My yard has disappeared into a pile of mud. Once again, Scott has turned it into a mudhole.
This is my back yard.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Signs of Spring Part Deux
So, I bought a new hummingbird feeder today. After filling it and putting it out on the porch, I did a once over of the yard to look for other signs of spring. I did come up with a few . . .
Signs of Spring
The signs of spring are really showing. We've been sleeping with the windows open. Wyatt and I have been for several walks. We've had just a few flowers pop up in our yard, although they are everywhere else.
Friday, March 30, 2007
I owe my Mom . . .
A co-worker sent this to me yesterday and it made me laugh out loud. Now, I hope that I will not say these things . . . but I know I will . . .
I OWE MY MOTHER .....
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that this will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPERBOLE.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOUR .
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS .
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
I OWE MY MOTHER .....
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that this will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPERBOLE.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOUR .
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS .
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Facination
Today's post is a facination of mine . . . it's about shopping.
It's not that I LIKE to go to the store, but the store facinates me. Not just the grocery store, but lots of stores. You can go to one place (particularly Super stores) and get so many types of things. It's a one stop place to get the things you need to run your household.
You see all types of people. They each have their mental or paper list of things that they need. And each list is as different as the people are. It's amazing. I like to step back and watch people looking over their lists and marking things off. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm a people watcher.
And speaking of lists . . . how do people go to the store without a paper list? If I go to the store without a paper list and even just need a few things, I usually leave with 3 or 4 other things that I realized that I needed while in the store, but forget at least one of the items that I had planned on buying before I went into the store.
Yesterday I thought I had a good day. Hubby took Baby Boo Boo to Nana's in the morning. So, I left from home to go to Wal-Mart to get a new umbrella stroller, two calculators (Wyatt threw our remaining one behind the couch over the weekend) and some postcard stock for his birthday invitations. I didn't get the postcard stock because they didn't have it. But, at lunch, I got the postcard stock at Office Depot along with an organizer that I needed and some AA batteries. . . a good day, yes?
Then, when I got to Nana's, she let me know that she needed teething tablets and baby Tylenol. So, guess where I need to go to today? I decided against Wal-Mart and I will go to K-Mart and pick up some formula since it will save me the trip over the weekend.
Next Friday, we have the afternoon off at work. I think it's Good Friday. I have big plans. Baby Boo Boo will stay at Nana's and I will go get a haircut and make my Wal-Mart and Kroger trip and not have to run those errands over the weekend.
It's not that I LIKE to go to the store, but the store facinates me. Not just the grocery store, but lots of stores. You can go to one place (particularly Super stores) and get so many types of things. It's a one stop place to get the things you need to run your household.
You see all types of people. They each have their mental or paper list of things that they need. And each list is as different as the people are. It's amazing. I like to step back and watch people looking over their lists and marking things off. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm a people watcher.
And speaking of lists . . . how do people go to the store without a paper list? If I go to the store without a paper list and even just need a few things, I usually leave with 3 or 4 other things that I realized that I needed while in the store, but forget at least one of the items that I had planned on buying before I went into the store.
Yesterday I thought I had a good day. Hubby took Baby Boo Boo to Nana's in the morning. So, I left from home to go to Wal-Mart to get a new umbrella stroller, two calculators (Wyatt threw our remaining one behind the couch over the weekend) and some postcard stock for his birthday invitations. I didn't get the postcard stock because they didn't have it. But, at lunch, I got the postcard stock at Office Depot along with an organizer that I needed and some AA batteries. . . a good day, yes?
Then, when I got to Nana's, she let me know that she needed teething tablets and baby Tylenol. So, guess where I need to go to today? I decided against Wal-Mart and I will go to K-Mart and pick up some formula since it will save me the trip over the weekend.
Next Friday, we have the afternoon off at work. I think it's Good Friday. I have big plans. Baby Boo Boo will stay at Nana's and I will go get a haircut and make my Wal-Mart and Kroger trip and not have to run those errands over the weekend.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Funny Statistics
These may or may not be true . . .but I liked them.
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was
allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb.
Hence, we have "the rule of thumb!"
-------------------------------------------
Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented.
It was ruled "Gentlemen Only ... Ladies Forbidden"...
Thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language.
-------------------------------------------
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV
were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
-------------------------------------------
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the
U.S.Treasury.
