Resolutions....Harder Then I Thought

So my husband is a jerk!

Apparently hasn't read a single blog of mine. Tells me he really has no interest.

Well Thanks Dear!

I asked him his opinion on the resolutions and he said he didn't believe in them and thought they were stupid. End of conversation. Well I guess I really can't answer to that then. I really want to do this, I really want to stick to them.

*sigh*

The sprout is currently emptying the bottom drawer....the drawer that has been deemed his. He carries the towels and dish clothes all over the room, just for me to pick them up. Now that he's walking, I find it crazy because they turn up in the strangest of places! That and I never seem to have one when I need one! LOL

Getting Ready for the New Year

Now that the Christmas season has passed and New Year's is almost here, I find myself wanting to make some resolutions. I have never been big on the whole resolution thing....mostly because no one ever tends to follow it. I mean, half the time, the goals are so lofty that it's even too ridiculous to contemplate.

So I have to think very hard on this and then I will let you know what they are.

You can then help me keep them! LOL

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Romance Writing

I've always wanted to write a romance novel.....I think I'd be good at it. There's this on-line course that teaches that kind of thing but I would need to win the Super 7 tonight in order to take it. Then again, if I won that then I would be on a ship someone with my own cook and masseuse and assistant. A nanny?

I'd lay in the sun and just pretend I had no worries.....OH WAIT! I WOULDN"T! LOL

Oh the dreaming I do about the things I could do. Sigh.

oh well.....in some other life then.

The Headache From Hell With A Baby

So this headache is killing me and to top it off, my little one has decided to band everything he can find against everything else that's in his path! *Sigh, whimper, whimper*

It's the first headache I've had in a while, at least a year and it's worse then any other I can recall. My husband was real helpful, "take some drugs and get something to eat, you'll be fine." Ok Jackass.....why aren't I fine now? If anything it's getting worse!

The Sprout has learned to push big things against what he wants to climb and climb it. He's after the Christmas decorations....well those have now been put away. It's amazing how clever he can be. Righ now....he's sitting in the drawer. *sigh* Have to take a pic of this...brb.

My Need To Be Discreet Is At An End!

For the last little while I haven't been posting....why is that? Because soooo many things have been going on and I am so scared I will write something on here that will offend someone. Well, those days are now at an end!

I am going to write what I want....when I want because this is my blog. If they don't like it....SUCK IT UP!

I am tired of being everyone's dumping ground and I'm tired of people not listening to me.

I was insulted at my own table the other night. Let me tell you, to be attacked like that because of that person's own insecurities was my last straw.

So here is my message to that person......WE ARE NOT STAYING IN THE SAME BLOODY TOWN AS YOU! SUCK IT UP! and the next time that you decide to insult me at my own dinner table.....remember......I can be 10 times as worse as you.

By the way.....I am not unhappy with everything...just with what you have chosen. SUCK THAT UP TOO!

I am willing to change it though...and I will eventually forgive your insecurities. Until then, I'm
keeping my distance and praying for the day I sell this house and leave to never come back.

So I Had A Sucky Birthday

So I had the suckiest birthday ever. The entire week just sucked.

Barely anyone remembered and I felt a little hurt. Rob even forgot.

Rob and I went for dinner yesterday...and a west coast swing lesson. It was great. Went shopping...costco shopping....so nothing really special bought. Then got home....got a little lucky. Well maybe a lot lucky. Then I slept an hour before waking up with an earache.

You betcha....I got an ear infection. It's brutal. So I went to the ER... best visit ever...was only there 15 minutes....didn't even have a chance to sit down before I saw the nurse...the nurse had barely left and in comes the doctor. Treatment given...was home in twenty minutes...and that's with driving time.

The Sprout is also still sick....we missed our swim lesson today. I just couldn't get out of bed for it on the little amount of sleep I had. I promise to make it up to him. Maybe wednesday.

I'm so tired...so I guess I'm heading to bed.

The Turkey Is In The Oven!

The turkey is in the oven! Completely stuffed and dressed! Thank ye gods...one thing down....a few more to go.

More like a lot more to go. Sigh....already 10:30. I really wish that the kitchen would just take care of it's self.

Then the rest of the house. Sigh. I have a lot of sighing going on here.

Asthma Is Out Of Control

So my breathing is the pits. So bad that even I am beginning to think there is a problem.

I've gotten so used to it that it takes someone pointing out that I'm not breathing the best before I do something about it. Between my mother and Rob.....well I guess it's good I have them both.

It's 9:30pm and my little one is still wide awake. *sigh* I'm tired but hyped. Watching the new show 1 vs. 100....interesting concept...awful host. He just seems to have no personality and he also seems old. Bob saget.....remember him from full house? Ugh!

Other then that, was really busy today. The front beds are almost done. The back is almost done, just had to look up a few things to finish off the perenials in the front. Apparently I can cut them all back.

With Utter delight...I whipped those pink impatients right out. First thing I did....next year. She can screw off! I won't allow anything pink in there at all. UGH! I have spoken.

Crappiest Summer Ever

This has had to be the crappiest summer ever. The rain pretty much slowed the growth of everything in our garden. Don't get me wrong, I did get quite a lot. But when it came down to it, nothing came to term in the fall. Then we got frost. Lots of frost. *sigh*

Maybe next year. Today I was planning on getting outside and completely turning everything under. But of course it has decided to rain.

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY! COME BACK IN THE FORM OF SNOW! IN DECEMBER!

On another note....I made some pretty kick ass Chicken Noodle soup last night....while drunk! My husband even had to compliment me on it. He went back for four more cups of it. *sigh* This basically means that it won't last long.

