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.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
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.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ahhh.... the magic of Saturday
Happy day folks. It has been a busy one for us.
First off I love sat morning cartoons. Girls woke up early but it's sat. So I snuggled them in with a blanket on the couch then got them a banana, blueberry bagel, and a glass of milk. Checked my on line TV guide and set them up with a channel that had appropriate cartoons for an hour. I took a shower uninterrupted, did the dishes and had a cup of coffee. This only works on Saturdays. Maybe it's because Eric and i are both home, maybe it's the cartoons, maybe Saturdays are just magical, I don't know.
I also got to watch my baby brother play a hockey game today. He is almost 16 and i love him to death. He plays hockey and travels almost every weekend to play. He's only home to play a few games a year and i try my best to see him when he's home. It was a fun game to watch and they won. GO CHIEFS!! or as Samantha chanted through out the game Go Cheese Go! Go Cheese Go! really cute her clapping and cheering for the cheese.
We ate dinner at probably the best Chinese in Spokane Peking North with my mom and older sister. The girls call it the soup restaurant with Chinese food. They love the egg flower soup there.
Checked out the new WinCo Foods. Their soy milk is more expensive than walmart $1.20 more a gallon. We buy allot of soy milk between 12-14 gallons a month. So sorry WinCo but walmart did not lose a customer today.
Last but not least we watched changeling with Angelina Jolie. It was good. It broke my heart, made me want to cry, then still managed to end with a chance at happy. Gotta love anything that Clint directs.
It is now late and i am tired. Sleep tight and have wonderful dreams.
First off I love sat morning cartoons. Girls woke up early but it's sat. So I snuggled them in with a blanket on the couch then got them a banana, blueberry bagel, and a glass of milk. Checked my on line TV guide and set them up with a channel that had appropriate cartoons for an hour. I took a shower uninterrupted, did the dishes and had a cup of coffee. This only works on Saturdays. Maybe it's because Eric and i are both home, maybe it's the cartoons, maybe Saturdays are just magical, I don't know.
I also got to watch my baby brother play a hockey game today. He is almost 16 and i love him to death. He plays hockey and travels almost every weekend to play. He's only home to play a few games a year and i try my best to see him when he's home. It was a fun game to watch and they won. GO CHIEFS!! or as Samantha chanted through out the game Go Cheese Go! Go Cheese Go! really cute her clapping and cheering for the cheese.
We ate dinner at probably the best Chinese in Spokane Peking North with my mom and older sister. The girls call it the soup restaurant with Chinese food. They love the egg flower soup there.
Checked out the new WinCo Foods. Their soy milk is more expensive than walmart $1.20 more a gallon. We buy allot of soy milk between 12-14 gallons a month. So sorry WinCo but walmart did not lose a customer today.
Last but not least we watched changeling with Angelina Jolie. It was good. It broke my heart, made me want to cry, then still managed to end with a chance at happy. Gotta love anything that Clint directs.
It is now late and i am tired. Sleep tight and have wonderful dreams.
Friday, February 27, 2009
domestic bliss
well i made major head way with the laundry but I'm still knee deep. I got the girl's room cleaned up and looking great. Which is a major improvement, it had looked like both of their dressers had thrown up in there. I still need to finish mine & Eric's room, but that should be easily done today. The kitchen was in great shape yesterday afternoon, but that was three meals ago. The girls have picked up their playroom and the living room is actually tidy too.
I want to get all the floors clean but we are stripping, sanding, and chipping at the window wall in the kitchen. So it can wait until after we get the primer up on the wall. Which, fingers crossed will be tonight or tomorrow morning. The timing of the primer all depends on one large patch job. Oh and we have to finish the stripping the windows.
gotta go, my three girls need an activity.
I want to get all the floors clean but we are stripping, sanding, and chipping at the window wall in the kitchen. So it can wait until after we get the primer up on the wall. Which, fingers crossed will be tonight or tomorrow morning. The timing of the primer all depends on one large patch job. Oh and we have to finish the stripping the windows.
gotta go, my three girls need an activity.
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