Worked until 7:30, ran out for awhile, but got back on later in the morning.
Addie to Mom's today.
Boys went to movie with Michael and Preston. While on their way to Grapevine Tinseltown, Travis called to remind me that he had drive time today at 4:30 (movie is at 2:45). So...I had to leave work, drive to GV, pick him up, drive him to Keller, then drive to Hurst to get Addie from Mom's, then back to Margie's to pick up Pat as the movie was over by this time, then back home for about 20 minutes, then back to Keller to get Travis from drive time.
So much for not having to work tonight. Did not finish until 8:45 and about 50 lines short of daily goal. sigh.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, 12/28/10
Worked this a.m. for about an hour and a half, then ran out and went back to bed (at 7 a.m. ) until about 9, got up, showered, and went back to work. Took the kids to Rosa's for lunch (in the misty rain) and then back to work again. Michael and Preston come over to spend the night. I went to grocery store around 5 when we ran out of work again. Got home and made spaghetti and garlic bread for everyone, then back to work until 10:30. Still did not get my goal line count. ugh...
Back to bed at 10:30.
Back to bed at 10:30.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Monday, Dec 27, 2010
Got up at 5:30. There were a couple of jobs, so I did them and went back to bed until 8. Got up and showered, but there still was no work. Played with Addie for awhile until we had work. Worked off and on all day until 10 p.m. ughhh...so tired of doing that.
Did not have time to go to grocery store. Did not have anything here for the kids to eat all day. Ty had to bring (chicken) home dinner.
Well, there is work still on the system at 10 p.m. so hopefully it will be there in the a.m. Then maybe I can finish working early enough in the day to go to the grocery store.
Did not have time to go to grocery store. Did not have anything here for the kids to eat all day. Ty had to bring (chicken) home dinner.
Well, there is work still on the system at 10 p.m. so hopefully it will be there in the a.m. Then maybe I can finish working early enough in the day to go to the grocery store.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sunday, 12/26/10
Ty and the boys went to use the Father's Day Groupon I got him for a VIP tour of Cowboy Stadium. I originally bought them for us to go as a family, but as the expiration date neared, I realized they better just go, so he was going to take his mom one day while I was working. That ended up not happening because they were booked that day, so he booked for today...he tried to call to see if he should get Frank and Kathy a ticket so they could go, but i was on the phone with his Mom while he was there so he never got through to either of us....so he got 2 extra tickets so everyone ended up going but me and his Dad. (well, and Pep). I stayed home with Addie. We worked on cleaning up her room. Did not finish, but made a dent. I am putting all dress-up type stuff in 1 basket, cars in another, mr. potato head in yet another, balls in one, etc. I'm getting rid of her 1-year old toys...making a "donate" pile of small things like stuff from happy meals and carnival prizes to give to the kindergarten teachers for their "prize buckets" they have for their kids at school. anyway, worked on that for awhile and made a dent, but a long way to go. Need to weed out the stuff animals, too. they take up the whole top of her shelf.
ok, so here is what I have decided on project 365, 2011 version. Not going to do the picture a day thing because (a) my photography needs work, (b) I don't TAKE a picture every day, (c) did not keep up with this years very well. So I am going to keep an album but it will just be a chronological record of the year, and not everyday. Because of that, I will wait and order it when she puts it on sale...which she did a couple of times this year. I thought about buying 1 of each (she has 2 versions available this year) and using one for 2009, chronological. undecided on that as yet, but definitely get 2011. thought about just buying the page protectors and album and cutting up Basic Gray (my favorite brand of scrapbook paper) to fit. Maybe a different line of paper each month? still deciding on that. Probably just order the kit and be done with it.
Which brings me to this blog. Not sure if I will continue. I probably will, but it will definitely not be a daily thing. Maybe once a week update? just not sure yet. I find myself telling Addie "just another minute" alot at night after working allllll day, then feeling guilty because I'm putting her off when I could be doing things with her. I just don't play with my kids enough....always thinking of what I need to be doing...need to make more time for them.
anyway...showered and "fought" with Addie over potty issues and did a little here and there in each room...nothing that made a dent in any room, but things that needed to be done. I feel like I should be off for another week, but guess it's back to work in the morning.
If there is any...work, that is!
Hope if you are reading this...you had a very Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Chrismas Day, 2010. Already...wow, time sure flies. I can't believe there is only 1 more week of Project 365. and I can't believe how behind I am . oh, who am I kidding? It's not a shock at all.