Baby is feeling better. Slept through the night again. Hoping this is a good sign.

Anyhow...he is a calling!

weirdest weather on record

Yeah...so this is the weirdest October ever. Who would believe the nights are freezing but the days are in the twenties. You can't tell me that there isn't some sort of global warming. Next earth shift coming to a planet near you.

I think it's going to happen sooner then we think. I mean, maybe not my lifetime or the next....but it will come before we are prepared.

REading too much Clive Cussler? Maybe.

Baby has a wonderful cold. I think I have the same thing. It's settled nicely in my chest.....Sigh.

Allergic To Shampoos....I Hate Hives

So...in the past week I have tried to shampoos....and both I'm allergic to.

I hate hives. I'm so tired of being allergic to crap. The problem is I tried two new ones with out waiting for the first hives to go away.....

TALK ABOUT ITCH!

Other then that....not much new around her.

I Be Back

It was the longest "vacation" ever and I won't be repeating the experience anytime soon.

*sigh*

I am so happy to be home. I am thankful for my own bed and my own kitchen and my own bathroom and all the baby apparatus.

What I am not thankful for is a very unhappy baby who seems to want my attention 24/7. I can no longer provide this....someone has to cook and clean....which means he spends a good time fussing at me from various entrapments, i.e. the playpen, saucer, and highchair. I know it will take a while to get things under control and back to normal but God help me.....I think I'll give him away for free before very much longer.

DH has tomorrow off....I am so looking forward to me time. Just me...no baby....away from the mad rush of the craziness that seems to have happened since getting home.

Don't worry....tomorrow I'll be back to making people pay for him. Price: at least a billion.

Spout Seems to be Allergic to Peaches!

So the Sprout had an allergic reaction to something.....more then likely...PEACHES!

He really seemed to like them too. Sigh....so now I have the fun of having to avoid those until we know for sure if he is or not.

Talk about the panic I was feeling when I first saw those little bumps show up and then see them turn bigger and bigger.

Sigh....poor kid.

Poor mommy.

TIme is Flying

The Sprout is getting so big!

I haven't posted in a while...things have been so busy that it's hard to keep up.
That and I have a new addiction...stupid Poker!

Thanks for nothing Mark!

Other then that....basement is getting there...and the house is closer to being packed up...I love that....

Off to look at houses....

I Have Been So Busy!

My basement is empty of junk!!

I am so proud of myself! I can't get over the fact I went through and got rid of all that shit!.

Stud's are fully up...tomorrow....moisture barrier and insulation! Drywall, paint, and a new carpet...then that's right...a finished basement!

I can't wait!

House is looking good....

Mark and Katie are already here...can't wait for the rest of the crew to arrive for our mini jamboree!

Oh The Week I've Had!

This week has just been horrible and everytime that I think something else can't possibly happen...

WELL IT DOES!

My life is just such a soap opera! Last night....the tenant's cousin tried to kill him by running him over....tearing up our lawn and hitting the house in the process....no major damage but geesh!

I am so tired of everything bad happen....where are the good things? Does this mean that I am going to win the lottery next week? It would be nice. I think I deserve it after all the quap!

Family

You have to love family....

Lately I always seem the last in the loop to learn about anything....everybody is so concerned about me and the baby that they just don't want to tell me anything....

I've bitched about this before but now....well now....It's just frustrating!

My brother's health is once again not prime....not that it ever will be again mind you but this time it's more then serious.

They have put him on the lung transplant list. He sees another specialist on tuesday....fun fun fun

Now the big question is do I go and see the specialist with him on tuesday? Or do I wait to hear. I have to admit that the control freak I am....I want to be there....because later on when it comes down to it...I'm the one who will have to know everything anyway.

Once again...Fun.

Sprout gained weight!

The sprout has finally gained weight....I didn't write about the trip to the pediatrician because to put it lightly....I WAS FUCKING FURIOUS!

Now it's all good. Finally got someone to tell me what to do and it's working. I know he's fed....I know he's not hungry and I am so relieved to have this hell over.

I'm much more relaxed and happy that it's amazing.

I think Sprout is feeling it too....he seems much happier.

Thank ye Gods!

Teens At The Pool and My Breasts

Yes...I know....I haven't posted in a bit. Let me tell you how crazy things have been around here. We're just now starting to settle down into another pattern, this one with baby finally gaining weight!

Anyhow...back to my title....I took the Sprout to the pool. There were a bunch of teens there about 12-15 years old. My bathing suit is a little on the tight side....yes I've gained weight with baby but I'm not going to not take him swimming when it does fit. So off we went...

I was so starred at. It was like they had never seen a pair of breasts before. *sigh* My husband says they are huge....so people should stare at them? grr.....

Going Going....Off to Ottawa To See The Pediatrician

Tomorrow is the day we finally find out about the Sprout. I know everything is fine...he's just a slow gainer. I'll just be happy to have someone tell me that so I can stop worrying.

Things are settling down around here. Almost back to normal. The house is a bit messy because I haven't been up to par the last couple days...but I will have the house back to what it should be before I leave tomorrow morning.

I still haven't made up a menu for this week. Will get to that too...Maybe on the drive.

*sigh* THings to do and no time to do them.

I'm Not Pregnant!

I am so not pregnant...was only three days late...more then likely stress.

My hair is falling out and my psioraisis is going nuts. Can't wait for all this crap to be over.

*sigh*

Rob is working overtime tonight.....Baby has just gone down and it's quiet..too quiet. Gremlin is still outside....got off his leash, the little bugger.

