I've Been Tagged!

I've been tagged! I am more than happy to share 8 random facts/habits I have. Though I haven't shared any habits, I can always do that in another post.


1. I love love love Google Reader! If you don't use it, you should. You add all your favorite blogs into the site. When someone updates their blog, Google Reader will notify you. It's like you're getting email without the junk. Plus, you don't have to go through all your bookmarked blogs to see if it's been updated. It's awesome! (Katy, I don't know how well Google Reader works when you have dial-up! hee hee)

2. I learned last summer that I can't jump on the trampoline anymore. Let's just say that having children has taken it's toll on my bladder.

I have spent the last 9 years eating every critical thought I've had. Mainly the criticism I've made towards mom's and their kids. The following "I will never" are just a couple of things I've said to myself. These photos were not taken by me. My kids got a hold of my camera and I found it ironic that they took pictures of the "I will never":

3. I will never let my child have a binky after the age of 2. She is now 3 1/2.

4. I will never let my child drink Diet Coke.


5. I will never feed my child by propping a bottle.


6. I pull out this card all the time. I obtained it after I learned I was pregnant with twins. I use it to get out of callings, volunteering at the school, and when I don't want to do something for my kids. Instead of giving the card to someone I just say "I can't, I just had twins" or "I can't I'm taking care of the babies."


7. Today we went to a trailer park. I mean, today we went to Lagoon. The attire at the place is quite interesting. I tried to take a picture of this guys mullet. If you click on the picture you'll get a better view of him.

8. How do you like these pink glasses? A gift that was given to me by my children for Mother's Day. They found them in the dollar section at Target. Thanks kids!

What's up with the double chin?


The Rules: 1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.2. People that are tagged write a blog post about their own 8 random things and post these rules.3. At the end of your post tag 8 people and include their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment on their blog to tell them they've been tagged, and to comment back and read your blog for the whole story.

So I'm too lazy to tag anyone but if you enjoy talking about yourself as much as I do, please go ahead and share.

Fashion Friday Foto Cancelled!!

Can you guess why no photo shoot this week? No one has anything to wear. Yes, I am a little behind in the laundry department. And you thought I was the perfect house keeper!

Happy Birthday!

Top 10 Reasons Why Annemarie Deserves a Happy Birthday!!

1. She's a great listener.

2. She's totally hip.

3. She's a good mother with stinkin' cute kids!

4. She's creative.

5. She's one heck of a good cook and she shares!

6. She makes people feel like she's their best friend (sorry Jennie, I'm her best friend).

7. She likes Diet Coke.

8. She's totally realistic.

9. She has great hair.

9 1/2. She takes my babies to her house for sleep overs.

10. She is so popular!!!

Happy Birthday dear friend! Hope this 38th year is fabulous for you!

What if?

School starts at 8:50 am. I slept-in and woke the boys up at 8:30 am. I've been making them walk home from school lately. I told the boys I will give them a ride home only if it rains. In the midst of rushing them to get dressed we had this conversation:

Max: Do we have to walk home from school today?

Me: Yes.

Max: What if it rains?

Me: I'll pick you up.

Max: What if it's not raining but then it starts to rain when we get out of school?

Me: I'll pick you up.

Max: What if rains and then stops and then rains again?

Michael: What if it's not raining and then it starts?

Max: What if it's not raining but rains and then we are half way home?

Michael: What if it starts raining on the way home but then it stops and then it starts?

Michael: What if we walk a different way home from school, it starts to rain, and you can't find us?

Me: What if we all go back to bed????

Guess Who!

Who are these angels? This is Carmen who supplies my 44 oz. fix every morning. This is JJ. He started working mornings when I was on "maternity leave". One morning, after leaving Corner 22, Maggie said "that guy is really hot!"

Fashion Friday Fotos

This weeks photo shoot is brought to you today by our very own Maggie. She got a hold of my camera during Max's school program.

Here is a picture of her shoe:



This is a picture of my shirt:

These pictures are of the photographer :

Flags

I am posting this flag as symbolism. I am surrendering or throwing-in-the- towel. After watching American Idol on Wednesday night, I am done with reality TV. I mentioned in a previous post that I get too emotionally involved in reality TV. After I watch reality TV I can't sleep at night because I can't stop thinking about the show. I decided to watch American Idol this season. I was sucked into the show only to be left disappointed. That cute David Archuleta didn't win and I sulked the rest of the night. My husband and kids saw my disappointment. After I complained Max asked "mom, what does emotionally involved mean?" Did the judges do it on purpose? Did they declare David A. the next American Idol so that David C. would win? Questions like these run through my head through out the night. Then the songs that David A. sung go through my head as well. I'm done.

