Ten On Tuesday/Christmas Details

1.The kids stayed up at Lisa and Greg's until Thursday. My stinkin' body only let me sleep in one day! It was nice and relaxing and mostly just really quiet. Christmas Eve the kids and I went to our family gathering for a late lunch that was fantastic, then we went to church for the service. It was great, especially because Tyler, Corey and Raeleen were able to be there! Kayley was singing songs at the top of her lungs and the funny part is that she didn't know all the words! After the service we made Christmas cookies for Santa (Kayley still not really knowing if he's real or not) and left them out with some milk.

2. Tyler ended up having the stomach flu (that I have now extracted) and was not well Christmas day. When I got up in the morning Cole had already emptied his stocking as well as Kayley's and gave me that sweet, innocent smile like "what, mom? I'm helping." I made him put all hers back and then he was mad he had no stocking to empty, go figure. After presents we headed over to the parents house and did Christmas there. Then we went home and got ready to go to the Dawson family gathering in Yorba Linda. The food was amazing and the family was great too! My Aunt Michele placed me on her "naughty list" for making her a great-aunt. Geez, sorry Aunt Michele! We got home at 11pm and I was so wiped!

3. I got to see Justin for the first time in a long time. Here he is with baby Zoe (Corey's daughter)! She's adorable with her giant eyes.

4. Cole's Christmas faves are:

Bumblebee transformer
Buzz Lightyear
Transformer car
Toy Story Pj's
Floor mat with streets to run his cars on
All the candy and sweets!

5. Kayley's Christmas faves are:

A baby that says peekaboo while lifting its blanket over it's head
Her Buzz Lightyear
Cole's Bumblebee transformer
Microphone
Policewoman outfit with handcuffs, a whistle, tickets, etc.
Nerf gun that shoots balls

6. I didn't get any pictures of the kids opening presents on Christmas. That was silly of me. But I don't really mind, it's not like I scrapbook anymore. I mean, who has time for that?!

7. I got to meet Josh's wife Krystal this Christmas! I'm so glad they were able to come. She's really nice and meshed with the family really well. Here she is with Josh.



8. Tyler only worked a couple of hours yesterday and ended up hangin' with us most of the day. We took the kids to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs that, due to the current state of my stomach, makes me nacious at the thought. It was ok, the kids liked it, but I'm not sure I would want to see it again.

9. I'm bummed I missed out on seeing Shannon Heer and her family this evening. No one would have appreciated me attending as sickly as I am.

10. I took the kids to Bright Child (a giant indoor play center) this morning and we met Chelsie and her girls there. It would have been more enjoyable for me if I didn't feel like I needed to puke the entire time. I almost pulled over on the 101 to do just that. Thank goodness I made it to my mom's just in time. We spent the afternoon there and then the kids went to Tyler's for a while. The kids are home now and it's off to bed I go!

Monday...

My kiddos are at Aunt Lisa and Uncle Greg's and it's a beautiful thing.

This morning I didn't sleep in. I plan on it tomorrow. I did some laundry and then went to the dentist, who cleaned my teeth for, once again, FREE!! Then I helped my mom set up the bedroom for my sis to come. Then we went to Eggs and Things, yum! After we got back Joanna was here and we watched a movie.

Here's the greatest part of my day: I got home and someone had left a $10 gift card for Vons on my door. I was able to get something from the store that I really needed tonight. I'm so thankful. And blown away at how God is really providing for my every need.

Here's the second greatest part of my day: One hot tub in the complex was shut down, one was cold so Joanna and I ran some hot bath water and sat in it in our bathing suits. I love my sister. Here we are at the tree farm last year. Look how short my hair was!

Fabulous Friday

It has been a while since I've updated!

1. On Sunday at church one of the ladies who has been praying for our family came up to me and gave me $100 to buy Christmas presents for the kids! I was so shocked and so happy I cried!

2. I've been trusting God for the rent money we needed and He came through! I ended up receiving almost the exact amount of money that I needed without having to ask anyone.