Worry Is Killing My Appetite!

I just seem to not be hungry lately, my sleep is off and I'm pretty jumpy. So many things to worry over....so little time.

Everyone says don't worry...everything will be ok. Easier said than done as I sit here writing this at 2am! I now know how I got the first ulcer, this one seems to be gearing up quite nicely and I wish I could just say...stop it now frankensteina! I don't need you back again, especially if I am pregnant...

Oh yeah...period is two days late and counting.

Sprout Isn't Gaining Weight Again

So the Sprout has only gained 8 ounces in 7 weeks. Once again we are on the rollercoaster of Dr.'s, Nurses, and worrying.

The funny thing is, he's absolutely healthy! He's a normal five month old who is more then ahead of the curve on all of his milestones. I mean he's all ready rolling from back to front....when he shouldn't be doing that for at least another month.

Ahhh...my little one....WHAT ARE YOU DOING?????

Sprout Isn't Gaining Weight Again

So the Sprout has only gained 8 ounces in 7 weeks. Once again we are on the rollercoaster of Dr.'s, Nurses, and worrying.

The funny thing is, he's absolutely healthy! He's a normal five month old who is more then ahead of the curve on all of his milestones. I mean he's all ready rolling from back to front....when he shouldn't be doing that for at least another month.

Ahhh...my little one....WHAT ARE YOU DOING?????

Sprout Is On Solids...And We Have Results!

A few weeks ago I wrote about Orin starting solids....well last week we started him on one with formula in it....

Let me tell you....It was the stinkiest BM(bowel movement for all those who don't know what that is!) Ever!!!!!!! It also came out in copious amounts. People always joke about how new parents talk about this....it's because we can't believe that so much can come out of something so little!

Other then that, all quiet here on the Eastern front. Just waiting for something new to happen!

First Time in The Pool, The Lettuce, And The Gardens

Baby swam for the first time yesterday. Just in the small pool across from us in the park. I was so proud of him! He didn't cry once! He wasn't very fond of being splashed but ironically loved to splash! Even dunked him once. I can't wait to take him back!

My lettuce is all ready! Ready all at once that is....anyone want some lettuce?? Definitely learned my lesson with it...next year it will be a bit different.....definitely on a learning curve.

My front gardens are coming along well. I have the woodchips down and now that flowers are a bit cheaper I'll fill them out some more....have to love sales!

Home Sweet Home!

I just quickly posted all of the blogs I did while in Timmins....now....well We're Home!!!!!!

So glad to be back in my own bed and my own house with my own things. Orin still isn't the happiest....the 12 hour drive isn't exactly fun for anyone. He was pretty good though.

I got interrupted when writing this and this is the first time that I have been able to get back to it.

Have no idea what I was going to write....so...

Every thing went well...I'll post some pics later this week...ha! It's already thursday.

Love of Shopping!

I got some pretty good deals in Timmins today. I couldn't get over the fact that their summer clothes are already on sale...then again it's so cold up here I guess it really shouldn't.

I even bought pj's for the Sprout because they were just too cute and too cheap to pass up. So what he can't wear them till he's five??

I'm also positive that my bladder infection is back...dammit!

Sleeping....Oh Sweet Bliss!

I got lots of sleep in the past two days. Have to love having three other women around to watch the sprout while I sleep. Don't have to do dishes....don't have to cook....just have to sit back and watch them coo over the baby and feed him the odd time.

Played Risk for the first time last night. Of course I kicked ass.....Much of it due to the hubby who actually knew what he was doing! *LOL* We leave for home in two days.....*sigh*

A Very Scenic Drive

The drive to Timmins was extremely long, but I have to say very, very scenic.

I saw a MOOSE! My husband was driving and he started to slow down and honk the horn. I looked up in time to see what I thought was a horse. I said OMG! Someone’s horse is loose! He laughed, nope it was a young moose. Well I’ve never seen a young one before…..saw a full grown one at a dairy queen in Thunder Bay, and that’s about it. Just Crazy!

Other then that….got a very nice warning from a very nice police man about speeding and having updated insurance in the car at all times. I am so thankful that it was just a warning.

And So It Begins!

Another harried vacation. Another long drive that ends in a short visit that is nothing but relaxing.

I am beginning to hate these so called "vacations". You'd think that we would take one that doesn't require any of this crap. The next one will be just for us.

Now...I just have to convince Rob of that.

Losing a Mexican Standoff

You are not going to guess! Yep that's right....I lost another Mexican standoff with my husband!

This one: The pane of glass he broke over a week ago that he was supposed to clean up. I kept saying go clean it up....instead....I did it. I couldn't stand it anymore....It's also a safety risk. It took me a total of 15 minutes, so why couldn't he have done it.

Excuses, excuses. I actually did it two days ago. He hasn't even noticed it yet....and since he doesn't read this blog, I'll keep you posted on how long it actually takes him to notice.

2 days and counting.

End Of A Bad Day

Eight O'clock and it feels like I've had the longest day ever.

Basically didn't do anything at all. I watched t.v. and fed baby. Played with him a bit and talked on the phone. I did do two loads of laundry and be the Pee Erase stuff on the couch and baby seat. Yet after doing basically nothing, I feel like I've been through the ringer. My body is aching in every place imaginable and I just want to cry.

Wonton so far, has not peed on anything else. I'm sure he's just waiting for the next opportunity. Aunt Aggie came through the surgery fine but with really bad results, Ovarian Cancer really does suck.

The weather is still brutal, I would really love to see some sun, any sun! I'm beginning to think the sun won't come out tomorrow!

