Best Part of the Day - Erik and I slept in until 9:30 a.m. Whoa. Who knows what the kiddos were watching downstairs. Chocolate chip banana pancakes for breakfast. Then over to Chris and Ann's by 2 p.m. Cold duck, appetizers, awesome dinner .... plus lots of chit chatting and children playing. Excellent Thankgiving.
Worst Part of the Day - Feel a little icky after the drinking/dinner binge. Ugh.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Wednesday November 24, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Took kiddos to the gym and then to the McDonald's playland for two hours. They had to have worked off that saturated fat and chemical stuff, right? They sat for a total of ten minutes (maybe).
Erik home! We watched us some Survivor and snuggled on the couch.
Worst Part of the Day - Not a 100% well today.
Erik home! We watched us some Survivor and snuggled on the couch.
Worst Part of the Day - Not a 100% well today.
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Had Wes little bestie over and they played o so nicely together (and drank about three Danimals each. Man, I wish I could cash in on that Danimal craze.) Got my hair cut and my whole head feels lighter.
Worst Part of the Day - Thinking ahead to five solid days of me and the Reitter boyz and no real plans (aside from Thanksgiving).
Worst Part of the Day - Thinking ahead to five solid days of me and the Reitter boyz and no real plans (aside from Thanksgiving).
Monday November 22, 2010
Best Part of the Day - It's a new record for E and me - saw a CPA today and actually started thinking about taxes (gasp) prior to March (which was the new record set last year. Prior to that, we started about April 1).
Boys had tennis and were the only two participants. So dern funny and the coach is most excellent with the youngins'.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik had to leave right after the CPA appointment - but he'll be back Wednesday night!
Wes quote - I don't like girl toys, they are so girly. (and he says girl 'gurl' which makes it sound even funnier)
Boys had tennis and were the only two participants. So dern funny and the coach is most excellent with the youngins'.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik had to leave right after the CPA appointment - but he'll be back Wednesday night!
Wes quote - I don't like girl toys, they are so girly. (and he says girl 'gurl' which makes it sound even funnier)
Sunday November 21, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik had the boys gone and out of the house for hours and hours ... it was so nice to get some things done and then sit and listen to the refrigerator hum (I only did this for about 30 minutes - cut some slack.)
Worst Part of the Day - Erik has to leave tomorrow - I want him to stay and be my manny.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik has to leave tomorrow - I want him to stay and be my manny.
Saturday November 20, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Some outdoor time with the fam - it is so sunny and cool and yellow leaf galore here. Really, really nice.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes not listening. At all. SO annoying. Time to get hard core.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes not listening. At all. SO annoying. Time to get hard core.
Friday November 19, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Went to gym and then met C and her two littles for lunch and then children museuming fun. Everyone very pleased with the excellent adventure. Erik home! Boys and I are very excited!
Worst Part of the Day - Cleaning, picking up, more cleaning ... and this is not for an event or people coming over, just the general day to day of it all. Tiring.
Worst Part of the Day - Cleaning, picking up, more cleaning ... and this is not for an event or people coming over, just the general day to day of it all. Tiring.
Thursday November 18, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Truly is there anything cuter than a five year old in a construction paper pilgrim hat? I sincerely doubt it. Q had his Thanksgiving feast at preschool today.
Worst Part of the Day - Boyz need to run and run and run and run some more. Can't we ever just sit and craft (that actually cracks me up just to write it - they will never 'craft' for me. Probably because I am so lousy at crafting.)
Worst Part of the Day - Boyz need to run and run and run and run some more. Can't we ever just sit and craft (that actually cracks me up just to write it - they will never 'craft' for me. Probably because I am so lousy at crafting.)
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Hangin' with my friend C and her sweet baby boy Jack. She cracks me up. Then J met up with us too for some more delightful fun.
Worst Part of the Day - Do you think my acne makes me look younger? That's me looking on the bright side. Man, I'm broken out.
Worst Part of the Day - Do you think my acne makes me look younger? That's me looking on the bright side. Man, I'm broken out.
