1. I miss my blog. :( Been too busy.
2. All seedlings have failed. We didn't expect the freezing temperatures Mother's Day weekend and all of the seedlings froze up. We'll still hoping our newly planted seeds sprout up and make it. I may resort to buying a few tomato plants and hope blight doesn't come with them.
3. Need to get back to the photo diet. It was really working well for me, but somewhere between getting the UTI, and going out of town last weekend, I stopped snapping photos.
4. DS11 and I are now workout buddies. Hopefully we'll encourage DS14 and DH to join us. Today we did some muscle toning and yoga. When the sun returns we'll get back to our walks.
5. I had a dream about frogs. We were raising them in a fish tank and it was getting over populated. We were going to have to set up another tank for them. I'm hoping this means good things are in store for us, but it also could be my subconscious dealing with all the responsibilities I've been juggling.
6. I'm going to be a Great Aunt! Or is the term "Grand" aunt? My nephew will be a father this fall. I can remember babysitting him. Boy, I am getting old! :) I wonder how my sister feels about becoming a grandmother? I know my parents are excited about their first Great Grandchild.
7. Every year I say we are going to the Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering in Sandusky, OH. Come 2011- WE ARE GOING!!! I really mean it!! The gathering has been moved to mid May of 2011 so we won't have to worry about driving through snow, and the room price has come down! I'm counting the days until registration opens.
8. I wish I had more time to sew.
9. I wish I had more time to plant.
10. I wish I had more time to clean and purge.
11. I wish I had more time to come up with a business to run with the family.
12. I wish I had more time to take care of my health.
13. I wish I had more time to write a proper blog post.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Its Thursday Isn't It....
13.....
1. Waiting for our homeschool posse to arrive. The brownies are cooling.
2. Can't wait to visit DMIL tomorrow on our K-town mini road trip. I'm predicting pizza will be consumed.
3. This photo food diary thing is working very well. I do think before I eat something, and I am noticing more when I'm actually hungry and when I'm not.
4. I think Yumi is watching what she eats too. She went from chowing down every last kibble to actually leaving bits between feedings. Maybe its the warmer temperatures?
5. My neighbor called and told me to keep our cars out of our driveway today. He said someone is coming with a "delivery" but he wouldn't tell me what it is. I think he is gifting us some glorious garden dirt, but I shouldn't get my hopes up.
6. This morning I realized my son is learning quite a bit from watching old 70's game shows.
7. I have not carved a single new stamp yet. The workshop is in 9 days. Guess what I'll be doing Saturday and Sunday!
8. I saw a lady selling little cakes out of her van. I have no idea what she was asking for them, but again I had the thought- WHY CAN'T I COME UP WITH A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA!
9. DH has been applying to everything, even stuff outside of his field. Why isn't the phone ringing?
10. Why are birds so messy?
11. The new show I'm fascinated with- 6 By Design - How on earth can a family of 7 children live in Manhattan and move so frequently? If they can run a business with all that chaos, surely we could too?
12. I want my husband to create more of his artwork. I think it could be the answer we need.
13. The phone just rang! It was not a job offer, but it is confirmed, glorious garden dirt is on its way to our driveway courtesy the best neighbors in the world!
1. Waiting for our homeschool posse to arrive. The brownies are cooling.
2. Can't wait to visit DMIL tomorrow on our K-town mini road trip. I'm predicting pizza will be consumed.
3. This photo food diary thing is working very well. I do think before I eat something, and I am noticing more when I'm actually hungry and when I'm not.
4. I think Yumi is watching what she eats too. She went from chowing down every last kibble to actually leaving bits between feedings. Maybe its the warmer temperatures?
5. My neighbor called and told me to keep our cars out of our driveway today. He said someone is coming with a "delivery" but he wouldn't tell me what it is. I think he is gifting us some glorious garden dirt, but I shouldn't get my hopes up.
6. This morning I realized my son is learning quite a bit from watching old 70's game shows.
7. I have not carved a single new stamp yet. The workshop is in 9 days. Guess what I'll be doing Saturday and Sunday!
8. I saw a lady selling little cakes out of her van. I have no idea what she was asking for them, but again I had the thought- WHY CAN'T I COME UP WITH A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA!
9. DH has been applying to everything, even stuff outside of his field. Why isn't the phone ringing?
10. Why are birds so messy?
11. The new show I'm fascinated with- 6 By Design - How on earth can a family of 7 children live in Manhattan and move so frequently? If they can run a business with all that chaos, surely we could too?
12. I want my husband to create more of his artwork. I think it could be the answer we need.
13. The phone just rang! It was not a job offer, but it is confirmed, glorious garden dirt is on its way to our driveway courtesy the best neighbors in the world!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thirteen Thoughts....
1. The paint color is almost decided. Now I have to stop myself from over thinking it and find the time to get it on the walls.
2. More locker room drama at work. Why doesn't anyone bother to read posted signs?
3. I'm in a breakfast rut. I need to go to the library and borrow some magazines and books for inspiring healthy breakfast menus.
4. We hit the 60's yesterday, and today it will be similar. The weekend forecast is snow, some say 3 inches. Only in Wisconsin.
5. I am so addicted to Dexter.
6. I got out some of our Easter decorations, but I have scaled back. Partly because I couldn't find all the boxes and partly because the dark cloud of unemployment stress is still stealing our joy.
7. I'll be happy if I can accomplish spring cleaning, I don't need the Easter decoration flair.
8. I know its silly, but I still feel like I'm losing an hour everyday thanks to daylight savings.
9. Maybe its time to make up some granola to stash away? I haven't made granola in forever.
10. Homeschool Posse comes over today! Yeah!
11. I better vacuum.
12. And go to the Pig for refreshments...
13. That means I should get off this computer pronto!
2. More locker room drama at work. Why doesn't anyone bother to read posted signs?
3. I'm in a breakfast rut. I need to go to the library and borrow some magazines and books for inspiring healthy breakfast menus.
4. We hit the 60's yesterday, and today it will be similar. The weekend forecast is snow, some say 3 inches. Only in Wisconsin.
5. I am so addicted to Dexter.
6. I got out some of our Easter decorations, but I have scaled back. Partly because I couldn't find all the boxes and partly because the dark cloud of unemployment stress is still stealing our joy.