Today is the Day

Today is the day that my Aunt goes to have her tumour removed. We are all on tenterhooks waiting for the answer. I hate waiting. Why do we have to wait for anything?

Other things going on....Wonton has decided that the kitty litter box is outside and if he doesn't get let out he pees right in front of the door....in the baby seat which stays there. Sigh. I have no idea what to do now.

My bladder infection seems to be getting worse not better. The baby is very unhappy today and well going to watch me grow is out of the question without a dry baby seat. Once again *sigh*.

Of course it's also once again cloudy with threat of rain.....Can this day get any worse?

Yesterday was great!

Yesterday, I went shopping! A friend and I went...both with babies. We went out for lunch. We got to shop at ikea, I actually spent at ikea. It was awesome.

Got home...had some deliouscio pizzas..ok, me a half, rob 1 and a half!Then chilled in front of the tv...pretty nice overall.

Solids...Yay!

The wee one is now on solids!
It has a few drawbacks. It's messy, when baby doesn't get it fast enough he gets very upset...there's nothing apparently better then the breast, as quick and as fast as he likes....and you sometomes have to force it on him till he realizes what it is.

The good points : Daddy can feed it to him! You should see them together when they do it, just adorable!

Baby had his four month shots the other day and he's been very cranky and feverish. I'm hoping today is a better day. We're going to buy marigolds and bread today. woohoo!

War and The Lack of Caring

It never occurred to me before how much I really thought about the wars going on in this world. Of course I had my opinions. I have my opinions on just about everything, most of the time really strong ones.

This is different or at least different now. Sure I read about the soldiers dying, and I read about all the bombings and outbreaks of rebels and I really didn't care. Well I guess that's wrong, I did care, it just didn't affect me as much as it does now.

Now....now I have a brother in the armed forces and everytime I read about this crap or see it on the news it is so much more real and scary. It's not about someone else, it's about our family. If every politcal leader had a child in the armed forces I can almost guarentee you that things would not escalate as far as they do or last as long as they do.

And I don't mean a child in the armed forces that's stationed in Hawaii!

Saying that...I now support our troops....I support my brother....but I also support the responsibility of our government to get our troops out of places dangerous in short order.

War and The Lack of Caring

It never occurred to me before how much I really thought about the wars going on in this world. Of course I had my opinions. I have my opinions on just about everything, most of the time really strong ones.

This is different or at least different now. Sure I read about the soldiers dying, and I read about all the bombings and outbreaks of rebels and I really didn't care. Well I guess that's wrong, I did care, it just didn't affect me as much as it does now.

Now....now I have a brother in the armed forces and everytime I read about this crap or see it on the news it is so much more real and scary. It's not about someone else, it's about our family. If every politcal leader had a child in the armed forces I can almost guarentee you that things would not escalate as far as they do or last as long as they do.

And I don't mean a child in the armed forces that's stationed in Hawaii!

Saying that...I now support our troops....I support my brother....but I also support the responsibility of our government to get our troops out of places dangerous in short order.

Old People and Turn Signals...

There must be some type of gene that says once you are over a certain age you no longer need to put on a turn signal. Because it's mostly old people that do this! How hard is it to flip the little bar thing? Do you think because you or they are a certain age that you no longer have to do this because your life is almost over anyway????

I almost hit someone today because they had no turn signal. When I slammed on my breaks to avoid him I screeched. I got out of my car and completely lost it on him. You know what he did, waived his hand at me like what I said didn't matter. I said that when he caused someone's death I'd be first in line to testify against him.

So if you are old....TURN ON YOUR TURN SIGNAL!

Trash and Treasure

Every year, one of the little towns near here has a Trash and Treasure day. It's basically the entire town having a yard sale.

I spent 36.00$ today.....I got: A Saucer! That's right, one of the baby saucers, one I went to buy at walmart the other day and decided I didn't like it. It was 59 bucks....I spent 7!

Then I bought a shelf for the baby's room....a quite nice one - 2 bucks.

I got 13 movies - all disney or pixar for the baby. I got great ones too.....woohoo!

One casserole Dish with lid

A blender

A little tykes truck

canning supplies

a little toy for the babys stroller and a pair of shoes

I was ecstatic at the finds. Can't wait for next saturday and just regular garage sales!

I Hate Socks!

Socks Suck!

I must have about 50 socks that don't have mates! Where did they come from?? How did they lose their mates? WHY do they seem to multiply the more there are of them????

Ok, that's my sock rant.....frustrating!

In other news....baby is now grabbing a toy with both hands....and guess where it goes?? That's right folks, right in his mouth! *lol* So cute.

The First Night Out Without Baby!

Well it was kind of a flop....but not that bad.

We were supposed to see The Davinci Code, turned out it was in french....so we went for dinner and then went Flower shopping.....Not Rob's ideal night, but we got it done....now the hard part for actually putting everything in the ground and in the flower boxes.

The entire time we were out, I have to admit, it fell too wierd! I kept looking for something. I was at such a loss as to what to do next! I kept thinking there is something I'm forgetting. That and I'm sure Rob was glad the night was over, he was tired of hearing me say, "Are you sure he's all right???"

I also think he was getting antsy to see him too!

So not so bad.....We'll definitely try it again and soon.....

Every Time I Think the Enderitis Is Gone....Guess What???

My abdomen is just killing me. I'd love to just be able to pop some sort of pill and then it's gone!

Yeah Right!

I just want to flake and lay on the couch and pretend the world doesn't exist. *sigh* Instead I have dishes to do....

so I guess I better get them done.

