Frantic Friday

Well, today I feel human at least. This is a good thing since I have had two days of doing nothing. I need to get back into a routine.
Brandon is off today which means that he will be busy trying to get thing done. The TV moved to the other end of the living room is his current goal. I hope that he succeeds. I know that it will be nice having it down there. We shall see.
I have started this early in the day so I will update on progress tonight. I also plan to get my pictures uploaded so that I can get them into the posts. I am so far behind on everything that it is just sad. Everything will go better soon! I am not going to allow for another option.
Today was the 8th graders Snack Attack Fundraiser. The boys' of course were super excited to be a part of it. They each got a pack of skittles, a pack of sour punches, and a Gatorade. Danny saved his until he got home, but John Michael could not wait to dig in.
John Michael got his first ever red face today at school, which means a lot of trouble at home. He has spent time in the corner, and is super grounded until further notice. He has to learn that this will not be tolerated at school or at home. Hopefully it will not happen again. He kept saying that he was not the only one, but I told him I did not care. And I don't. I expect my boys to behave. I think he knows that now. I hope so anyway, I do not like sad days.

So we are getting ready for bed and as I put John Michael in the tub I noticed all of these places on him that look like bites. They also look like a rash. Not sure what is going on there, but if they do not get better over the weekend I guess we will start next week with a doctor's appointment.
Danny is working on his room until bed time. He wants his friend to come spend the night next weekend, but I need his room to be clean for that to happen.

I am super excited that even though I was down for 2 days laundry is caught up as soon as I get the last load out of the dryer. YAY! Now if I can keep up with it through the weekend we will be on a good start for the week ahead.

Headed to bed sooner than later. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that everyone has a great weekend. Can you believe that this is the last day of September. I am super shocked. October is my favorite month though! So many good things!

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!

Where's the Meeting

So today was a great day for the boys' at school. As always this makes me super happy. It was Mass day and I really wanted to stay, but I was feeling really rough so home and to bed I came. Actually I curled up in a ball in Brandon's chair!
It was completely unproductive for me, which is never a good thing. Especially considering how much I have to do.
We have made several trips to donation centers and yet the 80's style boom box I got for decoration for Brandon's birthday party is still in our living room. Crazy I know, the boys decided today that this was the best toy in our house and used it for DJing. Too cute is all I can say, they definitely made me laugh.
We were suposed to have a leader's meeting for cub scouts, but it seems that there are NO rooms available on Wednesday nights for us to do so. While I know some people are not happy about it this is out of my realm of control.
Well, I am off to bed. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Popcorn...Popcorn...Popcorn

So the boys' again did not want to get up this morning. I am dreading their teenage years since it is already so much fun. My mom thinks that it is great that the boys are so much like me, she said that it is something I deserve and she is probably right.
Once we got on the road and high tailed it to Irondale they were much better and so was I. I have to admit my nerves were slightly frazzled.
I was able to get a bunch of nit picking little things done today which made me feel better, but I still have such a HUGE to do list. Every time I think I get it down some I am reminded of how much more there is to add to it. I will get there though. I am determined more than ever. Tomorrow I will work on the bigger things, and then Thursday back to the little. I think it will help me say focused. At least I hope that it will. As an adult I know that I have ADD, strange since I did not as a child. Maybe it is just motherhood. Who knows.
Well, the boys had a great day at school. Which again makes me a happy mom. John Michael had soccer practice and Brandon was able to make it. this is the first practice he has been able to come to. That was great because Danny and I were able to get an errand done and he was able to sell some popcorn. He is ready for Sunday when he will get to sell some more. Of course I am working on it for him too and so is Brandon. Danny wants to keep his title as top seller and more importantly he wants to throw a pie in the Cubmaster's face...probably because Brandon is the Cubmaster. I might try to sell $500 so that I can. Of course I told Brandon that someone will have to demonstrate how to do it so I volunteered for that position. It is a tough job, but somebody should do it and who is more qualified than me :)
Well, it was chicken and dumplings for dinner which made Danny super happy. John Michael was not so much. He can be difficult when it comes to dinner though.
Well, I am off to bed. I am super tired and am hoping to actually sleep instead of tossing and turning and having really messed up dreams. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Movie Monday

