Marc's out of the house during the day and I'm getting SO MUCH DONE!! In fact, by the time he comes home, I am wiped out.
Ok, quick update. We now have running water again! We lived out of pitchers, buckets, etc... filled with water for two days and finally got our shower fixed. And it wasn't outrageously priced either. The part was the most expensive. I can't complain. Of course, the water we saved during those two days, was quickly lost since I immediately ran a couple loads of laundry and the dishwasher. (Oh wait, the water ran ALL FREAKIN' WEEKEND)....no savings here.
Well, last night we ran some errands & spent a little of the Christmas gift cards. I got a new electric skillet with mine. But I haven't replaced the old broken one yet. My thinking is that I will try to use it one last time, and then not have to wash it...just throw it away. I'll have to think of something really messy to make in it.
So, I mentioned I got some new sheets for Christmas. Well, I was so excited about them, I put them on our bed right away. Bad idea. This is one time when it is a good idea to wash then 'wear'. Itchy, Itchy, Itchy. Of course, at the time, we had no water to fix this problem. However, last night we went to bed in nice, new, freshly washed sheets. That's a little bit of heaven right there.
Today, I just worked around the house, went and saw our insurance person, and made dinner and crab dip. Mmmmmm. Dinner wasn't all the hot, but the dip was yummy. :)
I also started reading the Left Behind series again. I say 'again', because I read the first three as they came out. But it took so long for each one to be published and they were so good, it was like torture inbetween books. So I stopped reading them thinking I'll wait until a few more come out. So when the 7th book came out years later, I just started over since I wouldn't remember everything and everyone and all the details etc... That was like in my senior year in college (1999-2000). So now...again, years later, even though I've read up to the seventh book, 5 more books have been released (with another to be released in March according the Left Behind website), I am starting over. And looking forward to it. Might be a slow go with a little guy...but would like to get through them none-the-less. I highly recommend these books to anyone (I also HIGHLY recommend you read them in order, DAD!)
Ok, I am off to go read since Andrew is in bed. Oh! But first... I have to tell you. More and more steps are taken each day. Also, I told you about his "mean glare". Well, we really haven't seen that one much the past couple days. He has a new look. Picture a cute smile. Now 'cheese' it up BIG TIME. He does a super big smile, complete with nose scrunch and squinty eyes. It is TOO funny. If I had my digital camera I would try to capture and share. Hopefully, It will be fixed soon.
Ok, NOW, I am off to bed to read. 'Night, Y'all.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Ketchup
Ok, it's been a few days since I've posted. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Ours was a very White Christmas.
First things first. I had my facial last Thursday with Kari. It was really really nice. Although I don't see any changes in my face. I'm still recognizable. :) It was relaxing though. We then packed up and headed to Ohio. They had around 14 inches of snow. Fortunatly, we were leaving late enough that the road were pretty much nice and clear. We arrived around 7:30 that evening.
We didn't do too much on Christmas Eve. Just hung around Mom and Dad's. Worked a little on food prep for the weekend and other odds and ends, but mostly just hung around.
On Christmas morning, we got spoiled. Spoiled, Spoiled, Spoiled. Marc and I exchanged are gifts then, too, along with Mom and Dad. I got a couple sweaters, some bedding (which I really wanted and we needed), some kitchen items (also needed), along with some other odds and ends (although nothing was either "odd" or an "end") such as a CD, lotion, earrings, etc... Marc got some T-shirts, a pocket knife, some fishing knives, a video game thing, sweatpants along with the standard Pringles and Little Debbie Christmas Trees. Andrew got some books, a fun ABC caterpillar, a puzzle and a little man recliner. It's so cute. But it's still at Grandma and Grandpa's 'cause it wouldn't fit in the car. So, thank you VERY VERY MUCH!!! (Even & especially for the items not mentioned).