-------------------------------------------
Men can read smaller print than women can;
women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The average number of people airborne over the U.S.
in any given hour: 61,000
--------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
--------------------------------------------------------------
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
--------------------------------------------------------------
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile
National Monuments.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents
a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
----------------------------------------------------------
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
----------------------------------------------------------
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs
in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg
in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of
natural causes.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on
August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most
popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go
until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day
of the year?
A. Father's Day
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames
by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened,
making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that
for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply
his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a
honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based,
this period was called the honey month, which we know today
as the honeymoon.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England,
when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them
"Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked
into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill,
they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the
phrase inspired by this practice.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was
allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb.
Hence, we have "the rule of thumb!"
-------------------------------------------
Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented.
It was ruled "Gentlemen Only ... Ladies Forbidden"...
Thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language.
-------------------------------------------
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV
were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
-------------------------------------------
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the
U.S.Treasury.
-------------------------------------------
Men can read smaller print than women can;
women can hear better.
-------------------------------------------
Coca-Cola was originally green.
-------------------------------------------
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
-------------------------------------------
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
--------------------------------------------------------------------
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The average number of people airborne over the U.S.
in any given hour: 61,000
--------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
--------------------------------------------------------------
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
--------------------------------------------------------------
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile
National Monuments.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents
a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
----------------------------------------------------------
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
----------------------------------------------------------
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs
in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg
in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of
natural causes.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on
August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most
popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go
until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day
of the year?
A. Father's Day
----------------------------------------------------------------------
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames
by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened,
making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that
for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply
his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a
honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based,
this period was called the honey month, which we know today
as the honeymoon.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England,
when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them
"Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked
into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill,
they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the
phrase inspired by this practice.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
My daily horoscope . . .
Ok, I thought it would be interesting to post my horoscope once in a while in then compare it to how my day really turned out.
When I searched for daily horoscope, one of the results came up as:
Select an animal below to read your daily horoscope:. Please choose one, Rat, Ox, Goat, Dragon, Rabbit, Monkey, Dog, Pig, Snake, Tiger, Rooster, Horse ...
I just about fell out of my chair laughing. I'm sure they are referring to the chinese "year of" things . . .but I instantly heard (in my mind) my horoscope being read by a monkey.
It totally distracted me from actually looking up my horoscope.
Sorry. My lack of attention span and my procrastination tends to cause things like that. I DID get my hair colored and took Wyatt for a walk over the weekend though. And, I returned my crutches today. Not too bad.
When I searched for daily horoscope, one of the results came up as:
Select an animal below to read your daily horoscope:. Please choose one, Rat, Ox, Goat, Dragon, Rabbit, Monkey, Dog, Pig, Snake, Tiger, Rooster, Horse ...
I just about fell out of my chair laughing. I'm sure they are referring to the chinese "year of" things . . .but I instantly heard (in my mind) my horoscope being read by a monkey.
It totally distracted me from actually looking up my horoscope.
Sorry. My lack of attention span and my procrastination tends to cause things like that. I DID get my hair colored and took Wyatt for a walk over the weekend though. And, I returned my crutches today. Not too bad.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Life is good
I woke up this morning realizing something wonderful . . . last night was the first night of the year that we had slept with the windows open. How wonderful is that?
It made me feel motivated. While hubby went fishing with his cousin, I jumped up and started in on chores. I did another load of laundry, washed the sheets, took the trash out, unloaded the dishwasher (again), changed the lightbulb in the kitchen, scooped the kitty litter, made bottles, recharged my palm pilot, made another version of Wyatt's birthday invitation and even finished our personal taxes!
If I can just find time to color my hair and clean Wyatt's room it will be a perfect day!
I also want to take Wyatt for a walk somwhere in there.
It made me feel motivated. While hubby went fishing with his cousin, I jumped up and started in on chores. I did another load of laundry, washed the sheets, took the trash out, unloaded the dishwasher (again), changed the lightbulb in the kitchen, scooped the kitty litter, made bottles, recharged my palm pilot, made another version of Wyatt's birthday invitation and even finished our personal taxes!
If I can just find time to color my hair and clean Wyatt's room it will be a perfect day!
I also want to take Wyatt for a walk somwhere in there.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
All who wander are not lost . . .
