I just ordered 4 Nora Roberts books from Amazon and I can't wait until they come in. They are all used, but from her very early collections in the very early 80's. Anyway, I'm so excited and I can't wait to read them. I told Cody that I should have them read within a week. So during that time we all know I won't be near the computer. Once I start a book, I can't stop.
I'm also excited because I checked out Nora's website and 4 of her books are being turned into movies. They will start on Lifetime in a couple of weeks. She's also got 3 new books coming out this year. I have to wait until April for one and Dec for the 2nd one in that series. And then the one that sounds so good doesn't come out until July.
It's pretty bad that books get me so excited.
Friday, February 27, 2009
New do and exercise
Yes, I said the "e" word and I've even doing it. Cody and I made our decisions of what we were giving up for Lent this year. I gave up my desserts again and I'm doing pretty good so far. I'm not a milk drinker, but I've been drinking chocolate milk with my lunch at school. It fills me up too. Cody gave up all carbonated beverages. He said yesterday was a pretty hard day but I'm sure it will get better for him. Anyway, he mentions that since we're giving something up we should also add something. And that something was simple exercises at home. So he went the other day and bought us an ab dvd and then a pilates one. We started Wednesday night and I was sore yesterday. But now this morning I got up early and did some pilates. I felt pretty good. I really hope I can continue this. I always start out good but then wither away at the progress.
I went and got my hair chopped off on Monday. I love it. Cody said it's the shortest he's ever seen it but he likes it too. My challenge is trying to fix it. I'm use to just brushing and going or just spraying in some gel. Now, I use wax and style it a bit. I love it. It looks like it was colored but I think it's just because she cut a lot of gray out. I am going to get some highlights, but I'll wait on that. I hate spending the money for that.
I think we'll be getting some family pictures taken next month. I thought about doing one for Easter with the kids in the new Easter outfits, but I can't find anything for Cody and I to wear that kind of matches. So, I may just go for a nice spring picture with khaki pants or something along those lines. I'm going to a local one hour photo place that charges a nice sitting fee, but I get all the proofs and I can order something if I want to. Which, I may just order one 8 x 10 for our wall because I can just imagine what the prices of the pictures would be.
I've been pretty busy around here. We're trying to price flooring for the house so we can redo some stuff before we put it on the market. I'm shooting for April and then hopefully we can sale fast. If we sale before the move next summer, then we'll move into town and rent a house. The money that we make from the sale will be used to pay off the van or some other bills. I know we want to rip the carpet up out of the living room and the hallway by the garage. We really want to put down laminate. Then, in the kitchen, bathrooms, hallway and laundry room we're just going to put down some of those peel and stick for a new "fresh" look. That will hopefully be able to help sale. We need a new fence but I really don't want to mess with that and I don't think it's the big factor here. It's not in horrible shape but we want something that looks better.
I went and got my hair chopped off on Monday. I love it. Cody said it's the shortest he's ever seen it but he likes it too. My challenge is trying to fix it. I'm use to just brushing and going or just spraying in some gel. Now, I use wax and style it a bit. I love it. It looks like it was colored but I think it's just because she cut a lot of gray out. I am going to get some highlights, but I'll wait on that. I hate spending the money for that.
I think we'll be getting some family pictures taken next month. I thought about doing one for Easter with the kids in the new Easter outfits, but I can't find anything for Cody and I to wear that kind of matches. So, I may just go for a nice spring picture with khaki pants or something along those lines. I'm going to a local one hour photo place that charges a nice sitting fee, but I get all the proofs and I can order something if I want to. Which, I may just order one 8 x 10 for our wall because I can just imagine what the prices of the pictures would be.
I've been pretty busy around here. We're trying to price flooring for the house so we can redo some stuff before we put it on the market. I'm shooting for April and then hopefully we can sale fast. If we sale before the move next summer, then we'll move into town and rent a house. The money that we make from the sale will be used to pay off the van or some other bills. I know we want to rip the carpet up out of the living room and the hallway by the garage. We really want to put down laminate. Then, in the kitchen, bathrooms, hallway and laundry room we're just going to put down some of those peel and stick for a new "fresh" look. That will hopefully be able to help sale. We need a new fence but I really don't want to mess with that and I don't think it's the big factor here. It's not in horrible shape but we want something that looks better.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Classic Movies
I'm so excited!!!! I have someone to watch classic movies with, classic musicials. Rylie has gone from watching cartoons to watching "big" kid movies now. Well last night one of my all time favorites came on, Grease and Rylie watched it with me and loved it. It was great. Then of course today I watched it again and then I watched Grease 2.
Some of my other classic favorites: Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte, Gone With The Wind (which came on yesterday and I caught the end) and of course all the Gidget movies. I know there are so many more, but I just can't think of them right now.
