Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aug 19

Adjusting to New Changes…

This week Thade started school, and I began my quest to become a morning person, cheerfully. Thade is doing great and is seriously ready to go to school everyday by 7:00 a.m., Kindergarten must be a lot of fun. Dylan is adjusting to his big brother being gone all day, and today was the first day that was really tough on him. By 10:00 a.m., he brought me his shoes, and asked if we could go and get his brother. We made some brownies and colored some Dinosaur pictures to pass the time. He is taking a much needed nap at the moment, it’s just me and my laptop, and it is spooky quiet in the house.

James took some much needed vacation time this week too, and I was really happy to have him home. I was a mess on Monday and Tuesday, and I was happy to have him here, and keeping me from being too grumpy. We are working on getting the house ready for the little one’s arrival, and there is a lot to be done. I think we’ll be cleaning, painting, and organizing for the next few months.

I am ready for MOPS to start and I can’t wait to help out on the Steering Team this year. I know that MOPS is going to be great for Dylan and me too. The first meeting is coming up soon. Starting next week I’m helping out a friend who is making daily meals for a mommy that is on bed-rest. I’ll be cooking an extra meal on Wednesday’s for a family of four, and I’m happy to help. I hope to cook for the family as long as I can.

This weekend I’ll be re-stocking supplies for quick breakfasts and Thade’s lunches too. He is happy to take a homemade lunch to school, and he has a lot of ideas for next week’s lunches. I’ll be happy that he is home for a few days.

Hmmm, now what to do? Clean dishes during nap time, or catch up on Food Network shows and relax on the couch. I think I’ll take the afternoon off.

Aug 15

Minty Fresh

Well tomorrow is the Bridal Shower for our dear friend Shaunna. I still have a lot to do before the party, but I think it is going to be a lot of fun. I also have a super talented baker helping me out with the delicious party treats.

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Friday was Mint making day!

My best friend/blogger Stacey stopped by with her awesome kit of icing tips, flavorings, a rainbow of dyes, and so many super rad molds to make the mints. How I wish I was a cake decorator too… All of the kiddos played in the living room, while we rolled out the minty goodness at the dining room table.

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Stacey in minty action!

I think we made mints for a little over 2 1/2 hours, but the time flew by….

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We had to test a few too, and trust me they were super delicious. Dylan loved them too. He kept asking Stacey-cakes and me for bites. I’m going to be making these every chance that I get.

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We have well over 100 mints for the Bridal Shower, and it was a fun afternoon getting to hang out with my best buddy too. Today I’m finishing up the centerpieces (pics coming soon) and making the take-home treats too.

Aug 13

So I’m Not a Morning Person

I think I’ve said this one a time or two before, but I’m really not a morning person. I’m trying to retrain my sleeping-in ways to start earlier, and get the kiddos out of the house and on time for school. I was supposed to start this experiment on Monday, but I slept in. I kinda slept in Tuesday and Wednesday too.

Last night Dylan was up all night, and wow I really didn’t want to get up at 6:00 a.m., but I did it anyway. The kiddos are still snoozing, lucky kiddos, and I’m trying desperately to resist the urge to crawl back into bed and sleep till 7:30 a.m. Why can’t the school day start about 10:00 a.m., or so?!?