1. Sleeping babies snuggled up together like puppies.
*I don't know why I think of puppies when I think of sleeping kids but I always see Jamie and Olivia as kind of a litter of puppies. They are always bumbling over each other, nipping at each other and then collapsing into a heap of warm little snuggly fur balls. Minus the fur.
So, the other night I put them to bed and got in the bath. I usually spend the first 30 minutes after they go to bed yelling at them to be quiet and get in their own beds. This time I poured myself a huge glass of wine (actually a plastic cup), got in the bath tub and ignored them.
When I got out I went to check on them and they were both crammed into Jamie's bed with their arms and legs all tangled together and their little mouths hanging open...snoozing away. I wanted to take a picture but I thought it might wake them up. So I just stood there for a long time so I would remember this moment forever. I will conjure it up sometime when they are 15 and 16 and totally hate me and each other.
2. Jamie's weird secret language.
*She says something to you and if you say, "What?" She repeats it back as a bunch of random jibberish. She and my dad have entire conversations of nonsense.
3. Jamie's obsession with finding beautiful things everywhere she goes.
*She always has some little treasure in her pocket. A rock, a flower, a bug, some bit of stuff off the ground that she thinks is pretty.
4. Olivia's new found love of all things scary.
* I hate scary. I hate to be scared. Where she got this...I have no idea. I have encouraged her though. I'd hate for her to go through life afraid of monsters, like I still am.
5. Olivia's nightly trip to my bed.
*Sometimes it's exhausting to wake up to a bony little butt pressed against you and a sweaty little hand tangled in your hair. But I know that some day she won't want to get in bed with me and it will be a really sad day.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Bullet Style!
*There are 7 things on my list that are In Progress. Some will always be in progress (Like #3). I have checked #7 and #15 completely off the list.
*#18 is going well. I have expanded it to include convenience grocery trips. A quick snack at the Co-Op before school and a six pack of beer from the gas station...it adds up! I have to confess that I did buy beer on a particularly rough night and I also spent .86 on a can of Mango Fandango Spritzer. Tonight I am going to cheat a little bit. Will, Robyn, Jimmy and I are going out for our birthdays (Mine and Robyn's) to an Indian Restaurant (Robyn's favorite and she never gets to pick!). But Jimmy is buying so it's not really cheating.
*I checked out a bunch of books from the library (Several of which I used to own. Wonder where they went?) So that I can plan 2 backpacking trips (#20). I definitely want to do Seven Devils again and I really want to do at least one night with my kids. So maybe it will be 3 trips.
*#22 is going well also. Last night I introduced my kids to the joy of a steamed artichoke with homemade hollandaise sauce. YUM! They thought it was pretty cool.
*Two of the seemingly mundane things on my list are going to be the hardest for me to accomplish. #19 and #25 are totally loaded statements. I work at them EVERYDAY and wonder if I'll ever accomplish them in a way that makes me happy.
Ok, enough about the list!
*There are only 3 weeks of school left for my kids! Jamie's last day is May 21st and Olivia's is May 23rd! Holy schmoly! I feel like school just started.
*We are going to Miracle Hot Springs for Memorial Day weekend. Leaving Saturday coming home on Monday. We're going with Mark and Buffy and their friends Dan and Lena (Whom I've never met) It should be really fun. Buffy said that their kids are just as self sufficient in the play department as ours! I believe her exact words were, "Give 'em a shovel and some dirt and they can play for hours" Woo!
*Going to Joe and Kelsey's on June 6th. I'm planning on spending Saturday and Sunday at Yellowstone then drive home on Monday.
*Getting ready for summer with mixed emotions. I love summer and usually pack it as full as possible with fun, family, trips, swimming, etc. Last summer was one of the most fun filled summers I have ever had. It was also the hardest summer of my life in a very personal way. So I am hoping that this summer can be different...so different...and if it isn't...I won't do it like this again.
I thinks that's all!
I am loving the list. It does so much for me to have it written down.
