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~ My Days ~12月1日 My apologies in advanceTo the future wives of my boys (not naming any names, but Liam and Maddox)....Here is my heartfelt apology. I tried. I've done the best I could.
 Just know that these traits started early. Really early. Like as soon as they could talk early. Oy!
Here's a little advice. Subject to change of course.
Liam
This is the child who eats all day. Not grazes...but EATS! He wakes up and wants to know what's for breakfast. After breakfast is eaten...what's for lunch? While eating lunch...What's for supper? While eating supper...What's for snack before bed? Plus throughout the day be sure to expect many "When do we eat next?" He is a very healthy little guy. Could this be that he was finally weaned at 17 months from nursing? We need to be in in Italy. All those little Italian Grandma's would LOVE for him to sit at their table all day as they filled his scrumptious little cheeks up!
Maddox
Please don't buy him any "funny" shirts. Define his version of "funny"? Well....Let's see. It seems to be any shirt that has a pattern. Whether it be stripes or a plaid. Subject to change of course! These "funny" shirts can bring on the biggest cries of agony.
Enough.Said.
Noah
So far Noah doesn't have any quirks. He's just a talker. So like his Daddy (who is a talker, also) he'll probably marry someone quiet (like me).
I love these little guys to pieces. I love it even more when all these traits are going on all at once, like this morning. I'm one person and function at my best handling one disaster at a time per individual child. 10月19日 Back on track I've missed this.
I've missed writing.
I've missed keeping in touch with everyone.
So once again I begin.
We got a glimpse of Fall in N. Ga recently. It was wonderful. The cool crisp air. Pure BLISS! Maybe Fall will show up here before December!
We went back to our hometown for a visit and to take the boys to the fair. They had a blast! As parents, hubby and I were shocked at how we remembered the fair as a child. Things weren't as large as we once thought, rides didn't go nearly as fast and fair food didn't taste nearly as good after your 2nd helping!! Oy!
As a family we also started a new tradition. Water Balloon Fights! It was Maddox's idea. An idea that I can say we'll continue many times to come. We chose to have it while in N. GA so my brother could participate. Such an easy hi-light for the day. My family has never been huge and we never had much to do with extended family except for the occasionsal holiday. I so very much want to change that for our children and just begin to make the fun memories.
9月12日 Still here.... Yes... I'm still here.
The weather did cooperate for us during my grandmother's funeral. It was just a relative who didn't get that "Memo" about good behavior and making things easy for everyone! Anyway... It's all done and now with my Mom being the oldest she is in charge of getting the estate in order. So the same realtive is not being very coperative.
Work is going..... I'm not miserable. I just don't fit in with most of the people I work with, except maybe a couple of people. Kind of like High School re-visited all over again. Not my favorite!
This is such a different work enviorment. I've never been in a situation like this before. My "work" road trip wasn't so great. I came back with a HUGE headache and hating the fact that I had endured all that I did for the last 9 hours.
Other than that life is good.
Liam is truly enjoying Soccer. He's the Goalie and does an excellent job!
Maddox started school and loves seeing his friends.
Noah has had some issues with school, but for the most part seems to be a bit calmer this year. Hopefully a little more mature.
Hubby has gone back to school to finish his Bachelor's before he retires in a year and 3/4's. We've learned tons of stuff from one of his education classes. Noah just isn't cut out for public school. That's only our opinion. Unfortunately there are schools out there that he would probably excel in, just not where we live. As a parent that is sooo frustrating.
We have that year and 3/4's left here and then the Navy will move us one final time to anywhere in the States we choose. So that countdown has kind of begun for us. I soooo want out of here. I need seasons. I need to know my boys can run outside until they are worn out. Suburbia is just not for us. Most of all we need to feel at home FINALLY. To know we have so many options open and ahead of us.....and just not be afraid to take them.
Have a great day everyone! 8月29日 Timing isn't everything...When it rains it pours....yes I mean that as a pun in regards to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ernesto(not sure what it's being called right now??)