We then headed to the Steiner Christmas which was nice. It was fun to see the kiddos together and to see everyone we don't get to see often. We played some silly games and ate too much. Of course, we were the last to leave since the basketball game Marc was watching went into overtime. :)
Sunday we went to church in the morning, then headed to the Huffer Christmas afterward where once again, we ate too much. We also played a few silly games and just had a really nice time. We packed up and headed home last night. We left later than we would have liked, but got home around 11, which isn't too bad.
However, when we got home, we found our our little drip in the shower upstairs had turned into a full fledge leak. It was like our shower had been turned on, even when it wasn't. So right now our water is turned off and we are living off water in pitchers, mugs, bowls, etc... It's grand. We ran to Lowes this evening and bought a part, so hopefully Marc can get it fixed this evening. We really need to do laundry and run the dishwasher...I could also use a shower. I'm dreading that water bill.
Andrew did really well the whole weekend. Somehow he's learned this mean glare of a look. It's a killer. I'm not sure where it came from, but it's pretty funny when he does it. He's also getting more and more confident everyday, taking more and more steps. He's also getting into more and more things. :)
Today Marc started his job. It was alright. The first day is never a 'fun' one. It was also a busy one for me. Trying to get the house in order after dumping everything from the weekend in the dining area last night. But I got a lot done. Tonight, we ran a few errands, had dinner and now Marc and Andrew are watching the Pistons while I update the blog.
I know this probably isn't a very exciting blog. But thought I would get caught up.
First things first. I had my facial last Thursday with Kari. It was really really nice. Although I don't see any changes in my face. I'm still recognizable. :) It was relaxing though. We then packed up and headed to Ohio. They had around 14 inches of snow. Fortunatly, we were leaving late enough that the road were pretty much nice and clear. We arrived around 7:30 that evening.
We didn't do too much on Christmas Eve. Just hung around Mom and Dad's. Worked a little on food prep for the weekend and other odds and ends, but mostly just hung around.
On Christmas morning, we got spoiled. Spoiled, Spoiled, Spoiled. Marc and I exchanged are gifts then, too, along with Mom and Dad. I got a couple sweaters, some bedding (which I really wanted and we needed), some kitchen items (also needed), along with some other odds and ends (although nothing was either "odd" or an "end") such as a CD, lotion, earrings, etc... Marc got some T-shirts, a pocket knife, some fishing knives, a video game thing, sweatpants along with the standard Pringles and Little Debbie Christmas Trees. Andrew got some books, a fun ABC caterpillar, a puzzle and a little man recliner. It's so cute. But it's still at Grandma and Grandpa's 'cause it wouldn't fit in the car. So, thank you VERY VERY MUCH!!! (Even & especially for the items not mentioned).
We then headed to the Steiner Christmas which was nice. It was fun to see the kiddos together and to see everyone we don't get to see often. We played some silly games and ate too much. Of course, we were the last to leave since the basketball game Marc was watching went into overtime. :)
Sunday we went to church in the morning, then headed to the Huffer Christmas afterward where once again, we ate too much. We also played a few silly games and just had a really nice time. We packed up and headed home last night. We left later than we would have liked, but got home around 11, which isn't too bad.
However, when we got home, we found our our little drip in the shower upstairs had turned into a full fledge leak. It was like our shower had been turned on, even when it wasn't. So right now our water is turned off and we are living off water in pitchers, mugs, bowls, etc... It's grand. We ran to Lowes this evening and bought a part, so hopefully Marc can get it fixed this evening. We really need to do laundry and run the dishwasher...I could also use a shower. I'm dreading that water bill.
Andrew did really well the whole weekend. Somehow he's learned this mean glare of a look. It's a killer. I'm not sure where it came from, but it's pretty funny when he does it. He's also getting more and more confident everyday, taking more and more steps. He's also getting into more and more things. :)
Today Marc started his job. It was alright. The first day is never a 'fun' one. It was also a busy one for me. Trying to get the house in order after dumping everything from the weekend in the dining area last night. But I got a lot done. Tonight, we ran a few errands, had dinner and now Marc and Andrew are watching the Pistons while I update the blog.
