RD: My shoulder hurts. I need a blow job.
Me: A blow job would help your shoulder?
RD: You wouldn't understand. sigh
LATER THAT NIGHT...
Me: How's your shoulder now?
RD: Better...but I think I might need a couple weeks of therapy.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Happy Mother's Day!!
I hope all you mommies out there had a wonderful day! I had a pretty good day. The morning started out a bit crazy. We went to my sister-in-law's for brunch this morning, so I was rushing around trying to get the kids (and myself!) up and ready then get dessert made...all on my own because RD worked late lastnight, so I let him sleep in. Just once I'd like to sleep in on Mother's Day. sigh
My friend, P, called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day, and I told him that it's not so much a day for relaxing as it is a day for moms to showcase their true abilities at multi-tasking. That said, I do have a wonderful day of pampering ahead of me - RD...I mean the kids...got me a "Mom's Day Away at the Spa" package. It includes a waterfall massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, hair wash and style, and lunch somewhere in between. Ahhhhh...finally a day just for me! You can bet my cell phone will be OFF! Okay, maybe not off, but on vibrate. I'll let RD know he's only to call in the event of a true emergency. Meaning, what channel is Noggin on and where are the wipes are not true emergencies.
Totally off topic...did any of you watch "Grey's Anatomy" tonight? WOW! I swear that show always has the best last five minutes of any show ever. Love it. LOVE that show!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the finale tomorrow night!
I hope everyone had a great day!!!!
My friend, P, called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day, and I told him that it's not so much a day for relaxing as it is a day for moms to showcase their true abilities at multi-tasking. That said, I do have a wonderful day of pampering ahead of me - RD...I mean the kids...got me a "Mom's Day Away at the Spa" package. It includes a waterfall massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, hair wash and style, and lunch somewhere in between. Ahhhhh...finally a day just for me! You can bet my cell phone will be OFF! Okay, maybe not off, but on vibrate. I'll let RD know he's only to call in the event of a true emergency. Meaning, what channel is Noggin on and where are the wipes are not true emergencies.
Totally off topic...did any of you watch "Grey's Anatomy" tonight? WOW! I swear that show always has the best last five minutes of any show ever. Love it. LOVE that show!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the finale tomorrow night!
I hope everyone had a great day!!!!
Friday, May 12, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Damn my kids are cute
AR directing SJ where to put puzzle pieces:
AR: Good! Good! Here...here...ok, ok...here...Good!!! Pats his hand then claps.
AR: Good! Good! Here...here...ok, ok...here...Good!!! Pats his hand then claps.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Lifestyles of the Rich and Well-Educated
We try as parents to make the best possible decisions for our children. Then once we make the decision, we question ourselves on whether or not it was the right one. In this case, only time will tell.
Pre-School.
Well, it's not so much pre-school, but a Mommy's Day Out program. The kids will be attending two half days a week. After many calls and many referrals, I toured and observed classes at two schools. One is a Methodist church in the area that comes highly recommended by a good handful of neighbors - and might I mention at a modest price. The second is this amazing, impressive, nationally-recognized facility for those who expect the best out of life and don't mind paying the equivalent of three car payments for two HALF days a week. This second place also comes at the recommendation of many neighbors as well.
My mistake was looking at the second school mentioned FIRST. I walked in and breathed in and thought, "Wow." Everything about this place was simply amazing. It definitely gave me that feel-good feeling. The problem was it cost more per month than the monthly mortgage of our last house...for TWO HALF DAYS!! I came home and gushed to RD about this place (he was home watching the kids). He looked slightly sick when I told him the cost, but said if I felt this was the best place for our children, we would make it work.
I did a small victory dance in my head, but knew it would take some serious sacrifices to make this place doable. Are the sacrifices worth the Mercedes-Benz of pre-schools? Is it really THAT much better?
I told RD I had to at least go look at the other school. It was a quarter of the cost and had raving reviews from many of the parents in the neighborhood. Even with this school's praise, I felt guilt as I was driving, thinking, "How sick am I as a parent to try to get a deal on my children's education." I know...I know...you're rolling your eyes saying, "This is pre-school, lady." I agree, but isn't it natural to want what's best for your children?
I let out a sigh and reluctantly walked through the door, already noticing the glitz and fanfare that was missing, what was shouting out at me at the last school. I was immediately greeted by the Director, and within minutes I felt my premature judgment fading away. I spent about two hours there, asking questions, observing classrooms, watching the relaxed parents dropping their happy children off for the day, and we ended our meeting with me registering my precious three for Wednesday and Friday mornings starting in the Fall.
It's a decision that we can't truly appreciate until the kids start their classes, but right now I feel really good about the choice we've made.
Now excuse me while I have a moment.
Kids just grow up way too fast. My babies...
Pre-School.
Well, it's not so much pre-school, but a Mommy's Day Out program. The kids will be attending two half days a week. After many calls and many referrals, I toured and observed classes at two schools. One is a Methodist church in the area that comes highly recommended by a good handful of neighbors - and might I mention at a modest price. The second is this amazing, impressive, nationally-recognized facility for those who expect the best out of life and don't mind paying the equivalent of three car payments for two HALF days a week. This second place also comes at the recommendation of many neighbors as well.
My mistake was looking at the second school mentioned FIRST. I walked in and breathed in and thought, "Wow." Everything about this place was simply amazing. It definitely gave me that feel-good feeling. The problem was it cost more per month than the monthly mortgage of our last house...for TWO HALF DAYS!! I came home and gushed to RD about this place (he was home watching the kids). He looked slightly sick when I told him the cost, but said if I felt this was the best place for our children, we would make it work.
I did a small victory dance in my head, but knew it would take some serious sacrifices to make this place doable. Are the sacrifices worth the Mercedes-Benz of pre-schools? Is it really THAT much better?
