I knew that with two daughters some day i would regret not reading Vogue, Vanity Fair, and not understanding much of what goes on in Sex & the City.
I have never really been a girly girl. That's not to say that i don't like dresses, know how to apply my make up, pluck my eyebrows to a shape that's good for my face, and know what colors i look best in. I just honestly don't usually pay that much attention. I pick out clothes based on comfort, don't generally ware much make up, and only pluck my eye brows when one of my sisters mentions buying me some tweezers.
So to the crux of my problem. Samantha and Kaitlyn both need haircuts. I am pretty good at trimming bangs and little things like that, but both girls are in need of a full fledged haircut. Now Samantha has had a couple of haircuts. The second to last one was absolutely darling, the last one not so much. The thing is when i go into a hair salon i have no idea what to ask for. I don't know what anything is called nor do i really understand 1/2 the questions that hairstylist ask me. This works out OK for me, because i have learned the appropriate lingo for my own hair. To learn that lingo i suffered through many a bad haircut. I don't want such a fate for my girls.
I have spent a fair amount of time this morning looking for little girl hairstyles online. I don't believe i am any better informed on what to do for the girls. Wish me luck as i try and get good hair styles for my two girls. I want them to look their best at Samantha's birthday party.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
on demand tv
Who would have guessed that a larger cable package would be good for my weight loss goals. Well i certainly didn't. While running many errends yesterday i picked up a digital starter package from the cable folks. As i listened to the wonderful lady at the counter tell me all the wonderful new channels i would be getting and how wonderful all the on demand movies are, i think i actually felt my butt get bigger in antispiation of much couch time.
So here i am at home palying with all my new cable features and i stumble apoun the heading "sports & fitness" in the on demand menu. So i clicked on it and checked it out. Wouldn't you know it they have several different shows from fitness TV on demand and they are all free. I found this very exciting, because we are not paying for all those fancy channels like fitness TV. In fact we only picked up this digital starter package because the cable folks said we could have it for the same price as the basic cable we already had. (they are getting rid of basic cable, digital starter is now basic cable) Then since i was there in person and i had these two darling girls with me the lady pulled a few more specials out of her bag of tricks. I left the cable office with a nifty new tote bag filled with digital starter package, two digital converter boxes, 8 coupons for free on demand movies, and a cable bill including Internet that for the next six months will be 1/2 what it usually is. I would say that was a good trip to the cable store.
OK back to my point, i am typing this as i guzzle water. I have done three very fun aerobic work outs, three very different styles, and as soon as catch my breath and wipe my brow i am going to look for another one to do. This is exactly what my workouts needed. I needed some aerobic activities to get me off this darn plateau that I'm on. well i'm off to watch some more tv. Have a great day all.
So here i am at home palying with all my new cable features and i stumble apoun the heading "sports & fitness" in the on demand menu. So i clicked on it and checked it out. Wouldn't you know it they have several different shows from fitness TV on demand and they are all free. I found this very exciting, because we are not paying for all those fancy channels like fitness TV. In fact we only picked up this digital starter package because the cable folks said we could have it for the same price as the basic cable we already had. (they are getting rid of basic cable, digital starter is now basic cable) Then since i was there in person and i had these two darling girls with me the lady pulled a few more specials out of her bag of tricks. I left the cable office with a nifty new tote bag filled with digital starter package, two digital converter boxes, 8 coupons for free on demand movies, and a cable bill including Internet that for the next six months will be 1/2 what it usually is. I would say that was a good trip to the cable store.
OK back to my point, i am typing this as i guzzle water. I have done three very fun aerobic work outs, three very different styles, and as soon as catch my breath and wipe my brow i am going to look for another one to do. This is exactly what my workouts needed. I needed some aerobic activities to get me off this darn plateau that I'm on. well i'm off to watch some more tv. Have a great day all.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
being responsible
So, I may have mentioned that I am terribly eager to redo my kitchen. In case I haven't mentioned it, I have ants in my pants and a tax return burning a whole in my pocket to redo my kitchen.