7. I'll be happy if I can accomplish spring cleaning, I don't need the Easter decoration flair.
8. I know its silly, but I still feel like I'm losing an hour everyday thanks to daylight savings.
9. Maybe its time to make up some granola to stash away? I haven't made granola in forever.
10. Homeschool Posse comes over today! Yeah!
11. I better vacuum.
12. And go to the Pig for refreshments...
13. That means I should get off this computer pronto!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
13 For Thursday- Better Late Than Never With Minutes To Spare Before its Friday!
13 Last Minute Thursday Thoughts
1. I think the cold virus I shared first with my boys and now my husband, is trying to work its way back to me.
2. Great visit with friends this afternoon! I'm praying they don't have to move.
3. Disturbing night at work! The details of which are too horrific to share. I'm grateful my boss will deal with it so I don't have to!
4. After a short work assignment tomorrow morning, I'm taking the rest of the day to do something for myself.
5. Wait, I just remembered. I have to apply the second coat of mud to the sheet rock tape I put up today. After that I'll choose something fun to do.
6. I saw a Robin today, although it didn't land in my yard. Spring has to be coming!
7. I could spend all day surfing the Better Homes and Garden's website for inspiration. I can't wait for gardening weather.
8. Does anyone still use that internet term, surfing?
9. I wish it wasn't late. I'd love a Dandy blend coffee substitute right now.
10. Why do I always think to drink beverages right before bedtime? My timing is way off.
11. I suppose an Emergen-C would not be a good idea either. Those B vitamins will keep me awake.
12. DS11 made me laugh. He told DH to do his yoga stretches in front of me.
13. I'm positive now we embarrass our children!
1. I think the cold virus I shared first with my boys and now my husband, is trying to work its way back to me.
2. Great visit with friends this afternoon! I'm praying they don't have to move.
3. Disturbing night at work! The details of which are too horrific to share. I'm grateful my boss will deal with it so I don't have to!
4. After a short work assignment tomorrow morning, I'm taking the rest of the day to do something for myself.
5. Wait, I just remembered. I have to apply the second coat of mud to the sheet rock tape I put up today. After that I'll choose something fun to do.
6. I saw a Robin today, although it didn't land in my yard. Spring has to be coming!
7. I could spend all day surfing the Better Homes and Garden's website for inspiration. I can't wait for gardening weather.
8. Does anyone still use that internet term, surfing?
9. I wish it wasn't late. I'd love a Dandy blend coffee substitute right now.
10. Why do I always think to drink beverages right before bedtime? My timing is way off.
11. I suppose an Emergen-C would not be a good idea either. Those B vitamins will keep me awake.
12. DS11 made me laugh. He told DH to do his yoga stretches in front of me.
13. I'm positive now we embarrass our children!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Thursday 13 - Broken
13 Broken Things I Wish We Had The Money To Fix
1. My Vibe- :( It started making a loud noise when I go over 55mph - thought it was the muffler but as I parked tonight, it made another awful noise and now I'm worried it has something to do with an expensive transmission.
2. Water softener - Noticing our water seemed a little on the hard side, I reminded DH to add salt to the softener. We discovered it was still full of salt even though we haven't added any in months. Now that we think about it, we can't remember hearing it run for quite awhile, but we did have it set to recycle at 3:00am.
3. The exhaust fan in the boys' bathroom is not working at all
4. The exhaust fan in our bathroom is broken too. It runs, but makes an awful racket.
5. Trying to plug Christmas lights into an outlet in the dark, I pushed too hard on a polarized plug and broke the outlet. It still works, but there is no resistance when you insert a plug. That can't be good.
6. Our teeth - I could use a few crowns and DS soon to be 11, needs braces
7. The recessed light over my kitchen sink. It would be much more pleasant to see how clean my dishes can be.
8. My camera. The USB port no longer works and lately its taking cruddy photos.
9. The graphics card needs replacing on the downstairs computer.
10. The internal cooling fan is broken on that computer too.
11. All inside doors in our house do not close or open well at all.
12. No real lock on the boys' bathroom door. We busted it years ago when DS fell in the shower and we feared he had a head injury. Our improvised lock is just a hook, since we have to replace the entire door frame now.
13. MY OUTLOOK!! The financial strain we're under is taking a huge toll on me. I'll go to bed now and hopefully things will look brighter in the morning.
1. My Vibe- :( It started making a loud noise when I go over 55mph - thought it was the muffler but as I parked tonight, it made another awful noise and now I'm worried it has something to do with an expensive transmission.
2. Water softener - Noticing our water seemed a little on the hard side, I reminded DH to add salt to the softener. We discovered it was still full of salt even though we haven't added any in months. Now that we think about it, we can't remember hearing it run for quite awhile, but we did have it set to recycle at 3:00am.
3. The exhaust fan in the boys' bathroom is not working at all
4. The exhaust fan in our bathroom is broken too. It runs, but makes an awful racket.
5. Trying to plug Christmas lights into an outlet in the dark, I pushed too hard on a polarized plug and broke the outlet. It still works, but there is no resistance when you insert a plug. That can't be good.
6. Our teeth - I could use a few crowns and DS soon to be 11, needs braces
7. The recessed light over my kitchen sink. It would be much more pleasant to see how clean my dishes can be.
8. My camera. The USB port no longer works and lately its taking cruddy photos.
9. The graphics card needs replacing on the downstairs computer.
10. The internal cooling fan is broken on that computer too.
11. All inside doors in our house do not close or open well at all.
12. No real lock on the boys' bathroom door. We busted it years ago when DS fell in the shower and we feared he had a head injury. Our improvised lock is just a hook, since we have to replace the entire door frame now.
13. MY OUTLOOK!! The financial strain we're under is taking a huge toll on me. I'll go to bed now and hopefully things will look brighter in the morning.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Thursday 13
1. BRRRR!!! Its cold and its trying to snow. Winter has arrived and I can't fly south.
2. My nest is far from clean, but I've invited friends over anyway.
3. Why can't I make oatmeal cookies?
4. Two more shifts and its weekend time!
5. Why is Yumi trying to eat Christmas ornaments?
6. Clementines are here!! Is it possible to eat too many?
7. Doug at Target was very helpful.
8. I don't care how much fiber they add. Froot Loops are mostly sugar and are NOT a health food! Deceiving young children like that, they should be ashamed!
