New Digs...

... For My Knitting

 

"Pickle Learns to Knit"

 

Come by and visit...

It's not great yet... but it will be :)

 

xoxo

On Knitting Break...

... of sorts.

 

I have decided to take a bit of a knitting break after all the knitting that I did prior to Christmas.

My hands just literally did not want to work on what I picked up yesterday to play with... I really felt like they were revolting!  Telling me NO and that I needed a break!

 

So, I'm going to do what they say... lol.

Kinda.

 

I'm going to pick up a few books that I have around the house and actually do some reading - or more that you can do than in a visit to the bathroom ;)

Right now, I'm reading "Water for Elephants" (which is quite entertainging!) and just purchased the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyers on Amazon.com.

I've also got a book called "Plain Truth" at home... I believe this book has been made into a TV movie that has the gal from Law & Order: SVU in it... but I'll still read it anyhow...

 

But I really feel like I've neglected my love for reading after I picked up knitting... so I'm going to take some time to do that...

Yet still knit in between.

I really don't have any projects that have "time lines" right now, so I can do a bit of both of my loves - reading and knitting...

 

I do have a project that is already started that I'm going to try and finish by Saturday...

One of Derek's friends has a newly adopted newborn daughter (like as of last Wednesday!!) and since I've already got a baby blanket in girl colors started, we both thought it would be nice to give him (her) that...

I will take pictures of it soon... I love the yarn it is made with... so soft and fluffy...

 

After the new year, I'm going to start to learn how to make socks... I missed the last class she put on back in the middle of December - damn red wine! - but I'm determined to learn how this time...

AND! I'm going to make myself something... since I haven't yet... lol

Shoot, I think I need something for myself... after all the other stuff I've made...

 

Anyways, so yea... I will be posting pics soon... probably tonight... of knitting and Christmas... so watch for those!

Have a great day...

xoxo

 

So... Hard...

... to get out of bed this morning.

Just had to keep reminding myself that I have three days of work... and then another 4 day weekend...

 

::yawn::

 

Ah hell, I still want to go back to bed... the last two days were very tiring... screwed up my sleep schedule to "see" Santa... and do other things ::cough knit cough::

 

Oh well, such is life, yes?

 

Hope everyone has a great day back to work (if you are lucky folk like me!) and a wonderful Hump Day!

 

xoxo

It Came On Time...

... and now its over.

 

Merry Christmas to all my friends out there... I hope your Holiday is treating you well...

 

Our presents have been opened and the kids are running around crazy.  Derek is fast asleep... having not slept all night because of an awful head cold.

The kids will be going down for early naps today... I was woken up at 715 this morning and I think we could all use the quiet time.

Santa was good to the kids... we did not go overboard this year.  Bought things that were mostly educational... books, Doodle Pro's... leapsters and leapster games... Rowan got a Disney MP3 player (after asking for an iPod!!)... PJ's of course and color books and crayons.

 

I finished all but one knitting present... which is okay, because that neck warmer was a second gift for that one person.

Grandma's throw is done... but not with out some heart ache.  See, the throw is broken down into 5 panels - according to the pattern.  Well, I had done two and then spoke to the gal at the yarn shop... Well, she convinced me to finish the last three all together on a circular needle... if that doesn't make sense, I'm sorry... basically, instead of having to knit 3 separate panels, I did all three together (so I wouldn't have to sew them together later on)...

Well, I stayed up until 1am on the night before Christmas Eve... knitting the last three panels, blocking and pining...

Only to attempt to sew them together last night to find out that the two panels that I had previously knitted were longer than the panel with the three....

I don't know what happened... I made extra sure that I did the correct amount with the 3 panels... but maybe some where along the way with the other two, I screwed up.

So my plan is that I will give Grandma the 3 paneled throw... explain to her what happened and either fix the other two or just knit two more panels together... I'm sure she will be appreciative of what I've done... so it probably won't matter too much...

I am a bit disappointed though... but live and let learn, right?

 

I did pick up some knitting today... but promptly put it down.

I think I need a break... I just hope it isn't too long of one... I've got a lot of things I want to do... Maybe in a day or so... when my hands decide that they will work for me again ;)

 

Anyways, I hope everyone has a wonderful day with their family and friends...

Should be back with pictures later... I will have to steal my parents camera... unless I get a new one ::wink wink:: Hey! A girl can wish, right???

So....

... is everyone ready for Christmas???

 

No?

 

Don't worry... neither am I!

 

 

Still have knitting projects to finish... and presents to wrap...

 

Gosh, so much to do... and only 5 more days!!

 

Eeek.

Red Wine...

.... last night, I thought you were my new bestest friend...

 

 but this morning... I'm not thinking so.

 

Acutally, I think I'm going to start hating you...

 

::sigh::

 

 

Derek and I had a blast last night... Didn't get in until after 130am... I'm still in bed... while he is picking up the kids.

 

Damned Headache and Liquid Belly  ::Gag::

 

I hope I'm feeling better in a few hours so I can go to my knitting class... I'll be awfully disappointed in myself if I can't make it because I over indulged with "Smoking Loon".

WOOHOO!!

WOO HOO...

 

I just about finished my Christmas shopping today...

 

I have one more present to pick up and then I.Am.Done!

 

But then there is the wrapping... and the finishing of the knitting projects... but it will all get done!!

 

Tonight Derek and I are attending a White Elephant Christmas Party... along with Red Wine Tasting... it should be a good time... and I've got a new outfit and shoes to wear!!

And it will be nice to be with my hubby alone...

 

Then tomorrow, I'm off to a knitting class... going to learn how to make socks!!  I'm so very excited about it...

 

Have a good weekend Folks.

Merry Christmas From the Pickle Jar!

This is the picture I used for our Christmas card this year... I thought it was perfect because this is just who my monsters really are... silly, sweet, babies :)

 

I know its still, what? 12 days to Christmas, but MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Pictures, Pictures...

