So I love my new laptop.....A lot. And I have FIVE cats. All of which I love differently. But my Noah is a fuck. He really is. Ever since he was a baby he has chewed wires. But tonight he chewed a hole into my laptop wire. The cable that charges my laptop. I am so mad at him. He is such a meanie! He's been scratching my couch tonight too. It's like he's mad at us or something. Very odd behavior for him to get this bad all in one night though. Anyways, just had to bitch about it.
Tommy is going to fix it b/c to buy a new one is $65. I may just buy a new one anyways in a couple of months as a just in case if he tried this again. I can't afford to not be able to use my new pretty laptop. I like the webcam/microphone feature that I can use with Jess all the time. And I will take advantage of it after my surgery too!
Anyways, there's my rant.
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
New Laptop!!!
YAY! I Finally got my new laptop! And this time it was right and I didn't have to send it back! It was the "big" item that we got with the tax return this year. Including a PINK mini mouse, a 4GB flash drive, 25 light scribe dual layer writeable CD/DVDs AND a photosmart wireless printer. All for a great price too! I got about $240 off of it when it was all said and done.
So I had to go pick up both laptops from FedEx but it was worth it to have it right and have a great system. It's new and pretty and it has the alpha numeric keyboard on the side and I was hoping for that. I love it. Now I have to use my new flash drive which I got for FREE to get some pics of the kids onto this puter from my desktop. I'll get on that today.
This is my anniversary and birthday gift all wrapped up into one. I've been wanting one for so long and now it's finally here! YAY! Happy Day! It's so nice and has a 250 gig HD, 4GB of memory, 64 bit vista, 2.2MHz Processor.... it's just nice and new and pretty and MINE. All mine!
Anyways, that's my news.
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
So I had to go pick up both laptops from FedEx but it was worth it to have it right and have a great system. It's new and pretty and it has the alpha numeric keyboard on the side and I was hoping for that. I love it. Now I have to use my new flash drive which I got for FREE to get some pics of the kids onto this puter from my desktop. I'll get on that today.
This is my anniversary and birthday gift all wrapped up into one. I've been wanting one for so long and now it's finally here! YAY! Happy Day! It's so nice and has a 250 gig HD, 4GB of memory, 64 bit vista, 2.2MHz Processor.... it's just nice and new and pretty and MINE. All mine!
Anyways, that's my news.
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Impending Doom.....
So I have to have surgery.... again. I don't like surgery. But this was inevitable. My shoulder used to pop out of it's socket all the time. And it hadn't done that in a while so I thought it was better. Boy was I wrong.
A couple of weeks ago I brought the kids to some tennis courts to hit a ball around for a bit. Rhiannon had never done this so I knew I'd have to show her something. She was having a hard time, even with two hands although that was a bit better than one. So I asked her for her racket and took the ball. I swing the racket and WHAM! My arm flies out of it's socket and goes "dead". If you have never had this happen it not only hurts but it's numbing and tingly all at the same time. I didn't know what to do. I dropped the racket and I held my arm and just stood there. I was scared. What if it didn't go back in? I kept trying to move it which is never a good idea but I didn't know what to do. So I tried moving it with my left hand... OW! Bad idea. After what seemed like ten minutes but was probably only two my shoulder slipped back into the socket on it's own.
My arm tingled and hurt for the remainder of the day and still kind of hurts a couple of weeks later. Um this happened on..... Feb. 13th. I was having a hard time moving it after that. So I tried to play with the kids but it was hard. I didn't trust my arm and it was my right shoulder too. So I called my orthopedist on Monday the 16th. and had an appt. for the 18th. He scheduled an MRI for the 26th and I will have surgery to fix it on March 10th.
Now this may seem fast to some people but my right shoulder has popped in and out of it's socket for years. And it has always been a problem. It has never tightened up on it's own. He warned me when he operated on my left shoulder 4½ years ago that he would have to do my right. He said it was only a matter of time and how long I could live with it. Unfortunately I can't live with it anymore b/c I don't want to make it worse. It hurts too much when it pops out.
So, off I go. I will be on medical leave from curves for roughly 4 months. And I will be in physical therapy during that time. I will also be trying to do some other kind of exercise to not lose out on all the hard work and progress I have made at curves. I like it there and will miss it while I'm gone. Any support or love you want to throw my way I appreciate!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
A couple of weeks ago I brought the kids to some tennis courts to hit a ball around for a bit. Rhiannon had never done this so I knew I'd have to show her something. She was having a hard time, even with two hands although that was a bit better than one. So I asked her for her racket and took the ball. I swing the racket and WHAM! My arm flies out of it's socket and goes "dead". If you have never had this happen it not only hurts but it's numbing and tingly all at the same time. I didn't know what to do. I dropped the racket and I held my arm and just stood there. I was scared. What if it didn't go back in? I kept trying to move it which is never a good idea but I didn't know what to do. So I tried moving it with my left hand... OW! Bad idea. After what seemed like ten minutes but was probably only two my shoulder slipped back into the socket on it's own.