9. I know how to drive Mr."Geepus" crazy, making him recalculate. I'm going to hear his voice in my sleep, "Recalculating....recalculating..."
10. I do find it a bit alarming I trust technology to keep me from getting lost.
11. Our very first ever fruitcake arrived! Thanks Uncle Pete & Auntie Barb!
12. The condensation on our windows is terrible. Does this mean our house is humid or our windows are shot?
13. I better get moving. The wolves are circling the computer.
2. My nest is far from clean, but I've invited friends over anyway.
3. Why can't I make oatmeal cookies?
4. Two more shifts and its weekend time!
5. Why is Yumi trying to eat Christmas ornaments?
6. Clementines are here!! Is it possible to eat too many?
7. Doug at Target was very helpful.
8. I don't care how much fiber they add. Froot Loops are mostly sugar and are NOT a health food! Deceiving young children like that, they should be ashamed!
9. I know how to drive Mr."Geepus" crazy, making him recalculate. I'm going to hear his voice in my sleep, "Recalculating....recalculating..."
10. I do find it a bit alarming I trust technology to keep me from getting lost.
11. Our very first ever fruitcake arrived! Thanks Uncle Pete & Auntie Barb!
12. The condensation on our windows is terrible. Does this mean our house is humid or our windows are shot?
13. I better get moving. The wolves are circling the computer.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankful Thursday 13
I'm thankful for....
1. Valerian root - after several restless nights, finally got in a good 8 last night.
2. Out of 6 pairs of warm socks, I could at least find one pair this morning.
3. A husband who does laundry
4. My immune system
5. My flexible job and a boss who would do anything she could for me!
6. The mortgage will be paid for December!
7. Rhodes Texas rolls - easy and tasty when I have no time to bake from scratch
8. I didn't have to cook and clean for this holiday weekend.
9. My Mom In Law who is treating us to a Thanksgiving feast today!
10. Chocolate chip pie!
11. A husband who completely takes care of me when I shut down due to stress!
12. My family!
13. A Heavenly Father who never fails me! (I saved the best for last.)
Happy Thanksgiving!
1. Valerian root - after several restless nights, finally got in a good 8 last night.
2. Out of 6 pairs of warm socks, I could at least find one pair this morning.
3. A husband who does laundry
4. My immune system
5. My flexible job and a boss who would do anything she could for me!
6. The mortgage will be paid for December!
7. Rhodes Texas rolls - easy and tasty when I have no time to bake from scratch
8. I didn't have to cook and clean for this holiday weekend.
9. My Mom In Law who is treating us to a Thanksgiving feast today!
10. Chocolate chip pie!
11. A husband who completely takes care of me when I shut down due to stress!
12. My family!
13. A Heavenly Father who never fails me! (I saved the best for last.)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
13 Thursday Thoughts
1. Saw "INFYDL" yesterday on a special military honor plate. I thought that rocked! I'm a peaceful person, but I had to admire this veteran's moxie.
2. Not enough of one kind of cereal to make one whole serving- I'm having a cereal buffet for breakfast.
3. I should design a bowl with separate compartments, that still allows for milk to flow through.
4. Wow. Even while composing your blog post, Multiply has found a way to throw advertisements at you. Am I subconsciously being hypnotized to buy "Tousle Me Softly"?
5. Wondering if I'll ever find the time to plant bulbs, of course do I really want to dig out in cold, 40F, wet weather? Ground squirrels are probably hoping I do.
6. I'm tired of all the H1N1 flu scare crud. Now people are jumping on the bandwagon, claiming to have Swine Flu when they really don't. There are lots of other viruses out there, and news flash, we don't have vaccines for all of them! Just follow healthy habits and get over it. (I mean that both literally and figuratively.)
7. I'm worried our naughty parakeets, Gust and Tornado, will teach Gilbert, the parakeet we're babysitting, bad behavior. Gilbert is a sweet bird, but by the time his owners return, he'll be ready to star in a Hitchcock remake.
8. How can October be half over? I haven't even started sewing costumes yet.
9. It doesn't seem fair. I've been eating religiously healthy all week, and my once clear face is beginning to break out. DH thinks its all the good stuff pushing out the toxins. Why does it have to push it out on my face!
10. I should pay bills online after I finish this. Eh...
11. DH shocked me by telling me he would consider moving to Vegas. He'll have to go without me. I'M A TREE GIRL!!!
12. I fear I may go to Costco before work today. Darn coupons!
13. Time to put on the exercise gear and Demand a little a Runway.
2. Not enough of one kind of cereal to make one whole serving- I'm having a cereal buffet for breakfast.
3. I should design a bowl with separate compartments, that still allows for milk to flow through.
4. Wow. Even while composing your blog post, Multiply has found a way to throw advertisements at you. Am I subconsciously being hypnotized to buy "Tousle Me Softly"?
5. Wondering if I'll ever find the time to plant bulbs, of course do I really want to dig out in cold, 40F, wet weather? Ground squirrels are probably hoping I do.
6. I'm tired of all the H1N1 flu scare crud. Now people are jumping on the bandwagon, claiming to have Swine Flu when they really don't. There are lots of other viruses out there, and news flash, we don't have vaccines for all of them! Just follow healthy habits and get over it. (I mean that both literally and figuratively.)
7. I'm worried our naughty parakeets, Gust and Tornado, will teach Gilbert, the parakeet we're babysitting, bad behavior. Gilbert is a sweet bird, but by the time his owners return, he'll be ready to star in a Hitchcock remake.
8. How can October be half over? I haven't even started sewing costumes yet.
9. It doesn't seem fair. I've been eating religiously healthy all week, and my once clear face is beginning to break out. DH thinks its all the good stuff pushing out the toxins. Why does it have to push it out on my face!
