Wow! I just realized I haven't posted in weeks! Whew...it's been busy. Now that we are in full swing with school, activities and work, I didn't realize how long it's been.
Houghton had his first swim meet of the season two weekends ago. He did really well and beat all of his times. He had his first soccer game last Saturday which they did lose but their coach was impressed with how well they did play. We have struggled with school a little bit. He's doing well with the work....it's paying attention and "staying on task" so we have our work cut out for us!!
Mary is quite the pill. She decided to take a dip in the pool at Houghton's swim meet while no one was looking....after a good butt beating and scolding and my heart rate returned to normal, I enrolled her in swim lessons. So now she gets to swim too!!
Work is going well, crazy but good! I am trying to keep my schedule up and still get to everything at home....it's not working so well these days. Oh well, I am trying to keep up but now I hoping just to not get too far behind.
Paul's exam is coming up on the 1st. He got busted yesterday...I caught him playing video games...so he did go a study some!! It's crunch time!!! I am proud of him but he's sooo close...only 2 exams left...and next year SEATTLE!!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Mary's big girl bed
Mary now has a big girl bed. On Labor Day I decided to morph her crib into the "big girl day bed"....Mary had not figured out how to climb out yet and probably wouldn't have...the bed is mighty high...I also thought why not change it now...before she figures out how to get out. It has worked well....she hasn't realized that she can get out without calling for someone! I know it may be short lived but I'll take it. When I first showed it to her she liked it and climbed in and out but when it finally came time to sleep there....she said "Mommy-fix it"!! So cute!! 
Mary is 2
Mary and her partner in crime...Nathan (ie: Devil in a baby suit) .....I am not sure what they were doing but I am sure it was no good!! These two are great...Nathan is exactly 4 weeks younger than Mary ....they act like an old married couple....they are quite entertaining!!
Mary before the party...she was playing outside
Mary eating her cupcake! She always has a smile for the camera...she even stopped eating the frosting off the cupcake so I could take the pic. She really enjoyed the attention and not having to take a nap...she is now sound asleep and I might get to sleep until 715am! (wishful thinking...maybe!) We had a few friends over for pizza and cupcakes!!
I cannot believe she is two already!! I seems like just a few months ago we came home from the hospital. Really!! Time does fly....she is really a challenge and such a joy. It does help that she is very verbal....(most of the time) She is really into her babydolls, purses and "pretty dresses" She also like to play with Bubby's hot wheels and legos too!!
Mary eating her cupcake! She always has a smile for the camera...she even stopped eating the frosting off the cupcake so I could take the pic. She really enjoyed the attention and not having to take a nap...she is now sound asleep and I might get to sleep until 715am! (wishful thinking...maybe!) We had a few friends over for pizza and cupcakes!!
I cannot believe she is two already!! I seems like just a few months ago we came home from the hospital. Really!! Time does fly....she is really a challenge and such a joy. It does help that she is very verbal....(most of the time) She is really into her babydolls, purses and "pretty dresses" She also like to play with Bubby's hot wheels and legos too!!
Some Pics
So I forgot some items worth mentioning when I happened to finally download pictures from my camera to the computer.....
Houghton lost his first tooth July 22...it was great because the big tooth was already in behind it!!
I also have pictures from Houghton's first day of school, Back to school party @ Great Skate (Roller skating!! -awesome) and Mary's B-day
Houghton lost his first tooth July 22...it was great because the big tooth was already in behind it!!
I also have pictures from Houghton's first day of school, Back to school party @ Great Skate (Roller skating!! -awesome) and Mary's B-day
Monday, August 27, 2007
Be Careful what you wish for.....
You just might get it!! Where to begin.....
Well, I got a call on my cell at 5:30am...the sitter has the stomach flu and btw, your home phone doesn't work. After picking up said phone, CORRECT! It does not work. So since my alarm has gone off at this point, I call the phone company to have someone come out. Time to get ready for work...Paul takes the kids to friends house so she can take Houghton to school and will watch Mary (which she is excited about) and I rush off to work after making lunches for all (and coffee for the parents!). A typical busy Monday at work, and by 2:40 I am ready to leave...I am able to jump out a few minutes early so I call and say I'll pick up the kids from school and drop off. I am then headed to work at another store until 11pm. (As you might deduce at the time this is posted, I don't make it.) I head out to get my purse from locked up locker and notice it looks weird. I couldn't put my finger on it right away but the pockets were unzipped. I carry a faily good sized tote bag that doubles as a briefcase/diaper bag/purse. I don't use the pockets. I then realized my wallet was missing. UGGGGHHH....So I go right into the office (right there but locked) and notify the manager....I am starting to panic realizing how much stuff I am going to have to replace. The manager then gets on the phone with our LP supervisor (Loss Prevention-an oxymoron at this point I know) to see if there was any video. Of course not but she does ask if I have my keys...NEVER would I have thought of that!!! So I check and nope...not there...I then proceed to run out to the parking lot where I notice my car (I should say minivan) is still there and in tact....My guess on that one is they noticed it was a Honda then realized it was a minivan and scrapped that idea!! :) So that was good but now I cannot even get the kids....no keys!!! So arrangements are made, police called to drive by the house to make sure no one broke in.(they didn't) So got the spare key and retrieved the car. Made lots of phone calls to cancel everything! Grandma came over to entertain the kids and feed us!!! Yeah for Mom and Stepdaddy!!! Paul meanwhile had to do the draft for his fantasy football....annoyed yes but he came home to do it on the computer instead of at work....awwww....plus I am into football so he did good..(we got Peyton Manning) ok so I digress.......While eating or getting ready to eat...I noticed the dining room fan was off....that's a no-no in this heat!! I yelled at Houghton to turn it on and......NOTHING HAPPENED! Now I am up and look in the kitchen...everything is off....soooo I go out to the breaker....nothing, flip the switch any way...no go...do nothing, eat dinner then realize....The fridge and the A/C are out too. So I call the electric company tell them what's up....(and notice...it's only half the house go figure!) They sound concerned and are sending out an after hours tech. When wondering when they were going to get around to fixing it....the rest of the power goes out and we are in total darkness....fortunately Grandma was holding Mary! So we go outside and the neighbors all have power....then Paul notices the guy outback at the transformer in the cherry picker....so a few minutes later....we have power...and A/C again.