*#18 is going well. I have expanded it to include convenience grocery trips. A quick snack at the Co-Op before school and a six pack of beer from the gas station...it adds up! I have to confess that I did buy beer on a particularly rough night and I also spent .86 on a can of Mango Fandango Spritzer. Tonight I am going to cheat a little bit. Will, Robyn, Jimmy and I are going out for our birthdays (Mine and Robyn's) to an Indian Restaurant (Robyn's favorite and she never gets to pick!). But Jimmy is buying so it's not really cheating.
*I checked out a bunch of books from the library (Several of which I used to own. Wonder where they went?) So that I can plan 2 backpacking trips (#20). I definitely want to do Seven Devils again and I really want to do at least one night with my kids. So maybe it will be 3 trips.
*#22 is going well also. Last night I introduced my kids to the joy of a steamed artichoke with homemade hollandaise sauce. YUM! They thought it was pretty cool.
*Two of the seemingly mundane things on my list are going to be the hardest for me to accomplish. #19 and #25 are totally loaded statements. I work at them EVERYDAY and wonder if I'll ever accomplish them in a way that makes me happy.
Ok, enough about the list!
*There are only 3 weeks of school left for my kids! Jamie's last day is May 21st and Olivia's is May 23rd! Holy schmoly! I feel like school just started.
*We are going to Miracle Hot Springs for Memorial Day weekend. Leaving Saturday coming home on Monday. We're going with Mark and Buffy and their friends Dan and Lena (Whom I've never met) It should be really fun. Buffy said that their kids are just as self sufficient in the play department as ours! I believe her exact words were, "Give 'em a shovel and some dirt and they can play for hours" Woo!
*Going to Joe and Kelsey's on June 6th. I'm planning on spending Saturday and Sunday at Yellowstone then drive home on Monday.
*Getting ready for summer with mixed emotions. I love summer and usually pack it as full as possible with fun, family, trips, swimming, etc. Last summer was one of the most fun filled summers I have ever had. It was also the hardest summer of my life in a very personal way. So I am hoping that this summer can be different...so different...and if it isn't...I won't do it like this again.
I thinks that's all!
I am loving the list. It does so much for me to have it written down.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Number 22
Ya'll know how much I like to talk about my refrigerator...
I have been in denial for about a month but my refrigerator...ok, typing that whole word is taxing me. At the risk of sounding stupid I am going to say fridge. Bear with me.
So anyway...My fridge has been dying a slow painful death for a while. On Monday, in an effort to do number 22, I went grocery shopping and loaded up on veggies. I purchased most of my groceries from the periphery of the store just like all those healthy people tell you to do. I went home and unloaded all $150 worth of groceries into my fridge and freezer. A little while later I opened the fridge to grab something out and it was room temperature. Hmmmm. Very strange. I called my mom (when all else fails run home crying to your mommy and daddy...I do this a lot) and she said that sometimes it gets dirty under the fridge and a simple whoopy-woo swish of your vacuum can help your fridge run more efficiently (I call her Martha. But with much stricter moral standards. How can a person be more uptight than Martha, I do not know. I love you mom and mean this in the nicest way.) So that evening Jimmy and I pulled the fridge out (OMG YUCK!) and cleaned on, in, under, around, over and out. We put a thermometer in and left it overnight. In the morning the fridge was at 50 degrees. Ew, throw away the mayo!!
Oh my gosh this is a long story...
Wrap it up...frantic repair guy phone calls ensued, I was without a fridge for 2 1/2 days and I ate popcorn for dinner on Tuesday because this is "No eating out" month. (April 22-May 22). End of story.
So, I have my food back (It was at Martha's) and I have a lot of veggies staring at me and yelling "Eat me!! With cheese!! And butter!!" Any suggestions on how to get my family to eat all these veggies? Without a lot of cheese or butter?
I found a yummy grilled eggplant recipe that I am making tonight but I'm pretty sure that I'm the only one who will be excited about it.
Oh well...I believe it says, "Eat more green stuff. ENCOURAGE my family to" I won't be a failure if they choose not to, right?
I have been in denial for about a month but my refrigerator...ok, typing that whole word is taxing me. At the risk of sounding stupid I am going to say fridge. Bear with me.