But my debit card was . . .
I realized on Thursday that I hadn't seen my debit card lately. What made me realize this was that I had heard that a local hotel had some employees arrested for stealing debit and credit cards from rooms there. I had attended a meeting there Monday and Tuesday. The last time I could remember seeing my debit card was on Tuesday morning when I stopped and got gas on my way to the hotel. Friday night I thought to check my coat that I had worn on Tuesday, but no luck.
I was just planning on going to the bank to report the card stolen on Saturday morning when I did a quick search of my car and found it between the seats.
So, this morning, I had some spare time. I decided to spend it by going to the mall. I figured if I went to the mall, I had at least 2 stores I could check (with only getting out of the car once) for the software I was looking for. I got there and the software was at the first store . . . how cool was that? I decided to make it worth my while and go thru the mall anyways tho. Besides, Wyatt loves to wheel around in his stroller and people watch.
I noticed that today was the first day the Easter Bunny would make an appearance. I checked the time and we still had almost an hour to kill before the Easter Bunny showed up. So, we cruised around the mall until it was time.
Once it was time, we were first in line. He went straight to the big EB with no problem. Then, they discovered a problem with the camera. So, I took him back for a minute. They thought it was fixed, and he went back to the EB. Then, they decided it wasn't fixed and asked me to come back in a few minutes. We went over to some tables, had a bottle, and went back. Again, Wyatt went straight to the EB's arms. By this time, they were calling Wyatt by his name. Other kids in line were screaming "No" in fear. But, not Wyatt. He got his picture taken. I went to take him from the EB and he put a death grip on the EB and wouldn't let go. I had to pry his hands off of him. Then, the EB gave him a sucker which he looked confused about and handed to me. I told him to wave bye bye to the EB and he put his arms out to go back to the EB.
So, while all the kids in line behind us were crying, he wanted to stay. What a kid!
I'll have to scan the picture and post it later. Vista doesn't seem to like my scanner/printer.
After the mall, I met up with hubby to do a little shopping and then came home. Then, I had to go out to my mother-in-law's to pick up the car seat that broke 3 days after I bought it. I went to Wal-Mart and returned it and bought a different (and more expensive) one.
Once I got home, I held Wyatt for a little while he napped. Then, we went and visited the neighbors. Then, I loaded the software on to the computer, put Wyatt down for the night, did a little laundry, unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher, made bottles, helped the hubby get his fishing poles ready for tomorrow, fed the cat, took my meds (all 4 of them) and worked on this post. Tomorrow is another day . . . and full of chores. I need to do some housecleaning. I need to file our personal taxes, get Wyatt's stuff ready for the week, finish Wyatt's birthday invitations, etc.
But, this is it for tonight. Soon the meds will make me feel tired and numb.
I realized on Thursday that I hadn't seen my debit card lately. What made me realize this was that I had heard that a local hotel had some employees arrested for stealing debit and credit cards from rooms there. I had attended a meeting there Monday and Tuesday. The last time I could remember seeing my debit card was on Tuesday morning when I stopped and got gas on my way to the hotel. Friday night I thought to check my coat that I had worn on Tuesday, but no luck.
I was just planning on going to the bank to report the card stolen on Saturday morning when I did a quick search of my car and found it between the seats.
So, this morning, I had some spare time. I decided to spend it by going to the mall. I figured if I went to the mall, I had at least 2 stores I could check (with only getting out of the car once) for the software I was looking for. I got there and the software was at the first store . . . how cool was that? I decided to make it worth my while and go thru the mall anyways tho. Besides, Wyatt loves to wheel around in his stroller and people watch.
I noticed that today was the first day the Easter Bunny would make an appearance. I checked the time and we still had almost an hour to kill before the Easter Bunny showed up. So, we cruised around the mall until it was time.
Once it was time, we were first in line. He went straight to the big EB with no problem. Then, they discovered a problem with the camera. So, I took him back for a minute. They thought it was fixed, and he went back to the EB. Then, they decided it wasn't fixed and asked me to come back in a few minutes. We went over to some tables, had a bottle, and went back. Again, Wyatt went straight to the EB's arms. By this time, they were calling Wyatt by his name. Other kids in line were screaming "No" in fear. But, not Wyatt. He got his picture taken. I went to take him from the EB and he put a death grip on the EB and wouldn't let go. I had to pry his hands off of him. Then, the EB gave him a sucker which he looked confused about and handed to me. I told him to wave bye bye to the EB and he put his arms out to go back to the EB.