Just wanted to share some pictures of my knitting...

 

They aren't the best... and its not everything - and actually, the work that looks like it is in progress is actually finished... I couldn't get everything because my battery died (bummer).

 

Enjoy.

 

A scarf for my neice...

An upclose view of the colors... its a basic garter stitch scarf.

This one is for my SIL... its actually very long and wide... its in a Seed Stich... Knit 1, Purl 1 all the way across.

This is Zach's hat... he wears it all the time... I've actually made one for Rowan - but with a rolled brim - and one for my other neice, the same as Ro's... the one like this for my brother but in reds... a black one for Derek... and am working on one for my dad and nephew.

 

I will share the rest of the projects once I get my batter charged... but until then... here is some!

::Insert Big Cheesey Smile Here::

Guess who's husband brought home a brand new Scan Disk this morning so his lovely wife could upload photos onto the computer?

 

Oh yes, that's right...

 

MINE!!!

 

Yes, ladies and gentlemen... I will be uploading photos tonight when I get home to share...

I've gotta make my Christmas cards - Thank you Costco.com - and I SO need/want to share my knitting accomplishments!!

 

Until then...

Toodles!

Oh, btw...

only 12 days until Christmas Eve!!!

 

Eeeek....

YAY For Me!~

Yay for me.

I did some Christmas shopping online last night and knocked a few things off of my list...

Seeing that most of the things on my list this year are hand made, it was quite easy.

But still, I got some stuff done!

 

I'm going to look online at Amazon.com today to see about some books... Gotta love giving books as presents... I know I enjoy them!

 

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday...

 

xoxo

Bump in the Road... But Moving On...

Well, it seems like it has been a bit of time since I've done a real entry... you know, one that actually lets you know what is going on in The Pickle Jar.

It seems like life is just too busy to sit down and write out stuff... and share photos. 

Right now, my concentration is finishing knitting projects that I'm giving as Christmas presents.  And I mean, its my only concentration... you should see my house, it is a complete mess... because I come home from work, start dinner, maybe start some laundry and the dishwasher and then I knit.

My poor couch is covered in clean clothes that I have yet to fold because I just get sucked into knitting... I swear, I could be working on something and look up at the clock and an hour or so has passed!  It happens a lot...

I did have a bit of a knitting rut on Tuesday night.  I had stopped at the yarn store - which most of you knew I would - and picked up three balls of the most prettiest yarn...

Well, I got home and picked up some needles... started to cast on and knit and I couldn't believe how thin the wool was... I was completely thrown off and actually my knitting buzz was killed!

I tried a few different needle sizes and finally got so frustrated that I just threw the balls back into the bag, determined to not bring them out again!

I then tried working on this blanket for my grandma... it is going to be beautiful when I'm done with it... but right now, I've only got 1 panel done for it... and it calls for 5... Well, my mind wasn't really on knitting after the buzz kill from the other yarn so I just went to bed... getting nothing done!

So yesterday, I decided to stop by the yarn store (again!) and ask the gal what to do... well, she turned me on to the idea of taking that thin yarn and paring it with another... and even gave me a pattern for the scarf!

Needless to say, I got home and pulled out the yarns and needles and got down to business!!  Oh, it is gorgeous... and its just about 1/2 way done - thanks to large needles and chunky yarn!  I'm sure I won't finish it tonight - Ro has gym (but I'll bring something else to work on) - but it will be done by this weekend!

After that, I've still got 2 hats, 2 other scarves and my grandma's blanket to do... all in 18 days... I'm determined to get it done... Determined!!  I'm sure there will be some full days of knitting (weekends) and some late nights, but it will get done.  It has to!!

Wish me luck!

 

Okay, enough about my knitting obsession...

 

We've been fighting the sickies in my house for over a month...

My poor son is the worst.  He had to go back to the doctors yesterday for the 3rd time in 4 weeks for his ear.

The doctor put him on his third antibiotic and is passing a referal on to an Ears, Nose and Throat doctor to discuss his problem with ear infections.  I'm kinda apprehensive about the whole tubes in the ears thing... but then again, I don't like the idea of him being on antibiotics long term either.  Its never good to build up a resistence to antibiotics...

I don't know when we will be seeing the ENT.  I'm sure we'll be hearing from the office with in a week or so... Zach has to go back to the doctors (pedi) on the 19th (unless we go see the ENT) for a recheck... I hope by then his ear infection is gone... because there is nothing fun with seeing him hurting and not feeling well.

 

Rowan is doing well in Kindergarten.  She is enjoying it a lot actually.  We had her Parent/Teacher Conference a few weeks ago and the teacher said she is doing great... That she is a pleasure to have in class... And is a really great listener!!  (wish she would show more of that at home... lol)  Rowan finds it fun to do homework (!!!)and we read a lot between our house and my mom's.  We've started working on reading more than her site words and she does quite well sounding out the words...

It's amazing that Kindergarteners are actually learning to read!!

The weather out here is finally starting to look like Winter.  Today it is cloudy with chances of rain and there is plenty of wind... I love this time of year... But 10 to 1 I won't be saying that come March... lol

Okay, I've really rambled on long enough... I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week and great Holiday!!

xoxo

Somebody Stop Me!!

I'm fighting the urge right now to stop at the yarn store on the way home from work...

 

I've gotta pick up some yarn for 3 projects that I need to do before Christmas...

I'm going to be at the yarn store on Friday for a class (on how to make hedge hogs) and I can pick it up then...

But gawd, I have this urge to go now and find something pretty!!!

So Much To Do... And Not Enough Time?

Oh my gosh.

I have so much to do.  And I’m not sure if I’ll have enough time!

4 Beanies…

3 Scarves…

One HUGE blanket.

And there is only 20 days until Christmas!!

