Xavian is going to have to beat the girls off with a stick, he's getting so handsome! (And I am not saying that just because I am his mom, lol!)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
My Bad Mommy Moment
I try not to claim to be perfect. I try to appear cool and together, but in truth, I'm probably about as chaotic as chaotic gets. Case in point:
We had no vehicle this morning, so I rush the kids around so we can get to the elementary school/bus stop by 7:20 am. We hurried down the sidewalk, around the corner, and down the street to the school. We huddled under the school eaves and waited on the Korra's bus. I smoothed her hair, helped her put on her Strawberry shortcake backpack, and practically threw her on the bus.
I left Xavian in the gym, and as Saxton & I were headed back home, it started pouring rain. So I visited with a neighbor and worried about semi's speeding thru the school zone. In the rain, mind you. Finally, I complete the trek home.
I put the soaking wet stroller in the breakfast nook to dry, my coat over a stool to dry, and took Saxton into the livingroom, where I hear the answearing beeping.
"Mrs Jennigirl? Korra doesn't have school today. Can you come pick her up?"
No vehicle until DH returns home, a meeting at 10am, movies that are 2 days overdue needing returned, and a screaming baby. Oy.
I picked her up 9am (thank goodness the kindergarteners had class this morning), only to find out that I have a parent teacher conference at 9:20am. Korra has been unzipping her bag, and notes are not making it to and from school. I wait for my conference in the world's most uncomfortable metal chair, and of course, conferences are 20 minutes behind schedule. 20 minutes!
We ended up being late for my 10am meeting, not getting the movies returned, and I got the joy of feeding Korra and racing back out the door for Xavian's conference.
I. Am. Not. Perfect.
No, I am not. I am exhausted.
We had no vehicle this morning, so I rush the kids around so we can get to the elementary school/bus stop by 7:20 am. We hurried down the sidewalk, around the corner, and down the street to the school. We huddled under the school eaves and waited on the Korra's bus. I smoothed her hair, helped her put on her Strawberry shortcake backpack, and practically threw her on the bus.
I left Xavian in the gym, and as Saxton & I were headed back home, it started pouring rain. So I visited with a neighbor and worried about semi's speeding thru the school zone. In the rain, mind you. Finally, I complete the trek home.
I put the soaking wet stroller in the breakfast nook to dry, my coat over a stool to dry, and took Saxton into the livingroom, where I hear the answearing beeping.
"Mrs Jennigirl? Korra doesn't have school today. Can you come pick her up?"
No vehicle until DH returns home, a meeting at 10am, movies that are 2 days overdue needing returned, and a screaming baby. Oy.
I picked her up 9am (thank goodness the kindergarteners had class this morning), only to find out that I have a parent teacher conference at 9:20am. Korra has been unzipping her bag, and notes are not making it to and from school. I wait for my conference in the world's most uncomfortable metal chair, and of course, conferences are 20 minutes behind schedule. 20 minutes!
We ended up being late for my 10am meeting, not getting the movies returned, and I got the joy of feeding Korra and racing back out the door for Xavian's conference.
I. Am. Not. Perfect.
No, I am not. I am exhausted.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Secret Things
Whether or not J & the kids realize it, the house is brimming with secrets. Secret Christmas gifts! I'm been trying to handmake as many gifts as I can this year, and am having a blast doing it! I'm making felt food for Korra, PJ's for everyone, clothes for Korra, a stocking for Saxton, and sooooo much more!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
J & Xavian Saw a White Deer!
J says that's it's back luck to shoot a white deer. It's believed that if you shoot one you won't live to see the next hunting season.
Isn't she beautiful?! What a rare and special sight. Soooooo glad he was able to take pictures!
Baby, It's COLD Outside!
Brrrrrrrrr!
It's alternating between rain and snow. I can see my breath. Thank heavens for a warm house and socks! Speaking of socks-I need new fun & fuzzy ones. Definately adding that to my shopping list for Friday.
On a side note, my etsy store is doing fairly well. I'm getting quite a few custom orders that include tutu and bow sets. I'm trading homemade bows & tutus for Christmas gifts for the kids.
Xavian and Korra have both outgrown their slippers, so our annual Christmas Eve gifts won't just be new Christmas pajamas, but also include slippers. I my eyes on some adorable pink wool elephant slippers for Korra on Etsy, but am still searching for ones Xavian will love. No slippers for Saxton. He's in footed pajamas for a year or 2. J made apoint of saying he needs new pj bottoms, so maybe I'll do 2 pais for him this year. I'll probably make them, since he needs longer legs on them. I'll probably make Korra a nightgown instead of regular jammas. She loves girly things!
I really want to get Saxton a wooden train from Santa. I should start looking harder before the pickins are slim, lol!
No pics this post, sorry. I'll try to pic later tonight!
It's alternating between rain and snow. I can see my breath. Thank heavens for a warm house and socks! Speaking of socks-I need new fun & fuzzy ones. Definately adding that to my shopping list for Friday.
On a side note, my etsy store is doing fairly well. I'm getting quite a few custom orders that include tutu and bow sets. I'm trading homemade bows & tutus for Christmas gifts for the kids.