10. I should pay bills online after I finish this. Eh...
11. DH shocked me by telling me he would consider moving to Vegas. He'll have to go without me. I'M A TREE GIRL!!!
12. I fear I may go to Costco before work today. Darn coupons!
13. Time to put on the exercise gear and Demand a little a Runway.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday 13
1. A hummingbird is about 36 inches from my head, trying to eat from the inpatients. I didn't know they chirped.
2. Things are going relatively smooth, work wise. What's going on? I'm suspicious.
3. I wish I had a large, upright freezer I could fill with fresh from the farm veggies. Our little freezer is chock full of berries and tomatoes, not leaving any room for anything else. Too bad I'm not craving smoothies or tomato sauce.
4. Halloween & Fall decorations are slowly making their way out. I'm ready to let go of summer and enjoy autumn with all my heart.
5. Tomorrow could be the day they've been waiting for. The money is saved and counted.
6. The new Pearl Jam CD is staring at me, sending a telepathic message- "Listen to me! Listen to me!" Can I put aside my Blind Melon boys for awhile?
7. I'm declaring tomorrow "Stay Put Day." Its been too long and my books are feeling lonely.
8. I'll probably end up wasting my free time, cleaning stuff.
9. Its foggy season in Wisconsin. Every morning and every evening. I find it so romantic.
10. Wish they wouldn't have moved the Dr.Oz show to the afternoon. Now there's nothing to watch while I'm on the treadmill.
11. Received a postcard if we don't tag our Christmas tree next weekend, we won't get one. The farm is running low on trees after a spring flood, and they won't open for the season, but they are still allowing past customers to tag what's left. We may have to find a new farm.
12. The Funnel spider is making her way out. Too bad its not bugs, but flower petals knocked over by the humming bird.
13. I better call my Posse Moms and see what's up for today.
2. Things are going relatively smooth, work wise. What's going on? I'm suspicious.
3. I wish I had a large, upright freezer I could fill with fresh from the farm veggies. Our little freezer is chock full of berries and tomatoes, not leaving any room for anything else. Too bad I'm not craving smoothies or tomato sauce.
4. Halloween & Fall decorations are slowly making their way out. I'm ready to let go of summer and enjoy autumn with all my heart.
5. Tomorrow could be the day they've been waiting for. The money is saved and counted.
6. The new Pearl Jam CD is staring at me, sending a telepathic message- "Listen to me! Listen to me!" Can I put aside my Blind Melon boys for awhile?
7. I'm declaring tomorrow "Stay Put Day." Its been too long and my books are feeling lonely.
8. I'll probably end up wasting my free time, cleaning stuff.
9. Its foggy season in Wisconsin. Every morning and every evening. I find it so romantic.
10. Wish they wouldn't have moved the Dr.Oz show to the afternoon. Now there's nothing to watch while I'm on the treadmill.
11. Received a postcard if we don't tag our Christmas tree next weekend, we won't get one. The farm is running low on trees after a spring flood, and they won't open for the season, but they are still allowing past customers to tag what's left. We may have to find a new farm.
12. The Funnel spider is making her way out. Too bad its not bugs, but flower petals knocked over by the humming bird.
13. I better call my Posse Moms and see what's up for today.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
A Thursday 13
1. Yard sale tomorrow- I know I won't feel truly prepared, but I'll take joy in the fact the stuff is no longer taking up valuable space in my home.
2. Baking brownies, cookies, Rice Krispy treats - DS10 has decided to run a bake sale and lemonade stand along side our yard sale.
3. Date Night on Friday! - That gives me something to look forward to! We're using a $10 off coupon so the fruge in me is happy.
4. Feeling sad about saying goodbye, but I'm learning that goodbye is never forever. I'm just having difficulty coping with the loss of opportunities once that person has gone.
5. Loving the smell of the rain headed my way this morning.
6. I found a class I'd like to take only I don't have a $1000. Going to put on the autodidact hat once again and research "Home Staging" myself.
7. My hour long walks have cured my insomnia. 60 minutes compared to 30 really makes a difference.
8. I have to plan a Chicago excursion. DS10 has expressed an interest in seeing the city. Maybe my last, "Forty First" before turning 41, should be standing on that clear glass balcony on top of the building previously known as the Sear's Tower. That would be an accomplishment for me and my vertigo!
9. I want Sharpie pens. Do you think they are as good as regular Sharpies? I hope they come in the same colors.
10. If I don't get the remaining blueberries in the freezer soon, I will have eaten the entire 5 pound box in two weeks. That's bad right? I'm not turning blue yet.
11. Growing Butternut squash vertically is turning out to be pretty easy. The plants seem to love it and its amazing to see how their vines wrap around the wire frame. Next year we'll have to build more vertical frames.
12. Found a new species of bee in our garden yesterday! Great news! Along with regular Honey, and Bumble bees, we can now add Carpenter to the project list. She was pollinating a butternut for me. Every 3rd bite of food we enjoy comes our way thanks to bees.
13. Perfect timing. Someone else wants to use the computer now.
Have a great weekend!
2. Baking brownies, cookies, Rice Krispy treats - DS10 has decided to run a bake sale and lemonade stand along side our yard sale.
3. Date Night on Friday! - That gives me something to look forward to! We're using a $10 off coupon so the fruge in me is happy.
4. Feeling sad about saying goodbye, but I'm learning that goodbye is never forever. I'm just having difficulty coping with the loss of opportunities once that person has gone.
5. Loving the smell of the rain headed my way this morning.
6. I found a class I'd like to take only I don't have a $1000. Going to put on the autodidact hat once again and research "Home Staging" myself.
7. My hour long walks have cured my insomnia. 60 minutes compared to 30 really makes a difference.
8. I have to plan a Chicago excursion. DS10 has expressed an interest in seeing the city. Maybe my last, "Forty First" before turning 41, should be standing on that clear glass balcony on top of the building previously known as the Sear's Tower. That would be an accomplishment for me and my vertigo!
9. I want Sharpie pens. Do you think they are as good as regular Sharpies? I hope they come in the same colors.
10. If I don't get the remaining blueberries in the freezer soon, I will have eaten the entire 5 pound box in two weeks. That's bad right? I'm not turning blue yet.
11. Growing Butternut squash vertically is turning out to be pretty easy. The plants seem to love it and its amazing to see how their vines wrap around the wire frame. Next year we'll have to build more vertical frames.