Grandma leaves, the kids fight about bedtime.....ahhh and back to normal???
Side note...while on the phone with the credit card company someone calls in....I answer, it was a guy who said his girlfriend found my wallet and they looked up my info in the phone book (finally a good reason to be listed right?) I asked where they found it and it was about a mile from work...I asked if they lived in the area if they could return it to the Walgreen's that I work at. They said they would....I was not about to go and meet them or leave the house. I thought if they actually took it they already know where I work. I have not heard whether or not they turned it in but a little bit of me wants them to be honest and do it....I really want that wallet back!! It was expensive and a gift at that!!
Oh well....no one got hurt but my wallet that got stolen sure feels it....I have to have my house and my car rekeyed.....OUCH!!!
And really while getting ready for work this morning (know it was going to be a 14 hour day, I daydreamed of how to get out of it; knowing full well I wouldn't be able to in good conscience.)
Well, I got a call on my cell at 5:30am...the sitter has the stomach flu and btw, your home phone doesn't work. After picking up said phone, CORRECT! It does not work. So since my alarm has gone off at this point, I call the phone company to have someone come out. Time to get ready for work...Paul takes the kids to friends house so she can take Houghton to school and will watch Mary (which she is excited about) and I rush off to work after making lunches for all (and coffee for the parents!). A typical busy Monday at work, and by 2:40 I am ready to leave...I am able to jump out a few minutes early so I call and say I'll pick up the kids from school and drop off. I am then headed to work at another store until 11pm. (As you might deduce at the time this is posted, I don't make it.) I head out to get my purse from locked up locker and notice it looks weird. I couldn't put my finger on it right away but the pockets were unzipped. I carry a faily good sized tote bag that doubles as a briefcase/diaper bag/purse. I don't use the pockets. I then realized my wallet was missing. UGGGGHHH....So I go right into the office (right there but locked) and notify the manager....I am starting to panic realizing how much stuff I am going to have to replace. The manager then gets on the phone with our LP supervisor (Loss Prevention-an oxymoron at this point I know) to see if there was any video. Of course not but she does ask if I have my keys...NEVER would I have thought of that!!! So I check and nope...not there...I then proceed to run out to the parking lot where I notice my car (I should say minivan) is still there and in tact....My guess on that one is they noticed it was a Honda then realized it was a minivan and scrapped that idea!! :) So that was good but now I cannot even get the kids....no keys!!! So arrangements are made, police called to drive by the house to make sure no one broke in.(they didn't) So got the spare key and retrieved the car. Made lots of phone calls to cancel everything! Grandma came over to entertain the kids and feed us!!! Yeah for Mom and Stepdaddy!!! Paul meanwhile had to do the draft for his fantasy football....annoyed yes but he came home to do it on the computer instead of at work....awwww....plus I am into football so he did good..(we got Peyton Manning) ok so I digress.......While eating or getting ready to eat...I noticed the dining room fan was off....that's a no-no in this heat!! I yelled at Houghton to turn it on and......NOTHING HAPPENED! Now I am up and look in the kitchen...everything is off....soooo I go out to the breaker....nothing, flip the switch any way...no go...do nothing, eat dinner then realize....The fridge and the A/C are out too. So I call the electric company tell them what's up....(and notice...it's only half the house go figure!) They sound concerned and are sending out an after hours tech. When wondering when they were going to get around to fixing it....the rest of the power goes out and we are in total darkness....fortunately Grandma was holding Mary! So we go outside and the neighbors all have power....then Paul notices the guy outback at the transformer in the cherry picker....so a few minutes later....we have power...and A/C again.
Grandma leaves, the kids fight about bedtime.....ahhh and back to normal???
Side note...while on the phone with the credit card company someone calls in....I answer, it was a guy who said his girlfriend found my wallet and they looked up my info in the phone book (finally a good reason to be listed right?) I asked where they found it and it was about a mile from work...I asked if they lived in the area if they could return it to the Walgreen's that I work at. They said they would....I was not about to go and meet them or leave the house. I thought if they actually took it they already know where I work. I have not heard whether or not they turned it in but a little bit of me wants them to be honest and do it....I really want that wallet back!! It was expensive and a gift at that!!
Oh well....no one got hurt but my wallet that got stolen sure feels it....I have to have my house and my car rekeyed.....OUCH!!!
And really while getting ready for work this morning (know it was going to be a 14 hour day, I daydreamed of how to get out of it; knowing full well I wouldn't be able to in good conscience.)
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