I guess some things around the house are going to have to wait until after Christmas to get done!

Did You Know...

That there is Only 27 days until Christmas?!?!?!

Nap Time at YaYa's...

It looks like it is Nap Time at YaYa's... The Boy and the Dogs thought they all would take naps...

Finally...

... feeling like Fall!!

 

And I'm Loving It!!

Introducing....

"The Beginner Knitter"

 

It is still a work in progress... but click and check it out!

My Little Man...

Just wanted to share this picture... You can see that he is tired and sick... Poor Guy...

Is it Sad???

that after 3 beers I'm feeling REALLY GOOD?!?!

 

LOL

7 Years...

... today, Derek and I had our first "Date"...

 

I can't believe it...

Wow, time sure does fly...

Ouchie

Between all the knitting I did this weekend... using large and small knitting needles...

And the Guitar Hero I played with my husband...

I'm in a bit of pain right now...

 

My hands are killing me...

I don't know if it is carpel tunnel or could be arthritis...

But it hurts...

 

And then my bad shoulder (from swimming/water polo) is killing me as well...

 

God, I feel so old... and I'm not even!!

Monday's Suck

Yeah, today just sucks...

In more way then one.

 

I don't care to explain... but it just does.

 

I hope your day is going better than mine.

Really...

... wishing it was time to go home already!!

lol

 

I guess I'm not in the working mood today... I know there are so many things to look forward to this weekend... I just don't want to spend the time here at work!

 

Bad, I know... but who can blame me?

 

Oh yeah... Can you guys believe that next week it will be November?

Can someone explain to me where this year has gone?  Good gawd, I swear, I thought it was just May!!

 

The countdown to Christmas is now... 59 days!!!

HOLY CRAP!!!

Two Days?!?!

This morning was the first time in Two Days that I have seen my husband...

 

No, he hasn't been away at school...

And I haven't been away...

 

It just seems like our lives are two ships passing in the night!!

He works from 7pm-6am... but is usually leaving the house around 4 or 430pm to go to work and work out... and then on Tuesday's and Thursday's, he has been going to the local police academy at 6am and working out for an hour or so...

So, with me not getting home until around 5pm every day... and then leaving the house at 7am for work... we haven't been seeing much of each other...

 

The only reason I saw him this morning is because I met him near his work to get some money from him...

If I hadn't done that, I probably wouldn't have seen him until tomorrow evening!!

 

::sigh::

 

Sometimes, I have to say, it is nice not always being together...

But other times, I really do miss his face... :o)

 

I'm just glad he will be home tomorrow - he originally had planned on working some O/T... but changed his mind because he said he wants to be home with the kids and me...

 

And I'm super excited that this coming weekend is going to be dedicated to our family - or at least parts of it...

::sidenote::

Just a side note about the little story below...

 

They did catch the little boy who ate Zman's sandwich... but just a bit too late...

They handled the situation and gave Zman something else to eat - and the rest of his lunch - but he just didn't get his PB Sandwich that he is always so proud of eating :)

Poor Guy...

My poor little guy...

 

He had a little boy at school today steal his PB sandwich... and eat it!!!

 

I talked to him on the phone and in his cute little boy voice told me how this other little boy ate his sandwich...

He sounded so sad...

 

Both Yaya (my mom) and I told him he could have one when he got to Yaya's... but he still sounded a bit sad :o(

Is it Friday Yet?

I've been really feelin' poopie the last day or so.

Monday, I swear, I almost passed out at work.  I don't know what happened... but one minute I was fine, the next minute I was feeling light headed... dizzy... couldn't focus on anything...

I started to freak out a bit... my pulse started to race... and then I did some deep breathing and started to feel a bit better.

My SIL told me I freaked her out because all of the sudden I went super white and I stumbled when I walked off to the bathroom...

 

I didn't feel sick to my stomach before hand... but a bit afterwards I did.

I immediately left work - after I made sure I wasn't going to pass out again... lol - I just couldn't be at work feeling like that.

 

I went straight to my mom's... where the kids were... and laid on her couch.  I ended up falling asleep... just for a bit... but I still didn't feel right...

I can only describe it as feeling "off"...

 

I stayed home yesterday from work... I still felt "off"... but was feeling a bit better...

I did have a few bouts of nausea... which has people wagging their tongues asking if I'm pregnant...

::side note... I have an IUD... so unless I'm that 1% that can get pregnant with one... I'm not::

 

I still don't feel too great today... really tired and just kinda have a foggy head feeling...

Thank god no dizziness or anything... but my tummy does feel a bit off... I am really afraid to eat much of anything, because I have been feeling a bit nauseous... so I don't want to get sick... lol

 

I just wish it was Friday already...

I'm ready to feel better and ready for my fun filled weekend!!

I just hope that I can feel better by then... because it will be no fun going anywhere feeling like this...

 

Okay, I'm doing complaining - gawd, two entries in a row complaining!!

I hope everyone has a good Wednesday!

 

xoxo

Falling Apart?

I swear, I feel like I'm falling apart at the tender age of 25...

 

Lately, my hips seem to be hurting me... not really when I walk... but mostly when I sit or try to sleep...

 

Its just this dull ache feeling... no pain really... mostly just discomfort through my upper thigh - near my rear.

 

Then my feel are hurting me today... which is odd... mostly stiffness...

 

And of course... the damn headache - I think from sinus shit - that has been plaguing me for a month or so... ever since the weather started to change...

I take something for it... it goes away... and then its back later that day or the next...

And it really sucks to wake up with a headache... really.

 

::god, I'm sounding like such a whiney bitch today::

 

I don't know if any of this comes from the way I'm sleeping... or the fact that I've been knitting a lot and might not be in the best position for my body...

I just don't like it!!

 

::hmph::

Upcoming Fun!

I have a feeling this week is going to be a really long week...