I know this probably isn't a very exciting blog. But thought I would get caught up.
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
I'll Be a Guinea Pig for That!!
Ok, couple of things to report on and hopefully this will be short.
First of all, Andrew is taking more and more steps. He's done two in a row quite a few times now and has done 4 in a row once. It will not be long before he is totally cruising around as his confident grows. He was really funny tonight. Kari and Andy were over and Andrew was just putting on a show for us all. He was playing with Rocky and the tennis ball and just so proud of himself. He kept us laughing.
Well, not sure if you read past posts, but I reported earlier that I had made some decent gravy, despite my many failures at it in the past. So we had company over last night and I made a nice roast, potatoes, carrots, beer bread, dessert and thought...I'm going to make gravy. It was a total disaster. I couldn't even serve it. I don't know what I did different, but it was disgusting. I guess I'll just chalk up my good attempt as a G.V. (gravy fluke)
So we spent a good portion of today doing laundry and packing stuff up. We are heading to OH tomorrow for the weekend (so this might be my last post until Monday or so). Of course, packing up Andrew means starting a day in advance. Plus we are taking Rocky. So we are going to take Marc, myself, Andrew and his huge car seat, an 80 lb. Lab and everything that goes along with him, all our gear, all Andrew's gear, food for different Christmas', AND presents in our car for a 4 hours ride. It's going to be tight. We are hoping to get out around 3ish tomorrow and get there before dark and pray for clear roads.
We were hoping to get out earlier, but Kari called and get this... We are going to get microderm facials tomorrow (value $100) for FREE!! From what I understand, we are helping newbies learn how to do it and they need people to practice on. I'll be a guinea pig for that!! So at 1:00 tomorrow, we are heading downtown for our free facial. I am really excited about it! Yea, Kari! (She knows someone who works there or something like that).
Ok, I really should continue to pull things together for tomorrow, 'cause I have a feeling it's going to be a little chaotic. If I don't write again until next week....
Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!
First of all, Andrew is taking more and more steps. He's done two in a row quite a few times now and has done 4 in a row once. It will not be long before he is totally cruising around as his confident grows. He was really funny tonight. Kari and Andy were over and Andrew was just putting on a show for us all. He was playing with Rocky and the tennis ball and just so proud of himself. He kept us laughing.
Well, not sure if you read past posts, but I reported earlier that I had made some decent gravy, despite my many failures at it in the past. So we had company over last night and I made a nice roast, potatoes, carrots, beer bread, dessert and thought...I'm going to make gravy. It was a total disaster. I couldn't even serve it. I don't know what I did different, but it was disgusting. I guess I'll just chalk up my good attempt as a G.V. (gravy fluke)
So we spent a good portion of today doing laundry and packing stuff up. We are heading to OH tomorrow for the weekend (so this might be my last post until Monday or so). Of course, packing up Andrew means starting a day in advance. Plus we are taking Rocky. So we are going to take Marc, myself, Andrew and his huge car seat, an 80 lb. Lab and everything that goes along with him, all our gear, all Andrew's gear, food for different Christmas', AND presents in our car for a 4 hours ride. It's going to be tight. We are hoping to get out around 3ish tomorrow and get there before dark and pray for clear roads.
We were hoping to get out earlier, but Kari called and get this... We are going to get microderm facials tomorrow (value $100) for FREE!! From what I understand, we are helping newbies learn how to do it and they need people to practice on. I'll be a guinea pig for that!! So at 1:00 tomorrow, we are heading downtown for our free facial. I am really excited about it! Yea, Kari! (She knows someone who works there or something like that).
Ok, I really should continue to pull things together for tomorrow, 'cause I have a feeling it's going to be a little chaotic. If I don't write again until next week....
Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Andrew is Grounded from the Phone
So this morning I am carrying around Andrew and talking on the phone to my mom. When finished I put Andrew down and must have placed the phone within his reach. I was working in the kitchen and saw that he found the phone and is pressing buttons. Well, we don't have long distance on our phone, plus you have to press the 'talk' button after dialing in order to place a call. So I wasn't in a huge rush to run over there and take the phone away. I finished what I was doing (like a minute tops) and went over and hung the phone up. Less than a minute later the phone rings...
Me: "Hello"
Man on other end: "This is 911 emergency, is everything ok? Someone there just dialed 911."
Me: "WHAT?! Oh, I am so sorry, my son just had the phone..."(I continue to apologize up and down and all over the place).
Man: "That's allright, we're just checking".
Me: Still apoligizing profuselly, "Thank you".
So then I dash around the house like a mad women cleaning the house which was awful and getting myself out of my pj's and dressed, because I've convinced myself a police cruiser will be knocking on my door any minute. (Which never did happen, thankfully and at least I got my house in a somewhat presentable order fairly quickly).
Little stinker of mine. :)
Me: "Hello"
Man on other end: "This is 911 emergency, is everything ok? Someone there just dialed 911."
Me: "WHAT?! Oh, I am so sorry, my son just had the phone..."(I continue to apologize up and down and all over the place).
Man: "That's allright, we're just checking".
Me: Still apoligizing profuselly, "Thank you".
So then I dash around the house like a mad women cleaning the house which was awful and getting myself out of my pj's and dressed, because I've convinced myself a police cruiser will be knocking on my door any minute. (Which never did happen, thankfully and at least I got my house in a somewhat presentable order fairly quickly).
Little stinker of mine. :)
Monday, December 20, 2004
............at least that I saw and that's what counts!!
He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!! He took his first step!!!!
............at least that I saw and that's what counts!!
We were at some friend's house tonight and Andrew was up WAY past his bedtime. He's been standing now for a while. Well, Andy (Dressler) was holding his keys out in front of him and Andrew took a tiny little step before sitting and deciding crawling would be much more effective. Watch out world! Here he comes!!
Today was a nice day. We got out and about early this morning and ran some errands. I had to get my tags renewed for both cars ($180 for two little stickers is a rip off!). And Andrew got to play a little in the play area at the mall since the Secretary of State is in the mall.
We also hit a camera store hoping that someone out there would be able to fix my digital camera since I am going CRAZY without it. Well, get this... We decided on a whim to stop in to Best Buy and have them check it out since all other places failed us. We had purchased it there, but since no where else could help us we didn't figure much would happen with Best Buy either, but thought "what could it hurt to try". Well, anyway, we had completely forgotten that we had purchased the service warranty from them when we bought the camera. So FOR FREE they are going to send it away for us to have it fixed. Now, according the Best Buy (and every other camera store I talked to)...just to send it away costs about $170 let alone fixing it. So that service plan REALLY REALLY paid off assuming all goes as planned. And we should have it back around the 1st of the year. Bummer we don't have it for Christmas, but we will survive. I am really excited that my camera is getting fixed!! Yea!
So then we go to leave Best Buy (of course not without stopping to let Marc drool over the huge flat screen plasma TV's first) and it's totally gross outside. It went from just being darn cold out, to practically blizzard conditions just while we were inside the store. It was really icky. Fortunately, by tonight it wasn't too bad when we headed out.
We are having company over for dinner tomorrow evening, so I need to get some food out of the freezer to start thawing. (I'm really into freezer cooking). Then I need to head to bed. 'Night.
............at least that I saw and that's what counts!!
We were at some friend's house tonight and Andrew was up WAY past his bedtime. He's been standing now for a while. Well, Andy (Dressler) was holding his keys out in front of him and Andrew took a tiny little step before sitting and deciding crawling would be much more effective. Watch out world! Here he comes!!
Today was a nice day. We got out and about early this morning and ran some errands. I had to get my tags renewed for both cars ($180 for two little stickers is a rip off!). And Andrew got to play a little in the play area at the mall since the Secretary of State is in the mall.