12. Found a new species of bee in our garden yesterday! Great news! Along with regular Honey, and Bumble bees, we can now add Carpenter to the project list. She was pollinating a butternut for me. Every 3rd bite of food we enjoy comes our way thanks to bees.
13. Perfect timing. Someone else wants to use the computer now.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
13 for Thursday
1. Discovered my stomach cramping is in response to chemical exposure. Darn crop dusters!
2. The ants are attacking as well. The first few days, they were in our bathroom. They drank up the Terro poison in droves, but days later, the second wave is ignoring it. Now a new platoon is exploring the boys' bedroom.
3. DS10 said he's watched too many insect shows. He didn't feel safe sleeping in his room, thinking he'd wake up with ants covering his body. I told him our ants weren't of the tropical variety, and were not interested in feeding on humans. Right after I assured him ants wouldn't crawl on him, he discovered an ant on his forearm. DS10 ended up in a sleeping bag on our bedroom floor.
4. I'm not looking forward to calling my mom. We most likely will have to postpone our trip. She'll be disappointed.
5. Kicking myself for not buying cereal yesterday. When I was there, I thought, naah. Its not on sale and we've been eating nothing but cereal. We need to try something different. Now that there is none in our pantry, its the only thing I'm craving.
6. Hoping tonight's shift goes much better. Its not fun being yelled at by angry moms.
7. Bite Me, Dr. Mike's Vietnam, show didn't disappoint. He dropped his drawers and had his medic check his butt crack for leeches. A huge, long, slimy one fell out and the medic indeed confirmed it was headed for his scrotum. He also willingly swallowed a tape worm and combed a rat looking for fleas which carry the bubonic plague. I don't see how this guy can make it through an entire season without serious harm coming his way. He is insane, of course we are too for watching!
8. Our homemade mosquito repellent seems to work, but I admit, the smell is not that much better than that of Deet loaded chemical sprays. Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and witch hazel. Add a few drops of citronella essential oil, (not citronella oil fuel) and mix in a spray bottle. It also costs less than Off.
9. Anyone want to brush Yumi? Why is she still shedding her winter coat?
10. I think I need pizza. Its been too long.
11. I only have 8 minutes left on the computer. The child is starting to circle me like a shark!
12. Tomorrow may have to be a "do what I feel like day."
13. I really need to redecorate my blog.
2. The ants are attacking as well. The first few days, they were in our bathroom. They drank up the Terro poison in droves, but days later, the second wave is ignoring it. Now a new platoon is exploring the boys' bedroom.
3. DS10 said he's watched too many insect shows. He didn't feel safe sleeping in his room, thinking he'd wake up with ants covering his body. I told him our ants weren't of the tropical variety, and were not interested in feeding on humans. Right after I assured him ants wouldn't crawl on him, he discovered an ant on his forearm. DS10 ended up in a sleeping bag on our bedroom floor.
4. I'm not looking forward to calling my mom. We most likely will have to postpone our trip. She'll be disappointed.
5. Kicking myself for not buying cereal yesterday. When I was there, I thought, naah. Its not on sale and we've been eating nothing but cereal. We need to try something different. Now that there is none in our pantry, its the only thing I'm craving.
6. Hoping tonight's shift goes much better. Its not fun being yelled at by angry moms.
7. Bite Me, Dr. Mike's Vietnam, show didn't disappoint. He dropped his drawers and had his medic check his butt crack for leeches. A huge, long, slimy one fell out and the medic indeed confirmed it was headed for his scrotum. He also willingly swallowed a tape worm and combed a rat looking for fleas which carry the bubonic plague. I don't see how this guy can make it through an entire season without serious harm coming his way. He is insane, of course we are too for watching!
8. Our homemade mosquito repellent seems to work, but I admit, the smell is not that much better than that of Deet loaded chemical sprays. Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and witch hazel. Add a few drops of citronella essential oil, (not citronella oil fuel) and mix in a spray bottle. It also costs less than Off.
9. Anyone want to brush Yumi? Why is she still shedding her winter coat?
10. I think I need pizza. Its been too long.
11. I only have 8 minutes left on the computer. The child is starting to circle me like a shark!
12. Tomorrow may have to be a "do what I feel like day."
13. I really need to redecorate my blog.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
13 for Thursday
1. Yeah! We have a watermelon up! She's my little garden shop of horror, "Feed me! Feed Me!"2. I'm worried the rabbits will beat us. We won't have a chance to install chicken wire, excuse me, I mean poultry fencing, until tomorrow afternoon.
3. Darn! I just spilled nacho. Shouldn't try to multi-task lunch and blogging.
4. Can't wait to watch Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus! Cheesy CGI, Debbie Gibson, Lorenzo Lamas, sharks... How can it not be great!
5. Only I can walk through the entire Kohl's Department store and not find something to spend my $20 Kohl's Cash on. I just am not a shopper.
6. All Wisconsin State Parks are free Sunday June 7th! Can't wait to go to Devil's Lake.
7. Will I be bad and have a Diet Coke tonight?
8. Dentist appointment tomorrow. Sigh.....
9. I think its time to let go of my Twitter. I'm getting teased about it.
10. Did you know your cell phone, even though locked, may still dial 911 automatically? Warning- pool story - One of the dad's watching his child in lessons locked his phone and slipped it into his pocket. The tracball scrolled down to emergency and 911 was called without him knowing. The police were dispatched and from the phone signal they figured out it was coming from our pool. The police officer told me he averages about 10 such calls a week.
11. Looks like I won't have that book finished by the 31st. He'll forgive me.
12. I really need to clean this desk.
13. Lunch break over. Time to get ready for the crew to arrive.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Thursday 13 - "Its the little things..."
There doesn't seem to be anything exciting going on, but I'm finding its the little things that are bringing me joy these days.
1. Saw several pairs of Sandhill Cranes back in the neighborhood. Thanks for returning guys! I hope things green up soon for you!
2. Bunnies in the yard are frisky. Yumi and I both could watch them bounce around all day.
3. I shouldn't count chickens, but I may be getting a raise!
4. My mom and dad are coming for an Easter visit! Haven't seen them since Christmas.
5. Diva Day is only two days away! We're going to a garden show, gourmet chocolate shop and out for supper.
6. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worse head cold you've ever had, the cold I presently am fighting off only made it to a 3! Broccoli slaw, I love you.