We have a weekend of fun coming up and we are really looking forward to it!

 

Saturday, Derek and I are taking Rowan to see "High School Musical : The Ice Tour"...

Yes, it will just be the three of us...

We are planning on treating Rowan like a Princess that day... it will be all about her.

Sometimes, I really think she feels like she is being pushed to the wayside when it comes to her and her brother...

So, I'm glad we will be able to make a day special just for her...

I plan on taking plenty of pictures...

 

After that fun... we'll drive back to my parents (who are watching Zach for us) from San Jose - about 1.5hrs - and drop Rowan off with them...

Then Derek and I will go home...

 

Why would we drop Rowan off at my parents and go home, you ask??

 

Because Sunday morning, bright and early, we are off to Monster Park in San Francisco to see the 49ers play!!!

Derek's buddies from work got some tickets - icky nose bleeds!! - and we are going to go tail gate before the game... and then watch the 49ers play against the New Orleans Saints (and probably lose)...

 

Derek and I are both excited because this will be our First Ever professional football game!!

It will be really nice to get away for a bit with Derek too!!

 

So yeah, this week is probably going to go by S.L.O.W... but it will be worth the wait!!!

::sigh::

bored.

bored.

bored.

bored.

bored.

 

so bored.

can't wait to go home and knit... (lmao!!)

 

is it time to go home yet?

 

no, wait... is it friday yet??? 

 

yeah, friday would be a lot better!

It's Official...

I'm addicted to Knitting...

 

I haven't even read much because I can't keep myself from knitting... lol

 

Most free time is spent with needles and yarn...

Except for Friday night's... Those are reserved for my XOXO girls!!

 

I have officially finished 3 scarves... two pretty good ones and then there was my first try one...

I've got two in the works and will probably be starting another tonight...

 

I also have patterns picked out for a baby blanket for a friend... and an afgan for my dear hubby...

 

So, if you don't see an update in this journal for a while... you know why :o)

What Is Started...

... comes to an end.

 

I finished my very first knitting project... a scarf for Rowan.

I can say that I'm a bit disappointed in how it came out... but hey, it was my first job :)

I wanted it to be a bit longer, but I misjudged the length and finished it too soon.

I will have to post a picture soon of it... and of course one with Rowan wearing it...

 

I've already started a new project with a bigger needle size, but with the same yarn. 

I am also trying a different stich... three pural stiches and then three knit stiches... a bit different and bit tougher.

 

I found a lovely yarn store in the same town that my mom lives in and the ladies there were very helpful.

They seemed really happy that I'm starting out on my own accord and they are willing to help with anything I need.

I picked up some really pretty yarn that I will use on my next project - another scarf - and then I think I might be taking some classes from them too...

The girl there said that I really should work on a few scarves and get that knitting down before I try anything bigger - like a lap blanket or one even bigger.

 

I really want to try and get a few scarves done for Christmas gifts... I think they would be enjoyed...

 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend... I know my Lazy Day Sunday is perfect for me!!

 

Have a great week as well...

xoxo

Saturday...

... at the library!!

 

Yup, I think I'm going to take my kids to the library and get them their first Library Cards... and then check out some books!!

 

I can only think they'll enjoy it...

 

Have a great Saturday!!

 

 

Bullet Entry... Just a Bunch of Ramblings...

Because I've just got a bunch of ramblings, I thought I would do a bullet entry and make it easier on myself... and you... lol

 

*Knitting is going well. Kinda.  lol.  Started a project - a scarf - but ended up losing it.  How?  Well, the knitting needle decided to fall out of the yarn after I had set it down... and well, because I didn't know how to salvage it... I started a new scarf.

*Rowan can't wait to wear her scarf... I made it a bit smaller in the width this time... and its in purple, her favorite cooler.  Hopefully will be done with it by the end of the weekend.

*I can't wait to go out and get some wooden needles and some chunky yarn (Thanks for the advice Jolene) so I can start on a blanket.  That will take a bit more time and work - since I don't know how to piece things together yet.  Will be learning that soon though!

 

*Sunday I started coming down with something... don't know what...but by the time I woke up on Monday morning, I felt like I had been hit by a truck.

*Neck was sore... lymph nodes were swollen... throat was hurting... headache to boot.

*Ended up staying home from work - and slept most of the day. 

 

*Tuesday morning I felt a bit better... but still not 100% great.

*Took Zach to his yearly cardiologist appointment.  He did amazing.  Never thought twice to being hooked up to a bunch of leads or having an Eco done on him.  I'm so proud of him.

*Doctor said Zach is looking great.  Figures he'll grow out of the little problem he has with his pulmonary artery (?) soon... it looks better then last year... and I'm sure it will look better next year when we go again.

 

*Had to take the doggie to the vet yesterday.  She tore herself up by scratching at some hot spots caused by an allergic reaction - she has skin allergies.

*Vet bill = $$$$  Thought I was going to die writing out the check... I guess I really can't complain, 'cause I don't have to take her to the vet often... and if I would have let it go, she probably would have gotten worse.

 

*Biggest Loser is amazing me!!  I can't believe how much weight these people drop... and I can't believe how big of babies the people are sometimes too!!

*They need to realize they are super lucky to be there... and they need to suck it up and shut up... lol.  Just my opinion!!  lol

 

*I can't wait for Fall to really be here... last week the weather was in the 70's... today, its going to be 90!!  Bullshit I tell ya!!  Its freakin' September 26th for God's Sake!!

*I want rain... cool nights and sitting on the couch with a blanket and a fire!!

 

Okay, I've rambled on enough... Have a great Wednesday!!

What Have I Been Doing the Last Few Hours....

Trying to teach myself how to knit... that's what :)

 

I picked up a "How To Knit" book and needles and what nots today at the local craft store...

And I've been learning and practicing how to knit.