We also hit a camera store hoping that someone out there would be able to fix my digital camera since I am going CRAZY without it. Well, get this... We decided on a whim to stop in to Best Buy and have them check it out since all other places failed us. We had purchased it there, but since no where else could help us we didn't figure much would happen with Best Buy either, but thought "what could it hurt to try". Well, anyway, we had completely forgotten that we had purchased the service warranty from them when we bought the camera. So FOR FREE they are going to send it away for us to have it fixed. Now, according the Best Buy (and every other camera store I talked to)...just to send it away costs about $170 let alone fixing it. So that service plan REALLY REALLY paid off assuming all goes as planned. And we should have it back around the 1st of the year. Bummer we don't have it for Christmas, but we will survive. I am really excited that my camera is getting fixed!! Yea!
So then we go to leave Best Buy (of course not without stopping to let Marc drool over the huge flat screen plasma TV's first) and it's totally gross outside. It went from just being darn cold out, to practically blizzard conditions just while we were inside the store. It was really icky. Fortunately, by tonight it wasn't too bad when we headed out.
We are having company over for dinner tomorrow evening, so I need to get some food out of the freezer to start thawing. (I'm really into freezer cooking). Then I need to head to bed. 'Night.
Sunday, December 19, 2004
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We made it to church this morning. It was rough and it came early, but we made it. Andrew did really well in the nursury and didn't even cry when I went to pick him up. We hit the Meijer on the way home for a few things that turned into a full fledge shopping trip. We came home made lunch meat sandwiches for lunch and took naps. Mine was really short 'cause it took me a long time to fall asleep and then of course 10 minutes later Andrew woke up. :) The rest of the day was lazy...just hanging out and watching football. The Viking's won, so my hubby is in a decent mood. Little man is in bed and we folded a bunch of clothes (Ugh!). So now, I am updated my blog before bed.
Wow, what a boring post! Is this even worthing publishing? Will I put my readers to sleep? Will they remove me from thier 'favorites'? Am I on anyone's 'favorites' to begin with?
I really need to liven it up a bit. Ok, here goes...
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I've got nothin'. Nothing is coming to mind. Darn ten minute nap!
So if you've made it this far and haven't either gone on to a different website or nodded off with your head on your keyboard typing bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb... then congrats.
I hope your weekends were wonderful.
Wow, what a boring post! Is this even worthing publishing? Will I put my readers to sleep? Will they remove me from thier 'favorites'? Am I on anyone's 'favorites' to begin with?
I really need to liven it up a bit. Ok, here goes...
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I've got nothin'. Nothing is coming to mind. Darn ten minute nap!
So if you've made it this far and haven't either gone on to a different website or nodded off with your head on your keyboard typing bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb... then congrats.
I hope your weekends were wonderful.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Little Climber Boy...Ba rum ba bum bum
Not a whole lot has happened the last few days to update you on. Yesterday we ran some errands in order to NOT run them today (figured today would be CRAZINESS). Wrapped presents, made homemade pizza for dinner tonight and we just watched "Dodgeball". It was kinda funny...kinda.
Little man is sleeping now finally. He refused to take his last nap of the day today, no matter how tired he was or how many times we tried.
Get this. He is a fast little stinker. Today, while I'm unloading the dishwasher and watching him at the same time... I look up and he has crawled on TOP of his saucer trying to crawl on the coffee table. He is totally standing ON TOP of this thing! Then later in the day, I think he is playing on the foot of the couch and when I look he is gone. So I jump up to look for him and he has crawled up the stairs and is at the top step. AUGH! (Bad mommy for not watching better) But really, who'd have thought?! Just think what it will be like when he is walking. No...let's not.
So, tomorrow, if all goes as planned, we are going to church. It seems like its been forever since we've been to our church. Last weekend I got the flu. The weekend before we were in OH. (We did go to church there) The two before that we were in MN&IA (went to church once there). Before that we were in Ohio again. So that's like 5 weeks since we've attended our church here. Looking forward to it.
