Usually little kids like to open gifts. Well mine doesn't. He has thrown a tantrum every time we have opened gifts. He is content to sit there and help me a little to open his gifts. He gets that from his dad. Austin hates to open gifts too.
I couldn't believe it. He threw himself down on the ground twice while opening gifts at Robin and Jeff's. Once at my mom and dads and once at my grandmas. I can understand my mom and dads because it was way past bedtime but everywhere else he was totally rested but just being a little butt like his dad. The next 16 years should be interesting.
I've recently been telling Austin that he can throw all the tantrums he wants but they have to be AFTER Mason goes to bed.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Yeah... that was... um... yeah...
So we got tons of snow two weeks ago. We got somewhere around 8 or 9 inches in one week. We were expecting the wind to start blowing Saturday afternoon which would then create blizzard like conditions.
We had planned on getting together with Austin's parents for their Christmas on Sunday so I made the executive decision to just go over on Saturday and stay the night. That way we wouldn't have to worry about traveling even that short distance with Mason.
Saturday everything is going good I have the car loaded with everything we are going to need and extra. I say extra because I already had Mason and I already packed to go down to southwest Iowa for Christmas and instead of pulling out just what we would need I just put our whole bags in the car. Which turned out to be a good thing.
So, anyways, Saturday is going good. It isn't too cold out the wind isn't blowing yet and Mason and I are just about ready to go. Austin has agreed to come over later and bring the Wii with some games.
Just as I am taking Mason out to the car the wind starts up. So off we go. By the time I get to the highway... I can see nothing.
Don't think I let that stop me.
Nope.
I knew that it would only affect me for a couple of miles. About an hour later we get there. They have a really long and curvy driveway we get about halfway down it we can see the house and we get stuck in a snow drift to the side of the drive way.
Jeff's plowing abilities leave something to be desired. It is like he is afraid to lower the bucket anymore. There was probably a good 4 inches of snow still on the drive.
Jeff had to come rescue us. He finally got the car to the house later that afternoon after he got it stuck again and then had to hooked the tractor up to it.
Mason was in heaven playing with Cheyenne (playful 7 year old Black Lab) and Boots (2 year old kitty). Saturday afternoon I helped Robin get ready for Sunday. I made my bread while she made the cherry dessert and pumpkin pies. I was to bring the rolls for lunch on Sunday so I don't think that was considered helping but I didn't make a bigger mess anyways.
Her kitchen is set up very weird. As in she has things in the most illogical places. I don't know how many times I would ask her where something was and she would have to open several doors or drawers to find it.
Austin finally showed up around supper time. We had chili with cornbread. It would have been perfect but Robin didn't have baking powder. Who doesn't keep baking powder in the house? The corn bread was still good it just didn't raise like cakes usually do.
After supper we all played Wii and got beat at bowling by Robin. Austin beat us all in Golf, at least the first game. I took the second which is how it should have been anyways.
Mason went to bed around 8:30 like normal and was good. The rest of us stayed up later playing Wii. I finally gave it up about 10 and went to bed. I thought Austin would follow later. I wake up at 3 to let the dog outside and Austin wasn't in bed.
My first thought was that crazy bastard is staying up all night playing video games.
Imagine my surprise when I go upstairs and everything is dark and his pick up is gone out of the driveway.
Yep!! That crazy SOB went home. In blizzard conditions. I was less than thrilled.
Don't even begin to think that I stayed up all night worrying about him. NOPE! I went back to bed and slept peacefully until Mason woke up at 8. I figure he had a cell phone on him and would have called if he had run into trouble.
The next morning was Sunday and we were celebrating Christmas. Austin showed up around 10:30. I didn't even get a chance to give him a proper tongue lashing because his mother took care of it for me. She was mad. Austin took it all in stride and actually laughed at the end.
Princess Hateful Raquel and Dan showed up around 11:30. I don't know what it is about her but Hyde just loves her. He jumps in her arms and whines when she puts him down. I don't get it. It is a little annoying when my child follows the dogs lead and follows her around and gives her kisses.
As annoying as she is at least she doesn't talk non-stop. I swear Dan doesn't shut up. I know in a normal house this wouldn't be a big deal and would most likely be considered starting a conversation but this isn't a normal family. It just feels like he asks a hundred questions.
This family doesn't have normal conversations they have heated debates. These debates are not rational and are not held before lunch they are held after dessert over a game of cribbage. Everything else can be considered polite chit-chat.
We didn't end up going home this day either because it was too darn cold out and the roads were too bad. Austin drove through drifts that came up to the bumper on his truck. He sure didn't let that stop him from going home though. He got to go home and ended up playing Wii all night.
I ended up having to sit through some uncomfortable silences. I am sure it didn't feel uncomfortable to Robin and Jeff but it was for me. How was I to get comfortable with my M-I-L reading my mind all evening. It did get better when she got out her new camera and started playing with it. At least until she started to ask me a hundred questions. Not that I mind answering questions it is just the way she asks them. Like she has perfect timing that as soon as I start to do something else she calls me over again. I think Austin gets this from her because he does the same thing.
Monday afternoon Robin and I took Mason to town. First we went to lunch at Perkins. Mason charmed all the young college students that were stuck working during break. There was a young couple there sitting in the booth across from us and Mason kept turning around and flirting with them both. Just being generally cute and the husband says 'If you could guarantee that our kids would turn out like that I wouldn't mind having one or two.' The wife was so happy after she heard that. After they left Robin looks at me and says 'Man are they in for it. They don't know that Mason threw 2 tantrums just on the way into the building.'
Next we went to see Santa. Mason was so excited to get to sit in Santa's lap and pull on his beard. Thankfully we got one with a real beard. Santa asked him what he wanted for Christmas and all I could understand was truck and baby and then he throws his head back and laughs. Santa was surprised and asked me his age twice.
By the time we got back home the roads were good enough for Mason and I to go home. So I loaded up the car and attempted to get the car out of the driveway. It only took two tries and the tractor.
When we got home the house looked like I hadn't been home in a month. There wasn't a clean dish or any silverware and there was just junk everywhere. I was less than thrilled considering I had just cleaned it Friday and it was only Monday.
After some power cleaning and doing some major laundry it sure felt good to sleep in my own bed considering it would be the only time for over a week.
We had planned on getting together with Austin's parents for their Christmas on Sunday so I made the executive decision to just go over on Saturday and stay the night. That way we wouldn't have to worry about traveling even that short distance with Mason.
Saturday everything is going good I have the car loaded with everything we are going to need and extra. I say extra because I already had Mason and I already packed to go down to southwest Iowa for Christmas and instead of pulling out just what we would need I just put our whole bags in the car. Which turned out to be a good thing.
So, anyways, Saturday is going good. It isn't too cold out the wind isn't blowing yet and Mason and I are just about ready to go. Austin has agreed to come over later and bring the Wii with some games.
Just as I am taking Mason out to the car the wind starts up. So off we go. By the time I get to the highway... I can see nothing.
Don't think I let that stop me.
Nope.
I knew that it would only affect me for a couple of miles. About an hour later we get there. They have a really long and curvy driveway we get about halfway down it we can see the house and we get stuck in a snow drift to the side of the drive way.
Jeff's plowing abilities leave something to be desired. It is like he is afraid to lower the bucket anymore. There was probably a good 4 inches of snow still on the drive.
Jeff had to come rescue us. He finally got the car to the house later that afternoon after he got it stuck again and then had to hooked the tractor up to it.
Mason was in heaven playing with Cheyenne (playful 7 year old Black Lab) and Boots (2 year old kitty). Saturday afternoon I helped Robin get ready for Sunday. I made my bread while she made the cherry dessert and pumpkin pies. I was to bring the rolls for lunch on Sunday so I don't think that was considered helping but I didn't make a bigger mess anyways.
Her kitchen is set up very weird. As in she has things in the most illogical places. I don't know how many times I would ask her where something was and she would have to open several doors or drawers to find it.
Austin finally showed up around supper time. We had chili with cornbread. It would have been perfect but Robin didn't have baking powder. Who doesn't keep baking powder in the house? The corn bread was still good it just didn't raise like cakes usually do.
After supper we all played Wii and got beat at bowling by Robin. Austin beat us all in Golf, at least the first game. I took the second which is how it should have been anyways.
Mason went to bed around 8:30 like normal and was good. The rest of us stayed up later playing Wii. I finally gave it up about 10 and went to bed. I thought Austin would follow later. I wake up at 3 to let the dog outside and Austin wasn't in bed.
My first thought was that crazy bastard is staying up all night playing video games.
Imagine my surprise when I go upstairs and everything is dark and his pick up is gone out of the driveway.
Yep!! That crazy SOB went home. In blizzard conditions. I was less than thrilled.
Don't even begin to think that I stayed up all night worrying about him. NOPE! I went back to bed and slept peacefully until Mason woke up at 8. I figure he had a cell phone on him and would have called if he had run into trouble.
The next morning was Sunday and we were celebrating Christmas. Austin showed up around 10:30. I didn't even get a chance to give him a proper tongue lashing because his mother took care of it for me. She was mad. Austin took it all in stride and actually laughed at the end.
As annoying as she is at least she doesn't talk non-stop. I swear Dan doesn't shut up. I know in a normal house this wouldn't be a big deal and would most likely be considered starting a conversation but this isn't a normal family. It just feels like he asks a hundred questions.