3. Things are looking better for my family. God has been doing some amazing things this week and I look forward to what the future holds. There is no doubt in my mind that my God can restore lives and hearts, including my own.

4. I almost choked to death on a piece of sees candy I was having for breakfast this morning. Don't judge me.

5. Megan's birthday party is tonight!

6. I put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in three weeks and they are too big! If I get money for Christmas I really need to go clothes shopping.

7. Cole has been a booger lately and I'm layin' the smack down. He should know better than to mess with this mama.

8. There is a possibility I might have a job soon! It's still up in the air and I don't know how it would work out with my childcare situation even if I got hired. If it works it would be a total miracle!

9. I finished my class and I'm so glad I'm done. I probably won't be taking a class next semester. I don't know how mom's go to school full time (or even part time) and keep from losing their mind. It was hard for me balancing everything with just one class.

10. Downtown Oxnard has a really cool light show coordinated with music that Tyler and I went to look at last night. It's very well done and I loved it. We had such a nice time at his company party, too. Italian food and margaritas go together splendidly:)

I should probably get out of my pj's (that I put back on after dropping the kids off at school!) and get some things done around here. And maybe eat another piece of chocolate, or two. Or three.

Today Karen, my pastor's wife and counselor, dropped some things off at my house while I was out. I came home to find an envelope with some money in it and a gift bag with some tidbits for the kids and I! What a blessing! I am having a sad day but I cannot forget to stop and thank God for the gracious gifts he gives and the ways in which he provides. I'm still believing for some rent money I'm short on. I'm confident it will be taken care of!

Cole was adorable at the preschool Christmas program today. He did a lot of the hand motions and sang most of the songs. I love my son.

We also survived Chuck e Cheese today. It wasn't crowded at all and I enjoyed the time with my kids. Kayley is at the age where it's all about the tickets and it's fun to watch.

So it has been a roller coaster the last few days and I'm really looking forward to spending the morning tomorrow in my pjs with my kids and hoping for a really long nap.

Feeling Blessed

I went to the dentist this morning to get my stitches out. I had to drive to Thousand Oaks in the rain and I hydroplaned on that super curve onramp at Johnson Drive. Incredibly scary! Anyway, I made it alive and the doc said everything looks really great and it's healing up nicely. The most fabulous part of my visit was when he sat down next to me and said "now lets see if this fits." He made me a night guard so I wouldn't grind my teeth. And it's FREE!!!! A very expensive appliance was totally free of charge and I'm feeling blessed! Hurray for God and hurray for generous people! May God bless Dr. Burton and his lovely wife, Shelly.

Please

Please God, please let tomorrow be better.

New Layout

I tried to do a new layout for the holidays and it went all computer language on me so I had to revert to a boring layout. When I get motivated I'll try again.

Praise Him In This Storm

Yesterday was probably the worst day I've had in a while. Having turmoil in my life forces me into God's arms because there is nothing or no one who can offer comfort like Him. He calls me to praise him in this storm and I try but I fail more often. Have you ever cried out to God and still felt anxiety, discomfort, still bearing a heavy load? Well I have. It's obvious that the enemy has his evil plot centered on my life right now and he'll do whatever he can to not only destroy the one human I can't stand right now but also destroy me.

It is my prayer today that God gives me his perfect peace that passes all understanding. I need to quit trying to control things and be patient for what lies ahead.

His grace and His love will cover me today.

Ten on Tuesday

1. I stuck a memory card in the slot on my computer and it was too small. Now it's stuck.

2. The window motor broke in the back seat last week and I've been driving around with the window down. Yesterday we pulled up next to a guy listening to some music in Spanish and Kayley said rather loudly "Oh no! I don't like that music, I wish I could roll up my window!" I'm pretty sure he heard and I praise God we didn't get shot. Thankfully the window motor has now been replaced.

3. I ran into Krista's grandma and aunt at Target today.

Some lady next to us in the check out spent $880. She was shocked, so was I. There's no recession going on for her apparently.