Ok, well I think that is all. Hope you are all having a great weekend and have your Christmas shopping done!
Little man is sleeping now finally. He refused to take his last nap of the day today, no matter how tired he was or how many times we tried.
Get this. He is a fast little stinker. Today, while I'm unloading the dishwasher and watching him at the same time... I look up and he has crawled on TOP of his saucer trying to crawl on the coffee table. He is totally standing ON TOP of this thing! Then later in the day, I think he is playing on the foot of the couch and when I look he is gone. So I jump up to look for him and he has crawled up the stairs and is at the top step. AUGH! (Bad mommy for not watching better) But really, who'd have thought?! Just think what it will be like when he is walking. No...let's not.
So, tomorrow, if all goes as planned, we are going to church. It seems like its been forever since we've been to our church. Last weekend I got the flu. The weekend before we were in OH. (We did go to church there) The two before that we were in MN&IA (went to church once there). Before that we were in Ohio again. So that's like 5 weeks since we've attended our church here. Looking forward to it.
Ok, well I think that is all. Hope you are all having a great weekend and have your Christmas shopping done!
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Kelly Wins
If you read past posts you know that I am an Apprentice fan. So tonight after a THREE HOUR finale (holy cow, completely and totally too long...a bunch of filler garbage), Kelly was chosen over Jen as the next Apprentice. It seemed like it was a unanomous decision among everyone but Trump, but he came 'round in the end.
But here's the thing that gets me. They have already finished taping and showed previews for Season 3 which starts Jan. 20 (and you know I will watch). But each season seems a little more gimmicky. The first was the best, because each person (mostly) seemed to have a good head on their shoulders and really treated the show as a business opportunity. This season it's like they picked people with a little more quirkyness, a little more likely to cause contraversy, a little more to make "good tv" which is bad tv in my mind. So then this next season seems even more so. They are creating 2 teams...Book Smarts against Street Smarts. I think the concept of the show alone is enough for good TV, don't start throwing in things just to create more DRAMA. Ok, hope that made sense... either way off my soapbox for the night.
As far as what's going on in my life. Last night was nice. We went to dinner with Kari and Andy, while Andrew stayed with a babysitter. I guess it went ok. They were both alive when I came home, although you could tell Andrew had been upset (but he was really cranky and tired before we even left for dinner). Then I put him down for the night and we rented "I, Robot". Not a bad movie, not a great one. Don't need to see it again.
Today, for some reason seemed like the LONGEST day! I'm not sure why, it wasn't packed or dead either. It started with Andrew's 9 mo. checkup. He's doing well at 29+ inches long and 19 lbs. No shots this time either. Yea! Although we did have to have his ears checked on the machine (it blows air puffs in his ears) to make sure all his ear infections were gone. He HATES that! So do I! I have to totally hold him down while he screams. Over all though, it was a good visit.
Not a lot happened the rest of the day. Same ol' same 'ol...not going to bore you with reading about it. So, I will leave you with that.
But here's the thing that gets me. They have already finished taping and showed previews for Season 3 which starts Jan. 20 (and you know I will watch). But each season seems a little more gimmicky. The first was the best, because each person (mostly) seemed to have a good head on their shoulders and really treated the show as a business opportunity. This season it's like they picked people with a little more quirkyness, a little more likely to cause contraversy, a little more to make "good tv" which is bad tv in my mind. So then this next season seems even more so. They are creating 2 teams...Book Smarts against Street Smarts. I think the concept of the show alone is enough for good TV, don't start throwing in things just to create more DRAMA. Ok, hope that made sense... either way off my soapbox for the night.
As far as what's going on in my life. Last night was nice. We went to dinner with Kari and Andy, while Andrew stayed with a babysitter. I guess it went ok. They were both alive when I came home, although you could tell Andrew had been upset (but he was really cranky and tired before we even left for dinner). Then I put him down for the night and we rented "I, Robot". Not a bad movie, not a great one. Don't need to see it again.