So, while all the kids in line behind us were crying, he wanted to stay. What a kid!
I'll have to scan the picture and post it later. Vista doesn't seem to like my scanner/printer.
After the mall, I met up with hubby to do a little shopping and then came home. Then, I had to go out to my mother-in-law's to pick up the car seat that broke 3 days after I bought it. I went to Wal-Mart and returned it and bought a different (and more expensive) one.
Once I got home, I held Wyatt for a little while he napped. Then, we went and visited the neighbors. Then, I loaded the software on to the computer, put Wyatt down for the night, did a little laundry, unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher, made bottles, helped the hubby get his fishing poles ready for tomorrow, fed the cat, took my meds (all 4 of them) and worked on this post. Tomorrow is another day . . . and full of chores. I need to do some housecleaning. I need to file our personal taxes, get Wyatt's stuff ready for the week, finish Wyatt's birthday invitations, etc.
But, this is it for tonight. Soon the meds will make me feel tired and numb.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Confession
Ok, I'm going to confess something. I spend MUCH more time looking at other blogs than keeping my own updated.
I like to go to the main page and press the button that takes you to the next random blog.
It's like getting a little peek into the lives of other people. I should at least be looking at their layouts to get some ideas. I'm not thrilled with the one that I have and I want to edit it, but I never seem to have the time or energy.
Baby Boo Boo's boo boo is getting better. He's been in an excellent mood lately. I've really enjoyed my time with him this week. I can't wait to spend the weekend with him. We may even go to the mall. He loves to sit in his stroller and people watch as we go thru the mall. Besides, I need some sofware and I haven't been able to find it at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Office Depot, etc. I could have ordered it online, but I couldn't wait to get it. Now I've waited longer than if I had just ordered it right away. It's the story of my life.
I need to come up with a new tote bag . . . I saw one in a catalog last week, but of course I didn't order it. Then, while I was out this week, I looked and didn't even see one half as nice as the one in the catalog. Maybe I can still find the catalog or find it online?
I have to admit it's wonderful having the computer back in working order again. I haven't had much of a chance to work with it, but it's nice. I did happen upon some really old pictures the other night while I was looking thru my retrieved data. They brought a huge smile to my face. It's like seeing old friends again.
Ok, so this weekend's priority is to sit down and pay some bills and to plan out Wyatt's birthday party and design the inviations.
I really need a cut and color too, but I'm not going to push it. I'll try to fit that in next week.
I like to go to the main page and press the button that takes you to the next random blog.
It's like getting a little peek into the lives of other people. I should at least be looking at their layouts to get some ideas. I'm not thrilled with the one that I have and I want to edit it, but I never seem to have the time or energy.
Baby Boo Boo's boo boo is getting better. He's been in an excellent mood lately. I've really enjoyed my time with him this week. I can't wait to spend the weekend with him. We may even go to the mall. He loves to sit in his stroller and people watch as we go thru the mall. Besides, I need some sofware and I haven't been able to find it at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Office Depot, etc. I could have ordered it online, but I couldn't wait to get it. Now I've waited longer than if I had just ordered it right away. It's the story of my life.
I need to come up with a new tote bag . . . I saw one in a catalog last week, but of course I didn't order it. Then, while I was out this week, I looked and didn't even see one half as nice as the one in the catalog. Maybe I can still find the catalog or find it online?
I have to admit it's wonderful having the computer back in working order again. I haven't had much of a chance to work with it, but it's nice. I did happen upon some really old pictures the other night while I was looking thru my retrieved data. They brought a huge smile to my face. It's like seeing old friends again.
Ok, so this weekend's priority is to sit down and pay some bills and to plan out Wyatt's birthday party and design the inviations.
I really need a cut and color too, but I'm not going to push it. I'll try to fit that in next week.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Ok, so I've been a bad girl . . .
That sounds much more fun that I mean for it to be.
I meant I've been bad at working on my blog.
But, my computer crashed 2 weeks ago . . . and I spent a week trying to fix it.
Then, the Geek Squad spent a week getting me a new tower, retrieving my old data and moving it to the new computer.
So, email and this blog have once again been put low on the priority list.