This family doesn't have normal conversations they have heated debates. These debates are not rational and are not held before lunch they are held after dessert over a game of cribbage. Everything else can be considered polite chit-chat.
We didn't end up going home this day either because it was too darn cold out and the roads were too bad. Austin drove through drifts that came up to the bumper on his truck. He sure didn't let that stop him from going home though. He got to go home and ended up playing Wii all night.
I ended up having to sit through some uncomfortable silences. I am sure it didn't feel uncomfortable to Robin and Jeff but it was for me. How was I to get comfortable with my M-I-L reading my mind all evening. It did get better when she got out her new camera and started playing with it. At least until she started to ask me a hundred questions. Not that I mind answering questions it is just the way she asks them. Like she has perfect timing that as soon as I start to do something else she calls me over again. I think Austin gets this from her because he does the same thing.
Monday afternoon Robin and I took Mason to town. First we went to lunch at Perkins. Mason charmed all the young college students that were stuck working during break. There was a young couple there sitting in the booth across from us and Mason kept turning around and flirting with them both. Just being generally cute and the husband says 'If you could guarantee that our kids would turn out like that I wouldn't mind having one or two.' The wife was so happy after she heard that. After they left Robin looks at me and says 'Man are they in for it. They don't know that Mason threw 2 tantrums just on the way into the building.'
Next we went to see Santa. Mason was so excited to get to sit in Santa's lap and pull on his beard. Thankfully we got one with a real beard. Santa asked him what he wanted for Christmas and all I could understand was truck and baby and then he throws his head back and laughs. Santa was surprised and asked me his age twice.
By the time we got back home the roads were good enough for Mason and I to go home. So I loaded up the car and attempted to get the car out of the driveway. It only took two tries and the tractor.
When we got home the house looked like I hadn't been home in a month. There wasn't a clean dish or any silverware and there was just junk everywhere. I was less than thrilled considering I had just cleaned it Friday and it was only Monday.
After some power cleaning and doing some major laundry it sure felt good to sleep in my own bed considering it would be the only time for over a week.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Oh, WOW!
It has been a crazy couple of weeks and I promise to update on Monday with photos even. Here are just a couple of teasers:
1. I didn't get saved from having to stay the night (or two as the case may be) with the in-laws.
Yeah... that was... um... yeah...
2. Mason was spoiled rotten with all the gifts he received. He only threw 4 tantrums while opening presents. I was so proud...
3. We have our new-to-us car but it is currently stuck at the in-laws. Thanks to the blizzard like conditions.
4. Christmas was wonderful. How could a celebration of the birth of Christ be anything but wonderful.
5. My sister turns 30 on Monday (ha ha ha). I am sure there will be much more to this story. We are going out to celebrate tonight. I don't drink and will have a camera that by the time I pull it out the rest will be so drunk they won't remember even getting their pictures taken. My favorite kind of photos. Real candid and embarrassing.
6. Did I mention that I have been untethered from the mother-leash since Christmas night. I am hoping it becomes our family tradition. Well maybe, we'll see how I am doing about it tonight. I won't leave you hanging on this one...
Christmas night Austin, Mason and Hyde rode home with his parents and I stayed for my sisters birthday party and to do some things with my mom. I have so many feelings about this that I will go into more detail on Monday. I have to find out some opinions on this. I have to know if what I am feeling is normal or not. Over all I think this experience is good for us because now Austin gets to see what my days are like. I talked to him about 9 last night and he said he was E-X-H-A-U-S-T-E-D. Really made my heart soar to hear that. He said he didn't even get to shower yesterday. I know the poor baby.
So there are the teasers. My moms dial-up is more than I can stand after my blink-fast internet at home. Just checking my bank balance was a lesson in patience (excuse the spelling I don't have the stamina to wait for the spell check- Translation- I really have to pee but amdancing in my chair holding it until waiting until I post this so that my nephews don't delete it or fill it with naughty words)
1. I didn't get saved from having to stay the night (or two as the case may be) with the in-laws.
Yeah... that was... um... yeah...
2. Mason was spoiled rotten with all the gifts he received. He only threw 4 tantrums while opening presents. I was so proud...
3. We have our new-to-us car but it is currently stuck at the in-laws. Thanks to the blizzard like conditions.
4. Christmas was wonderful. How could a celebration of the birth of Christ be anything but wonderful.
5. My sister turns 30 on Monday (ha ha ha). I am sure there will be much more to this story. We are going out to celebrate tonight. I don't drink and will have a camera that by the time I pull it out the rest will be so drunk they won't remember even getting their pictures taken. My favorite kind of photos. Real candid and embarrassing.
6. Did I mention that I have been untethered from the mother-leash since Christmas night. I am hoping it becomes our family tradition. Well maybe, we'll see how I am doing about it tonight. I won't leave you hanging on this one...
Christmas night Austin, Mason and Hyde rode home with his parents and I stayed for my sisters birthday party and to do some things with my mom. I have so many feelings about this that I will go into more detail on Monday. I have to find out some opinions on this. I have to know if what I am feeling is normal or not. Over all I think this experience is good for us because now Austin gets to see what my days are like. I talked to him about 9 last night and he said he was E-X-H-A-U-S-T-E-D. Really made my heart soar to hear that. He said he didn't even get to shower yesterday. I know the poor baby.
So there are the teasers. My moms dial-up is more than I can stand after my blink-fast internet at home. Just checking my bank balance was a lesson in patience (excuse the spelling I don't have the stamina to wait for the spell check- Translation- I really have to pee but am
Friday, December 19, 2008
Snow
Last night we got a bunch and bunch of snow. So much snow that it rubs Hyde's belly and touches the bottom of my car. I opened the back door and it comes up about 10 inches on the door.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Snow? I like snow...
Yesterday morning Mason and I went outside to play with his sled. He loved it!! He would laugh and giggle the whole time we were moving. He had to cry whenever we would stop. I think he is really cute in his little snow suite he looks like a blue marshmallow. 
Faster mom!
Faster mom!
He tried to clap his hands with it and even put some in his hood but surprisingly enough the chunky kid didn't try to taste it.
I thought it was so cute. He sees that the snow is a different level than the ground he could see so he thought it was like a step. Needless to say he 'fell' through.At this point he decided he was done. Especially after he lost his little glove. He got himself up and marched right to the door. I was laughing so hard.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Some people are crazy...
I was looking at my local tv stations "Share The Joy" a holiday photo slideshow and I couldn't believe how many crazy pet people there are out there. There were more pet pictures than people pictures.
I know you want to take a peek, let me know I'm not alone. Not saying I don't have some crazy pet pictures but I would never put them out there for the world to see. Maybe on my blog but never to a tv station.
Share the Joy
I know you want to take a peek, let me know I'm not alone. Not saying I don't have some crazy pet pictures but I would never put them out there for the world to see. Maybe on my blog but never to a tv station.
Share the Joy
It's the most wonderful season of all...
It snowed all day yesterday. All. Day. I tell you. Normally I wouldn't mind because I generally don't go anywhere anyways but the little mutt I so lovingly call 'The Hairless Wonder' doesn't like to go outside when it is cold. So every 20 minutes I have to let him outside so that he can run to my car and mark the tire and run back inside. Over and over again all day. I do get a kick out of it when he has to go #2. If I'm watching him he will run as far away as he can and run around in a circle until it falls out of his butt. It is like he is afraid his feet are going to freeze down. I have been trying to catch this on video but he has not been cooperating with me. This morning he pooped right on the back steps because I wasn't watching him. And to think I only around 10 more years of this. Yay me!
It started to come down around 6 or 7 and ended finally around 5 or 6. For a lot of the day the there was a slight breeze so it didn't stick to the huge side yard until about 2. The side yard with the clothes line is sheltered and now has around 8 inches. It is beautiful. A nice fluffy light weight snow that is easy to shovel.
It started to come down around 6 or 7 and ended finally around 5 or 6. For a lot of the day the there was a slight breeze so it didn't stick to the huge side yard until about 2. The side yard with the clothes line is sheltered and now has around 8 inches. It is beautiful. A nice fluffy light weight snow that is easy to shovel.
This was taken last night around 10 while I was 'helping' Austin get his truck started and loaded with weight. Honestly how much help did he think I was going to be when he saw me take my camera out with me.
I thought I did pretty good considering I didn't have my tripod.
This is our road looking south.
This is our road looking north.
Guaranteed our road will just like for 3 days. Well maybe not just like this but really close after all everyone drives down the same path.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Oh, My
So I have been trying to teach Mason to say 'Merry Christmas'. It isn't going so well. Most of the time he just looks at me like I'm crazy. A couple of times he said 'No, Momma.' A couple of other times he said 'Tada Raura, No Momma', and my all time favorite and what earned him nap early was 'Eeve I lone' (Leave me alone). What a wonderful sweet little boy I have.
I am determined that he will know Merry Christmas by Christmas. I don't care if that is the only phrase that we say all the way to my mom and dad's. It would make for a very long 3+ hour car ride though. I think he'll be able to say it. Honestly I am surprised he hasn't said it already. Words usually come so easy to him. As long as he doesn't 'You Butt' to me again or while we are there I will be a happy though.
Well I better head to town and buy milk. The weather people think there is going to be a good sized storm come through here tomorrow. One station says 4-6 another says 2-4 so we'll see. I wouldn't mind some snow. Even if that means my husband has to work from home.
