Monthly Archives: October 2009

Oct 19

Time To Stock Up

With the hospital visit just around the corner, I have got to get the house ready and stocked. I’m planning a few extra shopping trips this weekend to make sure that I have everything on hand for the kiddos and house guests too. I should probably pick up a few extra snacks for my hubby too.

I’m going to shop at Dollar General to stock up on paper goods. You can find a 6 pack of toilet paper for just $1.00, and facial tissues are just $1.00 too. I’m buying extra, and stocking up on paper towels there too.

Yet another trip to Wal-Mart is in order too. I have a lot of items to pick up, meals to buy for and then prepare, and I also need to get Halloween party supplies too. I hope to make it in one big trip, but knowing me, I’ll forget something, and have to make a second trip out. I would like to have the house stocked for at least two weeks, but Thade is eating us out of house and home lately, so if I can get a week stocked, I’ll call it good.

I’m off to make some lists…

Oct 18

An Autumn Walk With the Boys

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It’s time to bundle up the kiddos, and head out for an Autumn walk. The leaves are really starting to change, and I know I don’t want to miss them.

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There are plenty of finds along the walk too. Both kids had fun picking up acorns, and Thade found a few pecans too.

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I love to look at the changing Maple trees. Some are a bright orange, and there are sugar maples downtown that are a pretty bright  pink.

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I really want to get a Maple tree for our yard.

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One of my favorite houses nearby has beautiful yellow Maples that line the sidewalk.

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The kiddos walk along the sidewalk, crunching leaves under their feet.

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The recent cold snap has really brought out the pretty Autumn colors.

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As we were walking, we were also planning our Trick-or-Treating route that we will take this year. The boy’s can’t wait for Halloween, and I can’t either.

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Every Autumn I try to find my very favorite tree, and I think this year this yellow maple is the winner. It is absolutely beautiful at sunset with the sun shining through the bright yellow leaves.

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We wrapped up our walk, as the temps dropped a bit, and the evening clouds rolled in. The kiddos were getting a little tired too, and I enjoyed spending the extra time with all of  my boys.  However, on the next Autumn walk, we’ll need to bring along a stroller.

Oct 17

Lazy Saturday

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It’s cold, and dreary outside today, sounds like a good day to take it easy and have a lazy Saturday. Well the kiddos are anyway, I’m playing catch-up around the house, and running a few errands today too. I hope to get caught back up on all of the dishes that need washed, and put away 6 loads of laundry too. I need to home dry-clean a few items for my hubby, and get our suitcases ready for the hospital. I also want to do some more cleaning in the nursery, but it is in pretty good shape thanks to my friend Kelly for helping out earlier in the week.

I have a big list, better get some breakfast, and get to it! Have a great weekend everyone!

Oct 15

Out Early

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Today I got the call from the School Nurse that I needed to go and pick up Thade. I was worried that he had gotten sick at School, and then she said that he had been hurt on the playground. He had a large bump on his head, and he was really upset. He was feeling fine though, but he burst into tears when he saw me.

When we got home he was so upset, and James and I were worried that he was really hurting. Then Thade said “I want to go back to School, I don’t want to miss anything!!!” Bless his heart, this kiddo loves kindergarten, and he doesn’t want to miss a moment of it.

Oct 13

Enjoying the Peace

As my pregnancy is coming to the end, I find myself  happy, sad, anxious, and nervous all at the same time. I am happy that our little girl will be here soon, but sad that I am feeling selfish that I am losing my quiet afternoons. I’m already anxious to be home from the hospital, and I haven’t checked in yet, and nervous about being away from my kids for a few days… I know they will worry, and I will too.

This week I’m trying to enjoy the quiet moments, and days out of the house while I’ve got them. I’m enjoying the free time this week, and keeping my mind busy planning a Halloween party for Thade’s class. I also have a lot of fun activities planned for the week.

Today we had a MOPS Steering team lunch, and it was so nice to catch up with friends, and get a little break from the kitchen too. One of my friends and I have already made plans for tomorrow morning too, and I have another lunch to go to tomorrow. There is also a breakfast at my hubby’s work on Thursday, and yet another Doctor’s appointment to attend to. School is out on Friday, and my hubby has the day off,  but there is a MOPS meeting to go to, and I can’t wait for this one. James and I even have a date night planned for Friday night, and the kiddos have plans that night too.

The next few weeks are going to be crazy, and stressful, but hopefully wonderful at the same time…