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Went to the yoga class again. It's so dern far away and it takes up most of my child free time - but man it feels G double O D good. Children still playing so very nicely downstairs.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes is a super snot. Seriously that boy needs a major attitude adjustment. He's 3 and that is kind of scary.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes is a super snot. Seriously that boy needs a major attitude adjustment. He's 3 and that is kind of scary.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sunday November 14, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
The kids and I cleaned out the garage and set up Christmas lights (I go minimal with the lights as with most things...) I told them we can't light em up until after Thanksgiving, but it's done.
Worst Part of the Day-
Would be nice to do these things with an adult (male.) No biggie.
The kids and I cleaned out the garage and set up Christmas lights (I go minimal with the lights as with most things...) I told them we can't light em up until after Thanksgiving, but it's done.
Worst Part of the Day-
Would be nice to do these things with an adult (male.) No biggie.
Saturday November 13, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Had a Mad Scientist B-day to attend. Also fun for me to be with my fun mom friends and wine. Great afternoon for all.
Worst Part of the Day-
Liam may have been a sickie all week, but my lawd, he balked at basketball this morn. The boy would not play.
Had a Mad Scientist B-day to attend. Also fun for me to be with my fun mom friends and wine. Great afternoon for all.
Worst Part of the Day-
Liam may have been a sickie all week, but my lawd, he balked at basketball this morn. The boy would not play.
Friday November 12, 2010
Worst Part of the Day-
Nutty nuts again at the hospital. I checked my voice mail at noon and then went into a 4 hour case. When I got out and checked my voice mail again I had 7 new messages--never good. It turns out Scarlet felt ill and feverish right as school was ending and didn't want to go the after-school program. The school called me, Will-O (out of town), my mom, his mom and then Cuz K. Cuz K. went and collected the Miss S. who after a movie and snacks felt just fine. Shenanigans.
Best Part of the Day-
As much as I wanted to stay at Cuz K.'s and swill wine, Scarlet has had plans on the docket to see a play tonight and have a sleep over with cousin. It ALL worked out despite the shenanigans from 2-5pm.
Nutty nuts again at the hospital. I checked my voice mail at noon and then went into a 4 hour case. When I got out and checked my voice mail again I had 7 new messages--never good. It turns out Scarlet felt ill and feverish right as school was ending and didn't want to go the after-school program. The school called me, Will-O (out of town), my mom, his mom and then Cuz K. Cuz K. went and collected the Miss S. who after a movie and snacks felt just fine. Shenanigans.
Best Part of the Day-
As much as I wanted to stay at Cuz K.'s and swill wine, Scarlet has had plans on the docket to see a play tonight and have a sleep over with cousin. It ALL worked out despite the shenanigans from 2-5pm.
Thursday November 11, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Just hitting the sack.
Worst Part of the Day-
Suuuuuper busy at the hospital. Nuts and non-stop for at least 10 hours.
Just hitting the sack.
Worst Part of the Day-
Suuuuuper busy at the hospital. Nuts and non-stop for at least 10 hours.
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Scarlet and I went to our first Parent Teacher Association meeting this eve. Afterward we had "Art Night" with her school's current artist in residence. We made paper and it was a blast. I forgot how relaxing it is to do art work (especially when it is all laid out for ya...and someone else cleans up...)
Worst Part of the Day-
My funny hospital co-workers were going out on the town for drinks and eats. While I technically could've joined in on the fun (as Will-O is on the scene), alas, I am a PTA mom, not a carousing fool, thankyaverymuch.
Also, Liam continues on with nighttime fevers since Monday...buddy boy.
Scarlet and I went to our first Parent Teacher Association meeting this eve. Afterward we had "Art Night" with her school's current artist in residence. We made paper and it was a blast. I forgot how relaxing it is to do art work (especially when it is all laid out for ya...and someone else cleans up...)
Worst Part of the Day-
My funny hospital co-workers were going out on the town for drinks and eats. While I technically could've joined in on the fun (as Will-O is on the scene), alas, I am a PTA mom, not a carousing fool, thankyaverymuch.
Also, Liam continues on with nighttime fevers since Monday...buddy boy.
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Kids:
Received Scarl's report card and she is takin names in the first grade. Excellente.
Scarlet also told me when I was tucking her in, "Thanks a lot, Mom, for all the things you do for me...just look at my room-the pictures on the walls, everything. You are working a lot for us, I really appreciate it." (I don't think I had this parental appreciation until my 20's at least.) My word, this child is 7.