I understand we have had our differences about it in the past and we have agreed that as long as he doesn't expect me to acknowledge him during the day we will get along good. For some crazy reason he expected me to take care of him during the week like I do on the weekends.
Well obviously that just isn't going to happen. I cannot help it if he isn't smart enough to know where the cereal and peanut butter and jelly are located.
I summed it up fairly easily for him I told him that he never takes care of me and that maybe he should try to get his work done and take care of me at the same time. He told me I was crazy. So I said Yeah during the week between the hours of 7 and 3 you are not my responsibility. He wasn't real thrilled with this but has gotten over it and we have gotten along great the last couple of times he had to work from home.
I even left Mason home with him and went to MOPS last time. I know he wasn't thrilled about it but got over it. Well kinda, I told him to drop it or we were having Ramen Noodles for supper the rest of the week. Amazing how fast that shut his yapper.
I am determined that he will know Merry Christmas by Christmas. I don't care if that is the only phrase that we say all the way to my mom and dad's. It would make for a very long 3+ hour car ride though. I think he'll be able to say it. Honestly I am surprised he hasn't said it already. Words usually come so easy to him. As long as he doesn't 'You Butt' to me again or while we are there I will be a happy though.
Well I better head to town and buy milk. The weather people think there is going to be a good sized storm come through here tomorrow. One station says 4-6 another says 2-4 so we'll see. I wouldn't mind some snow. Even if that means my husband has to work from home.
I understand we have had our differences about it in the past and we have agreed that as long as he doesn't expect me to acknowledge him during the day we will get along good. For some crazy reason he expected me to take care of him during the week like I do on the weekends.
Well obviously that just isn't going to happen. I cannot help it if he isn't smart enough to know where the cereal and peanut butter and jelly are located.
I summed it up fairly easily for him I told him that he never takes care of me and that maybe he should try to get his work done and take care of me at the same time. He told me I was crazy. So I said Yeah during the week between the hours of 7 and 3 you are not my responsibility. He wasn't real thrilled with this but has gotten over it and we have gotten along great the last couple of times he had to work from home.
I even left Mason home with him and went to MOPS last time. I know he wasn't thrilled about it but got over it. Well kinda, I told him to drop it or we were having Ramen Noodles for supper the rest of the week. Amazing how fast that shut his yapper.
My Hope
It's Monday and I am for the most part done Christmas shopping. Well for people that are actually getting gifts.
We have some people on our list that are really hard to buy for and so they are getting an 8x10 of Mason. Something that they can't return exchange or re-gift. Some are getting them framed some are not. You know the picky ones that all the frames in the house match. I don't know how they do it. Do they just buy a stock pile of the same frame and store them for future use. I haven't figured it out yet.
Now I just have to get the photo taken. That is easier said than done. Mason doesn't like to sit still, well not really sit still but stay in front of my back drop. I don't care if wants to sit or stand he just has to stay in front of the back drop. He doesn't agree and thinks he should be able to jump on the couch and ride his toys when he should be sitting in his cute little chair and smiling sweetly. I wouldn't even care if he wanted monkey or bear in the photo as long as he could sit still for 5 seconds and smile sweetly. He gets this from his father. I am sure of it.
The last couple of times I tired to take his photo for this he threw himself on the floor and proceeded to throw the biggest tantrums yet. The last time he threw himself back so hard we had to get out the icepack. Austin has finally agree to 'help'. Little does he know that he will most likely end up in the photo as well. Well at least one.
We have some people on our list that are really hard to buy for and so they are getting an 8x10 of Mason. Something that they can't return exchange or re-gift. Some are getting them framed some are not. You know the picky ones that all the frames in the house match. I don't know how they do it. Do they just buy a stock pile of the same frame and store them for future use. I haven't figured it out yet.
Now I just have to get the photo taken. That is easier said than done. Mason doesn't like to sit still, well not really sit still but stay in front of my back drop. I don't care if wants to sit or stand he just has to stay in front of the back drop. He doesn't agree and thinks he should be able to jump on the couch and ride his toys when he should be sitting in his cute little chair and smiling sweetly. I wouldn't even care if he wanted monkey or bear in the photo as long as he could sit still for 5 seconds and smile sweetly. He gets this from his father. I am sure of it.
The last couple of times I tired to take his photo for this he threw himself on the floor and proceeded to throw the biggest tantrums yet. The last time he threw himself back so hard we had to get out the icepack. Austin has finally agree to 'help'. Little does he know that he will most likely end up in the photo as well. Well at least one.
Friday, December 12, 2008
MOPS Christmas Brunch
Yesterday was my MOPS Christmas Brunch. I was afraid I was going to have to miss it because of the horrible roads but I decided that since Mason was staying home with dad anyways that I may as well go. It took me around an hour to get there but I didn't care because I was by myself and had given myself plenty of time. Well that and my window wasn't frozen shut.
It was nice, the food and conversation were wonderful. Afterwards I went to the store to get my guys some lunch and do a little grocery shopping.
The roads were much better on the way home which was good. Winter in Iowa is bad enough but to add bad roads on top of the windchill 3 days after the snow stopped is really unacceptable. It isn't like our county guys don't have the resources. I figure they should be able to at least keep the roads in better condition but they are probably hording the said resources for 'in case' we get a bigger storm.
I was a little glad to see that Austin was frazzled when I got home. Evidently Mason was a little naughty. Something about the computer and losing the whole mornings work. I don't know. I can't say that I cared too much. I figure if Mason was alone long enough with his laptop to do that then he wasn't watching him that great and probably deserved it.
I know another 'good wife' moment.
Well I hear Big, Big World coming on tv so I'd better get lunch made before he gets too grumpy. I am really hoping he takes more than a 30 minute nap today.
It was nice, the food and conversation were wonderful. Afterwards I went to the store to get my guys some lunch and do a little grocery shopping.
The roads were much better on the way home which was good. Winter in Iowa is bad enough but to add bad roads on top of the windchill 3 days after the snow stopped is really unacceptable. It isn't like our county guys don't have the resources. I figure they should be able to at least keep the roads in better condition but they are probably hording the said resources for 'in case' we get a bigger storm.
I was a little glad to see that Austin was frazzled when I got home. Evidently Mason was a little naughty. Something about the computer and losing the whole mornings work. I don't know. I can't say that I cared too much. I figure if Mason was alone long enough with his laptop to do that then he wasn't watching him that great and probably deserved it.
I know another 'good wife' moment.
Well I hear Big, Big World coming on tv so I'd better get lunch made before he gets too grumpy. I am really hoping he takes more than a 30 minute nap today.
Really just an inch!!
Last night I had to move up the baby gate between the kitchen and the dining room. Mason kept getting his foot stuck on the top so I moved it up one whole inch. I know it doesn't sound like much, I mean really just an inch.
Well I think that inch is going to kill me.
Seriously I keep forgetting about it and falling flat on my face trying to get over this stupid gate. I am sure it looks funny watching me fall.
I am sure I will adjust one of these days hopefully before I break my neck.
Well I think that inch is going to kill me.
Seriously I keep forgetting about it and falling flat on my face trying to get over this stupid gate. I am sure it looks funny watching me fall.
I am sure I will adjust one of these days hopefully before I break my neck.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monkey...
This afternoon while I was on the computer I start to hear all this grunting. I look over expecting to see my son pooping his diaper but I see this instead. I can think of easier way to get into the office other than crawling under the walker.
Then I realize what his problem was. He was trying to bring his monkey with him.
Monkey usually stays in his crib that way he is up there when we get ready to go to bed or take a nap. Mason most days is okay with this arrangement but not today. Nope, today he threw a huge fit and I figured it wasn't worth the argument.
And yes those are pjs. If we don't have anywhere to go that day we don't change. That just literally doubles the laundry.
I absolutely hate these curtains they came with the house. I have the fabric to make new ones but haven't found the time to actually do the sewing. I keep thinking one of these days.
He thought I should kiss the monkey.
Going in for the kiss, eyes closed.
Kissing, eyes wide open. For his sake I hope he outgrows this.
We used to have a huge fish tank against that wall but we took it down last week and now the room feels huge.
Then I realize what his problem was. He was trying to bring his monkey with him.
Monkey usually stays in his crib that way he is up there when we get ready to go to bed or take a nap. Mason most days is okay with this arrangement but not today. Nope, today he threw a huge fit and I figured it wasn't worth the argument.
And yes those are pjs. If we don't have anywhere to go that day we don't change. That just literally doubles the laundry.
I absolutely hate these curtains they came with the house. I have the fabric to make new ones but haven't found the time to actually do the sewing. I keep thinking one of these days.
He thought I should kiss the monkey. 
Going in for the kiss, eyes closed.
Kissing, eyes wide open. For his sake I hope he outgrows this.
We used to have a huge fish tank against that wall but we took it down last week and now the room feels huge.
My Lucky Day...
The roads were passable so Austin went to work today. I have never been so glad to see the tail lights leave the driveway. I didn't even complain when he had to take my car.
Before anyone goes thinking I am a cold hearted person they should know that he was a royal pain in the rump yesterday. I even reminded him that if the roads were too bad he could work from home today again.
I had to play the good wife all day. I made him breakfast lunch and dinner. All in the same day. I felt used. I don't think my being a 'good wife' should mean I have to cook all three meals on a weekday. I even made corn bread for dinner to go with the chili. I really do spoil him.