One little hitch. I am a fiscally responsible person. Heck that's why I feel confident in accomplishing a completely new kitchen with a $2290 tax return. You see I am also a good mom. My darling little girl needs over $2000 in dental work. I am still waiting to hear how much the hospital is going to cost for the dental work to be done in. We are going to have Kaitlyn completely knocked out in a hospital and the dentist is going to do all the work in one shot. It is this best solution to save her teeth. The dentist was worried that if we tried to do it in several appointments, that Kaitlyn would only last for one maybe two appointments. If she were to get too upset after that we would have to completely knock her out to finish. Not to mention that she would then have a fear of the dentist and hate to go the rest of her life.
My dreams of a kitchen with cabinets instead of metal racks, actual counter space to cook on, counter tops that are not fake wood, and a hood over the stove to vent grease....... will just have to wait. I have waited seven years for a new kitchen, one more won't kill me.
One little hitch. I am a fiscally responsible person. Heck that's why I feel confident in accomplishing a completely new kitchen with a $2290 tax return. You see I am also a good mom. My darling little girl needs over $2000 in dental work. I am still waiting to hear how much the hospital is going to cost for the dental work to be done in. We are going to have Kaitlyn completely knocked out in a hospital and the dentist is going to do all the work in one shot. It is this best solution to save her teeth. The dentist was worried that if we tried to do it in several appointments, that Kaitlyn would only last for one maybe two appointments. If she were to get too upset after that we would have to completely knock her out to finish. Not to mention that she would then have a fear of the dentist and hate to go the rest of her life.
My dreams of a kitchen with cabinets instead of metal racks, actual counter space to cook on, counter tops that are not fake wood, and a hood over the stove to vent grease....... will just have to wait. I have waited seven years for a new kitchen, one more won't kill me.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thomas & Friends Live!
Well the girls and I had a wonderful time at Thomas & Friends Live. We sang, we danced, we watched with rapt attention. It was great!!! I am not to sure that Eric liked it as much as we did. The girls were fascinated to see a TV show come to life like that. Just adorable to watch their expressions. I can't help myself really. If the girls are excited and having fun I will be cheering and giddy right along with them. Just ask any of my family members or friends. I really am quite silly. You should see me at the girl's birthdays, Easter egg hunt, Christmas, a picnic, even the dentist. If the girls are jazzed so am i, I really can't help myself.
The girls think my excitement is awesome right now, but I would like to get it under control before we hit the "mom you are embarrassing" stage. My mom is so sweet, when i tell her these little worries of mine she says "you are their mom sweetheart, they are going to think you are embarrassing" then gives me a big hug, "they will feel loved and valued because their excitement gets you excited, because their happiness brings you happiness and that's the stuff that matters". Then she turns and shouts "Check Him Josh" giant crash into the glass in front of us "Way to get it done! Go Chiefs!" Yep, that's my mom. A good heart to heart and she still didn't lose track of when Josh came on the ice. Oh and did I mention she was also handing out snacks to my girls at the same time. I don't know how she does it all. I think that's just the magic of being a mom, your kids never know how the heck you do it.
The girls think my excitement is awesome right now, but I would like to get it under control before we hit the "mom you are embarrassing" stage. My mom is so sweet, when i tell her these little worries of mine she says "you are their mom sweetheart, they are going to think you are embarrassing" then gives me a big hug, "they will feel loved and valued because their excitement gets you excited, because their happiness brings you happiness and that's the stuff that matters". Then she turns and shouts "Check Him Josh" giant crash into the glass in front of us "Way to get it done! Go Chiefs!" Yep, that's my mom. A good heart to heart and she still didn't lose track of when Josh came on the ice. Oh and did I mention she was also handing out snacks to my girls at the same time. I don't know how she does it all. I think that's just the magic of being a mom, your kids never know how the heck you do it.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
What a great day.
It has been a great day so far, and tonight is only going to get better.