A Few Random Thoughts

I freaking hate the show "Deal or No Deal", yet I freaking love it! I hold my breath just waiting for them to open those stupid cases! I hope for the best and then am so disappointed if it is the million! I am so the target audience!

Laundry - why does it never seem to go away? That and dishes! They seem to be the bane of my existence right now. Flylady is great if you have time to do it but Baby right now seems to be so demanding. He has a habit of cat napping. I mean several 20 minutes naps and that's about it. I love my little catnapper!

My memory seems to be gone lately. Can't seem to remember crap and my organization skills are just fried. I am so tired most of the time and this latest "enteritidis" seems to be the tip of the iceberg.

Two months and counting until I can start giving Baby solids. I have to admit that I can't wait.

Things Are Kinda Getting Better!

Feeling a bit better? Yes.

Still sore as heck though! I mean who gets enteritidis??? Apparently, me!

The cat is doing a bit better too.....very happy about that. He's moving around more, peeing normally....it's just still all over the place.

Baby is getting so big...sitting in front of me now with his book. He's totally cracking me up. He's trying to shove the whole thing in his mouth! *lol*

IT's a little too big for that.

Anyhow....off to go get dressed and get my day started!

The Polysporin Commercials

I love the Polysporin Commercials!

They are hilarious....Probably because I can so see myself doing some of those crazy things....

I can so see Rob with the tire swing!

I've tried the new Polysporin....kinda liked it...the pain stuff....very nice!

Enteritidis and Drugging Baby!

OK....so, ended up in the ER last night.

Diagnosis: Enteritidis - apparently a bowel infection. How I got this...no idea...is it the right diagnosis? No idea.

How much pain am I in?? Barely moving and I swear there are gremlins in there running around.

Unfortunately...except for abdominal pain, I don't match any of the other symptoms. So how they game to this conclusion, I'm not quite sure.

Get home last night.....Take a motrin, get up this morning to a very sleepy baby....who's still sleeping....and then I realize I didn't check to see if I could take Motrin while breastfeeding.

So then I went through 30 minutes of fear while I wait for motherisk to open. I worried for nothing.....I can take motrin while breastfeeding.

Now...I just need to feel better.

Wonton...Oh My Wonton

Wonton is back at the Vet....

Poor Little guy. No more blockages, but he's still really sore and he's straining to go pee even though there is nothing in his bladder. Still lots of blood and he's lost a full pound in the last week.

If you had seen my kitty before he lost this weight you would know how much of a problem this is. He was never big to begin with. He was actually already on the skinny side. So he was 10lbs, 3 oz. Now he's 8lbs, 2 oz. Way too skinny!

Gremlin is once again combing the house making those cute little sounds and meowing trying to find his friend. At this rate we'll have to add another cat, just to be on the safe side when we lose one of them!

Those Freaking Mosquitos!

I was outside in the garden yesterday.....I gotten practically eaten alive!

I even have three on my chest! I mean, who gets mosquito bites there? I'm itchy all over!

The scary thing is that I still have some work to do in the Garden and today is once again, hot, humid and cloudy....the perfect feeding weather for the freaking little things!

I hate taking the baby out is this crap.....poor babe...I'll have to go and get some netting for his stroller. Which means shopping....which means air conditioned coolness.

Yes I know we have central air.....but it's better when someone else pays for it!

The Strangest Dream

I dreamt of cell phone rechargers last night. Don't know why, but it was right up there with one of my wierdst yet. If I had my choice, I'd dream of nothing but sex and flying. Maybe the odd happy one without the above two.

My husband says I've been very active in my sleep lately. Lots of talking, moving and episodes of him thinking I was awake when I wasn't. If you were as sleep deprived as I've been, you'd be sleeping like this too.

Anyhow....off to plant my seeds!

The Garden, The Cat, and The Mosquitos

The garden is starting to come along. Planted some lettuce today...tomorrow will be herbs and all my seeds. the front flower bed has hostas and will soon have blueberries.

The Cat...LOL...is coming aloong too. He's still peeing all over the place...but he's got massive bladder spasms due to the infection. Poor little guy....another visit to the vet and he seems to be much happier. As happy as one can be with a penis that sore.

The Mosquitos! To quote Gail, He. They are so bad this year because of all the stupid rain. Grr....

Babies are fascinating!

The wee one is definitely growing. I watched him this morning as he lay in his new chair with the hangy things in front of him. He is now actively trying to reach and grab for them. The look on his face is just priceless when he actually accomplishes it.

He's now actively giggling with or without us and he looks stunned when it does come out of him.

The amount of babble coming out of him is amazing too. Sometimes a constant stream of intelligle coos that seem to make him happy.

In his new chair, he's become more active, kicking and throwing his arms around.

Definitely the best time with him yet.

Still can't wait till I can buy all the cool toys to play with, I mean he can play with!

My now tres expensive cat!

So I spent a lot of money today on my cat. This cat is going to worth a fortune by the time we are done.

He now has crystals in his urine. Actually...lodged in the poor little one's penis. So we had some surgery and some tests. He's going to be fine, but of course this will require some changes.

Praying it doesn't happen again because this is a one time extra offer on life.

My poor Wonton.

Mother's Day

Well....for the first time ever I got to celebrate Mother's Day. Overall...nothing much different from any other day. I guess it will make more of an impact when Baby is bigger and understands the importance of the day.

Rob didn't really get me anything...I am taking the landscaping of the yard as my mother's day gift.
It's either that or the new dehumidifier! Honestly I'm quite happy with the yard. For the first time ever I am doing my yard myself. Without help from anyone.