Before anyone goes thinking I am a cold hearted person they should know that he was a royal pain in the rump yesterday. I even reminded him that if the roads were too bad he could work from home today again.
I had to play the good wife all day. I made him breakfast lunch and dinner. All in the same day. I felt used. I don't think my being a 'good wife' should mean I have to cook all three meals on a weekday. I even made corn bread for dinner to go with the chili. I really do spoil him.
Monday, December 8, 2008
yep
Big storm tonight. Austin working from home tomorrow and Thursday and most likely Wednesday because of weather... um... yeah... we'll probably be getting divorced by next Monday. That is way too much time together in one house... alone... together... with just Mason for an ice breaker. Yeah. Pray for my husband. He will need it.
A Nice Weekend...
A nice weekend... oh, what I wouldn't give for one of those.
Saturday was spent doing laundry. A ton of laundry. I really need to go through Mason's closet and sort through all his clothes. Then I need to go through all the little boy clothes in the upstairs storage closet and get all the 2 and 3T stuff.
That should be fun. Some of the sizes are the wrong season. I can't have Mason running around in shorts and tanks in the middle of winter.
Sunday I got up early and made cookies for the party. Which was really good. If memory serves me it was around a $500 show. I think I am going to get most of my hostess credit in gift certificates because I saw the new catalog that doesn't start until the 16th and it is really good. Now I can't wait to cash them in.
Too bad I didn't get any females in my family for Christmas. Which reminds me I need to get to Hy-Vee and get gift certificates for the guys I did get. I know real thoughtful.
After the party we went with my mom, aunt, sister and grandma into to town to eat at LaCarretas. It was good. Mason flirted with the waitress and the ladies in the booth behind us. I forgot his sippy at home. Let me rephrase that, I thought he had a clean unused sippy in the diaper bag so I didn't double check. Turns out he didn't because the last time Austin took him to town he stopped at Casey's and got Mason some milk and used the clean sippy and then didn't tell me and just put it back in the diaper bag. Totally gross. Mason didn't mind because he got to drink out of a straw. I minded though because Austin knew better.
All in all the weekend was really good and I really shouldn't complain but I like to and today is a complaining sort of day.
Saturday was spent doing laundry. A ton of laundry. I really need to go through Mason's closet and sort through all his clothes. Then I need to go through all the little boy clothes in the upstairs storage closet and get all the 2 and 3T stuff.
That should be fun. Some of the sizes are the wrong season. I can't have Mason running around in shorts and tanks in the middle of winter.
Sunday I got up early and made cookies for the party. Which was really good. If memory serves me it was around a $500 show. I think I am going to get most of my hostess credit in gift certificates because I saw the new catalog that doesn't start until the 16th and it is really good. Now I can't wait to cash them in.
Too bad I didn't get any females in my family for Christmas. Which reminds me I need to get to Hy-Vee and get gift certificates for the guys I did get. I know real thoughtful.
After the party we went with my mom, aunt, sister and grandma into to town to eat at LaCarretas. It was good. Mason flirted with the waitress and the ladies in the booth behind us. I forgot his sippy at home. Let me rephrase that, I thought he had a clean unused sippy in the diaper bag so I didn't double check. Turns out he didn't because the last time Austin took him to town he stopped at Casey's and got Mason some milk and used the clean sippy and then didn't tell me and just put it back in the diaper bag. Totally gross. Mason didn't mind because he got to drink out of a straw. I minded though because Austin knew better.
All in all the weekend was really good and I really shouldn't complain but I like to and today is a complaining sort of day.
Friday, December 5, 2008
It's Real Life~ Store It- Kitchen
This weeks theme is Store It: Kitchen over at Farm Fresh Jessica's.
I am late this week because my husband decided to work from home yesterday and took over my internet and basically the whole house. I don't know why he thought he could work from home and have it be a quiet work environment with an 18 month old running around. Obviously he is laking in the common sense department some days.
I have a huge kitchen with so many cabinets that I don't even use them all. However that doesn't mean that they are organized. Especially since this kitchen was made for a tall person and that I am not.
All these photos where taken by the rules of no cleaning before snapping. Everything is still relatively clean considering we just had Thanksgiving last week and I am having a PartyLite party this week. Otherwise I am sure it would have collected more clutter than what is seen here.
So here is my kitchen in all its glory.
Top of the fridge. I don't give this area too much thought because I am short. Most of this stuff is Austin's.
Kitchen utensils are kept in this apple crock on the stove or on the table so that they are handy.
Under the table. Generally just the toaster is kept here but Austin likes to put anything on it that he doesn't know where it belongs.At the moment there are some duh things on it like the fish tank filters and Mason's swim floaty.
These are the very top cabinets by the ceiling. Just misc junk and my corelle baking dishes.NOTE~~ I am standing on a chair and still have to be on my tip toes to get to the top shelf.
Glasses, plates, bowl, measuring cups, mixing bowls, sippy cups and the ever important tea.
Cabinets above the windows. Stand mixer, extra plates and bowls, waffle maker, a really ugly cat candle that Austin got me for my birthday many many years ago.
More cabinets above the window. My blender, cookie jar, and open paper towels.Everything else was left by previous owners and I just didn't care.
Even more cabinets up by the ceiling.Baking goods, fry daddy, a pampered chef chopper that I've had for 5 years and it hasn't been out of the box yet. Austin's extra new gloves.
The actual food cabinet. I did have this organized but Austin thought it need some improvement and I just haven't changed it back yet.
Junk drawers. Literally JUNK.
Drawers to the left of the sink.
The actual food cabinet. I did have this organized but Austin thought it need some improvement and I just haven't changed it back yet.
Junk drawers. Literally JUNK.
Drawers to the left of the sink.Hot pads and can opener.
Misc kitchen utensils. Measuring cups.
Cook books and cooling racks.
Pie and loaf pans. Custard bowls.
Under sink. The water bottle is my Windex. Austin broke the bottle.
The kitchen sink cabinet lock.
The silverware drawer. The silverware that breaks all the time are the ones with the brown handles.
Today is towel laundry day otherwise this drawer would be full.
Cake pans and cutting board.
Baggies and wraps.
Austin's junk food drawer and important receipts.
Yet another misc junk drawer. Just how many does one family need.
Misc cabinet by fridge.
Coffee maker, Scentsy warmer, flower pot with impatients.
Impatients don't do well in the house from about November to March. As soon as the days start to get longer they do really well. Until then they look like this.
Water cabinet. We added some insulation so hopefully it doesn't freeze this year.
Pots and pans.
Kitchen sink. I leave the strainers out because otherwise I would be constantly putting them away and getting the back out again.
Misc kitchen utensils. Measuring cups.
Cook books and cooling racks.
Pie and loaf pans. Custard bowls.
Under sink. The water bottle is my Windex. Austin broke the bottle.
The kitchen sink cabinet lock.
The silverware drawer. The silverware that breaks all the time are the ones with the brown handles.
Today is towel laundry day otherwise this drawer would be full.
Cake pans and cutting board.
Baggies and wraps.
Austin's junk food drawer and important receipts.
Yet another misc junk drawer. Just how many does one family need.
Misc cabinet by fridge.Impatients don't do well in the house from about November to March. As soon as the days start to get longer they do really well. Until then they look like this.
Water cabinet. We added some insulation so hopefully it doesn't freeze this year.
Pots and pans. Kitchen sink. I leave the strainers out because otherwise I would be constantly putting them away and getting the back out again.Wednesday, December 3, 2008
It is so beautiful...
I need to get some photos up of the bathroom. We are in the home stretch. Finally!
The trim is not up and there are a couple of spot that need some mudding but not yet because he has to decide what he is going to do about the trim in those areas.
I know that the color choice was a little bright/dark to some peoples taste but I really do love it. I think it will look really nice with all my stuff in it. At this point I would be happy if he would just rehang my mirrors on the vanity.
The trim is not up and there are a couple of spot that need some mudding but not yet because he has to decide what he is going to do about the trim in those areas.
I know that the color choice was a little bright/dark to some peoples taste but I really do love it. I think it will look really nice with all my stuff in it. At this point I would be happy if he would just rehang my mirrors on the vanity.
Tank... Really
Well yesterday was Mason's 18 month well baby visit... I don't know how I feel about this... I am not ready for him to be 18 months.Considering it took forever to get out of the house. I let the dog out and went outside to start the car, came back in to get Mason and Hyde slipped back inside, I go back in to put Hyde in the kennel and get the diaper bag. I put Hyde in his kennel and give him his treat, I grab the diaper bag and am ready to head out when I notice the diaper bag is leaking. So I look in it to find the culprit and smell it... Yep... Dog PISS!!
Talk about a jealous pup!
So I hurry and get new diapers, wipe off the wipes... grab clean clothes to go in it and a clean diaper bag. Thankfully one was in the dryer.
We finally get on our way and everything was going good... um... yeah... all except for the part about the ride there where he got his finger stuck in a toy truck. Yes, you read that correctly. A. Toy. Truck.
Then he started to panic... and fling the truck around... and scream... all while I am driving on a questionable road covered with snow. So I pull over into a driveway and twist around to reach him and I can't get the truck off his poor little finger. I finally get it off with the ole spit maneuver and then comes the real test... Can I even get out of this stupid driveway?
It took a couple minutes of slipping and sliding but we made it out. Here is something for the record books... I was still early!! How often does that happen.