So, this a.m. we got up and all got ready for church. We went to Patsy's church..also know as the church were Ty and I were married. It started at 10. We got there at 9:40. and the parking lot was almost empty. I was stunned. Christmas Morning Mass and the Catholic church parking lot was almost empty? 20 minutes before mass? I was stunned. But, we got to all sit together and park up close, so I guess there ARE Christmas miracles! :)
So, left there and went to Patsy's and had ham for lunch, then opened gifts. The kids got the Xbox Kinect. among other things...we all got nice gifts.
After visiting for awhile, went home and had our family Christmas at home. There was no time this a.m. Actually, we didn't do it right away because Addie fell asleep on the way home. Pat could not wait, so he opened 1 gift, a slot car track, and he and Ty worked on putting that together until Addie woke up.
more nice gifts. I gave Ty a Groupon-type thing to drive a Nascar at TMS. I got my Expression (Cricut). Kids got their wish lists...I think everyone is happy. for now anyway.
The boys got coin counting jars from Oma and Travis had over $75. in change from the last few years of throwing loose change in there. I have a jar bigger than this and then a couple of smaller ones, so I must be rich too! :)
Ended up making a pizza for dinner because I did not shop for a meal since I thought we would not be home all day.
it was a nice Christmas. can't believe this year is coming to an end already. So, have I officially said that every month now? :)
So, this a.m. we got up and all got ready for church. We went to Patsy's church..also know as the church were Ty and I were married. It started at 10. We got there at 9:40. and the parking lot was almost empty. I was stunned. Christmas Morning Mass and the Catholic church parking lot was almost empty? 20 minutes before mass? I was stunned. But, we got to all sit together and park up close, so I guess there ARE Christmas miracles! :)
So, left there and went to Patsy's and had ham for lunch, then opened gifts. The kids got the Xbox Kinect. among other things...we all got nice gifts.
After visiting for awhile, went home and had our family Christmas at home. There was no time this a.m. Actually, we didn't do it right away because Addie fell asleep on the way home. Pat could not wait, so he opened 1 gift, a slot car track, and he and Ty worked on putting that together until Addie woke up.
more nice gifts. I gave Ty a Groupon-type thing to drive a Nascar at TMS. I got my Expression (Cricut). Kids got their wish lists...I think everyone is happy. for now anyway.
The boys got coin counting jars from Oma and Travis had over $75. in change from the last few years of throwing loose change in there. I have a jar bigger than this and then a couple of smaller ones, so I must be rich too! :)
Ended up making a pizza for dinner because I did not shop for a meal since I thought we would not be home all day.
it was a nice Christmas. can't believe this year is coming to an end already. So, have I officially said that every month now? :)
Friday, Dec 24, 2010
Christmas Eve. I was off work today. I made some candy and some sopapilla cheesecake to take to Mom's tonight. oh, and some caramel corn.
It was COLD today. just 2 days ago we were in 85 degree weather. now it's cold enough to snow, but there is no snow.
The kids and I went over to Mom's. Ty went with his family because his sister and her husband are in town for Xmas. They went to Piccolo. Wish we could have all gone, but can't be in 2 places at once. His family probably enjoyed all being together w/out all the extras around anyway! :)
We had i. Fratelli's pizza (has become tradition last few years) and opened gifts and then had dessert. Ty showed up while we were eating. We all got really nice gifts.
Came home and i think Ty was asleep before the kids were. So, "Santa" stayed up until 2 a.m. doing everything that Santa does. Enough said.
It was COLD today. just 2 days ago we were in 85 degree weather. now it's cold enough to snow, but there is no snow.
The kids and I went over to Mom's. Ty went with his family because his sister and her husband are in town for Xmas. They went to Piccolo. Wish we could have all gone, but can't be in 2 places at once. His family probably enjoyed all being together w/out all the extras around anyway! :)
We had i. Fratelli's pizza (has become tradition last few years) and opened gifts and then had dessert. Ty showed up while we were eating. We all got really nice gifts.
Came home and i think Ty was asleep before the kids were. So, "Santa" stayed up until 2 a.m. doing everything that Santa does. Enough said.
Monday, Dec 20, through Thursday, Dec 23, 2010
No work this morning. just checked in off and on all day. Pretty much went that way all week. I did not get my goal line count all week, just not enough work.
Wed night Tracy and kids were in town. The boys went with Josh K. to for awhile to the rec center to play some ball. Tracy and I visited for a short while...always a short visit with her, but good to keep in touch (friend from high school. Her son was born 3 weeks before Travis. He was at my baby shower for Travis when he was 2 weeks old).
Thursday, they came back over while Tracy and her mom did some shopping. We went to eat (free Whataburger). Went there and met Donna and Margie - and ran into Kipi Ward there. Always good seeing her! Dropped all the kids off at Rec Center to play basketball. Addie fell asleep on the way home and was still asleep when they called to come home. Donna came by to wrap some presents for me (Thanks, Donna!) since i was still working.