 

I be thinking its going to take some time to figure it out... a lot of time actually... lol

 

Maybe, someday after I get it down... I'll be able to make something cute like my good friend Jolene over at One Vintage Housewife.

It's Amazing...

... how children who are supposed to be sick act so healthy ;)

 

I swear, you know your child is sick.  Its been confirmed by doctors and you see the signs... fever, irritability, etc.

 

But it is amazing to me to see some of the energy they still have to put out through the fever and the pain!!

 

Yesterday afternoon, both kids got a bit stir crazy and ended up escaping outside to the front yard - where there daddy was washing his baby, er, I mean truck.

They rode their bikes and tricycles around the court numerous times and even had "races" with the neighbor boys...

I couldn't believe it... I was amazed to see the energy...

 

But let me tell you, they sure crashed hard last night... and this morning they are still home from school and a bit tired...

 

I just wish I had some of their energy... even if it is just the energy they put out while being sick ;)

Could it be???

What are the odds that both of my children have ear infections at the same time???

 

Rowan went to the doctors this afternoon - via her Daddy - and come to find out, she does infact have an ear infection... not to mention a 100 degree fever!!

There were no other signs of being sick either... poor girl!

 

::sigh::

Guess I'll have two babies to take care of this evening...

 

toodles.

Just Because I Can...

I wanted to let you know there is 98 days until Christmas!!

 

weee....

 

I know some of you probably want to strangle me now, but just remember I have two beautiful babies at home waiting for me...

 

Speaking of babies...

Zman is feeling a bit better today.  Still has a slight fever and some leakage from his ears.  Hopefully the antibiotic kicks in quick and gets him well.  He's on an antibiotic I've never heard of before... but I guess its something for peds... Sulemuth or something or other... lol.  Just as long as it works - with out any side effects - I don't care what it is!!

 

But poor Rowan came home from school today early.  The office called home - D is there - saying she was in the office complaining about her ear, her stomach and a slight fever (99.6)... and who said Ear Infections aren't contagious ;)

lol.

She has an appointment this afternoon at the doctors... her Daddy is taking her.  I hope it goes well ::crossing fingers::

 

Okay, I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!!

xoxo

My Poor Baby...

Boy is a sickie today.

 

We had a really rough night last night... fever and him complaining about his ears.

 

I ended up staying home with him this morning and taking him to the doctors...

He has another Double Ear Infection, the poor baby.

 

I took him to the grocery store after the doctors appointment - and after dropping of his prescription... and the poor thing, he was just out of it!!

I ended up carrying him through out the store - with his limp little body in my arms, I must have been a sight.

 

Keep him in your thoughts for a quick recovery...

Oh yes, also please keep Bridgett and her little man, Parker, in your thoughts as well... he'll be going in for a minor procedure tomorrow...

 

Hope you all have a great week...

:)

Hmmm, I LOVE Sushi!!!

 

Just had to tell you... lol

Happiness in Ten Things...

Okay, so I was tagged by Brandi over at Something New for this little meme that is going around...

Here is the deal. Write ten things that make you happy and then you tag five other people.

 

Happiness in Ten Things:

 

1.  My babies.  No matter how mad they can make me sometimes, one of their silly little grins or their tiny arms going around my neck can sure make my day.

 

 

2.  Finding a book I totally enjoy (and finish in one day) when I hadn’t been looking for one.

 

 

3.  The smell of a new car – or truck in fact.  A 2007 Ford F-150 to be even more exact.

 

 

4.  Losing 12.6lbs.

 

 

5.  The little kisses my husband gives to me when he thinks I'm sleeping.

 

 

6.  A real tasty home cooked meal.

 

 

7.  Friends... in real life and the ones I've made on the computer.  With out them, this girl would be lost...

 

 

8.  A job that I love... and pays well.

 

 

9.  Doing something to help out a family member or friend... even when I wasn't asked to help.

 

 

10. Disneyland... its the Happiest Place on Earth and I'm trying to talk Derek into going there in December... I haven't been successful at it yet.

 

 

Okay, I tag... Nae... Robin... Laura... Donna in Texas... Jolene...

A Moment in Silence...

Can You Say Slacker?

Sorry guys... I know I told you that I'd be posting pics, but I totally slacked last night...

 

not to mention that I couldn't find the USB cord to upload them :X

 

I'll try to get to them tonight!!

 

Have a great Hump Day!!

Pictures Coming

Tonight, I'm going to sit my behind down and post some pictures that I've neglected to... lol

 

Pics from our Pismo trip...

 

And a picture or two of Rowan - our Toothless Wonder.

 

Btw, she got $6 and a $1 bill origami heart made by the "tooth fairy" (aka her Daddy - isn't that sweet??)

 

Be back later this evening!!

YAY for Rowan...

.... She lost her first tooth today!!!

 

The Tooth Fairy will be leaving her a MIGHTY BIG present tonight...

 

YAY ROWAN!!

Gotta Love Pismo...

... Wishing we were still there.

 

Got home safe and sound yesterday afternoon.

 

The trip went by too fast...

 

Thinking of planning a trip just for the 4 of us in the next few months... if we can budget the $$ and find the time.

 

Will post pictures as soon as I can... probably with in the next day or so.

 

Hope you all had a great weekend as well!!

 

xoxo

Okay...

Well, we are going.

 

Derek isn't 100% better... but we think he'll survive.

 

We aren't leaving until a little bit later... after the kids have gone to school and what not...

 

My stomach is in knots... not too sure why.  Stress maybe?  I just hope that it unties itself... lol

 

So, have a great weekend all... and I promise to have plenty of pictures to share when I return!!

 

xoxo

Going or Not Going?

Well, Derek is still pretty sick.

And extremely sore - from the accident.

 

He went to the doctor yesterday... thankfully his Mommy took him, since I'm sure he wouldn't have been up to driving...