Worst Part of the Day-
Liam is under the weather. He has been burning up and headachey.
Kids:
Received Scarl's report card and she is takin names in the first grade. Excellente.
Scarlet also told me when I was tucking her in, "Thanks a lot, Mom, for all the things you do for me...just look at my room-the pictures on the walls, everything. You are working a lot for us, I really appreciate it." (I don't think I had this parental appreciation until my 20's at least.) My word, this child is 7.
Worst Part of the Day-
Liam is under the weather. He has been burning up and headachey.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday November 15, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - I look out at our backyard and it looks like we didn't do a THING. Well maybe not that bad - but certainly not clear o' leaves. Erik had to leave early today.
Best Part of the Day - Had my pal M and her son over in the afternoon. So good to see her and catch up. Later I cleaned out the basement! It's only been on my to do list for weeks (and weeks). It is now immaculate and as a special bonus the kiddos played down there for two hours without fighting or sneaking the tv. Amazing what you can find when things are not buried under piles o' junk.
Best Part of the Day - Had my pal M and her son over in the afternoon. So good to see her and catch up. Later I cleaned out the basement! It's only been on my to do list for weeks (and weeks). It is now immaculate and as a special bonus the kiddos played down there for two hours without fighting or sneaking the tv. Amazing what you can find when things are not buried under piles o' junk.
Sunday November 14, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Erik got up and walked outside to start blowing and raking leaves. Sigh - guess I'd best help. So I got out there and helped until it was time for me to teach my class. We did get a good amount done. Then Erik and Chris winterized the boats for the rest of the afternoon/early evening. While transporting C's boat, the trailer broke! Luckily someone with a hydraulic lift came by (what the ...)
Best Part of the Day - Showering, sitting on the couch and babying my aching muscles. Soooo tired.
Best Part of the Day - Showering, sitting on the couch and babying my aching muscles. Soooo tired.
Saturday November 13, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Chris, Ann and the boys over today. Chris and Erik are starting to winterize the boats. We fed the kiddos and then ordered out dinner. I (had to) open up some red wine. Good chatting.
Worst Part of the Day - Our backyard is five inches thick with leaves. Erik made some good progress with the leaf blower today, but the boat winterizing has only just begun. Our kiddos were LOSING it by the end of the night - kept coming up with sob stories or whines or crazy requests. Plus Q appeared to be hitting his brother and cousin ... don't mess with his UNO Flash, all right? But seriously, he can't be hitting. Tiring.
Worst Part of the Day - Our backyard is five inches thick with leaves. Erik made some good progress with the leaf blower today, but the boat winterizing has only just begun. Our kiddos were LOSING it by the end of the night - kept coming up with sob stories or whines or crazy requests. Plus Q appeared to be hitting his brother and cousin ... don't mess with his UNO Flash, all right? But seriously, he can't be hitting. Tiring.
Friday November 12, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Supposed to take the littles to the Discovery Place children's museum with my friend C, but Wes appears to be a little under the weather - warm to the touch, slightly lethargic (this means his activity/energy level is probably that of a normal child). So I call off the date and we spend the day playing UNO, watching movies, playing cars and the like.
Best Part of the Day - Starting in on the Twisted Sisterhood book ... anyone read it? So far, it's very interesting. The woman who wrote it was date raped at a fraternity function in college. So her sorority sisters, instead of comforting her, alienate, berate and gossip about her. So she wrote this NY Times essay about it and was then either thanked or mocked by readers. So she decided to write this book about how many females are gun shy about female friendships due to things that have happened to them.
Erik home! Two Survivors back to back :)
Best Part of the Day - Starting in on the Twisted Sisterhood book ... anyone read it? So far, it's very interesting. The woman who wrote it was date raped at a fraternity function in college. So her sorority sisters, instead of comforting her, alienate, berate and gossip about her. So she wrote this NY Times essay about it and was then either thanked or mocked by readers. So she decided to write this book about how many females are gun shy about female friendships due to things that have happened to them.