4. I love to journal. It's my new favorite thing to do.

5. I got my tooth pulled yesterday. Since it was broken it took so much pulling and pressure to get all the pieces out and it bled a lot. I'm going in to get the stitches removed and to get my teeth cleaned next week. And I'm so very, very, very thankful that it's all free of charge!!!!!!

6. I just got an email from my best friend when I lived in Scotland. It has been 9 years since I've seen her and we still talk. I would give anything for a visit there.

7. I really need to go to the gym. I've been slacking lately. I'm still losing weight though!

8. I'm excited to get our Christmas tree this weekend!

9. Kayley was late for school yesterday. Mondays after a long weekend are hard.

10. Baby Chase (the three month old upstairs) cries and it makes me want a baby for like 10 seconds. I cherish sleep.

Holy Cow

If I had no filter I would just release all the words I'm thinking and feeling all over this blog page. So in my attempt to move away from the emotions and enter back into normalcy, I must now scream via blog.


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Ok, I'm good now.


Are you sure you really want to follow my blog? Haha.

Private Bloggin'

Due to my current circumstances I thought it best to block my blog from certain folks who don't need to view the struggles and joys of my every day life right now. I'm sure after things settle I will change it back to public again.

Thanks to all of you for giving me your email addresses. I know that each of you have messaged or emailed me with your concerns and assurance of prayer covering. I'm so grateful for you!

A Good Day

After the kids and I ran errands and cleaned the garage today we hung out at Megan's. I love going there because the kids jump on the trampoline, watch movies and play and they don't argue (as much) and the environment is just so nice. Her friend was there with her four kids and they all got along really well! So it has been a good day, the first in a while.

And to top it off, Cole said this:

"Mommy, I'm not hungry for my toast because I need a nap."

I love my son.

It reminds me of when Kayley was three and she said:

"My little throat is hurting because I need a sucker."

Hurray for a good day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Regardless of the negatives in my life, I still have so much to be thankful for!

Here are a few (in no particular order):

My two awesome kids, a nice place to live, a super cute cell phone, a car to drive, food to eat, my parents, family, great old friends, fabulous new friends, brownies, the holiday season, health insurance (for the removal of my skin cancer!), my new church, my pants that fit loosely, my flip flops that I can wear year round, the beach where I often go to think, my comfy bed where my kids snuggle with me, my cute bike, my gym membership and my God who NEVER leaves me or forsakes me and who's love never fails even when man's love does.

I could go on and on.

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Here are a few more updates:

Yes, I will be talking about some of the things going on in my life so if you don't want to know, don't read my blog.

A family is moving in upstairs. It's just a mom, dad and a three month old baby. Thank goodness it's not a bunch of hooligans.

I met with the pastor's wife at Calvary yesterday. After our meeting she called me and said she has a friend who is a dentist and he's willing to pull my tooth for free! Yeah God! Yeah for not being in pain every single day anymore! My appointment is on Monday.

I don't know if I will make my blog private because I still want people to be able to read it without the hassle.

I weighed myself at the gym today and I've lost a total of 11 pounds bringing me to the exact weight I was when I found out I was pregnant with Kayley in 2003! Oh to be 18 again.

It's pretty amazing how my perspective changes when I think about what lies past all of the junk I'm going through. God has promised me some pretty amazing things and I know that He is faithful to complete what He started! God could do a pretty big restoration in my heart so I'm letting go to let God do his thing. And I'm a big control freak so this is a big deal for me! At least I admit it:)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, friends!

Free Will

God has given us free will. He lets us choose what we want to do with our lives. My heart is sad, angry and hurt but I know that my awesome and mighty Father still holds me in His hands.

Pray for my kids...they are so sad.

Pray for me...I have no words to explain how I feel.

After this post my blog will be private. If you still want to read it give me your email and I'll add you to the list.

Picture Time!

Ashley took these of our fam yesterday. I know I posted some on Facebook already but I wanted to post my favorites here.

Ten On Tuesday

1. In Kayley's class they earn star bucks for good behavior, helping out, etc. Today Kayley came home with a new toy. She had ten star bucks to spend and she came home with a new toy. It's Lightening McQueen and it's big. She might as well say "screw you, Cole. I know it's your favorite toy ever in the whole wild world but I don't care." Seriously, way to unintentionally open a giant can of worms Kayley!

