Ten On Tuesday

1. Tyler and I now have a first grader. Kayley did great today! We had no trouble getting clothes picked out or getting her hair done or getting out the door. Her first grade teacher is Mrs. Beving. The classroom is much different from her kindergarten classroom. I gave her a big hug and kiss and said goodbye and she didn't even looked worried! Cole said "I love you sissy" and gave her a kiss before we left, too. What a nice little bro.

2. Grandma is not responsive again. I went to see her after work yesterday and she didn't move at all. She did open her eyes for a little. I told her I loved her and wanted her to go be with Jesus. I cried so much when I left. It's hard to see her like that especially when I have so many memories of her crazy, active, spunky self. At least if she passes I will feel that I've said goodbye.

3. Cole got new shoes for school and loves them. He keeps telling me thank you for the wonderful shoes and looks at them and smiles. I'm glad he loves them, they're pretty stylin'. Pictures will come soon. His first day of pre-k was great. He has the same teacher that he had during the summer so thankfully there won't be much adjusting to do. He just has some new friends and a new schedule. What a big guy. One more year till Kindergarten, eek!

4. We got Kayley's soccer schedule. Her first game is this Saturday. Go Firebombs!!

5. Tyler had an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon today for xrays and a check up on his leg. It is healing, yay! He will be coming home soon, too. Yippeee!

6. I got another dumb anonymous comment on my blog. Seriously people, take a hike.

7. Katie's mom sent me a text the other day. I can't believe that little kid is three! We're going to get together and go to the pool soon, maybe Friday. I look back at my daycare days and I loved all my little kids I watched but I'm happy that stage of life is over. I would do it over again in a heartbeat if it meant being home with my kids though.

8. It stinks being inside on such a beautiful day. At least I have a pretty view out the front door: blue sky, palm trees and a UPS truck. Ok, the truck isn't pretty but the rest of it is! I will be eating my lunch outside today, that's for sure.

9. Little Noah will be here so soon. I can't wait to see his face. It's great how much love a person can have for a baby that's not yours, or even born yet for that matter!

10. I don't know why I struggle to come up with number 10.

Camping & School

We had a crazy fun weekend! We went camping at Lopez Lake with Tyler's family and had a great time! I took lots of pictures of everyone at the water park and campsite but I'm too tired to upload them.

School starts tomorrow for Cole, Tuesday for Kayley. The house is clean and now I'm just finishing up the laundry. I'm bound and determined to have nothing to do this week besides let the kids settle into the new school schedule. I may not even make it to the gym, we'll see. Kayley will find out who her teacher is tomorrow afternoon and we're looking forward to meeting her!

I hope ya'll have a great week!

New Dress A Day

I saw an article on Yahoo this morning that I really like. This girl takes really ugly clothing and turns the peices into something wonderful. Well, most of them anyway. Check it out if you would like.

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Ten On Tuesday

1. I looked back to my blog posts from last year and found the date that I joined the gym. It was the second weekend in Febuary. So I've been working out consistently for a year and a half and it has become a huge part of my life.

2. One week until I have a kid in pre K and a kid in first grade. I saw a couple of moms from Kayley's kindergarten class at the park and we were discussing school and when we graduated. One lady was ten years older than me. I told them that if no one asks me how old I am there's really no reason to tell! Whatever though, what matters is that our kids are the same age and the age barrier falls away (most of the time, anyway).

3. Last night I was on full sensory overload. My kids are normally all up in my business sitting practically on top of me on the couch but I couldn't handle it. If I had been completely selfish I would have stood up and yelled "don't touch me and be quiet!!!" Instead I placed couch pillows between me and them and told them to talk quietly.

4. I've decided that wrestling is a ridiculous form of entertainment. It was on at Rachel and Steve's on Sunday and I just don't get it. Speaking of them, their wedding party is HUGE. 11 bridesmaids, 11 groomsmen is nuts! And I thought six in mine was a lot! I'm very excited for the special day. Should be a rip roarin' good time.

5. When I got my hair cut in May my bangs were just below my eyebrow. Now they're way below my eye. I think it's time for a haircut. I still want my hair long but I want to keep the bangs.

Here's a brilliant opportunity to show you how my hair has grown, what my glasses look like on me when my hair isn't greasy and, as an added bonus, you get to see my microwave and my server spatula holder thingy.

6. I'm very glad that Hillary gets to come home for a couple of weeks next month. I miss her.

7. This is the candy jar at work. I hate it.

8. I love that Peyton says some words exactly the way that Kayley did when she was little. Two is a great age.

9. I would love to go to Mammoth and hike. There are so many beautiful lakes up there. I remember we went there one summer when I was little and camped at Lake George (I think). I love the outdoors more and more as time goes on. It's amazing that God created it all for us!