My arm tingled and hurt for the remainder of the day and still kind of hurts a couple of weeks later. Um this happened on..... Feb. 13th. I was having a hard time moving it after that. So I tried to play with the kids but it was hard. I didn't trust my arm and it was my right shoulder too. So I called my orthopedist on Monday the 16th. and had an appt. for the 18th. He scheduled an MRI for the 26th and I will have surgery to fix it on March 10th.
Now this may seem fast to some people but my right shoulder has popped in and out of it's socket for years. And it has always been a problem. It has never tightened up on it's own. He warned me when he operated on my left shoulder 4½ years ago that he would have to do my right. He said it was only a matter of time and how long I could live with it. Unfortunately I can't live with it anymore b/c I don't want to make it worse. It hurts too much when it pops out.
So, off I go. I will be on medical leave from curves for roughly 4 months. And I will be in physical therapy during that time. I will also be trying to do some other kind of exercise to not lose out on all the hard work and progress I have made at curves. I like it there and will miss it while I'm gone. Any support or love you want to throw my way I appreciate!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Updates.....
Connor had his Blue and Gold banquet last night for boy scouts. He got a bunch of awards! He got a certificate for most imaginative pinewood derby car! He was so excited. He made a bald eagle and it was really cool. He also got a purple and silver knot for completing the God and Me program back in December. He completed it for the episcopal faith. He also got a gold arrow point for completing 10 electives in his handbook. For finishing more of these he will be able to get silver arrows. He got a patch for doing a good turn for others for 2008. And the biggest one of all!!!! He got his Wolf badge!!! Which also comes with a parent pin. I am proudly sporting that on my badtz maru that is on my bag that I carry around everywhere. It was a long but very nice and fun night. We had dinner and got to see our son get a bunch of really great awards! The whole family went, Will included!
The kids got their report cards as well last week. Connor got straight E's again, which is like straight A's. He is still having some trouble with listening and focusing. But he is getting better on his new medication. He has been working on those issues and it's been much better in the last few weeks.
Rhiannon got all S's and one E in Science. Which is like all B's and one A. She is still having time management issues and issues with math and social studies. We are working on those and so is her teacher. Rhiannon doesn't ask for help when she needs it. She has a bad habit of acting like she understands things when she doesn't and we are trying to get her not to do that. But it's a process that we are still working through.
Other than that they have done great on their report cards! They both have areas they need to work on and areas that they are strong in. They are really doing well overall. At the assembly on Friday the 13th, Connor got an award for being on the honor roll for the whole first semester! It was great!
We had Alanna parent teacher conference where we heard that she is doing well in most areas as well. She still needs to learn to use her words and stop throwing herself into a tantrum or tizzy when she faces something that she is having a hard time with. She also puts weird stuff in her mouth like eating sand and whatnot. We have the same problem at home though. She is moving along quite nicely with her letters and letter sounds. She is doing good with shapes and centers. She is very happy at school. She loves chapel and music. She watches in music but she absorbs. She really likes it there. We are so greatful that she loves school.
Well there isn't much more to say the kids are great and so are we right now. Money is REALLY tight but Tommy picked up a couple of side jobs to keep us afloat. We are trying. Thanks for reading folks!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
The kids got their report cards as well last week. Connor got straight E's again, which is like straight A's. He is still having some trouble with listening and focusing. But he is getting better on his new medication. He has been working on those issues and it's been much better in the last few weeks.
Rhiannon got all S's and one E in Science. Which is like all B's and one A. She is still having time management issues and issues with math and social studies. We are working on those and so is her teacher. Rhiannon doesn't ask for help when she needs it. She has a bad habit of acting like she understands things when she doesn't and we are trying to get her not to do that. But it's a process that we are still working through.
Other than that they have done great on their report cards! They both have areas they need to work on and areas that they are strong in. They are really doing well overall. At the assembly on Friday the 13th, Connor got an award for being on the honor roll for the whole first semester! It was great!
We had Alanna parent teacher conference where we heard that she is doing well in most areas as well. She still needs to learn to use her words and stop throwing herself into a tantrum or tizzy when she faces something that she is having a hard time with. She also puts weird stuff in her mouth like eating sand and whatnot. We have the same problem at home though. She is moving along quite nicely with her letters and letter sounds. She is doing good with shapes and centers. She is very happy at school. She loves chapel and music. She watches in music but she absorbs. She really likes it there. We are so greatful that she loves school.
Well there isn't much more to say the kids are great and so are we right now. Money is REALLY tight but Tommy picked up a couple of side jobs to keep us afloat. We are trying. Thanks for reading folks!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tax Refund time!!!!
So Tommy's job is still keeping him employed however they are giving him between 15 and 20 hours per week if he is lucky. This has been going on for the last 8 weeks or so. I'm sure anyone who lives paycheck to paycheck understands how hard this is. We already have a hard time making ends meet and don't always make it. But then you add in a $300 paycheck instead of an $800 paycheck and we are drowning.