Today the boys cracked me up this morning, they sounded like I did (only I was in HS). They did not feel good, they did not want to get up is all it was though. Funny boys.
Of course when I got them from school they had great days. They were really glad that the rain stayed away until we were on our way home. When it rains they are inside for PE and Recess when it doesn't they are outside. So needless to say they were outside, which is where they like to be.
Tonight I made a taco salad cornbread casserole. My tummy was not 100% so I ate some soup but my three men seemed to love it. I even boiled the chicken that I am cooking later this week. Some tomorrow and some probably Thursday. I like to try to mix it up some. We shall see how it all works out though.
We decided that we would make tonight movie night. I even popped some popcorn for everyone to make it official. We bought Grownups on Blue Ray and so that is what we watched. The boys picked the movie last time so this time it was one for all of us. It was the funniest movie I have seen in a long time. I recommend it to anyone who needs a laugh.
Well, I am off to bed. Pictures to come soon. I have to get back on track with uploaded every night, but I have been jam packed. Know that you are all in my prayers. Be safe traveling in the morning, the fog is supposed to be bad.

Sunday Sanity

Again Sunday is no day of rest for us, but it is a good day for us.
I was able to get all of the laundry caught up, which makes me happy. Now if I can keep it that way throughout this week.
I also cleaned out one of the hall closets. The linen closet to be exact. I ended up with one bag for donations. I am always glad to get rid of things. Now if Brandon will clean out the bottom of the closet all will be well. I would have done it, but the 5 gallon paint buckets are out of my realm of where to put them knowledge.
Brandon started working on the process of getting the television moved to the far end of the living room. The old TV is in the den and the one that was in the den was donated. The old armiour was donated also. It was great to get some things cleaned out and starting to have some definite progress on the house, which is something that I need for my sanity.
The boys played baseball outside. They love sports and being outside. I have to admit I do to and I am going to start getting out there with them more. Again, something that I need to save my sanity.
Brandon grilled steak for dinner. They were super good. We also had salad, mushrooms, and baked potatoes. It was definitely a good dinner.
Well, as my sanity has been tested, I am taking control of the things that I can. I am ready and willing and it is just not an option anymore.

Sports Saturday

This morning started out with a trip to Fultondale for John Michael's soccer game. They did not win, but they had a great time and that is what matters the most to me. He really loves soccer and when he is paying attention is pretty good, especially for year one. I am super proud that he is loving it and having a good time. Danny went off with JT during the game, they found ice cream and seemed to have a good time. I guess watching little brother is just not any fun.
I went by Hewitt High School to scout for a potential photography location. I am thinking we might have to try it out. I love finding new locations so if you have any ideas let me know. I will go check it out! I have a few in mind, but I need more time to scout.
We headed to The Chopping Block to get some meat to grill. We were going to do it tonight but decided that tomorrow night would be better. The Chopping Block is on Hwy 11 in Springville, if you want the best meat available you will go by there and try them out.
Of course we had to go to the grocery store. Not my favorite family trip place to go. We got what we needed a lot that we did not and then headed home.
Football, football, football. We came home to watch Alabama take on Arkansas. I did not make it through the first quarter. I was so tired and what I meant to be a twenty minute nap turned into almost four hours. Go figure, I guess I needed it though. I woke up in time to see my Auburn Tigers take on Florida Atlantic. I was glad to see my boys in orange and blue on the field. I hope that Lutzenkirchen is back in next week though, I missed him a lot. There is something about him that just makes me happy! WAR EAGLE baby! 30-14.
Well, homework and pictures are calling my name so I am out so I can get to work. I am also ready for bed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am looking forward to Mass in the morning. I need some time with Jesus after this week.