Erik home! Two Survivors back to back :)
Thursday November 11, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Had a coffee party at my friend C's house. She just got this brand new uber espresso machine and decided to have a little get together in the manana. As it is Veteran's Day (THANK YOU Veterans!), the kiddos didn't have school so they were there as well. The kiddos were all SO good, and not very loud which I thought was odd (and cool). The coffee was ... DREAMY. That espresso mixed with foamed milk was about the best coffee I've ever had. No joke. Then met Ann and the cousins at the big Discovery Place for two more hours o' fun.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes so very tired by the end of the museum, but holding it together. Quinn a total nightmare leaving .... unacceptable! Wes fell asleep in the car and was transfered to the couch where he slept for at least two hours.
Worst Part of the Day - Wes so very tired by the end of the museum, but holding it together. Quinn a total nightmare leaving .... unacceptable! Wes fell asleep in the car and was transfered to the couch where he slept for at least two hours.
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Had some hang out time with my fave pal J. Felt like I had not seen her in forever as she is now (basically) running the local elementary school. Also much better trip to the warehouse club where I presently have a trial membership. Anyone want to talk about the pros and cons of warehouse membership/shopping? I'm your gal and YES I will bring it up even if you don't wish to talk about it.
Worst Part of the Day - AGAIN we are not home until 4 and it felt all off. And again the dog was giving me dirty looks.
Worst Part of the Day - AGAIN we are not home until 4 and it felt all off. And again the dog was giving me dirty looks.
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Went to an actual yoga class at a studio. It was really hard and I about passed out three times (the curse of my naturally low blood pressure don't cha know) and I felt drained and shaky afterward. Planning to go again next week! Then drove the boys directly from preschool to the children's museum where they played and I read and entire Real Simple magazine. Three hours later we walked out the door and HOME.
Worst Part of the Day - Not getting home until 4 p.m. had my schedule all hinky. I felt totally off. No baths and three separate dinners for two kids. Plus the dog was super pissed and kept yelling at me.
Worst Part of the Day - Not getting home until 4 p.m. had my schedule all hinky. I felt totally off. No baths and three separate dinners for two kids. Plus the dog was super pissed and kept yelling at me.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday November 8, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Had it all planned out to: take the morning off! Woo-hoo. Ingenious. Kids went to respective places and I slept and readied and cleaned in peace. Perfecto.
Worst Part of the Day-
Still worked 9-ish hours.
Kid Quote:
I thought this only happened in cheese ball movies starring chubby kid actors with lisps...instead my own skinny kid with a lisp said, "I love you so much, Mom. I want to marry you so we can be together forever." I didn't get into explaining any of it--the mom/son thing, marriage or foreverness. I just said, "forever, it will be my boy."
Sunday November 7, 2010
Best Parts of the Day-
Well, well, well. Relaxing. Is this the first relaxing Sunday I have had in a spell?? Kinda snoozed in and lounged about in the morn. Sitter came and Will-O drove to and from Packer game. I fully slept both ways in the back--dreams and all. Packer game! Great seats, fantastic win and not cold 1 bit!!! And a pleasant time with Will-O.
Worst Part of the Day-
I incidentally had 6-7 friends going to the Pack game (most from last night's wedding) and we were to meet up, tailgate (and go insane as these are my majorly wild friends, not my book club friends...) Anyhoo, couldn't find them in the madness of Lambeau--didn't meet up. Ho hum.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday November 8, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Erik and Wes had their dad/son deal today (saw MegaMind) while I got some stuff one. Nice. Then did get some time to chill with E before he left.
Worst Part of the Day - Sweet ole Q was a real sour today in preschool. He told the teachers 'no' when asked to clean up. Then when they asked him again he said "NO I won't because it's not mine!" When they explained to him that everyone helps no matter if it is theirs or not, he said "no I won't" and stomped off. Hmmm. So no computer today and he is to apologize tomorrow. But I have to admit that this does sound more like a child with my DNA than his usual sweet demeanor.
Worst Part of the Day - Sweet ole Q was a real sour today in preschool. He told the teachers 'no' when asked to clean up. Then when they asked him again he said "NO I won't because it's not mine!" When they explained to him that everyone helps no matter if it is theirs or not, he said "no I won't" and stomped off. Hmmm. So no computer today and he is to apologize tomorrow. But I have to admit that this does sound more like a child with my DNA than his usual sweet demeanor.