But, since the new computer is up and running . . . I guess I should be doing the same thing.
I still can't print anything . . . damn Vista.
My parents came down on Sunday. Dad and hubby went golfing. Mom, Wyatt and I went shopping at Wal-Mart. Mom and Wyatt must have looked at every toy in that department. She ended up buying him a foam football (which he took a bit out of at some point in the store) and a dozer. I'm wondering if that foam football isn't why he's constipated? I'll have to look for evidence when he finally does poop. I gave him quite a bit of apple juice last night.
Wyatt also had his first reall boo-boo yesterday. He fell while cruising along the furniture and bumped his head on the end table at Nana's. Scott rushed out there to look at him and I advised him to call the pediatrician's office and talk to them. I figured it would do no good for me to call because they would probably ask questions about what the boo boo looked like or how he was behaving and I would have no way of knowing.
Our conversation went something like this (after I was given the news that there was a boo boo emergency)
Me: You need to call the pediatrician's office and ask if I need to take him in.
Hubby: Ok. Who do I call?
Me: Blank . . blank . . blank Pediatrics.
Hubby: Ok . . . as he repeated the name.
Me: They will probably ask his birthdate and his pediatrician's name. It's April 21st and his doctor is Dr. Shotalot.
Hubby: Maybe I should write this down.
Me: That's a good idea.
Hubby: Ok, his birthday is when?
Me: April 21st . . . 2006 (I'm not sure if he would have gotten the year right or not_
Hubby: And his doctor's name?
Me: Dr. Shotalot.
Hubby: How do you spell that?
Me: Attempts to spell it while thinking it doesn't matter because that's not going to be part of a test before they'll let him ask a question.
It turns out that he didn't need to go in to the doctor. They just wanted us to keep an eye on it and make sure he stayed responsive.
When I got to Nana's, he was happy to see me and to be going home to see his DaDa. He didn't sleep thru the night, but I didn't really expect it with the boo boo. I DID give him a dose of baby Tylenol before he went to bed tho.
This morning he seemed fine. I'll try to take a picture of the boo boo tonight for future generations' sake.
I meant I've been bad at working on my blog.
But, my computer crashed 2 weeks ago . . . and I spent a week trying to fix it.
Then, the Geek Squad spent a week getting me a new tower, retrieving my old data and moving it to the new computer.
So, email and this blog have once again been put low on the priority list.
But, since the new computer is up and running . . . I guess I should be doing the same thing.
I still can't print anything . . . damn Vista.
My parents came down on Sunday. Dad and hubby went golfing. Mom, Wyatt and I went shopping at Wal-Mart. Mom and Wyatt must have looked at every toy in that department. She ended up buying him a foam football (which he took a bit out of at some point in the store) and a dozer. I'm wondering if that foam football isn't why he's constipated? I'll have to look for evidence when he finally does poop. I gave him quite a bit of apple juice last night.
Wyatt also had his first reall boo-boo yesterday. He fell while cruising along the furniture and bumped his head on the end table at Nana's. Scott rushed out there to look at him and I advised him to call the pediatrician's office and talk to them. I figured it would do no good for me to call because they would probably ask questions about what the boo boo looked like or how he was behaving and I would have no way of knowing.
Our conversation went something like this (after I was given the news that there was a boo boo emergency)
Me: You need to call the pediatrician's office and ask if I need to take him in.
Hubby: Ok. Who do I call?
Me: Blank . . blank . . blank Pediatrics.
Hubby: Ok . . . as he repeated the name.
Me: They will probably ask his birthdate and his pediatrician's name. It's April 21st and his doctor is Dr. Shotalot.
Hubby: Maybe I should write this down.
Me: That's a good idea.
Hubby: Ok, his birthday is when?
Me: April 21st . . . 2006 (I'm not sure if he would have gotten the year right or not_
Hubby: And his doctor's name?
Me: Dr. Shotalot.
Hubby: How do you spell that?
Me: Attempts to spell it while thinking it doesn't matter because that's not going to be part of a test before they'll let him ask a question.
It turns out that he didn't need to go in to the doctor. They just wanted us to keep an eye on it and make sure he stayed responsive.
When I got to Nana's, he was happy to see me and to be going home to see his DaDa. He didn't sleep thru the night, but I didn't really expect it with the boo boo. I DID give him a dose of baby Tylenol before he went to bed tho.
