Tuesday was day 2 devoted to laundry. I really need a plumber who wants to donate some time at my house. This leaking washing machine is about to be the end of my sanity. I cannot get caught up much less ahead which is slowing down the Christmas stuff coming down drastically.
The boys had a great day at school, which is great for mommy! We had homework but it was definitely bareable. We still ended up being about 10 minutes late to practice.
John Michael had practice at 5:30 and Danny at 6:3o. They both did pretty good. I am glad to see them improving. That is what matters the most to Brandon and I. They do not have to be stars, but to see them doing their best and their best getting better is truly amazing. There is something about watching a child grow in the many faucets of life.
We came home and I rushed around the kitchen making chicken and dumplings. I already had the chicken done and just needed to make the dumplings. I have never made such a small amount or made them so quickly, but it was really good and definitely hit the spot.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Just another Monday
Monday I worked a lot aroung the house. There is so much to do and well, I dedicated today to laundry and Christmas. I do not think I accomplished much of anything other than rearranging the junk piled up in my bedroom. I tried, I just was not as successful as I wanted to be.
The boys had a great day at school today. Which means a lot to me. There was a little homework but nothing too bad.
I started to look at house plans. Mom wants to build a house for us all, which is great, but I think we should look to buy outside of Jefferson county. Maybe I will run it by her soon. I love her neighborhood, but there are some so much better, especially for families. We will see what happens.
The boys had a great day at school today. Which means a lot to me. There was a little homework but nothing too bad.
I started to look at house plans. Mom wants to build a house for us all, which is great, but I think we should look to buy outside of Jefferson county. Maybe I will run it by her soon. I love her neighborhood, but there are some so much better, especially for families. We will see what happens.
Super Bowl Sunday
So I am really behind on my blogging. I am definitely going to work on that. In fact I have fallen behind everywhere. I am working on all of that. I will get back to some sort of schedule sooner than later, at least I hope that I will.
We slept in this Sunday. We all just needed to rest. After a good family breakfast I took mom to Sybil so that they could do some errands. Like get mom a bed or at least go to look at some. I think that they had a good day.
We headed to Mass at 5:00. This is Brandon and mine's favorite Mass, but John Michael does not do great at this Mass. He is to that getting tired and restless place.
I have to say I completely forgot about the SuperBowl. I am seriously that good. I am not a huge NFL fan, but we were supposed to go to a friend's house. Needless to say we missed the party. We got home for the halftime show. Madonna still amazes me. While she was not her 80's self, she was great. I have to say I am glad that I saw that. We watched the rest of the game, which did not disappoint at all.
We slept in this Sunday. We all just needed to rest. After a good family breakfast I took mom to Sybil so that they could do some errands. Like get mom a bed or at least go to look at some. I think that they had a good day.
We headed to Mass at 5:00. This is Brandon and mine's favorite Mass, but John Michael does not do great at this Mass. He is to that getting tired and restless place.
I have to say I completely forgot about the SuperBowl. I am seriously that good. I am not a huge NFL fan, but we were supposed to go to a friend's house. Needless to say we missed the party. We got home for the halftime show. Madonna still amazes me. While she was not her 80's self, she was great. I have to say I am glad that I saw that. We watched the rest of the game, which did not disappoint at all.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Basketball
So this morning started out simple. We tried to move slow and just enjoy the morning. I made cinnamon rolls this morning, and the boys' helped. They are a great help, and that means a lot. Just the extra time with them means so much to me.
John Michael's team was off this week. They probably need the off week especially after the way that they were at practice this week.
Danny's team was definitely on. They played Prince of Peace Catholic School at St. Francis. Home games are always nice. Mom's head was still hurting so she stayed home. Uncle Kenny and Uncle Patrick came though, which was nice. The boys' always like to have an audience and I cannot blame them. It is always nice to have people cheering you on. They won, 26-20 I think. Super proud of them.
Chandler came home with us after the game to play. Danny, Chandler, and John Michael played kickball, baseball, and of course basketball. They had a blast. I cooked a few frozen pizzas and they ate them quick. While they played I cleaned out the van. Now to wash it and really clean it. Brandon worked on the decorations outside. He is almost there, which I know makes him feel better. The hard part is getting it all down, not putting it all up.