2. The place above us has been empty for a long time but I still hear people banging around working in there. Seriously, is it THAT hard to rent out a place? Ridiculous.

3. I bought new pants on Sunday and they're a size smaller than what I normally buy.

4. I was praying with Kayley before nap today and after I was done she breathed a heavy sigh and said "finally!" I think I have bad breath.

5. Kayley's parent conference is this week or next. I'm excited to see how she has been doing in class.

6. Today we went to the Oxnard Beach Park. The kids call it the brown pirate park because it has two pirate ships and everything is brown. They had a great time and Cole said he got all his training exercises done. Whatever that means, Special Agent Oso.

7. We went to dinner at a friends' house last night. Cole was watching Lilo and Stitch and fell asleep in the middle of the floor. Since he hasn't been napping he crashes out in random places these days.

8. Kayley was almost tardy today for the first time ever.

9. I constantly feel like I have to throw up.

10. I love Kari Jobe. One of her songs say this:

"I know that you are for me, I know that you are for me, I know that you will never forsake me in my weakness."

Funny Kayley

Ok, so I said I wouldn't be blogging for a while. I lied.

Part of Mound was in the cafeteria for an assembly on Friday and they were on lockdown for an hour because of some armed robbers in the area. This has happened once already this school year. I wish people would stop trying to rob Vons and then take off in the direction of the elementary school. Kayley told me and Krista the songs she sang while they were inside. She sang a few and then said "and we sang one about a Mexican." Krista and I just about died! She couldn't tell me the words though. Maybe they ran out of things to sing about! Ha.

Kayley learned the word kapish (which is formally spelled capisce. I know, I totally looked it up. I'm a nerd.) Here's how our conversation went:

Kayley: "Hey mom, when I say kapish do you say it back?"

Me: "Sometimes. You say something like 'I'm going to go now, kapish?' and I say kapish back."

Kayley: "So it's like this "kapish?" "kapish" "kapish."

Me: Fully lost in why the heck we are discussing this, I laughed and told her she was funny.

And at bedtime she said: "Goodnight, I love you mom. Kapish?"

Me: Uncontrollable laughter.

None

There are no words to describe my life right now.

The one thing I'm certain of is that I refuse to let the enemy win.

I probably won't be blogging for a while.

Ten On Tuesday

1. I'm letting Kayley stay home today because she's so tired and weepy.

2. Cole is walking around with a binky in his mouth that Kayley had when she was a baby. He thinks it's the funniest thing ever!



3. I got a free phone for extending my contract with Sprint for another year. Sprint is amazing. They sent it in the mail yesterday and it'll get here today!

I really like it!

4. I'm not going to the ball anymore. Don't ask.

5. A couple of jobs I've applied for turned out to be bogus.

6. I haven't weighed myself since last week but I know for sure I've lost more weight!

7. I have officially lost my mind.The Bible says "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." Yeah, that's me.

8. I saw Krista's house on Sunday and I really like it! The colors on the wall are really cool looking too!

9. Yesterday Cole said "hey mom, look! I'm playing the piano on my privates!"
Seriously? Why? Boys.

10. I want so bad to go east of here and visit my friends. Anyone got $200? Yeah, me either.

Not Me! Monday

It's Not Me! time! There are plenty of things I didn't do this week but these I managed to remember for my post!

While I was out by myself the other day I tried to pump gas but couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. It turns out I did not forget to pay first before I pumped. I thoroughly think things through all the time so there is no way that happened.

I did not let the kids stay up till 9:45 watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on a school night just so they would sleep in a little longer the next day. I would never do that. I always put my kids to bed on time so they will be well rested and ready for the next school day.

We were on our way to dinner with my grandpa and my son absolutely, definitely, did not said this: "Mom, when we go over the speed bumps my privates wiggle."

On my way home from Target in the car I was not bumping Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA. I'm clearly not a tween and therefore would never enjoy such teeny bopper music. And I'm not listening to it right now.

