and time to volunteer at the kids school. I've even told Wes that I want to start getting up with him in the AM...for those of you that don't know that's 5:30AM...and I'm NOT, I repeat NOT a morning person. But that hour before the kids wake up, could really be the key to it all....oh, who am I kidding? The key to it all is speed, legal or illegal speed! LOL! Maybe I will just live on energy drinks and start smoking? hmmm....I wonder what June Cleavers secret was?
Okay so I friend of mine was giving this by a friend when she got married...
Bridal Show-1950 vs. Now
1950's Guide to Marriage
1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
2. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
3. Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
5. Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.
6. Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
7. Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and off to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
8. Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
10. The goal: Try to make you home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.
~NOW THE UPDATED VERSION FOR THE 2009 WOMAN: ~
1. Have dinner ready: Make reservations ahead of time. If your day becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you'd like to eat and at what time. This lets him know that your day has been crappy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.
2. Prepare yourself: A quick stop at the "LANCÔME" counter on your way home will do wonders for your outlook and will keep you from becoming irritated every time he opens his mouth. (Don't forget to use his credit card!)
3. Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and tell her that any miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the Goodwill box in the garage.
4. Prepare the children: Send the children to their rooms to watch television or play Nintendo.
5. Minimize the noise: If you happen to be home when he arrives, be in the bathroom with the door locked.
6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him speak first, and then your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for dinner; simply remind him that the leftovers are in the refrigerator and you left the dishes for him to do.
7. Make him comfortable: Tell him where he can find a blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care.
8. Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; go with a friend or go shopping (and, of course, use his credit card).
10. The Goal: Try to keep things amicable without reminding him that he only thinks the world revolves around him
Okay....here is MY version!
1-Dinner-ask him to pick a rotisserie chicken up on the way home and whip up some instant mashed potatoes.
2-Prepare yourself: brush the cheerios out of your hair, throw on some clean clothes and run the vacuum so it at least LOOKS like I did something besides cruise facebook all day-there I said it, I admit it!
3-Clear away the clutter-toss all the diet coke bottles and spray some febreeze so the room smells fresh.
4-Prepare the children-woops forgot to get them from school this afternoon…make a quick trip to go get them before the school calls.
5-Some don’ts…don’t set the bar too high your first few years or they will bite you in the ass for the rest of your life. Do complain if he’s late for dinner, after all he was to bring the rotisserie chicken home!
6-Make him comfortable-clear your laptop and your people magazine off the couch so he can sit on the couch, while you re-heat the chicken.
7-Listen to him-AKA tune him out. I find this is easiest done while watching Greys Anatomy and imagining he’s McDreamy.
8-Make the evening his-the kids, the dogs, the laundry….they are all his!
9-The goal…there really isn’t one.
10-Remember that all of this is a my attempt at humor! It's not really how we live our life...well not all the time!
Actually we've had a great summer and I really enjoyed our time. But it is time for the hectic crazy days of school! I'm looking forward to, almost looking at it as a challenge waiting to be conquered. I find myself psyching myself up for it, how sad is that? I've cleaned and organized everything imaginable this past weekend in the hopes of becoming a well managed mom-you know the typed the one who is always on top of it all. The ones that have 5 kids, work full time, go to school, volunteer at the school and manage the soup kitchen...and somehow always have their nails freshly manicured and look like they just stepped off the run way. I HATE those moms! I am the mom who drives her kids to school in her pajamas, I don't get out of the car though. There are times they got off the bus in the afternoon though that I am still in the same PJ's. My goal this year is to be the OTHER mom. I want to be the mom who has the laundry done, dinner ready and time to volunteer at the kids school. I've even told Wes that I want to start getting up with him in the AM...for those of you that don't know that's 5:30AM...and I'm NOT, I repeat NOT a morning person. But that hour before the kids wake up, could really be the key to it all....oh, who am I kidding? The key to it all is speed, legal or illegal speed! LOL! Maybe I will just live on energy drinks and start smoking? hmmm....I wonder what June Cleavers secret was?
Okay so I friend of mine was giving this by a friend when she got married...
Bridal Show-1950 vs. Now
1950's Guide to Marriage
1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
2. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
3. Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
5. Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.
6. Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
7. Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and off to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
8. Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
10. The goal: Try to make you home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.
~NOW THE UPDATED VERSION FOR THE 2009 WOMAN: ~
1. Have dinner ready: Make reservations ahead of time. If your day becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you'd like to eat and at what time. This lets him know that your day has been crappy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.
2. Prepare yourself: A quick stop at the "LANCÔME" counter on your way home will do wonders for your outlook and will keep you from becoming irritated every time he opens his mouth. (Don't forget to use his credit card!)
3. Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and tell her that any miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the Goodwill box in the garage.
4. Prepare the children: Send the children to their rooms to watch television or play Nintendo.
5. Minimize the noise: If you happen to be home when he arrives, be in the bathroom with the door locked.
6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him speak first, and then your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for dinner; simply remind him that the leftovers are in the refrigerator and you left the dishes for him to do.
7. Make him comfortable: Tell him where he can find a blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care.
8. Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; go with a friend or go shopping (and, of course, use his credit card).
10. The Goal: Try to keep things amicable without reminding him that he only thinks the world revolves around him
Okay....here is MY version!
1-Dinner-ask him to pick a rotisserie chicken up on the way home and whip up some instant mashed potatoes.
2-Prepare yourself: brush the cheerios out of your hair, throw on some clean clothes and run the vacuum so it at least LOOKS like I did something besides cruise facebook all day-there I said it, I admit it!
3-Clear away the clutter-toss all the diet coke bottles and spray some febreeze so the room smells fresh.
4-Prepare the children-woops forgot to get them from school this afternoon…make a quick trip to go get them before the school calls.
5-Some don’ts…don’t set the bar too high your first few years or they will bite you in the ass for the rest of your life. Do complain if he’s late for dinner, after all he was to bring the rotisserie chicken home!
6-Make him comfortable-clear your laptop and your people magazine off the couch so he can sit on the couch, while you re-heat the chicken.
7-Listen to him-AKA tune him out. I find this is easiest done while watching Greys Anatomy and imagining he’s McDreamy.
8-Make the evening his-the kids, the dogs, the laundry….they are all his!
9-The goal…there really isn’t one.
10-Remember that all of this is a my attempt at humor! It's not really how we live our life...well not all the time!
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