Everyone was back to work and school today. It is always nice when we have some time together, but routine is what works best for us. As I am sure that it does everyone.
Our alarms did not go off, but the thunder at 6:10 this morning did the job quite nicely. While it is later than we like to sleep it was not too late.
I got ready and got the boys up while they got ready I fixed breakfast and Brandon headed out. While the boys were eating I got dinner in the crock pot. Roast and potatoes. Because both boys have basketball it is easiest to do crock pot meals on Tuesday nights.
I came home and managed to get three loads of laundry done. Danny's bedding changed from Christmas to Auburn, which made him happy. Now just two more beds to go. I was able to knock out some homework and got some photograph's edited. The time went by quickly and before I knew it I was heading out to get the boys. Then it was time for homework.
John Michael ended up with a yellow face, which meant extra homework that I make him do. He has to write an apology to his teacher. Tomorrow will be better. I am a little sad that we have this string of yellows that keep appearing. We will just keep working on it, I know that he can do it and will keep encouraging green and discouraging anything else.
Both boys had practice tonight and it came a serious downpour while we were there. It was pretty much done when we left but it made the ride home a little scarier than what I like. It was pretty bad but we made it safely.
Well, bedtime is here and I am glad. It has been a long day and I am beat. I hope that everyone has a great night. Do not forget a jacket tomorrow it is going to be cold.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
More Yellow :(
So I think that these rainy days are effecting my children and not just me. John Michael got another yellow face today. :0( He will do better tomorrow, I might even click my heels together for luck!
We had basketball tonight, but because the boys felt it was play time instead of homework time we were pretty late. John Michael's practice started at 5:30 and we got there at 6:20, he literally got to practice for 10 minutes. I made him apologize to his coach for being late and explain why we were so late. Danny was there for his whole practice, which is good for him since he was not the reason we were so late leaving.
I am so tired of being stressed about homework. Mine and theirs, one day it will have to get better or at least easier to get everyone to sit down and get it done.
I did great on day two of keeping up with my calories, Brandon went over by a few, but there is always tomorrow.
We had basketball tonight, but because the boys felt it was play time instead of homework time we were pretty late. John Michael's practice started at 5:30 and we got there at 6:20, he literally got to practice for 10 minutes. I made him apologize to his coach for being late and explain why we were so late. Danny was there for his whole practice, which is good for him since he was not the reason we were so late leaving.
I am so tired of being stressed about homework. Mine and theirs, one day it will have to get better or at least easier to get everyone to sit down and get it done.
I did great on day two of keeping up with my calories, Brandon went over by a few, but there is always tomorrow.
Congrats to the University of Alabama
Even though I am a very proud Auburn fan, I am happy for the University of Alabama and their victory over LSU for the National Championship. It was an awful game to watch though, very boring!
The boys had pretty good days at schools, Danny more so than John Michael. John Michael ended up with a yellow face, which just bothers me.
Brandon and I started our hard core dieting this week. Well, this week we are more or less getting use to keeping up with everything and making sure that we on track. While I have continued to exercise and keep up with my calories, now I will be writing everything down. I am praying that whatever is up with my hormones that has continued to keep me from losing weight and has my moods and seemingly everything screwed up will be correcting itself sooner than later.
The boys had pretty good days at schools, Danny more so than John Michael. John Michael ended up with a yellow face, which just bothers me.
Brandon and I started our hard core dieting this week. Well, this week we are more or less getting use to keeping up with everything and making sure that we on track. While I have continued to exercise and keep up with my calories, now I will be writing everything down. I am praying that whatever is up with my hormones that has continued to keep me from losing weight and has my moods and seemingly everything screwed up will be correcting itself sooner than later.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December....Here we Go!
So I got up this morning in complete disbelief that it was December. Even Danny has talked about how fast this year has gone by. It seems like yesterday we were getting ready for the first day of school and now we are halfway done with the school year. WOW! Yep, it is what I say each month and I mean it each time.
This morning was not as smooth as I prefer it, but we were on time so I am most definitely not complaining. I do wish it was warmer though. This cold mornings make we want to stay in bed. Super excited that the sun was out all day though.
Danny had a field trip today, to Samford to see White Christmas. I was so glad to be able to go with the class to see this. I love being home for this reason more than any other. I love to be able to truly be a part of my boys' lives. They have so much going on and while it might be hard to keep up sometimes I also know that sooner than later they will be grown. I treasure each venture with them. Now for the play, it was excellent. If you have a chance this weekend it is definitely worth it to head out to Lakeshore and check it out. Very talented performers and just an all around great show. It seemed to me that all of the kids had a great time. They were also very excited that they got to ride a bus to the show. It is the small things that mean so much. I am just so thankful that they enjoyed themselves and that I was able to be a small part of their day. It was great!
John Michael ended up with another yellow face. Tonight we wrote a note to Miss Ghossein. Starting today this is the new practice when he gets anything other than a green face. We shall see what happens tomorrow. Hopefully green will be what comes home.