So I bet you can only imagine how happy I was to do our taxes this year! I am the tax prep person in our house and I do a good job at it. So about a week and a half ago we get our W-2's and I get to work. After an hour on turbo tax we get the magical refund number! And Tommy and I are thrilled to see that we are getting back hundreds more than last years return! And thanks to his job making sure he made $3000 less this past year than the year before, we even got a refund for low income. We are that poor folks. I know, it's amazing.
So we have been waiting patiently for our refund. The state came in the other day and it couldn't have been a better time. We are using our refund for many things but now have to keep it good portion of it for this time that Tommy isn't working at all. And this morning we check the bank account and YAY.... there is the highly coveted refund we have been waiting for! We are so happy that there is money in the bank. Who knows how long it will last since we usually have a dollar or two in the bank. We are thrilled to have money there that will be there for a short while at least.
Anyways.... it's tax refund time everyone! And this is the happiest time of year for us. We finally get back a little of what we don't have all year long. So now we just have to figure out the best ways to spend it and the best ways to use it. Good luck to us and to you on your own refund!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
So I bet you can only imagine how happy I was to do our taxes this year! I am the tax prep person in our house and I do a good job at it. So about a week and a half ago we get our W-2's and I get to work. After an hour on turbo tax we get the magical refund number! And Tommy and I are thrilled to see that we are getting back hundreds more than last years return! And thanks to his job making sure he made $3000 less this past year than the year before, we even got a refund for low income. We are that poor folks. I know, it's amazing.
So we have been waiting patiently for our refund. The state came in the other day and it couldn't have been a better time. We are using our refund for many things but now have to keep it good portion of it for this time that Tommy isn't working at all. And this morning we check the bank account and YAY.... there is the highly coveted refund we have been waiting for! We are so happy that there is money in the bank. Who knows how long it will last since we usually have a dollar or two in the bank. We are thrilled to have money there that will be there for a short while at least.
Anyways.... it's tax refund time everyone! And this is the happiest time of year for us. We finally get back a little of what we don't have all year long. So now we just have to figure out the best ways to spend it and the best ways to use it. Good luck to us and to you on your own refund!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Monday, February 2, 2009
We've been busy....
I know, it's been a while. And for the very few of you who read my blog I'm sure you are wondering what has been going on that has kept me from writing.
I posted about our family baptism which was great. And it came at a wonderful time too. We couldn't have waited any longer b/c Bill just got sicker and sicker. He held out for that baptism though! Hillary went over and blessed him as Connor's godparent after the ceremony at the church. We knew that Bill was getting worse due to his need for IV pain management. My mom and I went to visit him and brought him a video of the baptism so he could see the wonderful sacrament that had taken place. He was so happy. He thanked us profusely for allowing him to take part in the event in every way he possibly could at that time.
Connor and I went to visit Bill in the hospital on Tuesday, January 13th. Connor had finished his pinewood derby car so he brought it to show Granddaddy. He drove the car up and down Bill's legs. He leg Granddaddy drive the car too. Then he drove it on the walls of his room and even eventually got it on the floor where you would think it belonged. Dianne left for the afternoon and Connor and Bill had a chance to visit for another few minutes together before we left.
After one week in the hospital they released him back to the nursing and rehabilitation center with pill pain management. He had a hard time and was in and out of it. We did not go and visit him even though I would have liked to b/c Will and I had talked to Connor about the fact that Granddaddy was getting worse and was in a lot of pain and visits would have to be very short if we did go. I wish I had taken him one more time in those last few days but the last visit Connor and Bill had was a good one. He was still in pain but comfortable enough to get through his final days there at the rehab center. Bill passed away in the wee hours of the morning on January 23rd, 2009.
He was in very good spirits right until the very end. He showed us how to live your life even in his dying. He was always bright and happy and thoughtful. With much love and caring he will certainly be missed. Connor has been doing ok. He has been upset as we expect but dealing rather well.
I posted about our family baptism which was great. And it came at a wonderful time too. We couldn't have waited any longer b/c Bill just got sicker and sicker. He held out for that baptism though! Hillary went over and blessed him as Connor's godparent after the ceremony at the church. We knew that Bill was getting worse due to his need for IV pain management. My mom and I went to visit him and brought him a video of the baptism so he could see the wonderful sacrament that had taken place. He was so happy. He thanked us profusely for allowing him to take part in the event in every way he possibly could at that time.
Connor and I went to visit Bill in the hospital on Tuesday, January 13th. Connor had finished his pinewood derby car so he brought it to show Granddaddy. He drove the car up and down Bill's legs. He leg Granddaddy drive the car too. Then he drove it on the walls of his room and even eventually got it on the floor where you would think it belonged. Dianne left for the afternoon and Connor and Bill had a chance to visit for another few minutes together before we left.
After one week in the hospital they released him back to the nursing and rehabilitation center with pill pain management. He had a hard time and was in and out of it. We did not go and visit him even though I would have liked to b/c Will and I had talked to Connor about the fact that Granddaddy was getting worse and was in a lot of pain and visits would have to be very short if we did go. I wish I had taken him one more time in those last few days but the last visit Connor and Bill had was a good one. He was still in pain but comfortable enough to get through his final days there at the rehab center. Bill passed away in the wee hours of the morning on January 23rd, 2009.