Please Ernesto... GO AWAY!!!!! Just keep traveling out to the ocean. Normally I don't mind being under a watch for the smaller storms. But I found out last night that my Grandmother passed away last night in FL. Her wishes are to be buried in St. Petersburg, FL. About 4 hours away from where she is now. All this in the path of everything ERNESTO. Rain and more rain. Will we be able to accomplish anything for her this week?? No one can seem to answer this. And we are in the path of Ernesto here in the very tip of South GA! UUUGGHHHHH!!!!!!
This is the first (possible)hurricane hubby has ever been here for. Lucky guy, eh? We'll stay as long as it stays below a Level 3. That's the cut-off for my comfort zone.
I'm off to help make arrangements, etc. Have a good day everyone!
I wrote this back in February. It helps to know she is finally at peace.
~A
My GrandmotherToday I made the 2 hour roundtrip to see my Grandmother.
A Grandmother that I vaguely know, but still love and respect.
A Grandmother who never really shared many of lifes positives with me.
A Grandmother that within the last few weeks has quickly lost most of her faculties and is bedridden.
A Grandmother who spent most of her life being a nurse to others and is now being nursed.
A Grandmother who in her own way dealt with alcoholic parents and abusive husbands.
A Grandmother who only knew how to love the men in her life who would hurt her and her children most. With their hands, their words and with their actions.
A Grandmother who I knew loved to read book after book.
A Grandmother who could make the sickest African Violet spring back to life.
A Grandmother who played rummy with me.
A Grandmother who loved green olives just as much as I do.
A Grandmother who despite the odds raised 4 wonderful children.
A Grandmother that I hope has put all her demons to rest and can live her days peacefully at last.
A Grandmother who I hope was loved just enough to exceed her expectations of being unworthy.
A Grandmother who is a SURVIVOR 8月25日 Such a SLACKER!Yep....that would be me! Slacking away on the whole blog thing.
I'm at a loss as to what to say and write about. I vowed that if and when (which is now) I ever worked outside the home, that I would NEVER blog about work. So I'm not. BUT.... Oh the stories I could share. WOW!!!
Work is good. I'm definitely getting my eyes opened a bit more each day. I've never really worked in an office setting, so that is a change of pace.
School is going great for the boys. Noah seems to have a teacher that truly "gets" him and for that we are very greatful! Liam loves his class. He had his first soccer practice last night. Scouts will start soon for both of them. Maddox is the only one feeling left out. His school won't start until after Labor Day. He's really enjoying all the extra time with Hubby though.
I've contemplated making a "blog move" like some others, but still haven't really decided what to do. I'm not liking these changes that happen more often than I care for. The "ads" that now surround the blogs drive me crazy and it just kind of makes it feel cheap. I don't know...just my thoughts!
Have a great weekend everyone!! 8月9日 Mrs. Mush Brain is back!Yep....that's me.... Mrs. Mush Brain. To try to explain how tired I am at the end of the day....I just don't have the words, except my brain is mush and non-functioning.
I'm really liking my job. I'm working at a Georgia University that has a smaller campus on base. Most students are older adults or military. So that in itself is nice. I haven't had to many gripers yet. I'm doing class textbooks, ordering/ recieving, inventory and just some basic admin. stuff. It's part time except during registration and the first week of class (which is what we've been in). My hours go back to part time next week. Wheewww!
I have a road trip coming up soon. Where myself and a couple other workers travel to the Main Campus, 2 hours away!!! I have never been so excited for a 4 hour round trip, plus most of the work day spent with adults! No....Are we there yet? I've gotta pee. Can we stop at the next exit? I'm planning to take a book and veg....since I don't have to drive! Even better.
Hubby has taken over a good portion of my stay at home duties. That in itself is a great trade and he's getting to spend more time with the boys, now that he's home all the time. Everyone's loving that! So far this whole switch-a-roo with our schedules is working. I'm definetly more appreciative of my time with my little guys. I needed this break and for our family it's working out.
I have every intention of getting around to as many people as I can this weekend. Don't give up on me. I'm just workin' on getting back 100%!