7. Piggly Wiggly has all the food I need to buy for our Easter feast on sale!!
8. Its going to be a homeschool posse afternoon!
9. Mocha BK Joes- the best way to spend $2.31 before my shift.
10. Mel Bartholomew- I'm loving your books, Square Foot Gardening and All New Square Foot Gardening. Thanks for showing how easy it can be to grow your own food.
11. Deja Vu, a new consignment store in our small town, is opening this Saturday! I hope it succeeds. Its great to see small businesses return to our empty main street.
12. Pathwords- I'd addicted to this game application on Facebook, but half the time its my children playing. What a fun way to unschool spelling!
13. I'm making a date to go shopping for a new pair of glasses with my husband. Since I'm blind without glasses on, its difficult to shop for new frames not knowing how they look on me. DH will help me pick out a sexy new pair! How romantic!
1. Saw several pairs of Sandhill Cranes back in the neighborhood. Thanks for returning guys! I hope things green up soon for you!
2. Bunnies in the yard are frisky. Yumi and I both could watch them bounce around all day.
3. I shouldn't count chickens, but I may be getting a raise!
4. My mom and dad are coming for an Easter visit! Haven't seen them since Christmas.
5. Diva Day is only two days away! We're going to a garden show, gourmet chocolate shop and out for supper.
6. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worse head cold you've ever had, the cold I presently am fighting off only made it to a 3! Broccoli slaw, I love you.
7. Piggly Wiggly has all the food I need to buy for our Easter feast on sale!!
8. Its going to be a homeschool posse afternoon!
9. Mocha BK Joes- the best way to spend $2.31 before my shift.
10. Mel Bartholomew- I'm loving your books, Square Foot Gardening and All New Square Foot Gardening. Thanks for showing how easy it can be to grow your own food.
11. Deja Vu, a new consignment store in our small town, is opening this Saturday! I hope it succeeds. Its great to see small businesses return to our empty main street.
12. Pathwords- I'd addicted to this game application on Facebook, but half the time its my children playing. What a fun way to unschool spelling!
13. I'm making a date to go shopping for a new pair of glasses with my husband. Since I'm blind without glasses on, its difficult to shop for new frames not knowing how they look on me. DH will help me pick out a sexy new pair! How romantic!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
13 for Thursday
Life's been a tad bit nutzo, but I thought I could crank off 13 for ya today.....
1. Spent much of last night fixing stuff at work that would have been fine if my co-workers would just use the software program I set up. I understand learning new things can be scary, but if they'd just calm their anxieties, they'd realize they are more than capable.
2. We have a Vibe, now let's hope its a good one!
3. Is it stalkerish if I contact a complete stranger who's name I found in the car manual in the glove box to ask them if they have the extra key?
4. $129.85 to replace a car key?? I can live without a key fob, but is there really a tiny microchip in the key itself that "communicates" with the engine? Do I believe Mr. Satan Spawn when he tells me Ace Hardware can't cut me one?
5. I can't believe I made it an entire day without candy, cookies or chocolate chips. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time..... I can do this!
6. Ice rain today - Is this necessary? Haven't we suffered long enough?
7. Mourning Dove I'm glad you're back. Was worried that bird seed was going to get pretty stale. Hope you plan on hanging around.
8. Did you know one could be a "Professional CONTAINER Gardener"? How can I land this gig? Is it a step up from florist, but not quite a landscape architect? This month's Better Homes And Gardens features a woman who turned her garage into her workshop. I guess she meets with clients and designs container gardens for them. I'm stunned one could make a living doing this.
9. Project Purge needs to change course direction and the next few days are all about paper. I need to find the van title so I can get that rusting bio-hazard off my driveway.
10. "No, you can't have the van to turn into a clubhouse for the Posse Rats. Our neighbors would not appreciate it. I know, I know, it sucks living in suburban sub-division uniformity."
11. The birds on our Audubon bird clock have personality disorders. The Kingfisher hoots thinking its a Horned Owl. (Or maybe I better check the battery.) Time is correct though.
12. DH told me I was crying out in my sleep last night. I guess I have him to blame for not stopping the aliens taking over my kitchen.
13. Why does my life these past few days feel like the last 10 minutes of pretty much any movie on the LMN channel? (Lifetime Movie Network)
1. Spent much of last night fixing stuff at work that would have been fine if my co-workers would just use the software program I set up. I understand learning new things can be scary, but if they'd just calm their anxieties, they'd realize they are more than capable.
2. We have a Vibe, now let's hope its a good one!
3. Is it stalkerish if I contact a complete stranger who's name I found in the car manual in the glove box to ask them if they have the extra key?
4. $129.85 to replace a car key?? I can live without a key fob, but is there really a tiny microchip in the key itself that "communicates" with the engine? Do I believe Mr. Satan Spawn when he tells me Ace Hardware can't cut me one?
5. I can't believe I made it an entire day without candy, cookies or chocolate chips. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time..... I can do this!
6. Ice rain today - Is this necessary? Haven't we suffered long enough?
7. Mourning Dove I'm glad you're back. Was worried that bird seed was going to get pretty stale. Hope you plan on hanging around.
8. Did you know one could be a "Professional CONTAINER Gardener"? How can I land this gig? Is it a step up from florist, but not quite a landscape architect? This month's Better Homes And Gardens features a woman who turned her garage into her workshop. I guess she meets with clients and designs container gardens for them. I'm stunned one could make a living doing this.
9. Project Purge needs to change course direction and the next few days are all about paper. I need to find the van title so I can get that rusting bio-hazard off my driveway.
10. "No, you can't have the van to turn into a clubhouse for the Posse Rats. Our neighbors would not appreciate it. I know, I know, it sucks living in suburban sub-division uniformity."
11. The birds on our Audubon bird clock have personality disorders. The Kingfisher hoots thinking its a Horned Owl. (Or maybe I better check the battery.) Time is correct though.
12. DH told me I was crying out in my sleep last night. I guess I have him to blame for not stopping the aliens taking over my kitchen.