10. I got sunburnt last Friday. It's my first one since my surgeries and I'm mad at myself. I guess one in a year isn't that bad, but still not good. Speaking of that, I have an appointment with my dermatologist next week. I bet you I'll have at least one biopsy.

Thoughts 'n' Stuff

I am thinking… that it's kind of annoying to put my glasses on, take them off, put them on, take them off. Welcome to the world of reading glasses, Steph.

I am wearing… black work pants, a blue knit short sleeve sweater and my heels with the pointy toe.

I am remembering… yesterday Cole didn't quite make it to the bathroom and he looked down at himself and said "look, it's a drop of golden sun!"

I am going… to the gym tonight. Yippee skipee.

I am reading… A book. And sadly I can't remember what it's called. I just started it this weekend and I'm only four chapters in so I guess that's my excuse.

I am hoping… for a fabulous, fun time this weekend camping with Tyler's family.

On my mind… I'm sad for Jen and her family who lost a family member this weekend at the off road racing event.

Noticing that… Cole has started using the sound "th" properly. For example, he now says "I think so" instead of "I fink so." It's a little sad, it means he's getting big.

Pondering these words… When life hands you lemons, throw them back and demand chocolate!

From the kitchen… I'm all about turkey burgers lately. They're just so good!

Around the house… I cleaned out Tyler's side of the closet and cleaned all the junk in the garage. I'm getting the house clean because once school starts there won't be any time!

One of my favorite things... driving home from work in light traffic on a sunny day. The coast is gorgeous! It's finally a sunny day and I hope it stays this way.

Funny Things My Kids Say

My kids say the funniest things so I decided to keep track. These are from the past week:

When we got home one day our neighbor was throwing clothes and baby stuff over her fence cussing like crazy. The kids both asked her if she was having a garage sale!

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Kayley is usually in charge of the shopping list and Cole is in charge of cart/grocery organization in the interior of the basket.

Kayley: "Mom! Did you get tampons?? I need to mark it off the list!"

Me: "Yes, Kayley. And now the whole world knows."

Man standing three feet from us: "It's ok, I have girls."

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Kayley: "Today we had worship at church without music."

Me: "Oh really? So there were no instruments?"

Kayley: "No. We did it like the old days, like the 80's."

Me: "Bahahaha!"

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Cole: "Mom, I'm real itchy on my leg. I have a bump. Or a bug bite."

Me: "I'm sorry bubba, don't scratch it, you'll make it worse."

Cole, two minutes later: "Mom, I fink I have leprosy."

Me: "No you don't honey. It's a bug bite."

Cole: "You're right mom, leprosy is brown."

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Kayley: "Grandma had five jobs in her life. When I grow up I want to be a fireman, police, store manager and a Marine."

Me: "A store manager? Why did you pick that job?"

Kayley: "Just to have extra money so I can give it to the poor." :)

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When the kids and I were at David's Bridal, Cole told me I look pretty in my dress. After I changed back into my regular clothes he told me I "still looked pretty wearing that." That kid sure knows how to melt my heart!

Busy, busy, busy

Kayley went to Lazerstar on Wednesday with her day camp. I remember loving that place! She had so much fun playing lazer tag and playing video games. Tyler did a bunch of work there back when the kids were itty bitty. There was a coffee shop on the side of the building and he would get free drinks for me! That seems like forever ago.

She also had soccer on Wednesday. She was so cute in her soccer cleats and shin guards! Her team is the Firebombs and the color will be red for the uniforms. I asked her if she suggested the name and the color. She said no, the other girls came up with it! It's like Kayley's dreams are all coming true!

Oh Friday. It's my day off yet its really not. Here's what I've accomplished today: I dropped Cole at school, went to the gym, went home for a speedy shower, took Kayley to see Sue, went to pick up my glasses (my eyes are better now, yay!), went to Starbucks to get my free drink, picked up Cole, met the Francos at the park and hung out for two hours, went home for a short rest for the kids (I cleaned out some junk in the garage), met Rachel at Davids Bridal to get my dress ordered and now I'm home with the kids and I'm going to pass out from exhaustion.

I probably wouldn't be so tired if we hadn't gone to the fair yesterday. I'm glad we did though. My mom suggested we park and ride and it was so much better than having to pay for parking. It was military appreciation day so I got us all in for free! The kids enjoyed the rides and the exhibits too. We saw the animals (and smelled them, yuck) and they reminded me of Kim and her Santa Paula animal raising days! I don't get it personally. Rows and rows of animals. Eh, whatever floats your boat. My mom had never experienced a funnel cake before so we ate that and a giant turkey leg for dinner. Yum! Fun times were had by all.

Man, I always thought that as my kids got older life would get easier. Ha, that's a joke. The kids themselves are easier but everything else gets crazier. I don't love it. And school starts soon! I need an assistant!