Danny had basketball practice tonight. They did great. It is amazing the difference between 5-6 year old basketball and 8-9 year old basketball.
Well, the boys are in bed I am trying to get this session edited. It has been a long week with so much to do. I have been busting it though. Will keep it up! Peace out and prayers to you all.
This morning was not as smooth as I prefer it, but we were on time so I am most definitely not complaining. I do wish it was warmer though. This cold mornings make we want to stay in bed. Super excited that the sun was out all day though.
Danny had a field trip today, to Samford to see White Christmas. I was so glad to be able to go with the class to see this. I love being home for this reason more than any other. I love to be able to truly be a part of my boys' lives. They have so much going on and while it might be hard to keep up sometimes I also know that sooner than later they will be grown. I treasure each venture with them. Now for the play, it was excellent. If you have a chance this weekend it is definitely worth it to head out to Lakeshore and check it out. Very talented performers and just an all around great show. It seemed to me that all of the kids had a great time. They were also very excited that they got to ride a bus to the show. It is the small things that mean so much. I am just so thankful that they enjoyed themselves and that I was able to be a small part of their day. It was great!
John Michael ended up with another yellow face. Tonight we wrote a note to Miss Ghossein. Starting today this is the new practice when he gets anything other than a green face. We shall see what happens tomorrow. Hopefully green will be what comes home.
Danny had basketball practice tonight. They did great. It is amazing the difference between 5-6 year old basketball and 8-9 year old basketball.
Well, the boys are in bed I am trying to get this session edited. It has been a long week with so much to do. I have been busting it though. Will keep it up! Peace out and prayers to you all.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Reading at Mass
This morning was definitely better than yesterday, which is a definite blessing. Today was Mass day at school so I dropped the boys off and stuck around. Mass was great as it always is. I ended up having a small asthma attack in the middle of Mass. Not at all my finest moment, I wish that it would go away. One can always wish right. This time of year is rough just the up and down. Come back summer.
John Michael ended up with a yellow face today for not listening and playing while the teacher was going over their Advent program. He knows better and it really upsets me. It upsets him too though, which is definitely a good thing. If he did not care than we would have big problems.
Danny had a great day at school. He read today at Mass. I was so proud of him and let him know. He really enjoys reading during Mass and is really good at it. I was definitely one proud momma! Of course I am always proud of my boys, but moments like this make my heart even more full.
John Michael's room is still clean, but Danny's is not. Today they decided that I might have taken away the TV, so they would play Monopoly. We had to explain that they could not play until their rooms and the den were clean. I just want them to respect what they have instead of always expecting more. I am working on it. Jake and Owen (our elves) and Aubie (their reindeer) are helping me out.
Well, they are in bed and as soon as I am done with this set of photographs I am right there with them. I am super exhausted!
John Michael ended up with a yellow face today for not listening and playing while the teacher was going over their Advent program. He knows better and it really upsets me. It upsets him too though, which is definitely a good thing. If he did not care than we would have big problems.
Danny had a great day at school. He read today at Mass. I was so proud of him and let him know. He really enjoys reading during Mass and is really good at it. I was definitely one proud momma! Of course I am always proud of my boys, but moments like this make my heart even more full.
John Michael's room is still clean, but Danny's is not. Today they decided that I might have taken away the TV, so they would play Monopoly. We had to explain that they could not play until their rooms and the den were clean. I just want them to respect what they have instead of always expecting more. I am working on it. Jake and Owen (our elves) and Aubie (their reindeer) are helping me out.
Well, they are in bed and as soon as I am done with this set of photographs I am right there with them. I am super exhausted!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Boxing Up
So I have these great containers under my bathroom sinks. I have tried to keep them organized and up to date. The problem is stuff gets thrown around them and on the counters. Today I took back the organization in the bathrooms! YAY! It is the small things that make me excited.
I also managed to get laundry almost caught up. I have one more load to do, and I will do it first thing in the morning. Laundry is one of those never ending chores that one day unattended likes to take over a whole day. I try to do one load a day and then I stay on top of it. I like to be on top of the mountain instead of under the avalanche.
Danny had a great day at school today. He even got a compliment from his teacher about his new hair cut. It is nice to have Brandon cutting the boys hair. He can do it right before bath time and then they do not get the "Itchies" which is a big plus!
John Michael had an okay day today at school. He got in trouble for talking back....I have no idea where he gets that ;) He ended up with a yellow face so he was grounded the rest of the day. Hopefully tomorrow we will be back on green smileys track!
Well, the boys are in bed, and I am going to get a little editing done and head there myself. Hopefully before 10! We shall see. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I also managed to get laundry almost caught up. I have one more load to do, and I will do it first thing in the morning. Laundry is one of those never ending chores that one day unattended likes to take over a whole day. I try to do one load a day and then I stay on top of it. I like to be on top of the mountain instead of under the avalanche.