He was in very good spirits right until the very end. He showed us how to live your life even in his dying. He was always bright and happy and thoughtful. With much love and caring he will certainly be missed. Connor has been doing ok. He has been upset as we expect but dealing rather well.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Been a while....
LOTS to tell too. We've been busy. Our holidays were great. We had family and friends to share them with. The kids had a great time and got everything on their wishlists. Rhiannon was very excited to get some fur real pets from Granddaddy and a sewing machine from Nana and Papa. She was also excited to get a beautiful sweater that my mom made her. She was happy to get a card making kit with tons of stuff for embellishing cards. She also got a great Hannah Montana game for the Wii that she got right to playing! Connor was thrilled to get a chess board and some Wii games. He was also very happy to get the boys easy bake oven that makes creepy crawly bugs. It soon stopped working but all the stuff works in other things. He also got a digital camera from Nana, Papa, Mommy and Tommy and he was IN LOVE. He is thrilled to take pics of whatever he can! Alanna was on cloud nine with her diney faeries toy. She also got a tinkerbell alarm clock from Granddaddy. She was super excited to play with her new fancy nancy game too! There were almost 60 toys in my house on Christmas day and I have to say, we were all very happy and had a great day.
Soon after Christmas, January 10th, Me and all the kids got baptized! It was a glorious event that took place. It made me very happy. We are all within the body of Christ and within his Grace always. It makes me feel at peace to know I have done something right for me and my kids that no one can take away. I hope everyone can find that somewhere. We had all of our family and friends there. It was wonderful. We had a small get together afterwards at my parents house and it was very pleasant. The church makes banners for each of the baptized and we hung them in our foyer. Now everyone will be able to smile at them when they enter our home.
On a more somber note, Bill is getting worse and was back in the hospital for a week. His pain is becoming less managable. They moved him back to the rehab. center he has been staying at but he is having a harder time. It is a sad fact that the end is in fact in sight. He is at peace and embracing his immanet passing quite gracefully but it doesn't make it less sad. Will and I are trying to talk to Connor about it more regularly and remind him that Granddaddy will not get better. Connor has been hoping that he will and this is just not possible as the cancer has spread to the bones and is overtaking his body at an alarming rate. We can only hope for as much comfort as possible now. And that is where we have been lately.
Love and Hugs to you all!
Chelley
Soon after Christmas, January 10th, Me and all the kids got baptized! It was a glorious event that took place. It made me very happy. We are all within the body of Christ and within his Grace always. It makes me feel at peace to know I have done something right for me and my kids that no one can take away. I hope everyone can find that somewhere. We had all of our family and friends there. It was wonderful. We had a small get together afterwards at my parents house and it was very pleasant. The church makes banners for each of the baptized and we hung them in our foyer. Now everyone will be able to smile at them when they enter our home.
On a more somber note, Bill is getting worse and was back in the hospital for a week. His pain is becoming less managable. They moved him back to the rehab. center he has been staying at but he is having a harder time. It is a sad fact that the end is in fact in sight. He is at peace and embracing his immanet passing quite gracefully but it doesn't make it less sad. Will and I are trying to talk to Connor about it more regularly and remind him that Granddaddy will not get better. Connor has been hoping that he will and this is just not possible as the cancer has spread to the bones and is overtaking his body at an alarming rate. We can only hope for as much comfort as possible now. And that is where we have been lately.
Love and Hugs to you all!
Chelley
Monday, December 22, 2008
Long time... I know....
Sorry for the long time in between posts. I didn't realize it had been so long actually. Well Christmas is coming in a few days and I am super excited! Santa has treated my kids well this year. They don't know it yet but I do. Santa and I talk ya know....=o)
And ya know the song "I saw mama kissing Santa Claus"? Well I just recently got that song. Yea I know rather blonde of me but it happens. But anyways, I started thinking, Ok, so Santa is typically daddy and daddy helps mommy do the shopping and the wrapping and the hiding of the presents and is all happy and jolly. Well not in our house. That's all me. I'm the fat and happy one. I'm the one who wraps and hides gifts. I'm the one who gets the gifts and brings them into the house on Christmas eve. I'm the one who shops for everything. I'm the one who puts everything under the tree. And if I ask my husband to do any of these things I get met with some grumpy annoying answer that leads me to realize I was better off doing it by myself. So although I love the holidays, that song is just wrong. Mama isn't kissing Santa Claus.... Daddy is kissing Santa Claus. And while we're on the topic of that song I should mention that the reason it got to me to begin with is b/c there is a version of the song where the kid says, I did, I really saw it. And I'm telling my dad. And I laughed b/c I got it. So that is my new thing for the season.
Lets see... We've been blessed with some nice things this season. We have a friend at church who bought each of our children something just b/c she loves them and cares about them. She just wanted to and felt the desire to spread her love to them. We had a very generous gift from my father in law for all three of our children while Connor and I were visiting him. And my aunt and uncle and my grandmother all were gracious in their giving to our children this year. I couldn't ask for better or more from my family this year. They have all been there and been supportive of us.