Doc called and said my Vit D levels are low and got me a Rx strength Vit D to take for a few months, then have to recheck it. This after telling me I'm borderline osteoporotic and that this might be why. Guess i need to get out in the sun more. So much for drinking OJ with Ca and VitD in it every morning. So, went and picked up that Rx and got some stocking stuffers for kiddos.
Wed night Tracy and kids were in town. The boys went with Josh K. to for awhile to the rec center to play some ball. Tracy and I visited for a short while...always a short visit with her, but good to keep in touch (friend from high school. Her son was born 3 weeks before Travis. He was at my baby shower for Travis when he was 2 weeks old).
Thursday, they came back over while Tracy and her mom did some shopping. We went to eat (free Whataburger). Went there and met Donna and Margie - and ran into Kipi Ward there. Always good seeing her! Dropped all the kids off at Rec Center to play basketball. Addie fell asleep on the way home and was still asleep when they called to come home. Donna came by to wrap some presents for me (Thanks, Donna!) since i was still working.
Doc called and said my Vit D levels are low and got me a Rx strength Vit D to take for a few months, then have to recheck it. This after telling me I'm borderline osteoporotic and that this might be why. Guess i need to get out in the sun more. So much for drinking OJ with Ca and VitD in it every morning. So, went and picked up that Rx and got some stocking stuffers for kiddos.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010
Woke up way too early.
Was going to work, but there was not any, so email and facebook catchup. I wonder how much free time I would have if I did not have a computer? What did I DO before that? Did I actually have a life?? :)
Made pancakes for Patrick and his friends. I forgot to mention, he had Michael and Preston spend the night...but they came over late last night. They told Eric they wanted to come because it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity". LOL!!
I guess it has been a long time since they have been over!
I went and did a little bit of shopping and got a hair cut. I don't care for it. I got a bunch of layers. I NEED a perm. I decided after the one I had a year ago fall that I would not get anymore because everyone says they are so 80s, but the truth is, I DON'T CARE. I NEED a perm. My hair is too straight and too thin and at this time of year, too full of static to not have a perm. I will probably wait and let these layers grow back out again...and then get one. if I had the time, I would get one tomorrow. It''s probably going to look like crap on Christmas...but oh well.
anyway, came home and washed it out and went to Mom's for Patrick's 3rd and final birthday celebration. Another cookie cake! :) This time it was sugar. and a white cake...and ice cream. She made spaghetti (at his request) for lunch...it was good. Garlic bread...etc. Good food, good company (the whole family), and we all played chickenfoot. Ty won.
Was going to work, but there was not any, so email and facebook catchup. I wonder how much free time I would have if I did not have a computer? What did I DO before that? Did I actually have a life?? :)
Made pancakes for Patrick and his friends. I forgot to mention, he had Michael and Preston spend the night...but they came over late last night. They told Eric they wanted to come because it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity". LOL!!
I guess it has been a long time since they have been over!
I went and did a little bit of shopping and got a hair cut. I don't care for it. I got a bunch of layers. I NEED a perm. I decided after the one I had a year ago fall that I would not get anymore because everyone says they are so 80s, but the truth is, I DON'T CARE. I NEED a perm. My hair is too straight and too thin and at this time of year, too full of static to not have a perm. I will probably wait and let these layers grow back out again...and then get one. if I had the time, I would get one tomorrow. It''s probably going to look like crap on Christmas...but oh well.
anyway, came home and washed it out and went to Mom's for Patrick's 3rd and final birthday celebration. Another cookie cake! :) This time it was sugar. and a white cake...and ice cream. She made spaghetti (at his request) for lunch...it was good. Garlic bread...etc. Good food, good company (the whole family), and we all played chickenfoot. Ty won.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, Dec 18, 2010
Got up to work...only 1 job.
read email, caught up on blog...
Decorated the tree.
Did some laundry and dishes.
Lina's for dinner. They have moved...right next door. Nicer now... and bigger.
read email, caught up on blog...
Decorated the tree.
Did some laundry and dishes.
Lina's for dinner. They have moved...right next door. Nicer now... and bigger.
Friday, 12/17/10
Kids to school. Mom came to get Addison after 11. Patrick got out at 11. Travis got out at noon. I worked in between all the taking and picking up. Stopped at WABurger after getting Travis to get some lunch. They had free fries today on their 12 day giveaway.
Worked some more....until 6, then stopped to go do some Christmas shopping before Addie got home. As soon as I left, Mom called to say she was bringing her home. I told her I was not there.
Ty called a little later...wanted to know when I would be home. I just can't get out by myself w/out someone calling telling me to come home. Drives me nuts, but I guess I should be glad they want me around! :)
Got a few little gifts, but did not make a dent in what I need to get.