I also tried to knock out a good bit of laundry today, with the washing machine still leaking it is never easy, but while it was not raining and we were all outside I just left the door open and swept out what I could when it came. Almost there.
After Chandler's dad picked him up Danny and I went to the store. I have needed to go and just have not had five spare minutes. I am glad that I was able to get it done. I did forget a lot, so I guess tomorrow I will be headed back. It never stops, but I am definitely working on it.
Dinner was delicious if I do toot my own horn. It was easy and something I will probably be doing a lot more. We shall see, especially since mom and the boys liked it and it went a long way and still have some leftovers for Brandon a lunch next week. Another positive.
Well, I am trying to get back to normal, or our new normal. I am giving myself this month to do that. It has not been easy, but I know that there are reasons far beyond what I understand (or think I do anyway) and I am not questioning I am just going with it and trying to do the best for everyone.
Good night all. I am determined to get some good sleep and maybe just maybe make it to Mass at 8:00, otherwise it will 11:00 or 5:00. I like having options, but I do not like not knowing when I am headed where.
John Michael's team was off this week. They probably need the off week especially after the way that they were at practice this week.
Danny's team was definitely on. They played Prince of Peace Catholic School at St. Francis. Home games are always nice. Mom's head was still hurting so she stayed home. Uncle Kenny and Uncle Patrick came though, which was nice. The boys' always like to have an audience and I cannot blame them. It is always nice to have people cheering you on. They won, 26-20 I think. Super proud of them.
Chandler came home with us after the game to play. Danny, Chandler, and John Michael played kickball, baseball, and of course basketball. They had a blast. I cooked a few frozen pizzas and they ate them quick. While they played I cleaned out the van. Now to wash it and really clean it. Brandon worked on the decorations outside. He is almost there, which I know makes him feel better. The hard part is getting it all down, not putting it all up.
I also tried to knock out a good bit of laundry today, with the washing machine still leaking it is never easy, but while it was not raining and we were all outside I just left the door open and swept out what I could when it came. Almost there.
After Chandler's dad picked him up Danny and I went to the store. I have needed to go and just have not had five spare minutes. I am glad that I was able to get it done. I did forget a lot, so I guess tomorrow I will be headed back. It never stops, but I am definitely working on it.
Dinner was delicious if I do toot my own horn. It was easy and something I will probably be doing a lot more. We shall see, especially since mom and the boys liked it and it went a long way and still have some leftovers for Brandon a lunch next week. Another positive.
Well, I am trying to get back to normal, or our new normal. I am giving myself this month to do that. It has not been easy, but I know that there are reasons far beyond what I understand (or think I do anyway) and I am not questioning I am just going with it and trying to do the best for everyone.
Good night all. I am determined to get some good sleep and maybe just maybe make it to Mass at 8:00, otherwise it will 11:00 or 5:00. I like having options, but I do not like not knowing when I am headed where.
Jump Rope for Heart
So Friday's are always my favorite day of the week, even though they are one of the busiest.
We have had so much going on that I feel like I am running backwards and even though today was no exception it was a great day.
To end Catholic Schools Week the school does Jump Rope for Heart. It is one of my favorite days of the year. The school is raising money for the American Heart Association which is a great charity in my opinion. John Michael has gone with me every year, but this year was the first time he was a part of it. Both boys had a blast! I am so proud of them both.
John Michael had basketball practice tonight. He did better and is becoming a much better shooter, I just wish that he would pay more attention. His coach has some serious patience that I just cannot even begin to match. Thanks so much for everything Coach!
We have had so much going on that I feel like I am running backwards and even though today was no exception it was a great day.
To end Catholic Schools Week the school does Jump Rope for Heart. It is one of my favorite days of the year. The school is raising money for the American Heart Association which is a great charity in my opinion. John Michael has gone with me every year, but this year was the first time he was a part of it. Both boys had a blast! I am so proud of them both.
John Michael had basketball practice tonight. He did better and is becoming a much better shooter, I just wish that he would pay more attention. His coach has some serious patience that I just cannot even begin to match. Thanks so much for everything Coach!
Groundhog Day
So both Phil and Bill saw their shadow so that means six more weeks of winter. Now if it means winter in the sixties like we have been having then I am good with that. I am not a fan of winter, so bypassing it almost completely has not hurt my feelings at all.