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As a side note, things are getting scary for baby Stellan. Please pray!

Little Tidbits of My Life

I found this on another blog and I thought I would give it a whirl.

I am thinking… I'm awake and shouldn't be. It's 6 on a Sunday and the kids are sleeping.

I am wearing… stuff I wear to bed.

I am remembering… when the kids were little and Coles' hair was long and wavy.

I am going… to church today. I'm excited to hear Pastor Robb speak on relationships.

I am reading… One Tuesday Morning. I've been reading it for the last five months! Ha!

I am hoping… for a job here pretty soon.

On my mind… why on earth has the darn government not sent me an unemployment check yet????

Noticing that… my stomach hurts from eating Cinnabon last night with Becca.

Pondering these words… God's love never fails. I had a chance to talk with Kayley yesterday about what failing means. I told her that man's love fails but God's never will.

From the kitchen… I could eat cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Around the house… I responded to a wanted ad on Craigslist for a mom with a one year old who needs toys. The kids and I went through all the toys and filled a whole bag with things they don't use anymore. And they were so happy that they were going to share with someone who needed them!

One of my favorite things... watching my kids play baby tiger together.

a photo I’d like to share… this is my favorite one of us.

Halloween

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's SUPERGIRL!

I love the character Kayley took upon herself when dressed up. She really appeared to believe she could save the world and who am I to tell her she can't!


Private First Class Batten, reporting for duty!





Being a Marine is very serious business, as you can tell. There was no time for games. Or candy. Ok, some candy. Ok, a lot of candy!

Update

I have no computer right now since Barbie removed my hard drive and is trying to figure out what the deal is with it. So here's a quick update on life.

Cole was a Marine and Kayley was Supergirl for Halloween. They had so much fun at Trunk or Treat! They are getting older and it's so fun to watch them enjoy life!

I lost three pounds last week! I've been working really hard on eating right and excersizing!

Rachel set a date for her wedding! It's next year, October 9th. My goal is to lose twenty five pounds by then. We'll see.

Cole told me the other day that the cat on Bolt was mean because she didn't have Jesus in her heart. So true, so true.

I'm off to observe the child development center at Ventura College!

Don't ask me why there are no spaces between these and I don't have time to figure it out!

I could never make this stuff up!

Kayley and I were playing. She was the doctor, I was the patient. Here's how it went:

Kayley: "What's your name?"

Me: "Bob"

Kayley: "Ok, B O O B"

Me: "Wow Kayley, that's some inventive spelling."

Kayley: "And what's your last name?"

Me: "Batten."

Kayley: "Ok, B A T T E N"

Me: "Right, great job."

Kayley: "Look, I wrote your name!"

BOOB BATTEN

Me: "HAHAHAHAHA!"

I really didn't say anything about it, just cracked up. Could you keep a straight face? I think not!

Mr. Clean

I was reading MckMama's latest blog entry today and, sadly, this paragraph really described me at one time or another and it really hit home. Check it yo.

"But when I am off, believe me, I am off. In the darkness of private disagreements I'd much rather forget than blog about*, I have sworn like a sailor at my beloved. At my worst, I can be pompous and self righteous, a know-it-all who would rather shove what I think to be right down my husband's throat than listen with an open ear to his side. I can be rude and condescending, unwilling to be the first to repent and to forgive my spouse. There have been times when, should my husband have decided to do so, he would have had every justification to call the cops on me for harassing him. There are times when things haven't been pretty between us. And I am going to share today some of the things I have learned through living in the trenches like my husband and I have."

While I'm not going to share the things I've learned, I would like to point out something. You might have heard me say something like this a time or two before but I won't stop saying it because it will never stop being true. Sometimes I can be the scum of the universe and yet God comes along bringing His his Scrubbing Bubbles, Comet, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and giant scrubbie and makes me new again. If I were Him I'd be sick and tired of cleaning up my scummy mess. My God is truly amazing.

Not Me! Monday

It's Not Me! time. Head over to MckMama's blog to see the crazy things she didn't do this week.