Came home and Ty was on the cleaning war path, I guess, because he and Pat were cleaning up the game closet mess that Addie made this morning (I started the cleanup ,but did not finish - went back to work) and Travis was folding clothes. Shoot...I did not get a picture....crud! :)
so, finished folding clothes...washed the sheets, put the first set of flannel sheets on for the year...got Addie to bed, and finally got to watch my movie (Netflix - had it for 2 days). Actually, fell asleep during it....
Worked some more....until 6, then stopped to go do some Christmas shopping before Addie got home. As soon as I left, Mom called to say she was bringing her home. I told her I was not there.
Ty called a little later...wanted to know when I would be home. I just can't get out by myself w/out someone calling telling me to come home. Drives me nuts, but I guess I should be glad they want me around! :)
Got a few little gifts, but did not make a dent in what I need to get.
Came home and Ty was on the cleaning war path, I guess, because he and Pat were cleaning up the game closet mess that Addie made this morning (I started the cleanup ,but did not finish - went back to work) and Travis was folding clothes. Shoot...I did not get a picture....crud! :)
so, finished folding clothes...washed the sheets, put the first set of flannel sheets on for the year...got Addie to bed, and finally got to watch my movie (Netflix - had it for 2 days). Actually, fell asleep during it....
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010
Work...school. Pat's class party was today. It is the last one for him. They don't officially do them in middle school.
Lots of good food. Kids seemed to enjoy it. I got lots of pictures.
Ty ordered pizza for dinner.
work, work, work....
Lots of good food. Kids seemed to enjoy it. I got lots of pictures.
Ty ordered pizza for dinner.
work, work, work....
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010
Happy Birthday, Patrick!!
Work and school, then I had to go to the dr this morning. Nothing's wrong, just a check up. I did find out that I'm borderline osteoprotic and I have to start taking daily calcium. I told her I never drink milk, etc.. and she said "save your breath...it's mostly genetic." so...why do I have to take calcium if it's mostly genetic and not drinking milk has nothing to do with it? oh well, can't hurt.
came back home for a bit and worked, then ordered a pizza for Pat and went and had lunch with him at school. Got home adn went back to work.
Pat's gift came. They left it at the front door and when I saw it, I panicked...I was not going to be able to move it...it was big and heavy. I went to the shop and found ty's dolly and ended up loading it on there and moving it to the garage.
Picked kids up. Pat saw the box. I told him it was our new Christmas tree and he did not think twice about it.
Worked until 7, then went and met Ty at Abuelos
Had a good dinner, came home and gave him his present...
http://www.amazon.com/Razor-Ground-Force-Drifter-Kart/dp/B002S143RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292688277&sr=8-1
Work and school, then I had to go to the dr this morning. Nothing's wrong, just a check up. I did find out that I'm borderline osteoprotic and I have to start taking daily calcium. I told her I never drink milk, etc.. and she said "save your breath...it's mostly genetic." so...why do I have to take calcium if it's mostly genetic and not drinking milk has nothing to do with it? oh well, can't hurt.
came back home for a bit and worked, then ordered a pizza for Pat and went and had lunch with him at school. Got home adn went back to work.
Pat's gift came. They left it at the front door and when I saw it, I panicked...I was not going to be able to move it...it was big and heavy. I went to the shop and found ty's dolly and ended up loading it on there and moving it to the garage.
Picked kids up. Pat saw the box. I told him it was our new Christmas tree and he did not think twice about it.
Worked until 7, then went and met Ty at Abuelos
Had a good dinner, came home and gave him his present...
http://www.amazon.com/Razor-Ground-Force-Drifter-Kart/dp/B002S143RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292688277&sr=8-1
he was thrilled. but, it has to charge overnight so no riding it until tomorrow.
We did not do a cake or anything because he took his cookie cake to school today and had it with his class...and we still have some left over, and still have some of the one Patsy made....He was okay with that.
we did sing to him, and he got a dessert at Abuelo's.....flan. He did not care for it. I thought it was good. Not something I would order on my own, though.
Happy Birthday, 11 year old! Time sure does fly.
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
Last day for Patrick to be 10! He is really anxious to get some presents. I hope it gets here in time...ordered it from Amazon and its not here yet.
Work...school....typical day. WE have the tree up but not decorated....not much Christmas spirit in this house. it's kinda a bummer.
I stayed up late and made Patrick a cookie cake to take to school tomorrow to celebrate with his class.
Work...school....typical day. WE have the tree up but not decorated....not much Christmas spirit in this house. it's kinda a bummer.
I stayed up late and made Patrick a cookie cake to take to school tomorrow to celebrate with his class.