Today, for some reason seemed like the LONGEST day! I'm not sure why, it wasn't packed or dead either. It started with Andrew's 9 mo. checkup. He's doing well at 29+ inches long and 19 lbs. No shots this time either. Yea! Although we did have to have his ears checked on the machine (it blows air puffs in his ears) to make sure all his ear infections were gone. He HATES that! So do I! I have to totally hold him down while he screams. Over all though, it was a good visit.
Not a lot happened the rest of the day. Same ol' same 'ol...not going to bore you with reading about it. So, I will leave you with that.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
A Little More Alive
I need to make this quick as little man is sleeping and have a lot to do in the next 3 hours or less.
Today is my birthday. I am officially 27 since like 6 something AM this morning. It's been a good one so far. I played with a bunch of 4 and 5 years old this morning, who sang Happy Birthday to me and we had brownies. I got a Chili's gift card in the mail from my MIL which made me totally do a little dance! (I'm completely serious...I danced). Then tonight we are getting a babysitter (for the first time EVER) to watch Andrew for a couple hours while we go out to dinner with Kari & Andy to Rio Grand. Yea. Should be a nice time. Well, I have nothing profound to ramble on about at the time...maybe later tonight.
Y'know something funny has happened with this blog. I started this blog totally on a whim. I had found someone else's blog from a message board I frequent and saw that it was free, so I decided to start one. I didn't really have any idea what I would even do with it or if I would even use it. And now, it almost like I look forward to posting each day. Not so much that I want people to read it or anything, but it really is almost theaputic or something. I don't know. I guess that's you always hear about people keeping journals. Plus, I really must say, I enjoy having a written peek into my world that's a little more detailed and a little more alive than simply looking at my calendar and seeing, "Dr. Appt 2:30 pm". This blog seems to have taken off. Who'da thunk?
Ok...I guess I did have something to ramble about. Either that or I am procrastinating from doing what I should be doing.
Today is my birthday. I am officially 27 since like 6 something AM this morning. It's been a good one so far. I played with a bunch of 4 and 5 years old this morning, who sang Happy Birthday to me and we had brownies. I got a Chili's gift card in the mail from my MIL which made me totally do a little dance! (I'm completely serious...I danced). Then tonight we are getting a babysitter (for the first time EVER) to watch Andrew for a couple hours while we go out to dinner with Kari & Andy to Rio Grand. Yea. Should be a nice time. Well, I have nothing profound to ramble on about at the time...maybe later tonight.
Y'know something funny has happened with this blog. I started this blog totally on a whim. I had found someone else's blog from a message board I frequent and saw that it was free, so I decided to start one. I didn't really have any idea what I would even do with it or if I would even use it. And now, it almost like I look forward to posting each day. Not so much that I want people to read it or anything, but it really is almost theaputic or something. I don't know. I guess that's you always hear about people keeping journals. Plus, I really must say, I enjoy having a written peek into my world that's a little more detailed and a little more alive than simply looking at my calendar and seeing, "Dr. Appt 2:30 pm". This blog seems to have taken off. Who'da thunk?
Ok...I guess I did have something to ramble about. Either that or I am procrastinating from doing what I should be doing.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
The Countdown Begins
The countdown begins...54 minutes until I'm 27. That means I'm closer to 31 than to 21. Not a profound statement I know...but true none-the-less. Right now I am only 5 years away from 21 and still 5 years away from 31, but not in 54...err..53 minutes.
Not that I really mind too much. If I look back at 21, it was a good year. I was living in a huge house downtown with 8 other girls trying to get through finals week of my junior year of college. But at 27, I have a home, a husband and a son. Much better. At 21, I worked for a realtor in the basement of her home around 15 hours a week for $8 an hour and hated it. At 27, I'm working at home for free and love it. Much better. At 21, I don't really think I could imagine myself being a stay at home mom with a baby. At 27, I can't imagine not being a stay at home mom with a baby. Much better. 48 minutes to go.