Some of my other classic favorites: Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte, Gone With The Wind (which came on yesterday and I caught the end) and of course all the Gidget movies. I know there are so many more, but I just can't think of them right now.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Have to brag a little bit
Ok, I'm a proud momma and I have to brag for a bit.
Chase and Preslie have been going to mass on Sundays with us as a family. And I admit that as a mom I'm not the greatest at getting them to kneel, or stand with us. I usually just let them sit there and write on a piece of paper. I (Cody and I) realize that they are 4 years old and need to start getting into mass a little bit more. So we talked to the principal and their teacher about letting them go to mass every Friday with the school. I felt that if they see their peers doing what needs to be done, then they will get it. So today was their second week at Friday mass. Last week they did really good. This week, the school librarian (who sat with them) told me how good they were and she said they were probably the best pre-k kids there. Talk about making me feel great.
We broke the news to Rylie's gymnastics coach last week about moving next year. And I'm guessing we were the talk on a meeting because I've had several coaches come up to me and ask us about the move. They say that they really don't want to loose Rylie. Her coach was upset because, well she's been Rylie's coach for 4 of the 5 years that Rylie has been in gymnastics. I walk into the gym on Wednesday and the owner's daughter in law (who works in the office) and another one of the coaches asked me about the move, again. They told me that they know the owners of the gym in Jonesboro/Paragould and to tell them when we move. They told me that they will make a phone call to the gym to tell them about Rylie and get us in there. I guess that means that they think Rylie's good. I mean if they didn't, would they go to the effort of the call?
I really do have some great kids and I love them so much, even when they drive me crazy.
Chase and Preslie have been going to mass on Sundays with us as a family. And I admit that as a mom I'm not the greatest at getting them to kneel, or stand with us. I usually just let them sit there and write on a piece of paper. I (Cody and I) realize that they are 4 years old and need to start getting into mass a little bit more. So we talked to the principal and their teacher about letting them go to mass every Friday with the school. I felt that if they see their peers doing what needs to be done, then they will get it. So today was their second week at Friday mass. Last week they did really good. This week, the school librarian (who sat with them) told me how good they were and she said they were probably the best pre-k kids there. Talk about making me feel great.
We broke the news to Rylie's gymnastics coach last week about moving next year. And I'm guessing we were the talk on a meeting because I've had several coaches come up to me and ask us about the move. They say that they really don't want to loose Rylie. Her coach was upset because, well she's been Rylie's coach for 4 of the 5 years that Rylie has been in gymnastics. I walk into the gym on Wednesday and the owner's daughter in law (who works in the office) and another one of the coaches asked me about the move, again. They told me that they know the owners of the gym in Jonesboro/Paragould and to tell them when we move. They told me that they will make a phone call to the gym to tell them about Rylie and get us in there. I guess that means that they think Rylie's good. I mean if they didn't, would they go to the effort of the call?
I really do have some great kids and I love them so much, even when they drive me crazy.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
Even though we really don't celebrate Valentine's Day. We haven't celebrated V-day in, oh about 12 years. I will say I did get a new phone last year, but I think it was because Cody wanted one as well. This year, we exchanged cards and Cody did get me a Dr. Pepper. Cody always buys something for the kids though. Which is rather sweet. Rylie made her daddy a Valentine's Day book, titled "How Munch I love my dad". It talks about how munch (her spelling) she loves her dad and there is a picture of a little girl with her arms open wide. The next page is how her daddy is sweet and "selly" and funny...with a picture of them laughing. One that says Happy Valentines Day dad, will you be my Valentine. My favorite page says "dad when you are off work again can you take me to Red Lobster". One that says how she loves Valentine's Day because it's about love. And her last page says "I love to smile, by Rylie".
The book brought tears to my eyes. In fact, I loved it so much I had to show it to Cody early because I couldn't wait. I have to say he acted very surprised today when he read it. I also took it to school yesterday and showed it off. Everyone thought it was sweet.
We went out and bought the kids their Easter outfits today. I really need to take pictures of them and post them because they are beautiful and handsome. I'm trying to decide what I want to wear.
The book brought tears to my eyes. In fact, I loved it so much I had to show it to Cody early because I couldn't wait. I have to say he acted very surprised today when he read it. I also took it to school yesterday and showed it off. Everyone thought it was sweet.
We went out and bought the kids their Easter outfits today. I really need to take pictures of them and post them because they are beautiful and handsome. I'm trying to decide what I want to wear.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
More sick kids
and another day off work. Yuck!!!!!
I think Chase and Rylie are doing a little bit better. I think the bulk of it hit last night. We're just taking a feel better day because I don't want them to get their classmates sick. I do have to cancel gymnastics for this afternoon and then move everyone to tomorrow night. I hope there is a space open.