The girls and i woke up early, which was great. We got to have our morning snuggles and TV time. It was one of our lazy take it nice and slow kind of mornings. When we were ready to start our day it was only 8:30, very nice indeed. So we got ready and called Robert and Madison to come over. After they arrived, all three girls played happily in the playroom. Then we went up to the library for story time. Story time was wonderful. All the stories were about feelings today and we sang lots of songs. By the time we left the library everyone had grumbles in their tummy's. So we went to McDonald's for lunch. After a good round of playing on the big toy we decided it was time to head home. Three very tired girls were sent up to bed for a much needed nap. I read them some stories that we picked up at the library and everyone was asleep very quickly. We must have tuckered out Robert too because when i came downstairs he was fast asleep on the couch. What a wonderful day and it's not even two yet. Tonight we have tickets to see "Thomas and Friends Live". I am so excited to go. I can't wait to tell you about it tomorrow. Well I had better get some chores done while everyone is napping.
Bye all.
The girls and i woke up early, which was great. We got to have our morning snuggles and TV time. It was one of our lazy take it nice and slow kind of mornings. When we were ready to start our day it was only 8:30, very nice indeed. So we got ready and called Robert and Madison to come over. After they arrived, all three girls played happily in the playroom. Then we went up to the library for story time. Story time was wonderful. All the stories were about feelings today and we sang lots of songs. By the time we left the library everyone had grumbles in their tummy's. So we went to McDonald's for lunch. After a good round of playing on the big toy we decided it was time to head home. Three very tired girls were sent up to bed for a much needed nap. I read them some stories that we picked up at the library and everyone was asleep very quickly. We must have tuckered out Robert too because when i came downstairs he was fast asleep on the couch. What a wonderful day and it's not even two yet. Tonight we have tickets to see "Thomas and Friends Live". I am so excited to go. I can't wait to tell you about it tomorrow. Well I had better get some chores done while everyone is napping.
Bye all.
Monday, March 2, 2009
monday and all that goes with it
I always have a happy euphoric feeling after i finish cleaning. A job well done always feels good. I also feel more peaceful when my surrounding are in order and tidy. Mostly though when it comes to cleaning the bathroom i think i get that light headed feeling from breathing in to many chemicals. I am currently a little light headed and taking a break while bathroom airs out.
My house is tidy on all fronts. The bedrooms, living room, playroom, dining room, kitchen and basement all picked up. I have even made major headway with the laundry. If it's clean it's folded and put away. If it's dirty, it's downstairs waiting to be washed. I am almost back to normal after not doing much for a week. A little elbow grease goes a long way.
We made good progress on our kitchen this weekend. We worked out the time frame on many things, priced out a few things at home depot, we are ready to paint window wall, checked to see if the cabinets we priced out last Aug were still available, and cleaned & organized shop area of basement. So much prep still to be done before we gut the kitchen to refinish the floors then put it back together in a different order with new cabinets, sink, and counter tops.
My house is tidy on all fronts. The bedrooms, living room, playroom, dining room, kitchen and basement all picked up. I have even made major headway with the laundry. If it's clean it's folded and put away. If it's dirty, it's downstairs waiting to be washed. I am almost back to normal after not doing much for a week. A little elbow grease goes a long way.
We made good progress on our kitchen this weekend. We worked out the time frame on many things, priced out a few things at home depot, we are ready to paint window wall, checked to see if the cabinets we priced out last Aug were still available, and cleaned & organized shop area of basement. So much prep still to be done before we gut the kitchen to refinish the floors then put it back together in a different order with new cabinets, sink, and counter tops.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Ahhh..... the power of Vicks.
My two girls and me all woke up with stuffy noses today. We all took our mucinex and i rubbed both girls down with Vick's vapor rub. I did not put any Vick's on me because i find that two Vick's covered girls snuggled on my lap is more than enough Vick's to clear my sinuses too. Less than 15Min's after Vick's application, my two girls who had previously barely been able to breath and were laying around like over cooked limp noodles, were now jumping and bouncing around like the spunky little girls that they are. Ahhhh........... the power of Vick's.
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