Sunday November 7, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Hands down it was Bellinis at Maggianos! They are blended there - so it's like a slushy peach mess o' goodness. Also the company (Ann and another friend) was fun and funny. Much noshing and drinking and even a little shopping. It lasted from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. JUST what I needed. Double sigh.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik's pal decided to stay over another night ... am missing my alone time with my sweet. Feel like we've barely gotten to see each other this weekend.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik's pal decided to stay over another night ... am missing my alone time with my sweet. Feel like we've barely gotten to see each other this weekend.
Saturday November 6, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Working out and then hanging out with Erik, his pal and the littles.
Worst Part of the Day - I had a terrible night sleep due to being woke up by Wes several times, Erik several times and the high school pal once ... boooooooooooooooo!!! Good thing it twas Daylight Savings, eh?
Worst Part of the Day - I had a terrible night sleep due to being woke up by Wes several times, Erik several times and the high school pal once ... boooooooooooooooo!!! Good thing it twas Daylight Savings, eh?
Friday November 5, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Went to a brand new children's museum which is lovely and super, playtime fun. But when leaving Quinn just could NOT pull it together - he wanted to stay so very badly and could not 'transition'. It truly was about the worst I've EVER seen him behave. AND since I was riding with a friend and her littles, I could not abort mission and simply take his arse home. Exhausting having to deal with it.
Best Part of the Day - Erik home and then one of his high school pals come on over. So we ordered in food and had some cocktails (well actually just Erik and I had cocktails - mama needed some wine after that whine today). Very relaxing and fun.
Best Part of the Day - Erik home and then one of his high school pals come on over. So we ordered in food and had some cocktails (well actually just Erik and I had cocktails - mama needed some wine after that whine today). Very relaxing and fun.
Thursday November 4, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Rainy day, boyz in their rooms with individual DVD players and some general laying about. Then board games galore while we were snuggled in warm and dry ... sigh.
Worst Part of the Day - Young males a tich stir crazy by the end of the day and therefore mama a tich crazy.
Worst Part of the Day - Young males a tich stir crazy by the end of the day and therefore mama a tich crazy.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - A wee bit chilly for mama to be outside - I'm in fleeces upon fleeces and my boyz are running about in long sleeve shirts and shorts. Wes is hot blooded, check it and see, sweats like a grown man and he's only three. And Quinn just heads inside to warm up from time to time. But I wish to craft and read books inside .... this never seems to work for my high energy males.
Best Part of the Day - The day is done and both boyz are bathed and in bed. I hear the pitter patter of one child on the stairs. I hear him head into the kitchen and then a face (Quinn) pops into the office. He comes over with his water bottle in hand, kisses me and says "goodnight!" Then he skips upstairs. No yelling for me to get the water bottle, no whining that he doesn't know where it is, and a goodnight kiss to boot - parenting moment to savor.
Best Part of the Day - The day is done and both boyz are bathed and in bed. I hear the pitter patter of one child on the stairs. I hear him head into the kitchen and then a face (Quinn) pops into the office. He comes over with his water bottle in hand, kisses me and says "goodnight!" Then he skips upstairs. No yelling for me to get the water bottle, no whining that he doesn't know where it is, and a goodnight kiss to boot - parenting moment to savor.
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Made it to the gym and worked my arse out.
Worst Part of the Day - So DAMN sore from yesterday's workout that my back kicks were more like shin kicks and my roundhouses were more like ovals .... or something. But I got through it - whew.
Worst Part of the Day - So DAMN sore from yesterday's workout that my back kicks were more like shin kicks and my roundhouses were more like ovals .... or something. But I got through it - whew.
Saturday November 6, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Headed out for friends' wedding reception (they eloped in Greece in August) and it was super duper fun to see fun, funny peeps--old and new. Dancing and drinking with good friends is enjoyable! Smiles.
Worst Part of the Day-
After my long night of workin it, got the kiddies up for Saturday sports. Liam did not want to play b-ball today at 8:30am. He may have touched the b-ball twice in the 45 min class. Just as Scarl's gymnastics class was about to start, I got another page for "emergency" case. Ended up working much of this fine, fine day.
