The "fall fest" was yesterday and it went pretty good from what I am told. He had a lot of stuff to talk about when he got home. We ended up sending him as a ghost and he had several books that he could tell them it came from. During recess, his costume ripped across the entire back. It's beyond repair. So luckily, we already did a pretty good trick or treat adventure with family and a few close friends. It's not what we've done in the past, but it will be good enough. I'm not going out and buying a costume for just an hour long event that we were going to do.
He came home yesterday with his school pictures. I know retakes are an option, but I'm not wasting the time. My first complaint is he is not smiling. I might be weird, but I was actually hoping for that toothless grin as his first school picture. A lot of people hope that that doesn't happen, but I thought it was cute. My next complaint is he looks uncomfortable. It's very much not his normal photo look. I asked him about it, and he claims they did not try to make him smile and acted mad and in a hurry. He said there were lots of people to still go, so he sat and did it and was done. Simple enough and the picture isn't THAT bad, but still. With the price of things, I was hoping for better. At least I only purchased 1 sheet since I do all of my own pictures anyway. I truly only wanted this because it was his first school photo. I wasn't sure how it would turn out, and now that I know, I will not be purchasing more than a sheet at a time. Reorders are always an option. And the last complaint I have is that they didn't even use the background we checked. I paid online, and everything was pre-ordered, as well as checked on the sheet we turned in. And it still was wrong.
It just gives me a project now I guess. Time to get out and get some fall pictures. Too bad I was lazy and have missed the toothless grin already. Those teeth came in really fast.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Trick or Treat 2010
Happy Halloween from us. A few days early because I'm sure the weekend will be busy.
As you can see, Kristopher was a ghost again. The costume ripped part of the way up the one side when he got home, so after tomorrow, it will be retired.
I did talk to the school today and got the ok for him to be a ghost tomorrow too. He's happy and am too because I do not have to try fitting making a new costume into my crazy schedule. We will have next years costume made waaaay in advance though since we know ahead of time now. Apparently halloween is a bad word in the school and they are not allowed to call it a halloween party. That is why there was the no costume rule. Lovely. There is also no Christmas talk. It's HOLIDAY. I won't even go there on that one.
Anyway...Zoey was a doggy witch. She was very much not impressed with my decision to dress her up too. As you can tell. She tolerated it great though. I think she secretly liked the attention.
Here's a few more pictures. Enjoy!
I did talk to the school today and got the ok for him to be a ghost tomorrow too. He's happy and am too because I do not have to try fitting making a new costume into my crazy schedule. We will have next years costume made waaaay in advance though since we know ahead of time now. Apparently halloween is a bad word in the school and they are not allowed to call it a halloween party. That is why there was the no costume rule. Lovely. There is also no Christmas talk. It's HOLIDAY. I won't even go there on that one.
Anyway...Zoey was a doggy witch. She was very much not impressed with my decision to dress her up too. As you can tell. She tolerated it great though. I think she secretly liked the attention.
Here's a few more pictures. Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Halloween
I probably mentioned it before on here, but I forget. Kristopher's school is not doing the typical halloween parties and letting them wear halloween costumes to school. It's favorite book character day. So, they can come in costume, but it has to be a character from a book they know, and they have to be able to explain and share a little about the story. This has not been an easy task.
He's known since last year that he wanted to be a ghost this year. We still have the costume I threw together last year, and he really liked it. It was simple, and he got lots of compliments. We struggled for a while on what to do as a character. Finally we decided. Cat in the Hat. Then I try to find the costume in stores. Not available ANYWHERE. It would have to be ordered online, and of course I waited till this past weekend to find it. Also, the costume is a one piece jumpsuit that ties at the neck. He has to go to school in this, and be able to function normally all day long without help. So scratch that. Then I decide, how about one of the "Things". Look for a red sweatsuit. No luck. I asked the PTO president on Tuesday and she said let him go as his ghost, and he actually has several books with a ghost in them. I thought all was finally resolved.