 P.S. I'm not getting all these changes! Bare with me. 8月4日 Trying to catch my breath... I'm still here and will be around to visit this weekend to get all caught up. I'm still trying to master the skill of working and juggling family. School starts next week for our oldest 2 guys, so that's adding to the stress a bit. Thanks for checking in with me!
8月2日 Yippee!!Woo hoo!! I have a job!
I rec'd a call yesterday morning for the job I thought I didn't have. I accepted and start at 10:00 today. 8月1日 RevengeI've been up since 3:14 a.m. Not a good thing. A certain someone has decided to snore the night away for all of mankind. But he's sleeping well <insert the "ahh's" here>
So what have I done with my time??
*I have started loads of laundry
and
*I have gone shopping. All from the privacy of my quiet home (oops, I can't say quiet! If I could, I wouldn't be typing this at friggin 6:30 a.m.)
Revenge is sweeter at Old Navy.com  7月31日 BummedThanks to everyone who offered their thoughts and support with my job search.
I'm assuming I didn't get the job. The decision was to be made today and I've heard nothing.
I felt the interview itself went really well...so I'm a bit confused, but oh well.
I just mailed a "thank you" note in regards to the interview, so maybe something will come from that.
This was a starting point and I'll just keep on going and see what happens! Potty talkCAUTION: The following post contains multiple references to pee and poop.
I've just found out that miscommunication can happen at any age. Follow along....here goes.
At the beginning of summer we started to potty train Maddox. He caught on in a matter of days. Amazingly....off he went. We've never had to do much reminding or coaxing. He just goes when he needs to. Perfect!
Recently he's had a few accidents during the day. Just the typical I've played to long and realize I really needed to go potty about 20 min. ago! Ooooppps!
So we've just offered reminders to pay attention and that it's ok to stop playing for 5 seconds. The toys will still be there. Go potty and come back. No biggie.
We've still had a few more accidents since that conversation. So being the Mom I've tried to break down the scenario. Is there more of a problem than I'm realizing? Is he struggling to unzip or pulling his pants down, etc? So I mentioned using his fly when needing to potty. Thinking it might be easier and quicker, since he's in a hurry. Obviously this needs no description of the following events when using a fly...so I won't offer any.
 In our home the word "potty" is kind of a generic term. It covers everything pee and poop related.
Here's the miscommunication part..... "Mommy, How do I poop through the front?"
Me: Huh??
Me: Oh! Stop!!!!!!!!! I'll be right there!!!
Gotta LOVE these days!!
7月26日 Questions and more questionsOk....Here's the info.
I am job hunting. After 8 years of being a stay-at-home Mom I am searching in the outside world for jobs. Scary, eh? It is for me.
My main question is how do I answer "So now you are applying for jobs after 8 years. Why now?"
Well my main answer that I can't share with the interviewer would be financial reasons and just to get out and start doing something for me.
So what's a great way to word that???
Anyone?? I'm open to creative comments. Any help at all is appreciated!
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Just to add more info:
There isn't just one field in the job world I'm looking for. I did retail before I had the boys. I know I DON"T want to go back into that. My first choice would be an office setting of sometype. I'm looking for something M-F that works with Hubby's schedule, which is pretty slack now that he's on shore duty.
My biggest concern was yesterday after filling out an application. How do prospective employers look at huge gaps in a woman's resume, because she stayed home to be with her children? It's really a more self-conscience concern on my part.
After doing many searches online to answer these questions...I didn't find as many answers as I'd hoped. I did find one really good article that boosted my confidence somewhat. I know I haven't wasted my time these last 8 years and I would hope employers would see it the same way.
As much as I'm ready to branch out and do this, I still feel some guilt for it. Our oldest 2 are in school full time and Maddox goes M, W, F. So this is do-able for us. But mostly I just want it for me. As much as I love being a Mom...I've misplaced a part of me as an adult. A part that would like to have a change of pace and focus on something a little different from the norm of my everyday.
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More News!!!
I have an interview tomorrow (Friday) at 11:00. Yayyyy!!!
Now what do I do??? I haven't truly interviewed for a position in over 10 years. I know things have changed quite a bit.