Wait! Why is Maggie holding this flag? The flag, and many flags, were on my neighbors lawn. They were markings for future sprinkler heads. They also marked gas lines. Maggie didn't see that though. She thought they were colorful flags to take out of the grass. That's what she did, she took them out of the neighbors grass. I was mortified. I wondered how I was going to tell my neighbors about my little thief. I left a message on their phone. Luckily, the sprinkler system was done. The flags actually needed to be taken out. Whew!

Fashion Foto Friday: Build-A-Claire

If you are having a hard time finding an outfit for your newborn, dig into your build-a-bear pile. Maybe this will inspire her to be a hockey player!

Happy New Year!

If you can remember, I made my New Year Resolution at the beginning of 2008. I previously mentioned I normally forget my resolution a week after I make it. I remembered this year. It was to lose 10 pounds. I went to the Dr. today and I have met my goal! A whopping 35 pounds. Who would believe that I lost 35 lbs in 6 weeks?! Okay, so it was all baby weight but I'll take the loss and run! Especially since I still have 35 more to lose from my previous pregnancy.

The best feeling was walking to the Dr.s office and not being pregnant. It was so nice to park far from the building and not worry how I'd make it to the office. I'd look for a close parking spot. If I couldn't find one I would take a deep breath and hope I could waddle up the 5 stairs and into his office. Whew! I am SO GLAD it's over. Annemarie was right, having the twins out is much easier than having them in. If you are wondering, I am DONE having children.

Happy Mother's Day!

After work a friend waxed my eyebrows, upper lip, and chin. I paid $5. That's a good enough Mother's Day present for me!
Maggie gave me this umbrella for Mother's Day. I've always wanted an umbrella like this. Too bad she took it back as soon as she gave it to me. The bracelet on her wrist was given to me by Michael. Maggie has it as well. Bravo to all Mom's out there!

What's For Dinner?

People have been so kind to us since the babies have come into our home. Some people help by taking my kids (and babies). Others have brought in meals. If you had to guess what meal we've had the most, what would it be? .......... The answer is lasagna. I'm not complaining. I like lasagna. I am just saying we've had it a lot. Michael told my friend that they were lucky that they WEREN'T having lasagna for dinner. Anyway, the lasagna has come in many different ways. Here are a few:

1. Bland Lasagna: this was one of my favorites. I'm not a spicy type of girl. Everyone loved the meal.

2. Italian Sausage Lasagna: not so much a favorite. My husband really liked the sausage and would like the recipe. I will not make it because I don't like it. He doesn't know this yet.

3. Meaty Lasagna: lots of meat and spices. Not a favorite.

4. Ultra Cheesy Lasagna: what more of a description do you need?

Since I am on the subject of lasagna, I thought I would share a special ingredient that someone puts in their lasagna. My friend told me this story yesterday. She knows someone who knows someone who makes placenta lasagna. Yes, someone who delivers their babies at home takes the placenta and cooks it in lasagna and serves it to her family!!!!!! I asked my friend if she knows FOR SURE if this is true and how exactly does this person know FOR SURE that her friend makes this. She said that the person is up front about this, she just tells people. All I can say about this is that I hope you don't lose your lunch while reading this. Also, if you serve your placenta in a meal, please don't tell me!

Oh Deer! Oh Dear!

I've been aching to get out and plant some flowers! Just one more week til Mother's Day and I should be safe to get started. Who knows with this crazy weather. I really miss the flowers at my old house. I was really attached to them. Andy wanted me to go back to see how great they looked but I didn't want to. I knew I would feel bad to see all the work I put into it. Well, I'll start again.

Anyway, this week I've exclaimed Oh Dear and Oh Deer many times. The following will explain.

Oh Deer! We have many a deer where I live. I have no idea why the previous owners of this house planted tulips. Deer love tulips! I didn't know they were tulips, I thought they were daffodils. I waited for them to bloom. No, they were tulips and they've been eaten. There are two tulips that haven't been eaten. I think they are ugly. They are yellow. Why would someone plant yellow tulips instead of daffodils knowing they would be eaten by the deer? Oh I guess not everyone is as smart as I am. (ha)


Oh Dear! Maggie has started peeing her pants! First I thought it was an accident. She's doing it all day now. I have never had a child do this. Two babies though, it doesn't surprise me. Back to the pull-ups for now.

Oh Dear! Michael has learned how to use my camera. It doesn't take him long to figure things out. He takes better pictures than I take. I've included a couple of self-portraits. Plus he took the picture of the eaten tulips. Anyway, I was deleting some of the pictures he took with my camera. Mr. Photographer took a picture of me while I was in the shower! The shower door was closed but I could see enough. Let's just say that was one of the pictures I deleted!



It almost seems like he took this picture after he took the one of me in the shower. He looks devious and he looks proud of himself. Little stink!

Fashion Friday Flop!

We started our photo shoot this week.
Then someone got in the way

Then I was distracted and didn't finish our Fashion Friday Foto session.