So anyway...My fridge has been dying a slow painful death for a while. On Monday, in an effort to do number 22, I went grocery shopping and loaded up on veggies. I purchased most of my groceries from the periphery of the store just like all those healthy people tell you to do. I went home and unloaded all $150 worth of groceries into my fridge and freezer. A little while later I opened the fridge to grab something out and it was room temperature. Hmmmm. Very strange. I called my mom (when all else fails run home crying to your mommy and daddy...I do this a lot) and she said that sometimes it gets dirty under the fridge and a simple whoopy-woo swish of your vacuum can help your fridge run more efficiently (I call her Martha. But with much stricter moral standards. How can a person be more uptight than Martha, I do not know. I love you mom and mean this in the nicest way.) So that evening Jimmy and I pulled the fridge out (OMG YUCK!) and cleaned on, in, under, around, over and out. We put a thermometer in and left it overnight. In the morning the fridge was at 50 degrees. Ew, throw away the mayo!!
Oh my gosh this is a long story...
Wrap it up...frantic repair guy phone calls ensued, I was without a fridge for 2 1/2 days and I ate popcorn for dinner on Tuesday because this is "No eating out" month. (April 22-May 22). End of story.
So, I have my food back (It was at Martha's) and I have a lot of veggies staring at me and yelling "Eat me!! With cheese!! And butter!!" Any suggestions on how to get my family to eat all these veggies? Without a lot of cheese or butter?
I found a yummy grilled eggplant recipe that I am making tonight but I'm pretty sure that I'm the only one who will be excited about it.
Oh well...I believe it says, "Eat more green stuff. ENCOURAGE my family to" I won't be a failure if they choose not to, right?
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Erika and Number 2 on the list
My super super sweet friend Erika sent me a birthday present today!
I love mail!
I especially love boxes in the mail!
I dashed home to meet the refrigerator repair guy, checked the mail and there was a bright fun little box in my mailbox. Oh Happy Day!
My elation over this just further reinforced my resolve to check Number 2 off the list.
I love mail!
I especially love boxes in the mail!
I dashed home to meet the refrigerator repair guy, checked the mail and there was a bright fun little box in my mailbox. Oh Happy Day!
My elation over this just further reinforced my resolve to check Number 2 off the list.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Number 18 starts today
I was so disgusted when I ran a report on Quicken that showed how much money we spent on "dining" in the last few months. I could have gone on vacation with that amount of money!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Number 3
Yesterday we rode the bus to school!
To quote Olivia,"Lisa, guess how I got to school today?! The City Bus!!!!"
They loved it! We spent a blissful 1/2 hour looking out the window at people and trucks and landmarks we recognized. When we switched buses downtown we stood up against a building and soaked up some sunshine while the bus driver took his 2 minute break. The bus comes right to our corner (They loved sitting on the bus stop bench), we switched downtown and took it a few more blocks to the Co-Op (which is only a block away from school).
I was not looking forward to this little adventure but I am pleasantly surprised at how...well...pleasant it was.
We plan on doing it once or twice a week for the next few weeks that school is in.
To quote Olivia,"Lisa, guess how I got to school today?! The City Bus!!!!"
They loved it! We spent a blissful 1/2 hour looking out the window at people and trucks and landmarks we recognized. When we switched buses downtown we stood up against a building and soaked up some sunshine while the bus driver took his 2 minute break. The bus comes right to our corner (They loved sitting on the bus stop bench), we switched downtown and took it a few more blocks to the Co-Op (which is only a block away from school).
I was not looking forward to this little adventure but I am pleasantly surprised at how...well...pleasant it was.
We plan on doing it once or twice a week for the next few weeks that school is in.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Progress
3. Figured out the bus schedule. I can catch it at the corner by my house at 7:55, switch buses at State & Glenwood and take it right to the shop. I'll be to work by 8:30. Woo!