Doctor said he is probably coming down with Strep Throat... which he seems to get very easily...

So, she prescribed Zithromax for him... which I picked up yesterday evening...

 

I also went and got him some "Sickness Essentials"... lol.  Shrimp Cup-o-Noodles and Gatorade.  I swear though, I really have to stay on top of him when it comes to making sure he is drinking enough fluids... and when it comes to making sure he isn't swaddled up too much in blankets.

 

::sigh:: Men, they really revert back to being babies when they are sick... lol

 

Anyways, we are supposed to go to Pismo tomorrow... I'm not sure if we are going to be able to make it.

Derek still had a fever as of this morning (early)... and he is in a lot of pain from his throat... as well as his body... from both being sick and the accident.

 

I'm really hoping that the antibiotics kick in soon so he can get better... and we can go...

I know Pismo isn't going anywhere... but we ALL have been looking forward to this trip... and really, it will probably be the last time we go anywhere on a Family Vacation this year - well, unless we win the lottery ;)

 

So, if you don't mind... Send Quick Healing Wishes to Derek...

And I'll keep you all updated on whether we go or not...

 

xoxo

Can't We Get a Break???

I woke up this morning to find my hubby sleeping on the couch in the den...

Thought he had just fallen asleep in there last night...

Come to find out, he is sick.

Running a 101. temp... body aches, shivers, his stomach is in knots and his throat hurts...

 

 

We are supposed to leave for Pismo on Friday... ::sigh::

 

 

Please send him "Get Well Fast" Wishes, please... we really could use them...

A Photo Entry... Take 2

Rowan... August 14, 2007... Kindergarten...

 

Rowan and her First Day of School Outfit...

 

Trying to Look Innocent...

 

Princess Rowan's Backpack...

 

Walking to the School....

 

Rowan and her name tag... and some goofy face...

 

Of course, we had to do our famous pose ;)

 

A Photo Entry

The Kiddo's First Day's of School...

 

Zachary... Monday, August 13th... Preschool...

Telling me it was time to go...

 

Showing off his Buzz Lightyear shirt... and his Dash backpack... He was so proud of both!!

 

Walking to class...

 

Saying, "Come on Mom"... lol

 

Ready to have some fun!!

 

An Early(ier) Episode of TOT

Wanted to get this in... while I had a moment...

 

Here's how it works: It's just the little annoyances that we don't really think about when asked, and maybe not  often enough be called Pet Peeves, but make us groan and shake our heads when they happen.  List as many or as few as you want.

 

* I'm really getting sick of the prices at the grocery store... I mean, com'on now... $4.69 for 1 gallon of milk... it is horrible!!  And the prices of other things are just as ridiculous... I went to buy some Crystal Light "On the Go" the other day... and it was $3.29 for a box of 14!!  ::sigh::  I skipped it... I'll wait until I can buy a value pack for cheaper at a later date!!

 

* I'm a bit ticked off at Derek's Workmen's Comp doctor right now... that guy seriously has his head up his ass!!  He wanted to put Derek back to work... on light/modify duty.  Derek tried to explain it to him that he'd be either in Dispatch - sitting for up to 8-10hrs - or a desk cop - sitting and taking reports via phone or walk in.

So, the guy tells him that he can't have Derek sitting at home doing nothing or he'd be getting "nasty letters" from Workmen's Comp.  Derek was like, "this is my problem, how?".  And then!!  Get this... The doctor told Derek if he was going to be off, he'd have to see him every 2-3 days... and Derek told him that it wouldn't be a problem for him, but the doctor said, "But it would be for me!"... Ugh, what an ass!!

Needless to say, Derek has to go back (again) to the Dr on Thursday... and we'll see what happens then.  Hopefully he'll get put on light/modified duty starting Monday...

 

* I'm ticked off and tired of the cramps... seriously.  I'm going to see the doctor on Tuesday, and I'm going to have a "heart to heart" with her about my IUD and what not... TMI??

 

* Okay, the radio station here plays the same songs over and over... too much... I'm tired of hearing the same song every damn hour... I'm beginning to get "Suicidal... Suicidal"... lol.

 

Alright, that is it for now... I'm sure as the day goes on, I'll find other things that might tick me off... and just might put those in here... lol

Have a great Tuesday!!

::sniff sniff::

My baby girl starts kindergarten today...

 

::sniff sniff::

 

She's growing up too fast...

 

 

be back later today for pics of both kids and their first day of school adventures!!

Entries to Come...

I have a few entries to come...

Just busy busy at work.

 

Zachary started Preschool today... so you know there will be pictures of that...

 

School shopping adventures...

 

And always look forward to the Ticked Off Tuesday...

 

Hope you have a wonderful Monday...

 

xoxo

An Evening with My Honey...

Derek and I went on a date last night after work...

 

We finally went and saw Harry Potter...

 

It was good... although I wish they wouldn't have cut so much of the detail that you would have gotten from the book.

 

Derek did get a little lost.  He didn't read the books and only went for me... although, he said he enjoyed the movie... Except for the fact that he was a bit misserable and uncomfortable due to his back and his neck.

 

Thankfully he had brought a muscle relaxer and took that while we watched the movie...

 

After the movie he took me to a little hole-in-the-wall Mexican Restaurant for dinner...

It was really good food... but I kinda messed up a little on my points... which wasn't good.

 

But it was nice to go out and spend some time alone with Derek after all the stress that we've been through the last few days...

 

Now we are looking forward to next weeken when the whole clan goes to Pismo for the weekend... I can't freakin' wait!!!

A Bit of Great News in a Day After Some Gloom...

Derek just called me with some great news...

He finally heard back from the insurance adjuster on what they'd valued our Tahoe at...

It came back in the amount of $32,410.00!!!