I'm so excited. I've been working on the plans for a while. It will be an adventure that's for sure!

We're Home and I'm Sooooo Tired!

We've actually been home two days now and I'm still tired. Baby had two days of wanting nothing but to be held and fed. I've spent more time on this couch then I care to admit. I'm just hoping that this ends soon.

He was bounced around and held by everyone. He also spent more time then I care to admit in a car. I have no intention of putting him any time soon in a car seat. If I can't leave him with Rob I'll walk there.

Anyhow...think he is out for the night....this means I get to go too....hopefully!

The Fur Babies

So I happened to rub down my two cats Wonton and Gremlin today. I am trying to reduce the amount of cat hair in my house. Since I haven't really been paying attention to this the last few months with the rough end of my pregnancy and then Baby, I feel like I am drowning in cat hair!

I noticed for the first time that my Gremlin has grown up. He's now fully grown and my once pudgy "Guts" is now a slimmed out gorgeous animal. Not as slim as his brother but a healthy cat.

Wonton is once again almost back up to his pre-sick weight and his coat is once again gleaming. I'm so happy it just took crapping out ribbons to get to this instead of anything major.

I so love my fur babies!

The Mystery of the accumulating Magazines

You go to the grocery store and as you stand in line you just can't help but buy those stupid magazines.

You know the ones, they say things like....."Make this tonight - 30 minutes meals" and "beat the heat - the top 10 things you can be wearing this summer"

Of course you also have the ones that talk about Brangelina and how they actually are no longer together. Somehow, I can resist those easily but the others call me, call me by name, and want me to buy them.

So of course, I take them home. Because I spent so much bloody money on them I can't seem to throw the stupid things out! I don't want to. It's an affront to my financil statement I tell you!

Yet there they sit...so cluttery. I hate them.

You Can Do Then When You Are Feeling Better

I'm tempted to write a book. A book on how to control your husband.

Unfortunately there is no way to do that without giving them a lobotomy.

Since I've been sick, my husband(the loving one he is) has been cooking. Yesterday after sleeping most of the day I got up to find my kitchen a disaster! When I asked him if he was going to clean up, his response was, "No. You'll do it when you feel better."

Gee, Thanks honey.

Now If we didn't have a dishwasher I may have understood. I may have understood if the dishes couldn't go in the dishwasher but well....THE ALL DID! It took me ten minutes to put dishes in the dishwasher and wipe down counters this morning, you can't tell me that he couldn't have done this.

The scary part is.....I actually did it. What does that say about me???

I am so sick!

I was having trouble breathing most of yesterday. All my inhalers seem to do was take the edge off.

So last night after it got pretty bad. I decided to go in. Which required calling in the inlaws for the wee one and getting DFIL to take me to the ER. I didn't have to wait long, that was good.

So the results....I have a lung infection. Add the asthma...and it's icky!

I'm off later for some anti-biotics. My husband....went to the grocery store and didn't even pick up my prescription. Came back with about 70 dollars of groceries we didn't need.
*sigh* *cough cough hack hack*

My Husband and the Baby's socks

My husband has this thing with the baby's socks, he keeps taking them off!

He says that sleepers already have feet and that he doesn't need socks. Try telling him that babies are small and that they can't thermal regulate all that great...especially their hands and feet....and he just doesn't believe me. You'd think I was trying to convince him that Orin was the anti-christ!

So the battle goes...I put them on, Rob takes them off, I put them on, etc... *sigh*

Sometimes the Mama does know best.

I'm Having Fly Babies and now Grand Fly Babies!

In the last few months I have been introducing people to my new obsession....flying!

Flylady.com is one of the best free websites I've ever seen. My house is being decluttered so fast it's not funny. Before my house was clean....now it sparkles!

I was reading another friends blog and she was telling about her recommendation to her sister who is now "fluttering". So I guess this means I'm having grand fly babies!

I'm so happy that this has been working out for me, to have it work out for others is just amazing! It's great seeing people take control of their environment and being happy because of it.

By the way Katie, I can't wait to see your house next week!

The Package in the Mail

I just recieved a lovely package in the mail!

I got it from my message board people's.....they are so thoughtful. I got an awesome card with everyone having wrote something cute.

I am so overwheolmed at the generosity of people I have never met! It's incredible.

Thanks guys!

The Power of Paypal

I've been ebaying tons lately.

Also using paypal. For the first time though, instead of using a credit card, I have been using e-checks. Well, I just realized how slow they are.

So apparently I will go back to my credit card.

Ten days...is just a little too long for me...especially when paypal has had my money for at least 7 of those days.

Maybe they have some deal with the credit card companies....I'd really like to know.

My Wee One Is Getting So Big!

I have to admit that I am loving this age. He's constantly smiling! My favourite is when he is eating. He just can't help himself and usually gets breastmilk all over us. Next is the sleepy smile. The one where he isn't quit awake but he opens his eyes, smiles because he knows it's you, the closes his eyes again.

He's cooing and more active. I can't wait till he's doing it during the day!

My Husband and His Little Schnookie

My Husband has had Orin most of the night. He's been cooing and playing with his feet and watching TV with him. Ok, so they are watching Predetor, not my first choice for Orin, but I'm sure it won't damage him much.

Earlier, Rob changed him and decided he was too warm....away went the sleeper.

So, Baby is now fussing. Well, I ask, Does he need a diaper change???? no... Is he cold??? well....I don't think so but he keeps moving and putting his little blanket off. Well Are his handle cold??? Yes.

So I tell him...go put a sleeper on him. His question?? Can't I just wrap him up and cuddle with the little schnookie?