We pull into the doctors office to see my husband pulling in also. He decided to join us. Yeah... can you read my enthusiasm.
I think it was retards are us at the check in counter. Every time they ask all those questions about if everything is current. She starts in and I stop her and say 'Everything is the same.' to which she replies 'I'm sorry mam, (I saw red at that point, I am not old enough for MAM) I have to ask these questions because it has been six months since your child was in.' So she starts over with the questions. Starts over as in even asking Mason's name.
I think steam started coming out of my ears.
My husband seeing this slipped into the next line and got Mason checked in in less than 15 seconds. I didn't say anything back to her I just stomped over and asked the other lady to please put a payment on the account. The other gal follows me over and whispers in the other girls ear. I couldn't believe it but by that point we needed to get going before we were late.
I hated to just leave it at that so on the way out I stopped and asked to talk to the manager. I filed a complaint and the lady in charge was appalled by how I was treated. Evidently I am not the only person to file a complaint against this gal.
So now on to the good stuff. Mason is healthy. Duh like I didn't know that.
He weighs 29 lbs 14 oz 71 percentile and is 33 inches tall 91 percentile. The Dr. asks me all the normal questions. Yada yada yada. He picks Mason up to see how he is walking and calls him a tank. Most little kids when you pick them up are lite but he said Mason has substance to him 'like a tank, or linebacker.'
When he asked me how many words Mason knew I chuckled and asked 'Words that I can understand or words that his dad can understand?' He said 'Words that you can understand. Otherwise technically no little kids would know any words until kindergarten.' Austin looked offended but all he understands is no, Mama, and Dada. We get talking with the doctor and Mason is looking at his book and points to a truck like he had stuck on his finger and says 'Truck. ouch.' Even Austin understood it so he looks at Mason and being my son says 'what? NO! WHAT!!'
The Dr was floored. He said even though parents tell him all the time that their 18 month old knows so many words he had never seen such a demonstration of that knowledge. All I could say was 'Ouch is a new one'
So the nurse came back in and Mason got his shot and we declined the flu shot again. We were on our way.
The ride home was no better. Mason has a water sippy that has a straw and he has recently learned how to slide it open. He would open it and water would splatter all over, he would take a drink and close it. Over and over and over again for the whole 30 minute drive home. I was happy he didn't nap but upset that everything was wet.
After a quick diaper change and some dry clothes it was nap time. I don't understand why going to the doctor has to be so horrible. It really ruins the day.
Talk about a jealous pup!
So I hurry and get new diapers, wipe off the wipes... grab clean clothes to go in it and a clean diaper bag. Thankfully one was in the dryer.
We finally get on our way and everything was going good... um... yeah... all except for the part about the ride there where he got his finger stuck in a toy truck. Yes, you read that correctly. A. Toy. Truck.
Then he started to panic... and fling the truck around... and scream... all while I am driving on a questionable road covered with snow. So I pull over into a driveway and twist around to reach him and I can't get the truck off his poor little finger. I finally get it off with the ole spit maneuver and then comes the real test... Can I even get out of this stupid driveway?
It took a couple minutes of slipping and sliding but we made it out. Here is something for the record books... I was still early!! How often does that happen.
We pull into the doctors office to see my husband pulling in also. He decided to join us. Yeah... can you read my enthusiasm.
I think it was retards are us at the check in counter. Every time they ask all those questions about if everything is current. She starts in and I stop her and say 'Everything is the same.' to which she replies 'I'm sorry mam, (I saw red at that point, I am not old enough for MAM) I have to ask these questions because it has been six months since your child was in.' So she starts over with the questions. Starts over as in even asking Mason's name.
I think steam started coming out of my ears.
My husband seeing this slipped into the next line and got Mason checked in in less than 15 seconds. I didn't say anything back to her I just stomped over and asked the other lady to please put a payment on the account. The other gal follows me over and whispers in the other girls ear. I couldn't believe it but by that point we needed to get going before we were late.
I hated to just leave it at that so on the way out I stopped and asked to talk to the manager. I filed a complaint and the lady in charge was appalled by how I was treated. Evidently I am not the only person to file a complaint against this gal.
So now on to the good stuff. Mason is healthy. Duh like I didn't know that.
He weighs 29 lbs 14 oz 71 percentile and is 33 inches tall 91 percentile. The Dr. asks me all the normal questions. Yada yada yada. He picks Mason up to see how he is walking and calls him a tank. Most little kids when you pick them up are lite but he said Mason has substance to him 'like a tank, or linebacker.'
When he asked me how many words Mason knew I chuckled and asked 'Words that I can understand or words that his dad can understand?' He said 'Words that you can understand. Otherwise technically no little kids would know any words until kindergarten.' Austin looked offended but all he understands is no, Mama, and Dada. We get talking with the doctor and Mason is looking at his book and points to a truck like he had stuck on his finger and says 'Truck. ouch.' Even Austin understood it so he looks at Mason and being my son says 'what? NO! WHAT!!'
The Dr was floored. He said even though parents tell him all the time that their 18 month old knows so many words he had never seen such a demonstration of that knowledge. All I could say was 'Ouch is a new one'
So the nurse came back in and Mason got his shot and we declined the flu shot again. We were on our way.
The ride home was no better. Mason has a water sippy that has a straw and he has recently learned how to slide it open. He would open it and water would splatter all over, he would take a drink and close it. Over and over and over again for the whole 30 minute drive home. I was happy he didn't nap but upset that everything was wet.
After a quick diaper change and some dry clothes it was nap time. I don't understand why going to the doctor has to be so horrible. It really ruins the day.
Monday, December 1, 2008
I can hope can't I...
I am really hoping that Princess Hateful Raquel decides to skip my PartyLite party and not come. She is rather upset with me at the moment and I haven't even talked to her in about 3 months.
The deal is that Austin's dad got a new car (2009 Audi A4) and was going to lose money on the trade in so he is giving, yes free and clear giving, us his old car. She thinks that he should give her the car because he gave us the last one. Mind you she gets the cash value.
I found out she is upset because she talked to Grandma and I talk to Grandma. She told Grandma that and I quote "It sure would be nice if someone would just give me a car instead of me having to buy all my vehicles." That upset Grandma because Grandma and Grandpa bought Raquel her first two cars, the last being a brand new 2003 Grand Prix and didn't even get a thank you. Then she traded it off for her current vehicle a 2006 Toyota Tundra. Now all she does is complain about the gas price. Anyways... I am getting a 2005 Chrysler 300C with about 75k in miles.
Austin and I drive vehicles until they die. Well sometimes he buys vehicles that should be dead but that is a whole other story. My current little car a 99 Chrysler 300M with 182k is starting to have issues. 1. the only window that goes down is the drivers 2. the clock in the center of the dash has decided to stop working. 3. the heater settings light has gone on the fritz and I can no longer tell what the settings are for temp or fan or even where it is going to come out at. 4. the drivers seat no longer moves forward or backwards of its own accord. it is one of those things where you have to push the button and then push on it for all your worth. 5. the alarm just goes off without even being set. and the big one 6. the transmission has started to have problems on big hills by stalling or slipping.
Have I mentioned lately that I won the in-law prize. I know that we don't always get along but they really are the best. I just feel bad for Austin because he got shafted in that area.
The deal is that Austin's dad got a new car (2009 Audi A4) and was going to lose money on the trade in so he is giving, yes free and clear giving, us his old car. She thinks that he should give her the car because he gave us the last one. Mind you she gets the cash value.
I found out she is upset because she talked to Grandma and I talk to Grandma. She told Grandma that and I quote "It sure would be nice if someone would just give me a car instead of me having to buy all my vehicles." That upset Grandma because Grandma and Grandpa bought Raquel her first two cars, the last being a brand new 2003 Grand Prix and didn't even get a thank you. Then she traded it off for her current vehicle a 2006 Toyota Tundra. Now all she does is complain about the gas price. Anyways... I am getting a 2005 Chrysler 300C with about 75k in miles.
Austin and I drive vehicles until they die. Well sometimes he buys vehicles that should be dead but that is a whole other story. My current little car a 99 Chrysler 300M with 182k is starting to have issues. 1. the only window that goes down is the drivers 2. the clock in the center of the dash has decided to stop working. 3. the heater settings light has gone on the fritz and I can no longer tell what the settings are for temp or fan or even where it is going to come out at. 4. the drivers seat no longer moves forward or backwards of its own accord. it is one of those things where you have to push the button and then push on it for all your worth. 5. the alarm just goes off without even being set. and the big one 6. the transmission has started to have problems on big hills by stalling or slipping.
Have I mentioned lately that I won the in-law prize. I know that we don't always get along but they really are the best. I just feel bad for Austin because he got shafted in that area.
One Of Those Days...
that you want to slap the people who say 'Good Morning'.
Well it is Monday.
There is snow on the ground and the roads are icy.
We got the bathroom painted (one coat) and I need to go get more paint.
I took a bunch of photos this weekend and now can't find the card reader.
I have exactly half a gallon of milk and 4 diapers.
This week is not starting off so good and I don't see it improving. I have so much to do before my PartyLite party next Sunday. Truly if you like candles call you PartyLite lady and get in on the really good hostess deals this month. Double hostess credit if you have a party by the 15th with one booking. That is even better than the deal I got in on this last July where I got $350 worth of stuff for a whole $20.