I'm definitely not consuming a giant piece of rainbow cake as I'm typing.

Kayley told me today that Cole wakes her up in the middle of the night and tells her to be bad guys for Halloween. I did not give her a "yeah right" look and then say "I'm sorry."

Becca came over on Friday for lunch and we chatted. It was great. I most certainly do not always think of Cinnabon when I think of Becca and think of Becca when I think of Cinnabon. It would be just plain pathetic if I did!

I never thought I would enjoy fall break this much but I looove having Kayley home. I did not have to place a mandatory don't talk for 15 minutes rule because I was going to ring the neck of my darling daughter! Not me!

During the weekend Tyler left his wallet at the base so I had to go get it today. The times I have gone there have not been the most uncomfortable, partially humiliating times of my life. So naturally I was ecstatic to go run this errand. I'm not conceited, nor do I think I'm the best looking gal on the block but those men sure do stare. I'd like to think my facial beauty was what caused the prolonged glances but we all know it lies beneath the neckline.

The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is coming up in a few weeks. Since I never went to prom I'm not so very excited that I get to get all fancy. I'm sure it will be a good time. I tried on a dress from Erin yesterday and it's pretty, but boy does it accentuate everything I've got going wrong, including the three new scars on my back from the surgeries. So that one won't work. If only I could find a dress that works with me instead of against me!

Mrs. Kaudse did not tell me that McKenna (one of the girls at the preschool) asked her if Mrs. Batman was coming back to the school. Ha!

I'm so not happy that other parents were able to go on the fire station field trip and get pictures of Kayley!

Kayley's class (and the Kindergartners in Charisse's too, I think)

That's Mel snapping a shot of Kayley with her phone. She was so nice to send me a few pictures while they were there!

I put this one in because they got a call at the end and Kayley was so excited that she got to see them leave!

Rainbow Cake

My version of the Rainbow Cake really puts the original to shame. I don't know what happened but the frosting wouldn't go on smooth, it just got all mixed up in the crumbly cake. I have to admit I actually cried when it didn't turn out great. I was having a bad day, okay? Anyway, it's still pretty inside and tastes like a dream come true. To me, that's all that matters now.


In case you haven't noticed (and as Kayley pointed out) it is not in true rainbow color order.

Don't you wish you could have a taste of my fabulously ugly cake? :)

Ten On Tuesday Two Days Late

1. Is it disturbing that I want to go up on the roof and throw the roofers off so the banging will stop and my kids will sleep?

2. Cole's friend gave him a wet willy at school yesterday. He was so disgusted, it was awesome.

3. I'm done subbing for the week. I'm so tired and my body just wants to sleep. I don't recommend having surgery and not resting for another five days. It does not work out well.

4. Tyler got called in to drill for the Marines today and tomorrow. I'm so annoyed because they gave him one day notice and he has been gone two nights this week and I've been gone one. I feel like we haven't seen each other at all! He will also be getting paid half of a normal days pay so that's just refreshing. Bleh. Oh, but I do love that man in his uniform. My my.

5. My grandma Eve is not doing well. Almost every week she has had dizzy spells and they can't ever find anything wrong with her. If you get a sec, please say a prayer for her and my grandpa. It's really taking a toll on him, too.

6. I really want a Cinnabon. And my buns don't taste anything like cinnamon! (haha, Kim and Hil)

7. At school on Tuesday I almost threw up while comforting a little girl who was throwing up. Yuck, it's NOT the same when you care for your own kids when they are sick. Poor kid though.

8. How can people stuff mushrooms and call that genuine food? (I just can't get over that, Ash!)

9. I really wish I had something else to do today so my kids wouldn't bicker. Maybe we'll go to the park. I miss my husband.

10. I thank God that even if I feel like crap (and I do) He helps me drag my sorry butt along and gives me strength. I just had a mental picture of our old dog dragging his butt across the floor. Gross.

Cole just had his no nap in two days breakdown. Oh boy.

Summer Flashback

I came across these on my mom's computer. We had so much fun that day!

Too bad summer has come and gone.