Monday, Dec 13
Work...school....same ol' same ol....no work in the a.m.....worked all night. it's becoming the norm.
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010
Today I went out to get a Christmas present. I won't say on here where i went because I don't know how is reading this, but anyway, I ended up not being able to get it because I could not figure out where I needed to go to get it. Spent a lot of time driving around...oh well.
Anyway, went by container store too and found some neat stuff.
So, came home and everyone was getting ready to go to Patsy's for Patrick's birthday celebration, so we went there. On the way there, I was reading a map and figured out right where I needed to have gone to get that present. Guess I'll head back there next week.
Had a really nice family dinner at Patsy's (lasagne) and Patrick was happy with his gifts (Ipod from Nana). She made him a cookie "cake" since he does not like cake. It was good!
Back home and got the kiddos to bed and then me...work comes early!
Anyway, went by container store too and found some neat stuff.
So, came home and everyone was getting ready to go to Patsy's for Patrick's birthday celebration, so we went there. On the way there, I was reading a map and figured out right where I needed to have gone to get that present. Guess I'll head back there next week.
Had a really nice family dinner at Patsy's (lasagne) and Patrick was happy with his gifts (Ipod from Nana). She made him a cookie "cake" since he does not like cake. It was good!
Back home and got the kiddos to bed and then me...work comes early!
Saturday, Dec 11, 2010
Got up this a.m. and got ready for a Christmas party. Addie and I picked up Carole and went to a party for the ladies I used to work with at Harris. This is the third year we have gone to this. I had it at our house the first year because Addie was so little and I was not working so I had time to get things ready. Anyway, it was good to see everyone. Carole got Addie a cute little chimp (stuffed) and dvd that tells about chimps. Very cute. She loves it! Lots of good food and good company.
Came home and napped with Addie for a bit, then she and I went out shopping for awhile. Came back home and the boys still were not home. Ty had taken them to some indoor race somewhere. They were gone when we got home from the party. Turns out, they did not get home until after midnight. Which was not good for me because Mom had planned a game night for them and they did not make it. I took Addie over there, even though she wanted to go to bed. She ended up falling asleep over there. Anyway, Mom and Dad and I ended up playing chickenfoot.
Came home and of course the guys were still not home. Put Addie to bed and did some stuff around the house until I went to bed...and they still were not home.
Came home and napped with Addie for a bit, then she and I went out shopping for awhile. Came back home and the boys still were not home. Ty had taken them to some indoor race somewhere. They were gone when we got home from the party. Turns out, they did not get home until after midnight. Which was not good for me because Mom had planned a game night for them and they did not make it. I took Addie over there, even though she wanted to go to bed. She ended up falling asleep over there. Anyway, Mom and Dad and I ended up playing chickenfoot.
Came home and of course the guys were still not home. Put Addie to bed and did some stuff around the house until I went to bed...and they still were not home.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, Dec 10, 2010
Patrick failed another test today. He told me last night they were not even having this test. Mrs. Luppy said he did talk to the counsellor this week...I did not hear from her. Not sure what was said. I think it is a cry for attention.
Out of work this a.m. Ty took the day off. He took Addie to his work to show her off, then over to his Mom's, then came home and put up the Chrstmas tree that he got last night. He took the boys and picked them up.
and there was no work.
Tonight Pat and I went to Oma's and Pat made ornaments while I worked on a project I have had in mind to do that needed to be done. More on that later.
came home, watched TV, made a snack for a Xmas party tomorrow, caught up on this blog, read email, and finally went to bed around 1 a.m.
Out of work this a.m. Ty took the day off. He took Addie to his work to show her off, then over to his Mom's, then came home and put up the Chrstmas tree that he got last night. He took the boys and picked them up.
and there was no work.
Tonight Pat and I went to Oma's and Pat made ornaments while I worked on a project I have had in mind to do that needed to be done. More on that later.
came home, watched TV, made a snack for a Xmas party tomorrow, caught up on this blog, read email, and finally went to bed around 1 a.m.
Thursday, Dec 9, 2010
Another day, another dollar. Out of work again. Almost every morning this week. I don't know what is going on at this hospital, but they are sure slow this week. and next week I have dr. appt and Pat's Christmas party at school...so I will be missing time then. (and making up if the work is there).
I went back to bed...got up after 7. Which put me 3rd in line for the shower...which meant it was a 1.5 minute shower because there was no hot water. We are water hogs. We Bailey's like our showers. 10 minutes is a quick one. enough said!
Addie went to Oma's today...and yesterday. So glad she has the chance to go over there.