Anyways enough about that already we'll just say that I am busy. I have to get he second coat of paint on the bathroom and hopefully get the ceiling painted, it would be nice but sure isn't a requirement so I am not going to kill myself getting it done. Then I have to get all my little decorations hung. I have a couple of things that I got from my last PartyLite party that need hung in the bathroom. Along with a couple of wall plaques and some photos. I also have a little corner shelf that needs painted. Fun stuff you know.
Well it is Monday.
There is snow on the ground and the roads are icy.
We got the bathroom painted (one coat) and I need to go get more paint.
I took a bunch of photos this weekend and now can't find the card reader.
I have exactly half a gallon of milk and 4 diapers.
This week is not starting off so good and I don't see it improving. I have so much to do before my PartyLite party next Sunday. Truly if you like candles call you PartyLite lady and get in on the really good hostess deals this month. Double hostess credit if you have a party by the 15th with one booking. That is even better than the deal I got in on this last July where I got $350 worth of stuff for a whole $20.
Anyways enough about that already we'll just say that I am busy. I have to get he second coat of paint on the bathroom and hopefully get the ceiling painted, it would be nice but sure isn't a requirement so I am not going to kill myself getting it done. Then I have to get all my little decorations hung. I have a couple of things that I got from my last PartyLite party that need hung in the bathroom. Along with a couple of wall plaques and some photos. I also have a little corner shelf that needs painted. Fun stuff you know.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Why??
Why is it that my day goes good until Austin gets home? When he gets home I am usually in the middle of some project and he thinks he has to interrupt. Well not really interrupt but detain me from finishing.
Take yesterday for example when he got home I was in the middle of moving everything from the dining and living room into the kitchen so that I could shampoo carpets. Yeah... I didn't get to shampoo carpets and everything is still in the kitchen... in the way... in the kitchen. But I'm not bitter. No that wouldn't coincide with my 'good wife' ways now would it.
I know your wondering what I did instead of the carpets. Well naturally I had to run to town and run the errands that Austin didn't/wouldn't do on his way home because obviously I wasn't in the middle of anything. Some days I just want to beat him.
I had to go get Hyde dog food at the farm store; Wal-Mart for painters tape, metal roller tray, roller liners, and a 9V battery; Jimmy's BBQ for supper. I get home and he asks me what took so long. I get to ask him why he didn't change Mason after nap. We are nowhere near even to my thinking.
So we eat and then watch Big Bang Theory (my husband doesn't see it but I see a lot of him in those guys; socially awkward) and How I Met Your Mother. No Monday is complete without watching these.
After those I was planning on doing the carpets. Didn't happen because Austin goaded me into playing Wii. Then it was time forsome lovin bed. I wasn't in the mood to get back out bed to stay up late and do the carpets so here they sit this morning. Still dry and dirty and on my to-do list.
I have a million things to do today but knew I would be useless from stewing if I didn't get this off my chest. Sometimes I really think it would be easier to just put him in a highchair to keep him contained like I do Mason when I am trying to do something. I think he would throw a little more of a fit though. I warned him that the consequences today are death. I don't think he believed me. For some reason he never believes me when I use the 'good wife' voice.
Take yesterday for example when he got home I was in the middle of moving everything from the dining and living room into the kitchen so that I could shampoo carpets. Yeah... I didn't get to shampoo carpets and everything is still in the kitchen... in the way... in the kitchen. But I'm not bitter. No that wouldn't coincide with my 'good wife' ways now would it.
I know your wondering what I did instead of the carpets. Well naturally I had to run to town and run the errands that Austin didn't/wouldn't do on his way home because obviously I wasn't in the middle of anything. Some days I just want to beat him.
I had to go get Hyde dog food at the farm store; Wal-Mart for painters tape, metal roller tray, roller liners, and a 9V battery; Jimmy's BBQ for supper. I get home and he asks me what took so long. I get to ask him why he didn't change Mason after nap. We are nowhere near even to my thinking.
So we eat and then watch Big Bang Theory (my husband doesn't see it but I see a lot of him in those guys; socially awkward) and How I Met Your Mother. No Monday is complete without watching these.
After those I was planning on doing the carpets. Didn't happen because Austin goaded me into playing Wii. Then it was time for
I have a million things to do today but knew I would be useless from stewing if I didn't get this off my chest. Sometimes I really think it would be easier to just put him in a highchair to keep him contained like I do Mason when I am trying to do something. I think he would throw a little more of a fit though. I warned him that the consequences today are death. I don't think he believed me. For some reason he never believes me when I use the 'good wife' voice.
Monday, November 24, 2008
A little older but no wiser...
We were watching TV last night and Austin says to me. 'He is really starting to look older.' I looked at him like 'No duh dumbass, where have you been the last 17 months.' Thankfully that isn't what came out of my mouth. I was so proud of myself, all I said was 'I know hard to believe it's only been 18 months.'
He looked at me suspiciously. I kept my cool though. I would have liked to have just blown at him but I realize that he is a guy and they are kinda stupid that way. Sometimes you just have to love their innocence.
He looked at me suspiciously. I kept my cool though. I would have liked to have just blown at him but I realize that he is a guy and they are kinda stupid that way. Sometimes you just have to love their innocence.
Counting...
I have to count my forks. They keep breaking so I keep throwing them away and I don't know if we have enough for everybody.
Our plates and silverware came from Robin and Jeff when we got married. They got it for a wedding present so it is very old. At least in the way of cheap silverware.
I wouldn't mind having to buy new silverware. We should have replaced it long ago but we always had better things to spend our money on. Like groceries. Then you just get used to it and don't think about it anymore. Then we couldn't agree on a style. When you think about it this is the only silverware Austin has really ever known. I think I might just have to bite the bullet and buy some. He will just have to like or get used to whatever I pick out.
Sounds like a plan to me.
Our plates and silverware came from Robin and Jeff when we got married. They got it for a wedding present so it is very old. At least in the way of cheap silverware.
I wouldn't mind having to buy new silverware. We should have replaced it long ago but we always had better things to spend our money on. Like groceries. Then you just get used to it and don't think about it anymore. Then we couldn't agree on a style. When you think about it this is the only silverware Austin has really ever known. I think I might just have to bite the bullet and buy some. He will just have to like or get used to whatever I pick out.
Sounds like a plan to me.
My weekend
Well we were ready to start painting on Sunday but we were just too tired. We worked really hard getting the last of the mudding done on Saturday and then sanding ALL day Sunday. Honestly it hurts to raise my arm to even brush my teeth. I am so proud of us.
Austin is putting up the primer today when he gets home from work and then tomorrow we are going to paint.
I now have to dust the whole house because it doesn't matter how careful you think you are when you are sanding. It gets everywhere. I do mean everywhere. I have so much to do before Thursday. Well actually Wednesday because I will be cooking all day on Wednesday so I won't be able to clean. Should be fun. Wish me luck!
On the good side Austin's mom is off work this week so I am going to coerce her into watching Mason this afternoon.
That was our weekend. It was literally spent in the bathroom. I am just so glad it is finally getting done. I am so ready to start hanging all my decorations back up and getting it really clean. I am so tired of the grungy construction bathroom. To be able to get my bathroom to smell of candles and bleach again. What a wonderful Christmas present. I know I'm weird. It's okay.
Well I'm off to get the house ready for Turkey day.
Austin is putting up the primer today when he gets home from work and then tomorrow we are going to paint.
I now have to dust the whole house because it doesn't matter how careful you think you are when you are sanding. It gets everywhere. I do mean everywhere. I have so much to do before Thursday. Well actually Wednesday because I will be cooking all day on Wednesday so I won't be able to clean. Should be fun. Wish me luck!
On the good side Austin's mom is off work this week so I am going to coerce her into watching Mason this afternoon.
That was our weekend. It was literally spent in the bathroom. I am just so glad it is finally getting done. I am so ready to start hanging all my decorations back up and getting it really clean. I am so tired of the grungy construction bathroom. To be able to get my bathroom to smell of candles and bleach again. What a wonderful Christmas present. I know I'm weird. It's okay.
Well I'm off to get the house ready for Turkey day.
Friday, November 21, 2008
wii had a lot of fun
Yesterday being my birthday we went into town to go out to eat and to get our b-day/christmas present. No there isn't more than one of me!! Austin's b-day is in January so we usually decide on one big thing and combine our b-days and Christmas. This year he got to decide what we got. I think he made a good decision. Mind you I had no clue what it was until we got into Best Buy and he picked it up.
Next we went to eat. Mexican at La Carretas. Mason was good and ate also instead ofretard people watching. We like going there. We have a 'usual'. Never did I think we would have a 'usual' somewhere. We have been going there for literally 6 years. We walk in, they take Mason and ask us if we are having the usual, we say yes, they bring me an iced tea, Austin a water with no ice, a milk for Mason and cheese dip for the chips. I always get the super burrito with an extra plate for Mason and Austin gets a #3 whatever that is. Some people get annoyed because we aren't there very long and we already have our food. They have just started to tell people that we call ahead. People can be so stupid. When Austin gets done with his plate they come over and ask if he wants the Fried Ice Cream or the Xango. Last night he got the Xango because he planned on sharing with me. He is sweet sometimes. I think we were in and out of there in under 45 minutes. We left home at 4 and got back home about 6:30. We are nothing if not efficient.
When we got home we watched Survivor, I was so glad to see Randy go, I couldn't believe how hard Sugar was laughing. Now they need to get rid of Kenny and Corinne, but that is a whole other subject.