At least we have the holidays to compensate for the loss!

Not Me! Monday

It's a new week filled with many more things MckMama and others didn't do.

I must admit I totally do not enjoy days where I have little to no responsibility and am commanded to stay in bed and do nothing. I probably should not even be online right now but what's the harm in a little bloggin' before a nap?

The surgery went well. They definitely did not make me take a prego test before because I told them that I skipped three pills this month and my cycle is waaay off. It's a good thing they tested because we thought we were going to have ourselves a little anniversary gift (I did not forget my pills on our trip. I would never be that irresponsible!). I was asleep when they removed the little guy on my chest but when they turned me over to do the back I woke up and stayed awake the entire rest of the time! Oh the conversation those people had whilst slicing me open. Geez. The anesthesiologist went through my chart and realized that he gave me my epidural when I had Kayley in 2004. Crazy huh?

After they wheeled me into recovery I definitely did not have to go potty in a bed pan. And most of the pee did not make it's way onto the bed instead of into the pan. That would just be disgusting! Good thing it didn't happen.

So I'm in bed now and I'm not feeling worse by the minute. I think the numbing stuff is wearing off and I'm starting to feel some pain. Anywho, I'm glad it's over and let's pray I don't have to do this again!

I don't have much else to yack about on this Monday but I do have a little ditty about Cole. I was carrying him in the house the other day and he did not put his hand on my chest and said "mommy, you're hot!" We're talking looks here, not temp. I did not laugh out loud at my son who clearly got that from his dad. I mean, it's true and all, it's just that perhaps it's a little out of the ordinary for a son-to-mother comment. Then Cole smiled again and melted my heart and I gave him a big old hug. What a goof. I won't be letting him get away with the grabbage ever again though.

What crazy things did you not do this week?

Comfort & Frustration

In efforts to be more positive I will first write of something great that happened this week. I asked a friend for a favor and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Thanks Krista for blessing our family!

This no job situation is really proving itself to be ugly. I'm not freaking out, I'm not. I filed for unemployment and now I'm waiting...and I'm frustrated.

(Sort of) Wordless Wednesday

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A parent of one of the kids in Kayley's class took these. My computer will let me post pictures that are already on here, I just can't upload new ones. So here's what they got of the water relay and the limbo. Please note the pictures of parents bottoms and random people who happen to be in all of these. Haha!

Not Me! Monday

There is no way I'm too lazy to seek out the new Not Me! button and add it to this post. And after realizing it didn't take much effort, I actually changed it.

I'm so not thankful it's a new week. Last week was so trying and I was so crabby and impatient. Thank goodness everyone is mostly well and happy campers.

I did not go to the gym swearing I would not weigh myself, weigh myself and then be surprised at my amazing two pound weight loss! It's amazing what I can lose when I actually try.

Kayley had Hooper (the class stuffed bear) last week. He's an Dodgers, Lakers and Chargers fan, reflective of Ms. Miller's favorite teams. Sadly, Hooper did not wake up in the middle of the night to view Kayley vomiting and then get tossed in the washer for a swim to disinfect. And I did not find crusty puke stuck to the inside top of the washer two days later. Lesson learned: don't put nasty laundry in when it's dark!

Here are a couple of shots my mom got of Kayley and Hooper.

I know these are small but my computer is so lame right now.

I'm so not excited for my trip to Ikea with Krista on Saturday!

I most definitely did not file for unemployment today. It wasn't that difficult and I should be eligible. Now to find a job...

I did not just realize that my surgery next Monday is also the first day of my period. And I have to be there at 6am. Joy.

Kayley came home today and told me she had to bring in a live spider this week for her class. She told me she was afraid because she had to catch it by herself. I did not tell her that's why we have daddies. They will no doubt catch the giant spider living under our neighbors stairs. It's so gross and hairy. What would I do without someone to do the hard jobs and spider catching. I love my husband!

I haven't done Not Me!'s in a while and to me it's just a bunch of boring italicized nots in a regular post. Should I keep doing them or give it up for good?

Wordless Wednesday