Wrong. Tonight I went out to get the hair spray and the cashier got to talking and it turns out she has kids in the same school. And she thinks it's a very bad idea, and that it will be causing issues because they are "very strict" with the character rule, and seasonal books are not the same. It's not a true character. She said I really should check before sending him and causing problems. So this is just wonderful. I have one more day to get supplies and figure something out. The ghost will be the simple approach, and we're not doing face paint. Just hair color and the sheet costume, which is easy enough for him to take off to participate in recess and if he needs to. I can go out tomorrow and try one more time to find a pair of red sweat pants and do the THING 1 if I absolutely had to, but now I'm just annoyed and thinking he should just go as whatever. I personally don't care if he can recite a book to them at this point. But it's his first year there and he is so excited about Friday. I guess I will end up calling the office tomorrow to find out just so his day isn't ruined. It's total crap though.
He's known since last year that he wanted to be a ghost this year. We still have the costume I threw together last year, and he really liked it. It was simple, and he got lots of compliments. We struggled for a while on what to do as a character. Finally we decided. Cat in the Hat. Then I try to find the costume in stores. Not available ANYWHERE. It would have to be ordered online, and of course I waited till this past weekend to find it. Also, the costume is a one piece jumpsuit that ties at the neck. He has to go to school in this, and be able to function normally all day long without help. So scratch that. Then I decide, how about one of the "Things". Look for a red sweatsuit. No luck. I asked the PTO president on Tuesday and she said let him go as his ghost, and he actually has several books with a ghost in them. I thought all was finally resolved.
Wrong. Tonight I went out to get the hair spray and the cashier got to talking and it turns out she has kids in the same school. And she thinks it's a very bad idea, and that it will be causing issues because they are "very strict" with the character rule, and seasonal books are not the same. It's not a true character. She said I really should check before sending him and causing problems. So this is just wonderful. I have one more day to get supplies and figure something out. The ghost will be the simple approach, and we're not doing face paint. Just hair color and the sheet costume, which is easy enough for him to take off to participate in recess and if he needs to. I can go out tomorrow and try one more time to find a pair of red sweat pants and do the THING 1 if I absolutely had to, but now I'm just annoyed and thinking he should just go as whatever. I personally don't care if he can recite a book to them at this point. But it's his first year there and he is so excited about Friday. I guess I will end up calling the office tomorrow to find out just so his day isn't ruined. It's total crap though.
Cleaning
I figured now that I've been doing it for about 2 months now, it was time for another natural cleaning update.
The laundry detergent. I LOVE IT. I will never buy "real" detergent again. I've completely eliminated the use of fabric softener, and our clothes are softer than when I used it. Everything seems to come out easier. Now that Kristopher is in school, his clothes appear to be worse at the end of the day. Every day there are grass stains from the playground, and most days we have marker or paint marks too. So far, all that has come right out without any pre-treating. No complaints about it at all here. Oh and even though it is soap based, I've been actually doing better with my skin issues.
The dishwasher detergent. I will confess that I quit using it about 3 weeks ago. I don't know if it is our water, or the lack of an ingredient locally. I was substituting like the recipe said, but I was not happy. I plan to try it again when I have the chance to find the actual citric acid that we needed. But for now, I'm going the easy route and buying the tabs again. I am lazy and I will not sit there and scrub and basically pre-wash everything. I rinse off chunks and that is it. It has to be simple.
Other than that, I've been using a mixture of items for cleaning and have not bought any actual cleaning products in a while. I know with the amount of laundry I do, I've already saved a ton in the detergent. And, we have about 3/4 of the batch still left, after 2 months. That was split in half with a friend, so a full batch would last us a very very VERY long time. Not bad at all.....
The laundry detergent. I LOVE IT. I will never buy "real" detergent again. I've completely eliminated the use of fabric softener, and our clothes are softer than when I used it. Everything seems to come out easier. Now that Kristopher is in school, his clothes appear to be worse at the end of the day. Every day there are grass stains from the playground, and most days we have marker or paint marks too. So far, all that has come right out without any pre-treating. No complaints about it at all here. Oh and even though it is soap based, I've been actually doing better with my skin issues.
The dishwasher detergent. I will confess that I quit using it about 3 weeks ago. I don't know if it is our water, or the lack of an ingredient locally. I was substituting like the recipe said, but I was not happy. I plan to try it again when I have the chance to find the actual citric acid that we needed. But for now, I'm going the easy route and buying the tabs again. I am lazy and I will not sit there and scrub and basically pre-wash everything. I rinse off chunks and that is it. It has to be simple.
Other than that, I've been using a mixture of items for cleaning and have not bought any actual cleaning products in a while. I know with the amount of laundry I do, I've already saved a ton in the detergent. And, we have about 3/4 of the batch still left, after 2 months. That was split in half with a friend, so a full batch would last us a very very VERY long time. Not bad at all.....