Danny had a great day at school today. He even got a compliment from his teacher about his new hair cut. It is nice to have Brandon cutting the boys hair. He can do it right before bath time and then they do not get the "Itchies" which is a big plus!
John Michael had an okay day today at school. He got in trouble for talking back....I have no idea where he gets that ;) He ended up with a yellow face so he was grounded the rest of the day. Hopefully tomorrow we will be back on green smileys track!
Well, the boys are in bed, and I am going to get a little editing done and head there myself. Hopefully before 10! We shall see. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Terrific Tuesday
So this morning we woke up on time, not as early as I would like, but on time. This was a nice change from yesterday. YAY for good things happening. The smallest of blessings can make such a huge difference in a day and that was certainly the case today.
While the boys were in school, I scrubbed the bathrooms. I have so much to get done, but one step at a time. I am determined to make progress everyday no matter how big or small. Every step counts. I spent the rest of the day down in the office. I have so many Christmas presents already and I have to get them out of the office so we can get our office back downstairs and off our dining room table. Right now the stuff is one and I am none, hopefully I can change that tomorrow. I honestly did not remember having so much already, which is good and bad. I might have a jump start on 2012's Christmas.
Danny had a great day at school today. He likes Tuesdays because he can wear his scout uniform, which is just something different. I can understand that. I am just glad that he likes to wear it. I am hoping that I can take it to the cleaner's tomorrow and get them to correct my mishaps on his patches.
John Michael had a good day in school, but ended up with another yellow face. I know that he can behave so I am not sure what is happening with him lately. I hope and pray that tomorrow is better.
After school we had soccer practice. John Michael was super pumped that his friend Chason was practicing with him. They are awesome.
We had spaghetti for dinner and John Michael added some Halloween bling to his. Thank goodness for sprinkles! He loves to decorate his food. At least he ate it tonight, which is better than the last time he made his spaghetti sparkle.
Well, they are in bed and I am headed there too. I wanted to be in bed at 9, but 10 is better than 11. Here's to hoping I get some rest. Falling asleep and staying that way seems to be the problem. It will get better though. Please know that I am remembering you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to send them up for my friend Cassandra.
While the boys were in school, I scrubbed the bathrooms. I have so much to get done, but one step at a time. I am determined to make progress everyday no matter how big or small. Every step counts. I spent the rest of the day down in the office. I have so many Christmas presents already and I have to get them out of the office so we can get our office back downstairs and off our dining room table. Right now the stuff is one and I am none, hopefully I can change that tomorrow. I honestly did not remember having so much already, which is good and bad. I might have a jump start on 2012's Christmas.
Danny had a great day at school today. He likes Tuesdays because he can wear his scout uniform, which is just something different. I can understand that. I am just glad that he likes to wear it. I am hoping that I can take it to the cleaner's tomorrow and get them to correct my mishaps on his patches.
John Michael had a good day in school, but ended up with another yellow face. I know that he can behave so I am not sure what is happening with him lately. I hope and pray that tomorrow is better.
After school we had soccer practice. John Michael was super pumped that his friend Chason was practicing with him. They are awesome.
We had spaghetti for dinner and John Michael added some Halloween bling to his. Thank goodness for sprinkles! He loves to decorate his food. At least he ate it tonight, which is better than the last time he made his spaghetti sparkle.
Well, they are in bed and I am headed there too. I wanted to be in bed at 9, but 10 is better than 11. Here's to hoping I get some rest. Falling asleep and staying that way seems to be the problem. It will get better though. Please know that I am remembering you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to send them up for my friend Cassandra.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Rough Thursday
So today was even worse for me than yesterday was. I really hope that I feel better soon. I do not like to feel bad, especially to the point of not being able to function. Going on two days of this kind of pain is not good for me or for my family.
We did not even go to soccer practice because of it. I know that John Michael needs the practice, but there was just no way I could have stayed.
We came home and John Michael had a yellow face from his teacher today. Yellow faces make me sad. Hopefully this will be the last. He is grounded until tomorrow when he better come home with a green face. I told him that is what would make me happy. I need to figure out a reward system for his behavior, maybe that will be the incentive that he needs. Something to think about when I can think.
Danny had a good bit of homework, which is common on Thursdays. These papers were by far the best yet. I am super proud of how good he is doing so far in third grade.
Well, I am off to bed. Praying for all of you and for me that I can actually get some much needed sleep!
We did not even go to soccer practice because of it. I know that John Michael needs the practice, but there was just no way I could have stayed.
We came home and John Michael had a yellow face from his teacher today. Yellow faces make me sad. Hopefully this will be the last. He is grounded until tomorrow when he better come home with a green face. I told him that is what would make me happy. I need to figure out a reward system for his behavior, maybe that will be the incentive that he needs. Something to think about when I can think.
Danny had a good bit of homework, which is common on Thursdays. These papers were by far the best yet. I am super proud of how good he is doing so far in third grade.
Well, I am off to bed. Praying for all of you and for me that I can actually get some much needed sleep!
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