Apparently Santa left gifts on Oma's porch, but he just rang the bell and left before she could get there. :)
I went back to bed...got up after 7. Which put me 3rd in line for the shower...which meant it was a 1.5 minute shower because there was no hot water. We are water hogs. We Bailey's like our showers. 10 minutes is a quick one. enough said!
Addie went to Oma's today...and yesterday. So glad she has the chance to go over there.
Apparently Santa left gifts on Oma's porch, but he just rang the bell and left before she could get there. :)
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
Same old same old...except Travis had drive time tonight for Dr. Ed. They did lane changes on Denton Hwy tonight. His instructor says he is going well. Last time I let him drive, he almost pulled out in front of a car when he was turning left. Truth be told, he would have hit them if I had not screamed. :) This is the first thing he has done that truly worried me because it was RIGHT IN FRONT OF US when he started to turn. He did not see it. it was not a small cat. it was a CAR....and he did not see it. scary. He looked both ways. I saw him. but he did not look again before he stepped on the gas. and I'm sure I have done it before when I was starting out. Probably, if we are honest, we all have at one time or another. but this is my son. and it was my car. And I don't want either to get hurt. It's really scary - I told him "all your mistakes from this point forward in your life will probably cost you $$. Some could cost you your life." Scares me. I don't know how my own parents survived all of us learning to drive. especially in D/FW. I know you have to give them wings...
and when I drive with him....I told him, "Your life has been in my hands for 17 years (in utero) and now I am supposed to sit back and my mine in yours." it's hard!
and when I drive with him....I told him, "Your life has been in my hands for 17 years (in utero) and now I am supposed to sit back and my mine in yours." it's hard!
Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
Just another typical day. pretty much like yesterday...including a lack of work to do.
Addie has days when she will go potty by herself and not even tell you, and then there are days when she won't go at all. She does not like to go #2 in potty either. Last year, that was all she would do, and then pee in her pants/diaper. Now she is going the other way. It's frustrating because she knows what to do and when to do it, she is just chosing not to. She is hanging on to being a "baby" as long as she can. But it's funny, too, because she will just announce out of the blue "I'm going to use the potty today" or "Im going to give up the binky today." or "I'm going to sleep in my bed today" like it's the most natural thing in the world...but then when the time comes..."uh...no...I don't think so. Maybe tomorrow I'll be big." I guess she just likes to be in control.
When you are ready, honey...I'm a patient woman. well, most of the time! Ok, I used to be a patient woman..a long long time ago.
Addie has days when she will go potty by herself and not even tell you, and then there are days when she won't go at all. She does not like to go #2 in potty either. Last year, that was all she would do, and then pee in her pants/diaper. Now she is going the other way. It's frustrating because she knows what to do and when to do it, she is just chosing not to. She is hanging on to being a "baby" as long as she can. But it's funny, too, because she will just announce out of the blue "I'm going to use the potty today" or "Im going to give up the binky today." or "I'm going to sleep in my bed today" like it's the most natural thing in the world...but then when the time comes..."uh...no...I don't think so. Maybe tomorrow I'll be big." I guess she just likes to be in control.
When you are ready, honey...I'm a patient woman. well, most of the time! Ok, I used to be a patient woman..a long long time ago.
Monday, Dec 6, 2010
Work. Well, out of work this a.m. Back to bed until 7ish. Just a typical day. Poor Addie is getting really bored at home while I work. NEed to look into a couple of days a week somewhere after the holidays and when she is potty trained. I don't think they will take a 3 year old if they have to change diapers.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Sunday, Dec 5, 2010
Lazy day. Cleaned the boys bathroom. Been telling them to for days and finally decided I needed to do it because it needed to be done right. Took me over an hour. Enough said.
Did some laundry and dishes. Did not even get out of PJs until dinner time. We went and ate at Abuelos.
I'm trying to remember what I did all day....(writing this on Wednesday)
Pat spent night (last night) at Michael and Prestons and spent pretty much the whole day over there.
Did some laundry and dishes. Did not even get out of PJs until dinner time. We went and ate at Abuelos.
I'm trying to remember what I did all day....(writing this on Wednesday)
Pat spent night (last night) at Michael and Prestons and spent pretty much the whole day over there.
Saturday, Dec 4, 2010
Got up and showered and gave Addie a bath and did her hair. We got her Santa outfit ready and went to Grapevine Mills Mall. I have not been there in YEARS. So, I went straight to the Santa area and there were only 2 people in front of me. COLOR ME HAPPY!!! We were done in about 15 minutes. I took a few pictures of her with my phone but none were very good....blurry. I did not get my Canon out to take pictures because they frown on that! :)
After we were done, we walked back down the mall to an area where there were no people around and there was a decent background and I took some pictures of her in her dress...
Here's the Santa pix I took with the phone.