Headed out for friends' wedding reception (they eloped in Greece in August) and it was super duper fun to see fun, funny peeps--old and new. Dancing and drinking with good friends is enjoyable! Smiles.
Worst Part of the Day-
After my long night of workin it, got the kiddies up for Saturday sports. Liam did not want to play b-ball today at 8:30am. He may have touched the b-ball twice in the 45 min class. Just as Scarl's gymnastics class was about to start, I got another page for "emergency" case. Ended up working much of this fine, fine day.
Friday November 5, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Will-O is in town so this allowed for me to work all day (he collected kids), prep yummy treat for book club and meet with my feminist friends. Almost met drinkie friends out for cocktails post-b.c., but...
Worst Part of the Day-
So I'm on call this fine evening...as I pull up to fave watering hole, Houligan's, I get a page. It is nearly 11pm---eeek. Got called in for an emergent case...home by 2am. Arrrgggh.
Will-O is in town so this allowed for me to work all day (he collected kids), prep yummy treat for book club and meet with my feminist friends. Almost met drinkie friends out for cocktails post-b.c., but...
Worst Part of the Day-
So I'm on call this fine evening...as I pull up to fave watering hole, Houligan's, I get a page. It is nearly 11pm---eeek. Got called in for an emergent case...home by 2am. Arrrgggh.
Thursday November 4, 2010
Best Partt of the Day-
So cushy to go to job #1 where I make my own hours and can crank out work while searching online for the cheap cruises...
Worst Part of the Day-
I have not read in awhile...I have Book Club tomarra. Doh.
So cushy to go to job #1 where I make my own hours and can crank out work while searching online for the cheap cruises...
Worst Part of the Day-
I have not read in awhile...I have Book Club tomarra. Doh.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Gettin going on my holiday shopping...highly atypical for this one...
Worst Part of the Day-
Well, the state of Wisconsin has voted. I hope is works.
Gettin going on my holiday shopping...highly atypical for this one...
Worst Part of the Day-
Well, the state of Wisconsin has voted. I hope is works.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Worst Part of the Day-
Took my ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Saving) renewal course today. From the get go, it was super stra-essssssssful. The instructor was one of these hard core nursie types. It was intense as you had to do the typical written exam and then an oral piece where you ran the code. INTENSE.
I passed both written and oral with 100%. (But still not fun.) I text Will-O and offered to take the fam out for Mexican this eve (so I could slam a margarita and shove chips and salsa on in...) It was fun to be with the kids and they were well-behaved. A much improved dining experience.
November 1, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Hitting the sacker-ooo this chilly eve.
Worst Part of the Day-
So Will-O received Packer tickets for this coming Sunday's game (from little ol moi) for this B-day. He wants to take me, but I just don't see it happening as we can't really have a conversation without tension. I just don't understand his: parenting style, nutrition choices, sleeping pattern, energy level or negativity. How can we go to a Packer game??
Sunday October 31, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Happy Halloween!! Kids officially wore 3 different costumes this year. Today Will-O took the kids trick-or-treating in our hood in the early afternoon and then (costume change) self and 2 kids went to Cuz K's for our annual tradition. This year K. was full on with spooky yard, edible body parts, mad scientist lab, fire pit and the like. Fun. Mu-hahahahahah.
Worst Part of the Day-
Scarlet was a pill for 3 minutes as she refused to wear key pieces of her pirate costume. Liam was a self-admitted "worst trick-or-treater ever". He went to 3 houses (this year he did wear costume, at least) and then just wanted to play. This was challenging as Scarlet had a goal to hit as many houses in the alloted 2 hour time frame. Just not possible when I am only one...
(Cuz K. took one look at me walking up in my furry bear outfit and said, "hungover, I see." Classic.)
Also, after Cuz K.'s party zone (kids melting down and all) we had yet another spooky yard gathering to hit up. Went to friend, L.'s, for a bit and the kids were then geared up with a second wind and a wee bit challenging to exit. Ah, the holidays make me veer from my militant bedtime schedule.
Happy Birthday to Cousin Amy. What a fabulous day you have chosen!!! Happy year.