 

We owe somewhere around $21,300.00... so we are looking at something like a balance of $11,110.00 for a down payment on a new vehicle!!  And that isn't including the reimbursement of the vehicle tags we just paid on 7/26 of $316 or the car seats I had to buy... (you have to replace your child car seats after a car accident)

 

I'm extremely excited about this... just knowing we'll have that much to put down on a new car makes the idea of having to go out and buy one much easier on me... lol.

Always Late... But Worth the Wait...

Here is my Ticked Off Tuesday...

Here's how it works: It's just the little annoyances that we don't really think about when asked, and maybe not  often enough be called Pet Peeves, but make us groan and shake our heads when they happen.  List as many or as few as you want.

 

* Just because I'm wearing an empire waisted shirt and have a few extra pounds in my middle region doesn't mean I'm pregnant... so don't go ahead and ask... asshole.

 

* Kids that don't listen... oh wait, I think I put this on every TOT that I do, don't I??

 

* It ticks me off that I'm so tired... and I really shouldn't be... guess I could blame it on the stress... hmm, I think I will :)

 

* There is not enough hours in a day to do all you want... and still get the kids to bed on time.  That's right... its 1020pm and my kids are just now getting out of the bath... I blame it on my husband who can never leave at a decent hour from our friends house...

 

* Drunk Parole's... did I do this one before too?  Oh well... just get used to this one, 'cause I might be putting this one on here again for a while ;)

 

* Oh yeah... and the people who don't think before they speak ::cough stupid man who thought I was pregnant cough::

 

Okay, have fun kids...

Kindergarten is Just Around the Corner...

So, Rowan starts kindergarten a week from today...

 

We just got the letter in the mail telling us whether she was in morning K or afternoon K...

Well, we got stuck with afternoon (1030am-230pm)...

I'm trying to find a way to sneak her into the morning class... it would just be so much easier on all of us if she could get into that class.

Zach starts preschool on Monday... and he goes from 8am-12pm... so, it would be a logistical inconvenience for her to have to be at school 2 1/2 hours after him!!

That would be just too much driving for my poor childcare (::cough mom cough::)

 

Anyways, we'll see what happens.

They do have a program at the school called PAL... which is kinda like an educational day care of sorts... the principal told me that if he couldn't get her into the morning class, that we could always drop her off around 9am (after Zach goes to school) and then they'd take her to her class at 1030am when it starts...

Its something to think about... but not too sure if we want to have to have her there for 1.5 hours before school starts...

 

We should hear by Thursday afternoon if she is able to go to the morning session of school... just keep your fingers crossed for us, okay??

 

My mom took both kiddos to the mall today and got them both two pairs of shoes and socks.

I swear to god, I have the best parents anyone could ever think about having...

Mom said they were on their way to Children's Place to look at some clothes... but Zachary had an accident (his first in a public place!) so they had to leave... I can just imagine that he was heart broken...

He thinks he is such a big boy by wearing his Big Boy Chonies ;)

 

I think I'm going to take Rowan to the mall for a Girl's Day this Saturday... do some clothes shopping for her (and Zach) and maybe grab some lunch.  I've asked my mom if she would like to go, but I'm not sure if she is able to yet... but it would be a nice day to spend them with my two favorite females ;)

 

Okay, I'm outta here...

Gotta finish up some more work and then I'm headed home to my hubby and babies...

XOXO

Mirror Copy of an Entry from my Weight Loss Journal...

Ouch...

Just had a gentleman come to our window to check in, here at work...

 

And he asked me when I was due.

 

::ouch::

 

Yeah, I'm hurt... and yes, I cried... after he walked away that is...

 

I'm thinking I'm doing so great on WW... and then all of the sudden I get a blow like that...

 

::sigh::

Why...

... do cars have to be so damned expensive???

 

It makes me sick to think of having to go and look at new cars...

And the thought of the haggle and the buying experience....

 

::shuddering::

 

I don't even want to go there....

 

::sigh::

Thankful Thursday....

After yesterday's events, I really can put out a meaningful Thankful Thursday...

 

* I'm thankful for my husband... with out him, I think I'd be a lost woman.

 

* I'm thankful for the quick response of the police and rescue personal.  Yes my husband wasn't injured in the accident... but they still treated him like he could have had some kind of injury.  They took the greatest care possible with him and I can only be so thankful for that...

 

* I'm thankful insurance... Sure, we all hate to pay for it... 'cause it is a bit expensive... but when you need it, it sure is helpful. 

 

* I'm thankful for workmen's comp... Derek can take time off to recoup from the accident and get paid for it.  ::they cover their officers to and from work::

 

* I'm thankful for our Tahoe.  Yes, it is destroyed... but if Derek had been driving my PT Cruiser - which he had been planning on - he probably wouldn't be home right now...

 

* I'm thankful for family and friends... the support from them means the world to us.

 

I probably could write more about what I'm thankful for... but really, my mind is a bit mushy today... lol.

Yesterday was a completely busy blur of a day.  I was up at 2am and never went back to sleep after we got home from the hospital... then we had to do a bunch of errands - and never finished all we had to do.

We had to go to the PD and have Derek finish paper work that had to do with the accident... then it was off to the tow yard to go and make sure everything wasout of our Tahoe (the fire guys cleaned out the car for us)...

Seeing the Tahoe in person put me in awe.  I simply turned to Derek and asked him, "How did you walk away from this?"...

Then from the tow yard, we went to our friend's house (who is one of the firemen) to grab all of our JUNK that was in the car...

From then, it was off to get Derek's prescriptions... and some lunch for my hungry babies...

My dad came over to the house then to watch the kids while they napped so I could take Derek to his workmen's comp doctor... we were there for 4 hours!!!!!!!!!

He has Derek off of work until the 8th... and will do another examination on him on the 7th... I'm sure by then, if Derek is feeling better... he'll be itching to get back to work!