I am so annoyed every time I put $50 into my gas tank and it seems like I have to fill up every freakin' week! Taking the bus is not my idea of a rockin' good time but it will cost a dollar and I'll have a 1/2 hour to do anything besides driving....sit and stare out the flippin window and enjoy not being pissed off by traffic. On Saturday I am dragging Jimmy and the kids on a "test ride" to school on our bikes. My brother suggested a route that would be easy and safe so we are going to try it out to see how long it takes.
6. Which 5 movies? What would you classify as a "classic movie"? Suggestions?
7. I know this is really lame but hey, it's who I am! I haven't switched yet (I do use paper and I do reuse them) but I hate the yucky green bags that the grocery store has so I ordered these. So cute! (Go ahead, laugh at my "eco fashion"!)
10. I have a Kids and I trip planned for the weekend of May 30th. We're going to Joe and Kelsey's and Yellowstone!
15. I am an unsubscribing crazy woman! It is amazing how much email shit I get on a daily basis.
I am so annoyed every time I put $50 into my gas tank and it seems like I have to fill up every freakin' week! Taking the bus is not my idea of a rockin' good time but it will cost a dollar and I'll have a 1/2 hour to do anything besides driving....sit and stare out the flippin window and enjoy not being pissed off by traffic. On Saturday I am dragging Jimmy and the kids on a "test ride" to school on our bikes. My brother suggested a route that would be easy and safe so we are going to try it out to see how long it takes.
6. Which 5 movies? What would you classify as a "classic movie"? Suggestions?
7. I know this is really lame but hey, it's who I am! I haven't switched yet (I do use paper and I do reuse them) but I hate the yucky green bags that the grocery store has so I ordered these. So cute! (Go ahead, laugh at my "eco fashion"!)
10. I have a Kids and I trip planned for the weekend of May 30th. We're going to Joe and Kelsey's and Yellowstone!
15. I am an unsubscribing crazy woman! It is amazing how much email shit I get on a daily basis.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
27 Things To Do Before I Turn 28
1. Make a collage
2. Write letters
3. Park my car once a week. Take public transportation or ride my bike to work.
4. Surprise someone with exactly what they want.
5. Make out at the drive in movie.
6. Watch 5 classic movies.
7. Switch to re-usable bags for grocery buying.
8. Take Olivia skiing.
9. Go on a weekend trip with my best friend...like we used to.
10. Go on a weekend trip with just my kids and I.
11. Go on a weekend trip alone.
12. Remember to floss every day.
13. Call my oldest brother.
14. Keep in better touch with my sister.
15. Unsubscribe to all that crap that floods my inbox.
16. Take my kids rollerskating with my dad.
17. Go paperless as much as possible at home and work.
18. Go without eating at a restaurant or fast food for a month.
19. Get a front porch. However it has to happen.
20. Spend at least 4 nights of this summer with my backpack only.
21. Get out of the city limits once a month all year.
22. Eat more green stuff. Encourage my family to.
23. Write in a journal 2 times a week.
24. Don't flinch.
25. Say what I want.
26. Read more non-fiction.
27. Figure out that whole map and compass crap.
Happpy Birthday To Me!
2. Write letters
3. Park my car once a week. Take public transportation or ride my bike to work.
4. Surprise someone with exactly what they want.
5. Make out at the drive in movie.
6. Watch 5 classic movies.
7. Switch to re-usable bags for grocery buying.
8. Take Olivia skiing.
9. Go on a weekend trip with my best friend...like we used to.
10. Go on a weekend trip with just my kids and I.
11. Go on a weekend trip alone.
12. Remember to floss every day.
13. Call my oldest brother.
14. Keep in better touch with my sister.
15. Unsubscribe to all that crap that floods my inbox.
16. Take my kids rollerskating with my dad.
17. Go paperless as much as possible at home and work.
18. Go without eating at a restaurant or fast food for a month.
19. Get a front porch. However it has to happen.
20. Spend at least 4 nights of this summer with my backpack only.
21. Get out of the city limits once a month all year.
22. Eat more green stuff. Encourage my family to.
23. Write in a journal 2 times a week.
24. Don't flinch.
25. Say what I want.
26. Read more non-fiction.
27. Figure out that whole map and compass crap.
Happpy Birthday To Me!
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