We have been making ornaments this year so there are quite a few homemade ornaments on our tree this year. The kids and I have made about 30-40 Christmas mice. We made them with their friends as well. Oh and I made a wreath for my car this year! WOO HOO! Now if I could only get Tommy to put it on my car. He is such a scrooge! Hopefully he will be happier on Christmas. We can hope for the best. He will have what looks to be a half day tomorrow and then will be off on Christmas eve, Christmas day and the day after Christmas. The bad thing is he doesn't get paid for it so we will be hurting come pay day. I really do like having him around but not having any money to go with it hurts. We can't pay our bills as it is. Ah well. I will enjoy the time with him here b/c it will end soon enough.
Now I'm going to go and turn up the heat and get my kids into bed so I can finish folding up some laundry and whatnot so I can relax a bit. I still have to make a bunch of things for Christmas day. It's not so bad when you get to have the holiday at your house. You know what food you are going to get and you know how much of it will be there too! Christmas is my favorite.
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Merry Christmas!!!!
And ya know the song "I saw mama kissing Santa Claus"? Well I just recently got that song. Yea I know rather blonde of me but it happens. But anyways, I started thinking, Ok, so Santa is typically daddy and daddy helps mommy do the shopping and the wrapping and the hiding of the presents and is all happy and jolly. Well not in our house. That's all me. I'm the fat and happy one. I'm the one who wraps and hides gifts. I'm the one who gets the gifts and brings them into the house on Christmas eve. I'm the one who shops for everything. I'm the one who puts everything under the tree. And if I ask my husband to do any of these things I get met with some grumpy annoying answer that leads me to realize I was better off doing it by myself. So although I love the holidays, that song is just wrong. Mama isn't kissing Santa Claus.... Daddy is kissing Santa Claus. And while we're on the topic of that song I should mention that the reason it got to me to begin with is b/c there is a version of the song where the kid says, I did, I really saw it. And I'm telling my dad. And I laughed b/c I got it. So that is my new thing for the season.
Lets see... We've been blessed with some nice things this season. We have a friend at church who bought each of our children something just b/c she loves them and cares about them. She just wanted to and felt the desire to spread her love to them. We had a very generous gift from my father in law for all three of our children while Connor and I were visiting him. And my aunt and uncle and my grandmother all were gracious in their giving to our children this year. I couldn't ask for better or more from my family this year. They have all been there and been supportive of us.
We have been making ornaments this year so there are quite a few homemade ornaments on our tree this year. The kids and I have made about 30-40 Christmas mice. We made them with their friends as well. Oh and I made a wreath for my car this year! WOO HOO! Now if I could only get Tommy to put it on my car. He is such a scrooge! Hopefully he will be happier on Christmas. We can hope for the best. He will have what looks to be a half day tomorrow and then will be off on Christmas eve, Christmas day and the day after Christmas. The bad thing is he doesn't get paid for it so we will be hurting come pay day. I really do like having him around but not having any money to go with it hurts. We can't pay our bills as it is. Ah well. I will enjoy the time with him here b/c it will end soon enough.
Now I'm going to go and turn up the heat and get my kids into bed so I can finish folding up some laundry and whatnot so I can relax a bit. I still have to make a bunch of things for Christmas day. It's not so bad when you get to have the holiday at your house. You know what food you are going to get and you know how much of it will be there too! Christmas is my favorite.
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Merry Christmas!!!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Christmas cards and whatnot....
So I was making a Christmas card for whatever I give out on Christmas day to family and I decided to let the kids make cards when they came home from school. I had Megan and Zach today too so I thought it would be a fun craft idea. It was very fun in the end however Connor seemed to think that everyone and their cat was out to hurt him and make him unhappy this afternoon. All he did was whine and cry and complain about how Meg took what he wanted and how he didn't like what he had done on his card. It was a disaster for him. I was calm.... for most of the afternoon. Until Megan finished her homework and even Rhiannon had started hers and he was STILL whining and crying 2 hours later. Then I started yelling at him. I couldn't take it anymore. I was done! So I told him that he was going to bed early, like when we got back from taking Rhiannon to girl scouts.... since I don't bring her home, he is taking a shower and going to bed. I can't take his whining and crying anymore. And meanwhile through all of it he still made me smile....
Tommy's favorite Christmas song ever came on.... Little drummer boy. And they explained who was singing it and the name of the song. And I said oh, this is Tommy's favorite song. I'm looking at Connor and he is looking at me and he says, Why are you looking at me? I'm not a drama boy! And I just giggled and said the name of the song is little DRUMMER boy and yes you are a drama boy, more than any I know. It was cute and in his hysterics today it made for a nice break in the monotony of Connor's typical day lately.