Yes, honey. After you put a sleeper on him.

My Cat Wonton

So Wonton has had some issues lately. So much so, that we took him to the vet.

Well, if you would have seen his crap today, you would've laughed. With all the baby gifts that have arrived, a lot of them have had those fancy curly ribbons....and I'm sure you've guessed already exactly what was in that crap. Lots of it.

Poor Baby. So I've de-ribboned the house and Wonton has fully eaten today! Yay!

He cracks me up...he's now on top of my china cabinet trying to eat my flowers. Can't wait until the grass is fully in in the front yard.

Not off to a good start...but getting better

So...Baby slept from 11pm to 5:30 this morning.....

Woke up screaming demanded to be fed. So I fed him.

Then he slept from 6:15 until 9. Can we say how happy I was with this???

But of course we had a doctor's apt. at 9:30. Because I was warm and comfy wrapped in Rob's arms, well I didn't get up at 8:30 like I wanted to. The funny thing is....when I fell asleep this morning....Rob wasn't there. He got a sneak one sided cuddle.

One-sided is what we have decided to call this phenomenom since the arrival of baby.
Anyhow....so we were later for said apt. But the Doctor was running late...of course....so we didn't have to wait long to get in.

Instead of doing the running around I had wanted to do I came home. Starving and with the need to put a load of laundry in. The load of laundry has to go in, not because needed but because my personality cult is definitely working and the flylady told me I needed to! *LOL*

Of course I also started dinner. Chicken in the slow cooker....yum. Now I am watching Joe Mathis, while checking my email, ebay, and writing this.

So yes....we'll see if I get those errands done.

Just had lunch out

So...went to McDonald's .....

Had to admit I was quite impressed with their new sandwiches. I think they are better then Tim Hortons ones and cheaper too! I'll go back for another one.

The "kids" which are a toddler and two babies were pretty good. Our wee one was tired...but of course wanted the breast to fall asleep on. Finally put him in the car and he fell asleep on the way home. I wish I had access to the car 24/7 for this purpose. I'm tired of having to feed him to sleep. He shouldn't need me to do this.

Oh well...off for a nap I go too!

I got to Deal cards yesterday.

We went to Marcel and Sue's yesterday for a very lovely Easter Dinner. I've never had ham on the BBQ before....I will definitely repeat the experience! Rob was impressed too. That and the pineapple sour cream cake apparently need to be added to my Repetoire.

After Dinner they got enough people to play poker...unfortunately....I decided this time not to play. With the baby factor...it's a bit harder to play. I'd rather play to win then to have to worry about having to go to Baby.

So....after I had fed baby....they were still playing! So I got to Deal!

I was so happy I almost forgot about Baby...until he started to cry.....then I was immediately on baby alert. I can't believe how fast my priorities have changed.

Overall....it was a pretty good day. One in which baby helped by then sleeping 6 and a half hours! He's sleeping now as we speak. I will get time to probably sleep and wash my kitchen floor!

I forgot the "male" factor

So in my little rant yesterday...I totally forgot the "male" factor.

See....he doesn't "see" anything...you have to tell him it's there and to do it I ended up taking baby to bed and asking him to clean up the kitchen. While he was at it, could he please turn over the laundry. I now even have a laundry basket full of folded baby clothes.

Yippee!

So next time...don't forget the male factor. Remembering that is so much easier in loving the males in your life!

Post Script: Star Trek Nemesis

Yeah Ok....so I guess I should have seen the end of the movie first.

I take back the three stars....definitely rates at least a 3 and a half.

I mean....we actually see Deanna Troy disheveled.....And they used the ship as a battering ram!
JLP mini-me starts looking cool and things actually look like they are really in trouble...not just some sham. Then again....if this is the last movie then they don't have to worry about sets anymore. *LMAO*.

On the other hand...once again we have alien ships speaking english...pet peeve of mine....you'd think they'd get it right.

The dying scene at end...was also not so bad, no matrix III ending here.

Of course...they had to leave another opening for Data to come back.

I loved the fact that they really didn't Martyr anyone too...

I just wish they wouldn't have dragged out the ending...or had before there....
so 3 and a half stars it is.

Star Trek Nemesis

Not a bad Premise....but let me tell you....not the greatest ST movie I've seen. They should have ended it at Insurrection. I say that with out seeing Generations, I guess I should reserve judgement until after I've seen it.

I have to admit, the part with people flying out into space was pretty impressive. I liked the Picard Mini-me....just didn't like the Romulan influence or the aliens with the teeth that I've never seen before. The Data Mini-me was also not so hot. He complains about looking old and yet they make another one of him??? HUH?????

so on a Nesser Scale: 3 stars

Unexperienced Male in This House With What Seems Like No Interest in Baby

And I'm not talking about the infant folks.

Rob definitely has diaper changing and handing baby back to Mama down, but...he's working on the rest.

Unfortunately, baby is starting to play shy with everyone including Rob. You have no idea how frustrating this is. I haven't had a break in days and where is he at this moment? Playing SC on the computer in the office. I'd like to be playing SC. Heck...I'd rather he be at work then playing SC in the other room.

Instead I'm sitting here....with baby....looking at a disaster in the kitchen and a load of laundry that needs to be folded. What has Rob done all day?? Walk by both. Ok the mess in the kitchen has only been there since Dinner....but he could have at least unloaded the dishwasher which has been needed all day.

Before anyone has enough nerve to tell me he's working. You can stick it. I'd like to work and then come home and DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING too. So why doesn't he get us out of this hellhole and let me do that?? Not in HIS best interest.

