Another week

It's amazing how quickly the days just go by. Work was long this week, but we got our big orders out the door, so that's good. Friday was a nice day hanging out at the house for a bit, Elena took a long nap, and Jackson and I did art projects and made aliens ( Alien Matter Martian maker). Then we went to work for a bit, and then Mommy got to run errands kid-free. Woo hoo!!! That's always a special treat.

Today John carved one of our pumpkins, and now Jackson and Daddy are at a birthday party. When they come home, we're going TOT'ing at the Avenue. Tonight the fam is going to the Preds game while Mommy goes to a friend's adult novelty party. Yahoo!!

Tomorrow my house is in desperate need of cleaning, and I need to get more laundry done. It's a never ending battle that I am constantly losing.

What a blur

This week has flown by and now it's on to a new week. The kids have been good. Elena seemed like she was coming down with something, but maybe it was just allergies or teething or something, because she's been totally fine ever since. Jackson's good, although he's missing his bud at one of his MDO's. Wish he would come back soon.

We did our Halloween crafts and I think they came out pretty good. Jackson wanted to know when he could eat some of the Halloween gingerbread house, but seeing as how it had been sitting out for days, I told him no could do.

Saturday I can't even remember what we did, don't think it was much other than the kids driving me crazy, John at work most of the day, and the house a horrific wreck as usual. Today we had a friend's daughter watch the kids and we went to work. Not the best way to spend a Sunday, but we got the stuff done we needed to do, and actually a little bit more that hopefully will make this week a little easier.

Tomorrow is school for the kids, dance for Elena, and then Jackson's class goes to the Pumpkin patch this week. I hope he has a blast.

Nuts

Thank goodness fall break is over!!! You know how I always go back and forth about staying home w/ the kids? Well, this week my answer would be a big No. I guess it was just because they were so excited to be w/ us full time, but man, they were absolutely bonkers this week. We had fun though, went to Michaels and got some cool crafts to do, and actually made it to a playdate. I made sure every day was filled w/ lots of fun.

Our kittens now have names, Spike, the black one, and Goose, the long haired gray one, get it? Grey Goose? hehehe Poor kitty has a respiratory infection, and has proceeded to give it to Spike.

Today I bought a new kitchen table, woo hoo!! Marble top, dark wood legs, and leather seats. I love it, and can't wait to get it set up.

This weekend we have a wedding, Predator game, and birthday party. Whew!!!

Big ole blur

The week is almost over, and it went by in a blur as usual. The kids are doing good, and the extra time we are getting to spend with each other is good for the most part, a little hard when work is hectic, you're trying to wait on a customer and your kid is trying to talk to you about needing to poop. Yep, good times. I took the kids to the library the other day, and it was pretty fun, would have been a little easier without my wild child girl, but good nonetheless. I had Jackson sign up for his very own library card, it's never too early to teach a love of reading. I used to love to read as a child, but in adulthood, it's too hard to even find the time to read the paper or a magazine, much less a book. Maybe next year I will be able to find more time to do that. He checked out 15 books. All of them about dragons, bugs or dinosaurs.

Tuesday I took the kids to the pound and we adopted two precious little kittens. I was only supposed to get one, but Jackson fell in love with 1, Elena another, and I both of them. So we now have two precious little kittens. I'll have to post pics, they are soooo adorable!!! Now if we could get them named. Jackson has decided between Spike and Metzo. Elena keeps calling him Macy, which is the name of our female cat, and Jackson keeps trying to name him Tree Branch, so I guess John and I will try to think of a good name.

Tomorrow, I am hoping to have enough time to take Jackson to BAM for their grand opening, they are supposed to have a magician there and Jackson loved a magician that was at Camp Avenue, not sure if it's the same one, but I thought we would check it out. Tomorrow night we're going to try to go to Lighthouse for a festival they are doing, with inflatables, face painting, etc. Hope it will be fun. Got some work to do this weekend as well. groan.

Next week, the kids will be on fall break, and we have a big order to get out, of course, so I am looking for a babysitter next week, at least for one day. Wish me luck.

Back to craziness

Well my nice smooth weekend of fun is over, and the insanity, fits, crying and tantrums is back in full throttle and no I'm not talking about me, but I guess I'm guilty of a few of the above mentioned, lol. So tonight I am taking a minute to remember why I am blessed.

I have 2 incredibly adorable kids, who are for the most part, very well mannered, polite, and amaze me daily.

A delicious martini that I just finished.

A new tv season, including Amazing Race , Chuck, and one of my faves ( Pushing Daisies) which have started and or are just about to start.

My two Tivos which I don't know how I lived without them.

A hubby who loves me regardless of my age, size, hair length, color, etc. He's a good man, usually. lol

Seeing my kids more now and the fact that they love their new schools, makes Mama very happy.

The crisp fall air. I love Fall and Spring, and I am oh so happy to be done with summer.

Good friends, which might be few and far between, but I'd rather a few great friends than lots of acquantinces.

A good hot bath, with music , candles and a nice bottle of wine.

If you're reading this, please take the time to think of your blessings. It's so easy to get caught up in all the craziness of our busy hectic lives, that it's nice to just take a breath and remember what is really important.