The Best Day

Time

Well odds my bodkins it's Thursday, how did that happen? Probably the usual blur of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, pre-school, library and tonight the swim team end of the year party where the whole family attends. The little brother and sisters weren't about to miss that. Tomorrow is F's 7th birthday! Not sure how that happened. Four little first grade boys will invade my house. And it's supposed to snow. And sleet. And be cold. Urph

Not One

Not one stinking good picture could I get. So ignore the angry 14yo and the equally annoyed 4yo, and the 6mo who was done taking pictures already.

It was a nice day, despite the snow. The snow that cancelled the Easter Egg hunt here in town yesterday. We, being made of sterner stuff, had our traditional Easter basket clues and searched diligently through the sleet and mire for chocolate bunnies. Family came, church was attended and the evening ended with a round of vomiting by the 9yo. Here's hoping it was too many goodies and not a virus. Please, not a virus!

The Four Year Old Follies

Lately, Mel seems to have been infected with some virulent virus that renders the victim a diva. All comments are made with a flip of the head and a hand on her hip. She does not like boys, even her dad and brothers, even her beloved 'Connie', because, well, they are boys. Duh! She does however adore her baby sister. Ad is her baby. She even thanks me for getting her a baby at the hospital. Hmm, if I'd only known it was that easy. Heck, I could have checked ebay. She also cracks me up, just saying goofy things. Most of which I forget before writing them down for posterity. Or her baby book. I think I did buy her a baby book. Anyway, while baking yesterday, I gave her the eggs to crack with admonishment to be careful. Her reply, "Don't worry mom, I'm a professional." Hmmm, lawyer, doctor, egg cracker, what will it be?

Cats and Dogs

This is stolen from Mommylife> I thought it was hilarious. Can you tell I'm a cat person?

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY
Day number 180
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 181
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!


EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair ... must try this on their bed.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...

If I'd Only Had My Camera

S went with the middle school band to contest today. On the way home the cargo area of the bus fell open and whose was the only instrument run over. Oh yeah, you knew it. It sort of resembled a combination of metal spaghetti, dented hubcap and brass bookmark. I wish I'd had my camera. I suggested the band director use it as an example of what happens if you don't practice.

I like Gilbert and Sullivan and this just seemed funny to em.

Spring?

So Tuesday we had freezing rain, Wednesday the kids had a snow day and we went sledding. Tomorrow it's due to snow a bunch more. Wah! I could use some warmth. And I know I have to get through mud season to get it. Maybe I'll just get a heat lamp.

Tonight was the last swim meet. Yeah! Monday starts track, Wah! And they'll probably have to run the halls of the school because it'll still be snowy and icy outside.

Today was a trip to the dentist and tomorrow is the optometrist. Followed by an exciting evening with Girl Scout cookie invoices. Do I know how to live or what? Two will be gone though. S is going to a friend's and F will be going to spend his first night with a friend. My cuddlemuffin is growing up. He still likes me best though.

Six Months

Addie turned 6 months on Saturday. Her sisters decided she needed her first food so gave her some cream of wheat and took pics. I, upholding my title as worst mother of the year, would have pitched her a cracker and totally forgot to take a picture. Good thing she has loving siblings.

Snow day! And for all of you planting your garden just shut up

Menus

First of all, I've been MIA due to the death flu. Death flu I tell you.

Over at Like Merchant Ships a 1950's menu has been experimented with. It made me wonder about our menus. The kids say no one else eats the stuff we do. This really means that I won't let them live on a chicken nugget, happy meal, hot dog, frozen pizza diet. And they quite happily would. I though I'd compare our typical week. It should be noted last week they ate(the ones who were eating) whatever their brother or sister scared up which I believe was lots of eggs and toast and soup and sandwich.

Sun
B-toast and cocoa
L-roast, potato, carrots, pudding
D-leftovers from lunch

Mon
B-cereal & milk
L-soup and sandwich *note-kids and dh take lunch to work/school
D-homemade breadsticks, spaghetti (no meat just sacue), salad, homemade chocolate chip cookies

Tue
B-pancakes(homemade), milk
L-hotdogs, corn chips, applesauce (snowday)
D-chicken breasts, homemade biscuits, green beans, ice cream

Wed
B-oatmeal&fruits, milk
L-grilled cheese & tomato soup
D-salsbury steak(homemade),mashed potato(homemade),corn, graham crackers w/frosting(homemade)

Thur
B-cereal&milk
L-leftovers
D-chicken spaghetti, peas, fruit salad(it has marshmallows, it's dessert)

Fri
B-pancakes(homemade frozen), milk
L-leftovers or pbj
D-homemade pizza, veggie sticks(only I will probably eat them), ice cream