This morning he seemed fine. I'll try to take a picture of the boo boo tonight for future generations' sake.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
MRI Results
I forgot to mention my MRI results.
I have Bursitis. It will flare up off and on the rest of my life. There's not much I can do except take anti-inflammatory meds and treat the pain.
I guess it's good that it's not anything major. But, it sucks that it really can't be fixed.
I have Bursitis. It will flare up off and on the rest of my life. There's not much I can do except take anti-inflammatory meds and treat the pain.
I guess it's good that it's not anything major. But, it sucks that it really can't be fixed.
It's the little things . . .
Wyatt is recovering just fine from his surgery. Everything pretty much looks normal "down there".
It's strange to look at his "new" pee pee. I'm sure it's normal, but it's just not the one I am used to looking at. He also hasn't peed on me again . . . I guess that's good . . . but it just seems strange.
We've been trying a new bedtime routine. Instead of rocking him to sleep, and then waiting 10 more minutes to put him down, I've been rocking him for 5 minutes and putting him down, asleep or not. For the past several days, it worked great. He would automatically roll over on his tummy, tuck his legs up close to his body and fall asleep.
Last night, after I did this, I was bragging to Scott about how well this was working. Then, Wyatt began crying, then screaming.
Scott went to rock him . . and went thru the same routine.
He did it again. This time, Wyatt cried for a minute or two, but went to sleep. How ironic is it that I was just bragging about how wonderful it was working and then it didn't?
Anyway, as I was rocking him, I kept thinking how wonderful it was to hold him against me and rock him. I even like the way he "picks" at the chair arm for a few minutes before he sighs and puts his arm around my neck and goes to sleep.
I also love the way he smells. He's all fresh from the bath and smells like his special bedtime lotion.
How lucky can two people be?
It's strange to look at his "new" pee pee. I'm sure it's normal, but it's just not the one I am used to looking at. He also hasn't peed on me again . . . I guess that's good . . . but it just seems strange.
We've been trying a new bedtime routine. Instead of rocking him to sleep, and then waiting 10 more minutes to put him down, I've been rocking him for 5 minutes and putting him down, asleep or not. For the past several days, it worked great. He would automatically roll over on his tummy, tuck his legs up close to his body and fall asleep.
Last night, after I did this, I was bragging to Scott about how well this was working. Then, Wyatt began crying, then screaming.
Scott went to rock him . . and went thru the same routine.
He did it again. This time, Wyatt cried for a minute or two, but went to sleep. How ironic is it that I was just bragging about how wonderful it was working and then it didn't?
Anyway, as I was rocking him, I kept thinking how wonderful it was to hold him against me and rock him. I even like the way he "picks" at the chair arm for a few minutes before he sighs and puts his arm around my neck and goes to sleep.
I also love the way he smells. He's all fresh from the bath and smells like his special bedtime lotion.
How lucky can two people be?
Thursday, February 15, 2007
And you thought your job sucked!
I needed something to make me laugh today . . . .
Here it is:
Every rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson is personally tested.
Here it is:
Every rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson is personally tested.
Snow, Snow go away!
So, we finally found out the results of the impending snow storm. About 4 in. of snow and lots of freezing rain.
Tuesday I didn't make it into work. I guess they worked about 2 hours and then closed the office.
Wednesday, I got the call that the office was closed as I was trying to figure out how to break in to my carcicle. I could not find a place to put my fingers in the ice on the door handles in order to break it apart and open up the car.
I fnally got into the car around 2:00. I let it run for about half an hour and then went and spent 20 minutes scraping as much ice and snow off as I could. It was so thick, that I couldn't get most of it off.
Wyatt's cranky . . . I assume it's because (once again) we are out of our normal routine.
Tuesday I didn't make it into work. I guess they worked about 2 hours and then closed the office.
Wednesday, I got the call that the office was closed as I was trying to figure out how to break in to my carcicle. I could not find a place to put my fingers in the ice on the door handles in order to break it apart and open up the car.
I fnally got into the car around 2:00. I let it run for about half an hour and then went and spent 20 minutes scraping as much ice and snow off as I could. It was so thick, that I couldn't get most of it off.
Wyatt's cranky . . . I assume it's because (once again) we are out of our normal routine.