I've got the clothes, that's not a problem. I'm just concerned about answering questions and promoting myself.
Internet searches....here I come!
7月25日 Can you name 13 people?
7月24日 So not NICE!!!!Below is a snippit of a lot of ruckus that I promptly put a stop to. Noah and Liam yelling Maddox's name over his screams.
Noah and Liam saying: Is it dark yet? Now? Yep...you are entering the dark sphere. Still dark? Ok... just a little longer. Ok, ok you are now entering the light sphere(Maddox's screaming stops). Wasn't that a fun ride? The whole time I'm hearing something opening and closing, admist Maddox's screams. He's been lovingly shut up in his closet, all in the name of an imaginary ride.
Yeah....I believe that.....NOT! Pure and evil brotherly TORTURE!!!!! Summer boredom at its best!! 7月21日 I've been tagged!I love this stuff!!! I was tagged by Sue.
My instructions were to answer 5 or more of the following questions. These are my answers to the BlogHer Mixer.
1. When did you start blogging and why? Or Talk about your blog. What can I
learn about you in under 5 minutes? 2. How do you use blogging to build friendships? I'm in awe at the friendships I've built through blogging. I have met many incredible people. I love to see their comments and to catch up with their new posts.
3. Who do you read every day, rain or shine? 4. Why did you choose to share that piece of yourself in a photograph? Because its taken years for me to accept my pale skin and freckles. They are totally me...and as an adult I wouldn't change them one bit. Plus, one of the boys took the pic!
5. How would you describe your writing style? Really, really basic. I just write about my days, my boys and sometimes things that are going on in my life. My writing style isn't always as profound as I'd like, but it's all me.
6. If you could spend time with one person (other than your spouse, because really, let's not rack up the suck up points here) I don't know that I can sum it up with one person. Most of the people I am curious about are from the past... like Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman. People of now, would be just about any person who doesn't live in the U.S. and have the freedoms that we have. Just to hear about their culture and their lives day to day.
7. What don't you write about? Anything considered a no-no in your book? Religion. I don't know that I consider it a no-no. It's just not a comfort zone I've reached yet. This has always been an area of struggle in my life and I just have yet to put it in words. So.... see, I just wrote about something I normally wouldn't.... kinda sorta!
8. How do you feel about meeting bloggers in real life? Are you nervous? Will you have great expectations? What do you home to take away from the BlogHer experience? 9. So soon we're going to meet each other at BlogHer. Important question. How do you party? 10. What is your favorite thing that you wrote? What got a strong reaction from readers? Links please? 11. Have you written anything controversial? Is blogging controversial? 12. Are you and your blogging persona the same person? At first I was going to answer this no. But I've thought about it a great deal...and the answer would be yes. I'm reserved and guarded in real life until I really know someone. After thinking about it, I feel as if I write the same way. I usually keep with the "safe" subjects.
13. Have you ever anonymously posted on a site to flame them? 14. If you had a super power, what would it be? A mind reader. I'm a people watcher! So I'm always wondering what someone is thinking. I'm sure with this particular power it could make for some interesting days!
7月19日 Too Funny!Ok..... I must admit..... I really want to try this!
We have a fire pit and love to be out the with the boys roasting hot dogs. We just don't do it enough. But this would be the ultimate!! Roast 10-15 hot dogs in record speed!
 Clipboard Secrets | Funny Videos | Funny Clipboard Secrets | Funny Videos | Funny 7月17日 Weekend RecapI'm not sure I've ever been so grateful for a weekend to be over. You know when you've been away from your home and then you return and sometimes you just feel as if you need to get back into the swing of things?? Well... We never really got to do that. So now is our chance.
Hubby's mother, sister and niece came down last week and left Sunday. Their visit right on the heels of us just leaving their area days before. The mean person in me was saying "Why?" We all just saw each other.
My relationship with Hubby's family is strained at best. That would mean his parents and my parents relationship is non-existent. All this still, 13 years later in our marriage...fun,eh? So in my mind I'm thinking.... in a period of a month....we've been back to our hometown twice (we are from the same hometown), both times for funerals and each time all 5 of us plus a dog stayed at his parents house. More fun.
