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Momma needs a day off!

2006-09-15T05:45:00.000-07:00

I just called into work because I just don't feel like going today. I have lots of stuff to get done around here and if I go I will never get it done. I have been back on days now that the boys are back in school and let me tell you it sucks. I wish I could stay on nights, this way I could get things done around here during the day. Seems like a mothers work is never really done...

On the whole things have been going pretty well around here. The boys are loving school and learning so much already. Heck I am learning along with them because we have harder work this year. The hubby is still loving his new job and that makes thing good around here.

We still have our bumps to get over but we are working on it. Let's just say the happy pills are doing there job on making things easier to deal with. Maybe one of these days we will have our old lives back. The fun with return and the stress will go away. All in due time as the old saying would go..

Nothing much else going on. Hope you all have a great weekend..

My boys! What will they think of next?

2006-07-31T19:10:00.000-07:00

What can I say about them that most mothers haven't already said about their children. They sure know how to get things done.
See today while I was inside doing housework this morning they were outside playing and I was checking on them like every 5 min or so. Well while they were outside they had a "yard sale" that I didn't know anything about. They did it in the neighbors driveway. You will never guess what they sold, ready for this? They sold two frogs and a salamander to a lady and she gave them $12 for them and the bucket they were in. They didn't even ask her for any certain amount this is what she gave them. Who would do that?

Then I man came along and bought a jump rope for $1, so my children and the one I watch all day made $13 from selling frogs, a salamander and a jump rope. Of course at the end of the day when I found this out I got upset that they were near the road to do this. Not to mention at first they all lied and said they found the money. So because they lied about it I took the money and my boys went to their room to think about what they did wrong. I guess I really can't trust them as much as I thought I could outside by themselves. This week they will be watched much closer then they have been before so I can see what they are doing at all times. Thank god we don't live on a really busy road.
So did I do the right thing by taking the money because they weren't honest with me.. I know I should be keeping a better eye on them when they are out but we have a huge yard to play in and they know the boundaries. They don't always listen to the rules but what kids do all the time?
But then again I think in a funny way if they are that good selling animals what would happen if I let them sell Lemonade? I told them if they want to make money they need to help around the house and they will get an allowance for it. They don't have to try and get the money on their own..
What am I going to do with these boys of mine?

More time needed

2006-07-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

Have you ever noticed that you just don't have enough time in one day to get everything you need to get done, done. I need more time added to my everyday life. In the morning I just can't get motivated to get anything done till after noon, and then by then it seems like the time just flies for the rest of the day. In the mornings I just want about two more hours to sleep and I can't even get that. During the week I am up by 6am and on the weekends I am up at the same time to get things going for the day. I need one day to sleep and that is all I want....

I have tried to go to bed earlier but it doesn't happen I just can't do it. Why do I do this to myself?? Will someone just come over and hit me on the head to knock me out for a few hours please..

Off to try and get some things done before it gets really really hot around here... Have a great day.

Looking for Help

2006-07-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

So does anyone out there like doing laundry??? If you do please come to my house and help me get mine done. I have laundry to do and I just don't feel like it. That is one house chore I don't really care to do. I will clean the house and the bathrooms all day just don't stick the laundry in with it all.

Well I guess I have to do it if we want to have clean clothes to wear this week. Plus hubby needs work pants and shirts that are nice and clean.

Ok I am off to start the washer. I really am, I will have it all done by tonight.... I can do it!!

Have a great day and think of me when you are outside and I am stuck in the house.

Still alive

2006-06-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

Well here it is Thursday night and I am still alive despite having five boys in the house all day and week. The weather here has been nothing much but rain. This makes for a very long day and very cranky and bored boys. I have made it threw and tomorrow ends the week. I have a nice long weekend and let me tell you I am looking forward to it. I have to work Saturday but then I don't go back until Wed night.

In other news Tim got a new job and will start it on July 10th. We are so happy and can't wait to see how this will improve life around here. He will be working for the cable company up here and yes it has it plus's, our cable bill will go way down and we will get more channels, like we need any more. Lots of plus's to this job over the one he has now. He will even get away from some people he works with now that I don't care for very much. My hours will change for the summer but we will deal.

That is all for now, nothing else going on around here. Have a great weekend!

Boys, Dogs and A Husband

2006-06-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

The boys have been out of school for a week now and well so far it has been ok.. Last week I started watching a boy who is 8 and things are working out with him, all of the boys are getting along great so far. This week I have a 4 year old at the house as well and my MIL's dog again for a few days.. Tomorrow my 11 year old cousin comes up for a few weeks so this week I will have five boys in the house and two male dogs. Who is having more fun then me??? I now know what it is like to have triplets!!

The dogs well let's just say they are surviving. The get along to a point and that is all I can ask for. Only two more days of the little dog and he will go home. This is the least I can do for my MIL after all she does for us.

The husband well let's just say he is away and not caring about being away from the boys and I. He is getting to go out every night and drink and have fun and to threw $100 in two days while I sit here and go crazy with the dogs and the boys. I will just say this when he gets home he has a lot of paying back to do to me. Plus it will be a cold day in hell before he gets to do this again..

All in all I am trying to stay calm and sane. Let me just say wine is my best friend these nights. Have a great day and I will up date soon.

Starting Over

2006-06-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

I am not really sure if I will keep up with this or not but I will give it a try..

So much has been going on around here. As I sit and write this I just got a call from work they want me to come in today so I am making this really short.. I will update more later.. It may not be till next week when I have time as the boys will be out of school as of Tuesday.

Have a great day.