Xavian and Korra have both outgrown their slippers, so our annual Christmas Eve gifts won't just be new Christmas pajamas, but also include slippers. I my eyes on some adorable pink wool elephant slippers for Korra on Etsy, but am still searching for ones Xavian will love. No slippers for Saxton. He's in footed pajamas for a year or 2. J made apoint of saying he needs new pj bottoms, so maybe I'll do 2 pais for him this year. I'll probably make them, since he needs longer legs on them. I'll probably make Korra a nightgown instead of regular jammas. She loves girly things!
I really want to get Saxton a wooden train from Santa. I should start looking harder before the pickins are slim, lol!
No pics this post, sorry. I'll try to pic later tonight!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
It's the Beginning of the End
Saxton is pulling himself to his feet.
2 Days ago he did it once and thought, er, hoped it was a fluke. Nope.
Doesn't he just look too pleased with himself? J & I think he'll be walking by Christmas.
Saxton is 6 months, 1 week, 1 day old.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
We Made Crayons (How To)
Like every American family with children old enough to color, we have/had a tub of broken crayons. With some online inspiration from others, I decided we would "remake" our crayons instead of tossing them.
Here's how we did it:
Xavian, Korra & I sorted the crayons by basic color. Then, I had Korra & Xavian start tearing all the paper off all of the crayons.
I used my small sauce pan & a small foil bread pan. I filled the pan full of water and brought it to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, I set the foil pan into the boiling water. We started with the lightest colors and worked our way through the rainbow, so that we only used one pan. I stirred the crayons gently occasionally as they melted.
While the crayons were melting, we oiled a mini muffin pan. Once the colored wax was completely melted, it was poured into the muffin pan.
Once they cooled, I used a sharp knife and popped them out!
Easy Peasy!
Here's how we did it:
Xavian, Korra & I sorted the crayons by basic color. Then, I had Korra & Xavian start tearing all the paper off all of the crayons.
I used my small sauce pan & a small foil bread pan. I filled the pan full of water and brought it to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, I set the foil pan into the boiling water. We started with the lightest colors and worked our way through the rainbow, so that we only used one pan. I stirred the crayons gently occasionally as they melted.
While the crayons were melting, we oiled a mini muffin pan. Once the colored wax was completely melted, it was poured into the muffin pan.
Once they cooled, I used a sharp knife and popped them out!
Easy Peasy!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Happy Belated 5th Wedding Anniversary To Us!
The 24th has come and gone. I realize that. But it's not the date that's important, it's the fact we've made it 5 years!
I won't lie. It hasn't been easy. Marriage is work. Sometimes, I think it would be so easy to give up. But we don't. We hang in there. We laugh and cry together. We fight and then make up. And we keep loving each other.
We celebrated last night (completely child free!) at the Union Station Micro Brewery in Erie, PA. We ate steak that melted in our mouths, drank great beer, indulged on AMAZING french onion soup, and snarfed down stuffed potato skins. Then we went to the Plymith (a fab little bar on State St) and laughed and joked together. We talked about our USAF days and how crazy and dumb we once were. I showed J how to lose at pin ball. We walked along state street and looked at the buildings under restoration. We strolled with our arms around each other. It was perfect.
Happy belated anniversary, J!
I won't lie. It hasn't been easy. Marriage is work. Sometimes, I think it would be so easy to give up. But we don't. We hang in there. We laugh and cry together. We fight and then make up. And we keep loving each other.
We celebrated last night (completely child free!) at the Union Station Micro Brewery in Erie, PA. We ate steak that melted in our mouths, drank great beer, indulged on AMAZING french onion soup, and snarfed down stuffed potato skins. Then we went to the Plymith (a fab little bar on State St) and laughed and joked together. We talked about our USAF days and how crazy and dumb we once were. I showed J how to lose at pin ball. We walked along state street and looked at the buildings under restoration. We strolled with our arms around each other. It was perfect.
Happy belated anniversary, J!
Am I Making This a Habit?
Please say no. I want to blog more. I meant to blog more. And then I got SICK. Yucky, yucky stomach bug. And ended up sleeping (when I wasn't, well, sick) the entire day. Sick, sick, Jenn. Poor J. He was on vacation and had a sick wife. I am grateful that he wasn't working. Thank you, J.
Then it snowed. BIG. Half the town was without power and the Red Cross set up an emergency shelter at the volunteer fire hall. We lost several big tree branches. J. had to get the 4-wheeler (THANK YOU FIL!) out and plow the driveway.
Saxton celebrated his 6 month birthday by playing in the snow. My little snow baby.
My in-laws "kidnapped" Xavian and Korra for the weekend, so J. went grocery shopping with me at Giant Eagle. Having him help me was sooooooo wonderful! Sometimes (not every time, but sometimes) grocery shopping is a big weight on my shoulders and it wears me down. A bunch of meat was BOGO free, and J. & I decided to do some stocking up. Putting that meat in the freezer made me feel good Friday night.
So, there you have our weekday week!
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