I told RD I had to at least go look at the other school. It was a quarter of the cost and had raving reviews from many of the parents in the neighborhood. Even with this school's praise, I felt guilt as I was driving, thinking, "How sick am I as a parent to try to get a deal on my children's education." I know...I know...you're rolling your eyes saying, "This is pre-school, lady." I agree, but isn't it natural to want what's best for your children?
I let out a sigh and reluctantly walked through the door, already noticing the glitz and fanfare that was missing, what was shouting out at me at the last school. I was immediately greeted by the Director, and within minutes I felt my premature judgment fading away. I spent about two hours there, asking questions, observing classrooms, watching the relaxed parents dropping their happy children off for the day, and we ended our meeting with me registering my precious three for Wednesday and Friday mornings starting in the Fall.
It's a decision that we can't truly appreciate until the kids start their classes, but right now I feel really good about the choice we've made.
Now excuse me while I have a moment.
Kids just grow up way too fast. My babies...
Monday, May 01, 2006
Monday Mash
I was looking forward to Spring and Summer so we could get out of the house, and so far, the season is not disappointing. We've had birthday parties, BBQ's, outings with the kids, and projects in the yard galore. It's been great, but damn I'm tired!
We took the kids to the circus Saturday morning. All in all I would say it went pretty well. We left at intermission, only because it was cutting into lunch and nap time, but I think we stayed for about as much as three two-year olds can take anyway. AR was mesmerized the entire time; pointing out and naming all the animals. SA clapped and (happily) screamed the majority of the time, until he decided he needed to take some laps with dad around the arena because he had his fill of staying in one spot, no matter how exciting the view. SJ...SJ...oh SJ. He didn't care for the whole experience. He was excited up until all the lights went out and the show officially started. Then it didn't help any when people started clapping and cheering. He had enough. He wanted to go home. We kept offering him pretzels and juice in efforts to bribe his compliance, which helped just enough to make staying until intermission worth the occassional meltdown.
I had my second laser-tattoo removal treatment this past week. Kind of glad they didn't mention at the first visit that they would be upping the energy with each treatment. Did I mention there could be up to ten of them? YIKES! Well...the Betty Boop on my shoulder now looks like a monkey tripping on acid, so I don't think I can stop now.
I have a busy few days ahead of me. Tomorrow morning I am touring and observing classrooms at a daycare/pre-school in my neighborhood. They're not ready for pre-school, but I'm wanting to enroll them in some sort of "Mommy's Day Out" program. I think it would help them with their speech and interaction with other kids, as well as give me a much-needed breather. It's only two days a week, 9-1, but still quite pricey. I'm still not sure I can sell RD on the idea, but I'm going to see what they have to offer anyway.
Speaking of money - and spending it faster than it comes in - we're getting two bids from irrigation companies this week. RD spends an unbelievable amount of time in the yard watering - a job I have to do when he's working long hours (which is quite often), and we've decided it's worth the chunk of change to have a sprinkler system put in. I CAN NOT WAIT.
Wednesday I'm getting my oil changed and while I'm there I'm going to test drive a 2006 Honda Odyssey. My lease is up soon (2004 Odyssey), and I need to decide between the Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna. I've been really happy with my Honda, but the Toyota has several options I'm wanting that the Honda doesn't (moonroof, rear passenger windows that go up and down, etc.).
Okay...it's starting to storm pretty bad here, so I better get off the computer before I get zapped, or even worse, lose power and lose everything I've typed! eek!
Hope everyone has a great week!
We took the kids to the circus Saturday morning. All in all I would say it went pretty well. We left at intermission, only because it was cutting into lunch and nap time, but I think we stayed for about as much as three two-year olds can take anyway. AR was mesmerized the entire time; pointing out and naming all the animals. SA clapped and (happily) screamed the majority of the time, until he decided he needed to take some laps with dad around the arena because he had his fill of staying in one spot, no matter how exciting the view. SJ...SJ...oh SJ. He didn't care for the whole experience. He was excited up until all the lights went out and the show officially started. Then it didn't help any when people started clapping and cheering. He had enough. He wanted to go home. We kept offering him pretzels and juice in efforts to bribe his compliance, which helped just enough to make staying until intermission worth the occassional meltdown.
I had my second laser-tattoo removal treatment this past week. Kind of glad they didn't mention at the first visit that they would be upping the energy with each treatment. Did I mention there could be up to ten of them? YIKES! Well...the Betty Boop on my shoulder now looks like a monkey tripping on acid, so I don't think I can stop now.
I have a busy few days ahead of me. Tomorrow morning I am touring and observing classrooms at a daycare/pre-school in my neighborhood. They're not ready for pre-school, but I'm wanting to enroll them in some sort of "Mommy's Day Out" program. I think it would help them with their speech and interaction with other kids, as well as give me a much-needed breather. It's only two days a week, 9-1, but still quite pricey. I'm still not sure I can sell RD on the idea, but I'm going to see what they have to offer anyway.
Speaking of money - and spending it faster than it comes in - we're getting two bids from irrigation companies this week. RD spends an unbelievable amount of time in the yard watering - a job I have to do when he's working long hours (which is quite often), and we've decided it's worth the chunk of change to have a sprinkler system put in. I CAN NOT WAIT.
Wednesday I'm getting my oil changed and while I'm there I'm going to test drive a 2006 Honda Odyssey. My lease is up soon (2004 Odyssey), and I need to decide between the Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna. I've been really happy with my Honda, but the Toyota has several options I'm wanting that the Honda doesn't (moonroof, rear passenger windows that go up and down, etc.).
Okay...it's starting to storm pretty bad here, so I better get off the computer before I get zapped, or even worse, lose power and lose everything I've typed! eek!
Hope everyone has a great week!
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