7 things about my 7-year-old

Today is the girl's birthday! She made her entrance her own way, and has been princessing her way through life ever since! Here are 7 things that make us love her so much!

1. Her love to eat "white stuff" by the spoonful, cool-whip, cream cheese, sour cream, or crisco. You never know which one she wants if she just mentions white stuff!
2. Her shy sorrys. She gets too embarrassed (and angry at herself) if she has to apologize, so she has learned to write it out! The notes are great!
3. She was the easiest potty-train I've ever had or seen! She just did it herself! The want for starburst was VERY strong with her!
4. Her ability to run in heels. The cheap, kid, plastic ones that make any other kid fall, she can run in to take care of business.
5. Her big heart under her feisty exterior!
6. Her declarations. When she was almost 4, she declared that, "When I turn 4, I'm gonna be good and nice to everybody!" (still waiting on that one) Last night she said that if I gave her her present early she would, "be nice to me forever!" (I just had to laugh)
7. How much she makes me smile every day, how much she is like me (looks and 'tude), how she says just what she means!

We love you SSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH princess!!!!!

best par-tay ever!

I had the best birthday party in the world! We painted nails, and put stickers on them, but mine haven't stayed on , so I keep putting new ones on almost every hour. We made tostadas and english muffin pizzas, and had lots of candy. We played pretty, pretty, princess and dressed up, and watched beverly hills chihuahua. My brother got me a singing Taylor Swift barbie, that sings Our Song. My friends got me gift cards, chocolate, and nail stickers. The candles on my cupcake were spooky and kept lighting back up after I blowed them out.

I love you like I love my party,
The Girl

(The girl had a not-so-slumber party. 3 hours of slumber party fun, but without the drama and sleep depravation! One of my best ideas ever!)

chicken sitting

We are chicken sitting this week. We are supposed to let out the chickens in the morning, and put them away at sundown. The kids also get to gather the eggs! The first night, we get to the farm, and there is a dead chicken! I call my mom to get my dad to come take care of it, as the puke keeps coming up in my mouth. It was an interesting sight, it was on it's back, with it's legs pointing towards the sky. I guess the heat must have cooked it, because there was no blood. Inside the coop, as I was getting the "guard" dog some food, I saw a mouse blur past. Again with the puke. I just don't think I'm cut out for the farm life... Only tonight and tomorrow moring left!

game

The boy refuses to recout his games last weekend. I will give a quick recap...

The boy hit what sounded like the game winning hit (game was tied, runners on 1st and 2nd). The line drive went right into the 2nd basemans glove, and he wasn't even trying to field it. It surprised everyone, especially the 2nd baseman. Who then turned and tagged the runner going from first. It took the wind out of the team, and they lost that game as well as the next. That 2nd baseman had a lucky play!

waiting for the boy to post about his baseball games....

survived

The cat and I have survived 3 nights without the kids. I don't know who missed them the most. Mackie kept meowing at the kids rooms, and didn't eat so good. The girl had to talk to him every day, and it seemed to help him. I have not been eased so much. Selfish, lack-of-thought parenting makes me want to scream!!! I can't wait to seen them at school, help them change thier clothes, and give them HUGE hugs.

Good thing someone knocked me in the head with the thought to get a good piece of room painting done when they have to go away again! This time for 7-10 days! I will be such a basket case. It is very hard to let your kids go with someone you don't trust, who lacks common sense for themselves, and is not keeping the best interests of your children at heart! At least I have wonderful kids who watch out for and take care of each other! And who know and want to make good choices!

yesterday, today

I got to polish another person's teeth!!! It was awesome. And I REALLY like that the two people I have polished have good teeth, so I haven't been discouraged!!

Then, the kids went to VBS, which they loved. However, there are newer, hipper songs than when I went, so...

My brother called again last night to tell me who was pitching. Mike got another save, helping the Nationals beat the Yankees again!!

Today the boy had a field trip I got to go on. It was a fabulous time at the bowling alley! The bumpers were put up, and then they turned off the lights and it was REALLY fun!

Then, the kids and I went to Wal-Mart to get their dad a father's day present, and the ingredients for them to make him dinner and dessert. The kids were super excited about their plans! When it was time for the kid swap, I got leered at again! In front of his "lady" friend! How classy! I think I need to take a shower now...

fabulous brother

As I was trying to get the kids to bed last night, my brother called. He asked me what number my favorite pitcher (Mike MacDougal) was. Since he gets the Nationals games on TV, he was watching. I told him, and he confirmed that he was watching him pitch. I was jealous, but his performance keeps me hoping that he will still be pitching for the Nats when they play the Cards for my birthday.
My brother is so awesome to let me know!!!

Finally!!! I found a picture of him in his new uniform!!!!!

Just glanced out the window and asked the boy, "Is that FOG??" I guess it is...

geeked up

At school today I got to polish the teeth of one of my fellow students!!!!! It was SOOOOO awesome!!!!! I can't wait to polish kids teeth all day!!!!! Did I say how awesome it was????