A little bitter at the moment??? Yes...

Will I get over it....probably the next time baby smiles.

But until then, I'll grrrrrr........

Greatest Sleep Yet

I slept! From about 1-6:30 and then 7:15-10:45.

Granted I had to get up acouple times and see if he was breathing. Then there was the - thought I still had baby in bed and I freaked when I couldn't find him. Of course he was safe and sound in his bassinet.

Then baby was even willing to let me make breakfast and get the slowcooker on.

Talk about a perfect morning.

Joan Of Arcadia

ok...never seen an episode before and now I've seen about eight today, gotta love marathon days on TV. This must be a easter weekend thing.

I have to admit, they've intrigued me.

The whole concept of god and free will has taken on new meaning for me in the last few weeks. After three baptism classes for the wee one - where I've learnt more about my husband then I have of God and the Catholic Church - I've been re-evaluating my own faiths and beliefs and I'm not sure I like what I see.

I think the concept of tradition holds more water for me then the actual belief that their is a god out there. I would rather believe we are a freak of nature, then believe that there is an almighty being who is supposed to be out there watching over us. Not doing anything....just wathcing over us.

For years I've convinced myself that there is a god just so that I knew bad people went to a bad place. I mean, in the grand scheme of things doesn't there have to be some cosmic justice??

Our baptism person asked Rob what a miracle was...He said besides the wee one that he'd never seen one. I've never seen one either. I've never seen a shred of evidence that he even possibly could exist.

before anyone goes anal and says life around us....let me clarify. I'v never seen anything unquantified by science. No one has ever lifted a car in front of me that they shouldn't have been able to.

This has led me to rethink.

So now what do I tell the wee one about God?

What is an Argument?

A lot of people think that Rob and I argue, consistently..... My thought on this....they haven't been around for a real argument.

Bickering is something Rob and I excel at....but it's part of our relationship and not detrimentally. I enjoy bickering with my husband. If it was over a serious issue, I think I would be more worried. This is so much a part of our relationship that when people say things about us bickering, I'm truely surprised they think it's bad.

Then again, maybe it is and I'm just not aware of it?

Awareness to thyself and thy partner is key.

Las Vegas! Finally!

I'm going to Vegas! I'm going to see Elvis!

I'm going to get to meet my message board peoples!

Apparently Rob has to come with me....because I'm not taking HIS son across "international borders wihtout him.....

Well maybe he can take the week off and watch HIS son, while I go by myself!

The Perfect Kraft Dinner Noodle

The art of Kraft Dinner....though lost to many adults is something every college and university student masters. I never did. Not until pregnancy. For some reason I craved Kraft Dinner like mad and it took me a bit to actually get it right. Since I made KD for lunch and I was thinking of the perfect noode.....something my husband just can't get right....I thought I would share my knowledge with others.

The perfect KD noodle: Bring water to boil. Put in noodles, set timer - 8 minutes. Stir Twice.

That's it folks. Nothing else.

Gotta Love KD!

Already Lunch Time and I still Haven't Accomplished Anything Yet

Baby is finally asleep again.

Will it last? Doubt it.

I still haven't gotten anything done. I feel like I spend most of my time on this couch looking at all the things I still have to do and yet here I am, holding baby.

Am I spoiling him. No. But I definitely believe that what they say about holding babies, that they won't let you put them down unless you want them to cry. If Rob hadn't worked last night I'd stick baby in bed with him. unfortunately my workaholic husband not only worked last night...but works tonight....On a holiday, the day he normally would have had off as well.

What does this mean. This means I won't get a break until saturday.....more like Sunday because Rob will have to catch up on sleep so that he's useful. Funny how I stay home all day and yet he's getting more sleep then I am. Bitter??? Definitely.

It seems at this point that I am the only one not getting sleep in this family.

So not only am I not getting any sleep, I'm not getting the housework done......so baby isn't as dependant when???

So Much For The Anticipated Sleep

It seems as soon as I think I'm going to get some sleep...it just doesn't happen.

Right now the wee one is lying beside me on the couch....he's trying to decide whether or not he's going back to sleep. I swear he has a sixth sense for when I'm about to fall to slumber, because that's the time he starts to fuss and just doesn't want me to.

That's ok....I should get dressed anyway and start my day. Today I get to bless my house. I'm hoping the wee one will agree with this process. The swing is a powerful sedative. A new mother's best friend.

In the meantime I will make myself some breakfast and enjoy my son's smiles.

Morning Quiet

Morning Quiet

I love the morning quiet. This seems to be the only time lately that I can get any real quiet time. My husband is sleeping and after a morning feed, so is baby. I love the sun coming in the kitchen window, it shows off my shiney sink. I love the cats lying on the back of the couch looking out and knowing that soon I will put them on their leashes so they can go out and sniff the new spring smells.

What I love the most is now I have the choice of staying up or going back to bed to cuddle with Rob. Though we still have an on-going argument as to whether or not it's actually cuddling if only one person is aware of it. At this point with baby, any skin time is good time, whether he knows about it or not!

And this morning I think the lure of that bed is just too great.

First Post

First Post

So....this is my first post. I have to thank Katie.....I introduced her to Flylady. She introduced me to blog.

I probably don't have much time....I have a little one. He'll be ten weeks old on sunday! He's very demanding! Go Figure. He's adorable. An Exact Copy of Daddy, and Daddy is so proud of that! It's sometimes just freaky looking into his eyes and knowing he's not my husband. I really just can't believe that he turned out so gorgeous.

He smells just like a cabbage patch kid. Who would have thought that was where they got the scent?