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Freaking cold!
Winter is approaching and I seriously do not like it. I woke up today and there was a heavy frost on the ground. I debated just driving down to the school, but I honestly think by the time I get the car warmed up, the littler 2 in their car seats, and get down there only to find that parking is half way up the street...That it is just much easier to bundle the babies up in the stroller and walk. I've timed it before, and driving is actually about 5 minutes longer to get home because I can't turn at the school, and would have to circle out of my way to get home easily. And like I said, parking seriously sucks.
So anyway. Normally the 2 yr old walks and holds the side of the stroller. Today was really bitter, and she's slower on the cold days. I bundled them both up into the double stroller, grabbed my coat and we were off. I think I am going to need some warm pants because my jeans made me feel like I was walking down there without pants. And I'm sure I was wearing pants. Thankfully for the eyes of all those who passed. HA. The little 2 didn't seem to mind it all bundled up, but Kristopher complained that his cheeks were getting cold. I'm not sure how to handle the colder weather yet. Anyone else have thoughts on that? Just curious if I'm the only one who feels freezing for 10 minutes is easier than the hassle of getting the car ready....
Another plus to the situation is I got a nice workout pushing that giant stroller. On the way home I walked faster and my legs now burn. God knows I need to walk like that more.
That would be another reason why I don't want winter to come. I am scared how fat I'll end up this winter. I've gained back a lot in the past year. Enough that my nicer clothes that I got last fall, do not fit at all this year. I know for me it has a lot to do with my mood and my frame of mind. Mentally, I'm weird lately. Out of it. Hard to explain. I guess it's all the changes in the past few months, and now I'm trying to find out where I stand in this busy crazy world I've created.....I need to find something to do for me, so that I can be totally happy again. I need to get back on track with healthier eating, lose weight again, and just feel healthier.
And I won't even get started on the whole baby subject today. But that is back in my head pretty fierce lately, but I do not feel like dealing with all those doctor appts and that drama again. I just don't have it in me to do it all right now.
And I'm going to close with a new picture....My new friend from the school took this picture of me and Kristopher last Friday. His school had a special breakfast date thing for kids where they could bring their mom's in and we had muffins. It's the first picture of me and him in a long time because either I'm the one behind the camera, or I avoid it like crazy because I am a total mess at the time. (that's a lot anymore) He cracks me up.
So anyway. Normally the 2 yr old walks and holds the side of the stroller. Today was really bitter, and she's slower on the cold days. I bundled them both up into the double stroller, grabbed my coat and we were off. I think I am going to need some warm pants because my jeans made me feel like I was walking down there without pants. And I'm sure I was wearing pants. Thankfully for the eyes of all those who passed. HA. The little 2 didn't seem to mind it all bundled up, but Kristopher complained that his cheeks were getting cold. I'm not sure how to handle the colder weather yet. Anyone else have thoughts on that? Just curious if I'm the only one who feels freezing for 10 minutes is easier than the hassle of getting the car ready....
Another plus to the situation is I got a nice workout pushing that giant stroller. On the way home I walked faster and my legs now burn. God knows I need to walk like that more.
That would be another reason why I don't want winter to come. I am scared how fat I'll end up this winter. I've gained back a lot in the past year. Enough that my nicer clothes that I got last fall, do not fit at all this year. I know for me it has a lot to do with my mood and my frame of mind. Mentally, I'm weird lately. Out of it. Hard to explain. I guess it's all the changes in the past few months, and now I'm trying to find out where I stand in this busy crazy world I've created.....I need to find something to do for me, so that I can be totally happy again. I need to get back on track with healthier eating, lose weight again, and just feel healthier.
And I won't even get started on the whole baby subject today. But that is back in my head pretty fierce lately, but I do not feel like dealing with all those doctor appts and that drama again. I just don't have it in me to do it all right now.
And I'm going to close with a new picture....My new friend from the school took this picture of me and Kristopher last Friday. His school had a special breakfast date thing for kids where they could bring their mom's in and we had muffins. It's the first picture of me and him in a long time because either I'm the one behind the camera, or I avoid it like crazy because I am a total mess at the time. (that's a lot anymore) He cracks me up.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
He's watching me
I have stuff to talk about but I've been to scatter brained lately to do it. So instead, I'll tell you about my crazy little bunny. He's cute, and bad...and likes to make me take pity on him so that I'll let him out and then he hides under the couch when it's time to put him back. Here's the sad little look.... 