Sat
B-cinnamon toast & cocoa
L-meat sandwiches, corn chips, fruit bowl
D-pork chops, dressing, broccoli, homemade cookies (I'm letting the kids practice every weekend)

Sun
B-pumpkin muffins(homemade) & milk
L-lasagna, salad, green beans, hershey kisses
D-scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, OJ

So that's it, a week of menus. Some nights will get switched with others. It's not set in stone. It just means I only had to think once. As for all the homemade stuff. 1) it's cheaper (and my family eats quantity baby), 2) It's healthier, 3) I'm trying to keep my squirrely 6yo away from food dye and this is about the only way to do it. I've found that most of this stuff I make so often (pancakes, cookies) that I don't even need the recipe anymore. It is also important to have everything handy. If I had to walk across the kitchen for an ingredient or climb up somewhere to get a pan I'd never do it. Find what works for you!

Can You Help

Can you help this project? I know where all Ad's outgrown stuff is going.
"Bosom Buddies is a non-profit Christian organisation that services a local state hospital providing nappy-bags with clothing, blankets and products for the newborn as well as hygiene products for the mother. We personally deliver the bags to each mom and spend one-on-one time with each baby and mother. By doing this we ensure that no baby goes home without being adequately clothed and each mom feels that their community do care and the birth is recognized and celebrated. We ensure the mothers of premature infants who are involved in kangacare, have access to free tea & coffee supplies as well as a few food basics. We also try to make their room more homely by providing books and games, literature and laundry facilities"
Bosom Buddies

More Stone Soup

I like this one even better.

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Am I the Only One

I was looking for cheap ideas for Valentines cards today. Cheap, easy Valentines cards. It seems I am the only mother on earth who does not like crafting entire Valentine villages complete with feathered cupids, with their future budding artists. I don't much like crafting without them. They color reams of printer paper and glue random bits of stuff together on their own and that is about it. Yet another reason I can't homeschool. I would never complete a popsicle stick log cabin, complete with Pa and Laura. Heck, the only part of that we'd do would be eat the popsicles.

Already

>So today is Ash Wednesday. Already. Now I sound like one of those feeble old women who say "My how time flies."

Superbowl rocked. I don't really care about the Giants but I despise Bill Belichik so..it's all good. And if it couldn't be my Manning I guess his little bro will do.

The weather sucks. Really. As in there is so much muck it will suck your shoe off. First it was ice, then rain, then fog like Ol' London Towne then thunderstorms. Ick! and just for kicks it's gonna snow again and then drop down to single digits. Someone wake me in May.

This is cool, but give yourself some time it's a little lengthy.The story of stuff

14 years!

From this


To this


Our own little groundhog turned 14 today. He is usually to cool to let me post his pic, but made an exception for dear old ma today. He is the child most like me, full of smart mouthed comments and not enough sense to censor them. His latest, spoken to his Language Arts teacher
"Veep, veep (think alarm sounds) free thinker in the room, free thinker in the room." I don't think she saw the irony of her reaction to this comment.

Tagged

Dot at flowergirl6tagged me earlier and I put off doing the meme. I remembered now so...
The rules for this meme are:

(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) Post the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.

1-I don't like ice cream.
2-I drink a pot of coffee every morning. Ooops.
3-I don't have a dishwasher and do my dishes by hand.
4-I am a dismal failure at anything requiring an artistic eye, vision or temperament.
5-I love Jeopardy, and all things trivial.
6-I have been to Europe three times.

I'm going to tag
(1)Gretchen
(2)Mary
(3)Annelise
(4)Karen
(5)Lori
(6)Anne

Or Not

I was googling recipes today, trying to use up some chickpeas when I came upon alot of entries on Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious recipes. Um, dumping cauliflower into my banana bread? Chick peas in my cookies? Or not. I found what I wanted, then went into the kitchen melted 2 sticks of butter and made heart attack on a plate chocolate chip cookies. And this way I can keep my title as meanest mom on earth when I insist they taste the veggies on their plate. I'm like that.

Zzzzz

I am really tired. The baby still isn't sleeping, wakes up coughing. It's not serious but wakes her up. I slept in the chair in the living room last night so she wouldn't bother dh (though he might not have even heard her knowing him). Anyway, not a good night's sleep. I finally gave up and got up at 4.

This weekend was one of those hectic ones where I was never home and yet accomplished nothing. I ran the boys to catch a ride to the Klondike Derby at 6:30, had basketball games and pictures, ran back home, left again to take E to a party, went home , left after a couple hours to pick up E and then E, L and I went to yet another town to work at a fish fry and sell girl scout cookies, when that was done I drove back the other direction to get the boys and then home about 9pm. Made for a very long day.

Cookies...Girl Scout cookies....argh!!!! Why did I say I'd be the treasurer????? Anybody wanna buy cookies????