Yeah, not sure what's going on with me this week, but I have been so lazy!
I've been complaining to myself in my head all week as well.
Now, I realize I do not have the hardest, busiest, most difficult life. I know!
BUT, for this week, I don't want to do anything.
Here it comes:
I'm sick of cleaning up toys. I'm sick of washing dishes. I'm sick of laundry. I'm sick of cleaning. I'm sick of packing the diaper bag to go to the grocery store, or the park, or a friend's house. I'm sick of going for walks. I'm sick of changing diapers. I'm sick of giving baths and doing ponies and piggies and braids. I'm sick of coming up with "fun and exciting" things to do for the kids. I'm sick of repeating myself over and over and over.
I'm sick of being the one who has to pack for 4 out of 5 people when we go out of town. I'm sick of making doctor appointments and dentist appointments. I'm sick of always being the one to make arrangements for babysitters and dog kennels. (I'm sick of picking up dog poop too - come to think of it). Now I get to be the one to figure out school supplies, school clothes, school haircuts and new shoes and play dates and teacher conferences and what to pack for lunch.
Just for this week I really, really, really, really wish I could just be a Mom and forget all the parent stuff. I just want to wake up, eat whatever, stay in our PJ's, stay greasy, and be lazy. But alas, my children have a different agenda. They did not ask to be born to a lazy mother and they deserve all the things I'm so sick of doing.
I guess that means this goes no further than a blog post.
Time to get dressed, make a list for camping and a list for Grandma and Grandpa's overnight bag. Go to the grocery store. Pack. Clean. Bathe. Feed. Change.
Love.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I'm Playing Too
When you were 18....
1) What was your dream job? being a psychologist.
2) Car? Fiero (deathtrap) but I thought it was totally cool.
3) Vacation? I was on a permanent vacation, really.
4) Husband? was NOT thinking like that at 18
5) How many children were you going to have? 3
6) What was your favorite food? drink? Food - any. I was broke and starving. Mostly lived on Big Gulps and cigarettes. Drink - any :-)
7) Where did you work at? Uno's pizzaria. I was a hostess.
8) What did you do for fun? Explore AZ
9) Favorite movie? Dazed and Confused
10) Favorite color? Pink
11) Were you college bound or college broke? College bound.
12) Hair color? Reddish brown, long and curly
13) Favorite store? Yeah, probably Express.
14) Best memory? Going to a live Steve Miller band outdoor concert. It was SO COOL.
15) Current job? Mom, daycare provider and (ahem) waitress.
1) What was your dream job? being a psychologist.
2) Car? Fiero (deathtrap) but I thought it was totally cool.
3) Vacation? I was on a permanent vacation, really.
4) Husband? was NOT thinking like that at 18
5) How many children were you going to have? 3
6) What was your favorite food? drink? Food - any. I was broke and starving. Mostly lived on Big Gulps and cigarettes. Drink - any :-)
7) Where did you work at? Uno's pizzaria. I was a hostess.
8) What did you do for fun? Explore AZ
9) Favorite movie? Dazed and Confused
10) Favorite color? Pink
11) Were you college bound or college broke? College bound.
12) Hair color? Reddish brown, long and curly
13) Favorite store? Yeah, probably Express.
14) Best memory? Going to a live Steve Miller band outdoor concert. It was SO COOL.
15) Current job? Mom, daycare provider and (ahem) waitress.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Grandparents are Fun
The last couple of weeks have been spent with my side of the Grandparent spectrum and we have been having a BALL!!
Last weekend my Mom flew in for a few days and we had perfect weather to spend some much needed R&R out by the pool. We were so busy munching, drinking and relaxing that I completely forgot to pull out the handy camera.
We also did a really fun trip to the Mall of America while she was here and the kids got to go on almost every ride they had thanks to the 100 point "mystery ticket" the kids got at a recent parade. Man I love free.
Then, this weekend we went to my Dad and Marilyn's cabin on Big Floyd lake in the D.L. area.
I have missed the lake SO much and it was amazing to be there with the kids and watch them truly enjoy all the things I enjoyed so much growing up at the lake.
As you can see from the pictures, we did just about everything one can do at a lake. Swimming, fishing (you like the big guys with the Hannah Montana and Princess fishing rods??), boating, EATING, drinking, nature walking (Papa got the big girls their own cattails), lawn mower riding, laughing, catching up with family and relaxing.
Why does summer ever have to end???
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
My New Resume
JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work various hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in faraway cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is for the rest of your life.” Must be willing to be hated at least temporarily, until someone needs $5 to go skating. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION:
Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION: You pay them, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially Independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS: While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered, job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you play your cards right.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is for the rest of your life.” Must be willing to be hated at least temporarily, until someone needs $5 to go skating. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION:
Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION: You pay them, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially Independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS: While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered, job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you play your cards right.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Nightly Mantra
Every night after prayers I pretty much always tell myself the same thing:
Tomorrow is going to be better than today.
I am going to stay positive and try and not get angry.
I am going to not just be home with my kids, but be present.
I am going to be the best Mom I can be.
I have been saying this for, oh, about 5 years now.
Some days are better than others, but I really feel that if I keep reminding myself of how I want my days to be I will slowly make it happen.
Anyone else have these thoughts?
Tomorrow is going to be better than today.
I am going to stay positive and try and not get angry.
I am going to not just be home with my kids, but be present.
I am going to be the best Mom I can be.
I have been saying this for, oh, about 5 years now.
Some days are better than others, but I really feel that if I keep reminding myself of how I want my days to be I will slowly make it happen.
Anyone else have these thoughts?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Menu Update
Okay, so this week I made:
Tuna Tetrazzini (sp??)
Taco hamburger sloppy joes
baked chicken
and tonight?
drumroll please....
I will be attempting salmon.
So far, everything has been a HIT (especially the sloppy joes!).
I'm excited to see how the salmon turns out.
Thanks so much for all the helpful and yummy ideas.
Tuna Tetrazzini (sp??)
Taco hamburger sloppy joes
baked chicken
and tonight?
drumroll please....
I will be attempting salmon.
So far, everything has been a HIT (especially the sloppy joes!).
I'm excited to see how the salmon turns out.
Thanks so much for all the helpful and yummy ideas.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Two Random Thoughts
How is it already August 3rd?
Why is it that the minute I lay my finger on the phone my kids start acting like wild chimpanzees?
Why is it that the minute I lay my finger on the phone my kids start acting like wild chimpanzees?
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