Monday, February 12, 2007
The calm before the storm
So, I went to the doctor on Saturday morning to have him decide what course of action I need to take for my back problem.
No surprise, it's an MRI. They scheduled it for Tuesday (tomorrow).
However, since yesterday, the weathermen have frantically been trying to pin down how severe of a winter storm we will be having.
Estimates range from freezing rain to 1 - 16 inches of snow. That's not vauge at all, is it?
How's come the only job where you can only do it right 60% of the time is that of a weatherman? I mean, seriously. Millions of viewers of any one station are depending on this guy. I love the days where it's a 50% chance of rain. You know what that means don't you? It might rain, might not. Go figure.
So, I may not be able to make it to the MRI after all. I'm just taking it one step at a time though. I'll get up tomorrow morning and see how things went overnight.
I have mixed feelings about the MRI. On one hand, I'll be glad to find out what's wrong with my back. On the other hand, what if it's something really serious . . . or what if they just can't do anything about it and I just have to live with it?
The highlight of my weekend was that I didn't have to change a poopy diaper yesterday. Sad, isn't it?
Wyatt has two new teeth. We're up to eight now.
I was feeding him Stage 3 baby food last night. It ALMOST looks like real food. Actually, it looks like real food that has had time to digest just a little before you throw it up. It was some kind of chicken noodle dinner with what I assume was peas and carrots. At least I hope that was what the orange and green things were. I almost tossed it out when I opened it and saw the strange colors. I thought maybe it had gone bad.
Anyway, I digress. He seemed to really be digging it. Unfortunately, since he didn't have a nap yesterday, he couldn't stay awake long enough to eat more than half a dozen bites. He actually fell asleep in the middle of chewing. Poor guy.
Everything seems to be healing just fine from the surgery. He is a bit unbearable due to the new teeth though.
No surprise, it's an MRI. They scheduled it for Tuesday (tomorrow).
However, since yesterday, the weathermen have frantically been trying to pin down how severe of a winter storm we will be having.
Estimates range from freezing rain to 1 - 16 inches of snow. That's not vauge at all, is it?
How's come the only job where you can only do it right 60% of the time is that of a weatherman? I mean, seriously. Millions of viewers of any one station are depending on this guy. I love the days where it's a 50% chance of rain. You know what that means don't you? It might rain, might not. Go figure.
So, I may not be able to make it to the MRI after all. I'm just taking it one step at a time though. I'll get up tomorrow morning and see how things went overnight.
I have mixed feelings about the MRI. On one hand, I'll be glad to find out what's wrong with my back. On the other hand, what if it's something really serious . . . or what if they just can't do anything about it and I just have to live with it?
The highlight of my weekend was that I didn't have to change a poopy diaper yesterday. Sad, isn't it?
Wyatt has two new teeth. We're up to eight now.
I was feeding him Stage 3 baby food last night. It ALMOST looks like real food. Actually, it looks like real food that has had time to digest just a little before you throw it up. It was some kind of chicken noodle dinner with what I assume was peas and carrots. At least I hope that was what the orange and green things were. I almost tossed it out when I opened it and saw the strange colors. I thought maybe it had gone bad.
Anyway, I digress. He seemed to really be digging it. Unfortunately, since he didn't have a nap yesterday, he couldn't stay awake long enough to eat more than half a dozen bites. He actually fell asleep in the middle of chewing. Poor guy.
Everything seems to be healing just fine from the surgery. He is a bit unbearable due to the new teeth though.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2007 when...
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
My New Year's Resolutions
Ok, after reviewing my resolutions, I'm kind of surprised.
The umbrella stroller IS in the trunk of the car.
I'm going to see the regular doctor this weekend to have him decide if I need an MRI. I've been going to the chiropracter and massage therapist also.
I'm TRYING to let go and enjoy moments with Wyatt . . . it's getting better.
Sleep comes and goes. . .but he did sleep from around 8 until 4:30 this morning! YAY!
The umbrella stroller IS in the trunk of the car.
I'm going to see the regular doctor this weekend to have him decide if I need an MRI. I've been going to the chiropracter and massage therapist also.
I'm TRYING to let go and enjoy moments with Wyatt . . . it's getting better.
Sleep comes and goes. . .but he did sleep from around 8 until 4:30 this morning! YAY!
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