13. Why does my life these past few days feel like the last 10 minutes of pretty much any movie on the LMN channel? (Lifetime Movie Network)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Not feeling like myself....
I can't focus. I feel disconnected, discombobulated. I'm not liking the skin I'm in, and I feel like I'm fighting the current rather than riding it. Or maybe I'm just trying to clutch to the bank when I should be enjoying the ups and downs of the rapids?
Anyway, I just wish I could hit the pause button on the clicker and take a moment to realign.
Why do only celebrities and rich people get personal assistants?
They can pay for them.
I know, I know. I'm feeling like a sorry sap. Its just right now there are life details I wish I didn't have to fret over.
13 Things I need a Personal Assistant For
1. Pay the bills on time.
2. Remind me DH is out of town on business, and that's why he hasn't shown up to pick up the kids. He's not lying dead in a ditch.
3. Go grab something for the boys to eat while they wait at my work for their father to return from his business trip.
4. Set up DH's voicemail on his cell phone and buy him minutes!
5. Oil changes
6. FIND ME A USB CABLE!!!!
7. Find someone to tow away the dead car sitting in the garage.
8. Call the vet, the dentist and the doctor and schedule all our appointments
9. Remind me to buy an eye patch, a pirate hat, a pair of fangs and a tuxedo like suit. (This is all for one costume. Thank goodness the other child is happy with being a Poptart made out of cardboard!)
10. Remind me to walk. Walk for exercise, walk for fun, walk to walk AWAY FROM IT ALL!
11. Make sure the meat gets moved to the fridge to thaw.
12. Clear off the counter so I can roll out tortillas. He needs to know I love him.
13. FIND MY SOCKS!!!!!
Anyway, I just wish I could hit the pause button on the clicker and take a moment to realign.
Why do only celebrities and rich people get personal assistants?
They can pay for them.
I know, I know. I'm feeling like a sorry sap. Its just right now there are life details I wish I didn't have to fret over.
13 Things I need a Personal Assistant For
1. Pay the bills on time.
2. Remind me DH is out of town on business, and that's why he hasn't shown up to pick up the kids. He's not lying dead in a ditch.
3. Go grab something for the boys to eat while they wait at my work for their father to return from his business trip.
4. Set up DH's voicemail on his cell phone and buy him minutes!
5. Oil changes
6. FIND ME A USB CABLE!!!!
7. Find someone to tow away the dead car sitting in the garage.
8. Call the vet, the dentist and the doctor and schedule all our appointments
9. Remind me to buy an eye patch, a pirate hat, a pair of fangs and a tuxedo like suit. (This is all for one costume. Thank goodness the other child is happy with being a Poptart made out of cardboard!)
10. Remind me to walk. Walk for exercise, walk for fun, walk to walk AWAY FROM IT ALL!
11. Make sure the meat gets moved to the fridge to thaw.
12. Clear off the counter so I can roll out tortillas. He needs to know I love him.
13. FIND MY SOCKS!!!!!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Thursday 13
13 Things I'm grateful for......1. The Piggly Wiggly had a great sale today! $1.49 a pound for boneless, skinless chicken breasts and hamburger! I could afford to stock up the freezer.
2. My boss asked me to be her Ghost Writer! I'm going to have fun! Boo!
3. The weekend weather should be perfect for gazing at Autumn's glorious colorful trees!
4. The price of gas is coming down.
5. I haven't had to wear my wrist brace for almost 2 weeks now. I'm so happy to have the use of my left hand back!
6. Yumi didn't get sick even though she's constantly eating grasshoppers and crickets. I'm thinking of renaming her Renfield. You don't want to see what we've been sifting out of her litter box!
7. Walgreen ink refills are $10 and same day service! (Why do I always run out of ink when I have to print something urgent?)
8. My parents have decided to make the drive down for a visit! We haven't seen them since the beginning of August.
9. Tonight's survivor night. My family will tape it and wait for me to get home to watch it. Its great to have something to look forward to making work go by quicker.
10. The library- I've been reading so many books I wouldn't have had the money to purchase.
11. The email notification your library materials are almost due! My fines would be so much higher with this service.
12. Hat Week- Hat Week at work means easy customer service. I've noticed no one feels like complaining to you while you are wearing a Frog Hat.
13. He surprised me yesterday!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Thursday 13
13 decisions I have to make in my near future....
1. Should I make more chocolate chip bread? It disappeared in one day but I have a feeling it will show up elsewhere, in another form, for quite awhile longer. DH really liked it though.
2. MANKATO road trip? Next Blind Melon concert? Must ask MIL if she can babysit again or maybe this time the boys will have to rock out with us.
3. Should I change jobs?
4. Am I really going to try a pedicure for the first time? My feet are so ticklish.
5. Wii Fit or walk to the store to buy more whipping cream?
6. Start my music because its too quiet around here or let DS12 sleep some more?
7. Drive the boys back home after doctor's appointment or hang out in Madison, spending money?
8. Shampoo or baking soda with an apple cider vinegar rinse?
9. Pink or blue? Permanent or wash out?
10. Keep the book a few days longer and pay the fine, or return it now?
11. Blind Melon Tatoo?
12. Should I go Go-Karting on my birthday? I've never been before believe it or not. How did I get to be 40 and never have gone Go-Karting?
13. Smoothie or leftovers for lunch?
1. Should I make more chocolate chip bread? It disappeared in one day but I have a feeling it will show up elsewhere, in another form, for quite awhile longer. DH really liked it though.
2. MANKATO road trip? Next Blind Melon concert? Must ask MIL if she can babysit again or maybe this time the boys will have to rock out with us.
3. Should I change jobs?
4. Am I really going to try a pedicure for the first time? My feet are so ticklish.
5. Wii Fit or walk to the store to buy more whipping cream?
6. Start my music because its too quiet around here or let DS12 sleep some more?
7. Drive the boys back home after doctor's appointment or hang out in Madison, spending money?
8. Shampoo or baking soda with an apple cider vinegar rinse?
9. Pink or blue? Permanent or wash out?
10. Keep the book a few days longer and pay the fine, or return it now?
11. Blind Melon Tatoo?
12. Should I go Go-Karting on my birthday? I've never been before believe it or not. How did I get to be 40 and never have gone Go-Karting?