So after Survivor we hooked up the wii and I kicked Austin's butt at bowling and boxing. Golf I didn't do so good, for 3 holes I was a +8. I did a lot better this morning I was a +1 on 9 holes. I couldn't believe my score last night I am actually good golf, at least when the girls are restrained properly. I really like golf. I always have, I just don't like to golf with Austin because he takes so long. Again a whole other subject.
So that is what we did last night. Nothing too exciting. I am actually surprised Austin waited so long to get the wii. I am sure he will play it a lot more than me especially when he finds out that you can download older Nintendo games.
Well I'm off to put another coat of mud on the bathroom. We don't have very much longer and it absolutely has to be done. I plan on painting on Sunday. That is the plan but whether or not that actually happens is another story.
Next we went to eat. Mexican at La Carretas. Mason was good and ate also instead of
When we got home we watched Survivor, I was so glad to see Randy go, I couldn't believe how hard Sugar was laughing. Now they need to get rid of Kenny and Corinne, but that is a whole other subject.
So after Survivor we hooked up the wii and I kicked Austin's butt at bowling and boxing. Golf I didn't do so good, for 3 holes I was a +8. I did a lot better this morning I was a +1 on 9 holes. I couldn't believe my score last night I am actually good golf, at least when the girls are restrained properly. I really like golf. I always have, I just don't like to golf with Austin because he takes so long. Again a whole other subject.
So that is what we did last night. Nothing too exciting. I am actually surprised Austin waited so long to get the wii. I am sure he will play it a lot more than me especially when he finds out that you can download older Nintendo games.
Well I'm off to put another coat of mud on the bathroom. We don't have very much longer and it absolutely has to be done. I plan on painting on Sunday. That is the plan but whether or not that actually happens is another story.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving...
This year for Thanksgiving we are staying home and having friends over. Well friends and Austin's parents.
I decided that I didn't want to drive for 3+ hours to see my family for an hour. Luckily our friends felt the same way so we are all meeting at my house.
I love to cook so we are going all out. The only thing I am not making is the pies because Austin's mom wants to. That is just fine with me I don't especially like to make pie. Especially pumpkin pie.
I am really surprised that his parents decided to join us. I think they are even more antisocial than Austin. They say they don't like to come over when we have friends over because they feel as though they are intruding. Mind you, I am a sweet and wonderful daughter-in-law when they are around. Sweet and wonderful dammit!! So much so that it is just wrong, sometimes I am afraid my face will break. It really doesn't go with my personality.
We get together with our friends and their parents all the time. So it isn't like it is an unusual occurrence for one or more sets of parents to be at our gatherings. I think it is just something they will have to get over.
Thursday should be fun. Busy but fun. Austin has decided that we need to have turkey and ham. I think he just doesn't want everyone eating his turkey. Which is odd considering I have made 4 turkeys this year. This will be number 5, I figured he would be tired of it by now. I spoil him shamelessly. I really should stop. I guess it probably makes up for all my other... um... "good wife" behavior.
Now I just have to hope that Mason's black eye is gone by Thursday. Poor little kid is Austin's, that is for sure. So. I will set the scene. We were all in the kitchen and I was making supper. Austin, Mason and Hyde are all playing with a ball on the floor. I go to the fridge to get out the butter, it is one of those fridges that has the freezer on the bottom, so I had the door open and Mason gets up to chase the ball and runs right in to the corner of the fridge door. He cried a little bit but then got distracted when Hyde tried to run off with 'Mine', his bear. So his eye is to the ugly brownish greenish stage.
I realize that little kids get hurt and I wouldn't be afraid to take him to my any one of my family because they know things like this happen and aren't judgemental. They wouldn't ask where I was when it happened. Then look at me like I was the devil when I said right there beside him. So just to keep everyone happy on Thanksgiving I really hope it is gone. After all I am just the 'spoiled princess' who married her wonderful son.
It's alright I am laughing too. At leastPrincess Hateful Raquel isn't coming this year. I am afraid I won't be as fortunate come Christmas. She better not even think she is controlling Christmas this year. She might run her husbands families holidays but she has to remember I am the only daughter-in-law on this side and I run things. I can't wait for the fight that will ensue. It should be monumental because she wants to get together on Christmas at her parents house that is 3+ hours from where we are going to be. Can you tell I am excited just thinking about it. I really can't wait to show her who is boss exactly. I think it is about time to remind her that I always get what I want by being sweet and wonderful dammit!!
I know the holidays really bring out my... um... yeah... good side... yeah that is what it is called.
I decided that I didn't want to drive for 3+ hours to see my family for an hour. Luckily our friends felt the same way so we are all meeting at my house.
I love to cook so we are going all out. The only thing I am not making is the pies because Austin's mom wants to. That is just fine with me I don't especially like to make pie. Especially pumpkin pie.
I am really surprised that his parents decided to join us. I think they are even more antisocial than Austin. They say they don't like to come over when we have friends over because they feel as though they are intruding. Mind you, I am a sweet and wonderful daughter-in-law when they are around. Sweet and wonderful dammit!! So much so that it is just wrong, sometimes I am afraid my face will break. It really doesn't go with my personality.
We get together with our friends and their parents all the time. So it isn't like it is an unusual occurrence for one or more sets of parents to be at our gatherings. I think it is just something they will have to get over.
Thursday should be fun. Busy but fun. Austin has decided that we need to have turkey and ham. I think he just doesn't want everyone eating his turkey. Which is odd considering I have made 4 turkeys this year. This will be number 5, I figured he would be tired of it by now. I spoil him shamelessly. I really should stop. I guess it probably makes up for all my other... um... "good wife" behavior.
Now I just have to hope that Mason's black eye is gone by Thursday. Poor little kid is Austin's, that is for sure. So. I will set the scene. We were all in the kitchen and I was making supper. Austin, Mason and Hyde are all playing with a ball on the floor. I go to the fridge to get out the butter, it is one of those fridges that has the freezer on the bottom, so I had the door open and Mason gets up to chase the ball and runs right in to the corner of the fridge door. He cried a little bit but then got distracted when Hyde tried to run off with 'Mine', his bear. So his eye is to the ugly brownish greenish stage.
I realize that little kids get hurt and I wouldn't be afraid to take him to my any one of my family because they know things like this happen and aren't judgemental. They wouldn't ask where I was when it happened. Then look at me like I was the devil when I said right there beside him. So just to keep everyone happy on Thanksgiving I really hope it is gone. After all I am just the 'spoiled princess' who married her wonderful son.
It's alright I am laughing too. At least
I know the holidays really bring out my... um... yeah... good side... yeah that is what it is called.
Today...
Today is my birthday. Normally I don't like my birthday. The whole getting older thing just doesn't agree with me. There have been some years that I have forgotten it was my birthday until later in the evening. I just have not put any special emphasis on this day.
This year was different though. It was just a feeling I guess. A couple of weeks ago I started to feel some anticipation for this day. I don't know why. It isn't like we were going to do anything special today. I wasn't and am still not anticipating a gift or anything special. So I am asking myself why all the anticipation. I still don't know why but am hoping it passes quickly.
Austin and I are going into town for an early supper and some shopping. I know your thinking it is for my birthday but it isn't. A couple of weeks ago I found out that Austin was going to have today and tomorrow off and it had been awhile since we had gone out so I told him we were going to. He thought it was for my birthday so he asked where we were going to go and what we were shopping for so I told him he could pick where we eat and that we were Christmas shopping. He looked at me like I was crazy. I don't know maybe I am crazy.
Which brings me to something confusing. Austin got me a birthday card. We have been married for almost 9 years and he has gotten me a card exactly 3 times now. He wrote my age wrong in it. You would think he would know how old I am. I am 17-12 and he wrote 17-13. So I of course pointed it out and he said it was a 2fer card. I get it this year but it also counts for next year. I will admit that was some pretty quick thinking on his part. It left me wondering just what he is wanting.
So now your wondering about the 17-12. Well, when I turned 17, I decided that I wasn't going to get any older. I figured 17 was as good as it got. Really I could drive and work but had no real responsibility. I think it works pretty good.
As soon as Austin gets home from what he is doing we are going to go into town and eat do a little Christmas shopping and buy some fish for our fish tank. I think those two little goldfish are getting lonely. I still haven't decided what kind of fish to put in it but I am sure Austin will have his own opinion as to what should go in there. I think I am looking forward to the pet store the most out of today. I told you I was crazy.
This year was different though. It was just a feeling I guess. A couple of weeks ago I started to feel some anticipation for this day. I don't know why. It isn't like we were going to do anything special today. I wasn't and am still not anticipating a gift or anything special. So I am asking myself why all the anticipation. I still don't know why but am hoping it passes quickly.
Austin and I are going into town for an early supper and some shopping. I know your thinking it is for my birthday but it isn't. A couple of weeks ago I found out that Austin was going to have today and tomorrow off and it had been awhile since we had gone out so I told him we were going to. He thought it was for my birthday so he asked where we were going to go and what we were shopping for so I told him he could pick where we eat and that we were Christmas shopping. He looked at me like I was crazy. I don't know maybe I am crazy.