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Awake too early
UPDATE:
I tried one more time and managed to get in today. I have a sinus infection and lucked out with antibiotics and the good cough meds. Yippie. Now I'm going to be zoning and tired all weekend, and yogurt is my new best friend for the next 10 days. I HATE antibiotics with a passion and hope to avoid their lovely gift they bring along.....
Original post was.....
I look forward to the weekends now. Why? Because I can sleep past 7. Usually it's only till 7:30 or 8, but those extra few minutes feel great. And while I do not NEED to be up before 7 on weekdays, I'm usually up a good bit before to allow some time to totally wake up and get "me" time before the house gets busy.
So, you can imagine how disgusted I am to say that I was up before 7 today. Coughing like crazy and to the point of almost barfing. It was great.
This cold or whatever I have, has finally moved past the constant snotting and now I get the wonderful cough. It's not enough to make me think I really need anything strong to get rid of it yet. More of a dry annoying cough.
I did call the dr and I can't be seen till Tuesday so I decided not to bother with an appt. By then, it should be clearing up. And if not, I'll call on Monday and try hard to get in somewhere. Meanwhile....Anyone know of any good over the counter med that will work good to keep me from coughing at night/early morning? Once I'm awake for a while, it seems to be fine. It's just that sleep induced crap that gets me.
I tried one more time and managed to get in today. I have a sinus infection and lucked out with antibiotics and the good cough meds. Yippie. Now I'm going to be zoning and tired all weekend, and yogurt is my new best friend for the next 10 days. I HATE antibiotics with a passion and hope to avoid their lovely gift they bring along.....
Original post was.....
I look forward to the weekends now. Why? Because I can sleep past 7. Usually it's only till 7:30 or 8, but those extra few minutes feel great. And while I do not NEED to be up before 7 on weekdays, I'm usually up a good bit before to allow some time to totally wake up and get "me" time before the house gets busy.
So, you can imagine how disgusted I am to say that I was up before 7 today. Coughing like crazy and to the point of almost barfing. It was great.
This cold or whatever I have, has finally moved past the constant snotting and now I get the wonderful cough. It's not enough to make me think I really need anything strong to get rid of it yet. More of a dry annoying cough.
I did call the dr and I can't be seen till Tuesday so I decided not to bother with an appt. By then, it should be clearing up. And if not, I'll call on Monday and try hard to get in somewhere. Meanwhile....Anyone know of any good over the counter med that will work good to keep me from coughing at night/early morning? Once I'm awake for a while, it seems to be fine. It's just that sleep induced crap that gets me.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday Already
Wow this week is going by fast!
Here's our weekly update since I've ranged about one post a week now.
Monday was our day off. School was closed, we slept in a little later than our normal, and we were lazy for part of the day. Then I got into a major cleaning mood and the day was over before I knew it.
Tuesday. I had 4 kids 2 and under for about 2 and half hours at one point. All week I have one extra during the day for 4 hours. The kids were exhausted and had a blast. The "extras" are gone by 1, so after they left, Danielle crashed hard till it was time to pick up Kristopher. I was pretty tired too and was in bed early last night. It was a good day though.
Today was just my new extra for the 4 hours. My normal 2 were at home since its Wednesday. So my morning was spent with lots of reading and playing 2 year old things. He's really cute and reminds me a lot of Kristopher when he was little. Just a little more quiet. Kristopher has always talked loudly and done everything loud. So now I have an hour of me time before I have to go get that wild bundle of energy. I think after school we will head to the library. We haven't gone in a few weeks because I don't really like waiting till after 7 to go. Last Wednesday we tried since it was just the 2 of us, and they were closed for some weird reason. He was sad.
Kristopher's done with his meds and starting to sound more like himself. No more coughing at night, but he was still at it this morning. I have caught whatever this is. Last week I was assuming a sinus infection for myself, but then it took a turn to the basic cold type symtpoms. I'm still alive though. Managing things with advil cold and sinus and waiting for it to be over. Eventually it has to.
Not much else going on to talk about....Life has just been pretty much non stop busy and I'm just following right along with it.