13. Smoothie or leftovers for lunch?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Thursday 13- Thoughts racing through my head before my interview!
13 Thoughts racing through my head before my interview!
1. I have an interview in an hour, and I'm feeling more nervous than confident.
2. Desperation doesn't help.
3. My van has no air conditioning.
4. I hope I don't look sweaty.
5. I hope I don't stink!
6. My closet has no business attire left.
7. I have no clue how to dress. I asked my sons, ages 12 & 9 what I should wear to this interview. They have a better fashion sense than me?!! I'm in trouble!!
8. My arms are covered with mosquito bites. What will my interviewer think?
9. My hands are still a light shade of purple from the Mulberries. Do you think they'll notice in the interview?
10. I just want to crawl under the covers and watch LMN movies all day.
11. Where's the chocolate?
12. Maybe I'm PMSing?
13. Timing is everything.
I should just relax, be myself and remember I'll end up where God wants me to be. I did see more ads in the paper for my area.
Check back with you later to let you know how it went!
1. I have an interview in an hour, and I'm feeling more nervous than confident.
2. Desperation doesn't help.
3. My van has no air conditioning.
4. I hope I don't look sweaty.
5. I hope I don't stink!
6. My closet has no business attire left.
7. I have no clue how to dress. I asked my sons, ages 12 & 9 what I should wear to this interview. They have a better fashion sense than me?!! I'm in trouble!!
8. My arms are covered with mosquito bites. What will my interviewer think?
9. My hands are still a light shade of purple from the Mulberries. Do you think they'll notice in the interview?
10. I just want to crawl under the covers and watch LMN movies all day.
11. Where's the chocolate?
12. Maybe I'm PMSing?
13. Timing is everything.
I should just relax, be myself and remember I'll end up where God wants me to be. I did see more ads in the paper for my area.
Check back with you later to let you know how it went!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
13 quickies
1. I have no time to blog.2. I brought work home from the pool and finished it in much less time. Its amazing how productive working without distractions can be.
3. Went to apply for a part-time job within walking distance from my house. Seconds in the door I knew it wasn't for me. Everyone was smoking- cough- cough- not good for asthma. Plus it only paid $6.50 an hour. I know, I know.... I need to find a home based business.
4. DS9's doctor's appointment went well because Dr. Northwestern Graduate in psychology bends to my will! Actually he's a nice man who respects my attachment, gentle parenting style. We will not be using immersion therapy-Dr's first choice- with DS9's fears. I would prefer that DS9 work with us to develop a plan for taking babysteps towards overcoming his phobia. I don't want DS9 to feel that we, (Dr., DH, & myself) did something to him to conquer his fears. I want DS9 to feel he, himself was a part of the solution. This is not something we are doing to him. I want to give a level of control to DS9 because a huge part of his phobias have to do with a feeling of being out of control. Frankly, I'm surprised Dr. Expensive didn't suggest this first, but I'm grateful he is willing to agree with me.
5. I made a veggie wrap sandwich, adapting a recipe I found on Weightlosswars.com. It was really yummy and filling! Spread non-fat cream cheese on a whole wheat tortilla. Add fresh spinach, broccoli slaw, tomato salsa, English cucumber and a light dressing of your choice. Roll up and enjoy!
6. I know its been 2 weeks since I've purged 13 things, but I'm planning to purge something huge very soon! Check back next week!
7. I think we're going to attend the Winter Unschoolers Gathering next February at the Kalahari. We can start putting away money now and the trip will be paid for. Any other unschoolers want to join us? http://ugoevent.com/
8. I have to buy grass seed. Our neighbor offered to mow our lawn but his riding lawn mower isn't set properly. We now have bald spots of dirt. It will grow back.
9. Tomorrow is hot date night!! We are going to see BLIND MELON!! My knee is healed enough and I'm ready to ROCK OUT!
10. I say 40 is the new 22! Hee, hee...I'm 3 months away.
11. We're going to stack magazine boxes and make a stairway to bunk bed heaven for Yumi.
12. I solved a Mensa puzzle and feel smart now. Can you solve it too?
The first word of the following word square (the words read the same down and across) has been filled in for you. Fill in the remaining words so that you use three E's; two each S, L, O, G, R, and A; and one T in total for the whole square.
O G R E
G
R
E
13. How could John betray me so!?
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Thursday 13
Thirteen things I'm very thankful for: 1. We have a working snow thrower. The official total is 20 inches.
2. My family and I were safe at home. Over 900 vehicles were stranded on the Interstate for almost 12 hours.
3. My treadmill. As much as I complain about not being able to stroll outdoors, I love that I have this option at home.
4. BBC- My shows, How Clean Is Your House and You Are What You Eat make my hour walk go by quickly.
5. My legs work well. I may be overweight but I can still walk for an hour. Being able to move is a blessing!
6. I haven't gotten really sick in over a year, not even a bad cold. I've felt like one was starting, but thankfully what I'm putting into my body must be helping my immune system.
7. DH- He is the best! He called me at lunch just to chat! Maybe he was missing me after our extra day yesterday.
8. DS12- He is such a great kid! He tries to eat healthy with me and he's always willing to help me out.
9. DS9- Always gives me great big hugs and still allows me to sing his lullaby each night. I made up one especially for him when he was a baby. I've told him when he grows up and moves away, I will call him each night to sing it! LOL! He says he won't mind! Maybe his wife will though!
10. Apples- Strawberries may be my favorite fruit fresh from the patch, but apples rock too! I love how well they keep, how portable they are, how they keep my hunger in check, clean my teeth when I don't have a toothbrush, give me disease fighting fiber and even a splash of juice makes those 8-10 glasses of water go down much easier. I'm currently on a Jonagold kick.
11. My neighbors- J & D from across the street baked us two giant loaves of raisin bread. It's so good, but I have to get rid of it before I eat it all. It's coming to work with me tonight. Hungry college students are also a blessing!
12. Band-aids- It doesn't matter how much I use lotion or if I'm taking flax seed oil. My cuticles hate this time of year.
13. Tomorrow is Friday!! I'm hoping we'll watch Shrek 3 for Family Fun Night. DH picked it up for free when he bought our tax software.
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