Which brings me to something confusing. Austin got me a birthday card. We have been married for almost 9 years and he has gotten me a card exactly 3 times now. He wrote my age wrong in it. You would think he would know how old I am. I am 17-12 and he wrote 17-13. So I of course pointed it out and he said it was a 2fer card. I get it this year but it also counts for next year. I will admit that was some pretty quick thinking on his part. It left me wondering just what he is wanting.
So now your wondering about the 17-12. Well, when I turned 17, I decided that I wasn't going to get any older. I figured 17 was as good as it got. Really I could drive and work but had no real responsibility. I think it works pretty good.
As soon as Austin gets home from what he is doing we are going to go into town and eat do a little Christmas shopping and buy some fish for our fish tank. I think those two little goldfish are getting lonely. I still haven't decided what kind of fish to put in it but I am sure Austin will have his own opinion as to what should go in there. I think I am looking forward to the pet store the most out of today. I told you I was crazy.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
What did he call him?
Mason recently has been into renaming things and has decided to rename Hyde, Sid. The sad thing is that he actually comes to it. Mason loves to watch Sid, the Science Kid on IPTV in the mornings. It is so cute he tries to mimic him. I have no clue why he thought that Hyde needed to be named Sid but I guess whatever works.
For the longest time Austin couldn't figure out why Mason was calling the dog Sid. I finally had to explain it to him. He actually asked me why I didn't stop him. Um... because... he is one and doesn't care what I say. He wants it his way and only his way and I am sure he will grow out of it... eventually... I am sure of it.
Mason has started to call me Momma Rura. I am not a huge fan of this. Austin thinks it is hilarious. At least until Mason started to call him Papa Oney (Honey). I sure have got a lot of laughs out of it. I swear sometimes Austin has no sense of humor.
For the longest time Austin couldn't figure out why Mason was calling the dog Sid. I finally had to explain it to him. He actually asked me why I didn't stop him. Um... because... he is one and doesn't care what I say. He wants it his way and only his way and I am sure he will grow out of it... eventually... I am sure of it.
Mason has started to call me Momma Rura. I am not a huge fan of this. Austin thinks it is hilarious. At least until Mason started to call him Papa Oney (Honey). I sure have got a lot of laughs out of it. I swear sometimes Austin has no sense of humor.
I have lost it...
Well it is only Tuesday night and so far this week I have lost 3 CDs full of photos, 2 bills I was to mail (they were Austin so I am not too worried), and a 20 dollar bill. I have no clue where they went. I searched and searched. I even looked in my car even though I wasn't in the car since Saturday. I looked in the freezer and in all the cabinets even behind the toilet and in the trash can. I have no clue what I did with them. I really am not usually so forgetful.
I think it has to do with my birthday on Thursday. You see it is not one that I am looking forward to. I used to think 30 was old but I have had to redo my thinking because every year I am one year closer to 30. I now think that 60 is old. I figure I am 32 years away from 60 so it is a good year to call old.
I think it has to do with my birthday on Thursday. You see it is not one that I am looking forward to. I used to think 30 was old but I have had to redo my thinking because every year I am one year closer to 30. I now think that 60 is old. I figure I am 32 years away from 60 so it is a good year to call old.
Monday, November 17, 2008
I'm really not surprised...
Monday is almost done and I feel as though I have got nothing accomplished.
Austin ended up not being home very much on Friday which was a good thing. We would have ended up arguing if he had been home.
The whole weekend went smooth. Very rare indeed. We both worked on the bathroom and hopefully we will be painting it next week. I guess I will rephrase that. We WILL BE painting it next week.
Austin has Thursday and Friday this week and I am really hoping that he has something to do that will keep him away from the house and out of my hair. It would be really great if he could take baby with him and let me have some quiet time. I know this won't happen but I can dream.
Well I didn't get anything done that I wanted to and now it is time to make supper. I think he will eat PB&J. I don't feel like cooking.
Austin ended up not being home very much on Friday which was a good thing. We would have ended up arguing if he had been home.
The whole weekend went smooth. Very rare indeed. We both worked on the bathroom and hopefully we will be painting it next week. I guess I will rephrase that. We WILL BE painting it next week.
Austin has Thursday and Friday this week and I am really hoping that he has something to do that will keep him away from the house and out of my hair. It would be really great if he could take baby with him and let me have some quiet time. I know this won't happen but I can dream.
Well I didn't get anything done that I wanted to and now it is time to make supper. I think he will eat PB&J. I don't feel like cooking.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
What am I going to do?
Austin is home all day Friday. I don't have enough stuff to keep him busy. He is going to put another coat of mud on the bathroom but that will only take at most an hour. I have no clue how I'm going to keep him busy and out of my hair.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Stupid Stupid Stupid
Well the stupid road graders were at it again this afternoon and after all the rain we have had lately the road is almost impassable. I think the County Engineer planned it. Naturally he is out of the office for the rest of the week. Stupid Coward. I can't believe he is afraid of a little old housewife.
I guess on the upside though is that the snakes are now in hiding for the winter.
I don't know what the big deal is with Austin but he has reminded me 3 times this week that my birthday is next Thursday. Like I didn't know that. I told him for my birthday I wanted him, baby and Hyde to leave for the weekend. Thankfully he knew I was joking. He said that he might be able to pull off getting Mason out of the house for the night. I think I might be a little closer to getting him trained because that is all I really want. A whole night alone with my husband. Preferably in a good mood but I will take what I can get. I think I am going to try to talk him into eating at the little Mexican place in town and renting a movie. I know real exciting stuff.
I saw Earl the Squirrel today. A sign that winter is coming. He raided my bird feeder. It was good to see him and somewhere this summer he picked up a little friend. I hope that means that we will have little baby squirrels this spring. There is nothing cuter than little baby squirrels. Austin would argue that point but I am entitled to my own opinion.
I guess on the upside though is that the snakes are now in hiding for the winter.
I don't know what the big deal is with Austin but he has reminded me 3 times this week that my birthday is next Thursday. Like I didn't know that. I told him for my birthday I wanted him, baby and Hyde to leave for the weekend. Thankfully he knew I was joking. He said that he might be able to pull off getting Mason out of the house for the night. I think I might be a little closer to getting him trained because that is all I really want. A whole night alone with my husband. Preferably in a good mood but I will take what I can get. I think I am going to try to talk him into eating at the little Mexican place in town and renting a movie. I know real exciting stuff.
I saw Earl the Squirrel today. A sign that winter is coming. He raided my bird feeder. It was good to see him and somewhere this summer he picked up a little friend. I hope that means that we will have little baby squirrels this spring. There is nothing cuter than little baby squirrels. Austin would argue that point but I am entitled to my own opinion.
Shelving
This last Sunday Austin and I put up some shelving and we didn't argue or anything. He didn't even make a squeak when I told him I wanted to paint them red. Not just red but hormonal red.
I couldn't believe our teamwork/cooperation. No one lost a finger or anything. There was no unnecessary yelling. Very unusual for us. We were all done in about 4 hours. Best yet they cost us literally nothing. Everything was re-purposed. I think that is my favorite part.
The long black thing you see to the side is actually the level that I was using to hold up that support because I was not tall enough to reach it on even a chair and Austin was already on the ladder.
Before we put the supports in this was just empty useless space behind the door to the stairway across from the bathroom.
Here are the shelves in and unpainted. There is enough room under the bottom shelf for 2 stacked totes.
I left the blue painters tape up in some spots because those areas need a second coat. Now I have a designated spot for my laundry detergent and misc. My bath mats are in the plastic sack waiting for my bathroom to get done. The white little tote is for Austin's stuff. He was shocked when I showed him that he would only have that little tote out of all these shelves. He has been trying to convince me that he will need one entire shelf. I very calmly told him that he has whole shelving units in the garage that are empty. He was less than thrilled with me. I then had to explain to him that it is not my intention to just keep junk on these shelves. If we did that we wouldn't ever be able to find anything.
Clear up on the top some misc baby items that we no longer need, guest bed bedding, Austin's
The next shelf has all my sewing material. Someday when I am able to find time to sew again I will finally get a couple of projects done. I know I will have to find the time somewhere in the next couple of weeks to get some curtains made for these shelves so that you can't see them from the kitchen. It wouldn't be so bad but we painted them to match the trim in the upstairs not the trim in the kitchen. Hind sight is 20/20 I guess.
The 3rd shelf down is pantry. My kitchen cabinet shelves are not tall enough for a box of cereal so I have designated this shelf for cereal and whatever other pantry items I want to put on it. I will also be putting some of my PartyLite stuff on it. The Global Fusion Hurricane usually sits on my dining room table but I have my fall centerpiece out now and next month I will have a Christmas one out. Eventually I will get my stuff organized into totes and put below the bottom shelf but I will have to do that on a day that Mason is spending over at the grandparents because he is just too much help.
The 3rd shelf down is pantry. My kitchen cabinet shelves are not tall enough for a box of cereal so I have designated this shelf for cereal and whatever other pantry items I want to put on it. I will also be putting some of my PartyLite stuff on it. The Global Fusion Hurricane usually sits on my dining room table but I have my fall centerpiece out now and next month I will have a Christmas one out. Eventually I will get my stuff organized into totes and put below the bottom shelf but I will have to do that on a day that Mason is spending over at the grandparents because he is just too much help. As of right now the bottom two shelves have no designated purpose and I'm sure that Austin will fill them with junk. As long as he knows that anything that spills out of his tote can be thrown away at any time he can put whatever he wants on them. I have learned that he needs to be aware of his boundaries and reminded often.
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