So, needless to say... I'm tired today.  I crashed hard last night when I went to bed (930pm!!) and didn't want to wake up this morning ;)

Thank goodness for Starbucks... lol

 

Okay, I've gotta get busy at work now... got stuff piled on it from yesterday when I wasn't here!!

Have a great Thankful Thursday, friends!!

Nothing like a mid-night phone call...

I was woken up this morning at 2am by a phone call from the dispatcher at Derek's work...

She was calling to tell me that Derek had been in a pretty bad car accident on his way home.

She said he was fine... and up and walking around... but that they'd be taking him to the hospital.

 

I immediately called my parents... and asked them to come and watch the kids while I went to the hospital.

Dad called down to the PD- he is a reserve officer there... and will be coming over to full time next week... he got the low down from the dispatcher...

After hearing from my dad again, my parents being the most wonderful people in the world, came right away.

 

My mom went with me to the hospital... she drove... probably knowing that I'd be driving like a bat out of hell ;)

 

Got to the hospital to be greeted by firemen from the city and other police officers...

God, I love the brotherhood that they have down there...

 

Anyways, Derek is fine.

Really, no, extremely sore...

He is in a soft-collar next brace.

Off of work for a few days... maybe more depending on what the workmen's comp doctor says...

 

Okay... So, this is what happened.

Derek was working OT last night... doing DUI enforcement down in the town that is holding the County Fair...

Well, on his way home... some DRUNK PAROLE decided to smack into him...

Took out the whole car... its totaled.

The rear passenger door is pushed into the car and up behind the driver side.

The rear windows were blown out... and a tire was totally ripped off.

 

According to the Fire Guys and from seeing the picture, Derek is SO COMPLETELY lucky.... lucky to be alive and to not have any more injuries...

 

::sigh::

 

Now we have to look into the whole new car thing... call the insurance... figure out what we can or can't afford...

Can you say Stress???

 

Today will be filled with all kinds of fun, I'm sure ;)

The 4th Edition of Ticked Off Tuesday...

Here's how it works: It's just the little annoyances that we don't really think about when asked, and maybe not  often enough be called Pet Peeves, but make us groan and shake our heads when they happen.  List as many or as few as you want.

 

* People who exaggerate or make a story 3x what it truly is... come on... stop trying so damned hard...

 

* I hate how I feel after sleeping all night with the air conditioner on... I hate feeling all stuffed up and puffy... why can't I have a decent nights sleep even with the air on!?!

 

* The fact that money doesn't grow on trees pisses me off... ha!

 

* Feeling like no matter what you do sometimes is just not good enough.

 

* Having cramps and a period... after just having one last week!!  ::damn IUD::

 

* The fact that I'm tired... and I shouldn't be.

 

Okay, have fun!!!

Proof that Men Do Not Listen...

Early today, my hubby calls while I'm having my lunch at my desk....

 

He goes, "So, this is your second week of WW, right?"

 

"Yup" I replied.

 

"And last week you lost .2 lbs huh?"

 

"Umm, no, I didn't," I responded.  "I lost 5.2lbs."

 

He goes on to say that he could have sworn that I had I had told him that I had lost only .2lbs and he couldn't figure out why I had been so happy about it!!

 

I said to him, "See, this is proof that you really don't listen to what I say!"

 

And he says, "No, you just called me while I was playing video games and I couldn't hear you."

 

Uh huh.

Sure he couldn't...

 

;)

The Nerve!!

OMG.

 

Seriously, I just had a telemarketer call me a BITCH!!!

 

Just because I asked him to take us off their mailing list!!

 

Some people, I swear...

Dinner With My Hubby...

So, Derek and I went on a little dinner date last night...

Just him and I.

Can you say weird?!

 

I really can't remember the last time it was just him and I at a restaurant!!

 

It was nice to not have to worry about keeping the kids occupied... or keeping them quiet and contained!!  :o)

 

We were actually able to have Adult Conversation... lol.  Actually, we played "Who Wants to Be a Millionare" on Derek's cell phone!!  LMAO!  It was fun though... and I guess that is all that matters about being on a 'date', right?

 

Anyways, we went to a new restaurant in the town over... Its called, Uno Chicago Grill... I guess they are pretty well known... and known for their Deep Dish Pizzas.

 

I can say that it was pretty tasty food... And I did alright with my Weight Watchers Points...

So, if you have one around you... and you haven't been... try it out!!!

Reset Alerts...

Please reset  your alerts folks... I've just gone private... nothing is wrong... just wanted to keep some stuff to people I know only...

 

xoxo!!

It's Time for Ticked Off Tuesday!!!

This is from Heather... over at This~n~That...

Here's how it works: It's just the little annoyances that we don't really think about when asked, and maybe not  often enough be called Pet Peeves, but make us groan and shake our heads when they happen.  List as many or as few as you want.

 

Ticked Off Tuesday...

*Men... For many reasons... mainly my dear husband these last few days... we just aren't ::clicking::  Stress is to blame, I believe... I love him to death... but I think I could ring his neck... ha!

 

*The "Good" Foods not being good for you... ::by the way, I lost 5.2lbs in the first week of WW::

 

*Cat litter on the floor... Don't ask me why!!!  It always manages to escape where it is supposed to stay!!

 

*My kids being monsters :(  It frustrates me when they are perfectly fine at home... but when we get somewhere... they misbehave!!

 

*Colds or Allergies... what ever is killing me and making me have green gunk ::TMI??::

 

Okay, there you go... Have fun!!

Just a Few Snappies to Share...

Rowan and I had some fun with the camera while we were waiting for a birthday party on Saturday... Hope you enjoy these pictures :)

 

Rowan... I have to ask myself all the time... "She is how old again?"

Doing the "WOW" Face... haha

Kisses!!

 

My Pretty Girl...

 

And she then turned the camera around on me...

Have a great week...