Today seemed long...really long. Normally, when Andrew wakes me up in the morning, we slowly get up and going. Playing as I drink my coffee and plan the day, meals, to do list, etc... But this morning, we got up and dressed and hit the grocery store & bank right away since we had a lot to do the rest of the day. We had our small group over for desserts tonight, and this morning our house looked like a war zone. There was a lot of cleaning and baking to do. (Plus I am bringing brownies to Church tomorrow for Jesus' birthday party). 44 minutes to go.
So we get home, Andrew goes down for a nap, I start working/baking. Now remember, I'm coming off the flu, so by 2:30 pm, I was wiped out. When Andrew went down for his afternoon nap, so did I. It was really nice! Marc got Andrew when he woke up, so I got about a 2 hour nap this afternoon. It was WONDERFUL!! 42 minutes to go.
Then, get this....I made gravy. (You'd be proud Mom Dykstra). We had a little leftover roast. So I read the back of the cornstarch box and made gravy and we ate leftover roast and gravy over rolls for dinner. I was very please since I have made multiple attempts at gravy in the past to no avail and had all but given up trying. Anyway, the gravy turned yesterdays leftovers into a meal my hubby raved about. Not the most healthy, so I did add a side of spinach salad. 40 minutes to go.
Of course, there is always the last minute scramble before guests arrive and the stress level got a little high around 7:10pm, but we pulled it off and it went well. Of course, people didn't eat near the amount of dessert they were supposed to, so now we have all these sweet leftovers in our home. BAD NEWS. 38 minutes to go.
Well, I better get going. Better gets to sleep before midnight or .....or wait, that's Christmas and Santa. Anyway, I better get going anyway. Got to get up early tomorrow for Church.
36 minutes to go...
Not that I really mind too much. If I look back at 21, it was a good year. I was living in a huge house downtown with 8 other girls trying to get through finals week of my junior year of college. But at 27, I have a home, a husband and a son. Much better. At 21, I worked for a realtor in the basement of her home around 15 hours a week for $8 an hour and hated it. At 27, I'm working at home for free and love it. Much better. At 21, I don't really think I could imagine myself being a stay at home mom with a baby. At 27, I can't imagine not being a stay at home mom with a baby. Much better. 48 minutes to go.
Today seemed long...really long. Normally, when Andrew wakes me up in the morning, we slowly get up and going. Playing as I drink my coffee and plan the day, meals, to do list, etc... But this morning, we got up and dressed and hit the grocery store & bank right away since we had a lot to do the rest of the day. We had our small group over for desserts tonight, and this morning our house looked like a war zone. There was a lot of cleaning and baking to do. (Plus I am bringing brownies to Church tomorrow for Jesus' birthday party). 44 minutes to go.
So we get home, Andrew goes down for a nap, I start working/baking. Now remember, I'm coming off the flu, so by 2:30 pm, I was wiped out. When Andrew went down for his afternoon nap, so did I. It was really nice! Marc got Andrew when he woke up, so I got about a 2 hour nap this afternoon. It was WONDERFUL!! 42 minutes to go.
Then, get this....I made gravy. (You'd be proud Mom Dykstra). We had a little leftover roast. So I read the back of the cornstarch box and made gravy and we ate leftover roast and gravy over rolls for dinner. I was very please since I have made multiple attempts at gravy in the past to no avail and had all but given up trying. Anyway, the gravy turned yesterdays leftovers into a meal my hubby raved about. Not the most healthy, so I did add a side of spinach salad. 40 minutes to go.
Of course, there is always the last minute scramble before guests arrive and the stress level got a little high around 7:10pm, but we pulled it off and it went well. Of course, people didn't eat near the amount of dessert they were supposed to, so now we have all these sweet leftovers in our home. BAD NEWS. 38 minutes to go.
Well, I better get going. Better gets to sleep before midnight or .....or wait, that's Christmas and Santa. Anyway, I better get going anyway. Got to get up early tomorrow for Church.
36 minutes to go...
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