Here's our weekly update since I've ranged about one post a week now.
Monday was our day off. School was closed, we slept in a little later than our normal, and we were lazy for part of the day. Then I got into a major cleaning mood and the day was over before I knew it.
Tuesday. I had 4 kids 2 and under for about 2 and half hours at one point. All week I have one extra during the day for 4 hours. The kids were exhausted and had a blast. The "extras" are gone by 1, so after they left, Danielle crashed hard till it was time to pick up Kristopher. I was pretty tired too and was in bed early last night. It was a good day though.
Today was just my new extra for the 4 hours. My normal 2 were at home since its Wednesday. So my morning was spent with lots of reading and playing 2 year old things. He's really cute and reminds me a lot of Kristopher when he was little. Just a little more quiet. Kristopher has always talked loudly and done everything loud. So now I have an hour of me time before I have to go get that wild bundle of energy. I think after school we will head to the library. We haven't gone in a few weeks because I don't really like waiting till after 7 to go. Last Wednesday we tried since it was just the 2 of us, and they were closed for some weird reason. He was sad.
Kristopher's done with his meds and starting to sound more like himself. No more coughing at night, but he was still at it this morning. I have caught whatever this is. Last week I was assuming a sinus infection for myself, but then it took a turn to the basic cold type symtpoms. I'm still alive though. Managing things with advil cold and sinus and waiting for it to be over. Eventually it has to.
Not much else going on to talk about....Life has just been pretty much non stop busy and I'm just following right along with it.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
A new update
I have been so distracted and busy lately.
Kristopher has been sick since the first week of school. At first I thought it was just the back to school germs, and it was no big deal. Then I thought maybe it was still lingering because it was allergies. He was acting normal, just sounded stuffy and would cough at night. So it's been at least 4 weeks. Last night he woke me up a few times by this weird cough that sounded like I was going in to find barf everywhere. He was doing it in his sleep, and it was just noise, no barf. So that was good. But I called anyway today and they said the cold that is going around is usually gone within 2-3 weeks at most and to bring him in. We waited till after school ended, and took him. It's a sinus infection. He's on a kid version of the z-pack and hopefully it gets him back to normal.
So far this week, we've made bedtime very stress free and calm, and he has not had any night terrors. It's not like it's been very stressed or upsetting but still if it's rushed or we're irritated, it seems to trigger things. He's very emotional and frets stuff that he shouldn't so we just have to be extra sure to keep bedtime calming.
I think I also have a sinus infection. I'm taking Advil cold and sinus for it so hopefully I avoid a dr trip myself.
And lastly, I've been working on a big project for the PTO. I'm doing the student directory for the school and it's actually been fun. I haven't used some of these programs in at least 7 years, and it is kind of amazing how quickly it because normal again as I worked at it. I still have some work to finish up after I get more info, but it's almost done. It's been fun and I feel important this week. Now if only I could find a job doing data entry type stuff at home, I'd be living the perfect life. Ha.
Kristopher has been sick since the first week of school. At first I thought it was just the back to school germs, and it was no big deal. Then I thought maybe it was still lingering because it was allergies. He was acting normal, just sounded stuffy and would cough at night. So it's been at least 4 weeks. Last night he woke me up a few times by this weird cough that sounded like I was going in to find barf everywhere. He was doing it in his sleep, and it was just noise, no barf. So that was good. But I called anyway today and they said the cold that is going around is usually gone within 2-3 weeks at most and to bring him in. We waited till after school ended, and took him. It's a sinus infection. He's on a kid version of the z-pack and hopefully it gets him back to normal.
So far this week, we've made bedtime very stress free and calm, and he has not had any night terrors. It's not like it's been very stressed or upsetting but still if it's rushed or we're irritated, it seems to trigger things. He's very emotional and frets stuff that he shouldn't so we just have to be extra sure to keep bedtime calming.
I think I also have a sinus infection. I'm taking Advil cold and sinus for it so hopefully I avoid a dr trip myself.
And lastly, I've been working on a big project for the PTO. I'm doing the student directory for the school and it's actually been fun. I haven't used some of these programs in at least 7 years, and it is kind of amazing how quickly it because normal again as I worked at it. I still have some work to finish up after I get more info, but it's almost done. It's been fun and I feel important this week. Now if only I could find a job doing data entry type stuff at home, I'd be living the perfect life. Ha.
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