The rest of the kids had a lot of fun with the cards and stuff. They made nice little creations. Alanna scissored hers to bits and we still put it in an envelop to give to Santa on Christmas eve night. Rhiannon made a card inside a little card with great little pictures in it. And Connor actually ended up making two cards. One for Mr. and Mrs. Claus and one for the reindeer I believe. But tell him that reindeer is spelt rEindeer instead of rAindeer and we have another meltdown on our hands. =o)
Ah, such is life with young children. You've got to love them or you might have to just drown them! Especially when you are highly stressed with no husband around to hug you and love you and tell you how wonderful you are. And how great the house looks and how much he knows you are trying your best even when you feel like you can't give anymore! Or just to help you pick up around the house when you really just want to sit down and have a fucking break. No censoring here today. I want a break. And I can't wait until the kids school break starts b/c that means I get a break. I don't have to get up early, I don't have to run to drop off or pick up anyone. I can sit around in my PJ's for half the day or the whole day if I want. It's just the kind of thing I've been waiting for. A time to enjoy my kids with no other kids that aren't mine around without my ok on that particular day, like today. I said yes to Meg and Zach so they were here. However, just my kids sounds awesome! Making Christmas cookies and working on getting Christmas dinner together sounds good too. I'm awaiting Santa Claus.... I hope you are too. Even Santa knows I need a break now. Well I must go and make dinner and usher the kids out the door b/c there is girl scouts tonight. Wahoo! I don't do pick-up, just drop-off. I love having friends. It's nice to share the responsibility of any parental duty. And this one is welcomed!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Tommy's favorite Christmas song ever came on.... Little drummer boy. And they explained who was singing it and the name of the song. And I said oh, this is Tommy's favorite song. I'm looking at Connor and he is looking at me and he says, Why are you looking at me? I'm not a drama boy! And I just giggled and said the name of the song is little DRUMMER boy and yes you are a drama boy, more than any I know. It was cute and in his hysterics today it made for a nice break in the monotony of Connor's typical day lately.
The rest of the kids had a lot of fun with the cards and stuff. They made nice little creations. Alanna scissored hers to bits and we still put it in an envelop to give to Santa on Christmas eve night. Rhiannon made a card inside a little card with great little pictures in it. And Connor actually ended up making two cards. One for Mr. and Mrs. Claus and one for the reindeer I believe. But tell him that reindeer is spelt rEindeer instead of rAindeer and we have another meltdown on our hands. =o)
Ah, such is life with young children. You've got to love them or you might have to just drown them! Especially when you are highly stressed with no husband around to hug you and love you and tell you how wonderful you are. And how great the house looks and how much he knows you are trying your best even when you feel like you can't give anymore! Or just to help you pick up around the house when you really just want to sit down and have a fucking break. No censoring here today. I want a break. And I can't wait until the kids school break starts b/c that means I get a break. I don't have to get up early, I don't have to run to drop off or pick up anyone. I can sit around in my PJ's for half the day or the whole day if I want. It's just the kind of thing I've been waiting for. A time to enjoy my kids with no other kids that aren't mine around without my ok on that particular day, like today. I said yes to Meg and Zach so they were here. However, just my kids sounds awesome! Making Christmas cookies and working on getting Christmas dinner together sounds good too. I'm awaiting Santa Claus.... I hope you are too. Even Santa knows I need a break now. Well I must go and make dinner and usher the kids out the door b/c there is girl scouts tonight. Wahoo! I don't do pick-up, just drop-off. I love having friends. It's nice to share the responsibility of any parental duty. And this one is welcomed!
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Cruxshadows show and other stuff...
So the show was awesome! It was a long night for someone who doesn't go out like they used to all those years ago. I felt so old and tired. I loved dancing and singing.... or more like yelling.... and I loved that Tommy and I had a night out. I slept most of the next day on and off. It was weird. I remember going out and being able to do whatever I wanted the next day. And this time, I was tired, really tired. We got to go out to eat and had a nice meal. We get to Alley Katz where the show was and the place was supposed to open at 8 but the bands are still doing sound checks. They let us into the stairwell and make us wait there until 9:15. We waited for what felt like forever but finally got let in. Tommy and I both wanted to have a drink but that didn't happen b/c the place we went to only served beer. That really sucked.... neither one of us drinks beer. So no drinks for us! We had water instead. We adapt easily.
I: Scintilla and Aryia were the opening bands. They were good. Kind of stompy but good nonetheless. I did very little dancing until the Cruxshadows came out. Tommy didn't realize that CXS wouldn't go on until about midnight and by that time he was done and ready to go home. I tried to warn him it would be a LATE night but I guess warnings fell on deaf ears b/c he started to get cranky. People were packed into the front of the stage like sardines and there was a big open space in the back. Although we could have spread out, we didn't. When you want to see a band that badly, you stay up front. I was essentially in the second row, stage right. It was hugely awesome to touch Rogue's hand while he sang. This time I did not dance with him when he came out into the crowd. I did however wait until they did their encore and finsihed with Marylin, my Bitterness..... when he pulls up a few people on stage to sing and dance with him. I asked Tommy if he wanted to go and he said no.... I threw my jacket at him and went on over there. Rogue pulled me up on stage, I smacked my head on a HUGE speaker and I danced my heart out and sang Marylin! The kids thought it was awesome when they asked if I got to dance with Rogue and I said, Yes!