Saturday October 30, 2010
Best Parts of the Day-
1. The kids started their fall sports: Liam-basketball, Scar-gymnastics. It was a high energy morn of sporty spices. Liam got such a kick that Will-O, sis and I were cheering him on the sidelines.
2. Heading to an amazing Halloween party downtown. My friend, D.'s, downtown on the river loft is simply the best. Fab costumes and super festive party all in all.
Worst Part of the Day-
1. Well being up from 6am-4am the next day is never a great idea after working 60 hours that week. Oh my. Fun comes with a price.
2. Vague recollections of canoodling in the corner of crazy Hallo party....what??
Friday October 29, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Went over to Cuz K.'s for her B-day celebration this eve. It was a fantastic, mini-affair.
The kids handled it well when I just got home from work, quickly showered and left again. We are all growing, perhaps.
Worst Part of the Day-
Just doing the double job thang...
Thursday October 28, 2010
Worst Part of the Day-
Left hospital job at 7pm (should leave round 4) due to MAYHEM.
Best Part of the Day-
Since I no longer have the usual wants and needs of the normal human, I really didn't care about working late or all night. I was simply sooooooooooooooooooooo pleased that Will-O was home with kids and I didn't have to apologize and rush and huff and puff and to whomever would have been watching my kids if Will-O were out o' town. WHEW. And no sweat.
(I am a super geek.)
Wednesday October 27, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Only 1 job to attend allowed me to snooze in til 7am. Sheer delight as it is super windy and freezing outside.
Worst Part of the Day-
A hospital co-worker injured her back and may be out for weeks...and we all may have to pick up her call...arrrgggh.
Tuesday October 26, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Will-O home to collect kiddies. It IS easier.
Worst Part of the Day-
I am starting to have actual human emotions again. Is this a diffuse "loneliness" or a general "missing" of a partner that I feel??
Monday October 25, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Cuz K. watched the kidlets this eve during my doc rounds as Will-O remains in Nebraska-ish area. Thank heavens for her! I was even 40 minutes late and she didn't seem to notice or mind...
Worst Part of the Day-
Received several phone calls from out of town peeps asking me if I thought Will-O was o.k. Huh. Well, no. But it just may not be my issue at this juncture, freeends.
Sunday October 24, 2010
Best Part of the Day-
Carved pumpkins with kids for a moment and then mostly Cousin S. Thanks! S. brought pumpkin/chocolate chip bread fresh from her oven! The kids were rampin it up for this fun visitor.
Pumpkin seeds a roastin and jack-o-laterns a flashin this night.
Worst Part of the Day-
Kids kinda nuts at various parts of this fine day.
Happy B-Day to Cousin Becky!!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
Worst Part of the Day - Took my first power class in two weeks and thought I might DIE. BRUTAL. Going to be good n' sore manana.
Also had to turn on the heat today ... it's getting downright chilly at night.
Best Part of the Day - Took boyz to tennis lessons today and Quinn did such a good job of listening and following directions. His backhand form looked pretty dern good. Wes just tried to hit the ball as hard as he possibly could at ALL times - even when Coach Chris said "hit it soft, like baby." "Baby?" scoffed Wes. "I'm no baby." And he whammed it. We had a little talk afterward, but he still thought his way was correct. A father said to me "is that child really 3? That's the biggest 3 year old I've ever seen. He's going to be 6'9"!!" Um - I kind of hope not.
Also had to turn on the heat today ... it's getting downright chilly at night.
Best Part of the Day - Took boyz to tennis lessons today and Quinn did such a good job of listening and following directions. His backhand form looked pretty dern good. Wes just tried to hit the ball as hard as he possibly could at ALL times - even when Coach Chris said "hit it soft, like baby." "Baby?" scoffed Wes. "I'm no baby." And he whammed it. We had a little talk afterward, but he still thought his way was correct. A father said to me "is that child really 3? That's the biggest 3 year old I've ever seen. He's going to be 6'9"!!" Um - I kind of hope not.
Sunday October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween!!! And Happy B-Day to Cousin Amy. Ahhh to be young again ;)
Worst Part of the Day - Took a boat ride with Chris, Carson, Erik and our boyz. The day was gorgeous - sunny and warm with a light breeze. The worst part was the three hyped up boyz who would not sit still or listen or stop bouncing. Even a dunk in the water (after falling off the tube) did not slow them down ... much. It was funny to watch - Wes and Carson just started yelling and crying. Quinn calmly paddled toward the tube and held onto it until he was pulled in.