After we were done, we walked back down the mall to an area where there were no people around and there was a decent background and I took some pictures of her in her dress...
Here's the Santa pix I took with the phone.
The picture I paid for that they took...I think is the best Santa photo I have ever seen. :)
If you go to http://www.myalbumpics.com/ and enter photo code 338-041-g5zz5000, you can see the photo. It's really good. of course, I'm biased. :)
So, we shopped the entire mall...I got some outfits for her for Xmas from Gymboree, some from another store..got Pat some clothes and a T-shirt for Travis that says Rebel Race Team or something like that. His high school is the Richland Rebels, so I thought that was appropriate.
Anyway, I think we were at the mall for about 7-8 hours. Addie was good. She did sleep part of the time in the stroller. She told me when we left that I did not need to bring the stroller because she was a big girl, but I knew I would stay and shop and she would not walk all day, so I was glad I had it because she did take a nap in it.
So, we went home around dinner time...and I did not realize it until the next day, but I missed the Night of Holiday Magic that the city does every year. Which is not unusual. I don't think I have EVER made it to that. I really wanted to go this year too. I think Pat would have liked the snow hill. and they had a train ride that Addie would have loved.
Speaking of which, there is a train at the mall now...it was $3. to ride (not worth $3, in my opinion) and she rode it all by herself. (they were going to make me pay $3. too to ride with her). She told Ty when we got home that she rode all by herself and what a big girl she is. She really liked it.
anyway we had a good day.
Told Ty I wanted to go eat. We all wanted Abuelos but Pat was spending night at Michael's so we ended up at Spring Creek. We will do Abuelos tomorrow!
Friday Dec 3, 2010
Worked, took kiddos to school and back. Addie and I went to bed pretty early tonight...guess it was a long day.
Doug's funeral was today. I heard Colleen's eulogy was great, so I had her send me a copy.
I tried to copy and paste it here, but for some reason, it won't paste. Just take my word for it...it was good!
Goody bye, Doug...
Doug's funeral was today. I heard Colleen's eulogy was great, so I had her send me a copy.
I tried to copy and paste it here, but for some reason, it won't paste. Just take my word for it...it was good!
Goody bye, Doug...
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday, Dec 2, 2010
Patrick had his state project to present today and made a 95! Whew! Glad this is over with. Now to finish the Revolutionary War ABC book!
He has tests to study for, for tomorrow, but once again he did not bring home anything TO study. I'm going to wring that boys neck. I sure hope he likes Mrs. Luppy because he is going to be in her class again next year if he does not get it together. Guess i have to start going up there every afternoon to help him gather what he needs for home.
Good news: Addie took a long nap today and I actually finished work by the time I got Travis. Bad news: We are going backwards on the potty training. She went #2 in her pants 3x today. W/in about an hour. and only used the potty twice. Oh well, 2 steps forward, 1 step back, right? :)
Today was the wake for my Cousin, Doug, who passed away. He was my age. His funeral is tomorrow. He had been really depressed and was getting shock treatments all summer. He finished them and was doing better but got an infection that spread...guess he was in septic shock and got blood clots, which caused a stroke, and it was all downhill from there. It was all a matter of a couple of days and he was gone. Two cousins in 1 year. I'm still in shock. and I'm feeling extremely guilty for not being there. I just can't afford to go again, especially this time of year. I would have to take Addie, find the boys a way to and from school (Ty goes in before they are up and does not get home until 7 p.m.), etc. More time off work, $$ lost, and christmas time. The logical side of me can justify it. The emotional side says those are not good enough excuses...I should be there. No matter what. I'm the only one not here (from Tx). I just hope everyone will understand. I sure don't want them to think one cousin is more important than the other...
I'm so glad I got to see him back in August and got a hug and that my kids met him.
I need to look through and see if I have any pictures of him.
I remember the year that we went to St. Louis for Christmas. I bought Doug a gift. I guess we were in grade school. I bought him a big rubber black spider. I remember he opened it on Christmas eve and the second he saw it he yelled "ooh, a spider" and the threw it all the way across the room like it was a hot potato. He hated spiders. For some reason, I will never forget that. I remember playing in the snow with him. I remember one year they got a toy that used tootsie rolls, the fruit flavored ones, and you could make them into different shapes. I think you squeezed them in a mold...I remember eating a lot of cherry tootsie rolls that year. and I think of that whenever I have one now. I remember one year "Santa" brought me one of those personalized books, and the book had Doug's name in it...only I guess they could not read mom's handwriting because throughout the entire book it talked about my cousin, Dough.
Rest in Peace, Doug! We love you! Say hello to your Dad and Grandma and Grandpa for me!