Unfortunately my camera died so I only have about 4 pictures from the show. It was a very bad move on my part to not charge the battery. For that, I'm a dummy. BUT, there is good things for those who don't think ahead! I asked Rogue if he could do me a huge favor. He asked what it was. I told him how much my kids love them and how my camera died. I asked if he would sign a piece of paper for them that I had. He said how about this, let me give you a poster, on me and I'll write something to them and you can get the whole band to sign it? I was shocked and grateful! He said it would take him a few to get back to the table but that he would get there eventually. And while the bouncer threw out almost everyone, he let Tommy and I stay so we could do what Rogue promised. We got everyone's signature but the two dancers. Although sad they were busy elsewhere. The kids are thrilled with the poster which is signed to Connor, Rhiannon and Alanna. We are going to frame it and put it up in our living room.
The night was long and tiring. I bought three CDs, 3 bracelets which were supposed to be for the kids, and two buttons. They price things cheap so you can get a lot for a little. It was a great night that Tommy and I both agreed we should try and do with the kids at Dragoncon.... a comic convention in Atlanta, Ga. that comes around the last weekend in Aug./first weekend in Sept. right before school starts. It's the only all ages show that we know of that we can get to. The kids have been dying to go to a Cruxshadows show and although Rogue warned me that they go on late, like midnight..... Our kids would be so excited I don't think they would care! To be able to say they got to see mommy's favorite band, a band they themselves really like, live!!! They would be thrilled! So our hope is to swing that this summer if we can stay on track. It will be our family trip... to the new aquarium, the con and the CXS show and home again in time for school to start. Wahoo!
So the weekend started off exciting!!! And then it was Connor's birthday!!! He turned 8! And yes although this saddens me greatly that my little boy is 8, he had a wonderful day. He has chosed to go to California Pizza Kitchen for his birthday dinner/lunch the last 3 years and my parents always oblige. So this year it was us, my parents and Will. It was a nice change of pace. Last year he had about 25 people at dinner. It was what he wanted and we of course said yes. This year we kept it small. Connor got a load of drawing and at supplies. He also got a couple of video games. He got a couple of Beastquest books to round out the series he is reading. I think he has all of them now. He is a very happy boy. This friday he will be having a sleepover party with a few friends to celebrate his birthday as well. He can't wait! So far there is 6 boys including him. There could be 10 so pray for me! My little boy is growing up.... I can't swaddle him anymore.... I miss that. What a big boy he is becoming. If he doesn't stop growing soon I'm going to have to stunt his growth! =o) The deal was he was supposed to stay little.... he isn't holding up his end of the bargain here!
Ah well the holidays are upon us and I can't help but think of what our holiday plans are. We have a Christmas dinner every year where we invite our family and another family to come and join us on Christmas day. We go to church on Christmas eve and have a lovely time. I can't wait! It's been a rough year so I'm looking for some good holiday cheer right about now. We'll plan on having people over in the late afternoon and having a nice evening with whomever decides to hang out with us. It's always nice to relax on Christmas night after Santa has turned my house upside down and made my kids jump for joy all day long! I love the magic of Christmas and I can't wait for this one! It's starting.... I see the sprinkling.... now I just hope it snows too! Wouldn't that just make it the most perfect Christmas ever?!
We have a tree with multi-colored lights... not MY first choice but Tommy and the kids love it so it stays, this year. Plus I didn't want to still be cleaning up pine needles on Mother's Day! They are in my car and in my house and everywhere when we get a real tree but oh the wonderful smell of them! I love that smell. Anyways, if you want to join our Christmas cheer please let me know! We are looking forward to a very happy holiday!
Soon after Christmas we are going straight into our family baptism. Connor, Rhiannon, Alanna and I are all getting baptized. Tommy isn't ready for that leap yet and that's ok I suppose however the rest of us are going to be baptized in early January. The kids and I need to pick up Marianne from NY and then we need to come back. We need to get things in order so that all of the people who will be god parents can be here and be accounted for. Unfortunately some of them are already not able to make it. However we are working on alternates to help out there. And we are working hard to make sure that the kids and I are baptized during this time. We are excited about it and it's time for it to happen! Eternal grace is awaiting.... and I'm not waiting to accept it any longer and neither are our children!
Well I think I've done enough rambling for now. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was nice. We had two Thanksgiving dinners, neither of which we had to bring anything to. And we enjoyed them both! We make up for this when we cook for Christmas.... =o)
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
I: Scintilla and Aryia were the opening bands. They were good. Kind of stompy but good nonetheless. I did very little dancing until the Cruxshadows came out. Tommy didn't realize that CXS wouldn't go on until about midnight and by that time he was done and ready to go home. I tried to warn him it would be a LATE night but I guess warnings fell on deaf ears b/c he started to get cranky. People were packed into the front of the stage like sardines and there was a big open space in the back. Although we could have spread out, we didn't. When you want to see a band that badly, you stay up front. I was essentially in the second row, stage right. It was hugely awesome to touch Rogue's hand while he sang. This time I did not dance with him when he came out into the crowd. I did however wait until they did their encore and finsihed with Marylin, my Bitterness..... when he pulls up a few people on stage to sing and dance with him. I asked Tommy if he wanted to go and he said no.... I threw my jacket at him and went on over there. Rogue pulled me up on stage, I smacked my head on a HUGE speaker and I danced my heart out and sang Marylin! The kids thought it was awesome when they asked if I got to dance with Rogue and I said, Yes!