The boys had a great day at school. Catholic School's week is always a fun week for everyone, and this year has been no exception. Today was Teacher Appreciation. I have to say I appreciate the faculty and staff at St. Francis Xavier more than I could ever show them. I try to show them throughout the year, and not just on one day, but the one day is very nice.
Danny had basketball practice tonight and he did great. He is really getting the hang of it, and I am a proud momma.
We worked on cleaning out the refrigerator for dinner. We had a surplus of leftovers and so that they did not go to waste that is what's for dinner.
The boys had a great day at school. Catholic School's week is always a fun week for everyone, and this year has been no exception. Today was Teacher Appreciation. I have to say I appreciate the faculty and staff at St. Francis Xavier more than I could ever show them. I try to show them throughout the year, and not just on one day, but the one day is very nice.
Danny had basketball practice tonight and he did great. He is really getting the hang of it, and I am a proud momma.
We worked on cleaning out the refrigerator for dinner. We had a surplus of leftovers and so that they did not go to waste that is what's for dinner.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
February Begins
February started out running late. We are all so exhausted that it is becoming the norm for us to be late. This is not something that I like to be known for. I have always been the one who was early and I would like to go back to that.
When we got to school, just three minutes late, we signed in and the boys' headed to class. Today was Mass Day so I stuck around and read for a little while and then headed into Church. I love this day, through the rain and everything it was great to spend time with my boys' and with Jesus.
After Mass I headed to the church office to pick up something for my mom. To St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and to The Diocese of Birmingham, thank you for helping my mom in this time of need. It means so much to all of us.
I came home to work on laundry, registering the boys for school, still putting up Christmas, and just trying to accomplish anything. I was not very successful, but it wasn't because I wasn't trying. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I doubt it though, like today I have too much to do. I need a serious system, if anyone can help with this I would be so appreciative.
We had cub scouts today after school. I decided that we would take the time and start to work on the scout closet. The boys helped a lot and then played Chess and Checkers. It was a good meeting overall. They seemed to have fun, which is what matters most to me.
So the boys still will not clean their rooms. I am so over trying to get them too. I have so much to worry about right now and I just do not know what to do. It will get better. Of course is someone could send me $5000 that would be great. Of course who wouldn't like a good deposit or who doesn't need it. Maybe one day finances will be on the bottom of my worry list. That day is not today though.
Katie Fleming made dinner for my family and it meant so much and tasted great. Thank you so much Katie for everything. You are a great cousin, and even better than that you are a great friend. You amaze me with all that you are able to accomplish and just what a genuinely good person you are. I am so thankful that are children are growing up together. Anyway, thank you. It was delicious and again meant a lot to us all.
Well I am off to bed. I have a feeling that I am going to break and I do not like it at all. Hoping some sleep will do me some good. Good night.
When we got to school, just three minutes late, we signed in and the boys' headed to class. Today was Mass Day so I stuck around and read for a little while and then headed into Church. I love this day, through the rain and everything it was great to spend time with my boys' and with Jesus.
After Mass I headed to the church office to pick up something for my mom. To St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and to The Diocese of Birmingham, thank you for helping my mom in this time of need. It means so much to all of us.
I came home to work on laundry, registering the boys for school, still putting up Christmas, and just trying to accomplish anything. I was not very successful, but it wasn't because I wasn't trying. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I doubt it though, like today I have too much to do. I need a serious system, if anyone can help with this I would be so appreciative.
We had cub scouts today after school. I decided that we would take the time and start to work on the scout closet. The boys helped a lot and then played Chess and Checkers. It was a good meeting overall. They seemed to have fun, which is what matters most to me.
So the boys still will not clean their rooms. I am so over trying to get them too. I have so much to worry about right now and I just do not know what to do. It will get better. Of course is someone could send me $5000 that would be great. Of course who wouldn't like a good deposit or who doesn't need it. Maybe one day finances will be on the bottom of my worry list. That day is not today though.
Katie Fleming made dinner for my family and it meant so much and tasted great. Thank you so much Katie for everything. You are a great cousin, and even better than that you are a great friend. You amaze me with all that you are able to accomplish and just what a genuinely good person you are. I am so thankful that are children are growing up together. Anyway, thank you. It was delicious and again meant a lot to us all.
Well I am off to bed. I have a feeling that I am going to break and I do not like it at all. Hoping some sleep will do me some good. Good night.
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