And by the way, why does it take my hair longer to dry when I use gel instead of mousse??

last sunday

I forgot to blog about last Sunday night! A lot of the primary lessons have been about baptism, and the girl has begun her countdown to hers (It's going to be a long year!). She plans on having my brother baptize her, so her date is not definite. But she can try on her dress that she will be baptized in, "not the one meemaa is going to make me to wear for the talks and stuff." I had to get out the bag of important clothes (my wedding dress, my baptism dress, the boy's blessing outfit, and the girl's blessing dress) so the girl could see them. She wanted to put on her blessing hair bow, but was denied. So she decided to try on the baptism dress. And being the princess she is, insisted I put on my wedding dress. There were some zipper issues (that zipper has always had issues, right meems??), but I got it on (I needed some good foundation undergarments and a slip, but...)! It surprised the boy who told me I "looked so beautiful." The girl then had to play with the train, and can't wait to be able to try it on herself when she's taller! It took a while to get the girl out of her baptism dress, as she kept spinning around and dancing in it and such. It apparently doesn't take much to impress my kids!

fun times

Yesterday the kids and I got most of our chores done. I weeded our "garden," paid bills, cleaned the bathrooms (super DISGUSTING), washed some clothes, did some dishes, and got some grocery shopping done. The kids picked up their stuff throughout the house, folded the towels (FINALLY!), did some dishes, and helped me by staying our of my way when I was dealing with stupidity (I still marvel at how someone who was once so smart and family focused, can become so hateful, spiteful, mean, and stupid).

So, we decided to go to the drive-in. It is cheaper than a real movie, you can see two movies for that price, we don't have to sneak in snacks, and the bathrooms are an adventure! We saw Night at the Museum II but left before the second movie, as my dad was having leg issues. We took one of my sister's kids as well. It was a fabulous time! We can't wait to do it again, when we are going to take a little grill, a stereo, and more blankets!

Breakfast of champions

The boy tried to blog-stalk over my shoulder but was shut down. He was eating a slim-jim for breakfast. Now he is following it up with cool ranch doritos! And he has already brushed his teeth this morning. My stomach can't handle the stench of the slim jim and doritos. Thank heavens he goes to summer school!

The girl is having left over tortellini for breakfast. What is weird about that is that she is eating breakfast at all! Now SHE is following it up with the doritos!

Although with their weird breakfast choices keeps me knowing they truely are my kids!

fabulous!

Next to the warehouse I work a little at, there is a truck parts place. Usually there is a dog tied up outside the truck place, their pets (none are protective dogs). Today, there was a goat. With a sparkley collar!

friday fun

Friday in class, as soon as I'd taken my quiz, during the substitute's (department head) talk about the rest of the day, my phone buzzes. I ignore it until he takes a breath and begins the video. I look and see that it was the kids school. I hurry out to hear a voice mail from the nurse to call her back. I do, and she informs me that the boy came in saying he knocked his head on the ground outside and is complaining of a head and stomach ache. I tell her I'll be there in 30-45 minutes to get him.

As I'm doing good in traffic (it's wasn't rush hour, I don't know why I was so surprised), I call the pediatrician to find out if I can just go to urgent care. They strongly suggested to take him down to the children's hospital because if it was serious, I would already be there.

I get to school and get the kids. The girl isn't going to miss this fun! We go downtown to the hospital and have no wait! Then we get to sit for 3 hours in a room, the kids get Lunchables and Gatorade! The prognosis is there maybe some slight head trauma, but since he didn't puke, and seems as normal as he can be, they don't want to expose him to any extra radiation. I got instructions to come back if he acts funnier than normal, or starts puking. Neither happened.

Since that kinda took our energy, we hung out at home all weekend and cleaned. Our house is almost not a pit. My goal is by the end of the week to have it neat enough to let people in and not have to apologize and cringe. The kids awesomely cleaned their rooms, got their toys out of the basement (and living room and my bedroom), did dishes, and are now (I think) folding towels. I got part of the kitchen cleaned, the laundry folded and the hang ups hung. I'd like to pay bills, but I'm still waiting on that check issue from Monday.

the best of game days

BASEBALL



Sunday: The game looked bad when my dad was there,then he left at the 5th inning, and I made a DOUBLE-PLAY!!! Then I hit a HOMERUN!!!!!!!!!





Wednesday: The game looked as if it would be bad because we were playing an undefeated team! But, in the first inning the score was 0-4. Both teams went on playing their hardest. the final score was 9-11 us!!


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summer diet

Apparently I have unknowingly started my Summer diet. My ex keeps on about the Boy's tools. What kind of a dad takes a kid's tools away?? He has gotten his lawyer involved and is refusing to sign papers because he didn't read what he signed. What a jackass. Then he thinks the world stops when he is away, and the visitation schedule stops as well. I am expected to wait until each Tuesday to make plans for the kids, because if he comes into town, it should automatically be his weekend. What a C-R-A-Z-Y.

So after much crying and praying this morning, (after the kids got to school) I have made it through the day. I have also found a mediator so hopefully we won't have to go to court and have a judge tell him what everyone already sees as sensical (especially those who also have "shared" custody with another).

I have a feeling my ex's jackassery comes from seeing me this weekend. I am successful without him, the kids thrive without his anti-parenting, and our (the kids and me) family has become stronger. He has not been successful except in wearing his unhappiness and self-hatred on his sleeves and trying to spread his feelings on to others. Were his actions and problems to be cool really worth it??

With this chaos, I have begun my liquid diet. After I force myself to eat, and whenever the hateburn flares up, I hit the bottle of Maloxx. Shortly I will be able to wear my shorts from last Summer a little better!