Unfortunately my camera died so I only have about 4 pictures from the show. It was a very bad move on my part to not charge the battery. For that, I'm a dummy. BUT, there is good things for those who don't think ahead! I asked Rogue if he could do me a huge favor. He asked what it was. I told him how much my kids love them and how my camera died. I asked if he would sign a piece of paper for them that I had. He said how about this, let me give you a poster, on me and I'll write something to them and you can get the whole band to sign it? I was shocked and grateful! He said it would take him a few to get back to the table but that he would get there eventually. And while the bouncer threw out almost everyone, he let Tommy and I stay so we could do what Rogue promised. We got everyone's signature but the two dancers. Although sad they were busy elsewhere. The kids are thrilled with the poster which is signed to Connor, Rhiannon and Alanna. We are going to frame it and put it up in our living room.
The night was long and tiring. I bought three CDs, 3 bracelets which were supposed to be for the kids, and two buttons. They price things cheap so you can get a lot for a little. It was a great night that Tommy and I both agreed we should try and do with the kids at Dragoncon.... a comic convention in Atlanta, Ga. that comes around the last weekend in Aug./first weekend in Sept. right before school starts. It's the only all ages show that we know of that we can get to. The kids have been dying to go to a Cruxshadows show and although Rogue warned me that they go on late, like midnight..... Our kids would be so excited I don't think they would care! To be able to say they got to see mommy's favorite band, a band they themselves really like, live!!! They would be thrilled! So our hope is to swing that this summer if we can stay on track. It will be our family trip... to the new aquarium, the con and the CXS show and home again in time for school to start. Wahoo!
So the weekend started off exciting!!! And then it was Connor's birthday!!! He turned 8! And yes although this saddens me greatly that my little boy is 8, he had a wonderful day. He has chosed to go to California Pizza Kitchen for his birthday dinner/lunch the last 3 years and my parents always oblige. So this year it was us, my parents and Will. It was a nice change of pace. Last year he had about 25 people at dinner. It was what he wanted and we of course said yes. This year we kept it small. Connor got a load of drawing and at supplies. He also got a couple of video games. He got a couple of Beastquest books to round out the series he is reading. I think he has all of them now. He is a very happy boy. This friday he will be having a sleepover party with a few friends to celebrate his birthday as well. He can't wait! So far there is 6 boys including him. There could be 10 so pray for me! My little boy is growing up.... I can't swaddle him anymore.... I miss that. What a big boy he is becoming. If he doesn't stop growing soon I'm going to have to stunt his growth! =o) The deal was he was supposed to stay little.... he isn't holding up his end of the bargain here!
Ah well the holidays are upon us and I can't help but think of what our holiday plans are. We have a Christmas dinner every year where we invite our family and another family to come and join us on Christmas day. We go to church on Christmas eve and have a lovely time. I can't wait! It's been a rough year so I'm looking for some good holiday cheer right about now. We'll plan on having people over in the late afternoon and having a nice evening with whomever decides to hang out with us. It's always nice to relax on Christmas night after Santa has turned my house upside down and made my kids jump for joy all day long! I love the magic of Christmas and I can't wait for this one! It's starting.... I see the sprinkling.... now I just hope it snows too! Wouldn't that just make it the most perfect Christmas ever?!
We have a tree with multi-colored lights... not MY first choice but Tommy and the kids love it so it stays, this year. Plus I didn't want to still be cleaning up pine needles on Mother's Day! They are in my car and in my house and everywhere when we get a real tree but oh the wonderful smell of them! I love that smell. Anyways, if you want to join our Christmas cheer please let me know! We are looking forward to a very happy holiday!
Soon after Christmas we are going straight into our family baptism. Connor, Rhiannon, Alanna and I are all getting baptized. Tommy isn't ready for that leap yet and that's ok I suppose however the rest of us are going to be baptized in early January. The kids and I need to pick up Marianne from NY and then we need to come back. We need to get things in order so that all of the people who will be god parents can be here and be accounted for. Unfortunately some of them are already not able to make it. However we are working on alternates to help out there. And we are working hard to make sure that the kids and I are baptized during this time. We are excited about it and it's time for it to happen! Eternal grace is awaiting.... and I'm not waiting to accept it any longer and neither are our children!
Well I think I've done enough rambling for now. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was nice. We had two Thanksgiving dinners, neither of which we had to bring anything to. And we enjoyed them both! We make up for this when we cook for Christmas.... =o)
Love and Hugs,
Chelley
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