He has tests to study for, for tomorrow, but once again he did not bring home anything TO study. I'm going to wring that boys neck. I sure hope he likes Mrs. Luppy because he is going to be in her class again next year if he does not get it together. Guess i have to start going up there every afternoon to help him gather what he needs for home.
Good news: Addie took a long nap today and I actually finished work by the time I got Travis. Bad news: We are going backwards on the potty training. She went #2 in her pants 3x today. W/in about an hour. and only used the potty twice. Oh well, 2 steps forward, 1 step back, right? :)
Today was the wake for my Cousin, Doug, who passed away. He was my age. His funeral is tomorrow. He had been really depressed and was getting shock treatments all summer. He finished them and was doing better but got an infection that spread...guess he was in septic shock and got blood clots, which caused a stroke, and it was all downhill from there. It was all a matter of a couple of days and he was gone. Two cousins in 1 year. I'm still in shock. and I'm feeling extremely guilty for not being there. I just can't afford to go again, especially this time of year. I would have to take Addie, find the boys a way to and from school (Ty goes in before they are up and does not get home until 7 p.m.), etc. More time off work, $$ lost, and christmas time. The logical side of me can justify it. The emotional side says those are not good enough excuses...I should be there. No matter what. I'm the only one not here (from Tx). I just hope everyone will understand. I sure don't want them to think one cousin is more important than the other...
I'm so glad I got to see him back in August and got a hug and that my kids met him.
I need to look through and see if I have any pictures of him.
I remember the year that we went to St. Louis for Christmas. I bought Doug a gift. I guess we were in grade school. I bought him a big rubber black spider. I remember he opened it on Christmas eve and the second he saw it he yelled "ooh, a spider" and the threw it all the way across the room like it was a hot potato. He hated spiders. For some reason, I will never forget that. I remember playing in the snow with him. I remember one year they got a toy that used tootsie rolls, the fruit flavored ones, and you could make them into different shapes. I think you squeezed them in a mold...I remember eating a lot of cherry tootsie rolls that year. and I think of that whenever I have one now. I remember one year "Santa" brought me one of those personalized books, and the book had Doug's name in it...only I guess they could not read mom's handwriting because throughout the entire book it talked about my cousin, Dough.
Rest in Peace, Doug! We love you! Say hello to your Dad and Grandma and Grandpa for me!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010
Wow, December already. Worked all day...kids to school and home. The second Addie woke up, she took off her Pull-Up and put underwear on. She made it all day with just 1 accident (#2 again). I guess it just has to be her idea and she has to be ready. I don't even think it is an accident when she goes in her pants...think she knows and choses not to go on the potty for some reason.
Ty took Pat tonight to find some warm clothes that fit him. He went to school with shorts on this morning and it was 35 degree out. Not because he did not have any long pants...but because he chose not to wear them. I don't know why we have to go through this every year, but he likes to act like he is not cold. I don't get it, but I quit trying to fight it. He'll just have to be cold.
Ty took Pat tonight to find some warm clothes that fit him. He went to school with shorts on this morning and it was 35 degree out. Not because he did not have any long pants...but because he chose not to wear them. I don't know why we have to go through this every year, but he likes to act like he is not cold. I don't get it, but I quit trying to fight it. He'll just have to be cold.
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010
Well, Addie woke up this morning and decided it was time to be a big girl. she refused to wear pull-ups and went and got a pair of underwear. She threw a FIT at naptime when I told her to put a pull-up on (I won, because she sleeps in my bed at naptime). The second she woke up, she put the underwear back on.
She made it all day except for 1 time, and of course it was #2. ugh. Oh well, progress is being made! :)
She also said she was giving up binkies, but that did not happen. Another day. Pick your battles, mom!
Patrick spent all evening putting the finishing touches on his Colorado state projection due tomorrow, as well as other homework.
Doug's funeral is going to be Friday. Norma is not doing so well. Linda said when they took him off the respirator, he began to flat line immediately, but that his heart beat for about 10 minutes..and at the very end, a tear came out of his eye, and that was very difficult for them. I really feel like I should be at the funeral, but I just don't think I can make up back up there. I'll have to see what I can do...
She made it all day except for 1 time, and of course it was #2. ugh. Oh well, progress is being made! :)
She also said she was giving up binkies, but that did not happen. Another day. Pick your battles, mom!
Patrick spent all evening putting the finishing touches on his Colorado state projection due tomorrow, as well as other homework.
Doug's funeral is going to be Friday. Norma is not doing so well. Linda said when they took him off the respirator, he began to flat line immediately, but that his heart beat for about 10 minutes..and at the very end, a tear came out of his eye, and that was very difficult for them. I really feel like I should be at the funeral, but I just don't think I can make up back up there. I'll have to see what I can do...
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