I guess I'll be doing some laundry and picking up the house a little bit today. Not for sure what else I'll be doing. Cody's brought the kids home 7-up last night and I'll take the movies back when he gets home tonight.
I can't stand being in the house all the time. I'm the type that needs to get out. Heck, being in the house for 2 days last week drove me nuts. So we spent all day Saturday doing nothing but being in town. I guess we'll have to do that again this weekend, but I'm not sure what we'll be doing because Cody has guard so it will just be me and the kids.
Ok, I just looked up at my ceiling fan in my bedroom and I'll be cleaning that today.
I think Chase and Rylie are doing a little bit better. I think the bulk of it hit last night. We're just taking a feel better day because I don't want them to get their classmates sick. I do have to cancel gymnastics for this afternoon and then move everyone to tomorrow night. I hope there is a space open.
I guess I'll be doing some laundry and picking up the house a little bit today. Not for sure what else I'll be doing. Cody's brought the kids home 7-up last night and I'll take the movies back when he gets home tonight.
I can't stand being in the house all the time. I'm the type that needs to get out. Heck, being in the house for 2 days last week drove me nuts. So we spent all day Saturday doing nothing but being in town. I guess we'll have to do that again this weekend, but I'm not sure what we'll be doing because Cody has guard so it will just be me and the kids.
Ok, I just looked up at my ceiling fan in my bedroom and I'll be cleaning that today.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sick kid
Oh, I hate having sick kids. I'm sure every mother feels the exact same way.
Preslie came into the bedroom last night at 10 pm and told me she needed to get sick. Which sometimes with Preslie you don't know if she just wants sympathy or if she's sick. So, here I am thinking it's really nothing. I hand her the trash can, ya know just in case I'm wrong. But, I didn't have a bag in the trash can and she proceeds to get sick. Yep, I need to go buy a new bathroom trash can because I so was not cleaning that. We got comfy (as comfy as one can get) on the couch. Poor thing was up every hour getting sick. I felt so bad for her. So, here I am at home playing on the computer with Preslie behind me laying on the couch watching a Land Before Time movie. She tells me she feels better but we'll see.
Preslie came into the bedroom last night at 10 pm and told me she needed to get sick. Which sometimes with Preslie you don't know if she just wants sympathy or if she's sick. So, here I am thinking it's really nothing. I hand her the trash can, ya know just in case I'm wrong. But, I didn't have a bag in the trash can and she proceeds to get sick. Yep, I need to go buy a new bathroom trash can because I so was not cleaning that. We got comfy (as comfy as one can get) on the couch. Poor thing was up every hour getting sick. I felt so bad for her. So, here I am at home playing on the computer with Preslie behind me laying on the couch watching a Land Before Time movie. She tells me she feels better but we'll see.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Why do men think
that the tv can hear them yelling at it?
Everytime there is a football, basketball or baseball game (heck any sports with Cody) Cody has this thing where he sits and yells at the tv. He'll talk to the ref or yell at him. Does he really think they can hear him? I know they can't but I sure can!!!! Sometimes the words that come out of his mouth are not very nice words. I guess I'm glad that most sports shows..events...or whatever they're called are on at night or if they come on during the weekend the kids are off playing.
Everytime there is a football, basketball or baseball game (heck any sports with Cody) Cody has this thing where he sits and yells at the tv. He'll talk to the ref or yell at him. Does he really think they can hear him? I know they can't but I sure can!!!! Sometimes the words that come out of his mouth are not very nice words. I guess I'm glad that most sports shows..events...or whatever they're called are on at night or if they come on during the weekend the kids are off playing.
Beautiful weekend
It is so hard to believe that Wednesday we were covered in ice and that Friday we had freezing fog (long drive to work that morning). And yesterday and today is was just beautiful. Cody got called in to work yesterday morning and had to work all day, so the kids and I ran around town hoping to catch him somewhere. We stopped off at Applebee's for lunch and I have to say that I got quite a few stares. I guess you're not supposed to go anywhere but fast food by yourself with 3 kids (who were so well behaved). After lunch we took a trip to the toy store and then it was off to the park. Since it was so busy there we only played on the equipment for a little bit. We did do a lot of exploring though. We tried to cross a flooding "river", we saw dinosaur footprints filled with water, we saw a "waterfall", threw rocks and sticks in the water and we played on the exercise stuff. Chase showed me how to do sit ups on one of them. We made a trip to the ice cream shop and then over to nana's house.
We made it to mass this morning and then to lunch. I needed to do some grocery shopping at Sam's and then we went home so the kids could play outside. The kids love being outside and it took me forever to get them in.
We made it to mass this morning and then to lunch. I needed to do some grocery shopping at Sam's and then we went home so the kids could play outside. The kids love being outside and it took me forever to get them in.
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