I am physically sick to my stomach when I go back to visit. There is just no reason for me to eat while there. Gatorade works just fine.
The stress is just to great and I felt the same way during their visit here. But dang it....this is my turf and I shouldn't have to feel this way in my own home!
So anyway....maybe putting this down in words will help in some way.
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2 Funnies that happened this weekend while eating out ...of course! Where else is it best for public embarassment??
We had all just sat down and begun to eat at a restaurant and Liam started scratching his head like a mad man. I ignored it for a bit, until he said..."I've got FLEAS!" Not a quiet statement, but rather loudly in the fairly quiet restaurant. One of the adults in our group said "What?" So obviously he felt the need to repeat it just a bit louder! ugghh!
Once again while eating out with hubby's family, hubby was cutting his rather tough steak covered in steak sauce. Next to hubby was Maddox who was eating vanilla ice cream with whipped cream. Two seconds later hubby saws through the meat and it gets pushed to the edge of the plate and great globs of steak sauce fly over into Maddox's bowl of ice cream! He is shocked and near tears. Hubby asks if he wants a new bowl of ice cream? Maddox's answer was more of the facial expression variety, but "DUH!!" pretty much sums it up! 7月13日 Thank God it's FRIDAY!!!!!!In an effort to level out the amount of testosterone in this house....I've subjected everyone to my girly-girl ways!!
Here's my list. This is only the beginning....
1. I've dressed up my dog. Isn't green her color?
2. The master bedroom is now the proud owner of a Pink Magnolia/Jasmine air freshner
3. I treated myself to a Pedicure...it was pure heaven! I even got a little heart design thrown in.
4. Best of all I've banned the boys from our toilet! I have sat in pee way to many times this week!!
More Sea WorldWe had a typical Florida day while at Sea World. Brief summer downpours and then sun and humidity. Overall it was a pretty good day!
The boys had a blast. More than once Maddox was so tongue tied that he kept calling Shamu.... Shampoo. We decided to get there when they opened and start at the back of the park and work our way forward. That turned out to be a great decision. We were able to bypass alot of the crowds.
We saw several of the shows and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Shamu's new show was called "Believe". At the beginning they asked military and their families to stand for the "Here's to the Hero's". That was a really nice way to honor the women and men who serve our country.
About halfway through "Believe" 2 of the killer whales decided to stop cooperating. The trainers hemmed and hawed trying to stall. But in the end the show stopped early. There just wasn't any way to get 2 massively huge killer whales to obey instructions if they didn't want to...go figure, 'eh?
Hubby, Noah and Liam rode Atlantis and enjoyed it. Hubby and I rode Kraken seperately since the boys weren't tall enough. I'm all for wild, loopity-loop roller coasters, but that was a bit much for me. My head literally hurt after the ride stopped.
We of course had to do souvenirs. I was pleasantly surprised with the prices. Most everything was very reasonable. Food prices I was less impressed with, but food quality was great.
We have talked about making this an annual trip. The season passes are super cheap and that would allow us to visit during the fall and winter, when it is cooler.
Overall it was a great experience and the boys loved it! 7月11日 Girly GirlUgghhh!!
It's finally hit our home. I am SURROUNDED by GUYS!!!
Gone are my sweet, huggy, lovey dovey little boys. No more innocent conversations about anything.
It's all been replaced by FARTS, talks of FARTS, armpit odor, talks of armpit odor, toots and poots, who can toot and poot the loudest.
While summertime has opened up new oppurtunity's of sleeping in, hours and hours at the pool and some boredom thrown in. The boredom has been one-upped with FARTS!!!!! ALL. THE. TIME.
It's a friggin FART fest all day!!!!
Please rescue me!!!!! I'm off to surround myself with lots of frilly pink ANYTHING! Shopping anyone??? This seems like the perfect time to buy the "Pure White Linen" fragrance by Estee Lauder. It smells divine!
P.S. I'll get to the Sea World "Shampoo" (Shamu) post tomorrow, once the air clears! |
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