Best Part of the Day - Boyz totally into Halloween and it was so fun to watch! They ran from house to house and gathered pounds o' candy. Erik a sight to see as a 6'3" tin man ... looked very freaky deaky. Quinn was very clear when asked that he was an EYE doctor. In fact he told me I needed a patch - which was appropriate as I was dressed as a pirate. Then both kidlets enjoyed handing out candy to kiddos at the door. Our neighbors once again set up their haunted house on their lawn so we could watch the kiddos screaming up the lawn to our house. So much fun.
Saturday October 30, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Birthday party at a jump house/arcade place. Then off to pumpkin patch/hay ride deal with Chris, Ann and the kiddos. Then to Chris and Ann's house so the kiddos could play. Stopped at a restaurant on the way home so Quinn could have a second dinner. Seriously - the appetite of my two preschoolers is somewhat out of control. May have to just buy them a season pass to Golden Corral for the high school years. Home by 8:45 p.m. to watch back to back Survivors on the couch with Erik. We left the house at 9:45 a.m. so it twas a long one. But sigh - so nice to home on that couch with E!!
Worst Part of the Day - Lots o' bitching and moaning from the kiddos in the car .... someone was constantly unhappy about SOMEthing. Feel like I'm the sweet Georgia peach living with all these sour lemons. Now I just pucker my lips at the offending one.
Worst Part of the Day - Lots o' bitching and moaning from the kiddos in the car .... someone was constantly unhappy about SOMEthing. Feel like I'm the sweet Georgia peach living with all these sour lemons. Now I just pucker my lips at the offending one.
Friday October 29, 2010
Best Part of the Day - My friend M had her annual Halloween playdate in her backyard. Everyone brings a food or drink item, kiddos dress up and it's controlled chaos with 30 some littles and their parents. Boys had a super fun time running around (and I do mean literally running) for four plus hours. Then brought Miss Bella aka Snow White home for more fun.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik supposed to be home early - but ended up being late :( Then he left for a basketball game and the boyz were very sad. Wes wanted to be SURE that he was coming back.
Worst Part of the Day - Erik supposed to be home early - but ended up being late :( Then he left for a basketball game and the boyz were very sad. Wes wanted to be SURE that he was coming back.
Thursday October 28, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Met up with some pals and then we headed over to the preschool Halloween party. Super cute and hilarious fun to watch the littles in their school setting. And always so pleased to see mama (any mama "Hey Quinn - your MOM is here!) Quinn very pleased to be eating S's (that's skittles). Wes very pleased to be eating whatever he could get his grubby paws on. He later asked for a haircut thinking it might get him another sucker.
Worst Part of the Day - Have much organizing to do around this here house - how did so much junk get shoved in the boys' closets?? Also (yes dead horse is still being beaten) I feel sick. Tried of it.
Worst Part of the Day - Have much organizing to do around this here house - how did so much junk get shoved in the boys' closets?? Also (yes dead horse is still being beaten) I feel sick. Tried of it.
Wednesday October 27, 2010
Best Part of the Day - Feeling better - but still hacking and stuffy. When o when will this end?
Worst Part of the Day - Workout left me feeling breathless - lack of ability to breath out my nose or just too much non-gymming? Then I forgot that I had to make treats for the kiddo's Halloween party tomorrow. While mixing up the orange frosting I could not figure out why it was salmon pink. Red and yellow make orange, right? I keep adding more color and then finally look at the box ... had bought pastel colors so I was amixin' yellow and pink. Had to run up to HT to get more frosting.
Worst Part of the Day - Workout left me feeling breathless - lack of ability to breath out my nose or just too much non-gymming? Then I forgot that I had to make treats for the kiddo's Halloween party tomorrow. While mixing up the orange frosting I could not figure out why it was salmon pink. Red and yellow make orange, right? I keep adding more color and then finally look at the box ... had bought pastel colors so I was amixin' yellow and pink. Had to run up to HT to get more frosting.
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